Deep Fried

ABlack & Decker Deep Fryerfter talking about it for years, we went to XS Cargo and decided to purchase a deep fryer.  I wanted to try a couple of recipes that needed one, including how the Rook & Raven does chicken wings.  I have found a great recipe for their blue cheese dip but I want to do chicken wings the same way they do.

After looking around at a couple, we found this one for $20.  We took it home and fried up some chicken wings, fries, and some Vietnamese Spring Rolls.  It’s been fun so far and while I don’t think it will be used that often, it’s cool to break out for the ideal recipe.  I’ll be posting more deep fried recipes at The Cooking Blog as I try them.

Turning 43

I survived by 43 trip around the sun today.  To celebrate not being tossed off the planet earth, I will celebrate my longevity with the guys today.

I woke up to some fun birthday gifts.  Jordon gave me a purple iPod Nano and a iTunes card.  Mark gave me some over the ear and JVC Xtreme Xplosive headphones (purple as well) while Oliver got me a tea infuser  and some tea from David’s Tea.  Surprisingly the dogs got me a rotisserie convection toaster oven which surprised me as well.  I am terrified to think how they got the money.

Am off to have a nice lunch with Jordon today while later tonight I will head out with all of them to celebrate.  It should be fun.