Thursday, May 19, 2016

Summer League Bowling, Construction,

Today began our summer league at bowling. Unfortunately one of our team didn't turn up and when the people at the alley phoned him, turns out he thought it was Thursday. He will be there and raring to go next week. I had a good day for a change. I actually score pretty well bearing in mind it was a league day when it counted. Matt had reasonable scores. Our one other team member had two very good games and then had trouble climbing over the 100 on his third. That's the way it goes. A friend on another team got 223 in her first game and 127 in the third. Really no rhyme or reason for it. But that's the game. The younger owner of the alley was looking fit and brown after his trip to The Dominican Republic. He and his wife thoroughly enjoyed themselves although they didn't do much except sunbathe and swim. Maybe if they go again, which they hope to do, he will try hang gliding which he thought looked fun.

I've been working out what I have to do for privacy once the construction people get round to our balcony. They now have one of  their platforms right up to the 9th floor. I watched them clambering about between the platform and the balcony. It's difficult to see in this blog pic but on the left is the position of the platform on the ninth floor. On the right you can just about see a man standing on a plank of wood between the balcony and the platform. I know they have harnesses on, but I wouldn't want to do it. I also discovered that the platforms beep as they are lowered. I thought it was the crane backing up, but it wasn't just that.

I just cooked my rhubarb - after Wed. supper - but haven't eaten any. This time I remembered to add ginger.

I love risotto and as you may have guessed, I love asparagus. What more could I want.


Spring Asparagus Risotto


4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup shallots, chopped
1 cup arborio rice
2 oz dry white wine
3/4 lb thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, cut 2-inches long
1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
1 tsp grated lemon zest for garnish

1. In a large saucepan, heat broth over medium-high heat. When it boils, reduce heat to a simmer and maintain over low heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed.

2. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and add the shallots; sauté 3-4 minute.

3. Add the rice; mix well so the rice is coated throughout and saute until the rice is slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the wine and stir until it is absorbed.

5. Add a ladleful of the simmering stock; stir and wait until it is absorbed before adding another ladleful stirring gently and almost constantly.

6. Continue this process until the rice is creamy, tender to the bite, but slightly firm in the center. Add the asparagus along with the last ladle of broth and continue cooking 5 minutes, total time should be about 25-30 minutes from the time you started. When all the liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

7. Serve immediately and top with fresh cracked pepper, lemon zest, and extra grated cheese if desired.

Servings: 4

Source: Skinnytaste.com



Have a great day
 

26 comments:

  1. Hi Jo. Glad the bowling is going well. I wouldn't want to be up the 9th floor either! And the asparagus risotto looks wonderful. Must give it a try.Just bought some fresh asparagus today. :-)

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    1. I just hope it continues the way it started Denise. I love asparagus risotto.

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  2. I have never made risotto, might have to try this recipe. No rhyme or reason with bowling indeed, but sounds like fun anyway. I too couldn't do that type of construction work; the heights would bother me a lot!

    betty

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    1. It's actually a lot easier than it sounds Betty. We enjoy bowling. This week we will have bowled 3 times. Bit hard on the legs. I cannot imagine climbing around like they are on the 9th floor.

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  3. Asparagus risotto is one of my favorites.

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    1. Me too Denise. Thanks for visiting even though you are away. Wish I was with you.

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    2. I am sure you would be more fun than the person I am rooming with. Long story.

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    3. Sorry about that Denise.

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  4. Harnessed or not, I wouldn't want to be up on that platform either.

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    1. I know, it's one heck of a long way up Alex.

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  5. The workers are so close to your unit but they aren't doing your balcony for another year? Can you tell how long it takes them to work on each balcony from start to finish?

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    1. Well as they haven't even started working on the balconies as such, the answer is no JoJo. They have, so far, spent a week and a half setting up. I am still not sure what they are doing, just replacing the front wall or doing something to the rest of the balcony. I guess we will find out eventually.

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  6. I'm glad the bowling is going well. Pity about the beeping platforms though. That will get old quickly.

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    1. So far anyway Helen. You are so right, it will get old very quickly, like a week ago LOL.

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  7. Hi, Jo! I used to be on a bowling league years ago when I was in my 30's and my highest score was 222! I love the sport and am so glad you enjoy it, too. Your asparagus dish looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing. :)

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    1. I imagine you are talking 10 pin Linda. We do 5 pin and that is only found in Canada. Scores go quite a bit higher than 10 pin. We both love the game even if it frustrating. Can't go wrong with asparagus risotto in my book.

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    2. Hi Jo, yes, it was 10 pin...duckpin, actually. :)

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    3. Coincidence Linda, the older of the two alley owners was out east this last weekend and today he was telling me about duckpin. Quite a different game to 5 pin bowling I gather

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  8. Hi human, Jo,

    My human, Gary, is going to be in Vancouver, White Rock and Kelowna, BC, in the middle of September. He's told me that he'd love to go five-pin bowling. I know how much you love that Canadian game.

    Hope you get the privacy you so wish for. A year is a long wait.

    Interesting recipe, although not the sort of thing my doggy mouth would like.

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny :)

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    1. Hi Penny. I do hope human Gary can get to bowl when he is out West. I have never been to that part of Canada. We do love to 5 pin bowl Penny. Pity you can't try it. I have no idea when we will get our privacy - we could do with you to come bark at all the workmen for us.

      Sorry, none of my asparagus recipes are appealing to doggy mouths I'm afraid. Pawsitive wishes to you and also to Gary.

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  9. Hang gliding is very popular on the mountain I live on. I counted eight hang gliders in the sky on Sunday. I know I'd be too afraid to try it.

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    1. I wouldn't try it these days Pinky, I think I might have done so when I was younger. Jamie, from the bowling alley, is a very fit 51 year old so I am surprised he didn't "have a go".

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  10. We were gonna have arborio rice tonight with mushrooms. Asparagus sound good to though. And we have plenty. I bought two bunches.

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    1. How much is two bunches Ivy? I buy it by the pound. Usually 2 lbs a week although sometimes I buy more if I want to make more soup for the freezer.

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    2. Not sure what the weight was on each, but I needed two hands to get around them.

      Does Matt like them?

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    3. I would be interested to know the weight and what you are paying for them. JoJo in Mass quoted a very expensive price for her asparagus.

      Matt likes asparagus, but doesn't eat it as often as I do.

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