1. At the writing conference that I attended a few weeks ago, there was a large arrangement of these small jars at the registration table. I thought that someone must be selling their homemade preserves, which is strange. But it turned out to be mustard, in eight different flavors, that was given out freely to all the conference attendees. One of the conference regulars (and screenplay writer) works/manages the famous Mt Horeb Mustard Museum, and he had the mustard made for us, just for fun. (There was also a contest at the conference to write a short screenplay based on the theme of mustard.)
I was given honey dill mustard (which would have been great on salmon), but traded someone for jalapeno mustard because she was wary of the spice and I couldn't bear to see good mustard go to waste.
I love mustard. I use it often to make vinaigrettes and other sauces. I should have plenty of ideas for the jalapeno mustard. But other than applying it to brats and burgers, my mind is currently blank. Any inspirations?
2. Mini NaNoWriMo is still on, goal of 25,000 words for April. I am very behind, but there is ample hope for catching up. I have gotten into the habit of daily writing. Every day I get a tiny bit better at it. At least, I do not get worse.
3. I was at work for a few hours later than expected last night due to a sick call. I was feeling deeply sorry for myself for a while, until after considering these three nice things that happened during those overtime hours:
a. I found a quarter on the stairs.
b. I used that quarter to partially fund a chocolate-almond ice cream bar, eaten at midnight. Ice cream is currently unavailable at my house.
c. Driving home at 2:30 a.m. I discovered Debbie Gibson songs on the radio, which I doubt are ever heard during normal business hours.
2 comments:
mmmm, it would be good in a quiche!
Jalapeño mustard, you say? I say slather it over some boneless chicken breasts, possibly adding a little dry rub on them, then bake it to give it a nice crispy mustard crust.
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