The Barry Table

It's about food, sure, but just like Barry tables across Chicago and around the country, this is also a place to share ideas, make plans for family reunions and boast about recent accomplishments, food-related or not.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Tesla's Lima Beans.

As usual, things are busy in Detroit. Though technically between semesters, and everyone's self-regulated lab hours have relaxed a bit, there is plenty of robotic work to be done. Additionally I'm in the process of finding a new apartment before my lease expires, and my mother just informed me that my health insurance ceases after tomorrow. But the Barry cure-all of food still seems to apply. Liyi stopped at the grocery on her way to my apartment today and brought some delicious goodies, though tempted by the 包子 (baozi) filled with vegetables (rather than custard) we decided to make use of the produce. It started with a large side of Chinese style lima beans, that we made some mistakes on. Tesla turned up his nose and opted for cat chow instead. Liyi and I salvaged the lima beans with a vegetable stir fry containing zucchini, bamboo shoots, snow peas, tofu, onion, and noodles. We then mixed in a few of the lima beans.

While us Humans rested after eating a big meal, Tesla was full of energy and decided to go for a bike ride. Don't worry, he always wears his helmet.



3 comments:

Patrick Barry said...

I thought it looked good in the wok but then when I saw it on the plate I was doubly impressed. That looked like a fine meal.

We've been in the midst of the woodwork staining project (done by Superior Refinishing but it involves a lot of prep by me to get the wood ready, and then a lot of cleanup and moving things around), so we haven't been eating as well as you. But we'll get back to it. Soon.

Pam Barry said...

What are Chinese style lima beans? Do you have to soak them in water before using?

Brian and Sheila said...

You have such a pretty cat, Kevin.
Grace