The next time your feeling healthy and picking up fruit in the store grab an extra orange and grapefruit. When you get home peel the orange and grapefruit so that all the skin is gone and just the meat is showing. With a sharp knife, core the fruit. A fillet knife is best. With the same very sharp knife, slice into the meat at the dividers on either side of the wedges until you have removed all the membrane holding the meat. Wow, naked fruit. Place the fruit wedges in a plastic bag. One bag for the orange and one for the grapefruit and place the bags in the freezer. Then one day when you remember you put them there, you can try this little treat.
Pour one and a half or more ounces of vodka into a drink glass rimmed with margarita salt. Add approximately four or more ounces of grapefruit juice. Do not add ice. Add two or three slices of the frozen grapefruit wedges and sprinkle in a little margarita salt. Man, you talk about good.
Use the same formula with the orange slices. However, substitute the vodka with tequila and the grapefruit juice with orange juice. Then add a teaspoon of grenadine or cheery juice for the best tequila sunrise this side of the border.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Random stuff
After reading the following, I am amazed that we are still one nation under god and not under the rising sun. Although, that may not be to far off.
THINGS GW BUSH SAID:
My plan reduces the national debt, and fast. So fast, in fact, that economists worry that we’re going to run out of debt to retire. – George W. Bush, radio address, Feb. 24, 2001.
WHAT?!?!
I’m hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure. - George W. Bush, Jan. 2001
THIS IS TRUE.
But I also made it clear to [Vladimir Putin] that it’s important to think beyond the old days of when we had the concept that if we blew each other up, the world would be safe. - George W. Bush, May 1, 2001.
THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN TRUE IF BUSH AND PUTIN WOULD HAVE BLOWN EACH OTHER UP.
AND FINALLY…. This is what Bush said when asked to clarify his Social Security plan.
Because the — all which is on the table begins to address the big cost drivers. For example, how benefits are calculate, for example, is on the table; whether or not benefits rise based upon wage increases or price increases. There’s a series of parts of the formula that are being considered. And when you couple that, those different cost drivers, affecting those — changing those with personal accounts, the idea is to get what has been promised more likely to be — or closer delivered to what has been promised. Does that make any sense to you? It’s kind of muddled. Look, there’s a series of things that cause the — like, for example, benefits are calculated based upon the increase of wages, as opposed to the increase of prices. Some have suggested that we calculate — the benefits will rise based upon inflation, as opposed to wage increases. There is a reform that would help solve the red if that were put into effect. In other words, how fast benefits grow, how fast the promised benefits grow, if those — if that growth is affected, it will help on the red. - George W. Bush, when asked to clarify his Social Security plan, 2005.
OH. NOW I UNDERSTAND.
RECIPES:
I have another recipe I would like to share. The first one is my variation of the second. The second one I got off the web. Enjoy.
PORK POT ROAST A LA JZ
2 lbs. boneless pork Boston shoulder roast
1 table spoon of olive oil1 teaspoon dried thyme, or sprinkle on to taste
SaltBlack Pepper
Beer1 ½ cups apple juice or cider1 tbsp. cider vinegar1 large or 2 small potatoes, pared and quartered or rings 1 inch thick½ of 12 oz. bag of small peeled carrots 2 six inch stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 clove of garlic1 lg. or 2 small onions, cut in wedges1 med. apple, pared and cut in wedges
Brown roast in olive oil in a large stew pot. Sprinkle roast with thyme, salt, and pepper while browning. After the roast is golden brown, pour some beer in the pot to pick up the roast’s juices. Add apple cider/juice and vinegar to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, and onion to the pot. Return to boil. Cover, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer until pork and vegetables are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Check every 5 to 10 minutes for consistency and tenderness. Add apple wedges to the pot when you feel you have about 15 to 20 minutes left to cooking.
ORININAL PORK POT ROAST A LA WILLIAM TELL
4 lbs. boneless pork Boston shoulder roast1 tsp. dried thyme2 c. apple juice or cider1 tbsp. cider vinegar3 med. potatoes, pared and quartered3 med. carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces2 stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces1 lg. onion, cut in wedges1 med. apple, pared and cut in wedgesSaltPepper
Sprinkle roast with thyme; place in 4 quart Dutch oven. Add apple juice and vinegar to roast. Bring to boiling. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onion to roast. Return to boiling. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until pork and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add apple wedges to roast during last 15 minutes of cooking.
CAJUN HUMOR: (Yes, I am a coonass.)
This is from the website http://www.louisiana101.com/cajun.html.
Boudreaux spotted Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. Well, of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon Homme, what you got in dat sack ?" Thibodeaux said, "Mais, I got me some chickens in dat sack." Boudreaux asked, "If I can guess how many chickens you got in dat sack, can I have one of dem?"Thibodeaux replied, "Mais, my fren, if you can guess how many I got, you can have both of dem!"
