Weekends can be just as bad, although the weekend holds more promise, especially the markets. The produce available, abundance of time and so many ideas. Cooking on the weekend takes motivation, and I'm not sure how many people are interested in slaving away in the kitchen during the summer. Personally, I haven't put in the AC units so unless I open windows and turn on fans there's not much air circulating.
It's 8:30 AM on Saturday and I've already wilted down some fresh kale that a friend brought me and have a chicken carcass in a pot to cook down. I plan on making Italian Wedding Soup for dinner and to freeze. It's a good meal on a hot summer day. I know, I know you're thinking "SOUP in the summer that's not cold? What's wrong with Gazpacho?" Nothing is wrong with it, I just choose to use what I have available and one can never go wrong with soup. It's the basis for a love affair with ones stomach. I also have a bunch of basil so I'll make a pesto. Maybe pick up some Pillsbury bread sticks, smear them with a little bit of the pesto and bake them to go with the soup.
I belong to The SCA (http://www.sca.org/) which is a Renaissance group. We're doing a feast for an event in October, and need candied mint leaves. My friend also brought me some chocolate mint so I'll dip and dry that, then bag and freeze. In doing that it will free up time to do other stuff.
Off the market. My shopping list is short today as I went to the store yesterday. Carrots, celery, and ground beef are on the list. Of course there may be a lot of other items available.
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