That's me stuffing my face with Mom's delicious birthday cake... the best way to finish the day!!
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Saturday, November 12, 2005
On assignment on the other side of the state.....
Happy Birthday to you ... happy birthday to you!!! Happy birthday dear Momoo...happy birthday to you!!!!
Well, if you haven't figured it out it's my Mom's Birthday.... yes we made it in about in to Largo about 3 am!!! No traffic it was wonderful, and relaxing!!!
So start the birthday festivities....
Top 10 reasons why my Mom is so COOL!!!!
10) she says things like chuka rucka bucka
9)chocolate is one best treats on earth
8)games .... by the marathon
7)tubes of underwear
6)afternoon libations
5)makes the best meatloaf ever
4)she has a loaded cookie jar
3)laughter...hhehehe
2)silly dancing
1) because she's my Mom
So onward with the party!!!! woohoo!!!
Happy Birthday to you ... happy birthday to you!!! Happy birthday dear Momoo...happy birthday to you!!!!
Well, if you haven't figured it out it's my Mom's Birthday.... yes we made it in about in to Largo about 3 am!!! No traffic it was wonderful, and relaxing!!!
So start the birthday festivities....
Top 10 reasons why my Mom is so COOL!!!!
10) she says things like chuka rucka bucka
9)chocolate is one best treats on earth
8)games .... by the marathon
7)tubes of underwear
6)afternoon libations
5)makes the best meatloaf ever
4)she has a loaded cookie jar
3)laughter...hhehehe
2)silly dancing
1) because she's my Mom
So onward with the party!!!! woohoo!!!
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Sometimes I think about…..
How odd the hospitality industry is. It’s an industry of misfits, abusers, and users. It’s a place where I call home… and actually find comfort. I just don’t see myself having a career that requires me to act prim and proper, Sitting down at a desk.... not for me. Where else can you go to work and hear the words bar, chafing, prime rib and goldbond in the same sentence. But I also know that people I share this world with are some of the hardest working, intense people I have ever come to met. People that are not on the inside of this world probably wouldn’t believe their eyes and ears, because it’s crazy. That's why there isn't a real reality show on kitchens..it would be to brash...and people really don't want to know what goes on behind that door...they think they do.....but thay don't. Trust me. I think my world needs and accepts the artist mentality, also we tend to be short fused, and super creative. We’re just starving artists…but not starving at all. Hehehe!! What Can I say it’s a love hate industry…I hate to love it and love to hate it…..So if your nerotic, like to play with food and fire… I recommend it…. But other wise you may want to leave it to the pro’s…..
How odd the hospitality industry is. It’s an industry of misfits, abusers, and users. It’s a place where I call home… and actually find comfort. I just don’t see myself having a career that requires me to act prim and proper, Sitting down at a desk.... not for me. Where else can you go to work and hear the words bar, chafing, prime rib and goldbond in the same sentence. But I also know that people I share this world with are some of the hardest working, intense people I have ever come to met. People that are not on the inside of this world probably wouldn’t believe their eyes and ears, because it’s crazy. That's why there isn't a real reality show on kitchens..it would be to brash...and people really don't want to know what goes on behind that door...they think they do.....but thay don't. Trust me. I think my world needs and accepts the artist mentality, also we tend to be short fused, and super creative. We’re just starving artists…but not starving at all. Hehehe!! What Can I say it’s a love hate industry…I hate to love it and love to hate it…..So if your nerotic, like to play with food and fire… I recommend it…. But other wise you may want to leave it to the pro’s…..
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Do you even wonder.....
Why do people say "The alarm just went off" when really it just came on?
If a vampire were Jewish would his Sabbath start at sunrise?Why do child labor laws not prohibit children from acting in movies?If your eyes are crossed, do your tears fall straight?If a stripper gets breast implants can she write it off on her taxes as a business expense?Is the vice president's wife called the second lady?Do you wake up or open your eyes first? Can you "zone out" and be "in the zone" at the same time? If French kissing is a big thing in America, how do French people react to normal American kissing? Why is it called a soap opera when nobody sings?
Sometimes at night I can't sleep... so many qustions race through my head!!! It's enough to drive my crazy... i wonder do other people have such odd thoughts or is it really a distraction to stay sane?? i really don't know. Is it the same weird energy that makes me funny and weird at the same time? On the other hand maybe it's insanity instead?
See what i mean i have so many questions... and this is just a few... really when they say there is no such thing as a stupid question do they really mean it... i think some of my questions are down right stupid... I don't know if they even have answers??? That's enough questions for today ....
Why do people say "The alarm just went off" when really it just came on?
If a vampire were Jewish would his Sabbath start at sunrise?Why do child labor laws not prohibit children from acting in movies?If your eyes are crossed, do your tears fall straight?If a stripper gets breast implants can she write it off on her taxes as a business expense?Is the vice president's wife called the second lady?Do you wake up or open your eyes first? Can you "zone out" and be "in the zone" at the same time? If French kissing is a big thing in America, how do French people react to normal American kissing? Why is it called a soap opera when nobody sings?
Sometimes at night I can't sleep... so many qustions race through my head!!! It's enough to drive my crazy... i wonder do other people have such odd thoughts or is it really a distraction to stay sane?? i really don't know. Is it the same weird energy that makes me funny and weird at the same time? On the other hand maybe it's insanity instead?
See what i mean i have so many questions... and this is just a few... really when they say there is no such thing as a stupid question do they really mean it... i think some of my questions are down right stupid... I don't know if they even have answers??? That's enough questions for today ....
Monday, November 07, 2005
Some things are not what they seem. Did you know the following facts?
Rice paper does not contain one grain of rice - its made from either Rice straw, Bamboo, Hemp, Mulberry leaves, Wingceltis or Gampi.
Ten gallon hats only hold about 6 pints.
Refried beans aren't really what they seem. Although their name seems like a reasonable translation of Spanish frijoles refritos, the fact is that these beans aren't fried twice. In Spanish, refritos literally means "well-fried," not "re-fried."
Capsaicin, which makes hot peppers "hot" to the human mouth, is best neutralized by casein, the main protein found in milk. (If your mouth is on fire drink some milk) Sarah you could have used this bit of info during your chilli cook off)
The hamburger was invented in 1900 by Louis Lassen. He ground beef, broiled it, and served it between two pieces of toast.
The pound cake got its name from the pound of butter it contained.
The sandwich is named for the Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-92), for whom sandwiches were made so that he could stay at the gambling table without interruptions for meals.
The world's costliest coffee, at $130 a pound , is called Kopi Luwak. It is in the droppings of a type of marsupial that eats only the very best coffee beans. Plantation workers track them and scoop their precious poop.
To determine the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of liquor divide the proof by two.
When Swiss cheese ferments, a bacterial action generates gas. As the gas is liberated, it bubbles through the cheese leaving holes. Cheese-makers call them "eyes."
Spilling salt considered good luck in Japan.
The most recognized smell in the world is coffee. ( 'cause it's so yummy)
About 8 percent of the weight in a box of corn flakes is corn. ( so what's the rest?)
I hope you enjoyed some fun food facts!!!
Rice paper does not contain one grain of rice - its made from either Rice straw, Bamboo, Hemp, Mulberry leaves, Wingceltis or Gampi.
Ten gallon hats only hold about 6 pints.
Refried beans aren't really what they seem. Although their name seems like a reasonable translation of Spanish frijoles refritos, the fact is that these beans aren't fried twice. In Spanish, refritos literally means "well-fried," not "re-fried."
Capsaicin, which makes hot peppers "hot" to the human mouth, is best neutralized by casein, the main protein found in milk. (If your mouth is on fire drink some milk) Sarah you could have used this bit of info during your chilli cook off)
The hamburger was invented in 1900 by Louis Lassen. He ground beef, broiled it, and served it between two pieces of toast.
The pound cake got its name from the pound of butter it contained.
The sandwich is named for the Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-92), for whom sandwiches were made so that he could stay at the gambling table without interruptions for meals.
The world's costliest coffee, at $130 a pound , is called Kopi Luwak. It is in the droppings of a type of marsupial that eats only the very best coffee beans. Plantation workers track them and scoop their precious poop.
To determine the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of liquor divide the proof by two.
When Swiss cheese ferments, a bacterial action generates gas. As the gas is liberated, it bubbles through the cheese leaving holes. Cheese-makers call them "eyes."
Spilling salt considered good luck in Japan.
The most recognized smell in the world is coffee. ( 'cause it's so yummy)
About 8 percent of the weight in a box of corn flakes is corn. ( so what's the rest?)
I hope you enjoyed some fun food facts!!!
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Top Ten reasons My Dad is so cool!!!!!!!!!!
10. great hair
9. neat gagets
8. he can do really big math in his head
7. he doesn't drive slow....vroomm!!
6. He can fix or build almost anything
5. He plays golf
4. awesome webber grill
3. He likes beer and chocolate cookies together
2. killer bear hugs
1. It's his birthday today!!!
That's right folks.. it's true my dad is the coolest... I raise my glass ...cheers.
10. great hair
9. neat gagets
8. he can do really big math in his head
7. he doesn't drive slow....vroomm!!
6. He can fix or build almost anything
5. He plays golf
4. awesome webber grill
3. He likes beer and chocolate cookies together
2. killer bear hugs
1. It's his birthday today!!!
That's right folks.. it's true my dad is the coolest... I raise my glass ...cheers.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Food Shopping: Consider the Alternative
Are you overwhelmed whenever you go to the supermarket? Do you plan to buy just a few things and end up spending a fortune? Will this help you stop? Probably not, but it will give you a laugh.... or a few even!!!!
Someone once said that one should never go food shopping when hungry ( this would cause us to buy more groceries than planned) . (This silly statement may have been made by the same person who said that the moon was made out of Swiss cheese, but I couldn’t swear to it.) It does make sense though, if you think about it. Being full can put a damper on impulse. I don’t know about you, but whenever I go shopping for "just a few things," I always end up spending more than I meant to. And so I have devised a system with few rules of the road to be applied every time you even come close to the door to your favorite supermarket. They are divided up into three categories; before the shop, during the shop and afterwards.
The very first thing you must do is realize that being prepared isn’t only for boy scouts. Park as far away from the market as possible. It may slow you down, as it will force you to at least think about how far you have to travel with that "big fat heavy cart." It also helps to never take a cart inside the store with you. You will always need one and that is precisely the point.
You can carry only so much in that little basket...
Never....Shop.... in nasty weather. Blizzards, torrential rains and monsoons are very good; hurricanes are even better( really worse) . Apart from the thrill of never knowing whether you will live to get home, there is something about rain, snow and murderous winds that turns one’s thoughts to home, hearth and over-stocking such staples as rice, soups, pet food and Haagen Das. Food shopping under these conditions will encourage you to buy more than you will ever need of everything under the sun. Oh, and by the way, avoid the sun. It’s no help at all.
Shop early in the morning and wear a mask. (Avoid cashiers and managers as they might think you are trying to rob them.) No one will recognize you, and you can buy all that junk food without looking over your shoulder or feeling guilty. (And if you do this, don’t buy low fat potato chips and the like. Go all the way! Hell, you only live once!) Don’t think about the fact that no one you know is watching you shop because any normal human being will be asleep at this hour. Why aren’t you?
Buy lots of cottage cheese and yogurt in all flavors and varieties. Vow to eat all before that dreaded expiration date. Make sure they all have different dates or you will really be sorry you made that promise!
Leave your glasses at home if you wear them and bring them with you if you don’t. And don’t forget those coupons. step by step. By nightfall, you should be home safe and sound and may only need one Valium to get to sleep.
Last but not least is the trip home. Try a new way to get there (preferably in bad weather with or without your glasses depending on whether you need them or not).
If all of the above fails, consider bulk shopping. Places like Sam’s Club, Price Club and others offer mayhem at very reasonable prices.
Think about it???
Are you overwhelmed whenever you go to the supermarket? Do you plan to buy just a few things and end up spending a fortune? Will this help you stop? Probably not, but it will give you a laugh.... or a few even!!!!
Someone once said that one should never go food shopping when hungry ( this would cause us to buy more groceries than planned) . (This silly statement may have been made by the same person who said that the moon was made out of Swiss cheese, but I couldn’t swear to it.) It does make sense though, if you think about it. Being full can put a damper on impulse. I don’t know about you, but whenever I go shopping for "just a few things," I always end up spending more than I meant to. And so I have devised a system with few rules of the road to be applied every time you even come close to the door to your favorite supermarket. They are divided up into three categories; before the shop, during the shop and afterwards.
The very first thing you must do is realize that being prepared isn’t only for boy scouts. Park as far away from the market as possible. It may slow you down, as it will force you to at least think about how far you have to travel with that "big fat heavy cart." It also helps to never take a cart inside the store with you. You will always need one and that is precisely the point.
You can carry only so much in that little basket...
Never....Shop.... in nasty weather. Blizzards, torrential rains and monsoons are very good; hurricanes are even better( really worse) . Apart from the thrill of never knowing whether you will live to get home, there is something about rain, snow and murderous winds that turns one’s thoughts to home, hearth and over-stocking such staples as rice, soups, pet food and Haagen Das. Food shopping under these conditions will encourage you to buy more than you will ever need of everything under the sun. Oh, and by the way, avoid the sun. It’s no help at all.
