Archive for March 4th, 2008

I’m putting this recipe here mostly for my own reference. I make it every couple of months and I’m always having to Google the recipe. I caught it on an episode of CityLine, made it once and have loved it since. I have used regular bacon, thick cut bacon and ham hock for the meat.

1 small smoked ham hock
2 cups dried split peas
1 1/2 cups carrot, celery, onion, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, place the ham hock, split peas, bay leaf, and minced garlic. Cover with water, and bring to a rapid boil.
Once boiling, skim and return to a simmer.
Simmer gently for one hour and 15 minutes.
Add the diced vegetables, season with salt and lots of ground pepper and continue to cook for another hour until the ham hock is fully cooked and the meat is easily removed.
Remove from heat, lift out the ham hock, peel away the fat, and remove the cooked meat.
Place the meat back into the saucepan with the cooked split peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve.

Serves 8 – 10. [source]

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Avril Lavigne does GM Place on Friday night as a part of her Best Damn Tour.

She called in bright and early from Victoria this morning to pump things up.

This was the third interview this year I’ve done with Avril for her album, The Best Damn Thing. It’s maybe the 6th or 7th time I’ve interviewed her - including one for the launch of her debut album in Canada, one of her first interviews ever. They’re archived at buzzbishop.com

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One more day of fill in for Nat and Drew. Here's what's on air:

    - Nat and Drew's Daily Dirt:
       - another year, another American Idol scandal
       - we like Nicole Richie more than Christina Aguilera
       - here's the list of Genie winners from last night
       - even Posh Spice likes shopping at Target

    - Worried you pamper your kids too much? Dont worry - Jlo has you beat.  Her twins have a baby masseuse coming by twice a week.

    - It has now been scientifically proven. Women are better liars than men

    - Avril Lavigne is in town on Friday night and was on the air this morning

    - Here's something different for your morning java jolt - tea espresso. Or maybe try Screech's favourite, the Dirty Chai.

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