FUN TIPS, TRIVIA AND TASTINESS

Do you like to travel?  Is your passport in order?  Are you able to be away from home for about 2-3 months? Do you have someone reliable to watch your fur babies?  Are you a social media guru that doesn't mind sharing?  If you answered yes to these questions, this job would be perfect for you!

Busabout (yes, this is a real thing-lol) is currently on the hunt for a Blogger, Youtuber, Snapchatter or Instagrammer to pretty much travel around the world, visiting 15 countries.  Everything will be paid for including places to stay, spending money, and your trip home.  All you have to do is take pics, share, share, share and meet the required deadlines.  In addition, if you really know what you're doing and excel during that period, you're entitled to a "success fee"  once you get back home.

If you have what it takes, and are over 18 get your application in asap by visiting here Application. Applications will be accepted until April 17, so get started right away with your pitch! 

HOTEL DEALS
Speaking of travel, if you're a last minute traveler and don't schedule hotel visits in advance, visit Hotel Tonight to find  amazing deals on luxury hotels that aren't always published.  Even better, this app allows you to find savings of up to 50%-60% off in hotels around the world! https://www.hoteltonight.com/

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you already know that I like to share information that's unusual, or makes me scratch my head in wonder. (lol)  

It's not official yet, but if you live or plan to live in Rhode Island and love your porn, it may soon cost you.  A bill has been introduced requiring all Internet providers to block sexual content, and anything considered offensive.  The best and only way around it if this bill gets passed?  Pay up $20 and you'll be magically unblocked.  Those funds would then be used for funding the Council on Human Trafficking.  The bill also proposes a penalty for those who refuse to block their content.  

GREEN GODDESS TUNA SALAD SANDWICH (Bon Appetit)
INSTRUCTIONS

• ¼ cup basil leaves
• ¼ cup parsley leaves with tender stems
• ¼ cup tarragon leaves
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 5-oz. can tuna in water, drained
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup coarsely chopped mixed tender herbs (such as celery leaves, basil, parsley, and/or dill)
• 2 English muffins, split, lightly toasted
• DIRECTIONS

Purée basil, parsley, tarragon, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a blender until very smooth and pale green. 

Transfer dressing to a medium bowl and add tuna. Using a fork, break up tuna and incorporate into dressing. Mix in celery, shallot, and garlic; season with salt and lots of pepper.

Toss chopped mixed herbs with remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle with a little oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss again.

Build sandwiches with English muffins, tuna salad (you may have a bit extra), and herb salad.

TOP CHEF SECRETS

Everyone knows that I've been watching Top Chef since 2006, and it's one of the only cooking shows I'll watch over and over and over again, which my son can never understand(lol)  The show is so popular around the world now that you can watch Top Chef Canada, Top Chef Africa, Top Chef France, Top Chef Mexico, Top Chef Panama, Top Chef Italy, Top Chef Spain & Top Chef Thailand.

It's 2018, and Chef and Judge Tom Colicchio still feels that Season 9 winner, (Texas) Paul Qui has phenomenal food and is the best chef.  He cooked his favorite dish of root vegetables and sunchoke dashi soup.

If you watch the show, it seems like they make their decisions of who will be kicked off very quickly with little discussion, but in reality, it can sometimes take as long as 6 hours or more to make a decision, and they can't leave until they all agree!

The next season will be held in various cities throughout Kentucky.

Just in case you didn't know, March 9 is  National Meatball Day.  So that means there should be balls made from pork, beef, veggies, chickpeas, chicken and turkey all over the place tomorrow.  Rachel Ray even has a recipe that includes bacon! Make them yourself, or head out to a restaurant with a friend.