Shop early in the morning and wear a mask. (Avoid cashiers and managers as they might think you are trying to rob them.) No one will recognize you, and you can buy all that junk food without looking over your shoulder or feeling guilty. (And if you do this, don’t buy low fat potato chips and the like. Go all the way! Hell, you only live once!) Don’t think about the fact that no one you know is watching you shop because any normal human being will be asleep at this hour. Why aren’t you?
Buy lots of cottage cheese and yogurt in all flavors and varieties. Vow to eat all before that dreaded expiration date. Make sure they all have different dates or you will really be sorry you made that promise!
Leave your glasses at home if you wear them and bring them with you if you don’t. And don’t forget those coupons. step by step. By nightfall, you should be home safe and sound and may only need one Valium to get to sleep.
Last but not least is the trip home. Try a new way to get there (preferably in bad weather with or without your glasses depending on whether you need them or not).
If all of the above fails, consider bulk shopping. Places like Sam’s Club, Price Club and others offer mayhem at very reasonable prices.
Think about it???
Monday, October 31, 2005
Happy November....
I hope everyone had a really creepy candy filled Halloween. I got the candy but that was it. i had to work as usual, but that no surprise. I gotten behindin my blogging lately,,, shame on me. I had a nassty case of sickness that came back to haunt me more than one time. But i think it's really finally going away this time knock on wood!!!! Hmmmm....November.... That the time of year when My Dad and Mom's birthday's happen andit's good to see they have put out lists so I won't be forced to get them underbritches. On the other hand for all I know they may be disappointed if they do not recieve them... maybe i should plan on geting those drawers any way, hehehe
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY
* National Men Make Dinner Day ( I never heard about this one...I like that)
* National French Fried Clam Day
* All Hallow's Day*
World Vegan Day ( hug a tree everybody)
1798 Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness was born. He was the son of Arthur Guinness, and joined the family brewing business. When his father died, he became sole owner and built up the business. He was also elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1851.
1841 The first wagon of settlers left Independence, Missouri for the trip to California.
1997 Victor Mills died. He was a chemical engineer who worked for Proctor & Gamble. Among his many accomplishments, he improved Duncan Hines cake mix, and Jif peanut butter, and invented Pampers disposable diapers. ( he was a great amn in my eyes... i love Jif and of course cake too!!!)
Stayed tuned....
I hope everyone had a really creepy candy filled Halloween. I got the candy but that was it. i had to work as usual, but that no surprise. I gotten behindin my blogging lately,,, shame on me. I had a nassty case of sickness that came back to haunt me more than one time. But i think it's really finally going away this time knock on wood!!!! Hmmmm....November.... That the time of year when My Dad and Mom's birthday's happen andit's good to see they have put out lists so I won't be forced to get them underbritches. On the other hand for all I know they may be disappointed if they do not recieve them... maybe i should plan on geting those drawers any way, hehehe
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY
* National Men Make Dinner Day ( I never heard about this one...I like that)
* National French Fried Clam Day
* All Hallow's Day*
World Vegan Day ( hug a tree everybody)
1798 Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness was born. He was the son of Arthur Guinness, and joined the family brewing business. When his father died, he became sole owner and built up the business. He was also elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1851.
1841 The first wagon of settlers left Independence, Missouri for the trip to California.
1997 Victor Mills died. He was a chemical engineer who worked for Proctor & Gamble. Among his many accomplishments, he improved Duncan Hines cake mix, and Jif peanut butter, and invented Pampers disposable diapers. ( he was a great amn in my eyes... i love Jif and of course cake too!!!)
Stayed tuned....
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Hello all,
So my husband and I have toying with the idea of a after graduation cruise, for family and close friends. I think it's a great way to celebrate and take a really fun and affordable vacation. So were curious about where everyone would like to go? Eastern or western Caribbean? There are really plenty of choices. But planning early is the key to our success......
January 2007, mark your calendar.....
In other NEWS.....I previosly mentioned that i would some of the recent pictures....so here they are....
So my husband and I have toying with the idea of a after graduation cruise, for family and close friends. I think it's a great way to celebrate and take a really fun and affordable vacation. So were curious about where everyone would like to go? Eastern or western Caribbean? There are really plenty of choices. But planning early is the key to our success......
January 2007, mark your calendar.....
In other NEWS.....I previosly mentioned that i would some of the recent pictures....so here they are....
Monday, October 17, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
I Know it's been a while...Testing 1...2...3... Were back on track with photo's and all. So keep an eye out because you could be the next one seen....This a picture Joe my lil sisters, fiancé at dinner last weekend when the in-laws were up. I know we have a little catching up to do, in the the next week I'll try to post some of the high lights of the past month or so when there were no pictures due to technical difficulties. So if you see my my Computer Guru Thank him ( that's my dad if you don't know), he tamed my confused computer... Thanks dad for all the computer assistance. And a shout out to my folks, I had a great time visiting.( and the meat loaf was extra delicious) well it's really late so I'll give you a recap of my week tomorrow!!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Lunch and a movie anyone?
So what's everyone up to today....work? The usual daily running around trying to get everything done in time. i know how you all feel, I not at work but I'm trying get time to visit with everyone before I head back to Jax. i got to do lunch today with My husbands Folks and Grandma. I should say it was more like breakfast because i had pancakes and sausage and so did grandma. But it was goood!!!! We had fun chit chatting fun was had by all. Then this afternoon Mom and I took in a movie. The only thing that sucks is the fact that you pay quite a bit to see a movie you have to watch commercials, I don't mind the movie previews and all. Getting back to the movie, Wallace and Gromit The curse of the Ware rabbit. I give it 2 thumbs up, I think I'm going to have to take the Mr. K-C to see it.
So what's everyone up to today....work? The usual daily running around trying to get everything done in time. i know how you all feel, I not at work but I'm trying get time to visit with everyone before I head back to Jax. i got to do lunch today with My husbands Folks and Grandma. I should say it was more like breakfast because i had pancakes and sausage and so did grandma. But it was goood!!!! We had fun chit chatting fun was had by all. Then this afternoon Mom and I took in a movie. The only thing that sucks is the fact that you pay quite a bit to see a movie you have to watch commercials, I don't mind the movie previews and all. Getting back to the movie, Wallace and Gromit The curse of the Ware rabbit. I give it 2 thumbs up, I think I'm going to have to take the Mr. K-C to see it.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Yummy!! Yummy!
I had a delicious chocolate milkshake, you know the one I'm talking about. The new one at steak and shake, I give it 2 thumbs up( i licked them both). We split one shake because it was more than enough. My Mom did the honor of picking one up after a little shopping trip. We were looking for Mother of the Bride dressing for the up coming weddin'. We saw the good the bad and the ugly. So of them were so ugly, do people really wear some of these things??? I guess so, not everyone can have good taste like me.
In other news:
Least Competent Criminals
Whatever Happened to the Concept of Keeping a Low Profile? Sonja Aguirre, 18, was arrested in Greenwood Village, Colo., in March when, while allegedly carrying 265 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $500,000, she decided to save a few steps and park in a handicap space. And Edgar Galvan, 28, and Jose Clark, 27, were arrested in Orlando, Fla., in July when, though allegedly carrying 550 pounds of marijuana, they nonetheless hauled it in an SUV with an expired license plate. And, according to police in Dayton, Ohio, in August, a man and a teenager, who were intending to rob a marijuana-growing couple of their large inventory, were arrested shortly beforehand when they tried to save a few bucks by shoplifting pantyhose (to wear as disguises in the robbery) from a Rite Aid drug store. [WKMG-TV (Orlando)-AP, 7-20-05] [KMGH-TV (Denver), 3-31-05] [Dayton Daily News, 8-20-05]
talk about being a dumba**. sometimes i do foolish things, but that just being and idiot. Duh
see you next time!!!
I had a delicious chocolate milkshake, you know the one I'm talking about. The new one at steak and shake, I give it 2 thumbs up( i licked them both). We split one shake because it was more than enough. My Mom did the honor of picking one up after a little shopping trip. We were looking for Mother of the Bride dressing for the up coming weddin'. We saw the good the bad and the ugly. So of them were so ugly, do people really wear some of these things??? I guess so, not everyone can have good taste like me.
In other news:
Least Competent Criminals
Whatever Happened to the Concept of Keeping a Low Profile? Sonja Aguirre, 18, was arrested in Greenwood Village, Colo., in March when, while allegedly carrying 265 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $500,000, she decided to save a few steps and park in a handicap space. And Edgar Galvan, 28, and Jose Clark, 27, were arrested in Orlando, Fla., in July when, though allegedly carrying 550 pounds of marijuana, they nonetheless hauled it in an SUV with an expired license plate. And, according to police in Dayton, Ohio, in August, a man and a teenager, who were intending to rob a marijuana-growing couple of their large inventory, were arrested shortly beforehand when they tried to save a few bucks by shoplifting pantyhose (to wear as disguises in the robbery) from a Rite Aid drug store. [WKMG-TV (Orlando)-AP, 7-20-05] [KMGH-TV (Denver), 3-31-05] [Dayton Daily News, 8-20-05]
talk about being a dumba**. sometimes i do foolish things, but that just being and idiot. Duh
see you next time!!!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Hello all!!!! from the west coast, of course I mean the west coast of FL....
I took a few days off over the weekend to visit with the in-laws. Fun was had by all! Then Sunday afternoon I jumped to the other side of the state to hang with my really cool folks. I'll be hanging out over here through Thursday... Wooohoo!!!
So you ask want am I up to? Well I’m doing a little channel surfing...ooooh...what is that Iron Chef America...iron chef Bobby Fay against challenger Ming Tsai . The secret ingredient is duck. Yummy! In luv some good duck. I don’t care for some of the stuff on the food network, but I do like this show. It’s fun to see the chefs in real action, this when you can see what there really made of....now back to the show...peking duck in an hour wow I don’t know about that( it usually takes 3 days) . My money is that the iron chef could lose this one. I wonder how you get to compete, that would totally cool. I don't think I ready quite yet, but someday. Oh... back to the show....times up... wow that went fast... I’m glad I don’t have smell-a-vision or I would be so watering at the mouth... Ming Tsai duck liver creme brulee...interesting. What's Bobby Flay got.... fried duck and grits? I don’t know this is going to be a close one. And the winner of the duck battle is......(side note they have iron chef america hats on the food network website) ....the winner is Ming Tsai. They said that Mings flavor was superb. And was right on choosing the winner ......
I took a few days off over the weekend to visit with the in-laws. Fun was had by all! Then Sunday afternoon I jumped to the other side of the state to hang with my really cool folks. I'll be hanging out over here through Thursday... Wooohoo!!!
So you ask want am I up to? Well I’m doing a little channel surfing...ooooh...what is that Iron Chef America...iron chef Bobby Fay against challenger Ming Tsai . The secret ingredient is duck. Yummy! In luv some good duck. I don’t care for some of the stuff on the food network, but I do like this show. It’s fun to see the chefs in real action, this when you can see what there really made of....now back to the show...peking duck in an hour wow I don’t know about that( it usually takes 3 days) . My money is that the iron chef could lose this one. I wonder how you get to compete, that would totally cool. I don't think I ready quite yet, but someday. Oh... back to the show....times up... wow that went fast... I’m glad I don’t have smell-a-vision or I would be so watering at the mouth... Ming Tsai duck liver creme brulee...interesting. What's Bobby Flay got.... fried duck and grits? I don’t know this is going to be a close one. And the winner of the duck battle is......(side note they have iron chef america hats on the food network website) ....the winner is Ming Tsai. They said that Mings flavor was superb. And was right on choosing the winner ......
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
I Can't Wakeup!!!
I going to blame the rain, and the the lack of sunshine. How much coffee do i have to drink? really... I'm not the only one with this problem, am I?
It doesn't seem to matter how late or early i go to bed I still find it really hard to wakeup...
You may want to take this test to see if your like me.
The Coffee Test( keep track of your yes and no) answers
Do you use coffee to escape from your problems?
Do you eat spoonfuls of instant coffee because it's easier?
Have you ever waken up in a puddle of your own coffee?
Do you find that it's easier to drink more coffee than to go to sleep?
Have you ever drank cold coffee?
Right out of the pot?
Does your coffee cup resemble a beer stein?
Has anyone ever told you that you "have a problem"?
Do you need coffee:
...to get up in the morning?
...to get out of bed?
...to be injected intravenously to stimulate blood-flow?
Do Native North American Aboriginal Indian Peoples call you "Ona mac towanda" (Smells-like-coffee)?
Does the phrase "Swiss water decaffeinated" strike terror into your heart?
Do you have a coffee maker in more than one room of your house?
...in more than five?
...in your bathroom?
Do the people at Second Cup refuse do give you free coffee cards anymore?
...because you're wearing out their hole-punch?
...and it's bad for the environment?
Do you grind your own coffee?
Do you grow your own coffee?
Do you know Juan Valdez?
...and his donkey?
...intimately?
Do you salivate uncontrollably whenever you hear dripping water?
Is sleep a hobby of yours?
...that you don't like?
...because it's too frustrating?
Response Ratio
Addiction Factor
Yes
No
Analysis:
yes 22-28
no 0-6
You are a well-rounded member of society with a love for life and you are very wise.
yes 15-21
no 7-13
You are a slightly jagged member of society, life's okay but it could be better and you are relatively naive.
