Just saw the movie “Pirate Radio” which is based on these guys:
http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#home.html
Those cats are still rockin’ -- and you can stream them live on iTunes (or any of a number of other ways).
Good stuff...
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Recipe!!
Crock Pot Risotto
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Arborio Rice
4 Cups Chicken Stock/Broth
1 12 oz. tub Feta Cheese
1 package white mushrooms – cleaned and quartered
1 medium onion - diced
3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary
1 TBSP Butter
3 TBSP EVOO
Salt & Pepper
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**Author’s note: When you’re doing your shopping, I highly recommend you pick up a nice bottle of Prosecco...to be consumed during the cooking process, of course. With the meal you should drink whatever you prefer...
Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a medium skillet (on high heat). Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and brown them each (about a minute on each side).
Take skillet and chicken off heat and set aside.
In crock pot bottom or large pot, head remaining EVOO and butter over Medium heat. Add onions, rosemary, and garlic. Cook until onions begin to brown and appear translucent.
Add rice and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a separate saucepan, heat chicken broth to simmering.
Add chicken and mushrooms to the rice mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add broth to the large pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour. (Med-High setting on your crockpot).
Just prior to serving, stir in Feta cheese.
***As I was tasting this dish, it became apparent that the chicken didn’t really add anything to the dish. If anything it was a bit dry. I’ll probably leave it out the next time I do this. A nice marinated grilled (on the BBQ) chicken breast sliced over the top would likely be a good compromise.
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Arborio Rice
4 Cups Chicken Stock/Broth
1 12 oz. tub Feta Cheese
1 package white mushrooms – cleaned and quartered
1 medium onion - diced
3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary
1 TBSP Butter
3 TBSP EVOO
Salt & Pepper
---
**Author’s note: When you’re doing your shopping, I highly recommend you pick up a nice bottle of Prosecco...to be consumed during the cooking process, of course. With the meal you should drink whatever you prefer...
Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a medium skillet (on high heat). Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and brown them each (about a minute on each side).
Take skillet and chicken off heat and set aside.
In crock pot bottom or large pot, head remaining EVOO and butter over Medium heat. Add onions, rosemary, and garlic. Cook until onions begin to brown and appear translucent.
Add rice and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a separate saucepan, heat chicken broth to simmering.
Add chicken and mushrooms to the rice mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add broth to the large pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour. (Med-High setting on your crockpot).
Just prior to serving, stir in Feta cheese.
***As I was tasting this dish, it became apparent that the chicken didn’t really add anything to the dish. If anything it was a bit dry. I’ll probably leave it out the next time I do this. A nice marinated grilled (on the BBQ) chicken breast sliced over the top would likely be a good compromise.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I am such a geek...
Dear fellow dorks:
Reading Facebook today, I’m reminded — both by my teacher friends and my friends with school-age children — that ‘tis the season for the dreaded...Parent/Teacher conference.
Except I have a secret to admit: I always looked forward to conferences. Why?? Well, for starters, my parents had to be out for the evening, which means I probably got to stay home and eat junk food for dinner. Second: I was a pretty good kid. I learned early on that the heels of a good teacher conference was a really good time to ask my Dad for stuff. And third, this was just further proof that the world did, in fact, revolve around me.
Only child syndrome much? Anyone else out there want to get a shameful childhood secret off their chest? I’m listening...
XO,
M
Reading Facebook today, I’m reminded — both by my teacher friends and my friends with school-age children — that ‘tis the season for the dreaded...Parent/Teacher conference.
Except I have a secret to admit: I always looked forward to conferences. Why?? Well, for starters, my parents had to be out for the evening, which means I probably got to stay home and eat junk food for dinner. Second: I was a pretty good kid. I learned early on that the heels of a good teacher conference was a really good time to ask my Dad for stuff. And third, this was just further proof that the world did, in fact, revolve around me.
Only child syndrome much? Anyone else out there want to get a shameful childhood secret off their chest? I’m listening...
XO,
M
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