1/25/2021
Here is a quick list of firsts from the weekend.
Had to ask Karl for help with an enema because there was a kink in the hose preventing the water from flowing correctly. Embarrassing but also kind of strangely romantic. I love that I know him so intimately neither of us is squeamish about very personal matters.
My first meat order was picked up from Persnickety Protein. It was like Christmas. The most delicious heavy cream straight from a pastured cow. Some of you know that heavy cream is my very favorite food ever. I added several spoonfuls of farm fresh yogurt and the cream is now fermenting in the cupboard. I dance when I put a spoonful in my mouth. It really lights up my world. I’m not sure if I can wait three weeks for the next order, may have to take a drive to the country farm.
Added chicken feet to my chicken stock. Attempting to make my stock more economical and boost the gelatinous materials. I also removed the skin and knuckles after cooking and blended it with some stock in the blender before adding it back to the stock. Along with some kale, chicken pieces, Redboat umami salt, raw garlic, sauerkraut juice, and sour cream, this stock made a delicious breakfast.
I was feeling tired, lazy, and super hungry so I skipped the step of washing the leeks for my gravy. We all noticed the grit on the first bite. Had to throw away an entire head of cauliflower rice, two leeks, two portobello mushrooms, and worst of all a quart of precious chicken stock. First and last. I will always wash my leeks for ever more.
Rendered lard for the first time in our Philly house. Oh how I missed the smell and comfort of a crockpot full of lard. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the cracklings. Just read that a spoonful of pastured lard has 1,000 iu of vitamin D.
Cut into a poblano pepper and burnt my eye when the juices squirt a direct shot. Luckily I had the fresh yogurt in the fridge. Not sure how much it helped though, because I wasn’t able to open my hours for over an hour and I shed a ton of tears. I appreciated the perspective of looking through one eye, it’s not often that we are forced into looking at things differently. I thought about all the protesters that have endured pepper spray and the mind over matter it takes to get through it.
Karl asked me what he should do about his dry skin and upon handing him a jar, I witnessed him smearing Tallow over his face. The smell isn’t for the faint of heart. I found his bravery attractive.
Heard myself tell Karl that all this stuff is worth it. How I am feeling in my body this morning is the best that I have felt in probably over 20 years. Practically youthful. My body is getting stronger and my brain steadier!