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07 Jan 2009 22:25
09:47 pmdamnportlandersmetalchick1000 so we're getting rid of some things and i have every intention of posting to CL, but i figured i'd offer it up here first since i got tired of freecyclers flaking out on me and my boyfriend has an aversion to CL (but doesn't want to pay to list them in the local classifieds).
pro: this stuff is cheap!
con: we live in newberg, and we don't deliver.
anyhoo.
full mattress and boxspring: not new, very used, free to good home. might be able to dig up the bed frame, but don't get your hopes up.
foosball table: about a year old, used maybe twice, nothing missing, $40.
washer and dryer set: old but works really damn well. i'm the second owner, paid $100, selling it for $25. dryer door doesn't latch all the way but it does not affect the effectiveness of the machine.
baker's rack: xmas gift from the ex in-laws, i just want it the hell out of my storage unit. free.
old air conditioner: in window unit, quite possibly weighs 400 pounds, missing non essential parts, but still works and incredibly powerful. probably not energy efficient. free, and feel free to snark me for posting this environmentally unfriendly item.
32" lcd tv: by vizio. used for 2 years. $200, includes remote and instruction manual (no stand, sorry).
vacuum cleaner: free to good home. used for ~1 year.
leave me a comment if interested, or email me at entnn AT yahoo DOT com, and i'll get in touch. photos available upon request. 2 comments or Leave a comment 12:01 am January 8th, 2009craig_fergusonkagomeshukoe-mails??? What?!?!?! No e-mails?!?!?! 2 comments 09:46 pm January 7th, 2009
misaladyToday's Tweets!
- 08:27 @mslindz I love our DVR. It has let us watch several shows that we normally would not be able to. #
- 08:38 Made plain congee in the crockpot overnight. Pulled some out for breakfast, added more water and some turkey, carrots, and celery. #
- 09:17 Just had a fifteen minute conversation with a co-worker about ramen and various different ways to prepare it. #
- 19:20 @akalienekana Happy Workiversary. #
- 19:22 Woohoo! Battlestar Galactica delievered today. #
- 19:43 @Akalienekana I am so sorry. I won't pry but I hope it gets better. #
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i am selling my laptop. i have had it a little over a year. it is an hp pavilion dv6000 with an amd turion 64 X2 processor, 15.4 inch wide screen, built in webcam, 2 gigs of ram, windows vista home, nvidea graphics, dvd burner, memory card reader, and 180 gb hard drive.
i will put it on CL if i have no luck here, but i thought id try you guys first. i am hoping to get 450 for it but lets see how it goes.
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hopefuldamnportlanderskengwen...little brother?
...speaking of little video-cameras,
I'm wondering if anyone has one of those nanny-cam teddy bears (or something that would work like that, it's to try to video an animal so it's not really important that it be all stealth or anything) that I could borrow or rent for like a week? Barring that, anyone know where you could buy one and how much they go for?
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Thanks! 5 comments or Leave a comment 09:08 pm January 7th, 2009thinkbettersickTweets for Today- 00:47 after 12 hours of work I started drinking wine with Jess... good times. now it is time for sleep and more buttons in the morning. #
- 10:34 decided it is a work from bed with laptp morning. #
- 12:39 My coffee is featured in this gift guide for dads: lottieloudesign.blogspot.com/#
- 14:56 Still working in my bedroom for a change of pace cutting button art and watching TV on the internets. #
- 16:36 reheated thai food from last night and still working on buttons. #
- 17:44 @nicholeanne There is this great new place by my house called the Thai cafe. They have lots of veggie options and the people are super nice. #
- 17:52 Do you know that I have never seen the movie "Brainscan" People seem to think that is amusing. #
- 18:12 Marc just asked me if I wanna go through the IPRC zine library storage with him. It is over 50 boxes of zines in a storage space. good times #
- 19:43 Woo Hoo! Big button order is done! Tomorrow I'll be back to normal downstaris in my office and back to my schedule. #
damnportlanderskismetyBogs boots
Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew where I could buy a pair of Bogs rubber boots in town, I know I can get them online but I would rather get them in town.
