Dear Foodies,
Today, November 4th, is election day in the United States.
The greatest right we have in America is the right to vote and enjoy the democratic process. Countless brave men and women have fought to help insure our freedom and staying home on election day is inexcusable.
Although this website is not advocating McCain or Obama, it is advocating being a part of the electoral process and making your voice heard. When good people do nothing, bad things will happen.
To all the candidates (Democrat, Independent or Republican), thank you for subjecting yourself to the American public and being willing to have every aspect of your life scrutinized. This 2008 election has shown us partisan politics at its worst – half truths, dubious allegations, and mud slinging. Heaven help anyone who runs for office.
Once our election is over, I think our country would be well served if we would all invite someone of the opposite political party over for a meal and find common ground. Over a nice dinner, learn about the heart of the other person and by the time dessert is served, I bet we will all find that we love America and have the ability to work together for the common good.
So, begin planning a post-election meal to celebrate America!
Ben
What happens in Vegas may very well stay in Vegas, however, if you are here and searching for a Krispy Kreme… head to Red, White & Blue (RWB) @ Mandalay Bay Hotel. For $1.25 each, you can enjoy a fresh (brought in each morning) glazed doughnut that beats anything Dunkin Donuts has ever produced.
If you head north on Las Vegas Boulevard several blocks to the Excalibur Hotel, you will find a Krispy Kreme store that has truly fresh hot out of the grease doughnuts. These culinary creations will melt in your mouth before the glaze has time to crust. Wash down with a glass of ice cold whole milk (low fat does not blend well with KK products!). Ahh, the breakfast of champions!
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I cannot help but chuckle when I think of how only a foodie would track down Krispy Kreme’s in Las Vegas as opposed to showgirls, cheap drinks and best gaming tables!
If you like Blue Cheese dressing, I hope you will try this one! It’s the best I’ve tasted. I use an excellent, local blue cheese called “Oregonzola”, but you can use any Blue or Roquefort Cheese that you prefer.
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Oregonzola Blue Cheese Dressing
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces Oregonzola blue cheese, crumbled (or use your favorite blue cheese)
Optional: A tablespoon or two of milk or cream, a teaspoon or so of fresh lemon juice.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in blue cheese.
This makes a very thick, rich dressing. If you like yours thinner stir in a tablespoon or so of milk or cream until the desired consistency is reached. You may also like to add a teaspoon or two of fresh lemon juice to add an additional flavor highlight.
You can serve immediately, but the flavors will meld and mellow if you make it one day before you plan on serving it; store covered in the refrigerator.
Recipe taken from Once Upon A Plate.
