tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479002417365487672024-03-13T11:51:53.718-06:00 Greg's Hidey HoleA Little Slice of Greg's Mind. My rants and thoughts on, food, politics, government, music and photography.Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-16188036716788387472018-06-16T11:12:00.001-06:002018-06-16T11:12:17.622-06:00Fifa Worldcup 2018It'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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-31414923989680115002017-09-17T15:02:00.001-06:002017-09-17T15:02:24.369-06:00"Creamy" Caesar Salad Dressings 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 tspGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-70240490212747917732017-08-27T13:03:00.002-06:002017-08-27T13:35:13.904-06:00Hmm what to do 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
---GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-83580977009343055832016-08-13T22:29:00.002-06:002016-08-13T22:30:00.956-06:00A new song lyric 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. Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-25541869670804794682013-10-05T16:27:00.000-06:002013-10-05T16:27:37.520-06:00Wicked Baked Chiken Wings 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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-59621571416021872552013-05-05T14:33:00.002-06:002013-05-05T14:33:30.327-06:00A simple verse...
Another day passes into nightThe wolf's endless search takes flight In darkness full, moons pure light Guide him on his nightly plight
Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-45704455582889591492013-02-04T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-05T14:34:38.644-06:00I hunt alone
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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-38239343727778667472013-01-28T06:30:00.000-07:002013-01-28T06:30:04.352-07:00It Is What It IsAnother 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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-19966685966396852652013-01-21T06:00:00.000-07:002013-01-21T06:00:10.879-07:00New InspirationWell 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 .....Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-70936455956394650462013-01-19T19:55:00.000-07:002013-01-19T19:55:08.690-07:00Welcome to 2013It'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.Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-54705018745638655222011-10-11T01:53:00.000-06:002011-10-11T01:56:51.197-06:00An Italian Feast Paired With Beers
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&Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com09930 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4K2, Canada53.543564 -113.49045253.392602000000004 -113.806309 53.694526 -113.17459500000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-12681132619232976432011-09-30T06:30:00.000-06:002011-09-30T06:30:04.662-06:00Spaghetti in Tomato and Apple SauceI'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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-79813117978187751852011-09-27T12:07:00.000-06:002011-09-27T12:07:12.990-06:00Social Stockmarkets{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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-57867314851772993432011-08-01T23:00:00.001-06:002011-08-01T23:03:09.236-06:00Bucatini all’AmatricianaI 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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-40216723804140770212011-07-25T06:30:00.001-06:002011-07-25T06:30:01.765-06:00Pear, Avocado, and Cucumber With Goat Cheese SaladI'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
JuiceGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-16572212160278567662011-07-20T06:30:00.061-06:002011-07-20T06:30:03.312-06:00Rapid Sauces For Dinner PlatesWhen 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 partGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-43653355458298645552011-07-09T21:58:00.000-06:002011-07-09T21:58:38.376-06:00Fast Flavourful ChickpeasSorry 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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-4955742643791465522011-01-22T23:59:00.000-07:002011-01-22T23:59:21.855-07:00Movies of Educators to Inspire...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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-33814254286715541752011-01-15T14:16:00.001-07:002011-01-15T14:24:29.104-07:00Football MoviesThere 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 Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-55128978645221286932010-12-31T23:06:00.000-07:002010-12-31T23:06:14.571-07:00Holiday Eve Suppers Amongst Friends-- A bounty of seafood.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 pastaGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-44529796917168523022010-12-28T06:30:00.000-07:002010-12-28T06:30:00.316-07:00Scallops in CalvadosOver 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
Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-31613396084398669732010-12-16T06:30:00.013-07:002010-12-16T06:30:00.304-07:00Hummus Recipe de GregorioThere 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 inGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-19917220972350478832010-11-26T06:30:00.001-07:002010-11-26T06:30:01.264-07:00Why is Pork and Pineapple Bad?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), Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-83092339599162568322010-11-22T06:30:00.018-07:002010-11-22T06:30:01.777-07:00Mail Order Bride - Come To My SideI 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.Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47900241736548767.post-9566237269111150032010-11-15T06:30:00.006-07:002010-11-15T06:30:01.743-07:00Sweat Rejoicing And TearsMy Wife's father, Gus Westergreen, immigrated to Canada from Sweden in the early 1880's when he secured employment at one dollar a day with William Van Horn's crew, who were in the process of constructing the Canadian Pacific Railway across Western Canada. It was a laborious, man-killing job as they laid the rails across the prairie of the Northwest Territories at a fast pace until they met up Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314856195544656581noreply@blogger.com0