PSWs, Lunch, Driving to the Farm, Supper, Barbra Streisand, Eagle?

Sorry to keep on about the PSWs but they are my major concern at the moment. This morning, Friday, Glen who has been with us several times, came at 9:30 ish which wasn't too bad. He also mostly remembered the exercises. The only trouble is, I won't be getting the same guy every time so I will have to teach them the exercises. No rest for the wicked.

I then had lunch, earlyish as I wanted to get mine over with so I could then do Matt's. He likes to eat at 12. I missed out on asparagus yesterday and only at lunchtime today did I remember we had missed out on bananas too, we normally have one every day. I am forgetting which day it is lately. I had some asparagus for breakfast and then finished up what I had in the house for lunch plus finishing up the food from lunch the day before. All scraps lately.

After lunch, we headed to the car and went to the asparagus farm. A lovely day to go for a drive and it is mostly country so quite a pleasant trip. Especially as they have re-surfaced a long stretch of the road we travel which makes it nice and smooth to drive on. Winters really screw up our roads here although, with global warming, I guess that will improve. Unless things change, that was my last trip for this year although they don't stop selling asparagus until July 1. I guess I could squeeze in one more trip, maybe.

For supper I made myself the salad I posted yesterday. Matt tasted it and didn't think much of it, I am so glad, I got to eat all of it. Well, I  more or less knew I would anyway, he has really gone off asparagus this year. I noticed, leaving the farm, that the corn is growing well and is looking good for August. ladydog will be pleased. Asparagus is not in her book, but she does love corn. Me, I love both.

Looking for something to watch on TV, I found Barbra Streisand on Rogers on Demand. I selected that for Matt to watch and intended to get on with blogging and Spanish. I don't much like her. Except tonight I thoroughly enjoyed the whole concert, it was excellent. It kept Matt happy too, he didn't know who she was at first but recognised her name. She was always one of his great favourites and tonight was no exception.

Matt saw a brief glance of what we believe to be the young Bald Eagle tonight. I missed it this time. It would be lovely if our little park attracted them to nest here next year.

Asparagus Guacamole

Excellent, I actually thought it was nicer than standard guacamole. It was light and the wonderful

flavour sweet flavour of asparagus just shone through. It really is delicious!

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
1 Tbs reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 Tbs fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp table salt, to taste
1/8  tsp black pepper, to taste

1. Bring large pot of water to boil.

2. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Drain.

4. Place asparagus into food processor and purée until smooth.

5. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.

Servings: 1

Author: Nat Da Brat

Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
 

Christmas Eve

Our Christmas luncheon at the bowling alley went well. Matt got into a mood because it was so noisy and we nearly went home. However, I got him some food and he settled down. The team we were playing against said we would probably win against them, then two of them started throwing strikes all over the place. In the second game one of them had a 350 game. Told him I hated him. In fun of course. We left before they finished their last game and he emailed me that we did win that one. Something I suppose. There was stacks of food left over. I ended up with a large bag of egg salad sandwiches. Guess what we had for supper. I had some for breakfast on Christmas Eve too. Matt had some for lunch and we still have lots left. Not sure how long they will last.

I had ordered a sweat shirt for Matt and received an email, dated the 24th, telling me it would arrive tomorrow, Christmas Day. I was somewhat puzzled. In the end it actually arrived in the afternoon. Odd.

Reading my blood for diabetes in the morning I needed to stock up with lancets from the bathroom. Whilst doing so, I cleverly dropped and broke my lancing device!! Typical. Phoned the pharmacy and they had one I could have.

The Community Support vehicle picked me up to collect shopping. I had loaded up my order to make it work my while (financially). Never met this particular driver before. Asked him if he could take me to the pharmacy as well, he said sure. I went in and got the new device and some lancets to go with it. When I got home, it didn't work properly!! Going back on Boxing Day, probably going to get a new meter (free) which will give me a lancing device too. The driver also agreed to take me to the liquor store, (I needed rum for the egg nog, didn't have enough). The parking areas all round the mall were like zoos, never seen them so full. Pretty dangerous manoeuvering. Glad I wasn't driving. Anyway, I didn't have to get the car and go out again.

Enjoyed our egg nog. After supper watched an interesting programme about Handel and how he came to write Messiah. This was followed by a Christmas Concert from Wheatley College (I think), then himself went to bed and I went and did some Spanish.

Don't know if I mentioned the fact that Matt is coughing like a good 'un. Monday morning it was better but then he started hacking again that night. Luckily bought some more cough medicine. I just hope I don't catch it. Neither of us normally catch these things.

No recipe today, if you even read this blog over Christmas, I am sure all your meals have been planned in advance.

So cheers and have a great day  I will be drinking fizz on Christmas morning.