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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were hasty and speedy, not necessarily in that order, and now it is time for you to post until the hasty and speedy cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: EMOLUMENT!
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FJL, if I'm reading between the lines it sounds like you didn't care for title of show. I know the kiddies love it, but it really sounds too in and with it for my tastes. I really don't like these musicals that exist for no other reason than to be smart-ass and self-referential. Oh, I'm sure that producer Kevin McCollum has made them put in some "heart" - that's what he does, and I'm sure he'll do the whole "the little show that could" thing that he did with Avenue Q, but I just have no interest in it at all.
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Since I'm not reading the chat boards anymore, let me know if you do raise tumult. I'm sure the fan-atics will come after you with sledge hammer in hand.
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Was there a mid-show standing ovation? Was the audience screaming and cheering?
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Could someone repost that link to the Collectors CD site? I meant to check out their upcoming releases, but I didn't and now I have idea where that link might reside.
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Was there a mid-show standing ovation? Was the audience screaming and cheering?
That's what happens with every half-way decent act on "America's Got Talent." :P There was a man last night who sang some R&B. He was pretty good, not the second coming but certainly better than average, but as soon as he started singing, a standing ovation (they didn't even wait until half way through his song) and screaming and cheering...like he was The Beatles. It's ridiculous.
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Some of the acts are worth watching, so I do watch the show, but between the audience and Jerry Springer's reactions during the performances (announcing the pathetically obvious as if no one can see what's happening on stage...which sometimes it seems like because they cut away to from the performers so damned often), I wonder why I still watch it. ;) At least, I can record the show and fast-forward through all the crap.
End of mini-rant.
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Thanks for your theatre report, DR FJL.
Re: SummerShorts... Do you know if they are planning to sell tickets online at their website? The "tickets" link doesn't work, and I've been checking for a few weeks. Emails to the site go unreturned.
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DR JulieC40 - sounds like a great work enviroment. Yes, starting in any new situation is a bit stressful; I always feel brain overload. But you will get the hang of it! :)
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For Ask bk day: [or any DR that knows]
I know over at that "other" theatre chat board that people always say "Ask Michael Lavine for that sheet music; he has everything!", but how does it actually work? Do you email him a list of what you want, and he emails back with what he has and the price?
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Could someone repost that link to the Collectors CD site?
bk, is THIS (http://www.ccmusic.com/) the one you mean?
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Today's New York Times: The Quest for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/dining/09chip.html?th&emc=th)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adapted from Jacques Torres
Time: 45 minutes (for 1 6-cookie batch), plus at least 24 hours’ chilling
2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (8 1/2 ounces) cake flour
1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) light brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 ounces) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves, at least 60 percent cacao content (see note)
Sea salt.
1. Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
2. Using a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together until very light, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Drop chocolate pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours.
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
4. Scoop six 3 1/2-ounce mounds of dough (the size of generous golf balls) onto baking sheet, making sure to turn horizontally any chocolate pieces that are poking up; it will make for a more attractive cookie. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bake until golden brown but still soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slip cookies onto another rack to cool a bit more. Repeat with remaining dough, or reserve dough, refrigerated, for baking remaining batches the next day. Eat warm, with a big napkin.
Yield: 1 1/2 dozen 5-inch cookies.
Note: Disks are sold at Jacques Torres Chocolate; Valrhona fèves, oval-shaped chocolate pieces, are at Whole Foods.
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Other than the question I am asking right now....
What question have you been asked the most times for Ask BK Day?
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And the word of the day is: EMOLUMENT!
At the local TraveLodge's cafe, if you order anything that isn't on the MOTEL MENU you can expect an extra EMOLUMENT for the cook to be added to your check.
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I'm going to have to post my musings on why more adults aren't going to see Wall*E later. Right now, I've got to get to work.
Hasta.
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I just realized after reading Ginny's post from last night that if I want to see her and Richard I'll have to work fast because I leave for Wisconsin on August 29 and they get in on August 27
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Morning Larry.
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And on that note I take my leave for the morning.
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Good morning, all, espcially a good morning to you, DR Ben!
This morning I head down to Toyland for a round of work with my colleague and long-lost relative Mr Curtis Moore. I will cart back the scores for Act Two and pick up the scores to the Appendix numbers.
I have at this moment nothing else to report, so I guess I shall ready myself to depart.
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I don't know from that tour group, DR CILLA LIZ.....
Thanks to DR FJL for the Summer Shorts link.
Note to self: Pre order the book on Monday.
Thanks to all for the rehearsal vibes for last night. The show went much better, MOST of the lines were there, and there was much less "ACTING".
We suffered through a severe thunderstorm and lots of rain during Act One, but things settled down during Act Two.
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Here is a link to the local news coverage of the Show:
http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1443116.html (http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1443116.html)
I had four picture set ups so that EVERY ONE in the cast could be included, but they really did choose the strangest one of all to put in the paper. Oh well..... At least the phone number is correct this time. And all the names are included. ;D
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Question for ASK BK day:
What is the thing that surprised you most on your first visit to New York City?
For SOME REASON, I didn't realize that only the stations on the SUBWAY were wide and spacious, and that indeed most of the ride was in a dark tunnel....when we shot into that narrow space the first time, it was scary.
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I would surmise that New Neighbors, for the most part, are better than Nude Neighbors.
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I would surmise that New Neighbors, for the most part, are better than Nude Neighbors.
It depends on the Neighbor. 8)
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singdaw - no need to send more emails to the Summer shorts site! They're a relatively small operations, and tickets just aren't on sale yet.
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More rain headed your way, DR GINNY.....it's headed here from DR CILLA LIZ and just about to get to me.
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DR SINGDAW you can call 765-653-5880 and reserve tickets for ALL MY SONS, but if you don't show up by 7:30 p.m. on show night, we will release your tickets.
And don't call before 5 p.m. EDST.
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BK, I personally had a very fine time at Title of Show, and we found its insights powerful and disturbing, just wonder aloud where the universality is. Sorry if my late/early-morning post gave the wrong impression. And nothing about it doesn't feel like it belongs on Broadway in terms of physical size of the show. My issue with the show is that these two main characters - as written - just WANT to be writers and have success, they don't seem to have NEED to be an artist, no special need to communicate; that NEED to be an artist seems to have been written into one of the supporting ladies, and it's very effective there.
Here's my complete post from All That Chat:
"Up late, can't get TITLE OF SHOW's disturbing themes out of my head - SPOILERS, esp. re production values
Posted by: BklynBoy 03:04 am EDT 07/09/08
In reply to: re: By chance... - shoebusiness 12:51 am EDT 07/09/08
shoebusiness, i always enjoy reading your thoughts on just about everything - but maybe because I'm seeing the show for the first time, I'm still ruminating over the experience of having seen TITLE OF SHOW tonight. I suspect most struggling theater writers will find it hilarious, insightful and disturbing; I have no idea how people who have no interest in or fascination/desire about actually being in the world of theatre will relate to it.
My feeling was that Bell and Bowen and thus their characters would have lovely careers as performers even if they couldn't write, and somehow the lack of survival-urgency of their particular need to write made it a strong want rather than a real need, and for me it became a very funny, thought-provoking journey, a Noel Coward play for slackers I felt, but (despite the greatness of Heidi Blickenstaff's performance) Susan Blackwell's journey became the one I FELT most strongly about, since her character needed to get away from what she was doing with her life, or at least that was the impression I got.
Meanwhile, the much-minimized-by-some production values seemed to me to be no less elaborate than many other shows for which I've paid close to $100 a ticket, and I suspect that whatever the "official" ticket price is, very few people are paying anywhere near that. The producers must label the ticket $110 to get $47.50; one of the things producers must deal with in the 2000's. But the physical set is even more elaborate than that for Spring Awakening, Xanadu or A Chorus Line, let alone Equus and other plays, as far as this scenically-untrained eye can see. Here's the spoiler: Making the whole set fly up like that and then the faux stuff that descends didn't seem cheap at all, and it helped make the whole scenic design extremely satisfying for this first-time attendee at the show, and took away any sense that this was a cheap show."
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But yes, the claques of whoopers and hollarers in the audience at TITLE OF SHOW took away from the experience; they took some getting used to.
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It depends on the Neighbor. 8)
Ask DR MBarnum; I'm sure he dreamed for several years about the hunky neighbor mowing the lawn au naturel!
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Larry, I got your message.
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Larry, I got your message.
Thank you, dear friend! I'm glad you enjoyed whatever it's called last night. I want to see it very much.
