It’s chilly, and the river is freezing over. In Boston, we usually have gorgeous fall weather. Now, we’ve got two or three months of chilly, sloppy, winter weather ahead of us, and this reality is reflected in my menu choices. I’m leaning hard on hearty fare: baked dishes, soups, pastas.
Here’s what I’m eating and reading this week:
WEEKLY MENU PLAN
Sunday: Tofu and veggie lo mein (based on this past recipe)
Monday: Lasagna (which was well above average in flavor)
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Chicken and pea pasta, side of green beans
Thursday: Eggs and avocado toast
Friday: At a friend’s house, she made chili
Saturday: Wild rice soup and toasted baguette
WHAT I’M READING AND ENJOYING THIS WEEK:
These overnight cinnamon rolls.
How to read more, according to authors
Millenials, books, and candles
BOOK REVIEW
Title: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Author: Stuart Turton
Date: 2018
Format: Library book
January was a bit of a mystery month in terms of my reading habits, and The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle was a good one. The premise is that there’s a murder to be solved at a big fancy mansion, and the main character wakes up again and again, Groundhog Day-style, in different guests’ bodies with the goal of figuring out mystery with the knowledge, strengths, and flaws of the different characters. It feels atmospheric and is an engaging read, which I really liked. The details of the mystery aren’t easy to guess, though there were several twists I suspected before they were revealed, and while I didn’t figure out the final twist, I had a plausible close-to-but-not-quite guess. I will say, though, that all of the vantage points were men, and that’s the most time I’ve spent in a long time reading the words and following along with the thoughts of the male mind. (Goodreads)
