It's time once again for The Weekender and our year-end wrap-up episode. This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you.
We hosted a party last night, and this was a salad we chose to serve to our guests. Everyone raved about it, and while we had enough to easily serve 30 people, the 10 people in attendance pretty well wiped out the salad... so I guess it's a keeper in my recipe box!
Ingredients
1 lb pasta such as penne, or bowtie (can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta)
3 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup Mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1 seedless cucumber chopped
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
1/2 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dill, and oregano in a large bowl. Reserve 1/2 of the dressing mixture if you are making ahead*. When the pasta is done cooking, drain and run cold water over the pasta. Drain completely and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until pasta is well coated. Pour the pasta into the large bowl with the Greek yogurt mixture. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. Stir gently until ingredients are well coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. You can add a little extra dill and lemon juice, if desired. Serve. Note: If making this several hours before serving, you will need the reserved "dressing" to stir in, as the pasta will get dry. If serving immediately, don't worry about reserving any dressing. The pasta salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
Sea You In Santorini Cocktail
Description
Continuing with the Greek theme... lets try a fun Greek cocktail!
Ingredients
5-6 ice cubes
1 oz Ouzo
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Ribbon of lemon skin, twisted
Directions
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serve and enjoy! Preparing a long: Add the shaken ingredients and the ice to a highball glass and top up with soda water. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serve and enjoy!
Russ's Drink Corner
Isle of Skye 30yo Blended Scotch
Description
Ian Macleod Distillers, founded in 1933, has four generations of whisky making experience under their belt. In addition to being one of Scotland’s leading independent, family-owned distilleries, Ian Macleod Distillers is also the world’s 10th largest Scotch Whisky company with spirits sales of over 15 million bottles a year. They created Isle of Skye blended scotch whisky on what is said to be the most popular of Scotland’s islands in 1933. Located in the northernmost island in the inner Hebrides of Scotland, Skye is the largest island in the Highland council area. This 30-year expression is finished in bourbon and sherry casks.
Details
Mashbill: Blend of peated Islay, highland and speyside Scotch with grain whiskey; Talisker is the base malt
Region: Islay, Scotland
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Color: Medium copper
Nose: Toasted coconut, dark chocolate, oak, dark berries, raisin, honey, citrus, apples, bitter nuts, tangerine, light smoke, damp earth
Taste: Dark berries, cranberry, buttery bread, vanilla, red apple, peat smoke, cocoa, cinnamon, citrus
Finish: Medium length with smoke, sweet cream, citrus, oak, soft berries, light nuttiness
Price: $275 (700ml)
Rating: 89
Bill's Whatever Corner
Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon
Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)
Happy Holidays. Our next recording will be on Sunday, January 12th, 2025.
Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)
Hello and welcome to the 565th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss Youth on the Air Month for 2024, a new version of Elementary OS, the latest release of OBS Studio, the new hotness in Manjaro and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
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