Friday Night, Dustin and I went to go see the Hunger Games movie. I had read all of the books recently, so I was pretty excited. I thought the movie was good and plenty entertaining, although I was annoyed at my fellow movie-goers immaturity. I sat by three 'trying to be dumpy on purpose' awkward pre-teens who felt the need to run commentary through all of the romantic and pseudo-romantic parts. Obviously trying to cover up their 'desire for the male characters' and the funny feelings you feel when you are young and you are watching some cheesy romantic happening (yes, I know you all can remember and know what I am talking about) with snarky remarks and a buttload of giggling. I tried to be patient and remember when I was in that situation, but my patience was wearing MIGHTY THIN.
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Sunday, I got to work on my cooking adventures. I woke up early to start on Sourdough (which has been an over-a-week and multiple purchase affair). It essentially spent like 12 hours rising today, so it is currently at the oven at 10.30. I am not sure if sourdough bread is worth ALL this effort, but I suppose I should give everything a shot once. Besides, I basically mixed it in a KitchenAid, let it rise. Banged it on the counter top, let it rise again. Drizzled some corn meal on it, and once more let it rise all day. So, the majority of the work was extremely passive. I then spent the day shopping for workout clothes-I bought a pair of running capris (so I can hit the bike after the treadmill and dont get a weird rash from the seat) and a new pair of running shorts with my REI dividend. So, that was fun. I also couldn't resist and bought this dress from Quiksilver. I really have to stop shopping.:Lastly, I wanted to tell everyone that I got my Sauerkraut started. My recipe book started off with an anecdote that she was having a 'true immigrant moment' and indeed, I felt like I was channelling an old Slavic/Russian lady the entire time I was squishing Sauerkraut (approximately 45 minutes). Basically, I took two cabbages, cut them up, put salt over them (I am scared I put too much salt) and squished them up in a bowl until they were tiny piles of mush and mostly salt water. The squishing part actually really hurt because of the salt and my typically-dry hands. I then squished it into a 'crock' and put a bag of water on top of it. Now, the sauerkraut has to sit there for 3 weeks and I guess there will be some 'scum' on the top that I will probably think is really gross. Looking forward to it (will post pictures, but will not show anyone who I actually intend to feed the kraut too). The good news is, the risk of botulism is non-existent. Yay.
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| With the paper bag on top of it, serving as a weight. |
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| This is it in the brine and crock |
Haha, I'm glad there's no risk of botulism. You should have worn gloves! You definitely have to wear gloves if you ever make kimchi, because there is all that chili powder.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about heading outside for runs, but I live in a really hilly area. I bought some new running shorts also, but they're cheap. How long/far do you usually go?
Yes, gloves! haha, that probably would have made my sauerkraut sooo much more sanitary as well. Haha, well I am sure that old-time Slavic women never used gloves. I was just channeling them. haha. I hope it doesn't smell too bad.
DeleteUmm...on the treadmill I run from like 3.00 to 3.20 miles, with a half a mile cool down or so. My run to and around Greenlake is around 4 miles, but I usually stop off at Dustin's house (at 3.5) and go pee/take a break. haha. Never more than 4 though.
You should train and then we can sign up for a 5k or something! that would be fun
Agh, I don't know why, but my running endurance has been terrible this week!
ReplyDeleteOh yeahhhh. Sometimes your body just isn't feeling it. I ran on the treadmill yesterday and am a little sore. If you want workout ideas/inspiration look at pinterest. But otherwise, just keep working out. It will get better! I learned how to read/look at clothing magazines while running. Works like a charm and keeps me engaged so I am not just staring at the clock the whole time.
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