Slowing Down

If you remember, I had mentioned this Tomato Shrimp and Risotto I made the second night Roman was not feeling well. I honestly do not know WHAT I was thinking when I decided to make risotto, the slowest food on earth, when I had a sick baby. Call it insanity, or whatever you choose, but it was worth it. It was definetely well worth the work. It took about 1 1/2 hours when all was said and done, and why? I still can't recall. I used Cook's Illustrated version of risotto, which I will post when I get a chance. This was less stirring, which I thought would make it easier. It didn't. Shrimp was simply sauteed in olive oil; tomatoes and onions going in first to cook down, burst the tomatoes, throw in the shrimp, sprinkled with Tuscan Sunset from Penzey's and done. Well, sounds simple.


As of right now, we have found in addition to the stomach flu on Friday, ear infection, the cough Roman has was a result of RSV. How fun. The doctor seems to think Camden may have caught it as well. So, I am thinking for a while, posting(which ironically, just sped up) may slow down for a bit. I am going to try to keep it up, but no promises. I am going to be doing lots of non-fun, non-food related things. Albuterol, anyone? Yeah, makes me lose my appetite too. Not to mention; I'm so tired, when it comes to writing, my mind feels blank.

Last night's meal was really great, and normally, I would have loved blogging it. Roasted salmon, steamed veggies, and sweet potatoes. After a day at the doctors, a million phone calls, a trip downtown, we didn't eat until 8 PM. We were starving, so, the idea of a picture was quickly dismissed. I assure you, it was very good. I am afraid the next few days may be this way, but who knows? I could be surprised.