I was not a happy camper on Friday/Saturday. I had placed an order for an air fryer with Walmart. We were here all day Friday but when I went down later for the mail I found a notice saying Canpar had not been able to deliver a parcel. When I went to the collection place (a convenience store) the next day, I found a large box which they loaded into the car for me. I pulled up in front of our building and tried to get the box out, with a cane in hand, luckily a very nice woman offered to carry it for me and took it all the way to our door. I was extremely grateful. I could NOT have managed it. I have emailed Canpar to complain.
However, I now possess an air fryer. All Ivy, The Happy Whisk's fault, she made it sound like something I really wanted to have. It was an inexpensive machine and happened to be on Rollback too so I snapped it up. I had grabbed a bag of frozen fries at the convenience store and added some for supper. They turned out to be a tad overcooked although they were edible, even if very crisp. Now of course I have to do lots of experimentation with it to see what I can cook. Ivy and I exchanged lots of emails about it on Saturday.
Saturday night, I had cramp in bed really badly. Mostly I get up and drink tonic water, one time I didn't turn on the light and tried to find my Cramp Defense Pills and take one. Ended up knocking over my glass of water. I was not too happy about that either, I remembered that there was paper towel in a cupboard near the bedroom so got that and then, whilst mopping up, knocked over my cane which slammed into my toes. Now I have a sore toe. This is NOT my weekend. I haven't been wearing shoes today, only flip flops. I hope I will be able to wear shoes in the morning as I have to go for bloodwork. Actually, I now find this episode quite funny and somewhat exasperating, but it wasn't at the time.
Talk about coincidence, I just subscribed to MamaShire and today she has a recipe for Air Fried Asparagus. Will have to figure out something to use as a spritzer.
Air-Fried Asparagus
Quick and easy Air-Fried Asparagus. Just a few minutes and you can have a tasty side of asparagus
with little effort and easy cleanup
1/2 bunch of asparagus, with bottom 2 inches trimmed off
Avocado or Olive Oil in an oil mister or sprayer
Himalayan salt
Black pepper
1. Place trimmed asparagus spears in the air-fryer basket. Spritz spears lightly with oil, then sprinkle with salt and a tiny bit of black pepper.
2. Place basket inside air-fryer and bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
3. Serve immediately.
Servings: 2
Author: MamaShire
Have a great day
Saturday night, I had cramp in bed really badly. Mostly I get up and drink tonic water, one time I didn't turn on the light and tried to find my Cramp Defense Pills and take one. Ended up knocking over my glass of water. I was not too happy about that either, I remembered that there was paper towel in a cupboard near the bedroom so got that and then, whilst mopping up, knocked over my cane which slammed into my toes. Now I have a sore toe. This is NOT my weekend. I haven't been wearing shoes today, only flip flops. I hope I will be able to wear shoes in the morning as I have to go for bloodwork. Actually, I now find this episode quite funny and somewhat exasperating, but it wasn't at the time.
Talk about coincidence, I just subscribed to MamaShire and today she has a recipe for Air Fried Asparagus. Will have to figure out something to use as a spritzer.
Air-Fried Asparagus
Quick and easy Air-Fried Asparagus. Just a few minutes and you can have a tasty side of asparagus
1/2 bunch of asparagus, with bottom 2 inches trimmed off
Avocado or Olive Oil in an oil mister or sprayer
Himalayan salt
Black pepper
1. Place trimmed asparagus spears in the air-fryer basket. Spritz spears lightly with oil, then sprinkle with salt and a tiny bit of black pepper.
2. Place basket inside air-fryer and bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
3. Serve immediately.
Servings: 2
Author: MamaShire
Have a great day
Definitely not your weekend. It's infuriating when parcels don't get delivered while you're at home. It's happened to me a few times and I knew they couldn't have bothered to knock or try the doorbell because I was home. It's obviously a universal problem, though, because I saw an American skit once on just this problem where the delivery guy tried all sorts of stunts to avoid actually contacting the person they were supposed to be delivering it to.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it Helen? Funny in a programme, not funny in real life.
DeleteKinda sounds like a Three Stooges video but with just you in it. I am going to make an asparagus tart today. Haven't had asparagus this season. I really am not a fan of fried foods so have had no interest in the air-fryer. Will be curious to read what you have to say in the future.
ReplyDeleteKind of Denise. I am not a big fried food fan, but as Ivy's husband said this weekend, think of it as a very fast oven. You don't need to use any oil. I did another bunch of French fries and they turned out well. Gonna try stuffed peppers today.
DeleteIvy's posts and videos prompted us to get an air fryer as well. So far the best thing we've made are egg rolls.
ReplyDeleteNot got round to egg rolls yet Alex. Do you have a recipe you could send me?
DeleteAn old wives' tale to fix cramps is to put a bar of soap at the foot of your mattress under the sheets, I've never tried it. Probably doesn't work. I've heard a tablespoon of pickle juice works too. You swallow that not put it in your bed :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard about the soap Pinky, have a friend who swears by it, tried it, didn't do anything. However, I recently heard from another friend about pickle juice (it's actually the vinegar she says) they used it for the school football players.
DeleteHi Jo - not a good time ... cramp is the pits. Good luck with the air fryer sounds as though you'll be trying some interesting bites! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteTell me about it Hilary. Then to have the cane fall on my toes did NOT help. Lots to try with the air fryer.
DeleteIf I flex my foot or toes for too long I will get a wicked cramp. I'm sorry for chuckling at that paragraph but the visual was a bit amusing!
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean JoJo. And yes, I perfectly understand you chuckling. I did myself later.
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