Hey, this is a food blog, so I made something for this edition of Weekend Cat Blogging. It's called Sardine Tonnoto Spread and here's the picture of it on a cracker that Mom made from a tortilla. Then she stuck that spear of roasted asparagus on top, which was NOT what I wanted. I don't eat asparagus. So, just pick it off your cracker and toss it under the couch or in someone's shoe.
This was pretty easy to make, just mash up some drained sardines with your paws, then add some mayo, minced capers, and parsley (or you could substitute catnip). As I was making this, Sundance kept biting my tail, and while I was distracted, Mom added some lemon juice and grated lemon peel, which I hate. So, keep you eye on the kitchen help because they will try to sabotage your culinary vision. WCB is being hosted this week by House of The (Mostly) Black Cats, and those cool cats have a big party planned. So, head over there Saturday night for the Round-up.
Things are interesting here. Mom has a sick stomach and it makes really weird noses, like a washing machine. There are only 2 episodes left of The Sopranos and my money is on Phil or Paulie to get whacked. I'm sure some of you think it's crude to talk this way about offing someone, but I'm a cat for heaven's sake. When the mob knocks someone off, it's just like the dreams I have about the stupid pigeons that keep coming to my yard.
Sardine "Tonnato" Spread
(Gourmet)
Ingredients
2 (3 3/4-oz) cans brisling sardines packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons drained bottled capers, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Mash together all ingredients in a bowl with your paws until combined well. Eat from the bowl or spread it on a cracker, if you wish.
What's a sardine?????
Sardine were something my dad was always bringing home from his flying trips. I think they were probably Air Force issue. But, I always loved them and forget to buy them mostly now. I'll have to try them in a salad.
Hope that tummy recovers soon!
What's a sardine???? cutie!
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | May 26, 2007 at 01:30 AM
I like sardines a lot, so this sounds great to me, even with the asparagus. Sorry to hear you're feeling crummy. My dad and stepmom have both been sick for a week now with the stomach flu thing.
Posted by: Kalyn | May 26, 2007 at 06:15 AM
oh my gosh, upsie -- our moms must be psychic! it's the weekend cat TONGUE blogging!
see what she took of me:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_x9q2lLpD2tk/RlhfyuVN-lI/AAAAAAAAATY/ZCkf4VMlm04/s1600-h/Taboo%C2%A9+189.jpg
hahahaha. hey, save some "tonnato" for me, or you'll find yourself in the pine barrens of joisey. my mom thinks bobby's up to something no good -- LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU, ANTHONY!
feel better soon, sher.
Posted by: taboo | May 26, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Looks good. I'll eat anything I'm given, so long as it's not from a bag of cat food....
Posted by: Cheysuli | May 26, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Love this post Sher. Sardines are not what I look for when I'm feeling "peckish", but this could change all that.
Hope you're feeling better soon. There's a flu going around that got my husband one day and me the next. No fun.
BTW, Upsie looks fabulous! I always look forward to Fridays and seeing that adorable face.
Posted by: Christine | May 26, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Upsie your headshot looks smashing. So elegant. Hope the tonnato was good, it sure looks yummy. Give mom scritches under her chin and behind her ear and tell her to get better from me :o)
Posted by: Joy T. | May 26, 2007 at 01:14 PM
This spread looks very yummy and fresh!
Upsie is very sweet with her big pink tongue (i bet she enjoyed the fish...) and the squirrels are very cute, as usual.
I see that you also like "The Sopranos"? It's a great series, but I'll have to buy it as I missed many episodes...
Posted by: Rosa | May 26, 2007 at 02:34 PM
I love this being a fan of sardines. Have you ever tried Michael Chiarello's tuna spread?
