It's finally the weekend!!! Not that it actually holds too much weight during this pandemic, but we are all trained to think of Friday as the best day of the week.
I did my usual morning routine and when I made breakfast, I decided to use butter as the base instead of just using bit of cooking spray to grease the pan. I didn't add any extras to the eggs themselves apart from my regular salt, pepper, garlic seasoning. They were good! I would say that I liked them more than the first batch, but less than the second. Maybe I should try other types of eggs... a debate for another day!
I went grocery shopping today and got everything I needed for the weekend (except for fruits and veggies since I get those at the farmer's market every Sunday). I ran a few other small errands while I was out and then came home to put everything away. I cooked quite a big meal this evening, as Friday's are always a bit more indulgent with my family, so I started preparing everything early in the afternoon.
I baked a fresh loaf of homemade French Artisan bread, which I then used later to make homemade garlic bread. I cooked Spinach Timbales (a fancier, yummier way of getting some greens in)! And I made some Penn with Creamy Vodka sauce. Overall, it was a delicious and filling meal. OH! I forgot the best part! As a delicious treat, I made some homemade semi-sweet chocolate mousse with fresh berries for dessert! My mother and I both adore mousse as a sweet treat, so it was particularly exciting for us.
Overall, I loved being able to cook for my family. Prior to this week, I normally was tasked with only cooking one meal a week for my family. Now, however, I've taken on an additional two days to make my grand total three. I'm hoping to work my way up over time, but I know I'm not the only person who likes to cook in the house. I'm also trying to have at least one meal be vegetarian/vegan each week, as my whole family wants to branch out into some alternative meals every now and then. I don't know that any of us will completely take the plunge into an alternative food lifestyle, but it certainly is a welcome bit of experimentation.
Lastly, I made some homemade Orange-aid. It's something my grandmother used to always make when I was growing up, and it is basically a sweetened orange juice diluted with a bit of water. It tastes like candy!!! My parents and I sat out on the back porch as the sun went down and all had a glass. It was such a lovely way to finish out the week.
Much love! <3
