Actually, yes. While in Vermont enjoying glorious, warm, weather, I ventured out on the deck. Looking at the sky, I managed to not see a large, metal umbrella base and tripped over it landing on my right side. Although I realized I’d done something to my right wrist, I assumed a sprain as, happily, there was very little pain albeit a lot of swelling. I drove home a few days later with no trouble but then, as the swelling refused to abate, decided to have the wrist seen by an orthopedist. Cutting to the chase, spent many hours in New York-Presby waiting room and, once it was clear the radius, (one of eight wrist bones), was broken, a young doc straight from Central Casting in terms of eye-candy, um, cast it.
My doc makes him look like Quasimodo
No more ortho details other than my hope that cast is made smaller next week. That should allow for easier typing (and dressing).
In keeping with the bones theme, here’s a recipe for braised lamb shanks. (A shank is not a wrist but I’m taking literary license.) It’s more suited to cooler months but you can file for the future.
Braised Lamb Shanks
- 4 lamb shanks, roughly 2lb. each
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Lovely Lamb shank
Preparation:
Season shanks with salt and pepper. Using heavy skillet over medium heat, brown shanks in olive oil on all sides. Put them into a dish with a lid. Add onion, celery, garlic, ketchup, water and Worcestershire sauce.
Cover and simmer in oven at 350 for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until meat is tender. Skim off excess fat before serving.
And to drink– Got milk?
Hi Mary,
Sorry to hear about your wrist, but looks like you handle it with a touch of humor… I like your lamb shanks recipe and definitely am going to try it. Do you have house in Vermont?
Lydia
Yes, in Dorset. Where are you working these days? Same old?
M
Mari dear,
Hope you’ll be much better soon…those sprains can be painful…..
loved your shanks…..and your “caster”….
I always look forward to your blog.
I’ll be in Rome from June 26 to Nov.15…Let me know if you’re
going to be in Italy during that time..Love to surprise ourselves again..
Best regards, Vicki
Whoops! Sorry about that.
Ooo…I broke my right wrist 4 summers ago..my left hand never did become skillful
at brushing teeth. Feeling your pain.
Thanks, as you know, the biggest pain is the inconvenience!
Mari,
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you are better very soon. Have to buy a
new stove before I can attempt the lamb shanks, sorry to say. But thanks.
Heal,
Elayne
Hi Mari –
I have decided that as of now I’m going to stop the Not writing a comment or two on your wonderful thoughts. I’m going to stop the Not just thinking of responses but actually write them in reality. So, my first comment is ….
Ouch – that has to hurt more than a pair of double negatives. But the doctor from central casting – the plus side for sure.
Love you,
Patricia
Good to hear from you. Wrist goes well and garners lots of wows on the street as it could stop traffic for miles. Going to VT for ten days and looking forward to it. Will NOT trip over other umbrella stands. Love to all.