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After my five year-old daughter returned from her half-day of kindergarten toting a decorated shoebox stuffed with cards and candy from her classmates, my toddlers, two year-old Lily and three year-old Sarah, looked at me expectantly. They wondered, what are we going to do to celebrate Valentine's Day? Apparently, the red shirts and themed books weren't going to cut it; we needed valentine crafts for toddlers and we needed them now.
First, I thought cookies might be the answer but remembered the frustration and brevity of our Christmas cookie endeavor back in December. However, I decided to break out the heart-shaped cookie cutter anyway and make several types of edible playdough, which, had historically entertained all three children for hours.
I took out the cookie cutters and other playdough paraphernalia, the toy cash registers, and aprons, and then covered the work surface with disposable plastic tablecloths. I then found the following recipes and had the girls help mix the ingredients. The first recipe made a tasty peanut butter concoction, which was comprised of two cups smooth peanut butter, two cups rolled oats, two cups dried milk, and 2/3 cups honey.
The next recipe was slightly more complicated and less kid-friendly in terms of preparation, but the existing batch afforded me the time to prepare the second without the repeated inquiry of "is it ready yet?" This batch required two packages of Kool-Aid (we went with red, of course), a 1/2 cup of salt, 2-1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 cups boiling water. I mixed the dry ingredients, added the oil, and then the boiling water.
The red coloring of this playdough was a big hit with everyone and did not stain the table or countertops. The girls played "bakery" with their creations from the first two batches for at least an hour.
I figured it would shortly be time to switch activities and so chose the last batch, which was comprised simply of one part flour, two parts oatmeal, and one part water. I picked this type because I wanted to make a smaller batch and because this type of edible playdough lends itself to painting. I put out the brushes, watercolors, and fingerpaints, and the girls busied themselves until I looked over at the table to see Lily fast asleep in her highchair and Sarah trying to stifle a yawn. A quick transfer to bedrooms and disposal of plastic tablecloth and mission Valentine crafts for toddlers accomplished.
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Right about a year and a half ago, jam band extraordinaire Garaj Mahal wowed us with their nimble, creative offering w00t, which made 2008's Best Of" list of fusion records, and contained a killer track I thought topped all other songs in the fusion jazz category. Now in their tenth year of existence, this quartet of jazz-rock-world music maestros recently followed up with another CD More Mr. Nice Guy (on sale since March 9), an album that continues with their homegrown recipe of virtuosic but groove-based amalgamations of funk, jazz and rock with exotic Eastern garnishments. This is one of the few band signatures that expand possibilities rather than limit them, and they continue exploiting those possibilities on for their latest CD.
However, if Garaj Mahal wasn't already loaded enough, they added a new weapon since their last album. Founding drummer Alan Hertz departed, making way for Sean The Rick" Rickman. Like Hertz before him, Rickman is plenty adept at weird time signatures and tempo quicksilver change-ups that are often prescribed by this band, but this drummer brings a whole new dimension previously foreign to this band: vocals, which we'll get into in a bit.
The bread and butter of this band remains at its core being about the rare groove, exotic accoutrements and sophisticated harmonic advancement all rolled up into one. Eckhardt's Witch Doctor" (see video of live performance below) which begins the album, in fact, seems almost like a calling card to that signature sound. Using not one but two electric basses, he spins an American funk groove supplemented by African rhythms and Indian chordal voicings. What sounds much like a hybrid of an acoustic guitar an electric sitar is in reality a Moog guitar (more on this later). Haque later gets a jazzy sound from it on his lead part, and Levy comes next with a feisty Fender Rhodes solo. Eckhardt's other contribution, Chester The Pester" has so many harmonies and counter harmonies and even polyrhythms, and yet, it's a solid state, rumbling vibe.
