Country Girl Rocks

and Rolls, it's true!  She did so recently at the Rock n' Roll half marathon.  Couldn't be prouder this guy. 

CSS Show - Columbia City Theater

CSS, my fav Brazilian indie electro-pop band, was in town recently and ripped it crazy nice.  They were originally scheduled to play at a larger venue and were shifted to the Columbia City Theater after tickets didn't go like hot cakes.  Although Columbia City is home to my fav taco bus (Tacos El Asadero), it's deep in the south end and and I don't get there often.  Accordingly, I hadn't previously been to its theater.  First times a charm as I came away impressed.  It's small at a 300 person capacity and laid out very well.  More long than wide, the GA area is in front of and below the stage.  Raised up a few steps behind just GA is the bar area.  Being about the same height as the stage, this area provides unobstructed views of the stage and works out very well.  

The show, you ask?  Loads of fun, high energy songs and dancing all around was the end result.  Country Girl, who hadn't previously heard of them, also gave the show high marks.  Highly recommend you check them out if they're in your town. 

Magnuson Picnic

On a recent Sunday, Country Girl, I and the fam took advantage of the sun and headed to Magnuson park on the scenic shores of Lake Washington for some outside fun.  After packing a picnic with a strong assist from Country Daughter, off we went.  

Tennis was played, kites were flown and most importantly, sandwiches were eaten.  High jinks ensued and everyone had a ball.

One-Dish Rockfish

A while back, I took advantage of a buy one, get one free coupon for rockfish at our neighborhood, leafy suburban market.  The internet yielded a "One Dish Rockfish Recipe" that looked intriguing (and most importantly, easy enough for City Boy to handle). 

Overall, I thought it turned out well.  Fish was very tender, flavorful and the dish turned out looking quite nice.  I read in some of the recipe comments that the using the recommended amount of broth results in a soup-like finish.  I halved it and still encountered the same problem. Other than upping the garlic (obviously), I followed the recipe.  Next time, would further reduce the broth and add chili pepper flakes.

After

Before