Spot on top of (closed) bar: September 2008

Food post!!!

After being on vacation for so long, without having to worry about cooking or eating three times a day, it was difficult to get back into the routine of making weekly menus, going to the grocery, washing the dishes, etc. After a cholesterol scare while I was on vacation (Doctor: red meat only twice a week!), I resolved to put more seafood into my diet.

This recipe is almost like a salmon turnover, except that it doesn't have much except for salmon and capers. I would have loved to put a bit of wilted spinach in this, but I didn't want to go to the grocery outside of my grocery schedule (Sundays after Mass, but will go any day to Chang-li if Frannie is driving). Here goes:

Salmon Pseudo-Turnover

1 salmon fillet, maybe no more than a pound

1 sheet of puff pastry, 2 if you have a bigger piece of salmon, thawed

2 tablespoons of capers

half a teaspoon of dill (but you can add more if you like dill)

juice from half a lemon

salt and pepper

egg wash (one egg beaten with a little bit of water)

Preheat oven to 375F. Remove the skin from the fillet. Season both sides with salt, pepper and dill. Place the fillet in the middle of the puff pastry. Top with the capers and sprinkle with lemon juice. Fold the pastry over the fillet, making sure that the salmon is tightly wrapped and the pastry is sealed. Brush the egg wash on all sides of the "turnover." Put in a baking dish (I sprayed a little bit of Pam, just in case of sticking) and into the oven, and give it more or less 45 minutes, until the pastry is golden.

*singing* Isn't it lovely? Isn't it wonderful?

This is kind of fun! (according to aileenbear. Sige, papatulan ko na nga).

Ever wonder which movie star you are most like? Don't read ahead please! Well ~ A team of researchers got together and analyzed the personalities of movie stars. The gathered info has been incorporated into this quiz. There are only 10 questions so it doesn't take long. (it only takes forever lang naman).

Number your paper from 1 to 10, then answer each question with the choice that most describes you at this point in your life and then add up the points that correspond with your answers. Send this to all of your friends (including person who sent it to you) with your star's name in the subject line..

... And don't be a butt and ruin the fun by not responding. Don't look ahead or you will ruin the fun! I am going to try and highlight my answers...as to whether it will show up on the actual blog I do not know...

1. Which describes your perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner for two
b) Amusement Park
c) Roller blading in the park
d) Rock Concert
e) Have dinner & see a movie
f) Dinner at home with a loved one

2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll
b) Alternative
c) Soft Rock
d) Classical (walang nsync eh)
e) Christian
f) Jazz

3. What is your favorite type of movie?
a) Comedy
b) Horror
c) Musical
d) Romance
e) Documentary
f) Mystery

4. Which of the following jobs would you choose if you were given only these choices?
a) Waiter/Waitress
b) Sports Player
c) Teacher
d) Policeman
e) Bartender
f) Business person

5. Which would you rather do if you had an hour to waste?
a) Work out
b) Make out
c) Watch TV
d) Listen to the radio
e) Sleep
f) Read

6. Of the following colors, which do you like best?
a) Yellow
b) White
c) Sky blue
d) Teal
e) Gold
f) Red

7. Which one of the following would you like to eat right now?
a) Ice cream
b) Pizza
c) Sushi
d) Pasta
e) Salad
f) Lobster Tail

8. Which is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween
b) Christmas
c) New Year's
d) Valentine's Day
e) Thanksgiving
f) Fourth of July

9. If you could go to any of the following places, which would it be?
a) Reno
b) Spain
c) Las Vegas
d) Hawaii
e) Hollywood
f) British Columbia

10. Of the following, who would you rather spend time with?
a) Someone who is smart
b) Someone with good looks (huwag nang mag-pretend, no)
c) Someone who is a party animal
d) Someone who has fun all the time
e) Someone who is very emotional
f) Someone who is fun to be with

Now total up your points on each question:

1. a-4 b-2 c-5 d-1 e-3 f-6
2. a-2 b-1 c-4 d-5 e-3 f-6
3. a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4 e-5 f-6
4. a-4 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-1 f-6
5. a-5 b-4 c-2 d-1 e-3 f-6
6. a-1 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-4 f-6
7. a-3 b-2 c-1 d-4 e-5 f-6
8. a-1 b-3 c-2 d-4 e-5 f-6
9. a-4 b-5 c-1 d-4 e-3 f-6
10. a-5 b-2 c-1 d-3 e-4 f-6

NOW ....take your total and find out which Movie Star you are:

(10-17 points) You are MADONNA: You are wild and crazy and you know it. You know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes. You know what you are doing though, and are much in control of your own life. People don't always see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you should do away with your beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can lead to hurting yourself and others.

(18-26 points) You are DORIS DAY: You are fun, friendly, and popular! You are a real crowd pleaser. You have probably been out on the town your share of times,yet you come home with the values that your mother taught you. Marriage and children are very important to you, but only after you have fun. Don't let the people you please influence you to stray.

(27-34 points) You are DEBBIE REYNOLDS: You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a best friend that no one takes the chance of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have your own feelings hurt. Life is a breeze. You are witty, and calm most of the time. Just keep clear of back stabbers, and you are worry-free.

(35-42 points) You are GRACE KELLY: You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments and are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.

(43-50 points) You are KATHERINE HEPBURN: You are smart, a real thinker. Every situation is approached with a plan. You are very healthy in mind and body. You don't take crap from anyone. You have only a couple of individuals that you consider "real friends". You teach strong family values. Keep your feet planted in them, but don't overlook a bad situation when it does happen.

(51-60 points) You are ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Everyone is in awe of you. You know what you want and how to get it. You have more friends than you know what to do with. Your word is your bond. Everyone knows when you say something it is money in the bank.You attract the opposite sex.. Your intelligence overwhelms most. Your memory is the next thing to photographic. Everyone admires you because you are so considerate and lovable. You know how to enjoy life and treat people right.

Sana man lang correct ang calculations ko kasi nakakahiya naman kung mali pa eh naka-calculator na! If you have a calculator handy (don't leave home without one :)), you will find that I am, ehem... wait for it...