October 27, 2013
comment 0

The Comfort Food Diner

When is a poblano not a poblano?

In our area, I rarely see poblano chiles in our grocery stores, so when I saw them at Starsky’s the other day, I bought a bunch of them. Some went into last night’s soup and the rest I popped into the dehydrator. Dried, poblanos are called anchos, and they’re great in just about anything. I sampled a few of the dried ones and they’re tasty as snacks. I was surprised at how variable the heat is from one chile to another. Some are totally mild, others have a bit of heat, and a few of them offer up more heat than you’d expect.

DSC04439

October 27, 2013
comment 0

You Win Again

This tune was written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1952. Jerry Lee Lewis covered it in 1957 on the B side of Great Balls of Fire. Here’s a great version by Paul Brady, who will be performing at Hugh’s Room here in Toronto on the 30th (we’ll be there!)

October 27, 2013
comment 1

2:06

The alarm jarred me out of deep sleep. I reached over to kill the beep and drew the clock close to my face. 5:18. Ok, up in a minute. I dozed off, then awoke again with a start. 5:26. Alright, alright, I’m up I’m up I’m up already.

Sitting up. 5:32. Ok. Getting mobile.

Brushed my teeth. Flossed. Shaved. Look at that crazy eyebrow hair. How did it get that long?.

Long hot shower. That’s what the Dr. ordered. Why am I so tired this morning?

Back in the bedroom, fishing around the closet in the dark for some clothes. Wait a second here. Why is it still so dark? Checked the clock – 2:06.

2:06?

“Hey it smells like you just took a shower.”

“I did.”

“What time is it?”

“Time for bed.”