Bookclub food:
Fava bean puree crostini: fava beans from the garden, thyme from the garden, mint from the neighbors' garden, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, a little dab of minced garlic, some extra virgin olive oil, a small splash of seasoned rice vinegar, all blended together with the stick blender and eaten on slices of bread.

Asparagus risotto with lemon zest and lemon juice and thyme and basil from the yard and butter and Parmesan, with an onion and celery base.

Carrots and celery that ended up on the floor and were washed and eaten with hummus.

Dulce de leche mousse cake.

Baked potato chips and Doritos and Chips Ahoy.

Lots of Shiraz.