Levy puts in a couple of songs, plus the electronica into piece Faster Than The Speed Of Time," which precedes his Tachyonics," which is proof that even taxing fusion songs can take on a soulful character. His acoustic piano in the middle of the song is all elegant jazz, and Eckhardt's sublime bass solo that follows sways the song right back into a tight groove. Alison's Pony" is even more melodious, rollicks at a relaxed pace and contains more thoughtful piano work from its composer.
Haque is a musician with one of the largest comfort zones of any guitarist around, but that never stops him from trying to challenge himself by stepping outside of it. For The Long Form," he combines the crunchy blues rock that you find in songs like Led Zeppelin's Black Dog" with the extended form of the Indian composition style. Frankly Frankie Ford" is a deliberately Americana-styled song, incorporating elements of bluegrass, country and folk into fusion, and affords Haque to even break out a banjo for the occasion.
Now, about those vocals. Such a talented instrumental group as G.M. needs nobody singing over their music, and it risks disturbing the overall vibe of the album. For that reason, I usually hate it when these kind of bands start to do that. But taken on their own terms, Rickman's two contributions, Today" and What My Friends Say" aren't bad at all, actually.The Rick, who also handles all background vocals, too, is a rather credible singer. The former song is crisp, straight ahead rocker, and Haque's choice of acoustic guitar for his solo shouldn't have worked, but it does. What My Friends Say" is a more deviating tune with a real funky chorus and Levy's Moog jousting against Haque's similar sounding wah-wahing guitar. So props to the band for creatively meshing their strengths into even more-or-less radio friendly songs.
In comparing More Mr. Nice Guy with w00t, I can think of three songs on the earlier record that I like more than any tracks on the new one, but Nice Guy lacks any clunkers and the band is getting very consistent, which is a real accomplishment since they are often taking chances and pushing envelopes. And as long as the band gets to do their thing, it won't hurt at all for Mr. Rickman to step up to a mike and sing once in while.
More Mr. Nice Guy dropped on March 9, through Owl Studios. Visit Garaj Mahal's website here.
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Garaj Mahal and Fareed Haque Discovery
Although the tracks are readily available to purchase from iTunes, this isn't really a proper Garaj Mahal album; it's intended to demonstrate the versatility and technological advances of Moog's new Moog Guitar. But this CD is awfully developed and downright entertaining for a demo record. Through twelve tracks, Haque, often backed by his Garaj Mahal band, run through a variet of styles, from electronica ("DC Swing" Bobolink"), to classical ("Largo From Vivaldi's Concerto in D, RV 234") to straight jazz ("Round Midnight") and even several tunes that would fit comfortably in a proper G.M. album ("Never Give Up," Make A Hippy Happy," and Of A Simple Mind"). So, for Garaj Mahalics, it's a bonafide treat, because neither Haque nor the group seem like they are giving the half-hearted effort they could have been easily excused for giving.
In the CD sleeve are extensive tech notes" written by Haque and Levy for each of the tracks, but for those less geek inclined, there's also a fairly brief video included where Haque does a admirable job showing off some of the slick features of this guitar without going so far over everyone's heads:
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Wondering what in your opinion - makes a great bottom guy? What does he do that really turns you on or feels really good?
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That's a good question... one of my main things is a CLEAN ASS!!! I can't stress that enough, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE rimming and only about 3 of the bottoms I've been with have been really clean. If I can smell anything I'm turned off. I know, I know, what do I expect an asshole to smell like but let me tell you about this one bottom who on my list is #1. I have no clue what he did to his ass... but it was the best ever. I would go over to his house just to eat his ass, I wouldn't need to do anything else. He LOVED it, his eyes rolled to the back of his head and he moaned the whole time. That was a serious turn on. I was recently with a bottom who was such a firecracker in bed. He was bouncing on my dick like no other, it was crazy because I had never had a bottom do so much with his ass. He really put in some work, it was almost like he was fucking me.
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My preference is for masculine guys. Not cocky but self-confident. Respectfully outgoing, not self-absorbed, pushy or theatrical. Trusting but not needy. Deep voice, rugged looks (facial hair etc.), lean/defined body all can help, but bulky muscle is not my thing.
