May #3 2011

We bought a weed eater the other day – only because I said, “We need a weed eater.” My husband is always trying to satisfy my needs. Yesterday, he asked if I would like to try out the new weed eater and I said no I am not ready for this. So today, he decided that he would initiate the machine. I am so proud of him to help out in the yard. While he was busy in the yard, I found which papers were unnecessary and tossed them. It is time for this desk to be clear enough to reflect my clear mind – no fear…just clear. Onto the next project. My floor is in desperate need of attention. Way too long since the last mopping, but I am still running a little late.

When Randy got finished with the initiation of the “machine”, it was time to think about a little sustenance before doing anything else. Although he had already opened a coconut, we needed some real food. Hmmmmm…we do have some snow crab that we purchased for Sunday brunch. I think it’s time to crack these bad boys open. The best way to steam crab is with beer and water. I really don’t like beer, but I like what it does to seafood.

So breakfast today was Snow Crab and Cauliflower, steamed and topped with cheese. Just to set things straight, the cauliflower was topped with cheese but the crab was not. Now I have the energy to get these floors in order. Ickipoo would be a good word to use on my house today. I’m thinking I have the ability to change ickipoo into OOH WOW! So that is exactly what I set out to achieve.

After achieving OOH WOW…It was time for lunch (albeit 2pm but who’s looking at the clock?). Last shopping adventure we picked up some Sockeye salmon and decided today was the day that we would try it out. I have a cedar plank from Whole Foods and started soaking it before I hopped in the shower. Shower done, fully clothed and ready to face the salmon. I started the seasoning on the skin side with olive oil, salt, pepper and dill. Flipped the fish over and did the same. The barbee is started and waiting for the heat to arrive. Once the Barbee is heated 450 F or above, put the plank on for 3 minutes to warm it up. Then flip the plank over and place the fish on top. 15 minutes later I took off a perfectly cooked piece of salmon that was to die for. Along with the salmon, we had steamed broccoli topped with cheese.

Randy made dinner tonight. He made crab stuffed mushrooms and caprese salad. A perfect way to end the day.