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It depends on the Neighbor. 8)
True dat. :o
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I received a letter today telling me that my Economic Stimulus check should be received by July 11.......
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We got ours. We spent it on hospital bills.
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What is the thing that surprised you most on your first visit to New York City?
For SOME REASON, I didn't realize that only the stations on the SUBWAY were wide and spacious, and that indeed most of the ride was in a dark tunnel....when we shot into that narrow space the first time, it was scary.
I think the subway thing would depend on if you have one in your city. We have them here (well called the metro), so that didn't surprise me.
One thing that did shock me was that there are so many people in times square/theatre district that walk the streets in the middle of the night!
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We got ours. We spent it on hospital bills.
Well I am sure your big Vacation Bible School salary can help make up the difference. You probably get paid the same to do VBS that I am paid to direct at PCPH. 8)
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DR Cillaliz, you are right. MTV.com shows the full episodes of the legally blonde show online (only problem is you cannot view it from canada). :(
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I'm sure I do.
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DR JulieC40, I hope each day at work just continues to get better & better. What a nice beginning.
DR JRand-I'm pleased to hear the show is improving. Continued vibes!
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Good morning!
It was cool enough last night after the rain to have another evening and night with the windows open and fresh air being pulled in by the attic fan. But it's heating up to 90 today, and since the morning already is feeling a bit muggy, I've closed up everything downstairs and have turned on the A/C which hasn't snapped on yet. I still have the window open in my office with the attic fan only pulling air through it, and it's pleasant enough for the moment.
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We got ours. We spent it on hospital bills.
Well I am sure your big Vacation Bible School salary can help make up the difference. You probably get paid the same to do VBS that I am paid to direct at PCPH. 8)
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I have the movie SECRETARY ready to go for today's reviewing chores. I never saw it during its theatrical release, so this will be the first time for me. There is a commentary and one or two other bonuses, but I should once again have the evening fairly free to watch something for fun.
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Nothing on TV for me tonight. (One more night until BURN NOTICE - yay!)
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I have the movie SECRETARY ready to go for today's reviewing chores. I never saw it during its theatrical release, so this will be the first time for me. There is a commentary and one or two other bonuses, but I should once again have the evening fairly free to watch something for fun.
Is that the movie from like 5 years ago with james spader?
If so that is very raunchy!
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What is BURNT NOTICE about? I'm surprised it has not been on here yet.
On tv tonight for me:
Canadian Idol results (totally crazy they are going from 16 to 10).
So You think you can dance
Btw, has anybody heard of a new show that i keep seeing ads for (i think it may be on CBS), called FLASHPOINT.
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DR George: I have a sink faucet that needs to be replaced.
I also have a desire to replace my entire bathroom sink.
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DR George: Do you have any experience with oven doors?
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Thanks DR Jane for your comments re: bruising and feet.
There's obviously something different now. Because i'm obviously wearing the same shoe on my left foot. And no bruising there! :)
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Good morning, all!
Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
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Good morning, all!
Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
Serve roast beef sandwiches with syrup!
;D
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DR Edi: That recommendation wasn't truly "serious". If you recall, Scout was beating on Walter Cunningham her first day of school. Jem pulled her off him and invited Walter to eat lunch at their house.
Calpurnia was serving roast. Walter asked for the syrup, which he poured all over his roast.
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Here;s where the party is:
http://www.oaktonhouseandgardens.com/
It's my favorite house in Marietta. I suggested them as a subject for our late, lamented gardening show, and it ended up being one of our best shows (and one of our last!)
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Something with collards, however, would be VERY appropriate.
Perhaps a white pizza using collards instead of spinach?
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Larry, do you perchance know soprano Carole Farley? Does she ever read this board? I think she was my mystery "Carole" email from the other day. I am well and truly confused.
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Here;s where the party is:
http://www.oaktonhouseandgardens.com/
It's my favorite house in Marietta. I suggested them as a subject for our late, lamented gardening show, and it ended up being one of our best shows (and one of our last!)
Very interesting site and write-up. Since you have been to such garden show affairs, can you explain the difference between a "formal vegetable garden" and a regular one????
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These hot and muggy days are simply unparalleled in these here parts.
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The site is running very slowly for me this morning. It's not the DSL connection or my computer because every other site I've visited this morning is running smoothly and quickly.
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Other than the question I am asking right now....
What question have you been asked the most times for Ask BK Day?
I know I've been asked the same question several times, but I can't remember what it is.
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can you explain the difference between a "formal vegetable garden" and a regular one????
In a formal garden, you're offered a cocktail before you're fertilized.
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Question for ASK BK day:
What is the thing that surprised you most on your first visit to New York City?
For SOME REASON, I didn't realize that only the stations on the SUBWAY were wide and spacious, and that indeed most of the ride was in a dark tunnel....when we shot into that narrow space the first time, it was scary.
It was a very brief one-night stay in 1966, I think. The sheer volume of people walking on B'way - could not believe it.
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DR Edisaurus - the setting looks truly magnificent! :)
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"America's Got Talent" was very sluggish last night, and it only lasted an hour. The first 36 minutes seemed like 90.
Apparently, the really good acts weren't important enough to feature. All they were interested in was making some really bad performers look like fools. We're getting into "American Idol" territory here, and the NBC show suffers by comparison.
The editing is really bad. During the few good acts they showed us last night, we got more "reaction" shots than we got "performance".
I guess the most damning thing that can be said about the show -- which truly does entertain when the good performances are featured -- is that it has Jerry Springer as emcee and David Hasselhoff as a judge. "The Hoff", as Regis Philbin dubbed him two years ago, makes Paula Abdul seem enigmatic.
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DR Jennifer,
We've been talking about BURN NOTICE for a year now. It's about a spy who's drummed out of the CIA, but he doesn't know why, and he's trying to find out. In the meantime, he's landed in Miami, and to earn a living, he does private investigative work for folks in trouble. His ex-girl friend and a retired CIA buddy assist him.
The lead character is sassy and clever, and as he narrates the show, it's very hip and cool. The plots are exciting and ingenious (he has a bit of MacGyver about him), and like other of USA's hit shows, it's very easy to take and very entertaining to watch.
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A little overcast outside - I'm sure it will burn off. On my way to do a quick morning errand.
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Well, in this case, the garden structure is very formal with geometric beds, garden "rooms" for fruit trees, etc. It's planted with looks in mind, so it's as beautiful as it is tasty. And they plant vegetables that look interesting, i.e. red okra, which might visually play off of some collards or rhubarb. Michelle intersperses ornamental flowers and plants with the vegetables. It makes it visually interesting, plus, because she's growing food, she can water the flowers along with the vegetables (something you normally wouldn't get to do in a drought). And she plants a lot of flowers that you can eat, like nasturtiums.
On Saturdays, she has a booth at the fresh market in the Marietta Square where she sells edible flowers and fresh vegetables. She always sells out!
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BTW, BURN NOTICE, Season 1 is available for sale or rent on DVD.
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In a formal garden, you're offered a cocktail before you're fertilized.
And afterward, I suppose, you are potted?
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The site is running much faster and more smoothly now. Good!
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Well, in this case, the garden structure is very formal with geometric beds, garden "rooms" for fruit trees, etc. It's planted with looks in mind, so it's as beautiful as it is tasty. And they plant vegetables that look interesting, i.e. red okra, which might visually play off of some collards or rhubarb. Michelle intersperses ornamental flowers and plants with the vegetables. It makes it visually interesting, plus, because she's growing food, she can water the flowers along with the vegetables (something you normally wouldn't get to do in a drought). And she plants a lot of flowers that you can eat, like nasturtiums.
On Saturdays, she has a booth at the fresh market in the Marietta Square where she sells edible flowers and fresh vegetables. She always sells out!
Thank you very much for this insightful reply. It all makes perfect sense. What a great way to live!
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If I have time tonight to watch an entire movie, it'll probably be THE RITZ. It was one of the DVDs I bought from the Deep Discount sale, and I haven't watched the laserdisc of it in probably a decade, so it should be fun to see again after all these years.
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I'm heading down now to check the mail and then start thinking about what's for lunch.
WBBL.
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If I have time tonight to watch an entire movie, it'll probably be THE RITZ. It was one of the DVDs I bought from the Deep Discount sale, and I haven't watched the laserdisc of it in probably a decade, so it should be fun to see again after all these years.
How very odd and coinkydental! "The Ritz" is at the top of my pile of "to watch" DVDs.
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And afterward, I suppose, you are potted?
