HUNGRY GERALD

Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few. (Walter Huston did the best vocal of this wistful song). Yes, HG/BSK are awaiting the arrival of Gifted Daughter, Lesley R. The helpful daughter will help close down HG/BSK’s Prince Edward Island home–an oceanfront paradise. If the fates are gentle (HG will be 95 in November), HG will return. In the fridge were preserved lemons, parsley, fresh lemons, zucchini, a red bell pepper,and two cauliflower florets. The pantry provided onions, couscous, garlic, stock, cumin,Aleppo pepper and ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix).Defrosted chicken thighs were at hand. Waste not–Want not–is BSK’s guiding principle and the resulting supper was a fabulous Chicken Tagine. It was enlivened with spoonfuls of Harissa, (for some additional heat).  Another in a very lengthy list of BSK culinary triumphs.