Shaq and Broccoli Salad

 

I feel like every post should really be titled "Random Things" because, well, I have so many random things going on in my mind. I'll tell you why that might be the case after I have completed my coursework :)

At any rate, here is a link of pictures that show Shaq at Boston (if you're interested): http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/photos/photos_galleries/shaquille_shaq_oneal_visits_boston_and_cambridge/#/7


I have many more things to say, but I don't want to post them until I have corresponding pictures (because how many of you would actually go back?).

In the meantime, Paula Dean is my favorite cook, and so here is the latest recipe I borrowed from her:

 Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli
• 6 to 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup raisins, optional
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into flowerets and the stem into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, onion, raisins if using, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.
 
I modified mine to fit the ingredients we had. Of course, it turned out brilliantly because one can't go wrong with Paula Dean :)

Tonight is home-made pizza with fresh veggies (squash, onions, tomatoes, garlic, olives) and feta cheese in a stone-ware pan.

And, on a side note, the things I write didn't necessarily occur on the day I wrote them. It's all about convenience and time, but I'm sure you already assumed that.

By the way, I love Harvard-- and this will be the emphasis, along with Boston life in general, in my next post.

Love.