I've been to many a gathering there and can attest that there are many potted people by the end of the evening. The hosts are very generous and offer to put up anyone who doesn't feel that they should be driving.
They also always offer to put us up so we don't have to drive all the way home---all 15 miles! :)
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Thank you very much for this insightful reply. It all makes perfect sense. What a great way to live!
I envy them, but I also know that it's tons of work and they do it all themselves. It's very hard for them to get away for any length of time. Fortunately, the kids are getting old enough that they can help take care of it. Their life revolves around Oakton and they are very good stewards of the place.
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An interesting thing about this current heat wave is the way temperatures vary dramatically from the coast to inland areas.
It is always that way, it seems, but downtown Oakland was rather pleasant when I left work yesterday. I was expecting a blast of breath-sucking heat, but was met by a moderately cool breeze that refreshed me. The air was warm, but the breeze was cool, and you could "feel" that differentiation.
When I got home -- and I live 4 miles east of my worksite -- the temperature was dramatically different. It was at least 10 degrees hotter and there was a "warm breeze" . That warm breeze was cooler than the air temperature, but only by a bit.
I decided last night that my sleeping comfort far outweighed any waking comfort I might enjoy, so I closed off my bedroom and kept the A/C unit on in there. I went to bed at 10 p.m., and slept well and comfortably.
Today is supposed to be hotter inland. Even though we broke a record in Oakland with a high of 92 yesterday, today is expected to be three degrees cooler.
Fancy that!
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I love Ron's idea of using collards instead of spinach on a pizza. I might try that at home, myself!
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I love Ron's idea of using collards instead of spinach on a pizza. I might try that at home, myself!
Collards came to mind because when Scout and Jem first spied Dill, he was spying on them from inside his Aunt Stephanie's collard patch.
There really aren't any other food references I can recall, but it was during the depression and in the deep south. I'm sure some depression-era recipes can be found via Google.
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Greg and I hate okra, and pickled okra is beyond repulsive, but Michelle makes it and it is so delicious that I wish she would market it. When we get a jar, we have to ration it!
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Greg and I hate okra, and pickled okra is beyond repulsive, but Michelle makes it and it is so delicious that I wish she would market it. When we get a jar, we have to ration it!
So many people say this about okra. And I have to admit I've seen it at its worst, believe me, in gummy soups or served "boiled", all mushy and sticky.
But it's the heart of gumbo and it adds wonderful flavor to stews and soups. And nothing in this world is better than my mom's fried okra. Nothing. Oh, well....okay....her fried chicken might be something I'd choose over it. But it's BLISS when she does both. Serve that up with some fresh, homegrown Beefeater tomatoes (peeled before they're sliced, mind you), and nice helping of field peas or Crowder peas, and you have a feast for the gods on the southern slopes of Mt. Olympus.
Fried Okra -- YUM. Texas-style pickled okra -- YUM.
;D
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But don't EVEN start talking about "chitlins". Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww........
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It was actually chilly out this morning. We'll see if it burns off - if it doesn't and remains chilly, chalk another one up for the LA weather people, who said it would be over 100 degrees with no respite until the weekend.
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I had an e-mail from our Druxy this morning saying he couldn't get on the board, so they must have been doing something - maybe some early-morning maintenance.
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DR Jennifer,
We've been talking about BURN NOTICE for a year now. It's about a spy who's drummed out of the CIA, but he doesn't know why, and he's trying to find out. In the meantime, he's landed in Miami, and to earn a living, he does private investigative work for folks in trouble. His ex-girl friend and a retired CIA buddy assist him.
The lead character is sassy and clever, and as he narrates the show, it's very hip and cool. The plots are exciting and ingenious (he has a bit of MacGyver about him), and like other of USA's hit shows, it's very easy to take and very entertaining to watch.
I've heard you guys mention it. But since it's not on here i never really knew what it was about.
Thanks for the info.
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bk, is THIS (http://www.ccmusic.com/) the one you mean?
I don't know that it is - JMK posted it originally but I can't find it. There's nothing in the new releases that looks like anything he was talking about.
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SAVE ORCA!!!!
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:sS3c5U7UDqwssM:http://www.bcelection.ca/images/orca.jpg)
Oh. Never mind. You said "okra."
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I just looked up chitlins.
And wished that I hadn't.
:)
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I think I found it - at least the label I was thinking of, and they do have the Barry Sisters coming, so I'm sure this is it: www.oldies.com
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Wednesday morning greetings! We took ourselves totally off line last night because of the lightening and just now reconnected. Guess there might be more on the way, according to DR JRand.
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I just realized after reading Ginny's post from last night that if I want to see her and Richard I'll have to work fast because I leave for Wisconsin on August 29 and they get in on August 27
DR Ben - we have plans for the evening of the 27th, but nothing for anytime on the 28th. Maybe we could mosey down to your neighborhood and have lunch together that day? Will you be working the day before you leave?
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In recent days, I listened to the CD of Passing Strange. I guess I admire what Stew is trying to do, but I don't think that it shall be making many return trips to my player.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm NOT playing and listening to renditions of "You Don't Own Me", "It's My Party", "Heatwave", "Son of a Preacher Man", "Falling", etc., etc., etc., (ah, a King & I reference) today. Ahhh... :)
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Good morning, all!
Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
DR edisaurus - Maybe you could show up with a nice antipasti platter... That's Southern... Southern Italy. ;)
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Ooohh... Aaaahh.... Chocolate Chip Cookies... :)
*I've actually had that cookie at Jacques Torres' shoppe. It's a very good cookie, however, they do offer some of them "warm". They are kept warm by a griddle set on low. It is nice to get a warm cookie, however, depending how long they've been sitting on the warmer, the resulting cookie seems to get slightly overcooked.
**Since it is summer, they are now offering ice cream sandwiches made with those cookies and their homemade ice cream. YUM!
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FJL, thanks for the clarification. I did find it passing strange that your first post didn't seem positive, because I don't know that I've ever read a post by you about any show where you didn't like the show. :)
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I'm still a bit groggy.
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I feel groggy and soggy and tired
After I run maybe then I'll feel wired
And alive - yes, alive, but alive!
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Yes, BK, that's the site, and it also is where you can find every Columbia Percy Faith album (and unreleased gems) on CD.
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I just looked up chitlins.
And wished that I hadn't.
:)
I'm glad you found it. I suppose I ought to have put "chitterlings" in parens afterward...but that makes the vileness of it sound acceptably "formal".
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Oh, those wacky Southerners! ;)
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My work day is quickly going to hell in a handbasket. And it's not even my work - it's my colleague's desk; she's on vacation!
So what better to do than come on HHW and post? :)
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DR Ben - we have plans for the evening of the 27th, but nothing for anytime on the 28th. Maybe we could mosey down to your neighborhood and have lunch together that day? Will you be working the day before you leave?
Sounds good to me. I will be working on the 28th. It's a full day before a half-day and even though Friday is an official half day at work if I take off the day it's considered one full vacation day (chinchee basards) so I'll go in on Thursday. But that doesn't mean we can't have a fun lunch time get together.
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BK - When I don't like a show, I just say nada, especially since I've found this here site is googlable. :)
I guess time will tell whether moving TITLE OF SHOW to Broadway is courageous or foolhardy. But these producers have had enough hits that they can afford to take a risk of putting their investors through a miss every now and then. So many inside jokes, though, and the over-exuberance of the Titleists drove me crazy at first, but I adjusted.
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BLAME IT ALL -- EVERY last bit of it! -- on the Bossa Nova!
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My work day is quickly going to hell in a handbasket. And it's not even my work - it's my colleague's desk; she's on vacation!
So what better to do than come on HHW and post? :)
That's only natural!
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For example, I mean, so many of us love love love Mary Stout, but how many people outside of the dedicated theater fans will find the banter about her to be very funny?
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OK. Looks like I'm gonna have to log off and take care of some
s*&t stuff.
Laters! :)
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Ask DR MBarnum; I'm sure he dreamed for several years about the hunky neighbor mowing the lawn au naturel!
Indeed.
However, the new neighbor is not nearly as hunky, and he also does not seem interested in doing yardwork...at all...as can be seen by the very tall grass. They have mowed the yard only once since moving in a few months ago.
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I think I found it - at least the label I was thinking of, and they do have the Barry Sisters coming, so I'm sure this is it: www.oldies.com
That is the sight BK, but it was I who posted it, not JMK. You are mixing up your Oregonians again.
