To be fair, I think watching a bunch of men wearing tights while hitting each other and making a few million dollars a day to PLAY A GAME... isn't really up my alley. Maybe I'm bitter. Maybe if I was making a million dollars a day, I too, would be inclined to wear tights in public. Heck, I might even slap a few of my clergy-friends on the hiney for good measure. Good sermon, Don. *slap* Splendid baptism, Susan. *slap* Bangin' choir anthem this mornin', Bill! *slap* I don't know... maybe it loses something, off the field?
But what I DO enjoy? THE OLYMPICS!!!! Winter, summer... doesn't much matter. The Olympics are about everyday folks (and yes, "highly over-paid, sponsored out the wazoo" American and European athletes included) loving the idea of their sport SO much that they want to share it with the world. THIS I love.
I really admire (and might just have a teeny tiny crush on) the likes of snowboarder Shaun White, who, during the XGames, hit his head on the edge of the platform so hard, that it knocked his helmet off! The redheaded phenom, was up and running the halfpipe three hours later and went on to claim the Gold Medal.
Once, I hit my hand super hard on a door knob as I was running up the stairs. (Yeah, you read that right. I was going up the stairs. Not my finest moment.) I'm pretty sure I broke my pinkie. I was out for three weeks while that thing healed. To this day, it still aches when it's cold or rainy. Maybe... just maybe... the Olympics aren't for me.
I digress. To make a long story short... every two years, Brett and I celebrate the start of the Olympic games by throwing a fondue party (the lighting of the Olympic flame, serving as our inspiration). I figured this year I'd throw together some pumpkin fondue, and see how it went over...
What you'll need:
2 Cups guryere cheese
2 Cups emmetal cheese
1 Cup chicken broth
1/2-3/4 Cup heavy cream
3/4 Cup pumpkin puree
1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
Bring the chicken broth, cream, and spices to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Add your cheese, a bit at a time, and whisk until smooth.
It was good, but a little bland for my taste. If I had to do it over again, I'd probably add more nutmeg, a bit of salt, and a 1/2 cup white wine.
Overall, I think folks would give this a B-. It's didn't exactly get gobbled up. Oh well. It was an experiment.
Now, you'll have to excuse me. The United States Curling Team needs me... which means I'll be icing down my pinkie for the next couple of hours.
Enjoy the Olympics!
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