tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23176929712366920972024-03-18T18:38:14.965-04:00Brooklyn Food Monkeythis is a blog about the food in my life. what I eat, what I wanna eat, what I make, what I bake, what I wanna make and bake, ideas and recipes. it's also my thoughts on food or stories behind the meals. The lyric references are from my lifelong love of classic rock and funk and from working a hunnerd years in music retail.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-3155997957282021662024-03-01T16:38:00.083-05:002024-03-17T12:47:38.185-04:00Healed, Already<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Giant Burgers from La Bagel Delight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz78POOKZbzbx3UNGK_lxKDLpoYacm-ad8lcNCfLBYMUswzVN2N1j2nG_l0xmqct68C2YBc6o3-fnQzx9zNLbtJ9gPReIYwpSDrGC7ErguyTxZjwMBKKOlm0JRfZBo8fXwrIUWqAeB62mxfw2lI7WobTFl25jRyM_pe0k48ESAlfw1yspe-cxMW6yw3vB/s4000/20240229_111637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz78POOKZbzbx3UNGK_lxKDLpoYacm-ad8lcNCfLBYMUswzVN2N1j2nG_l0xmqct68C2YBc6o3-fnQzx9zNLbtJ9gPReIYwpSDrGC7ErguyTxZjwMBKKOlm0JRfZBo8fXwrIUWqAeB62mxfw2lI7WobTFl25jRyM_pe0k48ESAlfw1yspe-cxMW6yw3vB/s320/20240229_111637.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An early morning trip to Urgent Care proved a fractured shoulder and multiple contusions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKqdQ-HB1n1OFQDmr6GTWIzYT1DjABDaI077zmkdzUeQ8uVeaBqWPqeJtkk-2odx0DI2B01ySjE1ufjoKbxLXdZgAfOha-OIPxnrQQbhDFWHcMsEbJjmU48DZdYVY7cAFR9XdISfgB7bSlHNfXHbpJXYeiXwW3vwUfCT6Rd36gH6hizFK-CBykQ5mEyeL/s3292/20240301_113136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3292" data-original-width="1561" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKqdQ-HB1n1OFQDmr6GTWIzYT1DjABDaI077zmkdzUeQ8uVeaBqWPqeJtkk-2odx0DI2B01ySjE1ufjoKbxLXdZgAfOha-OIPxnrQQbhDFWHcMsEbJjmU48DZdYVY7cAFR9XdISfgB7bSlHNfXHbpJXYeiXwW3vwUfCT6Rd36gH6hizFK-CBykQ5mEyeL/s320/20240301_113136.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKE1EHNpwsWJmyiCFY6d-LXlc50YjeRVQ8s4u6Bo4S9gz_OcDKeyPBaLNBzH7WKBT25Lyr7P_RSALYwwUPrT1-19ZCo7CarVl5FXjuwReDhVMhgS5vvt80UUdsC1N1waF8E7eCj7ShZCJa_HhWS4UAQ49b3PA68GY9o-b_AZpdyHHeQ4cNgTR50VQ_2Qj/s4000/20240301_113249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CENi76lE0hr6yT4dSyF2uKWPE5_27V_N3Kr-EN-2MRkF0LU38kpTe72Tm6AIj9TG2r7bCZYyq3dkrZdfNnSxyOYoLKsodqPQMg7ChXEpIT01n38q9oSCXqo3lOqQy8DJOA9ANA4A97PeQogqEVqmkjKX9W_E1b8zOffcgQ3vl1ElWSabz5b0PS6-uZGh/s1893/20240302_103435.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="1893" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CENi76lE0hr6yT4dSyF2uKWPE5_27V_N3Kr-EN-2MRkF0LU38kpTe72Tm6AIj9TG2r7bCZYyq3dkrZdfNnSxyOYoLKsodqPQMg7ChXEpIT01n38q9oSCXqo3lOqQy8DJOA9ANA4A97PeQogqEVqmkjKX9W_E1b8zOffcgQ3vl1ElWSabz5b0PS6-uZGh/s320/20240302_103435.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On arrival home, processing that news, a special package arrived holding a glorious print review in Rolling Stone Magazine Germany of my mates current album, <a href="https://kingbird2.bandcamp.com/album/kingbird">Kingbird </a>written by radio legend and journalist Wolfgang Doebeling and fellow lover and friend of Townes Van Zandt. Coincidentally Wolfgang was the first person to buy the record. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0JCaPlHo2Yhtskt_kZcJ3wii84CgABjXOSAi9Eo-_G-7wRRAiNRJPg21il0DiArZfauTVl0vsUiPEd1BTQeY6faANMiJY_OFV6d9joPWPWVOD3j7PDEiFYJSrIcn_9tKZwbNIEZ0ephqKXcl9aPVmv2LedJ5hl_8lzGIMqFYqv9W-u70JXAlkiIDbzlI/s4000/20240301_122945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0JCaPlHo2Yhtskt_kZcJ3wii84CgABjXOSAi9Eo-_G-7wRRAiNRJPg21il0DiArZfauTVl0vsUiPEd1BTQeY6faANMiJY_OFV6d9joPWPWVOD3j7PDEiFYJSrIcn_9tKZwbNIEZ0ephqKXcl9aPVmv2LedJ5hl_8lzGIMqFYqv9W-u70JXAlkiIDbzlI/s320/20240301_122945.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxys2cAigFtD3QE4HymRAVIEoR60Hrwx1ReN5BrpZs04j87twO6azJFU_DDx0Lyk8_XqDevBM02SUfrebIZdyZftrE9kU2ZmwKGe9BCwiP5ngtlGGeOM5PnOrhW5inVqBRND-wLRog367vPx_3GHcg1V7as6pksjWxH9X81bu8gUg33SvEATKcVVxv-Wx/s4000/20240301_114503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxys2cAigFtD3QE4HymRAVIEoR60Hrwx1ReN5BrpZs04j87twO6azJFU_DDx0Lyk8_XqDevBM02SUfrebIZdyZftrE9kU2ZmwKGe9BCwiP5ngtlGGeOM5PnOrhW5inVqBRND-wLRog367vPx_3GHcg1V7as6pksjWxH9X81bu8gUg33SvEATKcVVxv-Wx/s320/20240301_114503.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsNmdE9h788kg2n-rK41tkigurTwhp_lLExZL-1KrPW8LxBL9FjGx_GyFhorbG8OFpamcBfeWD1s9St-HPTYuML1zWNLlpwcdNcAV2t9u1rNzJCOK-OsodRzgEiWovUWdMw5HThgrXniyKvRe9j1jxopujSuOexudbm3TxPd03uAuivN3EPe0jEgYAECf/s3801/20240301_114645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3801" data-original-width="1710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsNmdE9h788kg2n-rK41tkigurTwhp_lLExZL-1KrPW8LxBL9FjGx_GyFhorbG8OFpamcBfeWD1s9St-HPTYuML1zWNLlpwcdNcAV2t9u1rNzJCOK-OsodRzgEiWovUWdMw5HThgrXniyKvRe9j1jxopujSuOexudbm3TxPd03uAuivN3EPe0jEgYAECf/s320/20240301_114645.jpg" width="144" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The first line reads 'the best, most inspiring album of 2023...and by the way it was released on 12/27/23. I mean, how's a girl supposed to feel about a day like this. The easy part was it was a giant take out burger day, that was crystal clear. The rest still remains a million nano particles in the air waiting to land and become real. </span></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-40276741263526157582024-02-28T16:44:00.122-05:002024-03-16T15:08:30.185-04:00Lord Guide Me Soft<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxrP0ckBgbWeBAiJiLiQpSEU44SHnahPTFeOJCpDamVg3sQb4RivCFbeDN2oelHqRiIEYa4oxSzLJ5FCGyDGSTArWR7DS_U_gkSpmg_2tgSqsGwPg72FJWxjA0-ksPZkMfUKFgCiHe7t6r1IuKCboGSpdcyYhrPWJskMQjsvikFZixuGNKb7sda1fYg2s/s2939/20240228_142333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2939" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxrP0ckBgbWeBAiJiLiQpSEU44SHnahPTFeOJCpDamVg3sQb4RivCFbeDN2oelHqRiIEYa4oxSzLJ5FCGyDGSTArWR7DS_U_gkSpmg_2tgSqsGwPg72FJWxjA0-ksPZkMfUKFgCiHe7t6r1IuKCboGSpdcyYhrPWJskMQjsvikFZixuGNKb7sda1fYg2s/s320/20240228_142333.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had an accident at work the day before and fell 6ft off a ladder while reaching to stretch a bungee onto a grid just above 8ft. Falling is a wild happening because on one hand it happens so fast that your eyes and mind cannot comprehend or put together the sequence and then on the other, you recall these moments that seem to freeze in time, like screen shots in your mind. I looked down and I saw my left leg falling straight down and I screamed, ooooooh shit! Then I was on the ground but right before and what I don't remember, like a pinball, I pinged and ponged off the stone countertop, the ladder, my coworker (who was my spotter) and God knows what else. Right before I was sure to black out, I stood right up and said some gibberish before sitting down on a bar stool. My coworker after asking if I was okay, began talking nervously, a mile a minute, as I began to sweat profusely until finally, <i>I think I'm gonna, I think I need to, um, I better go.</i>....and off I went. Not to the hospital, not to urgent care, but like a sick cat, I went home and hid. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimkWin0HA2_6HXAFA2yKHguANC2vadP-woDe6IM-BzN5AR5BS1FjbNbaYQJrT4pVpNXomGc8HztN59yNCI_gPxxkknWJ2tvOiWknzh5t1wRmrNj3rYkvL6xEIvC5c8aDvhhEwP7uX82sIE60V0AS1u3SfaunVx5ni2xP1nTm_hbkLaLJ5JtoNXCaPNm15/s3149/20240228_142318.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1797" data-original-width="3149" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimkWin0HA2_6HXAFA2yKHguANC2vadP-woDe6IM-BzN5AR5BS1FjbNbaYQJrT4pVpNXomGc8HztN59yNCI_gPxxkknWJ2tvOiWknzh5t1wRmrNj3rYkvL6xEIvC5c8aDvhhEwP7uX82sIE60V0AS1u3SfaunVx5ni2xP1nTm_hbkLaLJ5JtoNXCaPNm15/s320/20240228_142318.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next night I hadn't yet felt the seriousness of the injury although it was getting there. I proceeded to make a quick, ground pork stew with small diced potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. This, with my good arm, the only one bruised up at the time. Sour cream stirred into the chicken stock, along with a bit of corn starch and a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper. I kept this basic, but it was warm and nourishing. </div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-81435160711858282452024-02-25T16:10:00.101-05:002024-03-16T13:27:43.042-04:00How Can a Loser, Ever Win<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoCtW0QEMUHk2TWAiTKuZxpVcpYxG_FT0RLL52ElomJPua4nIJTCcuLoHgQwN0nSJjn8cBbl-A8TjKiET_2FKvwcU3nCY-HRQ3KaJpJ-aZUn-8mZyszQ7qw8ej0O0qXOToXrIqCn8lXS7Z2fpRFSg1x7wleek9JsaUKbDh8eGaZ48K55QCJCZS1aLmOKv/s4000/20240225_155037.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoCtW0QEMUHk2TWAiTKuZxpVcpYxG_FT0RLL52ElomJPua4nIJTCcuLoHgQwN0nSJjn8cBbl-A8TjKiET_2FKvwcU3nCY-HRQ3KaJpJ-aZUn-8mZyszQ7qw8ej0O0qXOToXrIqCn8lXS7Z2fpRFSg1x7wleek9JsaUKbDh8eGaZ48K55QCJCZS1aLmOKv/s320/20240225_155037.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taco's again but featured on my new taco plates. I sat down a few weeks ago and drew out what I thought would be the coolest invention, a colorful plate that would house tacos but give enough room for sides and salsa. As usual with most good ideas, a quick Amazon search took me to these gorgeous plates. And of course, they are stackable and have probably existed for millennia. All my best ideas have been taken already.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisn4H1-E8mlIeH184MxwBxiGEvtawrazvYPtihzLxwqL0z6DHTfA0pH4lJOFGiylauWWtkugl24NJTby6JRgZatMZMR5egkr5ruSnRHEzpeHLgiag2elF3PypeuueM6nJt2W5QDNA0pJN2TuASA2snbXZBOgRLMqXlYg-xbKJuYLVyeudmjzJscFCr1gC2/s4000/20240205_193738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisn4H1-E8mlIeH184MxwBxiGEvtawrazvYPtihzLxwqL0z6DHTfA0pH4lJOFGiylauWWtkugl24NJTby6JRgZatMZMR5egkr5ruSnRHEzpeHLgiag2elF3PypeuueM6nJt2W5QDNA0pJN2TuASA2snbXZBOgRLMqXlYg-xbKJuYLVyeudmjzJscFCr1gC2/s320/20240205_193738.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Nothing could I improve upon.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jarratt-Industries-Microwave-Dishwasher-Assorted/dp/B077K8LB4Y/ref=sr_1_18?crid=1AO25FO7KSQ93&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m02HJFW4El0ySQ7hmk_UR3L4UObh9smU_dG9nsHkOPTjBk8j9jYWJE6TTkU2LvaFVF5J5_JCjfdefGhMGYgDB7DFbU0quCj6SVbLrJFxKhhZP8pvCR1zppNxvn55ey7dWO6d0kMpIu_hSfV_uW_JHCb-T0J1Zoc_YoqgJh6jsUX4g3yV2nM0byOvYPJivxMX4IKuJm5mIeYTRdvbhC_QoeBV3uuQeLRBrwj0RgQubOYE4AzoABhwhxD37lumqejT4AwyhU_BsFW5MF-GJRUAYAot5ZUlPgPqp7Vzdq0bpG8.Agfp7I_ghkulT_i44B8ygAldR3DIJRscUpQ1b8oEJcc&dib_tag=se&keywords=taco+plates&qid=1710608667&sprefix=taco+plates%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-18"> Dishwasher & microwave safe, hard plastic, no drip sides </a>whatever, whatever...