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I enjoyed my homemade Spicy Tortilla Soup with a Troegs Brewing...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:16:54 -0500

I enjoyed my homemade Spicy Tortilla Soup with a Troegs Brewing Company offering named Nugget Nectar. It was a hoppy amber ale, that went well with the spicy fare. It was reasonably priced, around $4, for the 22oz bomber.

…and don’t kill me over the crap pour shown in the picture, I poured it quickly because I was rushing while I finished preparing the soup

More soup coming out of my kitchen I made a very spicy Tortilla...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:11:17 -0500

More soup coming out of my kitchen

I made a very spicy Tortilla Soup for dinner this evening, using a recipe that I tuned to my own personal preference. I started by fire roasting two Poblano Peppers, which I then peeled and chopped. I added that to a hot pan with a little Olive Oil, one chopped Spanish Onion, 4 cloves of minced garlic, one chopped Jalapeño, and two diced tomatos. I let those “fry” in the pan for approx 5-8 minutes, adding my own fresh ground chili powder, some ground cumin, and salt & pepper. I then added close to 4 cups of chicken stock to the pan and allowed that to simmer and thicken for about 30-40 minutes. Then it was into the food proccesssor for a quick spin. It was served with sliced Avacado, some Montery Jack cheese, some Parsely, and a few slices of Jalapeño.

It came out great and had a lot of heat, maybe a bit too much for casual soup enjoyment. The smokiness of the Pablano Pepper really stood out, as well as the freshly ground chili powder, but you also got some sweetness form the onion and tomato which provided a nice balance. I;m thinking it might be perfect to pour over a burrito and serve it like an Enchilada.

Had a big game on Wednesday night, we needed to win in order to...

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:10:48 -0500

Had a big game on Wednesday night, we needed to win in order to move up two spots in the standing and gain a more favorable match-up for the Playoffs. It didn’t look good during pre-game warm ups, as only 4 players on our team (including myself) had shown up to play. So we had no choice but to play the other team 4 on 5 for the entire game. We jumped out to an early lead thanks to some clutch defensive rebounding and a strong transition game, lead by yours truly, that the defense had no time to react to. The name of the game was good decision making, we stayed strong in our 2-2 zone of defense and didn’t allow the other team to be a factor on the boards, we took away any chance of second chance points and forced them to hit 15-20 foot jump shots. We controlled the boards on the defensive side, and that gave us opportunities to strike in transition. We also used there numbers against them when on offense. Our opponents felt like they could contain us with help defense, but our guys came ready to shoot, so all it took was me to drive to either side, draw three defenders, and then dish the ball behind me to an open shooter. We won the game by 14 points, scoring a total of 89 points.

My Stat Line: 36 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals

Bowling footage from Sunday night, I definitely shouldn’t...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:59:35 -0500

Bowling footage from Sunday night, I definitely shouldn’t have acted like such hot stuff until I picked up the spare. But at least I looked good doing it.

More Soup! Made a Broccoli Rabe, Escarole, and White Bean Soup...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:31:32 -0500

More Soup!

Made a Broccoli Rabe, Escarole, and White Bean Soup for dinner last night. It was so easy, and came out better than expected. I’ve come to appreciate making soups that involve so few ingredients, the less complex they are, the better. Started by crushing and chopping 4-5 cloves of garlic, tossed them into the pot with some olive oil and re pepper flake. Then added one bunch of Broccoli Rabe and a head of Escarole that was coarsely chopped into the pan to soak up the garlic and olive oil. After sauteing for 5 minutes I added a can of white beans and 4 cups of chicken stock. I let that simmer for about 30 minutes, and then served with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese.

“Larry Bird just throws the ball in the air and God moves the...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:56:28 -0500

“Larry Bird just throws the ball in the air and God moves the basket underneath it.”

I need to score this shirt…

Link

Another big snow storm has hit the Metro Area, and unfortunately...

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:22:11 -0500

Another big snow storm has hit the Metro Area, and unfortunately I still had to go into work today. They are saying there is already 14 inches of snow on the ground with another 10 still yet to fall. This is a video of my drive into work this morning at approx 8:30am, making my way down Main St. in Madison & Chatham.

We are expecting another Snow Storm in the Metro area, and as...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:32:30 -0500

We are expecting another Snow Storm in the Metro area, and as per usual everyone is freaking the f*ck out. I sent this weather forecast around the office to increase the fear level… not surprisingly a few people actually believed it

Put another soup on the board! I made Sweet Potato Soup on...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:55:55 -0500

Put another soup on the board!

I made Sweet Potato Soup on Monday, and was pleasantly surprised at how well it came out. I wasn’t expecting much out of this soup, thinking it would just end up tasting like thinner mashed sweet potatoes, but it was fantastic. It was a fairly limited number of ingredients; 1 onion, 3 sweet potatoes, garlic, 3-4 cups of chicken stock, salt, pepper, and garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. It was rich, creamy, savory, and a touch of sweetness from the potatoes. It was a great soup to curl up on the couch with and watch a movie while it snowed outside.

