tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23908439254785819832024-02-18T19:46:55.248-06:00ALPHAbiteICALCooking my way through the alphabet from A to ZJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-32412142963900014342012-10-30T19:53:00.000-05:002012-10-30T19:53:19.552-05:00T is for Tomato and Tea<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I wanted to bring you something southern,</div>
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and what is more southern than an Alabama tomato?</div>
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This recipe was given to me by my friend Lyndsey. If you haven't met Lyndsey, you are missing out. She is totally awesome: she is always so fun to talk to; she cuts my hair; she makes soap; she has a fun blog (<a href="http://mischmaschvintaggio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Misch Masch</a>); she does it all. Thanks for sharing Lyndsey!<br />
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<u><b> Tomato Tart</b></u></div>
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<li>2T butter</li>
<li>1 1/2t sugar</li>
<li>1 large tomato, chopped</li>
<li>1 clove of garlic, minced</li>
<li>1T apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>Salt and Pepper</li>
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<li>3/4 cup of all purpose flour</li>
<li>1t dried oregano</li>
<li>1t dried basil</li>
<li>pinch of salt</li>
<li>1/4 cup of butter </li>
<li>4T cold water</li>
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Melt the butter in skillet on medium high heat and add sugar. Turn the stove off and stir in the tomato, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Spoon into four 4" ramekins. <br />
In a medium bowl combine flour, oregano, basil, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry mixer or fork until the mixture looks like wet saw dust. Stir in water to make the dough. Roll out the dough to 1/4" thick and cut out four 4" circles. Top the ramekins with dough and poke vent holes with a fork.<br />
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Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees until the crust is golden brown. Run a knife around the edges of the tart and flip it over on a plate. </div>
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<i><u><b>Southern Godfather</b></u></i></div>
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<i>For some time now my drink of choice has been a godfather, whiskey and amaretto</i>. <i>I first had it when me and the Mrs. went out for sushi and decided to order for each other the whole night. (Mrs ordered me a Godfather, edamame, and a Candy Cane Roll (avocado, cucumber, with salmon and tuna) in case you were wondering</i><i>) I had this take on the Godfather at a birthday party and my tastebuds tingled. It was everything I loved about the original with a southern twist, y'all!</i><br />
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<li><i> 6 cups black tea</i></li>
<li><i>2 cups of whiskey</i></li>
<li><i>3/4 cup of amaretto</i></li>
<li><i>1/2 cup of mint simple syrup**</i></li>
<li><i>2T fresh lemon juice </i></li>
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<i>Mix all ingredients together in a large pitcher. Serve in a highball glass on ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice.</i>**<i>To make ahead, mix 1/4 cup of water and sugar in a cup. Microwave for 2 minutes and stir until sugar is dissolved. Put about 8 mint leaves in hot simple syrup and let steep for ten minutes. Let cool before adding it to the Southern Godfather. </i><br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-38342989036521904732012-09-03T14:07:00.001-05:002012-09-03T14:07:49.412-05:00S is for Sweet Potato<div style="text-align: center;">
Sometimes you just get a crazy idea that you just have to try.</div>
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This was one of those ideas for me. It came after I was reading an old cookbook I found the Mrs. got for me a long time ago. With work being insane, and me getting home late, there really hasn't been any time for me to just cook for the two of us. And honestly I didn't have any real inspiration to cook. Recently I have been trying to make an effort to go back to doing things I love again. Work has been consuming my entire energy, focus, and time. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy my job at the cupcakery but there are other things I love too. Just like the portions this recipe makes, there should be plenty of me to go around.<br />
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<u><b>Sweet Porky Pie</b></u></div>
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<li>4 long sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced</li>
<li>3 russet baking potatoes, peeled and chopped</li>
<li>1 onion, diced</li>
<li>1 apple, cored and cubed</li>
<li>1 lb. left over barbequed pork**</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>1/4 cup of milk</li>
<li>2T butter </li>
<li>1t paprika</li>
<li>1t salt</li>
<li>2t black pepper </li>
<li>1T brown sugar</li>
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Place peeled and sliced sweet potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Boil russet potatoes until soft. Saute onions and apples in skillet until brown. Drain boiled potatoes and place them in electric mixer with butter and milk, and whip on medium speed, add the egg and continue to whip until it is combined. Add the onions, apples, pork, paprika, salt, and pepper. Incorporate on low speed. <br />
Line the bottom and sides of a pie pan with sweet potato slices. Pour in the whipped potato mixture. Sprinkle the top with brown sugar, and arrange the remaining sweet potato slices around the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. <br />
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**If you do not have any left over barbeque, here's what to do.<br />
Take 1 lb. of pork chops and rub paprika, salt, pepper and brown sugar all over the sides. Line a baking dish with tin foil and place the meet in the pan. Pour 2T of apple cider vinegar and bake for one and a half hours at 280 degrees. When you bring it out of the oven cover the meet with a sheet of tin foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Chop the meet into small pieces and add the liquid in the pan to the mix.<br />
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It is always good when you have good help with you in the kitchen. This was my ever-ready-to-clean-up-the-floor kitchen help. She did a great job!<br />
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The Mrs. said that this meal tasted like fall, and we could not be more ready for that season here. It means football games, family coming to town, and of course plenty of food<br />
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See you next time!<br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-56994723442774982392012-07-08T21:20:00.000-05:002012-07-08T21:32:24.436-05:00R is for Rice and RhubarbRemember me?<br />
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So a lot has happened since last I blogged. First, The Mrs. and I have moved. We recently bought a house and are really happy being homeowners and having a mortgage. Next, Mrs. ALPHAbiteICAL got accepted to graduate school! She'll take her first class in the fall for Higher Education Administration. And lastly, the cupcakery I manage has opened a second location. There have been several challenges to work out with the new store but it is going pretty well. Cupcakes have been selling like... well cupcakes and that's all I can ask for. <br />
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Recently I had a chance to play in my new kitchen and here are the results. <br />
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<b><u>Rice Balls </u></b></div>
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-1 cup uncooked rice</div>
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-3T cilantro, chopped</div>
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-3t paprika</div>
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-1t oregano</div>
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-1/2cup chopped onion</div>
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-2 cloves of minced garlic</div>
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-2 eggs</div>
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-2T mayonnaise </div>
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-2t salt</div>
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-1t pepper</div>
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-1 cup Panko bread crumbs</div>
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-Oil for frying</div>
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Cook rice and drain water. Stir in cilantro, paprika, oregano, eggs, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll the rice mixture into balls and roll in bread crumbs. Heat the oil and when it is hot fry the rice balls for about 4 minutes. <br />
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<b><u>Rhubarb Pie </u></b></div>
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-2 stalks of rhubarb, chopped (about 2 cups)</div>
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-6 strawberries, chopped (about 1 cup)</div>
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-1/4 cup brown sugar</div>
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-1/4 cup sugar</div>
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-2T flour</div>
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-1t lemon juice</div>
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-1t lemon zest</div>
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-1T instant tapioca pudding</div>
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-2 sheets of puff pastry</div>
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Spread the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and roll out the pastry 1 inch. Press the pastry into 4 ramekins. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out 4 circles to top your pie. <br />
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Mix all the other ingredients in a large bowl and fill the ramekins with the mixture. Bake for 40 minutes in a 360 degree oven. <br />
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Remind me to blog if you don't hear from me soon. Enjoy the food!<br />
-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-58966150066657552962012-01-11T20:58:00.000-06:002012-06-13T05:48:18.602-05:00Q is for Quinoa<div style="text-align: center;">Quitters never win...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgqtLnVY06EJE2EUH6ksBvM8RJvwJs2GJfxipZkJtQ-4qRQq7ng8gTHOw-i5ruYzKqxscLzRoivLvLR2ut8vrF89rK9cxLkGKadNaLAnB4QqmMxN1MoDhnQefiLMeM73OFa6XV0xJa5H4/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgqtLnVY06EJE2EUH6ksBvM8RJvwJs2GJfxipZkJtQ-4qRQq7ng8gTHOw-i5ruYzKqxscLzRoivLvLR2ut8vrF89rK9cxLkGKadNaLAnB4QqmMxN1MoDhnQefiLMeM73OFa6XV0xJa5H4/s320/022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
So it has been a while since I blogged, so long that you may have even forgotten about me.<br />
Hey!<br />
I still exist.<br />
I wish that I had a <i>Quick Quotes Quill</i> to dictate to fill you in on everything that has happened since my last post. I don't so here goes: Halloween, Thanksgiving, a tree fell on our house and we moved in with the in-laws, went on a cruise, the bosses opened another cupcakery, Christmas, and New Years.<br />
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With all of that there was a part of me that thought that I should quit the blog and just leave it where it was. I questioned if I could even get through the ALPHAbite. With the letters that are on the horizon it is even more daunting than when I started. But it is a new year, a new day, and my first day off since...I have no idea, I really haven't been keeping track, so who cares. I'm back to tackle the ALPHAbite one letter at a time.<br />
