Don’t worry about us
Don't worry about us: Irene, Mary, and Dave did a supplemental booze run yesterday. In my defense, a handle of tequila isn't that many margaritas (at least not the way I make them) and I'm about to...
Tag: Irene
We’re making a hot dog
We're making a hot dog. We're on the boat in the marina and Irene was taking Strut for his morning walk (as I'd been working 'til after 1am), wearing his sweater. To keep the dogs from defending the...
There’s another bottle of Bumbu rum (a gift of a friend and his the
There's another bottle of Bumbu rum (a gift of a friend and his then fiancé to welcome Vingilótë to Florida) and a bottle of whisky (a gift of another friend and his wife to welcome Vingilótë to...
Just out of Boat Haven Marina
Just out of Boat Haven Marina: the weather's gorgeous, Mount Rainier in the distance across Puget Sound. It's good to be out on the water. Last night after getting back to the boat Irene, Dave...
Thursday dinner. Irene Voskamp made chicken and broccoli stir fry
Thursday dinner. Irene Voskamp made chicken and broccoli stir fry. I added a slice of my sourdough, slathered with Kerrygold.
Irene and Colin made dinner
Irene and Colin made dinner. Irene made her awesome Swedish meatballs and Colin fried Brussel Sprouts. Sprinkled with finely chopped fresh parsley to serve.
Tonight, to spoil Irene…
Tonight, to spoil Irene, French Onion soup, and a classic French chocolate mousse. The former with a nice South African white, the latter with a phenomenal late harvest muscat Dave Argent brought.
Quick leftovers lunch
Quick leftovers lunch. Spicy Thai fish cakes reheated in a frying pan, topped with cilantro, and spicy chili lime minted peas topped with fresh mint Irene grew. With a dipping sauce of fish sauce,...
Dinner Saturday. Mary’s chili leftovers…
Dinner Saturday. Mary Shannon Argent's chili leftovers, reheated sous-vide, topped with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and cheddar. Served with Irene Voskamp's corn bread that I put a slab of salted...
Strut does not approve
Strut does not approve: a lot of new tricks for an old dog!