I need to drink lots of water. I don’t like plain water. I don’t like chemical sweeteners and colors … I don’t like the aftertaste of Stevia. I like Monk Fruit and Erythritol. Here are a few notes if any of the above ring true for you. True Citrus products I’ll start here, because adding […]
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I Like Your Hat
Tolerance
Never in my life have I been afraid or shy to have a conversation with someone. Until now. Tolerance, these days, is an absolute crock of empty space. Who am I? Do you know? I will “like” your pro 2nd Amendment post, and have a concealed carry permit. I like small government and my freedom. […]
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Rigor Mortis
Review of Realgood Cheese-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
My review of Realgood cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped chicken from Costco: PROS * The taste is not horrible * Good protein hit * I honestly don’t think you can overcook these things CONS * Chicken texture is chicken-ish, chicken-like substance akin to a dense chicken nugget that had been molded into a pale 1/2″ thick oblong shell […]
Read More →Cat Observations: Episode 1: What cats do in the bathroom
What do your cats do in the bathroom: Tommy: (Short for Thomas Jefferson). She’s usually sitting in the window, and she wants NO PART of being in the bathroom with a human. Leaves asap. Sometimes if the door is mostly shut, she claws it open to get away. Exposing said human. We should know better […]
Read More →Perfect Stir Fry
Stir fry. (Was just thinking of these few things I’ve learned that have revolutionized my stir frying —– would welcome any additional tips/ add-ons from fellow foodies). I LOVE to cook. Here are a few tips. Frozen meat —— DEFROST IT. ALL. the. way. (and better yet, rinse/pat dry your meat with paper towels) the […]
Read More →Who(se) Are You?
Who are you? (NOTE: This is still in progress … fine-tuning when I have a moment). Single? Married? Divorced? Liberal? Conservative? Agnostic? Christian? Muslim? White? Black? Brown? Pretty? Blonde? Skinny? Weak? Strong? Rich? Poor? Successful? Addicted, Depressed? Carrying anxiety? Weighted down …? What did we miss? When you wake up in the morning (or in […]
Read More →Thyself
Hi (mostly) Ladies: Facebook seems to know I’ve gained weight and is showing me ads for women 14-32. Dude. God loves us all shapes & sizes, but I’m a size 6-10ish in a 14ish size body right now … I am not my best self. I am not as strong as I should be or […]
Read More →Chicken Pozole Verde
This is based on a recipe I found in Cooks Illustrated, but altered quite a bit. I made a HUGE batch (10 lbs tomatillos, 8 poblanos, 4 onions, etc.) so the quantities below are closer to the recipe I followed, but you may need to adjust. I don’t think any particular ingredient is a deal […]
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Grabbed a tissue out of my purse to blow my nose. Inhaled before the blow and… What. The. Heck. It. Smells. Baaaad. I think something may have died in there. Immediately found the culprit. Broccoli. There was a small piece of raw broccoli in my purse. I. Don’t. Even. Know. I was cutting up some […]
Read More →Things I am Learning about Dogs
After a lifetime of being a cat owner, we now own a dog. I’ve made a few observations and comparisons about cats vs. dogs. Behavior Cat Dog Eating stuff cat food, tuna, tuna juice, a piece of chicken now and then. I have heard of cats eating pancake mix and other weird stuff, but mostly […]
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Hey Hey
The Color of Disconnection
I wish I could just channel the words from my brain and my heart because every time I try to think of the right word or the right way to say something it causes me to stop and think and then rewrite and reconsider and doubt. What I want to say and express is a […]
Read More →A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing
A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-little-knowledge-is-a-dangerous-thing.html
Read More →Holy Grail Guacamole
Ingredients 5 large avocados (e.g. costco bag) 5-6 roma-sized tomatoes 1 small-med onion (sweet? go big, red? depends. can be strong or mild. white? can overtake) 1 bunch of cilantro (yes – the WHOLE BUNCH – do not be shy. what are you gonna do with the leftovers anyway? well… put it on everything? OK. […]
Read More →Shelly’s Hummus Recipe
BASIC Hummus Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Serves: 12, Yield: 3 cups Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste – buy in a jar, or make your own… see below) 6 tablespoons FRESH lemon juice (or MORE – to taste) 3 garlic cloves, pressed (or MORE – […]
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