As "he who thinks he is the boss of me" is back in the States on a whirlwind shopping expedition, I have been taking the opportunity to spend time with friends and divert from my normal daily routine. Tonite, the kids were all meeting at Papalote to watch the lunar eclipse so, with an evening to myself (joy) I decided to go out. That's right....pry my fingers from the keyboard and actually go OUT OF THE HOUSE to dinner with friends John and Libby of In the Roo. We decided on El Angus Grill: "El" - to let you know that it's Mexican, as Libby was quick to point out, "Angus" - undoubtedly, to appeal to Americans, fearful of ingesting foreign, and therefore far less superior and certainly dangerous, meat products. (despite the fact that true Angus Cows are from Scotland....but I digress) The restaurant, located on the corner of calle 26 and Avenida 10 was, just a few short months ago, someone's residence. The transformation to r
In planning a romantic dinner for your significant other, there are several factors to consider. First and foremost, consider what your mate's tastes are. I know Jessica is not crazy for too sweet, and she relishes the acidic. I also know my woman loves lighter foods. When planning your meal, don't forget that you need to eat too, so balance the selections with what you like. Second, consider how your partner likes to eat. Jessica really likes to avoid waste and particularly seems to like fusion dishes inspired from classical cuisines. She also wants her meals to be balanced with veggie, protein, and grains. And third, come up with a consistent theme in both taste and appearance. All three of these factors helped me dream up my Valentine's Day menu for Jessica.Appetizer: Blackstick, Pork, & Pear in EndiveEven 1/4" dice of Forelle Pear and cooked, left-over pork tenderloin combined with English Blackstick, with just a touch of salt and black pepper. Served in rinsed endive le
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The word “bride” is an Old English Word for cook.
Just remember ladies, most wedding traditions came about before women’s lib. So feel free to be a non-traditional bride. Throw white out the window, have a man-of-honor, get married underwater. What matters most is that you [...]
Everything my mom makes is always amazing. So many people have begged my mom to open a restaurant but she never will. It remains a special treat for loved ones only. This year, she decided on some non-traditional dishes since we'll be having a big banquet style meal tonight as well.First, Fried Butterfish with Pickled RadishesThis cold dish of Surf Clam and Celery is light and refreshing. The hint of sesame oil is a nice accent.We saw this innovative dish last time we went to New Yeah Shanghai and my mom has a knack for taking restaurant creations and improving them. These Pork and Sticky Rice Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves looked better and tasted better.Yum, ox tail stewed in a rich tomato sauce. The picture is a bit smoky since I took the picture right as my mom plated it.These Fried Shrimp Balls were a hit. The coating is clever little cubes of bread making a light and crunchy outside.My mom makes an awesome Fish Head Soup. She uses a type of tofu, translated as frozen tofu. The process
Valentine's Day Dinner EntertainingThe key to a successful dinner party is to stay organized by breaking down the work of planning, shopping, and cooking into manageable, do-ahead tasks. Use the following tips as a starting point, and you'll master the skills to hosting a Valentine's Day dinner party with confidence and ease.The OccasionBegin by choosing a Valentine's Day theme that will tie the entire party together. Take you cue from the season and the guest list, creating an elegant soiree.Where and WhenNext, choose a day and a location that will fit your desired theme. Look for creative ways to use your space that make the most of its best features, perhaps staging your party in the kitchen, family room, or on the deck. A 7:00pm starting time works well for most dinners. Allow an hour for cocktails and mingling before the meal.Guest List and Invitations for Valentine's Day
Jot down a list of guests to invite, and round it out by adding people with complementary interests and backg
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Make someone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day with the most romantic dinner and breathtaking view of the Gulf of Siam. Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa presents an unforgettable Valentine’s experience this February 14th, with a selection of menus for all lovers. Moonlight Dinner @ Chay Had : enjoy a romantic candlelit evening by stunning Hua Hin’s ocean front with a special five-course Western set menu at Baht 1,250++ per person. Dinner @ The Market Terrace : over looking the poll and beautiful Hua Hin beachwhile enjoying an extensive Valentine’s theme buffet featuring international and Italian cuisine as well as free flow local draft beer, Mont Clair wine and soft drinks at Baht 1,250++ per person (Baht 475++ per child under 12 year-old). Dinning Among The Stars @ White Lotus : the award winning White Lotus restaurant with unparalleled views from the top of Hua Hin is the perfect place for this special evening! With the finest Sche
A Royal Meridien Hotel : Celebrate the Valentine’s Day at Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien Hotel with our 3 days 2 nights package and explore the delights of fine dinning in our award-winning French restaurant “the Reflexions”. Chef Thibault Chiumenti and team have put together a special menu for guests enjoying the Valentine’s Escapade package. This limited offer allows guests to discover an exceptional culinary experience in a chic and cultured setting. The Valentine’s Escapade package includes the followingDeluxe room with endless city views.Savour a delicious daily buffet breakfast for two people at the Rain Tree Café.Experience a special dining moment at the modern French restaurant “the Reflexions”.
