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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.
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