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Banter about Mary Stout? Sounds hi-hi-hilarious. I think this is a show I can skip. For me, this type of show sounds like a college show. Broadway has been overtaken by this sort of thing - some hit, some miss, but I've never really cared for any of them, and that includes Urinetown. They all seem like exactly what they are - Fringe or festival shows.
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I have been sick as a dog for the last several days...and today I am just going to stay home and sit on the couch.
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DR JRand, glad ALL MY SONS is shaping up!
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DR JulieC40, glad the new job is going well! It always seems to take about 2 weeks before things start settling into place and the stress level lowers.
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~~~~~GET WELL VIBES TO DR MBARNUM~~~~~
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*I was actually "sick" for the past two weeks myself. Well, there just seemed to be something in the Ft. Lauderdale air that did not agree with my sinuses - and, consequently, my throat. And then coupled with the either arctic or non-existent air conditioning in the hotel, well... However, I could tell as soon as I landed in NYC this past Saturday, that me head was clearing up again, literally. :)
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Larry, do you perchance know soprano Carole Farley? Does she ever read this board? I think she was my mystery "Carole" email from the other day. I am well and truly confused.
I know who she is; we've never met.
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For example, I mean, so many of us love love love Mary Stout, but how many people outside of the dedicated theater fans will find the banter about her to be very funny?
We love Mary Stout!
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I have been sick as a dog for the last several days...and today I am just going to stay home and sit on the couch.
You are such a dog.
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i feel so much better now. Kicking DR MBarnum around just perks me up.
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Feel better vibes for DR MBarnum!
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Ever since last week's luscious luncheon at David's on Geary in San Francisco, I've been haunted by a desire for more potato salad.
Googling, I've found some recipes that seem scrumdiddlyumptious:
Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill
2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
3 to 4 eggs, hard-cooked and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons diced dill pickle
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freeze dried or fresh dill, or about 2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
Cut the potatoes into small, bite-size chunks and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and boil for about 10 to 12 minutes, until just tender. Pour off water, set the pan in a sink or larger pan of cold water to cool the potatoes quickly.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with eggs, celery, red onion, green onions, and diced dill pickle. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Add to the potatoes and stir gently to combine. Fold in the dill and add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 6.
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DR Elmore, you made me laugh so hard I almost had to barf! LOL!
And thanks for the vibes Ginny and Jose.
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We love recipes!
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During my college years, a group of friends and I would travel into Asheville NC and go to a place called "The Rathskeller" (original, what?!!) where we experienced our first tastes of wonderful deli-styled sandwiches.
It was where I encountered my first Reuben sandwich! Each sandwich was served with a dill pickle spear and hot German potato salad.
I've LONGED to taste that wonderful potato salad over the years, but have never attempted to replicate it. I have, however, found this recipe. It sounds a bit artery-distressing, but it also sounds marvelous, too.
German Potato Salad
Ingredients:
12 slices bacon
2 sliced hard cooked eggs
6 cups hot diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
chopped parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Dice 6 slices of the bacon. Fry diced bacon along with the 6 whole slices in a heavy skillet. Remove whole slices to drain on paper towels; set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, and water; slowly add to diced bacon and bacon grease in the skillet, cooking and stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Pour over hot potatoes and eggs; add green onions and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with bacon slices and a little chopped parsley; serve hot.
German potato salad serves 6.
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Listening to Franz Waxman's beautiful score to My Cousin Rachel, and outside the overcast skies have turned sunny and it will probably end up a hot day. We shall see.
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And the word of the day is: EMOLUMENT!
And The Song Of The Day Is: MONEY
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However, I could tell as soon as I landed in NYC this past Saturday, that me head was clearing up again, literally. :)
Yes, it's amazing how returning to NYC seems to put the Irish back into you! :D
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For example, I mean, so many of us love love love Mary Stout, but how many people outside of the dedicated theater fans will find the banter about her to be very funny?
I was going to ask you about that earlier but then got distracted by work.
I saw the show at the Vineyard and liked it a lot but I agree with you about the in-jokes etc. The Mary Stout references were in the show at Vineyard and people who know her or know who she is laughed and laughed but many people just had a quizzical look on their faces. I know who she is but the average Japanese businessman or family from Peoria or non-theatre "nerd" (I use that term in the best way) will be as clueless as the Vineyard audiences. I was telling a friend at work about the show. She goes to the theatre occasionally. After the description she said she would probably not go to see it, not because it doesn't sound like fun but she'll feel out of it.
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Good morning, all!
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
Well, you could make individual portions of:
CHEESE AND WHITE TURNIP PIE (http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080530/HOMELIFE/805290308)
(http://images.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=MM&Date=20080530&Category=HOMELIFE&ArtNo=805290308&Ref=AR&maxH=230&maxW=370&border=0&Q=80)
You could call it TARA'S TURNIP TART.
Now, the un-reconctructed Yankeee in me would bring Scarlett-chaped "As God is my witness they're not going to lick me!" popsicles.
der Brucer
Or you could take the easy way and make sweet-potato pie (as tartlets).
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Well, you could make individual portions of:
CHEESE AND WHITE TURNIP PIE (http://www.kirotv.com/slideshow/news/3751995/detail.html
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080530/HOMELIFE/805290308)
(http://images.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=MM&Date=20080530&Category=HOMELIFE&ArtNo=805290308&Ref=AR&maxH=230&maxW=370&border=0&Q=80)
You could call it TARA'S TURNIP TART.
Now, the un-reconctructed Yankeee in me would bring Scarlett-chaped "As God is my witness they're not going to lick me!" popsicles.
der Brucer
Or you could take the easy way and make sweet-potato pie (as tartlets).
Sounds yummy. If I could only get the link to work....
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I thought about bringing little game hens (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) but that might be a little ambitious...
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Sounds yummy. If I could only get the link to work....
Please try again - I think it's fixed.
der Brucer
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Sounds good to me. I will be working on the 28th. It's a full day before a half-day and even though Friday is an official half day at work if I take off the day it's considered one full vacation day (chinchee basards) so I'll go in on Thursday. But that doesn't mean we can't have a fun lunch time get together.
This will work well for us. We have
THIS EXHIBIT (http://www.nypl.org/research/calendar/exhib/sibl/siblexhibdesc.cfm?id=494)
on our to-do list and will plan to go to SIBL after our luncheon with you.
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I thought about bringing little game hens (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) but that might be a little ambitious...
If you just stick to basic, roasted cornish game hens, they're actually very easy to cook. You basically take them out of the package, put them on the roasting pan, stick them in a pre-heated oven, and let cook away.
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Sending mp3s and sheet music. So time consuming for those bloody mp3s to attach themselves to the e-mail.
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I guess I should jog soon, but I'm having trouble getting the energy to do so, since my last jog was less than twenty-four hours ago.
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They all seem like exactly what they are - Fringe or festival shows.
Isn't a well done Fringe or festival show better than a poorly done B'way mega-hit wanna-be?
der Brucer
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DR George: I have a sink faucet that needs to be replaced.
I also have a desire to replace my entire bathroom sink.
Well, if you pay for my flight, hotel, food and a rental car, I'll be more than happy to replace your faucet and sink for you.
;D
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DR George: Do you have any experience with oven doors?
The only experience I have with oven doors is opening and closing them when cooking.
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Health vibes for DR Mbarnum. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And DR jose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Potato salad sounds good.
I think i would like TITLE OF SHOW. I think i would like just seeing any musical theatre right now. I am very deprived. :(
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Ever since last week's luscious luncheon at David's on Geary in San Francisco, I've been haunted by a desire for more potato salad.
Googling, I've found some recipes that seem scrumdiddlyumptious:
Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream & Dill
2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
3 to 4 eggs, hard-cooked and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons diced dill pickle
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freeze dried or fresh dill, or about 2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
Cut the potatoes into small, bite-size chunks and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and boil for about 10 to 12 minutes, until just tender. Pour off water, set the pan in a sink or larger pan of cold water to cool the potatoes quickly.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with eggs, celery, red onion, green onions, and diced dill pickle. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Add to the potatoes and stir gently to combine. Fold in the dill and add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 6.
That's what I forgot to plant -DILL!
Thanks for the reminder.
der Brucer
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"America's Got Talent" was very sluggish last night, and it only lasted an hour. The first 36 minutes seemed like 90.
Apparently, the really good acts weren't important enough to feature. All they were interested in was making some really bad performers look like fools. We're getting into "American Idol" territory here, and the NBC show suffers by comparison.
