Yesterday I made a salad of tuna, chickpeas and the chickpea mayo which didn't thicken but tastes fine. And I made half a dozen naan.
Supper, another similar meal for lunch today.
The naan rolls nicely and you could do it like a wrap with this salad but I'm too clumsy to avoid decorating my sweater with the contents, so I warm it briefly, then roll it.
I made a yogurt dough, so it tastes tangy. I halved the recipe and still got six naan out of it.
You mix all the ingredients, and knead till the dough comes together and the flour is incorporated, then leave it covered about ten minutes while you dance around the kitchen or do your stretches to amuse the neighbors.
Then separate into about golf-ball sized pieces, roll them out into more or less circles, then cook. This is where cast iron is great, oiled pan, hot, and watch the bread bubble up, just a couple of minutes per side, so you get that beautiful browning effect.
I stacked as I cooked and the next day it's fine. I saved three breads uncooked so as to have fresh bread again tomorrow.
Today was a PT day. Great workout and massage, leaving me stretched and relaxed and tired and very glad I didn't have to drive home.
Home PT is fine. He brings his table and various bits of equipment such as resistance bands, and loads of good advice as well as general chat.
He believes in friendly chatting as part of the treatment and convo ranged over gardening, TV, batteries, Gary -- they remembered each other from when HP was the patient -- marriage, kids, and more.
This afternoon is yet another Hamish, sugar cookies from the batch I made last week where I froze half the dough, and a pot of tea. Unless I suddenly decide on some enterprise I haven't thought of yet. Stay tuned.
And here's some information to answer a question from yesterday's post:
Happy day everyone, online with friends tonight, unless there's a tariff on internet chatting before then..
Sounds like a good day. May the PT continue to help until Helen is “augmented.” I was going to say replaced, but how can you replace Helen?
ReplyDeleteWe need a new name. Bionic Helen?
DeleteHaving a good physiotherapist is key to a good recovery. Chatting is good.
ReplyDeleteChatting with an interested person who's old enough to guess what topics will work, is great.
DeleteHipolyta? (queen of the Amazons)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds posh. As long as it comes with a crown.
DeleteIsn’t it about time the royal jewels came out of storage?
DeleteThe ones with the looted gems?? Oh, no, I'm thinking of the British monarch.
DeleteThank you for that recipe I will be trying that at some point.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Let us know how you like it.
DeleteI had to go to a physio on Monday for a hamstring injury. She and her ultrasound gave me great relief and now I'm doing daily little therapy routines here at home. My next appointment is on Monday again. I'm going to have to knock off my Chair Total Body Workout class (where I got the injury) and tai chi too (which aggravated it).
ReplyDeleteI always referred to my pt as a physio, which amused Americans friends a lot. One of them asked was that some sort of fizzy drink? Fizzio!
DeleteI'm glad you're doing better. Maybe a different type of exercise would work. I don't like Tai chi, too slow and stressful for me, but qi gong suits me better.
Yeah, I might go back to qi gong if I can find a class I'd like. I must admit, it always takes me a moment when reading "PT" to figure out what is meant. I guess we follow the British terminology here in Canada, not unsurprising, I guess.
DeleteA good physiotherapist is a godsend. They can help us change our life experiences. I found an excellent one just before leaving UK and wish I could move her too.
ReplyDeleteThey're so effective. But they have to be good.
DeleteYou had a good day! My physical therapist is also chatty. It does make everything seem better when someone is open and friendly.
ReplyDeleteEmil insists it's part of the job to keep the patient happy while they're working hard.
DeleteI'm glad the physio is helping and at home. less stress on you. Sounds like a nice day and evening. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteIt's so much easier on me, and he's very skilled.
DeleteI like making naan too. It is a simple bread but so good.
ReplyDeleteI just love that you're getting home PT with someone you already feel comfortable with.
I think I've probably told you this before but a local restaurant serves a "Mediterranean" tuna salad with small white beans. It is absolutely delicious. Here's how their menu describes it: "Navy beans, pimentos and black olives with housemade tuna salad, tomato, onion, bell pepper and feta cheese. Served on mixed lettuce with olive oil and lemon dressing."
That reminds me I forgot to add the crumbled feta cheese. Thank you.
DeleteThe RC tried to make naan once but it didn't turn out very well. I suspect a cast iron pan would be the answer but we don't have one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the further info about Freecycling and I'm glad to hear the PT session went well.
You need cast iron or a griddle. Then it's pretty easy. The PT was strenuous and very good. I earned my cup of tea after he left.
DeleteThe home PT sounds like it went really well. So good to hear.
ReplyDeleteWe have Freecycle here. It used to be active several years ago and now it isn't amounting to much. They were asking for moderators or some such. Must have had issues. Leah uses Facebook marketplace. I guess they do free things, too. I'm not on social media so I know not of what I speak--lol! ;)
Freecycle runs on volunteers and they get tired, it's a lot.
DeleteThanks for the details about Freecycle. It sounds so useful in more ways than one.
ReplyDeleteIt's practical and a real social bonding mechanism. I like it a lot.
DeleteHome PT is a wonderful benefit.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. I was so glad I didn't have to drive after.
DeleteYesterday I had my teeth cleaned by Heidi, my every three months friend at the dentist's office. We had a lovely chat in spite of her sticking things in my mouth.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Those dental conversations are a bit one sided.
DeleteThe naan bread is perfect for cooking while camping. I’ll definitely keep the recipe
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a good top of the stove bread. And it doesn't heat everything up while it cooks
DeleteI think the PT brings benefits besides the massage and workout with good companionship. That's very positive for our emotional outlooks and he sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteHe's a great support, and it helps since he knows me back from when I was caring for HP, so he knows what I went through.
DeleteMaking Naan sounds a good idea...and easy!
ReplyDeleteA good Physio is worth their weight in gold! It is mental as well as physical help.
We have Freegle here as well as Freecycle...I think it was devised with regulations more suited to UK .. especially as you are allowed to be in several areas groups
I like free exchanges. So much better than trying to dispose of good stuff by tossing it.
Deletelol. It wouldn’t surprise me about a tariff on the internet! Anything can be tariffed these days…
ReplyDeleteLook out! There may be a 25% tariff on comments yet .
DeleteHow great to have PT at home, and a friendly, conversational visitor to boot!
ReplyDeleteIt's a big advantage. Especially to get this practitioner. He teaches this work.
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