Thanks! 2 comments 08:34 pm January 7th, 2009trashy_eatsshannonknitsS'mores gone trashy
The cast of characters:
( One more behind the cut )
They are so freaking good. I can easily sit and eat a whole batch while slugging down half a jug of milk (stright out of the jug, of course). Try them! They're so worth it.smokeyourgenderTweets for Today- 14:09 Interview at Blue C on Monday! w00t!!!11one #
trashy_eatsamicablebitchit's that time of year again not so much "trashy" more like "easy and cheap"
( mini king cakes )8 commentsmetalchick1000damnportlanders(no subject)kagomeshukocraig_ferguson e-mails???misalady Today's Tweets!broknashleydolldamnportlanders : (no subject)kengwendamnportlanders : ...little brother?thinkbettersick Tweets for Todaykismetydamnportlanders : Bogs bootsshannonknitstrashy_eats S'mores gone trashysmokeyourgender Tweets for Todayamicablebitchtrashy_eats it's that time of year again -
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05:18 pmtrashy_eatstick_wonderdogBacon upside-down cornbread a few days ago, somebody posted about bacon upside-down cornbread - i've got some in the oven. it smells gooooood! pics before we eat it, i promise.with all the talk of LJ going tits-up and all that, if anybody decides to bail on LJ, there is a trashy_eats community ready and waiting over on insanejournal 04:35 pm January 7th, 2009
damnportlanderswillie_randolphTouching me, touching you. Holy shit, I have four free tickets to see Neil Diamond at the Rose Garden tomorrow night. Why are they free? OK, backstory:My boss bought these last summer and chose the print-out method of receiving tickets instead of getting the hard copies. The concert WAS scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22 but ol' Neil canceled due to a bout with the laryngitis (or something) and was rescheduled for TOMORROW, January 8th. I called the Rose Garden box office and was told that these tickets will still be honored at the door. However...Neil's September engagement featured an "in-the-round" stage design, and these tickets (Sec. 110, Row J, seats 18,19,20,21 respectively) were "primo" for that kind of stage schematic (right up front). Well, it has recently come to our attention that Neil's make-up show tomorrow features a more traditional stage setup, which looks like this:
Did you see where Sec. 110 is? Yeah, I know. Not quite so primo anymore, but good seats nonetheless!
Why didn't my boss get a refund when we found out the show was postponed? Because the Rose Quarter people said that these tickets would be honored at the door. However, we didn't anticipate the changed stage setup, and by the time we found out about it the 30 days had passed in order to get a refund/seat-change. So, my boss bought four MORE seats in the third row on the floor (he's a generous fella) and told me to "get rid of" these tickets we got stuck with. They look like this:
Well, it turns out people couldn't care less about buying computer-printed tickets on eBay or Craigslist, even at massively discounted rates (remember, theses tix originally sold for $120.00 each!). And now...my point:
Who wants four FREE tickets to see Neil Diamond tomorrow night? Please respond with a "Why Neil Diamond Matters To Me" essay. The one I deem most creative/entertaining wins the tickets and I shall make arrangements tomorrow for pick-up.
Sorry for such a long-winded and verbose post, dear DamnPortlanders, but THESE ARE FOUR FREE NEIL DIAMOND TICKETS! 4 comments or Leave a comment 05:05 pm January 7th, 2009blot
Tukwila, WA. Family sues school for failing to protect their autistic son from bullying>
Many people have accepted that there is little a school district can do to prevent bullying. That is simply not so. A few years ago I sent my oldest son to live with his dad in Colorado. The programs Colorado has developed (post Columbine) to identify and counsel future bulliers is amazing. They take children who fit the profile of a future bullier and educate them. They take these children and turn them into ambassadors and diplomats in the classroom.
I would like to see more states follow the example of Colorado.
In so many ways this up-and-coming generation has so much more going for it than we did. We being the feral alumni of latchkey child rearing. It is very obvious that Voltron raised a few of us.Tags:latchkey bullies
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I’z got ten reasons why is NOT bathtime
awlso mah manual sayz i iz self kleening.
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damnportlandersbroknashleydoll do you consider yourself a feminist?
what do you consider the definition of a feminist? 41 comments 04:30 pm January 7th, 2009adamsbjaBig Brother to the people So with the availability of miniature cameras or even video, plus the accessibility of the internet, we're entering an era where common folk can essentially have a monitoring network to police authority figures. We've seen it in action during elections, and in some cases of police misconduct, and it's only going to get more common. But before we do so, there is one important question we should answer:What should we call it?