Yes 0-15
No 13-28
What are you, some kinda nature-freak tree-hugger!?Coffee's not good enough for you, huh? Here, have some more tofu! How about some alfalfa tea?!?
It's okay to admit you have a problem, you know who you are....
I going to blame the rain, and the the lack of sunshine. How much coffee do i have to drink? really... I'm not the only one with this problem, am I?
It doesn't seem to matter how late or early i go to bed I still find it really hard to wakeup...
You may want to take this test to see if your like me.
The Coffee Test( keep track of your yes and no) answers
Do you use coffee to escape from your problems?
Do you eat spoonfuls of instant coffee because it's easier?
Have you ever waken up in a puddle of your own coffee?
Do you find that it's easier to drink more coffee than to go to sleep?
Have you ever drank cold coffee?
Right out of the pot?
Does your coffee cup resemble a beer stein?
Has anyone ever told you that you "have a problem"?
Do you need coffee:
...to get up in the morning?
...to get out of bed?
...to be injected intravenously to stimulate blood-flow?
Do Native North American Aboriginal Indian Peoples call you "Ona mac towanda" (Smells-like-coffee)?
Does the phrase "Swiss water decaffeinated" strike terror into your heart?
Do you have a coffee maker in more than one room of your house?
...in more than five?
...in your bathroom?
Do the people at Second Cup refuse do give you free coffee cards anymore?
...because you're wearing out their hole-punch?
...and it's bad for the environment?
Do you grind your own coffee?
Do you grow your own coffee?
Do you know Juan Valdez?
...and his donkey?
...intimately?
Do you salivate uncontrollably whenever you hear dripping water?
Is sleep a hobby of yours?
...that you don't like?
...because it's too frustrating?
Response Ratio
Addiction Factor
Yes
No
Analysis:
yes 22-28
no 0-6
You are a well-rounded member of society with a love for life and you are very wise.
yes 15-21
no 7-13
You are a slightly jagged member of society, life's okay but it could be better and you are relatively naive.
Yes 0-15
No 13-28
What are you, some kinda nature-freak tree-hugger!?Coffee's not good enough for you, huh? Here, have some more tofu! How about some alfalfa tea?!?
It's okay to admit you have a problem, you know who you are....
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Can you Believe this???
New PSA Reduces Accidental Staplings By 33 Percent
September 28, 2005 Issue 41•39
WASHINGTON, DC—In the wake of a campaign launched by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration this spring, accidental stapling incidents among U.S. office workers have fallen by one-third. "We're pleased that 'Stop, Look, and Swingline!' has done so much to promote public awareness of office-stapler safety," said OSHA head Jonathan Snare. "Our primary areas of concern are the fingertips and the delicate thumb-forefinger webbing." OSHA was inspired to make the film after a 2002 PSA was credited with reducing the number of manila-file-foldering fatalities by 20 percent.
And to make matters even sillier...this is dedicated to one of my co worker's roomate who can't even make grill cheese...even after trying 3 times.....you know who you are!!!!!
You Might Be a Bad Cook If...
Your microwave display reads "TILT!"
You know dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off.
Your dog goes to the neighbors' to eat.
Leftover crumbs make a great replacement for kitty litter.
.
Your your roomates are really interested in going to that restaurant that always has trouble passing the health inspection.
If the EPA requires that all your garbage cans be marked with large bright red "biohazard" symbols.
Pest control companies keep pestering you, wanting to buy and patent your recipe for candy Christmas cookies.
The smoke alarm beeps if you even walk near the stove.
Your roomates buyRolaids, Pepto Bismal, and Tums in bulk.
Your homemade bread loaf can be used as a door stop.
The last time you tried to make toast the kitchen caught on fire.
Your apple pie bubbled over and ate the enamel off the bottom of the oven.
You make tuna noodle broccoli surprise for your roommate and the surprise is that it glows in the dark!
Your tuna noodle broccoli surprise melts plastic and silverware.
You used three boxes of scouring pads, a bottle of Drano and a crowbar, but that macaroni and cheese still won't let go of the pan!
You look in a cookbook to find out how to boil water.
You call your mother to ask how long to boil cabbage to make cole slaw.
If anyone has ever broken a tooth while eating your homemade yogurt.
The family pets are no where to be found during dinner.
that's all the silliness for today... seeya next time!!!!
New PSA Reduces Accidental Staplings By 33 Percent
September 28, 2005 Issue 41•39
WASHINGTON, DC—In the wake of a campaign launched by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration this spring, accidental stapling incidents among U.S. office workers have fallen by one-third. "We're pleased that 'Stop, Look, and Swingline!' has done so much to promote public awareness of office-stapler safety," said OSHA head Jonathan Snare. "Our primary areas of concern are the fingertips and the delicate thumb-forefinger webbing." OSHA was inspired to make the film after a 2002 PSA was credited with reducing the number of manila-file-foldering fatalities by 20 percent.
And to make matters even sillier...this is dedicated to one of my co worker's roomate who can't even make grill cheese...even after trying 3 times.....you know who you are!!!!!
You Might Be a Bad Cook If...
Your microwave display reads "TILT!"
You know dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off.
Your dog goes to the neighbors' to eat.
Leftover crumbs make a great replacement for kitty litter.
.
Your your roomates are really interested in going to that restaurant that always has trouble passing the health inspection.
If the EPA requires that all your garbage cans be marked with large bright red "biohazard" symbols.
Pest control companies keep pestering you, wanting to buy and patent your recipe for candy Christmas cookies.
The smoke alarm beeps if you even walk near the stove.
Your roomates buyRolaids, Pepto Bismal, and Tums in bulk.
Your homemade bread loaf can be used as a door stop.
The last time you tried to make toast the kitchen caught on fire.
Your apple pie bubbled over and ate the enamel off the bottom of the oven.
You make tuna noodle broccoli surprise for your roommate and the surprise is that it glows in the dark!
Your tuna noodle broccoli surprise melts plastic and silverware.
You used three boxes of scouring pads, a bottle of Drano and a crowbar, but that macaroni and cheese still won't let go of the pan!
You look in a cookbook to find out how to boil water.
You call your mother to ask how long to boil cabbage to make cole slaw.
If anyone has ever broken a tooth while eating your homemade yogurt.
The family pets are no where to be found during dinner.
that's all the silliness for today... seeya next time!!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2005
ACK!!!!!
I've been sick this past week with a nasty bug....yuck! That's why you haven't seen any new posts for a few days. Thankfully a lovily thing called antibiotics...came to my rescue. So i was thinking about what i was going to jot down for you folks out there to read...hmmm. Check this out, I typed in under the yahoo search "sucks being sick" , there were 7,310,000 sites listed. You know what even funnier? The first ten or so sites were web logs like mine... talking about how much it really sucks to be sick.... I guess at this time of year it has become a popular topic.
I've been sick this past week with a nasty bug....yuck! That's why you haven't seen any new posts for a few days. Thankfully a lovily thing called antibiotics...came to my rescue. So i was thinking about what i was going to jot down for you folks out there to read...hmmm. Check this out, I typed in under the yahoo search "sucks being sick" , there were 7,310,000 sites listed. You know what even funnier? The first ten or so sites were web logs like mine... talking about how much it really sucks to be sick.... I guess at this time of year it has become a popular topic.
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Drink for a Better Nation!
A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo, and when the herd is hunted..... it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. (right?) This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole is maintained or even improved by the of the weakest cows getting squashed.
In much the same way, the human brain can operate only as fast as the slowest brain cells through which the electrical signals pass. Recent studies have shown that while excessive intake of alcohol kills off brain cells, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
Thus, regular consumption of beer helps distroy the weaker cells, constantly making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. The result of this in-depth study verifies and validates the link between all-weekend parties and job performance. It also explains why, after a few short years of leaving a university and getting married, most professionals cannot keep up with the performance of the new graduates. (I think this is also the reason that chefs continue to excel in there field for a large number of years) Only those few that stick to the strict regimen of alcoholic consumption can maintain the intellectual levels that they achieve during their college years.
So, this is a call to arms. As our country is losing its technological edge, we must not shudder in our homes. Get back into the bars.....drink that pint. Your company and country need you to be at your peak, and you shouldn't deny yourself the career that you could have. Take life by the bottle and be all that you can be. Alert all of your friends, acquaintances and coworkers that may be in danger of losing their edge.
So get to it.... were running out of time!!!!
A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo, and when the herd is hunted..... it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. (right?) This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole is maintained or even improved by the of the weakest cows getting squashed.
In much the same way, the human brain can operate only as fast as the slowest brain cells through which the electrical signals pass. Recent studies have shown that while excessive intake of alcohol kills off brain cells, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
Thus, regular consumption of beer helps distroy the weaker cells, constantly making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. The result of this in-depth study verifies and validates the link between all-weekend parties and job performance. It also explains why, after a few short years of leaving a university and getting married, most professionals cannot keep up with the performance of the new graduates. (I think this is also the reason that chefs continue to excel in there field for a large number of years) Only those few that stick to the strict regimen of alcoholic consumption can maintain the intellectual levels that they achieve during their college years.
So, this is a call to arms. As our country is losing its technological edge, we must not shudder in our homes. Get back into the bars.....drink that pint. Your company and country need you to be at your peak, and you shouldn't deny yourself the career that you could have. Take life by the bottle and be all that you can be. Alert all of your friends, acquaintances and coworkers that may be in danger of losing their edge.
So get to it.... were running out of time!!!!
Friday, September 16, 2005
Knock! Knock! What did you say?
C-H-E-E-S-E?
What a funny thing it is. A lump of cuddled milk, but say cheese and a picture comes out great, put cheese on the plate, and the food comes out great!
Folks, don’t get cheesed off. What can I do? I am no cheese-paring when it comes to cheese selling.
In fact, the story of my cheese-fixation is long. But I will make short of it. Cheese is, like insulin to diabetes; ambrosia to my addled brain; salvation to my dying spirit. The Blue just lifts me out of the blue.
Ask the Hollanders. They discovered the gourmet’s delight centuries ago; the Yankees took to the tangy flavor quickly enough; the Italians with secret passion; the Britons with some reservation; the Chinese with consummate ease; the Spaniards with a roving eye and the French, those lucky bastards! With their basic instinct for all good things in life have been gobbling it for ages. God bless their farmers!
Paired with nuts, fruit, crackers or wine, savoring the exotic Saint Pauline or Tomme Fraiche is next to Nirvana. Truly, can anything be better than spinach creamed in Peta, melt-in-the-mouth Gouda; a cracker topped with the ripest Brie, or a pizza dripping with Mozzarella --- simply delicious.
In my humble opinion, nothing can be considered ‘rich' or `flavored' without a spattering --- if only a spattering --- of those, yummy cheesy blobs, please let me have the orange rind?
Picture a cheesecake (@*%$^) in a loose-fitting cheesecloth and it sets my heart asunder and my mind racing at super sonic speed on a hundred different planes? Will she? Won’t she?
Even the word does strange things to my constitution. Feel how it rolls off, so effortlessly from the tongue with a gentle whistling sound, C-H-E-E-S-E? Oh La, La! ….
I am not alone in serenading to this “hero amongst all fermented food products” on earth. One cheese head, Tanya Grace Reyes wrote the following ode to the Grecian variety, “Nothing is better than to sit around in my greasy brown paisley robe, eating feta…”Even the Dalai Lama, I am told gorges on it, though perhaps only the yak variety.
Honestly, it gives me goose pimples to think I may run out of my stock-in-trade, one day. I cannot face this dire prospect. So instead of giving me my daily ration of bread, Lord, please grant me my cheese. Amen.
To conclude, here’s a lactic limerick, a Love Haiku from Matt Rosenberg:
Cheddar wins my heart.
Heaven, right here in my mouth.
Please pass the crackers.
C-H-E-E-S-E?
What a funny thing it is. A lump of cuddled milk, but say cheese and a picture comes out great, put cheese on the plate, and the food comes out great!
Folks, don’t get cheesed off. What can I do? I am no cheese-paring when it comes to cheese selling.
In fact, the story of my cheese-fixation is long. But I will make short of it. Cheese is, like insulin to diabetes; ambrosia to my addled brain; salvation to my dying spirit. The Blue just lifts me out of the blue.
Ask the Hollanders. They discovered the gourmet’s delight centuries ago; the Yankees took to the tangy flavor quickly enough; the Italians with secret passion; the Britons with some reservation; the Chinese with consummate ease; the Spaniards with a roving eye and the French, those lucky bastards! With their basic instinct for all good things in life have been gobbling it for ages. God bless their farmers!
Paired with nuts, fruit, crackers or wine, savoring the exotic Saint Pauline or Tomme Fraiche is next to Nirvana. Truly, can anything be better than spinach creamed in Peta, melt-in-the-mouth Gouda; a cracker topped with the ripest Brie, or a pizza dripping with Mozzarella --- simply delicious.
In my humble opinion, nothing can be considered ‘rich' or `flavored' without a spattering --- if only a spattering --- of those, yummy cheesy blobs, please let me have the orange rind?
Picture a cheesecake (@*%$^) in a loose-fitting cheesecloth and it sets my heart asunder and my mind racing at super sonic speed on a hundred different planes? Will she? Won’t she?
Even the word does strange things to my constitution. Feel how it rolls off, so effortlessly from the tongue with a gentle whistling sound, C-H-E-E-S-E? Oh La, La! ….
