Playlist: Carnival Pride - Jan/Feb 2018 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the super-cool YouTube playlist for our Carnival Pride cruise out of Baltimore in January/February 2018... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-xDP5pmbOQj5DuXbhjw0BA3

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Carnival Magic - December 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the YouTube playlist for our Carnival Magic cruise out of Port Canaveral in December 2017... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-zmw7_Z5_PQtU_v4ptCQB0T

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Orlando Trip - December 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the magical YouTube playlist for our Orlando adventures from December 2017, including such fun as Universal Studios, Islands Of Adventure, Sea World, and more... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-wmcbI_pj5OiXkrozPfhKby

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Carnival Magic - November 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the YouTube playlist for our Carnival Magic cruise out of Port Canaveral in November 2017... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-xUQVMkeQSm_eEr52YgQ7R5

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist - Orlando Trip - November 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the magical YouTube playlist for our Orlando adventures from November 2017, including such fun as Disney World (including the Halloween and Christmas parties), and more... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-wlzi-TYjaPjXx08Dhj08qI

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Carnival Fascination - October 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the super duper YouTube playlist for our Carnival Fascination 4-day cruise out of Port Canaveral in October 2017... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-y6o2fITuJ11c4oAWbO4tNj

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Recipe: Lentil & Quinoa "Burgers"

Lentil & Quinoa "Burgers"
makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
quinoa, 1/2 cup
dry lentils, 1/2 cup
dry oatmeal, 1 cup
fresh cilantro, 1/3 cup
dried cumin, 2 tsp
garlic powder, 1/2 tsp
lemon juice, 1 Tbsp
chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup
water, 4 cups
salt, 2 tsp
black pepper, 1/4 tsp

Directions:
[1] In a small pot, add 1 cup water and bring to boil. Add quinoa and 1/2 tsp salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let cool (or refrigerate).
[2] In medium pot, add 3 cups water and bring to boil. Add lentils and 1/2 tsp salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool (or refrigerate).
[3] Combine in a food processor: half the cooked lentils, all the cooked quinoa, oatmeal, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, lemon juice, pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Process until well combined.
[4] Add remaining cooked lentils and walnuts. Process until well combined. If the mixture is too thick, add more liquid (like 1 more Tbsp lemon juice). If too thin, add a small amount of oatmeal. It should be a nice, mold-able consistency but not too sticky.
[5] Divide mixture into 4 patties. Grill until heated through. (I cook mine about 6-8 minutes on a two-sided contact grill. The mixture is fully cooked at this point, so you're just looking to make things hot!)
[6] Eat up! :)

Nutrition Info (per serving): 335 calories, 13.25g fat (1.25g saturated), 9.5g fiber, 13.5g protein ... Cost Per Serving (at my store, anyway): $1.15

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)

Foodie Friday: Lentil & Quinoa "Burgers"

It's burger time... well, it's meatless "burger" time! Lentils plus quinoa plus oatmeal equals a whole lot of fiber and a nutritional punch that's hard to beat. Plus, this is our first Foodie Friday video to feature... epic drone footage! You should totally watch it. Yep. :D

Recipe: Green Curry Lentils

Green Curry Lentils
makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
Dry Lentils, 1 lb
Carrots, 4-6 medium
Celery, 4-6 stalks
Chicken or Vegetable Broth, 4 cups
Water, 4 cups
Light Soy Sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp
Green Curry Paste, 1-2 Tbsp (or more, to taste)
Dried Minced Onion, 1 Tbsp
Ground Cumin, 1/2 tsp
Ground Coriander, 1/2 tsp
Light Coconut Milk, 15oz can
salt, to taste

Directions:
[1] Dice carrots & celery, then sweat in a pot over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
[2] Add broth, water, soy sauce, curry paste, onion, cumin & coriander. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
[3] Once bubblage is obtained, slap on a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
[4] Add coconut milk, slap the lid back on, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
[5] Adjust salt to taste, and add more curry paste if more heat is desired.
[6] Time to eat! :)

Nutrition Info (per serving): 332.5 calories, 5.5g fat (3.5g saturated), 19.5g fiber, 20.5g protein ... Cost Per Serving (at my store, anyway): $1.38

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)

Foodie Friday: Green Curry Lentils

It's time for a lost episode of Foodie Friday that was nearly consumed forever by the Great Computer Crash of April 2017! The computer has come back to life, and this episode has been recovered... Better late than never!! Let's whip up a pot of lentil curry, chock full of green curry paste, coconut milk, and more goodness! :D