tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479002417365487672025-06-17T07:30:51.029-06:00A Little Slice of Greg's Mind. My rants and thoughts on, food, politics, government, music and photography.Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.comBlogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-26597847919372665772024-10-19T21:21:00.003-06:002024-10-19T21:21:34.213-06:00

I've been given some new motivation and focus.  I'll be resurrecting my writing and will start focusing toward food and life.  While technology is my livelihood, AI will change everything we do and know. ---- More Later      -- G 

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It's going to be an interesting one!  I'm cheering in Group F, and unfortunately will be hoping for second against Germany.  I'm conflicted with cheering for my heart (Mexico), or the Motherland (Sweden).  For giggles, I am also cheering on Iceland, which drew against Argentina!  Video Replay Judges being added to the mix will be interesting and has already awarded a

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In this modern age, people are scared of raw eggs so doing a traditional caesar dressing is hard. Here are a couple of safe quick home alternatives to the store-bought stuff. Version 1 1/3 cup mayonnaise  juice 1/2 a lemon  couple of anchovies filets minced (adjust to your preference)  couple of cloves of garlic minced (adjust to your love of garlic)  1/2 tsp

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After a long period of silence, I'm trying to decide what I should be doing here again. Should this become a food + photo site?  Should I make it tech blog?  Should I make it a diary and notes site, for those that want an insight into the chaos that is my mind?  I'm still trying to figure this out. More Later  ---G

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I am trying to get myself motivated and going again.  Here is a little lyric idea that I've been toying with as I hunt for my new inspiration. Each Night I go to bed, I try and close my eyes Wide awake, I count the stars up in the skies Miles away, you don't realize In the silence, no one hears my cries I will post the revised lyrics once I get them complete.

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Wings are a favourite in my place but I don't like deep frying in my flat so I've been experimenting with baked wings. After reading a recipe + comments  I did my take on them  6 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1

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Another day passes into nightThe wolf's endless search takes flight In darkness full,  moons pure light Guide him on his nightly plight

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Alone I hunt in the darkness needing, searching, longing, Over endless miles, My prey eludes me Through expanses of time, Passing endless stations There is no peace Only a journey A destination unknown Every night I walk alone I see the beacon of  day A hint, a clue, a passageway The sparkle of sapphires Guides my way With eyes  like

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Another bit of lyric writing as my inspiration keeps going It is what it is, I know, I can't change it It is what it is, I know, I can't escape it It is what it is, please help me understand it It is what it is..... Why must we accept that which must be They never gave us a choice, can't you see With a prayer, I'll fight for could be But only in my dreams shall it be ..... It is what it

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Well I've recently had a new batch of inspiration and that started to inspire some new music ideas... In another place In another lifetime what might have been we'll never know ..... it could be right it might be wrong what might have been we'll never know ..... we watch the world, move a round us we see the time, just pass us by I make a wish I say a prayer but we know what can not be .....

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It's been some time since I've done anything here, and it's time I get back to it... my life had gotten off the rails but I'm back on track. More to come.

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A few weekend past, some friends and I did what I enjoy most, cooking a nice meal, and joking around.  I chose to do a taste of  Italy at harvest time, to be paired with a variety of beers (Belgian, French Canadian, Italian). Menu Antipasti – insalata di pomodori con bocconcini y prosciutto – Birra Duvel Primi – Bucantini all’Amatriciana – Birra Moretti Secondi – Salsicca all’Uva&

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I've been watch catching a number of episodes of Lidia's Italy on TLN, and she was exploring the food of  Trentino and Alto-Adige, and a very interesting and unique dish is Spaghetti con salsa di Pomodorie e Mele.  I started with Lidia's recipe but modified it for my taste so here my take on a Trentino fall classic. 1 28oz can San Marzano tomatoes 3/4 cup diced celery 3/4 cup

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{EAV_BLOG_VER:c499749fcc6e9650} One of the new distractions I have lately has been playing with Social Networking Markets The main two I've started playing with are EmpireAvenue Hollywood Stock Exchange Empire Avenue is Social Networking Market that lets you trade in people, your friends or followers on various social networking websites.  Your value is based partially upon supply and