The editing is really bad. During the few good acts they showed us last night, we got more "reaction" shots than we got "performance".
I guess the most damning thing that can be said about the show -- which truly does entertain when the good performances are featured -- is that it has Jerry Springer as emcee and David Hasselhoff as a judge. "The Hoff", as Regis Philbin dubbed him two years ago, makes Paula Abdul seem enigmatic.
Exactly!
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I have a sort of dilemna.
I got a call from a 3rd (?) cousin. Well her mom and my mom are first cousins, who were close when they were children. But now only see each other a couple of times a year.
Anyhow this 30something cousin, who seems very nice from the few times i have met her just moved into the area (like 5 minutes away). She used to live like 1 hour+ away.
Apparently when my mom saw this girl at a funeral a few months ago, she (my mom) mentioned that if this girl was ever in a bind that she or I could babysit her kids.
I never heard any of this until now. But the 3rd cousin was wondering if i would be interesting in babysitting (she has 3 kids, a 3 year old, 5 year old and 7 year old). Now the way she described it was totally different from how my mom said she said it.
From the cousin it sounds like she just wants somebody who she could call upon sometimes to babysit.
From my mom, she said she meant it that if the cousin was a bind she now lives near me and I love kids.
I am assuming the cousin is planning to pay for this. SHe didn't actually say this. But since i don't know her. I would assume you pay someone for this service.
Now i used to babysit a lot for money when i was younger. But now i only babysit my sister's 2 year old (obviously for free). My sister's niece and nephew who call me their aunt (obviously for free). And sometimes these kids have friends that i watch with them (still for free).
But this new situation seems slightly uncomfortable in terms of money. Because i would never charge a family member to babysit. But is this cousin considered family? I will follow her lead i guess. But i was wondering what others thought.
Like i said before, i really cannot imagine that she would not offer to pay. And since i would be going out of my way for her, i can't really say that i would refuse. But it just seems sort of weird. For example if my mom ever watched her kids i am quite sure she would never accept $$.
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Isn't a well done Fringe or festival show better than a poorly done B'way mega-hit wanna-be?
der Brucer
I don't see the correlation. I'm just bored of these self-referential winking shows that are so part of today's culture. I'll take a poorly done B'way mega-hit wannabe if it has real musical theater on its mind.
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This will work well for us. We have
THIS EXHIBIT (http://www.nypl.org/research/calendar/exhib/sibl/siblexhibdesc.cfm?id=494)
on our to-do list and will plan to go to SIBL after our luncheon with you.
OK, it's in the book (or will be when I get home). You get to go to the old B. Altman's department store, which sat empty for many years until the City University of New York and the New York Public Library took it over and made use of it. There are also small organizations housed in the building which runs from 5th Avenue to Madison, in fact the Foundation Center considered moving there in the early 90s as our lease at 79 Fifth Avenue was about to run out. We didn't (lucky for me) but it's a quick cab or subway ride from me after our luncheon. Hoo-ray, lunch with Ginny and Richard!
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Back from a two-mile jog. About a quarter of the way through I thought my legs were going to give out - but I kept on, like the Everready Rabbit.
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Will we never get to page six?
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page six.
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Welcome ten GUESTS.
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For the Oregonians, THE FALL is playing in Ashland (Vasrsity Theatre), Eugene (Bijou) and Portland (Regal Cineman Fox Tower 10). Just FYI...
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What CAN you eat these days?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080708092228.htm
Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination
ScienceDaily (July 8, 2008) — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
The researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." Inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract.
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What CAN you eat these days?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080708092228.htm
Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination
ScienceDaily (July 8, 2008) — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
The researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." Inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract.
Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...
I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.
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Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.
You too, DR Jose!
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Well, in healthier eating news (I hope!), I'm currently enjoying the quinoa salad I put together last night. It was truly an improvisatory affair. I basically treated the quinoa as couscous, so I added some diced red pepper, raisins, dried cranberries, cashews, walnuts, and pecans, then dressed it with some olive oil and the juice of one lime. Tasty! And disgustingly healthy too! ;)
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Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...
I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.
Hmm, it doesn't sound like it, but if you click on the link you can read the whole article, which includes:
Chilton said tilapia is easily farmed using inexpensive corn-based feeds, which contain short chain omega-6s that the fish very efficiently convert to AA and place in their tissues. This ability to feed the fish inexpensive foods, together with their capacity to grow under almost any condition, keeps the market price for the fish so low that it is rapidly becoming a staple in low-income diets.
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Well, in healthier eating news (I hope!), I'm currently enjoying the quinoa salad I put together last night. It was truly an improvisatory affair. I basically treated the quinoa as couscous, so I added some diced red pepper, raisins, dried cranberries, cashews, walnuts, and pecans, then dressed it with some olive oil and the juice of one lime. Tasty! And disgustingly healthy too! ;)
Mmm...that sounds delish!
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Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.
You too, DR Jose!
Thanks, DR DearReaderLaura - I'm actually feeling quite well today. I think it just took a few days to work all those allergens out of my body. Well, at least my sinuses - the headaches were truly annoying. I think it also helps that I'm not sitting underneath a bank of fluorescent lights today. All that flickering really tires my eyes out.
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Mmm...that sounds delish!
And quinoa is a complete protein too!
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I get sinus headaches, too.
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Question for ASK BK day:
What is the thing that surprised you most on your first visit to New York City?
For SOME REASON, I didn't realize that only the stations on the SUBWAY were wide and spacious, and that indeed most of the ride was in a dark tunnel....when we shot into that narrow space the first time, it was scary.
I was most surprised by how comfortable I felt. I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe at any time...of course, I never went out at night without several people with me and I didn't go outside of midtown Manhattan alone, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. But otherwise, I loved the whole experience. :)
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Hmm, it doesn't sound like it, but if you click on the link you can read the whole article, which includes:
Chilton said tilapia is easily farmed using inexpensive corn-based feeds, which contain short chain omega-6s that the fish very efficiently convert to AA and place in their tissues. This ability to feed the fish inexpensive foods, together with their capacity to grow under almost any condition, keeps the market price for the fish so low that it is rapidly becoming a staple in low-income diets.
POTENTIAL FOOD SPOILER COMING UP - IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD LUNCH YET TODAY...
Well, a good number of tilapia are also raised in the water tanks that farm-raised trout (I think it was trout) were raised in. They dump them in there to help clean the water. In essence, they "recycle" the waste leftover from the trout. In short, they eat fish poop.
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Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...
I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.
So what is it you're actually saying here, Jose? Are you telling us that fish farms are now integrating?
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DR Ben - I thought I remembered that SIBL had been a department store, but couldn't remember which one. Could I have shopped at B. Altman's between Christmas 1982 and New Year's 1983? I think I bought a wool skirt. Interesting FC trivia, too!
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DR Ben - I thought I remembered that SIBL had been a department store, but couldn't remember which one. Could I have shopped at B. Altman's between Christmas 1982 and New Year's 1983? I think I bought a wool skirt. Interesting FC trivia, too!
Yes, you probably did. They were still open in 1983 and 1983.
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I am sure you are all wanting to see more Vacation Bible School photos, so here you go!
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One more:
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Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.
It took me a while, but I finally "got" it! :D
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Good morning, all!
Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:
Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.
I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf! :P) and be someone who is cold. :)
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In recent days, I listened to the CD of Passing Strange. I guess I admire what Stew is trying to do, but I don't think that it shall be making many return trips to my player.
I got this last week but it didn't grab me, at all. I wasn't interested in it enough to listen to it all the way through the first time. I still haven't finished it. :-\
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I remember seeing signs for VBS when I was eight or nine years old. My family was living in Seattle at the time, and this one church had signs hung up all over the place - including one big banner in our neighborhood. So, on the first day of VBS, I went down the bus stop, boarded, and was dropped off at the church. Some of my classmates were going too, so I thought it would be a good way to spend a few days of summer vacation. Well...
After we had been divided up by age, we went to our classrooms. After we had all introduced ourselves to each other, the teacher then instructed everyone to take out their Bibles. -What? Needless to say, I didn't have one with me, and, the only Bible I had was the BIG one that was sitting in the living room, and I wasn't about to take that to VBS the next day. Ah, well...
After lunch, we were all assembled in the sanctuary for a sermon. I heard about people speaking in tongues, walking on coals, and learned a few new hymns. All stuff I had never learned about in CCD.
Needless to say, my first day at VBS was also my last.
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I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:
Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.
I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf! :P) and be someone who is cold. :)
I'm sure you could look to "Northern Exposure" for some inspiration and ideas.