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqrZFkm4d2Dp7XoDrnDdIQrNndDZ7TwqvNWRHFDQ3FazG3tRYzDTAhSfulsavsjIiGu7yTlc0ApN99kSeI-0d1TKlXtJ5r-p0WvmpXf8rLf0n7kYPJqAS6IG4PZRc4aRtVwX0d7asgmUIN9Vzu1LP6bvn6fZMag16duWyrghM1_1HuVKvELJN_yw3fv1O/s4000/20240205_193720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqrZFkm4d2Dp7XoDrnDdIQrNndDZ7TwqvNWRHFDQ3FazG3tRYzDTAhSfulsavsjIiGu7yTlc0ApN99kSeI-0d1TKlXtJ5r-p0WvmpXf8rLf0n7kYPJqAS6IG4PZRc4aRtVwX0d7asgmUIN9Vzu1LP6bvn6fZMag16duWyrghM1_1HuVKvELJN_yw3fv1O/s320/20240205_193720.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes Amazon gadgets really can change your life. This below was actually from Temu, for $1.79. A ground meat masher. It's been a game changer. One of my least favorite tasks is to break up ground meat. This is worth every cent. I had the idea to gift these to everyone I know. Even vegetarians could use it to squash whole tomatoes in the pan, which is another dreaded task of mine. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv08WLAUW5ek5H1Vss7Q1zKWC5n-t3lhFbs2sxGfbROQKU15KM8sBH6eucRJCV-TnF-GSRpZhzBNhkUW4ogGzqC0vNByaSvtbsL7fKFBQJVaWd33HIFJlYHmh11k6cXtZQeJlyrPDjsVQ5r9hvv8iyHTdiWyLLuCmNMGJ0zkELIbpMl0uCIfXe2NI7u4SB/s4000/20240316_123854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv08WLAUW5ek5H1Vss7Q1zKWC5n-t3lhFbs2sxGfbROQKU15KM8sBH6eucRJCV-TnF-GSRpZhzBNhkUW4ogGzqC0vNByaSvtbsL7fKFBQJVaWd33HIFJlYHmh11k6cXtZQeJlyrPDjsVQ5r9hvv8iyHTdiWyLLuCmNMGJ0zkELIbpMl0uCIfXe2NI7u4SB/s320/20240316_123854.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.temu.com/subject/n9/googleshopping-landingpage-a-psurl.html?_bg_fs=1&_p_rfs=1&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_x_vst_scene=adg&mkt_rec=1&goods_id=601099512391945&sku_id=17592190486295&_x_ns_sku_id=17592190486295&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_gmc_account=3429411&_x_gmc_catalog=1055977&_x_ns_catalog_id=1055977&_x_ads_creative_id=82257589042328&_x_ns_device=c&_x_ads_account=176148943&_x_ns_match_type=e&_x_ns_msclkid=f94f5004a5441be84b5d35f1775c6dee&_x_ads_set=520421680&_x_ns_source=s&_x_ads_id=1316117776577955&msclkid=f94f5004a5441be84b5d35f1775c6dee&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing%E8%B4%AD%E7%89%A9_US_%E9%80%9A%E6%8A%95-%E6%B5%8B%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%8C%E6%88%90-%E4%B8%80%E7%BA%A7-9711-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%85-2_MAGGIE_0215_43&utm_term=4585856846320928&utm_content=Bing%E8%B4%AD%E7%89%A9_US_%E9%80%9A%E6%8A%95-%E6%B5%8B%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%8C%E6%88%90-%E4%B8%80%E7%BA%A7-9711-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%85-2_MAGGIE_0215_43&adg_ctx=f-b74e68ea">ground beef separa</a>tor</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4NPgekAW7m5do8fqQsN_AidnDR3_8j4qggLBFVsuZ9htjaV3fBCWqYUd12Ezh6K88z61Tb61dBj7v7xNXC1dL1zGXN8goBjBsBPuK9o-ikqOkMsUbzleupcVA8_vHCp57GKIicVxslv0RprdNElsNwSgOCJCRQAVNyVW2jpqHZ4o7BqrI-K2zZfMyjBy/s4000/20240316_123832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4NPgekAW7m5do8fqQsN_AidnDR3_8j4qggLBFVsuZ9htjaV3fBCWqYUd12Ezh6K88z61Tb61dBj7v7xNXC1dL1zGXN8goBjBsBPuK9o-ikqOkMsUbzleupcVA8_vHCp57GKIicVxslv0RprdNElsNwSgOCJCRQAVNyVW2jpqHZ4o7BqrI-K2zZfMyjBy/s320/20240316_123832.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHRRR1HV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">cord organizers</a></td></tr></tbody></table>As are these cord organizers. Do you struggle with pushing these cords into cupboards and find yourself wrestling to get them tucked away? I put them on my toaster, Cuisinart, blender, coffee grinder, slow cooker and mixer. You can get all three of these for less than 25 dollars. Check out the links if you want to change your life. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcB9sRTh_QYh6KV25hqI0GebQof56M0G_PnStoluRTr-UvI_N6dEeCxiYiguqPJGOfD1FA65Sc7IEX8KnsSEsrD0EL1u3X52e3U1vQs9HcmF_LpB8U4auIM02YKPXufD1x8h3YbzCNysw49Nxjh4I5MextuoeTCuqIg8kNH1faQVBMkxqlFYcU-nNA4Ik/s4000/20240316_123754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcB9sRTh_QYh6KV25hqI0GebQof56M0G_PnStoluRTr-UvI_N6dEeCxiYiguqPJGOfD1FA65Sc7IEX8KnsSEsrD0EL1u3X52e3U1vQs9HcmF_LpB8U4auIM02YKPXufD1x8h3YbzCNysw49Nxjh4I5MextuoeTCuqIg8kNH1faQVBMkxqlFYcU-nNA4Ik/s320/20240316_123754.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh114pJZonW_V1OI-CfkVW1z8M1_GwhckRR4oONuQeNUm2N3qx75tifAdhxYENlMtULUHE-_WbV8iCLlPksgFEM8CfUS5rQ6WwX3eLXY5mn2halAelNscCWCgfFhE-qEhDRHW9-TDHSPUBeUjzLLQ2eLgDZ4CGFv4pus2FMv2ZGGE1mG2r9UV_UL24cmsOG/s3072/20240225_155025.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3072" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh114pJZonW_V1OI-CfkVW1z8M1_GwhckRR4oONuQeNUm2N3qx75tifAdhxYENlMtULUHE-_WbV8iCLlPksgFEM8CfUS5rQ6WwX3eLXY5mn2halAelNscCWCgfFhE-qEhDRHW9-TDHSPUBeUjzLLQ2eLgDZ4CGFv4pus2FMv2ZGGE1mG2r9UV_UL24cmsOG/s320/20240225_155025.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tacos presented festively</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-G83sME4NrL42DV93Q9rCZ5x3vlJh3a45u0s9kekc8E6RD3fdUXqg-2QLFEg5mSOzUn2-aWjWIVuS3_HIEZr-dGLAvEeuFPn9ysDm8I6Cx4B0zykn_re5rb_xB4d407jprrgWKUcHiJTDKHwq_UjX_-Y7X2WXsPzYgd2Ln6hsLTe7KFkDD9q6cNsaMAS0/s3597/20240225_155022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3597" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-G83sME4NrL42DV93Q9rCZ5x3vlJh3a45u0s9kekc8E6RD3fdUXqg-2QLFEg5mSOzUn2-aWjWIVuS3_HIEZr-dGLAvEeuFPn9ysDm8I6Cx4B0zykn_re5rb_xB4d407jprrgWKUcHiJTDKHwq_UjX_-Y7X2WXsPzYgd2Ln6hsLTe7KFkDD9q6cNsaMAS0/s320/20240225_155022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSL6nK1aH-hHK4URhjQtgZZX_ieFKJpiRp0b8bTdeMRzgnpHrVGndoCyOk3hhAShu4eF9wtmDT9Ly4qlFokJW4uqk-f-JKt7irjSvwxxjqz-shNfcUGIb3nTYVXqBpJthj4yfKv5XpCCXVwDuWQbyIEpVm0QuorD4Th3rItqKhMEm_sDnvDk_3LL8Jopj/s4000/20240225_154658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSL6nK1aH-hHK4URhjQtgZZX_ieFKJpiRp0b8bTdeMRzgnpHrVGndoCyOk3hhAShu4eF9wtmDT9Ly4qlFokJW4uqk-f-JKt7irjSvwxxjqz-shNfcUGIb3nTYVXqBpJthj4yfKv5XpCCXVwDuWQbyIEpVm0QuorD4Th3rItqKhMEm_sDnvDk_3LL8Jopj/s320/20240225_154658.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-76759674988584031792024-02-24T12:05:00.052-05:002024-03-14T16:38:38.154-04:00Don't Sweat the Technique<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3KQSwz4xmjHLpRurINnFccTHQ-eGZFC7t-R6Mu27gwyotA-SHaUWmhTJ1431fKpxl3_LEEk0loUWWDQbR7CM-bcdgGjuKzr9OyGsyuXMk4-Sb32D1FUrJ18GD1zfmJy5IEkU04-8q9VXThKsfv_56Bb_WnUnZ8ZNUddPNEAACgVzhuDR-TsPXtuBRNcM/s3214/20240224_165651.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3214" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3KQSwz4xmjHLpRurINnFccTHQ-eGZFC7t-R6Mu27gwyotA-SHaUWmhTJ1431fKpxl3_LEEk0loUWWDQbR7CM-bcdgGjuKzr9OyGsyuXMk4-Sb32D1FUrJ18GD1zfmJy5IEkU04-8q9VXThKsfv_56Bb_WnUnZ8ZNUddPNEAACgVzhuDR-TsPXtuBRNcM/s320/20240224_165651.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Italian restaurants in New York, the menu often features spaghetti as a side dish. I decided if it's good enough for the Italians, it's appropriate for my plate. I served it alongside a cheeseburger patty and asparagus. Because sometimes you can make dinner, but you can't make sense.. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREXdkHLmFb9qBRc13_j3YNYyFksTg34cKOLRTsPTcBOi7M8JLEP5tiAHE4jcySTv88F7XCrTa9J0X-iBtYpScBKhwVKlLKHb6DhQ-fq1w1Hf3klQWczoE9RrlvDVguot1nOe39ys0bG1FPtNk5eFYioZ3JNtmKmL1WUjOCizOqndNZFkkk0xU8xhtkYhC/s2431/20240224_165706.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2431" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREXdkHLmFb9qBRc13_j3YNYyFksTg34cKOLRTsPTcBOi7M8JLEP5tiAHE4jcySTv88F7XCrTa9J0X-iBtYpScBKhwVKlLKHb6DhQ-fq1w1Hf3klQWczoE9RrlvDVguot1nOe39ys0bG1FPtNk5eFYioZ3JNtmKmL1WUjOCizOqndNZFkkk0xU8xhtkYhC/s320/20240224_165706.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel strongly about using up leftovers, but also to make them fun to eat, not out of obligation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvRit-F8wRKY31OcEzg3bjhj_aUeDiJW3rwmkTSqsa4MMfJt_Lw80RWZSOohQMWpIrntWtnrAZsUGYcNiUYgEB0H8lUQEnAXo4KTr_5w2rfTWm854-SZPNJtvzRZ5iBrM6QExsJXkBZtcJmQnoZHauqlNNXC0S-hu-ZhKXCrhjxl7wLf19VDp6HXBOUtL/s4000/20240224_091958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvRit-F8wRKY31OcEzg3bjhj_aUeDiJW3rwmkTSqsa4MMfJt_Lw80RWZSOohQMWpIrntWtnrAZsUGYcNiUYgEB0H8lUQEnAXo4KTr_5w2rfTWm854-SZPNJtvzRZ5iBrM6QExsJXkBZtcJmQnoZHauqlNNXC0S-hu-ZhKXCrhjxl7wLf19VDp6HXBOUtL/s320/20240224_091958.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My omelets never come out consistently, although I'm a big fan of these buttery, cheesy soft kind that don't see any pan browning. There's a time and place for all types of eggs in my opinion. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-eCJmGi_52cbZY2mP5DV2uyuwqgen4ls5vQ4KySPjDPagbNK_sc_rJ2j570yxmsNE4tqDDMh3o7SHjE6E24KdPV4097NlETR6mGsZH24Qek6-HXEY6s41T906dIQdU_dSDteay12JlSUBJoq_a7uKZT9WqM6vdgB19zlG44sSUHWYZ_xdrzEySJf2nq3/s4000/20240224_091954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-eCJmGi_52cbZY2mP5DV2uyuwqgen4ls5vQ4KySPjDPagbNK_sc_rJ2j570yxmsNE4tqDDMh3o7SHjE6E24KdPV4097NlETR6mGsZH24Qek6-HXEY6s41T906dIQdU_dSDteay12JlSUBJoq_a7uKZT9WqM6vdgB19zlG44sSUHWYZ_xdrzEySJf2nq3/s320/20240224_091954.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the end, if you're the primary cook in the situation, there is a chance you may make over 43,000 meals in your lifetime. So, I think it's best not to sweat the technique. </div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-26500583131904451392024-02-21T12:18:00.097-05:002024-03-14T14:58:54.436-04:00I've Seen That Road Before<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZxgNGVhp52q_OKjPTOFkNT5Fx1N6tH_iGF7jja-pyTJloPMOCiBBpa_Ro7AcblfF-RIGAUTeFvGOlHzSDxSr_px_G738TFwNIHyud7bYQNjsO_Rj_Nw19ALmRccDhSpXEZOXMxzGFUyiBpkhZBgT85voS-B8xuYtsVZjPClNNrTG4cMKsXDhU1N9uniW/s4000/20240221_105343~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZxgNGVhp52q_OKjPTOFkNT5Fx1N6tH_iGF7jja-pyTJloPMOCiBBpa_Ro7AcblfF-RIGAUTeFvGOlHzSDxSr_px_G738TFwNIHyud7bYQNjsO_Rj_Nw19ALmRccDhSpXEZOXMxzGFUyiBpkhZBgT85voS-B8xuYtsVZjPClNNrTG4cMKsXDhU1N9uniW/s320/20240221_105343~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grey Dog Breakfast</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The recipe from Cafedelites.com above would be best. Unfortunately, I had to take some shortcuts due to having no will to go further than a one pot meal. Therefore, I didn't brown the chicken beforehand. I had no kalamata olives, so I had to use green and no zucchini so I subbed cabbage. I will next time use the others but this was tangy awesome, coupled with the soft color palette of comfort food. