Pimientos Stuffed with Ham and Chevre; the update
Life goes on – and so does the work.
Or, maybe, life goes on because of the work.
Mon mari is still working on the ceiling….
And complaining vociferously about his decision to keep the beams exposed…. Something about all the little cuts and angles to make it fit together. (Wimp)
And, of course, there are all the angles on the ceiling that have to fit together.
He wasn’t able to do recessed lights on this side of the beam, so, for now, we have the standard, very French, light fixtures. Don’t you just lov’em?
All in all, he’s pleased with the way the boards are going up. He has one section left to do. He’s been able to bend them to fit – there isn’t anything flat or level about these ceilings.
I’m still not feeling very chatty….
But I will leave you with one of our favorite recipes from when we lived in Andorra.
We could get jars of whole pimientos or pimentos there, rather than the tiny jars of diced bits my mother used to keep in the fridge – and rarely use.
They’re great for stuffing. You could substitute whole roasted red peppers.

Pimientos Stuffed with Ham and Chevre
This serves 2 as a first course
2 whole pimientos
3oz (90gr) soft goat cheese (chevre) 2/3 of one of the square containers of soft cheese (Chevraux or Chavrie)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 slices Prosciutto, Serrano, Bayonne or other dry-cured ham
Tomato Sauce
Drain the pimientos. Roughly chop the ham. Combine the ham, garlic powder and goat cheese. Stuff the pimientos with the chevre mixture and put in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Bake in a 400F (200C) for 15 minutes.
Spoon some tomato sauce on two small plates, top with a Pimiento and serve.
Tomato Sauce
8 oz tomato sauce (250 grams)
2 shallots
1 clove garlic
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
Finely chop shallots and garlic. Heat oil in small sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Put in blender and purée until smooth.
That’s all for this day.
As usual your mari has done a great, very professional looking, job of work there.
And the exposed beams add just the right touch of authenticity. 🙂
Cheers,
Chuck
Katie, the ceiling is looking magnificent! Very beautiful. I am actually surprised you posted so soon. It is so hard…every moment of the day the reality is there that something is missing. Bless you. Keep cooking and keep up the carpentry work. It is therapeutic for all. Susan
Katie – your ceilings and lights are gorgeous! I agree with Susan, keep cooking, daily life sure has it ups and downs – the good news is it can’t stay down forever, it most definitely will be up again:)
Give yourself time and permission to grieve – we’ll still be here when you are feeling more up to the task of writing. I promise.
Oh yes…This is the kind of work that goes with grumbling, just as much as ham goes with cheese. But when he’s done, I will bet you that he will be as proud of that ceiling as anything he’s done. Because after all, it IS gorgeous!!!
The ceiling looks great. Nice economic energy bulbs 🙂
I can well imagine that you don’t feel chatty so I won’t chat back – enjoy some peace and quiet, Katie !!
These sound so incredible Kate. I know just the place to get beautiful peppers this time of year.
That is going to be the coolest house ever. Period.
And I love that dog in the previous post. Love it.
brassfrog, yeah, he does good work, complaints and all 🙂
Susan, thank for the ceiling.. as for me, need to keep busy…
Ina, thanks, we’re pretty pleased with the ceiling, ourselves LOL
Thanks, Zoomie…. writing helps, a bit.
Toni, I can here him all over the house when he has a problem LOL
Meredith, oh yes, love the lights….. so classic!
manningroad, …..
Val, fresh would be wonderful!
Rich, thanks – when it’s finished…. when….
Katie, the roof is looking beautiful! Very beautiful. I am surprised you posted so soon. It’s so hard … every moment of the day, the reality is that there is something missing. God bless. Continue cooking and keep the carpentry work. It is therapeutic for everyone.
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