My vote is for Little Brother. 5 comments 04:17 pm January 7th, 2009damnportlandersrachelkjfree drugs?
And yes, I could get some Abreva, but it costs its weight in gold and I'm a cheapskate right now.Current Mood:
curiousicanhaschzbrgr If you don’t like my changesicanhaschzbrgr The cats have brought a number of issuesicanhaschzbrgr Sensors: Deployedicanhaschzbrgr I’z got ten reasonsbroknashleydolldamnportlanders(no subject)adamsbja Big Brother to the peoplerachelkjdamnportlanders : free drugs? -
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03:09 pmc_is4_catherineMarinating Tofu I'm planning on making stir fry tomorrow night, and I have this Trader Joe's General Tso Sauce that I love that I am going to put on it. I usually just toss pressed tofu in with the vegetables to stir fry, but this time I was thinking I'd try to marinate it to get more flavor. I was thinking of trying the method on this page: How to Cook Tofu like the Pros
Basically, I was thinking I'd marinate the tofu in the General Tso's sauce, but it seems thick for a marinade. Should I thin it out with a bit of water, or some soy sauce or something? Does anybody have any other tastyyy ideas?
Thanks! Leave a comment 02:15 pm January 7th, 2009cookinggoose_entityjustifiable NOMicide Fresh fettuccine (made by yours truly!) with what looks like Alfredo sauce on it. You bite into it and... argh! Spice! Heat! ZOMG, it's fresh fettuccine and white chili!!!!
Made due to a friend's comment of "fet tu, Brute!"
No pictures cos it is all in my belly *burp* :-DCurrent Mood:
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So the Jersey City PD has a SmartCar. The grade school kids on the corner laughed at it as it passed by.
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11:23 am January 7th, 2009
craig_fergusontibbles_kittyWednesday Night Show Post!
punk_intellectHas anyone been to the 80s night on Fridays at the Mt. Tabor? How is it? 1 comment 01:06 pm January 7th, 2009
cookingcolormebored02I'm a loss for dinner. So I really want something yummy and comforting for dinner for myself and a friend tonight.
I won't get home from work until around 6pm, so I'm looking for any recipes/suggestions you wonderful folks may have that would take an hour or less from start to finish.
I can run over my lunch for any groceries necessary, so ingredients won't be an issue.
I just can't come up with anything for some reason.
Thank you thank you thank you as always.Current Mood: working
8 comments 10:51 am January 7th, 2009damnportlandersmendemamaSo I've got this friend. . . . . Who is looking for bars with enclosed smoking patios (i.e. drink and smoke at the same time) in SE Portland. I tried to dissuade my friend but he is determined . . . . .what say you, DP?
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5 comments or Leave a comment 01:41 pm January 7th, 2009 curiousbudget_gourmetlavendertattooCliantro and limited budget/food question I have a ton of fresh cilantro and only a limited amount of food to cook it with. Does anyone know if cilantro and fresh string beans would go well together? Or cilantro in a salad with endive and fennel? I have some ground beef, but my boyfriend doesn't want to put in the picadillo he's making tonight. I love cilantro and would hate for it to go to waste. I also have some frozen peas w/ pearl onions, and frozen sugar snap peas. I have brown rice, limes, and lemons. I have black beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans. I have Cherry tomatoes and two crappy quality russet potatoes. Not much else (oh, I have garlic, fresh rosemary, onions and assorted dry herbs, sour cream, ketchup, mustard, etc.). This food would be for tonight and tomorrow.Any help would be much appreciated!!!If this isn't the right place for this, I'll remove it.
(x-posted to my journal)
p.s. I can't seem to find the vegetarian fritata entry. I ended up making it and wanted to share my results. Thank you! 13 comments 10:39 am January 7th, 2009secret_ninjaMerkley
Was I the only one who heard Jeff Merkley promise Oregon Taxpayers some money (stimulus?) during his campaign or was I hallucinating?27 comments 10:20 am January 7th, 2009
Whatever happened to that?Current Mood:
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07:38 am January 7th, 2009cookingdnaliaPizza peel? Hopefully this is the right place to ask. I'm planning on purchasing a pizza peel. Wood or aluminum? What are the pros and cons of each?
