Order from Chaos

An opportunity to comment on a life very full, with room for improvement, and little time to do it.

Monday, June 26, 2017

Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade

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Yes Please. Recipe from Life as a Strawberry via BuzzFeed . Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade PREP TIME 30 mins TOTAL TIME 30 mins YIELD: Se...
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Topping the Charts in 1985

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Around this time of the month, thirty-two years ago, in 1985, the Brave Astronaut was preparing to graduate from high school (two years ago,...
Monday, June 19, 2017

Graham Cracker Toffee

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I would eat this. All of it. From Gimme Some Oven via BuzzFeed . 5-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee Yield: About 24 pieces Total Time: ...
Sunday, June 18, 2017

A Bittersweet Father's Day

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For the first time in my forty-nine years on this big blue marble, I do not have a father to celebrate today.  Since he left us in April,...
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Flying the Colors

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Today, June 14, was Flag Day.  There is an American flag that flies outside the launchpad every day.  There are some who say that you put...
Monday, June 12, 2017

Shrimp Fajitas

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LBA has developed a taste for the prawn. SoBA, not so much. I would be fine with more shrimp on the menu. I made shrimp, chicken, and beef k...
Monday, June 5, 2017

Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts

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I have been known to keep a stockpile of pop-tarts in my desk at work.  They are referred to as "emergency breakfast."  Here's...
Monday, May 29, 2017

Bourbon Chocolate Balls

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I am a new convert to the brown liquor, specifically the sweet bourbon.  In honor of Memorial Day and the opening weekend of the pool - here...
Monday, May 22, 2017

Chicken Wings Seven Ways

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LBA has a thing for the wing of chicken.  Mrs. BA has a good recipe, but here are a few more worth trying ( from BuzzFeed ).  My favorite of...
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Fun With Data

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Most of you, my dear readers know what I do for a living.  I work for a government agency that is responsible for collecting and preserving ...
Monday, May 15, 2017

Creme Brulee in the Crock Pot

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Sold!  I love Creme Brulee.  I love the crock pot.  I have a kitchen torch.  From Dessert for Two via BuzzFeed . Slow-Cooker Creme Brûlée...
Sunday, May 14, 2017

Happy Mother's Day

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Today is Mother's Day.  As most of you know, my dear readers, I lost my mother eleven years ago.  Here's a picture of my mother with...
Monday, May 8, 2017

Slow-cooker Steak Sandwiches

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We've entered that time in the spring where both LBA and SoBA are playing baseball (practicing two nights a week and sometimes games on ...
Monday, April 24, 2017

Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Ribs

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I know that I've said this before - but I should really use my slow cooker more.  And I may have not said this before - but I should eat...
Monday, April 17, 2017

Asparagus with Avgolemono Sauce

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Two weeks ago (yes, I'm aware I didn't post one week ago), I posted a recipe about Chicken and Asparagus .  Asparagus is one of thos...
Friday, April 7, 2017

Alan LeGloahec, 1929-2017

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On Monday, April 3, 2017, my father left this world for the next. His journey ended just days after a diagnosis of leukemia. My father ...
Monday, April 3, 2017

Chicken and Asparagus

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I'm always on the hunt for easy dinners. By the time we all get home - one moment of indecision can lead to dinner on the table by 7:30 ...
Monday, March 27, 2017

Raspberry-Almond Brownies

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As I believe I have mentioned here - raspberries are possibly the most favorite fruity of the Brave Astronaut.  And I have a sweet tooth.  W...
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Come on Down! You're the Next Contestant on the Price is Right!

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LBA and SoBA are off from school tomorrow.  It's a professional day for the faculty at the school.  I am taking the day off - maybe we...
Monday, March 20, 2017

Steak Quesadillias

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At some point in my cooking repertoire for the boys, I started making quesadillas.Not something I usually had growing up - but it is a big f...
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Brave Astronaut
Cheverly, MD, United States
I'm overextended. I'm extremely busy doing a number of things. But I will strive to continue to keep you posted on my life and not just what I'm eating.
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