Profitable Flavor(s)

As a proud advocate of the non-profit industry, being in one myself, I make it a habit to donate not only my time but my energy to the cause(s). Sir and I have participated in a cruise-a-thon for endangered Caribbean Monk Seals while passing through the Gulf of Mexico; a dance-a-thon dedicated to preserving the South China Tiger when doing the prerequisite two month vacation during first year dating thing, a sit-in for the people of Tibet and several Museum of Natural History silent auctions. And no offense to my beloved Museum but my favorite thus far has got to be the charity fashion show for the ASPCA. Pepi and Pepe brought out the Ooo in Pooch(es).

This evening Sir and I will attend a festival opening at an evidently quite reputable performing arts institution in Brooklyn. My driver assures me he knows how to get there and knows which bridge to take, but just in case I will print out Mapquest directions to and from the institution. These functions in the non-profit world are fabulous because we are not expected to give money (at this time) but we can drink liberally from their stash of champagnes, wines and beers and eat Gouda, blue cheese and smoked meets on sweet crackers and dill breads.

Being who we are, people will want to talk to us and look at us, so we wont be able to snack to make a complete meal. Instead, it is best to have a proper Kept Boy dinner first. One that is satisfying yet light enough to enjoy a few non-profit snack(s). I generally go with a fish dish such as Tilapia. Farm Raised Tilapia is meaty, delicious, and available all year long.

Tasty Tilapia

The Ingredients:





-4 large Tilapia Fillets (rinsed and patted dry)







-1/2 stick of Butter (or 1 tbsp for each fillet)
-6 Garlic Cloves (minced)
-1/2 tsp of Paprika
-1/4 tsp of Salt
-1/4 tsp of Black Pepper
-1 tbsp of Dried Parsley
-1/2 the Juice of one Lemon



In a small saucepan over med/low heat, melt the Butter.



Add the Garlic and Sauté for about one minute.




Add the Paprika, Salt, and Pepper and stir. Continue heating for another minute. This will make a buttery, garlicky, smoky Paprika Marinade for the fish.




Place the Tilapia Fillets on a baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, Cover one side of the Fillets with the Marinade.



Flip the fillets over and again cover the other side of the Fillets with the Marinade. Use all of the Marinade and spread any of the extra garlic pieces from the Marinade over the top of the fish.

Sprinkle the Dried Parsley over the fish.




Squeeze the Juice of half of a fresh lemon over the fish making sure to remove any lemon seeds that might have fallen in.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees as you let the Tilapia marinade for about 10 minutes.



Bake for 30 minutes until the fish is well cooked.

A well rounded Kept Boy should be as refined as a work of art. Oh- don't forget the breath mints after eating a fish dinner. Cheers!