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Both because I am changing days and night around, and because I am awake in two days at once. Is it Saturday? It was, when I woke up. Sunday now. Ugh. So, trying to check, each day. Clarify which day it is, at a given time. Remembering. Sitting here, I had to check, think, put that into memory.
Had doubts about dinner. I had a package of burger. Dubious, old. Still, it's what I had. And cabbage. Some Yahoo had suggested cabbage burritos, or cabbage lasagna. I just didn't have it in me. But... I did make massive patties, and boiled them. Hoping... they wouldn't be bad. The burger was just on the edge of... being not quite right.
Still, I gave it a shot. Wasn't sure how it would all work out. Boiled the burgers a good, long, time. Then pulled them. Putting them in the oven to set, while I then boiled the cabbage. Which I... well, not boiled. Steamed. Literally, in a basket, above the boiling water. Both of those items.
When finished, mostly, I added one of the patties back in, let that all sit for twenty minutes. The put some of each on a plate, with salt and butter. Could have added pepper, but strangely wasn't in the mood for that. And?
And, it... was actually rather delicious. I am absolutely amazed. I tried a nibble of the burger, plain, unsalted, without butter. Bleh. But just a touch of butter, and salt, and with the cabbage, it was very very good. I cleared the plate, easily. And so very simple. No real mess, or fuss.
Ah, something I thought I'd suggest? When processing the cabbage, I cut out the heart... the stem piece inside. That, I consider, the chef's treat. I eat that, raw, right as I do one half. Saving the other half for that later. It's a delicious little piece of extra. Sometimes they aren't good. But often? Crunchy, peppery all on their own. I don't add salt, just eat raw and fresh. Try it. Might not like it, but I hated wasting it. It was a slight acquired taste, now I look forward to the delight.
Waste not, want not. And, whether pig, cabbage, or whatnot, eat the oink, if possible. I try. Do not like wasting, or going without. Treats all around the culinary world, if one knows where to look, and will train their tastes. Sharing them as I remember them.
Good morning, and day. Be well. Scoot. The world is probably waiting for you, or someone or something is. I like that about you.
Broccoli stems, the ones you cut the "florets" off and chuck the stem. Thicker the better, smalls work too, just cut/ shave the dark green skin off, the lighter inside has a crunchy mild peppery taste, very good.
ReplyDeleteMy only problem with those, is... you have to cut. I am... exceedingly lazy on some things. So, they were always a bit chewy. Then again? I hadn't thought to clean them. So... while the flavor was good, that... rough outer was like a mouthful of hay with every good bit. Bleh.
ReplyDeleteI... may have to tray that. A small paring knife and a few moments. My life is changing. I'll... give that a try next time I get some. I love secret little foods. Chef's delights, as I like to call them. Thank you.