October, 2011

  1. Happy National Curry Week!

    October 10, 2011 by Tarrant Figlio

    In honor of curry week–a few oldies from Retro-Food that include curry in some form or another. Be forewarned–these are “American” curries–with doubtful relationship to any culture that used curry “back in the day.” This means the oft derided curry powder features in these recipes. Don’t worry–they are delicious.

    East Meets West Vegetarian Meatballs    -a breakout hit

    Curried Fake Chicken Salad- a household favorite-you can substitute real chicken if you want

    Quick Curried Eggs and Peas

    Curried Eggs I like these…unfortunately no one else is a big fan.

    Luau Tuna Salad I suspect we will have this for dinner to celebrate Curry Week. We have the ingredients on hand.

    “It” A snack mix if you prefer your curry in munchy form.

     

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  2. On the Day You were Born

    October 7, 2011 by Tarrant Figlio

    No, that isn’t right. I can’t start that the way I read the kids their book. But this is on the day you were born, your birthday.

    You’ve held out for your replacement phone, waiting and struggling with the diminishing battery life and periodic black screen of doom. As a last bit of magic, Steve produced one that you can order today on your birthday, even if he isn’t around to celebrate it and wasn’t able to announce it. I am sure if he knew you, he would’ve been excited it was available on your birthday, would have celebrated with you. Why? Well, he loved beautiful things. You are certainly that. You also are minimalist. You even love a good font and simple design. Ah well, enough speculating on how much Steve would love you.

    You are thrifty and this is the year you got serious with the coupons. It has been fun to watch you dive into it, learn it, focus on it…even if it drives me a little batty sometimes. You’ve been gone for just over a week which seems like forever each day. A decade ago it was the norm to not see you for so long, but we spent hours on the phone and icq. Now we are busier, spinning more plates, and well, not as good at being apart and together. I can’t wait for you to come home. (and no, not just because you do the dishes and laundry) I miss your breathing. I miss riding in the car with you. I miss your grumbling about the bird and the dog. I miss the snip of your scissors, the tap of your keyboard. I miss you most at night I think.

    I bought you a girl, or part of one. No flowers seemed right to send you. I had grand plans to finish your quilt and do another project for you. I made some progress on your other project over the weekend. I could send you a picture. I thought about posting it, but only a few people would understand it. You will though. A Tarrant Grand Plan, with lots of noise and mess thrown in.

    Mostly what I want to say on your birthday is that I love you, am in love with you and want to be with you even on the not fun days…but plan on this being your most fabulous year ever.

    Happy birthday my love.
    x

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  3. How to Be an American Housewife

    October 6, 2011 by Tarrant Figlio

    I fell right into How to Be an American Housewife, a book I read as part of the BlogHer book club. A Japanese war bride, a secret story, and of course, the mother daughter dynamic and sibling dynamics.

    Throw in a retro housekeeping/parenting and cook book and you have me hooked. Yes, there was a now “retro” cookbook as a key part of the plot.

    You want to read this book and I can’t really explain all the reasons why! It falls into the tattling on my friends problem with books I really love.

    Read more reviews and join the discussion at the BlogHer Book Club.

    I was compensated for this BlogHer Book Club review but all opinions expressed are my own.

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  4. French Fried Deviled Eggs

    October 6, 2011 by Tarrant Figlio

    These fascinate me–just like those deep-fried eggs allegedly found in England. I haven’t had either but then again, I might just have to. I love the idea that these are served with creole sauce on greens.

    Cut 6 hard boiled eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Season yolks to taste with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, black pepper, oil and vinegar. Pack back into whites and hold together with toothpicks. Dip eggs into 2 beaten egg yolks, flour, and bread crumbs.

    Fry in deep fat until golden brown. Drain eggs on brown paper to rid them of excess grease; remove toothpicks. Serve these deviled eggs in Creole sauce, or serve them on spinach or other cooked greens.

    From The Woman’s Society of Christian Service Cookbook, The Methodist Church, Goodman Mississippi. No date, but the inscription in it says Happy Birthday March 28, 1958.

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