I give up. Trying to go to the liquor store, first I went and it wasn't yet open and the line up went round the block a dozen times. Yesterday I tried and they had just closed. Today, well that's another story. The car wouldn't start. After about 10 hours (well it seemed like it) they sent a guy in a humungous truck (I had specified my car was in an underground garage) he said fine, he had a portable booster. We went downstairs and he tried the key and noticed that the car was flashing Security. He tried a trick or two to get it to stop but it wouldn't so eventually we arranged for a small tow truck for tomorrow morning. Hopefully. We have had a few incidents in the garage, nothing wrong with the car yesterday, today the security is alerted. I think someone tried to get in the car. What a bloody nuisance. Only place who can "turn" if off is in a garage.
Whilst waiting the 10 hours, Matt was carrying on and on and on. Although he came down to the car with me, he couldn't seem to remember where it was and why there was nobody working on it. He said I would never get it back!! Been a confusing day for him, been a b""ch of a day for me. As I told the guy at Meineke I was going to have a stiff drink, and I did. I reckon I deserved it.
They are showing Jeopardy GOAT again. Last night they showed Ken Jennings in his very first Jeopardy when he became a Champion. I actually think it's too soon to show the Greatest of All Time again although I guess there are people who missed it and would like to see it. I was disappointed the first time. I would like to see a few more early programmes of both Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. James Holzhauer is too recent to particularly want to see again. We were not watching in the days of Ken's triumphs - not sure why. Used to watch it when we lived in Canada, went down to the States for a few years and watched other stuff (British comedy) for some reason. The minute we came back here we watched again.
I know at least a couple of people who read this blog who do NOT like asparagus, ladydog being one, sorry, but 'tis the season.
Asiago, Bacon, and Garlic Roasted Asparagus
1.5 lb asparagus
2 Tbs olive oil
salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
4 bacon slices, cooked, drained of fat, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Trim asparagus ends.
2. Place asparagus in a 2.5 quart casserole dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, mix everything well. Mix in the minced garlic.
3. Roast, uncovered, at 425°F for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven.
5. Sprinkle half of grated Asiago cheese all over asparagus, then add chopped cooked bacon, then top with the remaining half of grated Asiago cheese. Roast for 10 more minutes, uncovered at 425°F. Asparagus should be crispy and crunchy.
Servings: 4
Author: Julia
Source: Yummly
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
Whilst waiting the 10 hours, Matt was carrying on and on and on. Although he came down to the car with me, he couldn't seem to remember where it was and why there was nobody working on it. He said I would never get it back!! Been a confusing day for him, been a b""ch of a day for me. As I told the guy at Meineke I was going to have a stiff drink, and I did. I reckon I deserved it.
They are showing Jeopardy GOAT again. Last night they showed Ken Jennings in his very first Jeopardy when he became a Champion. I actually think it's too soon to show the Greatest of All Time again although I guess there are people who missed it and would like to see it. I was disappointed the first time. I would like to see a few more early programmes of both Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. James Holzhauer is too recent to particularly want to see again. We were not watching in the days of Ken's triumphs - not sure why. Used to watch it when we lived in Canada, went down to the States for a few years and watched other stuff (British comedy) for some reason. The minute we came back here we watched again.
I know at least a couple of people who read this blog who do NOT like asparagus, ladydog being one, sorry, but 'tis the season.
Asiago, Bacon, and Garlic Roasted Asparagus
1.5 lb asparagus
2 Tbs olive oil
salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
4 bacon slices, cooked, drained of fat, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Trim asparagus ends.
2. Place asparagus in a 2.5 quart casserole dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, mix everything well. Mix in the minced garlic.
3. Roast, uncovered, at 425°F for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven.
5. Sprinkle half of grated Asiago cheese all over asparagus, then add chopped cooked bacon, then top with the remaining half of grated Asiago cheese. Roast for 10 more minutes, uncovered at 425°F. Asparagus should be crispy and crunchy.
Servings: 4
Author: Julia
Source: Yummly
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
You DEFINITELY deserved that stiff drink. I hope it was delicious - and that tomorrow is a very different day.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too Sue, thanks.
DeleteNot a great day so you deserved the drink in my opinion. Funny that you're talking about the new asparagus crop coming in while my asparagus bed is still a mass of ferny leaves. It's cooling down now though - had to get out some track pants this morning - so it'll soon be dying back.
ReplyDeleteI did Helen. I miss my asparagus bed in the UK. I used to love the ferny plants and use a few of them as backgrounds to flower arrangements. Still quite cool here.
DeleteThat car has been giving you more than its share of problems recently, Jo. Add difficulties with Matt into the mix and you deserved a snort....or two.....or three! I probably need to pick up a couple of items at the store today, so will check again for local asparagus. The market at St. Jacobs used to be a reliable place to get it, but they have closed due to social distancing requirements, impossible to enforce at a crowded farmers market.
ReplyDeleteWell this time I don't think it's the car's fault. We have had problems with people in the garage so, I don't really know if someone tried to get in or not. You'll have to go to the farm David. Next week.
DeleteGood luck with the car ... sounds like 'a cacophony' of irritations and yes with Matt too ... very trying. Just glad you've got some liquor. All the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYup, I needed that drink HIlary. I like the phrase 'cacophony of irritations'.
DeleteWhen I read your asparagus recipes I picture broccoli instead and then they look good.
ReplyDeleteThey are probably running out of new Jeopardy shows. I bet we'll have a lot of repeats for a while until they figure out how to get back in production.
Pity you don't like asparagus Jan, it is so good for you too. Mind you in the UK we used to refer to broccoli as poor man's asparagus. Not really sure why. They said earlier in the year they were going to do the shows with no audiences.
DeleteSorry about your car! Now you really are in lock down.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Alex. Doing well lately with all the things going wrong.
DeleteI'm sure a lot of shows are doing reruns since no new ones can be filmed. (And thank you for telling me what GOAT meant.)
ReplyDeleteYes, I guess. They said they were going to film Jeopardy and Wheel without audiences, but I guess they can't properly do social distance that way. Your'e welcome Diane, LOL.
DeleteI don't love asparagus but I eat it. When my granddaughter makes me plastic food out her play kitchen, she always makes me asparagus
ReplyDeleteI, of course, love the stuff and it is full of vitamins and minerals which are so good for us Susan. Your granddaughter has the right idea, I take my hat off to her.
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