Price starting from THB 8,350++ per package from 13 – 15 February 2008. To discover more simply e-mail reservation.bangkok@lemeridien.com , call the hotel directly +66 (0) 2650 8800 or visit lemeridien.comSource: at-bangkok.com Tag : Valentine
Former US President Bill Clinton’s security detail played havoc on kitchen staff’s nerves when he arrived at Jim Brown’s Amer-I-can dinner at Canal restaurant in Arizona. The former US Prez charmed throngs of onlookers inside and outside the restaurant when he turned up at the restaurant after a speaking engagement. However according to the New York Post, the chefs at the eatery were none to please with his security detail. As for why they were not to happy with all those Secret Service agents, well it seems that that’s because they swarmed the kitchen and made the chefs extremely nervous with their hovering as Clinton’s dinner was being prepared. They are said to have served up steak, shrimp and Caesar salad to Clinton and the rest of the guests. (ANI)
...president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad renewed his verbal attack on Israel, saying it's days are numbered and predicting that the "filthy Zionist entity" will fall sooner or later."I advise you to abandon the filthy Zionist entity which has reached the end of the line," Mr Ahmadinejad today told world (emphasis mine) powers in a speech in the southern city of Bushehr carried live on the state television."It has lost its (sic) reason to be and will sooner or later fall," he said.Just how paranoid is the president of Iran? Why is Israel a threat (because they can defend themselves)? I call on you to explain to the world WHY Israel must be eliminated? Is it because their religion differs from yours?...The world awaits your response...Tags: Iran, Mahoud Ahmadinejad, Islam, Islamic jihad, Islamic fundamentalists, Islamic terrorists
There are a lot of shows that I dislike on
Food Network
, there’s no secret there. Of the few
I do
truly enjoy watching, at least two are reality shows rather than actual cooking segments. One of these is Dinner: Impossible. That show begins its new season tonight, and next week the show [...]
I had a huge bag of plain uncooked frozen perogies in the freezer. These people here happen to love the buggers so I tossed them into a dish and cooked them golden. The perogies, not the people however interesting that may sound...
I told you all that Chef Robert Irvine was here on base this year to tape an episode of Dinner: Impossible for the Air Force’s 60th Anniversary Ball. The air date for this show is 23 January. Don’t Miss It! I know several of his assistants personally!
Pork Loin with Apple and Cranberry stuffing Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin (about 6 pounds)Sea salt and freshly ground pepper2 cup seasoned croutons1 cup chicken stock1 1/2 cup peeled, chopped green apples1/3 cup dried cranberries 3 Tbs cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onions2 Tbsp Cranberry juice2 Tbsp Honey1 Preheat oven to 325°F.2 Rinse the pork and pat it dry. You will be doing a "double-butterfly or Pin Wheel" on the pork roast. Lay the roast down, fat side up. Insert the knife into the roast 1/2-inch horizontally from the bottom of the roast, along the long side of the roast. Make a long cut along the bottom of the roast, stopping 1/2 inch before the edge of the roast. You might find it easier to handle by starting at a corner of the roast. Open up the roast and continue to cut through the thicker half of the roast, again keeping 1/2 inch from the bottom. Repeat until the roast is an even 1/2-inch thickness all over when laid out. If necessary, pound t
Annual Day at Nana Faye'sOn Saturday, December 29th, everybody went to my Great Nana Faye's house to celebrate Christmas together. The highlight for me was seeing Nana Faye and all of my aunts, uncles, and little cousins..old and new, from near and far. We had fun just running and playing for hours.Here are pics of me and my Cousin Jackson playing with my Thomas & Percy trains. We made them go C-R-A-S-H, B-O-O-M, over and over again!My Cousin Miles and his Mommy, Cousin Melanie. My Cousin Jaden and his Mommy, Cousin Amber.My new little Cousin Troy, Jr. ("TJ") and his Grandmother, my Cousin Jessie. And, here's the rest of the family...cooking, eating, hugging, kissing, laughing, sitting, smiling, standing, talking, walking, watching TV, etc. You get the picture...we had a great time!
