Scoot Over Meatface, it's Gyro time!!

How on earth do I let this blogaroo go for so long? Oh that's right, I'm lazy.

A message:

Dear Douchebag on a Scooter in the Middle of Afternoon Traffic:
I would like to advise you that a bicycle helmet isn't really a motorcycle helmet and is not a wise choice. I realize that you pedal your bike about as fast as your scooter is going right now but keep in mind you usually try to stay out of traffic with a bicycle. Is a scooter really your only means of conveyance? If it is, you may also want to consider the fact that a max speed of 30 in a 50mph is quite dangerous for you as well as others. Oh? You don't give a rat's ass because you have rights too?
How silly of me! My apologies. Next time I won't warn you when you cut me off to get into my lane (ahem, the PASSING lane). I also won't try to protect your comparatively naked body from myself or the very large truck who obviously can't see you and is trying to get into the very same spot you just snuck into. Don't forget to flip me off while I hose you off my grill.
Thanks! :)
DPO

I have a few questions for You. Yes, you.
1. Do motorcycle enthusiasts have a dress code? Sure, I have a license to ride* and I understand the practicality and safety of items like glasses and leather pants but was there a handout somewhere I missed? Do I need to purchase an US flag patch the size of my back before I can purchase the ride or is it the other way around? Too many questions.

2. Where should we have our wedding? PA or NC? Decisions, decisions... too bad I'm not the planning type. Mister currently has the con on this one because really, I'm fine with running away and joining the circus. I'm more of a tell me when/where to show up and if I need to wear a dress.** We've been trying to decide which place would be better because of family having to travel... not everyone is comfortable with a city and hotel prices tend to be a little less around here. Meh, it'll get figured out.

3. Did you know that gyro's are just meatloaf sammiches? SURPRISE!! I had no idea either but good gravy are they delicious. I hear the word gyro and immediately think of the Greek food truck at UCONN with the very loud Greek dude and his heavenly food. Seriously, this guy must've gotten the recipe from one of the gods. Also, he didn't skimp on the good stuff. I'd get one sandwich and eat it for two days. Not a bad way to spend $5.

This recipe is for a meatloaf like gyro. You can also cook it on a spit rotisserie style but I don't have that set up... I also substituted marjoram for oregano and dried onions instead of fresh (you have to squeeze out onion juice if you use fresh)

Ingredients
1 lb ground lamb
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp rosemary (I used fresh finely chopped)
1 1/2 kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Form and Cook
1. Preheat oven to 325F
2. Plop all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you have a paste-like consistency.
3. Put the meat into a small loaf pan and press it into the sides
4. Place the loaf pan into a larger pan with water in it (bain-marie). The water should reach about half way up the small loaf pan.
5. Bake for an hour to hour and half, you'll have to take it's temp (165F-170F is done)
6. Drain off any fat
7. cool for about 20 minutes
8. slice and serve on pita or by itself

I have a sauce that is perfect with this meat I will post next time.


* Yes, I have the actual little M on my license. Took a lot of sweat, adrenaline and dirty looks to the guy eyeing my tater tots to get it too.

**Please note, the boots are not optional.