Thanksgiving Day Isolation

Still getting used to meals and holidays alone during these times. Decided to make a French Apple Cake to celebrate while reminiscing memories of past holidays with family, cooking and camaraderie. The cake was just OK but would not make this one again but rather David Liebowitz's recipe. However, this one was decent with a scoop of pure vanilla ice cream. Yum!

Keep Calm and Cook at Home

Spending more time at home, I'm slowly adapting to a new way of living and thinking. I miss those leisurely lunches at my favorite eateries now operating as "take out" or patio dining. For a quick lunch, I've become creative using "leftovers", a word I don't like. Here is a tasty, but simple dish I made using a small portion of leftover soho salmon: Saute and gently soften one cleaned and diced leek in good olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. When leeks are soft, add a pinch of butter and one Yukon potato diced in 1/2" squares. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer until potatoes are soft but still slightly firm. Then add about a 1/2 cup milk and continue simmering until potatoes are soft. Add all ingredients to blender and liquify. Pour into a serving bowl. Then, add the leftover flaked salmon pieces that have been heated in a splash of olive oil (tip: use the same pot that you cooked the potatoes and leeks in). Pour about a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice onto the warm salmon and place on the top of the soup. A quick lunch!