I went to Selkie and Dylan's tonight. A covener who had moved away was back in town with his boyfriend of 8 months. It was great seeing Taliesin again, and the boyfriend was very nice. Taliesin is vegetarian, so we...
Bart spent most of the day preparing another feast. Turkey, Ham, and all the fixings. A huge meal. Delicious.We all sat down to the meal, a packed table. Twelve of us and every inch of the table covered. Five minutes into it, Mike called asking again for his Christmas gifts. I didn't want to prolong the conversation and he sounded anything but sober so I simply said, "you have the IPod and the NIntendo D.S. Goodnight, Mike."He called back. I didn't answer. He called back. I unplugged the phone.I mentioned to Bart that I wasn't interested in listening to the message alone. While some of us were still sitting at the table, came down and listened to them. He mentioned I probably wouldn't want to hear them and that he was talking about mail.I figured out immediately what he was assuming. In years past relatives have sent money to the kids for Christmas. He thought he had some here and he wanted it. Problem is, there isn't any here.So Bart and I came and celebrating Christmas
Calories eaten yesterday: 1314
Fat: 28g (20%)
Carbs: 105g (33%)
Protein: 147g (46%)
Weight this morning: 135.6 (One week ago: 134.2)
Calories burned in exercise today: 347
Tonight was our staff dinner at Applebee's. Photos will be forthcoming, both from me and the others there with cameras. I had the Weight Watchers Steak and Shrimp skewers, hold the teriyaki sauce, and I subbed the rice for
Sorry for not updating. I've been lazy...hohoho. For emails that I haven't replied, I promise I will do it soon T_T.A quick entry for now coz I am so wanting to hide myself under the blanket in this cold night. A big thank you to my cousin brother Abi because of him I had the opportunity to dine in one of the English restaurants in London. Thanks for bringing me along and introduced me your friend. I am so touched that I feel like crying when I am typing this -.-. How many times we passed by hoping we can be the diners within the warm and cozy restaurants. I hardly belive I am actually taking this photo in the restaurant (how sad case hor)My starter - Feta Cheese Salad. It was delicious especially the cheeseeeeeeeeeeee! (pardon the poor photo quality)Abi's pasta~ Very unique and it's more savoury as compared to my main courseMy Main Course ~ Lamb Shank. It was alright. I think it should taste better >..< Can't wait for my payday and praying hard for it! (or anyone is willing to spend m
I created this post to try to take some stress off of writing serious material. It's a post about funny blog metaphors...what kinds of things we can liken our blogs to. Also, if you can come up with your own and would like to share, I would like to create a collective post with everyone's metaphors along with their name and blog url.5 Zoom(s)
Holiday magic will make this a yuletide tradition you and your crew will always treasure! This Christmas Pirate's Adventure Buena Park are offering a special show with the entire theatre decked out for the holiday celebration. "When Christmas is threatened, Magee the elf has only one chance to save the day... he must become a pirate and join the crew of Captain Sebastian the Black! It’ll take all the Christmas magic he can muster to set things right... and get through this adventure in one piece" Purchase Tickets Online
by eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor
Planning a Christmas dinner, holiday dinner or other large gathering isn't complicated, but the more forethought you give it the easier it will be. The key is to do as much work ahead of time as you can, so you and your guests can enjoy yourselves the day of the party.
Things You'll Need
Holiday Baking Books
Holiday Cookbooks
Low-fat Cookbooks
Candleholders
Dinner Candles
Holiday Decorations
Cake Pans
Cookie Sheets
Napkin Rings
Napkins
Peelers
Roasting Pans
Table Centerpieces
Tablecloths
Decide how many guests you'll have at least two weeks beforehand, and assess how much space you have, both at the table and in your home.
Compose your menu at least two weeks ahead of time as well. Plan for each person to eat between one and two pounds of food.
ThreeOrganize the menu into to-do lists, including all preparation steps.