I am not alone in serenading to this “hero amongst all fermented food products” on earth. One cheese head, Tanya Grace Reyes wrote the following ode to the Grecian variety, “Nothing is better than to sit around in my greasy brown paisley robe, eating feta…”Even the Dalai Lama, I am told gorges on it, though perhaps only the yak variety.
Honestly, it gives me goose pimples to think I may run out of my stock-in-trade, one day. I cannot face this dire prospect. So instead of giving me my daily ration of bread, Lord, please grant me my cheese. Amen.
To conclude, here’s a lactic limerick, a Love Haiku from Matt Rosenberg:
Cheddar wins my heart.
Heaven, right here in my mouth.
Please pass the crackers.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Hot Dogs
Occasionally, I run into someone who knows exactly what hot dogs are made of and is dying to enlighten me. Usually, they've seen it on TLC or they know someone in the meat packing business. "They take all the parts of the cow they don't use like the balls and tail and put them in hot dogs. Isn't that gross?"
Yes, it's gross but screw it - I love hot dogs! They're one of those amazing foods that are cheap, versatile, and always taste the same. Best of all, they last forever.
This is something the good people of way back when seemed to truly understand. However, they've gone too far. The creative cooks behind these recipes used hot dogs in everything and anything - cheer to beans and franks!!
Occasionally, I run into someone who knows exactly what hot dogs are made of and is dying to enlighten me. Usually, they've seen it on TLC or they know someone in the meat packing business. "They take all the parts of the cow they don't use like the balls and tail and put them in hot dogs. Isn't that gross?"
Yes, it's gross but screw it - I love hot dogs! They're one of those amazing foods that are cheap, versatile, and always taste the same. Best of all, they last forever.
This is something the good people of way back when seemed to truly understand. However, they've gone too far. The creative cooks behind these recipes used hot dogs in everything and anything - cheer to beans and franks!!
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Beer is beer right?
Japanese brewer toasts 'taste-changing' beer
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's top brewer Asahi Breweries said it had developed a beer that changes taste over time as the fermentation process continues after it is bottled.
The Asahi Super Yeast Draft changes its aroma and flavor through a second phase of fermentation after its basic taste is created in the primary fermentation at factories, Asahi said in a statement.
The secondary fermentation continues for about two to three months, if bottles are kept in rooms with temperatures between 10 to 20 degrees Celsius (50 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit), Asahi said.
"After a month, its smooth taste is enhanced. In two to three months, the gorgeous aroma increases, giving the beer abundant and smooth flavor with crisp aftertaste," the company said.
The product will be introduced in eastern Japan for this winter.
Interesting to say the least
Japanese brewer toasts 'taste-changing' beer
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's top brewer Asahi Breweries said it had developed a beer that changes taste over time as the fermentation process continues after it is bottled.
The Asahi Super Yeast Draft changes its aroma and flavor through a second phase of fermentation after its basic taste is created in the primary fermentation at factories, Asahi said in a statement.
The secondary fermentation continues for about two to three months, if bottles are kept in rooms with temperatures between 10 to 20 degrees Celsius (50 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit), Asahi said.
"After a month, its smooth taste is enhanced. In two to three months, the gorgeous aroma increases, giving the beer abundant and smooth flavor with crisp aftertaste," the company said.
The product will be introduced in eastern Japan for this winter.
Interesting to say the least
Monday, September 12, 2005
So how was your weekend?
Well here's a readers digest version of mine....
Friday...let me jump back a few days...wed: I wet into work and prepared for a lunch on thursday that was being done by the former executive chef of the white house. Chef Walter, he's a pretty cool guy to work with, and if anyone asks...he's pretty much like the rest of us chef's. He just so happened to cook for the president for ten years, and when it comes down to it cooking is cooking. I do have to mention my partner in crime Lindsay, had the pleasure of getting into a chive fight with him! Thur: We put on the lunch for about 170 or so people, then it was back to the normal grind of getting ready for friday. Fri: we did a welcome reception for our in coming guest Chefs for a charity event on sat. Lots of pretty food and all, everything went smashing of course! Well my boss ended up with tickets to the football game, and he's not into normal sports, he likes extreme sports. So i ended up with tickets.A free game is always fun when there good tickets that include rockstar parking!! Sat: I ran my but off working with one of the most awesome sushi chefs ever, and even got the honor of wearing a japanese chef coat. He told me after 4 years working with him on this event, and my hard work earned it. That event lasted all night and I didn't get home till late. Sun morning we headed off to the game and were lucky enough to meet up with my former partner in crime, Tiff, we worked together for a couple of years. I hadn't since her and her hubby Dave in over a year. They married and moved away..we tight still...But happened to be in town for the game. Pretty coolll!!! The jags did win, and so did the BUCS..a good day in football!!!So after we meet up with them and so other family and friends. Got some wings a bunch of beer and fun was had by all....boy the weekend was great...but I'm pooped, thank my lucky stars i did not have to work today (mon)...well that's the news for noe...I hope everyone had a great weekend!!!!
Well here's a readers digest version of mine....
Friday...let me jump back a few days...wed: I wet into work and prepared for a lunch on thursday that was being done by the former executive chef of the white house. Chef Walter, he's a pretty cool guy to work with, and if anyone asks...he's pretty much like the rest of us chef's. He just so happened to cook for the president for ten years, and when it comes down to it cooking is cooking. I do have to mention my partner in crime Lindsay, had the pleasure of getting into a chive fight with him! Thur: We put on the lunch for about 170 or so people, then it was back to the normal grind of getting ready for friday. Fri: we did a welcome reception for our in coming guest Chefs for a charity event on sat. Lots of pretty food and all, everything went smashing of course! Well my boss ended up with tickets to the football game, and he's not into normal sports, he likes extreme sports. So i ended up with tickets.A free game is always fun when there good tickets that include rockstar parking!! Sat: I ran my but off working with one of the most awesome sushi chefs ever, and even got the honor of wearing a japanese chef coat. He told me after 4 years working with him on this event, and my hard work earned it. That event lasted all night and I didn't get home till late. Sun morning we headed off to the game and were lucky enough to meet up with my former partner in crime, Tiff, we worked together for a couple of years. I hadn't since her and her hubby Dave in over a year. They married and moved away..we tight still...But happened to be in town for the game. Pretty coolll!!! The jags did win, and so did the BUCS..a good day in football!!!So after we meet up with them and so other family and friends. Got some wings a bunch of beer and fun was had by all....boy the weekend was great...but I'm pooped, thank my lucky stars i did not have to work today (mon)...well that's the news for noe...I hope everyone had a great weekend!!!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Not so Blogalicious!
I know the The World according to the K-C’s has not been so exciting lately. I haven’t had all the great pictures and play by play coverage that we have had in the recent past….But it’s soon to return. Currently the software is on the way from my awesome Pappa, who keeps this machine in perfect order from beyond the south. You may ask what’s “beyond the south”? Well it’s anything south of the south which really isn’t the south at all…..You know Orlando and Tampa.
So I know you wondering what’s new? Well not so much…but check this out…you will never believe this. The other day I was given a can of mountain dew at work and I could not drink it because it was to sweet!!!! I could not believe it, I have fully down graded to half strength dew… the diet kind… and I have to admit it tastes good!!! But I without the sugar it just does not pack the same punch. My suggestion to the lovely people at pepsico, double the caffeine… seems easy to me. And for thoughts people that think too much is a bad thing, they shouldn’t drink it anyway!!!! Enough of that nonsense, I tend to babble on… you all know that already….well I gotta run…not really…but I do have stuff to do….
I know the The World according to the K-C’s has not been so exciting lately. I haven’t had all the great pictures and play by play coverage that we have had in the recent past….But it’s soon to return. Currently the software is on the way from my awesome Pappa, who keeps this machine in perfect order from beyond the south. You may ask what’s “beyond the south”? Well it’s anything south of the south which really isn’t the south at all…..You know Orlando and Tampa.
So I know you wondering what’s new? Well not so much…but check this out…you will never believe this. The other day I was given a can of mountain dew at work and I could not drink it because it was to sweet!!!! I could not believe it, I have fully down graded to half strength dew… the diet kind… and I have to admit it tastes good!!! But I without the sugar it just does not pack the same punch. My suggestion to the lovely people at pepsico, double the caffeine… seems easy to me. And for thoughts people that think too much is a bad thing, they shouldn’t drink it anyway!!!! Enough of that nonsense, I tend to babble on… you all know that already….well I gotta run…not really…but I do have stuff to do….
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Friday, August 05, 2005
We're Moved In!!!! Reporting from flat # 407
Thank goodness that's all over!!! It's too much work to move, and it's not even fun. So here's a quick update. We moved this past sat. and since then we been trying to get settled. But I'm glad to report we finally made it, we have a loveily place that is in order and ready to entertain. So come on down....
Top ten reasons moving sucks:
10) packing your life into boxes labeled saurkraut and adult diapers (think about it)
9) spilling hot coffee down your shirt
8) reading a news paper thinking it's todays, and realizing it's 4 weeks old
7) paper cuts
6) stairs (how many times can you count to 15)
5) big couches and little doors(you do the math)
4) heat rashes
3) dust bunnies
2) smashed fingers
And last but not least the # 1 reason moving sucks.......................... U haul SUCKS, we'll be right back...
That's right folks..that's all the news 4 now!!!!! Seeya next time, and don't forget water your plants!!!
Thank goodness that's all over!!! It's too much work to move, and it's not even fun. So here's a quick update. We moved this past sat. and since then we been trying to get settled. But I'm glad to report we finally made it, we have a loveily place that is in order and ready to entertain. So come on down....
Top ten reasons moving sucks:
10) packing your life into boxes labeled saurkraut and adult diapers (think about it)
9) spilling hot coffee down your shirt
8) reading a news paper thinking it's todays, and realizing it's 4 weeks old
7) paper cuts
6) stairs (how many times can you count to 15)
5) big couches and little doors(you do the math)
4) heat rashes
3) dust bunnies
2) smashed fingers
And last but not least the # 1 reason moving sucks.......................... U haul SUCKS, we'll be right back...
That's right folks..that's all the news 4 now!!!!! Seeya next time, and don't forget water your plants!!!
Friday, July 29, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Moving..... so little fun and so much Dust!!!
To all my loyal fans...I have not forgot that you are still out there! We're in the process of moving and there is so much to do. I know you know what i'm talking about..we' ve all been there. So to keep it brief, because i need to get some shut soon. Everything is going well, Karen and Joe have already moved to there new place and greg ang I are not to far behind. I will try to keep everyone informed and as soon as this silly move is done I can get back to this blog... ta ta for now next up date sonner than later hopefully!!!
To all my loyal fans...I have not forgot that you are still out there! We're in the process of moving and there is so much to do. I know you know what i'm talking about..we' ve all been there. So to keep it brief, because i need to get some shut soon. Everything is going well, Karen and Joe have already moved to there new place and greg ang I are not to far behind. I will try to keep everyone informed and as soon as this silly move is done I can get back to this blog... ta ta for now next up date sonner than later hopefully!!!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Happy 4th Anniversary to my sister Sarah and my brother-in-law Laszlo !!! We hope you have great day, do something nice for yourselves... It seems like you kids just got hitched. As they say time flies when your having fun, so don't close your eyes to much or you might miss the best part of the ride!!!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
There were lots of laughs....today!!!
So days are better than other, today was a better one. It's funny how you dread going to work some days.... but once you get there and around the crazy people it's hard not to have a good time. Here's a readers digest version of my day. It started out with getting up late, not over sleeping but just being lazy about getting up. I pulled into work at the usual hour in my usual spot. We got ready for the usual function at the usual time. But where the fun begins is right here!!! My partner in crime Lindsay and I had to carve on the buffet..it was for some group from georgia, and boy did they sound southern. So we decided to try to sound like them, too! I think we did pretty well, and this all stemed from the grouper wrappped in puff pastry, we decided to call it fish pie.....sounds southern to me! Well as the buffet went on we continued on and on...by the end of it all my face hurt. Today was the most fun day of all!!!!
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Hello all,
I had a few e-mails from my loyal fan asking about this past weekend's social activities.
To start off i'm running a little behind in the blog world...with the holiday weekend all!!!
Here's a readers digest of activities: Friday my sis Sarah came up for the weekend. Sat night we hit up kareoke, all of us including family and friends. We had a few drinks and there was singing and dancing, and beverages. And fun was had by all. Carsten, was dancing! Proof again that you never should say never!!! Sun. we sisters, Hubby, Joe and I stopped by Gods house in the morning. Then moved on to hit in the pool and a little BBQ. Yummy!!! We played games watched a movie, and yes there were more beverages!!! Yes and I did have to work another holiday... but oh well. I went off to work and my sis headed home... that's a wrap!!
So Sarah thanks for coming up this past weekend..it was so much fun!!!! And yes every one i will get the pictures up on the blog as soon as i can!!!!
I had a few e-mails from my loyal fan asking about this past weekend's social activities.
To start off i'm running a little behind in the blog world...with the holiday weekend all!!!
