The sun has been coy. We began the day with a rousing thunderstorm–much appreciated by all but Margot and probably Rex!–and for the rest of the day, the sun has come and gone like a drama queen on Facebook.
I remarked to Tom yesterday how strange it seems that people can be suffering so acutely on part of the planet–So sorry, Japan–at the same time others get to enjoy beautiful days. Yet I know that when we’re in the middle of drought or hurricane cleanup, I like seeing those beautiful days elsewhere as a reminder that Nature will be beautiful where I am again.
Though I know food posts are like dreams–mainly interesting only to the dreamer or chef–I can’t help but share…
My happiness in being able to go outside to cut my own rosemary and lemon verbena.
To put on this foil-wrapped salmon.
That I’m serving with lightly sauteed vegetables on a bed of saffron rice topped with a bit of crumbled feta.
Along with a salad and herb/garlic bread. Should I set a place for you? You don’t like fish? Me, either, so much. That’s why that tiny piece of salmon is mine, and–full disclosure–I’ve got a few popcorn shrimp to go along with it, because I love shrimp.
Oh, I look at footage of the devastation and it seems so overwhelming. But somehow, we do dig out, clean up, rebuild. At least in countries like Japan and the U.S., or New Zealand, where there’s some capital and infrastructure to start with. In a poor country like Haiti–it doesn’t bear thinking about.
Since I have you here, can I just say how much it infuriates me when people complain about the U.S. helping provide aid to other countries? THEY OFFER TO HELP US, TOO. We usually turn down offers of aid after our disasters, because we have the resources to take care of ourselves. But we are part of a globe, and it touches me enormously to see our service people and their rescue and recovery teams, including dogs, going to help. We are good people; that’s why we do it.
After Haiti, I cried and cried when I read about how Haitians sent monetary aid to the Gulf Coast after Katrina. They have so little, but they have hearts. And if we lose our hearts, we may as well just close up shop as a nation.
Even I liked the salmon. I usually grumble through the fish meals, but cook and eat them anyway, because I know they’re better for me.
Love fish! Yes, a plate please!
And, yes, Japan! Horrifying! I can only begin to imagine. We’ve had some bad storms here, but nothing like that. 2004-2005?
I will gladly give my fish to you! I try to like it, but it’s just not my thing.
Yeah, I’ve had as much hurricane action as I want to here in Houston–but NOTHING like what has been suffered in these earthquake-ravaged countries.
Glenn Beck? Stupid joke? Naaaah! You must be dreaming.