Friday five

[magid]

Happy Earth Day!
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The zoo in Houston has just arranged to raise prairie chickens on NASA grounds. Attwater's prairie chicken (technically a grouse) is hard to breed in captivity, and they're hoping that the quieter, more open space will encourage prairie chicken fertility. What I really liked in the article was a quote from someone in NASA pointing out that part of their mission is "protecting the home planet," and this qualifies.
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Pesach cooking, so far:

• two gefilte fish loaves with zucchini, garlic, and mushrooms and topped with salsa
  
• an overfull pan of oven ratatouille
  
• a tray of roasted potatoes and onions
  
• a melange of mushrooms: portobello, button, and enoki
  
• sauteed red peppers with onions, scallions, garlic, a few small tomatoes, and black olives
  
• still to come: chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and cayenne (my first adventure with organic, free-range poultry)

And I've got lots of salad fixings, too. I had thought about making collards, but I'm not in the mood, and I can cook on the holiday if it appeals more then.
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The futon frame left as planned last night. It's odd seeing the space empty, and pleasing. I've decided not to move my bed before the holiday; I don't need to add any more things to do to the mix.
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I'll be offline shortly, until Monday night. Chag kasher v'sameach to those celebrating Passover, and a nice weekend for all.

Comments

[estherchaya.livejournal.com]

what did you think of the ratatouille? I made it also.

[magid.livejournal.com]

I should've salted the eggplant first. And I shouldn't've added extra veggies, because it meant the ones too far down got mushier than I wanted. Otherwise, though, decent. How about you?

[estherchaya.livejournal.com]

It was all right. My husband liked it. I didn't care much either way. But that goes back to me not being overly fond of ratatouille. I have to give it points for being quick, easy, and a beautiful presentation.

I should have used a shallower pan, though.