Strawberries For Our Nephews

Stocked up on strawberries for our two young nephews. We’ll cut them off after they’ve chowed down two pounds of strawberries.

Pie à la Mode.

Cycled the Cannon Valley Trail one-way to Red Wing where we had pie à la mode.

Categorized as Eat, Cycle

Basil Bin

I’m buying basil by the handful, thanks to the annual tomato glut. I appreciate the year-round basil bin at Seward Co-op.

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Japanese Kit Kats

Bought Japanese green tea/almond/cranberry Kit Kats for my nephews, one of over 300 flavors.

Categorized as Eat, Japan

Millionaire’s Shortbread

At the doc’s office, learned I’d lost a few pounds without dieting, per se. Meanwhile, a friend pointed out a nearby bakery that has the best millionaire’s shortbread: shortbread, caramel, and chocolate. The salt crystals are inspired. I had to indulge.

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Fine Seasonal Lunch

This plus crusty bread made a fine seasonal lunch. Minnesota strawberries are at their best right now: they’re small and flavorful. I’m convinced a strawberry is allocated a fixed amount of flavor, whether it’s big or small.

Bibimbap

Satisfied my need for bibimbap. Comfort food.

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Restraint

My new after-lunch treat: an Americano. Weight gain is a side-effect of my cancer therapy. The simple solution is fewer capuccinos and pastries.