Life: Just for Fun

Taken from the Friday Five website...even though it isn't Friday...

1. What is your most irrational fear or dislike (i.e. something most people are fine with, or something that brings back bad memories)? I am terrified of bridges.  I try so hard not to be, but I just can't seem to control it.

2. Describe your last (or only) encounter with the police. Several years ago, I was stopped at the end of the road I live on because I didn't have a tag on my truck...But, I did...I had the temporary tag in the window while I waited on my vanity tag to come in.  Vanity tags are a waste of money! :)

3. What's the biggest secret about yourself that you've ever revealed, accidentally or on purpose?  I don't have secrets.  Anyone who knows me knows all you have to do is ask...

4. When is the last time you were really, really angry? November 2009  Did you do anything drastic because you were so angry?  I "lit into" the person who made me mad bc she tried to "back me into a corner" I didn't want to be backed into.  I have only been that angry twice in my life and it was not pretty.  It was definitely good that we were conversing by phone and not in person. :-0

5. If you could raise someone from the dead, who would it be, why, and do you think he or she would be happy to be alive again? Mama Frey.  I miss her wisdom and hilarious-ness.  I regret that I didn't spend more time with her and that I wasn't closer to her...even though we were pretty close.  Besides the fact that she is now in Paradise, she would be happy to live again.  She loved life and people.  She fought for life right to the end.

Now it is your turn.  Copy the questions into your blog and give it a go.

Dinner that is yummy and good for you

Tonight's dinner was so delicious and made will all organic products.  All of the ingredients came from Whole Foods and have no preservatives, horomones, antibiotics, etc...  Try it and let me know how you like it.

1/2 Onion, chopped

1 Carrot, chopped

2 Cloves Garlic, chopped

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 TBSP Butter

Sea Salt
Taco Spices

2 Links Chorizo

1 1/2 Cups Basmati Rice

4 Cups Chicken Stock ( I use low sodium)

Heat EVOO and 1 tsp of butter over medium heat.  Add onion and carrot and cook until onion is transluscent.  Add garlic (if mixture is sticking, add a small amount of stock).  Peel the casings off of the chorizo, add to the pan and break up with a spoon or fork.  Cook mixture until sausage is cooked through.  Spread mixture to the sides of the pan.  Add rice to the center and stir frequently until rice starts to slightly brown.  Sprinkle with spices (you can add more after rice is done).  Add 3 cups of stock,remainder of butter, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes (stir occasionally, add more stock if needed).  Taste and add spice and sea salt to taste.

I served with chirizo refried beans (organic, of course) with cheddar cheese melted over the top.

RJ and Leah had happy tummies tonight. :-)  Enjoy.