Hide, Cry, Call Home

Dinner was finished. The dishes were washed. Dessert was thoroughly enjoyed. It was finally time to kickback and relax when I noticed something odd… THERE WAS A MOUSE IN MY KITCHEN!!!! Reason number 1000000000000 why I can’t wait to move in 2-weeks, and why I am convinced that I need a cat .

Grilled Salmon Burger Glazed with Stir Fry Sauce. “Asian Salad” (English Cucumber, Tomato, Snap Peas, Cilantro in a vinaigrette of Sesame Oil, Lime Juice and Rice Vinegar), Corn on the Cob. Sheldrake Point 2007 Riesling.

My course of action: I RAN FOR MY LIFE. HID IN MY ROOM. CRIED. AND PHONED HOME.

After my dad had calmed my nerves, I cautiously tip-toed out of my room. I grabbed my computer and my book. Made loud noises near my kitchen to see if the mouse would respond. And checked my oatmeal container for damage. (How brave of me.) I then proceeded to lock myself in my room and shove a towel in the large gap between my door frame and floor. I was glad that I had a full belly because for the first time in my life I was afraid to go into the kitchen. For dinner I tried something new: A Grilled Salmon Burger. My grocery store makes these in their seafood department and I have been dying to try them. They are a great source of protein and omega-3s, and for a little over $2 a burger I thought that it was a wonderful purchase.

The verdict: Holy fennel seeds and garlic powder! This salmon burger has TONS of flavor. I grilled it according to the directions and brushed on a coat purchased stir-fry sauce (garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin) when it was nearly finished. I rather have a nice Coho or Sockeye fillet, however; this burger wasn’t half bad and is EXTREMELY affordable. I will probably buy this again. Salmon burgers make single-gal cooking easy, healthy, delicious and affordable .

I’m off to devise an exit strategy. MUST PROCEED WITH CAUTION!

Big Baby,

Nora