Well, we survived NYC and all their craziness. Back to our boring little world with the daily routine of school for MDW and whatever for me. As usual MDW outdid herself this week cooking wise.
On Saturday, I enjoyed (?) my 34 straight Final Four with a delicious meal. Despite the lousiness of the games and the teams playing, MDW made a wonderful meal of ground turkey burger, grilled nicely on the 'BGE', along with French fries cooked in the oil-less fry cooker (my favorite cooking appliance). The burgers were served on onion buns with the usual fix-ens: onions, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, relish, lettuce, pickles, etc. For an appetizer we had chips and a spicy humus. An enjoyable home cooked meal, which beats restaurant food any time, and after being away for over a week, it was good to eat at home.
On Sunday, MDW decided to prepare a brunch to celebrate her aunt's 80th birthday. She served a Dutch apple pancake, potato pancakes (which are like hash browns), back bacon, BBQ trout, fresh strawberries, pineapple, hot cross buns and a delicious birthday cake from Bee-Bell Bakery. It was delicious, particularly the Dutch apple pancake, that is cooked in a large pan and served in slices, topped with Maple Syrup. I am not a big trout fan, but this was a 'steel head trout' and it looked and tasted very much like salmon. The brunch was enjoyed by all.
With the beginning of school, MDW had made plans to go out for supper with a couple of friends to the restaurant 'The Wild Tangerine', an Asian Fusion place, which is exactly the kind of place that I find to be horseshoe. They pretend to be hip and cool, by cooking different kinds of food. My advice would be to just cook good asian food and don't mix stupid things like spaghetti and meat balls on the menu with Moo-goo pork. But what the fuck do I know? MDW left me to my own devices for supper and that usually ends poorly for me. I am just too damn lazy to cook so I did what I do best: have leftovers. I had left over burgers and other things I don't remember too well, which obviously means they were not too memorable. But I didn't have many dishes, so that was good.
By the way, MDW did not enjoy the fusion restaurant that much. Food was OK but tremendously overpriced. She had fish, an appetizer and a glass of wine and it was well over $50. Pretentious and overpriced; exactly as I expected. Lucky thing the 'Fat Man Review' didn't attend or he would have been forced to write a scathing review of the place.
Tuesday had MDW treat us to lamb chops, BBQ'ed on the 'BGE', potato wedges done in the oil-less fry cooker (see, my favorite appliance again!), topped with spices and herbs, and broccoli bits (a different type of broccoli that we did not have before). The lamb was docked just right and the spices that MDW used were most tasty.
Wednesday was chicken night. MDW BBQ'ed chicken marinated breasts, with a herb rice, beets topped with feta cheese and asparagus tips. The beets were very tasty and the feta cheese added a wonderful flavour. I enjoy asparagus despite the lousy reputation that it was. How is it that some veggies get such a bad rap? Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, brussels sprints are all vegetables that generally are looked upon poorly despite being very tasty. They need a union...
Thursday night was a night of leftovers (my favorite). We had lamb, chicken, beets, salad and freshly made potato wedges. Is there anything better than leftovers? They are tasty, quick and little clean up. The perfect meal.
Friday was a painting day. I painted a bedroom, along with MDW's gardening partner (a professional painter - if anyone needs painting; she's the one to get!). So we had a take-out meal from Yummy Noodle, a place I have already raved about. The price is good, the food is tasty and the ingredients are fresh. A good quick meal.
On Saturday we will be having supper with friends at Boualong Thai restaurant that I believe to be the best Thai food in the city ( hey, the fat man is never wrong)! Spicy and tasty. Every time we eat there I give a little thanks to the 'Skinny Man' for finding this gem and passing it along to me. If only he could play poker…
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