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Saturday
Jul262008
Rate the Hate the So Awesome We Need Equipment Edition
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 1:18PM
Wow. It's been a really long time since I've done a recipe. Like, over a month long, and I wouldn't exactly say that last one counted or anything. Before I get started, though, Jeremy at Discovering Dads threw down the gauntlet, saying that I could actually stand to lose the contest that I wasn't intentionally winning in the first place. So yeah, maybe you want to click that link and show him what we're all made of? Because it's not like I don't know the crazy kids at Lijit personally, or like I didn't already get a t-shirt from them for simply being trampy enough to flash them my boobies, but I really can't stand down a dare.
Moving on...
Teriyaki skewers. Um, yum and stuff? My kids will eat anything so long as it's on a stick. Me, too, actually. Food on a stick is awesome; I don't care who says what. These little beauties are just chicken cut into chucks, soaked in a teriyaki marinade. They're threaded on a skewer (that's been soaking in water for an hour so it won't burn, because I am too cheap forgetful to ever actually buy metal skewers) with cherry tomatoes, pineapple chunks and mushrooms for the big kids. Ideally there'd be some red onion, too, but y'all know what color my hair is. Onions were on the list, scratched off the list when I came home, but not actually in the basket. Ugh.
Simmer down, yo. I know, I know. Then I poured a bunch of pineapple juice over them. We love us some pineapple juice around here, and not just because of this. They got sprinkled with salt and pepper and were left to sit for just a little, until they got closer to room temp. And then, after a light olive oil brushing....
Feel free to tell me you want to have my babies, I can handle it. They grilled over medium high heat until they looked done. I have no clue how long that took, sorry. I whipped up a little couscous and then our judges had their say.
Apparently, 1of3 thought they were so good he had to wear his brain bucket to the table to keep his head from exploding.
And apparently, 2of3 hasn't worn his brain bucket enough. Don't listen to him; they were da bomb, baby. And done, start to finish, in under 30 minutes.
(Not pictured: 3of3. Who had Spaghettios and a temper tantrum. Whatever, hoser.)
Moving on...
Teriyaki skewers. Um, yum and stuff? My kids will eat anything so long as it's on a stick. Me, too, actually. Food on a stick is awesome; I don't care who says what. These little beauties are just chicken cut into chucks, soaked in a teriyaki marinade. They're threaded on a skewer (that's been soaking in water for an hour so it won't burn, because I am too cheap forgetful to ever actually buy metal skewers) with cherry tomatoes, pineapple chunks and mushrooms for the big kids. Ideally there'd be some red onion, too, but y'all know what color my hair is. Onions were on the list, scratched off the list when I came home, but not actually in the basket. Ugh.
Simmer down, yo. I know, I know. Then I poured a bunch of pineapple juice over them. We love us some pineapple juice around here, and not just because of this. They got sprinkled with salt and pepper and were left to sit for just a little, until they got closer to room temp. And then, after a light olive oil brushing....
Feel free to tell me you want to have my babies, I can handle it. They grilled over medium high heat until they looked done. I have no clue how long that took, sorry. I whipped up a little couscous and then our judges had their say.
Apparently, 1of3 thought they were so good he had to wear his brain bucket to the table to keep his head from exploding.
And apparently, 2of3 hasn't worn his brain bucket enough. Don't listen to him; they were da bomb, baby. And done, start to finish, in under 30 minutes.
(Not pictured: 3of3. Who had Spaghettios and a temper tantrum. Whatever, hoser.)
Reader Comments (31)
Bring it on sister! The skewers look good too, btw, but yeah, bring it on! Show me whatcha got! ;-)
Jeremy (Discovering Dad)s last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DiscoveringDad/~3/346719469/" rel="nofollow">First Time Dad Over 40
Those look awesome! I love grilled pineapple with anything!
3of3 eats a lot like 4or4.
Sounds delish, although I prefer my pineapple juice with a little rum in it!
amys last blog post..http://amysbratpack.blogspot.com/2008/07/lesson-learned.html" rel="nofollow">Lesson Learned
Can you please make me dinner?
Zoeyjanes last blog post..http://mommyismoody.com/2008/07/25/2-years-24-months-731-days-175583-minutes/" rel="nofollow">2 years, 24 months, 731 days, 17558.3 minutes
looks very yummy!!!
try 'skewing' and grilling pineapple. makes for a great dessert when dipped into chocolate sauce!!
Helens last blog post..http://hemacken.blogspot.com/2008/07/yall-i-just-need-some-time-to-wallow-in.html" rel="nofollow">Y'all, I just need some time to wallow in loneliness...
I need to get in on the Rate the Hate again. That category is lacking, on my blog, considering I cook...and often...like...ummm...every fucking day!
Oh yeah...and will you move to Atlanta so we can have "let's cook together" parties?
Huh? Huh? Willya? Willya?
Secret Agent Mamas last blog post..http://secretagentmama.com/blog/2008/07/26/project-365-338365/" rel="nofollow">Project 365 (338/365)
looks good!!!
beautifulmesss last blog post..http://beautifulmess04.blogspot.com/2008/07/puppy-update.html" rel="nofollow">puppy update
I want to have your babies. Scratch that, I'd rather you have my babies. I've quit that whole pregnancy thing.
They look delicious, honey! Gonna have to try them.
Judith Shakespeares last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheOnlyThing/~3/346011954/hmmmm-i-wonder-if-your-jock-strap-will-burn-as-well-as-my-bra-does" rel="nofollow">Hmmmm… I Wonder If Your Jock Strap Will Burn As Well As My Bra Does.
aside from them sounding delish, they look Marthafuckingperfect. Ugh. My kabobs never look that good.
tracis last blog post..http://mymanettasfam.blogspot.com/2008/07/reminds-me-of-home.html" rel="nofollow">Reminds Me Of Home
love it. Would eat it. I'm in for the vote.
designHER Mommas last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/designhermomma/~3/346675714/feed-reader.html" rel="nofollow">Feed the Reader...
