a culinary experiment

Came in around 2 this afternoon, having been going since 7 am on two (dry) bagels and some tea. Was so tired, the thought of even reheating chili was too much work. But I woke from a catnap remembering that I had a couple-three eggs still in the fridge.

Pure protein. Excellent.

Scrambled eggs? Too much effort. Omelette. But what to put in it? I didn't have any of the usual fillers (bacon, cooked chicken bits, spinach, etc). Didn't want a plain herbed omelette, either. So.... what did I have?

The leftovers from making my winter pesto, is what I had. So into the whisked eggs went a handful of grated parm, some fresh crushed flat-leaf parsley, a dusting of white pepper, sea salt, and the usual toss-in of minced garlic. When the omelette was halfway set, I added a scattering of pignoli nuts, and folded.

Surprisingly yum. It needs something sharper, to contrast with the pignoli and cheese... maybe a smidge more salt? But I'd make it again.


And now, to finish my caffeine and get to the evening's work...

*delight*

And in the mail today, a small box o' books -- the hardcover edition of GRAIL QUEST: THE CAMELOT SPELL (Amazon.com/bn.com/Powells.com).

It's so... cuuuuute!

*grin*

(yeah, my first digest-sized hardcover. I'd forgotten how different it feels, in your hand, than a standard-trim trade /production neep)

breaking news (all broken, now)

Senate Russell office building has been evacuated -- "possible nerve agent" alert. One posiive test, one negative. Everyone's stuck in the underground garage area, waiting to hear more.

Of course, hoping for a false alarm, and deeply sympathetic to the folk who heard the 'dangerous materials' alarm go off. *shudder* But fascinating to watch.

Pity they didn't get whatever it is into the White House -- would like to see who they got out first, the Veep or the Thief. (waves to anyone Official monitoring this journal)


UPDATE: five senators reportedly held in the garage along with the staffers. Interesting, that. Decontamination tents have reportedly been set up, and anyone going into the building has to wear protective suiting. On the other hand, they're saying "nobody panic" and (in a wonderfully mis-thought comment) "take a deep breath."

Nerve agents? Biologics? Chemicals? False alarm? Who knows. Could be anything.


FINAL UPDATE: all clear. everyone goes home and has a stiff drink.