When I finished my dissertation in May 2006, I decided that my next task would be to learn how to cook. What better way to learn than to test out my culinary experiences on my family and friends? A year and a half later (& only 1 "almost" fire), I'm ready to share the fun of my dinner parties!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tuesday Fiesta
Attendees: Peanut & 3-B (Noncommittal Nancy was invited- we're still waiting to hear from her) Cocktail: REAL margaritas (and when those were done, Coronas) Appetizer: Chips & Chile Con Queso Main Course: Tofu Fajitas Dessert: Girl Scout Cookies! What better way to celebrate making it through another Tuesday than with a fiesta! 3-B prepared most of the meal, though I took care of the margaritas.... and dessert.
A fiesta isn't really a fiesta without real margaritas. We made these with freshly squeezed lime juice, a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, triple sec, and (of course) TEQUILA! 3-B and I collaborated on some homemade guacamole (we like it CHUNKY, not MUSHY)...
... and she took care of the salsa while I showered after returning from the gym. OMG- 3-B joined the JCC today and (1) got a 50% discount because she works at an organization that serves the Jewish population; and (2) indicated she was Muslim on her application form. God bless America (and pour me another margarita PRONTO!)
Peanut did 3 things: (1) drink margaritas, (2) heat the tortillas in the microwave, and (3) some of the dishes (not pictured). This is the "meat" of 3-B's tofu fajitas. She taught me the correct way to marinate and fry tofu, mixed with onion and peppers. But by the time we were ready for dessert, we realized that we all should be asleep! So we went to bed, each with our favorite girl scout cookie in hand. A prize to anyone who can tell me each of our favorites!
3B-Samoas (also known as Caramel Delights in Florida) Rajeev - Shortbread Cookies (also known as Trefoils in states other than Florida) Peanut - Thin Mint (which I think is nationally recognized as the best cookie eaten frozen.)
My favorite kitchen utensil is my zester but
my favorite dish to make is meringue but
my favorite cuisine is southern but
my favorite restaurant in DC is Central but
my favorite bar in DC is Stoney’s but
my favorite cookbook is Barefoot in Paris but
my favorite dish to eat is my mom’s barbecued spicy peanut butter chicken skewers but
my favorite course is dessert.
I will never attempt to make matchstick potatoes… again and I don’t enjoy eating olives or raw peppers (though I make exceptions for the spicy ones) and
I’m still getting the hang of using a pastry bag and
I’m also working on pie crust.
Oh yeah… Who’s my favorite dinner party guest?
It doesn’t matter, as long as Peanut’s there with me.
2 comments:
3B-Samoas (also known as Caramel Delights in Florida)
Rajeev - Shortbread Cookies (also known as Trefoils in states other than Florida)
Peanut - Thin Mint (which I think is nationally recognized as the best cookie eaten frozen.)
WHERE'S MY PRIZE????
By the way, those are THE three kinds of cookies that I order from those fine bakers at the Girl Scout factory! Love, Love, Love!!!
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