Thanks in advance. 02:21 am January 7th, 2009damnportlanderskornmonkieGhetto Kids on the 72 Did that thread go away? 1 comment or Leave a comment 02:32 am January 7th, 2009
dougmoreyoungMaybe I'm Imagining Things... Did annnnyyone else hear the huge BOOM at about 2:20am? Happened just a few minutes ago for me and I damn near shit my pants. I'm not sure if I was half-asleep at this point and the sound was in my head because now everything's back to normal, but uhhh... it sounded like the biggest of explosions and my hands are still shaking from how huge it came across, so... if it was my mind, well then 10 points to it for the show. 2 comments 01:05 am January 7th, 2009
dp_snarklokidecat Hay gaiz,
chekout this youtube!
It's so funny!
1 comment 12:24 am January 7th, 2009damnportlandersherince_emynHow to make a Wendy's burger: 80's style!
There are...no words. Seriously. You just have to watch it.
Portland related because I found this on the internets while using my computer and my computer is in Portland.Current Mood:
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LMAOdamnportlandersapril_teheRoad Trip! I want to drive down to San Francisco for a long weekend. Anyone know if this is dangerous in January, are there higher elevation parts that my poor Honda civic sans chains would have trouble with? 9 comments or Leave a comment 10:45 pm January 6th, 2009
zine_sceneqweenoftheworldmore zine grab bags
$4.80 U.S.
$9.95 Canada/Mexico
$11.95 elsewheredamnportlandersmspurrmeowPhotographer? (Pro or not-really)
I do need someone with a bit of training, as pale-faced-redheads-with-glasses aren't the easiest to shoot and come out decently. That being said, no, I do not have a friend who could do snapshots that are worth anything. I have a not-cheap but older Canon camera, if someone has some skillz, but thinks my camera would be fine. I have no idea how to make it do really good portrait photos, I've only done outdoor action shots with it.
(The icon shot is five years old)damnportlandersdrunkengeebeeCount::Counterpoint3 comments 10:19 pm January 6th, 2009
misaladyToday's Tweets!- 07:51 I feel sore all over. #
- 08:18 Netflix is starting to send me Battlestar Galactica Season 4 today! WOO! God, I'm a geek. #
- 08:30 Livejournal laid off 20 out of 28 employees. I am concerned. #
- 08:39 Having a Berry Chai from Starbucks. Very tasty. #
- 09:22 @mslindz A news source. I have a link on my LJ. I can't tweet it to you because I have no net access at work. #
- 10:47 I am so sore. I just want to go home, climb into a hot bath, and sleep. #
- 16:07 Argh! #
- 18:26 People can be such jerks! #
- 18:34 I know I work for a cruise line and all but the building ought not cause seasickness when it is windy out. Oh, but it does. It does. #
- 21:29 Watching Dr. Who. #
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$11.95 elsewhere Leave a comment 10:25 pm January 6th, 2009
I do need someone with a bit of training, as pale-faced-redheads-with-glasses aren't the easiest to shoot and come out decently. That being said, no, I do not have a friend who could do snapshots that are worth anything. I have a not-cheap but older Canon camera, if someone has some skillz, but thinks my camera would be fine. I have no idea how to make it do really good portrait photos, I've only done outdoor action shots with it.
(The icon shot is five years old)misaladyToday's Tweets!
Today, I was tweeting:- 07:51 I feel sore all over. #
- 08:18 Netflix is starting to send me Battlestar Galactica Season 4 today! WOO! God, I'm a geek. #
- 08:30 Livejournal laid off 20 out of 28 employees. I am concerned. #
- 08:39 Having a Berry Chai from Starbucks. Very tasty. #
- 09:22 @mslindz A news source. I have a link on my LJ. I can't tweet it to you because I have no net access at work. #
- 10:47 I am so sore. I just want to go home, climb into a hot bath, and sleep. #
- 16:07 Argh! #
- 18:26 People can be such jerks! #
- 18:34 I know I work for a cruise line and all but the building ought not cause seasickness when it is windy out. Oh, but it does. It does. #
- 21:29 Watching Dr. Who. #
food_pornnekoukenChinese Food with Jennifer 8 Lee I just saw this and thought it warranted sharing. Even if you know General Tso's chicken is not an actual dish they eat in China, it's still very interesting.Leave a comment 09:49 pm January 6th, 2009
dp_snarkbluejayway THIS JUST IN
RACISM TOTALLY OKAY 26 comments 09:48 pm January 6th, 2009dp_snarkbrucix I don't even know where to start. 4 comments 11:37 pm January 6th, 2009
budget_gourmetrainfaePoor Man's Champagne Okay, I admit this is kind of a tongue-in-cheek entry, but the drink isn't bad. And it's cheap!1 ounce Captain Morgan1 12-ounce can of 7up (or another citrus soda)Serves 1-2 people, depending on glass size
With just a little investment in some rum and a 12 or 24 pack of soda (maybe $15 total?), you and your (many) friends can enjoy this tasty sweet bubbly treat. You can choose your own rum of course, but I do recommend the spiced rum such as Captain Morgan. 1 comment 09:31 pm January 6th, 2009damnportlandersvivisectdeath okay pc people... I took both "white power" and "interracial pride" off the interests list in my community
pdx_romance - just to make you kiddies more comfortable.