Here's a readers digest of activities: Friday my sis Sarah came up for the weekend. Sat night we hit up kareoke, all of us including family and friends. We had a few drinks and there was singing and dancing, and beverages. And fun was had by all. Carsten, was dancing! Proof again that you never should say never!!! Sun. we sisters, Hubby, Joe and I stopped by Gods house in the morning. Then moved on to hit in the pool and a little BBQ. Yummy!!! We played games watched a movie, and yes there were more beverages!!! Yes and I did have to work another holiday... but oh well. I went off to work and my sis headed home... that's a wrap!!
So Sarah thanks for coming up this past weekend..it was so much fun!!!! And yes every one i will get the pictures up on the blog as soon as i can!!!!
Sunday, June 26, 2005
So how was everyones weekend???
Well ours went pretty darn well.... you want a readers digest version???
Work....blah...blah...went and danced the cha cha, and had some yummy philipino food, watched some kareoke, danced some more, had a few drinks ..that was sat. night. Sunday included grilling, swimming in the the pool and watching some movies. Whew..so check out the pictures from sat night...you should get a chuckle out of them!!!
Well ours went pretty darn well.... you want a readers digest version???
Work....blah...blah...went and danced the cha cha, and had some yummy philipino food, watched some kareoke, danced some more, had a few drinks ..that was sat. night. Sunday included grilling, swimming in the the pool and watching some movies. Whew..so check out the pictures from sat night...you should get a chuckle out of them!!!
Sat. Night after work party!!! From left to right: Jojo (he's our awesome banquet chef who's leaving and moving on to bigger and better things), Remi ( she's is the most awesome garde manger chick in the world, Laura ( yep that's me dancin, too!), Greg (my hubby with his back to the camera) And for all you guys that didn't think we would have fun same on you!!
Monday, June 20, 2005
Pretty, Pretty.....Prettty
Today I had the pleasure of being paid to play with food. I know what your saying "you do it everyday, right?"....
Well I do, but today I did a photo shoot for the company's new web sight and other advertising purposes. The food looked completely amazing. And the photo's...wow! It was fun to be creative that's my thing, yes fru fru. Hopefully I can get some copies so I can show you folks some time. You will be amazed too! enough of that shop talk....
Today I had the pleasure of being paid to play with food. I know what your saying "you do it everyday, right?"....
Well I do, but today I did a photo shoot for the company's new web sight and other advertising purposes. The food looked completely amazing. And the photo's...wow! It was fun to be creative that's my thing, yes fru fru. Hopefully I can get some copies so I can show you folks some time. You will be amazed too! enough of that shop talk....
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
This Brings new meaning to a stick of butter....and speaking of funny things you should check these stories out......
Great Art!
In May, backhoe contractor and part-time sculptor Ricky Pearce created a 17-foot-high, 40-ton concrete figure of the legs of a reclining woman in a grassy lot between two churches in a quiet neighborhood in Henderson, N.C. The legs, bent at the knees, noticeably parted, and accompanied by landscaped foliage "strategically placed" (according to a report from WNCN-TV in Raleigh), are supposedly in tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Asked one neighbor, "Why do they (sic) just show the legs?" [WNCN-TV (Raleigh, N.C.), 5-11-05]
In May, at the annual spring auction at Christie's in New York City, Massachusetts artist Tom Friedman managed to sell a piece consisting of an ink squiggle on a 12-by-18-inch piece of white paper (described in the Christie's catalog as "starting an old dry pen on a piece of paper"). It was sold for $26,400, according to a Washington Post report. Friedman was less successful in offering a 2-foot white cube that contained, on one surface, a tiny speck of his own feces, for which he expected an opening bid of $45,000, but got no takers. [Washington Post, 5-19-05]
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT THAT IS PRETTY BIZARRE IF YOU ASK ME....SOUNDS LIKE THEY HAVE A LITTLE TO MUCH TIME ON THERE HANDS!!!
Monday, June 13, 2005
"HELLO ALL!!! DO YOU RECOGNIZE ME IN THIS PICTURE? THAT'S RIGHT I'M THE OFFICAL MASCOT OF CLUB 656. I HEARD SOME VERY SCARY NEWS! THE CLUB IS SPLITTING INTO 2 NEW CLUBS! I THINK THERE PLANNING TO PHASE ME OUT. THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE AWAY MY HAT...THERE'S EVEN TALK OF HANGING ME FROM SOME STRANGE NEW CEILING???? ARE THEY CRAZY!!!!! I'LL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED..ON UP AND COMING EVENTS!!!
Thursday, June 09, 2005
DO THE DEW….
My favorite soda or as some say pop has always been mountain dew. I don’t drink it as much as I want to, or would like to. It’s not good for me so it’s only for special times or when I need a serious kick in the toockus. Though I must admit that diet dew is not to bad, not the same though.
But are you aware of the long history of the almighty dew. It been around a lot longer than you think, and here’s a little history for you...
The rumors are true. Mountain Dew was born way back in the hills of Tennessee in the 1940s. The name Mountain Dew was first trademarked by two brothers, Barney and Ally Hartman, who ran a bottling plant in Knoxville. The Hartman’s Mountain Dew, however, was a lemon-lime drink used as a mixer with whiskey.
And I you want to know more and wish to pay homage…please visit the ever so cool website: mountaindew.com Man after looking at the web page I really am thirsty for a dew….
My favorite soda or as some say pop has always been mountain dew. I don’t drink it as much as I want to, or would like to. It’s not good for me so it’s only for special times or when I need a serious kick in the toockus. Though I must admit that diet dew is not to bad, not the same though.
But are you aware of the long history of the almighty dew. It been around a lot longer than you think, and here’s a little history for you...
The rumors are true. Mountain Dew was born way back in the hills of Tennessee in the 1940s. The name Mountain Dew was first trademarked by two brothers, Barney and Ally Hartman, who ran a bottling plant in Knoxville. The Hartman’s Mountain Dew, however, was a lemon-lime drink used as a mixer with whiskey.
And I you want to know more and wish to pay homage…please visit the ever so cool website: mountaindew.com Man after looking at the web page I really am thirsty for a dew….
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE...THE WORLD ACCORDING TO US IS GOING LIVE TODAY WITH PICTURES!!!!!
I FINALLY GOT OFF MY BUTT, I KNOW YOU SAYING "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT???" WELL SINCE THE LAST TIME MY COMPUTER GOT SICK I HAD NOT TAKEN THE TIME TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM THE ENABLES US TO SHARE OUR LOVILY PHOTOS WITHE THE WORLD!!!
Well, now that's taken in care of we the K-c's can share all kinds fun and frolicing with you and anyone else that happens to fall into our bizzare little blog!!!
And to celebrate the launch of our awesome new and improved blog, we thought we would share some exciting photo's that i know you have been waiting to see!!!! Check them out!!!
I FINALLY GOT OFF MY BUTT, I KNOW YOU SAYING "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT???" WELL SINCE THE LAST TIME MY COMPUTER GOT SICK I HAD NOT TAKEN THE TIME TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM THE ENABLES US TO SHARE OUR LOVILY PHOTOS WITHE THE WORLD!!!
Well, now that's taken in care of we the K-c's can share all kinds fun and frolicing with you and anyone else that happens to fall into our bizzare little blog!!!
And to celebrate the launch of our awesome new and improved blog, we thought we would share some exciting photo's that i know you have been waiting to see!!!! Check them out!!!
Monday, June 06, 2005
I'm a slacker!!!!
I know i have not been kepting up with blogging. It's a crazy time of year...season!!!!
that's right the time of year we have a million people to feed, screaming kids every where, and folks staying out in the sun to long and passing out!!! Yes season is here offically. That's the world i'm working in right now!!!! i know what your asking what else is going on? Well truthfully...not much. if you don't know by now at this time of year...my social life is part of the all inclusive package I call work. It's crazy at this time of the year, after six 10 hour shifts you tend to get a little silly...finally i'm off today, i think it's tuesday? I sometimes get confused... all my days run together. Then wednesday back to the funny farm where I'll do four more days than off again on sunday. I can't wait to see what's in next weeks bag of surprises!!! Stop the insanity.....
I know i have not been kepting up with blogging. It's a crazy time of year...season!!!!
that's right the time of year we have a million people to feed, screaming kids every where, and folks staying out in the sun to long and passing out!!! Yes season is here offically. That's the world i'm working in right now!!!! i know what your asking what else is going on? Well truthfully...not much. if you don't know by now at this time of year...my social life is part of the all inclusive package I call work. It's crazy at this time of the year, after six 10 hour shifts you tend to get a little silly...finally i'm off today, i think it's tuesday? I sometimes get confused... all my days run together. Then wednesday back to the funny farm where I'll do four more days than off again on sunday. I can't wait to see what's in next weeks bag of surprises!!! Stop the insanity.....
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Moving...Yuck!!!
Well in a couple of months we are moving. i hate it, it's always so much work. I like living in a new place, we can change stuff around, that's always fun! The hard part this time is that we are going from a very large place to somewhere that's quit a bit smaller. I guess we will have to get rid of some stuff. All i have to say about that...have you been in our bedroom closet lately? It's kinda scary. #1 it's very big and it is very full. I excercise caution when entering...it's like the bermuda triange a bit!!! The funny part about that it's not an exageration...really i'm serious. the apartment complex that we live in is doing a lot of renovations... if we could get them to pull up a dumpster...right below the balcony...??? That a great idea...stay tuned for more excitement!!!!! The world according to the k-c's is about to explode!!!!!
Well in a couple of months we are moving. i hate it, it's always so much work. I like living in a new place, we can change stuff around, that's always fun! The hard part this time is that we are going from a very large place to somewhere that's quit a bit smaller. I guess we will have to get rid of some stuff. All i have to say about that...have you been in our bedroom closet lately? It's kinda scary. #1 it's very big and it is very full. I excercise caution when entering...it's like the bermuda triange a bit!!! The funny part about that it's not an exageration...really i'm serious. the apartment complex that we live in is doing a lot of renovations... if we could get them to pull up a dumpster...right below the balcony...??? That a great idea...stay tuned for more excitement!!!!! The world according to the k-c's is about to explode!!!!!
Monday, May 09, 2005
hello all !!!
I hope your tuning in.... I hope you didn't forget about our little blog?
Today at work one of the women i work with asked me how i new the words to so many songs. We listen to the radio as we prep food every afternoon. I thought about it for a sec. .... It funny how i forget so many important things but the silly things are right at the tip of my tongue.
The earth may spin faster on its axis due to deforestation. Just as a figure skater's rate of spin increases when the arms are brought in close to the body, the cutting of tall trees may cause our planet to spin dangerously fast... I think that's a pretty good theory... Don't U? or how ,bout this folks... Laura's law: You can't fall off the floor. I can hear you saying hmmmmm. An I respect that totally.
Well it's time for me to make with the zzzz's...
I hope your tuning in.... I hope you didn't forget about our little blog?
Today at work one of the women i work with asked me how i new the words to so many songs. We listen to the radio as we prep food every afternoon. I thought about it for a sec. .... It funny how i forget so many important things but the silly things are right at the tip of my tongue.
The earth may spin faster on its axis due to deforestation. Just as a figure skater's rate of spin increases when the arms are brought in close to the body, the cutting of tall trees may cause our planet to spin dangerously fast... I think that's a pretty good theory... Don't U? or how ,bout this folks... Laura's law: You can't fall off the floor. I can hear you saying hmmmmm. An I respect that totally.
Well it's time for me to make with the zzzz's...
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Were back from our little hiatus... from our little blog...!!!
Hopefully you all didn't forget about us????
Here's a little info on one of our families favorite candy...
Topic of the day....did you know???
When were "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies introduced?
"M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were first introduced to the general public in 1941 and the candies earned a solid reputation from American GIs serving in World War II who first enjoyed the candies in their food rations. "M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were an excellent choice for the military since they were a convenient snack that traveled well in any climate and were packaged in paper tubes. The packaging changed from a paper tube to the characteristic brown packaging known today. In the summer of 2000 it was decided that "M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were too good to be called "Plain" and therefore the packaging name was changed to "M&M's"® Milk Chocolate Candies.
They are simply delicious....it's amazing how such a simple candy...is so good!!
How many "M&M's"® are consumed and produced each day?
As you can imagine, there are millions of "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies made every day as well as consumed by our valued consumers. There are over 400 million produced each day and "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies are made all over the world, however, in the U.S. they are made in New Jersey and Tennessee.
Here's another thought... I wonder how much of thoughs, are consumed by my family????
Hopefully you all didn't forget about us????
Here's a little info on one of our families favorite candy...
Topic of the day....did you know???
When were "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies introduced?
"M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were first introduced to the general public in 1941 and the candies earned a solid reputation from American GIs serving in World War II who first enjoyed the candies in their food rations. "M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were an excellent choice for the military since they were a convenient snack that traveled well in any climate and were packaged in paper tubes. The packaging changed from a paper tube to the characteristic brown packaging known today. In the summer of 2000 it was decided that "M&M's"® Plain Chocolate Candies were too good to be called "Plain" and therefore the packaging name was changed to "M&M's"® Milk Chocolate Candies.
They are simply delicious....it's amazing how such a simple candy...is so good!!
How many "M&M's"® are consumed and produced each day?
As you can imagine, there are millions of "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies made every day as well as consumed by our valued consumers. There are over 400 million produced each day and "M&M's"® Chocolate Candies are made all over the world, however, in the U.S. they are made in New Jersey and Tennessee.
