Rathbone: Eggs for Hatching, Eggs for Eating, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs

[Britesea]

Why do people get so worked up about hair, anyway? It's long or short, or not there, but the person remains the same. I happen to like long hair on a guy, but that is partly because I started taking an interest in boys during the hippie 60's. DH can't wear his hair long because it's so curly he ends up looking like a wild man (picture short, naked Pict in woad with lime in his hair and waving an enormous sword--- that's his ancestry) If/when SHTF, fancy haircuts and perms will go bye-bye anyway.

 

[rathbone]

I agree. Hair is nothing more than hair. And I too like long hair (on a specific man) - My husband.

I taught him to make tortillas the other day.

It actually was kind of funny...me - teaching THE MEXICAN how to make tortillas.

 

[rathbone]

This is DS #1's big haircut - not the first haircut but definitely the biggest one.

Combing it out.

braiding it before cutting it.

a whole new look.

 

[Britesea]

What a nice looking boy! Gonna be a heartbreaker!

 

[rathbone]

Why thank you! Yes, I hope he keeps those good looks...and hope he is as good a husband/father as his papa'.

 

[rathbone]

So much happens every day and so little time to stop and write it down. This weekend was BUSY! But one of the highlights was making green enchilada sauce. We have always made our own red enchilada sauce but I continued to buy the green. I love red sauce on cheese enchiladas and beef enchiladas, but for chicken enchiladas - green is my choice. I really had no idea how to make it. But now that husband is unemployed and at home, lo and behold we TALK MORE and we actually had time to cook together. So this is "salsa verde" a la Armando.

Husband asked me to get out what I thought went in green sauce. I gathered onion, garlic, jalapenos and tomatillos. I was almost right. NO ONION needed.

Notice the tomatillos. I believe some people call them husk tomatoes. They are really a berry. When you buy them, you just peel off that papery husk.

Place 1 lb. of tomatillos and 1 jalapeno in just enough water to cover them. Boil until the tomatillos are soft and squishy. This won't take more than about 15 minutes. (yes you will notice I have many more than 1 jalapeno in there - I will make a mild salsa for my children, and then add in extra jalapenos for my husband's palate)

Place all the tomatillos and one jalapeno in the blender. Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth if you have it - if not, add that amount of the water you just boiled the tomatillos in. Add two cloves of garlic (I usually finely dice it first). Cover and blend. Add a pinch of salt and taste it to see if the salsa needs more salt and also if it is spicy enough for you. Isn't it a beautiful color? Exactly the same shade of green as jadite dishes.

In a medium sized pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil (your choice). Add the salsa you just blended and cook 5 minutes.
YOU JUST MADE SALSA!!!

NOW THE ENCHILADAS: I am assuming most of you know how to make an enchilada - but you know what they say about Ass-Ume. If anyone is interested in a recipe to make enchiladas, let me know and I will post one.

CAUTION #1 You probably already know this but don't ever blend hot liquids. The top on the blender will fly off and hot stuff will be flung to kingdom come. Yes, I found this out the hard way when I was first learning to cook.
CAUTION #2 Chiles have capsaicin in them - that is what makes them spicy. This is in an oil so try not to get it on your skin. Some people wear rubber gloves. I do not. However, I wash my hands thorougly after handling chiles and I never, ever rub my eyes. Yes, I learned this one the hard way also.

 

[rathbone]

You know how they say that as you are married more years your love just gets deeper and deeper? I am happy to say it is true. Yes we have our bad days (usually my fault) but we have soooo many good days. Mostly because husband is a forgiver-and-forgetter.
Today is an especially good day. I ran home for lunch. Husband is there as I know he will be: shirtless and wearing worn out pants, hair in a messy braid and a load of laundry under one arm. I ask "you got anything good to eat?" "Nope" he says. "But what can I make you?" I grin, he grins, and I am just plain happy to be home and at his side.
Lunch turned out to be some nutella and banana slices on whole wheat bread.
But then you know I didn't really care what I was eating. Just wanted to see his face.

 

[dragonlaurel]

Awwwww Yep- he's a keeper.

I've gotten used to guys with long hair. My hubby has long red hair but I love it.

 

[Damummis]

Why thank you! Yes, I hope he keeps those good looks...and hope he is as good a husband/father as his papa'.

They do learn by example.

 

[rathbone]

Weekend is so close I can almost taste it. Can't wait to relax. Funny how working hard at home is relaxing while working in the office wears me OUT.
Hopefully I get to crochet a scarf for my daughter# 1's birthday and cook her a nice dinner. Hopefully I get to play candyland with my sons and maybe ride bicycles. Hopefully I get to talk to daughter # 2 on the phone instead of just text. Hopefully I get to cook alongside daughter #2. And hopefully I get to rest my head on husband's shoulder after a long day.
I hope you all have a beautiful weekend.