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It got hot here very fast. Glad I had shut the house up before it turned really hot. Kept cool air inside for a bit longer and it took the A/C until mid-afternoon to finally click on.
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I began my afternoon viewing with another CLOSER episode. This was the wonderful one where we first met Brenda's father (Barry Corbin) and also the one where she was being guarded by two sweet police officers Chad and Roy who are mothered by Brenda's mom (Frances Sternhagen).
I love this episode so much that I watched it twice this afternoon!
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During my college years, a group of friends and I would travel into Asheville NC and go to a place called "The Rathskeller" (original, what?!!) where we experienced our first tastes of wonderful deli-styled sandwiches.
It was where I encountered my first Reuben sandwich! Each sandwich was served with a dill pickle spear and hot German potato salad.
I've LONGED to taste that wonderful potato salad over the years, but have never attempted to replicate it. I have, however, found this recipe. It sounds a bit artery-distressing, but it also sounds marvelous, too.
German Potato Salad
Ingredients:
12 slices bacon
2 sliced hard cooked eggs
6 cups hot diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
chopped parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Dice 6 slices of the bacon. Fry diced bacon along with the 6 whole slices in a heavy skillet. Remove whole slices to drain on paper towels; set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, and water; slowly add to diced bacon and bacon grease in the skillet, cooking and stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Pour over hot potatoes and eggs; add green onions and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with bacon slices and a little chopped parsley; serve hot.
German potato salad serves 6.
My mom (who IS German) makes a hot German potato salad and this sounds just like it...or at least, very similar. The cooked bacon is standard.
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I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:
Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.
I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf! :P) and be someone who is cold. :)
Yep a scarf, and maybe a tuque and gloves!
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I guess i did not read the last line of the potato salad recipe.
I have never tried hot potato salad.
I'm trying to picture what it would be like.
It sounds interesting.
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Then I watched SECRETARY. It's a very dark comedy about lonely, damaged, troubled people finally making a connection. Wonderful performances and the characters were certainly people I hadn't encountered in previous films which did give the film a freshness. But as a comedy, even a dark one, it didn't quite work for me. I found it fascinating, but in the commentary, the director kept talking about things being hilarious, and I didn't find them so; interesting, unusual, provocative: certainly. But not especially funny.
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Page Seven WIZARD OF OZ Dance!!!
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I did listen to the commentary this afternoon, a very lowkey conversation between the director and the screenwriter.
There was also a brief "making-of" featurette and a dozen or so production stills. Oh, and the trailer. That was it for bonuses.
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I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. As expected, no gay characters and none in the previews.
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So, I went back to ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY. I didn't have much time left so I only got through the COMPANY section with her singing "The Ladies Who Lunch." I'll finish the show tonight when I go back down.
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I think tonight instead of THE RITZ, I'll do a TV on DVD evening. I'll watch another CLOSER episode. I'll watch the Sunday episode of LAW & ORDER: CI which my DVR couldn't record since I had no power on Sunday night. The episode is being repeated tonight at 7, I believe, and I'll watch it on the DVR so I can slide through commercials.
And then I think I'll go ahead and open up BURN NOTICE and watch the pilot and the first series episode just to get in the mood for the season premiere tomorrow night. Can't wait!
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BTW, next week, a lot of our favorites begin their new seasons: THE CLOSER, PSYCH, MONK. (And for those who still watch, SAVING GRACE.)
And also next week begins the new season of PROJECT RUNWAY. But be warned: Bravo has moved it to Wednesdays at ***9 p.m.*** instead of its 10 p.m. slot.
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Had a couple of small sandwiches for lunch - excellent. Shortly I will go see if any packages have arrived.
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For fans of the 1960s Japanese pop duo THE PEANUTS, here is a fun TV appearance of them singing Koi no Bakansu. They are just too cute!
(The Peanuts played the two tiny fairies in the old MOTHRA movies).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQnI9mLxWI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQnI9mLxWI&feature=related)
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Yep a scarf, and maybe a tuque and gloves!
I have gloves! I'll dig those out. :)
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BTW, next week, a lot of our favorites begin their new seasons: THE CLOSER, PSYCH....
YEA!! PSYCH!! ;D
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Yes, BK, that's the site, and it also is where you can find every Columbia Percy Faith album (and unreleased gems) on CD.
On Oldies.com (http://www.oldies.com/), they have the 4-DVD The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/12561M.html) with Roger Rees for $67.96 (I haven't checked Amazon or DeepDiscount) BUT the 14-DVD set, A&E Literary Classics - The Romance Collection, Volume 2 (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/12105M.html), which INCLUDES the aforementioned The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (and "Horatio Hornblower"), is only $29.96!! :o That's one HELL of a clearance sale!! :D
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Well... The forecasted storms look - and sound like - they are finally moving in here, so...
Laters...
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It's actually quite pleasant out. I can see that a package via UPS is "out for delivery" and yet they haven't delivered it, despite the fact that UPS 90% of the time delivers at nine in the morning.
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It probably won't show up until tomorrow now - now I have to decide if I want to make a stink about it with UPS.
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I big storm is moving through the area. It got very dark and the wind kicked up terifically. I turned off the A/C, opened up everything, and am cooling down the house.
No rain so far.
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I'm going to drop off line now and do some writing.
WBBL.
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It probably won't show up until tomorrow now - now I have to decide if I want to make a stink about it with UPS.
Good luck with that! They nod pleasantly and tell you they understand. And then they'll find a reason to let you know that despite the website saying it's "out for delivery", that means it's cleared the final checkpoint for pickup. They will assure you it will arrive "on time".
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I guess swingslaw got swept un into the "busies" despite all his efforts to resist.
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Richard and I just returned from a spontaneous errand to the library where I used to work (the one where we met and where I met DR Elmore). Two people I hired (almost 30 years ago!) are still on the staff and one of them was working today. We had a delightful time catching up.
A week from tomorrow will the the 35th anniversary of my interview for the job there that brought me to Middletown right out of grad school.
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It's rather hot here today, too, but this is literally the first day in months when I haven't had a gig or something else to do, so I have been LLAAAAAAZZZZY, baby. I finished my review copy of METROPOLIS (not Fritz Lang, a rather excellent documentary series on the rise of cities) and made it through some of the TYRONE POWER MATINEE IDOL COLLECTION, which I should probably try to get reviewed in the next week or so.
It has been "passing strange" (oooh, a today's HHW posts reference) not to have DS Gabe here. He went surfing yesterday and said he managed to ride two of five waves in all the way. Today he is snorkeling somewhere. Since his current "when I grow up" plans are to be a marine biologist, I can't wait to talk to him tonight to find out how it went.
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George - When you mentioned Roger Rees, had you realized that Roger Rees was the director of Skip's show Herringbone at Williamstown last year, also at the McCarter Theater in Princeton this fall? Degrees of separation get fewer and fewer
http://www.mccarter.org/ticketoffice/eventdetail.aspx?page_id=7&event_id=3949
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I, of course, saw Mr. Rees in The Red Shoes prior to his being replaced. He was also in one of those STAGE benefits I recorded - very nice chap.
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George - When you mentioned Roger Rees, had you realized that Roger Rees was the director of Skip's show Herringbone at Williamstown last year, also at the McCarter Theater in Princeton this fall? Degrees of separation get fewer and fewer
http://www.mccarter.org/ticketoffice/eventdetail.aspx?page_id=7&event_id=3949 (http://www.mccarter.org/ticketoffice/eventdetail.aspx?page_id=7&event_id=3949)
I hadn't thought about that when I posted it, but now that you've mentioned it, I do remember you posting about that last year. :D
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And another Roger Rees coikydink: both our birthdays are May 5th! He was born in '44 and I was born in '66 (both have doubled digits) AND the difference is 22 years...another doubled digit!
;)
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DR MBarnum, FEEL BETTER VIBES!!!
DR Jose, glad you are back to normal.
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I think I've decided what the next Kritzerland release will be - another limited edition soundtrack recording. I think 1000 copies - I don't know how many people will actually want it, but it sure would tickle me pink to do it, as the film is one of my guiltiest pleasures ever, even though I've only seen it once.
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Needless to say, my first day at VBS was also my last.
;D
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For the Oregonians, THE FALL is playing in Ashland (Vasrsity Theatre), Eugene (Bijou) and Portland (Regal Cineman Fox Tower 10). Just FYI...
Thank you for that tip :) We have it on our NetFlix queue along with a couple of other movies currently playing at the Varsity.