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</div><ul><li style="text-align: center;">1 quarter of a quart (cup) quinoa</li><li style="text-align: center;">2 cups water</li><li style="text-align: center;">3 squashes</li><li style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup diced onion</li><li style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup white wine</li><li style="text-align: center;">1 cup of crab meat</li><li style="text-align: center;">1T drained capers</li><li style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup chopped cilantro</li><li style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup chopped almonds</li><li style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes</li><li style="text-align: center;">1 lime, juiced</li><li style="text-align: center;">salt </li><li style="text-align: center;">pepper</li><li style="text-align: center;">olive oil</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Cook the quinoa by boiling 2 cups water and adding 1cup of quinoa. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Saute onions in olive oil. Stir in crab meat and add in the wine (quick before you drink it) Add the onions, crab, cilantro, capers, lime juice, and almonds to the cooked quinoa and stir.<br />
Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. <br />
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Lay the squash in a baking dish and fill them with the stuffing. Put the rest of the stuffing around the squash and top each stuffed squash with a little bit of Parmesan cheese.<br />
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...and winners never quit.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-28076096846353554652011-10-04T18:49:00.002-05:002011-10-04T18:56:52.522-05:00P is also for Popcorn<div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps I should just post about the food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdNzJ8_f6-x__o3rbVQVrzt-rh4aIChWssJMKTHyUlbQfa16-rJtJR1EWjaZZ5SaSxttuLWE4Ln-POkWvcaBcCZehX3PoiH4t4q2fSAL-80JTYOMORjmU0EdJPuyzYQZDf1U79MBZRiN9/s1600/P+is+also+for+Popcorn+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdNzJ8_f6-x__o3rbVQVrzt-rh4aIChWssJMKTHyUlbQfa16-rJtJR1EWjaZZ5SaSxttuLWE4Ln-POkWvcaBcCZehX3PoiH4t4q2fSAL-80JTYOMORjmU0EdJPuyzYQZDf1U79MBZRiN9/s400/P+is+also+for+Popcorn+005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><i>Popcorned Chicken</i></u><u><i> </i></u></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>2 cups of popped popcorn</li>
<li>1/4 cup onions, minced</li>
<li>1t dried oregano</li>
<li>1/2t salt</li>
<li>1/2t pepper</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>1/3 cup water</li>
<li>2T mayonnaise</li>
<li>1T brown mustard</li>
<li>7 chicken tenderloins</li>
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**Don't burn the popcorn. The only thing worse than watching a movie with unbuttered popcorn is watching a movie with no popcorn and the stench and smoke of burnt popcorn lingering in the air.<br />
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Preheat a large skillet with a little bit of olive oil to medium heat. Cook the popcorn coated chicken for about 7 minutes on each side.<br />
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This was the mine and the Mrs's lunch today. It was the perfect way to spend my day off. Tomorrow it is back to cupcake world.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-11651883365318687522011-09-27T10:54:00.000-05:002011-09-27T10:54:14.404-05:00My Plate Runneth OverHello readers, if you are still out there.<br />
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I know that it has been a little while since my last post, but several things have happened since then. I have been so busy with all these things that I haven't had time to get in the kitchen and cook. Last week was a anomaly in the ALPHAbiteICAL household - The Mrs cooked dinner two nights last week! Even the pooch-o was confused by it all.<br />
Let me fill you in.<br />
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<u>Poultry Princess</u><br />
The Mrs has started a new job as the student recruiter for the Department of Poultry Science. She is in charge of planning and hosting events for the department, helping with the Poultry Science Club, traveling around the state to high schools to tell them all the things the department has to offer, and a whole host of other things that I am forgetting. Her first big event was this past weekend and it went very well, and the food there was very good too: smoked chicken (of course). <br />
I am so proud of how well she is doing this job, however her jokes nowadays have become a bit <i>fowl</i>. I dont want to <i>ruffle her feathers</i>, and dont get me wrong some of her jokes have been some <i>clucking</i> funny, but others...not so <i>egg-</i>celent . If you know any <u>good </u>chicken jokes send them our way. To get you in the mood, watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UV3kRV46Zs">this </a>video courtesy of Lawrence Welk. <br />
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<u>Poison precautions</u><br />
In the food business it is important to know how to not poison your patrons. The owners of the cupcakery I work at approached me to see if I would be willing to become ServSafe certified.The health department requires that at least one person on staff be certified to insure food safety. Well we had that one person, but they felt that it would be better if there were multiple people on staff were certified including themselves. They are in the process of expanding their business and opening a new location soon, and thought that the more people that they have with the certification the better for them.<br />
I have been studying my brains out and am happy to report that I passed. The tricky part about the studying and the test was I work at a bakery not a restaurant. Things like how to properly freeze fish for sushi and how to hold food at temperatures for hot service on a buffet and transporting cold food for catering isn't what I do at my job. We make cupcakes. Hundreds of cupcakes every day, that is it. It just wasn't practical for me, but to pass I had to learn it. And I passed, so there you go.<br />
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<u>Promotion</u><br />
As I said before, the owners of the cupcakery are expanding their business. They are opening a new store location hopefully by the end of November/early December, and are also looking to open another store location ideally in the middle of next year. I really like my job baking cupcakes all day; it really is a lot of fun for me. However, I knew that I could not be a permanent part-time employee.<br />
With them expanding, I also knew there had to be something else for me with their company. After a few conversations and then an interview, I am now the manager of the cupcakery! They hired me to take care of the day to day things so that their efforts can be focused on opening the new store locations. I am very excited about the new job and extremely pleased to be full-time. <br />
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All that to say I haven't gotten to cook in my kitchen much and I am having withdrawals. I need to whip up something fast or I am not going to know what to do with myself. Thank you to everyone that has shared recipes with me I am adding them to my list of things to try as we speak. If you have something that you think that I would like send it my way!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Just look at what some of my friends have sent me:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiunir0c9t-fXTqynfrtgdTp61T8kYTbrmNGGhgYcqrPAdQHiJdIStyhBFn97cSASFxERq91RugC938-CnUFo_zatFC5HJWMZ3q6nABKROcu1BQ-xffe3018mOiF0SQHCvy4gNajwAhdJv/s1600/Sweet-Glazed-Avocado-Pop-Tarts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiunir0c9t-fXTqynfrtgdTp61T8kYTbrmNGGhgYcqrPAdQHiJdIStyhBFn97cSASFxERq91RugC938-CnUFo_zatFC5HJWMZ3q6nABKROcu1BQ-xffe3018mOiF0SQHCvy4gNajwAhdJv/s320/Sweet-Glazed-Avocado-Pop-Tarts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Homemade Pop Tarts with a sweet avocado filling found on scarlettabakes.com sent via from my good friend Jenn. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She said, "Make these and invite me over to eat them." </div><div style="text-align: center;">I will Jenn!</div><br />
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And, my parents' next door neighbor shared a family pecan cookie recipe with me. I think that I will make them for when our small group meets next.<br />
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I'm hungry, so I'm off to the kitchen. Stay tuned for what ever happens next. <br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-55989047809395685052011-09-07T11:29:00.001-05:002011-09-07T11:30:47.001-05:00P is for Peach<div style="text-align: center;">Party over here, Party over there!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Perhaps you are one of those people that that have phriends. Perhaps you like to throw parties for your phriends. Well for "P", I wanted to take the opportunity to show you a few fun recipes that you can party down with. <br />
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First I want to show you a highly portable dessert for your party guests. Being bigger than the average bear, I find it difficult to maneuver around a crowded room at the best of times. Add a drink in one hand plus a plate of food in the other, that my phriend is a recipe for disaster. Why just the other day at a phriend's birthday party, I poured half a glass of lemonade on the floor trying to push my way up to the chip bowl. Talk about embarrassing..... no let's not talk about it..<br />
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With that fresh on my mind, I thought we could use a grab-and-go food that is easy to eat. Also I didn't want a plate. No knife or pfork required please. (the k and p are silent respectively).<br />
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This will also help you be a better host. With this dessert you are free to move around you party and pop in and out of conversations. Phenomenal!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><i>Peach Pie Pops</i></u> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWF3C5ZsseIfwJVYXbw-B2WxQKw6TAkcglsf5yLQODXXiZoSMtyuZtUnkecOK_K_wR3ZbooEiosPc4Gsuxer-9PvMs2Le3tS1W_MNfhFBtDmQ2Nh4HTR-nYwrhhAYvxPkBMDSZPuX6wDk/s1600/P+is+for+Peach+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWF3C5ZsseIfwJVYXbw-B2WxQKw6TAkcglsf5yLQODXXiZoSMtyuZtUnkecOK_K_wR3ZbooEiosPc4Gsuxer-9PvMs2Le3tS1W_MNfhFBtDmQ2Nh4HTR-nYwrhhAYvxPkBMDSZPuX6wDk/s400/P+is+for+Peach+027.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> For Dough* </div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour</li>
<li>1/3 cup sugar</li>
<li>1t salt </li>
<li>1/4 vegetable shortening</li>
<li>1 stick of unsalted butter</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>1/4 cup of ice water</li>
<li>plus one more egg </li>
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For Filling</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li> 1 peach, small dice</li>
<li>3T butter</li>
<li>2T all purpose flour</li>
<li>2T sugar</li>
<li>2T brown sugar</li>
<li>1/4t ground cinnamon </li>
<li>pinch of nutmeg</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: right;"><i>makes 16</i> servings</div><div style="text-align: right;">*you can use frozen pie dough for this recipe if you wish.</div><br />
Sift flour, salt, and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in the shortening, and then the butter. Combine the egg and water and stir into the flour mixture until dough forms. Split dough in half and warp in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.<br />
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For the filling, melt butter in a skillet. Stir in flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 3 minutes. Add peaches and cook for another 3 minutes until thick.<br />
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Roll out dough very thin, 1/4"-1/8" thick. Cut small circles of dough and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Fill with pie filling, leaving a 1/4" boarder around the edge.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Don't have phriends to throw a party for? No worries! </div><br />
