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This is a confession, of sorts: I don't do mise en place. Have I sinned?
I have watched cooking shows since I was 12 or 13 (for those of you counting, that's like 20 years). In that time I've seen more tiny prep bowls filled with just the right amount of this or that than I can count. TV chefs seem to have everything so together, and then, just when the ingredient is needed in the recipe, BAM! It goes right in, right on time. Genius.
Why can't I do this? Why can't I take the time to prep each of my veggies, spices, herbs, separating them into neat piles of just the right, measured amount? It would be so convenient! So much less flying around the kitchen grabbing what I need as cooking progresses. So much more time to talk and drink. Instead I am never at ease, always having to wash, peel, chop, dice, toss at the last second. Sometimes, I find I didn't even have something I needed--too late!
Is it the amount of time it would take? I do feel rushed after work to get started making dinner right away because I know it will often take an hour to produce. But, I am sure the same result could be achieved within the same amount of time even if I took the time to prep everything before cooking started. I don't think it's the time.
Let's get to the root of my problem. It's because I don't know WHAT I want to prep. I mean, all I have is an idea of what I want to use in the "recipe"...which leads me to my next sin: I hate recipes.
OK, I don't hate them. I read them all the time (I'm even queuing several here on Culinate). I love the ideas they provide--things that I would not have thought to combine or techniques I didn't know. I have many books and cards full of them, but I do not follow recipes. (This is why I am no longer allowed to bake in my house--ingredient amounts seem to be far too touchy in baking for someone like me to interfere). I never make the same thing twice (even if I wanted to) because of this complicated relationship with recipes.
Before I ask for forgiveness, let me get something off my chest: I think people should cook without following a recipe more often. Part of my disagreement with recipes is that they are little 3 x 5 inch prisons. I encounter people wandering the isles of the grocery store, recipe in hand, looking for "two cups of diced green pepper" more than I should. Folks it's not rocket science--it's food science, and scientists need to experiment. Nothing is learned without experimentation.
The next time you get hungry for a particular food, look at a few different recipes for it and try to view them as suggestions rather than architectural plans. Don't write anything down and try to make it without reading a recipe (don't forget to taste along the way). This allows you to do a couple of things: put your own spin on it, which might make it taste better to you; and use what you have on hand rather than what the recipe calls for, which will save you a trip to the store and possibly some money. I bet by challenging yourself in this way you might become a better, more confident, more creative cook. If you hit on something really good, write it down and save it.
Now that I have said my piece, let me ask for forgiveness. None of the above is any excuse to avoid taking the time to do good preparation or to keep track of recipes. Recipes are valuable. They are a record of our culinary history--each one represents something that someone ate at least once. If I can't manage to write down my recipes or even follow a recipe someone else wrote, I'm not respecting that history, nor will I ever cook with the consistency of a professional chef. Mise en place is all about the consistency that good preparation can help provide.
As is usually the case, it's our own guilt that drags us to the confessional, and that's why I've come here to spill my offal. So I recently made a promise to myself that I will start keeping better track of the recipes I create and work directly from recipes at least every now-and-then. I've already written down one recipe and stored it on Culinate! More importantly, I will decide what I need before I need it...and maybe I'll even use a measuring cup!
I am with you on following recipes without some variations. I often pay a price the first or second time I do this with something new, but it is fun to learn how the changes effect things.
There are a few things, like baking, that can really punish you if you are not very aware of what effects you have when changing some base ingredients, but even then, the fun is in experimenting.
And prep-envy, we all want the food assistants, is that not why people have kids and raining days like today?
Charge on and experiment. And, as you noticed, sometimes you need to write down those variations that end up working well. Hopefully, we have are supplying an easy tool on the site to add, and modify your recipes so you share those with friends everywhere.
Best, Mark
The reason all those TV chefs have their food so carefully prepared is because none of them actually do it themselves! I always prep while I cook—I think it saves time. Plus, it's kinda boring to stand around in the kitchen with nothing to do.
But I'm with ya on the recipe combining. I hardly ever follow one to a tee, unless it's something I've really never tried before. Most of the time I just read two or three similar ones and get ideas for my meal.
I think everyone has to figure out what works for them when cooking. Sometime I follow a recipe exactly as it is because it tastes great and I wouldn't change a thing. Sometimes I tear the recipe apart and rearrange eveything, add, subtract and make it my own.
I totally agree that people should be more willing experiment with foods and recipes. Everyone has different tastes and trying new things is never a bad idea!
As far as mise en place is concerned, I wish there were magical knomes who would have everything prepped for me when I came home from work. As that is not the case I usually prep as I go too!
I completely agree with you about using recipes as an inspiration more than an architechural plan. I almost never Mise en Place. Somehow I feel far more creative when I don't. And I think about the fact that my mother and grandmother couldn't even tell you what Mise en Place means much less do it. And they were fine cooks.
Instead my kitchen is kind of it's own Mise en Place. The spices I use most often are in class jars on my counter. A shelf I put up handy to the counter holds my flour, sugar, olive oil and vinegars. Other large glass containers hold my rices and beans and my salt and pepper mill never leave my stove. Anyone who walks into my kitchen knows it is well used.
I like "meezing" things to some degree before I turn on the heat, because I am less stressed out during the actual cooking and I enjoy it more. Whether it's strictly necessary depends on what you're cooking. Once the first ingredient of a stir-fry hits the hot wok, prep time is over and you are going with what you can reach. On the other hand if you are making a stew, who cares if you want to spend 20 minutes with the fridge open looking for more stuff to throw in while it simmers?
I don't think recipes and MEP are mutually exclusive/inclusive. Many of my meals are based on what I have in my fridge/pantry that needs to be used soon. I pull that stuff out and come up with a game plan. I might use a recipe as a guide, or it might be memory or inspiration, or a combination of the three. Then common sense determines what prep needs to be done ahead of time. If I'm using tarragon leaves as a garnish, I'll pick and cut them ahead of time rather than doing it while the food is getting cold. But if I'm using sherry vinegar, I'll probably just grab the bottle and put it next to the stove. If I'm braising, I know I'll have time to prep the garnish or sides while the food cooks. Etc.
Recipes are good when they provide ideas and inspiration, and important ratios (as Opus mentioned for baking). They are bad when they have people using "1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vinegar" without tasting/adjusting/balancing key elements like salt and sour. That is where the real cooking comes in.
