August Cookbook Challenge

August's cookbook was Commander's Kitchen, which is recipes from Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Someday I really have to make a pilgrimage there... Meanwhile I've got the cookbook. Tonight menu was:

• Honey Mustard Pork Loin
• Fig-Habenero Barbeque Sauce
• Corncakes with Sour Cream and Green Onions
• Sauteed Spinach

You would think if the recipe said use one hab and then see if it's spicy enough before you add the second, I would do that. You think? No, I threw both in and it turned out authoratative without being overwhelming. This is why I don't cook spicy for people who can't take the heat.

We had a 2008 Mount Eden Vineyards Pinot Noir (Estate Bottled) from our local Santa Cruz Mountains... Hey, every now and then you have to delve into the good stuff and this did not disappoint.

On the fiber front I'm now stalled on two knitting projects; no beads for one, not sure what to do with the other. So I would off some mohair/silk I bought for a cowl and will cast on tomorrow so I have airplane knitting for my upcoming trip to the Seattle area. Turns out Zig is scared of the swift; he snuck up on it and gave it a good whack, which sent it spinning, which did not make it more popular. I suppose I'm ok with the cats being leary of yarn processing equipment, better than assuming it's a toy like the loom, eh?