Just look at the fun you can have with a Peach Pie Pop and a camera with a self timer.<br />
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That was a party in itself. I hope that you enjoyed that as much as I did. Anyway more phantastic recipes to come! Stay tuned!<br />
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-J<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-7342773807147746252011-08-30T09:05:00.000-05:002011-08-30T09:05:02.010-05:00O is for Olive<div style="text-align: center;">Orange you glad I'm back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebSZdnmLxOCL3wJ-xDAhZ90c4sg66vthsseRGfaCBvbYZ8l0B_vrglVXvhahCQjTkuW4yGPZ7tqAtvY-uJjLrGdTdkSEKJJaHg7Li44fcHlcrwKJ2FIKCcFCrDKoC5scWifgsMtHA5fKK/s1600/O+is+for+Olive+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebSZdnmLxOCL3wJ-xDAhZ90c4sg66vthsseRGfaCBvbYZ8l0B_vrglVXvhahCQjTkuW4yGPZ7tqAtvY-uJjLrGdTdkSEKJJaHg7Li44fcHlcrwKJ2FIKCcFCrDKoC5scWifgsMtHA5fKK/s400/O+is+for+Olive+005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Once upon a time, the Mrs wouldn't eat olives. I am happy to announce to you all that today that all changed, with these. She says, "Even the non-olive eater would enjoy this one!" One point for me (but who is keeping score, right.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh how I love olives. They are just so dang tasty. Not to mention that this is where we get olive oil from. Without olive oil, my kitchen wouldn't function.<br />
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I always think about olives when I eat fruit salad, and tomatoes too but that's not the point.. They say that you are smart if you know that olives and tomatoes are fruits. And you are even smarter if you know that olives and tomatoes do not belong in fruit salad. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</i></u></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>2 shallots, thinly sliced</li>
<li>3t olive oil </li>
<li>1t salt</li>
<li>1/2t sugar</li>
<li>1/3 cup of sliced Kalamata Olives</li>
<li>1 sheet of puff-pastry dough</li>
<li>3 slices of Provolone cheese </li>
<li>2t light brown sugar</li>
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Heat a skillet on medium high heat with olive oil. Caramelize the shallots seasoned with salt and sugar, ~25 minutes.<br />
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Roll out puff-pastry dough over the tart pans, and press the dough into the sides. Place a slice of Provolone on the bottom of the tart, spread a layer of shallots evenly on top of the cheese, and arrange the yummy Kalamatas on top.<br />
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Sprinkle a little brown sugar over the olives and bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqeB7_j_tnowhucO2VZDrPa89a0VPiVDl5hh6qbAXKGy-sbeF8cFVFjbZcj2LIJSCHjajBA_9poy0VSDtfr1IN0JTbo-plKjbzXUPBqzFVCVVRrphLjpYqBFcAeu7MFjRJ9CurRzplcX_/s1600/O+is+for+Olive+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqeB7_j_tnowhucO2VZDrPa89a0VPiVDl5hh6qbAXKGy-sbeF8cFVFjbZcj2LIJSCHjajBA_9poy0VSDtfr1IN0JTbo-plKjbzXUPBqzFVCVVRrphLjpYqBFcAeu7MFjRJ9CurRzplcX_/s320/O+is+for+Olive+015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They are delicious, I mean what could be better than flaky buttery pastry with sweet caramelized shallots and the salty Kalamata Olives. To tell you the truth, the tarts didn't last long at our house. They were too good, but we did save you a bite. <br />
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-J<br />
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</div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-43073823890990949482011-08-24T21:10:00.000-05:002012-11-09T08:41:45.729-06:00O is for Orange<div style="text-align: left;">Quick post: </div><div style="text-align: center;">On the off chance you made those Nutella cookies,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTbWohZk4AN4TIazHOTOPFOeLvPaHScDP6FKWprXJe7KdJb0hh5KyA0U7Gh_bdQaNZ_WieYDQZH5Niel7LWXDkDXpWZVQFpM49bLBi1Kqc8lifR3yf3HIlVbh7f5z7PRvZA9p8dilIFg3/s1600/O+is+for+Orange+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTbWohZk4AN4TIazHOTOPFOeLvPaHScDP6FKWprXJe7KdJb0hh5KyA0U7Gh_bdQaNZ_WieYDQZH5Niel7LWXDkDXpWZVQFpM49bLBi1Kqc8lifR3yf3HIlVbh7f5z7PRvZA9p8dilIFg3/s400/O+is+for+Orange+004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and you have the other half of the cookie dough to use.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or if you just want some orange cookies. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Roll out the dough, use what ever cookie cutter that you want, or don't use a cookie cutter. One could just roll a some dough balls in one's hand and press them into disks. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Place cookies on a wire rack with a sheet pan underneath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPc6CYXTcmXaN4-UuH2174-OXgaB-pgQI70A3V7ESDZaYdJIYXNtzFt0Ok-XgrTJwPG4LgyJVHB-_0zty7IQFIlRv2XHEC5z9rt4pXKDF_I1eyOUVp4YWQT3XYZBY78Bw8Q0JtoDKKX9GS/s1600/O+is+for+Orange+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPc6CYXTcmXaN4-UuH2174-OXgaB-pgQI70A3V7ESDZaYdJIYXNtzFt0Ok-XgrTJwPG4LgyJVHB-_0zty7IQFIlRv2XHEC5z9rt4pXKDF_I1eyOUVp4YWQT3XYZBY78Bw8Q0JtoDKKX9GS/s320/O+is+for+Orange+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then take 1 cup of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of fresh squeezed orange juice. Whisk it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnJRFDAD4bIkqGwxAal_OW_4AEfDzSbF1g4hBqPzjWxNRD0s-Uc4dKzs2xDCMize0A1kBFf7tWjJoBRVMUOYo5pGx6zxp4q15I7r5wRzpzwVc9lS-x1lpNZd7hlCCBYVjFNM_3paB-CC1/s1600/O+is+for+Orange+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnJRFDAD4bIkqGwxAal_OW_4AEfDzSbF1g4hBqPzjWxNRD0s-Uc4dKzs2xDCMize0A1kBFf7tWjJoBRVMUOYo5pGx6zxp4q15I7r5wRzpzwVc9lS-x1lpNZd7hlCCBYVjFNM_3paB-CC1/s320/O+is+for+Orange+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spoon the orange glaze on top and let the cookies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzb1jy-T-IH0uEWYpTXmmA_zKvhxd2kDWSocsMINZ5ys3qs8MtIOVt0kYSRa-nMHm3PaByZLIqomY7MjSs77pHeebIx_7s7R21V4N-o-ZZ05uFSwPTIkzAH5ZhGNvDyAg0Rec8zQgn2AAI/s1600/O+is+for+Orange+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzb1jy-T-IH0uEWYpTXmmA_zKvhxd2kDWSocsMINZ5ys3qs8MtIOVt0kYSRa-nMHm3PaByZLIqomY7MjSs77pHeebIx_7s7R21V4N-o-ZZ05uFSwPTIkzAH5ZhGNvDyAg0Rec8zQgn2AAI/s320/O+is+for+Orange+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Let them dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eat 'um.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's it and that's all. For now.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">-J</div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-82941347181832927422011-08-15T18:06:00.000-05:002011-08-15T18:06:12.831-05:00N is for Nutella<div style="text-align: center;">Never in my life have I had a bite of Nutella.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yt8cXxx7jWR92ntLlKl-zst3zjnGK1dQL3S7jPnsniVFXeZFH6uIgG-pPqrRFeo70SWkAi3CrHdJLFzuUKnCbJe9ozcgtoNwcxvK5yVyvD6W2Ns8w9p-bHNSZ6z2-Mnsu7nhN_MHOqXg/s1600/N+is+for+Nutella+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yt8cXxx7jWR92ntLlKl-zst3zjnGK1dQL3S7jPnsniVFXeZFH6uIgG-pPqrRFeo70SWkAi3CrHdJLFzuUKnCbJe9ozcgtoNwcxvK5yVyvD6W2Ns8w9p-bHNSZ6z2-Mnsu7nhN_MHOqXg/s400/N+is+for+Nutella+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until now of course.</div><br />
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Now, the food - Nutella. For those of you that like me until recently have never had Nutella, let me explain. Nutella is a chocolate-hazelnut spread almost the consistency of creamy peanut butter. It is made with no artificial preservatives, and has less grams of fat than peanut butter per serving size. For those of you that have had Nutella, back me up, it is delicious. On February 5th, you should all celebrate National Nutella Day with me by making these cookies. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><i>Nutella Thumbprint Cookies</i></u><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNo_6htAtDdwxZi_IJyFP4NqOMEsuIBtO1qAzNVNRkAtKwG2lOw-mJUmrAAcA2tT2VE6gHAYzBvrE6yhWDQkLWTnq4hyC7nr5FDAgENqmCuEIQ_eaak9XkZrkj48b-_F-VxwY-tKgygF/s1600/N+is+for+Nutella+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNo_6htAtDdwxZi_IJyFP4NqOMEsuIBtO1qAzNVNRkAtKwG2lOw-mJUmrAAcA2tT2VE6gHAYzBvrE6yhWDQkLWTnq4hyC7nr5FDAgENqmCuEIQ_eaak9XkZrkj48b-_F-VxwY-tKgygF/s400/N+is+for+Nutella+019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">**Note you can use a premade cookie dough or follow the recipe below.</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>3/4t baking powder</li>
<li>1/4t salt</li>
<li>1lb butter, softened</li>
<li>1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup for topping</li>
<li>1 egg, beaten</li>
<li>1t milk</li>
<li>1/2t vanilla</li>
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<ul style="text-align: center;"><li>1/3 cup Nutella</li>
<li>1/4 cup mascarpone cheese</li>
<li>1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped</li>
</ul>Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar together for ~2 minutes. Add the egg and mix until incorporated. Add the milk and vanilla. Turn the mixer down to a lower speed and slowly add the flour mixture. Stop the mixer once a dough ball forms. Scrap down the mixer and split the dough half. Form the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.<br />
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Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.<br />
Mix the Nutella and mascarpone cheese in a small bowl.<br />
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Roll out the dough to 3/4" thick and cut out cookies. Press you thumb in the center of the cookie and dip the cookie in sugar. This will rim the edges of your cookies in sugar, making them sparkle and shine.<br />
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Fill the center of the cookie with the Nutella mixture, and bake for 7-8 minutes. As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven sprinkle them with chopped toasted almonds.<br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-8459954819890396702011-08-09T20:37:00.002-05:002011-08-09T20:49:00.486-05:00N is for Nectarines<div style="text-align: center;">Now that it is a good four days since my last post and promise I am pleased to bring you something new.</div><br />
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I realized a little too late that there are a limited number of 'N' ingredients, that I was stuck scrambling for a flavor to feature. When I struggle, have a few things that I do. First I brainstorm. If that doesn't work I call my family. We chat it out and usually that solves that, but if that doesn't work I go back to basics. I hop in the car and walk around the grocery store.<br />
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I've been wanting to do a dessert since the <a href="http://alphabiteical.blogspot.com/2011/07/k-is-for-kiwi.html">last dessert</a> I left you with was maybe not the best. Even after my brainstorming and my family phone calls, I navigated to the store for a little N-spiration. I found these nectarines and another N-gredient that you will just have to wait for.<br />
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N case you were wondering, nectarines are similar to a peach, but not fussy and the fruit is firmer than a peach. I like to think of it as half way between a peach and an plum. A nectarine is not in the orange family, as my N-laws seem to think. (Love you all.)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">For filling: </div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>2 nectarines, pitted and sliced</li>
<li>1/2 cup blueberries</li>
<li>1/2 cup mascarpone cheese </li>
<li>3T sugar</li>
<li>3T all purpose flour</li>
<li>2T Amaretto liqueur*</li>
<li>1t light brown sugar </li>
</ul>For topping:<br />
<ul style="text-align: center;"><li>1/4 cup Nilla wafers, crushed</li>
<li>1/4 cup flour</li>
<li>1/4 cup toasted oats</li>
