Lunch today was a ridiculously good vegan meatball sub. And yes, that’s Teese underneath the meatballs.

Friday is a good reason for biscuits, right?

Continuing with the 660 Curries book, tonight brought us a black chickpea curry, kala chana masala. Black chickpeas are a lot tougher than yellow ones, and require around an hour in the pressure cooker after soaking! Combined with coconut, chilis, mustard, curry leaves and other spices, the result was an amazing chewy, spicy, dish. I had three bowls.

Dr Apricot and I took a trip to the Super 88 in Dorchester today, and returned with many delicious things. With some of the haul, we made a huge batch of dumplings, which we served up for dinner alongside some almost-pho. I am incredibly full at the moment, and supremely contented.

Yesterday’s breakfast was flaxseed waffles (modified Waffles I from The Joy of Vegan Baking) topped with caramelized nectarines. I made some homefries filled with onion, spring onions and carrots as a side dish. And there was much happiness.

Boston is in the early stages of a serious snowstorm right now. There’s a lot of snow on the ground already, and it’s going to snow like crazy for the next 8 hours or so if the reports are right. It’s the perfect day to stay in, work from home – this is easy for me since I always work from home – and make a giant pot of chili, one of my great comfort foods.