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Confessions of a Dogaholic – part two: More reasons why I love…….
This is one book I should have written
We’ve had dogs and cats in our family since I was born. Growing up with animals is wonderful and while I like dogs I’ve always been more partial to cats…..until now.
Maybe that’s because this little sheltie has many “cat”acteristics. He’s agile, very curious and fascinated by cats. He just stops and stares whenever one is nearby. He’s a dogcat!
He can’t go by a baby without saying hello
He still believes in love at first sightShows compassion for those stuck at home
His eyes always follow one little fish in the tank.On occasion he likes to visit wineries. This one in Napa.Gets tired after a long day of playing footballBut most of all never misses an opportunity to run along the beach. Here in Oregon.
Has some good pick up lines. “Did you know that if you’re not a sheltie you’re just another dog!”
Nothing says summer quite like a good homemade ceviche with an ice cold beer. But since I don’t have a recipe for beer how about sangriainstead?
Ceviche hails from Equador and Peru and is very popular in Mexico. It basically consists of pristine raw fish mixed with lime and finished with chillies, onions, tomato, avocado and other fruit.
Ceviche Recipe:
Halibut with jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro & lime juice. Served with sliced avocados, olives, capers & red onion on the side.
Pour 1 ½ cups of fresh lime juice (from 10 limes) and ½ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange) into an 8-inch square baking dish. Arrange 1 ¼ pounds of firm white fish such as halibut, scallops, rock fish or red snapper fillet, (I used Halibut) skin removed, and cut into ¼ inch slices in a single layer in dish. Fish should be completely covered in juice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fish is opaque throughout, about four hours. Drain fish well, discard marinade.
Divide fish among four plates. In a large bowl combine 1 Cup grape tomatoes (halved), ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped, roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with coarse salt and ground pepper. Serve fish topped with salad, sliced avocado and lime wedges alongside. Serves 4
For a nice touch you can serve the ceviche in scallop bowls.
Have salsa, guacamole & cut up limes for garnish. Serve with tortilla chips of your liking.
The following recipe is from Toronto’s L’Eat Catering – the ultimate Sangria!
fresh & fun fruit garnishes
This is the “best” Sangria recipe I’ve come across. Mixing most of the ingredients and letting them macerate overnight allows the flavors of the fruit and spices to emerge beautifully. Any dry, full-bodied red wine can be used.
1 bottle full-bodied red wine
Half a stick of cinnamon
3 cloves
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
5-6 medium sized strawberries, thinly sliced
2 oz. brandy
2 oz. peach schnapps
2 oz. Grand Marnier (or triple sec)
lemon-flavored pop
In a large pitcher, mix all ingredients except the pop and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, fill a glass or wine goblet ¾ full and top with pop. Serves 10
A zombie walk by definition is an organized public gathering of people who dress up in zombie (monster like) costumes. And it’snot even Halloween.
Zombie walks have become relatively common in large cities, especially in North America, often becoming annual traditions. Usually taking place in an urban center, the participants make their way around the city streets and through shopping malls to a public space (or a series of taverns in the case of a zombie pub crawl) in a somewhat orderly fashion.
These guys were weaving through traffic (which slowed down for the event) and scaring tourists on open tour buses. What an unexpected surprise???
Somebody get me a bloody Mary!
Zombie Survival Handbook
You don’t scare me Darth Vader! What’s he doing here anyway?
I can really act. Here i’m pretending to be a cow.
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Confessions of a dogaholic – Part one
This sheltie is special because………….
He wears the socks I buy him even if he doesn’t want toSets new fashion trends by wearing a feather hair extension
Wears many hatsLikes to appear tough sometimes wearing a hoody
Chose this raincoat himselfHe loves “Ophelia’s” in Sarasota, Florida. They have the best yappy hour menu items to choose from.
Ophelia’s has the best daily specials of any restaurant he’s been to.
Debbie – goes with just about anything. Shown with Piper shirt.
Garbe Military Jacket – It’s all in the details.
Monique – The military is a true classic & here to stay. Shown with basic legging.Natalia – you can take it anywhere. Shown with piper shirt & seam leggings.
Two way front zipper, hidden hood and raw seams are just a few of the details on this feminine impeccably tailored jacket.
We have yet to come across a more attractive looking military style jacket.
Available in two styles: Cotton Canvas/Organic Cotton Lining in classic Army Greenas seen above.
OR;
European cotton blend in lightweight soft chintz fabric/cotton lining in Coal (see below).
cotton chintz adds some sheen in this lightweight fabric. shown with biko shirt & VIV pants.
If you love blueberries and you love lemon then you’re in luck. This is a winning combination of fresh blueberries in season and tangy lemon with a moist coffee cake consistency.
I made this 3 days ago and the few remaining slices still taste great.
Can be served as a breakfast cake, with afternoon tea or coffee or for dessert in the evening warmed up a little with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
RECIPE
½ Cup (125ml) butter (I use unsalted)
1 Cup (250ml) sugar
1 lemon
2 eggs
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla
1 ½ cups (375ml) all purpose flour
1 tsp (5ml) baking powder
½ cup (125ml) milk
1 ½ cups (225g) blueberries
Preheat oven to 350
In a small pot of boiling water immerse the lemon for a minute, then remove and cool. Grate all the zest from lemon then juice the lemon and reserve juice. Immersing in boiling water makes it easier to grate the zest but there’s another trick which I use ***see below.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter & 1 cup of sugar together. Add lemon zest, eggs and vanilla, beating well. In a smaller bowl, combine your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and **½ tsp. of salt if desired).
Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mix to incorporate, then half the milk. Add rest of dry ingredients then rest of milk. Fold in blueberries, and bake in a prepared loaf pan until lightly golden – after 45 minutes check that inserted toothpick comes out clean. May take longer depending on your oven.
After: Mix the lemon juice with some sugar (½ cup max) and spread over loaf while still warm. Pop back into the oven for a few minutes which can be turned off at this point – it will still retain enough heat to bake the glaze into the loaf. Cool before slicing.
**many recipes call for adding a bit of salt. Salt in baking has three uses. It helps preserve the food, helps in flavor and aids in doughs rising. I don’t always find it necessary.
***too many lemons on hand? Did you know that lemons freeze well? You can first grate all the zest which can be frozen separately as once you freeze lemons they juice up really well but they’ll be too soft to grate once they get to room temperature. When you need only the juice then bring just lemon to room temperature & same for the zest. I’ve been doing this for a while now because that way they don’t go bad. Same with limes. Plus you can make ice cube trays.
I love not having to think about that to wear with a top or pants ensemble. Dresses can be dressed up with jewellery, a nice throw & wedge sandals or down with flip flops, a jean vest or jacket. A good basic dress won’t go out of style so you can wear them year after year.
Three classic styles (aka little black dress equivalents):
neutral
A nice neutral is never boring because you can wear bright jewellery or scarves with it.
Leopard is a trueclassic – has been for years and will be for years to come.
Keep this one simple. You can still wear it for Fall with leggings & a cardigan.
stripes
Stripes don’t go out of style & are oh…so French(See more photos below). You can take advantage of many sales right now for next year. The great thing is that they take up less space in our closets & are easy to pack for travelling.
Floral & ethnic prints – another summer staple
I’ve had mine over several years & never tire of them as they are put away every fall, forgotton for many months to come and then…… voila!..……seems like new when summer shows up again. Where have you bought onelately?
Don’t worry.. the zombies are looking for brains, you’re safe..
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