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNlhuvRQrkIn28b6ND28vw1cE4EbSJGAUytF8xpmZPv8UsG4Nvp6n4vmUiUmvOLLj1ZZIgrgtREQLft09c17bk8gI3Ra3KyYUall50dfoDw_WP40FjIWi63pi24iehmX1lVv96WInIXmevNZlWn4NqO_7yhWFJ8dQOsKrn73rzInH0sr7BrcyExnGxS0l/s4000/20240220_163855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNlhuvRQrkIn28b6ND28vw1cE4EbSJGAUytF8xpmZPv8UsG4Nvp6n4vmUiUmvOLLj1ZZIgrgtREQLft09c17bk8gI3Ra3KyYUall50dfoDw_WP40FjIWi63pi24iehmX1lVv96WInIXmevNZlWn4NqO_7yhWFJ8dQOsKrn73rzInH0sr7BrcyExnGxS0l/s320/20240220_163855.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I was told how many times I would prepare chicken in my lifetime when I was in my twenties, I probably would have jumped off a roof or punched you. Now, I know there is no bigger privilege than these simple lives we were able to live, that most likely hold freedoms that will not exist in the short future. Just like how much of the past feels like a beautiful dream that I also could never see while in it. Moving to California in my twenties. Affording studio apartments in San Francisco, having a great job in Times Square, riding my bike in my 60s. Sobriety without depression. It's hard to recognize and appreciate your own life while it's taking place. We're all so blind to our own happiness. Lemon Chicken can help one remember these things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLrfR2pZJ56LU8F948jHGfYBtcx1w5D0_LTF_tyrAwT0EAqR2CKTC-J1heePIjeR_RY7my-E40YoPrB8h4W1qJs3H9iPJQQMSf3eU08wvr7mLmh1Ml0kYHAUlBOpGSWdYfYHtVkkfiA4d4rOU62iUYP2hHSt26rvL6sbOQM24Fc_3ftomdF0lCySSa2Yc/s4000/20240220_150719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLrfR2pZJ56LU8F948jHGfYBtcx1w5D0_LTF_tyrAwT0EAqR2CKTC-J1heePIjeR_RY7my-E40YoPrB8h4W1qJs3H9iPJQQMSf3eU08wvr7mLmh1Ml0kYHAUlBOpGSWdYfYHtVkkfiA4d4rOU62iUYP2hHSt26rvL6sbOQM24Fc_3ftomdF0lCySSa2Yc/s320/20240220_150719.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVzC4mb4_10IRWm7MKwKRqN7hZEmDXqEf28pVlHmbLWHgd5C12-tyA1WmNxIxHqujogjDHwaHsKZfOAGiplFQh45gtjKImFUGkyBWvbEIO-i9NF0Idm8sfyiGMrfsiOaf-Mp1bPqcfSLSznKtKvIZ-CwAaEJ76dG_SBQhEmXVA-0aLVAQCljXL8VpTNlu/s4000/20240220_150423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I sat for a minute resisting the urge to kick them but since there was a child snow person, I felt guilty. I examined them, took a few pictures and left. I wondered if kicking down snowmen was a normal reaction to such a lovely surprise.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-QXQQJd_YX_fjXlxyhB4VFDZC2HgR67gz0hHBgPi66cbX9tygt9T9OZBU-Auwg-whY7l66g0j-lg9QbxiBsLvgPdGNwaRAGBZy3-4clc1CoZ9BKDNKjgOSZNcrTE6mbCB4gtAQSnXFYTpZQ5CaIp_MsTzzdsLZ1Gtx0X8u06rs7gxip2TzF4EP6G5ple/s4000/20240217_180618.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-QXQQJd_YX_fjXlxyhB4VFDZC2HgR67gz0hHBgPi66cbX9tygt9T9OZBU-Auwg-whY7l66g0j-lg9QbxiBsLvgPdGNwaRAGBZy3-4clc1CoZ9BKDNKjgOSZNcrTE6mbCB4gtAQSnXFYTpZQ5CaIp_MsTzzdsLZ1Gtx0X8u06rs7gxip2TzF4EP6G5ple/s320/20240217_180618.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For Christmas, I made dough for two pie crusts and froze one for later. Today was later. This buttery flaky crust was even better atop ground turkey gravy and vegetables. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJv0Vryyjg7kbENG1DjhrkxrQU71uMKGQCx_-dc9tsihEdahYtYeAEljtehNR1xG6c-gvq_cCLrWTck14XOETeKj2eFGoxVFLCBnlwKJB8hmdDLUa4LXBVzoZKa7fkkTs5jHPVljYOKqmZ118noPLjRxxjQJxGMZjRRZ2uSp5A64Z2UF-wxulGsT4Ak44/s4000/20240217_180615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJv0Vryyjg7kbENG1DjhrkxrQU71uMKGQCx_-dc9tsihEdahYtYeAEljtehNR1xG6c-gvq_cCLrWTck14XOETeKj2eFGoxVFLCBnlwKJB8hmdDLUa4LXBVzoZKa7fkkTs5jHPVljYOKqmZ118noPLjRxxjQJxGMZjRRZ2uSp5A64Z2UF-wxulGsT4Ak44/s320/20240217_180615.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Carrots<div>Potatoes (chopped and parboiled)</div><div>Celery</div><div>Onions</div><div>peas</div><div>Ground Turkey</div><div>Stock with turkey drippings</div><div>flour</div><div>Salt and Pepper</div><div>Worcestershire sauce</div><div>Mustard</div><div>Cooking oil</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 400. In a cast iron pan, cook the ground turkey with a splash of Worcestershire sauce, salt pepper in fat of choice. Add small chopped onions, carrots, celery, and potato. Cook until tender and fond develops on bottom of pan. Add two tablespoons of flour and cook until the raw taste is gone. Add stock to thicken and a small dollop of mustard, stirring all together and scraping bottom of pan. Test for seasoning before covering with the pie crust. Cover with egg wash, make a couple of slits in crust and bake on 400 for 35 - 40 minutes. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2P3paweJMc1O8CgYSEdlcZOc_F4byUR4nP6j_EhhLMoiiZ6NJN0dJHPa4i0wyUgkOQkV3fHz_e7HXyn5PlYX_OopuBBNSYfnofBTbPR8OxiayfNveNs9_Ge-4p49UzXKY4dtXaTfp1x161dqMHixYifsvAm77fAyyK02RxyJNp6mu89M4QDZZHduXDwr/s4000/20240217_180613.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2P3paweJMc1O8CgYSEdlcZOc_F4byUR4nP6j_EhhLMoiiZ6NJN0dJHPa4i0wyUgkOQkV3fHz_e7HXyn5PlYX_OopuBBNSYfnofBTbPR8OxiayfNveNs9_Ge-4p49UzXKY4dtXaTfp1x161dqMHixYifsvAm77fAyyK02RxyJNp6mu89M4QDZZHduXDwr/s320/20240217_180613.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The homemade pie crust made this deliciously buttery and comforting. This will appeal to those who prefer not to add cream or half and half. Instead, use the flour to thicken and stock to flavor. I still craved the bottom crust, which you could add, but this way makes it a very doable recipe for a weeknight meal. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM1akpUZQumjBpQODYGC8q0CFmTpTI2PDNGZ5pnRRzfMl3klIyrB4V100Q0QV-W8aNY7SJ6BeOkbkVpzdL-sF2HQG2TDglIss0QJW_n60xAZ-22MKEJE5DS_HhfsraHa1CnVl5lVpABMKxmSBbOhUV-7FH5VakXvP-Mwj8ziD_r4Jykc3veSeXZCKI6Gf/s4000/20240217_180512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM1akpUZQumjBpQODYGC8q0CFmTpTI2PDNGZ5pnRRzfMl3klIyrB4V100Q0QV-W8aNY7SJ6BeOkbkVpzdL-sF2HQG2TDglIss0QJW_n60xAZ-22MKEJE5DS_HhfsraHa1CnVl5lVpABMKxmSBbOhUV-7FH5VakXvP-Mwj8ziD_r4Jykc3veSeXZCKI6Gf/s320/20240217_180512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The experience will fill our tanks in a way that is hard to explain but it's the most concentrated fuel, and essential to life. When introverts need people, it becomes fairly dire and one tends to feel like a vampire, sucking the neck of its victim.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMrI4HsQsPJ5TSdCZ7PQa5Uqq58JEj2HkTF_gLPaiIqdDYrzAXz9lW-Gd4I-uvHnPpXUH1qJMc_7ymNnfFjDbPOPi6Yks6FMrgWzUzOkqqOcd1_5fkUfjLr76_be8e_v7B3JUnHzSmrDFYyOdkmGKSLhb8IqQYnsPdlu1ByJSrWIqbKM8-nQvE9f987yG/s4000/20240215_153700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMrI4HsQsPJ5TSdCZ7PQa5Uqq58JEj2HkTF_gLPaiIqdDYrzAXz9lW-Gd4I-uvHnPpXUH1qJMc_7ymNnfFjDbPOPi6Yks6FMrgWzUzOkqqOcd1_5fkUfjLr76_be8e_v7B3JUnHzSmrDFYyOdkmGKSLhb8IqQYnsPdlu1ByJSrWIqbKM8-nQvE9f987yG/s320/20240215_153700.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After-museum warm apple pie and carrot cake at Utopia Diner on Amsterdam. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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My favorite areas of Manhattan are the ones that look frozen in time.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMqG1dkrfiULU8OLGchjMtOGOhyphenhyphen18HDZJVlJMVe3ZllIUuBlXGZ0avs861Fm_SUtNqwAOaRlTYbrbH-gfVnL3TU5b2go2hFzRqWrERSCBvJGW19ZCC78JP22G-QIFsDbGgrjMMIe2CtRY7_A9zbU8jCiOQy6SNRBZHN3KNFbZ_0fUAGRtks1h0kuO_rDA/s4000/20240215_165627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMqG1dkrfiULU8OLGchjMtOGOhyphenhyphen18HDZJVlJMVe3ZllIUuBlXGZ0avs861Fm_SUtNqwAOaRlTYbrbH-gfVnL3TU5b2go2hFzRqWrERSCBvJGW19ZCC78JP22G-QIFsDbGgrjMMIe2CtRY7_A9zbU8jCiOQy6SNRBZHN3KNFbZ_0fUAGRtks1h0kuO_rDA/s320/20240215_165627.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subway ghost</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They're artistic. They're gorgeous and put you in a moment of the animal's life. I love them and they never get old to me. I might be the last generation to appreciate such a simple way to showcase wildlife. The little kids seemed to breeze right past these incredible displays.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJokunGK7Bz9IgHcz8r3cMQNJ-CxvZjcc-tjbKHFoMC9f5GsN1WNd44uLXLBgsF91b0F35fb45i0Jj-XDEX2gyZ3pytUvUODPBI8Qt2_WD_GSnauIOWAJ86z_C47AKuyPjqe8ww_s_P2VOR-CModZpBn1MOEirE19iZODgHjAzfBqNezcQWq45jEQ_qVHx/s4000/20240215_123712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJokunGK7Bz9IgHcz8r3cMQNJ-CxvZjcc-tjbKHFoMC9f5GsN1WNd44uLXLBgsF91b0F35fb45i0Jj-XDEX2gyZ3pytUvUODPBI8Qt2_WD_GSnauIOWAJ86z_C47AKuyPjqe8ww_s_P2VOR-CModZpBn1MOEirE19iZODgHjAzfBqNezcQWq45jEQ_qVHx/s320/20240215_123712.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have to work hard to stay away from political opinions even in something as simple as ancient exhibits but the corrections shown here are for the better. If it's an incorrect portrayal of these folks, then it's helpful to let us know how it really was. However, I do wonder why they didn't just update the exhibit instead of telling us how it's wrong.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEwGjrUcYeuEl1XGme_FePrQAn6d1tzQT_8agZJUgjBiXxETUlJqOs5F3pE7sPm9kcA4j75iOMgsdI0w8qaVomVhugQRG5BUlaiMKDk0vT-ZWYtrhny_bGd4SeN89pZ-apAZZ_qU3_qFXR978Z0Kw9y6mTMnfnzl-JplW1pRP975FUnyxAE1MPtRA4V63/s4000/20240215_110153.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEwGjrUcYeuEl1XGme_FePrQAn6d1tzQT_8agZJUgjBiXxETUlJqOs5F3pE7sPm9kcA4j75iOMgsdI0w8qaVomVhugQRG5BUlaiMKDk0vT-ZWYtrhny_bGd4SeN89pZ-apAZZ_qU3_qFXR978Z0Kw9y6mTMnfnzl-JplW1pRP975FUnyxAE1MPtRA4V63/s320/20240215_110153.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grey Dog pre-museum Breakfast Union Square - Bacon and Egg on Croissant with fries.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoI-4C0FhSpR6h9NkyHP0JL9urFEX7b7K2UJGJ9b8hLpmZL1FZ8_a9M5aTv_H3eljAZdknzPj_a90W4_-MyDBU8IDl8uks1AnKAfNyRnuCIX4stiq7vkZy_gy68CcGTAa_dfyBcAvQ16-4ha57vaEbTtzXPEarEGtgbMJe2yGKRsklsNOIsGV9-v0JtBn/s4000/20240215_110149.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoI-4C0FhSpR6h9NkyHP0JL9urFEX7b7K2UJGJ9b8hLpmZL1FZ8_a9M5aTv_H3eljAZdknzPj_a90W4_-MyDBU8IDl8uks1AnKAfNyRnuCIX4stiq7vkZy_gy68CcGTAa_dfyBcAvQ16-4ha57vaEbTtzXPEarEGtgbMJe2yGKRsklsNOIsGV9-v0JtBn/s320/20240215_110149.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swiss Cheese Omelet with home fries</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwitrC7KL3yyqBBfEcp2EDfQx9r5qPv-I7RQbgYT3CB50AowXv7Y8XxMFuunO6qbd9-EHoZxjxt-Qw_L54MPKHs2xPwr9aezNV-MSA47La3lfVkmQ6pOZXt80PyqZxtM6HE6RbhWTwNWXD7oU8BP0pQvW5RPpCGl_lwDIkoP5zN8weuOtU8QV-ZoxZT5kp/s4000/20240215_110009.