Irish Chorizo

I am used to the fresh chorizo sausages in California, but over here, it's cured like salami. So it's spicy pork sausage that doesn't have to be cooked, but is easier to cube than it is to crumble.

I made a delicious casserole-ish dinner tonight with chicken and chorizo and beans. I even used a bay leaf for extra flavor. I've been really into cooking lately. I used to bake when I got in this mood, but, in the past couple years, I have done more savory cooking when I want to feel that centered-in-my-home feeling. I feel like I am nurturing my body and soul with the savory cooking.

I even had a little dinner party the other night. It was the first time I really hosted at my flat and it went well. We watched a hilarious Greek undead/zombie-80s rock film and ate Asian food. And we laughed a lot. It was just what I needed.