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Game 3 - Blackhawks VS. Predators

Pekka Rinne voodoo doll...

Rinne needs to feel some added pressure tonight...

Be a shame if that famous "toe save" suddenly became ineffective for some unknown reason...


NOTE:
This is entirely comical with no real or imagined links to actual "voodoo" practices. It is intended only for the purpose of entertainment.


...much like the real Pekka Rinne, he is fabricated from paper towel,
glued together, and stuffed with Kleenex.


But, on the serious side, in the last game, the Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Nashville Predators (2-0) simply by being the better team.

I thought both teams played hard and played well, with Nashville failing to get anything going on the power play. I like the Hawks' PK and think that Colin Fraser in particular is an extremely effective penalty killer. However, the Hawks need to stay out of the box tonight, and not let Nastyville bait them into taking bad penalties.

I'm a little anxious because I know the "Preds" will come out hitting, and if the Hawks can return the favor and hold off the initial onslaught, they can out-skill and out-play Nashville. .....and if not, I'll keep the "voodoo doll" handy!!! LOL!!!!

LET'S GO HAWKS!!!!
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!!
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!!

Chorizo Burgers

I had a taste for chorizo and eggs (no photos, sorry!), and then I didn't know what to do with the second half of the chorizo package. It turned into some FANTASTIC burgers!

Chorizo Burgers

1/2 pkg. (1/2 lb.) chorizo sausage
1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 egg


Use one section of the chorizo:


Mix ground turkey with some garlic powder and one egg:


I decided to pre-cook the chorizo:


And then added it to the turkey mixture:


Mix well and shape into patties:

Cook until well done, and slightly browned on the surface, if you like it that way (it's good!!!)

The chorizo is spicy, so I served it with some (homemade) cole slaw to cool things down in my mouth in between burger bites. Also, I did not put ketchup directly on the burger, I used it on the side as a dip, in case it didn't go well. Ketchup was a good addition. I think the taco sauce I was considering would have been too much. A side of sour cream for dipping might have been another good idea, but I don't think we had any in the fridge.


burgers topped with:
thinly sliced onion, tomatoes, and Monterrey-Jack cheese:




NOTE: I think these could also be made on the grill, although the meat is a little gushy, so you might have to partially freeze the burgers before grilling, so they don't fall apart.