Almost There

POP'S TOP TEN

TOP TEN things going through Jill's mind after receiving the Oscar invite from Rob

• "Getting dressed up makes me feel.......pretty"
• "Hey, at least I didn't throw up like the time we got Streisand tickets"
• (nothing)
• "My classmates did say I was, "Most likely to succeed", or something like that"
• "Time to start counting carbs again"
• "Mag's and I are going to have a field day with this"
• "This is one of those things you never forget. Like seeing dad naked yesterday"
• "Now I can take a vacation from the grind of looking for a job all day"
• "After all these years, I can finally use my "I was at the Oscars" coffee mug Rob gave me"
• "That's strange. On each ticket, there's a coupon for 50 cents off Taco Bell Nachos Grande"

Done deal

As quests of friend Rob Epstein. Do ya think they'll ever talk to us again?

Mack & Kate's Night

TRUMAN'S INAUGUARATION 1949

Philly is on the far right. Those of you that are not aware, he sang the Star Spangled Banner

Philly at The Ball

FIVE MINUTE SLAW

Good & good for you.
5-minute slaw
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 T. sugar
2 t. kosher salt
¼ t. celery seeds
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 8-ounce packages coleslaw mix
Whisk 1st 4 ingredients in lge. Bowl. Mix in green onions. Add coleslaw mix; toss.

Lake Arrowhead

These pictures are from our recent trip with Mike and Nathan to Lake Arrowhead.

Actually Dad, the top ten went more like this (spouter):

1. "You mean, you want fresh lime in your Margaritas? "
2. "Jill, I don't understand, which team has the ball?"
3. "Can we go now?"
4. "Jill, what's a Buffalo Wing?"
5. "Jill, it says that there is 2 minutes left and we have been watching this for 30."
6. "Can I buy you girls a shot?"
7. "No!"
8. "Jill, can we go now?"
9. "Which one is Sproles?"
10."Hey, can I buy you girls a shot?"

POP'S TOP TEN

Top Ten things overheard yesterday at Bubba's Sports Bar

• "Thanks for posting my bail"
• "How do you like your sliders cooked?"
• "Calm down, Mags, I'm sure I'll be fine"
• "Pass the white zinfandel"
• "I'm more of a Beer Pong man myself"
• "Jill, can we go now?"
• "Let's take this outside"
• "Can we go now?"
• "Do ya wanna throw in five bucks for the "Intern" fight?"
• "For the love of God, Jill, can we go now?"

"Rack'em"

Jill puts away the competition following the Chargers loss

Rare Sports Bar Sighting

Yes, that's a e-mail from Jill and Maggie from a "Sports Bar" in SF rooting for the Chargers.

Steelers Unplug Chargers 35-24

Debby's 57th

The "GIRLS" celebrate Debby's birthday at Del Mar with with a picnic:
Asparagus fritata, crab Louis salad, fresh fruit, garden salad with feta & walnuts, and topped off
with vanilla cupcakes with a lemon curd filling.

Becky, Susan, Victoria, Kathie, Marrianne, Jeanette share a beach walk with the "Birthday Girl"

Fennel Gratin

This recipe is right up there with the "Ballsy-onion gratin" from Jamie Oliver we had at Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

Fennel Gratin

4 - 6 fennel bulbs
salt
6 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
one onion
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an oven to table dish that will hold the fennel in a single layer.
Trim and discard lacy stems from the fennel bulbs, then quarter the bulbs and cut out and discard the tough triangular center. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add fennel and cook at simmer until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
While fennel is cooking, sauté bacon pieces in a large, heavy skillet until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but one tablespoon drippings in the pan. Return pan to medium heat and add onions. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Spread onions over the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle bacon over the onions. Layer fennel in the dish and season with salt. Whisk half and half and sour cream; spoon over fennel. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake gratin until hot and cheese begins to bubble and brown lightly, about 25 minutes. (Gratin can be prepared 6 hours ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before baking, then reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven until hot, 10 to 15 minutes).
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday

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A Night With Nathan

Seven & Growing

August Ottenweller
At four months. Looks a little like Josie

KNOTTS OF FUN

ROSE PARADE WITH THE HOLTZ'S