Daily Archives: February 25, 2010

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Posted on February 25, 2010 | Leave a comment

One of the searches that found me yesterday was “dog licking.” Go figure. I have mentioned our dog from time to time but never in that regard. I hope we can get to food and other more appetizing topics! Have a great day! Dee

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O Canada, Thank You!

Posted on February 25, 2010 | 2 Comments

Thank you for hosting the Olympics. Sorry the weather was lousy, ski resorts here are having a tough time too, especially with the economy as well.

It appears you’ve put on your best red and white and maple leaf (down to the mittens, I want a pair!) friendliness to all nations.

Yes, I live in the USA in ski country. But my origins are from a Brit who married a French-Canadian, and a French-Canadian who married an American citizen. Mom always retained her Canadian citizenship even though she lived in the States for over 50 years.

We love our Canadian family, and some have lived in Vancouver for a bit – I’ve yet to visit. My uncle was a part of the torch run toward Calgary years ago. My cousins played hockey as kids and still do, always competitive.

My mother loved BC (British Columbia) and is now memorialized there by her sister and friends. Canada is always a friendly country, perhaps that’s what confuses USA residents. It also offers great smoked meat (check out www.savethedeli.com) and Coffee Crisps.

I used to like wimpy candy bars as a kid, and traditionally I don’t eat sweets but Coffee Crisp is coffee and chocolate and wafers and brings me back to … Canada. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

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Tortilla Experiment

Posted on February 25, 2010 | 3 Comments

I wanted to experiment with flavors from a recipe I tried once, perhaps 15 years ago, and the quesadilla memories I have from a Texas restaurant from the past few years.

It was not a resounding success. It tasted good but presentation must be modified. The flavor profile is roasted chicken, shredded with caramelized red onions (our house smelled of onion for two days), refried beans and goat cheese.

The problems include that I softened flour tortillas in a dry skillet, making them soft, not crisp, and that I layered them too high so it made an unwieldy tortilla. I’ll try again and give you more specific information on tortillas/amounts.

We need smaller “cakes,” and crispier tortillas. Update forthcoming. Cheers, Dee

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