Skirt in the KitchenIt's meant to hang this way. It doesn't slip and slide on its own because there are small beads containing the smallest holes on both sides of a large button so that it acts like a brake in holding the necklace in place for its overall look. This is what's neat about this necklace-- the lopsidedness. It makes it cool. It's got a … [Read more...]
Chili BBQ Beef
Skirt in the KitchenBring beef to room temperature, rinse and blot-dry on both sides and ends for seasonings to adhere. Keep the fat located in its places for flavoring the meat more than anything else. When meat is cooked and cooled enough, remove all the fat when shredding it-- easy to find.Season with coarse salt and McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak … [Read more...]
Music Monday
Small Bubbles
I've started writing on Dirty Dishes again (inside 'pages', located on the last of the titles). I transferred it into hide-mode, into rough-draft because it's called Dirty Dishes for a good reason-- It's personal. I'm a writer so I'm going to write regardless of what some people think and say, regardless of some nasty e-mails I tend to get from time to time. … [Read more...]
Sunday Song
Susan Nuyt (Short Video Clips) “Turn It Off”
This video preferred-- over this one... but this song-- better.This one-- "Turn It Off", my third selection, is what I chose for my very first clip. I like the clattering of dishes and the news on in the morning in the background. This one had the look and feel of a "greasy spoon café". And, actually, this is what I said: "Alright, you … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses (23)
You know by now how much I like coffee and espresso, don't you? Have a cup with me. Come sit down and be in my kitchen, be with me here. Here's you a cup, I hope you like it. Have you had breakfast? I've got eggs and grits on the stove. You're welcome to join me. I baked a chocolate cake for Valentine's Day. I carved out a heart and filled it with … [Read more...]
Baking Brioche
When you look at a bowl of brown eggs with the sunlight on them through a window, it gives you a warm feeling-- like Spring, new birth, nice weather, the immediate image in your mind of chickens happily pecking in grass that is so green-- It's a thought of all things good. And if you really think about it, the foods made with eggs seem mostly cooked for comfort … [Read more...]
Broccoli Chili Stir-Fry with Tofu
I like to eat this cold, absolutely chilled in the refrigerator before I plan to have it for a meal. The flavors are much better; I just think it's better after it's chilled and eaten later. Blanching the broccoli aids in its keep.Not to have mushy and discolored vegetables, blanche broccoli and leave set in iced water while preparing spices and seasoning into … [Read more...]
Making Cold Cream and Wearing It
[Use only glass or stainless for this.] Making Cold Cream and Wearing It, exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen I've been a fan and faithful companion of cold cream for as long as I can remember. I use it on a daily basis, even for a moisturizer on my hands and neck, not just on my face as a cleanser to remove dirt and makeup. I like witch hazel for a toner. 'FYI' to the … [Read more...]