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwitrC7KL3yyqBBfEcp2EDfQx9r5qPv-I7RQbgYT3CB50AowXv7Y8XxMFuunO6qbd9-EHoZxjxt-Qw_L54MPKHs2xPwr9aezNV-MSA47La3lfVkmQ6pOZXt80PyqZxtM6HE6RbhWTwNWXD7oU8BP0pQvW5RPpCGl_lwDIkoP5zN8weuOtU8QV-ZoxZT5kp/s320/20240215_110009.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The before-the-meal-arrives but after-you've-ordered moment of zen and happiness. Time to chat and laugh and enjoy life!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZJbYPZLceUloY56RzJ8sZ5UQGRvmpXM_vtnoKYiUB4gxPlmXR9BpPo9O7EhtZIJL3QYOwOLh8hv8dDfo381aeX1u7nWEhdN_mm-8nrqm1qVgzPEUTAOrCzNZJQxVebk29EBxgtxUkK2K1xixWXb_w0zk60ocup3jx3y9kkGcsIcqNteWIJSsivWWt0O7/s4128/20240215_121015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="4128" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZJbYPZLceUloY56RzJ8sZ5UQGRvmpXM_vtnoKYiUB4gxPlmXR9BpPo9O7EhtZIJL3QYOwOLh8hv8dDfo381aeX1u7nWEhdN_mm-8nrqm1qVgzPEUTAOrCzNZJQxVebk29EBxgtxUkK2K1xixWXb_w0zk60ocup3jx3y9kkGcsIcqNteWIJSsivWWt0O7/s320/20240215_121015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-929157838560215902024-02-14T12:46:00.115-05:002024-03-12T14:22:07.282-04:00Each Day is Valentine's Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's Day 2024</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0W9MBhvASmiCiLYFnR_Dpp0uD-6zO_4CPQN_87bkRR0YmgV6Rx53-OeE89J55xcZgWPxddIRgVTraxF05MY7txKKre7AIqyeNKAWzkvoCSQ8lt1jsKiQyd9OxB0MpAayMId8LiTkhjArN3LgaFmihoWkDJFeRymPv3Oh1Ge6H6uvZBjP5z9J-XqZl9F82/s4000/20240214_191314.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0W9MBhvASmiCiLYFnR_Dpp0uD-6zO_4CPQN_87bkRR0YmgV6Rx53-OeE89J55xcZgWPxddIRgVTraxF05MY7txKKre7AIqyeNKAWzkvoCSQ8lt1jsKiQyd9OxB0MpAayMId8LiTkhjArN3LgaFmihoWkDJFeRymPv3Oh1Ge6H6uvZBjP5z9J-XqZl9F82/s320/20240214_191314.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pizza slices and salad bowls for dinner</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghyphenhyphens_FX6RsUfz_LfmldjVk-wmvm3ArXSgNpEKesKd5WK_IFIsMCMgoXjIhgvRxi7TlezOekGm6_frH4ciFJJqN9TTzwH3EkfGofpjNzvWvqokE3J7d3xKNLUc5x3nEh6obD01T4ooP3xvbUHsYQZz4HPQj5zAWLMEnU0pHjgBMujuoC1BxUzMMc80X2yM/s2482/20240214_105920.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2482" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghyphenhyphens_FX6RsUfz_LfmldjVk-wmvm3ArXSgNpEKesKd5WK_IFIsMCMgoXjIhgvRxi7TlezOekGm6_frH4ciFJJqN9TTzwH3EkfGofpjNzvWvqokE3J7d3xKNLUc5x3nEh6obD01T4ooP3xvbUHsYQZz4HPQj5zAWLMEnU0pHjgBMujuoC1BxUzMMc80X2yM/s320/20240214_105920.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast Egg Cups! For an uncharacteristically cutesy Valentine's morning theme. We soften as we age and friends die and family gets sick or we see decades of others suffering. Simply living in the world is enough to temper your temperament. It's all so humbling and heartbreaking at times. But it helps to lighten up and love more, or try to love the people in your life more. Other than the getting uglier part, getting older is the best thing that happens to who we really are inside. After all these years, I finally hold a different take on celebrating Valentine's Day too. Instead of forced romance goofiness, I choose to honor love of every kind. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieZZJ15TCiV9ApD8SsEqv07dp17JtjWbp3jNBhPgtOfrDhd8xP9j8PcLgZvOMgCEOcvLCyGb9NpLzD4_XT5bPabet5KW3NY1bOKoWw2AbE7iplktWb2kbYNlp5MvLGCiqGUtRF_ebKspAOFdz4gV1Uh0tLEIElnyQK2ese-sPOnIcrc0gJ92D-L58j8zy/s4000/20240214_105904.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieZZJ15TCiV9ApD8SsEqv07dp17JtjWbp3jNBhPgtOfrDhd8xP9j8PcLgZvOMgCEOcvLCyGb9NpLzD4_XT5bPabet5KW3NY1bOKoWw2AbE7iplktWb2kbYNlp5MvLGCiqGUtRF_ebKspAOFdz4gV1Uh0tLEIElnyQK2ese-sPOnIcrc0gJ92D-L58j8zy/s320/20240214_105904.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These egg cups served as a treat for both of us and I loved them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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No one is less excited about the game than me, but I do love the feel of the day, the celebration and the snacks. The anticipation of fun. The halftime show. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwCLaiSG_OLylFJaiBs3Byocry0x9qERHzRX-F1L-3nzBPG6r_ufZBem3h9XKvWNZKQZC_KQ0FnV_dLWMtPDSuQmVlXiBk_ugClildr8Wvu9msTSWotSu4TE4h8unnP9eRBd76p56Hg0lJF6JFIgx83HTuDgiTNd4VOE8fd61xwTPRPC0iV14Nzin-0sU/s4000/20240211_161659.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwCLaiSG_OLylFJaiBs3Byocry0x9qERHzRX-F1L-3nzBPG6r_ufZBem3h9XKvWNZKQZC_KQ0FnV_dLWMtPDSuQmVlXiBk_ugClildr8Wvu9msTSWotSu4TE4h8unnP9eRBd76p56Hg0lJF6JFIgx83HTuDgiTNd4VOE8fd61xwTPRPC0iV14Nzin-0sU/s320/20240211_161659.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inspiredtaste.net/11663/chili-lime-shrimp-cups/">Chili Lime Shrimp Cups</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These zesty bites from GimmeDelicious.com won Best Appetizer! It figures, anything that is it's own cup would be a highlight. They are easy, crunchy, spicy, with a little wow factor. They are perfect bites with the creamy sour cream. I didn't have lime or arugula, so I used cilantro and pickled jalapeno & juice. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccqohMbvPvAIT23-4h7aTiigozlB-YfnOZERVALBo-I1Zv7GaBaU73C951KM58lnfngqiXyWbqu2SS2MXSdUyTYxwIqDd0UrQFOUIj9RYL5nTY5lIZc3qET5FPHTbpd0NjMSrBoHq6JZHwdbrNMwG3Wn8D4_FTEQlgXYHaXP9MFKs7v5o1ZBzim6J-1_6/s3078/20240211_170902.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3078" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccqohMbvPvAIT23-4h7aTiigozlB-YfnOZERVALBo-I1Zv7GaBaU73C951KM58lnfngqiXyWbqu2SS2MXSdUyTYxwIqDd0UrQFOUIj9RYL5nTY5lIZc3qET5FPHTbpd0NjMSrBoHq6JZHwdbrNMwG3Wn8D4_FTEQlgXYHaXP9MFKs7v5o1ZBzim6J-1_6/s320/20240211_170902.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taco Salad<br /><div style="text-align: left;">I totally agree that this is not sexy or extravagant but I needed some roughage with a cool, citrus dressing for relief from all the savory elements.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yrVsa5-IpYUd-eg6XF19_DgBJTpd94M4NzgGup3lpn-SXuD8QLkPf8A7T-nKCH4rSCSD8R9RBTVDfrnd5N6UWTEEqpYWps69sapdwarOj1sku24HKOK2kPXOlS9HFF9rA9llwKU8jEJrsN92hDzBGCaUz-rVK6AG4geNOqBdDxjnLm-rse0fzQsMN2CR/s4000/20240211_165310.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yrVsa5-IpYUd-eg6XF19_DgBJTpd94M4NzgGup3lpn-SXuD8QLkPf8A7T-nKCH4rSCSD8R9RBTVDfrnd5N6UWTEEqpYWps69sapdwarOj1sku24HKOK2kPXOlS9HFF9rA9llwKU8jEJrsN92hDzBGCaUz-rVK6AG4geNOqBdDxjnLm-rse0fzQsMN2CR/s320/20240211_165310.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gimmedelicious.com/baked-chicken-tenders/">Baked Chicken Parmesan Tenders</a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I just added about a 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the Panko mixture of this recipe and soaked the tenders in salted water for 10 minutes to tenderize before coating. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">All in all, I was satisfied with the spread and there was enough downtime to enjoy the commercials. </div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-87282361828295033562024-02-06T13:15:00.130-05:002024-03-10T13:50:48.548-04:00The Second Time Around <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWAEniD-RwVI1aNVhWlHL1kJeNwaSU13KeQOgr_zwMkzR7yN9rekunFtI14E2oYMq6nnumRZnQ8Dk4aVzhZBWMljbU8InA-5YH4HABzgfpvw_-MGKvl9YzugKF_G0uq3yQaU55wSxxVWtFgffY6sg_04Ep7ghfKJtYoUhllE2PSB42mm6JJIGVer8mQIx/s3585/20240206_143140.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3585" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWAEniD-RwVI1aNVhWlHL1kJeNwaSU13KeQOgr_zwMkzR7yN9rekunFtI14E2oYMq6nnumRZnQ8Dk4aVzhZBWMljbU8InA-5YH4HABzgfpvw_-MGKvl9YzugKF_G0uq3yQaU55wSxxVWtFgffY6sg_04Ep7ghfKJtYoUhllE2PSB42mm6JJIGVer8mQIx/s320/20240206_143140.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honey Soy Chicken and Beans</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm trending a new one vessel cooking method. Whether it be a Dutch oven, grill or sheet pan, or like this one, in my new IKEA casserole dish I made this in the crockpot once and the Cannellinis became baked-bean tasting, so I had to try it again. Next time, I will put the chicken on top of the beans so they soak in all the flavor. Duh. I have a lot of duh moments in cooking. I'm not a natural wonder if you haven't guessed. I have to learn by constantly screwing up, because I'm also bad at researching and forgetful to boot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnbLpnGsVk39zxFc1so7ffPINKVO6kZ8RYPftX-BmixnJ7i7_NOVFmaBRy7BK3Jt8FjbyLLr5RZnN-tq8kW-rpLHhp4x368259ECSJochSVN7HAK9sRBxjpc_YbYlewniqox-OhQkfoUsKlTwPo15IFNBqmxNogD2fklmudhEyoNbs-cBknnTzSB0U0ah/s4000/20240206_143448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnbLpnGsVk39zxFc1so7ffPINKVO6kZ8RYPftX-BmixnJ7i7_NOVFmaBRy7BK3Jt8FjbyLLr5RZnN-tq8kW-rpLHhp4x368259ECSJochSVN7HAK9sRBxjpc_YbYlewniqox-OhQkfoUsKlTwPo15IFNBqmxNogD2fklmudhEyoNbs-cBknnTzSB0U0ah/s320/20240206_143448.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This didn't need another starch but I'm also a weak human that gives into carby urges. The boxed Mac and Cheese was the universe saying, 'What you talkin' bout girl, you don't suck. You are loved and are exactly where you should be. Now come in for some cheese!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWAEniD-RwVI1aNVhWlHL1kJeNwaSU13KeQOgr_zwMkzR7yN9rekunFtI14E2oYMq6nnumRZnQ8Dk4aVzhZBWMljbU8InA-5YH4HABzgfpvw_-MGKvl9YzugKF_G0uq3yQaU55wSxxVWtFgffY6sg_04Ep7ghfKJtYoUhllE2PSB42mm6JJIGVer8mQIx/s3585/20240206_143140.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3585" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWAEniD-RwVI1aNVhWlHL1kJeNwaSU13KeQOgr_zwMkzR7yN9rekunFtI14E2oYMq6nnumRZnQ8Dk4aVzhZBWMljbU8InA-5YH4HABzgfpvw_-MGKvl9YzugKF_G0uq3yQaU55wSxxVWtFgffY6sg_04Ep7ghfKJtYoUhllE2PSB42mm6JJIGVer8mQIx/s320/20240206_143140.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Nb8lrzLggWpTABwRQXHib0H9vpS_k13HvSUQDWTlPrRRy93ASWUVZD9jdkUSlbkA16jYtMM_0yIIWZA-jqQuTm6EDtQRDp3I5t8yxutHeQxD8KjJeF1t_DxEBxk2SlSj2gL-zx83gPgKjfQ09Lv8s3oM_hRs-6ap5-WPVkqsS14aAvc9lAxTXbZOQahW/s4000/20240206_143441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3504" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o2i3viP8-TpO8g0zAEttrrybgxuWMpQW-vSBv5EjD6hFWb8C2OPnDmyFEPAelDgZvj_zgJnR_zpHEPupdyfsNGm98B7rQjWRxob2BH6d4l3He1LWeFg567Nj1EFuDBLjNJ24nL6U8nB3rhcphHj5AET4H76S1lTURDABS7E0MevIO97ICC1tdYoEB1dN/s320/20240206_134819.