I Did Buy Some Hot Sauce

broderic on July 24, 2020

Yes, I did. Bought ’em from that site on that “Link of the Day” earlier this month. And since I have no movies to review because there are no movies in theaters anymore, I guess I’ll go about and review a purchase made on the whims during the season of the rona.

Anyhow, I purchased the following:

I’ve only really tasted the first two on food. The third one I’ve tasted just to see how hot it was. The last one is still sealed. I guess that this “review” will cover the first two.

My favorite and the one I’ve used the most is the mustard. I’ve put this on my hot dogs — Polock Johnny’s sausage. It was great. Slightly hot on the tongue, but then the heat kicks in later. The Heatonist gave it 4 of 10 on the heat scale. I guess that’s correct, because I haven’t gone for the high end of the heat scale. It is hot, but flavorful.

The Humble House concoction was described on the site as sriracha-like. Yes, it does taste similar, but it doesn’t have the same heat on the tongue as the sriracha with the rooster on the bottle. The Heatonist gave it 3 of 10 on the heat scale. Yes, I agree as well. Maybe a 2.5? It’s not that hot. I also put this on the polish sausages thinking it would be like spicy tomato ketchup. I want to try this in a ramen. I guess I’ll buy some cup noodle to try it.

Adoboloco’s is heat on the tongue. I guess that’s to be expected of the ghost pepper. I’m not too sure what to put this one on. Perhaps some grilled chicken? Ooo! Fire up the barbie!

I’m looking forward to feasting with these hot sauces. I’m also wanting to buy more, but the fridge would be filled with them, and I need the space for other things. Why don’t you go buy some and let me know if these fit your palate? Or go buy some others to let me know if they’re worth it.

#stayspicy

Talking About The Weather

broderic on July 14, 2020

It’s bugging me. Staying indoors. The outdoors has been beautiful since the rona had hit. The weather has made it difficult to stay inside. Too nice. Except if you go out, you die. STAY HOME!

It was never really hot and unpleasant so far this summer. Maybe a few days we’ve reached into the 90s, but we haven’t had that week where it’s been 90 and humid everyday. It makes it fun to go out for a walk. I’ve been doing that plenty.

It was a nice spring. Always a pleasant and cool day. Not too much rain either. I think although being in doors makes it hard to judge.

I wish the weather was worse. It would force everyone back in doors. We need for you to stay home to stop the spread of the rona. You do it now and maybe in the winter we can go out again. But wear a mask.

Black Bean & Corn Salsa

broderic on July 12, 2020

I sort of made something decent today. As the title indicates, it was a black bean and corn salsa. I’m eating it with some tortilla chips. I’m sure this will taste better once the flavors meld together overnight. Yeah, I’m eating it right now it’s so good to me. Here’s how it came together.

About a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of dry black beans soaked overnight or like I did for the day about 8 hours. I soaked for 6, but did a quick soak where in you put it in a pot, bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat and let sit for an hour or so. After the beans where “soaked,” I dumped them into a pot and simmer for an hour. I added some salt, ground cumin, and ground coriander.

The other ingredients where a small can of corn kernels, one shallot diced, diced cilantro, and the juice of a lime. Throw all these into a bowl, add some salt and pepper to taste, mix well. Then add the black beans. Mix and check for seasoning.

Eat with tortillas. Enjoy.

Independence Day 2020

broderic on July 4, 2020

If only it was as simple.

Celebrate the 4th of July. Enjoy it. As Americans, remember that the country could be a better place. Then remember to take the fight to them, and get ready to take back the country to make America America again.

What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?

broderic on July 3, 2020

Frederick Douglass asks in a speech in 1852, is this America for everyone? Is this America? This isn’t. It was never, and it will never have been.

#BlackLivesMatter

Now, we are no closer to the promise of America as it was back then. Even now white people are asking themselves that. The injustice upon which America was born has never been eradicated. It still exists and it ropes in everyone.

We must fight for it. We must fight for ourselves. For America. To live for the ideas. To fight for the ideas. Let’s remember this is ours, too. It’s their’s as well.

Link of the Day [6.23.20]

broderic on June 23, 2020

Just because one recurring post series ends does not mean it stays done. Just look at “Link of the Day” as this series is just forever constant. Isn’t most everything I post a link of the day though? I guess I am just lazy at writing titles.

Anyhow, I return, once again, to Nogizaka46. I know, right. You’re probably sick and tired of them. You who do not know the fantastic group of girls. So today’s link can get you all the streaming of Nogizaka46 that you can handle. I think it’s just a couple hundred yen per month. Maybe it’s $10. Maybe it’s $15. I don’t know. Run it through a translation website. But at least you get tons of Nogizaka46 content.

Me? I’m not signed up just yet. Waiting for more concerts. You? Sign up. Today.

https://nogidoga.com

Covid-19 Days – 100

broderic on June 21, 2020

I think 100 consecutive days of blog posts is enough. I’ve done it before (see lotd). And I’ll most likely do it again. Maybe a few days from now we reset the counter and try it again?

Nah.

I ran out of things to say. And since we’re re-opening the country, there’s no need to be introspective anymore. We’ll either die or live. Our chances are 50-50. Just live your life carefully here on out.

What have we learned? Nothing. Wash your hands. Wear a face mask. Republicans are the devil. All this we’ve known before the pandemic. All this we’ll forget and have to relearn for the next pandemic. If there is one thing to never forget though is that Republicans want to kill you don’t let them.

Stay safe. Stay hopeful. Stay alive.

Fin.