abagail

Thanks for asking, Cabrales. I'm doing OK. Just moved from Gig Harbor, Washington to South Florida, so I am busy settling in, and trying to get my life back on track. To get back to writing again for one thing. I have missed terribly not having anyone to "food talk" with. Egullet has become my savior. Thanks again for asking how I'm doing.

I usually do a Moroccan Feast......roasted eggplant, tomatoes, assorted peppers in vinaigrette, bstilla, lamb tagine, and couscous with 7 vegetables. For dessert, a festive platter of fresh and dried fruit, assorted nutmeats, homemade tartlets (usually lemon) and other home-baked sweets. And mint tea, of course. No belly dancers! My wedding, some years ago (husband passed away very recently), was at a Moroccan restaurant with a similar menu, and we DID have a belly dancer. However, I have been doing this menu long before that. Think I may have been a Moroccan princess in another life.

I used Torrefazione Perugia until recently. I just moved from near Seattle where I was able to get it from several sources, including my local supermarket, to southeast Florida. Havn't found a new favorite here yet, so have resorted to Starbuck's. Thanks for the Torrefazione website.

Since it's just past midnight, it is now my birthday. Having just moved from Washington State to Florida, this will be a relatively quiet birthday. I just discovered egullet, and, as a "foodie" from way back, I'm hooked. This is my first post, and I'm not sure I'm doing it right. Happy Birthday to me!