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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Why Stand Up To Cancer?
I watched this event last year and found it to be amazing. It was hard to watch and made me cry a few times. Thinking about the kids and the family members affected by this horrible thing. This year I will watch and donate again in support. This year it will be even more difficult... My Mom was diagnosed with Bladder cancer in 2008. A pretty rare type of cancer especially in young women. The cancer usually affect Males late in their life. Another reason to fund cancer research, there is just no rhyme or reason it attacks certain perople over the next.
The strongest person i know, was battling this cancer for two years. Later to find out the doctors gave her 12-16 months. This little bit of information was kept silent because my mom didn't want us to not live our lives. She DIDNT want this thing to run ours or hers. She spent the good part of two years working, going on vacation, and spending time with her husband and her grandchildren. Nothing could have been better. She went peacefully in March of this year. This had been the hardest thing in my life I have ever had to deal with. I have already cried twice writing this. I just know that it helps to talk and write about it. I don't want sympathy and i don't want the sorrys. I want this damn thing gone. It is not fair to have someone so young taken from you by something so unforgiving. Please donate and watch this great event.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Bunch of Gordon Ramsey's in the kitchen
Hell's Kitchen Finale Dinner Challenge pt. 2 (REblog From this side of sunny.com Thanks Heather
The dinner challenge was definitely challenging! First, we watched Chef Ramsey cook his Beef Wellington on You Tube. Then we read and reread the recipe from here.I'm pureeing the mushrooms and my bro is trimming the filets.
Searing the steaks. We had to check how long to sear them. Chef's video didn't say. We did our best.
Meanwhile, Chef Ramsayisms are coming out in full force- "You cook like a donkey!", "It's raw, I can't believe it's raw!".
Painting the filets with British mustard, as Chef Ramsay said in his video, "You wouldn't think of putting Dijon on it, would you?"
Putting it all together. One layer of prosciutto covered with mushroom pate (did not look good), then wrapped around the filet.
Apparently Chef has a larger roll of plastic wrap than we do because we couldn't twist the ends without the help of...
Good 'ole duct tape. Worked like a charm.
While the filets were in the fridge, we were busy preparing for the risotto, recipe found here. We were a little taken back by the size of the fava beans- they were huge! More Chef Ramsayisms- "You need to season your risotto, aren't you tasting your food?"
We were ready to roll the filets onto the dough, which was made up of very thin layers.
Notice how we are eating without the Beef Wellington. It came out- you guessed it- raw! It had to go back into the oven to cook a bit. The risotto was good, but see the fava beans are pushed to the side. Nobody but my three year old ate them. He was downing them like peanut M&M's. Go figure.
The money shot. Not sure if it would make it to the pass though.
It was a great meal. Wouldn't do it again for at least a while though for a few reasons.
1. It was a lot of prep and cooking. My dad had to go to four different stores to find all the ingredients and prep the rice the night before.
2. It was expensive. See list below.
3. The grill can cook a filet just as good and way easier/quicker.
The Grocery List
- Steaks- $82
- Mushrooms- $8
- Proscuitto ham- $10
- English mustard- $3
- Puff pastry- $8
- Risotto rice- $8
- Chicken stock- $4
- Fava beans- $4
- Peas- $3
- Parmesan- $4
Overall, it wasn't about the food or the money it took to buy it, but creating something together as a family. Food, family, fun... what more do you need?
Friday, August 6, 2010
Valerie's Song
Why did she have to go
So young I just don't know why
Things happen half the time
Without reason without rhyme
Lovely, sweet young woman
Daughter, wife and mother
Makes no sense to me
I just have to believe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Loved ones she left behind
Just trying to survive
And understand the why
Feeling so lost inside
Anger shot straight at God
Then asking for His love
Empty with disbelief
Just hoping that maybe
It's hard to say goodbye
Her picture in my mind
Will always be of times I'll cherish
And I won't cry 'cause
Don't worry 'bout me
Don`t worry 'bout me
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I want to let you know that I am coping. I know nothing will bring you back. I know I will survive. I will survive because I have a family of my own that I have to take care of. Events and moments like these test your faith and your sanity. Everything in my body wants to know you are there looking over me, seeing your newest grandaughter laughing at Papa, Seeing your daughter moving back home, looking for jobs, your son, getting a new job, finding out he is having a daughter, asking his girlfriend to marry him. seeing your grandson asking why his daddy's crying, not knowing the cause, seeing your family get together and laugh and enjoy each others company. You have made me who I am. I am honored and humbled to know what you have done to create and hold together such an amazing family. I am always thinking about you, I dont know if that will ever go away. I never thought it would be this hard. I am angry, I am depressed, I am sad, I am confused... I am excited, I am joyed, I am happy...looking forward to my new adventures in life... I hope you are there watching and enjoying the show!
Forever and always you will be my Valentine. Always, Your son, Kenneypoo
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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