Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Bedspread, Earring. Shoulder, Blood Boobs and Carnage

New BedspreadFor ages, I have been hunting for a new bed spread. I didn’t want a quilt or a duvet or anything like that, just a throw I guess. I finally found one at Sears, I don’t like it as well as the one I had, but the under part of that one was shot and I was unable to launder it properly any more.


It’s as stiff as a board and maybe I should wash it first. I tried to manhandle it myself. Joke, my shoulder would not take it.  Matt was out for a while so when he came in we got it sorted out.  I am not one for masses of pillows or cushions. Don’t want to mess with that stuff when I go to bed. I was surprised it came by UPS. I thought Sears had their own trucks.

I should mention, having groused about my shoulder yesterday, I phoned my doc and discovered they
are closed for the week. Nice!! In fact, if I really need to, I can go to their main office in the next town, but I started going to this centre because it is just up the road, not a 3/4 hr. drive. I also discovered a blogging friend who has much more to complain about than I do which promptly made me feel a whining Minnie. One knows there are people out there far worse off than oneself, but when you are hurting, it's difficult to remember others.

I didn't do the Blood, Boobs and Carnage blogfest because I figured I hadn't anything to add. However, having put down the Harry Dresden book I was reading, it occurred to me that the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher are a perfect fit. There is always lots of blood and carnage when Dresden is around and many of his books feature the most gorgeous women whom, I would presume, were not flat chested, otherwise what man would describe them as gorgeous? In the last few books he has been signed on as the Winter Knight working for Queen Mab, the wickedest of the queens of the fae. She is certainly described as unattainably beautiful, or wickedly beautiful. So, sorry Alex, I could have joined your BB and C fest after all.

For lunch today I had some Asparagus Pesto (I posted the recipe the other day) delicious. I don’t know why I don’t think of eating it more often. I use it for starters at a dinner party, but never think of having it for lunch. Would you believe I dropped another earring? This time I knew where it was. Had to take all the drawers out of the bedroom dresser in order to get at it. I never do this kind of thing – not sure why I have started doing so now.


Asparagus with Curry Butter

2 tsp butter, melted
1 tsp curry powder (see Tip)Asparagus with Curry Butter[5]
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1. Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat.

Servings: 4 Yield: 1/2 cup each

Tip: Check the ingredient label on your brand of curry powder: if it has added salt (as some do), you may omit the salt in the recipe or salt to taste.

Source: Eating Well

Have a great day

24 comments:

  1. Hi Jo - bedspread looks fresh and I'm sure will settle in to the Wake household. Glad you found that earring ... and hope the shoulder is easing ... I have been eating asparagus!! Cheers Hilary

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    1. Girl after my own heart Hilary. I eat it every day at this time of year.

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  2. I don't think any businesses have their own trucks anymore! I like the new spread. It'll just take some time to soften up.

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    1. I guess not JoJo. I like it too and, as you say, it will soften up. Not sure I can get it into the washers here anyway, might have to find a laundrette.

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  3. See? You knew something with Blood, Boobs, and Carnage after all.
    Closed the whole week - bummer.

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    1. Yup Alex, it appears I did. Oh well.

      It is a bummer, you're right

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  4. Figures your shoulder would bother you a lot the week the doctor is closed. I'm with you; I don't like a lot of pillows on the bed, but I do like a lot of blankets; I like that wrapped up feeling when sleeping, especially during cold eather.

    betty

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    1. Yes, typical isn't it Betty. No I don't like a lot of blankets either, I have the airtex kind (can't remember what they're called) unless it's a really, really cold night.

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  5. Aha! Better late than never with the Blood, Boobs and Carnage. This sounds like a book that a perfect film noir could be made. I hope you got some medicine for your shoulder or at least something more you need to do to help you. I hope you are not in as much pain as it is such a hard thing to deal with. Glad you got help with the comforter

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    1. There are 16 of these books Birgit. They are good stories.

      I have pain pills so generally that helps. Thanks. I sure couldn't handle the spread on my own.

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  6. I've never thought to add curry powder to asparagus before. I'll have to try that!

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    1. If you like curry Chrys, it goes with a lot of things.

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  7. What you eat today is walking and talking tomorrow. Greens are good!

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    1. Aren't they just Spacerguy. I just love eating them in asparagus form.

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  8. Lovely bed cover. There's an asparagus recipe I can do - thank you!

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    1. Glad you can use it Dixie. I am pleased with my bed spread.

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  9. It's a very peaceful colour you've chosen for your bedspread Jo. I'm with you. Lots of pillows and paraphernalia on the bed is just a nuisance. Why make work for yourself?

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    1. Never thought of that Pinky, but yes, you are right. Nuisance is the right word. Stayed with a friend once with all that hoo ha on the bed. It was a pain in the butt.

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  10. You bed spread looks lovely. Unlike you, I like a pillow variety when I sleep. I agree that the Dresden Files could fit the blogfest. Lots of carnage. Not an asparagus fan.

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    1. Thanks Susan. I was talking more about the pillows people put on their beds during the day to be just moved at night. I love the Dresden Files.

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  11. Lovely bed cover, and I'm with you. I don't want lots of fluff either. A few pillows, I don't mind. But no more than that.

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    1. Thanks Ivy, I'm pleased with it. Fluffless is best.

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    2. Yeah, agreed. And you wrote the post funny, too.

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    3. Glad you thought so Ivy

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