Sunday, January 29, 2012

Grocery shopping and pizza Misfortunata

Today was another lucky day of sweet discounts... 1 kr ($ 0.18) for an apple/orange. So, I rushed to the store as soon as it was open... you know, it's not just our household that checks the newspaper. :) As I was picking up apples (they all look disturbingly perfect - glazed and same-sized) a young shop assistant came over and started rearranging the boxes. Nothing out of the ordinary and worth noticing, right? Well, I wish so. But when she picked up a half-full box and poured the remaining apples in another half-full box, my heart ached. It's not potatoes. It's apples! If one mishandles them, they go bad faster. This is some serious offense against them. I still remember picking up apples with my dad from our garden. He'd make sure each apple is picked with its stem (longer shelf-life) after which we'd wrap them in paper and arrange them in boxes with as little space between them as possible (less movement and damage when being transported). We'd check each apple for worm traces or other imperfections that cause quick rotting, so we could leave them aside for immediate use. Then every once in a while, my dad would check the boxes in case there are apples that have started going bad. The paper prevents the spread of rotting, but he still thought he should be diligent about it. And we always have apples until spring. Maybe not as perfect as the ones in stores (because they're not as juicy as when they're picked up), but all natural. So, you see... when I notice anyone being careless about apples, I get a bit on edge. Nothing personal. ;)



Now, about my pizza Misfortunata... I'm not sharing the dough recipe, because it simply didn't live up to our expectations. This means I'm still on the lookout for the perfect pizza dough. :/ The topping was amazing though - mozzarella, onion, maize, pepper and parsley. Combined with some salad, it made the perfect easy meal to go with an episode on Project Runway. I'm not much about fashion, but I love seeing things created from scratch. Plus, I'm a woman - anything to do with clothes is in my blood. :) 

You know how short skirts are always a hit... I'm particularly excited that there's a trend to wear maxi skirts with a see through top layer. They make for such a youthful and elegant look. So, I think I'm gonna get one for this spring/summer and wear it like this.




6 comments:

  1. So sorry you are disappointed in the pizza dough. It's like me with chocolate chip cookies - never ending quest to find the perfect one! Love the flats, btw :)

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    1. If we search, we'll find... isn't that right?! :)

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  2. Even if you didn't like how the pizza turned out, your photo is completely appetizing. We love homemade pizza in our house, mostly because we have yet to find a pizzeria that we like.

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    1. Thank you Kristen! That's what's so funny about it... I haven't had pizza outside of home much either. But I guess it's a good thing and cheaper. ;)

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  3. First time here. LOVE the quality of your photos, the lighting is perfect! You are absolutely right about handling apples and it's so lovely to have memories of doing things with one's dad!
    Another thing I love about your blog? The fact that you brought clothes into the post! I love clothes and SHOES!
    Am now following you on Google Connect, hope to see you on my site some time. I run a Friday Cooking Club on it (www.LinsFood.com) that challenges everyone to try the recipe/s posted. Looking forward to sharing! xx

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    1. Thank you, Azlin! :) There are lots of things I want to improve especially with the photographs, but that'll happen in due time. It's fun figuring out how to combine clothes and accessories, so I thought I'll squeeze in that interest of mine too. Happy that you like it! :)

      Thanks for the Google Connect too! I'm going to your site now. Friday Cooking Club sounds cool and I'd love to participate. :)

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