<li>1/4 cup light brown sugar</li>
<li>1/8 cup sugar</li>
<li>4T butter, finely cubed</li>
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Combine all of the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix until a thin paste covers the fruit. Split the mixture into four ramekins.<br />
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Combine the topping ingredients, except the butter. Mix them together well. Add in the butter with your hands until you make large clumps of Nilla oatey goodness. Crumble the topping on all the ramekins** and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.<br />
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*If you don't have, or just don't want to use Amaretto, substitute with a little agave nectar or honey.<br />
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** At this point you can cover and refrigerate until you are ready to bake. This makes it ease if you are N-tertaining for guests because you can make it ahead. You're welcome.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Next dessert is on it's way. I am excited about working with it because it is something that I have never had before. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">-J</div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-11252675927890796272011-08-05T21:46:00.001-05:002011-08-05T21:57:04.264-05:00N is for Nothing....Nil...<br />
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Nada... <br />
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At least not right now.<br />
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I know, I know...shame on me and all that.There will be a post soon, around Noon tomorrow I am going to navigate my way into the kitchen 'N' cook up a storm. I promise.<br />
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While you wait, I wanted to announce the winner of the magnificent mustache.<br />
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And the winner is:<br />
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Betty Martha, of<a href="http://runningwiththedevil-eggsthatis.blogspot.com/"> Running With The Devil(ed)....Eggs That Is</a>. As we read, that fun little corkscrew is on its way to Canada. I'm so excited that Betty Martha won. She told me, <i> </i><br />
<i>"I am a fan of the mustache - fake ones anyway."</i><br />
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Thank you all so much for entering! Betty Martha, Congratulations again and for those of you didn't win, hang N there. We just might have another giveaway someday soon.<br />
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See you back 'N a little while!<br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-12435764150536233202011-07-29T16:30:00.001-05:002011-07-29T16:52:25.752-05:00M is for Mascarpone and Manicotti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe you speak Italian and don't need a translation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswa04paOPvJFAFmIieTPI6T5ZQV28bKAWNf3_I8fKP8FS43wznO_rGy1DMEWFg0FCqVQTTUcf0msP0O26s8zoEDaz-XaUT5KKsqOpPP6thQZIz1Z-PAU65LeE_inv7NdsDuR76ICEvMgz/s320/M+is+for+Manacotti.jpg" width="240" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But for those that don't, and do the Master of this Mad-house (me) can help you out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Mascarpone is simply Italian cream cheese. It is lighter/thinner than the cream cheese, and it also has a much more mild flavor. Where cream cheese packs a punch, Mascarpone slightly slaps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Manicotti is just a GIANT pasta noodle. It looks like penne pasta on steroids. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, before we get to the recipe I wanted to make sure that you entered the giveaway. I'm giving, GIVING, away a hilariously magical mustache corkscrew/bottle opener. All you have to do is 1) Follow ALPHAbiteICAL by clicking on the right, "Join this blog" and 2) leave a comment on the giveaway post. That's it! Do both of those things and you are entered to win! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Movin' on to the food:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Three Cheese Manicotti</i></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>5 cooked Manicotti </li>
<li>1 large onion, sliced</li>
<li>5T olive oil</li>
<li>1/2t salt</li>
<li>2T sugar</li>
<li>1 6oz. container of Mascarpone </li>
<li>3 oz. goat cheese</li>
<li>1/3 cup Parmesan cheese </li>
<li>1/3 cup diced sun dried tomatoes</li>
<li>1 1/2t Herbs de Provence </li>
<li>1/2t black pepper </li>
</ul>Coat a medium sized skillet with olive oil and heat to medium heat. Stir in onions, salt and sugar. Caramelize the onions by periodically stirring them on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. Put a few onions to the side, and combine caramelized onions, Mascarpone, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, pepper and Herbs de Provence in a large bowl. Stuff your Manicotti shell with your cheesy mixture carefully so you do not break the shell. Grate a little Parmesan cheese on top and spread your reserved onions and bake for 18 minutes at 350 degrees. The cheese on top will be melted and the cheese inside the manicotti will be bubbly.<br />
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Make it for dinner Monday...after you win the mustache corkscrew of course.<br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-29654611064336086192011-07-26T08:43:00.002-05:002011-07-26T15:12:02.633-05:00M is for.....GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;">Mesdames and Messieurs it is time for my first ever giveaway! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTU5RBUq0wTdOef1SKqDJEF_S7xXg-IYRoy6CAkWPP1b9IcJzpPbz-AQRQ3TZSnnNh1Wxge7_3BfabqqELPOwgkKVEht-KiHFkR5Cf1YmLbX2WgeCS_M3sZFK8CR7CPoVMdF7LBK8IgZ-q/s1600/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTU5RBUq0wTdOef1SKqDJEF_S7xXg-IYRoy6CAkWPP1b9IcJzpPbz-AQRQ3TZSnnNh1Wxge7_3BfabqqELPOwgkKVEht-KiHFkR5Cf1YmLbX2WgeCS_M3sZFK8CR7CPoVMdF7LBK8IgZ-q/s400/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Reaching the middle of the ALPHAbite is a good enough reason for me. </div><br />
On a recent shopping trip, me and the Mrs. stumbled upon this merry little mustache corkscrew. We purchased one for ourselves and one for a magnificent follower of the blog.You can monkey around with your favorite bottle of merlot. Maybe you will earn a new nickname like we all did.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Master of this Mad-house</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQBPU9eP4K7zi8qYhDx1BROz1u7xks93zdkqKFe9yaC9R0NM6NufNYnDeOrUjwpsYOS2F_53U9ui1QN9eVOT0DycQ1SyJIrg5xyB_P0L4i_Y3k4wAZbIXaQEmvGNEI1PfYLFl4soIeqtX/s1600/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQBPU9eP4K7zi8qYhDx1BROz1u7xks93zdkqKFe9yaC9R0NM6NufNYnDeOrUjwpsYOS2F_53U9ui1QN9eVOT0DycQ1SyJIrg5xyB_P0L4i_Y3k4wAZbIXaQEmvGNEI1PfYLFl4soIeqtX/s200/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+006.jpg" width="200" /></a>If you prefer to monkey around with a micro-brew rather than merlot, the curl of the mustache is also a bottle top opener! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Tell 'um how to enter!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm getting there. Mind your business." </td></tr>
</tbody></table><b><u>How To Enter:</u> </b><br />
<b>1. Follow the blog.</b><br />
<i>(To follow click "join this site" under the Followers heading on the right-hand side of the page. If you are already a follower, and want to enter move to step 2.)</i><br />
<b>2. Leave a comment on this post.</b><br />
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<u><b>The Rules:</b></u><br />
To be eligible you must follow and comment. Entrees will be accepted up until Sunday, July 31st at 7:00 p.m. One winner will be chosen at random by random.org's random number generator. I will contact you via email informing you of your win. The giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada. This is due to by ability to ship the magical mustache corkscrew. :(Sorry <a href="http://jamieinrwanda.wordpress.com/">Jamie</a>):<br />
**One entry per person. (Sorry Jordyn)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EFwoU1CqA8cP4PxNv-qCY6rLlDrxv7FBMHffQVDdUvuJ50l77hKOp0Usx1EvcJ7SjmkmeJvfDF7A_RF9MUEDxcmRl5JeyEieermArAumZSIPaZkAksiSY8rkpqRFdWEV4FlLI5a7zN4X/s1600/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EFwoU1CqA8cP4PxNv-qCY6rLlDrxv7FBMHffQVDdUvuJ50l77hKOp0Usx1EvcJ7SjmkmeJvfDF7A_RF9MUEDxcmRl5JeyEieermArAumZSIPaZkAksiSY8rkpqRFdWEV4FlLI5a7zN4X/s320/M+is+for+Giveaway%2521+020.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alright I think that is it, good luck everyone I hope that you win! Now I'd love to stay and chat but I really <i>mustache.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">-J<i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-75265256994459261992011-07-20T16:56:00.000-05:002011-07-20T17:11:59.853-05:00L is for Lima Beans<div style="text-align: center;">Limas getting the limelight!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">or rather, the <i>lima</i>light (nudge nudge....)</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>I've been thinking about Lima beans since last week. Through our church, the Mrs. and I have made some great friends, Dan and Kelly being two of them. They invited us over for dinner and along with some delicious cobia they served, you guessed it, Lima beans.<br />
I thought to myself, "I haven't had a Lima in a long time." I still liked them and lamented the fact that I have not been eating them on the reg.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_a51aEop95Pqvq-6gFh2zrS8-lQ3DJ3QZdUdGg5l8n7lAJStwPPAU1KFnqie6Gm1sp_APYlS7IjSTVvaBuqjcL2cpXDeQHyA_9xYoRXfbB40m5-bS-0cn7sx_y6KavcDPae5rleKo91P/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_a51aEop95Pqvq-6gFh2zrS8-lQ3DJ3QZdUdGg5l8n7lAJStwPPAU1KFnqie6Gm1sp_APYlS7IjSTVvaBuqjcL2cpXDeQHyA_9xYoRXfbB40m5-bS-0cn7sx_y6KavcDPae5rleKo91P/s320/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+003.jpg" width="240" /></a>Thank you so much for dinner Dan and Kelly, and thanks for leading me to the Lima bean for this post. <br />
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Before we go any further, I have a confession to make. The first time that I tried to cook these Lima beans, I messed it up. I did not follow the directions on the back of the package and it was not pretty. I left the kitchen, frustrated, and went back to the store and bought another bag of beans. No Lie.<br />
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I made two dishes with my correctly cooked Limas, and if you are going to cook these at home you will need a 1 pound bag of baby Lima beans. Follow the directions on the back of the package; save yourself trip back to the store and $1.42. <br />
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Let's get cooking!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lima Bean Ravioli</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fRXEjXwSF2rWtRZqQbfT12E2ZFaADA_wAZTwHrjixGhOaCkm4ZhSc2IekSOsWlLgPgL1DYT_iT_CMq4RVjv1mexYdKkpXb9pWvpVyf9j1j52FoQLwWOmOpzFZNbVZ4dT7WnhC7kyfAQP/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fRXEjXwSF2rWtRZqQbfT12E2ZFaADA_wAZTwHrjixGhOaCkm4ZhSc2IekSOsWlLgPgL1DYT_iT_CMq4RVjv1mexYdKkpXb9pWvpVyf9j1j52FoQLwWOmOpzFZNbVZ4dT7WnhC7kyfAQP/s400/L+is+for+Lima+Beans.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li>2 cups cooked Lima Beans </li>
<li>1/3 cup ricotta cheese</li>
<li>1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese </li>
<li>1/4 cup milk </li>
<li>3T fresh parsley</li>
<li>2T olive oil</li>
<li>1 1/2t black pepper</li>
<li>1t anchovy paste</li>
<li>1 clove of garlic, chopped</li>
<li>Won-ton wrappers</li>
<li>1 egg, plus 2t water</li>
