Summer Weekend Lunching

Something old, something new, something borrowed, nothing blue .... Wedding-inspired edition of this Sunday's lunch, although there were no particular weddings that prompted this lunch - just ingredients on hand.

The old: croutons from the cupboard (not sure from how long ago - now in the fridge), Trader Joe's Thai chili lime cashews from the fridge (love those - they make any salad), Parmesan cheese from the freezer (big 2-pack bag from Costco, purchased for an extended houseguest who often used it in dishes - but houseguest has departed).

The new: heirloom tomatoes from yesterday's farmer's market (not the most flavorful, a little on the mealy side, seeds not worthy of saving - maybe it's all the rain we've gotten this summer), Vietnamese balm from the garden (aka rau kinh gioi, now more easily accessed since the scaffolding has started to come down).

The borrowed: the yellow dish (purchased by Sissy, left behind when she decamped downstairs).

The blue: none, as the open Parm had already been relegated to the freezer (although some bluish green clumps had earlier been spotted, and removed - hence the sojourn to the freezer).

Liberal sprinkling of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Trader Joe's lemon pepper grinder.  Not a bad lunch.  Prouder about the utilization of existing ingredients - always a victory!