Archives - August 2009

tomato cucumber salad

tomato cucumber salad
This salad has been a long standing summer favorite in my home.  It is cool and refreshing. Ingredientsone large heirloom tomatoone large cucumber2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon saltseveral grinds of the pepper... more please

posted: 08/12/2009

sea bass with homemade tomato puree

sea bass with homemade tomato puree
This is one of the tastiest dishes I make.  My guests always leave raving about it.  It is so simple to make and the sauce tastes like it took hours.  You can substitue salmon for the sea bass.  JJJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously. actually... more please

posted: 08/12/2009

morning rising

morning rising
It is a rare thing that I enjoy a sunrise.  I typically greet them with a bitter grimace because one of my kids has awakended me and I am so pissed that I don't have those special kids (aka daughters) ... more please

posted: 08/11/2009

cab for hire

cab for hire
Last Thursday night ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. and I spent the evening at my girlfriend’s house.  Unfortunately for her she is going through a divorce, but fortunately for me that means I get to go over to her beautiful home with its sweeping... more please

posted: 08/11/2009

beanpoles are people too

beanpoles are people too
NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum. is the one with the ridiculous green shirt hanging out of his jersey.  You all probably know two things by now, one I am a crazy football fan and two Noah is playing football and I am not... more please

posted: 08/11/2009

pecan crusted sea bass

pecan crusted sea bass
4 sea bass filets, 5-8 ounces each1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and room temperature2 tablespoons chopped basil1 large clove garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon sugarSqueeze lemon... more please

posted: 08/06/2009

my apologies in advance

my apologies in advance
I turned on Noggin this morning and Gabba Gabba something or other was on.  How does this shit get on television?  How does Jack Black end up in orange tights and an orange afro doing a Noggin show?After much consideration... more please

posted: 08/05/2009

football or bust

football or bust
Yesterday officially began football season in my house.  For those of you that don’t know, I am an INSANE, screaming at the television, bitter if my team loses, known to throw a remote or two, football lover. I DO draw... more please

posted: 08/04/2009