</ul>Place the Lima beans, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, olive oil, anchovy paste, and garlic clove into the food processor. Pulse all of that together until you get a thick paste. If it is too thick, add more olive oil and milk. If it is too thin, add a few more Limas.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">How to fill a ravioli</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the ravioli for about 5-7 minutes and serve! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made a quick sauce while my ravioli were boiling. It was just 2T butter, 1 1/2T flour, 3/4 cup of store bought marinara, and 2 egg yolks. Melt the butter with the flour and sauce on medium heat. Stir in 3T of heated sauce into the yolks, and then add back to the sauce on the stove. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. I also topped my ravioli with a little bit of bacon. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lima Bean Salad</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5T91X1LdWtqdu3Z4NIqBKvQdi79Daf6oqdmNQfDwXJ3UPDTO85Kx9uw97pNU5R2ILujegY8TWNtDf0_6ie_hsI5pWu9qXq6PS4jFizb0HssfbKcedlH4baiXekT_9M3KnvzipggPwIkcl/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5T91X1LdWtqdu3Z4NIqBKvQdi79Daf6oqdmNQfDwXJ3UPDTO85Kx9uw97pNU5R2ILujegY8TWNtDf0_6ie_hsI5pWu9qXq6PS4jFizb0HssfbKcedlH4baiXekT_9M3KnvzipggPwIkcl/s320/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+032.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li>3 cups cooked Lima Beans</li>
<li>1 16oz. can of yellow corn, drained and rinsed</li>
<li>3 scallions, finely sliced</li>
<li>2T fresh cilantro</li>
<li>2T olive oil</li>
<li>2T apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>1t poppy seeds </li>
<li>2t slat</li>
<li>2t black pepper</li>
</ul>Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently. Place in the refrigerator overnight and let the flavors all meld together. Serve cold. <br />
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Mmmmmm.....that was de-Licious! What can we make for "M"?<br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-89914613845113642322011-07-20T15:12:00.000-05:002011-07-20T15:12:00.644-05:00L is for Libation<div style="text-align: center;">Let me make you a drink.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyrFlf9OGJuUSpPi29rbIKrsrQWYKCFC6uoUEMxZZXjJlAhv4re2Y4nZXgQ26G1giGQDRNbvBn-xhs1_B7lfeGVjpX6N0wGyli7ld8OUAEm8BLQZpm5gSDvPQzboEZkPFVK_R-3FWIDyt/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyrFlf9OGJuUSpPi29rbIKrsrQWYKCFC6uoUEMxZZXjJlAhv4re2Y4nZXgQ26G1giGQDRNbvBn-xhs1_B7lfeGVjpX6N0wGyli7ld8OUAEm8BLQZpm5gSDvPQzboEZkPFVK_R-3FWIDyt/s320/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Looks like you've had a long day. Loosen your tie or lose those heels and take a load off. How about a Lemon-Lime Fizz?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXgagXSA9RQks8F2TWnXLbZZAbclwFG_Sj-CmFpKW6MTvU8pgPT0Ho43MpcruAukydv91b0PjweafMxKS07Silxn0aKYPyvKVOdQiM_JljMgPlMpZbYdMIO9HigkGl_6Nw3ANHuE8ZA3G/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXgagXSA9RQks8F2TWnXLbZZAbclwFG_Sj-CmFpKW6MTvU8pgPT0Ho43MpcruAukydv91b0PjweafMxKS07Silxn0aKYPyvKVOdQiM_JljMgPlMpZbYdMIO9HigkGl_6Nw3ANHuE8ZA3G/s1600/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXgagXSA9RQks8F2TWnXLbZZAbclwFG_Sj-CmFpKW6MTvU8pgPT0Ho43MpcruAukydv91b0PjweafMxKS07Silxn0aKYPyvKVOdQiM_JljMgPlMpZbYdMIO9HigkGl_6Nw3ANHuE8ZA3G/s200/L+is+for+Lima+Beans+005.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> Lemon-Lime Fizz</i></b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>1 cup of water </li>
<li>1 cup of sugar</li>
<li>Juice of 2 lemons </li>
<li>Juice of 3 limes</li>
<li>Club soda</li>
<li>Vodka or Gin </li>
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Heat the water, sugar, and lemon and lime juice on the stove on low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Fill a glass with ice, pour in 3 oz of lemon-lime liquid, 6 oz of club soda, and a shot of vodka or gin. Stir. Garnish with a lemon and a lime wedge.<br />
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I am going to get started on our meal. See you in two shakes of a lambs tail.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-37938579544995697132011-07-15T14:37:00.000-05:002011-07-15T14:37:04.492-05:00L will come LaterMe and Mrs. ALPHAbiteICAL are leaving for the beach.<br />
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I promise a lavish lunch blog post that isn't lame, doesn't lack... luster or leave you wanting more.<br />
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Later!<br />
-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-65423697522953168152011-07-06T11:27:00.000-05:002011-07-06T11:38:39.421-05:00K can also be for Kale<div style="text-align: center;"> Knock your socks off good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQaQcdmQXzGddcOzmQzmt72CBZoDnMIp-9YYI_Wt3SpBwH2LxE5UpV2DecWnQbhpUQRQJjtyUxBOQMbx4ltCbEod2QeknxrajmQlP9up-mKnsq-TyAU-uccgJHMLTu4bXZc2vMvKN1ona/s1600/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQaQcdmQXzGddcOzmQzmt72CBZoDnMIp-9YYI_Wt3SpBwH2LxE5UpV2DecWnQbhpUQRQJjtyUxBOQMbx4ltCbEod2QeknxrajmQlP9up-mKnsq-TyAU-uccgJHMLTu4bXZc2vMvKN1ona/s400/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+001.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Im keeping K alive this week, mainly bekause of the Mrs. After my <a href="http://alphabiteical.blogspot.com/2011/07/k-is-for-kiwi.html">previous post</a> she told me that the tart was one of her least favorite things that I have ever made. It was a texture thing with her, but not having my number one kustomer happy was a problem for me. Konsequently there is a part II for K, and we went from one end of the kontinuum to the other. She told me after dinner, that this was one of the best things that I have kreated in the kitchen. <br />
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My other goal in posting this was to help all you readers out. I don't know about you, but after a holiday with my family there is always so much food left over. We end up eating the same thing all week, and that can get just plain stale! So here is a way to use the left over barbecue from all your 4th of July celebrations. You're welkome!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Barbecue Egg-rolls with Kale</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZpYSrQnb-9Q5x7as814LmpsQdK8yg7VmdkE9myLITkDCZ5vRZ2tePGcFYM31_20XVC48owaTMslpShFADSfIkGZOaMp2YNw7tlRBzbv_mS2MZqO68KoSfaPckgcWZDvSmMqnR-YxXT1a/s1600/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZpYSrQnb-9Q5x7as814LmpsQdK8yg7VmdkE9myLITkDCZ5vRZ2tePGcFYM31_20XVC48owaTMslpShFADSfIkGZOaMp2YNw7tlRBzbv_mS2MZqO68KoSfaPckgcWZDvSmMqnR-YxXT1a/s400/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><ul><li style="text-align: center;">2 cups of barbecue, finely chopped</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">1 1/2T of ginger, minced</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">3T oyster sauce</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">4 large carrots, cut into matchsticks (julienne)</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">1 medium onion, thinly sliced</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">2 1/2 cups of Kale, chopped</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">1T white wine vinegar</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">salt and pepper</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Vegetable oil for frying</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> How to roll an egg-roll</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place mixture in the middle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold up the bottom</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo6behY_6qJ_gy4wOF1HNz4zesKaovXQOfDsEjmP4SWXdgjfnzzfA47qm4OmB0oaacRACmkT_g94hrZ1sqkoNOW9r8acbWlkloMeA2IR85KmhtWtXozgUReK-c7sBEViMlUxSQbY1bqRx/s1600/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo6behY_6qJ_gy4wOF1HNz4zesKaovXQOfDsEjmP4SWXdgjfnzzfA47qm4OmB0oaacRACmkT_g94hrZ1sqkoNOW9r8acbWlkloMeA2IR85KmhtWtXozgUReK-c7sBEViMlUxSQbY1bqRx/s320/K+is+can+also+be+for+Kale+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuck in the sides</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wet the top flap with a bit of water and roll it up</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Once you have all your egg-rolls rolled, it's time to fry. Pour in your oil and get it hot, 350 degrees. You should see a little smoke come over the top, and the oil will look like it is swirling in the pot but not bubbling. Put in your egg-rolls and fry them 'til they are krispy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure to flip them so you get an even browning <br />
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</tbody></table>They will be bubbly and golden brown. let them kool down for a second on a paper towel lined plate.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-J </div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-67839807982779722212011-07-04T16:30:00.000-05:002011-07-04T16:32:51.872-05:00K is for Kiwi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep your pants on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbLbyln2x9lw5NoFR8X8a_P2vuyCkUozc1479lPdeeeQkicNRa4_BaOF12JKx-hN0Fy_FtFF8VQlr6ZUh840BVQjptI1dqYDY0FhjjDQQtUgX3Kil8DBZ93l0SWF6yiGDnC8ebgqTi3lL/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbLbyln2x9lw5NoFR8X8a_P2vuyCkUozc1479lPdeeeQkicNRa4_BaOF12JKx-hN0Fy_FtFF8VQlr6ZUh840BVQjptI1dqYDY0FhjjDQQtUgX3Kil8DBZ93l0SWF6yiGDnC8ebgqTi3lL/s400/K+is+for+Kiwi+006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm posting, I'm posting.</div><div style="text-align: left;">To tell you the truth faithful reader, I have had these pictures loaded on my computer for almost a week. The bakery has just been so busy. Holidays are madness! Everyone wants cupcakes and they all want them with extra decorations for the 4th. Anyway, I finally found a little down time, and here is the recipe.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kiwi & Strawberry Tart</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOr5HSr2oFc1dmReclvmT_RJhuqRL9e8UdG4069FiXzBqPQ9thasY_ntC2z7DA-zSvQKbeVWMcVBYZKRQYrKYIdiE8V46JOJMGj8rXamcvi57l9HjdK2PKcF5nKkGeVK_A97DwDfB0VAq/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOr5HSr2oFc1dmReclvmT_RJhuqRL9e8UdG4069FiXzBqPQ9thasY_ntC2z7DA-zSvQKbeVWMcVBYZKRQYrKYIdiE8V46JOJMGj8rXamcvi57l9HjdK2PKcF5nKkGeVK_A97DwDfB0VAq/s320/K+is+for+Kiwi+007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>For pastry: </i></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/8t of salt</li>
<li>1/2 cup of butter, softened</li>
<li>1/4 cup of sugar</li>
<li>1 large egg</li>
<li>1/2t of vanilla</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i>Cream the butter and sugar. Sift flour and salt together. Whisk the egg and vanilla together. Gradually add the flour and salt into the creamed butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla slowly and mix until a sticky dough ball forms. Empty the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, wrap it up, put it into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOatyz9niHBSs7PxGvIjCY0620_d65zIa5z-JbGrMquzrb4TrEOiygt0mwoARDFVkuYkmSWSAl5P-PSlgQwIIW7LIXiEVE7QbwSjmI37tsYAnifGGniMbeLhyphenhyphen6J0KY8suLEX5AKN-aJGS/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOatyz9niHBSs7PxGvIjCY0620_d65zIa5z-JbGrMquzrb4TrEOiygt0mwoARDFVkuYkmSWSAl5P-PSlgQwIIW7LIXiEVE7QbwSjmI37tsYAnifGGniMbeLhyphenhyphen6J0KY8suLEX5AKN-aJGS/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+018.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After 1 hour roll out the dough on a well floured surface to 1/4" thick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_k-Vr07YHboAKhW0Z0W4gg1JXmVJjozveWMdp0v-rkPZfxz3da0wvt1LuiEIzlZczunM6lcEHmSKgkCGx5pb8F418U9h7gO9C5m_K7WyXUSg50Ct3yn8N1-tQh7CDliZRM92PpkSWUqga/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_k-Vr07YHboAKhW0Z0W4gg1JXmVJjozveWMdp0v-rkPZfxz3da0wvt1LuiEIzlZczunM6lcEHmSKgkCGx5pb8F418U9h7gO9C5m_K7WyXUSg50Ct3yn8N1-tQh7CDliZRM92PpkSWUqga/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+019.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and line up the tart pans in a straight line. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfVIJPGCcPqQC-NSEfWFmqbUg8CYcHUjXGnbnmIG0TETM3jwP0lk-36dokg1ldQx3XdNjSa_OIEDDec0yISPeAWTOhQdOianou4OzYMVSmV-P49p6QKYD4p7VxvYtl3Sg04pYibfuCml6/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+020.jpg" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lay the dough over the pans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsX52sFLTZrNv_nwCe1HsXKyGlZXtBEbu_EmR5HmdpohdHO4c48ltJXTvNwyzXZIbsfH3k6ddkWs8-xFzGGxi-a3Z188eZBv-0SNHWSMLwRvXP1E0xWzzwIgB4UP2xe30OQY2HYlZVQHVo/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsX52sFLTZrNv_nwCe1HsXKyGlZXtBEbu_EmR5HmdpohdHO4c48ltJXTvNwyzXZIbsfH3k6ddkWs8-xFzGGxi-a3Z188eZBv-0SNHWSMLwRvXP1E0xWzzwIgB4UP2xe30OQY2HYlZVQHVo/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+021.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Press the dough into the sides of the pans and then roll the rolling pin over the pans to cut off the excess. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3gK1oAZJ865yKaJ0vgt33dxNxxnoUUDKl9hG3ekiVBZAcGwoUk7wRmhjiw3v6gt8kQEZdRozjCKmb3i3Hg4jr49QcGjywtCTNX-qG-IJESDBEkrMN1z7PasXf9bW136RyejwSKAzgo52/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3gK1oAZJ865yKaJ0vgt33dxNxxnoUUDKl9hG3ekiVBZAcGwoUk7wRmhjiw3v6gt8kQEZdRozjCKmb3i3Hg4jr49QcGjywtCTNX-qG-IJESDBEkrMN1z7PasXf9bW136RyejwSKAzgo52/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+022.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Place the tart pans on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for 15 minutes. While the tart pans are in the freezer cut squares of parchment paper 5"x5" and pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>For pastry cream:</i></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>1 1/4 cup of whole milk<i> </i></li>