I think a big thing that psyches some people out is knife skills - when you're confident selecting, maintaining, and using a decent knife, prep is faster and more fun. It seems less a chore than just part of the process.
Remember to breathe deeply, relax, and have fun.
I'm a big "meezer" (great word...thanks Hank!), for many of the reasons outlined. I hate feeling rushed to get the next item chopped while something is sautéing. It's almost necessary while making paella on the grill with so many ingredients. And it frees up the time (Jake?) to chop some new ingredient if the fancy strikes.
Okay, well, I do the mise en place thing for some items. It's really helpful when doing, say, a stir-fry dish. But recipes, as far as I'm concerned, are merely guidelines (except when baking), and I rarely follow them exactly. I mostly just use them for ideas, and I do a lot of substituting depending on what's on hand or what's available at any given time. I guess what I'd say is to do a mise en place if it seems like it might help you progress -- say, if there are many ingredients, and the cooking of each part before the next is added takes a relatively short time. Otherwise, it doesn't really matter. The most important thing is to love what you're doing -- and do be willing to experiment! And do write things down when you come across something you love! But don't stress about it, and certainly don't feel guilty about it! It's just food, for gosh sakes! Not brain surgery! So once in awhile things turn out better -- or worse. But anything that inteferes with the creative process (like guilt or stress) is a bad thing...
That's a good point—I do prep ahead of time for the things that require fast action. You know, I only just learned the phrase mise en place last weekend, and now it's popping up everywhere. Maybe it's a sign that I should do it more often?
I am going through an intensive process of trying to learn how to cook and I am enjoying cooking from the same recipe or family of recipes again and again. I am finding out a lot about cooking that way and I think I am learning enough so that my improv will become more . . fruitful . . .in the future. Anyways I know a lot of cooks who like to diss cooking from a recipe but I think it has some instructional advantages.
Thank you, anonymous, for reminding us that not everyone is a pro. I have a couple of friends who follow recipes so completely that if it says to serve something in a bowl, they serve it in a bowl. And that's cool. That's where they'e at, and the food they make is every bit as good as anything I've come up with -- and a lot more consistent! So no worries! As you become more comfortable with the process, I can almost guarantee that you will begin to improvise more. But where you're at is where you're at, and there's no shame or harm in it! It's just a good thing that you're out there, trying and cooking, and learning! Congratulations!
Interesting article Kim. In my opinion the best place to be is somewhere between "no recipes" and "always exactly following recipes." Recipes are great to look at for ideas, inspiration, and learning. Someone has put some thought into how these ingredients might go together, and that's not worthless.
Incidentally, the "pros" rely on recipes for every single dish they turn out in a restaurant. They happen to have them memorized, and some of the elements (like seasoning) are adjusted to taste, but they are still following a recipe. The chef doesn't want his or her line cooks improvising, as it can affect consistency and food costs. Just another angle to think about in the whole "are recipes evil?" debate. The food that we pay the most for and expect the most from is recipe-driven.
Great article! Thanks, Kim, for sharing! And yes, Hank, I also recognize that the "pros" do, actually, use recipes that they've memorized. I sure won't say that recipes are evil. That's how we all learn, yeah? I like the flexibility of doing substitutions to a recipe I know. But I'll be the first to admit that the first few times I do a recipe (until I KNOW it), I use the recipe, myself. I might, however, add that "the food we pay the most for and expect the most from" is also generally served in places where they consistently manage to have the same ingredients on hand so that they can prepare a dish in exactly the same way from one time to the next. Sometimes in my home kitchen, I haven't that luxury.
I also like what Hank has to say that a recipe is an idea someone has put time and thought into. It represents someone's good thinking and we can all benefit from that; it means we don't need to re-being at zero each time we stand at the stove. That's way too daunting. But there is something else. Behind every recipe, there is a formula, a construct of how a dish works. How to begin, how to go through the steps to the conclusion. When you grasp that, then like teaching someone to fish, they eat fish for a lifetime. Once you understand the formula you are better able to feel when you should add your signature and how.
Julia Child and Madeleine Kamman provided us with an introduction to this sort of thinking when the subject is French food; Marcella Hazan and Ada Boni have given us the benefit of their thinking on Italian food. Elizabeth David succeeded in plain English, and Thomas Keller lays it out, a little more elaborately, in his work on Bouchon. The lovely thing about food is that it is a life long engagement that permits us to bring pleasure into our lives on a daily basis.
I'm not sure I understand the connection between mise en place and creativity. For me, the decision to mise or not to mise, depends on the ultimate dish. Is it a multi-step, very time sensitive dish? You bet I have mise in its place. It's an easy braise. Nah. I chop the garlic while the soffrito softens.
I'm also an advocate of breaking the recipe slave bonds, but those recipes are stepping stones. Learn technique, learn what works with what, learn timing and sequencing, then jump into the pot without a recipe.
And Jake, if you are actually going to start measuring, forget the measuring cup and get a scale. So much more fun to play with and you feel all scientific.
I certainly sympathize with you Jake. For me, the mise en place issue is one of cooking karma -- I enjoy cooking too much to let it be ruined because I run out of ingredients or counter space and food burns. I was never a fan of I Love Lucy; I don't want a scene in my kitchen reminiscent of those antics.
Give recipes a chance once in their original form before deciding you know better. You can always experiment later if you think you can make improvements. If you cannot control yourself, at least be consistent with functional ingredients (ratios of fat to flour in gravy, leavening, etc).
Ruhlman's new book provides a new approach to recipes - as ratios. We did this a lot in cooking school. Very useful and liberating.
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Keeping Kids Safer from Pedophiles
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2014
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One-hundred-fifty children are abducted in the US each day—fewer than 10% of them by strangers. Abduction risk is highest from men known to the child and who have access—friends, relatives, babysitters, teachers, preachers….
Two primary types of child molesters are Stranger Abductors and Groomers.
Child abduction is a huge concern. FBI task forces, specialized local police units and numerous alerts are devoted to combating the problem and rescuing the child as soon as possible.
However, most people do not realize children are much more likely to be repeatedly molested by people known to the family and child-caregivers…people the children have learned to trust.
But the groomers are people in your home and places thought safe for kids. This most common type of pedophile preys on children by endearing themselves to both the family and child.
Groomers are typically males you learn to trust. They are child hunters who camouflage their actions. This allows them to victimize children and go undetected for years, some over a lifetime.