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I regularly catch Lidia's Italy on TLN, Lidia  was talked about the Lazio Region of Italy, and she proceeded to make Bucantini All'Amatriciana based upon a dish from Amatrice. Originally Lidia used Guanciale, which is hard for me to find so I used pancetta, so here is my rendition of her dish: Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Medium Onions, Quartered and thinly sliced 6 Cloves Garlic, sliced 1

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I've been experimenting with some fresh produce and making fast delicious salads to reduce my tendency to be a carnivore.  This one tastes yummy but doesn't photograph well, I did try, and I don't share images I'm not happy with. 1/2 English Cucumber Diced 1 Avocado Diced 1 Pear Diced 2 oz Goat Cheese Crumbled 4 Basil Leaves Chiffonade 1 Garlic Clove minced 2 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice

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When you are doing "Fine Dining" most things have a tasty sauce, but in a French kitchen there is a dedicate person called a Saucier is responsible for these tasty concoctions... here are a couple of quick and easy tips to get a light sauce, and a cream sauce: 4:2:1 Chicken Stock : White Wine : Cream. That is 4 parts low-sodium chicken stock, parts white wine, and if desired 1 part

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Sorry for not being a good host and providing at least a weekly note or idea; I'm hopefully back now and can rebuild my readership.  I've been playing with some of the America's Test Kitchen recipe magazines, and came across their Pan-Roasted Chickpeas recipe.  Here's my tasty spin on it… 2 Tbsp EVO 1 (15oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed 2 or 3 garlic cloves coarsely sliced 1 large

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Over the last little while I've been recalling some of my favourite movies dealing with education from an educators perspective.  This is by no means a comprehensive list, but a list that is worth a gander The Emperor's Club -- Kevin Klein is a Roman history teacher, that clashes wills with the son of a senator.  When Klein believes he has failed, he gets surprised by his

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There are a handful of good, inspirational, football biopics that are kicking around Brian's Song — The story of Chicago Bears' running backs Brian Piccolo and Leo Sayers.  Their friendship and of course how they deal with adversity.  It's one of the few movies where men are allowed to cry. Invincible — 30 year old Philadelphia bartender turned Eagle's wide-receiver Vince

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Cooking for friends is a good way for me to pass time.  This holiday season I've done a couple of nice plates that I thought I might share. Christmas Eve -- Squid ink linguine, with Seared scallops and lobster tail medallions. Cook squid ink linguine per normal instructions.  I sauced it with an anchovy sauce.  Seared off the scallops and lobster tail.  Served the pasta

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Over Xmas I picked up a couple of bags of U12 count Canadian Scallops.  Yes they were frozen, but they did have a fairly low water weight so it wasn't too bad.  One batch went into Xmas Eve dinner with friends and the other batch was eaten at home with my girlfriend. 6 scallops 1 shallot finely diced 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 cup calvados couple pats of ice cold butter

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There are a large number of hummus recipes floating on the net, and when you find one you like, use it. Here is my general spin on it 2 14oz cans chic peas A.K.A garbanzo beans 1 12oz bottle of tahini  1/2 the liquid from 1 can of chic peas 4 lemons juiced  6 cloves garlic 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp kosher salt  1 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cumin Take everything throw it in

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I was watching the Next Iron Chef on the tele and one of the judges (Simon Majumdar) keeps complaining about having pork marinaded or in association with pineapple. While I understand that pineapple contains bromelain and bromelain is a powerful meat tenderizer, bromelain can be denatured by heating it before marinading the meat with it. I wonder if the chefs used papin (from papaya),

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I married Edith Wishart in Dauphin, Manitoba July 18, 1933 in the midst of the great depression. We farmed at Makinak, Manitoba. We had a happy marriage, and raised one son and two daughters. Just when our family was all married, my wife took sick and died in June 1971. I was left alone on the farm; I was 64 and alone so I had to make a new start. No one could help me, I had to help myself.

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