<li>3 egg yolks</li>
<li>1/4 cup of sugar</li>
<li>2T of all-purpose flour</li>
<li>2T of corn starch</li>
<li>1t of vanilla</li>
<li>1/4 cup of pureed strawberries</li>
<li>1/2 cup of whipping cream </li>
</ul>Begin by scalding the milk on medium heat. Scalding is just a fancy term of heating up the milk just before the milk boils. A bit of steam will come up from the milk and small bubbles will form around the edge of the milk in the sauce pot. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ0VNXS-YC9vmTwO3h8DgSKlG1rQGFrAVf8_A_fJLynsfM-TwsG_rYWr3gTtobSVCavTzp2-xer6Q3KnUva2jlckpjoljH-N03vlb8MhPCAA77GelJcSfu599Ab1pK2H4BOL9uwRnNuHB/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ0VNXS-YC9vmTwO3h8DgSKlG1rQGFrAVf8_A_fJLynsfM-TwsG_rYWr3gTtobSVCavTzp2-xer6Q3KnUva2jlckpjoljH-N03vlb8MhPCAA77GelJcSfu599Ab1pK2H4BOL9uwRnNuHB/s200/K+is+for+Kiwi+028.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cover the cream with plastic wrap by pressing the surface of the plastic to the surface of the cream and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, whisk the cream and whip up the whipping cream until fluffy. Fold in the whipped cream into the pastry cream.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For topping:</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>4 kiwis sliced</li>
<li>1T of apricot jelly</li>
<li>1t of water</li>
</ul>Assemble the tarts by filling the pastry shell with the cream and arrange the sliced kiwi on top. Brush the sliced kiwi with the jelly mixture. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0qZjEGy1cM2SaDjmlG07_7VWJXPL345XrXZOkMMNuewWxtEJpjSf-A_mhDYXojtHN_87YjU6Rg2X4jYSYRdM6-Y5GcFYtxCaCiDKxtbifG78sA7VvuJP7F2EbRI4fCfLtgyc5NZhMAth/s1600/K+is+for+Kiwi+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0qZjEGy1cM2SaDjmlG07_7VWJXPL345XrXZOkMMNuewWxtEJpjSf-A_mhDYXojtHN_87YjU6Rg2X4jYSYRdM6-Y5GcFYtxCaCiDKxtbifG78sA7VvuJP7F2EbRI4fCfLtgyc5NZhMAth/s400/K+is+for+Kiwi+035.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Full disclosure: the Mrs. was not too <i>K</i>een on the Kiwi-Strawberry Tart. She said that the tart filling was more like yogurt consistency than the thick tart cream that you want. Her mother said that her 6th grade teacher "ruined her from liking yogurt" by telling her she was eating bacteria. Knowing this, I will probably not put in the whipped cream the next time I make this. It is a tasty light summer dessert that can also be a delicious breakfast if you have a little left over. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm going to try something else for K... who knows what will happen. Anyway, Happy 4th of July everyone!<br />
and</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wish me luc<u><i>K</i></u>.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-J</div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-47711368260890710562011-06-22T15:00:00.000-05:002011-06-22T16:03:52.578-05:00J is for Jicama and Jalapenos<div style="text-align: center;">Just keep swimming just keep swimming just keep swimming.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIg2a4ASugou1VEFg7h1sPX7G-8F_117d4AtHQCNgDMqSV8zYl_TopmQxCkKDQosLB5xv1cojc31N0V_yjbRBAbMcVAoHMptswQOFm5zHJLihhsQwWPl6it7HXxdIAfKsmJVrAQPlJEfsR/s1600/J+is+for+Jicama+and+Jalapenos+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIg2a4ASugou1VEFg7h1sPX7G-8F_117d4AtHQCNgDMqSV8zYl_TopmQxCkKDQosLB5xv1cojc31N0V_yjbRBAbMcVAoHMptswQOFm5zHJLihhsQwWPl6it7HXxdIAfKsmJVrAQPlJEfsR/s400/J+is+for+Jicama+and+Jalapenos+003.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>This week was a little busy for the Mrs and me. She had two weddings to direct (two brides to deal with) and as for me, the bakery was under staffed. After running around the kitchen at work, I just did not have the time to plan a meal, let alone the energy to cook in my kitchen. There was only time for a prayer to Jesus, another cup of Joe, and I hate to say it, <b>Junk </b>food. Since I couldn't get jazzed up to cook, we ordered a pizza and called it a night.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jicama (hee-k<i>uh</i>-m<i>uh</i>)</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div>After some sleep I got back in the kitchen. In an effort to get my creative cooking juices flowing again, I decided to try an ingredient for this week that not only have I not worked with before, but I have never even tasted it.<br />
Jicama, pronounced (hee-k<i>uh-</i>m<i>uh</i>) is also sometimes called a Mexican turnip, pronounced (<b>mek</b>-si-k<i>uh </i>n <b>tur</b>-nip). It was an interesting flavor, but I still had no idea what to do with it. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> "Bobby Flay, Help!" I cried </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Try <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/jicama-and-watermelon-salad-recipe/index.html">this</a> Jim," he said and gave me a pat on the back.</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Thanks Bobby," I said as we shook hands before he left.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jicama and Watermelon Salad from Chef Bobby Flay</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Jealous, I'm not jealous.... okay maybe a I'm a little jealous.</div><br />
*We are not really related. Whenever I cook a recipe of her's and someone asks me where I got it, I say "Oh, it is my Aunt Paula's." Then I'll copy it down on a notecard for them and at the bottom say it is from Paula Deen, love and best dishes.<br />
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Paula is just so funny to me. I always love it when she goes on the Today Show, things like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovpFfihPlAE">this</a> happen. <br />
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<li>3T honey</li>
<li>1/4 cup apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>2T Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li>1T black pepper</li>
<li>1t salt</li>
<li>3 jalapenos</li>
<li>3 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese**</li>
<li>6 slices of Smithfield Hickory Smoked bacon**</li>
<li>1 onion, chopped</li>
</ul>Pound the pork chops to be 1/2" thick. (I just put them in a ziplock bag and went to town with a rolling pin.) Cut the pounded chops into strips, 3/4" wide by 3" long. Whisk honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, black pepper, and salt together. Pour the mixture over the pork strips and allow them to marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.<br />
Note: You will use the marinade again in another step, don't throw it out.<br />
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Next cut the jalapenos into coins.<br />
If you do not want the extreme heat that a jalapeno can have, you can take down the intensity by removing the seeds and the center membrane of the pepper <br />
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**This is a Paula Deen approved ingredient.<br />
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I hope that you enjoy friends! As Paula says, love and best dishes from my kitchen to yours.<br />
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-JJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-59016585356412721772011-06-09T21:00:00.000-05:002011-06-09T21:34:53.315-05:00I is for Ice pt.II<div style="text-align: center;">If you make too much Ice, you could have an Iceberg. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1F3DnQBc28qbEqHUPMToaOtK6myVwvJObdHYYQsp8K4uvEVIfJtZH-b9RJcfcrnytShp47sYpn7ErJjZ8KfR3w5MBzXcLM4qRWRR5wqlnYVuWyQt0tJGXlttZrL1kxHoE_l868H8nmV-/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1F3DnQBc28qbEqHUPMToaOtK6myVwvJObdHYYQsp8K4uvEVIfJtZH-b9RJcfcrnytShp47sYpn7ErJjZ8KfR3w5MBzXcLM4qRWRR5wqlnYVuWyQt0tJGXlttZrL1kxHoE_l868H8nmV-/s320/I+is+for+Ice+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616325377097553490" border="0" /></a>With Iceberg Lettuce, you can have an impromptu dinner party.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The Mrs was on the phone with our good friend Emma and we found out she didn't have dinner plans. I told her I had a head of lettuce and a few ideas, did she want to come over for dinner. She said yes, so while Emma and the Mrs took Zoey for a walk I tried my best to make something good for dinner.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what happened.<br /></div></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak6OV_vfJbsGnx0tNyeHouGYpAZColwWmifzeaM9dEjenOGffgj3fmoXFFLRKJki48UWzQv1YcZSadvjET2HOwKatFCqRICGxy-4b5AtBFaCZAxiuJPYuwud4SGRdrXkfhly_3o5d8QB8/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak6OV_vfJbsGnx0tNyeHouGYpAZColwWmifzeaM9dEjenOGffgj3fmoXFFLRKJki48UWzQv1YcZSadvjET2HOwKatFCqRICGxy-4b5AtBFaCZAxiuJPYuwud4SGRdrXkfhly_3o5d8QB8/s200/I+is+for+Ice+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616342483834809234" border="0" /></a>Iceberg Lettuce Wraps<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li>1 head of iceberg lettuce</li><li>2 chicken breasts</li><li>1/3 cup of canola oil</li><li>2T butter</li><li>1t chili pepper</li><li>1t cumin</li><li>1/2t cayenne pepper</li><li>1/4t cinnamon</li><li>1 1/2t salt</li><li>1 1/2t black pepper</li><li>1 garlic clove, minced</li><li>2 avocados, chopped</li><li>1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved</li><li>2/3 cup red onion, finely diced</li></ul></div>Core the head of lettuce. Carefully separate the leaves, wash, and set on paper towels to dry.<br /><br />In a large skillet, heat oil and butter on medium high heat. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and rub the mixture onto the chicken breasts. Brown both sides of the chicken (~4 min. per side) Turn the heat down to medium low, and add in the minced garlic. As the chicken cooks, spoon a little bit of the oil and garlic over the breast every few minutes.<br />While the chicken is cooking chop your vegetables: avocados, tomatoes, and red onion, and place them in a large bowl.<br /><br />When the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 2 minutes and then chop it in large chunks. Stir in the chicken into the vegetables.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XvNKIGp4yZG6ZtKFswA4N0iv50BfKLaXwiHn3RBQgPxyEMeSWDwPh0k0IDIoVjjCfKZSInkWU7G5jMpu8l-pi2DTBvkSv1xTgCTLABrKc1fSljIUfl1TKCfMCFLfIFJSYn90cOnAW1id/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+017.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XvNKIGp4yZG6ZtKFswA4N0iv50BfKLaXwiHn3RBQgPxyEMeSWDwPh0k0IDIoVjjCfKZSInkWU7G5jMpu8l-pi2DTBvkSv1xTgCTLABrKc1fSljIUfl1TKCfMCFLfIFJSYn90cOnAW1id/s200/I+is+for+Ice+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616325271659016130" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Spoon the chicken and veggies in your lettuce leaf, and roll it up tightly.