These child molesters exist in all professions and all levels of society throughout the world. They are teenagers, youth leaders, priests, cops, fitness and athletic coaches who gain your confidence before molesting your children. You may not believe they would do such a thing and disbelieve the child who has the courage to report the abuse. This allows victimization to continue. The child is abandoned to the pedophile.
Frightened children will often not disclose their abuse because they are ashamed or silenced by the abuser. The child may have experienced threats of violence against them or their family. Sometimes photos are used as blackmail. Predators tend to target needy children who may be lonely. Homeless shelters, single mothers and children in families where drug use is ongoing are at high risk. Pedophile boyfriends often target a single mom with children of the age they desire.
So what exactly is a pedophile? A mental illness in which mature males have an intense interest in sexual acts with children. The cause is unknown. Victims of molestation and violence do not necessarily become molesters…there is an entity called the cycle of abuse where some who are abused as children grow up to become violent against women and children. Some pedophiles use this theme as an excuse for their behavior. Most abused children do not, themselves, become abusers. As Andrew Vachess aptly stated: Evil is a matter of choice.
Neuroscience suggests functional abnormalities in two brain areas: the amygdala and the limbic system. The amygdala is crucial for stimulus reinforcement such as the fear response. The limbic system governs emotions. Studies are ongoing to identify determinants for pedophilia.
Are pedophiles psychopaths? Many of them are psychopathic. Like Nathanael Bar-Jonah, the pedophile whose life of crime is described in detail in my book Eyes of a Pedophile: Detecting Child Predators, they often portray the following psychopathic traits: No empathy for victims, no remorse, take no responsibility for their actions and are effective pathological liars. Bar-Jonah was so believable, mothers left their children in his care.
Is there effective treatment? No. In an 8 year California prison study on sexually violent predators, there was no difference in re-offense between no treatment and 8 years of intensive psychotherapy. Castration, removing all testosterone stimulation, is not curative. Desires and fantasies persist and they continue to victimize.
What are pedophile characteristics? Many of their behaviors are normal and only taken in accumulated actions does it become obvious the man is unusually interested in children and seeks out close friendships with them. Taken as a single action, the behavior may not be suspect or abnormal. Some examples are: offering to babysit, tickling, wrestling, gifting children repeatedly with expensive items, taking many photographs or unusual poses, home with a room devoted to children when he has no children, single, lives with parents, few friends…many more. One red flag is a single man who travels to hotspots of child trafficking such as SE Asia.
Free PDF Download of a common pedophile characteristics is available on this website.
How can we keep kids safer from molesters and abductors? Vigilance and reporting. If you observe 2-3 actions of concern, never leave your child alone with the individual. If your child reports inappropriate touching, REPORT THE ACTION TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND THE POLICE.
I have been accused by a few of preaching to parents about how to raise their children. Education is the road to success, but even knowing everything, bad things happen to good people who are diligent in their child care.
I am more sensitized to stopping child abusers than many because three of my relatives were victimized by pedophiles. Like so many pedophiles, none of the perpetrators went to prison because of failure to prosecute. The rapists must be reported and prosecuted. In recent years when so many victimized people have come forward and found acceptance, I hope more victims will report. Children are unlikely to report due to fear and feeling they will not be believed, especially if the pedophile is a prominent educator, family friend or church camp counselor.
Some broad topics for parents to consider:
Nearly half of offenders are relatives.
1:3 girls and 1:4 boys are victims –25% are less than age 5.
There is safety in numbers. Do not let children walk or bicycle alone.
Do background checks on babysitters. www.sexofenders.com
Talk to your children. Teach them appropriate touching.
Educate older children about Internet safety.
Child pornography is epidemic. Most child victims are under the age of 12 and as young as infants. It is illegal to possess, share and sell images. Pedophiles often store numerous pornographic images of children on their computers, and on their cellphones. Using the Child Recognition and Identification System at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, they have rescued children, prosecuted perpetrators and seized child pornography collections in thousands of investigations. The FBI is working internationally with Europol/Interpol in their efforts to stop child trafficking. In the past year they have identified and broken a trafficking ring, saved numerous children and prosecuted both traffickers and rapists.
As an ER physician, I cared for many child victims and their families. Each time I do a presentation on the topic, many adults thank me for the information and many have reported their own sexual abuse for the first time. Reporting and obtaining counseling are helpful steps in the recovery process.
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Take Care of Your Heart and Your Health
This is the last day of American Heart Health Month but I hope the continuation for health improvement for you. With all the information out there and the great news that obesity in young children has decreased through better eating and more exercise, we need to continue those behaviors into adulthood. For those of us who have already reached adult status or even the dreaded elderly state, making the right food choices and adding daily exercise are still helpful. It's not too late to take control of your health.
Remaining active mentally and physically correlates best with longer life. So, even if you or someone you love has diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or risk factors for cardiovascular disease, all can be improved with the right actions.
Losing weight is probably the most difficult prospect. Most of us like immediate feedback (no pun intended) and reinforcement for good behavior. Because weight accumulates over years, it is unreasonable to believe you will see significant changes in a few days of healthy eating and exercise. It takes time for your good behavior to show, so don't give up and don't believe fad diets are an answer to your desires.
The closest thing to rapid weight loss and life-long sustainable weight control is the 5/2 eating plan combined with eating food choices advocated in the Mediterranean diet. If you can do something for one day, you can get up the courage to do it for two. Some of you have heard or read about the 5/2 eating plan before, if you haven't, take a look at the concept and consider this approach to reducing weight. Studies show that along with weight reduction, blood glucose and insulin resistance decrease, (important in diabetes), cholesterol and blood pressure improve. (This is not for children, Type 1 diabetics, pregnant women or those breast feeding.)
Not only does weight loss occur with relative ease, you learn to eat the right foods and maintain the control over your health for a life time. This is not a fad diet. The 5/2 eating plan is a way of life and a path to longer life. The plan is the topic of my next blog on www.YourHeartBook.com. Hope you will join me there.
On a clear fall day in early September 2012, Mike Potter began his odyssey. He doesn't do anything half-assed. It's all or nothing with Mike. You will see what I mean if you take a look at his journey blog including hundreds of photos with videos along his route. The former newspaper owner and an ex-military media expert, Mike enjoys fitness and healthy eating. His line of Relaxed Chaos food and recipes is evolving.
From his home in Whitefish Montana, he pedaled east on a route that will take him around the perimeter of the US. The ascent across the Rocky Mountains through Glacier National Park and over Logan Pass was his first test of resolve and endurance. For someone with little camping experience, he has tested his recipes and become a pro – sleeping in a small tent in subzero weather to worrying about nocturnal creatures in the swamplands of Florida…and Mike doesn't like snakes!
