I spent a good part of the day working on financial records since one of my resolutions for 2011 is to keep better track of where my money is going. I'm actually breaking ALL expenditures down by category. I want to find out, e.g. how much I spend each month on groceries, on art supplies, and so on. It's a pain. I have to write down everything, every penny I spend. But, hopefully, with better information I will be able to manage my money more effectively.
Yeah, no one wants to talk about death, sex or money. So, how about food instead?
Last night I made a simplified version of coq au vin with my expensive "leftover" zin. I was pretty disappointed, even though I followed Julia Childs' directions to the letter. I just didn't think it was anything special, and the sauce desperately needed reduction. So tonight I reduced the sauce and gussied it up with mustard, pepper, spinach and green bean pieces (the latter 2 remainders from the depths of the veggie drawer). Tossed in some of the leftover chicken, shredded, and served it all over lightly buttered pasta. Much better. Much better indeed. This version was good. Watching "Chopped" on TV is making me much braver in creating meals from odds and ends and leftovers.
I also took a shot at making spicy hot chocolate as a sort of late-afternoon snack for Randy and me. Wonderful stuff. Basically, hot chocolate with cinnamon and cayenne. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to the plain stuff.
I wouldn't call this a productive day. Shuffling numbers is not my idea of great fun. But, I'll admit, I feel more secure and holier-than-thou after getting caught up with financial stuff. Plus, American Idol is finally getting good. I love Hollywood Week. Finally! People who can actually sing!
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