We are going to be out enjoying the last month of summer up here in the Great White North. We have been Lane walking. The whole gang was out in the fresh air and heat.
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Ta Da…..In Purrsuit of Flavours for August
I wouldn’t brag about our entre, Tyebe. Mom is showing her “easy Peasy” meal. I’ll make it but I don’t like the idea of it. No meat!! Now what self respecting kitty would speak the joys of a meatless meal. I guess us, Shoko
We are joining with Easy Blog / All About Our Truly Best Friend for today’s “easy” laid back meal. I wonder what Phenny and Nelly decided to cook, Shoko. The last time we saw them Nelly was trying to hypnotize Phenny into a specific recipe with MEAT. Shoko? Wordless Wednesday is also a way to see our post. Just go into Comedy Plus and look at all the blogs and then click on the one you want to see.
I’m ready Shoks.
Cheesy Asparagus On Toast
INGREDIENTS:
You will need a slice of bread and then put it in the toaster.
If, you are hungry and the weather isn’t curbing your appetite, put in two slices.
In a small bowl shred about 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. 
So far no sweatin’ happening here. mol
This is fresh asparagus. Always use fresh when possible. Otherwise canned will do but it is very expensive,
You could use a poached egg on top of the asparagus for protein. Some peeps also make a sauce. The sauce sounds good to me ONLY if there is spare left in the freezer cause who wants to make up a sauce when it’s so hot. 
This is all you need except salt, pepper and butter.
PREPARATION
Toast and butter bread.
Cook asparagus in steamer but chop off the tough wiry ends first. The tough ends don’t taste good cooked but are awesome in salads, Simply slice….maybe taste to see if this is your cuppa.
Here is an easy method for breaking the asparagus:
Simply take the end of the asparagus between your thumb and forefinger and bend until it breaks. Lest you think we are belaboring such an obvious point, let us say that the fun in this is that the asparagus automatically breaks just where the woody part ends and the fresh, juicy asparagus begins.
I use a steamer for the 4 or 5 stalks of asparagus. I turn the stove on for about 4 minutes and then shut it off and let the asparagus sit there with the lid on. The asparagus will be cooked but not mushy.
Now, shred some cheddar cheese or even be daring and slap a slice of cheese on but not processed…..not the same texture.
The poached egg is optional. Here is the easiest way to get your poached egg just right:
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Crack your egg into a bowl or onto a saucer. …
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Bring a pan of water filled at least 5 cm or 2 inches deep to a simmer. …
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Tip the egg into the pan. …
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Cook for 2 minutes then turn off the heat and leave the pan for 8-10 minutes.
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Lift the egg out with a slotted spoon and drain it on kitchen paper.
Salt and pepper your masterpiece,
BONY PETITE
Master Cat Scout chef Pete has also given us his “Easy Peasy” meal for us to enjoy.
Chef Pete and me at Camp.
Chef Pete decided on sharing his recipe for Cool Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Ginger Lime Dressing. 
Good lord that bowl beats the stuffing out of our Asparagus on Toast.
Cool Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Ginger Lime Dressing
INGREDIENTS
Dressing
1 tsp. finely grated or very finely minced fresh ginger
1 to 2 tsp. minced fresh hot green chile, such as jalapeño or serrano
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. lime juice
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 Tbs. fish sauce
1-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
Salad
2 leaves romaine or red leaf lettuce, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup finely grated carrot
1 oz. thin rice vermicelli, cooked following the package directions and cooled (about 1 cup)
1/4 lb. cooked shrimp
5 mint leaves, torn
1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
To Make
In a small bowl, mix the ginger, chile, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar. Taste and add more of any of the ingredients to get an assertive but tasty balance of flavors.
In a larger bowl, gently toss together the lettuce, cucumber, and carrot. Top with the cooked noodles, shrimp, and herbs. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Chilled Watermelon makes a good dessert with this
This looks so cooling that we must try. 
Thanks Chef Pete.
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August In Purrsuit of Flavours
Skoko let’s play it’s so nice and warm outside. Coming Tyebe… the blog hop In Purrsuit of Flavours is appearing on Wednesday and I wanted peeps to know. 
That’s kinda important…..just remember I’m waiting.
Coming Soon….. In Purrsuit of Flavours
So Phenny, Nelly, Tyebe and I decided that during real hot weather we all have a hankering for something tasty but quick and requires little effort. Yes, we could open a bag of potato chips and dive in but this is not a meal that will stay with us but it is easy. 
So for August we want you to tell us about your “easy peasy” meal that requires little effort. If, you don’t have one of these meals. short of calling for a restaurant delivery, let us know the recipe of what you have for supper on those super hot days,
In Purrsuit of Flavours blog hop is hopping onto our blog on Wednesday, August the 5th. See ya there.
