The Beached Whales

Okay, so the Canucks are out of the playoffs. Or more accurately they didn't even make the playoffs. This situation will be analyzed, discussed, argued, and debated, (someone will probably even write a song about it) for months and months on talk shows all around the province. And *sigh* at my dinner table, my parents Sunday dinner table and any time anywhere there is a lag in the conversation.

These are my thoughts on the subject:

They are startling simplistic but true....

1. I would have liked to have seen them go further. It would have been exciting.

2. I would have liked Trevor Linden to have won a Stanley Cup.

3. I would have liked them to go further for my cousin Loret....her excitement regarding them is infectious if not just a tad scary.

4. It would have been good for many a local business.

5. I like it when local people start wearing Canucks jerseys to work and flying Canucks flags on their cars. I probably get more enjoyment out of that then actually watching a game.

---was there anyone who was not touched by the standing ovation that Trevor Linden received? anyone???? All my sons have always been so impressed with this player.....a good role model.

Other random thoughts regarding the NHL playoffs:

I hope a Canadian team is in the final. I hope a Canadian team wins the final.

I loathe the Edmonton Oilers logo......a drip of oil?????? A oil drip????

I love the word zamboni. It is fun to say. Zamboni.

A team with a European or Russian captain has never won the Stanley Cup. Or not for a long long time. Or something like that.

Will Janet Gretzky place a bet on the final game?

With the season being over for the Canucks we can all relax a bit and turn our attention to something else. Like the new episodes of The Office. And hey, this just may be the perfect time for you to try making a Caesar salad.

Hail Caesar

I decided that we should be eating more salads. I have a few favorites that everyone likes but I was really ready to try out some new recipes. I borrowed a few salad books from the library (libraries really are incredible places) and have been going through them. First up I made a Wilted Spinach Salad which was very good and the crisp garlic croutes that accompanied it were fantastic.

Next up was a classic caesar salad. I have always wanted to make a traditional one from scratch with the egg, lemon juice, and anchovies. Actually Bruno and I both made slightly different versions on different nights. His dressing was much nicer than mine; lighter, fresher, very refreshing. However, mine had the addition of anchovies, freshly grated parmesan, and croutons which are delicious additions.
Probably a case where too many chefs in the kitchen actually resulted in the perfect Caesar salad.

Listen, I urge you all to try making a homemade Caesar Salad. Seriously. Leave out the anchovies if you must. And you might want to modify the dressing a bit...many of the recipes are a bit too generous with the olive oil. But it is essential that you use the best quality ingredients that you can afford and/or find. For example, use a quality olive oil, a fresh lemon, parmesan cheese from the Italian store, and crisp fresh romaine. It really was an experience eating a fresh authentic caesar. Great flavours.

Try it. Let me know how it turned out.




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Post Script

Is it too late too say 'APRIL FOOLS DAY?????'

...oh come on.....it still is April.....some of you are still probably nibbling away at your Easter chocolate....although that is one activity I never procrastinate about...........