windbag said...
After making dozens of Valentine cakes for customers, I was Valentined-out. No card. No candy. No dinner out. That's been our habit for 32 years.
Since we were penniless teenagers, we've agreed not to get bent out of shape over holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays, when we don't get something for each other. We're still that way. My approach is to treat her like a queen everyday, not just four days a year. (Not that I'm making any judgements or accusations toward those who do go the extra mile. I'm really not.)
One of the wonderful things about our marriage is our compatibility on finances. We could dress it up and call ourselves thrifty or pragmatic, but the bottom line is we're cheap. It's the best fit financially. I've seen plenty of others who are mismatched. One spends and the other pops a vein in the forehead when the bill comes. Or both spend like drunken sailors and have nothing. But, when both are cheap, it's a beautiful thing. It's a Spartan thing, but it's beautiful.
We had baked chicken and cauliflower.
Happy Valentine's Day
That's pretty funny because I feel the same way. I treat my wife like a Queen everyday. I mean she got breakfast in bed but I do that every day. We are opposite in one way. We both like to spend like drunken sailors.
And we had meatballs and cauliflower
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Those are Irish eyes smiling, very nice shot.
Aw, what a couple of Princes you two are. What more could a wife ask for?
Aren't you glad I didn't misspell that as Princess?
I second spinelli on the photo. Could be right out of Franz Hals.
Cheap is what spendthrifts call the prudent.
All the world seems bright and gay.
Hey Troop, when are you going to do a post on this Lin kid? Six in a row! It's like watching Cousy in the old days. He scores but he's also a playmaker, huge number of assists. You have to see this kid in action and you can on youtube and sport sites. He's the real deal. It makes you feel good just watching him play.
Mega dittos. (Mega troopos? I dunno.)
We do nice things on Valentine's Day, usually a card and a nice meal at home. We decided a long time ago that we'd appreciate each other every day, not just on Valentine's Day, our anniversary and birthdays.
Go to bed happy every night, wake up happy every morning. Be thankful for what we have, and never fret about what we don't have.
Plus handcuffs and neckties and stuff.
LOL, Michael.
Very sweet, Windbag.
Califlower is really good for you. I like it mashed sometimes, instead of potatoes. Sometimes I mash potatoes, califlower, parsnips and celery root together. That is really awesome stuff.
Windbag. Well said.
Cooked cauliflower tastes like acetone or nail polish remover to me. (Raw is ok though.) Can't stand the stuff. Same thing with brussels sprouts. I might as well be licking paint remover. Blech.
Funny. I don't know exactly when our anniversary is even though we have been married for 18 years. We got married on a Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and they keep changing the day. So, we just mark that Saturday every year even though the date is different. It doesn't matter if it is the exact day. Close enough is good.
DBQ if you lightly dredge it in breadcrumbs and egg and then fry it then it is pretty tasty.
What I have been doing is lightly steaming it with some scallions and then pureeing the whole thing to the consistency of mashed potatoes. With lots of butter it is great. Just sayn'
DBQ.. I was with you re brussel sprouts until my daughter-I-L fixed them thusly:
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly, and shake to coat. Pour onto a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. Reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. Brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. Adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. Serve immediately.
I went on Sweet Meadey Potatoes site and told him no hard feelings and gave him a potato recipe. I meant it.
He responded that why did not email him and reveal my "mask." I said what mask, I blog as EBL. It is my identity. I admitted they inspired me to do so and I was a bit miffed by J and their comments, but that J is gone and I have no reason to hold a grudge. I wished them both the best and said I was proud of my little blog and they were responsible for getting me to do it (trooper was also an inspiration, but in a completely different way than Ann and Meade).
But Meadey then promptly deleted both comments. Oh well. Like the frog and the scorpion. It is the Meadey way.
Double post my mistake so I deleted that extra one. Opps.
EBL, don't forget the "cow" that bellowed the first "moo" while you are thanking the academy, lol.
"With lots of butter it is great."
So what isn't?
Getting fucked in the ass by Marlon Brando.
Unless you are Wally Cox.
Not that there is anything with that.
I beg to differ.
There is a difference between "better" and "good".
DBQ - Here's my best cauliflower recipe. Give it a try.
1 large head cauliflower, cleaned.
1 tsp salt
1 cup unpopped popping corn
1/4 stick butter, unsalted
3 cups water
1/2 cup powdered cheddar cheese
1 750 ml bottle of gin
1 250 ml bottle dry vermouth
1 med jar stuffed green olives
1/4 cup olive oil (or bacon drippings)
Heat water in large sauce pot. Add cleaned cauliflower and steam until tender.
Discard steamed cauliflower in back yard.
Assemble two (2) martinis out of gin vermouth and olives.
Pop popping corn in olive oil or bacon drippings. When popped, add butter, salt and powdered cheddar cheese. Substitute freshly grated parmesano reggiano if you wish.
Take bowl of popcorn and martinis into room with fireplace. Drink martinis. Eat popcorn. Vow to never again buy cauliflower.
Take a hot shower with a suitable nearby person of the opposite sex.
Repeat martini section of the recipe. This time, serve in a water tumbler.
Boink around in one or more rooms of the place where you live.
Sleep the sleep of the blissfully plastered, screwed and cauliflower-free evening.
My sibling from another dribbling. Hey, I got a bleeding head wound here! That's my excuse and I am going to use it. Still waiting. Starting to get chest pains. I think they are due to typing on an iPhone.
Everything is better with butter.
Cauliflower is a great substitute for pasta.
Rum is a great substitute for water.
I buy Green Giant frozen califlower & cheese sauce. Cut a slice in the top of the pouch and place it in the microwave for 4 or 5 minutes. Comes out perfect every time.
That sounds good, Allen. I'm going pick some up at the store and try it. I like frozen food. I was raised on it. I get the feeling that we're surrounded food snobs here sometimes.
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