This week 01-27-15
I think I'll make a good Cheerleader
I got an invitation a few weeks ago to be a Miami
Dolphins Cheerleader.
I was kinda surprised
because I didn't think they had
male cheerleaders.
I went to their web page but
it was all girls, maybe I'm
going to be the first? I also thought that maybe they thought I was a
girl and
I got it by mistake. I know lots of girls that have simi-male names
like
Bobbie, Billie, Sam (short for Samantha), Willie (short for
Williemenia). And
there are women who go by initials, my sister is always getting "Dear
Mr
Oates"
letters because she does that. But
"Mack"? It
says "Dear Mack" on the email. I guess your name could be Sally
Macintosh and you could be called "Mac", but no "K". It says
I have to be 18 and a High School Graduate,
but that's all. So I'm thinking this could be the chance of a lifetime,
every
young boy's dream. Hang out with 40 pretty girls and get paid to stand
on the
sidelines at NFL games, I bet you even get free hot dogs. It says I
have to
make the team, but if I'm the only guy, who's my competition. I've
never seen
any NFL Cheerleaders do all that flipping stuff like they do in
college, so I
bet all I have to do is stand there and watch, maybe a few high kicks
here and
there. I sent in my application, I'm still waiting to hear. You don't
think
they made a mistake do you? I hope not. I've never been on the
sidelines at an
NFL game, I'm kinda looking forward to it.
God's like that: We mistake who he is all the time. We
hear people say all kinds of things about God, but we've never really
checked
it out. The Bible is full of stories about him, stories that he
published. If
you've never read God's account of what God did, then it's just a "he
said
she said"
kind of thing. You really need to hear it from God…
I wonder if I can take off 4 months and move to South
Beach for the season. I probably need to go a little early and work on
my tan….
Go Dolphins!
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Cooking 220 - 2 pans,
2 burners, 20 minutes - Living Well
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Mediterranean Diet:
I
love the idea of salad with grains. There are so many combinations and
flavors. You can add lemon juice, vinegar, herbs, spices, Hot sauce..
etc to any of these salads. And Egg on top makes it even better. You'll
get the idea after you read through these recipes. A regular salad with
some kind of grain added. Then seasoned.
Black
And Wild Rice Salad With Roasted Squash
Ingredients
SERVINGS:
8
1½
cups black rice
½
cup wild rice
Kosher
salt
½
medium butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, cut into pieces
½
cup olive oil, divided
Freshly
ground black pepper
¼
cup red wine vinegar
2
teaspoons honey
2
scallions, thinly sliced
1
cup pomegranate seeds (optional .. too big of a hassle)
1
cup microgreens or sprouts
½
cup roasted pistachios, chopped (or almonds, pecans, walnuts)
Preparation
Also
Try It With:
Any
grain (except amaranth)
Instructions
Preheat
oven to 450°. Cook black rice and wild rice in a large pot of boiling
salted water until tender, 35–40 minutes; drain and rinse, shaking off
as much water as possible. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet and let
cool.
Meanwhile,
toss squash with ¼ cup oil on another baking sheet; season with salt
and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden brown and tender, 20–25
minutes; let cool.
Whisk
vinegar, honey, and remaining ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Add black rice
and wild rice, squash, scallions, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and
pistachios; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Do
Ahead:
Salad
(without microgreens) can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
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Apple
Cider–Cooked Farro
Ingredients
SERVINGS:
4
1
bay leaf
2
cups apple cider
Kosher
salt
1
cup semi-pearled farro
2
tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2
tablespoons olive oil
Freshly
ground black pepper
½
small celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into matchsticks
½
medium sweet-tart apple, cored, cut into matchsticks
¼
small red onion, thinly sliced
½
cup fresh parsley leaves with tender stems
½
cup coarsely chopped black olives
1
ounce Pecorino, shaved
Preparation
ACTIVE:
15 MIN TOTAL: 1 HRS
Combine
bay leaf, apple cider, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; season
with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-high, and add farro.
Simmer until al dente, 25–30 minutes; drain. Spread out on a rimmed
baking sheet; let cool.
Toss
farro, vinegar, and oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Add celery root, apple, onion, parsley, olives, and Pecorino and toss
to combine; season with salt and pepper.
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Stir-Fried
Grains With Shrimp And Eggs
Ingredients
SERVINGS:
4
4
shallots, thinly sliced
2
star anise pods (optional)
½
dried chile de árbol or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
5
tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Kosher
salt
12
oz. deveined peeled rock shrimp, or large shrimp, cut into ¾” pieces
4
cloves garlic finely chopped
2
tablespoons chopped peeled ginger
2⅓–3
cups cooked grains (such as sorghum, semi-pearled farro, or barley)
1
tablespoon soy sauce
1
tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2
teaspoons toasted sesame oil (Start with only 1 tsp and taste it first)
4
large eggs
1
red chile, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds
1
cup fresh cilantro, basil, and/or mint leaves
Preparation
Instructions
Combine
shallots, star anise, if using, chile de árbol, and 3 Tbsp. vegetable
oil in a large wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring
often, until shallots are golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted
spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; discard star anise and
red chile. Season shallots with salt.
Increase
heat to high; cook shrimp, garlic, and ginger in wok, tossing, until
shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate.
Heat
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in wok; add grains, pressing evenly against
bottom and sides of wok. Cook until grains crackle, about 1 minute;
toss and press against pan again. Cook until lightly toasted, about 4
minutes. Add shrimp, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook, tossing,
until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Heat
remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over
medium-high heat. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks are still
runny, about 3 minutes. Top grains with eggs, crispy shallots, red
chile, and herbs.
Mack