We are looking at possible low 20's / high teen temps!
The lettuce went in the fridge, but the greens went into a wok with a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a splitz of Tony C's cajun spice.
These collard leaves were young with small stalks, so I just tossed them in whole and wokked their world.
The greens were scrumptiously fresh with a wonderful blend of tender leaves and mildly crunchy stems.
They were a great accompaniment to my homemade chicken noodle soup, because I don't put ANY vegetables in it.
Chicken.
Noodles.
Salt.
Pepper.
Thyme
Bay leaf ... not really a vegetable now, is it?
Splash of wine.
Simple fare.
Here's a gratuitous glimpse of Bear.
He is not food, just cute.
Your dinner sounds like it wokked!
ReplyDeleteAwww, Bear is such a handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteHope it doesn't get too cold for you. Meanwhile, I think I am going to try your soup recipe tonight. We are fairly (mildly) cool here in S.Fla, so soup sounds good!
ReplyDeletehow is Porki?
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FC-
ReplyDeleteYou and Mrs FC up for a visit from Lightnin and STEB on Monday?
Let me know hope it works foy ya'll
Lightnin
I'm looking at possible low 20's/ high teen temps tomorrow. High temps, that is.
ReplyDeleteWhen it gets that cold down there, do you put on shirts that have actual sleeves?
ReplyDeleteThose greens look tasty! Collards and good soup on a cold night - just what the doctor ordered LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's supposed to go down into the teens here tonight and there are more articles in the paper about it and preparations being made than when a hurricane is coming LOL
We had temps in the high teens and low 20s last night. Oh wait, you mean above zero.
ReplyDeleteThe greens look great!
ReplyDeleteSeems like we're all getting a dose of cold this week. I had to cover my seedlings and bring in the tree frogs(I know they're fine outside, but it keeps me from fretting).
You're getting leafy green vegetables from your garden already? Sigh.
ReplyDeleteLeafy greens is one of the big perks in Florida during the winter. This cold snap is a bit much, though. You should submit that recipe to Real Simple magazine.
ReplyDeleteBear. With chomping, slurping, slopping, dirt-licking sounds. Sweet.
"Wokked their world".
ReplyDeleteOh, man. Those collards look good. I might have to stop at the store and see if I can pick some up for tonight.
ReplyDeleteI hope Porki is feeling better.
How is the pig doing? And thanks for the soup recipe!
ReplyDeleteHeh. "Wokked their world" --very clevah, FC.
ReplyDeleteWe had to cover thangs heah too--hope ya'll had a roarin' fire in that new fireplace wif the handsome mantle.
I've never eaten collard greens, in Newfoundland we eat turnip tops! And to make you feel really good it's -21 in Corner Brook this evening .Celsius that is!
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ReplyDeleteIt did!
Debbie,
He's got it goin' on don't he?
Lady Jane,
I hope it went well!
Marge,
Porki is improving each day! Eating again.
Lightnin,
Terribly preobligated weekend ... sorry ... on a treadmill.
Deb,
Highs in the 20's? brrrrrrrrr
Pablo,
I did have a regular T shirt over my sleeveless one yesterday while working on the roof.
SCM,
Serious protein and green veggie vitamins in that combo!
Doug,
We don't do that subzero thing here!
Dani,
Do you realize how sweet that sounds to hear you fretting over tree frogs? You have a big heart.
Robin,
It's the only time to grow them here. The heat makes lettuc bitter and bolty later in the spring!
Vicki,
I had to pan to Feather who was making most of that racket ... I didn't want y'all to think it was me!
Troll,
I try.
Miz S,
Porki is good! Sorry you have to buy collards!
Jean,
The pig is looking back to normal!
Aunty,
Why thank you maam. The fireplace has been put to use several times this week!
Bluebird,
We eat those turnip greens here too! Love them!