PIZZA NIGHT

 Quarantine supper tonite...  Live from NYC...

The roar of the Lion...   extra brutal...  the thermometer shivering under sunless skies...  making it only into the mid 30’s...  brisk wind...  the few remaining fall leaves scattered on the pavement swirling...   then dropping to the ground to rest...  cars whizzing by...  folks once again huddled into jackets... hoods up...  scarves and gloves... mask covering noses and mouths...  only eyes visible as they dart into cars to escape the chill. 

Coffee ☕️ oatmeal with craisins and cinnamon...  discussions of supper lost in the excitement...  the microwave has finally arrived at the store for pickup...  four weeks to the day...  we are off to claim our prize.   Happily ensconced in its new location, our appliance looks much like it’s older sibling  who recently passed after 35 years of excellent service.  We hope this younger version is as fortunate.  

Picking up the hubs from PT...  hail bouncing off the windshield...  clattering on the car roof...  the deck covered with tiny marbles...  crunching across the boards...  slipping into a warm house...  escaping from the cold.  

It’s PIZZA night!  Our pie (a bit late... but a celebration of Pi Day nonetheless) sponsored by the NYTimes Cheesy Pan Pizza...  a layer of shredded mozzarella...  followed by a layer of sautéed ground pork with garlic, onion, oregano, salt and black pepper...  topped with oven roasted jammy tomatoes and basil...  roasted red peppers...  another layer of mozzarella...  a good sprinkling of Parmesan and chopped parsley.   Baked at 450°F for about 20 minutes then rested for 15 minutes before serving.  Crunchy crust...  gooey cheesy interior...  satisfying on this cold miserable day. 

NYC’s own covid variant currently accounting for about 40% of new cases...  vaccinations helping to slow the infection rate...  still too high locally...  when you are eligible make that appointment and #GetYourJabOn  be part of the solution...  until then...  double mask up...  gallop through the aisles at the market...  limit all interactions...  and wash those germy hands 💕😷

How was your day?   What’s on your plate?   Thoughts?