It's mortal primetime

[sovay]

I helped cook for eight people tonight, since in a sort of semi-impromptu reunion, both of my mother's siblings were in town with their respective partners and the child of one of them, whose own child is graduating from college this weekend because time isn't even an illusion. My major contributions were sautéing a sort of smoky mélange of rainbow carrots and peppers and shallots and handling the pan-frying of the chicken breasts my father was dredging for the piccata while not scalding more than three of my fingertips on the steamed zucchini with dill. My mother's marmalade cake was enjoyed by all. I am now home in a somewhat deliquescent state, since I had two telehealth appointments before even leaving the house, but this total of people had not been in the same place since pre-pandemic and it was important to be one of them. I can't wait for this pollen season to be over. It turns out if you dunk a chunk of brie into homemade pesto, it's a brilliant idea.

Comments

[selkie]

I can’t believe di shviger actually for real makes marmalade cake. This is very charming. (And also I hope you were much thanked for your contributions.)

[sovay]

I can’t believe di shviger actually for real makes marmalade cake. This is very charming. (And also I hope you were much thanked for your contributions.)

I can guarantee she will make one for you when next you come. (I was thanked! I am just toast regardless of emotions.)

[thisbluespirit]

Aw, sounds like a lovely meal! <3 Sorry such things still have to wipe you out, though.

[sovay]

Aw, sounds like a lovely meal!

And I like cooking, so it worked out!

Sorry such things still have to wipe you out, though.

*hugs*

Someday I will have stamina! I insist!

[scifirenegade]

Nice!

Ugh, pollen...

[sovay]

Nice!

Thank you!

Ugh, pollen...

I like trees. I just also like being able to breathe.

[mrissa]

Marissa, scribbling notes: brie...in hmmd pesto...

[sovay]

Marissa, scribbling notes: brie...in hmmd pesto...

For science!

[teenybuffalo]

That all sounds amazing. Do you think your mother would share the recipe for marmalade cake with me? I can just ask her directly, I know; I'm more wondering if it's overstepping.

[sovay]

Do you think your mother would share the recipe for marmalade cake with me? I can just ask her directly, I know; I'm more wondering if it's overstepping.

I don't think she'd mind at all! Both of my parents like sharing recipes. I just wouldn't expect an instant reply since they are currently traveling, which puts my mother out of e-mail ambit.

[teenybuffalo]

I will check with her later! Thank you for the reassurance!

[gwynnega]

Marmalade cake sounds delicious! As does the whole meal, actually.

[sovay]

Marmalade cake sounds delicious! As does the whole meal, actually.

It worked out really well!

[nineweaving]

The marmalade cake is amazing. So glad you could foregather.

Nine

[sovay]

The marmalade cake is amazing. So glad you could foregather.

Thank you.

[asakiyume]

Every time I hear about marmalade cake, I think how delicious it sounds.

[sovay]

Every time I hear about marmalade cake, I think how delicious it sounds.

I find it almost infinitely tasty and I will get you the recipe.

[asakiyume]

Hurray! Yes, I saw after I left my comment that I wasn't alone in my marmalade cake attraction--many others had had the same reaction!