Here's another thought... I wonder how much of thoughs, are consumed by my family????
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
....I was skimming some articles online...
WEEK OF APRIL 3, 2005
LEAD STORY
Defensive back Randall Gay wore a New England Patriots jersey as a member of this year's Super Bowl-winning team, but when one of his former college professors tried to order a personalized jersey in tribute to Gay in mid-February, she was turned down. The National Football League's official online merchandiser, NFLshop.com, refused to imprint "Gay" on the back of a Patriots jersey because it was a "naughty" word, one of 1,159 the shop has banned. (Two weeks later, after the Web site Outsports.com picked up the story, the word was removed from the list.) [Times-Picayune (New Orleans), 3-3-05]
Can you believe in this day and age???? It's the dudes name...
WEEK OF APRIL 3, 2005
LEAD STORY
Defensive back Randall Gay wore a New England Patriots jersey as a member of this year's Super Bowl-winning team, but when one of his former college professors tried to order a personalized jersey in tribute to Gay in mid-February, she was turned down. The National Football League's official online merchandiser, NFLshop.com, refused to imprint "Gay" on the back of a Patriots jersey because it was a "naughty" word, one of 1,159 the shop has banned. (Two weeks later, after the Web site Outsports.com picked up the story, the word was removed from the list.) [Times-Picayune (New Orleans), 3-3-05]
Can you believe in this day and age???? It's the dudes name...
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Too much work,
and no vacation,
Deserves at least a small libation.
So hail! my friends, and raise your glasses;
Work's the curse of the drinking classes.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Hello all… I made through another rough Holiday. Easter and the the golf tournament just happened to land at the same time. The least they could do is shift the golf tournament, because you can’t move Easter. Well thank goodness it is over, so were in the middle of another lovely week. You are saying middle? That’s right. Were winding up for a busy weekend, pretty much like most weekends. And I am so excited…ok that was a little sarcasm. But enough of that silly talk about work…
A few interesting points….
Sometimes I think I have to much time on my hands..
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it.)
If you passed gas consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. (Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. (O.M.G.!)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Do not try this at home...maybe at work.)
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field. (30 minutes...can you imagine??)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. (What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
Butterflies taste with their feet. (Something I never wanted to know.)
Elephants are the only animal that cannot jump. (OK, so that would be a good thing....)
A cat's urine glows under a black light. (I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. (I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains. (I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed. (Who knew? Who cares!)
So that my list of useless facts..I hope you enjoyed them!!!!
and no vacation,
Deserves at least a small libation.
So hail! my friends, and raise your glasses;
Work's the curse of the drinking classes.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Hello all… I made through another rough Holiday. Easter and the the golf tournament just happened to land at the same time. The least they could do is shift the golf tournament, because you can’t move Easter. Well thank goodness it is over, so were in the middle of another lovely week. You are saying middle? That’s right. Were winding up for a busy weekend, pretty much like most weekends. And I am so excited…ok that was a little sarcasm. But enough of that silly talk about work…
A few interesting points….
Sometimes I think I have to much time on my hands..
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it.)
If you passed gas consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. (Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. (O.M.G.!)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Do not try this at home...maybe at work.)
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field. (30 minutes...can you imagine??)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. (What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
Butterflies taste with their feet. (Something I never wanted to know.)
Elephants are the only animal that cannot jump. (OK, so that would be a good thing....)
A cat's urine glows under a black light. (I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. (I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains. (I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed. (Who knew? Who cares!)
So that my list of useless facts..I hope you enjoyed them!!!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
How you doin’ ? Step in my world for a sec….
I know I have been neglecting my blog duties. I been sucked in to the wonderful world of work. U know being a culinary genius takes a lot of energy. Not really, the food part is very easy, the creative process and all. The part that kicks my butt is running around, you know the physical labor part and all. Yuck! Oh well in my field it’s like a package deal. So all the shows on TV about how the world of professional kitchens are not very true... Or in movies when they are going through a kitchen and the chef’s are humming (la la la) and there’s classical music playing. What I think the funniest part of all that is, not one person has a bit of sauce or signs of working on there clothes. Trust me even in the world of fancy stuff… chefs get food on them. I know I do!!! Enough about work ...
Kids do you know what time it is???? Thats right time for useless food triva facts...Food trivia yes i love it I can never get enough of this stuff..
Some things are not what they seem. Did you know the following facts?
Ten gallon hats only hold about 6 pints. I guess ten gallons sounds better..i don't know?
Refried beans aren't really what they seem. Although their name seems like a reasonable translation of Spanish frijoles refritos, the fact is that these beans aren't fried twice. In Spanish, refritos literally means "well-fried," not "re-fried."
The hamburger was invented in 1900 by Louis Lassen. He ground beef, broiled it, and served it between two pieces of toast. I wonder who decided to put all the goodies on them?
The pound cake got its name from the pound of butter it contained. I thought it was if you ate to much it would make you gain a pound...
The world's costliest coffee, at $130 a pound , is called Kopi Luwak. It is in the droppings of a type of marsupial that eats only the very best coffee beans. Plantation workers track them and scoop their precious poop. They say it tastes really good..?
To determine the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of liquor divide the proof by two.
Spilling salt considered good luck in Japan. Interesting...
The most recognized smell in the world is coffee.
About 8 percent of the weight in a box of corn flakes is corn.
Well I hope you enjoyed another list of useless food info...see ya next time...
I know I have been neglecting my blog duties. I been sucked in to the wonderful world of work. U know being a culinary genius takes a lot of energy. Not really, the food part is very easy, the creative process and all. The part that kicks my butt is running around, you know the physical labor part and all. Yuck! Oh well in my field it’s like a package deal. So all the shows on TV about how the world of professional kitchens are not very true... Or in movies when they are going through a kitchen and the chef’s are humming (la la la) and there’s classical music playing. What I think the funniest part of all that is, not one person has a bit of sauce or signs of working on there clothes. Trust me even in the world of fancy stuff… chefs get food on them. I know I do!!! Enough about work ...
Kids do you know what time it is???? Thats right time for useless food triva facts...Food trivia yes i love it I can never get enough of this stuff..
Some things are not what they seem. Did you know the following facts?
Ten gallon hats only hold about 6 pints. I guess ten gallons sounds better..i don't know?
Refried beans aren't really what they seem. Although their name seems like a reasonable translation of Spanish frijoles refritos, the fact is that these beans aren't fried twice. In Spanish, refritos literally means "well-fried," not "re-fried."
The hamburger was invented in 1900 by Louis Lassen. He ground beef, broiled it, and served it between two pieces of toast. I wonder who decided to put all the goodies on them?
The pound cake got its name from the pound of butter it contained. I thought it was if you ate to much it would make you gain a pound...
The world's costliest coffee, at $130 a pound , is called Kopi Luwak. It is in the droppings of a type of marsupial that eats only the very best coffee beans. Plantation workers track them and scoop their precious poop. They say it tastes really good..?
To determine the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of liquor divide the proof by two.
Spilling salt considered good luck in Japan. Interesting...
The most recognized smell in the world is coffee.
About 8 percent of the weight in a box of corn flakes is corn.
Well I hope you enjoyed another list of useless food info...see ya next time...
Thursday, March 10, 2005
My new Boss...
So last week the new executive chef started. He's a middle aged Austrian Guy. He seems to be okay so far. In fact I'm slowly finding out about his dry sense of humor.. I have to congradulate myself...I think i was the first one to get him to crack a smile....I can hear you saying...what???? Well he's kinda of serious looking all the time. So me and my kitchen partner in crime decided the first task we were going to take on was to get the guy to smile. But who can say that i don't bring a smile to their face. I don't want to toot my own horn, but i am the queen of zany!!!
From Reuters News Service:Canada's Ottawa Citizen newspaper
recently printed a recipe for Chanterelle Lemon Pasta in its food section, calling for one cup of Chanterelle mushrooms. They even provided a helpful photograph so amateur mushroom hounds could find their own growing in the wild. Unfortunately, the photograph instead showed Destroying Angels, which are deadly when eaten.(oops that could really suck) So do yourself a favor don't go out picking mushrooms in your yard!!!)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY* National Oatmeal-Nut Waffle Day( e-mail me if you ever ate oatmeal-nut waffles)
1791 Samuel Mulliken of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania received a patent for a machine to thresh corn and grain.
1853 Self rising flour was supposedly invented by Henry Jones of Bristol.(Dates vary, 1845, 1852 and 1853).
1903 Lawrence Welk, champagne music-maker, was born.
1947 Mark Stein of the music group 'Vanilla Fudge' was born
Question of the week: What the difference between Japanese and chinease chop stick???
I f you wanna know...well I tell later...so stay tuned..
I gotta go catch some ZZZZ's!!!!
So last week the new executive chef started. He's a middle aged Austrian Guy. He seems to be okay so far. In fact I'm slowly finding out about his dry sense of humor.. I have to congradulate myself...I think i was the first one to get him to crack a smile....I can hear you saying...what???? Well he's kinda of serious looking all the time. So me and my kitchen partner in crime decided the first task we were going to take on was to get the guy to smile. But who can say that i don't bring a smile to their face. I don't want to toot my own horn, but i am the queen of zany!!!
From Reuters News Service:Canada's Ottawa Citizen newspaper
recently printed a recipe for Chanterelle Lemon Pasta in its food section, calling for one cup of Chanterelle mushrooms. They even provided a helpful photograph so amateur mushroom hounds could find their own growing in the wild. Unfortunately, the photograph instead showed Destroying Angels, which are deadly when eaten.(oops that could really suck) So do yourself a favor don't go out picking mushrooms in your yard!!!)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY* National Oatmeal-Nut Waffle Day( e-mail me if you ever ate oatmeal-nut waffles)
1791 Samuel Mulliken of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania received a patent for a machine to thresh corn and grain.
1853 Self rising flour was supposedly invented by Henry Jones of Bristol.(Dates vary, 1845, 1852 and 1853).
1903 Lawrence Welk, champagne music-maker, was born.
1947 Mark Stein of the music group 'Vanilla Fudge' was born
Question of the week: What the difference between Japanese and chinease chop stick???
I f you wanna know...well I tell later...so stay tuned..
I gotta go catch some ZZZZ's!!!!
Monday, March 07, 2005
During National Nutrition Month® 2005 and Beyond: Losing or Managing Weight Is All about Calories In, Calories Out
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Diet trends often focus on one food or one nutrient, promising it will be the magic bullet for losing weight and keeping it off forever. But when registered dietitians analyze a weight-loss plan, invariably it turns out that the key is reducing your intake of calories.
“There is no panacea for weight control,” says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Cathy Nonas. “It’s all about the calories you put into your body versus the calories you burn. Eat a balanced diet with mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains as your base. Accompany this with daily physical activity to help your body burn those calories so you can maintain a healthier weight.”
Nonas adds: “Budget yourself, just like you would your finances. If you overspent in the calorie department one day, try to make up for it in the exercise department the next. Over time, if you save up calories, you are able to have that once-in-a-while splurge and not feel like you’ve blown your calorie budget.”
The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide provides great calorie-burning activities to do per hour by body weight:
Activity
Calories for 120 pounds
Calories for 170 pounds
Basketball
330
460
Bicycling (10 mph)
220
310
Bowling
165
230
Hiking
330
460
Horseback riding
220
310
Jogging
385
540
Mowing lawn
300
425
Running (10 mph)
880
1,230
Swimming
330
460
Walking briskly
220
310
Weight training
165
230
With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well-being.
National Nutrition Month®, created in 1973 and celebrated each March, helps promote healthful eating and provides consumers with practical nutrition guidance.
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Diet trends often focus on one food or one nutrient, promising it will be the magic bullet for losing weight and keeping it off forever. But when registered dietitians analyze a weight-loss plan, invariably it turns out that the key is reducing your intake of calories.
“There is no panacea for weight control,” says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Cathy Nonas. “It’s all about the calories you put into your body versus the calories you burn. Eat a balanced diet with mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains as your base. Accompany this with daily physical activity to help your body burn those calories so you can maintain a healthier weight.”
Nonas adds: “Budget yourself, just like you would your finances. If you overspent in the calorie department one day, try to make up for it in the exercise department the next. Over time, if you save up calories, you are able to have that once-in-a-while splurge and not feel like you’ve blown your calorie budget.”
The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide provides great calorie-burning activities to do per hour by body weight:
Activity
Calories for 120 pounds
Calories for 170 pounds
Basketball
330
460
Bicycling (10 mph)
220
310
Bowling
165
230
Hiking
330
460
Horseback riding
220
310
Jogging
385
540
Mowing lawn
300
425
Running (10 mph)
880
1,230
Swimming
330
460
Walking briskly
220
310
Weight training
165
230
With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well-being.
National Nutrition Month®, created in 1973 and celebrated each March, helps promote healthful eating and provides consumers with practical nutrition guidance.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY
* National Tortilla Chip Day*
Swamp Cabbage Festival
Did you Know????
The Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal palmetto) is native to the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Also known as Cabbage palm and Swamp Cabbage. This is the plant that hearts of palm are obtained from. The tender hearts of the terminal bud or young leaf shoots. Hearts of palm have many layers (similar to leeks), and are a pale ivory color, with a very mild nutty flavor. They are used mostly in salads. The state tree of South Carolina is the Cabbage palmetto, and is also on the state flag.
