Yesterday, Saturday, poor Joe was ill, so we stayed in all day. I went for my run (completed my first 5 miles, by the way), came home and cleaned up, and then began to cook. Nothing over the top, but Italian aromas filled the apartment - roasted red pepper, tomato sauce, saute of mushrooms and kale... and then eventually some chicken soup.
Getting restless with reruns of Friends and Will and Grace, I took myself back in the kitchen for some putzing around. Upon returning to the couch with my beloved glass of Carrascal/Mendoza (45% Malbec, 35% Merlot & 20% Cab Sauv.) we turned to NYC TVs (channel 25 around here) travel hour and then culinary hour! What a treat!
First we travelled to Western African villages with a photographer, who's name is escaping me but images have been delightfully burned in my mind. Next were several villages/tribes nestled between Tibet and China - Joe and I loved the elephants and are considering one for our backyard, just think of a really large dog.
And then, my favorite shows: Lidia's Italy & Brindiamo! Lidia made this beautiful monk fish and artichoke brodetto (which Joe and I are going to replicate tonight for date night) and served it with saute of onions and fennel (my new flavor - fennel). On Brindiamo! the host (I forget her name but she is fabulous and 100% Italian) travelled to Luzo's Ristorante for some Pizza. Enough said. Mid way through the show, Joe was feeling better and I was craving some grandma's pie from Graziella's, our neighborhood pizza place.
Once the pizza arrived we were back on PBS for a classic Woody Allen film.
I fell asleep with my head on Joe's lap full of good food, inspiring images, and excitement for the snow that was coming down outside.
Happy Weekends!!!
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