Roasted Broccoli with Cheese and Panko Breadcrumbs

 

I made this roasted broccoli with cheese and panko breadcrumbs recently.  It was really good. I will try this with cauliflower next.

4 broccoli crowns cut into small florets

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried basil or a few fresh stalks chopped

3 tbs olive oil

1 cup shredded cheese

1/3 c panko breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 425F

Bake for 15 minutes on a sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle a cup of shredded cheese on top, then sprinkle panko breadcrumbs. Bake 8-10 minutes longer.

Wednesday Memes

 

 

Toasted Tomato Bread Breakfast and Eye Appointment Update

 

I had a slice of toasted tomato bread for breakfast using the sweet gold cherry tomatoes that ripened up in the garden.  I topped it with fresh basil leaves also from the small garden. I told my friend S she is feeding me as she brings me these plants every year from her sister 's farm.  

I saw my eye surgeon for a follow up yesterday.  She said everything looks good and will see me again in 3 months.  She removed all restrictions but did warn me to take things gradually. I told her the gas bubble in my eye was gone since Aug 15. She says the blurriness is being caused by my cataract, I need cataract surgery. I mentioned I was not at the point of needing cataract surgery but she said I always needed cataract surgery.  I booked an appointment with my optometrist to see about a cataract appointment with a specialist.  This will be many months into the future I expect.  There are waitlists. After these recent eye surgeries I am not scared anymore.  

Sweet Gold

 

sweet gold cherry tomato

I picked these sweet gold cherry tomatoes when they were still slightly green to thwart the squirrels.  They ripened in a few days.

I noticed my neighbour put up this netting over his garden.

Sunday Smiles and SITAR

 

Welcome to Gillena's Sunday Smiles and to Nicole's SITAR.

I am showing this framed photo I have had at home for decades.  It brought back memories of when I bought it.  I had heard about this place that sold artwork for good prices and went to the store to browse.  I remember speaking to the owner and he waited hopefully to see what I would choose.  I had trouble finding anything I liked in the store full of framed pictures, I could tell he was upset.  Finally I bought the only picture I liked in the whole store.  I didn't think I was picky, I just didn't like his stuff.  It looks like a Provence, France photo, such a pleasing arrangement.

FOMO

 

I was talking to my neighbor across the street this past weekend.  They have a 9 year old son, so they are a younger generation than me.  The family of 3 were heading out on a bike ride. The dad was lamenting that summer was ending so soon, wishing it could be longer especially as the day was so nice, he said "FOMO" you know.  I agreed and was only happy to know that FOMO means 'fear of missing out' haha.  Our language is evolving quickly.  Are you up to date on all the latest acronyms?  

They also noticed I was back outside weeding again, so I told them about my recent detached retina issues.  The wife said her dad had a detached retina while on vacation in Hong Kong but fortunately they were to able treat it there.  My eye is still cloudy (I can read large print (such as my phone password, the time and maybe the date), hoping when the gas bubble subsides the vision will eventually sharpen. It is an exercise in patience I am learning. Vitrectomies are serious surgeries. I got the  long lasting 6-8 week gas bubble.

Friday Art - Purple Frog

 

Welcome to Friday Art, sharing a Purple Frog ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil that I saw online.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.