Obama! The Musical!

I've talked to Jenny about settling things with a dance-off, but I really hadn't gotten to this point in politics!

Obama the Musical

Yeah Kenya!

Lake Ontario

Today I decided to finally go see Lake Ontario for the first time and also checked out the nearby Lake Durand. It's no Pacific Ocean, but it is really beautiful.

Butternut Squash & Spinach Gratin

1 medium butternut squash -- peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic -- peeled
1/2 large mayan sweet onion -- cut in large chunks
1 1/2 bags baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon grated ginger root

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Scatter cubed squash and garlic on lightly greased cookie sheet. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Roast for 35 minutes.
3. In a large skllet, cook onions until nearly soft. Add spinach and lightly stir until wilted.
4. In mixing bowl, combine cream, feta and spices. Scrape roasted garlic out of skins and into the cream mixture. Stir thoroughly.
5. Mix roasted squash with onions and spinach and dump into lighly greased 9X13 baking pan.
6. Pour cream mixture evenly over vegetables.
7. Turn oven down to 375 and bake for 35-40 minutes.
8. Serve.

Sadness...

One of my heroes died today...he found the beauty in the ordinary and shared it with all who would listen.

LA Times--Studs Terkel, who made his name listening to ordinary folks talk about their ordinary lives -- and who turned that knack for conversation into a much-honored literary career -- died Friday. He was 96. More...

Breadfruit

Here is my breadfruit. Any suggestions?

Ain't No Virgin Mary Here!

My friend is selling a potato chip on Ebay. A very special chip indeed. This one is vaguely shaped like the United States; and by "vaguely" I mean "Hey, I think I just spotted Texas?"



You too could have this chip, but it probably won't bring some holy blessing.

And Adam...good use of the word "patriotic." Now people will HAVE to bid on your chip or risk being seen as a terrorist! Good luck!

(If you knew Adam, you'd be rolling on the floor laughing right now!)

Moroccan Soup Addendum

I forgot to mention that the entire soup is pureed before serving....that may help with your texture question Ceri!