I can’t believe that it’s been two and a half years since I started this “Blog” site, October 2nd to be exact. At that time I thought I would be able to sit down and put to paper my thoughts and happenings of the day, but thinking more about it I said to my self, “Self”, who the hell wants to know what I did each day. Not exciting for me, why the hell would it be exciting to my friends? That’s when I began with a few “Blog bitch entries”. But how long before all of you tire of hearing me bitch.
Ok, now what? Let’s wait till I have something interesting to write about. You’re kidding right? When is that going to happen? So here I am still waiting since the beginning of April for something to write about. I really do feel bad about it because, strange as it may seem, a few of you actually told me you enjoyed them.
Many of you have told me that I have too much time on my hands and I should get a life. Probably because of this Blog site and some of the other, I guess weird, things I do at the computer, like laying out spreadsheets for so many things such as breakdowns on all our annual family expenses, inventory sheets on all the food stuffs on our cellar storage shelves, and even an inventory of all upstairs and downstairs freezers. Even have one with breakdown for tax filings. Why I save my accountant all that work is even beyond me, especially since he still charges me the same.
Now I’ve probably really gone off the deep end. Most of you know that I enjoy cooking and as a result have collected copies of many recipes that I have either tried or wish to in the future. Also wrote up a few of my own creations. Laying around in drawers were also a few family recipes from my mother, my mother-in-law, our own kids and friends who had been kind enough to give me a copy. Decided to make a cook book out of the collection and pass a copy on to family. Here's a sample from my daughter. By the way, great tasting recipe.
Salmon with Mustard Sauce – Karolin Palko
2 pounds salmon fillets
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup white wine 2/3 cup heavy cream
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 shallots, finely chopped Juice of one lemon
1-1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Arrange salmon in single layer in a large baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Cook uncovered in 400 degree preheated oven for 15 minutes. In a small saucepan, simmer shallots and wine together on low heat until wine has evaporated and shallots are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream , mustard, salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fish, return to oven and bake for additional 5 minutes or until fish is glazed but not browned. Serves 6
So now they will all have a cookbook called “Rhino’s Recipes” nicely bound and indexed. This way they are stuck with a reminder of the old guy even long after I’m gone……lol, lucky them.
For a personal copy of this masterpiece please send me a check for $149.95 plus $6.00 shipping and handling.
P.S. Will also autograph for additional $25.00
Only kidding!!!!
