Brain Synapses and Recipes

My head hurts, so today, just some random synapses generated by random comments from yesterday’s post:

First, Deputy Dogge’s Box turtle…

Reminded me of this shot I have been saving of a place called “Blue Grotto” on Malta. Why on earth it’s not called “Turtle Island” is anybody’s guess.

And this post from pointman-doppelganger…

Made me reflect that somewhere Monica Lewinsky is kicking herself for having such low esteem and life’s goals.

And CoolBrew’s Orange wo-man bad meme…

reminded me of a Kayleigh McEnany v. Jen Psaki meme from a few days ago that I didn’t save and can’t find, but it was basically Jen as a Raggedy Ann and Kayleigh as, well, see for yourself:

And as a bonus round of short synapses based on yesterday’ discussions about various sauces – A-1, Heinz 57, Worcestershire, HP, Siracha, Pickapepper, etc., etc., – and in keeping with the ‘follow me for more recipes like this’ meme (h/t Some Rabbit) I offer up two very old sauce recipes from the kitchen of MOTUS that use one or the other of these sauces. 

First from the Great Steak Sauce Controversies: As a rule I dislike all steak sauces intensely but as with all good rules there is an exception – a sauce from a Grand Rapids restaurant that was served over London broil in the early 70’s. My sister obtained the “recipe” for me:

Holly’s Bistro London Broil Sauce

Melted butter, Heinz 57 Sauce, equal proportions: whisk Heinz 57 sauce into melted butter, drizzle generously over slices of London broil using your favorite recipe.

Monahan’s Remoulade Sauce

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 t lemon juice
• 1/4 t paprika
• 1 t Jamaican Pickapeppa sauce (or to taste)
• 1/2 t tabasco
• 1 1/2 t Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 t cayenne
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.

If you add a bit of chopped celery and/or red bell pepper it turns into a salad that can be served as a first course in a lettuce leaf or as a sandwich filling. Would make a nice Mardi Gras menu item.

So there you have it, two nearly 50 year old recipes for Throwback Thursday. You’re welcome.