Deep Cleaning

Today I deep cleaned 75% of my apartment -- the 75% that hadn't been cleaned in a couple of months.  Hey, if you can't see the dirt it's not dirty, right?  Having grown up on a farm I'm firmly convinced that my concept of "dirty" and "clean" are vastly different from the rest of the civilized world.  Compared to cow poop, a little dust and grit where the carpet meets the molding isn't even worth considering.  But today I got out the crevice tool and went to town.  And I mopped.  And I dusted.  And I feel good.  and more civilized.  Now if you could have Perkins bring the Bentley 'round to the portico we'll go into town for High Tea.

I also made dinner, which is going to also make a couple of lunches for the week.  I made lemon shrimp with brown rice and steamed veggies.  I struggle with enjoying shrimp.  They're like little curly, gummy, fleshy fingers.  And if they aren't shelled and deveined I can't even look at them.  Gag me.  But I persist, partially because I know they're good for you and partially because I refuse to be a picky eater.

For the rice I just cooked it per the box.  When I make brown rice I usually add some parsley or chicken bullion or something just to give it a little flavor on its own.  I've found this good, instant, salt free chicken bullion, HerbOX, so that's what I used today.

For the shrimp, I defrosted the shrimp (they defrost so quickly!) and sauteed them with garlic powder, corriander, and the juice of a lemon.  Then I thickened it with corn starch.  And added some more lemon juice.  Confession: I love lemons. 

For the steamed veggies I used my favorite new discovery, Best Choice frozen steamable veggies.  Healthy AND lazy?  Sign me up!

It was very tasty and I recommend it for your kitchen and palate.  So the next time you're looking for a quick meal pull out the shrimp!  If you can enjoy them now that I've described them as "curly, gummy, fleshy fingers"...