I was on my bike in the driveway thinking that I liked the look of a pencil skirt and leggings and loafers. Then I started pedaling and realized said pencil skirt doesn’t really allow the best range of motion for biking.
The whole day was kind of like that. And I still have a cold.
I went for a longer walk than I’d planned, and uncharacteristically, ate a little breakfast at home, instead of packing breakfast and eating at work. The last of the vanilla yogurt, about 1/3-1/2 of a cup, with just a little bit of the new batch of granola – healthy and satisfying. Unfortunately that good start didn’t prevent me from overindulging after dinner – a little bit of chocolate and some graham crackers with Nutella and homemade marshmallow fluff.
Speaking of dinner, I made a goat cheese and squash tart. I had a meeting that miraculously let out early, and I was home by 4:15. I thought I’d get the squash in the oven then just lie on the couch and read while it baked. The squash part went fine. I cubed up the long neck, and roasted the bulb for hard squash hummus, which I made after dinner (and probably sampled a bit too much). But instead of repose, I ended up answering work emails, 2 grad students complaining because they got an A- instead of an A, someone else’s student asking for help in a class I often teach, but not this fall …
The tart was a bit of a frustration as well. I forgot to get the pie crust out to soften, so I softened it in the microwave – which I’ve done about a thousand times before – you need to only put it in for about 10 seconds, and no more than 20% power. Well, I think I put it in for a minute at 100% – I caught it after 30 seconds, almost melted. I floured it well, then set the dough on parchment and rolled it out there, and then just lifted it to the pan. I think it turned out OK.
Now the sink’s full of dirty dishes and I’m full of Nutella and marshmallow fluff. And graham crackers and chocolate. But maybe if I do the dishes and get into pajamas, there’s still be time for that lie down on the couch. Redeem the Day!
Goat cheese & squash tart