On his Surly Pugsley all terrain bike with over a hundred pounds of gear, this fat-tire bike has carried him across varied terrain and through brutal weather. My friend Sue had the same bike in Antarctica; yesterday in front of Coffee Traders in Whitefish there was a Surly pulling a baby trailer; and Mike is putting his through brutal testing. He has experienced many worn out and flattened tires along the way. Friends and business everywhere have helped with repairs and lodging. Support from biking related businesses have eased his expenses and he is always in touch with Base Command at Wheaton's Bike Shop in Kalispell Montana.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) chose February as their Go Red for Women alert month in 2003. Their aim was to bring critical information to the public and lower mortality from heart disease. Over the ten year interval, their action resulted in more than a 20% reduction in women dying from heart disease, but cardiovascular disease is still the #1 killer of both men and women.
Each year heart disease kills more people than all cancers combined. If each person learns their risks and reduces them, the likelihood of dying from a heart attack decreases. My book Your Heart - Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease in Women, Men and Children is on sale at a reduced price for the entire month of February to encourage more people to purchase it and learn what you can do to improve health. Instead of a box of chocolates, why not buy yourself or a loved one a copy of Your Heart? The information could save your life and the lives of those you love.
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Happy Go Red for Women Day! I hope the men will wear red, too.
February brings thoughts of love and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. My thought today is to help you think about your own heart health and the health of those you love. There are few who don't like chocolate and actually, valid studies show dark chocolate is beneficial and even a cup of hot chocolate now and then is good for you. One would taste good about now because this morning in northwestern Montana, the temperature is -20 degrees F. It is a sunny day but intensely cold.
When temperatures drop and snow piles up, it is a time when people with heart disease should stay indoors where it's warm and avoid shoveling. You ask why? Because with narrowed coronary arteries, cold exposure can cause spasm and heart pain. If you have not been diagnosed with heart disease, experiencing chest discomfort in the cold may be a warning that you should see your doctor for a heart evaluation.
Cardiovascular disease is silent. There are no symptoms until the cholesterol plaques narrowing the inside of heart arteries reach a point where inadequate oxygen and blood flow to the heart muscle results in chest pain. Symptoms may be subtle, such as shortness of breath, upper back discomfort or even jaw pain. You may not recognize them as heart-related. You can have more than a 90% blockage and no symptoms. Seeing a physician and being diagnosed before a heart attack occurs can save your life. Nearly 50% of people who have a heart attack die before reaching a hospital.
Because of the increasing obesity in our society, Type 2 diabetes is increasing and with it heart disease. Obese children as young as 5 years old have signs of cholesterol accumulating in their arteries. Type 2 diabetes used to be a disease of old people, now it is seen in overweight teens. In the US, 66% of the population is overweight or obese. If you would like to calculate your heart risks and learn more about heart health, there are many valid sites to gain this information.
Internet sites of value: www.realage.com (a comprehensive health site), I have two blogs addressing health issues: www.YourHeartBook.com (Up-to- date information on heart health) and www.LipstickLogic.com (Women's Health). In addition, reputable sites are found at major university centers. Information on the Internet is only as valuable as the accuracy of the source so take care with your choices.
Each year heart disease kills more people than all cancers combined. If each person learns their risks and reduces them, the likelihood of dying from a heart attack decreases. My book Your Heart - Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease in Women, Men and Children is on sale at a reduced price for the entire month of February to encourage more people to purchase it and learn what you can do to improve health. Instead of a box of chocolates, why not buy yourself or a loved one a copy of Your Heart? The information could save your life and the lives of those you love.
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Happy Valentines Day.
Back from Antarctica – Expedition Lidia A Success!
After living 45 days in a tent encampment on the ice of Antarctica's Holtanna Glacier, on January 10th, Sue flew to Cape Town, South Africa. There, she found herself staying in a beach guest house near a white sand beach and the local kite surfing spot. This location was a welcome contrast from sleepless nights in a wind-blown tent and working in the cold. After working for 48 straight hours, her crew flew first to Novo Base, the Russian research installation and then to Cape Town on an Ilyushin Russian cargo aircraft.
Their final days on site proved taxing for everyone. The aircraft was lifted out of the hole on airbags and onto its wheel-skis on Wednesday night and took to the air on Friday. When pilots arrived to fly the DC3-Turbo out, cold dead batteries and engines unable to start delayed their testing and take-off. After sleeping for only 2 ½ hours, on Friday morning Sue was awakened by the whining and coughing of one of the large engines struggling into the smooth sound they had been waiting for. This was soon followed by the second engine taking life. Finally Lidia was purring and back on her feet.
After a 200 meter test taxi run, the 68 year old Canadian pilot said, "We're rolling." He boarded Lidia with his co-pilot and the main mechanic. They taxied 1 km and took off with flaps and skis down, ferrying the plane to Novo where they landed one hour later!
After Lidia's departure, the ground team had 2 hours to take down and pack the entire camp. They boarded a Twin Otter for the flight to Novo. It took two trips to carry everything and the expedition team. Guess what Sue did at Novo—she took a long hot shower and drank a well-deserved shot of Scotch!
About 9 pm, the team boarded the Ilyushin and arrived in Cape Town the following morning. Sue found herself staying at the same location as the Ilyushin pilots, at the Colombian and honorary Paraguay consulate. Relaxing on the beach, swimming in the pool, wine touring, a two day driving photography safari, along with getting around Cape Town, filled a week of relaxation after the arduous accomplishments in Antarctica. Sue arrived back home in Whitefish on January 19th after traveling 55 hours.
The following morning, in 20 degree weather, she walked 1.5 miles to Coffee Traders to meet her waiting friends. She appeared refreshed and says her biological clock will take a while to right itself. Right now, she is awakening at 0300, ready to go!
After additional attention to details and more testing, Lidia headed to the South America via Antarctica, through Central America, Mexico and to the US; then on to Canada where her main base is located. (As of January 25th, she is home and safely hangared.)
A number of photos with this final blog of Sue's Antarctic trip will give you a clear picture of the beautiful rugged environment and their tremendous accomplishment. The crew had a few minor injuries and no illnesses, so Sue spent much of her time helping with the digging and extraction of Lidia instead of using her medical skills.
