Goals

4 pounds down, 36 to go.


-- posted on the go

Random

I just found this on my computer. ???

Website

I'm using these graphics on my new website. Cheesy? Cool? Not sure yet.

Recording

I never really wrote anything about Nashville. These are from RCA Studio B. It is a really neat, famous, old, still used recording studio on Music Row. There were lots of bet up instruments and neon lights.

Untitled.

I haven't taken pictures off either of my cameras for over a month. :(

Italian sausage pomodoro

I bought some sausage the other day and decided to come up with a pomodoro recipe that included it. Here are my approximate ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage
1 red onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
Handful fresh herbs, like basil, oregano, rosemary

In a large pot, heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Cut the sausage into pieces and brown in pot. While the sausage is browning, finely chop the onion and garlic. Add to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining olive oil, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, and herbs to the pot. Stir until well blended and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours. Enjoy over your favorite pasta for a delicious meal.

Additions - sometimes I add parmesan while the sauce is simmering, sometimes I wait until the end. See what you like best!

Can't forget...

I was probably one of the most exciting things I have ever done.

Nashville

A few choice pictures from our trip. Maybe I will post more another day--it was an amazing place.

Celebration V

I am going to spend a few days posting about things I have done since June. I have not really kept up with blogging since then, so snippets and photos of all the fun things since then shall follow.

Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

I've been making this all the time lately. I think we have had it three times in the past two weeks. It's so delicious and easy.

I know, I know. It's not *really* coq au vin. I modified it to use ingredients I like.

1 pound chicken breasts
1 onion, I like Italian red
3 cloves garlic
5 slices bacon
2 medium potatoes, I like gold
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup red wine
1 cup tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste

When I cook this in a slow cooker, I just dump everything in and let it cook for 4-6 hours. When I cook it in a pot, I sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes, add the bacon and cook for a few minutes, then add everything else. That all simmers for 1-2 hours.

I don't like mushrooms and I prefer Italian red onion to pearl. So, it's my own spin. I'm falling in love with my slow cooker.

Blah

I have been so busy with work, school, and other projects. I do not want this blog to die, but I just never seem to put interesting things here.

This is my new project. I am trying to push the limits of my coding knowledge to produce something cool and professional. More later.