Sunday I ate dinner with family.  I had a lovely plate of pasta with veal gravy.  Mmmmmm.  Cut to 12:34 AM, I guess I slept wrong and got a touch of acid reflux.  I got some water and felt better.  Then I saw a dirty dish in the sink and lost it.  I made it to the bathroom in time.  What a horrible feeling.

How was that for a story?  Gross.  Sorry.

Speaking of food, last night I cooked scallops and mashed potatoes with basil oil.

It's Emeril's recipe.  Scallops, easy.  Mashed potatoes, easy.  The basil oil?  Too damn hard!  Here are the directions, throw 12 basil leaves in boiling water for 5 to 10 seconds, transfer the leaves to a bowl of ice water, then blend the leaves in 1/2 cup of olive oil and THEN strain the oil through a coffee filter.  Holy crap!  And don't forget the dishes!  I had to wash 1 pan, 1 slotted spoon, 2 bowls and the blender.  I mean, that's crazy!  Emeril!!!  I should have made the oil the day before.  Thank goodness the McRib is back!  Ha ha.

Have a nice day.