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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Basil Mayonnaise and My Birthday Gift

Basil Mayonnaise --- So simple! See the recipe at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Survey time....Mayonnaise or Mustard? 

I'm definitely more mayo, 
although there are times when mustard is king...
like on a hot dog, or a hot pretzel...
 on a salami sandwich, or a knish.
  Most other times, my condiment of choice is mayo.
What would a turkey sandwich, or macaroni salad...
  be without it? 

As good as it is,
even mayo needs a little spicing up every now and then.

One day, I was feeling a little lazy about making dinner.
(You know I'd rather do anything but cook)
I went to Trader Joe's and bought salmon burgers.
Maybe it was their display of potted basil plants in the entryway,
but suddenly, I had a hankering for Basil Mayo,
and thought it would make the store-bought burgers taste a little more special.
 
Basil Mayonnaise ---  Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

I found a recipe on Food Network.com,
and whipped it up in a minute. 

Looks good, doesn't it? 
(The salmon burger is hidden somewhere under that tomato). 

It was delicious and super-easy.
 I was happy with everything but...
my photos of it.

Given that my birthday was coming, 
it was time to start hinting for a new camera.


Basil Mayonnaise --- Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

I began with some subtle hints, 
like leaving the computer open to a page about cameras...
laying a flyer about camera sales on the top of the bagels...
putting a business card from the local camera store 
next to the toothpaste...
sneezing the word "camer-aCHOO!..."
you know, mature stuff like that. 

Yet, I couldn't trust that my hints were being received. 

You have to understand that I was dealing with someone 
who walked around a mall for an entire day 
the year we first met, 
 and finally decided I'd like a Salad Shooter for my birthday.

It was time to stop pussy-footing around.

"If you want a hint about what to get me for my birthday, 
I'd like a camera."

To which he replied,
"Really? I was thinking I'd replace your Kindle."

You see what I mean?

So, this past Sunday, on my birthday,
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.

My gift wasn't wrapped. 
Junior and Mr. GS had a blanket tossed over it,
and they ripped it off together
like I won a prize on a game show.  
It was hilarious, but unfortunately there were no hidden cameras recording the event. 

"Ms. Toody Goo Shoes, you've got yourself a Brand New Camera! Come on down!"

Needless to say,I was thrilled!
Now I really need some lessons to learn how to use it,
because I can't blame the camera anymore 
for my crappy photos.

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BASIL MAYONNAISE
(recipe courtesy of Food Network)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice

Place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 


Basil Mayonnaise ---  Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Lesson learned:,
Sometimes in life, you've got to ask for what you want,
or you will end up with a salad shooter.

Oh, and just this once..
Don't hold the mayo! 
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36 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I have a "salad shooter" kind of hubby too so I used to circle all the fabulous things I wanted in all the catalogs I got. I usually got something from them and it was still a surprise! Now I don't get catalogs anymore and I don't need anything! I just straight out ask for what I want. For "our" anniversary "we" (I) got a new side porch slammin' door. Works for me!!

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    1. Thanks, AnnMarie! We've got to train those hubbies right, don't we! Love the idea of a porch slammin' door!

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  2. Happy Birthday !!! And thank you for the great basil mayonnaise. A fantastic idea! Sounds like a delicious combination. Will try it soon!!!
    All my best from Austria
    Elisabeth

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    1. Thanks for visiting all the way from Austria, Elisabeth! Hope you like the mayo!

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  3. Happy Birthday Amy! I'm glad to hear that the messages were received and you now have a new camera. I am still pointing and shooting and my photos show it!
    That mayo looks delicious......I'd like a salmon burger with basil mayo right now!

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    1. Thank you for the birthday wishes! I was using a point and shoot and now I have no idea how to use the new camera except for on Auto. I've got lots to learn!

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  4. Hey Happy Birthday to YOU!! So glad your wish came true - a new camera is a great gift and you hinted so well! Your basil mayo sounds delish and especially with salmon!

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  5. Happy Birthday Amy!!!! I hope that day was wonderful and many, many happy wishes come true and beautiful memories to come.
    I am glad you got your camera and the basil may sounds great. Catherine xo

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  6. Happy Belated birthday Amy! And cheers on the new camera. You will have fun learning your new toy. I am still learning a year later lol. Basil mayo sounds delish!

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    1. Thank you, Debbie! I hope I can figure this camera out! So much to learn!

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  7. Happy Belated Birthday!!! Oh, I'm so jealous that you got a new camera. I want a nicer one so bad too. What kind did you get? Did you take the pics on this post with your new camera? I know you will have fun using it. Glad you got what you asked for too. Guess your hubby isn't in the doghouse anymore. LOL.

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    1. Thanks, Kelly! I got a Nikon 3300. They had a great package deal at Costco that came with 2 lenses. I didn't take the pics in this post with it. I think maybe the first post will be next week (if I can get my act together)!

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  8. Never tried basil mayo before, but it sure looks good.
    Happy Birthday, and I'm sure you'll have fun with your new camera.
    Mary Alice

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  9. Happy Birthday and yay on the new camera!! That is awesome! Your basil mayo looks good too...I like mustard and mayo, but I love flavored mayos!! Never tried basil, but I have mixed in pesto many times!

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  10. Happy Birthday! A new camera sounds fun! Basil mayonnaise sounds so good. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thanks, Lana, I'm excited about the camera! I hope you have a nice weekend, too.

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  11. Happy Birthday! I look forward to seeing what great new photos you post. My hubby once attempted to buy me a powered tub scrubber, and I immediately shot down that idea. I must admit that I am a mustard person. On the other hand, I've never tried Basil Mayo so that may convert me.

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    1. Well, the tub scrubber beats a salad shooter, lol! Thanks for the birthday wishes, Michele!

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  12. Happy birthday and I am glad you got what you wanted. That basil mayo looks yummy!!

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  13. This is a great idea! Glad I found it at Foodie Fridays!

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  14. Love your recipe & I can so relate to the birthday gift! I'm sure you'll enjoy your camera wayyy more than the salad shooter! Happy birthday!!

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    1. Ha, yes, I'll enjoy it just a bit more than that salad shooter!

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  15. Awwww, I missed your birthday while on vacay!! Happiest of all birthdays and so excited you got a new camera! I got mine for my birthday last year (so 14 mths ago) and I'm still like "what the heck can this thing do??"
    I am a mayo AND mustard girl, btw. I love to mix both to dip french fries. The. Bomb. This sounds delish. Pinned!

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    1. Thanks, Claire - I'm late on responding to these (I could swear I did, oh well). I'm starting a photog class in a few weeks. Thanks for the pin!

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  16. Happy belated birthday! Yah! A new camera!! Thanks for joining HSH!

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