{"id":4886,"date":"2019-01-06T20:32:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T23:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dknolte.com\/?p=4886"},"modified":"2019-02-27T21:18:53","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T00:18:53","slug":"becoming-a-frymaster-and-dont-pet-the-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dknolte.com\/?p=4886","title":{"rendered":"Becoming a FryMaster and “don’t pet the dog”"},"content":{"rendered":"

As<\/strong> you may have noticed, I did indeed not die.\u00a0 I just have to be careful on how much normal bread I consume in one setting.\u00a0 … unless I am with my older sister.<\/p>\n

And now I have directed my endeavors to becoming a FryMaster to add to all my other “Masteries”.\u00a0 I purchased an air fryer sometime back and use it mostly for chicken wings, but then I decided to try my hand at making gourmet french fries.<\/p>\n

I remembered in years past that MotherDear had a potato slicer and so I went online and found the best product to slice potatoes into fries.\u00a0 It will cut 3\/8″ and 1\/2″ – just what I needed.\u00a0 See below the first batch of sliced potatoes.\"\"<\/a>After the first attempt, I realize the best way to fry fries is with with a deep oil fryer.\u00a0 The air fryer just does not do it correctly, but it gives me the chance to experiment with various ways of flavoring the fries.<\/p>\n

I did use the fryer to toast a new invention of mine: Toasted tomato and mozzarella cheese with basil and garlic spread on a gluten free black bread.\u00a0 I could tell you it was amazing and it needed nothing else, but I would be lying, but it does give me the ability to perfect it.\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a>I will endeavor and will succeed.\u00a0 On another note ….<\/p>\n

Most days after I get off work, I will stop at my Portuguese class which I call the Orange Bar, to have a few drinks, practice my Portuguese with Luciano and watch the local fauna walk by.<\/p>\n

I realize that Brazilians love their dogs.\u00a0 With 3 or 4 pet shops or veterinarians in the area, I see many people walking their dogs, and they take very good care of them.\u00a0 It seems to fit the idea that Brazilians are happy on the inside.<\/p>\n

One day as I sat watching everyone, a kind looking gentleman walked by with his dog that seemed to have seen many years and stopped at one of the tables, and the Master ordered a beer.\u00a0 The dog appeared to be very well behaved and sat down on the concrete.<\/p>\n

When it was time for me to leave, I walked past them and with hand gestures asked the Master if I could pet his companion.\u00a0 He said something I did not understand, but since I have never had anyone tell me No, I thought it would not be a problem.\u00a0 I bent down to the animal and the Master quickly motioned me away!<\/p>\n

Okay, do not pet the dog…<\/p>\n

I do not know why I was not allowed to pet him, because when the waiter brought the dog a bowl of water, he affectionately touched his nose.\u00a0 No matter what it was, if the answer is No, accept it and move on.\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a> But I will note how beautiful the animal is …<\/p>\n

Until next time, kick butt and look for new adventures.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you may have noticed, I did indeed not die.\u00a0 I just have to be careful on how much normal …<\/p>\n

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