Wife's BDay Tomorrow

[ProfessorGAC]

I went shopping today. Bought two 1.5" filets and 6 silver dollar sized scallops.
Going to pan sear the steaks in butter & bacon grease with minced garlic, add shiitake mushrooms and onions, then add red wine. When seared and the sauce is reduced, into the oven at 280° for 10-12 minutes.
Scallops will be in butter & bacon fat, with a white wine reduction. (Of course, with garlic. We both use it a lot. Not a werewolf within 50 miles.)
Sides are baked artichoke hearts & pan fried potato slices with an Alfredo style sauce.
She LOVES scallops!

[tblue37]

1. Garlic wards off vampires. Silver drives away werewolves.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. No Vampires Either!

But, this reference suggests the garlic thing does fit into the narrative.
From Vampedia Fandom:

Central European folk beliefs considered garlic a powerful ward against demons, werewolves, and vampires. To ward off vampires, garlic could be worn, hung in windows, or rubbed on chimneys and keyholes.

[tblue37]

8. Well, that explains why I haven't had vampires OR werewolves around. My grandparents

came here from Sicily. We think garlic is one of the major food groups.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. Same Lineage!!!

Family was from near Messina. My dad's mom was from Reggio, right across the straights from Sicily!! But, the rest of the family is siciliani.

[tblue37]

13. Montedoro for my family. Settled in Pittston, PA.

Grandpa, working in the coal mine in Pittston. He was 13 in this picture.

[ProfessorGAC]

14. My Dad's Dad Came As An Adult

Worked ths southern loop of the Italian railroad.
When Mussolini started purging sicilans he came to the Us to work a lower level gig on the Rock Izland.
My dad's uncles aldeady lived in Chicago. A butcher & a barber.
Both my dad & aunt were born here.
My mom's side of the family came here in the early 1890s, so those grandparents were born here.

[SheltieLover]

2. Sounds perfect!

Happy bday to Mrs. Professor! 🎂

[ProfessorGAC]

4. And Her 2nd Pfizer Is Monday!

My 2nd Moderna is later in the week.
Then we're getting 70s for temperatures!
Could be a good 6 or 7 days!!!

[SheltieLover]

5. Wonderful bday gifts!!!

Enjoy!

[Deuxcents]

6. Yes, it is

Making a great dinner n spending Time with each other.

[blm]

7. ❤️❤️

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

9. If she decides to leave you, keep me in mind.

[Karadeniz]

10. Sounds like she has the makings for a very happy birthday! Y'all enjoy!

[a kennedy]

11. and you are the man.......she'll love ya for it as well. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️