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[turps]

When I woke this morning I first had to clean up after one of the cats and then went into the kitchen and saw 'something' all over the table. At first, I thought one of the cats had had a mega vomit session but on looking closer it was clear and sticky. Turns out the watermelon I'd had on there had started to turn on the inside and horrible sticky stuff had seeped out of it all over the table and fruit basket. What a waste of a good melon.

Yesterday we went to see the new Fast and Furious movie. It was ridiculous and stupid in an entertaining way with barely five minutes of plot in a long movie, so really, exactly what I expected going in.

In an attempt to make a dent in the mounting courgette pile, yesterday I made courgette and sweetcorn fritters and they were delicious. Plus, I had the bonus of having all the needed ingredients at hand so I could easily make them again if wanted. Though, after researching a bit, next time I'm going to bake them as I prefer not to shallow fry stuff if possible.

Today I've made another crustless quiche, spinach, tomato, cheese and onion this time. Sadly not with my homegrown tomatoes as despite having loads they're still green atm, but they should start to turn soon. Sadly the quiche broke up so I think my egg to veg ratio was off. Still, it tasted good which in the end is the important thing.

I've been reading winterhawk with a side of Leverage lately. The winterhawk stories are ones I'm following but for Leverage, I'm tag surfing the OT3 Eliot/Hardison/Parker tag. I'm in the middle of an interesting long fic which is a crossover with The Laundry Files, which I've never heard of, but the writer has caught my attention with the story and I keep going back to it every night.

dine has just set me off watching Nsync's The Lion Sleeps Tonight. As I said in comments, I will forever love Chris' voice in that, and despite being such low budget and quality, I really like the video too. I suspect if I wasn't busy cooking tea right now I would have been set off on a youtube spiral. As I am cooking tea, sorry nostalgia, back in your box you go.

Comments

[shadowhive]

Oh no, damn that watermelon!

I’ve never seen any of the Fast and furious films

Ohh the fritters sound nice! 🖤 so does the quiche

[turps]

I was annoyed at the watermelon. Who would have thought they could make such a mess.

Amazingly as it's not a franchise I'm into that much, I've seen them all. And they're all ridiculous.

The fritters were so good. I'm going make them again for sure.

[dine]

too bad about the watermelon! my missing groceries yesterday included watermelon, which I was quite looking forward to; guess I'll have to wait until next week (unless I get desperate and stop at that guy on the corner on the way home)

your various cooking projects sound delicious! too bad I can't drop by for a meal :)

[turps]

It must be the week of missing out on watermelon. If you do stop and buy one, have a slice for me.

You're welcome for a meal any time. Just be aware at this time of year it'll probably contain courgette *g*

[frausorge]

Too bad about the watermelon! At least it wasn't on the bed? I hope the latest cat mess wasn't, either.

Your fritters and quiche sound delish.

Now I'm listening to The Lion Sleeps Tonight myself, and indeed, Chris's voice really shines in this one. *happy sigh*

[turps]

That's very true about the bed, silver lining there. The cat mess was litter box related so not that bad. No bed changes needed there either, thankfully!

I'm so pleased with the fritters. They were really easy to make and I'm hoping baking will give the same crispy outside.

Such a great song.

[eglantiere]

cooking stuff out of your own garden: living your best possible life :D

[turps]

Yes it is!

I do wish I had a bigger garden then I could branch out with potatoes etc. Sadly, my little one will have to do.

[i_amthecosmos]

As a Southerner, I would just like to add that you can fry green tomato slices. Dredge them in cornmeal with salt and pepper and fry. Or you can bake them if you want. Yankees make green tomato pie and relishes.

[turps]

Oh, that sounds nice. I'm up to experimenting with veggies, especially as I've so many. Including a big bunch that are green but fell off the plants that are sitting on the windowsill, so I may attempt to cook with them tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip.

[chalcopyrite]

My courgette plants have finally started producing! I was worried I might have planted courgettes and somehow *not* get a glut, I'm very pleased.

.... and full of courgette. :D

[turps]

I'm glad it's not just me full of courgettes.

I've actually had a courgette free day today so far, and it feels wrong *g*

[turlough]

I didn't know watermelons could do that! I wonder if other kinds of melons can too? I sometimes buy galia or cantaloupe melons and I would hate having your experience.

Completely agree that taste is the most important thing about food. Looking nice is just a bonus.

As I am cooking tea, sorry nostalgia, back in your box you go.

It's terrible how everyday chores can stop you from enjoying fandom to the full ;-D

[turps]

I didn't know watermelons could do that! I wonder if other kinds of melons can too?

It's the first time it's ever happened to me and I buy a lot of melon, including galia and cantaloupe, too. I assume there must have been some kind of tiny break in the skin because it was only a day old, so no way should have gone off, especially uncut.

It's terrible how everyday chores can stop you from enjoying fandom to the full ;-D

It is!