Ellipsis Weekend Cooking... Zucchini Souffle

 

Zucchini Souffle - NYT - Recipe

"The only thing that will make a souffle fall, is if it knows you're afraid of it."

~James Beard

As we get ever closer to the magic day of, September 21st, I find my body not just hinting, or suggesting, the need for comfort food, it's screaming that message loud and clear! So, how about souffles this weekend? And as I have been missing my fruits and veggies of late, how about we start with a nice Zucchini souffle? And for a side, there's this lovely sounding salad. I LOVE Cara Cara oranges, but be sure to quality check them before buying, they tend to dry out faster than navel oranges. I am not sure if that has just been my experience, or if that is a universal truth, but just check. 

Citrus Salad With Fennel And Olives - NYT - Recipe

Okay, that's it.

 Go cook. 

If you make these recipes, let me know how you like them.

Ellipsis Movie Of The Week... War Of The Worlds (2005)

 "That's so weird... the wind is blowing toward the storm."

~Ray Ferrer ( Tom Cruise )

War Of The Worlds

Based on the book by, H.G. Wells

One thing is certainly true about Tom Cruise, he makes big screen movies. I didn't get a chance to see this movie in a theater during it's original run, only on the big screen TV almost 10 years after it's release, but I am sure it was spectacular to see, because even on my 32 inch tv, it was amazing! This is one of my favorite Steven Spielberg films, but I should also say, this might just be my favorite Tom Cruise movie. The trouble with that last statement is that I keep going back and forth about just which Tom Cruise film is my actual favorite! The man has made some excellent career choices when it comes to his films. Although, two of his best films are barely mentioned in passing, at least as far as I can tell, Magnolia, and Collateral. Anyway this version of the, War Of The Worlds, differs from the original 1952 version, as you might imagine, because of, well, special effects, obviously, but otherwise it is much more disturbing. Tim Robbins as Harlin Ogilvy, is noting short of nightmarish! He is a man who has broken from reality, but in his shoes, I am pretty sure I wouldn't have fared much better, and that's the haunting reality!  Want a little bit of Halloween chills early? This movie is a pretty good start! 

Are we ready to absorb the movies message yet? Probably not. 

A Western Kingbird In Late Summer

"The list total isn't important. The birds themselves are important. So the list is just a frivolous incentive for birding, but the birding itself is worthwhile."

~Kenny Kaufman

Kingbird Highway: The Biggest Year In The Life Of An Extreme Birder

This pic is from my last outing with the camera. I took it on August 29th. I am still not finding that many birds, it's been a difficult year, with the car and the overwhelming heat of the summer, but the Pacific Flyway is about to open, and I have a lot of hope that next year will be different. Although, I am a little concerned about finding my Sandhill Cranes over Woodbridge. They usually show up around the middle of September, but it looks like their numbers in California are quite low, at least among the banded ones. I am really looking forward to seeing them, I sure hope this won't be another disappointing year. I really need the connection to nature.