OLYMPICS - Don't know about the rest of you, but Mr. L and I will be glued to the TV for the next seventeen days watching the Beijing Olympics. In honor of the opening ceremonies last night, Mr. L and I had some Chinese food delivered. Lots of Chinese food. The poor guy that made the delivery wanted to know if we were having a party. He looked a bit perplexed when Mr. L told him, no, all that food was just for the two of us. Hey, after the work week from hell, we wanted to celebrate with a bit of a taste of everything. My "must have" is Beef Chow Fun, an item I had never had until a few years ago. I even ordered some extra fried rice to take to my mom. I doubt all that food will make it past the weekend.
OLYMPIC FOOD - There are up to 148 food plants providing food for the Olympic games. A 24 hour vigil on production is being made to make sure that the food is safe and sanitary for the athletes. China is also using global positioning satellites to monitor food production, processing factories and food hygiene during the games. More than 10,500 athletes will be fed in the Olympic Village. Special "monitoring mechanisms" will also be used to monitor restaurants and public food sellers. Sounds like China is as concerned as many Americans about the health of their food for this Olympics. For more info go here.
THE TRAY - The little serving tray in the background of the fortune cookies is one I recently found in my storage. It comes from my Grandma D. The back says it was hand painted in England (maybe in the 50's?). The name of the pattern? Peking. Only fitting to bring out during these Olympics.
I need to get into the spirit over here, maybe we'll do stir-fry for dinner.
Posted by: noble pig | August 09, 2008 at 12:57 PM
I too, LOVE the Olympics, and I am passing it on to Natalie too! She has been watching them with me all weekend, even watching them to fall asleep at night! That tray is SO pretty, I wish I had more of Grandma's little treasures! Each one, so precious! I miss her.
Posted by: Shannon | August 10, 2008 at 03:11 PM
I am not a Summer Olympic fan. I am just not a Summer sports fan. We are watching it but more like in the background. I did eat Chinese food yesterday though. :)
Posted by: peabody | August 10, 2008 at 06:00 PM
So that is where that tray went. Yes, it was purchased in England when we were there in the early 50s. It is pretty. Not sure if Grandma D bought it for her or me. I seem to have had it around for a long time. Take care of it.
Posted by: Mom | August 10, 2008 at 10:37 PM
i'll bet the food delivery fella has encountered many more baffling things than that!
i love these informative posts--you always tell me something i never knew. :)
enjoy the games!
Posted by: grace | August 11, 2008 at 02:00 AM
love that tray! it's beautiful.
somehow i can't seem to get into the olympics this time around. i normally love the summer games more than the winter (swimming and gymnastics always favorites). but between the time difference, the internet, and the media it's no fun knowing the winner beforehand. boo hoo.
Posted by: NotSoccer Mom | August 11, 2008 at 09:56 AM
I tried to post a comment before, but I don't think it went through. Sorry if this ends up being a duplicate!
We are Olympic fans, too! Did you see the men's swimming relay! WOW! Exciting stuff. Love your serving tray and the history behind it. What a great idea to order Chinese carry out!
Posted by: Paula | August 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Noble Pig - I have several recipes, stir-fry included to possibly try during the 17 days.
Shannon - You and your sister will inherit it all at some point. I too, love using stuff of Grandmas to remind me of her.
Peabody - Yep, I know how much you don't like the heat :)
Mom - There are actually two trays of different sizes. I'll take good care of them to make sure they are okay to hand down to your nieces.
Grace - I just pass on the strange stuff I find on other blogs and websites. Amazing what's out there.
Not Soccer Mom - You just have to be like us and try to stay away from any news during the day. Last night I frantically changed the radio station in the car just to not hear results.
Paula - The win sold me on this years Olympics. I'm totally hooked on the swimming now (not my favorite summer sport but worth it this year for sure!)
Posted by: Mrs. L | August 12, 2008 at 11:36 AM