ZippyTurtle Tri

SNX: Lazy Woman Soba

Home late from a lecture at 92Y w Stieglitz and Arriana Huff.

A little heirloom tomato tossed soba with dashi to take off the hunger grumble.

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LNCH: Curried Mussels a la JGV

Mussels are chameleonic. On a whim, you can dress them up/down, French , Vietnamese or perhaps a blend.

Same technique as last night with an addition of sour creme, thai chili flakes and curry powder.

The golden slurry of curried mussel broth is worth making this for ! 

Recipe inspired from Jean Georges:  Cooking for Family. 

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BKFST: CotCheese Pancakes

Revisited.

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TRNG: Chi Running symposium

My triathlon club hosted a seminar on Chi Running today.  I've been running for 30+ years, but I am very interested in running and competing 30+ more.  

Effortless running, I feel is one of the many Holy Grails, I am striving to achieve. I have built my running experience primarily on Volume in my 20s, Quality in my 30s (aka no junk miles) --  and now as I climb closer to 40, I need a different focus.  

To alleviate pre-surgery anxiety for my tender hip next week, I have been trying to focus on my post-surgery MO.   Aside from happy narcotics and physical therapy during recovery -- I need to ensure that I maintain an injury minimizing posture and disposition.  POSE, Chi or otherwise, I am certain that I will be reading a lot more to figure this out.  PR or not, I want Vitality and Longevity.  

 

DNR: Steamed Mussels and the Bread

I had a leftover glass of DuMol 2008 left over, so briny Steamed Mussels was an obvious option. No reference, cookbooks needed here: 

1 tbs of Olive Oil

Sautee red chili flakes, shallots, and celery and boil down Chardonnay (3/4 cup). 

Dump carefully cleaned Mussels (1 lbs) into the pot and take down heat a notch before covering. 

Shake covered pan @ 3 minutes.  Should be done at 6 to 8 minutes.  Parsley optional. 

Happy Mussels = Opened Mussels.  Discard the rest.

Slurp and/or dunk mussels and broth with some crusty bread.  

Good night. 

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SNX: Cheddar Jalapeno Bread in the house !

No Knead v 5 ? Idiot proof bread recipe, I tell you !  And I'm no baker !! 

Inspiration unlocked at Union Square Mkt when the vendor wanted to charge me $8 for a loaf.  $8, really?  That's a pack of 5lb flour, yeast, and sugar right there equivalent to at least 10 loaves ??  

The soft crackling sound the loaf makes when it cools in room temperature tickled me with delight... and after 20 minutes of wire-rack cooling, I lost my patience and sawed off a piece of cheddar/chile goodness; the crust spectacularly crunchy, the body and aroma - so airy, light and moist.  

CJ Bread will accompany my Mussels dinner tonight ... 

Recipe inspired from Mark Bittman and Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.  

 

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LNCH: Zucchini Aspara Frittata

Frittatas are lovely because they magically 'pouf' in the broiler creating the illusion of volume. Old Bay sprinkles.

With a side of Quinoa salad.

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LNCH: Smashed Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

Flavored Southwestern style via cayenne, chili powder, and zest & juice of lime.  

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TRNG: Sunday AM Swim 1700m

WU:  200m

Mainset: 

6 x 150    (Breathing 50s for R, L, Bilateral) @ :15RI

6 x 50  (25 Slow, 25 Fast) @ 2:10

300 Pick Drill each 50

CD:  100

DNR: Crimini Bourgnion

Had a glass of cabernet left over from last night so why waste it ? Add mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and beef broth - and simmer simmer simmer.

From Smitten Kitchen. On a bed of egg noodles. I love recycling ingredients... especially wine ! 

Served with Roast Pork Shoulder and Broccolini.