Confusing events

So, something stupid a person said 30 years or so ago will make a business crash and burn.  One would think that the woman committed war crimes.  On the other hand, an actor goes on a rant and it is considered meh, so what.  REALLY?

I suppose it just shows how some folks just have failed to evolve.  Pity really.

Roast Pepper and Tomato Coulis

2 Red bell peppers
3 Roma tomatoes
2 Cloves peeled
1 Shallot peeled
1 T Red wine vinegar
Olive oil as needed
Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Generously coat peppers, tomatoes, garlic and shallot with olive oil.  Line sheet pan with parchment. Add the coated vegetables and roast in 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.  When peppers and tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove seeds and peels.  Place all the veg and any residual olive oil and juices in a food processor,  Puree until smooth, add vinegar and pulse.  Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.

Proper service for BBQ, Crawfish, Shrimp and Lobster boils

There are no plates used EVER!  BBQ is served on butcher paper with slices of white bread (has to be white bread) with pickle and onion slices.  Several stacks of napkins or paper towels are placed around the table.  Optional sides are cream corn, beans,  mac n cheese,  in paper cups with a plastic spoon.

For the boils, there is the option of serving on beer trays or a table covered with newspaper and the food is dumped in the middle.  Again with the paper towels and napkins.

A nice touch in both cases is cold beverages and wet naps.  Unless weather is not cooperating, eat outside.

All three are really ment to be served at community tables.  Make a new friend.  Re-connect with a family member.

I despise Microwaves

Sure , once upon a time they were helpful to the family.  Now it seems the “cooking” method of choice.  Nothing says I care about feeding my friends and family like standing around a microbox.  Really brings everyone together.

The boxes have bake potato and pop corn buttons.  They are wrong in the “cook” time (I tried to use it a few times-Fail) and if one was to read the ingredient list on a bag of nuke pop corn?  Only a scientist would know what the hell that shit might be.  Hell, the USDA is kind of iffy on waved food like stuff.

It takes less time from start to finish to make lasagna from scratch than a frozen stuffybrand.