Highlights from my game on Sunday, took on the Green team for...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:23:42 -0500

Highlights from my game on Sunday, took on the Green team for the 2nd time. I had a great stat line, but we lost the game.

Growlers, the new old way to tote your beer

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:22:00 -0500

Here are places in New York for growler lovers:

AMERICAN BEER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 256 Court Street (Kane Street). Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, (718) 875-0226

BIERKRAFT 191 Fifth Avenue (Berkeley Place), Park Slope, Brooklyn, (718) 230-7600

BROOKLYN BEER & SODA 648 Washington Avenue (Dean Street), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, (718) 622-8800

THE BRAZEN HEAD 228 Atlantic Avenue (Court Street), Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, (718) 488-0430

THE GINGER MAN 11 East 36th Street, Midtown, (212) 532-3740

RATTLE ‘N’ HUM 14 East 33rd Street, Midtown, (212) 481-1586

WHOLE FOODS 95 East Houston Street (The Bowery), (212) 420-1320

Link to full article as seen in the New York Times

There is the HOTP standing on the sidelines at the Bowl Match...

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:14:00 -0500

There is the HOTP standing on the sidelines at the Bowl Match between the United States and France. A match that the US won. This is a screen cap of the 2010 USA Sevens highlight show that aired on ABC at 5pm eastern time today

Ditto, can’t wait to tune in...

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:35:17 -0500

Ditto, can’t wait to tune in today

herooftheproletariat:

A great way to expose your friends to Rugby is to watch our broadcast tonight at 5PM ET / 2 PM PT on ABC. It’s one hour long, highlights, hits, etc and designed specifically for the American audience. Let me know what you think!

herooftheproletariat:

CAN. NOT. WAIT.

Last night I went over to my good friend Peter’s house to...

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:24:15 -0500

Last night I went over to my good friend Peter’s house to celebrate his birthday and take part in the authentic Argentine BBQ that he had going on in the backyard. They had three separate grills going, cooking everything from steak, chorizo sausage, short ribs, massive cuts of beef ribs, and some other fun South American BBQ staples like cow intestine and cows throat. Their drink of choice was a South American favorite, red wine mixed with coca-cola, which tasted just like Sangria. My favorite item by far was the cows throat, it cooked on the grill for about 45 minutes, and developed a dark red char on the outside, but when they took it off the grill and cut it up, the inside remained tender and juicy. The food was amazing and Peter was the ultimate host, and I appreciated everyone translating their Argentine Spanish so I could keep up with the conversation.

(pictured is the chorizo sausage to the left and right, with the cows throat in the middle, and below is the intestine)

Photo

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:30:00 -0500

500th Post! Blake almost missed this hit, but he just barely...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:05:05 -0500

500th Post!

Blake almost missed this hit, but he just barely captured it, and thanks to the miracle of video editing we can slow it down and really see me line this kid up, hit him square, and drop him to the turf.

After the three way trade that happened in the NBA last night,...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:25:05 -0500

After the three way trade that happened in the NBA last night, the Washington Wizards officially traded away their remaining talent in an effort to gain salary cap relief. In doing so, their roster has not become the most pedestrian of any team in the NBA. Looking up and down at the names, I would be the 2nd or 3rd scoring option on that team. I feel bad for the fans in D.C.

Link to ESPN story

I made a Black Bean Soup for dinner last night, took a few...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:32:42 -0500

I made a Black Bean Soup for dinner last night, took a few elements from several different recipes, and added my own touch to it. It came out amazing, one of the top 10 dishes I’ve ever made.

Basic Ingredients: Onion, Garlic, Green Pepper, Red Pepper, Jalapeno, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Ground Chipotle Pepper, Cumin, Chicken Stock, Black Beans, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, & Cilantro

Served with a tablespoon of Sour Cream, some more fresh Cilantro, and a few sliced Jalapeno’s

Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks bought 100 lower-level seats for every home game, then auditioned for fans who would cheer like crazy and set the tone for everyone else in the building, and sit in those seats for free…

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:32:00 -0500

Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks bought 100 lower-level seats for every home game, then auditioned for fans who would cheer like crazy and set the tone for everyone else in the building, and sit in those seats for free…:

I read this in Simmons newest NBA article, and it’s just about the greatest thing I’ve ever heard of. With Bogut pulling this stunt, along with the Bucks having Brandon Jennings, I am officially announcing the Bucks as my third favorite NBA team.

Saw this huge Snowman in NYC over the weekend. Only in New York...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:17:02 -0500

Saw this huge Snowman in NYC over the weekend.

Only in New York can you see a giant, jacked up Snowman