Q: What, if anything, is significant about the following photo, Gentle Reader?
A: Not a danged thing if you live a normal life. Well, other than the miniscule size of my sink, which makes a normal, one-meal-size drainer full of dishes look positively humongous. Nope…nothing to see here…but don’t move along just yet.
Two fingers of the emergency single-malt (Glenlivet). You know there might be more to follow…
A: Not a danged thing if you live a normal life. Well, other than the miniscule size of my sink, which makes a normal, one-meal-size drainer full of dishes look positively humongous. Nope…nothing to see here…but don’t move along just yet.The pic is significant because it’s proof that I actually cooked dinner this evening (spaghetti, in case you’re wondering) as opposed to nuking it in the manner of the typical 21st Century single-person household. First time in literally months for me. And for what it’s worth, “cooking” means getting pots and pans dirty. I still have to do dishes even after nuking dinner, just not as many of them.
I did something else unusual this evening. I threw the leftovers out. Immediately. My usual practice is to put my leftovers in some sort of container, carefully seal it, place the container in the fridge, wait a week or two (or until I think “what's that smell?” when I open the fridge), and then throw it out. There's a very, very small possibility the leftovers might get eaten... it has happened. But not usually. Hell, not ever. In my case the whole “save the leftovers” thing is a ritual designed to ward off guilt about starving kids in India, beaten into my head all those years ago (Thanks, Mom!). It also serves to clutter up my small refrigerator and take up space which can be used for other, essential stuff. Like beer. And Dr. Pepper.
So. Given that I've been both naughty and nice to myself…it's time for a reward, methinks. And here it is:
Two fingers of the emergency single-malt (Glenlivet). You know there might be more to follow…
Damn you! I have been trying not to drink anything while I'm trying cut back on my eating, and you go and plunk down my favorite Scotch!
ReplyDeleteI could actually smell it through the monitor, and I licked the screen clean!
But, at least I didn't go to the cupboard and pull out my bottle...yet!
Two fingers aside, that faucet has no utility washing that kettle. What a hassle. We replaced ours with a high arcing jobby that's been a welcome improvent. The little things, right?
ReplyDeleteBTW, is the Hacienda an actual RV park where one could park for one night? Or one that is really geared toward month-long (years?) type stays?
Great, now you've got Mushy going. Even I broke down and had a scotch and water the other day. It had been years, pretty tasty, too!
ReplyDeleteAh-hah-hah, I still save everything because of starving kids in India. Get yourself a dog and you get rid of a lot of that guilt.
I'm hoping to visit the Glenlivet distillary - maybe they will give a taste.
ReplyDeleteLast night, we bought pasta and sauce and ate in, because it is an easy meal to fix. At home, I would make my own sauce, which is more like actually cooking.
As I listen to the BBC this morning for news and weather, I have to think of you, Buck. This morning the Brits are upset because 18 of their military in Iraq were treated by American hospitals and may have been given contaminated blood (straight from American soldiers). The US soldiers had been tested for HIV and such, before giving blood, but not after. That is the gripe. Of course, the Brits did admit the soldiers would have died without the medical aid they received.
Yeah baby! I learned to love single-malt through Glenlivet some ten years ago, and I've never been without it since. Good man!
ReplyDeleteHow funny! When I saw your pile of dishes, the first thing I thought was, Buck must have made spaghetti! It doesn't matter if you are making the simplest meal, any dish in the sink of a camper seems like too much. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am not too crazy about leftovers either .... except for leftover pizza and spaghetti. I always make a HUGE pot of spaghetti sauce and a whole pound of pasta, so I can eat leftovers for lunch all week. LOVE THE STUFF! and leftover pizza...well, that is meant for breakfast...cold. Yummmmmm
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ReplyDeleteI was thinking the significance was how shiny your pot is.... that would follow though that if you don't cook much your pan wouldn't be too cruddy :)
I posted, I posted!!!! *hopping around* Heehee, I'm as excited as if I was a brand new blogger.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing about leftovers - I hardly ever eat them either. And I always do what you do Buck - save them until they qualify as a science experiment. What is with that anyway!
ReplyDeleteWell, except for this yummy meat pie I make. Browned hamburger, tomato soup, cubed potatoes and corn - back in a pie shell at 350 for one hour. The Hubby and I can eat off that one pie for days.
Mushy: Everything in moderation, Bro! Two fingers (only) never hurt anyone...
ReplyDeletereese: La Hacienda is geared toward long-term stays, but given as how there are always one or two empty spaces, I'm sure the proprietors would accommodate a one night stand. As a matter of fact, the space next door to me has been vacant for a about a week now.
You're right about the faucet, but one can muddle through. Have you ever taken a good look at my hands? While you think you're seeing two thumbs and eight fingers, you're not. More like the reverse...
Lin: I've been flirting with the dog idea for years. Just haven't jumped yet. BIG commitment.
Lou: DO go on that distillery tour. Fascinating stuff, and they all give you a taste after the tour. Some of the larger distilleries have pubs on the premises, too, and that's where the tours usually end. I don't think that's changed since the 80s.
And isn't Brit morning radio GOOD!?!
Doc: I literally stumbled on to single-malts. The very first road trip I ever took in the UK was up to Scotland for a two-week "castle finding" tour. To make a long story short, Balvenie Castle was on the list...and you MUST drive right by the Glenfiddich distillery to get there. There's a small sign in the lane in front of the distillery that says "Visitors Welcome... Tours Daily." The rest is history!
Jenny: You are oh-so-right about RV sinks...
Sharon! You're not one of those "cold pizza" (food, not that lame sports show) Girls, really, now... are you? Another woman of my (long) acquaintance would do that... but not in front of me! The very sight of cold pizza makes me gag.
Laurie: The big pot gets used rarely... only for soups, boiling spaghetti, and such. But it IS coming up on its 30th birthday.
Kris: The meat pie does sound good!
Buck, now you have me laughing about the two finger rule; my late ex-BIL used to hold up two fingers (the index and pinkie) when he'd call for another two fingers worth.
ReplyDeleteOhhh ... meat pie! Every so often I make a hybrid between the English meat pie and French tortiere. Now you have me riled up to make some more!
I would think that having to do all those dishes by hand would have been worth at least four fingers. The mere thought of what you have done has sent me to the cupboard.
ReplyDeleteI would if Billy R. has a cupboard?
Spaghetti is always my go-to dinner in a pinch. Always good.
ReplyDeleteThe RV sinks make it look like you have giant pans. I agree with lin, get a dog. They're such a help with clean-up, and cold toes, and when you talk to them they pretend to listen.
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ReplyDeleteFunny how cooking posts (and all the peripheral issues) bring out the reader comments. Bots, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on La Hacienda. May pass through the neighborhood and spend a night 1/18, or a little east (say, Lubbock) depending on events this weekend and weather forecasts the following.
Cat sez: I would think that having to do all those dishes by hand would have been worth at least four fingers.
ReplyDeleteIt was, and there were! ;-)
TripleE sez: ...when you talk to them they pretend to listen.
They DO listen! No pretending at all! A dog's love is the only unconditional love you'll get in this life. It's an OLD saying, but true.
reese: If you decide to stop over in P-Ville, let me know. We'll have dinner and a couple of beers if you're up for it!
Cool! Thanks for the invite. Depends on permutations more elaborated on in an email sent moments ago.
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