Sparking on Awww Monday
What a gorgeous day!! The sun is out and it’s stinking hot. We’re not used to warmth. We’re more used to rainy yucky weather. So we’re sweatin’ it out. Think its about 78F. It’s being in the sun that makes it too hot to handle. 
It is SPARK Monday that Ann started many moons ago. A SPARK is a wise saying or positive thought that we can use to guide our week. What?….Well, if you say so Shoko. Shoko says she can provide the SPARK of the day from her list of Meezerisms.
“When drinking from the fountain of life you may come across stagnant water that effects your view of the world. Simply put on your big girl panties and move on to a bowl till someone cleans the fountain.”
Shoko that was terrible! It doesn’t make anyone want to think positive about the week. It made sense to me, Tyebe. Remember, these are very old Meezerisms. They are tried and true. Whatever!!
SHOKO…..NIGHT BLACK
TYEBE…..ROYAL BLUE
BUDD……GALA GREEN
Where’s Budd? Pay attention Tyebe…I was talking with Budd on the deck. He sure doesn’t say much. 
Your kinda pretty, Shoko. Knock it off Budd. We’re family and you smell funny. Do you like it Shoko? I put it on special. I thought I smelled like food.
We are joining Comedy Plus for Awww Mondays. Go over and see the many blogs you can take a peek at and send rude comments. OK….NICE comments…..mol Just click on the name and/or the badge
<Have a wonderful week in spite of Shoko’s Meezerism.
An Addition to Sho, Tye and Xe’s Life Abroad
The next chapter in our story of Sho, Tye and Xe’s adventures as told by Xe. We had to reblog this fun chapter. Go visit Xena by clicking on her name in red and let them know how you enjoyed their adventures and friends.
Xena’s Story: A Party in Tyeland
“Sho, is everything almost ready for our goodbye party?” asked Tye. “I can’t wait! I know there will be good food, but what about games? Are we playing any games?”
“I don’t have any games planned,” replied Sho. “That’s your department. I’m sure you and Xe will think up something. And it’s also a party to celebrate King and his little friend Missy renting our Hut Canada, and to thank Squish for taking care of the arrangements. Look, here come King and Missy now.”
“Great! the first game will be don’t step on King the Cobra. We play that everytime he comes over,” laughed Tye.
“They look hungry, but King always looks hungry. He’s enjoying his new vegetarian diet, but – just like Chinese food – he’s hungry again 10 minutes later. I’ll help you get the food out on the tables, Sho.”
“Ooo, a cupcake just for me,” squeaked Missy. “And it’s got banana tucked into it. Umm, excuse me Miss or Mr. Bird. Who are you?”
“I’m Tyko,” chirped their new visitor. “I live next door, and thought I would come over – I brought my own drink – to welcome my new neighbors. You two are going to rent the hut, right?” Tyko added as she reached for a cookie biscuit. “You two sure are an unlikely pair to be living together,” she added.
“I don’t mean to be rude,” interrupted Sho, “but perhaps you should have asked the hostess and owner and current inhabitant of the Hut Canada before joining our soiree.”
“And perhaps you should have asked the snake if you could have any of his favorite biscuits before helping yourself!” hissed King.
“Uh, oh,” thought Missy, “I sure hope that bird’s wings aren’t clipped. She may need them in a moment.
Meanwhile, at the next table, Sho heard the sound of growling.
“This is my banana split!” growled Xe. “Can’t you see the American flag on the top? It’s specially for me!“
“Aren’t you going to share?” Tye growled back. “We always share.”
“No!” barked Xe. “This one’s mine. Get your own.”
“Stop it! Stop staring at each other and growling,” cried out Sho. “Oh thank Cat, here come Squish and her little sister Squash. I think things are whirling out of control around here.”
“Squish! Over here! I need your help!” Sho yelled.
Squish could hear the fear and distress in Sho’s voice. With a coconut-splitting trumpet, Squish rose up on her hind legs. Her landing didn’t quite cause an earthquake, but it did knock King and Xe off their tables and onto the ground.
“Now that you took care of that, can we eat?” squealed little Squash. “Look at the goodies Sho has for us!”
“Yes, she fixed me a giant banana split with mint ice cream, my favorite!” replied Squish.
“And Sho remembered my favorites, too – peanuts and bananas!” cried out Squash. “Can I have some of your whipped cream topping?”
Squish’s arrival seemed to have done the trick. King returned to the peaceful snake he had become, and invited his bird neighbor, Tyko to share his cookie biscuits. Xe and Tye, much embarrassed by their own behaviors, mumbled “sorries” while Sho brought Tye her own banana split.
