Spice of Life / Hal Sparks!!!

So kids, I know you've missed me but it has been a busy week. (law school is fun!)

So let's get right to business:

here are some challenging recipes that look very fun

I'm not sure a healthy Frappochino doesn't kindof miss the point but this sounds delicious. I don't have Chocolate protien powder (nor will I likely ever invest in it) but I'm sure you can use a scope of Ovaltine.

This has nothing whatsoever to do with food but it's pretty cool anyway: American Icons Revisited

OK and there is only one recipe/story but it's a good one I promise:

So I went to Hard Rock Cafe for the first time ever this past weekend when my friend and I went to see Hal Sparks (!!!!!). She told me she had only been to Foxwoods once (I had never been) to go to HardRock for her (16th? I think) birthday (maybe it was 18th....I suck at this. It was before we were in each others acquaintance) So when we got to Foxwoods (which let me say...is the Mall of America of casinos) and we needed noms this was the obvious choice. Issue:

Chrissy and I are both good (decent) Catholic girls who could not indulge in the many carnivorous choices as it was Friday....BUMMER. I love veggie burgers though so this shouldn't be a problem. Yeah....it had zucchini and yellow squash on it....WTF?! Who even does that. So instead she and I ordered their California Burger just with a veggie patty instead. And the kind folks at HardRock were happy to cater to our religious observances. Well they were REALLY good so it inspired me to make one for myself.

Oh but before I give you the recipe I need to mention that Hal was hilarious...we love him!!.....my face hurt from laughing.

So in honor of the fabulous show I'm calling this

The Hal Sparks Burger

Burgers: I used ground sirloin (it is by far my favorite fat content) and mixed it with ranch dressing powder, salt and pepper.

Cook (skillet, med-high, about 4-5 mins per side)

Top with lettuce, guacamole (I made my own thank you very much) and cheddar cheese. Serve with Ranch Dressing on the side for dipping.

Note: next time I may skip the ranch powder. It came out good, I just think I'd rather concentrate that Ranch flavor elsewhere and keep my burger patty juicy and pepperly (the way I like it)

Also, I realize it's probably a bit strange that I like to "dip" my burgers, but I just do. Also a shout out where due. I did not start dipping my burgers until I started cutting them in half, which I would not have started doing if it was not for the influence of Ms. Chrissy...so thanks. You have expanded my burger eating horizons.



Also I should mention we had a drink called a Mojito-Rita...should have been gross but it was quite good.

OK I also want to say I feel like this post is half hearted and I apologize but I am tired OK. I'm trying a new stir fry tomorrow and a potato pancake extravaganza on Saturday so stay tuned!!!