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Richard and I just returned from a spontaneous errand to the library where I used to work (the one where we met and where I met DR Elmore). Two people I hired (almost 30 years ago!) are still on the staff and one of them was working today. We had a delightful time catching up.
A week from tomorrow will the the 35th anniversary of my interview for the job there that brought me to Middletown right out of grad school.
Sweet story DR Ginny. :)
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Thanks, DR Jane. The woman who brought me here for that interview still lives in the building where Richard's mother lived. I'm thinking I should go visit her next Thursday.
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I began my afternoon viewing with another CLOSER episode. This was the wonderful one where we first met Brenda's father (Barry Corbin) and also the one where she was being guarded by two sweet police officers Chad and Roy who are mothered by Brenda's mom (Frances Sternhagen).
I like this episode too! I hope Chad and Roy come back during this season.
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DR Ginny, I bet she would enjoy a visit from you both. Did she introduce you?
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~~~Continued Feel Better Vibes for MBarnum!!~~~
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Jose, I'm sorry you didn't have fun at Vacation Bible School. We always have a swell time. Even if it is a lot of work for the grownups.
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Do the girls walk to school?
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Waxing Nostalgic...
"Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma"
Look what they've done to my song, Ma,
Look what they've done to my song.
Well it's the only thing that I could do half right
And it's turning out all wrong, Ma
Look what they've done to my song.
Look what they've done to my brain, Ma
Look what they've done to my brain
Well they picked it like a chicken bone
And I think I'm half insane, Ma
Look what they've done to my song.
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DR Laura - When DS Rob was in VBS, I wanted to help but could not (still can't) stand being in big groups of little kids. I volunteered to work in the kitchen, preparing the snacks for each class. I had a great time.
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I think I've decided what the next Kritzerland release will be - another limited edition soundtrack recording. I think 1000 copies - I don't know how many people will actually want it, but it sure would tickle me pink to do it, as the film is one of my guiltiest pleasures ever, even though I've only seen it once.
I think you can count on MY wanting it!
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DR Ginny, I bet she would enjoy a visit from you both. Did she introduce you?
Not exactly, but she knew Richard's family. His younger brother and her younger son were classmates in high school.
Coincidentally, her name is Virginia, too.
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My mom always made the snacks. They miss her in the kitchen.
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Do the girls walk to school?
Which girls?
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I think I've decided what the next Kritzerland release will be - another limited edition soundtrack recording. I think 1000 copies - I don't know how many people will actually want it, but it sure would tickle me pink to do it, as the film is one of my guiltiest pleasures ever, even though I've only seen it once.
Ooo!! I wonder what it could be. :D
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I think I've decided what the next Kritzerland release will be - another limited edition soundtrack recording. I think 1000 copies - I don't know how many people will actually want it, but it sure would tickle me pink to do it, as the film is one of my guiltiest pleasures ever, even though I've only seen it once.
I just noticed that BK posted this at exactly 03:33:33!
Just had to share. ;)
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I received a letter today telling me that my Economic Stimulus check should be received by July 11.......
I got my letter yesterday saying the same thing.
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DR Cillaliz, you are right. MTV.com shows the full episodes of the legally blonde show online (only problem is you cannot view it from canada). :(
Well, you could weekly make a run for the border ;)
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Collards came to mind because when Scout and Jem first spied Dill, he was spying on them from inside his Aunt Stephanie's collard patch.
There really aren't any other food references I can recall, but it was during the depression and in the deep south. I'm sure some depression-era recipes can be found via Google.
What did Atticus receive as payment was it potatoes or was it walnuts. Gees I don't remember, but it's a food reference
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DR Jennifer,3, 5 & 7-I love those ages.
The situation does have the potential to be awkward, especially since you were caught off guard. You say you would never charge for family, this family may wish to be considered as such now she lives so close to you. She may also feel hesitant to mention money up front. If you expect something I think you should let her know beforehand.
Do you want a semi-regular babysitting job? If so discuss money. If you aren’t sure, go ahead & sit without mentioning money & see what happens. You can decide to accept the money, if offered, or not. I would make it clear at the time what your future intentions are. If you plan to sit when possible, or only if she is in a bind. If she doesn’t offer anything & she asks you to sit again, you can then mention wanting payment if you sit more often.
It really comes down to whether or not you want to sit these children. I suppose you won’t know until you do it once.
Did that help?
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Which girls?
The Goldstein girls next door.
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DR Laura - When DS Rob was in VBS, I wanted to help but could not (still can't) stand being in big groups of little kids. I volunteered to work in the kitchen, preparing the snacks for each class. I had a great time.
I don't know how I would feel about it today, but I just loved going to school with the children & always enjoyed their birthday parties.
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During my college years, a group of friends and I would travel into Asheville NC and go to a place called "The Rathskeller" (original, what?!!) where we experienced our first tastes of wonderful deli-styled sandwiches.
It was where I encountered my first Reuben sandwich! Each sandwich was served with a dill pickle spear and hot German potato salad.
I've LONGED to taste that wonderful potato salad over the years, but have never attempted to replicate it. I have, however, found this recipe. It sounds a bit artery-distressing, but it also sounds marvelous, too.
German Potato Salad
Ingredients:
12 slices bacon
2 sliced hard cooked eggs
6 cups hot diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
chopped parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Dice 6 slices of the bacon. Fry diced bacon along with the 6 whole slices in a heavy skillet. Remove whole slices to drain on paper towels; set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, and water; slowly add to diced bacon and bacon grease in the skillet, cooking and stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Pour over hot potatoes and eggs; add green onions and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with bacon slices and a little chopped parsley; serve hot.
German potato salad serves 6.
I made 50 pounds of German Potato Salad for an Octoberfest one year. I didn't volunteer to do it the next year, but man did it go fast
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A woman I know received a call from a woman at her church. The 2nd church member received the 1st church member's Economic Stimulus check in the same envelope as hers.
The only similarity is the town & zip, names and streets are completely different. ??? It was a lucky coincidence the 2nd woman knew the 1st woman.
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AWK! I have so much to do...tonight has to be a working evening.
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When I spoke at the immigration study group this morning they gave be a multicultural goody bag as a thank you. Dutch almond pastries, Dutch chocolates, tortillas, Mexican cookies and Mexican candies. It was really a fun gift.
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The package sounds yummy.
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That is very odd, Jane.
I have borrowed car seats in my car now, so we go for breakfast (which they don't eat), then go to Bible School. Afterwards, I take them to their daycare. I did not want to babysit every afternoon this week. I have no toys or television to occupy them, plus, DS sleeps days and works nights.
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DR Cillaliz - the appreciation gift sounds very creative and I'm glad the group had the manners to give you something. Even though speaking to groups is part of my job and I can't accept money, I've often been surprised when I don't even receive a thank-you note.
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My mom (who IS German) makes a hot German potato salad and this sounds just like it...or at least, very similar. The cooked bacon is standard.
You can give it a neat southern twist by adding some finely cut Smithfield ham (usually when you carve a Smthfield ham, you end up with lots of tiny strings of ham which work really well).
der Brucer
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I think I'm gonna do this limited edition. Going to get my designer all the stuff over the weekend.
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I think I'm gonna do this limited edition. Going to get my designer all the stuff over the weekend.
Cool! Any other hints before an official announcement? :)
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Well, it's time for me to leave work. I'm off to my parents' house for dinner (I think another barbeque) and then I'm taking the next two days off from work! ;D My cousin and his wife from Oregon are coming tomorrow and they'll be here until Saturday.
Until later!
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That is very odd, Jane.
I have borrowed car seats in my car now, so we go for breakfast (which they don't eat), then go to Bible School. Afterwards, I take them to their daycare. I did not want to babysit every afternoon this week. I have no toys or television to occupy them, plus, DS sleeps days and works nights.
I hope you mean the check story is odd, not that you are watching the girls ;) Though I find it odd little Jewish girls go to bible school. ;D I'm sure I would have let my children go knowing it would be great fun and they were with you.
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Last night we watched A Rage to Live.
Tonight we watched Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.
Both were first viewings. :) Before HHW, I wouldn't have known about either of them.
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And now I finally understand DR JRand57's caption quote. :)
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Thanks for the recipes, DR Ron Pulliam!!!
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Jose, I'm sorry you didn't have fun at Vacation Bible School. We always have a swell time. Even if it is a lot of work for the grownups.
He didn't say he didn't have fun. But I suspect the local nuns had stern thoughts about their regular school charges spending summertime being proselytized by evangelicals.
der Brucer
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Last night we watched A Rage to Live.