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJnmZU3ctWS4munuCt_yIgZ6z8YJbNw-qvJpoAwGcAYuIsOCilmV4eWO2UjYseNS0Yu74uhhhqBV0JW3ACGPpBjfH11WmKk4uru51I731ctmYBpYHD003jgq-vrUmEaZK_Sy2f-fkSv5g/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJnmZU3ctWS4munuCt_yIgZ6z8YJbNw-qvJpoAwGcAYuIsOCilmV4eWO2UjYseNS0Yu74uhhhqBV0JW3ACGPpBjfH11WmKk4uru51I731ctmYBpYHD003jgq-vrUmEaZK_Sy2f-fkSv5g/s200/I+is+for+Ice+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616323509106786130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNk-MW7-eazJuCC4cFaLJ5s6aupmkysu0Xoo3bcMeh2KCX9I-GUtE2bqZonUuYETvBJ5uPL8kosYw8q63IxQJtIdkYRvgCbo08kUXb5WyFKVuyPbZ_L7KJTUvzuXffR3akmYXAi3oQNiF/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNk-MW7-eazJuCC4cFaLJ5s6aupmkysu0Xoo3bcMeh2KCX9I-GUtE2bqZonUuYETvBJ5uPL8kosYw8q63IxQJtIdkYRvgCbo08kUXb5WyFKVuyPbZ_L7KJTUvzuXffR3akmYXAi3oQNiF/s200/I+is+for+Ice+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616323506459778034" border="0" /></a></span><span>And then you eat it</span>!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCj7WMTv0gkGy2Qma3H_aIviF0gtsAbAFJnt_bpZLOu9m-UB10GxDDVfqv7dUtE0Ms3SUvqo7orCaVMpwXz2u3PCTdsgUvMaNCwDVw59UGaJWi9DAI3TYJzEkxDPzmmkddym1qfVmHOFT/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCj7WMTv0gkGy2Qma3H_aIviF0gtsAbAFJnt_bpZLOu9m-UB10GxDDVfqv7dUtE0Ms3SUvqo7orCaVMpwXz2u3PCTdsgUvMaNCwDVw59UGaJWi9DAI3TYJzEkxDPzmmkddym1qfVmHOFT/s320/I+is+for+Ice+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616324528668242370" border="0" /></a></span></span><span><span>I hope you injoy!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">-J<br /></div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-4504195494500057782011-06-09T12:00:00.000-05:002011-06-09T21:35:19.551-05:00I is for Ice<div style="text-align: center;">Infinite possibilities<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIzJFH97asePMeavI6r5Qe0hotqK0ftEYk-EB-Aa4dOHLDrflHjsYUx3RuZU964kxLhZ7PZ_mLmC4T0Pwo7FfZZVSUr-_FNEgpVT59ogWKIK5qo5hVS9iQfTo6Hzjy40Sk0nLhMGgQOZt/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+042.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIzJFH97asePMeavI6r5Qe0hotqK0ftEYk-EB-Aa4dOHLDrflHjsYUx3RuZU964kxLhZ7PZ_mLmC4T0Pwo7FfZZVSUr-_FNEgpVT59ogWKIK5qo5hVS9iQfTo6Hzjy40Sk0nLhMGgQOZt/s400/I+is+for+Ice+042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616290729616458258" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ice</span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li>4 cups of cold water*</li><li>2 ice trays</li><li>1 freezer<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgCI44SXdh3Jbr_pvfRbqvPmU0ahzUvUv71NJdR4ENp3_k8BUx6hyphenhyphenpHrHR4lgQtOKjmOim7sdLqGnqnjDrLQwncQErrDYDq9IeCdAn_sGe7f_VfozMhyphenhyphen8FKDHZ_TbqhyNvZ_G9PIKscSY/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+022.jpg"><br /></a></span></span></li></ul></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ox7RGYCJUQiBxKdOV8yIK1d5DUNSfV2B7xSPzfK9UolKclPRA1D_qEYMRtwIarq6CfQDa5BqX3OhaCo16wes5VtI-IEp8tiT8sIrGhZktXE38o3MHTJLPlWdHaoxSbusYvLUatXRKf3S/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+026.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ox7RGYCJUQiBxKdOV8yIK1d5DUNSfV2B7xSPzfK9UolKclPRA1D_qEYMRtwIarq6CfQDa5BqX3OhaCo16wes5VtI-IEp8tiT8sIrGhZktXE38o3MHTJLPlWdHaoxSbusYvLUatXRKf3S/s200/I+is+for+Ice+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616289141336995826" border="0" /></a>Carefully measure 4 cups of water exactly.<br />Pour water into your ice trays deliberately but not forcefully. If you are too timid with your pour, water will run down the side of the measuring cup, making a mess. If you are too forceful with your pour, the water will bounce off the bottom of the tray and on to the counter, again, making a mess.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG9X6wCCWHCDC77P-CTNVBIx08RlvJRt425aC3ycNofeKCTCVGyIm7gEU3kgvAYh4OysbVT7KOD7M6y6UOS1f-CcSaVO0qlRBr2tod-6TPrCatpHgj7reEMcrHECTdkbPy4rPJ5E19aIS/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+034.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG9X6wCCWHCDC77P-CTNVBIx08RlvJRt425aC3ycNofeKCTCVGyIm7gEU3kgvAYh4OysbVT7KOD7M6y6UOS1f-CcSaVO0qlRBr2tod-6TPrCatpHgj7reEMcrHECTdkbPy4rPJ5E19aIS/s200/I+is+for+Ice+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616289134485946098" border="0" /></a>With your ice trays full of cold water, carefully transport them to the freezer. Stack your trays and close the freezer door. Allow the ice to set completely (~4-5 hours)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfJo8gl_xxALFNyMfQr1jIeV7bkYy1XMF15j14nuJ219Fr6YHSHTtNrrEU_Z-Ynhs_WtjZHhuFYrywv1WFZ99OivCKtibMVcwDMsqXs0DmwFTeb2qA1bKd0D-Mi_9v1jPzViOIzNp2Cxi/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+038.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfJo8gl_xxALFNyMfQr1jIeV7bkYy1XMF15j14nuJ219Fr6YHSHTtNrrEU_Z-Ynhs_WtjZHhuFYrywv1WFZ99OivCKtibMVcwDMsqXs0DmwFTeb2qA1bKd0D-Mi_9v1jPzViOIzNp2Cxi/s200/I+is+for+Ice+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616289133616008066" border="0" /></a>When your ice is set, you can use your ice. To loosen ice out of the tray, grab the sides of the tray and twist in opposite directions.**<br /><br />Serve immediately.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3fVNprPKjiaxryVWP1HJqQ1L_6jvuU6euaEZ4CD9p7JkQFNlM9V5gDCCGIleQSrlKxWr2gNhKsUKciJt9amS9ddCV_GO6Ws8a9lWAI7IrZQ91nq_ZdUaR-HcRjJuzinuZhhBkGkZZtHQ/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+045.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3fVNprPKjiaxryVWP1HJqQ1L_6jvuU6euaEZ4CD9p7JkQFNlM9V5gDCCGIleQSrlKxWr2gNhKsUKciJt9amS9ddCV_GO6Ws8a9lWAI7IrZQ91nq_ZdUaR-HcRjJuzinuZhhBkGkZZtHQ/s200/I+is+for+Ice+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616294647276054546" border="0" /></a>You can serve Ice by itself, it is sometimes a nice crunchy snack, or it can be used as an ingredient itself. For example: traditionally ice is used as a cooling agent in beverages such as lemonade, Iced tea, and Ice water (pictured).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />*If your water is hot or even warm, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours to make it cold. Depending on how hot or warm your water is will determine how long it will need to stay in the refrigerator.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherUb5Ewp3UHwZmPQhUds2t-w-AS9JWl-8TYKUlkp_bbX8bSv5CBUwzr8H5rEXeMLaQaXvyt5n6e5buYdtWsc6PuejInJO353smMoE3hpdiKuRU8dVeH0UMVmL_R0wG-xrS1a4CtsrONBM/s1600/I+is+for+Ice+035.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherUb5Ewp3UHwZmPQhUds2t-w-AS9JWl-8TYKUlkp_bbX8bSv5CBUwzr8H5rEXeMLaQaXvyt5n6e5buYdtWsc6PuejInJO353smMoE3hpdiKuRU8dVeH0UMVmL_R0wG-xrS1a4CtsrONBM/s200/I+is+for+Ice+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616290222374443330" border="0" /></a>**Sometimes during this step, small shards of ice tend to shoot off of the ice tray and it is an <span style="font-style: italic;">eye</span> hazard. Goggles are a good idea, remember - safety first.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br />Okay seriously, I did my research for this one just like I did for the other letters. Do you want to know what the most popular <span style="font-style: italic;">i</span>tem? Iguana. If you think that I am going to cook an iguana you are mistaken, and if you think that I, let alone the Mrs, is going to eat an iguana you have lost your m-<span style="font-style: italic;">I</span>-n-d.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ice.<br />Ice.<br />Ice......<br />.....maybe there is something I could do with this.<br /><br />Stay tuned.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">-J<br /></div></div></div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-58987401229025773442011-05-26T10:09:00.000-05:002011-05-26T17:14:19.838-05:00H is also for HazelnutsHelp yourself, and you are going to want seconds.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MkN2iDCW0e9uQvH_CjpeL8ZntqiNObYK2ZE-77dNyqSjw8bBQDduhx_mstylRuoQefH1g5g6yE5nbaCbj7mtCrnjlfNCaOLM8UvnSiJpMhUiIFR_i2mFX71erBFLGCefk7XRnHztL6Gu/s1600/H+is+for+Hazelnut+007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MkN2iDCW0e9uQvH_CjpeL8ZntqiNObYK2ZE-77dNyqSjw8bBQDduhx_mstylRuoQefH1g5g6yE5nbaCbj7mtCrnjlfNCaOLM8UvnSiJpMhUiIFR_i2mFX71erBFLGCefk7XRnHztL6Gu/s400/H+is+for+Hazelnut+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611149522948254658" border="0" /></a><br />Here it is folks, the heavenly dessert that is sure to hit the spot!<br />I promise you that this recipe was worth the wait. Just try it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Heavenly Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Pie</span><br />Crust:<br />-20 graham crackers<br />-2 Tbs. unsalted butter (melted)<br />-2 Tbs. dark brown sugar<br /><br />Filling:<br />-1/2 cup milk<br />-3 cups of marshmallows<br />-1/4 cup milk chocolate chips<br />-1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur (Frangellico)<br />-1 1/4 cups of heavy whipping cream<br />-1/4 cup sugar<br /><br />What to do:<br />Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DI6EBkTy9mw42rCK4VaZWOMnwyLBsZywuKmgPsvZM-9s5f5Ya3uFkzJwhdthePNGcETYG1MuaOGbxEvfC8SMiq2mHScmlyK0UgqZYHMaunn-1EQZ8l4ddvG1YLVVnQZbyyz2kBlRyMIZ/s1600/H+is+for+Hazelnut+004.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DI6EBkTy9mw42rCK4VaZWOMnwyLBsZywuKmgPsvZM-9s5f5Ya3uFkzJwhdthePNGcETYG1MuaOGbxEvfC8SMiq2mHScmlyK0UgqZYHMaunn-1EQZ8l4ddvG1YLVVnQZbyyz2kBlRyMIZ/s200/H+is+for+Hazelnut+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611147299354537346" border="0" /></a>Crush the graham crackers in the food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and rolling them with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs in a bowl, and mix in the brown sugar and then the butter. Press the graham cracker in a pie pan with your fingers. Be sure that you push the crust up on the sides of the pie dish. Bake the crust for ten minutes. Set the crust aside to cool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzPOk5FXfWCdK5lGbhkGw6x_J3C4l6b5yhbx3xdxLmg0fnqdfZs8Y9Tihwj-_K80DxnoPQC0gBcj2PLaYbumxpqIJMimWsZUs09otJoNo_XDgEz81gQK-BTW-viRAqz6ZTziaXCzztEWf/s1600/H+is+for+Hazelnut+003.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzPOk5FXfWCdK5lGbhkGw6x_J3C4l6b5yhbx3xdxLmg0fnqdfZs8Y9Tihwj-_K80DxnoPQC0gBcj2PLaYbumxpqIJMimWsZUs09otJoNo_XDgEz81gQK-BTW-viRAqz6ZTziaXCzztEWf/s200/H+is+for+Hazelnut+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611147303469352290" border="0" /></a>In a medium sauce pan on medium high just heat the milk, do not boil. Take the pan off the heat and add marshmallows. Lower the heat to low and stir in the marshmallows (5-6 minutes). Take off the heat and stir in chocolate until completely melted. Move the mixture to a bowl, and add in the hazelnut liqueur. Set aside to cool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQK3GlJrTXKpKoHmIHqPXRroE0yNMro7PqQhbi2L60z0yFlNSIywBp9iUuJKJ0P7KsRtySVMNa2uE3bbIgNhCv_Mr27ZwL-81ozDumCNTmuyEITXYkl5M4dwdm63o8r9Vf4N-G1m40MQo/s1600/H+is+for+Hazelnut+002.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQK3GlJrTXKpKoHmIHqPXRroE0yNMro7PqQhbi2L60z0yFlNSIywBp9iUuJKJ0P7KsRtySVMNa2uE3bbIgNhCv_Mr27ZwL-81ozDumCNTmuyEITXYkl5M4dwdm63o8r9Vf4N-G1m40MQo/s200/H+is+for+Hazelnut+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611147305444569506" border="0" /></a>In another bowl, add heavy cream and sugar. Whip until you have fluffy cream. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled marshmallow mixture. Take it slowly because you do not want to deflate the whipped cream.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IOEGN4hal8u50BQcRAGpK6WQGVDXXGVMubY-grb4VxgxDYNppCujZUj39CsLgFgZXjpACW74KMwosR1Rtoh4LaZB5QJHfRemrwe-c4_L-SycJtSaBlcGsuH4aySsXvoUAoTwus2h97zv/s1600/H+is+for+Hazelnut+006.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IOEGN4hal8u50BQcRAGpK6WQGVDXXGVMubY-grb4VxgxDYNppCujZUj39CsLgFgZXjpACW74KMwosR1Rtoh4LaZB5QJHfRemrwe-c4_L-SycJtSaBlcGsuH4aySsXvoUAoTwus2h97zv/s200/H+is+for+Hazelnut+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611147310725868354" border="0" /></a>Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and place into the refrigerator to set for 1-2 hours.