Leg of Pork, Ultra Sound, Decorations, Menendez Brothers,

I forgot to mention that when we went shopping yesterday (Tuesday) our supermarket had legs of pork for sale. Not sure if they were the whole leg or just the upper part, but I was staggered. I have never seen those there before. Most of the stores round here, apart from a few special ones, don't butcher their meat but get it pre-wrapped. They still have butchers on staff so I'm not quite sure what they do other than serve people. I wanted to buy one of these legs, stupid, just for Matt and I, but I so missed our roast pork and crackling which we always had on Boxing Day (Dec 26).  Those were the days, used to do a roast goose for Christmas Eve, turkey the next day and then leg of pork. I have mentioned this before I know. Yes, we did have a lot of meat to use up. Mind you the skin of the pork, crackling, was very moreish and I had trouble leaving it alone. It is NOT diet food, so maybe just as well we didn't have one. I used to get very confused when we lived in North Carolina, they call a leg of pork a ham. To me a ham is not the same thing at all. Reminds me an English friend who is on our bowling league, mentioned that she had a joint of roast beef. I said "how long have you been here?" She came about the same time as us, just over 40 yrs ago. Some English words and phrases remain the same even after all those years.

I went for my ultra sound. I don't have any results yet. I am not fond of ultra sounds because of the gel they use which, admittedly dries pretty fast, but it takes forever to clean it off yourself before you get dressed. At least this vascular clinic warms theirs slightly. Most places the gel is ice cold. Brr. I find I was pretty cold by the time she had finished anyway.

The rest of the day I didn't do a lot until Matt went and got the boxes and we started on the decorations. The tree is still up but bare now. I really can't do any of this for long any more.

I just had a "discussion" with Matt. The Menendez brothers were on the news today. Some years ago they killed their parents. Matt's opinion, they committed murder and that's wrong. My opinion, mitigating circumstances as they were being abused. Not easy to get help because people don't always believe it. They can't see that a wealthy family could possibly have such problems. I feel sorry for the two of them.

Kevin Lynch writes an excellent food blog with lots of recipes he has invented. I don't pass on many as he prefers I only use one now and again. However, this one I will likely be using quite soon.

Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Salmon seasoned with a tasty cajun spice blend and pan fried until crispy served topped with a cool

and creamy avocado salsa!

FOR THE BLACKENED SALMON:
1 Tbs oil
4 (6 ounce) pieces salmon
4 tsp cajun seasoning
FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA:
2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 Tbs cilantro, chopped
1 Tbs lime juice
salt to taste
FOR THE AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SALSA:
2 avocado, diced
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1 Tbs parsley, chopped
1 Tbs lemon juice
salt to taste

1. FOR THE BLACKENED SALMON:

2. Heat the oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat, add the salmon, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until deeply golden brown to slightly blackened before flipping and repeating for the other side.

3. FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA:

4. Mix everything and enjoy on the salmon!

5. FOR THE AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SALSA:

6. Mix everything and enjoy on the salmon!

Servings: 4

Tips
Option: Use trout, tilapia or other fish instead of salmon.Note: Serve the salmon with one of the avocado salsa or the avocado and cucumber salsa.

Author: Kevin Lynch
Source: Closet Cooking

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