After a short rest, Sue is off to Colorado for a week long avalanche course above 12,000 feet, followed by teaching a number of wilderness medicine courses and a trip to Cordova Alaska for helicopter skiing. Check out her website at: http://www.cboutdoors.com for her teaching schedule and updates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5NicZ6aNpM Slide show on expedition.
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Sudoku Fun is an addictive application that allows you to play this popular game in your smartphone in a very easy way.
These version contains five difficulty levels: beginner, easy, medium, difficult and expert and you can play the levels over and over again trying to improve your score every time. For playing, just tap on a cell and select the number you want to go there, being able to take pencil marks and asking for hints when you're lost.
Cool Mango has created this Sudoku Fun application for Android, a correct version of the popular game which might not be the best one, but it's definitely a good choice if you're a fan of Sudoku. Try to be quick in order to solve the puzzles in the fewest time possible... and get a three-star rating!
The aim of the game is to place 1 to 9 into each grid cell so that each number can only appear once in each row, each column and each mini-grid.
This is a simply easy-to-use sudoku game, with fresh and cool interface, very acceptable difficult levels, suitable for sudoku beginner to sudoku expert.
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Another 100 puzzles added to Hard level.
Some lists where this application appears: Reviewed by Anna Grace, To Get.
Easy to use.. great interface. Love the levels.
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User friendly...great way to learn Sudoku. Excellent.
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$7,900 3 bed Belvedere & 17th St, San Francisco CA, 94117
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Belvedere & 17th St is a six minute walk from the N JUDAH and the N-OWL bus at the Carl St & Cole St stop.
This apartment is in the Parnassus / Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco. Nearby parks include Tank Hill, Grattan Playground and Sunset Tunnel Park.
Belvedere & 17th St has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Nearby schools include Jubilee Montessori International, Grattan Elementary and Grattan Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Upper Terrace Market, Alpha Market and Fenway Market Inc.
Nearby coffee shops include Tangerine Cafe LLC, Peet's Coffee & Tea and InoVino. Nearby restaurants include La Boulange, Bambino's Ristorante and Grandeho's Kamekyo.
Belvedere & 17th St is near Tank Hill, Grattan Playground and Sunset Tunnel Park.
There are excellent bike lanes and the terrain has very steep hills. Belvedere & 17th St is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.
Enjoy gorgeous sunsets over Sutro Forest, the Pacific Ocean and the Marin headlands from this furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath penthouse apartment on one of the most desirable streets of Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights.Only blocks from the heart of Cole Valley's shops, cafes, restaurants and the N Judah MUNI train, yet worlds away in a serene, private setting.This recently remodeled historic San Francisco apartment features a gourmet kitchen with two ovens, a wine/beer fridge, dishwasher and gorgeous Brazilian granite countertops. A dining room adjacent to the kitchen affords million dollar views while entertaining and opens with a large sliding door to a private deck and BBQ. The living room features built-in cabinetry and 3 large bay windows looking west towards Sutro Forest.The hallway bathroom has a large claw-foot tub outfitted with a retro-style chrome shower fixture while the master bath features modern finishes with heated stone tile floors, and a glass enclosed walk in shower with a bench and steam unit.The 3 spacious bedrooms each feature queen size beds and shared driveway parking.Terms:Lease: 1-3/mo $8300/moLease: 4-8/mo $7900/moDeposit $2,500Pet Fee: $500/per petContact:Pamela Kelley, Mba, Bre415-509-3431
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free wi-fi in reception, though didn't work in room. - Anonymous
position to the city center. - Anonymous
Flawless location; a clean, secure, modern apartment with excellent facilities. Only a stroll to many of the wonderful historic sites, parks and attractions that this great city of Seville has to offer (which are many and varied). Close to supermarkets and very close to the main bus station which gives you easy access to many of the wonderful town nearby. - Anonymous
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the hotel was close to the train station - only about 10 mins walk, and also close enough to the city centre - 15 mins walk. Hotel was top class with nice rooms and bathroom, and nice swimming pool. Reception staff were all fluent in englissh and very helpful re sights, where to eat etc. would definately stay again. Cant believe how cheap this was for such a nice hotel. - Nick
I proposed to my fiance in Seville and spent that night at the Alfonso XIII. The conceirge was incredible. The night before the proposal, he helped arrange for flowers and cava in the room, reserved seats at a Flamenco show (and then called the theater when we were running late to hold our seats), and also helped get our bags in the room without my fiancee knowing. He was absolutely great. - Anonymous
Over all, we were glad we chose the hotel, especially because it has a great location: Close to the cathedral and Alcazar and restaurants, and still in a quiet street. We got a room in the 3rd floor, the top floor. Maybe that is why we didn't hear any noise from any of the other rooms. It was clean in the room and in the bathroom. Plus with elevator. - Anonymous
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The staff was extremely helpful, polite and professional. They offered information about the city, asked if I needed help with my bags and they informed me that there was a discount for using the parking garage because I stayed at the hotel and various other questions which made me feel very comfortable about staying at this hotel. - Charlton
Excellent location in the heart of Sevilla. 100 m from Cathedral, next to Golden Tower and University. Plaza de Espanja is 12 min walk away. Everything is in walking distance. Pedestrian street starts from the hotel. Cafeterias, restaurants nearby. Parking garage (Pl. Roma) entrance right next the hotel entrance (16 Eu/day). Very attractive outside and inside. Good size room with ensuite bathroom, clean. Helpful stuff. Very satisfied, recommend highly. - Anonymous
For the location and price, the room is spacious for a backpacker dorm. - Chongyang
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 Why is there no slide going all the way? This just seems to be a bunch of identical ones (maybe except from one)
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This impressive white Challah Cover features brightly colored floral patterns that are embroidered in shades of green, red, purple, yellow and orange around Hebrew text in the center. The Hebrew text in the center of the Challah Cover appears in embroidered red thread and reads "Shabbat Veyom Tov" that means "Shabbat and Holidays" in English. The design on this Challah cover was adapted from suits worn by grooms in the Afghanistan Jewish community in the 1950s and also includes traditional Jewish symbols of protect and good luck as the Star of David and Pomegranates. This item is an ideal gift for a wedding or engagement!
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Mason junior defender Josh Grant has verbally committed to Xavier University, according to Mason soccer coach Paul Reedy. Grant was a first team all-GMC defender for the Comets last year as a junior. He scored three goals this past season.
