MOMENTOUS MOMENT
This has been a dramatic week with the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion upending Roe v. Wade. For many of us who were of age in 1973, contemplating a return to when abortion is no longer a legal right/option is positively medieval. It feels so very wrong. Pro-choice protests erupted in cities near and far. This one we noted in Union Square.
FUN WITH KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Our granddaughters have both developed an interest in cooking and baking. After school one afternoon, the 6-year-old and I, at her request, made mini-muffin pancake bites from the latest issue of Highlights High Five. F knew where all the necessary ingredients were along with the essential mixing bowl, measuring cups, and muffin tin. She scurried around to assemble them and kept a close eye on the oven gauge as it proceeded to preheat to 350.
As we began the mixing process, she reported every few minutes, “It’s at 350 Fahrenheit, Grandma,” and then, “It’s still at 350 Fahrenheit,” always precisely including the word Fahrenheit. The mini muffins use pancake mix as the base with the addition of the requisite milk and eggs and then some cut up blueberries and strawberries. Once baked, they were served with maple syrup for dipping. A sweet success!
Her older sister, E is becoming an accomplished cook. Her current bible is Melissa Clark’s Kid in the Kitchen, and she has already tried several recipes. The other evening, she boiled the pasta and made a sauce of cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and slivers of garlic. After adding the sauce to the pasta, it was topped with dollops of ricotta cheese along with fresh basil and mint. Delectable and a pretty dish besides! The Chief Penguin and I were eager tasters for both creations!
DINING AROUND—MOSTLY FISH
Seamore’s on the Upper East Side is the newest location of a local restaurant chain. It’s an airy, two-level space with white walls and light wood tables. A blackboard on one wall outlines the shape and characteristics of some of the fish they serve. Once we were seated at a fine table (we rejected the hostess’ initial attempt to seat us in the back next to the restrooms), we were pleased with our friendly waitress and the very good service.
Since we’d had a large lunch, we stuck to the smaller items on the menu. Between us ordered the fried cauliflower appetizer, clam chowder, and the shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. A place to return to with an appetite!
Friends introduced us to this upscale Greek seafood and fish restaurant. It has one of the most beautiful outside dining areas. Inside is an expansive two-level space with lots of activity and noise on the main bar level. Fortunately, we were seated downstairs where the tables were set apart, and we could easily converse.
Whole fish is their specialty, and the prices reflect that. We shared a bunch of appetizers: zucchini chips, spreads, and hummus, and we all ordered the fish of the day which was fillets of dorade accompanied by roasted Brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious. This is a great place for special occasions and expense account dining!
Disappointing Reprise
Tue Thai Food used to be a favorite West Village spot for an inexpensive lunch. We hadn’t been back since pre-Covid and were desirous of the same good food. This time the curries were thin and watery and somewhat bland, while the whole ambience was shabbier than we remembered. We wonder if they have a new chef or if a lack of business has made them lax.
