Labels: general silliness, star wars

Thanks to A, J, M, and D for hopping on board so quickly with my plan for us to go see Goldfinger (Master Pancake style) at Alamo last night. :) I love that you guys go along with my crazy schemes so easily. As always, you were a BLAST to hang out with.

J, thanks for being the DD and for dealing with parking downtown. And, of course, for the drinks at the "after party" here at our place.

A, thanks for going with me and being a great girlfriend to hang out with. I forgot how much fun that could be. :)

M, what can I say? You are the master of all James Bond knowledge, and my cohort in partaking of a Vesper martini.

D, what a trooper sitting between M and I during the movie (and especially the pre-movie entertainment). Thanks for staying up late even though there were hogs to be hunted at the crack o' dawn this morning.

Labels: alamo drafthouse, movies, updates

I know I haven't been playing for the past few weeks, but I'm back and ready to go this week! :)

#1. Name one cookbook, cooking website or food blog that you frequently use.
Cookbook - Quick Fixes from Brand Name Mixes
Website - All Recipes
Food Blog - Mine :)!

#2. Do you watch any cooking shows on tv? Which ones?
I watch Food Network A LOT. My fave shows are 30 Minute Meals, Tyler's Ultimate, Ace of Cakes, Everyday Italian
#3. Are you in a cooking rut? Name a food or dish that you’d like to find a recipe for.
I would like a good paella recipe - that's also simple.
#4. Share a recipe created by somebody else that you haven’t tried but would like to.

Tyler's 1000 Layer Quesadillas Recipe
courtesy Food Network Kitchens, 2001

1 pork tenderloin
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 ears corn, husked
12 10-inch corn tortillas
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos
4 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream, to garnish
Salsa, for garnish
Guacamole, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Preheat a grill or grill pan. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic, oregano, onion powder, lime juice and canola oil and mix to form a paste. Rub the paste all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place the onion and the corn on the grill and grill until tender and slightly charred. Remove and set aside. With a knife, remove the kernels from the corn. Remove the pork from the refrigerator and place on the grill. Grill to medium, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and slice into thin slices. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel or clean cloth and place in the microwave for 20 seconds to soften. Place 4 corn tortillas on a flat surface. Place 1/8th of the cheese on each tortilla and top with 1/8th of the pork, onions, corn, and jalapenos. Top with another tortilla and another 1/8th of the cheese, pork, onions, corn, and jalapenos. Top with another tortillas and press down firmly with your hands on each stack. Brush the tops of each stack with some of the canola oil and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown. Remove from the oven and garnish with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.

Labels: 4foodsfriday

My name is Meagan, and I have a BAD case of the Mondays.

Labels: general grumbling

Four Foods Friday will take a bit more focus, I will post to say the following:

You know it's been a long work week when you drink straight out of the remainder of the wine bottle while your dinner cooks. :P

Labels: general silliness, updates, work

I don't often post jokes/funny things, but I liked this one.

Interesting Year 1981:
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. Pope Died.

Interesting Year 2005:
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. Pope Died.

Lesson Learned:
The next time Prince Charles gets married. .. someone warn the Pope

Labels: general silliness

#1. What snacks do you eat at the movies? Do you buy them there or bring your own?
I usually eat popcorn, but if I'm craving something sweet, Reese's Pieces. I get them there.
#2. What’s your favorite food movie, or movie that shows a lot of food?
You may laugh, but the only one coming to mind now is Ratatouille. :)
#3. What food or meal do you wish were available at the movies and why?
I can't think of anything off the top of my head. If I want "real" food, I go to Alamo Drafthouse where I can have a meal with the movie. :)
#4. What’s your most favorite way to make popcorn? Hot, cold, buttered, air, microwave, chocolate, caramel, you get it.
Hot and buttered. I'm a simple gal. Occasionally I'm in the mood for kettle corn, though.

Labels: 4foodsfriday

but life's just been really hectic this past week. I promise to return this week with Four Foods Friday and Self Portrait Sunday. I can tell you that D and I saw Sex and the City on Friday and it was FABULOUS. We also went down to Texas Lutheran this weekend for our church's annual assembly meeting. We just got back about two hours ago and dishes and laundry await me. Hope everyone's doing well...
~Megs

Labels: updates