I fear 2 of 3. Perhaps I was a gladiator in a past life.
BusyDads last blog post..http://www.busydadblog.com/entries/always-late.html" rel="nofollow">Always Late
You are SO RIGHT. Food on a stick always works! Why do I always forget this handy little tip?
Shannons last blog post..http://www.livinginthegray.com/2008/07/24/the-reluctant-potty-trainer/" rel="nofollow">the reluctant potty-trainer
Sweet prizes for a contest you weren't even trying to win.
Fine lookin' skewers, lady. Maybe I should actually start cooking again? Nah.
Maybe 1of3 is wearing the helmet to equalize the pressure being exerted from the zit so that it doesn't implode and liquify his brain?
Latte Mommys last blog post..http://lattemommy.blogspot.com/2008/07/if-shoe-ershirt-fits.html" rel="nofollow">If the Shoe (er..Shirt) Fits...
I so want to see a picture of 3 of 3.... that would have been hysterical. I agree, food on a stick rocks.
ohmommys last blog post..http://www.classychaos.com/2008/07/letter-to-my-first-born-child-on-his.html" rel="nofollow">A (private) Letter to my First Born Child on his Sixth Birthday.
Oooh looks yummy. Very nicely done!
Ashleys last blog post..http://www.bosssanders.com/2008/07/26/sweaty-stupid/" rel="nofollow">Sweaty Stupid
Yes, there's something special about stick-food. We also enjoy ranch-dressing-food and dipped-in-cheese-food. But that's just us.
Daaaang those look good. I am like you, I'll eat just about anything on a skewer. Or grilled. Oh man. It's almost 11pm, you can't make me hungry right now!
Natalies last blog post..http://www.startingfromhere.com/2008/07/25/pet-peeves-and-a-big-fat-thank-you/" rel="nofollow">Pet Peeves and a Big, Fat Thank You
And all I am taking away from this post? A severe need to buy some damn pineapple juice already.
Veronicas last blog post..http://somedaywewillsleep.com/?p=856" rel="nofollow">Sunshine
Hey Lady! Looks delicious.........went for lunch yesterday at one of the many Mexican seafood trucks that infest the southland. I think I had something called a tina Marie.......or was it mari tierra? Anyhow.........eating is always good, especially when you wash it all down with a Pacifico. Peace, Mike.
C'mon Mr Lady. I'm from the Midwest...sticks are too fancy and whatnot. Just jam that chicken on a half full beer can and cook that sucker up on the grill. I tell you what, it'll shit 'n git! Yeeehaaa!
matts last blog post..http://redsparks.com/playpen/2008/07/25/my-daughters-drawing-is-cooler-than-yours/" rel="nofollow">My Daughter’s Drawing Is Cooler Than Yours
3of3 has similar eating habits to the Little Imp.
Still, those look GOOD! I might just have to try it. Too hot to cook inside.
PS...day two of WeanHer '08 going well. We may be making progress in the Barking Mad Breastmilk Drive-Through saga. But then, my dog had to go and eat a bunch of pubic hair (courtesy of eldest daughter) and my stress level went right back through the friggin roof until I realized how funny it was!
Looks yum!
Jentys last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JentysLifeinPics/~3/347288252/weekly-winners-20-july-26-july.html" rel="nofollow">Weekly Winners: 20 July - 26 July
Yummalicious.
Rees last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hotfessional/KKFw/~3/345924525/" rel="nofollow">Visit with the Goldens
I definitely want to have your babies.
Momo Falis last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Momo-Fali/~3/347401314/sometimes-hes-downright-vile.html" rel="nofollow">Where Vulgar = Bold + Crass
I love making these!! Yummy.
They're a huge hit in our house too.
Maybe a brain bucket is what I need... hmmm. Food for thought.
rachels last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FromTheLandOfMonkeysAndPrincesses/~3/347758452/day-i-broke-my-vagina.html" rel="nofollow">The Day I Broke My Vagina
I gotta love someone who can so easily refer to their child as a "hoser". Thanks for the giggle. :)
Marilyns last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/slackermama/~3/347993794/click.phdo" rel="nofollow">I think it caught up with me
Oh my god. I clicked your pineapple link. I shall never tell the hubs that. Otherwise he will be buying pinapples by the dozen.
And yum! Those skewers look AWESOME!!!!!
Who are you Bill Cosby? BBQ'n and ish... heh
So my 2of3 says after a BBQ the other day... "Daddy I don't want to eat dinner." To which I reply, "Why's that buddy?" Thinking he just wants his Green Pepper fix... Then, to the man who lives by the motto "If God didn't want us to eat animals why did he make them out of meat?" or the ever popular P.E.T.A == People for eating tasty animals, my 4 year old says, "I don't want to eat animals, they're my friends..." *CRUSH* What do you say to that? Where did that come from...
Eddies last blog post..http://www.whiskeyinmysippycup.com/2008/07/28/i-really-think-i-may-have-actually-left-my-heart-in-san-francisco/" rel="nofollow">I Really Think I May Have Actually Left My Heart In San Francisco
Those look delicious. Clearly 3 of 3 missed out.
Jainas last blog post..http://girl-with-the-camera.blogspot.com/2008/08/photostory-friday-intro-to-cor-racing.html" rel="nofollow">PhotoStory Friday: Intro to COR Racing
I am looking forward to seeing the showing! It should be good!-online replica Emporio Armani Working Chronograph