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honey Soy Chicken and Beans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chicken Thighs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Green Beans (par boiled)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can of Cannellini Beans (drained)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 heads of garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honey - about 1/3 cup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soy Sauce - to taste, I used about 1/4 cup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lemon juice (fresh squeezed) - 3 tablespoons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grated Ginger - if your mate doesn't gag when he smells it, add it, it's good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hot chili or Sesame oil to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chili flakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hoisin Sauce - 2 tablespoons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 400. Brown your chicken first, then stir up all the wet ingredients together. Lay your beans down on the bottom of a casserole dish (but honestly, staying in the same Dutch oven as you browned the chicken makes a lot more sense). Lay the chicken skin side up over the beans, (do as I say, not as I did!) nestle in the garlic and then pour the mixture over top of everything. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until desired doneness. Pull out the garlic and squeeze the roasted soft cloves into the sauce. Serve with spooned sauce over the top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-35348713452309382452024-02-01T16:58:00.157-05:002024-03-09T17:41:50.221-05:00Strangers in the Night<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chili Relleno Bake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI2BOEyBLFhdAwaE4Pbpost163LbsWeolhyphenhyphenpzvGPI4xMRnG7snHvuyIVsVslPBil3aCdvSp4VnUZDodQ1yCA47YVtXVlm8Oc8j-NC7TifCCKWzhtphs2nSX3JnmDDDaIFsXeA3IetPGlDbBk-CHae-50EiOOOroZ4h0xmF9ZGz4vdOQ-h3fE6Ceec2Cpt/s4000/20240201_163509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI2BOEyBLFhdAwaE4Pbpost163LbsWeolhyphenhyphenpzvGPI4xMRnG7snHvuyIVsVslPBil3aCdvSp4VnUZDodQ1yCA47YVtXVlm8Oc8j-NC7TifCCKWzhtphs2nSX3JnmDDDaIFsXeA3IetPGlDbBk-CHae-50EiOOOroZ4h0xmF9ZGz4vdOQ-h3fE6Ceec2Cpt/s320/20240201_163509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;">A shortcut version of this classic dish, which you may know is delicate and wonderful, like cherub babies and heaven. A soft smokey, sweet stuffed cheesy pepper in a Tempura-like batter with a light tomato sauce. But, it's a lot of work. Maybe too much. So it's special-occasion-food. Until now. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBnw18XIDG5-8US4VlJSjDI-0FEAC56gvuVnJrvvSPTrU17Y7aQoV2xWWjuQ67TSfQmxYa4nePyTIMUhtAYaT8I-oYOQFj6rOFni-9GE2OHF4Xr_eMK9B5zDZzh-AHMrrqCAxvZgjaDYqG1D25Q1M7wogjqklg1pqOvNWZmTTnPsseFjODtrhyXSBeL2_/s4000/20240201_163459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBnw18XIDG5-8US4VlJSjDI-0FEAC56gvuVnJrvvSPTrU17Y7aQoV2xWWjuQ67TSfQmxYa4nePyTIMUhtAYaT8I-oYOQFj6rOFni-9GE2OHF4Xr_eMK9B5zDZzh-AHMrrqCAxvZgjaDYqG1D25Q1M7wogjqklg1pqOvNWZmTTnPsseFjODtrhyXSBeL2_/s320/20240201_163459.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Casseroles are genius. Let's just get that out on the table. On a late night YouTube search for food happiness, I found Marcy Inspired, a nice lady with a news background that lives somewhere in the southwest. She's like the aunt I never had. </p><p style="text-align: left;">My Mash Up - basically Marcy's version, with slight tweaks. </p><p style="text-align: left;">1 lb ground beef</p><p style="text-align: left;">onion-1/2 large, chopped</p><p style="text-align: left;">garlic-3 cloves minced</p><p style="text-align: left;">Poblano peppers - 8, do 8. I did 6 but needed more, especially if you layer like lasagna.</p><p style="text-align: left;">6 eggs (separated)</p><p style="text-align: left;">milk (1 cup)</p><p style="text-align: left;">flour (1/2 cup)</p><p style="text-align: left;">teaspoon salt</p><p style="text-align: left;">sauteed, sliced mushrooms/1 pack of sweet corn</p><p style="text-align: left;">cheese Monterey Jack and Oaxaca</p><p style="text-align: left;">mild tomato sauce -add a little water, garlic powder, minced onion and salt to a small can of tomato sauce. Heat and lay the slice on top of a few spoonfuls on the bottom of a plate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SSw0IxDJvX0" width="320" youtube-src-id="SSw0IxDJvX0"></iframe></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurViV1SuMJ8o1DtMZboph8p3WscdnAyiUOQuix8YHJkMHAmF1OmAfJij0bXIZ-QlI-L3j88qnufT5YDWHj0sX9UJVESDmouK56rJLk3fLGqT0sVVhUjT4VRbSZrFGMcRYixtdex2cVtOQOcCmR9C1TA23BpRhdYydkJlswZBzYsrj3zfodFyis6Ouojet/s4000/20240201_163507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurViV1SuMJ8o1DtMZboph8p3WscdnAyiUOQuix8YHJkMHAmF1OmAfJij0bXIZ-QlI-L3j88qnufT5YDWHj0sX9UJVESDmouK56rJLk3fLGqT0sVVhUjT4VRbSZrFGMcRYixtdex2cVtOQOcCmR9C1TA23BpRhdYydkJlswZBzYsrj3zfodFyis6Ouojet/s320/20240201_163507.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Of all the recipes, Marcy's batter is best and the taste most resembles a properly made Chili Relleno. I add the vegetables because they add a more substantial bite and if you can jam your whole meal in one slice of an oven baked pie, then, girl I believe you just won the game of life. </div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-25660723484746265102024-02-01T11:39:00.000-05:002024-03-10T11:40:09.503-04:00Karma Chameleon<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wlQ7yiteyrOXjjAPlWFh53gM8kKqdj5VqFC03iUdQuweT2-wxMG-AsJPwgToyAvF846MmGuLyt_YT6Nk2JeQioVgmbUKvJ00nnmYrdtwlGF3RmDDuIcNtRvJ3cuSzw38tbTGmdIxWudDzHjfobqGHKhdfH_Kb98uLxEm2O4USL5xuVavFV_DOYW07T1E/s3379/20240204_114431.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3379" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wlQ7yiteyrOXjjAPlWFh53gM8kKqdj5VqFC03iUdQuweT2-wxMG-AsJPwgToyAvF846MmGuLyt_YT6Nk2JeQioVgmbUKvJ00nnmYrdtwlGF3RmDDuIcNtRvJ3cuSzw38tbTGmdIxWudDzHjfobqGHKhdfH_Kb98uLxEm2O4USL5xuVavFV_DOYW07T1E/s320/20240204_114431.jpg" width="170" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.chameleonbrooklyn.com/hint-of-mexico">best tortilla</a>? So far, yes!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Chameleon is Brooklyn-based tortilla and bread (and coffee!) company that sells through Amazon and makes smaller batches to keep orders fresh. Luckily my market sells them and after trying, I will go on record to say they are far superior to their competitors. I'm talking to you Mission Brand! Supple and tasting like corn, not cardboard. More than that, I was checking out carb count on corn versus flour and yes, it's cut in half but the surprising scare was two Chameleon corn tortillas have 35gm of sodium as opposed to one Mission flour tortilla coming in at 320mg!! That's insanity! In fairness, Mission does sell an extra thin gluten free corn tortilla. But there are so many other brands on the market and with all the Mexicans in town, we should have the best tortillas. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfL99-mfpdnIwfjqmsaloIGaddoYsrfmHLRuXA7FCNeaFOePQs1-AsBuhn2UFLtUYrDnnh5JoJcwa2ekvAj_QOL1C3z_rJFCXhs1SKY5Fs1r0uIJ2h-PRk916dt7yQeTNK_dAsxBa0HUfwkmxL-krWIBQQ4uAacTV2UGCnxQiBti8ADgnDuvGgWGvdx52F/s4000/20240204_110203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfL99-mfpdnIwfjqmsaloIGaddoYsrfmHLRuXA7FCNeaFOePQs1-AsBuhn2UFLtUYrDnnh5JoJcwa2ekvAj_QOL1C3z_rJFCXhs1SKY5Fs1r0uIJ2h-PRk916dt7yQeTNK_dAsxBa0HUfwkmxL-krWIBQQ4uAacTV2UGCnxQiBti8ADgnDuvGgWGvdx52F/s320/20240204_110203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've embraced the breakfast tostada so it was just a matter of time before the breakfast taco became a staple. Anything I can make on my griddle pan and quickly, is a huge plus. Flour tortillas and eggs are everything but if you're fearful of carbs taking over your life, get down with a crisped up cheesy corn vessel. Brush torts with oil on one side, lay on a hot griddle, top with cheese, scramble your egg to just before done, on the side. When the tort is crispy, fill with egg, fold and flip, allow egg to fluff before serving. These are rustic and pure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xmnoTlu_5iKdv6UVI1xi5j4XdB3BrcRBi5o53FHdf13Cuf2PiWlXUavsSN6AW_BzXCarn_52sZmwbQufxXXSku1CymYkxXlIIBsTgvwbNjxWcHrM4NKNtdosIM2Ckyn0tm09atXwkCziEtQHPqLRH-l_2-wAt0-R_tNye-e1WMWnUU_19iAmjorItZat/s4000/20240204_110154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xmnoTlu_5iKdv6UVI1xi5j4XdB3BrcRBi5o53FHdf13Cuf2PiWlXUavsSN6AW_BzXCarn_52sZmwbQufxXXSku1CymYkxXlIIBsTgvwbNjxWcHrM4NKNtdosIM2Ckyn0tm09atXwkCziEtQHPqLRH-l_2-wAt0-R_tNye-e1WMWnUU_19iAmjorItZat/s320/20240204_110154.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-45805816717075310652024-01-28T17:00:00.167-05:002024-03-07T19:17:30.471-05:00Glowing, Showing You the Way<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcmtSizBL-O7hMVYvbDntDjKN7NfvNFb8YckLQyI2_MET9PaDZ7a-sVbJXDIDHoiAfbvVSSDzeZg_y0IwIzottW1EjzG9zcmZSY3KY2aTgItiOau_ZnaJRrZEUzIEGrAnl3FK7OlC-eK-kT3J0OscHERl6THzDQbp7ynVE1PnB7RsjNyyIcpK3l4RWBtd/s4000/20240128_153104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcmtSizBL-O7hMVYvbDntDjKN7NfvNFb8YckLQyI2_MET9PaDZ7a-sVbJXDIDHoiAfbvVSSDzeZg_y0IwIzottW1EjzG9zcmZSY3KY2aTgItiOau_ZnaJRrZEUzIEGrAnl3FK7OlC-eK-kT3J0OscHERl6THzDQbp7ynVE1PnB7RsjNyyIcpK3l4RWBtd/s320/20240128_153104.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stewed Pork Tacos</td></tr></tbody></table>I had a five pack of tiny boneless pork medallions. I only buy meat in these cuts for convenience. They're great to have around to cut up and be used in a soup or quick fried and thaw quickly. In this case, they were cubed for stew meat. Leftover hot sauce, chicken stock, peppers, onions and garlic was used to get this pork nice and soft and infused with all the flavor. I toasted spices in the pan beforehand for the first layer. The corn tortillas got a shmeer of oil and toasted in the oven with a bit of cheese. The cheese allows the taco to fold very easily but also stops the tort from getting soggy.