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I love desk items - freshly sharpened pencils - a container full of pens (in all colors) lots of beautiful stationary - cute post-its - I guess I'm just easily amused.
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All above items can be found at See Jane Work.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Omnivore’s Hundred
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The blog Very Good Taste has come up with a list of 100 items that every omnivore should try in his or her life. Basically, you copy the list from Very Good Taste's The Omnivore's 100 and post it to your blog, bolding the items you've tried and striking through any you would never try.
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Here is mine. I've tried 44 out of 100. I don't think (never say never) I would object to trying most everything on this list once - under the right circumstances - even though I'd had no idea what some of these things were until I hit the link.
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1. Venison
1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar
73. Louche absinthe
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
96. Bagel and lox
98. Polenta
100. Snake
Monday, January 12, 2009
Best Actress - Laura Linney
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Laura Linney is one of my all-time favorite actors - so I was happy to see her win a Golden Globe for Best Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television for her role as Abigale Adams in HBO's John Adams. If you haven't seen this Mini-series go out now and rent it - you won't be disappointed.
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Friday, January 9, 2009
Friday's Photos - HGTV Dream Home Giveaway
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HGTV's Dream Home Giveaway is located in Sonoma, California this time around. I've been watching them slowly build it over the last 6 months. It sits in an exclusive neighborhood just a short walk from the historic downtown. Modeled after a Victorian/Farmhouse - complete with furnishings, and a GMC vehicle already waiting in the two-car garage. They've even planted a small vineyard on one side of the house. It really is a "Dream Home"!!
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The television network will give away the entire $2 million package through a random drawing in March. For 12 years, HGTV has given away dream homes in locations from Florida to Colorado to Texas, drawing 41 million entries last year.
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Happy Friday!!
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
On The Lighter Side - What's In Your Bag
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I committed to this challenge a while back and decided to finally make good on it. I will pass it on to those brave enough to let the world know - What's In Your Bag!!
_1 wallet - containing various items - license, medical and bank cards, photos, money, etc.
_2 cloth bags that I can use instead of plastic.
_1 cell phone.
_1 brand new iPod Nano (thank you Mark).
_1 Nikon digital camera and extra batteries.
_Tissues and disinfectant wipes - no self respecting mother would be caught dead without these.
_A small first aide kit - Band-Aids, Motrin, etc.
_1 checkbook.
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1 pair of green wool (Army) gloves - my old favorites.
_Lip balm, and lip stick.
_Notebook/journal with a pencil and pen.
_Various restaurant menus (Pasta Bella, Simply Vietnam, East West, etc.). Yum!!
_Small LED flashlight, and Swiss Army Knife.
_Extra house key on compass key chain.
_Various plastic utensils - forks, spoons and one straw.
_Ball and jacks (my kids love these) and small sewing kit.
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A 3x5 index card with "Tim Gunn's Essential Wardrobe List" - just in case I feel like shopping.
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Oops, I forgot the front pocket - breath mints and stamps.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Body and Soul Challenge 2009
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This looks interesting. While I'm not into quick fixes or fads - a few new tips and healthy changes couldn't hurt.
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35 Days to a New You!
Each week Body and Soul gives you the tools you need to lead a healthier life.
Each week Body and Soul gives you the tools you need to lead a healthier life.
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Example:
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Detox Example: What to Eat
Detox Example: What to Eat
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Wake-Up
Drink a cup of warm water with the juice of 1/4 lemon, which stimulates the liver and helps release digestive enzymes.
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Breakfast
Breakfast
Have a cup of hot oatmeal with a cup of fruit and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon. Drink a cup of green or black tea, if you wish.
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Midmorning Snack
Midmorning Snack
If you're hungry, eat an organic apple or pear and 10 unsalted raw almonds.
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Lunch
Lunch
Eat a cup of legumes (lentils, split peas, beans, chickpeas), a cup of cooked brown rice or quinoa, and a cup of steamed vegetables (include the Brassica family, such as broccoli). For flavor, saute onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric in a teaspoon of olive oil and add to food, but avoid salt. Drink a cup of digestion-boosting ginger or spice tea.
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Midafternoon Snack
If you're hungry, eat celery and carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons of hummus.
If you're hungry, eat celery and carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons of hummus.
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Dinner
Dinner
Steam 2 cups of mixed vegetables; eat with a cup of brown rice. Use the same flavorings as lunch. Drink a cup of ginger tea.
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Before Bed
Before Bed
Drink a cup of warm water with lemon. Be in bed by 10 p.m.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
What's In Season - January + Recipe
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Northern California
_While many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, we enjoy some only briefly and eagerly anticipate their return to market from year to year. To find out what items you can get during which seasons search out your local area.
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!! I feel re-energized and ready to take on 2009!! Happy New Year!!
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Vegetables
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•asian greens
•avocados
•beans
•beans
•beets
•bok choy
•broccoli
•brussels sprouts
•cabbage
•cardoons
•cardoons
•carrots
•cauliflower
•chard
•collards
•cress
•dandelion/chicory
•endive
•fennel
•garlic
•gourds
•herbs
•herbs
•horseradish
•kale
•leeks
•lettuces
•mushrooms
•olives
•onions
•parsnips
•potatoes
•radish
•rapini
•rutabaga
•scallions
•spinach
•squash, winter
•sunchokes
•turnips
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Fruit and Nuts
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•almonds
•almonds
•apples
•asian pears
•avocados
•cherimoyas
•dates
•dried fruit
•grapefruit
•guavas
•kiwi
•kumquats
•lemons
•limes
•mandarins
•oranges
•pears
•persimmons
•pomelos
•tangerines
•walnuts
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from Joyce Goldstein, from the book Cooking with Les Dames D’Escoffier
Serves 12
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INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups coarsely diced onion
One 16 ounce bag (2 ¼ cups yellow split peas or green split peas, I sometimes substitute organic frozen peas)
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 to 2 lemons, zested for 1 teaspoon grated zest and squeezed for 2 tablespoons juice
¾ teaspoon salt plus additional as needed
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper plus additional as needed
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
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PREPARATION:
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Start by toasting the cumin to give it a richer, rounder flavor. Place a small skillet over moderate heat and when hot, add the cumin. Stir about a minute or until the spice gives off a roasty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and reserve.
Start by toasting the cumin to give it a richer, rounder flavor. Place a small skillet over moderate heat and when hot, add the cumin. Stir about a minute or until the spice gives off a roasty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and reserve.
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Warm 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the cumin and stir for a few minutes.
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To serve, ladle into bowls. Top with the red onion, pepper, and oil.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday's Photos - Deck The Halls!!
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It's that time of year when the world falls in love - every song you hear seems to say,
"Merry Christmas, May Your New Year Dreams Come True!!"
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I'll be back in 2009!!
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P.S. Quiz: What's Your Tree Decorating Style? I am Snowy White.
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It's that time of year when the world falls in love - every song you hear seems to say,
"Merry Christmas, May Your New Year Dreams Come True!!"
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I'll be back in 2009!!
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P.S. Quiz: What's Your Tree Decorating Style? I am Snowy White.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Have a Grateful Christmas
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The other day I was going to meet a dear friend of mine for coffee. I instead got a jolt of reality. She called me with a family emergency, but it wasn't a sick kid or car trouble - a close family member had been killed in a terrible car accident. Just like that life can be gone... so I will cherish my family all the more this holiday season and say a small prayer for those who are less fortunate.
_P.S. This year my husband and I made our yearly Christmas donation to St. Jude Hospital. Check out their website at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Give the gift of HOPE.
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About St. Jude's
_St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
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St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
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All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
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