dead green bunnies through a cocktail straw!

Now I remember what I hated about being single: the being alone part, the being bored part and the not being able to share silly stuff with part.

This is the single longest period we have slept apart since we got married.

 I hate it.

I have it easier than My Husband; at least I have the right bed, the right light and (mostly) the right noises. He’s got the wrong bed, the wrong light and the wrong noises. He also has a freezing house to deal with. My in-laws keep the house about 72 degrees, which doesn’t sound so bad until you realize that’s our high in some of the winter months. To a Phoenix boy, born and bred, that’s cold. It’s also why their power bill is in the $300-400 range per month for the summer months. I keep ours about 80 or so. A 20 degrees is a good difference when it’s 100-110 outside, not 30-40. Brrrrr

He is going to see the PT’s, as soon as he finds the damn referral.  

Roasted Potato Salad

Potatoes
2 lbs of unpeeled red potatoes, halved and quartered (about 6 cups)
2 clove of garlic, minced
1 tbsp of olive oil
¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped coarsely
Cooking spray
Foil*

 Dressing

2 ½ tbsps of balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp of Dijon mustard

2 tbsps of olive oil

1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

½ tsp of ground oregano

Heat the grill to medium high (about 350-400 degrees).**

Combine the potatoes, garlic and olive oil in a bowl, toss to coat. Make sure that the garlic and oil evenly coat the potatoes.

Spray a large sheet of heavy duty foil with the cooking spray. Spoon the potato mixture onto the center of the foil. Bring up the sides. Double fold the top, then the sides. Make sure you leave room for heat circulation inside.

Place on grill for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Turn the packet over at the 15 minute mark.

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously. Can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Pour dressing over hot potato mixture, add parsley, toss and serve immediately

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

*The pre-made foil packet work well here.

**This can be made in the oven, instead of the grill: Preheat oven to 450. Place potato mixture on a cookie sheet with a rim and coated with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.