Getting Stuff Done and Trying New Things

Yesterday was a very cool rainy day where the rain would turn to snow for a few seconds, and then back to rain. It was a strange day that actually perfectly matched my strange mood. It made me think of Seattle as grey drizzle-y days tend to do. I've been wanting to reorganize my pantry for awhile now so I decided to get to it yesterday. I always feel better when I do little organizational tasks because I am not an organized person, but I want to be so it's a battle. I don't have a super awesomely stocked pantry so it wasn't like a huge task but I still feel much better. And now I can't stop admiring my pantry!

Before

It looks like I have so much more stuff than I do because it's just kind of thrown in there. I'm a mad scientist when I cook so I just put it back wherever. Also as I've mentioned my apartment doesn't have recycling, so a ton of those jars are empty jars that I save to be reused.

After

I moved my empty glass jars off to one side, and also just one shelf instead of being everywhere. I also just kind of condensed everything else an put it in some kind of order, beans with beans, rice with rice and so on. It's not perfect, and for people who are super organized this is probably still a mess but for me and my needs this is perfect. I want to slowly start adding more pantry staples and now I can clearly see what I need or want to add. Kanye, Joan and Roxy also like to run on the shelves and sometimes nap so I have to make sure there's plenty of room for that.

I have always hated asparagus with a fiery passion. Like I kind of feel like gagging just looking at this picture. But my coworker made this asparagus for me to try and not only did I not gag but I ate it all! She sauteed it in olive oil, garlic and margarine and it tasted nice and garlic-y! She made me try a piece in front of her and I was so scared! I don't see myself buying pounds of asparagus, but this showed me that asparagus won't absolutely make you die in a puddle of your own puke!

I found these odd little fruits at work and at first I thought they were big limes. When I saw they were something else I just had to get one. I had never heard of these little fruits before! I googled it when I got home and they say to just cut in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, like kiwi.

I was scared that the middle would be slimy but it wasn't at all. The flavor is AMAZING! I could taste a little pineapple, berries, and a little citrus and even mint. The texture is melon like, but it might get softer when it's more ripe? I want more!! These are delicious. It reminded me of taking a handful of jelly beans and throwing them in your mouth. A delicious swirl of flavors!

I don't know why but yesterday reminded me of kind of a Netflix and Chinese delivery kind of day. So I made my own delivery meal! I made some col sesame noodles, rice and spicy tofu and cauliflower bites. So much tastier than any delivery and much cheaper. I had this and watched an episode of Travelers on Netflix. Followed by Arrested Development which always makes me laugh. I love Jason Bateman!!

Joan and Roxy remind me each morning that it's time for breakfast. Whether I'm sleeping or not. Kanye reminds me when it's treat time. I hand out treats after my first cup of tea, and if I linger too long I get the stare. Treats mean a lot to her!