THINGS GW BUSH SAID:
My plan reduces the national debt, and fast. So fast, in fact, that economists worry that we’re going to run out of debt to retire. – George W. Bush, radio address, Feb. 24, 2001.
WHAT?!?!
I’m hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure. - George W. Bush, Jan. 2001
THIS IS TRUE.
But I also made it clear to [Vladimir Putin] that it’s important to think beyond the old days of when we had the concept that if we blew each other up, the world would be safe. - George W. Bush, May 1, 2001.
THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN TRUE IF BUSH AND PUTIN WOULD HAVE BLOWN EACH OTHER UP.
AND FINALLY…. This is what Bush said when asked to clarify his Social Security plan.
Because the — all which is on the table begins to address the big cost drivers. For example, how benefits are calculate, for example, is on the table; whether or not benefits rise based upon wage increases or price increases. There’s a series of parts of the formula that are being considered. And when you couple that, those different cost drivers, affecting those — changing those with personal accounts, the idea is to get what has been promised more likely to be — or closer delivered to what has been promised. Does that make any sense to you? It’s kind of muddled. Look, there’s a series of things that cause the — like, for example, benefits are calculated based upon the increase of wages, as opposed to the increase of prices. Some have suggested that we calculate — the benefits will rise based upon inflation, as opposed to wage increases. There is a reform that would help solve the red if that were put into effect. In other words, how fast benefits grow, how fast the promised benefits grow, if those — if that growth is affected, it will help on the red. - George W. Bush, when asked to clarify his Social Security plan, 2005.
OH. NOW I UNDERSTAND.
RECIPES:
I have another recipe I would like to share. The first one is my variation of the second. The second one I got off the web. Enjoy.
PORK POT ROAST A LA JZ
2 lbs. boneless pork Boston shoulder roast
1 table spoon of olive oil1 teaspoon dried thyme, or sprinkle on to taste
SaltBlack Pepper
Beer1 ½ cups apple juice or cider1 tbsp. cider vinegar1 large or 2 small potatoes, pared and quartered or rings 1 inch thick½ of 12 oz. bag of small peeled carrots 2 six inch stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 clove of garlic1 lg. or 2 small onions, cut in wedges1 med. apple, pared and cut in wedges
Brown roast in olive oil in a large stew pot. Sprinkle roast with thyme, salt, and pepper while browning. After the roast is golden brown, pour some beer in the pot to pick up the roast’s juices. Add apple cider/juice and vinegar to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, and onion to the pot. Return to boil. Cover, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer until pork and vegetables are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Check every 5 to 10 minutes for consistency and tenderness. Add apple wedges to the pot when you feel you have about 15 to 20 minutes left to cooking.
ORININAL PORK POT ROAST A LA WILLIAM TELL
4 lbs. boneless pork Boston shoulder roast1 tsp. dried thyme2 c. apple juice or cider1 tbsp. cider vinegar3 med. potatoes, pared and quartered3 med. carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces2 stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces1 lg. onion, cut in wedges1 med. apple, pared and cut in wedgesSaltPepper
Sprinkle roast with thyme; place in 4 quart Dutch oven. Add apple juice and vinegar to roast. Bring to boiling. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onion to roast. Return to boiling. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until pork and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add apple wedges to roast during last 15 minutes of cooking.
CAJUN HUMOR: (Yes, I am a coonass.)
This is from the website http://www.louisiana101.com/cajun.html.
Boudreaux spotted Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. Well, of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon Homme, what you got in dat sack ?" Thibodeaux said, "Mais, I got me some chickens in dat sack." Boudreaux asked, "If I can guess how many chickens you got in dat sack, can I have one of dem?"Thibodeaux replied, "Mais, my fren, if you can guess how many I got, you can have both of dem!"
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Random stuff
Observations of a Newcomer:
I just finished reading comments on the AOL news article about Burlington Coat Factory (BCF). It seems BCF got caught doing some label switching. Most of the comments followed the same trend. There is a lot of dishonesty in the sale of American goods, and what fuels it is the gullible people who fall for all the sales antics.
I also noticed that the thread of the conversation moved from a discussion of retail fraud to a more political one. Some of the posts were obviously mean, others were snotty, a lot were good info from experienced people, and I noticed only one, of course I didn't read them all, that called upon us to realize these are the "End Days" and that God should have mercy on us all. Oh well, I am new to these posted conversations (Only just arriving on this planet a couple of months ago.) and will have to visit other blogs and forums to see what is going on in this universe.
There are a lot of different opinions around.
Cajun Humor: (Yes, I am a coonass.)
