Chubby Chaser

I turned 37 today and celebrated by getting together with friends for a casual dinner at Chubby's in Pleasant Grove. It's a classic American joint that serves up delicious burgers, fries, and other greasy staples.

Chubby's

Outside Looking In

The Chubby Challenge Wall. We didn't attempt it.

(Left to Right) Aaron, Mary, Cali, Joey, Deanna, Lauren(?), Katie, Brandon, Me, & Annie

Cali & Joe

Deanna & her cousin(?) Lauren(?) -- I'm terrible with names.

Brandon and I posing with my birthday present from Chubby's--a $10 gift card. Yes, Brandon is holding my hand. We are both very comfortable with our sexuality.

Two thirds of the way through my Bacon Bleu Burger. They don't skimp on the bacon or the bleu cheese.

BLC & Chicken Coconut Curry

Lunch the other day: a chicken breast & bacon sandwich. I've decided my life needs more bacon.



I made a really good Thai Coconut Chicken Curry with asparagus tonight for dinner. I took the suggestions of some reviewers on allrecipes.com and added some extra ingredients. Often the recipes you find there are a little bland, so it pays to see what others have done to make them taste better.

Heated up sesame & olive oil, garlic, ginger, and kosher salt in the wok, then added asparagus, peas, carrots, green onion, and chicken.



Next goes in coconut milk, curry powder, juice from 1 lime, cumin, ground pepper, and a little hot chili sauce.



I didn't feel like making Jasmine rice, so I soaked rice noodles in hot water instead. I don't have a mortar and pestle (yet), so I had to crush these peanuts with a handle and mug.


The sauce should cook down and thicken


Then it's time to plate



And no, I didn't try and make it look fancy for the blog. It would have looked like this whether I took pictures or not. It was crazy good too.