cruel to be kind.

Above: Jacopo and cake, photographer unknown, possibly me.

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Sleep rhythms have entered interesting pattern, there's typically 90 minutes of being awake between 4 and 7, but then sleep returns and the net result is kind of like actually having slept. In the absence of utterly undisturbed rest, this will do just fine.

Still there's the question of what to do with this 90 minutes that won't stimulate the brain in the wrong direction. Usually it ends with musings over cooking, one of the still-relaxing things I sometimes do. And so, here we are, with a brief list of things that are on the Upcoming Meal Radar.

Chickpeas with Sage and Brown Butter.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon and Pecorino 

Warm Red and Black Quinoa Salad with Roasted Kale and Beets

Steak Teriyaki with Pickled Pear

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