random amusements

Casey: ....remember when you were a kid...that game with the ball on the rubber band, and you hit it with the paddle...?... What was that called?

Me: ....paddle ball?


[which lead to...]

Me: ....remember when you were a kid...that game where you hit the ball and ran to the bases...?... What was that called?!!!

Casey: ....DUH, baseball?!!!


[which lead to hysterical laughter]

[which lead to more silly questions (See also: basketball; ping pong; and tennis)]

[which lead to a bad case of the giggles]

[which lead to a serious lack of sleep]

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Casey never liked Brussels sprouts until I made them like this...

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

1 pkg. frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed
2 T. butter
salt
splash of lemon juice

This isn't really a "recipe"...you just cut the sprouts in half, get the pan nice and hot, throw in the butter and sprouts and cook them until they're nicely browned. They'll caramelize a little bit like onions do, and that adds to the flavor. Don't over-cook them and turn them into mush. Dash with salt and lemon juice. Enjoy!