Tonight we watched Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.
Both were first viewings. :) Before HHW, I wouldn't have known about either of them.
After your viewing of "Attack of the Puppet People" your HHW perversion will be complete.
der Brucer
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Here's a hint: The film is talked about in Kritzer Time.
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your HHW perversion will be complete.
Good to know that I'm not all the way there. Yet.
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The film is talked about in Kritzer Time.
That doesn't narrow it down too much. ;)
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What did Atticus receive as payment was it potatoes or was it walnuts. Gees I don't remember, but it's a food reference
Hickory nuts. Atticus explained this was Cunningham's way of paying off his entailments and reminded her that Cunningham had brought them some collards at one time.
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What we need is a drink.
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Hickory nuts.
(http://www.flyingsquirrels.com/Graphics/hickory_nuts.jpg)
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The Time is Nigh.
Smooches, kids!!
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Thanks for the vibes, I do indeed feel better...and very rested after numerous naps.
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But DR Singdaw, what did you guys think of the movies? I want reviews!
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Good Evening!
I guess I'm on a vegetable kick. My dinner tonight consisted of a generous serving of sauteed broccoli raab - lots of garlic and red pepper flakes, course!
And, now, there's supposed to be another line of storms coming through, so... But in the meantime...
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He didn't say he didn't have fun. But I suspect the local nuns had stern thoughts about their regular school charges spending summertime being proselytized by evangelicals.
der Brucer
The nuns had nothing to do with my decision not to go back for the second day of VBS. It was all truly "a whole new world". -And the first time that I realized that not all churches - and religions - were created equal, so to speak.
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But DR Singdaw, what did you guys think of the movies? I want reviews!
Some questions are better left un-asked. And unanswered. (Ah, and almost Ives reference.)
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DR Cillaliz - the appreciation gift sounds very creative and I'm glad the group had the manners to give you something. Even though speaking to groups is part of my job and I can't accept money, I've often been surprised when I don't even receive a thank-you note.
I've spoken to 4 groups about immigration since April. The first bought my lunch at U.S. Steak, the second gave me a cardholder for business cards, the third sent me a nice thank you note and then this one. People have been very good about it. I'm just pleased that my name is getting out there as some sort of expert. I do tell them all I'm still learning and don't have all the answers, but I think they respect that.
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I'm still hoping for Karlin's Up the Down Staircase.
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I do tell them all I'm still learning and don't have all the answers, but I think they respect that.
I'm sure they do & they know you will find the answers & do your best on their behalf.
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I had a nice surprise in the mail. Bryan must have mentioned to his girlfriend I wanted a new WICKED shirt. She picked one up before leaving NY & mailed it to me from Portland. It is also good this is one size up from my old one.
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Good evening one and all!!
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Good morning, all!
Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.
Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".
Edi, this board makes me hungry at times....
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Only at times? ;D
'night
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These hot and muggy days are simply unparalleled in these here parts.
Send your heat here. It has been on the cool side....
DBF will be in SF this weekend...
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Jane, in reality it might be more...
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RE: Singdaw
Beautiful pictures of your wedding...
Great new avatar also!
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WOW!
DR MBarnum - They added "Bollywood" to the dance style line-up to "So You Think You Can Dance?" tonight! *It's the last dance of the evening.
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Page 10 Dance!
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I want TimTAms.....
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I am also hungry for brownies
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Laura, the kids look like they are enjoying themselves...
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During my college years, a group of friends and I would travel into Asheville NC and go to a place called "The Rathskeller" (original, what?!!) where we experienced our first tastes of wonderful deli-styled sandwiches.
It was where I encountered my first Reuben sandwich! Each sandwich was served with a dill pickle spear and hot German potato salad.
I've LONGED to taste that wonderful potato salad over the years, but have never attempted to replicate it. I have, however, found this recipe. It sounds a bit artery-distressing, but it also sounds marvelous, too.
German Potato Salad
Ingredients:
12 slices bacon
2 sliced hard cooked eggs
6 cups hot diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
chopped parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Dice 6 slices of the bacon. Fry diced bacon along with the 6 whole slices in a heavy skillet. Remove whole slices to drain on paper towels; set aside.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, and water; slowly add to diced bacon and bacon grease in the skillet, cooking and stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Pour over hot potatoes and eggs; add green onions and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with bacon slices and a little chopped parsley; serve hot.
German potato salad serves 6.
Love German Potato salad
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I had a great evening of viewing.
I began with two episodes from the CLOSER disc set so I could finish out disc 3. The first was my least favorite episode from Season 3, the one with the Chinese lady killed on her tour bus. I did enjoy the continuing presence of Brenda's presence, but the crime story just wasn't that compelling.
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And then the last episode on disc 3 involved the Homeland Security agent who was killed and eaten by coyotes. Good episode, and I remember being a little surprised by the killer's identity.
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Next, I finished ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY. The stories about her late husband are very moving and make for some of the loveliest moments in the show.
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Next, I opened BURN NOTICE and watched the first two episodes. The pilot established the sassy, smart tone of the series (I'm not sure I ever saw the pilot. I didn't start watching the show until about four episodes into the season and went back to catch up with previous episodes during a marathon, but I don't remember anything about this, so it was nice to see it from the beginning. David Zayas was a principal guest star.
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Next I watched the second episode (which I had seen) with the neighbor of Michael's mother being robbed of all her money and the VERY clever, involved scheme to get her money back to her.
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And I concluded the evening by watching LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. Excellent episode of what seemed to be almost random shootings but with a surprise killer. I certainly picked the wrong perp. Jessica Walter was the primary guest star.
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Tomorrow I'll be sampling another Blu-ray review copy - the Disney family comedy COLLEGE ROAD TRIP. Doesn't sound promising, but I'll find out tomorrow.
I also got two more TV box sets for review in the mail today: Season 3 of THE HILLS was one. The other was a series about rich black kids that's on BET. I can't remember the name of it.
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Finished with my viewing for the evening and I think I'll take a nice walk.
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Well, 'tis time to get a couple hours of sleep...
Goodnight.
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I'm tired all of a sudden.
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Maybe it's because it's almost midnight.
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I'm heading downstairs for bed myself.
Good night!
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Good night MattH~
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And I concluded the evening by watching LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. Excellent episode of what seemed to be almost random shootings but with a surprise killer. I certainly picked the wrong perp. Jessica Walter was the primary guest star.
Did you LOL when the perp brought Goren into the back room and pointed to the tied up women and said something like, "This is Karen, she'll be Zach's (or whatever his name was) teacher next year."
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This here site gives winding down a whole new meaning.
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I gotta tell you.
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I took a nice long walk, then decided that I needed some greens so I went back to Hugo's and had their Caesar Salad again - it's really light as can be, dressing-wise, and since I hadn't eaten since my sandwiches at 12:30, and since I did a full jog AND a walk, I thought it was okay to do.
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On my walk I passed by a restaurant called Mexicali. It's one of those trendy jernts with mediocre nouveau Mexican food. Packed as always. The outside diners had HUGE plates of food in front of them, and I think we all know this was probably not their only meal of the day. I'm quite certain they all had lunch and breakfast, and probably not small either.
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I am waiting to see if we are going to get a storm tonight. I am about to give up.
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Where I've really amazed myself these past two weeks is in cutting down on the Diet Coke and drinking two bottles of water every day. I'm down from my six cans a day to two, along with the two waters. And, since I've begun jogging every day, I have not had one night where I've had heartburn or acid reflux, so I'm doing something right.
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I'd bet no one could guess what the limited edition soundtrack is, but it's right there in Kritzer Time.
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Welcome twelve GUESTS!
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Well, only 400 more postings to a very large achievement. Bring it on. I didn't think it would happen by August as someone here suggested, but it just might.
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PAGE 11 DANCE!!
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That doesn't narrow it down too much. ;)
You got that right.
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Had a little lightning earlier but that was about it...
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The barbecue at my parents' house was nice. It was just everyone (there were about 15 people there) sitting around the table on the back porch, eating and talking. And the we all started to leave. :)
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Well, no one can say we didn't get to page eleven.
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Welcome seventeen GUESTS. It baffles me how we can have seventeen GUESTS but no hainsies/kimlets save for George. It BAFFLES me. Me it baffles. Baffles it me.
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I'm listening to my iPod - haven't done that in a while. Mr. Jobim is singing now, whilst Mr. Ogerman's gorgeous orchestrations caress my earballs.