Shopping.

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That is the theory.  A list has actually been made.  I hope, this time, I don't remember it... that is, remember right where it is, which is on the freezer, when I am in town.  Memory does little good if the timing of, and use for, the memory is off.  Some basics, some new stuff.  Egg plant, and for now store bought flour, a few extra special items, to attempt some special dishes, and some simple things, combined for a taste treat that won't break the bank.  Oh, and some meats... just enough to get me through the month.  Fresh beef next month, mind you.  Then I'll put in an order for an hog.  I'd actually like to have the snout, if it comes with the rest of the head, and the hooves too.  Yes, really.  Beef hooves do offer collagen, but they don't offer much flavor.  Pig hocks offer both, a bit.

Beside food, I need charcoal.  I buy the real stuff.  No complaints for those who don't.  Not sure, pound for pound, there is that much of a price difference.  It's just, for me, the notion.  I like real, whole, cowboy charcoal.  As well, cat food and litter matter.  There are a few other things, always.  Sometimes I remember, sometimes not so much.  For example, I would like to search for wok tools.  I don't have, and probably won't get, a wok.  I do, however, have high carbon and cast iron pans.  Those tools work really well in those.  Not a high priority thing, just something I'd like to find and price check, for now.  Amazon is fine, but some things are so terribly made, and you can't tell until you have them in hand.  Often it isn't worth sending it back, as packing costs more.  Then again, you don't want to pay enough for such simple tools that returns are worth the costs.  Bleh.  So... hands and eyes on, for some things.

The goal, actually, is to make a baba ganoush, hummus, and pita bread meal for tomorrow, or Sunday.  I might have to tinker with pieces and parts, store things due to my limits and their need to flavorize through time, and do a final collection on some day soon.  I do love hummus, and baba ganoush is okay though extra special with fresh hummus and pita bread.  Though basting stew beef in the remaining yogurt over night, then brazing(?) in the yogurt and perhaps a bit of stock?  Mixing this and that in the pita... Oh yea.  Lamb would be better, but, for now, lamb isn't in the price range AND store lamb has been far too bitter these last few years.  I just won't take the risk of getting mutton called lamb, especially at that price.  Yeah, there is a major difference.

My friend might or might not do anything today.  No problems.  I understand.  Though, perhaps, after a nap, I might be able to help him get some tools moved and set up.  What are friend for?  Even disagreeable ones.  *grins*  I'm taking in my bino's, for him to look at.  Other than that, just shopping, a bit of business, more shopping, and perhaps helping him gear up for some tinkering.  All good.  I'll kill about forty five minutes, finish making myself dashing in case a dame needs flattered or with whom flirting might please, then off to the races.  Yeah... even if I was married to her, I will still flirt.  No more, no less, it's... just the way of it.  Good afternoon.