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Super Bowl Dip ’10

We hosted the football party last night. Russ and Bonnie both made their own separate pots of vegetarian chili. I was so confused. Why two chilis and why both vegetarian? Some of the chili went into a Frito Pie. Russ also made his nacho pizzas that he’s been eating every day for the past two weeks. Bonnie made a Buffalo Chicken Dip, a recipe that came through her sister via her friend via a cookie swap (link to recipe). I liked it. Like eating a bowl of sloppy cheesy dippy buffalo chicken bits.

Brett brought delicious Pupusas from Bahia down the street. Matt made Roasted Garlic Cauliflower -tasty and good for you. For you Food Network fans, Rachel (the winner of Worst Cooks in America) was here. Unfortunately, she didn’t make any food. Or maybe fortunately? I’m still trying to figure out if you win because you’re the #1 worst or best of the worst, which would put you closer to somewhere in the middle. Anyway, she brought chips and beer which is always good.

I was going to make three boxes of Zatarain’s, but there was way too much food already. I guess the Saints didn’t need my luck anyway. I declared that there was only one rule at the party –“Everyone has to shut the fuck up when Tebow’s on.” Then they told me they already showed the commercial and I was the one who was babbling through it.

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Tim Tebow’s Justice of the Unicorns Battle

Super Bowl abortion ad hype, move over. This is the most amazing thing I’ve seen. Tim Tebow battling my roommate Russ (from Justice of the Unicorns and his homemade food on my blog) as unicorns. By Panhandle Slim (aka Scott Stanton)

Tim Tebow Listens to Justice

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homemade

Trader Joe’s Cabernet Beef Pot Roast

I cooked up a Trader Joe’s Cabernet Beef Pot Roast in the crock pot for the SEC championship game. I woke up 5am to do this and it had better be worth it. First I browned the pre-marinated pot roast on a skillet with some olive oil. Then layered the bottom of the crock pot with sliced onions (I hear this is good so the meat isn’t directly touching the surface of the crock pot and it avoids it from sitting in the fat while it cooks). Dropped in the pot roast and surrounded it by potatoes and carrots and added a 1/2 cup of water. Left it on the LOW setting and promised that I wouldn’t touch it until 5pm. I went back to bed smelling like cooked seasoned meat (from when I browned it). It was good.

Game time came and I broke my promise. I opened it up about an hour and half early. Well Russ first opened the lid, then I said screw it. The meat just fell apart to the touch and there was so much juice from it breaking down. It’s weird thinking how most of it is water, including us. Everyone praised the pot roast and I took the credit. They didn’t have to know Trader Joe’s and the crock pot did most of the work.

As far as breaking my crock pot promise, it was sad seeing Tebow break his as well. Russ added an amendment to the Promise (see photo). You can’t blame Tebow. We now know he is human. I did feel like blaming ourselves throughout the game though. Maybe it was because I didn’t cook the lucky bacon that they were losing. There was also a five minute discussion on how the cardboard Promise on our wall was bad luck. I think I yelled at Russ for something he did that was unlucky –as if he was the reason Alabama scored.

I suppose we all learned lessons from this game. Maybe our superstition can’t affect something that is happening hundreds of miles away. Maybe there is no reason to beat ourselves up. It’s just a game. We are the same now as we were before. And while Coach Meyers taught Carlos Dunlap a lesson in responsibility by suspending him, perhaps Meyers learned the lesson that he’s supposed to win, not teach lessons. The ultimate lesson: God taught Tebow a lesson in humility. Go Gators!

…maybe it was the open umbrellas in the hallway.

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homemade

Bacon won it for the Gators

The Florida/Arkansas game was a doozy. I figured we needed some luck on our side, so I grilled up some bacon –symbolically devouring the Razorbacks. It worked and little did Tebow know what other higher powers were on his side. I’m not sure how we’re going to handle Mississippi State or Georgia. Where do you get bulldog?

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Mama’s Caribbean Grill & Bakery

I was walking down the Avenue of Puerto Rico in Brooklyn looking for some new Air Jordans. A man handed me a slip of paper that said “God Wants Change Your Life” and when I took it, he laughed loud like a crazy maniac.

I got a spicy beef patty ($1.50) and coco bread ($1) from Mama’s Caribbean –a converted Golden Krust. I never thought Golden Crust made good patties, but I knew no two are equal and wanted to give this empty converted restaurant a chance. The flavor wasn’t bad, but why do they all make their meat pâté-like and their coco bread from a store bought bag? I would love to find patties and fresh baked coco bread comparable to Caribbean Spice in Gainesville, FL. That food was so awesome and the Jamaica travel poster with the big breasted girl was a nice touch too. Tebow should send me some Caribbean Spice!

Mama’s did have roti and I’m interested to try that with curry goat.

After looking at some Air Jordan knock-offs and looking for the old man who passes out in his chair on the street selling socks, holding them up in his sleep, wearing sunglasses and jaw dropped (like Weekend at Bernies), I decided to go and get the real thing at ACTIVE warehouse. It has a fuzzy swoosh. I’m a happy man.

Mama’s Caribbean Grill & Bakery – 715 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11206

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Matt’s B-day / Mulholland’s / Campfunk Glam Party

Started off Saturday at Matt’s birthday. It was a Karate Kid/Cobra Kai themed backyard party. I smashed my hand on a rock during beer pong. I thought I was going to make a comeback with a crane kick, but didn’t get a chance as Dave sunk his last two balls in my cup. Who am I supposed to be? Mr. Miyagi?

Then off to Mulholland’s in Williamsburg to watch the Gators take on Kentucky with some friends. I ordered the chili and waffle fries ($9). Pretty good bar food. It was sweet and I think I could taste cinnamon. Left after the Gators were on route to a 126-0 game after the 1st quarter. I hope I didn’t jink Tebow.

Headed off to Bushwick to play on top of Funkcamp. Pretty impressive setup for a rooftop. Tigers and Monkeys rocked Buick McKane. Brendan played with us and he shred. There was this band Wild Street. I first thought they were wearing wigs and dressing like this for the Glam Party, but I guess not. They had some catchy 80’s hair metal songs.

Mulholland’s – 312 Grand St (btw Havemeyer & Roebling St) Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Daphne’s Beef Patty

Daphne’s over the years has moved down the block on 14th St. into a Deli/smoothie shop. I miss the dungy little restaurant it used to be next to Beauty Bar. I did the whole beef patty wrapped into a coco bread. I’m so glad the coco bread wasn’t out of a store bought bag that I’ve seen at Golden Krust. Dang this was one hearty bread sandwich. I think I scared off my neighbors when I was crouching in front of my building door taking shots of this. Life of a food blogger.

God I miss Caribbean Spice in Gainesville, FL. Please send some up, Tebow.

Daphne’s Caribbean Express – 233 E 14th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave) New York 10003

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Vice Mag Party @ Warsaw

Rocco invited us to the party. Had a lot of fun. Got to finally check out the Warsaw and the pierogies. 5 dollar for the Warsaw Special. A little bit of everything Polish -kielbasa, peirogies, hunter’s stew. Great deal.

I’ve realized I like talking to strange girls about Tim Tebow and dreamboards.

Warsaw -261 Driggs Ave (Greenpoint/Williamsburg) Brooklyn, NY 11222