An eight year old boy was riding his bicycle in Lancaster, Texas, when he saw his friend being attacked by a large pit bull. The boy jumped off his bike, ran and jumped on the dog's back. After prying the vicious animals teeth from his young friend's body, he put the dog in a choke hold and held on until the dog was dead.
The local newspaper editor happened to witness this feat and after calling for an ambulance on his cell phone, ran over to the young hero and said, "Son, that was one of the bravest things I have ever seen. You're going to make tomorrow's headlines. It will read: 'Dallas Cowboy Fan is Hero--Risks His Life & Saves Young Friend From Vicious Pit Bull Attack."
The youngster said, "That's nice, but I'm not a Cowboy fan."
The editor said "O.K., then it will read 'Texas Tech fan saves young friend's life in pit-bull attack."
The young man said, "But I'm not a Texas Tech fan."
The editor thought for a moment and then replied, "Oh OK, it will read 'Aggie fan saves
friend's life."
Once again the young man interrupted saying, "I'm not an Aggie fan either."
The editor becoming somewhat irritated asked, "Then who is your favorite team?"
The kid replied with a big smile, "L.S.U." (Louisiana State University)
The next morning the local newspaper headlines read: "BELOVED FAMILY PET MURDERED BY LITTLE CAJUN COONASS BOY"!!!!
Recipe:
J Z’s fry pan tomato meat sauce
March 13, 2009
1 pound ground beef or pork
1 medium onion or ½ large
½ bell pepper
1 small clove of garlic
1 stalk of celery
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 can of black olives
1 cup of fresh mushrooms (Preferably shitake and/or Portobello)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Heat oil in fry pan and add ground meat. Allow to brown for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and celery. Brown for 2 to 3 more minutes then add onion and bell pepper. Allow onion to start clarifying and bell pepper to begin to soften. It should take about 5 more minutes, but about 2 to 3 minutes after adding onion and bell pepper add stewed tomatoes and black olives. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then add mushrooms. Blend for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Eat it as is, serve over pasta, or on garlic toast.
Deeeeeelicious
That's all for today yall.
I just finished reading comments on the AOL news article about Burlington Coat Factory (BCF). It seems BCF got caught doing some label switching. Most of the comments followed the same trend. There is a lot of dishonesty in the sale of American goods, and what fuels it is the gullible people who fall for all the sales antics.
I also noticed that the thread of the conversation moved from a discussion of retail fraud to a more political one. Some of the posts were obviously mean, others were snotty, a lot were good info from experienced people, and I noticed only one, of course I didn't read them all, that called upon us to realize these are the "End Days" and that God should have mercy on us all. Oh well, I am new to these posted conversations (Only just arriving on this planet a couple of months ago.) and will have to visit other blogs and forums to see what is going on in this universe.
There are a lot of different opinions around.
Cajun Humor: (Yes, I am a coonass.)
An eight year old boy was riding his bicycle in Lancaster, Texas, when he saw his friend being attacked by a large pit bull. The boy jumped off his bike, ran and jumped on the dog's back. After prying the vicious animals teeth from his young friend's body, he put the dog in a choke hold and held on until the dog was dead.
The local newspaper editor happened to witness this feat and after calling for an ambulance on his cell phone, ran over to the young hero and said, "Son, that was one of the bravest things I have ever seen. You're going to make tomorrow's headlines. It will read: 'Dallas Cowboy Fan is Hero--Risks His Life & Saves Young Friend From Vicious Pit Bull Attack."
The youngster said, "That's nice, but I'm not a Cowboy fan."
The editor said "O.K., then it will read 'Texas Tech fan saves young friend's life in pit-bull attack."
The young man said, "But I'm not a Texas Tech fan."
The editor thought for a moment and then replied, "Oh OK, it will read 'Aggie fan saves
friend's life."
Once again the young man interrupted saying, "I'm not an Aggie fan either."
The editor becoming somewhat irritated asked, "Then who is your favorite team?"
The kid replied with a big smile, "L.S.U." (Louisiana State University)
The next morning the local newspaper headlines read: "BELOVED FAMILY PET MURDERED BY LITTLE CAJUN COONASS BOY"!!!!
Recipe:
J Z’s fry pan tomato meat sauce
March 13, 2009
1 pound ground beef or pork
1 medium onion or ½ large
½ bell pepper
1 small clove of garlic
1 stalk of celery
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 can of black olives
1 cup of fresh mushrooms (Preferably shitake and/or Portobello)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Heat oil in fry pan and add ground meat. Allow to brown for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and celery. Brown for 2 to 3 more minutes then add onion and bell pepper. Allow onion to start clarifying and bell pepper to begin to soften. It should take about 5 more minutes, but about 2 to 3 minutes after adding onion and bell pepper add stewed tomatoes and black olives. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then add mushrooms. Blend for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Eat it as is, serve over pasta, or on garlic toast.