Oh, one more thing: the bottom needs to be aware of what the top is doing and follow the rhythm, much like what should happen in a ballroom dancing couple.
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Great question, For me it would have to be a clean ass first and foremost. I think its just a show of self-respect and respect for the other person. Especially, if the guy had time to clean up and did not do so.
Then for me a guy has to be actively partipating and not just laying there. I like a guy to flexes his, be verbal and really get into.
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Well first of all I'm not a top let's make that clear! But this topic did interest me. I do agree that an active bottom makes his top happy. But I end up finding a lot of tops that look to take a almost completely dominate side during sex. I like that don't get me wrong, but it doesn't leave me with much to do. I mean the tops I have been with recently like me to almost just lay there and take it, they put me in all those different angles and stuff which I love, but they kind of just hold me in place.
Which is fine, I'm not much for dirty talk, though I have been known to moan loud enough to wake the people next door. Its fine if the top doesn't want me to be more active during the sex, hell I'm feeling good either way. However, during the foreplay is where I think I and a lot of bottoms shine. I've been told by more than one guy that I give damn good head! So I think that more then makes up for them not really letting me move during sex lol
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fabians makes some very good points. Foreplay and afterplay can make a big difference.
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CLEAN IS A MUST. ANY smell and I go limp. Totally, it's over. I like to be in total control, directing all activity and position. I like a guy to be verbal but not hollering out "fuck me." Call your ass a 'pussy' and we've got problems.
If you are on your back you may be instructed to hold your own legs. I actually prefer to have my bottom belly down and i lay on top of him like on a surf board and nail him, watching some porn. Mirrors are very very fun, too.
If you do poppers don't expect me to hold still for a moment while you unscrew the cap, that's your issue. I don't like poppers so I'll fuck away and if you spill them oh well.
Bottoms are responsible for supplying the lube, condoms, towels, their own poppers if they want them, porn, set the mirrors up, my beverage etc. No smoking when I'm there. They clean the room up afterwards.
I fuck masculine men only, no twinks. If they are hot I'll blow them afterwards otherwise it's thier reponsibility to get off. If they cum too quickly, oh well, I'm not stopping or pulling out till I'm damn good and ready, or we don't fuck again. I do like smaller guys, easier to hang onto and thrust deep inside.
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Jun 19, 2007 4:33 PM GMT
After munching on a dirty ass, I have kept mine clean nearly 24/7. If I can't wash my ass in a sink, I'll use handiwipes. I love being rimmed so much, I would never want anyone to go down there and try to give me a dirty kiss afterwards.
I also highly recommend douching before a hook-up. I have a shower shot in my bathroom and I'll use it until the water runs clean. Then I'll lube up the chute and I'm good to go. Prevents messy condoms.
Having starting out as a top, and after a while taking it both ways, in my opinion the best tops have bottomed. I never learned so much about being a good top until I took it up the ass a few times.
I have fun being an aggressive bottom, so I enjoy meeting one when I am the top. I think bottoms who can creatively be active are the best. Don't just lay there, have fun!
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Jul 03, 2007 6:18 AM GMT
TuzaHu: So much for fucking masculine men, I'd say any guy who puts up with all of that is a bitch.
As for the original post, no squirrely bottoms! Don't try to thrust against the rhythm or do anything crazy.
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Jul 03, 2007 6:58 AM GMT
Besides just the logistical stuff of being ready to get fucked, and knowing your limits (if you say you can handle 8.5x6 then you better be able to handle it), the biggest turn-on for me is a bottom who will trust me to do my thing i.e. make sure that we both have the best fuck of our lives!
I hooked up with one guy this year who totally had his own story and agenda going from the moment I walked in the door. He could have been using a dildo for all it mattered. After about 10 minutes I said "this isn't working for me", and left. He kinda got it when he asked if he was doing too much and being too pushy (I said yes).
