Good to the last drop

 

Still celebrating ...
my March birthday, that is.  I've 3 more days!

Yesterday we'd made plans to visit a new(ish) restaurant.  So excited to see a prime parking spot right in front of the doors -- until I spotted:
"Open 3-10PM."   

Our last couple of visits to Olive Garden have been less than stellar ..... but this was Tom's turn to pick. Plus I was on the verge of getting "hangry."

Fortunately, this time both our dinners were delicious!  Learning Tom's prior entrees were 'dry' our server brought out not one, but two extra cups of Alfredo sauce.  Score!

Later , I got on the net and discovered this copycat recipe for Scampi Sauce that's not only keto-friendly, but I think will pair well with chicken.

Scampi Sauce

2 sticks butter

2 T. crushed real garlic
2 T. chicken stock
3/4 c. white wine
1 t. crushed red pepper
2 T. Italian seasoning
Black pepper, to taste.

Heat butter slowly.  Add garlic and Italian seasoning and red pepper on low heat for about 2 minutes.  Add the wine, water and chicken base and stir until combined.
Optional: Add white sauce and stir until slightly thickened. 

So, today turned into a 3-cup of coffee morning.
That's not doing my essential tremor any favors, but I'm not especially concerned.

What I am a bit concerned about is my lack of discipline.  Does anyone else keep envelopes full of scribbled thoughts, hoping they'll grow up into posts?

 

What I did want to share ... something that came up in my memories.

Any fans of Ree Drummons (aka, Pioneer Woman) in the audience?
Here's her 'Crazy Coffee', based on something called 'Bulletproof.'

12 oz. fluid strong coffee, very hot

1 Tablespoon coconut oil (unrefined)
1 Tablespoon cold butter (unsalted)

Place all 3 ingredients in a blender and blend until emulsified, about 10-15 seconds.  It will look like very creamy coffee.  Pour and enjoy!

I know it sounds bizarre.  Maybe even a little ick.

All I can say is that you need to try it.  Just once.

Some people say it gives you an energy boost like no other.  I don't know about that, but I do know it's delicious.  Especially on a dreary rainy Saturday.

Bottoms up, y'all!

Hugs, Myra