Deeeeeelicious
That's all for today yall.
Friday, March 6, 2009
News Media - Very little news, mostly speculation.
I've been around a while and have seen the news being broadcast for a long time. If you remember John Cameron Swayze, the Huntley-Brinkley Report, and the CBS Evening news with Walter Cronkite, you know what I mean. If your to young to remember those folks, look them up on Wikipedia. Also, if your to young to remember them, you have never been subject to what was meant by "REPORTING" the news.
What got me going this morning was while I was watching the "News" I realized that there was very little "news" being reported as compared to the amount of speculation and fortune telling that was going on. For example, the anchor person reports that the Dow dropped over $281.00 yesterday. Which is news fact. Which everybody already new any way. Then he is joined by an "expert" to discuss how this will effect us all and proceeds to warn us all to be prepared. Further, they then proceed to tell us what we should do. This is all ratings related and has nothing to do with reporting the news. The media tries to be all things to all people. It's almost like they are talking down to us. Like they can predict the future. Who made them all-knowing?
I find this insulting to the intelligence of the human race.
What got me going this morning was while I was watching the "News" I realized that there was very little "news" being reported as compared to the amount of speculation and fortune telling that was going on. For example, the anchor person reports that the Dow dropped over $281.00 yesterday. Which is news fact. Which everybody already new any way. Then he is joined by an "expert" to discuss how this will effect us all and proceeds to warn us all to be prepared. Further, they then proceed to tell us what we should do. This is all ratings related and has nothing to do with reporting the news. The media tries to be all things to all people. It's almost like they are talking down to us. Like they can predict the future. Who made them all-knowing?
I find this insulting to the intelligence of the human race.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Chicken thighs and drumsticks, pan fried.
This is my second post and I wanted to share something with whoever may read this. The thing I like to do most is eat, so I chose to share two versions of the same method to pan fry chicken. One is my Mother's method and the other is the way I modified it, with the help my best friend, who happens to be my wife. Both are delicious. Enjoy.
Mother's: (I love the simplicity.)
Chicken parts
Granola oil
Onion
Garlic
Salt & pepper
Salt & pepper chicken. Brown chicken in oil about 30 to 45 min. Add veggies and simmer until veggies and chicken are done to your taste. Add water for gravy. Serve over rice.
My alterations: (I love the gravy and rice, but Mom's method didn't make enough gravy.)
Chicken parts (Drumsticks and thighs)
Granola oil and/or butter
Chicken broth
Beer
Onion
Garlic (Fresh clove)
Salt & pepper.
Salt & pepper chicken. Brown chicken on medium to medium-low heat in oil and/or butter about 30 to 45 minutes, turning pieces about every 4 to 6 minutes. Add beer as needed to steam flavor chicken, to pick up browning glaze, and keep chicken from sticking. Add veggies just before chicken has reached the desired color and simmer until veggies are done to your taste. Add chicken broth for gravy if desired. I have used beer and water to pick up the tasty brown stuff on the bottom of the pan for a gravy and added the chicken broth.
Serve over rice.
Taste tip - sprinkle a drop or two of vinegar pepper, or Tabasco sauce on a spoonful of the rice and gravy every now and then as you are having your meal. Also, cucumbers soaked in white vinegar, salt, and pepper are good as a side. Green beans are a good side also.
Mother's: (I love the simplicity.)
Chicken parts
Granola oil
Onion
Garlic
Salt & pepper
Salt & pepper chicken. Brown chicken in oil about 30 to 45 min. Add veggies and simmer until veggies and chicken are done to your taste. Add water for gravy. Serve over rice.
My alterations: (I love the gravy and rice, but Mom's method didn't make enough gravy.)
Chicken parts (Drumsticks and thighs)
Granola oil and/or butter
Chicken broth
Beer
Onion
Garlic (Fresh clove)
Salt & pepper.
Salt & pepper chicken. Brown chicken on medium to medium-low heat in oil and/or butter about 30 to 45 minutes, turning pieces about every 4 to 6 minutes. Add beer as needed to steam flavor chicken, to pick up browning glaze, and keep chicken from sticking. Add veggies just before chicken has reached the desired color and simmer until veggies are done to your taste. Add chicken broth for gravy if desired. I have used beer and water to pick up the tasty brown stuff on the bottom of the pan for a gravy and added the chicken broth.
Serve over rice.
Taste tip - sprinkle a drop or two of vinegar pepper, or Tabasco sauce on a spoonful of the rice and gravy every now and then as you are having your meal. Also, cucumbers soaked in white vinegar, salt, and pepper are good as a side. Green beans are a good side also.
My first entry.
This is my first post. I'm not sure if I will like this but....what the hell...lets give it a try.
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