Month: May 2016

Red Bean Frozen Custard

Red Bean Frozen Custard

Sweet Japanese red beans in a creamy frozen custard base make this red bean frozen custard an unusual but delightful addition to summer.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. Hello long weekend. How cool is this picture? These baby birds are recently hatched, hiding in Rutabaga’s bushes.  He snapped this with his phone and I have done nothing to edit it.  Nature is the best, yah?  (Also note that he did not…

Sri Lankan Lamb Burgers

Sri Lankan Lamb Burgers

Sri Lankan Lamb Burgers with Onion Salad

Lamb burgers seasoned with Sri Lankan spices and topped with an onion salad

Burger week is coming to a close on THB and I’m finishing it off with these Sri Lankan Lamb Burgers with Onion Salad.

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Lebanese Kibbeh Turkey Burgers

Lebanese Kibbeh Turkey Burgers

Traditional Lebanese flavors are transformed into these Lebanese kibbeh turkey burgers topped with tzatziki – a twist on burger night!

Bobotie Burger

Bobotie Burger

South Africa’s national dish made into a flavorful Bobotie burger with a cranberry mayo and fried egg – a true taste explosion!

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

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Indeed it is.

Hello, Sunday.

I woke up this morning singing “It’s a Sunshine Day!” (from the Brady Bunch, in case you didn’t know) and I’m going to take it as a good sign (despite whatever feelings you may have about the Brady Bunch).

While my Canadian friends are celebrating a long weekend now, we’re counting down to ours Stateside and I can’t wait. I don’t have any show-stopping plans for Memorial Day, but I’ll be thankful for any chance to not have to put on my work hat.

To celebrate, we’ve got burgers up the wazoo coming at you this week, and they are all worthy of a little excitement.

So are these things, the internet thinks. Here we go:

Back to my Brady comments earlier, we can use music to regulate mood. I think we all knew it, but now it’s official.

The joys of parenthood. Joys, in retrospect.

Does size matter?  Even the ancients seemed to think so.

Hold on to those Facebook rants. They could cost you your security clearance

Crowdfunding divorce?  I’m not sure divorce is something that warrants receiving gifts.

Congrats to General Lori Robinson, who just became the highest ranking woman in U.S. military history!

We throw out so much good food, but here’s a great idea on what to do with it instead.

Last night, I wore heels for the first time in like, four months.  I went to see The King and I, so a trip to the theatre made it worth it, but normally I just don’t do them. And my feet thank me.

Related and maddening:  woman sent home without pay for wearing flats. Yes, it’s real.

Only the good die young, and these golden oldies are proof.

Excuse me while I shake myself. Did I just time warp back fifty years?

And finally, THIS is how you wedding.

Thanks to Yam, now a regular co-curator of The Somethings. 

Written after sleeping in (!).

Japanese Pork Curry

Japanese Pork Curry

Bright Japanese Pork Curry comes together quickly – made with homemade curry powder with a mix straight from your pantry staples

Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit

Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit

Caribbean flavored shrimp salad with grapefruit and avocado and dressed with a lime vinaigrette is a fresh, different way to make your salad interesting.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

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Hello, Sunday.

Happy weekending, ya’ll!  I hope it’s been a good one.  Yesterday was low key enough, and Crawley and I continued our getting to know you.  For instance, I now know that this relationship is truly meant to be, since he gobbled up the whipped cream I gave him and he was willing to suffer death for a bite of warm brownie. Don’t worry- he didn’t get any.

My Sunday is full of catching up with the best and oldest friends, the way Sunday should be, really. I hope yours is equally enjoyable.

Let’s read on, shall we?  Big thanks to Yam for most of these enthralling reads.

Teachers really are the unsung heroes of our lives, especially when they do things like this.

Pain has become a real pain. How can we fix it?

Meet George Jetson…are we getting there?  These transportation pods suggest maybe.

You are what you tweet, say the feds, and it may affect your future job.

Lemonade from lemons. This couple did it best.

Yam thinks I should go here on assignment. I think I’ll go with the clothing optional option.  Seems a bit unsanitary, no?

Here’s hope for all my 35+ year old single girlfriends. But, it goes to the question of just because we can do it, should we?

Not for the low-carbed: an edible pizza box.  Again, just because we can do it, should we?

Travel friends are those with whom you can discuss your poop within two days of meeting them. One of the reasons why they are the best.

We are from where we came.  As was Prince.

Science, ya’ll. Survival of the fittest.  This shark loses.

And finally, Kanye at church? I like the sentiment, but would be more drawn in by some Britney, though I’m not sure I’m a Slave 4U sends the right message.

Have a good week!

Written during Call the Midwife. Still watching. Still loving.

 

Steamed Mussels with Saffron Cream

Steamed Mussels with Saffron Cream

Fresh mussels cooked in a saffron infused cream broth with lemon and wine, and is a delicious and easy recipe to prepare steamed mussels with saffron cream.