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQdGdt75DXHQvefdDJCgLKEA9VXOkOwtjmIBCIWEHDReckqFMj9WkarcZww1jgmK3L_l6341H8_DeLpsPT9C9LsTQuZd7hNpV0lPIYn72HlZl36PjbQQOYgKeEcmyMqrH9o44TGDS8AxtJkmfEdbrX9bMOoR4mexoIkfOEW_RcZj4N5X1Zvr8vXx-VU80/s4000/20240128_152201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQdGdt75DXHQvefdDJCgLKEA9VXOkOwtjmIBCIWEHDReckqFMj9WkarcZww1jgmK3L_l6341H8_DeLpsPT9C9LsTQuZd7hNpV0lPIYn72HlZl36PjbQQOYgKeEcmyMqrH9o44TGDS8AxtJkmfEdbrX9bMOoR4mexoIkfOEW_RcZj4N5X1Zvr8vXx-VU80/s320/20240128_152201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My mind has opened up in recent years to using homespun fillings in my tacos now that I have <a href="https://www.brooklynfoodmonkey9.com/2022/06/so-many-roads-to-choose.html">a great formula</a>. Also, in that same mental space I always believed there were just two types of tacos. The store bought, hard-shell kind your friend's mom would make for taco night and the real deal, soft tacos served to me in a styrofoam container with carne and lime from a real Mexican. Now I see that almost everything can taste wonderful with a hug from a crisp corn tortilla. And by the way, Duh! How can I be so slow to realize such obvious truths?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My unwillingness to waste these giant packages of corn tortillas helped me to experiment with fillings and stop being such a traditionalist. Tacos of course are only one use. Cutting them up and frying them for a crispy topping in soups is quick and easy. Using them for migas or chilaquiles with egg is awesome. One more idea is to use them raw to thicken soup. They magically dissolve in the broth. </div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-55947403766904336212024-01-28T14:34:00.001-05:002024-03-12T17:43:23.537-04:00I've Got To Admit It's Getting Better<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkOk_S_lcNb1bJytgCvzNLZZ-is7dE5DGBxA5C84BwGEC-I7R0DrFPN69EOoaJvWrj8HowAp4gdfr65LoXRnUMUmyHkrAbWkf45wEAVDbYn_Mp7_fTn49keJtjDC_0TeeDFT65sSNs3fuNzd7rIgmU12Y_19oPjB1WKAP5feYCgkAq1ZwcMZ50z5Bs44Y/s4000/20240124_155037.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkOk_S_lcNb1bJytgCvzNLZZ-is7dE5DGBxA5C84BwGEC-I7R0DrFPN69EOoaJvWrj8HowAp4gdfr65LoXRnUMUmyHkrAbWkf45wEAVDbYn_Mp7_fTn49keJtjDC_0TeeDFT65sSNs3fuNzd7rIgmU12Y_19oPjB1WKAP5feYCgkAq1ZwcMZ50z5Bs44Y/s320/20240124_155037.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifteenspatulas.com/featured-friday-brown-butter-toffee-blondies/">Brown Butter Blondies</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUe8HAR_n_XxoGG2eSxWzTJjpKxF0utfXbZBVe_kUqYJQhILsH6nD3xNc4aSV9-hbqyghAlp2h-2j9tgEmz_2UlB68-Q2DTw2YrA_3Xzv4mvjUmfVMvuimCWW9JuMksqLhX1HhW9ihy6vleTYXVhi7LsCgq7Irjys5G7CmiQL5LDET1hKA7AxLccTBlJha/s4000/20240124_121743.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUe8HAR_n_XxoGG2eSxWzTJjpKxF0utfXbZBVe_kUqYJQhILsH6nD3xNc4aSV9-hbqyghAlp2h-2j9tgEmz_2UlB68-Q2DTw2YrA_3Xzv4mvjUmfVMvuimCWW9JuMksqLhX1HhW9ihy6vleTYXVhi7LsCgq7Irjys5G7CmiQL5LDET1hKA7AxLccTBlJha/s320/20240124_121743.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eggs over toast</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Several coworkers were out with various bugs and I made brown butter blondies to help them feel better. People that love sweets are easier to please, although as usual, Brooklyn is a tough crowd. Two people said they were<i> dry, but not in a bad way. </i>That might have made me mad or sad previously, but now I am much better at accept<i>in</i>g them for who they are, I actually loved the blondies because they weren't overly sweet and they did chew like a brownie. The brown butter adds a touch of sophistication to these simple treats. <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-30035669937185989432024-01-24T17:04:00.092-05:002024-03-07T18:14:50.948-05:00Once You Get Started<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAehXEzrq_LIhrY2jll4I8NJnby-Epl87SllmtLAVxfoEnA_JL7v13tofFzlDYX-P6JN-1HBbzwxc3hWnvGYiGYXE2GWis3bq3r6CzY_piuiMAGs8E0msLQJ-0I38MU2syCybTrgZi2ErsC3sctfw_A7zuBclpIQtJoBlu6WpyW86CVIOdEWJBmUpaBTgZ/s4000/20240124_163825~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAehXEzrq_LIhrY2jll4I8NJnby-Epl87SllmtLAVxfoEnA_JL7v13tofFzlDYX-P6JN-1HBbzwxc3hWnvGYiGYXE2GWis3bq3r6CzY_piuiMAGs8E0msLQJ-0I38MU2syCybTrgZi2ErsC3sctfw_A7zuBclpIQtJoBlu6WpyW86CVIOdEWJBmUpaBTgZ/s320/20240124_163825~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lovefoodies.com/crispy-breaded-shrimp/">Baked Breaded Shrimp</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTTzGfbbMzy1c-Vfc1K0iuWK7T10GMIGQrwAQgURHc50ktCI7-mHuWmKnTMq-xUe378xw79mMibFLOQWlHB7IGPgBYsHlO3yxh1NUwPu1gURUji55QSwuyDM-8SqoZMSFIZH6vzexhaG50RwwCfK_0VPF1UvMaX9wp7vokhJUmLfMhlDWkRJpQoXbK5kl/s3257/20240124_163813~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3257" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTTzGfbbMzy1c-Vfc1K0iuWK7T10GMIGQrwAQgURHc50ktCI7-mHuWmKnTMq-xUe378xw79mMibFLOQWlHB7IGPgBYsHlO3yxh1NUwPu1gURUji55QSwuyDM-8SqoZMSFIZH6vzexhaG50RwwCfK_0VPF1UvMaX9wp7vokhJUmLfMhlDWkRJpQoXbK5kl/s320/20240124_163813~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fjAarNMGYPNI5FQXHOlhKznyMTk16-FoXxRnIArEC32JNLEpsthmX6dD6FZEyaycZId_mP0dR0Q9LofsAopZx3gNfQHXuNJyVzz0CoB3S3YZgl_S_wQg12KCo02F4sWVZfZ81wjUEPwLCIexIy7QNaL4Om5xyrhv7UWo0S2oDRnbRBhGdSEZpBKmaV-M/s3302/20240124_163444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3302" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fjAarNMGYPNI5FQXHOlhKznyMTk16-FoXxRnIArEC32JNLEpsthmX6dD6FZEyaycZId_mP0dR0Q9LofsAopZx3gNfQHXuNJyVzz0CoB3S3YZgl_S_wQg12KCo02F4sWVZfZ81wjUEPwLCIexIy7QNaL4Om5xyrhv7UWo0S2oDRnbRBhGdSEZpBKmaV-M/s320/20240124_163444.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsh7183y2HaTG8ygO4cFLw2wtIdzTJdDAxYhyKmDInUTozbib-u_-0DTIAVkf2M2Pfe6by_Mncjwkpy3wh8juKfeko_IyiWMQWnOdHAR3NleP3AxnmVuLH3Rypjs_CY7SVGONA9o57lo_2Pcu7CQJwUJplYAZpuEQSCkxabxAhjgxYkAH0Lw6oZ5Uw31z/s4000/20240124_163438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsh7183y2HaTG8ygO4cFLw2wtIdzTJdDAxYhyKmDInUTozbib-u_-0DTIAVkf2M2Pfe6by_Mncjwkpy3wh8juKfeko_IyiWMQWnOdHAR3NleP3AxnmVuLH3Rypjs_CY7SVGONA9o57lo_2Pcu7CQJwUJplYAZpuEQSCkxabxAhjgxYkAH0Lw6oZ5Uw31z/s320/20240124_163438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Sometimes a simple toasted buttered white rice is heavenly and I hope I remember how I achieved this one because I find myself making it different each time. I do however recall getting the idea to bread the shrimp and bake them in order to make them more substantial. I did achieve a nice crunch (thanks<a href="https://lovefoodies.com/crispy-breaded-shrimp/"> lovefoodies.com</a>!) while not over cooking the delicate shrimp. I commend Mary's site for giving you the tools to create your own preparation. She laid out the basic prep and that's all we usually need to get us off the ground. I definitely suggest seasoning the shrimp before dipping in well-seasoned Panko crumbs. Something happens during baking, meaning, the flavors mellow quite a bit. To the recipe I added cayenne, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, garlic and smoked Paprika along with salt and pepper. <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-12103663098938192412024-01-23T17:06:00.071-05:002024-02-28T12:42:56.390-05:00You're Just What I Needed<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbnIkpwmxdqfOvi13wqXOhb2u2HOv9bBdpmCWaLTTNmbagayF_hpUIQnCTU6fCu4xJK1a2K26P9rK5YRTraEgrjq7yMog0PyPzCM15VlTc5vEshqUoYT9qyiL2puFZmPDrX87aZeNCCTTB5h9zuLy9VNR_VN56yO5kHTnDe6i9h2vAF8psaY0QRgc2bdQ/s4000/20240123_194742.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbnIkpwmxdqfOvi13wqXOhb2u2HOv9bBdpmCWaLTTNmbagayF_hpUIQnCTU6fCu4xJK1a2K26P9rK5YRTraEgrjq7yMog0PyPzCM15VlTc5vEshqUoYT9qyiL2puFZmPDrX87aZeNCCTTB5h9zuLy9VNR_VN56yO5kHTnDe6i9h2vAF8psaY0QRgc2bdQ/s320/20240123_194742.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Nachos get a bad rap but I've found myself turning to them for a nice light dinner when I want more than a snack but not the whole dinner fiasco. You control the toppings and amount of, so the sky's the limit. On this night, protein, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions and not as much cheese was enough to satiate and satisfy. They get your stomach excited for a fun time but don't screw it up. Of course you could add corn, roasted peppers, and beans to make them even heartier. Or, on another type of night you might load them up with cheese, sour cream and extra salsa, refried beans. But they are great like this, simply dressed. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBwNlux_nisQVbJSpX1gEuA-RrhH8a00LK3DTXqz81O1RlBRbuL42koHraVCtM-ABfRV-fMDaAiFCTHoiKGpkunK6hCnhRn1B7ZYstYWJOaTvFK1CwD8qREqW2ZJtrdc2yNSSuYA4K1R32Aa7zEOG0qkmwPCYue-zZtsnnMsjtjzGczp-Pij58GrUwr30/s3526/20240123_194740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3526" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBwNlux_nisQVbJSpX1gEuA-RrhH8a00LK3DTXqz81O1RlBRbuL42koHraVCtM-ABfRV-fMDaAiFCTHoiKGpkunK6hCnhRn1B7ZYstYWJOaTvFK1CwD8qREqW2ZJtrdc2yNSSuYA4K1R32Aa7zEOG0qkmwPCYue-zZtsnnMsjtjzGczp-Pij58GrUwr30/s320/20240123_194740.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-32532337718730673052024-01-21T17:08:00.100-05:002024-02-28T10:44:07.051-05:00But You Can't Tell How Hot 'Til You Try<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqqhyphenhyphennBx0XwOAE02rZwY1eVlZO7s5J-A5ny-Oy6aUl5SunCRiKh78ytKDhbR4If5L8raJ-RzCSiSm1WbPZUmMYrEi-Xx5WVWEnhwflyjCECB5HioqgYQnFRzOBOyd5eiJM8W0mWYxWPuWrRz9FRAOKRSHY_hFR6MOok3nP5anBkKloAjFFu0E-Mw1R0mD/s4000/20240121_150936.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqqhyphenhyphennBx0XwOAE02rZwY1eVlZO7s5J-A5ny-Oy6aUl5SunCRiKh78ytKDhbR4If5L8raJ-RzCSiSm1WbPZUmMYrEi-Xx5WVWEnhwflyjCECB5HioqgYQnFRzOBOyd5eiJM8W0mWYxWPuWrRz9FRAOKRSHY_hFR6MOok3nP5anBkKloAjFFu0E-Mw1R0mD/s320/20240121_150936.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mock Shake n Bake Chicken</td></tr></tbody></table>This dish is one that I've done on many occasions and never disappoints. I've learned a few things that keep making it better. For one, to bake the bone in thighs on a higher heat for a shorter amount of time. 425 for 25 minutes in my oven works well. I soak them for 15 minutes in heavily salted water if there is no time to marinate in yogurt. This keeps the meat very tender. I dip in egg, then heavily seasoned flour and Panko crumbs. I like smoked paprika, oregano, garlic and onion powder as well as lots of black pepper and of course plenty of salt. Adding Parmesan to that mix steps it up a notch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjzKSyjeiKvmNFYGngC_78acyz8jD9ocU8K5SZqOZIdHcBIilHwPQgeObXuO2I_anlF_VIHJRsGeLBopKzA0XuNIKYqRPFzGRKZ7LNhSQcNR9V1gPwoUfk96YemVTEiNBdKYXzS8F3uZPPeiEaob-AXXjJiME2Y8q5dRNa8VjIVWxRi5GyeAhksk7eeae/s3169/20240121_150908~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3169" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjzKSyjeiKvmNFYGngC_78acyz8jD9ocU8K5SZqOZIdHcBIilHwPQgeObXuO2I_anlF_VIHJRsGeLBopKzA0XuNIKYqRPFzGRKZ7LNhSQcNR9V1gPwoUfk96YemVTEiNBdKYXzS8F3uZPPeiEaob-AXXjJiME2Y8q5dRNa8VjIVWxRi5GyeAhksk7eeae/s320/20240121_150908~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I served it with a cheesy polenta topped with spinach, mushrooms, bacon and shaved Brussels Sprouts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDI6zS6RgTMdEbg5_ONrs8BYwVh6kF3ky54EnbTEOA44Q_kqTOmbGJyBxFXykXxeKk6WPAZ8vjOc39NOcrVgIq7_2mbQRetAKexl_CavRyt5ykrMdrawdOSPX68F0Fg2G8yz_o-YgGx7harqr8eIEXGkuItePzhfBsn9oeuKaJHJbRkIewN3uhUDjtTrG/s4000/20240121_150857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDI6zS6RgTMdEbg5_ONrs8BYwVh6kF3ky54EnbTEOA44Q_kqTOmbGJyBxFXykXxeKk6WPAZ8vjOc39NOcrVgIq7_2mbQRetAKexl_CavRyt5ykrMdrawdOSPX68F0Fg2G8yz_o-YgGx7harqr8eIEXGkuItePzhfBsn9oeuKaJHJbRkIewN3uhUDjtTrG/s320/20240121_150857.