Mason junior Josh Grant verbally commits to Xavier for men's soccer
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Madeira standout Sam Bascom wins Gatorade Ohio Boys Soccer Player of the Year this morning
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Madeira senior Sam Bascom has won the Gatorade Ohio Boys Soccer Player of the Year this morning. Bascom, The Enquirer player of the year the past two years, has signed with the United States Naval Academy. Bascom had 91 goals and 72 assists in his career at Madeira. In his final three seasons, Madeira was 51-4-2 […]
Summit Country Day to retire Austin Berry's jersey and honor 2012 Division III state champion boys soccer team tonight
01/04/13 at 9:12am by Mike Dyer | Comments
Summit Country Day will retire the soccer jersey No. 21 worn by Austin Berry (2007 graduate) tonight as well as install the 2012 Division III state champion boys' soccer team banner. "We are expecting some special guests here to help celebrate Austin's jersey retirement," Summit boys soccer coach Barnard Baker told the school website. "We've heard […]
Summit Country Day soccer players with college interest
12/19/12 at 2:33pm by Mike Dyer | Comments
Other Summit Country Day boys soccer players with college interest according to Summit coach Barnard Baker: Jake Rawlings –Evansville (offer), Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Caelan Hueber – LaSalle, St. Joseph's, Denison(offer). Editor note: He was the team's leading scorer with 15 goals and 12 assists this past season. Ben Emery – Emory (offer), Amherst (offer) Mosi […]
Summit Country Day senior Joey Kunkel verbally commits to Louisville
12/19/12 at 11:18am by Mike Dyer | Comments
Summit Country senior centerback Joey Kunkel verbally committed to Louisville on Friday, according to Summit soccer coach Barnard Baker. Kunkel helped anchor the Summit defense that allowed a school record-low five goals this past season. Kunkel was the team's second-leading scorer with nine goals and six assists. For his career, he had 16 goals and […]
Madeira boys soccer coach Jon Unger steps down
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Madeira boys soccer coach Jon Unger has stepped down, according to the school. "It was a painful but not difficult decision in order to spend more time with my son who is in kindergarten," Unger said. Unger has been a head varsity coach for 17 seasons including the past 16 at Madeira. He has a […]
Madeira soccer standout Sam Bascom to play in Choice Hotels International All-American Game
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Madeira senior midfielder Sam Bascom has been selected to play in the Choice Hotels International All-American Game the same weekend as the NCAA Division I Men's Final Four. The all-star game is Dec. 8 in Birmingham. Bascom, the reigning Enquirer player of the year, scored 27 goals and had 31 assists for Madeira this season. He […]
Walnut Hills earns outright ECC championship in boys soccer
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By Michael Stainbrook email@example.com When Walnut Hills boys' soccer coach Eric Rothwell created a website for his team last spring, he included one special feature. "We have a countdown clock, and that countdown was on Turpin forever," he said. Little did he know at the time that when the clock reached zero, an Eastern Cincinnati […]
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A massive number of early-2011 MacBook Pro owners with AMD graphics are having issues with system crashes and hardware problems, with failure rates reaching a critical mass in recent weeks.
According to an enormous, 157-page thread on the Apple Support Communities, a number of early-2011 MacBook Pro owners began having problems with the AMD discrete graphics cards inside their laptops. The troubles began appear to have begun in February 2013, but activity in the support thread has really escalated over the last few weeks.
It's a bad situation, and frankly, the issue seems obvious: It's a heating issue, to which Macs have always been susceptible. It seems, however, that early-2011 MacBook Pros are particularly prone to this issue. Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done about it, unless Apple institutes a replacement program: The only way to fix the issue right now is to swap the logic board on your machine, which is an extremely expensive upgrade.
Since this is a problem that affects more than a few isolated cases. I'd also like to reach out to any bloggers for you to consider writing about it these issues, even if there has been no word from Apple on the subject— in fact, especially since there has been no word. In many sectors, a Mac has become the de facto tool of the trade, and ongoing quality issues— like this failure, and the nearly identical failure of the previous year's models— must be scrutinized.
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Black female defender performed admirably
I admit, I have never seen a black female public defender in any of the criminal justice systems I have been involved with. No stranger to the criminal justice system in various states throughout the country, it was here in Rockford, during a recent court appearance, that I finally encountered a black female public defender on the other side of the judicial system. Her name is not important. What is important is for me to report that I felt she was overburdened and taxed on the day I had court, so much so that half of her morning cases were pushed to the afternoon docket. I was one of those cases. She had no help until the afternoon, and from this witness's perspective, she was mistreated and unfairly ridiculed in the presence of other attorneys and clients. Was this done to make her a stronger attorney? Is this the way Winnebago County conducts its rites of passage into its exclusive judicial club?
Without bludgeoning the court system to death, I testify that the public defender mentioned handled the stress with the grace of a seasoned soldier, setting the foundation for those alike to follow.
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This school offers a structured environment for young students that fosters a love for learning. The school staff is caring and instills a level of trust with the parents. I love this this and for these reasons, i am voting for PS106X.
I noticed several of the negative reviews are three years old. I think much has changed over the years. I moved to the Bronx in 2007 and enrolled both my boys one in the 3rd grade and the other in kindergarten. I am very pleased with the school. I think 106 is doing wonderful and the staff that I have met are dedicated and committed to helping the children succeed. (Thanks Ms. Ortiz, Scott & Leder) What I like: 1. The Hundred Book Challenge 2. The Stars Reward What can improve? The school administrators welcome of parents/guardians. For schools to succeed parents must be involved and not just through letters but allowing and encouraging parents to visit schools. I think they should have parents either teach for a day or do career day this would really re-enforce the partnership between school and home
I believe in public school system, but I'm learning that it's probably the best for my child. In this school is always something. I think from what I was reading here that is negative is absolutelly true multiply 5 times. I child is above average and is bored in class and is beeing constantly punished for that and my child is not getting anything out of it. I'm working with the teacher to better this situation. The teacher is open to help, so I hope it will get better.
I am a student here and it is the best structure i ever had. If you don't know [something] they break it down.
I was happy at first when my son started 1st grade, last year. He had a wonderful teacher(Mrs. Edwards)and I was very happy. This year my 5 year old started kindergarten and to my disappointment he was housed at the junior high school MS127 on Castle Hill. I was very unhappy about this situation because I don't feel kindergarten children should be housed in the same school as 15 year old kids. There language and the way they play and act is not what a 5 year old should be exposed to. I even sent a letter to the school chancellor, but to this day i have received no response. Academically I think it's good, but can improve in some ways.
