recall

I got recalled for the 2nd grade class I had for a week.

I finished the book

Black Hills

by N. Roberts.

I met an Englishman named Chris West tonight for dinner at The Inn at Saratoga.

We had a nice time. He lives in Los Gatos, is my age ^'1 slim and nice.

I'm sure all the Americanisms sound as odd as his British or Welsh expressions. Initially, it's just sexy.

It's a relief that he likes a full figured woman. A nice 2 hr. intro. He's traveling to Austin for business then wants to pick me up for a date here.

It will be nice to have some company and perhaps another friendship.

Pumpkin Seed and Black Sesame Seed Cornmeal and Whole Wheat Cracker Recipe

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (be creative here and add any type of seed or herb, even, that you like)
4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
1/3 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the olive oil and combine. Form the dough into small balls and press onto a lightly oiled baking sheet (or one covered with a silicone silpat), until about 1/8 inch thick, leaving a little space between crackers. Bake until golden brown. Makes about 3 dozen palm-sized crackers.

Alternatively, and for a more free-form and less chocolate chip cookie look, one could press the dough into a thin sheet covering the baking pan, cook until golden, and break them apart once cooled.

Other spreads from A Hungry Bear Won't Dance that would be delicious with these crackers: Almond and Sun Dried Tomato Basil Pesto, Hummus Recipe, Fresh Ricotta and Mint Recipe: a Spread with Purple Garlic and Olive Oil