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remember when almost every recipe called for baking at 350 degrees, and for decades. Now, more and more the heat is going up and we're roasting our potatoes and sheet pan vegetables at way higher temps. My tiny Barbie oven doesn't do well and will often smoke up and get all fussy, so I have to be careful. It's like trying to get your 1970's AMC Pacer to 90mph. It's not a good idea. </div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-85601645331949299312024-01-20T17:10:00.066-05:002024-02-28T09:10:26.148-05:00Love is a Burning Thing<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfUkXFa8WQklTBSUKPyWR6FSlJg6cX766BN58JubOg6fT5fb0GnLB7iMKz3XUgs8_BG0eEWOgbqBOC02RLwPb7QBz6m_-OSBQb8VNkdACeQUDr1jLy5kWiv4sKsf3RoBwUeneooEE-nAJJGsEfhH_mjX32e-7qc_L07PZ9NUDQKXG8uKd-JrqbCcmpipo/s4000/20240120_114829.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfUkXFa8WQklTBSUKPyWR6FSlJg6cX766BN58JubOg6fT5fb0GnLB7iMKz3XUgs8_BG0eEWOgbqBOC02RLwPb7QBz6m_-OSBQb8VNkdACeQUDr1jLy5kWiv4sKsf3RoBwUeneooEE-nAJJGsEfhH_mjX32e-7qc_L07PZ9NUDQKXG8uKd-JrqbCcmpipo/s320/20240120_114829.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Herby Griddle Eggs</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oKGIfP3V5ORp8l5npk4f8uSEg0wbza8jzWgMD72DtihH-NAwHCgFHyTV3VIBgZG5iLchTiqWJkFy45nt3PkauSI4iwKt_rDNZ10PiWSP5FvODD9ZrMltSM6nR_ePB4yvKKdRs6UEgQOSL8byxGyqEehTAvV4miXvwMZiORRhCNgqonwX66uctLPstCq1/s4000/20240120_114826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oKGIfP3V5ORp8l5npk4f8uSEg0wbza8jzWgMD72DtihH-NAwHCgFHyTV3VIBgZG5iLchTiqWJkFy45nt3PkauSI4iwKt_rDNZ10PiWSP5FvODD9ZrMltSM6nR_ePB4yvKKdRs6UEgQOSL8byxGyqEehTAvV4miXvwMZiORRhCNgqonwX66uctLPstCq1/s320/20240120_114826.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEmCSr7Y0QZuUzlbawBDwPI_5Hpl3TAdmJVnPTUI0msZ82vuv-Mc1tSc38NeV8_uCJvdX78H1tE7ByJAPSJ9czz-n0gqbvDqZtpaKUQAGzmMmsQ1GqtkQwdRsLpDgRPeKO2fVUhehjS4biB3Wb2eQurHtVu80IdhXK74mI3Bsx3Fnf9vJvsvAcMb3iT1w/s4000/20240120_114823.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEmCSr7Y0QZuUzlbawBDwPI_5Hpl3TAdmJVnPTUI0msZ82vuv-Mc1tSc38NeV8_uCJvdX78H1tE7ByJAPSJ9czz-n0gqbvDqZtpaKUQAGzmMmsQ1GqtkQwdRsLpDgRPeKO2fVUhehjS4biB3Wb2eQurHtVu80IdhXK74mI3Bsx3Fnf9vJvsvAcMb3iT1w/s320/20240120_114823.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Herby Griddle Eggs - Wanting to use the same pan for the entire breakfast, I used my cast iron griddle pan for potatoes, bacon and finally herby eggs with cilantro, yogurt, salt and pepper and threw them on the hot grill. They set instantly, so you have to act fast like you're a short order cook in a diner, with your flat spatula samurai skills. Moving quickly to fold over once, add the cheese and then fold again. This is a brilliant way to do a diner omelet! And the speed of cooking works to keep everything hot and ready to serve.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGlIVvD3Jh_gq3ig3_s_1HQhJ-p7z1wq2JjtY9rGdyNkSDUwjUxy5o-CpcaAhFF5Ufyhk2fVFV1gqc_jJh5hTj9akA52bHtwJAaP_ZsAlpt1XPSR421MEYg6oECi6LcUqO3WXV3Z6I5cufUPcXkox7pLEoCv8YWk_TphaniIiS48axdUPjZxGB08aghFu/s4000/20240120_114821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGlIVvD3Jh_gq3ig3_s_1HQhJ-p7z1wq2JjtY9rGdyNkSDUwjUxy5o-CpcaAhFF5Ufyhk2fVFV1gqc_jJh5hTj9akA52bHtwJAaP_ZsAlpt1XPSR421MEYg6oECi6LcUqO3WXV3Z6I5cufUPcXkox7pLEoCv8YWk_TphaniIiS48axdUPjZxGB08aghFu/s320/20240120_114821.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Because breakfast must be served piping hot and that means every element, especially the eggs should finish cooking just as you're setting down the plate. </div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-2887316905379335892024-01-18T17:14:00.046-05:002024-02-25T09:56:02.917-05:00It Appears to be a Long Time<p></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mZLjLXHgUqyfNhOl9urBM-gnv6cMB9jk1a80HjkSHqMBRLFFoMsieNIdLaQ4JPfvCZ8KabQqWmJ5LroQbP1qyOvqx2xGYwnmbl-y4Dwedw7tya1DXcYm2Q0jJ6OwheXCJXirxDM-CXW21kepLWHG25gojMRa7XKBO1NeZBq_fn5qDFPNegtApOSzP9WF/s3356/20240118_124208.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="3356" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mZLjLXHgUqyfNhOl9urBM-gnv6cMB9jk1a80HjkSHqMBRLFFoMsieNIdLaQ4JPfvCZ8KabQqWmJ5LroQbP1qyOvqx2xGYwnmbl-y4Dwedw7tya1DXcYm2Q0jJ6OwheXCJXirxDM-CXW21kepLWHG25gojMRa7XKBO1NeZBq_fn5qDFPNegtApOSzP9WF/s320/20240118_124208.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deniz Lunch Special<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Looking back at all the take out, I think January was a little tough this year. There was not a tragedy, death or health issue and we had one of the mildest winters I can remember. There were exciting positive things happening too but yet, it was hard to get going and feel motivated. January is certainly the Monday of months normally so maybe it's not good to read into it too much. With the real struggles we're witnessing people all around endure, it's selfish to dwell on these nuanced feelings. But who am I if not someone who notices these slight distinctions? </div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-91896693401634085692024-01-13T17:21:00.038-05:002024-02-28T11:21:46.167-05:00Break It To Me Gently<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlUaNCBLLT1or1WGTgw3IDuIKqEe0ihdyJzN2umM9yAx77NqzED-ZHQ6v0fYxV_q68b6FvromBv6JxDO_2A2I0ww9on07-qS-l0Lvetdcjd5mVPDSguQ2DN0Jwqeeuk4F3tzMDxm9167_qxlafCT2os8wbeX3xA37p6lx3dm5iEr8GNDsIFYmybfYFYeb/s4000/20240116_190926.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlUaNCBLLT1or1WGTgw3IDuIKqEe0ihdyJzN2umM9yAx77NqzED-ZHQ6v0fYxV_q68b6FvromBv6JxDO_2A2I0ww9on07-qS-l0Lvetdcjd5mVPDSguQ2DN0Jwqeeuk4F3tzMDxm9167_qxlafCT2os8wbeX3xA37p6lx3dm5iEr8GNDsIFYmybfYFYeb/s320/20240116_190926.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first snow in two years. It barely stuck but did feel like needles on the face riding home that night.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4QVOHFoPgfj_lv5oL-CtN_yinT8NKp90-FetocsR2A3ui8XT3dH3TGdtbCWDDcAuDlRzwTvOGGjkCIabBEYm4CezC_wd2PfI7_XEX2TTYQp829d2pCQELEmrwiR0M8mMN5nbSreu8by68k8ytN0lXZjX6UMlhO9mrx7Bm6-oQlSlw15gZwIOnAp6EvQY/s4000/20240115_212905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4QVOHFoPgfj_lv5oL-CtN_yinT8NKp90-FetocsR2A3ui8XT3dH3TGdtbCWDDcAuDlRzwTvOGGjkCIabBEYm4CezC_wd2PfI7_XEX2TTYQp829d2pCQELEmrwiR0M8mMN5nbSreu8by68k8ytN0lXZjX6UMlhO9mrx7Bm6-oQlSlw15gZwIOnAp6EvQY/s320/20240115_212905.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUiAQzrITDkoHe2i4894nLIpmUjdiGTAlRfRxHeayoUWRwZxrdTEvw9olvu0KWNjiCG_FXsJa3N0KFQABkc_uq5PIR6DV0X8XfUAASTmHyiJcsNq52hD0-kcn_C8Mq2Vtji3-QaH4DM6rnOrBHwXWSsHG9SaQ6qSARK9hm1qab6aEeLW2jrxvqnt4bIK1/s4000/20240113_113250.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUiAQzrITDkoHe2i4894nLIpmUjdiGTAlRfRxHeayoUWRwZxrdTEvw9olvu0KWNjiCG_FXsJa3N0KFQABkc_uq5PIR6DV0X8XfUAASTmHyiJcsNq52hD0-kcn_C8Mq2Vtji3-QaH4DM6rnOrBHwXWSsHG9SaQ6qSARK9hm1qab6aEeLW2jrxvqnt4bIK1/s320/20240113_113250.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast in bed that morning to stave off the winter blues and blahs. There is magic in buttered toast and poached eggs. Some foods communicate love to your stomach in the language it can understand. Sometimes you need to break a few eggs to get your stomach out of the house. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRI61aULKDUB6k3ne_IYvkolUTsWAgaThE-hEcIUEGWJrUutD92N9h8o-LvGqvMrIUZShBAaA2QA6gCm1XnuzBigbx9aqK7ECXhLCT5jgIpIfPVyzu1ZMMaKi7FQkf8rs85tIt2Wxd72m8bIVkf1dNsChNCmSk7myh3K1h5qvtl9LsfDqOPHLjAgu92GE/s4000/20240113_113235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRI61aULKDUB6k3ne_IYvkolUTsWAgaThE-hEcIUEGWJrUutD92N9h8o-LvGqvMrIUZShBAaA2QA6gCm1XnuzBigbx9aqK7ECXhLCT5jgIpIfPVyzu1ZMMaKi7FQkf8rs85tIt2Wxd72m8bIVkf1dNsChNCmSk7myh3K1h5qvtl9LsfDqOPHLjAgu92GE/s320/20240113_113235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-39379752674721756362024-01-11T11:18:00.035-05:002024-02-28T10:51:07.851-05:00I'm Giving You the Best That I Got<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XUa9VlA7aI0wwFGoLqpjVR-MbEbYNlLj4x8aWE0iFhR_XWC6JwfHYjCTSFZSJAm4Jb0oNOkPoaDY0NPGonJf78iy1C_1wS5RfX_gb2yU9eVsrhLe958zmE7Mb6PT6Goh2QIu4aEl6U822sBNwvrzYpMry-iIxUJMVmwB_kosMco0yr-bJGkwMC8Ysnbi/s4000/20240111_174218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XUa9VlA7aI0wwFGoLqpjVR-MbEbYNlLj4x8aWE0iFhR_XWC6JwfHYjCTSFZSJAm4Jb0oNOkPoaDY0NPGonJf78iy1C_1wS5RfX_gb2yU9eVsrhLe958zmE7Mb6PT6Goh2QIu4aEl6U822sBNwvrzYpMry-iIxUJMVmwB_kosMco0yr-bJGkwMC8Ysnbi/s320/20240111_174218.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pizza Slice dinner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was feeling ill but did manage to make a nice split pea soup with the leftover ham bone for lunch earlier. Unfortunately, I had no such energy for dinner, thus the pizza slices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqeMMumlROrEEy2nZXnoyceXh7oU4vh1u8NBr03ZXpnpoWW5WWyVyngDA3azCeHt95CxZoTo8DzJat2Yzz72s88Syml5GA5-9mZg68F96n9b7Xylzjgj6Shp0uu1I3wZBpALLNYOfHqCI9wDZrxQY-YUlgeFn_WrSCvPu3vBeg4D-xWNq1DYo1H2ncafX/s4000/20240111_133917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqeMMumlROrEEy2nZXnoyceXh7oU4vh1u8NBr03ZXpnpoWW5WWyVyngDA3azCeHt95CxZoTo8DzJat2Yzz72s88Syml5GA5-9mZg68F96n9b7Xylzjgj6Shp0uu1I3wZBpALLNYOfHqCI9wDZrxQY-YUlgeFn_WrSCvPu3vBeg4D-xWNq1DYo1H2ncafX/s320/20240111_133917.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9giAKrx1Xuz8G5mHo5Y5AMCe-ZmnOP-dyTzHGL3sD_15YSxgrIOfWm0wkj9QC00ie2qHruhkRSOmt1y3IMTZ0VRh10yDNmyA4nTCtwKiulBUlBkVwvL1_piD-8zUIoyJ9Amxm4_lCXef7PKmOsc2W3CYIaIYEOC3Mylu2jTf8gYE7VDEleLMgdSw4tXoc/s2589/20240111_133914.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2589" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9giAKrx1Xuz8G5mHo5Y5AMCe-ZmnOP-dyTzHGL3sD_15YSxgrIOfWm0wkj9QC00ie2qHruhkRSOmt1y3IMTZ0VRh10yDNmyA4nTCtwKiulBUlBkVwvL1_piD-8zUIoyJ9Amxm4_lCXef7PKmOsc2W3CYIaIYEOC3Mylu2jTf8gYE7VDEleLMgdSw4tXoc/s320/20240111_133914.