This school is so unorganized and so unsafe when it comes to the childrens saftey at dismissal.
Well I think P.S 106 is an excellent school. I have 4 children and 2 out of 4 of my children have already attended P.S 106 already. I'm just waiting for the other's to attend but socially it's a great school. Never had trouble with getting in contact with Principle or deans. They always put children first. The education is first at P.S 106 and my child always comes home learning something new. Acedemiclly it's the best school by far over here at the borough of the Bronx. Thank You. Sincerly Your's Miss Milagros Aviles. Child's name is Bianca Ramos. Her Class is 2-213- Her Teacher's Are Mr.Hickey And Mr.Ferri as she says the best teacher's in the world.
This is my child's first year in elementary school and I am disappointed at the experience he is having already in this public school. The classroom is overcrowded with ratio 35 Kindergarten students to one teacher. The teacher has expressed that several of the children need to be placed in Special Education setting due to their behaivior she has observed and the chaos they've caused within the classroom yet no steps have been made to resolve this matter. The Kindergarten classes are not allowed recess but have to spend the whole lunch period in a crowded lunch room where there is not adequate amount of staff coverage. Physical Education is only given once weekly. Due to inadequate staff coverage during breakfast/lunch my child has been verbally/physically assualted with no proper adult supervision to intervene on several occassions. No steps have been made to resolve this dilemma. I am very disappointed.
The lack of parent involvement greatly affects the the potential of this school. The classrooms are over crowed and does not provide the best quality learning environment for each student.
I found the academic programs to be average. I think that the children could be challenged a bit more, unfortunately due to overcrowding that was not possible. There is only one after school program available and it is not free. It is with the local YMCA and although it says that the children would be taken to the YMCA they were not. They were kept in the school and you can pick them up at 6:00 p.m. in the school lunch room.
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Dennis "Lil Daddy" Roth, one of Roth's five sons, says most of the time the cars were shaped while "Big Daddy" was out of town at shows. Dennis and brother "Reno" would mix the plaster and Dirty Doug would sculpt with a body grinder, "staying as close as he could to the approved drawing Newt did for Mom and Dad," says Dennis.
Roth friend Larry Watson painted the Orbitron twice. Says Watson, "I always begged Ed to do a car with pearl in the candy but he was stubborn-he always wanted candy over white pearl. So we did the Road Agent in candy raspberry over white pearl, the Mysterion in candy lemon over white pearl, and the Orbitron in candy blue over white pearl. Then the paint got messed up, so after Dirt fixed it and spotted in the primer, Ed brought it over, threw his hands up in the air, and said, 'You want to do pearl-go ahead,' so that's why I did it the second time in candy blue with pearl, and he loved it. He told me he regretted not doing his other cars like this because you have those beautiful highlights that the pearl brings out."
Roth had a deal with Revell Model Company to replicate all of his show cars in scale, but not the Orbitron. It was turned down for reasons no one remembers. Newt feels this was the start of Roth's negative feelings about the Orbitron. His next car, the Surfite, coming right on the heels of the Orbitron didn't help.
"Ed was high on the car, but his enthusiasm started to go down after the Surfite was out," remembers Newt. The Surfite was the little Morris Minor-powered car with the surfboard that was the next car chosen by Revell for model glory. So the Orbitron soon made way for the attention paid the Surfite. In Tony Thacker's book Hot Rods by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Roth says only, "I sold the Orbitron to some dude in Texas."
Pressed over the years to clarify, I remember him saying he sold it to a college student in Texas and that people had reported seeing it on the street. But this was never verified, so we're not sure what happened between its mid-1960s show days and the early 1970s.
John Attel was a 16-year-old teen in El Paso, Texas, in 1972 when the Orbitron magically appeared in his cousin's garage. His cousin was partners with a local bail bondsman, and the Orbitron was bail collateral. "I was excited about this being an actual Ed Roth car, and (the possibility of) driving it to school, but we never got it running well," says John. With help from John's brother the two tried many times to get the car running-first tinkering, then pulling it around with a chain wrapped around the axle with his father's produce truck.
On one try the wiring shorted out and John was trapped inside the Orbitron. "My brother was laughing but I was pounding on the bubble trying to get out. I finally had him pry it open which broke the bubble," remembers John. "If you look at pictures after it was discovered, the right axle looks bent-I think we did that. And one time the chain got wrapped around the nose which broke it."
By 1975 the brothers Attel went on to other projects, and the car was placed outside with a "for sale" sign asking $1,500. To this point John says the car was in nice condition, "like in a Starbird show or something." But sitting outside for over a year took its toll. "The paint started cracking and peeling and the chrome went to hell-it looked pretty bad," says John.
One prospective buyer from Oklahoma City looking for the perfect salad bar for one of his restaurants told Attel he could have a custom salad bowl made to fit the interior, and cut round holes into the body for the salad dressing containers-perfect! He offered $1,000 but Attel's cousin held firm to the original asking price.
A few months later a buyer came forward from Juarez, Mexico, purchasing the Orbitron for an amusement park attraction. Paying full price and hauling it away, it was the last time Attel ever saw the car.


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- Yield 4 servings
Croque-monsieur is the French version of a grilled ham-and- cheese sandwich. This recipe is the traditional croquet monsieur recipe, the closest to the original sandwich served in Parisian cafés in the early 1900s. Today, it's a popular snack all over France, and the variations are countless. Remember, the better your bread, the better the sandwich.
- 8 slices sandwich bread, crust removed
- 4 tablespoons clarified butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces baked ham, thinly sliced
- 3 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces)
- Set an oven rack 8 inches below the broiler heating element. Preheat the broiler.
- Brush 4 slices of the bread on one side with half the clarified butter. Place the slices butter side down on a broiler or baking sheet. Spread half the mustard on the top side of the bread slices on the sheet, to the edge of each slice. Place 1 ounce of sliced ham on each slice. Divide 2 cups of the Gruyère cheese among the 4 slices. Spread the remaining mustard on the remaining 4 slices of bread and press down on top of the cheese, mustard side down. Brush the tops and sides of the sandwiches with the remaining butter.
- Broil until golden brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes, then turn over, cover the sandwiches with the remaining cheese, and continue cooking until they are crispy and golden brown, about 3 additional minutes.


