Texas Tamales on the Tundra

A very, very nice surprise arrived today at my post office box from my great friend Skipper.......the quintessential Texan. Texas tamales!! Having lived in Texas....I became quite addicted to these little critters. I can't believe I'm going to have tamales all the way out here! Whodathunkit?

They arrived safely covered by the Texas state flag. The tamales taste better that way.

Not sure how long these were in the mail, but it takes several days to a week for things to get here from anywhere. But these tamales arrived still frozen solid in this heavy duty cooler.

Definitely a Tundra Tamale party coming soon! YUMMY! There's enough to feed a whole village!

Thirty Glorious Degree's and Grilling Out

The weather has been just gorgeous.....sunny, blue skies and 30's. Feels a whole lot like summer (no foolin!), and seemed like the perfect day to BBQ. Went to the local Alaska Supply Co and after some searching, they found a nice little hibachi grill.....for 12 bucks! Also bought some tri tip steaks, and as luck had it, the meat was also on sale. Once I got all the loot home, it was time to assemble the grill. My buddy Tim kindly put the eighty seven zillion pieces of the grill together while I marinaded the steaks and sliced up some steak fries for the oven.

Tim...happy cuz the grill's finally together and he know's he's getting MEAT!

Firing up the little hibachi.

Got a little happy with the lighter fluid... :)

Ahhhh....this is the life.....couple Cubans....glass of wine and steaks on the barbie!

The steaks were tender and delicious.....Tim brought over a big pitcher of sweet tea and we stuffed ourselves silly. Life is good!!

New Power Suit

Had to attend a staff meeting today. At my old job this would have required a specific sort of meeting attire.....suit......dress shoes......uncomfortable stuff! Today I am dressed in my new job meeting attire......a clean pair of flannel lined carhartts and chippewa boots. Ahhhhhhhhh, I love my new job! :)

Moose Fried Rice

My friend Pauline was heating up her lunch. It smelled delicious, so I asked what she was eating. "Moose fried rice," she said, like duh. Should have known! She thought I was crazy taking a picture of her lunch! But I did get a bite.....yummy!