A Peep in the Fridge
Honestly, I didn't mean to start Thanksgiving vacation already. I set out to clean out the fridge. You see, in the Blue Artichoke fridge, the top shelf is reserved for beverages. There is always, in various stages of depletion, a gallon of skim milk, a carton of chocolate soymilk, a gallon pitcher of iced tea, a case of Diet Dr. Pepper Berries & Cream and a Britta. Often there are a few stray bottles of beer, in this case left over from our Halloween party, and an opened bottle of wine to use for cooking. But wait, there are three bottles of wine in the fridge! One is for cooking, the other two have been opened recently, and are still good for drinking. So I drank one. Last night, while waiting for Gentleman Caller's band practice to end so we could eat dinner. It was the Two-Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's, and it was full but for 1/4 cup I used in a recipe last week. And because it was so full, and I drank it before dinner, I got a wee bit drunk, thus kicking off the Thanksgiving vacation a few days early. Tonight? The rest of the Argenta Malbec from Sunday's Wandering Gullet meal.
Dinner last night: Sausage, Artichoke and Mushroom Casserole
Getting to Know All About You: I'm still curious about your dental hygiene. Do you brush your teeth right after waking up, or wait until after breakfast/your first meal of the day?
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Right when I wake up. My first meal of the day is usually lunch, or at best, brunch. In any case, it will be after I've left the house or so far into the day that waiting until after my first meal is just too inconvenient.
I'd like to hear more about last night's sausage, artichoke, and mushroom casserole.
Posted by: Red Momo | November 21, 2006 01:17 PM
About last night's dinner... um, I was drunk so can't tell you much, except that it was a good way to use up the pound of mushrooms in the fridge that wouldn't last until after the holidays. I think it was pretty good, but I can't be sure. It made quite a lot, so I'll let you know how the leftovers are.
Posted by: blue artichoke | November 21, 2006 03:00 PM
HAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: Red Momo | November 21, 2006 09:52 PM
Teeth brushing has been the issue at hand for much of why my brother-in-law thinks our family is weird. We all make quite a mess, brushing our teeth bent over the sink, eyes open to occasionaly check our progress in the mirror. (And somehow I still splash toothpaste on my shirt.) He can wander around the house brushing his teeth making nary a mess. And doesn't understand why we make such a mess. Conversely, I am confounded at how he stays to tidy. maybe it is a differing amount of toothpaste? Who knows. I even tried again this morning, all because of this $#%@&! post! No luck.
I typically brush my teeth after breakfast or when I am done with coffee for the morning. (And always get A+ reports from my dentist.)
Posted by: Purple Fried Okra | November 22, 2006 08:38 AM
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/2006/11/22painter.html
Note the nutmeg Q&A... ;-)
Posted by: Red Momo | November 22, 2006 10:26 AM
I have a tendency to get toothpaste in my hair... not really sure how... it's a talent really...
Posted by: Blue Grilled Cheese | November 22, 2006 10:49 PM