I'm not all about control or anything, but I know that if a bottom trusts that I will take care of them and give them the best fuck of their life (because doing that really turns me on), it will be an amazing experience for both of us. If I have to do a battle of wills from the time I walk in the door, it's not worth the effort, or either of our time.
To be fair though, I've heard many stories about jerk tops who could give a shit about the bottom and only care about getting their dick off, even if they are hurting a guy. Makes it harder for the good guys like me.
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Jul 04, 2007 6:06 PM GMT
A relaxed,masculine,confident guy;clean,ready for lots of foreplay,play generally,lots of variety,etc.
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Jul 05, 2007 9:16 AM GMT
Oh yeah. Need to be CLEAN both in and out and not too hairy.
A masculine guy with toned buns and a strong pelvic floor etc so he can change how tight he grips your cock etc. and knows what he's doing, wants to take it and takes part in sex, not just lying there taking it as that gets boring. Mind you there are times when a guy just lies there and takes it like a jack hammer. growl. lol.
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I prefer an active bottom - switching positions can be fun (I don't want to do all the work, LOL).
Biggest turn on? Timing it right so we both cum at the same time.
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Clean that's the first ... then smooth, tender and yet masculine guy who want it so badly and have the passion ... that's the biggest turn on .... oh and dirty talk just makes it hotter than fire!
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Sep 27, 2007 4:53 PM GMT
my favourite kind of bottom is one that likes to top as well...taking turns is what does it for me
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Nov 03, 2016 7:12 PM GMT
I agree I have top a lot but wanted to be fucked and found I love it. Now when I top I'm slow like wiggle my cock in their hole and switch up pumping fast then slow and ready to cum push all the way in hold it twitch my cock as I cum then really slow pull it out. My bottom have always grab my cock suck it after seem to enjoy it. My bottom have always come back for more so guess it's good
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Nov 04, 2016 7:23 AM GMT
I love to bottom so a clean ass is a must. Dick size really doesn't matter. That said, if he has a large cock, I'm not going to turn him down. I have to take it like a man and ride that fucker like a damn cowboy! (Of course, plenty of lube makes sex a helluva lot easier!) In my fantasy, I'd take it RAW and let him blow it in my ass but in real life, a condom is a must!!! I ain't gambling my life for good sex.
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Nov 04, 2016 3:01 PM GMT
Apart from cleanliness, I like a bottom that doesn't complain too much, a bottom who can take it and trust me to get him there.
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Nov 04, 2016 3:22 PM GMT
I like to set the mood and I like the bottom to go with it. Sometimes it can be loving and tender, sometimes a hard fuck intended to make his eyes roll back in his head. Sometimes we make love and sometimes we just have crazy sex and laugh a lot. That sounds a bit controlling but I yield the same to the top when I bottom. And I like that, too. I guess the one exception is that the bottom ALWAYS has control of the speed of the initial entering and the top should be sensitive to direction during that.
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a great bottoms has to have the same enthusiasm about using his ass as if he were an alpha top
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Good question for me I like bottoms who like being bottoms and take pride in it. They groom themselves, are clean and practice so they can take as much as is given to them
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John Burke, 52, was already serving a term of 25 years to life in state prison for other mob crimes.
Last year at a federal trial, Burke was convicted of mob racketeering and murder charges stemming from Mafia hits on John Gebert and Bruce John Gotterup that were linked to drug disputes two decades ago.
Brooklyn Assistant US Attorney Evan Norris said there was no way to sugarcoat Burke's life on New York's streets in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Peterson qualifies for state Nordic ski meet
Hastings freshman Rachel Peterson qualified for the state Nordic ski meet with an eighth-place finish at Tuesday's Section 1 championships at Troll Hollow.
"Rachel was absolutely focused and totally motivated," coach John Dewall said. "She knew what she had to do. She had an incredible race. As a ninth-grader, it's just unbelievable. There's not a lot of ninth-graders who go to the state meet. It's just total dedication. Her improvement from last year to this year is just astronomical."
