fasolakia

I don't know what's gotten in to me, but I actually came home and made things from this Greek cook book (gotta love Vefa) twice this week. Wednesday it was giouvetsi, and tonight, fasolakia. This is one Greek recipe that I feel very confident with. It's super simple and I've done it enough times that I know what to expect and get pretty consistent results. I really enjoy making it too. there's something meditative about cutting the ends off 2-3 lbs of green beans..
As with so many other Greek comfort foods, this one tastes even better the second day. Costas called while I was making it and said the guys invited him to go for dinner after work, did I mind? I didn't mind. Really. I think it's good that we spend time on our own in different social groups, but he often feels guilty about it. I have to remind him that I "go quilting" several times a month without him, and I don't feel bad about it. Tomorrow I'll be gone all day at the class, and he can enjoy the beans and think of me. (of course, if he wanted to mop the living room floor or clean the bathrooms and think of me that'd be nice too, but I won't put my expectations too high.) Served with a nice hunk of feta and some crusty bread. Comfort food indeed.