Erik, Jen and Bill Finish Rock n Roll

Congrats to Erik (2:00:53) and Jen (2:36:33) for their first half marathon and to Bill (4:33:12) for his umpteenth marathon!!!

Lisa and I wish we had been able to join, but my knee wasn't up to it... maybe next year...

Love,

Clarkster

We were in New Zealand over Xmas and visited a gun emplacement that was installed to defend against the Japanese invading. Here we are going through the secret tunnels looking for sunshine.

Happy New Year!

Winter break is over and school started up today. 

So far both our classes sound interesting. 

~Alex & Rachel

Happy Birthday, Jeff!

From Haass Photo Archive

Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nacho Egg Hash

Mmmmmm, post-New Year's Eve apps make for a fabulous hash, reminiscent of migas. Alex and I made the apps, Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema, last night then I simply quartered the leftovers, added 4 eggs, scrambled it into an egg hash, topped with tomato, jack cheese and salsa. Natch! 

Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro Avocado Crema

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2 cps rotissere chicken

> Shread breasts and thighs into bite-size pieces

1/2 cp choppion onion

1 Tb olive oil

> Sautee onion until onions start to brown, about 5 minutes

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp drief oregano

> Add cumin and oregano to onion mix and stir briefly, 30 seconds

1 or 2 chopped chipotle chilis from a can

2 Tbs tomato paste

1 Tb white wine vinegar

1/2 cp water

> Add above ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for about 5 minutes

> Add chicken and stir until hot

24 tortilla chips (I like Tostitos Scoops)

1.5 cps shredded jack or Mexican mix cheese

> Arrange chips on cookie sheet, sprinkle tortillas with cheese, then put a dollop of the chicken mixture.

> Place in 450 degree oven for 3 to 4 minutes.

> Place on plates and top with Cilantro-avocado Crema and garnish with cilantro

Cilantro-avocado Crema
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1/3 cp finely diced avocado

2 Tbs sour cream

1 Tb finely chopped cilantro

2 tsps lime juice

2 tsps milk

> Mix ingredients and salt to taste