Doggie Picture : Sun Bathing

"Sun Bathing"

After a week of Seattle like weather, we made some time to enjoy the sun.

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Sum Sing White

We got a visit from Uncle Charlie from Seattle. He was Maya's "Manny" (Male+Nanny), this past week. He also brought the Seattle weather with him. Rain...hmmm...we don't get much of that around these parts.

We tried to fit in as many meals as possible. Chicken Sandwiches and Waffle Fries from Chick-fil-a, Carne Asada from Mario's, Chicken Shawarma wraps from Momma's, Deluxe Sub and imported deli meats from Mona Lisa, Double Double animal style from In-N-Out, Sushi at Miyabi and Fish Tacos from Tin Fish. Did I miss anything?

Although we have not seen Uncle Charlie in a while, it was like old times...but with a baby. Visits by old friends never last long enough. Hopefully we will meet up with Uncle Charlie again soon...maybe in Japan this fall?

Fox Sports Spurs Commercial #2

Love this commerical series.

Maya : Week 47

Maya is picking up some of Pan's sleeping habits. A mix of Gymnastics, Aerobics with a bit of Kung-Fu. Next up?...Snoring.

02/16 Dinner : Braised Cod and Beef Stir Fry

~Braised Cod
~Beef stir fried with carrots, broccoli and cabbage
~Steamed Rice

Is there anything better than a simple Japanese dinner? Pan decided to cook tonight. Light and tasty. Only thing missing was a good bottle of sake. Mmmm...sake.

Maya : Week 46

Our place has been the "House of Sick" for last three months. We all cough as if we were chain smokers(Maya included). Maya's nose oozes what seems to be a endless supply of snot. When one gets better, one gets sick again.

Happy Birthday Buddy

Buddy turned Seven today. Happy Birthday Buddy!

Doggie Picture : Unhappy Mocha Bean

"Unhappy Mocha Bean"

This is what Mocha does when she is unhappy with us. Bathroom, sitting with her back to us. Must be the halo.

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02/07 Dinner : Stuffed Pork Chops

~Boneless, Pork Chops with a Apple Almond Stuffing
~Butternut Squash puree
~Sugarsnap Peas

The Sugarsnap Peas are briefly boiled in salted water. Shock, drain and chill. Can be made a few days ahead. I always have some in my fridge for a snack, or in this case, a side item.

Boil the Butternut Squash in water(or chicken broth), 15 minutes. Drain (reserve broth if boiling in chicken broth). Puree butternut squash in blender with a tbsp of unsalted room temperature butter. Slowly add warm chicken broth until you get the desired consistency. Keep warm.

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, brown pork shops on both sides in equal parts unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil. Spoon hot butter/oil mixture on the bottom of pan over pork chops, then place in oven and cook 20-25 minutes or until stuffing registers 125 degrees. Let meat rest. Plate.

I actually made the Butternut Squash puree for Maya, but like the flavor of it and decided to serve it with our dinner as well. Fill ice cube trays with the left over puree, cover and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to zip lock bags and now you have home made baby food. Defrost and serve.

Commercial Break #1

One of my favorite commercial series. This was done a few years back (1999?) for Fox Sports.

Maya : Week 45

This has been "Lets Make Daddy Cry Week". Out of the blue, Maya has been waking up around 4 am. "Da...Da...Da...Da..Da.DaDaDaDADADA!DA!!DA!!!...[silence]...WAHHHH!!!

Three mornings in a row...[Tear]. The cherry on top? Six diaper changes at daycare, all wet. My turn to pick her up. Can see where this is going? We are playing in her play area at home. I smell what I think is sour milk. I look for spit up. Nope. [sniff, sniff] Then it dawns on me. I pick her up and I can see my greatest fear come true. I carefully strip her down to her diaper. There is fowl smelling poop that shot 6 inches out the back of her diaper [gag]. I then proceed to go to a happy place in my mind [cry].

02/05 Dinner : Pan Grilled Ribeye

Sometimes I just crave red meat. Tonight was such a time. I kept it simple. Fresh cracked pepper and sea salt, pan grilled to a medium rare...rare, then topped with a bit of unsalted butter as the ribeye was resting on the cutting board. The side dishes were roasted sweet potato and parsnip spears and par-boiled broccoli. Quick and simple weekday meal.

Monday Morning Meeting Doodle: 02-05-07

"Da Da Blah Blah"

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Doggie Picture : Glorious Day

"Glorious Day"

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02/01 Dinner : Gnocchi

Tonights dinner was Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese and blanched mixed vegetables. I had both in the freezer and both are Trader Joe's products. I find Trader Joe's frozen Gnocchi to be quite tasty for what it is. Not as good as the freshly made (to state the obvious). We try to keep both on hand, usually for a quick side dish.