11.29.2007

hot guy who cooks

please, tell me where i can find this man!

Steve Lewis
Age: 24
Status: Single
Occupation: Chemistry Professor in Training

Stephen enjoys working out, solving Jumble puzzles and looking through his telescope. If you decide to pay him a visit for a little stargazing, be advised: Visitors to his house must remove their shoes before entering.

Seared Ahi Tuna
Fresh ahi tuna
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Garlic powder
Salt
Lemon juice
Orange and yellow bell peppers
Garlic
Arugula
Tomato
Avocado
Olive oil

Marinate the ahi overnight in a mixture black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and lemon juice. Slice the bells peppers and grill with garlic and black pepper until softened. Lay a bed of arugula on one side of the plate. Place sliced tomatoes over the arugula, then lay thinly sliced avocado over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt, olive oil and lemon juice. Once the bell peppers are done, sear the tuna using a nonstick pan: Grease the pan with olive oil and bring to medium heat; cook each side of the tuna until outer layer is cooked, leaving the inner portion raw. (About 1-2 minutes depending on the heat of the pan and thickness of the fish.) Slice the ahi in 1/2-inch slices and lay over the grilled peppers. Serve with pinot grigio or fume blanc for optimum pleasure!

hot guys who cook

11.28.2007

dear santa

update: i got everything except the elliptical.

my e-friend, jenny, inspired me to start thinking about my christmas list to santa. okay, i lie. i've been thinking about what i'm going to ask santa for. There is a very slim chance that santa will read my blog, but just in case, it's always safe to be crystal clear.

dear santa,

i hope this letter reaches you in a generous spirit. i don't need to remind you on how good of a girl i've been this year. so, i'll keep this letter short and cut to the chase. i'd appreciate the following items delivered on christmas morning. i'm not picky, so you can either stuff it down my chimney or leave it on my door step. either way works well for me.

(1) the precor new efx5.33 elliptical with movable arms and adjustable cross ramp will get my buns in shape in no time. 30 minutes a day on this baby will have me looking (even more) bootylicious in no time. no more driving to the gym or waiting for equipment after a long day! you can even use it to!

(2) i always ask myself, "why don't i have the piece that started the speedy family off"? i know you like to buy me the latest prints, but this year, i just want the original gangster monogram canvas speedy 35.

(3) need i say anything about the apple iPhone?


(4) last, but certainly not least, a french beret. i've been wearing this old one that belonged to my grandmother 24 years ago. i love it, but the moth holes are a little distracting.


and, thank you for the early package i received yesterday. i love my new boots!


with love, joe

11.27.2007

the randomness of the holidays

the holiday season is here and along with it comes family, family and some more family. since my family is particularly entertaining, it was fun.

i spent thanksgivng day at my grandmother and feasted on traditional belizean food with an american twist (turkey). now, most central americans hate the traditional way a thanksgiving turkey is prepared. maybe we're not doing it right, but i prefer our way anyway. i can't cook, so i can't tell you how to make it, but i can show you.

before


after


my aunt was ordained as a woman of the cloth this past weekend. although i am not a big fan of church, it was a wonderful experience to see her become ordained. i really couldn't imagine going to church on a regular basis. i get way too generous. i just pledged an undisclosed amount of money to help with the media program. meh. this was the funniest random shot i took at the church. you'd never see this [stuff] in a white church.


after church, my cousins and i rushed home to get ready to go to the club. yes sir. the highly anticipated "all black affair" at the shatto (pronounced chateau) ballroom had arrived. i had been practicing the dutty wine for two weeks for this night. unfortunately, i did not master the dance. its okay. i'm working on the hot fuck for the bikini contest in belize. this is how we get down at the luxurious shatto ballroom! i hope my cousin, c, doesn't get too mad at me for this one...


the rest of the holiday was spent lounging around with some of my favorite people. don't put us in a house with a box of spanish cava, wine and baileys!