“I’m really sorry, Tye. I don’t know what got into me. Please forgive me,” Xe quietly woofed. “You can have my banana split if you want it. Here,” Xe said, as she started to slide it over to Tye. In case you don’t live with a schnauzer, let me tell you, it means a whole lot when a schnauzer will give away her favorite foods.
“I forgive you. And I’m sorry I growled at you, too. But look what my sweet sister brought me. And it has the new Tyeland flag on it, so I know it’s just for me, like yours is just for you. You were right about that, Xe. No hard feelings.”
Seeing that peace had once again settled on the land, Sho quietly slipped away from the party to begin packing. Hut Canada would soon be occupied by their good friends, and she and Tye would be leaving for a new home in Canada
Sad Selfie Sunday with Scouts Tyebe and Shoko
I can’t believe it Tyebe…..Mau gone at the age of 10. Such a young mancat. This means CooperMurphy is the oldest mancat in the house. A great responsibility for a young mancat.
It is a heavy load, Shoko. I hope he becomes Master Baker at Cat Scouts. Mau taught Coop so many tricks and techniques. Mau will always live on in CooperMurphy.
Geez Shoks I don’t feel like being in the Selfies this week…..I’m so sad. We must pay our respects to the Blue family. They are really having a hard time, Tyebe. Let’s show them that we are there for them and all they need do is call for us and we will be there. Simply click on the badge or The Cat On My Head name and you’ll be swished off this blog and onto theirs.
We salute Mau and the entire Blue family for their participation and being such lovable characters.
The Cat On My Head
Today is another Selfie Sunday at The Cat On My head so click on the name in red or the badge and be hijacked to their blog. 
I must mew it from the top of the nip patch…..”Hiya Big Boy,” to my one and only GingerSnap, aka CooperMurphy.
There he is having a short snooze while waiting for me. C’mon wake up Snag let’s go out in your garden. Do I have a whisker kiss just for you? You bet your biffy I do. mol
I grabbed a whisker kiss….mol
Now, I feel good 
Like I knew that I would.
Feline Friday with Fun Fill Ins
It’s Friday already. Geez, this week just whizzed by me. It’s time for Feline Friday over there at Sandee’s Comedy Plus blog. I’m coming Sandee… just let me click the badge and I’ll miraculously appear. Maybe I’ll click on the name in red. Decisions, decisions!
It’s also time for some Fill Ins from Ellen OF 15 and Meowing and Lorianne of Four-Legged-Furballs. 
SHOKO……EBONY BLACK
TYEBE……ROYAL BLUE
BUDD…….GALLOPING GREEN
MOM……..MAROON
1. When this pandemic is over, I……PLAN TO STICK THIS MASK WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE! It’s so hot and uncomfortable wearing this get up. I look like a crook and am tempted to ask everyone for their treats. 
2. I have zero interest in ………….HUNTING. I believe we all have a right to be here, no matter whether rodent or bird…..now should a mouse walk across my path I will try and out run him. Nothing personal though. 
3. I always look forward to a……..WALK IN THE GARDEN, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. The little bugs on the flowers are so tiny and wiggly. and the dew is next to them.. So very quiet.
4. BALANCING THE CHECKBOOK….. is the bane of my existence.
I see no redeeming qualities of doing this. So I know for sure I have very little “money to use as pin money”
Wordy Wednesday at Fort Meezer
Wednesday already….a fast week. We are joining Sandee at Comedy Plus with our version of Wordless Wednesday which is wordy as can be. Click the red highlighted names or the badge and you’ll see your friends in all their glory. 
We have neighbours who just happen to be squirrels. A lovely family that chatters with everyone in the Lane. We don’t see many of the little ones but if you look closely you can see them swinging in the tree. I was creeping up to see this family.
First, I had to climb the neighbour peeps 6 foot fence and then try and get comfy.
I see daddy squirrel…wow, he’s got a good thing going!
He has a swing of his very own…Good going little buddy! 
He handles that swing like nobody’s business. Come see him Budd. I’ve seen him, he’s a clever one. 
Look at his son…. 
What a smart little one. A happy household if I ever saw one.
I think its best if they don’t see me. Then they won’t feel paranoid…like some dudette is watching their every move. mol
That was nifty….even Budd enjoyed it. Speaking of Budd….he and Shoko are being more hospitable to each other.
Ok, not bosom buddies, but at least they’re not starring each other down!
Time for a wise Meezerism from our gal Shoko.
“The oldest most well chewed, slobbered on and generally ravished toy in the box……is the tastiest.”