Posted by: Callipygia | May 26, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Oh this sounds so de-li-ci-ous. Upsie you'tr a real chef. We are loving sardines!!
hugs'n'kisses
Kashim & Othello
Posted by: astrid | May 26, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Oh that is so wonderful! Thanks for cooking for us and bringing it to WCB #103. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Purrrrrrrs,
Boni Maroni and Mini
Posted by: HotMBC | May 26, 2007 at 04:20 PM
That certainly looks nice! I'm not a fan of sardines, so I'd probably moosh up some tuna chunks to use and that would taste just as good! I love the picture with the cute little tongue peeking out! :D
Posted by: Katie | May 26, 2007 at 05:22 PM
That looks yummy.
And it looks like you got your fur brushed quite nicely today, Upsie.
Posted by: CatSynth (Amar & Luna) | May 26, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Oh, wow! I luv sardines! They haf that fishy taste! An I also luv tortillas, tho Mom won't let me haf much. I's gotta print this an try it myself. I mite efun share wif Bonnie, tho if it looks like bean food, she won't touch it. She don't know what she's missin!
Posted by: Victor Tabbycat | May 26, 2007 at 06:40 PM
That looks so tasty, thanks! I've never had sardine before so I'm lookin' forward to tryin' it!
Posted by: Marie | May 26, 2007 at 07:21 PM
I love sardines...mon mari tolerates them but I think he would like this!
BTW, do you take contracts on other cats?
We have one howling outside our bedroom every night, all night....
Posted by: Katiez | May 27, 2007 at 03:02 AM
The squirrel is mighty fine. It is terrible when humans ruin purrfectly good sardines with those green things.
Posted by: Kitikata-san | May 27, 2007 at 06:55 AM
oh upsie thats such a cute little mental pictur you mixing up the tonnato! my monieson paulie, loose lips sink ships!
Posted by: aria | May 27, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Hummmm.....
I've never had sardines. I like tuna though, so I'll have to try them. Maybe I can have the mombean get some when she goes food shopping.
Upsie, you look like you are enjoying the treat!
Posted by: Beezer | May 27, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Upsie, most excellent you sophisticated cat you. Go education the squirrels, will ya? Did you make Sundance do the dishes?
Posted by: Glenna | May 27, 2007 at 10:34 AM
That is too funny!
I posted my centerpiece~ how bout you?
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | May 27, 2007 at 12:25 PM
Upsie, you don't look too contented in that photo. I understand -- people start with a great thing like sardines, and then they throw in stuff like asparagus and *ruin* it. Grumble, grumble...
Posted by: Kelly Cat | May 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM
My mom always ate sardine sandwiches. Over the years I have bought sardines but usually don't try them but this recipe sounds good! I will definitely send it to my mom! Upsie looks adorable as always and loved Glenna's question re: did Sundance do the dishes???
Hope your stomach feels better soon.
Posted by: sammawow | May 27, 2007 at 05:15 PM
Ooh sardines! Upsie, you are quite the gourmet chef. How many more hidden talents do you have? Oh, and where is Sundance? I bet you banished him for biting your tail.
Posted by: D | May 27, 2007 at 05:55 PM
Get well soon Sher! That is such a great pix of Upsie and her tonnato. Such a smart kitty to make her own snack.
Posted by: boo_licious | May 27, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Even when your mom is sick, she hooks you up, doesn't she Upsie? Make sure you tell her all her blogging friends hope she's better soon!
Posted by: kristi | May 27, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Upsie, may I leave my shoes at your doorstep so you just dump that yummy asparagus into them... (gosh, could I let you see me licking my shoes...) and Sher, hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: gattina | May 27, 2007 at 11:17 PM
What a lucky cat!!
Posted by: valentina | May 28, 2007 at 08:49 AM
"Mash with your paw"...ROFL!!! Love it. HOpe you are having a great weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 28, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Post is too good. I love Upsie's opinions. Spoiling her culinary vision, indeed!
The spread sounds delicious. I actually have a can of sardines I'd been thinking about eating plain, but now I have to make the spread, because the additions would make them oh so much better.
Posted by: Lisa | May 28, 2007 at 02:53 PM
I missed WCB...gotta catch up! Sorry to hear about the stomach problems. I hope they resolve soon.
Posted by: kate | May 28, 2007 at 07:34 PM