Clean out as much of the refrigerator as possible one week ahead. Be ruthless in your decisions about what to toss. T
Lime Roast Chicken : Thai food recipes
From Darlene Schmidt,This Thai recipe for Lime Roast Chicken is super-delicious, with crispy skin and tender meat beneath. You'll love the sweet lime flavor of this roast chicken, which makes a perfect meal to serve for any social gathering as well as for everyday meals. Add as much or as little chili as you like - the lime sauce will still taste just as sweet! Includes lots of tips on how to roast chicken, so you'll be sure to get your roast chickenjust right. An easy roast chicken recipe to make - and the results are fantastic. Enjoy! Ingredients:Serves 4 + 1 medium (approx. 4 lbs, or 2 kg.) whole chicken (thawed if using frozen)Lime marinade/sauce:1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup rice vinegar, OR substitute regular white or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup fish sauce (available in tall bottles at Asian/Chinese food stores)1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar7-8 cloves garlic, minced, OR 1 Tbsp. bottled pureed garlic 1-2 fresh red chilies, minced,
Like it or not here is a MadTV parody of Master Chief and Halo 3. Haha, personally I'm a big fan of MadTV of course, and don't know anyone who isn't. But I think there are some out there...and for you just ignore this totally freakin awesome video, that will make you laugh as you never laughed before :P yeah this is very enjoyable, so many good halo 3 jokes and such. Cool plasma grenade effect too:p anyway..watch this!!halo3
Troubled Britney Spears appears to spends most of her time in fast-food restaurants, so it should come as no surprise that her new beau – is a waiter.
Britney killed two birds with one stone, popping into Hollywood's Mirabelle restaurant for dinner, and leaving with waiter Michael Marchand.
According to US reports, the two have been quietly dating for a few weeks and are slowly going public. A
Paris Hilton and I think that guy is her brother Baron, (please correct me if I’m wrong) were out dinning together at Katsuya Restaurant in Hollywood over the weekend. Is that him? I think so, he sure has grown. He looks like he could be a model, nice jawline!
Holiday Ham this tender, juicy, hickory smoked 9-10 pound ham has been expertly prepared for that ''Country-Cured'' taste. Dinner idea for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. It has been semi-boned and carefully trimmed to provide more servings with less fat. Ready to serve. But warm in the oven before serving to fill your home with that memorable, savory Smokehouse aroma! - Buy Holiday Ham 9-10 Lbs or View More Products - Holiday Turkey
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Menuby Darlene SchmidtThanksgiving Alternatives to Turkey and Mashed Potatoes!Tired of turkey? Then try one of these delicious Thai recipe alternatives! From Roast Lemongrass Chicken to Pumpkin Custard dessert, you'll find some refreshing-different Thanksgiving Day recipes in this list. Great for a Thanksgiving Day dinner party! Appetizer: Thai Carrot Soup with Ginger and LemongrassThisThai version of carrot soup also includes the health benefitsof ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its hearty harvest of vegetables,rice, and fresh herbs and spices, this soup is a true celebration of the season. High in vitamins A and C, plus calcium, it's very healthyand also extremely delicious. Makes an elegant soup to serve guests,and it can also be made ahead of time, then just warmed up when guestsarrive. Best of all it's easy to make - ready in just 30 minutes! Main Course: Roasted Lemongrass ChickenRoast chicken with a Thai twist! This roast chicken recipe
Early November
Choose a menu (we have four great ones to suggest).
If you're ordering a fresh turkey, do it now; if you're buying a frozen turkey, you still have time, but don't wait until the last minute. Remember: It's best to allow four to five days for it to thaw. (For advice on buying, defrosting, and cooking your turkey, see How Big a Bird, and Other Turkey Tips.)
Floral centerpieces finish off a well-set table. Florists are busy this time of year, so order flowers now. Four Days Before Thanksgiving
Start defrosting the frozen turkey in the back of the refrigerator, where it is coldest.
Compose a shopping list, and purchase all non-perishables. Wait until the day before Thanksgiving to buy salad greens, fresh bread, or seafood.
If you're baking pies for dessert, make the dough for the crust, roll it out, lay it into pie plates, and freeze.
Two Days Before Thanksgiving
Prepare the serving pieces, plates, flatware, glasses, etc.
If you're using cloth napkins or tablecloths, iro
Christmas and New Year Party
26 th December 2007 - 6pm
ALSAA Sport complex near Dublin AirportThai food" Entertainments" Dancing" Raffles Tickets
€30 for General public
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Last night, a very nice older couple decided to have an early Thanksgiving, as the wife was going to be in Rome. They usually have some friends over in the fall. So, several of us went and had a very...