Enough of that serious stuff>>>>Silly thoughts to bring a chuckle to your day!!
Buffalo meat is getting more popular. I suppose soon we can expect cold cuts made from it -- possibly called "buffaloney." (okay i didn't come up with that by myself, it was an old one)
On a diet? Try a rice cake? The only way you know you're eating something is when you open your mouth to talk, stuff floats out. I think i would rather eat carrot sticks!!
Or worse yet fast food... It's called "fast" food because you're supposed to eat it really fast. Otherwide, you might actually taste it.
The big problem with "fast" food is that it slows down when it hits your stomach. And it just parks there--and lets the fat have time to get off and apply for citizenship.
I really do hate to cook, whenI wake up in the morning. For breakfast I would be happy eating a tub of Cool Whip. It even goes well with coffee. Thank goodness for my coffee, sometimes I think that without it I would rarely make it to work. If I could just move the coffee pot into the bedroom....hmmm. That's the best idea so far...today!!!
well cheeros, I gotta get to bed...so i can do it again ....
* National Tortilla Chip Day*
Swamp Cabbage Festival
Did you Know????
The Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal palmetto) is native to the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Also known as Cabbage palm and Swamp Cabbage. This is the plant that hearts of palm are obtained from. The tender hearts of the terminal bud or young leaf shoots. Hearts of palm have many layers (similar to leeks), and are a pale ivory color, with a very mild nutty flavor. They are used mostly in salads. The state tree of South Carolina is the Cabbage palmetto, and is also on the state flag.
Enough of that serious stuff>>>>Silly thoughts to bring a chuckle to your day!!
Buffalo meat is getting more popular. I suppose soon we can expect cold cuts made from it -- possibly called "buffaloney." (okay i didn't come up with that by myself, it was an old one)
On a diet? Try a rice cake? The only way you know you're eating something is when you open your mouth to talk, stuff floats out. I think i would rather eat carrot sticks!!
Or worse yet fast food... It's called "fast" food because you're supposed to eat it really fast. Otherwide, you might actually taste it.
The big problem with "fast" food is that it slows down when it hits your stomach. And it just parks there--and lets the fat have time to get off and apply for citizenship.
I really do hate to cook, whenI wake up in the morning. For breakfast I would be happy eating a tub of Cool Whip. It even goes well with coffee. Thank goodness for my coffee, sometimes I think that without it I would rarely make it to work. If I could just move the coffee pot into the bedroom....hmmm. That's the best idea so far...today!!!
well cheeros, I gotta get to bed...so i can do it again ....
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Water yourself
Water, water, everywhere - but do we have to drink it all?
Only 3% of the world's water is drinkable. The rest is either contaminated, or seawater, or both.
In terms of volume, 75% of your bone is made up of water. Water also figures large in terms of body tissue. It plays a vital role in supplying oxygen to cells, as well as temperature regulation, waste removal and the everyday running of all major organs.
You can go about four weeks without food, but only three days without water.
For maximum health, experts reckon you should drink approximately two litres of water (eight glasses) each day. Coffee and booze don't count, because both have a diuretic effect on the body. Caffeine and alcohol both serve to squeeze water from cells, which means you lose more fluid than you take on board.
If you wait until you're thirsty before you reach for that glass, then you're already dehydrated and the damage is done.
When the body is dehydrated, it often sends out signals that are misread as hunger pangs. Mild dehydration actually slows down body metabolism, so you're losing out on two counts if you let your water intake slip.
A little dehydration can leave you feeling tired as well as messing with your short-term memory. Start to feel a bit parched, and simple mental tasks could seem like a massive Jedi mind challenge.
It's advisable for pregnant women to increase their daily water intake to meet the needs of the developing foetus. Mothers who breastfeed should also keep spinning the cold tap to replace fluid used in milk production.
So drink as much water as you can. You really can't drink to much!! An on top of that your body will thank.. Cheers to happy drinking! Of coarse i'm talking about water!!
Water, water, everywhere - but do we have to drink it all?
Only 3% of the world's water is drinkable. The rest is either contaminated, or seawater, or both.
In terms of volume, 75% of your bone is made up of water. Water also figures large in terms of body tissue. It plays a vital role in supplying oxygen to cells, as well as temperature regulation, waste removal and the everyday running of all major organs.
You can go about four weeks without food, but only three days without water.
For maximum health, experts reckon you should drink approximately two litres of water (eight glasses) each day. Coffee and booze don't count, because both have a diuretic effect on the body. Caffeine and alcohol both serve to squeeze water from cells, which means you lose more fluid than you take on board.
If you wait until you're thirsty before you reach for that glass, then you're already dehydrated and the damage is done.
When the body is dehydrated, it often sends out signals that are misread as hunger pangs. Mild dehydration actually slows down body metabolism, so you're losing out on two counts if you let your water intake slip.
A little dehydration can leave you feeling tired as well as messing with your short-term memory. Start to feel a bit parched, and simple mental tasks could seem like a massive Jedi mind challenge.
It's advisable for pregnant women to increase their daily water intake to meet the needs of the developing foetus. Mothers who breastfeed should also keep spinning the cold tap to replace fluid used in milk production.
So drink as much water as you can. You really can't drink to much!! An on top of that your body will thank.. Cheers to happy drinking! Of coarse i'm talking about water!!
Friday, February 18, 2005
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY*
National Chocolate Mint Day
1847
The Donner Party is rescued after being snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas. Almost half of the original 87 members died, and some of the survivors seemed to be well fed considering the ordeal they went through. Cannibalism itself is not a crime, and no charges were ever brought.
1906
Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company (W.K. Kellogg Company) was founded by Will Keith Kellogg to manufacture breakfast cereals (cornflakes).
1913 Cracker Jack began to put prizes in each box.
1985 Cherry Coke was introduced. Actually, soda fountains (remember them?) had been making them for decades.
1999
The world's largest strawberry shortcake was created in McCall Park, Plant City, Florida, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. The city holds the Guinness record for the world's largest strawberry shortcake, over 6,000 pounds.
LOST IN THE TRANSLATION
The Dairy Association's huge success with the campaign "Got Milk?" prompted them to expand advertising to Mexico. It was soon brought to their attention the Spanish translation read "Are you lactating?"Coors put its slogan, "Turn It Loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer From Diarrhea."When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the smiling baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the labels of what's inside, since many people can't read.Pepsi's "Come Alive With the Pepsi Generation" translated into "Pepsi Brings Your Ancestors Back From the Grave" in Chinese.The Coca-Cola name in China was first read as "Kekoukela", meaning "Bite the wax tadpole" or "female horse stuffed with wax", depending on the dialect. Coke then researched 40,000 characters to find a phonetic equivalent "kokou kole", translating into "happiness in the mouth."Frank Perdue's chicken slogan, "It takes a strong man to make a tender chicken" was translated into Spanish as "it takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate."
Pretty interesting stuff!!! Things that make you go hmmmm....
National Chocolate Mint Day
1847
The Donner Party is rescued after being snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas. Almost half of the original 87 members died, and some of the survivors seemed to be well fed considering the ordeal they went through. Cannibalism itself is not a crime, and no charges were ever brought.
1906
Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company (W.K. Kellogg Company) was founded by Will Keith Kellogg to manufacture breakfast cereals (cornflakes).
1913 Cracker Jack began to put prizes in each box.
1985 Cherry Coke was introduced. Actually, soda fountains (remember them?) had been making them for decades.
1999
The world's largest strawberry shortcake was created in McCall Park, Plant City, Florida, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. The city holds the Guinness record for the world's largest strawberry shortcake, over 6,000 pounds.
LOST IN THE TRANSLATION
The Dairy Association's huge success with the campaign "Got Milk?" prompted them to expand advertising to Mexico. It was soon brought to their attention the Spanish translation read "Are you lactating?"Coors put its slogan, "Turn It Loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer From Diarrhea."When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the smiling baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the labels of what's inside, since many people can't read.Pepsi's "Come Alive With the Pepsi Generation" translated into "Pepsi Brings Your Ancestors Back From the Grave" in Chinese.The Coca-Cola name in China was first read as "Kekoukela", meaning "Bite the wax tadpole" or "female horse stuffed with wax", depending on the dialect. Coke then researched 40,000 characters to find a phonetic equivalent "kokou kole", translating into "happiness in the mouth."Frank Perdue's chicken slogan, "It takes a strong man to make a tender chicken" was translated into Spanish as "it takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate."
Pretty interesting stuff!!! Things that make you go hmmmm....
Sunday, February 13, 2005
For Chocolate Lovers
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February 14, 2005
Aside from cupids, hearts and flowers, one thing is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Chocolate.
Among South American tribes, chocolate was considered a food of the gods. For many people it remains just that. However, chocolate does contain fat and a number of calories.
The fat in chocolate is a combination of saturated and unsaturated fat and does not appear to increase blood cholesterol levels. A serving of chocolate contains about as much caffeine as one cup of decaffeinated coffee.
Research shows that chocolate contains antioxidants that may help prevent cholesterol from sticking to artery walls, reducing your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Chocolate also contains flavonoids, which are the same compounds that give red wine and tea their disease-preventing benefits. The darker the chocolate, the more antioxidants and flavonoids it contains.
Don’t forget the amount of chocolate you eat can make a difference in your calorie intake, so enjoy it in moderation.
Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team
Everyone have a delightful day!!!!
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February 14, 2005
Aside from cupids, hearts and flowers, one thing is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Chocolate.
Among South American tribes, chocolate was considered a food of the gods. For many people it remains just that. However, chocolate does contain fat and a number of calories.
The fat in chocolate is a combination of saturated and unsaturated fat and does not appear to increase blood cholesterol levels. A serving of chocolate contains about as much caffeine as one cup of decaffeinated coffee.
Research shows that chocolate contains antioxidants that may help prevent cholesterol from sticking to artery walls, reducing your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Chocolate also contains flavonoids, which are the same compounds that give red wine and tea their disease-preventing benefits. The darker the chocolate, the more antioxidants and flavonoids it contains.
Don’t forget the amount of chocolate you eat can make a difference in your calorie intake, so enjoy it in moderation.
Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team
Everyone have a delightful day!!!!
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
It's not just a dessert, it's a lifestyle...
That’s right folks were talking about:
flan - n.
1. A tart with a filling of custard, fruit, or cheese.
2. A custard that is baked in a caramel-lined mold and served chilled with the caramel side up.
(pronounced "flon" or "flawn")
For some reason at work we get the oddest food ideas. I think sometimes it’s to keep our minds off whats really going on. It’s just a minor distraction…Today is my Bosses last day so this is a little tribute to the sense of humor he brought into our kitchen. It’s been great Chef D. L. , thanks for all the practical jokes and pulling my leg. I don’t know how you did it every time…and I always fell for it…peace out!!!
by Anonymous (They were probably too embarrassed to admit they wrote this)
Roses are red,
Flan is yellow
Sugar is sweet
Won't you be my fellow?
Flan
i love flan, its tastes the best,
i love it so much i have a flan fest.
flan, o flan! you are so cool,
just thinking of you makes me drool
Alternative Uses for Flan
Flan has so much potential that it is a shame it has been stereotyped as a dessert for so long. Never again! It's time to bring flan back into the mainstream. Here are a few suggestions for other ways to harness the power of flan.
Move over inflatable furniture! Flan-iture is all the rage in
Do you have trouble relaxing? Do your hard days at work make it hard to sleep at night? Your problems are solved with the Sounds of Flan. This six disc set releases your inner flan, helping you relax. The sounds on these discs are made from real flan, no imitations here. The discs include sounds of wild flan in nature, underwater flan, and performances by the Flan Symphony Orchestra.
Do you find it hard to look at the world through your own dreary eyes? Wouldn't life be much more fun if everything looked like flan?!
Now, ladies and gentlemen, you too can step into the eyes of Señor Flan and Flanita (I would say shoes, but while the metaphor would make more sense, it would be inaccurate since these are flantact lenses, not flan sneakers). Ok, so really that made no sense, can we forget that last marketing ploy and just say that you're completely uncool if you don't have flantact lenses. Everyone is doing it!!
Okay it's true... My ideas get more bizzarre everyday!!! I'm sure if I make myself laugh or if I am totally confused???? Okay it is funny, you can't deny it... So i'm nuts..or should i sprinkle nuts on my FLAN. Hold on let me ask Senor Flan and Flanita!!!!! There looking at me like I'm crazy... just like you are thinking. I think it's past my bed time, don't you...
Flan is seriously under-represented on the world wide web. We here are trying to change that, little by little. So please, pass the magic of flan on to your friends
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Today is National Bagel and Lox Day
So another fat tuesday has come and gone...so in celebration of Mardi Gras
YOU MIGHT BE A CAJUN IF...
(This was forwarded to me at chef net by Fred)
YOU MIGHT BE A CAJUN IF:.....
· Watching "Wild Kingdom" inspires you to write a cookbook.
· You won't eat a lobster because you think it's a crawfish on steroids.
· You take a bite of 5-alarm Texas chili and reach for some Tabasco.
· You pass up a chance to meet the president to go to the Crawfish Festival in Breaux Bridge.
· Your children's favorite bedtime story begins with, "First you make a roux..."
· You're asked in school to name the four seasons and you reply, "Onyons, celery, bell peppers, and garlic."
