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Food Post! Or: what to eat when it's hot

 We are heading right into the second heat wave of this summer and I'm already preparing what we'll eat so that it's tasty, on the light side and preferably doesn't heat up the kitchen too much. I've already started the prep for stuff that is nice to eat cold/at room temp but needs e.g. the oven to get cooked yesterday because we're not going to hit 30°C/85°F before tomorrow. And as basically all of Europe is heading into the same high temps (for their region), I wanted to share some of my favourite things to eat while it's fucking hot and ask what your food strategies are. Because while there is always gelato, I tend to feel sick when I eat sweet things when I'm actually hungry. Not to say I don't eat any - here's the proof - but more as a treat than a meal. Gelato at Lago di Lugano Granità alla mandorla in Camogli Gelato at a work event I'll put my recipes in the comments and would love to hear what you make in situations like these. Just c...

It's Friday!!! (OT)

  Good morning groupthink! We've finally arrived & it's time for the Summer Olympics. Aka Simone Biles time. Should we be holding the games in the middle of a global pandemic? Definitely not, but it's happening anyway so I'm excited to root for the GOAT & USWS, especially. Our next group play match is this weekend & it's a must win after a shocking loss to Sweden. Fingers crossed! It's also Ted Lasso Day. I am being a good partner & waiting for Pal, but am excited to see how season 2 goes. New season starts today and I’ll be honest - I’ve got butterflies. But one great fact about butterflies is that they only show up when you care a lot about something. And also they taste with their feet. — Ted Lasso (@TedLasso) July 23, 2021 Those are my sporty updates, lol. What's up with you today? I'm programming our DVR to record my favorite niche sports--hello rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming, & trampolining. Any big plans? Weird eve...

Food! A space to talk about food.

 We haven't had one in a while, here's an opportunity to talk about everything and anything food related. Tried something new? Want to share a trusted standby? Need some new recipes to break out of a cooking rut? Here's the place for you. I tried a new to me recipe for strawberry cake: It's a sponge base filled with a vanilla patissier crème topped with jam glazed strawberries and some toasted almonds around. It is fantastic. I love strawberry season and will try almost anything strawberry related at least once. Shout out to whoever here recommended the Spicy Braised Tofu - I made it recently and will do so again very soon. It's super tasty.

FOOD!

 What's on the menu tonight? I have the ingredients for broccoli & cheese soup but am lacking the motivation. It's cold outside & soup would hit the spot, but I think I'll channel my inner Shaggy & munch my way through the evening instead.  Anything cooking at your house? Inspire me while I have popcorn & wine, lol.