Misfits arrived
with one small hiccup, one egg broken, which resulted in a refund of the dozen. There doesn't seem to be a way to refund just the damaged one.
The unboxing setup isn't on the counter, which was occupied by the makings of spaghetti, but crowded onto the little island.
Lunch was in the works on the counter
Simple sauce, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, chili powder, grated Parmesan
Two meals' worth of this radiator-shaped pasta.
And the cabbage, some of it, even a small head is a lot, will become a cabbage casserole, a new venture for me, worth a try.
And the current artwork is moving along. I switched to 26 gauge steel wire for this piece, not wanting it to be too conspicuous.
I like very much how the yarn can take on new shapes, and sit up unsupported.
So here's a trial of related pieces.
This changed several times before I took the photo, and will probably change more before it's done. The pieces are still all separated. More playtime will happen.
I'm thinking of another copper wire piece to add. We'll see.
Speaking of seeing, remember these daffodils in bud a couple of days ago
Here they are this morning
Sweet smelling, just lovely. My neighbor came running over to admire them and catch up. She and Gary want to help me separate iris.
Lots of luck. We'll need a chainsaw to get through them! They got ahead of me and haven't flowered in years. They don't when they get crowded and the pachysandra covers the rhizomes. They like to be exposed to light and air.
Happy day everyone, it's good to know when roots should be preserved and when you have to cut em off.
And here's a gift to give yourself. Go here
Brunello Creatini's YouTube channel, to hear this star operatic soprano still performing, wonderfully, at 96.
It's not "good, considering"! It's good at any age. Such breath control, range, strength, beautiful tone and passion. Just go there. Squillo in action.
Looks like a good haul today. You’ll be enjoying lots of yummy food.
ReplyDeleteI love the spiral pasta. Holds the sauce beautifully
Enjoy being busy
It's radiator shaped, a block with cutouts like a radiator. Interesting in your mouth.
DeleteI'm enjoying your wire and yarn weavings, Liz. And I'm impressed with how long your daffodils are lasting. Ours bloomed for a very long time (seems a month or more), but the flowers all finally died off last week. I felt sad about it even though it seemed overdue.
ReplyDeleteThis year is terrific for daffodils.
DeleteRe cabbage: Look up any receipe for Austrian Krautfleckerl, it is really more than the sum of its parts. Thought you might enjoy the combo of pasta and cabbage ...
ReplyDeleteGuten Appetit aus der Schweiz
Anne
And here's a receipe: https://www.wien.info/en/dine-drink/viennese-cuisine/recipes/noodle-and-vegetable-dishes/krautfleckerl-350116
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Cabbage casserole sounds interesting. I like raw cabbage.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see. I'll report back.
DeleteGreat that they make good (better) on a broken egg. I like the lighter weight wire even more.
ReplyDeleteThey instantly credit any item reported as missing, damaged, etc, no problem. And they send only what's ordered, no substitutions, which I like.
DeleteI am sure they don’t have a barcode for a single egg. That’s why they need to refund the carton. Automation, doncha know?
ReplyDeleteExactly. That's why there's waste at the local supermarket. They barcode for one package, so eggs can't be rearranged to accommodate broken ones. You can't assemble a dozen good ones because they can't process it. I got tired of being unable to get a clean dozen from a local store which often had a broken one in many packages. I wasn't buying broken ones to please the checkout!
DeleteThere is a knot of iris rhizomes around that boulder in the park. I will have to see if they do anything, but I suspect they won't.
ReplyDeleteIf you sneakily separate them, they might!
DeleteCabbage is such a versatile vegetable and one can get lots of meals out of one. My husband likes the cabbage roll casserole I make; the taste of cabbage rolls without the boiling of the whole cabbage to remove the leaves.
ReplyDeleteCabbage rolls give me vivid dreams, so I'll see if this casserole does the same.
DeleteHaven't made a cabbage casserole in years, but I find that white cabbage lasts ages in the fridge (even cut) if I just put it in a brown paper bag - no need to freeze it and turn it to mush in the process. The wire woven pieces are taking on interesting 3D forms. (Will have to listen to the singer at home - no sound available on the work computer set up).
ReplyDeleteDo listen to her when you get the chance. Her Panis Angelicus is wonderful.
DeleteI found that video of Magda Olivero singing -- so beautiful, her voice unaffected by age and the passage of time! Made my day, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you followed up. She took a long break in mid career, and I think it preserved her vocal cords. My unsupported theory.
DeleteNice Misfits box! I always forget how much I like cabbage. I will be interested to see what a cabbage casserole looks like.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to see that you can re-shape and re-arrange your wire and yarn artworks. Playtime indeed!
Art is serious, but not solemn! It's the best play.
DeleteYou'll see the cabbage casserole, cabberole, no escape.
I like that your metal-incorporated amalgams don't have to be static! I use cabbage leaves in a salad just like I would a lettuce leaf, usually with dressing that has some citrus juice and toasted sesame oil for an Asian flair. I'm not usually a big fan of cooked cabbage, but always willing to give it a try. Looking forward to your casserole.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had cooked cabbage in years, so I'll be interested to see how I like this.
DeleteI need to plant daffodils. I also need to thin iris. Except for coleslaw I don't like cabbage. That doesn't mean I don't want to see the finished product, though! I am enjoying the look of this new art project.
ReplyDeleteI don't like coleslaw. Even my sister's homemade from scratch, supposedly very good. The combo isn't for me. We'll see how the cabbarole goes.
DeleteThe art is developing okay. At this point it needs lightening up with more wire, more air.
your pin weavings with wire remind me of Carol Milne's work, cast glass artist. https://www.carolmilne.com/knittingwithneedles
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think I've seen her work, lost wax method. I'll look her up.
DeleteYour lunch looks really good. And thank you so much for the link!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
Deletelunch sound good.
ReplyDeleteI started thinning my irises last year and will do more when I can get out in the gardens
Cathy
You do have to keep up with irises.
DeleteWire weavings, who knew?! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm hungry for radiator pasta and cabbage casserole.
Cabbage casserole. Sounds like something my Polish grandmother in law would make.
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by your wire weaving.
ReplyDeleteWatch this space!
DeleteResident Chef makes a cabbage casserole that has hamburger included in it. Very good, but he doesn't make it often, choosing instead to most often make coleslaw.
ReplyDeleteVery cool that Misfits would refund the price of the dozen eggs.
Misfits is excellent at making things right, almost instantly. There was also a freebie in this box, one of those points deals, a can with a small dent. I alerted them, said you don't owe me, but you need to know. They promptly refunded me as if I'd paid full price, with a note.
DeleteI don't like coleslaw at all, so it's never around here.
Wow, refunded an entire dozen. That's cool. Love the gauge you went with. I look forward to getting back to yarn work when we move. Right now, I cannot fit not one more hobby in our current space. Happy Weekend. Cheers, Ivy.
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