but really? there are skinheads in portland, just like there are black power groups, mexican gangs, russian mafia, snooty intellectuals, hipsters, emo kids, goths, and over the top peace an love hippies and new agers.
Lots of 'em in this city. I just don't discriminate. My personal belief is that it's okay for any of these people to post in my community and that it should be open. I'm really surprised that people took offense to that when there's a "barf" and "altar boy" listing. Sheesh. 44 commentsapril_tehe Road Trip!qweenoftheworldzine_scene more zine grab bagsmspurrmeowdamnportlanders Photographer? (Pro or not-really)drunkengeebeedamnportlanders Count::Counterpointmisalady Today's Tweets!nekoukenfood_porn Chinese Food with Jennifer 8 Leebluejaywaydp_snark(no subject)brucixdp_snark(no subject)rainfaebudget_gourmet Poor Man's Champagnevivisectdeathdamnportlanders(no subject) -
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06:41 pm
woman 1: "did you see the weather report? they're calling for rain again."
woman 2.: "i KNOW! i cannot believe how much rain they get around here!"
1: "they're talking about flooding and mudslides--"
2: "and avalanches. it's crazy."
1: "i don't understand how people can live here. we're thinking of moving if jeff can get his job back."
::amused::cookingfaoiltiamaBacking Up Recipes I'm not trying to be a Chicken Little here, but there has been some buzz on my f-list about how Livejournal is in financial peril and there has been some speculation that this could be the beginning of the end (*THUNDERCLAP*). Like I said, this is ALL SPECULATION and completely UNCONFIRMED HEARSAY about LJ tanking (though they did layoff a lot of their stateside staff), but just in case I've backed up my journal and I'm planning on making hard copies of all the recipes here that I've added to memories and bookmarks. I thought some of you might want to do likewise, just in case.Has there been any conversation about commuting the community over to another journal service if LJ does tank? I'd hate to lose y'all as a resource!
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18 comments or Leave a comment 08:51 pm January 6th, 2009
coldcookingcitizensnips420 I bought a beef tenderloin and I plan on cooking it for dinner tomorrow. I've never cooked one before, any tips to help me not mess up? Leave a comment 05:08 pm January 6th, 2009
zine_scenebreatheinjuneSubmissions for a lit zine Well, I haven't been part of the "zine scene" in years, but recently, after losing my job, I've been wanting to get back into it, and I want to start a lit zine.Aaaand I am currently looking for submissions and contributions. I am looking for a broad spectrum of things, from photography to poems and stories. Ideally, you would be willing to put it under a Creative Commons license. However, if you do not feel comfortable with releasing your work under a CC license, you obviously are not obligated to do so.
One idea I'm REALLY excited about is to have people do readings of their own poems and stories. I want to have both a web and print version of the zine, so having people download the readings would not be a problem. Since this is an option, having people's music and songs is also an option to be part of the zine, so if you are a musician, feel free to submit a song or two.
The rest of the "info sheet" is posted on my LiveJournal: http://breatheinjune.livejournal.com/249557.html
The theme for the first issue is "New Beginnings" to go along with the new year. Take that as you will. It can relate as tangentially as you'd like. The initial deadline for submissions is January 25, 2009. I say "initial" because I am not sure how quickly submissions will come. My goal is to get the first issue put together by the end of January/beginning of February, with the latest possible being mid-February.
