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Monday, February 4, 2013

More WD40 ~ Super Bowl Food and Game Day ~ Joe

Good 35º looks like rain coming morning. All this cold and fog has the moss growing everywhere! UGH.

 
Getting some good info re WD40. This came from Ed Chenal (ret LASD) "It is safe to spray it on electrical. I've done it many times."
... and he sent this website with 2000+ uses for WD40. Amazing!


After spraying it under the hood on my truck, still no critters!


Yesterday early was spent cooking for Brian and Jen's Super Bowl party. I made taquitos, guacamole, hot wings, cilantro/blue cheese dipping sauce, and Dee's Salsa/Cheese spread.

For the taquitos, I used two 1+ pound packages of ground beef and 48 tortillas. You can add whatever flavorings and additions to the meat as you choose (i.e. onions, chilies, etc). Heat the tortillas 12 at a time in the microwave on a towel. 30 seconds, flip the pile and another 30 seconds. Keep wrapped in towel. Add the meat along one edge, roll tight, and let sit until time to fry. Fry golden and drain on paper towels. Keep warm in crockpot on "Warm" or "Low".


The guacamole that goes with... is avocados, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper.

 
Chicken wings....

I cut the pointy tips off the wings, rinse off and pat dry. Coat with olive oil (or your choice) and bake at 400º until browned (about 1 hour... turning a couple of times). Mix a bottle of Frank's Red Hot sauce with a cube of butter, melt in microwave. Dip each wing in the sauce, keep warm in a crockpot on low. Pour remaining sauce back in bottle and serve with....

 
Dee Yellin's Salsa-Cheese spread...... great with the taquitos or spread on crackers or toast. 1 jar of your fav salsa & grated cheese.... how easy it that!


Cilantro-Blue Cheese dipping sauce... (good on the taquitos or the chicken...or a salad. Got recipe from Tammy (Modesto .. mom of Mr. Big Stuff the rescued black lab) and from Jeannie (BFF) and I modified it (natch) adding blue cheese, Tabasco, and Greek yogurt (1 cup) instead of milk to the mayo (1 cup), fresh lime (I used True Lime..dry) and cilantro (1 bunch, stems removed) and garlic (3 cloves grated) and 1/2 pkg Ranch Dressing mix ..... Put all in food processor.

 
Wow, yesterday's Super Bowl.... was interesting, to say the least. Not all that thrilled with the outcome, but some really good plays.... Kaepernick's touchdown run and setting a SB record and the 104 yard return by the Ravens was a jaw dropper. The 35 minute stadium blackout and game delay was not fun! I figures a 49er fan worked there and did it to change the "mojo" (as Brian called it) for the 9ers!

Some of the player's names were totally odd.... like on the Ravens... Ayanbadejo (I's a bad Joe) and Ihedigbo (I he dig Bo) omg, and the QB Flacco (flaco in Spanish is "skinny") and then there was Al Gore's son Frank on the 49ers.... LOL.

 

Jen had done her usual amazing party fare... hoagie sandwiches... deli meat, cheese, bacon (some of it jalapeño bacon...OMGOOD!), chicken nuggets, meatballs, and cupcakes. Tucker made 49er and Raven cupcakes and a Lego stadium for the table...


 


The taquitos and wings with "a-crue-de-mon"....

 
Tucker and Sami played "football" out front while waiting for their friends to arrive...


 

Brian had his big projection screen set up in the backyard ..
even with the heater out there, it was still too cold to watch outside!
.... besides the 3 TVs in the living room, one in the kitchen area, one just inside the front door, and one on the patio... oh yes, and one in the "yellow room" for the kids to watch other than football!

 
I had my game beer..... (saved the napkin for you Jeannie!)


The kids had fun playing and dressing up and Jen played cards with the girls...

Little Ben is shy and hides from the camera!
 


In all, 11 adults and close to same number of children! (10) Several professions represented... the medical with two doctors and a nurse and Ben the Chiropractor. Retail rep by Dan the Ace Guy! Investments with Shad with Edward Jones and Bri of State Farm.
Lots of wonderful food, including Jean's spinach wraps, and a good time was had by all. Only one had to leave, Dr. Steve, a pediatrician, had to go to the hospital, a patient was having a baby! Thanks Jen and Brian for all your hard work! Your friends are great and I enjoyed them.

Love you guys!!! ♥

 
Our buddy Joe Kirk (LASD ret.) is celebrating his birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!!

(Joe's last day of work, Avalon Station, 2010)

 
For historical haps and birthdays go to the archives on the left, click on 2011, click on February, click on February 4 and you can read them there.

 
All I know. Happy Monday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo
February 4th
Homemade Soup Day

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a spread you guys had! How fun, Looked like everyone was having a great time. Brian and Jen really go all out. Good job you guys, sorry we missed it. Plus, I get a saved napkin..."Now that's what I'm talking about". LOL
A big shout out to Joe, Happy Birthday Joe. Hope your day will be amazing!
Off to finish my clean up from yesterday. Chat later. xo
By the way, I've heard of some of those WD40 tricks, pretty cool. Guess we better make sure we always have that on hand.
Have a wonderful relaxing day, I hope after spending so much time in your kitchen yesterday.

Anonymous said...

Oh my!! How I loved reading all that! Your food looked amazing and thanks for including the ingredients and the process.
What a great partaaaa! Jen and Brian really know how to entertain! I am always so blown away at the great job Jen does and what a wonderful and involved mother she is! Those kids are really lucky to have her for a mom! Loved Tucker's Lego stadium! GREAT job Tucker!!
How dare a mother give birth on SB Sunday! lol Hope she apologized to the doc for taking him away from the game! :)
Now I am thinking of making your taquitos (or maybe tacos) to go with my leftover pot of chili. I was so involved with playing with baby I didn't even have any chili. Deb didn't eat any because she says it would give baby gas. oops.

Anyway, thanks for sharing all that! So much fun!

XOXO Trisha

Oregon Sue said...

BFF you are funnnneeee! Now that's what I'm talkin' about! We discussed that "Sami statement" at the party. LOL Yes, not doing much today. Should go over to Jen's and have some leftover spinach wrap and cupcakes!! xo

And T, poor Dr. Steve. He didn't care that much anyway, his team is the NY Giants! Sounds like your day was fun with baby Isabella! xo

Anonymous said...

The cupcakes looked awesome and the lego centerpiece? It Looked like lots of work and such a nifty idea.How long did it take Tucker?

I'm wondering what they named that baby that was born yesteday? One of the player's names, perhaps?

It was a good game and I'm proud of our Niners! Send me a cupcake and a taquito- Puh- lease!!! Love t and g

Oregon Sue said...

I don't know Tucker's time on the stadium, he is the LEGO Master! As for the baby, we'll have to ask Dr. Steve! xo

Lydia said...

Wow! That Lego master should become a professional builder!