Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 40

Risky Business

 

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”

— T.S. Eliot (1888 – 1965)
American poet, essayist, and playwright

Lightness of Being

“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.”

— Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
(5th or 6th Century BC)
Indian religious teacher

International Day of Friendship

Friends always have our backs, whether we know it or not. On the International Day of Friendship and every other day, I am thankful for a wealth of dear friends. Thank you dearly. I am grateful for all relationships worldwide that promote and encourage compassion and friendship.

Just Wing It!

 

For National Chicken Wing Day, serve ‘em up any way you like ‘em! Baked, fried, grilled, or roasted all work fabulously.

 

 

 

 

The same goes for seasonings.  Make ‘em cheesy or BBQ sauced, sweet or savory.

 

 

 

If you are grilling and like Buffalo-style, enjoy my “Moon Over Buffalo Chicken Wings” from 2015’s Dockside Dining: Back for Thirds.

 

 

Moon Over Buffalo Chicken Wings
Cook wings directly on the grill for some yummy extra flavor!

24 chicken wings, separated (tips discarded)
½ c butter, melted
1 c Frank’s Red Hot original sauce
2 T celery seeds

Bake the wings on foil pans in single layer over indirect heat in med-hot (350°F) closed grill for 15-20 min, turning once. (Preheat entire grill, but put pan to one side of grill. After closing the cover, shut the heat off directly under the pan.) Meanwhile, combine butter, sauce & seeds. Dip the wings in the sauce, coating well and return to the indirect heat side of the grill, closing the cover and reducing heat to low (250-275°F), letting cook for another 10-15 min, turning once. Serve hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side, along with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or thin slices of sweet bell pepper. Makes 4 dozen pieces.

KISS Tip: For Blazin’ Buffalo Wings, follow the above recipe, but after dipping the cooked wings in the sauce, place them all on your foil tray and sprinkle with a combination of 2 T chili powder and 1 T cayenne pepper. Return to the grill as directed.

Hope Lives!

“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.”

— Aristotle Onassis (1906 – 1975)
Greek-Argentine business magnate

Hot Diggitty Dog!

Celebrating National Chili Dog Day? Also called the Coney dog or even chili con carne, top your favorite frankfurter with gobs of gorgeous chili… plus onions, cheese, or any other toppings that suit your taste. The chili dog is totally all-American and perfect for a summer’s day, especially as we wrap up National Hotdog Month.

Stay Victorious!

 

“I never lose. Either I win or I learn.’

— Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013)
Former President of South Africa

Happy Days!

Today marks the 24th anniversary of my first date with Sir Ronald. 5 months later we were engaged and got married the following September. It has been my honor to love, honor, and torment him ever since! Happy Anniversary, Sir Ronald!

Go For It!

“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means, paint, and that voice will be silenced.”

— Vincent Van Gogh (1853 – 1890)
Dutch painter

Fear Not!

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.”

— Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom