Misc. food experiments

I've had several random food ideas come into my mind lately and did some experimenting. I've been brainstorming for some appetizer-like objects that incorporate some of the not-too-high-calorie food combinations I've been playing with.

( Curried Cauliflower Croquettes )

When I was at Berkeley Bowl yesterday, there was an extremely ripe persimmon that was calling my name and I got the notion that a pudding-like object might be fun. Problem is, all the "persimmon pudding" recipes that I can find online are essentially a pound cake-like recipe with persimmon pulp added, and that wasn't what I was looking for. Then I thought about a pudding I made recently based on chestnut flour:

( Chestnut Pudding )

But I wanted something a smidge more custardy, and I was going to have the yolk left over from the cauliflower croquettes ....

( Persimmon-Chestnut Pudding )

Half-heated

I've achieved at least partial heat for the winter. Cleaned out the wall register and lit the pilot light. I couldn't quite figure out how to fix the fan -- at some point last winter it came off its axle (after a period of annoying noise), but there isn't an obvious fastening mechanism to fix or replace. I don't think it simply sheared off, but there aren't any remnants of other mechanisms, and the axle doesn't have any obvious doohickies such as threads or the like to provide a hint. On the other hand, I have a regular portable fan and I've set it up to provide some air circulation for better efficiency in the upstairs. Then I tried to install the new glass in the woodstove door and discovered that the piece they sold me is the wrong size. Right shape -- just one inch too tall. So back again to see what can be done. It's annoying because I gave them the stove model and they said this was the official replacement part. So no woodstove yet.