In case you didn't know, I have a sinus infection and bronchitis. When you combine those two things with the cough syrup I am drinking these days (which leaves me pretty woozy), I just can't muster the will to cook. So we decided to order take-out tonite. Actually, we placed an order for delivery not take out because I was in no condition to drive. But anyway, courtesy of my illness, I don't really have an appetite these days so I just ordered Spinach Artichoke Dip and Chips.
We ordered from California Pizza Kitchen. I generally like their food. It's not out of this world wonderful, but it's all good. Not the Spinach Artichoke Dip. I just did not like it.
I love spinach. I love artichokes. I love cheese. By all the laws of nature, I should love spinach artichoke dip. But it occurred to me as I was eating this spinach artichoke dip, that I didn't like, that I have never had a spinach artichoke dip that I liked. I have tried it over and over again at different restaurants and I have never liked it.
Perhaps it is not the recipe I don't like. Maybe I just don't like spinach artichoke dip...period?
No...that couldn't be it...could it?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Sacred Orange Cookie
I think I have stated before that I am a superstitious (lots of vowels in that word!) person. What I didn't know is that all of my friends are too. In case you didn't know it (and I would be shocked if you didn't), Texas played OU yesterday in the Red River Rivalry. Its a huge game every year that takes place in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. Very big deal in the college football world. And every year we gather with friends to watch the game.
This year was no different. Us Longhorns are hoping to make it to the national championship this year and so every game is important. Apparently, that has brought out the superstitious side in all of us.
Phil always wears a white shirt to our games. Well he showed up yesterday in a burnt orange shirt but announced that he had a white shirt in the car. The first half did not go well (Texas 3, OU 6). Phil changed shirts during halftime.
Then during the 3rd quarter, Staci asked someone to hand her one of the orange cookies (afterwards referred to as the sacred orange cookie). While Staci was eating the sacred orange cookie, Texas scored its first touchdown of the game. It was clear to everyone present that, in order for Texas to score, Staci needed to be eating one of the sacred orange cookies. Poor Staci was forced to eat (or at least lick) a sacred orange cookie during every Texas possession for the remainder of the game.
I hope Staci doesn't want to lose any weight because there are 6 games left in Texas' regular season. That's a lot of possessions and a lot of sacred orange cookies.
This year was no different. Us Longhorns are hoping to make it to the national championship this year and so every game is important. Apparently, that has brought out the superstitious side in all of us.
Phil always wears a white shirt to our games. Well he showed up yesterday in a burnt orange shirt but announced that he had a white shirt in the car. The first half did not go well (Texas 3, OU 6). Phil changed shirts during halftime.
Then during the 3rd quarter, Staci asked someone to hand her one of the orange cookies (afterwards referred to as the sacred orange cookie). While Staci was eating the sacred orange cookie, Texas scored its first touchdown of the game. It was clear to everyone present that, in order for Texas to score, Staci needed to be eating one of the sacred orange cookies. Poor Staci was forced to eat (or at least lick) a sacred orange cookie during every Texas possession for the remainder of the game.
I hope Staci doesn't want to lose any weight because there are 6 games left in Texas' regular season. That's a lot of possessions and a lot of sacred orange cookies.
Monday, October 5, 2009
It Feels Like Fall!
Actually, it doesn't but I have deluded myself into believing that it does. I love fall. The sound of football on t.v. The appearance of Oktoberfest beer in the grocery store. The colors of the changing leaves and the cool, crisp air. Ok, I made those last two up. I live in Texas. The leaves do change color, but the color is brown and that's when they fall off the trees. And we won't have cool, crisp air until sometime in November. Admittedly, we had a freak weather event this year and on the first day of fall, we didn't get out of the 60's. But that is only the second time in recorded history the temperature has been that low on the first day of fall (and I didn't make that up).
However, despite the fact that it is still 90 degrees outside, the calendar says it is fall and I am adjusting my life accordingly! I have shifted my menu to fall/cool weather foods. We are gobbling up the warming soups and hot toasty casseroles. I have been waiting all summer to make some comforting shepherd's pie and I am not going to let something like the thermometer stop me!
I have placed pumpkins and gourds on every flat surface. I am a complete sucker for miniature pumpkins and cute decorative gourds. I see them in the store and though I try to resist, I end up buying them. And I will continue to buy them until they no longer carry them. You know, cute little gourds aren't just for Halloween, they work for Thanksgiving too!
I bought hot chocolate today and I just can't wait to light a fire. Lighting the fire involves Adam's participation and, since he thinks I am crazy, that might not happen until it actually gets cool outside. Don't you just hate those people who won't join in your delusions? Well whether he embraces my delusions or not, he is getting chili (perfect for those cold days) for dinner tonite.
So to my family and friends up north, I say hello! I am doing my part, along with you, to welcome fall, even if I am wearing shorts and a tank top.
However, despite the fact that it is still 90 degrees outside, the calendar says it is fall and I am adjusting my life accordingly! I have shifted my menu to fall/cool weather foods. We are gobbling up the warming soups and hot toasty casseroles. I have been waiting all summer to make some comforting shepherd's pie and I am not going to let something like the thermometer stop me!
I have placed pumpkins and gourds on every flat surface. I am a complete sucker for miniature pumpkins and cute decorative gourds. I see them in the store and though I try to resist, I end up buying them. And I will continue to buy them until they no longer carry them. You know, cute little gourds aren't just for Halloween, they work for Thanksgiving too!
I bought hot chocolate today and I just can't wait to light a fire. Lighting the fire involves Adam's participation and, since he thinks I am crazy, that might not happen until it actually gets cool outside. Don't you just hate those people who won't join in your delusions? Well whether he embraces my delusions or not, he is getting chili (perfect for those cold days) for dinner tonite.
So to my family and friends up north, I say hello! I am doing my part, along with you, to welcome fall, even if I am wearing shorts and a tank top.
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