Stain Removal, Bowling, Doctor, Risotto, Snowman.

When I was living in North Carolina I bought a tub of Quick 'n Brite which turned out to be the best cleaner I have ever used. I recommended it to the bowling alley recently as they have new carpet and they are finding that it's working. I decided to research it and discovered the only place we can get it in Canada is from Amazon.ca and it costs $46 something for a 20 oz. tub - which does last a long time, I have had mine for years. Then I checked shipping which is another $25 and taxes as well brings it well up into the $70. Now all the bowling alley have to worry about is whether it's worth it. I think, for them, being a business, it definitely is. They have, apparently tried all kinds of cleaners and this is the only one which has worked. Would I recommend anything different!! But at that price. I guess they have to consider what it costs them to replace carpet tiles or clean them. For you, who live in the States, you should try it. Much cheaper there. I have only ever used it for carpets, but in different strengths it is recommended for all kind of stains. It comes as a paste (well mine does) which you mix with water and then use in a spray bottle. Good stuff.

I went to the bowling alley today, threw a couple of balls to try, but it was really too painful. So I had to sit there and watch everyone else enjoying themselves. It is now early evening and I still have heard absolutely nothing from the doctor despite leaving a message and sending them a message from their website. I am NOT a happy camper.

The other day I bought a box of Wild Mushroom Risotto, store brand, and Monday night we tried it. I

sautéed some cremini mushrooms to add and it was pretty good. It does beat standing stirring for hours as one does with risotto. It takes about 17 minutes and apart from giving it an occasional stir, one doesn't have to do much. I was quite impressed. One adds a little Parmesan at the end and some unsalted butter. I will be buying it again. Once upon a time I wouldn't have dreamed of doing this, but with so many things hurting, shortcuts are a necessity these days.

By the way, I forgot to say, when we passed my Ninja Snowman today, he had melted into a pinhead. His head was about the size of a grapefruit.

Halibut is a fish one doesn't often see round here, but it is delicious when you can find it and this sounds an excellent way of preparing it.

Thyme-and-Sesame-Crusted Halibut

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

  

Quickly roasting fish at high heat keeps it moist and succulent. The thyme-and-sesame crust gives this halibut a distinctive finish.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 1/4 pounds halibut, or mahi-mahi, cut into 4 portions
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or kosher salt
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Mix lemon juice, oil, garlic and pepper in a shallow glass dish. Add fish and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Mix in thyme.

Step 4

Sprinkle the fish with salt and coat evenly with the sesame seed mixture, covering the sides as well as the top. Transfer the fish to the prepared baking sheet and roast until just opaque in the center, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Have a great day