The dinner was good. Cooked as expected and the meatballs were super tender -- I had some doubts. I'll make it again. Next time I'd brown the cheese a little more (I stopped because the bread was getting burnt. Maybe a bit more cheese to cover and I'd add a splash of acid at the end. It could use something to break up the richness. Easy to make, but lots of steps and expensive ingredients. This would be nice for entertaining -- you could prepare everything and save the bread cheese part for before serving. I'd serve with a green salad (high acid dressing) and more bread.
Next up on our Sunday was finding a stand alone freezer. We need freezer space in Asheville. It's a small freezer AND the ice maker is permanently broken so a bag of ice takes up a ton of room. We have electrical limitations in the house, but we think the carriage house can take the electrical pull. Best Buy had what we're looking for -- 14 cubic feet, converts either refrigerator or freezer, good reviews. It gets delivered here next week and we'll take it to Asheville in time for Christmas entertaining.
I also wore a new outfit from Stitch Fix. I haven't had a "fix" in years, but I decided to give it another go. They now let you preview the order and nix things -- like poker ... throw these cards back and try again. I still didn't like 2 of the things -- heavy sweater and a business-like blazer. I kept jeans and 2 blouses. Here are the jeans and one top. BTW, I okayed the sweater (it didn't look nice on me though) and asked them to add a blazer and jeans.
Stitch fix lets you order directly too, but only things they pick for you -- you can't search all things. My box wasn't super pricey, but the pick items are $$$. These jeans in the box were $50 and the other jeans they're showing me are $150-250 -- so I think they still want you to order a box.
I decided to try it again because the things I get from Stitch Fix always gets compliments and I rarely do with my other clothes. I cleaned out my closet and a lot of cheaper things I've bought went to donation, but the Stitch Fix stuff is going strong. I need some colder weather clothes to fit my "new" look. I updated my profile and they did a decent job. Of course, returns couldn't be easier and that's HUGE for me -- I hate returns.
Today is lunch with my foster friend who ditched on Friday. Funny thing is I'm going to the same restaurant tomorrow with my aunt too. Oh well. It's easy and good outdoor seating. Weather is warm again for a couple of days so outside will feel good.
After lunch, I'm going to take a walk through the antique market. I haven't been since the pandemic. I'm looking for some holiday things for Asheville and a few picture frames. Tomorrow my aunt and I will walk the boutique stores in town.
That's all from here. Another week begins -- let's have a good one. Later gators.
P.S. My neck is finally improving. I can tolerate it without Advil now -- man that was a long go just from a little bit of planting.
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