Meatballs are up next because I just got a new delivery of spices. Salmon, beet salad, and gluten-free cocoa bomb at IKEA. Setting up an entirely new household means a lot of shopping. Happy find: Green plantains at Delmart. Spices: Mostly, spices in the grocery store are sold in packets instead of jars.
IKEA has cute jars with wide mouths so my spice drawer will soon be stocked with a full set. For now, I have four as a test: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and—of course—cumin. Ume Ocet: This magic sauce is a revelation! An American version of this shiso sauce seems like an awesome opportunity for an entrepreneur!
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Hot water, plenty of fresh ginger, a squeeze of lemon, and a little Czech honey. You can make some yourself at home, too! Electric Cooktop: Oh, friends. I deliberately bought terrible, cheap-ass pans until I get accustomed to the stove, and the combination of lousy pan and new heating mechanism has lead to some very diappointing results. If you have any advice for cooking on an electric stove, please share in comments!
Turn the wine chiller into a fruit-and-veggie cooler, of course! Smudge was a champ on the plane. She slept for most of it, but about halfway through the flight, I heard a little mew.
When I stuck my hand into her carrier to check on her, she nuzzled my palm with her little wet nose, poked her head out of the bag to look around, then snuggled into a danish-shape and went back to sleep. It felt like she was just checking to make sure we were still there. When we arrived at the hotel, she walked around with her tail up in the air, then ate and took a nap.
