April 25, ANZAC Day, is when we remember and pay tribute to the young soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who crossed the planet to fight in World War I, and who were tragically lost in combat, also the few survivors who made it home.
Thank you, blogistas from New Zealand and Australia who are descended from these brave young people, and thank you to those more recent residents who honor their memory, and to you if you're a veteran.
This year I haven't been able to make my ANZAC biscuits, as near as I can get with the ingredients available to me, but I'm there in spirit.
And speaking of spirit, I'm cooking again! Roast diced chicken breast, with umami seasoning, cayenne and turmeric. Ready for sandwiches.
This morning, after I'd roasted the chicken, done the dishes and a couple of things, I was done for. Not enough energy for pictures, even. My ambition is a bit ahead of the available energy. I plan a nap before Emil visits this afternoon.
Happy day everyone, try to plan better than your humble blog writer.
Here's why getting back to cooking is significant
Thank you for sharing the info about ANZAC Day. I did not realize that troops came from so far away to help fight.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that the current president has also forgotten how our allies have helped us out over the years. Why he is trying to alienate all of them seems crazy to me.
I often overestimate how many spoons I have and run out mid-project sometimes or have to skip plans. No worries. We'll be here. :)
ReplyDeleteHonors to the fallen.
That is so true about recipes! And I suppose that's why people read cookbooks.
ReplyDeleteI knew that cooking would come first when it came time for your recovery activities.
I remember an excellent movie, at least I remember it as excellent, about the horrific sacrifice those brave young men made. It has stuck with me, so it hit a chord. I love the comparison of cooking and poetry. I was tau got cooking is art. Baking is science. I think it's true.
ReplyDeleteWell done on your activities today. Don't deplete your social battery.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of the gripping song, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda, especially sung by John McDermott.
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I did like about Covid, is more and more started cooking and making breads with starters. That part I liked. Back to the table.
ReplyDeleteA big step forward to be cooking again, Boud. I can imagine how tired you were.
ReplyDeleteFirst year that I haven't baked Anzac biscuits too..
ReplyDeleteGrandpa was in the Aussie army in WW1
I'm sure not baking biscuits is forgiven - after all, you baked them in spirit and that has to count for something.
ReplyDeleteI don’t make them any more either. I just buy them my excuse, well the money goes to help veterans.
ReplyDeleteBaking in spirit is good enough. Good on ya for the cooking and home therapy and I hope you got the needed nap.
ReplyDeleteGetting back to cooking is a big step forward (so to speak). Following up with a nap is most sensible. Thank you for again reminding us of ANZAC Day.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Thanks for making me aware of ANZAC Day. Yep, cooking is a sure sign of recovery. For you, that is. If I were to start cooking it would be a sure sign of insanity.
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