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Happy Birthday, James Spader!
Screw Ducky. Screw Blane. (His name is Blane? Blane?) Can we all just agree that Andie should have ended up with Steff in Pretty in Pink? Well, he’d be my pick. Maybe I’m such a fan of Less Than Zero because there is not only Spader but RDJ, too! Another gem with them both: TuffContinue reading Happy Birthday, James Spader!
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Is anyone going to watch the Winter Olympics? I guess I will. I am a fan of figure skating. Although I couldn’t name any of the current skaters. I miss the days of Nancy Kerrigan, Viktor Petrenko, Elvis Sojko, Kristy Yamaguchi, Katarina Witt, and, the greatest skater of all time, Brian Boitano: No, not thatContinue reading What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Impossible Quesadilla (that’s kay-seh-dee-yah) Pie
So, it’s not KWAY-suh-dill-uh? Damn. Because that’s how I’ve been saying it for years. I think you all know that I love a good Impossible Pie. So I have declared yet another Resolution for 2014: make all of the Impossible Pies in the Bisquick “No Time To Cook” Recipe Book (1982). I found the booklet onContinue reading Impossible Quesadilla (that’s kay-seh-dee-yah) Pie
Best Super Bowl Halftime Show of ALL-TIME
It’s that time of year again. Let’s take a moment to remember one of the greatest performances in the history of performances. *NSYNC shot flares from their hands. Nelly danced with Steven Tyler. Britney wore a gym sock as a glove. Mary J. Blige showed up in a giant fur thing. It made no senseContinue reading Best Super Bowl Halftime Show of ALL-TIME
This is 35
Actually, that’s me in 1979. Yeah, it’s my 35th birthday today. And all I can think of is this scene from Season Four of Sex and the City (specifically the part at the end where they start filling out Carrie’s dating service application). I can’t find a video clip, but you can listen to the audioContinue reading This is 35
Beverage Bonus: Tequila Sunrise
Yesterday, during the winter storm, I thought that I could use a little ray of sunshine. Yeah, that’ll do the trick! How lucky am I that I just happened to have orange juice, grenadine, and tequila on hand? I was still drinking from this bottle of tequila that Mr. Buckeye brought back from Mexico back inContinue reading Beverage Bonus: Tequila Sunrise
Elvis’ Country Kitchen Soup & Mustard Greens with Potatoes (Southern Style)
Hello, friends! Today’s post is rather fitting for Martin Luther King Day—Dr. King was quite the influence on Elvis Presley; it was MLK’s death only two months prior to the NBC broadcast of Elvis (a.k.a. the 1968 Comeback Special) that inspired “If I Can Dream,” the closing number. In fact, direct quotes from Dr. King are included in theContinue reading Elvis’ Country Kitchen Soup & Mustard Greens with Potatoes (Southern Style)
BH&G Bread Cook Book: Parmesan Casserole Bread
I have already learned something in the first 3 weeks of 2014! Apparently I need to knock off one of the items on my list of dating requirements: Born before Bush Sr. was in office Employed No roommates No children Has lived places other than Baltimore Tolerates cats Eats meat (remember, we had to addContinue reading BH&G Bread Cook Book: Parmesan Casserole Bread
1. Beef Stew
As I said in my New Year’s Resolutions post, this year’s Big Goal is to finally finish up the last twenty Dinner is Served 1972 recipe cards. Well, I am happy to say that I already have one for you! Granted, I think I made this back in November, but I am posting it now. ItContinue reading 1. Beef Stew
Let’s Make a Deal!
If you recall, thanks to your votes, I made it through the first round of DICED! with my Corny Cheddar Chowder and Chesapeake Onion Straws. It was a hit! I just competed in round two; the challenge was to craft an entree and sides with the secret ingredients: white fish, white pepper, cauliflower, and brie.Continue reading Let’s Make a Deal!
Happy Birthday, Nicolas Cage!
OK, I am one day late. And for that I feel ashamed. I should really know that yesterday was Mr. Cage’s birthday. Just like I know that today is Elvis’. I had an Elvis post in mind for today (I made dishes from Are You Hungry Tonight?), but it just didn’t happen. Anyway, it seemsContinue reading Happy Birthday, Nicolas Cage!
2013 New Year’s Resolution
Yep, 2013–because this is all stuff from earlier this year that I never published. Oh, go read it. It’ll make sense. January 12, 2013 On cable I just watched “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”–a film I only ever saw once, in the theater. It’s such a well-written, beautifully realized, and wonderfully acted film (really,Continue reading 2013 New Year’s Resolution
Four Roses Eggnog & Weenie Wreath (2013 Version)
After two years of brewing up some Holiday Glogg for Christmas Eve, I decided to switch things up a bit and make eggnog from scratch. After looking through some of my cookbooks, I decided on this recipe, which was taped onto the eggnog pages in my copy of The Savoy Cocktail Book. I have noContinue reading Four Roses Eggnog & Weenie Wreath (2013 Version)
Good Tidings & Cheer…
…from Brian and me! I hope that you find everything that you wished for under your tree (Brian just got covered in sap). Merry Christmas yinz guys!
Liberace’s Sticky Buns
OH SWEET CHRIST ON A CRACKER; there are so many bad places I could go with the name of this dish. But I won’t. Because of the children. OK, who the hell am I kidding? There aren’t any children! But I am presenting to you a sweet treat that every good little girl and goodContinue reading Liberace’s Sticky Buns
Shrimp Sputnik
Holiday greetings, my friends! Do any of the following statements apply to you? I want to knock the socks off of all my friends and family at Christmas Dinner. My holiday spread is lacking a breathtaking focal point. I love combining crustaceans and cosmonauts. I have a surplus of toothpicks and need something to doContinue reading Shrimp Sputnik
BH&G Cooking for Two: Meatballs in Sauerbraten Sauce
More meatballs! So far I have shared with you two of the Meatballs-Four-Ways: Meatballs Stroganoff and the Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce. This time it’s the exotic-sounding “Deutsch” Dinner. I love that “Deutsch” is in quotations. It instills me with a great deal of faith in the Better Homes & Gardens overlords. Right? I know how spot-onContinue reading BH&G Cooking for Two: Meatballs in Sauerbraten Sauce