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-53050007540190226642024-01-09T11:20:00.078-05:002024-02-25T10:22:07.581-05:00The Battle of Evermore<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pineapple Salsa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWnbjLEn2PagjB2JnD8AkTwIZLq9G-D20YY_tBrdtSWqPGWgU6wkzTJi7Uft2UhtznJKpv8q-4X8253BPlp9vxyw9q1-Qz68j9mIs2VVZGdKjeDlVLzUIDrNVtiBF3HSAtlDQZozsIiKqsBpTyO5BqX07abQP4N8_5bkLFzgnll4edgoeC6cjqkHdbw2w/s4000/20240109_155202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWnbjLEn2PagjB2JnD8AkTwIZLq9G-D20YY_tBrdtSWqPGWgU6wkzTJi7Uft2UhtznJKpv8q-4X8253BPlp9vxyw9q1-Qz68j9mIs2VVZGdKjeDlVLzUIDrNVtiBF3HSAtlDQZozsIiKqsBpTyO5BqX07abQP4N8_5bkLFzgnll4edgoeC6cjqkHdbw2w/s320/20240109_155202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I must have eaten from Freddy's Taco truck at least 6 times this month. To feel less guilty, I prepared a homemade element to fortify the meals, like this pineapple salsa. My body was fighting a bug in this new familiar way that takes it down hard in the eyes, the throat, energy and muscle aches. In other words, when I fight a flu bug or cold now (post COVID times), my body goes into overdrive when defending itself almost to the extreme and that brings on old symptoms, like shortness of breath, muscle spasms and eye pain. The great thing is that I usually don't get the actual bug but instead exhaust my body fighting it off. This makes me wonder if the amount of SARS virus that stays in your system continues to fight for dominance over other incoming diseases. Or perhaps your body defense system experiences a PTSD type of trauma when faced with an invasion. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_kvANMIl_BWUc4z1DT7AQQ7NFhGuOZTPkgHbHnstjr6VQHdaQnpqJPSRYGSXPA6AW9NyNvqmEGS2SkybH1x3mbjUU181qS595PkmEAWX2u9P_XwM5cSlMCv6ouUhPMVlVSS7YvBypRw1hhgn0XsXaxaIiOBEYATME90KQ2JsJbNUTPHfhrYc9aKjudua/s4000/20240109_155106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_kvANMIl_BWUc4z1DT7AQQ7NFhGuOZTPkgHbHnstjr6VQHdaQnpqJPSRYGSXPA6AW9NyNvqmEGS2SkybH1x3mbjUU181qS595PkmEAWX2u9P_XwM5cSlMCv6ouUhPMVlVSS7YvBypRw1hhgn0XsXaxaIiOBEYATME90KQ2JsJbNUTPHfhrYc9aKjudua/s320/20240109_155106.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-43532719961818888742024-01-06T11:21:00.076-05:002024-02-22T14:10:15.424-05:00You're the Bone Machine<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7lIld3yHp_bIWTiCJkM5cj8iYbpwLxV9xbbMhoZFGBaWJijGeJjenS2p84KqeJM4OgGPe6NtFR7UBl3INgvOW38odyFF6itOy7GOUG67r1ShgbWQFXtZmpQAAxp58SHVtaPbLwCYD-9h_dzpFT5wXiyB1H_IZo7l6Akn28eshVLQ_jPA-QVnQtFENYy8/s4000/20240106_154622.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7lIld3yHp_bIWTiCJkM5cj8iYbpwLxV9xbbMhoZFGBaWJijGeJjenS2p84KqeJM4OgGPe6NtFR7UBl3INgvOW38odyFF6itOy7GOUG67r1ShgbWQFXtZmpQAAxp58SHVtaPbLwCYD-9h_dzpFT5wXiyB1H_IZo7l6Akn28eshVLQ_jPA-QVnQtFENYy8/s320/20240106_154622.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Southwest Turkey Soup</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Basically, this is a lazy girl's Tortilla Soup, made with leftover Christmas turkey bird and the extra vegetables I needed to use up. In a way, it's better than chicken because the flavors complement each other so well. It's best to make your own chips but store bought with a broth this good, is more than okay.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUOeV-MAZbP6hzmZhJiSb4GIZNUCcVcwInB3vibNPJbKZ37mGh2ZQJzwPY2DuRSEsGw90Cmxp5flSHkxtVzexekBqeuiKgUSzUFwTkDv5JA4IoPqu3MtOApUiI9xW0nZQMVXAhHpJ-Nj1EfymqaXogMD8NU302hsXTn_ZyHTZlkIn5v5BId3LYEHGf3l4/s4000/20240106_154616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUOeV-MAZbP6hzmZhJiSb4GIZNUCcVcwInB3vibNPJbKZ37mGh2ZQJzwPY2DuRSEsGw90Cmxp5flSHkxtVzexekBqeuiKgUSzUFwTkDv5JA4IoPqu3MtOApUiI9xW0nZQMVXAhHpJ-Nj1EfymqaXogMD8NU302hsXTn_ZyHTZlkIn5v5BId3LYEHGf3l4/s320/20240106_154616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Boiling the carcass to get all the rich broth and extra meat off the bones takes no effort. Throw it in a large pot with cold water and then all the ugly bits you did not use, like the celery base, carrot bottoms and tops, a whole garlic bulb, onion, peppercorns and bay leaves. Leave it simmer until all the flavors have released, then drain for an awesome broth base. Bring the stock back to a boil and add corn, red potatoes, shredded turkey, cilantro and/or dill, a can of diced tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, carrot, a squeeze of lime and top with cheese, sour cream and corn chips. If you had zucchini that would be great in this. Also adding a little rice is nice. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWC3iAEvsAWrh0Vp0L6hi1rO2wjRHvrN8ITDwIWgT8CrHeM580e6ZK8_zSjM_CyeQov6zFddfN12jepGjUtY_46DMxmJAsdwddMR-cx8kKCXHlo4RVhfP5529xa5JiHBBT174ljaKN80GpUuOUzuV50j2-Nt_2mZmzghH0DmZ0jHU8Y8-pD7R9DID9w53/s4000/20240106_154613.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWC3iAEvsAWrh0Vp0L6hi1rO2wjRHvrN8ITDwIWgT8CrHeM580e6ZK8_zSjM_CyeQov6zFddfN12jepGjUtY_46DMxmJAsdwddMR-cx8kKCXHlo4RVhfP5529xa5JiHBBT174ljaKN80GpUuOUzuV50j2-Nt_2mZmzghH0DmZ0jHU8Y8-pD7R9DID9w53/s320/20240106_154613.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1o7wpF8b_DUpuThsTSFl-sWeXj7YXnD8ce0PJYVMJbLbCP7doBViFVNR1YC0CppmVELhYifA_-6qHlY9PxrYsqD8uwnCnZQGMImaxtdctPbmyznpRGAWWHu6qeSOuGm8LLnqP5puKuDY8z86h-zRdmx5YE1O-sSNNlZdtLWCVIBYqQvBhnQ-pc2ud7GGq/s4000/20240106_154604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1o7wpF8b_DUpuThsTSFl-sWeXj7YXnD8ce0PJYVMJbLbCP7doBViFVNR1YC0CppmVELhYifA_-6qHlY9PxrYsqD8uwnCnZQGMImaxtdctPbmyznpRGAWWHu6qeSOuGm8LLnqP5puKuDY8z86h-zRdmx5YE1O-sSNNlZdtLWCVIBYqQvBhnQ-pc2ud7GGq/s320/20240106_154604.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRdnh8HCpy3qQiqo9AD8ikY8xMsrd-ijIafxe6AKrM8EcCHKeGjXgEP2aGdthrPBEuWs32wrZvD3ukZYQzo2J0IREjUAPsuRBNHSITRSc9ISfIJn5BCvO0b-jABXQNIku1_ohEWLSJOzUyvVdR2Bzhu_1x0JKWATBeavibmq2h-b7EYFEF8hTktZJPbVf/s4000/20240106_154601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRdnh8HCpy3qQiqo9AD8ikY8xMsrd-ijIafxe6AKrM8EcCHKeGjXgEP2aGdthrPBEuWs32wrZvD3ukZYQzo2J0IREjUAPsuRBNHSITRSc9ISfIJn5BCvO0b-jABXQNIku1_ohEWLSJOzUyvVdR2Bzhu_1x0JKWATBeavibmq2h-b7EYFEF8hTktZJPbVf/s320/20240106_154601.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317692971236692097.post-89666058347321810212023-12-28T11:23:00.073-05:002024-02-22T10:06:38.742-05:00It Won't Be Long Til Happiness Steps Up to Greet Me<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AMD5dGAv_Fkn5vSUOsljO_t_8AvKlzv-bNYb8gAvlyBaOCE5yGdTOikOuv5bACLEzjK9ouLQb_Gf9OvzGSvr0ioFVRRfzbeChSzXEEaQSDuoNFuNn8B07-YxpstqqBqbSsgwhhdlP_Ek8wEPt50ESzm3E4Jlx4cbcidEYqYHQRGZPSjxWj72VmAAb4YP/s4000/20231228_175620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AMD5dGAv_Fkn5vSUOsljO_t_8AvKlzv-bNYb8gAvlyBaOCE5yGdTOikOuv5bACLEzjK9ouLQb_Gf9OvzGSvr0ioFVRRfzbeChSzXEEaQSDuoNFuNn8B07-YxpstqqBqbSsgwhhdlP_Ek8wEPt50ESzm3E4Jlx4cbcidEYqYHQRGZPSjxWj72VmAAb4YP/s320/20231228_175620.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leftover Casserole</div>A leftover turkey casserole layering stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, shredded turkey and cheese. This was incredibly satisfying and after cooling a bit, settled and cut into nice slices that could be served with extra gravy, like an after Christmas, Thanksgiving Lasagna, if you will. This was an excellent way to use much of the leftover stuffing, something I always have too much of. It would be good to add a bag of frozen vegetables to one of the layers, like peas, corn or spinach. It's super filling so one slice is enough but it was also great for lunch box meals and I was able to freeze portions for a rainy day. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilFgTMXKwTgjmaGLgQpkyh7nQkKzSWcHDQ31Kq79SyXfH6B5TkXQQANxtDIy-MrLJqE8WzzE3qqGASU4kPtA8m3VULIVXLtlFaHmHgWA-FGWruDHocPRkjT-o1oSzlXnJoxgeNTTWvuzqTWWYfVrDYXWWpuZVjYHCyewogUzA8WNS2nFcH-ICK4cu2OR2/s4000/20231228_175616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilFgTMXKwTgjmaGLgQpkyh7nQkKzSWcHDQ31Kq79SyXfH6B5TkXQQANxtDIy-MrLJqE8WzzE3qqGASU4kPtA8m3VULIVXLtlFaHmHgWA-FGWruDHocPRkjT-o1oSzlXnJoxgeNTTWvuzqTWWYfVrDYXWWpuZVjYHCyewogUzA8WNS2nFcH-ICK4cu2OR2/s320/20231228_175616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJASb4zp29OcdiL0u-1VwHSrI1FLHWoIbDo9lj3Z2y-zSzZP3kAXgoo_w_UUEHfc_dY-SRWnoYQ5e2udgwIJ3OMAvVVzyd8m8fwZ2qukLhLRWSQoRx1qRFfP0gs6oNBX9j8oNTX2jzL92aVU2nSJRBMD88bBxo7GH3VBtlyP08zPnb52pA7p7s07EcC7WY/s2223/20231228_083830.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJASb4zp29OcdiL0u-1VwHSrI1FLHWoIbDo9lj3Z2y-zSzZP3kAXgoo_w_UUEHfc_dY-SRWnoYQ5e2udgwIJ3OMAvVVzyd8m8fwZ2qukLhLRWSQoRx1qRFfP0gs6oNBX9j8oNTX2jzL92aVU2nSJRBMD88bBxo7GH3VBtlyP08zPnb52pA7p7s07EcC7WY/s320/20231228_083830.jpg" width="259" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rains have replaced snow storms this year and the water was the highest I've seen when I checked the area behind work, even flooded a bit in Red Hook.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgennl43wwH7UQjKA1Lb6bMhtiNX1lY3fOhPs_ipfE1qGn-pXBOi_zCIOh7vQQ3Oc42DgYl2p5NJ64QHZBZVhmufXiEZn1DFygwtYJ9tOfJ7aw_xrGBKDXzjlOVBQ8D9yoqLm-G7HFOmri28EApOI5OpNno7f8zKdZsX6v_dUw-V8RSIWG5bVZXGdMmrhv8/s2887/20231228_083811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2887" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgennl43wwH7UQjKA1Lb6bMhtiNX1lY3fOhPs_ipfE1qGn-pXBOi_zCIOh7vQQ3Oc42DgYl2p5NJ64QHZBZVhmufXiEZn1DFygwtYJ9tOfJ7aw_xrGBKDXzjlOVBQ8D9yoqLm-G7HFOmri28EApOI5OpNno7f8zKdZsX6v_dUw-V8RSIWG5bVZXGdMmrhv8/s320/20231228_083811.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFEKR7MVQX47SUoAXyJDdk17fRdQkScxM1OzdbIMBOvWe98Xf0MhoSafgPXU-1NPkaf8ID_FZTOz_1WvbzA-yw1S7xnKY31_3rVXsEXtUj5zb53kC_0GE4pY0OKBjxzc8a3w5atcYIgig-QXGgfadQ_QXUvYQTkQ2QIsKaS2dRWCwVArC4LQOhJ9RRzSV/s4000/20231228_083646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFEKR7MVQX47SUoAXyJDdk17fRdQkScxM1OzdbIMBOvWe98Xf0MhoSafgPXU-1NPkaf8ID_FZTOz_1WvbzA-yw1S7xnKY31_3rVXsEXtUj5zb53kC_0GE4pY0OKBjxzc8a3w5atcYIgig-QXGgfadQ_QXUvYQTkQ2QIsKaS2dRWCwVArC4LQOhJ9RRzSV/s320/20231228_083646.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-v-JXTsirHSYjM2Iut2-gJQ651bxka6nX6gT3x_az4EqvaWmJp9cIHF_ecKJljsBE3an-oYNKkVycucDOrF3puhz4fIHOVb0JX2KhWTBeprBqm3d9PUqFzqm1FWI2u4_P0qfDX03DPQ3SDIeoh2bchtgyD5BUbw9Vcg8Hi_F5kBtbuwbYfRVS8VxZ5H6p/s4000/20231228_083603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-v-JXTsirHSYjM2Iut2-gJQ651bxka6nX6gT3x_az4EqvaWmJp9cIHF_ecKJljsBE3an-oYNKkVycucDOrF3puhz4fIHOVb0JX2KhWTBeprBqm3d9PUqFzqm1FWI2u4_P0qfDX03DPQ3SDIeoh2bchtgyD5BUbw9Vcg8Hi_F5kBtbuwbYfRVS8VxZ5H6p/s320/20231228_083603.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0