I haven't won any huge sweepstakes yet, but I did score a free beer the other night at dinner. The folks at the next table had been sippin' a few and on one of the refills the bartender opened the wrong kind. So, our server (who is our favorite and who we request every time we eat at this restaurant) asked Kevin if he drank beer.
"Not much," he said.
"Is it free beer?" I asked.
"Yes," came the reply.
"Hand it over," I said, reaching for a bottle of beer whose label was totally new to me.
But after drinking the smooth ale, I hope the bartender messes up again next time we're in there. The Atlanta Brewing Company's Brown Ale was a bit more full-bodied than I normally like, but after a few sips, the coffee flavor came through and I enjoyed the rest of the free bottle.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Four Things You Can't Recover
The stone...after it's thrown.
The word...after it's said.
The occasion...after it's missed.
The time...after it's gone.
The word...after it's said.
The occasion...after it's missed.
The time...after it's gone.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Good Morning, Mr. President
I've never been more thankful for my private healthcare than today, Mr. President. In the span of just under two hours, my son was seen by a primary care physician who referred him to a specialist who saw him imediately. Not tomorrow, not in a few days, not in a few weeks. We are talking about being referred and receiving an appointment in a matter of 20 minutes.
Was it expensive? No more than a monthly cell phone bill. Was it a strain on the budget? Coulda been. But because we were taught to take responsibility for ourselves, live within our means, and prepare for times when the goose might not be laying golden eggs, we were able to seek treatment without having to worry about how to pay the bill.
Do the healthcare system need some reform? Yes. Is nationalized healthcare the answer? No.
Was it expensive? No more than a monthly cell phone bill. Was it a strain on the budget? Coulda been. But because we were taught to take responsibility for ourselves, live within our means, and prepare for times when the goose might not be laying golden eggs, we were able to seek treatment without having to worry about how to pay the bill.
Do the healthcare system need some reform? Yes. Is nationalized healthcare the answer? No.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Scholarly Gourmet
The Scholarly Gourmet is a "collection of recipes from Alabama's public universities." Produced by the Alabama Higher Education Partnership in honor of their 10th anniversary, this publication is chock-full of recipes from university presidents and alumni, as well as HEP board members. Diane Cuasey, the book's designer, has done a delightful job of arranging the recipes in an easy to find format, and has interspersed photos of campus landmarks, little known trivia facts and stories on well known alumni throughout the chapters. (You'll even find the recipe for Goat Drop Cookies, a world famous favorite of nationally syndicated radio hosts Rick and Bubba.) The spiral binding allows the book to lay flat while you are cooking. This would be a wonderful addition to any cookbook collection.
Two of our favorite recipes in the book (which we've tested and highly recommend) are the Grape Koolaid Ice Cream and the Apple Mountain Dew Dumplings. The ice cream is a mix of only three ingredients (Pet milk, sugar and grape Koolaid powder) and is as easy to prepare as it is good to eat. The apple dumplings are simply Granny Smith apple wedges wrapped in crescent rolls and topped with a mixture of butter, sugar, cinnamon and Mountain Dew. After they are baked, we top with vanilla ice cream and dig in! Both recipes are easy for little helpers!
If you are interested in purchasing The Scholarly Gourmet, send an email to partners@higheredpartners.org. A portion of the proceeds will go to the university alumni department of your choice.
Two of our favorite recipes in the book (which we've tested and highly recommend) are the Grape Koolaid Ice Cream and the Apple Mountain Dew Dumplings. The ice cream is a mix of only three ingredients (Pet milk, sugar and grape Koolaid powder) and is as easy to prepare as it is good to eat. The apple dumplings are simply Granny Smith apple wedges wrapped in crescent rolls and topped with a mixture of butter, sugar, cinnamon and Mountain Dew. After they are baked, we top with vanilla ice cream and dig in! Both recipes are easy for little helpers!
If you are interested in purchasing The Scholarly Gourmet, send an email to partners@higheredpartners.org. A portion of the proceeds will go to the university alumni department of your choice.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Moonwalking
Sorry, MJ, no press for you here. Today we're all about Neil Armstrong and his historic walk on the moon. Perhaps a lesser known, but no less historic fact is this: Buzz Aldrin was the first person to pee on the moon. Wow.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Birthday Cookies
At our house, you get to choose your birthday dessert. Except for today, that is. It's my dear husband's birthday and although he didn't choose the dessert, he'll definitely love the Toasted Pecan Butter Cookies we made him. He's mentioned how good they were several times since I first made them (which is surprising because he'll admit he's very particular when it comes to food), so I thought I'd surprise him with a batch for his birthday.
Happy birthday, honey! Save a cookie for me.
Happy birthday, honey! Save a cookie for me.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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