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#perlesbham First up on my errands foray in this ordinarily lazy Sunday was Penzy’s Spices in Homewood. Today’s absolutely free no purchase necessary give away was my choice of any 2 quarter cup jar of spice. I got the roasted granulated garlic. I use fresh garlic for most things, but this instantly makes ordinary buttered toast into garlic bread, flavored butter for vegetables, and so much more. After that I dropped some books n movies due tomorrow into the library night drop and stopped at circleK for a cheap 4-pk of Icehouse to go with a reheat of yesterday’s pizza for lunch. Had 1 piece for breakfast now 2 pieces heating for lunch. I’ll figure out dinner later. Cheers and happy Sunday y’all. #iphonephotography #spices #penzysspices #garlic #garlicbread #cooking #cookingtips #kitchentips #kitchen #perleskitchen #sunday #icehouse #beer (at Penzeys Spices) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng6LgHnvHQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lx63t9rhdgin

#perlesaerie It’s the last day for a freebee at Penzy’s Spices in Homewood. (Coupon - pic 4). So after watching Today and Sunday Morning, I turned to the Sunday marathon of NCIS on ION. I’ve seen them all, so I don’t have to give my complete attention. Meanwhile I’ve emptied my spice, etc cabinet to see what spices I actually need. Going to need the new ladder to reach the top and the back of these deep cabinets. It’s a beautiful day. So. A perfect day for a trip to Penzy’s and then stroll around Homewood and popping into some of the stores. Also need to pick up a book I’ve been waiting for at the Library. Book 4 in a favorite series. Might even pick up lunch. Then maybe not. I just ate leftover pizza from Saturday, and I still have leftover @publix fried chicken and a fresh spinach salad from Friday I’ll save for late lunch or dinner. I’ll lunch out for next week when I go new iPhone shopping at the Summit. Yup. It’s time. Happy Sunday y’all. #perlesjournal #perleskitchen #shoplocal #spices #sunday #photooftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpay9yJvcZ5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen Another salad night. Took my favorite @publix spinach salad. Chopped all the toppers and half the spinach. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Made a well in the center for a cup of thawed cooked shrimp I’d misted with malt vinegar I keep in a small spray bottle. Some cocktail sauce w sriracha to dip the shrimp in. And garlic toast because I love garlic toast with everything. Yum. Watching an end of the world asteroid movie. Because I have no interest in the SuperBowl. #photooftheday #sunday #salad #dinner #shrimp #perlesjournal https://www.instagram.com/p/ColazrqLKdV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen My favorite @publix is the spinach. I use it as a base for lunch or dinner. Mainly because it has a variety of veggies that if I bought separately would probably go bad before I could eat them all. Red, yellow and green bell peppers, carrots, radishes, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers… I only use half the spinach. The rest finds its way into other dishes including omelette or frittata. I do chop the veggies into smaller pieces. And tonight I added a boiled egg from Tuesday, and diced chicken breast - the last of Monday’s Publix fried chicken. And I always need bread, so I stuffed a small tortilla stuffed with some of the chicken n salad for an impromptu taco. Looking forward to a rainy walkabout in the morning. #kitchen #photooftheday #salad #recipe #spinach #dinner https://www.instagram.com/p/CobCp7orAPV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen At $6 a dozen that’s 50¢ apiece. So a 2 eggs = $1 n whole grain toast is also about 50¢ a slice. So brunch this noon was an egg sandy for $2. So. Eggs are still a bargain in my book. I usually boil up to 6 because I’ll always eat one or two right away. The rest peeled and stored in one of my favorite fat little @ballcanning jars on top of a folded paper towel. These will find their way into salads. Sometimes simply cut in half, spread w a little mayo, salt n cayenne rejoined and eaten as a mini sandwich. Love eggs. #eggs #photooftheday #brunch #recipe #kitchen #perlesjournal https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYUVG1r07K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen Frittata. It’s what’s for Brunch or almost lunch. One @johnsonville Brat, cut n browned in oven; minced green onion tops; generous pinch of grated pepper jack; dash of Worcestershire, splash of milk or water; salt n pepper. Poured into my smallest CIS (cast iron skillet) heated and oiled w bacon grease. In to oven at 350° for about 15 minutes. Served with buttered toast. Couldn’t eat it all. Eyes too big for my stomach. Next time, 1 egg and half the sausage. #brunch #perlesjournal #eggs #sausage #frittata #recipe #cooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CoP-9Vtrp9q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen Getting a head start in tonight’s dinner: Eggroll in a bowl. (Recipe in comments) The meat takes the longest to cook. The rest is slaw. I’m doing green and red cabbage and some carrot for more color. I don’t usually add the egg as I cook enough for leftovers and eggs don’t do well. Wednesdays are still hard. As y’all know it’s #momsdayout and right about now we’d be shopping Salvation Army and pondering where to eat lunch. #photooftheday #dinner #eggrolls #chinesefood #kitchen #recipe https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIDOY5L7vo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#perleskitchen Getting my turnip greens ready for the pot. It’s a process. First wash, remove stems, into colander/strainer to drain, then onto towel. Very little sand in these beautiful bunches as you can see. But I will rinse a second time. Got them for $1.25 @walmart yesterday. Leaving them in cold water bath until I get the pot ready for them later today. I’ll start the blackeyed peas in the crockpot around 4 on low, the greens around 6ish. Later, I’ll chop the mirepoix with added garlic and set aside covered. The smoked ham hock is ready to go as is. I always have my first bowl minutes after midnight with my champagne. By then I’ll be in my second bottle. Supper will be a charcuterie board with caviar, cheeses, olives, shrimp, etc…. While I watch the New Years TV parties in both coasts and parts in between. #photooftheday #peas #greens #perlesaerie #newyear #ritual #tradition https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1tVrsLHFB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=