Peterson finished the freestyle leg in 19 minutes and 31.4 seconds, putting her in 13th place. Her classic leg, though, was very strong. She placed sixth with her time of 15:42.8. Her combined time of 35:14.2 put her in eighth.
The section champ was junior Sonja Hedblom from Eagan. She had a time of 31:11.
Sarah Peterson finished 20th for Hastings in 36:53.8. Makaila England took 41st in 43:32.1 and Victoria Zeyen was 50th in 51:25.1. Winona won the meet. Hastings was fifth.
The Hastings boys were led by Joe Rabaey, who took 27th in 32:58.1. Jonah Schill placed 42nd in 36:40.4. James ?Harper was 50th in 40:06.9, Forrest Close was 53rd in 41:24.1 and Nick Johnson was 54th in 44:19.0.
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The girls were led by Rachel Peterson, who earned All Suburban East Conference honorable mention honors with her 32nd-place finish. She had a time of 31:20.
"Rachel did great," Dewall said. "She had a great race. That was a huge step up from last year. As a ninth-grader, she's got huge potential. She will be a big scorer for us."
Sarah Peterson was 40th in 33:10. She is a senior.
"She has really stepped it up over the past couple of meets," Dewall said. "She has really raced well."
Makaila England rounded out the Hastings scoring with a 57th place finish in 37:36.
The boys were led by Joe Rabaey, who was 36th in 27:13.
"He did an awesome job," Dewall said. "He was only a couple places away from all-conference honorable mention. I thought he had a great race."
Jonah Schill, an eighth-grader, was 52nd in 31:20.
"Every race, he's getting better and better," Dewall said. "To get 52nd place in our conference when you're in eighth grade, that's huge."
James Harper took 59th in 33:18. It is Harper's second year skiing.
Also racing were: Mike Perra, 63rd, 37:43; Forrest Close, 64th, 37:46; and Nick Johnson, 65th, 39:13.
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Review for Pueblo A Pueblo, Neenah, WI, USA
I worked with Pueblo a Pueblo as a volunteer intern from October-December 2010 after coming across their website through Idealist.org. I was intrigued by the variety of PaP's work as well as the friendly reception I got through phone calls and emails with staff. My only regret from my time with Pueblo a Pueblo is that I didn't stay longer!
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Hearing feedback directly from the families involved and seeing kids getting excited about our projects.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase local presence (community awareness of organization)
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Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I became much more aware of the inner workings of small non-profit organizations. In addition I left Santiago Atitlan with many good memories and lasting friendships, I can't wait to go back!
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Darcey Bussell's dance career has spanned over 20 years since
she joined the Royal Ballet's National School in London at 16. In
1989 she became the youngest ever British ballerina to be made a
Principal dancer, and her final performance on stage, MacMillan's
'Song of the Earth' in 2007, was broadcast to over 3.3 million
viewers. In 2011 Darcey was appointed as Vice President of the
Royal Academy of Dance and today she is a member of the Board of
Directors for Sydney Dance Company.
More recently, Darcey has brought her expertise and experience
to the judging panel of BBC One's 'Strictly Come Dancing' as well
as hosting her own series of TV documentaries about Audrey Hepburn,
Margot Fonteyn and others.
An official opening ceremony for Westlands will take place on
the afternoon of Tuesday 27th June for invited guests who have been
involved in South Somerset District Council's project to reopen the
venue. In the evening an 'Audience With' event, open to the public,
will take place in the Ballroom of the new venue.
Adam Burgan, Arts and Entertainment Manager for The Octagon
Theatre and Westlands said, "We are delighted to welcome Darcey
Bussell to officially open Westlands and for audiences to be able
to find out more about her incredible career in an exclusive,
one-off 'Audience With' event. As the UK's most popular 'Prima
Ballerina', and from her role on 'Strictly' to her work as an
author and television presenter, we really are thrilled to have
such an amazing artist for the official opening."