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On to "I".<br /><br />Any thoughts on what I should do for "I"?Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-82259359553783434652011-05-19T05:00:00.000-05:002011-05-19T05:26:26.862-05:00H is also for Hens and Honey<div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello again.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">While I get dinner ready, how about I share what I have been doing besides cooking for the blog.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgw9otbkk_HF6H5JtPMJnPYYO2NsTqiB0WgehKJU7RMMchOyYruetrxIZcnyohJ2Ho2Br0mLEEmlvwyqS5seTBmIpGjYjwT4ixUjRt_JKmIOWmwXLeW0s99HYOQLXRVajXB_m654jj_ed/s1600/Married+Beach+023.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCopuxbq0CWKQQzkHfcxjySCdfvNwvuyr5VrFYS5WUojvvsXFOI_fb-CJbQ3RS8ismng2lFa68dfv342-NBo0agn12qM7ugLRjrWCjxZyA3d1wqeYXF6VyNJ61gl8rtDxBghqpmUHjuIFY/s1600/Married+Beach+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158821877079730" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCopuxbq0CWKQQzkHfcxjySCdfvNwvuyr5VrFYS5WUojvvsXFOI_fb-CJbQ3RS8ismng2lFa68dfv342-NBo0agn12qM7ugLRjrWCjxZyA3d1wqeYXF6VyNJ61gl8rtDxBghqpmUHjuIFY/s200/Married+Beach+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvG0sovvNUGF5IRGoYTHB4ahwtaMIteJVMa59Ic-XLSs7qPMU6aCKbD46MvB7NgpUn6XSQ_3Hqgc6_sTqg4P7s2tU0JQ3XyGdNET4JQt4bVShhBBKxp1MWsSnCugrn8SZyqiEcl5CirVQ/s1600/Married+Beach+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158822457886162" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvG0sovvNUGF5IRGoYTHB4ahwtaMIteJVMa59Ic-XLSs7qPMU6aCKbD46MvB7NgpUn6XSQ_3Hqgc6_sTqg4P7s2tU0JQ3XyGdNET4JQt4bVShhBBKxp1MWsSnCugrn8SZyqiEcl5CirVQ/s200/Married+Beach+024.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Mrs and I worked a wedding. I did the food for lunch, and the Mrs coordinated. Pictured here is me getting one of the canopies ready. It is a feta stuffed black olive on top of a sun dried tomato and a whole wheat crostini. A big thank you to Bob, my pops who's birthday is this week, for stuffing all of the olives<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was such a beautiful ceremony and really fun reception. I thought that my food went over well, and the bride and her mother loved the Mrs. They wanted to adopt her.<br /></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The next week, we went to the beach.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry I'm not sorry.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQh8B4mDlE5OkqhO9y26m0RtvQsztXSzzmhW2ZMPiJrfkocTfgrCCo2cFHy_aaj5t1pgHoYcA6eMkBAH__5oCwKtv_n_yjpfL_O5K9bEwYyaY-rn0ucAUl5qQyKKZysv4eDkpM6c-BtnrK/s1600/Married+Beach+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158266310953410" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQh8B4mDlE5OkqhO9y26m0RtvQsztXSzzmhW2ZMPiJrfkocTfgrCCo2cFHy_aaj5t1pgHoYcA6eMkBAH__5oCwKtv_n_yjpfL_O5K9bEwYyaY-rn0ucAUl5qQyKKZysv4eDkpM6c-BtnrK/s200/Married+Beach+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWprEjU5jUEjN-y2zjbig2GvNggZhRGwlixeQeI6FOyYvP0a-ZeMv684D6-QHTuPu9D0Wc2zhM0p71DZf73SlOqYTi54EbmiZnSsc03d7H8-0ILLDMdGsQp-kSmeC96PblMqPMIWyZbgb4/s1600/Married+Beach+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158274999960594" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWprEjU5jUEjN-y2zjbig2GvNggZhRGwlixeQeI6FOyYvP0a-ZeMv684D6-QHTuPu9D0Wc2zhM0p71DZf73SlOqYTi54EbmiZnSsc03d7H8-0ILLDMdGsQp-kSmeC96PblMqPMIWyZbgb4/s200/Married+Beach+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrHDcae4_L6FcjnN-JduCNsGiRlfZH8kGpE1LMLX3JUezJhMLefn_yE655VuvTU3OeqyCWMlzaAN7g0f_qbG938K6edUFw9KRlKVDNKtPP7wxi5PHmI7LU1ZMpAELKWh4c189ZI68GDvJ/s1600/Married+Beach+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158277040620018" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrHDcae4_L6FcjnN-JduCNsGiRlfZH8kGpE1LMLX3JUezJhMLefn_yE655VuvTU3OeqyCWMlzaAN7g0f_qbG938K6edUFw9KRlKVDNKtPP7wxi5PHmI7LU1ZMpAELKWh4c189ZI68GDvJ/s200/Married+Beach+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXruerHsbN2BGNmPqTcOJkMnYOVVDndG_H8bZm6bHXrkAKJwr0MLfzm72nwSJRXLp-XnOWSsqBbfN5EkXDKQgRIAiHvRk0eIwQgbJNYKHggxQal26_8T2b69GgL8Sy1gl02_VwAcwgP6u/s1600/Married+Beach+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158283569896146" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXruerHsbN2BGNmPqTcOJkMnYOVVDndG_H8bZm6bHXrkAKJwr0MLfzm72nwSJRXLp-XnOWSsqBbfN5EkXDKQgRIAiHvRk0eIwQgbJNYKHggxQal26_8T2b69GgL8Sy1gl02_VwAcwgP6u/s200/Married+Beach+025.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOavC84eoLnMdJ0KZrM6VQ9UdFhT68r-IPoZqbURTzn2Xwz_Y02L53Dj5uvHdoHs9CpSH40pV7q-ZrxMIxT6gg3qYiF-WPUWHd_FZBfsRTbJobKvC10BVfWxyKkUG7UK8rglAIOxFaNe-6/s1600/Married+Beach+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608158281226165602" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOavC84eoLnMdJ0KZrM6VQ9UdFhT68r-IPoZqbURTzn2Xwz_Y02L53Dj5uvHdoHs9CpSH40pV7q-ZrxMIxT6gg3qYiF-WPUWHd_FZBfsRTbJobKvC10BVfWxyKkUG7UK8rglAIOxFaNe-6/s200/Married+Beach+014.jpg" border="0" /></a>Best grilled cheeses (grilled cheesi?) that I have had in a long time. It was too short of a vacation!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now that you are jealous and Hate me, dinner is ready.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have some with me?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Herb Roasted Cornish Hens </span><br /></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608164200933487986" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6DYTw5MsJGMnBA-TdAPBI7env2oboj8_thYjVvHAh9gzoZit-L-dGHLLmLJ2f9wtv1nZVs7mM-KtxDtOteWMLQJnXYrsJOjsYmdGrRav0ZAc09qgyoU2TPf2E2t0557gNlL3aAiyGi65/s400/H+is+for+Hen+and+Honey+Buttermilk+Biscuits+009.jpg" border="0" /><br /><ul style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><li>2 Cornish Hens</li><li>2 bundles of thyme<br /></li><li>3 lemons, sliced in wedges<br /></li><li>3 cloves of garlic, halved</li><li>1 large onion, sliced</li><li>6 red potatoes, halved</li><li>6T melted butter</li><li>2T olive oil</li><li>1 1/2T dried basil</li><li>1T salt</li><li>2T black pepper</li></ul><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608164473156262882" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdh3HZ96_gwkxnpr7zzh_CVlbq6nz5AZX2DYNICKAzhhh9oZA6NIheqi7BGqpg15sJzm1SBrDg4EMgr1Zl0eD2YbIm516ETx-ZlAR-j7Ax0HpZ2CwgcMQBG_RRhPm8hhF4G35A5er8bEb/s320/H+is+for+Hen+and+Honey+Buttermilk+Biscuits+004.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wash and pat hens dry. Stuff the birds with garlic cloves, lemon wedges, thyme bundles, and onions. </span><br /><br />Depending on the flavors that you like, you can add more or less of one of these ingredients, for example the Mrs likes the flavor of onions more where as I like lemons. Hence her hen had more onions and mine more lemons.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Next melt the butter and combine with olive oil and basil. Massage the hen with the butter mixture. Your hands will get dirty, but remember you can wash your hands after. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wash. Your. Hands.</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608164476745966226" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHr0KyZCmLNTfAuHt8pOz16Vhk1OhE9jtkDG2pmYBw4odG6PtEYWqpMaDd0VitvMs9asPnHv7e0EhxsZEHI77RMCFN6hxb24ucUcEbcYB3ZILak0VkhJZW1Qzb4yzdWylllQRGOkJAtiz/s320/H+is+for+Hen+and+Honey+Buttermilk+Biscuits+006.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-style: italic;">In a large roasting pan, place the remaining lemons, onions and all of the potatoes. Sprinkle over 1t of salt and 1T of black pepper. Place the hens on top of the veggies breast side down, and sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper (1t salt and 1 1/2t black pepper per bird)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Place in the oven at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, basting the hens every 25 minutes. </span><br /><br /><br />To accompany my birds, and for a hint of green, I roasted hasparagus spears. The h is silent.<br /><br />Also to accompany the meal I made these.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honey Buttermilk Biscuits</span><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608164481097248210" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ02mhVaDdpUSR_9igYC7cs8Nhyphenhyphen4WTPOHPvWYY4edna_T5woV7MSMjseUP9HQpa8EQhI_9ZFAjqlAOv-h2G-gCwW1008sPZt2YBltIjEtTIVh-zQ1Jex1lIv3JfqDUufCsQVSHSIg_9Q0e/s320/H+is+for+Hen+and+Honey+Buttermilk+Biscuits+012.jpg" border="0" /><br /><ul style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><li>1 1/2 cups of self rising flour</li><li>1/4 cup of shortening<br /></li><li>1/2 cup of buttermilk</li><li>1/3 cup of honey</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cut the shortening into the flour. Stir in the buttermilk, and then stir in the honey. On a floured surface roll out the dough 1/2" thick and cut out biscuits. Bake until golden brown in a 350 degree oven (~12-15 minutes)</span><br /><br /><br /><br />Honestly, after this meal we were too full for dessert. The Honey Buttermilk biscuits had just the hint of sweetness that was able to finish as a final course to dinner.<br /><br />Therefore dessert was postponed, thus you must come back to see what the alphaBITE came up with for dessert.<br /><br />I will give you a hint: It is Heavenly!<br /><br />-J<br /></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390843925478581983.post-45470640606010667212011-05-18T11:27:00.000-05:002011-05-18T17:06:02.026-05:00H is for Honeydew<div style="text-align: center;">Hungry? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608119965496712354" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJTxfBH6tTb43y_gnCcdtwfRSeUwnRAETc4bC8MZTjzBKBOtGmVKq0l2yLlOPCHLep0oNq_SwQhabeIglnZko3F2UIcsOs8gkLplx01EQjsBoiAgYVlZ_XQLulfHLHkcQoAAvM1X-wBxZ/s400/H+is+for+Honeydew+001.jpg" border="0" />I know, I am too but before I get to the food, how about a drink?<br /></div><div align="left"><br />To be honest with you, I have been putting off and putting off "H". I had a hard time figuring out what I could do, and then with all the different thoughts and ideas I had, narrowing them down gave me a headache. But then came the hundreds of phone calls, the host of emails, the heaping pile of real mail, and the hordes of people that stood on my front lawn stating that they would not leave until "H" was complete.<br /><br />They just left.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11TBIUo6ogyCEQUtOe2tzankql-5wUJsjtvXSRozm0d_3ven2sbNtwL3HvYrcV4RIlIjUUBtaheHensTjdHRZFQ1Cicqf-iM6259Td2w_ZoRrkfcl6T-xDa01o5p6QrKeMurvlbWdidqD/s1600/H+is+for+Honeydew+007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11TBIUo6ogyCEQUtOe2tzankql-5wUJsjtvXSRozm0d_3ven2sbNtwL3HvYrcV4RIlIjUUBtaheHensTjdHRZFQ1Cicqf-iM6259Td2w_ZoRrkfcl6T-xDa01o5p6QrKeMurvlbWdidqD/s400/H+is+for+Honeydew+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608131607145766658" border="0" /></a>To celebrate summer <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/08/melon-agua-fresca/">HERE </a>is something to sip on sitting by the pool. Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca, via <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen</a>. I added my own twist to it though. Instead of plain water I mixed in cucumber water. I thought that it gave it an even fresher taste, and if it is after 5:00 pm, a little rum wouldn't hurt.<br /><br />As a way to make it up to you readers, and to avoid having to open an RV campground in my front yard, I am stretching out "H" for three posts. That's right, you heard me. Keep checking for what else happened with "H".<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Three cheers for three posts!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Hip hip-Hooray!"<br />"Hip hip - Hoo...."<br /><br />That's enough.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">You finish that cheer and you will not be allowed to see the others.<br />I'm serious.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">-J<br /></div></div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226787098385564728noreply@blogger.com0