Naturally, after discussing the tomato plants and the lack of tomatoes, Mark found 3 have set. They were hidden deep in the middle of the plants, perhaps more protected from the unseasonable cold. A few people seem to think the crazy chilly nights are probably responsible for the non- setting.
We had mountains of rain for a day, but now the sun is shining and great weather predicted for the next week or so. It's a good thing - we have company coming. And masses of people are here for spring break. Nothing great about being stuck inside when on vacation!
Finished book #20. Love and Other Impossible Pursuits by Ayelet Waldman. It's been sitting here for quite awhile and I've seemed to pick other things around it. It's not my favorite of all time but enjoyable. She writes about being an inept stepmother to a young child living in Manhattan. Lots of New York living in it, something I've never experienced.
Success with the part one of the second dry aging beef experiment. This time we dry aged for a week. It was fantastic taste, noticeably different than the 4 day. Of course, chef Mark created a dish rivaling any we order in a steak house. He caramelized onions to serve on the steak with blue cheese crumbles. Yum!
Part 2 will be duly reported on. We are aging the other steak for 21 days (the butchers seem to stop after that) so it will be awhile yet...
We were out to dinner with friends last night the the asian AZN restaurant in Mercato center. Whoo, it was Sat night in full swing. We landed right in the middle of the happening area, people everywhere and stretch limos pulling up. Crazy but fun.
Wish I was close enough to mooch some of these experiments! Sounds fun!
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