To The Manor Boyle: January 2009

Friday, January 30, 2009

Audrey's Quick Chicken Dinners

De Vere had a very close friend drop by during the week. Dinner was to be something filling and easy. Also Loco, our visitor, is hands on within the 'cooking' industry. No Pressure!

So I went with a golden oldie... Audrey's chicken Burgers..

Enjoy, Loco and De Vere did.

pesto-mayo and chili-mayo...

simply add pesto or chili to mayo. stir and spread. yum.

Loco loves chili. De Vere not so much.

So here is the beginnings of Loco's chili-mayo on a fresh roll.

crumbed and shallow fried chicken thigh fillets.

washed lettuce

De Vere's pesto-mayo Spread over fresh bread roll

De Vere did comment that cook may have been a little

heavy handed with the condiment.. mmm... I must agree.

pesto-mayo and lettuce.. spots and all..

add chicken thigh fillet and cheese slices. Here I have used Swiss.

ready to serve..

I like to use the fancy chook napkins anytime and they are extra thick for the burger to be served as is.. saves on housework - allows for garden wondering whilst eating or eating in East Wing.

leftovers to go... Loco was bid a good night and sent home with a burger that used all of the leftovers. Leaving Dolly Dustpan's cleaning to a minium. Oh and some cherry tomatoes from Boyle Manor garden.

Audrey, Lady of The Manor.

Short Summer Breaks

De Vere decided to leave the office for a short summer break. The excutive job has kept him at the office in town for the whole summer. With our yearly trip scheduled for the last half of the thrid quater (see in 'excutive speak' for March) this was an unexpected surprise. A very welcomed unexpected surprise.

Deciding that slogging 45 minutes, one way, through city traffic for an hour or so of beach time just didn't stack up we ventured a little further north of the city. Extending our trip to include a few great meals and a sleep over at Dr Yak's.

More on Dr Yak another time. In the meantime here is a snap shot of The Hounds enjoyig their first outing, to the beach, of 2009.

not a soul around....

the colours are amazing

The Hounds very excited

ah, maybe not..

Audrey, Lady of The Manor.

Meet the Posse of Boyle Manor...

Well now would be as good as any to meet the cast that is To The Manor Boyle.

There is the Laird - De Vere a dashing executive who has a very important executive job in the city. He wears a business suit and tie and carries ....no, not a briefcase... a small nap sack with a large soft drink logo. He is a rebel.

There is The Lady - Audrey.

There is Old Ned he is our Greens-Keeper slash Handyman. Delightful fellow.

There is Mrs Polouvicka or Mrs Poo for short. The dear Mrs Poo keeps our chiller full with wonderful dishes from the old country.

There is of course The Hounds. 4 year old Polly, weighing in at a remarkable twenty kilos, not bad for a lap dog... well she thinks that is what is to be her role in life. Then there is The pint sized Guard Dog or TGD.

What manor home would not be complete without a butler? Here at Boyle Manor we have, Dolly Dustpan, the butler. Poor old sod gets lumbered with all the normal Butler-ly duties that come with the five star living that is Boyle Manor.

Audrey, Lady of Boyle Manor.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Cooking with Mrs Poo - fasolakia

Mrs Poo whipped up a little something from the old country last week. It's not, you understand, that Mrs Poo has concerns that I am not looking after De Vere well enough, not at all.

Fasolakia is one of De Vere's favorites.

Mrs Poo finds it difficult to cook dinner for two so De Vere and I enjoyed beans with every meal for days. Even The Hounds enjoyed a side of fasolakia with their nightly meal. On that note please be advised that Mrs Poos' ingredient measurements are sketchy at best.

So with compliments from Mrs Poo it's;

...Boyle Manor Fasolakia...