The hummus is delicious – that should
pack some calories in. I actually peeled the chick peas – not only
a new activity, for me, but a whole new concept. Dragonwagon says
that she doesn't always do it, because it's time-consuming (she's
right there) but that you get a creamier hummus if you do, and
grandmothers in the Middle East would be horrified, she says, if they
knew you were making hummus without peeling the chick peas.
I wonder, too, if part of the success
may be because I was using freshly-bought chick peas (from a health
food shop with a good turnover) instead of ones that had been in my
cupboard for five years.
Health
Alexander is going to come over
tomorrow to go to the dr's appt with me. It is heroic of him – five
hours of driving, at least, even now that Rest and Be Thankful has
re-opened after its latest landslide. And what can the doctor say?
Take these pills. See this cardiologist. Still, it will be wonderful
to see him and the others think I should have someone with me.
Knitting
I'm well into the 13th repeat of the
centre of the Unst Bridal Shawl. There was some trouble last night –
a miscount involved tinking a few stitches, that happens, and I was
less than successful at trying to grab the stitches that had been
involved in a k3tog. We'll have to hope that the galloping horseman
is temporarily distracted.
Rugby
Meg Warren posted
this to Facebook. I thought it was funny.
Glad your son is going with you to the doctor's appointment-a second set of ears is valuable when attending medical people. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you tomorrow, as I am sure many others will be as well, and sending as many positive vibes as possible. And I am glad you will have company.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow - hope the following will entertain you while you wait:
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I have never made hummus. I think most people think I would have since I am a vegetarian, but nope. Now I may have to, since I know the time-consuming trick to creamy hummus.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Great to have a second set of ears - and company - with you.
I have never peeled my chickpeas. Is it really worth it? Glad your son is going along. And by the way, now that I have happily devoured Mansfield Park nothing I pick up seems worthwhile. I'm down to back issues of the New Yorker.
ReplyDeleteWon't it be great if the doctor says, "Take these pills"...and they work?
ReplyDeleteWe'll all be thinking of you.
Thanks for posting the link to the video on Facebook. The surprising ending made me laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your doctor's appointment tomorrow, Jean. I'm happy to hear that Alexander is going with you. As has already been said, it's good to have a second set of ears listening to what the doctor says.
Mary G. in Texas
I should follow your stellar example and make my own hummus. I will dutifully peel the chickpeas.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the medical appointment. I second the idea of the accompanying recording secretary. Glad your son can come along.
Your fans will await the updates!
LisaRR
Three things:
ReplyDelete1. Thanks for the links to the mathematical knitting recently.
2. Fresh beans make all the difference. I made some truly terrible bean dishes (and hummus) before I figured that out.
3. I hope your medical appointment provides helpful information and better health!
Hi Jean,
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and, sure enough, there was spam toolbar causing the problem. I got rid of it and have had no further problems. Hope this helps.
I enjoy your blog and wish you all the best for your hospital appointment :)
Janette (New Zealand)