Value Village.

It was suggested that the problem of my over large shorts could be resolved by visiting thrift shops. Not a bad idea except I am no shopper. However, I did call in at Value Village yesterday, which is a Thrift Shop. They didn’t have many shorts in my size, even though I have lost weight, I tried on a couple of pairs, one was a bit big but hideous and the other too small. That ended that little foray. Like I said, I am no shopper (in fact I hate clothes shopping) and anyway there wasn’t a lot there for me. I’ll have to wait and maybe next year invest in some shorts which do fit me by which time I should, I hope, be somewhat smaller. Matt was with me, he is much better at this kind of shopping than I, but we didn’t really see anything for me.

I seriously thought about not blogging at all today and taking a break, so this is yer lot.

Some people don’t like okra, I learned to do so many years ago in the Mediterranean where they use it a lot. I thought this was a great idea from Food and Wine.

Okra Double Dippers

Contributed by Kay Chun

SERVINGS: 6 to 8

This okra gets not one but two coatings: Dip first in miso mayonnaise, then add crunch with sesame seeds or heat with fresh chiles.

1. 1 pound okra
2. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
3. 2 tablespoons white miso (also called shiro miso)
4. Black and white sesame seeds and thinly sliced fresh red chiles, for dipping

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the okra until bright green, about 30 seconds; drain well. Transfer the okra to a baking sheet and refrigerate until it has cooled slightly.
2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the miso. Put the sesame seeds and chiles in 2 small bowls. To eat, dip the okra spears in the miso mayonnaise, then dip in the toppings.

Have as great weekend