Councillor Sylvia Seal, Portfolio Holder for Leisure &
Culture at South Somerset District Council said, "To have such an
incredible artist like Darcey Bussell opening the newly refurbished
Westlands Entertainment Venue is such a great coup and goes to show
how the team managing the venue are pulling out all the stops to
attract top names to Yeovil for the enjoyment of residents across
South Somerset and beyond."
Tickets for 'An Evening With Darcey Bussell CBE' will go on
general sale from 12 noon on Wednesday 22nd February, with
Footlight Members having priority booking a few days prior.
To book tickets on Wednesday 22nd February, call the venue Box
Office on 01935 422884, visit www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk
or visit The Octagon Theatre.
Photo Above: Darcey Bussell (Credit Grant
Date issued: Friday 17 February 2017


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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Savory Steak and Celery - Crock Pot
I know right? So easy, I mean unbelievably easy dinner. Did I mention absolutely delicious? I didn't? Well, the word that comes to mind when digging into this, if you want to call it a word is; "mmmmm". Yup, seriously! No other words are necessary. You have those delicious round steaks, chunks of celery all bathing in that savory broth. I know!
This was my adoption of an old favorite from my ex-mother-in-law. She is an amazing cook, and the first time she made the pork & celery with the egg and lemon sauce, (a very old Greek from the regions of Sparta recipe), I thought I had gone to heaven. The flavors of the celery just enhanced the pork, and the broth, well there just wasn't enough bread for the dunking I say! After obtaining the recipe and duplicating it many times, I decided to do something a little different. Make it working mom friendly was my goal. Voila! It was an absolute success and my family loves it!
Ready for the recipe? Here we go;
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8-9 hours (on low)
Yield: 6-8 servings
6 round steaks (or your favorite cheaper cut steak)
4-5 large celery stalks
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can, 14.5oz beef gravy (I used Campbells)
1-1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tbsp onion powder + 1 additional tsp
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Canola oil
-Combine dried seasonings except for the dried thyme and the additional 1 tsp of onion powder in a small bowl and set aside.
-Clean celery very well and cut into chunks. Place half of the celery onto the bottom of slow cooker. Reserve the other half.
-Using a large skillet add Canola/Vegetable oil and bring to a high heat.
-Take the reserved dried seasonings and lovingly pat them onto both sides of the steaks. Show them "the love" I say...
-The skillet should be ready now. Lay the steaks into the skillet and sear until nicely browned on one side, about 1 minute or so. Flip the steaks over using tongues, and do the same on the other side. Place the seared steaks along with the drippings over the celery in the crock pot.
Buttered rice is my favorite with this, but I'm sure mashed potatoes are on hubby's wish list!
Till next time!!
Dishin with Didi
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies
That being said, I am sharing the recipe that was given to me by my very good friends mom, or as we all referred to her as "Nona Lena".
I think the difference in these cookies is the flavor of orange...
They are light and just bursting with flavor! I know I can't stop at just 3, I'm serious! What?
Ready for the recipe? Here we go;
Prep time: 25 minutes
Bake time: 10-11 minutes
Yield: 6 dozen
1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter (I used unsalted)
2 cups granulated sugar
1lb (16oz) Ricotta cheese
2 eggs
Zest of 1 orange
*optional* 2 tbsp Grand Marnier (or your favorite orange liqueur)
1 tsp vanilla
4-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
4 tbsp butter, melted
4-6 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
- Preheat oven to 350F
-Add your flour to a medium bowl and mix in the baking powder, soda and salt, set aside.
-In a large bowl, cream your butter. Once butter is creamed, add in your sugar and continue to cream, about 1 minute or so. Add in your eggs, ricotta cheese, vanilla, orange liqueur (if using) and your grated orange zest. Mix till all flavors have been incorporated.
-Slowly add in your flour. You do not want to have the beaters on high unless you like yourself and your kitchen coated in flour. If you do, hey, why not?
