siesta (dual

siesta (dual, originally uploaded by .solo..

pack perfection

injera mix

injera mix, originally uploaded by .solo..

Karibu Ethiopian: finally visited as promised

standard lunch plate fare (reduced menu options): excellent veg options; tasty meats. typically order off the expanded menu for more in depth options so dinner explorations definitely on the horizon. coffee perfection though I must find a way to have the entire fancy pot remain tableside.

Bath time

Bath time, originally uploaded by .solo..

cozy cleaning trust. confused reassured bonding.

entertaining. humorous. rewarding.

prelude

plan view chop

plan view chop, originally uploaded by .solo..

fresh favorite:
chopped boggy creek sorrel along with thick cut richardson pork chop.

salt, white & black pepper. seared simple prep. happily rested. meat tells its own tale

stocking

stocking, originally uploaded by .solo..

fresh free grouper heads & bodies. morning stock making.

san miguel seafood: downtown farmers market sourced

bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice berries; pinch o salt

one recipe:
bring stock to temperature and add quality rice noodles; simmer for ~20 minutes until all stock is absorbed.
sauce of sliced serranos sautéed with fresh garlic (bulb & shoot), small bit of peanut butter, thai chili sauce & coconut milk.

new tote

new tote, originally uploaded by .solo..

finally broke down and got a knife bag. too much camping, cabin, travel requires... affordable & functional

Custom

Custom, originally uploaded by .solo..

cocktails by jeff - excellence

paggi house patio

carroted rewards

carroted rewards, originally uploaded by .solo..

boggy creek freshly laid morning table.

work traditions usually dictate the regular week morning routine of early waking; lola running; tea & snack commute for a productive 7-ish am office start to the day. however I have reconsidered...

new mid-week morning still consists of waking hill run routine; but either a longer run or a later start as the goal is to wander over to the east side for the ideal morning: warm tea and waking feeding chickens heralding the breaking day while fields are being hoed and picked. fresh from the ground produce as well as cheese, eggs & chickens up for acquisition. a proper day start

>farm happenings

communications upgrade

communications upgrade , originally uploaded by .solo..

i3G finally upgraded & synced.
poco cocoa; boots in the oven. recommendation-ally begun

two ways

two ways, originally uploaded by .solo..

acid cooked; sear finish.

rice & greens (broccoli & dandelion)

radish & seaweed: texture

inquisitive

inquisitive , originally uploaded by .solo..

local sourced golden yolked eggs & fresh feta; slow cooked pork leftovers.

more experimentation with morning scrambles. this time cooling attempted with full quiver farms feta & diced pork shoulder. butter cooling is preferred for creamy textural balance but result was still excellent. shrimp tails not as crispy but size & pan balance challenges firm exterior with tender medium flesh. perhaps two ways to cook...

boris verifies

pie happy hour

pie happy hour, originally uploaded by .solo..

weekend of canyon of the eagles RECA LDC retreat.

secret society revelry and things getting to know. a great group of individuals comprehensively. the year will accomplish much.

also a reason to stop & acquire some of the best pies (along with Blanco Bowling Club) in central tejas. meringue as high and fluffy as the eye can see.

A fine sunny spring day of seventies: afternoon road trip with surprise pies ending in canyons of eagles. Stars, stories, games & introductions.

It's retreat day for the Leadership Development Council of Real Estate Council of Austin.

a new story begins

an assignment

In the traditional Peter Graves fashion: I accept.

Karibu ethiopian restaurant & bar

rare kitfo & injera first on the list.

impressions & photos to come

tasty bits of szechuan

tasty bits of szechuan , originally uploaded by .solo..

from various exhaustive searching for fine chinese local fare (austin, tx); asia cafe continues to please.

extensive szechuan focused menu with local hidden gems: pork intestines with blood (shown) squid; whole fish; sea cucumber; eggplant... perfectly balanced szechuan spicing with the comforts of a family style run close-nit community restaurant.

go. try. enjoy. revisit

perfect scramble

perfect scramble , originally uploaded by .solo..

in the classic french style: low, low heat... wait... stir... add butter at end. cooking done.

perfection.

progressive realization

hello strangers. a long time been.

so things to motivate, lives to lead, people and paths to enjoy and explore. a complicated litany of living. and I am finally progressing back into the realm of progressive bliss and enjoyment: quite good. happiness in ones self and facilitating sunch enjoyment with and in others: a lofty goal.

summers of julia child, hemmingway, culinary creations and enjoyment. stoies, books & films to demonstrate the varieties of paths and routes available. communicate, enjoy & commit.

until a time of next.

motivation

so more posting. perhaps differentiation and focus. or just comprehensive musings on biking, cooking, food exploring, farmers' market adventuring, cocktail sampling, music menageries, pool listings...

contemplation and thinking on

today...

less trying and thinking, more doing and enjoying.

ahhh...

ah - nothing quite like a country road lunch excursion on a bike. verdant roadsides lined with fragrant spring flowers, scampering small animals, foraging horses, and singing birds, trees, and grasses.

something about spring and cycling that just frees the mind and allows for happiness in being.

now back to office work.