Thurston Blogging

Pasta Bene!

Once again, Jay has taken over the kitchen to produce a dynamic and outstanding dinner.  The guy is a triple threat - brewing magnate, Master of the Internet, and Commander of the Kitchen.  Is there anything he can't accomplish?  I think not. 

Below is a video of the bow-tie pasta with green and yellow bell peppers, garlic, oregano and gravy (pasta sauce), topped with some mozzarella.

Come on over, and make me dinner.  I'm John Elway - retired on top.

Butch, don't leave CMU

Memo to Butch Jones, head football coach of Central Michigan University:

Hey, pal - where do you think you're going?  Stay in Mount Pleasant, man.  Morgantown is full of imbred, drunken rednecks.  CMU has a wonderful brewery in Mountain Town Station, a Wal-Mart, and a stunning Injun Casino.

ESPN reported during the Motor City Bowl fight between the Mighty Chippewas of Central Michigan University and the fairy posse of Purdue that you are having a second interview at WVU to take the head coaching job vacated by Rich Rodriquez.  Don't.  Shit, man - you probably haven't even had a Pixie burger yet.  The way your team played against Purdue shows you have unfinished business.

Stick around, Butch.  You can make CMU a powerhouse, as opposed to walking into someone's sloppy seconds.   A man named from Butch who was born in Saugatuck should stay in a more liberal community like Central Michigan.  We accept you for who you are.

Wilkinson's Family Restaurant

I tried their Veggie Platter - all I can say is it rocks!

Jay's Famous Shredded BBQ Chicken

Food Network called, and they want The Jay to show dumb-dumb Rachel Ray how to cook. 

This is one of my simplest recipes - shredded BBQ Chicken
Ingredients:
* Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 1 12oz. Beer
* 3/4 bottle of BBQ sauce

Instructions - Throw ingredients in a crock pot on low.  Let sit.  A long time.  Patience is key.  After 6+ hours, take a wooden spoon and start to shred the chicken.  Pulls right apart. 

"What kind of beer and BBQ sauce should I use, Jay?"

The Jay gets asked this all of the time.  I say - use what you like.  Guinness to Miller Lite - I've used all sorts of beer in this recipe over the years. 

I enjoy Sam Adams or Sierra Nevada in this recipe the best, but find what works for you.  One of my home-brew IPA's was sacrificed for this recipe.

As for BBQ sauce, I'm a Kraft man.  The have multiple flavors, and I love them all.  What makes the so special besides their variety - it's thick and inexpensive.  Again, if you don't like Kraft - throw in what you enjoy.

Chili - Who makes it better than the Jay?

Since the day has dictated that Jay won't be leaving the house, as our town of Ada is covered in snow and ice - Jay will be staying in the Black Out Tavern.  So, there is a gigantic crock pot of chili cooking right now, just waiting to be devoured. 

This chili should be paired nicely with a few stouts and IPAs today.  Top it with some green onions and cheddar cheese - life will be dandy.