Monthly Archives: February 2018
A Winter’s Day
We took the dog out for a pleasant three-mile walk this afternoon and were graced with this lovely view at the end of the street: (Click to embiggenate) We would note that the weather was in the low-twenties and still snowing (for those so inclined: METAR KOUN 211954Z 36009KT 1SM BKN008OVC014 M05/M06 A3037 -SNBR). Local … Continue reading
Instapot FAQ
Congratulations on the purchase of your new cursed Instant Pot multi-use programmable Pressure Cooker. Instant Pot is the #1 selling 7-in-1 multi-cooker that reduces cooking times up to 70% by summoning the horrible black magical powers of Baphomet, the Sabbatic Goat God. Your cursed Instant Pot will change the way you cook kitchen staples like … Continue reading
Colorful Dinner
Homemade fajitas for dinner tonight (well, we bought the tortillas, but everything else was homemade). One each: large white onion, green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers. Cook gently–just barely enough to soften, not so much as to lose the bright flavour of the peppers. We used chicken thighs for the meat; nicely juicy and … Continue reading
Fajita Seasoning
PrintFajita Seasoning Ingredients1 part paprika 1 part chili powder 1 part garlic powder 1 part cumin 1/2 part oregano 1/2 part salt 1/4 part black pepperInstructionsMix. We use a tablespoon as a part, and just eyeball a good healthy grind of fresh black pepper. Apply liberally to your meat of choice, allow to soak in … Continue reading
Seasons
No, not weather, and no, not spices. TV seasons (“series” to our English friends). We have come to the conclusion that we are not a fan of the current trend of breaking up a season into “half-seasons,” with a “mid-season finale” and “mid-season premiere” in early December and mid-January, respectively. No sooner do you get … Continue reading