Father's Day, completed (finally!)

I got home from work and changed clothes. My daughter, M______ called and we talked a while until I had to hang up and make a frittata for dinner.

I started out by saut�ing a pound of asparagus, cut into � inch pieces, one big shallot, minced, and the rest of the crimini mushrooms, sliced, in my 9 � inch oven-proof, non-stick pan. Then I added 6 eggs that I whisked with a tablespoon of half and half (I didn't have any whipping cream), some kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. I left that on medium low heat until everything but the top had set. Then I added some shredded mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top and put it under the broiler for about 5 minutes, until the cheese had turned a golden brown. While that was getting happy, I made a simple salad of romaine lettuce and red onion, with blue cheese dressing.

Before we ate the frittata, we took the truffles Jeremy, Jyl and the kids gave me for Father's Day and, using the micro-planner, we shaved them on top of the slice. Interesting and unusual flavor! So, now I know what a truffle tastes like!

Jake cleaned up while we talked, then I went off to watch TV. Later, Jake brought me a bowl of buttered popcorn (they had popped some for a snack). Nice evening!