If you want to contribute anything or have any questions, my email is june.owatari@gmail.com or you can reply to the post. I can take submissions in practically any format (for example, if you write in Open/NeoOffice, feel free to leave it as .odt rather than re-saving it as a .doc ).
Thanks guys! If you know anybody else who might be interested, feel free to link them to this entry or to my LJ entry. I'd really appreciate it if you guys had any suggestions or ideas for the zine too.Current Location:California
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hopefuldamnportlanderssimpledoubtApartment for Rent I thought I'd give you guys the heads up before this hits CL or the shingle gets hung out. You'll have to let me know if you're interested because I don't think it would be kosher to publish the number on the internets.
Largish one bedroom apartment
Hardwood floors
Lots of closet space. One 7x4 closet, one 5x5, and one linen closet
Water, heat and garbage paid
Laundry room on site
Personal locked storage area in basement (Approx. 5x5x10)
Small garden area in courtyard. If you want to plant some tomatoes and flowers and whathaveyou it's not a problem.
Off street parking for one car (Lot is first come first serve but the apartments on that side of the building park there. There's usually a spot for your car, if not street parking is ample.)
Located in Sellwood on 11th and Tacoma. Right next door to New Seasons (we share a fence line) Apartment is located in a 9 plex. Quiet neighbors, bus service 2 blocks east (Line 70 and 41). Easy access to Springwater Corridor.
Rent is $625.00 per month. Not sure on what the first/last/security situation is. Apartment has been vacant for a month. Ready for a tenant. You pay electric and gas. Cats okay, it is an extra charge but nothing out of control.
Building was built in 1943, owner is looking for long term tenant. 11 comments 04:50 pm January 6th, 2009he-russian-bear-slashes-a-social-network 12 comments 07:34 pm January 6th, 2009 food_pornmeru_neechanChristmas Dinner - Delayed Entry Christmas Day Dinner gets its own little post just because of the massive amount of food-pornworthy photos that are about to follow. By request of my mom, A and I were asked to show her our food-making skills that she heard and saw so much about. And then we found out that she wanted us to do it for Christmas dinner. Granted, we celebrate Christmas as all secular, non-Christian families do in this day and age, but it's still a big deal to us. This was the first time A and I ever planned a large, formal meal, but we were up to the challenge, and we wanted to be sure to go all the way and not skimp out on the opportunity.
( Enjoy! ) 07:39 pm January 6th, 2009cookingevil_momfreezing cooked pasta? For dinner tonight I made a baked pasta dish: rigatoni with tomato sauce, and I melted some cheese on top (cheddar-mozzarella blend, if it matters).I figured it would make 6 portions, bur I totally underestimated: I have 6 portions of leftovers.Can I freeze them, or will they turn out weird??
Plz halp. 7 comments 04:05 pm January 6th, 2009cookinglittlelamblong days and tired of costco clif bars! hello, cooking! i'm a law student and by the time my second year rolled around, i had gone up a size, which was quite unfortunate, because i had to buy another suit. over this winter break, i stopped buying cheese (which was pretty much my one vice when i actually cooked, because all i really eat anyway is pasta and frozen vegetables or frozen veggie items like boca burgers) and oatmeal. i lost 5 lbs, and i'd rather keep this up. but long story short, it's difficult for me to keep it up during school because, for instance, next semester, my classes go from 9 am until 8.30 pm (2 days out of the week, 9.30 pm), and i live 40 minutes away, so i can't just nip back home and eat well. for the past 1.5 years, i've pretty much been living on clif bars or half a pb&j and then coming back home famished and eating lots of fatty take out on the way home. not so good!
my restrictions are these: i'm really tired so not really big on cooking every night (especially when i leave at 7 and come home after 9 or 10), allergic to nuts, and can store the prepacked food in a fridge. any ideas? i feel a little stuck and totally unhealthy. i'm sorry if this seems really restrictive. hope you can help! 25 comments 07:06 pm January 6th, 2009budget_gourmetmary_mayhemRed rice casserole 2 c. tomato juice
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Combine ingredients in a covered casserole dish. Bake at 350F for 1
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06 Jan 2009 14:18
02:35 pmfood_porngadaev happy new year to you all.
