Went to #CurtisOrchard with @jackieLbrewer and got a half peck of Zestar apples. I’ve not tried this variety before, but @limako speaks highly of them.
Very nice. They taste more like I remember apples tasting in my youth than modern varieties like Honey Crisp, Cosmic Crisp, or even Pink Lady.
Tilapia from the farmers market, in a spicy cornmeal batter, fried in coconut oil. Served with onion and peppers sauteed in olive oil and some Mexican rice left over from Thursday’s takeout meal. @jackieLbrewer seemed to like it.
Some days it takes some motivation to get out and get my steps. Today’s motivation was a fresh donut with vanilla icing and Illini sprinkles. Now coffee and donut on the patio with my sweetie.
In Kalamazoo to visit my dad on our mutual birthday, we have (of course) come to Bilbo’s for pizza. And beer—both Jackie and I are drinking their Thunderbird IPA.
Jackie drinking a fancy old fashioned (a “not so old fashioned,” according to the menu) with some ginger liqueur. I have an Oberon.
We’ve gotten Indian food a couple of times during the pandemic, but this is our first sit-down meal at one in two years, and we’re celebrating with Kingfishers. @jackieLbrewer
Jackie bought a dress from Wool&. They claim their dress is so versatile, durable, and easy to care for that you can wear it every day for 100 days. If you do, and provide photographic evidence, they’ll give you a $100 gift certificate. Here’s a picture of @jackieLbrewer on day 25.
Sockeye salmon with the Great Salmon Rub from @Grovestone. Red onion and poblano pepper sauteed in olive oil. Extended Jam by @DESTIHLbrewery. Lovely wife @jackieLbrewer.
It was @jackieLbrewer’s turn to bake bread today. (We are both pretty jealous of our turns. Fortunately, we both bake excellent sourdough bread.)
Here’s today’s loaf.
I’ve been drinking almost exclusively local beers for more than a year now, but I have very fond memories of Stone’s Fear Movie Lions.
