I made a foods
So I had this idea on my mind and ingredients on hand and decided to make it happen.

First, I roasted a red pepper. Drop it under the broiler (or over open flame if you've a gas stove or a grill), turning frequently, until the skin is black. Cover and let it sit for a few minutes. Peel off the skin - this will be very easy, the skin should be practically falling away already. Slice the pepper into strips, and put it back in the oven (400) with a little oil for 25 minutes. This alone ended up being worth the effort of cooking, and probably the best part of the meal.

After that I cut up a large onion and 2 medium-sized potatoes and threw them in a big pan with some hot oil. As those cooked, I added a bunch of curry powder at increments. I added a can of chickpeas, the roasted red pepper (one pepper was not enough for the size of the meal I made, I'd have preferred two), and some thai peanut sauce. I covered that and let it go for a while, and served over rice.

It turned out pretty tasty, although the potatoes could probably use a little more time, so I may let it cook some more before I serve/eat the next round. Also, I think they should have been cut a little smaller, thinner.

This seems to be turning into Paul's cooking blog. I suppose I actually have something else to talk about now though, come to think of it.

I'm starting bartending classes on Tuesday, and once those are done in two weeks I will hopefully start working (as a bartender) forthwith. The school has really good placement, more places looking for bartenders than they have students to offer, and some interesting-looking places on that long list, like Boulevard Blue, a classy-looking place we went once with some fancy food and such.

Stay, uh, tuned for, I dunno, just in case something interesting happens to me, I guess. And/or some essays and stories I may or may not have brewing.