First Homemade Pizza in California
Martha Stewart’s recipe but: ¾ Caputo 00 & ¼ Whole Wheat Flour. 500°F for 15 minutes. Not bad for a first try - 550°F next time.
Two Month Wait to get Whole Wheat Flour
I am using Instacart Home Delivery from the local Lucky Supermarket. It is a bit pricey with tips, but there are so many kids out of work, it is one…
I Live on a Sand Dune
I moved into this new place knowing that the landscaping in the backyard would not be done until April. Well, I just found out that “new” construction is halted in…
The Slow Death of Fort Ord (from my bike ride today)
Demolition has begun on a major section of barracks at old Fort Ord. The asbestos-laden old dwellings had been an eyesore to the merchants (Target is across the street) or…
Provisions Arrived for Pizza and Fresh Bread
Once a week anyway. I have been trying to find some whole wheat flour locally and online to no avail. So, good old white flour will do (it is tastier…
The New Normal – Preparing a Dinner with Completely Frozen Food using the Oldest Stuff in the Freezer
Time to clean out all the older open stuff in the freezer. 1 Small Ahi Tuna Fillet (always a good value & close to fresh medium-rare).French Fries that I brought…
Strange Dream
The reality here today in Monterey County, California is that I can order about anything that I need at a Target or Walmart about a mile from my house. I…
#ShelterInPlace in #SantaCruz
I am so glad that I: 1. Moved to Monterey County. 2. Have been preparing for months. 3. Have a comfortable home with all I need. 4. And still have…