Alternate meanings for common words - On the Lighter Side of Life

1. Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.

2. Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

3. Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

4. Esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.

5. Negligent, adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.

6. Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.

7. Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.

8. Flatulence, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.

9. Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline.

10. Testicle, n. A humorous question on an exam.

11. Rectitude, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

12. Pokemon, n. A Rastafarian proctologist.

13. Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.

14. Frisbeetarianism, n. The belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.

15. Circumvent, n. An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.

French Summer Family Meal

French Summer Family Meal

  

Menu

Nicoise Salad

Crusty French Bread

  

Nicoise Salad

Julia Child made the Nicoise Salad famous on her TV cooking show, "The French Chef". This salad has wonderful refreshing flavors and is a perfect summertime one-dish meal! 

Ingredients (serve 4-6):

• 1 head of Boston lettuce
• 2 cups cooked French-style green beans
• 2 cups of cooked Potatoes, diced
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 2 Hard-cooked Eggs, quartered
• 1 cup of drained and flaked Canned Tuna
• Fresh Chives, chopped (optional garnish)
• Classic French Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Directions:  

Wash and dry the lettuce, tear into small pieces and put in a salad bowl. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of the French Vinaigrette over the top and toss gently. This salad looks best when plated individually for each person.

To plate the salad: Place ½ -1 cup of salad greens on a dinner plate. Arrange the green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, tuna and eggs on the plate. Spoon the French Vinaigrette over the top and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives. Serve with French Bread.

Classic French Vinaigrette

  

Ingredients:

• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¾ cup olive oil

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid (or plastic container). Shake well. This dressing keeps fresh in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop

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Introduction to French Cooking

 

The French have a way with food, there's no doubt. French chefs plan menus based on the availability of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Cooking with seasonal foods means you are using the freshest ingredients available and you'll taste more of the natural goodness of the food and get the most nutritional value too.

Typical French summer menus include a great variety of fresh produce - greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, green beans, peaches, pears, berries and plums, plus whole grains and protein. Shop your local farm markets and create your meals around what is in season in your area.

Styles of cooking in France range from elaborate and time-consuming recipes to fresh, easy-to-prepare dishes. The Nouvelle Cuisine style of French cooking emphasizes fresh ingredients and simple recipes using seasonings that include fresh herbs, lemon juice, vinegars and butter. This style of cuisine is perfect for family-friendly summer dining.

Food presentation is important in French cooking. In fact it's practically an art form. Food is plated with great care and you will often see a sprig of fresh herbs, thinly sliced fruit or edible flowers added to plates giving them a splash of color an added touch of culinary artistry.

Evian Roller Babies - On The Lighter Side Of Life

If you want some giggles for the day, you need to watch this video. These babies are absolutely cool. I know that there is a lot of computer manipulation in there but we need things like this to ease off. Just sit back, relax and watch the video (it's a short advert, just 1:01mins). 

Now if watched the video, you really have to watch the hilarious interview. Check out how the babies were interviewed about the role they played. 
I just LMHO!!!

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Maxi or Mini Skirts

One is long and gorgeous, the other is short and smart but I'm always a fan of both. I love skirts, I feel more feminine when I wear them because my everyday life and work calls for pant-suits  and jeans (when I want to dress down).

I like maxi-skirts for the elegance that it adds to my walk - I walk like a queen. Lol

I like rocking my mini/knee-length skirts because they allow my legs to breath (especially in the summer months) and look extra .........

So say your mind. Which look do you prefer and which skirt do you like better. SHORT OR LONG???