on january 1st, 2009, i proposed to my girlfriend. well, now she's my fiance. she accepted it and i proposed her in san diego. the location is coronado island. it was beautiful place and the weather was perfect. my friends were happy about it. so i decided to make a dinner for all of us. i made salmon with whole-wheat spaghetti, spinach, and garlic. i also made salad and orange vinaigrette. yes, it's from scratch. i know you will say like duh. ha. pardon me, ladies and gentlemen.
results? they loved it. whew. i was little nervous. but i managed it. why nervous? three of them looked at me while i prepped. at school, i was fine because we worked together. at my friend's home, i don't work with them, i did it by myself. overall, they loved it and i managed it. whew.
okay, what did i make? what ingredients? what did i do? here it is:
- whole-wheat spaghetti, spinach, sliced garlic to mix together. yes, after cooking.
- salad: sliced red onion, two cantaloupes; cubes, cherry tomatoes, cut half, and spinach. i wanted arugula but vons, it's name of supermarket in san diego and they don't have it anymore so i took spinach. i was little disappointed but it's okay.
- salmon, once again. i planned to cook halibut but they don't have it. i took salmon instead. i added salt and pepper. oh, i also added lemon juice to marinated. and green onions for garnish.
- orange vinaigrette dressing: 4 oranges, red raspberry vinegar, shallot and garlic minced, salt and pepper to taste.
wanna recipe for this, let me know.( here are the pictures ) 2 comments or Leave a comment 04:51 pm January 6th, 2009
Tasty, filling and fairly inexpensive.
Another quick and easy recipe is Cheesy Chicken. (I got this one from my MIL.
Place boneless chicken in the bottom of a casserole dish. Combine 2 cups of grated cheddar with 1 large can of cream of mushroom soup or 1 small can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 small can of cream of chicken soup. Bake at 350 for an hour. Serve over rice.
Frankly, I liked the sauce that came out of that over the rice better than I liked the chicken. Maybe I should try just combining COM with just cheese and see what happens.
Another trick I learned was beans and rice. I've been known to cook dried beans (and do it well) but, frankly, canned beans are fine and, over brown rice, they are tasty and filling.
Margaret Holmes makes Field Peas with Jalapeños that is GREAT. The jalapeños really aren't hot, but do give the beans a nice flavor. I can't find 'em everywhere, so I tend to buy a couple or 3 cans when I do find 'em to keep in the cupboard for the night that I just don't feel like cooking big.
Black beans are good, too. If I feel like decorating those, I put a dollop of sour cream (or plain yogurt) and a nice sprinkle of grated cheddar on it.
And I like tomatoes and okra. Half a can on top of a cup of brown rice with a little sprinkle of hot sauce is a meal for moi.
Canned stuff over rice is quick, easy and filling. I am sooooooooooo about that. I usually fix 1 scoop of stuff to 2 scoops of rice. Chuck likes more stuff and less rice. Hot sauce makes us both happy.
He taught me a trick about cooking rice, too. You can put a cup of rice and 2 cups of water in a pot, let it boil for 30 minutes and then just turn it off. Leave it on the eye for 20 minutes and it is done without boiling over or being crunchy. Leave a comment 01:22 pm January 6th, 2009damnportlanderssassyleoCuriosity about Oregon resources...
Maybe there is hope...
"If you've recently been laid off, you've probably had someone tap you on the shoulder and tell you something like: "Out of crisis comes opportunity," or "When one door closes, another opens." It probably feels a little pat, but the truth is that many workers will use the downturn to switch out of a slow-growth career—and into work with a much more promising future."
The 30 Best Careers for 2009.
Seriously...I work for a healthcare organization and even though most employers in the area are hiring minimally...mine has 30+ listings for RN's.
Or how about a Genetic Counselor?
For the record, I am happily employed and in general feel OK about my job stability...but it doesn't hurt to be aware.cookingwint3rhartRoast beef (or other) sandwich melt
My husband had a helluva day today, and I'd like to make something tasty for dinner to sort of help make up for it. Comfort food around here means melted cheese, and also I've got some sub rolls that need using up.My idea so far involves sliced meat of some sort, probably from the deli (meaning no gravy) and provolone cheese. I am not opposed to using bbq sauce or spicy mustard, both of which What would you want on a sandwich of this type to make it Really, Really Good?
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04:09 pm January 6th, 2009
food_pornguestroomsBrownie Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
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