I know, I know... It has been a very long time.

Sorry.

Life changes have a way of impacting writing schedules.

Anyway, Happy belated Birthday!!!

Meatcake!

So, if you haven't guessed I am suffering from 'loaf-block.

I think it has all been done. I want to try something new, but I just can't figure out what to do.

I need help. I need requests.

I don't have a lot of money to spend on loaves, but if you give some direction I will try my best.

Please, get me out of my funk!

So it is the 27th and I have no 'loaf to give.

Once again, Christmas on the island has knocked me into the vicious rut of Sleep, Eat, Drink, Be Merry, Sleep, Eat, Drink, Be Merry, and so on and so on.

Back to Toronto tomorrow, so maybe I will get some rest before I have to hit the work front.

I hope everyone had very peaceful and happy Holidays, especially those folks that are still celebrating.

Sorry guys, I don't think there is going to be a Yule 'Loaf. Maybe in 2006.

You may have noticed how quiet it is here. Well, I have hit a minor wall as it comes to writing. I have three or four things percolating, but I am generally uninspired.

Don't worry, I will be back soon.

I know. I have been very remiss in posting lately. It has almost been a week and the last post said I was going to post the results from the pre-packaged taste off.

Sorry. The html tabling of the results has annoyed me enough to throw up my hands and swear. Loudly.

It will arrive soon. Please have patience. Until then, here is a little taste.

I made meatloaf!

Last Thursday was Tex-Mex night at mi Casa, so here is...

Peter's Chicken Mexi-Cali Loaf
A Mexican inspired loaf. Tastey, fragrant and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Quick and easy, this is the one to try (inspite of the picture).


Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground chicken
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 jalapeno, chopped fine
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Glaze

1 cup Green salsa
2 tbsp citrus hot sauce
3 tbsp honey

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

3. Pour mixture into loaf tin.

4. Bake for 1 hour. Mix glaze ingredients in small bowl.

5. Remove loaf from oven and pour glaze mixture in loaf tin, covering loaf evenly.

6. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand for 1o minutes; slice and serve with additional green salsa.