I should have written this last night

[minoanmiss]

I know I shouldn't grade myself (thank you for reminding me) but I can definitely give myself points: people enjoyed the sandwiches and the party food, woot woot! With all thanks to S for labeling the sorrel bottles for me and to WD for getting chips to go with the dip. I need to write down that edamame hummus recipe.

C&A's garden is BEAUTIFUL. I want to go back with a book and just sit there for a bit. And it was lovely to see them and other people and new people as well. Afterwards WD and I went back and finished tthis cute spy miniseries we watched, called _Black Doves_. Go Keira Knightley go!

So last night was lovely. *beams*

(then of course I read the news ahahaha *sob*)

Comments

[princessofgeeks]

\o/

[acelightning2]

People love party foods that are easy to eat without mess, like sandwiches and "finger foods" like crudites. They don't want to have to balance a floppy paper plate of potato salad in one hand and a beverage in the other. So your simple array of convenient edibles made everyone happy, and more so because you're a good cook and whatever you make winds up tasting good.

[minoanmiss]

blushes and hugs you

[full_metal_ox]

And let’s not forget that you’re also a cook who rigorously respects the various dietary constraints of those you serve, and indeed savors the challenge.

[minoanmiss]

Eeee I feel seen. :)

[acelightning2]

I tell it like I see it... :-)

[ceo]

It was lovely to see you and WD! Thank you for bringing awesome food and drink, and we shall have to get your container back to you at some point.

[minoanmiss]

Oh you can keep the container, whatev.

It was wonderful to see you both and your lovey garden! and I am very glad I didn't eat your burger by mistake.

[bikergeek]

Was lovely to see you all. Thank you for having us.

[full_metal_ox]

I need to write down that edamame hummus recipe.
If and when you do, please share it!

Herby Edamame Hummus

[minoanmiss]

1 10 oz bag shelled edamame
1-2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chinese cooking wine
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp water

1 heaping tbsp garlic-ginger paste
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini
1-2 tbsp olive, grapeseed, or avocado oil
1 tsp hot saucc

1 hot pepper (anything from anaheim to habanero), seeded and chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp chopped dill

Put edamame and garlic cloves and salt in a 2 quart saucepan. Cover with 1 quart cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for ten minutes. Drain and rinse.

In large bowl whisk white pepper, soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and water.

Place edamame in a food processor. Chop till fine. Add some of the mixed seasoning liquid if needed. Puree into a rough paste with some texture left. Scrape into the large bowl with the remaining seasoning liquid. Add tahini, ginger-garlic paste and oils and whisk vigorously until combined. Taste for seasoning: add more if desired. Adjust texture with more water if desired.

Spread into a wide bowl or other serving dish. Sprinkle herbs and chopped hot pepper over. Eat with vegetables and/or chips.

Re: Herby Edamame Hummus

[full_metal_ox]

Thank you ever so much.

Re: Herby Edamame Hummus

[minoanmiss]

beams You are most elcome :)

[ororo]

Yay!

I loved Black Doves

[minoanmiss]

Go Keira go! And I LOVED Ben Wishaw's petite assassin boy. I can't wait for Season 2 though I worry for poor Wallace's big heart.

[ororo]

I fucking adore Ben Whishaw. Dig up The Hour if you can.

[minoanmiss]

makes a note

[mekare]

Glad you had such a lovely evening!

[lunabee34]

I'm glad it was a good and helpful time.