Asparagus and Beef

I haven't barely turned on a burner on my wonderful Wedgewood stove in eons, it seems. Tonight I enjoyed some much needed solace as I cooked an obscene amount of food. Not to be eaten tonight, mind you. I cooked three and a half different meals to be frozen for later use. Parmesan risotto? Check. Vegetable beef stew? Check. Honey almond granola? Check. Evil Gloria's Absolutely Ex-Fucking-Quisite Asparagus and Beef? Check. Clean kitchen and fridge-agator? Check. *whew*

Kristin's mother Gloria is one of the most hateful people I've ever met. Well, most of the time. She was good to me a couple of times when I was nearly ready to off myself, and I will always appreciate that. And she was always good to K's niece and nephews, I always respected that, too. But character aside, she was an incredible cook. I just got her Tomale Pie recipe, much to her chagrin. *giggle* Maybe I'll make that on thursday. The asparagus and beef thing is too damned exciting for words. I ate this once at Gloria's house and have been fiending for it ever since. That was probably three years ago or more. Good grief. Well, my little friends...it is mine. I just whipped up a batch and ohhh it is SO what I remember. YAYYYYY! And I think I've improved upon it by making it with jasmin rice. Everything is better with jasmin rice, you know.

Okay I know it's weird that I just wrote a whole post about the food I cooked tonight, but give me a break. I really actually love cooking, but I rarely do it anymore. When I do manage to spend a little time in the kitchen I appreciate it all the more.

Damn, I'm good. Thank you K!!!!