Leo's Gardening, Cooking and Travel Tips

Now that my wings have been clipped and I am only allowed to post items of general interest, I would like to take this opportunity to share with my CP friends a lifelong experience of the above. I will share and invite you to share as well. Welcome to the fucking neighborhood. You start.

Career advice is also given here.

 

Here is a refreshing cool summer dessert recipe for all to enjoy indoors and out, at the BBQ or in the dinning room.
LEO'S Ambrossia
1 qt Sour cream
1 can mandarin orange slices
1 can fruit cocktail
1 bag shaved coconut
1 tub of coolwhip
1 bag small marshmallows

Mix all together and serve with a heaping serving of cool whip topping.
Chill. Ahhh enjoy!!

 

Actually there is a lot you can do with cool whip. I have a wonderful bedroom recipe reserved just for you. No need to chill, served warm.

 

The first time is always the hardest, but's the one you and your friends will always remember and reminisce about. You dont say what kind of grill you bought but be cautioned that NG, Propane and Charcoal grills have different temprements depending on what is being cooked. My advice to a novice outdoor cook is to cook on a preheated grill with a low to med fire to prevent flareups. Chicken will flare up as the fat burns so you cannot walk away from the grill. Season as you cook or marinade whenever you can to sear in the spices.
Most important, always keep your tools clean and neat and clean up after yourself. Just like ---
Good luck and write again.

 

Keep that deck stained, making sure to protect from UV rays as well as the elements. I recommend Olympic Deck stain and preservative, but there are other commercially available products. I like Lowe's and they offer a wide selection. Landscaping and decorating a deck should be a family project since everyone has to feel comfortable there. The possibilities are endless, and I certainly spend countless hours with the lovely Mrs. Leo decorating our exterior spaces.

Also love the TGIF sandwich recipe. I have had it and it really hit the spot with a tall glass of healthy green iced tea.
Thanks for contributing and write again.

 

I would love to cook for you Mo. Mrs. Leo and I would be happy to entertain you for lunch some time.

 

Yummy! A tasty Med desert for the discriminating pallate.
Actually you are too young to have invented it, but I appreciate your enthusiasm. The original recipe was with canned Reddi Whip, (extra long nozzle). And I must take 50% of the credit for that.

 

Thanks for an excellent suggestion S. This is also done in a red hot skillet or grill when cooking a quality steak a la "Pittsburgh" aka "Black and Blue"
Thank you for your contribution.

 

Don't argue with beginners luck sweetie! It is hard to ruin a good Omaha mignon as long as it is rare or less cooked. You probably just took it off the grill at the perfect time. That's just great, I hope it fired up your enthusiasm in cooking, it is so relaxing and therapeutic. Especially with a good bottle of Yellowtail. Did you stop at the mignon or did you go on to the tube steak later?