It's a Love That Has No Past

Mexican Green Goddess Dressing

Since the dawn of time I have been fascinated with Green Goddess Dressing.  What was this magical concoction!?  I don't remember ever having tasted it, yet I knew that I loved it. I didn't want to taint my wonderment of this Diosa Verde so without looking at recipes beforehand I made a Mexican version.  Stick with what you know, right?  

Mexican Green Goddess Dressing

• Greek Yogurt (replaced Mayo)
• Lime (replaced the lemon)
• Avocado (replaced the oil)
• cilantro (replaced the tarragon)
• garlic
• pickled jalapenos (replaced vinegar) 
• green onions (replaced chives)
• S&P
• a pinch of Knorr Chicken Flavor Bouillon *

Blend all together to your desired consistency.  I had to add a little water to get it to blend and due to the little chunks of onion and herbs, it doesn't pour well out of a squirt bottle but other than that, I loved it! 

Refreshing, Tangy and Addictive!

Afterthoughts:   Now that I see the official list of ingredients (although recipes vary drastically on-line), I will add anchovies and dill next time.  I had no idea the ingredients and had always suspected buttermilk.  

* I've noticed more online cooks adding chicken bouillon powder to tons of recipes and I think it's to add that bit of msg (and umami) that makes everything taste better but no one wants to buy a jar of msg because we think it's bad news. 

Looking for an Answer, Trying to Find a Sign

The day of the famous eclipse - pictures shared with me from other states

This is about what I saw (above) when a kind stranger allowed us to look through her glasses on the street here in Brooklyn.  

Another shared photo from another state

You can see an eerie glow on these burgers from Black Forest. The light in Brooklyn wasn't life changing but it DID get us to focus (for about 45 long moments), while waiting for the magic to begin.  We sat outside at a booth facing the sun to reel in this spiritual awakening or whatever was supposed to happen.  Of course, when you talk about something for weeks, about how amazing it will be to 'see', it was impossible not to look up at least once.   We're sort of idiots when you break it down and did not come prepared with glasses.  

Like ordering these amazing grass fed burgers on Brioche buns from the German place that hand makes their own sausages. spaetzle and kraut.  Such a Hoosier move.  I make no excuses for my lameness, other than a burger sounded perfect.  

Yes, we'd love the booth next to the compost bins please

Keep on the Sunny Side of Life

A bed stay day.  Depression, whatever that little demon entity really is, was looming today.  Buzzing around the room, wanting to land on me like a hornet but I successfully avoided that sting.  This comforting leftover soup with melted cheese and avocado acted like a protective remedy to fight the dark side of life.