I just came back from a small wedding dinner, two friends from way back got married. I haven’t seen the two of them for many years now, although i was pretty close to the guy before he went outstation to work.
The thing about attending wedding dinners is that it always makes you think.
I for one, [...]
Holiday Turkey Whole Smoked Turkey is an exceptionally thoughtful gift for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter or any occasion. Each luscious, young 10-12 pound turkey is carefully selected for its succulent firm meat, then carefully smoked over hardwood embers. - Buy Holiday Turkey or View More Products
The holidays are a season of joy, family, togetherness and of course, great food. My second installment for this Holiday menu might surprise some, but for me it’s coming in in its rightful place. Even though the table was full of all the goodness that comes from two solid days of prepping and cooking, [...]
Had a dinner party at our house last Saturday evening. The occasion was to celebrate the birthdays of my daughter, my wife and her friend - Roby.Roby had already made an extremely delicious Tiramisu cake on Friday night. Really sorry, forgot to take pictures :-(My wife made Lamb rogan, Sayur Lodeh (lontong), Pulut kuning (yellow sticky rice) and Nasi Impit and Roby made a special vegetarian Italian dish something like Lasagna (I forgot the name).Had a nice time. We must do this more often. Thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts guys.
Dash over at the Pixar Planet forums alerts us that on a TV show called Dinner: Impossible on the Food Network, will be featuring a special episode at Pixar, where meals themed on Finding Nemo, Cars and Ratatouille in 6 hours. Here's the official synopsis of the episode... Pixar Movie MissionRobert heads to Pixar Animation Studios in the San Francisco Bay Area to feed 600 animators, artists and staff a lunch by 1 PM that is inspired by their own imaginations. His mission is to create a menu that is representative of three Pixar favorites: Finding Nemo, Cars and Ratatouille, and he has just 6 hours to complete the mission. Here are the air times:November 07, 2007 10:00 PM ET/PTNovember 08, 2007 1:00 AM ET/PTDecember 09, 2007 10:30 PM ET/PTDecember 10, 2007 1:30 AM ET/PTSounds like it should be highly entertaining. Please be reminded that this is a Pay TV show.
Link for ths Post: Consciousness Cafe. Here is an excerpt from this post: Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated American actress Mariel Hemingway will host a fund-raising dinner November 9th for Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) in N Alex's art is multi dimensional and my interest in opening to different dimensions...
Drove to Kenilworth town yesterday with a few friends for the PhD dinner. The venue was Sunam Balti House, an Indian restaurant at 57 Abbey End. My wife stayed back to look after the kids. Thanks Darling.They had booked for 20 guys but only ten of us turned up, which was good in one way and bad on the other hand. Good because it gave us a chance to interact more but bad because we had to pay more in the end. I thought it was a a little bit on the pricey side but the food was quite good and we had a nice time.Was about 12:30am when I finally reached home.
We saw The Game Plan, a movie about a dad falling in love with the daughter he never knew he had. It was a great demonstration of how you can fall in love with a child very quickly. We then had dinner out and now the boys are happily playing video games in the hotel room while Bart and I catch up on some online stuff we need to do.Tomorrow we're hoping it doesn't rain. The boys are hoping for go-carts, mini golf, and Joe's Crab Shack...Here are some shots of us tonight.The boys at the movieWilson with his new Dad (this kind of shows just how tiny he is (Wilson, not Bart)Leon with the other new Dad (yes the haircut is still bothering me)
I have begun working on the Erie County Democratic Party web site. It's still fairly early on, and the big thing that I need to get is content. I have added a few events, but there needs to be more....
Here are some rather disturbing photos of British actress Joely Richardson at the Cartier party in London yesterday.With her collarbones and spine protruding, the 42-year-old actress appeared to have lost an alarming amount of weight as she attended the Cartier party celebrating the launch of the firm's new London store.Wearing a backless black satin gown, Miss Richardson revealed painfully slender arms as she appeared on the red carpet at the Natural History Museum.'Joely's weight loss was the talk of the night,' said a fellow partygoer. 'While her face and hair looked great, her physique was utterly unrecognisable.'In heels she is well over 6ft tall, which only goes to emphasise her skinny frame.'Although she may just have been overdoing things in the gym of late, if she has been watching what she eats, perhaps she has taken the dieting a tad too far.' [Source]Photo source
Isn’t this dress simply gorgeous ? My wife bought it on her US trip last year. It cost about USD 90. It will look stunning on her during a wedding or dinner party. What do you think ?
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