So I’ve been feeling tired and low on iron and determined the best way to rectify this is to eat red meat. I’m not sure why taking iron pills isn’t the solution, but it wasn’t. I decided to make Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms. I think because that’s what I get when I order Thai food.

So this dish seemed to take longer that the 30 minutes it claimed, and I ended up with a boring bowl of beef and broccoli doused in an uninspiring sauce. I think the grocery bill was more expensive than had I ordered takeout. And I usually look forward to leftovers. But I found an excuse to eat something different the next day.

Also, is it me or does fresh ginger looks like a deformed animal paw? I think ginger is to food what the opossum is to animals. And what I mean by that is they are both ugly.

Assessment: Here’s the number of Leela Thai: 323-660-6100. If you’re in L. A., get their Beef and Broccoli instead.