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The Holidays can be expensive (that's a huge understatement). It's easy to get sucked in to the spending spree, but for good reason. It's Because it feels GOOD to give to people. Gift-giving really can be so much more satisfying than receiving – that's not just "something they say".
Yet we can't always afford the extra expense of giving gifts to our friends and loved ones, like we wish we could.
That is the beauty of home made DIY gifts; they are affordable to make, easy to make in large quantities, and endless possible options. And people actually LIKE and USE gifts like these.
Use some creative packaging, and you've got some very thoughtful gifts. Here are just a couple ideas:
Health & Beauty
- Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo - Naturally leaves your hair soft & smooth
- Homemade Natural Lipstick - If color isn't your thing, leave it out and make the perfect lip gloss!
- Homemade All Natural Perfume - Chemical Free!
- Whipped Body Butter - Great for babies, great for those with sensitive skin. Add scents to make it a more personalized gift.
- Lotion Bars - Goes from a solid form to a cream once you start applying it to your skin.
- Home made bubble bath - Great gift idea for new moms. Or seasoned moms!
- "Miracle" Eye Serum - Cleans and moisturizes
- Homemade Hand Cream - Works well on your elbows and heels too
- Lavender Milk Bath - Do it up big and add a couple other bath accessories to a nice basket
- Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream - Something for the man in your life!
- Lavender & Chamomile Bath Melts – Leaves your skin incredibly soft
- Peppermint Foot Scrub – The ingredients for this are incredibly easy to come by
- Homemade Lavender Soap - Ready to become addicted to soap-making?
- Tub Tea Time - Let this tea steep in your tub for 20 minutes, and get ready to soothe your muscles
- Refreshing Homemade Citrus Bath Salts – Another great gift for a new mom
- Homemade Lavender Sugar Foot Scrub - You might end up wanting to keep this one for yourself
- Creamy Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub – Helps to remove dead skin, refreshes and moisturizes
- Natural Non-Toxic Face Cleansing – Introduce someone you love to the Oil Cleansing Method
- Homemade All-Natural Peppermint Mouthwash – Show your love with Minty Freshness
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Face Mask - You can even use this in your hair!
Make-up Essentials
- Homemade Face Powder Foundation – All Natural! - Cheap and natural!
- All Natural Homemade Eye Shadow - This stuff works!
- All Natural Homemade Blush - Avoid all the chemicals many powdered blush
- Homemade Bronzer - Made from many normal household ingredients
Mom and Baby
- Homemade Diaper Rash Cream – Green & Non-Toxic - 100% natural and safe for little baby bottoms
- Homemade Moisturizing Baby Shampoo and Body Wash Recipe - Non-toxic and gentle on the skin
- All Natural Belly Balm for a Happy Pregnant Belly - Pamper that expectant mom!
For the Home
- Make Your Own Gel Air Fresheners - The intensity can be adjusted based on how much scent you add
- Homemade Herbal Incense - Not just for hippies!
- Natural Room Scent - Great for teachers, neighbors, or co-workers!
- Frozen Garden Candles - Perfect for someone with a beautiful garden
- Beeswax Flower Mason Jar Candles - You can never go wrong with Mason Jars!
- Birch Wood Candle Holders - So beautiful and rustic. Easy to make!
- Woven Rag Rug - Turn an old bed sheet in to a beautiful gift
- Easy Basket Weaving - Impress someone with your basket weaving skills
- DIY wind chime - So much easier than you think
- Frosted Glass Jar Tealight Stand - Can also be used as a candle stand
- Candlestick Tower Stand - Great for displaying other festive things, like pine cones
- DIY Corn Husk Wreath - Easy rustic piece, made from store-bought tamale wrappers!
- Book Page Wreath – For the bookworm in the family
- Create a Button Frame – Use an assortment of spare buttons to make this a special gift
- Dip-Dyed Candles – A classy and beautiful gift
- Glitter Candles In Bird Cage - Simple and easy. Perfect for the beginning crafter
- DIY Cardboard Box And Magazine Frame - Great alternative to expensive frames
- DIY Soda Can Coasters – Great for the dad's in your life!
Natural Household Products
- Natural Laundry Fragrance and Softener - A natural replacement for dryer sheets
- Homemade Natural Fabric Stain Remover – Non-Toxic and Frugal! - Cheaper and more effective than toxic stain removers!
- Homemade Laundry Detergent - No soap grating necessary!
- Homemade Dishwashing Detergent – Cheap and Green - All natural and non-toxic
- Homemade Citrus-Infused Vinegar for Green Cleaning - Oh the wonders of fresh citrus!
- Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe – Non Toxic - Very easy to make
Edible Gifts
- DIY Spice Rub – Made from simple herbs and spices
- DIY Spiced Hot Drink Mix Gift Jar – This ends up being a very personal gift!
- Homemade Chai Concentrate - Delicious, and better than the store-bought stuff
- Home Made Extracts - All it takes is some time.
- Home Made Granola Bars - Great snacky gift
- Healthy Homemade Chocolate - For the chocolate lover. You really CAN'T go wrong with this one!
For the Outdoors, For The Gardener
- Homemade Natural Anti-Itch Rub - Acts like a lotion, really soothes skin
- Homemade Natural Bug Repellent - Contains natural ingredients that are so good for you
- Flower-Arranging Gift Kit - Perfect for your favorite gardener
- Sake-Box Planters - Beautiful gift for your loves ones who appreciate botanicals
For The Pet-Lover
- Dog Collar Couture - Interchangeable collar decorations
- Jingle-Bell Dog Collar - Festive and perfect for the Christmas holiday
- Suede Doggy Coat - Simpler to make than you would think!
- Feather Cat Toy - A favorite toy for your favorite cat
- Diamond Dog Necklaces - For the diva dog in your life
And if you like these, be sure to check out these 101 special gift ideas.


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"When we are collecting books, we are collecting happiness"
Mainly Doctor Who (old and new), Firefly, MCU, Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings and bad puns. Other interests include books and history.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Today I went to see Frazer Hines' "A Traveling Scotsman" show, which was really great and funny and generally exciting. Topics discussed included:
So many great stories, many that I haven't mentioned here because they are probably repeats for many people, but it was a joy to spend an afternoon with this funny, dancing, imitating, sound effect creating man.
"The Two Doctors saw Colin trying to one-up Frazer with pranks. One time Colin payed the prop man to really tie Frazer...
"At the Five Doctors rehearsal, Frazer entered the room and was literally jumped on by Pat Troughton and Wendy Padbury,...