Bowling, Subway, Dentist.

Turns out the bowling alley is still unable to link to their scoring computer screens so had to do our scoring manually again. Apparently the insurance company is coughing up although they don't yet know what percentage, but it turns out their agent is a bowler who bowls at their alley! I don't know if that makes a difference. Bowling was somewhat better today. Yesterday, by the way, was the last of the bowling for the summer league - what points we have earned were finally tallied and anything we do next week will not count. We will have our summer banquet next week and then bowl and that's it. I gather the Colonel will be providing the food next week. Long time since I have had KFC.

So, feeling a tad off this afternoon, decided to get a submarine sandwich for both of us. Also had to

pick up our Avon for this week. Did both. When we got to Submarine, I saw they were advertising their lobster sub. I asked the girl if it was real lobster, she assured me it was. I decided to try it. Matt didn't for some reason. Well he isn't fanatical about lobster like I am. Once we got it home, I discovered it was definitely real lobster and made a nice change. I enjoyed it. Following after with strawberries I had prepared earlier. It might not surprise you to know mine didn't have anything like as much lobster as shown in the picture.

Went to the dentist also and was expecting to be kind of in and out. No such luck. Had to rush lunch to get to the alley. Turned out the younger owner had also spent his morning at the dentist too. He described a fibre optic light they had used which showed the total construction and condition of the teeth. Mine was just an X-ray although he said he got that too. He was very impressed with the fibre optic light. I would have been too.

Most people who enjoy fish seem to enjoy salmon. I thought this recipe sounded good and might do that for tonight.

Grilled Salmon with Orzo, Feta, and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Rate It Yuck! Not for me. Liked It. Mmm. Good. Incredible!

Curtis Stone at Tastebook
Serves 4 

Ingredients

For the Orzo:

• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups not packed)
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

For the Salmon:

• Four 5-ounce skinless salmon fillets
• Olive oil, for coating the fish
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

directions

• 1 Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high cooking over direct heat.
• 2 To make the orzo salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo in a sieve and set aside…3In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, shallots, and garlic together. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3 In a large bowl, toss the warm orzo, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil with the vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
• 4 To cook the salmon: Coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Oil the cooking grate. Place the salmon on the grill with the top right corner of each fillet facing the 2-o’clock position and cook for 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. (This will help give the salmon a good sear of nice grill marks and help it release from the grate.) Using a thin metal spatula, starting at the corner of each fillet nearest you, flip the fillets over. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until the fish is opaque with a slightly rosy center when flaked in the thickest part with the tip of a small knife. Remove from the grill.
• 5 Mound the salad in the center of a large serving platter or four dinner plates. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Top with the salmon, sprinkle with the chives, and serve.

Have a great day