· You think the "Fab Four" are "Paul Prudhomme, John Folse, Justin Wilson, and A.J. Smith".
· You let your black coffee cool and find it has gelled.
· You describe a complete breakfast as some deer sausage, grits and a yard of boudin.
· None of your favorite vacation spots are north of Abbeville.
· You sit down to eat boiled crawfish and someone says, "Don't eat the dead ones" and you know what they mean.
· You refer to Louisiana winters as "gumbo weather"
· You gave up Tabasco for Lent.
· You learned bourre' the hard way - holding yourself upright in the crib.
· You don't know the real names of your close friends - only their nicknames.
· You can look at a rice field and can tell how much gravy it'll take for that much rice.
· Your high school's rendition of the national anthem begins with, "Jambalaya, crawfish pie, filet gumbo..."
· You stand up when they play "Jolie Blon."
· You consider Breaux Bridge the state capitol.
· You think the Mason-Dixon line is at Bunkie.
Culinary quiz for Wed:
1) What do basil, marjoram, oregano, sage and rosemary have in common?
2) What are the only two food preferences humans are born with?
3) What are the top 3 'farmed' fish crops in the U.S.?
ANSWERS
1) They are all in the mint family.
2) Humans only have two basic food preferences that we are born with; a liking for sweet foods, and a dislike for bitter foods. All other preferences are learned, either culturally or by personal experience which may cause us to associate certain tastes or foods with unpleasant or pleasant moments. Medical disorders may also cause a craving or revulsion for certain foods.
3) Catfish is the largest 'crop', followed by crawfish and the third largest 'crop' is rainbow trout.
So I hope this has been humorous for you 'cause it has been for me..and maybe a little informative???
So another fat tuesday has come and gone...so in celebration of Mardi Gras
YOU MIGHT BE A CAJUN IF...
(This was forwarded to me at chef net by Fred)
YOU MIGHT BE A CAJUN IF:.....
· Watching "Wild Kingdom" inspires you to write a cookbook.
· You won't eat a lobster because you think it's a crawfish on steroids.
· You take a bite of 5-alarm Texas chili and reach for some Tabasco.
· You pass up a chance to meet the president to go to the Crawfish Festival in Breaux Bridge.
· Your children's favorite bedtime story begins with, "First you make a roux..."
· You're asked in school to name the four seasons and you reply, "Onyons, celery, bell peppers, and garlic."
· You think the "Fab Four" are "Paul Prudhomme, John Folse, Justin Wilson, and A.J. Smith".
· You let your black coffee cool and find it has gelled.
· You describe a complete breakfast as some deer sausage, grits and a yard of boudin.
· None of your favorite vacation spots are north of Abbeville.
· You sit down to eat boiled crawfish and someone says, "Don't eat the dead ones" and you know what they mean.
· You refer to Louisiana winters as "gumbo weather"
· You gave up Tabasco for Lent.
· You learned bourre' the hard way - holding yourself upright in the crib.
· You don't know the real names of your close friends - only their nicknames.
· You can look at a rice field and can tell how much gravy it'll take for that much rice.
· Your high school's rendition of the national anthem begins with, "Jambalaya, crawfish pie, filet gumbo..."
· You stand up when they play "Jolie Blon."
· You consider Breaux Bridge the state capitol.
· You think the Mason-Dixon line is at Bunkie.
Culinary quiz for Wed:
1) What do basil, marjoram, oregano, sage and rosemary have in common?
2) What are the only two food preferences humans are born with?
3) What are the top 3 'farmed' fish crops in the U.S.?
ANSWERS
1) They are all in the mint family.
2) Humans only have two basic food preferences that we are born with; a liking for sweet foods, and a dislike for bitter foods. All other preferences are learned, either culturally or by personal experience which may cause us to associate certain tastes or foods with unpleasant or pleasant moments. Medical disorders may also cause a craving or revulsion for certain foods.
3) Catfish is the largest 'crop', followed by crawfish and the third largest 'crop' is rainbow trout.
So I hope this has been humorous for you 'cause it has been for me..and maybe a little informative???
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Update From Super game central!!!!
Can I say my feet are doing most of the talking. They are barking!!! Is it Monday yet? Another 12 hour day has gone by, thank goodness it’s one day closer to being over, woo hoo! Greg and I are beat, we been working 12- 18 hour days everyday since this past Wednesday. It’s been a long week, and it’s coming to a close after one more day! So if anyone is trying to get a hold of us, we will get back to you early next week. We didn’t forget about you…we promise. Creating food for the masses can be time consuming.
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY* National Frozen Yogurt Day* Feast of St. Amand, patron of bartenders, brewers, vintners. (Perfect day, for superbowl Sunday, I’m sure there many people will help celebrate this one!!!)
Well, we chat more next week…..because we’re plum tuckered out right now. I’m going to hit the hey…TOODLES!!!
Can I say my feet are doing most of the talking. They are barking!!! Is it Monday yet? Another 12 hour day has gone by, thank goodness it’s one day closer to being over, woo hoo! Greg and I are beat, we been working 12- 18 hour days everyday since this past Wednesday. It’s been a long week, and it’s coming to a close after one more day! So if anyone is trying to get a hold of us, we will get back to you early next week. We didn’t forget about you…we promise. Creating food for the masses can be time consuming.
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY* National Frozen Yogurt Day* Feast of St. Amand, patron of bartenders, brewers, vintners. (Perfect day, for superbowl Sunday, I’m sure there many people will help celebrate this one!!!)
Well, we chat more next week…..because we’re plum tuckered out right now. I’m going to hit the hey…TOODLES!!!
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
FEBRUARY 3 National Carrot Cake Day
Cookies Anyone???
This week the big football game is in J-ville. Greg working down at the stadium on the kitchen crew through the rest of the week, to make a little extra money. Here’s an interesting fact: they are baking 14,000 cookies a day. What’s more interesting, they are all homemade, you know from scratch. WOW!! I’m impressed. So if any one gets down to the stadium..make sure to a cookie.
The origin of Cookies: Two issues to deal with here. The word and the food. The food, originated in Rome sometime around the 3rd century B.C., and it was called 'bis coctum' meaning twice baked.
The Roman 'bis coctum' was not sweet, it had no sugar added. 'Bis coctum' is the origin of the word 'biscuit,' which is a flakey quick bread in the U.S., but in England a biscuit is what in the U.S. would be called a cookie or cracker.
Small sweet cakes that are similar to cookies probably originated around India or Persia around the 7th century, possibly because that's where sugar cultivation started.
The origin of the word:
Sugar was added by the Dutch and they called it 'koekje', meaning little cake. The Dutch took them to America in the 18th century and the word became 'cookie.'
Why is it traditional to make fork marks on Peanut Butter Cookies?
Most recipes for peanut butter cookies call the the dough to be mixed with a fork, and made into balls that are then flattened with the fork.My guess is that the practice just evolved from the nature of the dough, and that the easiest way to make the cookies was to roll the dough into balls and flatten the balls with the fork, leaving fork marks. The criss-cross would follow because it is a little creative and artistic.Also, consider that peanut allergies are fairly common, and the distinctive markings make peanut butter cookies easily identifiable, giving further reason for the tradition to be continued.
So that’s that’s the skinny on cookies!!! I bet you didn’t know all that! The marks on the peanut butter cookies, we really don’t know it’s really just a guess. So who ever invented they thanks because I love them.
Cookies Anyone???
This week the big football game is in J-ville. Greg working down at the stadium on the kitchen crew through the rest of the week, to make a little extra money. Here’s an interesting fact: they are baking 14,000 cookies a day. What’s more interesting, they are all homemade, you know from scratch. WOW!! I’m impressed. So if any one gets down to the stadium..make sure to a cookie.
The origin of Cookies: Two issues to deal with here. The word and the food. The food, originated in Rome sometime around the 3rd century B.C., and it was called 'bis coctum' meaning twice baked.
The Roman 'bis coctum' was not sweet, it had no sugar added. 'Bis coctum' is the origin of the word 'biscuit,' which is a flakey quick bread in the U.S., but in England a biscuit is what in the U.S. would be called a cookie or cracker.
Small sweet cakes that are similar to cookies probably originated around India or Persia around the 7th century, possibly because that's where sugar cultivation started.
The origin of the word:
Sugar was added by the Dutch and they called it 'koekje', meaning little cake. The Dutch took them to America in the 18th century and the word became 'cookie.'
Why is it traditional to make fork marks on Peanut Butter Cookies?
Most recipes for peanut butter cookies call the the dough to be mixed with a fork, and made into balls that are then flattened with the fork.My guess is that the practice just evolved from the nature of the dough, and that the easiest way to make the cookies was to roll the dough into balls and flatten the balls with the fork, leaving fork marks. The criss-cross would follow because it is a little creative and artistic.Also, consider that peanut allergies are fairly common, and the distinctive markings make peanut butter cookies easily identifiable, giving further reason for the tradition to be continued.
So that’s that’s the skinny on cookies!!! I bet you didn’t know all that! The marks on the peanut butter cookies, we really don’t know it’s really just a guess. So who ever invented they thanks because I love them.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
So I read a book and it made the wheels in my head turn.
It’s funny sit back and think things over. Not the ha haa type of funny but more the look how far I’ve come. Or even pondering where am I’m I going and how am I going to get there. Or even where am I going? Am I doing things the right way? What is the right way? Do I believe in karma, and if so…well this what I think!!!
"IT'S MY KARMA"
One of the most messed views of karma is the idea that nothing can be done about it. No matter how terrible our situation , there is always something we can do, even if it's just dealing with it as best we can with a patient smile, a good attitude and a loving heart. (Maybe a good bit of humor ) The time will come when we will be through with this stretch of the hard road,( it may be a long road, but that’s why there is patience) and it's best to come out of it with no bitterness. Remember, no one has done this to me, it is a result of my own actions, thoughts or words. In patience I can and will overcome it and rise again to an even greater level than before. Again, keep in mind that in the worst situation often lies the greatest opportunity…
THAT'S JUST AN OPINION..BUT i THINK ITS WISE IN SOME WAYS!!
Lesson of the day read a good book and you will never know what comes to your mind.
The book I read was a Culinary/murder mystery.
It’s funny sit back and think things over. Not the ha haa type of funny but more the look how far I’ve come. Or even pondering where am I’m I going and how am I going to get there. Or even where am I going? Am I doing things the right way? What is the right way? Do I believe in karma, and if so…well this what I think!!!
"IT'S MY KARMA"
One of the most messed views of karma is the idea that nothing can be done about it. No matter how terrible our situation , there is always something we can do, even if it's just dealing with it as best we can with a patient smile, a good attitude and a loving heart. (Maybe a good bit of humor ) The time will come when we will be through with this stretch of the hard road,( it may be a long road, but that’s why there is patience) and it's best to come out of it with no bitterness. Remember, no one has done this to me, it is a result of my own actions, thoughts or words. In patience I can and will overcome it and rise again to an even greater level than before. Again, keep in mind that in the worst situation often lies the greatest opportunity…
THAT'S JUST AN OPINION..BUT i THINK ITS WISE IN SOME WAYS!!
Lesson of the day read a good book and you will never know what comes to your mind.
The book I read was a Culinary/murder mystery.
So I read a book and it made the wheels in my head turn.
It’s funny sit back and think things over. Not the ha haa type of funny but more the look how far I’ve come. Or even pondering where am I’m I going and how am I going to get there. Or even where am I going? Am I doing things the right way? What is the right way? Do I believe in karma, and if so…well this what I think!!!
"IT'S MY KARMA"
One of the most messed views of karma is the idea that nothing can be done about it. No matter how terrible our situation , there is always something we can do, even if it's just dealing with it as best we can with a patient smile, a good attitude and a loving heart. (Maybe a good bit of humor ) The time will come when we will be through with this stretch of the hard road,( it may be a long road, but that’s why there is patience) and it's best to come out of it with no bitterness. Remember, no one has done this to me, it is a result of my own actions, thoughts or words. In patience I can and will overcome it and rise again to an even greater level than before. Again, keep in mind that in the worst situation often lies the greatest opportunity…
THAT'S JUST AN OPINION..BUT i THINK ITS WISE IN SOME WAYS!!
Lesson of the day read a good book and you will never know what comes to your mind.
The book I read was a Culinary/murder mystery.
It’s funny sit back and think things over. Not the ha haa type of funny but more the look how far I’ve come. Or even pondering where am I’m I going and how am I going to get there. Or even where am I going? Am I doing things the right way? What is the right way? Do I believe in karma, and if so…well this what I think!!!
"IT'S MY KARMA"
One of the most messed views of karma is the idea that nothing can be done about it. No matter how terrible our situation , there is always something we can do, even if it's just dealing with it as best we can with a patient smile, a good attitude and a loving heart. (Maybe a good bit of humor ) The time will come when we will be through with this stretch of the hard road,( it may be a long road, but that’s why there is patience) and it's best to come out of it with no bitterness. Remember, no one has done this to me, it is a result of my own actions, thoughts or words. In patience I can and will overcome it and rise again to an even greater level than before. Again, keep in mind that in the worst situation often lies the greatest opportunity…
THAT'S JUST AN OPINION..BUT i THINK ITS WISE IN SOME WAYS!!
Lesson of the day read a good book and you will never know what comes to your mind.
The book I read was a Culinary/murder mystery.
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