It's Labor Day!!!Nice to have a holiday, and a Monday holiday beats a Friday holiday.
I know I've been slacking here, but I was just overwhelmed with other duties to keep up with the blogging. I hope I can be more reliable with the posts. . .not sure if I'm ready for the weekly schedule yet. Blogging has been a way for me to keep in contact with my far away cousins and friends.
I was supposed to host a get together with my work friends, but we cancelled in the wake of Hurricane Lester knocking at the gate. This was unfortunate because Lester turned out to be nothing, and I know we would've had a nice time.
One monumental thing about this past weekend was trying Indian food. Members of the Panda Club go to one of the local Indian restaurants, Kamana Kitchen, for lunch, and they keep going back for more. Not being too adventurous when food is concerned, I never had the desire to try it. The Help, on the other hand, has been itching to go. The Panda Club had graciously offered to take him, but the last time they offered, the timing wasn't right.
In a weak moment this weekend, I allowed The Help to pick up food from the restaurant of his choice, and he chose Kamana Kitchen. Luckily I had a message thread on my phone and piped in, "someone says chicken saag is good". I had no idea what chicken saag could be.
To my great surprise, the food turned out to be delicious. Of course, I didn't eat any lamb. The mixed kebab was tasty (I ate the shrimp and chicken), and the chicken saag was also good. There was absolutely nothing in the seasoning which I found offensive. And no sign of the devil's condiment in any of the dishes The Help chose.But there was something missing, and I realized it during my conversation with The Keeper. The meal needed some kind of alcohol. The Keeper suggested beer, but I don't drink beer (or any malt-based beverage). I have a fine bottle of sake, but that wouldn't match. Earlier today, I realized I missed the opportunity to have a Moscow mule.
You can read all about the Moscow mule here, and I'm sure Otee's friend Rick, bartender extraordinaire at MW Restaurant can make a mean one. At home, The Help is in charge of bartending, and had I been thinking straight on Saturday, I would've definitely put in my request. The Help adds something a little special to his version. The picture to the left showcases the special ingredient.
I think I will have one of these tonight. . .with a teriyaki steak!
click on recipe title for printable recipe
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 oz Domaine de Canton
1 oz lime juice
ginger beer (or ale)
ice
lime slices
Shake vodka, Domaine de Canton and lime juice. Pour over ice into copper mug and fill with ginger beer (or ale). Garnish with a lime slice.
