A new kind of Friday night pizza

Corn pizza. To tell the truth, I wasn't sure what I was in for when I bought it, but I'm adventurous when it comes to food, so I figured, why not?

The only other topping (besides corn) was artichoke heart, a nicely surprising addition. But corn. Hmmm. I think I prefer mine on the cob.

Still, it made for a Friday night pizza unlike any other. Adding salsa as an accompaniment proved to be a good thing.

Warm food for a cool evening

Because I was gone to an art opening and the D.M. was out on the links, our supper is not only late, it's a thrown-together quickie one.

A pot full of pre-made chicken broth simmered for a bit with a few chopped-up garlic stems. They gave it just that hint of extra flavour. The addition of store-bought (frozen) won-tons make it a meal.

It's turned coolish, and somehow this seems just right.

Different kinds of magic

Having supper after 9 seemed a little bit magical, especially after seeing Harry Potter at a nearby cinema.

We ordered two dishes, both nicely spiced -- one with lamb, the other with those nifty skinny eggplants. With a bit of rice, we both had plenty to eat, and even have enough for tomorrow's lunch.

Full moon poking through the clouds on the drive home proved to be the most magical of all.

Pasta Galore

No, that is not a character from James Bond, though this dish is embellished with enough varying tidbits, it could almost spin its own plot.

I topped the basil plants, as they're starting to bolt to flowers. Using flower tops as well as leaves, I made a pesto sauce. I did a stir-fry of garlic stems and zucchini, and cooked some mushrooms in with the pasta, then mooshed it all together for a summery comfort dish.

For sides, there was asparagus (lots of green in this meal!), the Dear Man's famous eggplant spread and, of course, a salad.

Summer bounty

Days like this make me feel so content. And a supper like tonight's only adds to the pleasure. Fresh corn, picked this morning from the same farm where I picked ten pounds of blueberries. Salad has lots of cucumbers from the neighbour, some little tomatoes from our front yard. Even the sausage is part of our bounty, as it's the last of the homemade sausage from September. Dessert? Ice cream and berries.

Belated celebration

Sushi at a local restaurant -- what a great way to celebrate a birthday, even if it is almost two weeks late. Some food is worth the wait. Pictured below, clockwise from front: two pieces of octopus, two pieces tobiko (flying fish roe) wrapped in seaweed and topped with quail egg, three pieces salmon and one of creamy sea urchin. Special treats for a special evening.

Burgers, almost to go

We're off to a party this evening, where there will be lots of snacky type of eats. But for fortification in advance, we're having a burger. Buffalo, to be precise. Condiments include an organic cucumber relish from Pam, a friend on Hornby.