Last Wednesday we made lentil stew with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery and turkey sausage. It’s a homely dish, comforting and filling. It does not photograph well so I didn’t take a picture.

On Thursday was John’s Birthday Mystery Fun Day with Sarah. Much as she did for me on my birthday, Sarah planned a day of fun surprises for John. They went into the city and ate lunch at Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery and then spent the afternoon at the Symphony. I was included in the dinner plans. We went to Zeni’s in San Jose.

Zeni’s is an Ethiopian restaurant that we love. The food is served on a big bread-like piece of injera. We always get the veggie combo which is full of wonderfully spiced vegetables and also a lentil dish. We had lamb as well. It was all so delicious!

Veggie combo at Zeni’s