-Mix in all your flour till a soft dough forms. Using your favorite small cookie scoop (or melon baller), scoop out dough and place on an ungreased nonstick baking sheet.
-Bake for 10-11 minutes till edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven, let rest on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before moving over to cooling rack.
-As cookies are cooling, let's make up our frosting. Add all your ingredients into a bowl. Add your milk 1 tbsp at a time till you have reached your desired consistency. I like a thicker frosting, some like a thinner. If so, just add additional tablespoons of milk.
-Dip top of cookies with frosting and sprinkle with your favorite sprinkles.
Before giving all these babies away don't forget to grab some for yourself!!
Till next time!
Dishin with Didi
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Shredded Chicken Santa Fe Dip
All I'm saying!! Easy as all get out to make and absolutely delicious with the Southwestern flavors. Add some crackers and you will have a very happy family and guests!!
Note: This REHEATS beautifully!! ♥
Ready for the recipe? Here we go;
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 40-45 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
2 cans chicken (chicken breast in broth), shredded, reserve broth
1 package Kraft Santa Fe cooking cream cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic salt
3 tbsp sour cream
10 Ritz crackers (butter crackers)
2 cups- 1 package Kraft 4 Mexican shredded cheese (or shredded cheese of your choice)
1 jalapeno, fresh - seeds & membranes removed, diced fine
-Preheat oven to 350F. Remove your Philadelphia Cooking Cream Cheese Santa Fe blend from your fridge and allow to come to room temp.
-Open cans of cooked chicken breasts. Reserve chicken broth and taking a fork, shred till uniform, set aside.
-Clean and discard seeds and membranes from the jalapeno pepper, dice finely and set aside.
-Chop your fresh parsley and green onion, set aside.
- Sprinkle in 1-1/2 cups of your shredded cheese.
That is my "Chicken Souvlaki Dip" pictured next to the dip that my BFF is constantly dipping into! Best feeling in the world!! Did I mention easy? I know!! You can make this in a snap, and still have time to don on your favorite sporting jersey!!
Till next time!
Dishin with Didi
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Frankel to Take Over Training of Toccet
Following another disappointing effort by Toccet in the Westchester Handicap (gr. III), owner Dan Borislow has decided to switch trainers, and will turn the colt over to Bobby Frankel at Belmont Park.
Following another disappointing effort by Toccet in the Westchester Handicap (gr. III), owner Dan Borislow has decided to switch trainers, and will turn the colt over to Bobby Frankel at Belmont Park.
Returning to a track he's had plenty of success on, Gygistar snapped a six-race losing streak Wednesday in the $109,500 Westchester Handicap (gr. III) on opening day of the 2004 Belmont Park spring meeting.
Racing fans at Churchill Downs and its simulcast locations throughout North America will be chasing a $856,000 Pick Six carryover, the largest in track history, when betting opens on Thursday.
Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones is expected to ship to Baltimore either next Wednesday or Thursday for the 129th Preakness Stakes. The undefeated colt paid his first visit to the racetrack since his victory when he jogged at Philadelphia Park Wednesday morning.
The full moon had all but faded from the morning sky, and a salmon pink sunrise was now illuminating the tan sheet-metal barns on the Philadelphia Park backstretch. Inside Barn 11, peering out of his once-familiar stall 38, was Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Smarty Jones.
Prominent sire Broad Brush was taken out of stallion service the end of April at Graham J. Beck's Gainesway Farm near Lexington because of a problem with his left front ankle.
The Pimlico Special (gr. I), the springboard for Mineshaft toward Horse of the Year honors a year ago, is shaping up to what could be the best older horse lineup of the year.
Seven hurdle stakes horses will square off in Saturday's $100,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I), at three miles the longest hurdle race on the National Steeplechase Association calendar, in Nashville, Tenn.
The Kentucky Equine Education Alliance launched May 5 with an ambitious agenda of educating the state residents on the importance of the horse industry to the economy. To say the plan was well-received would be an understatement, as more than 100 people--including 14 legislators--were on hand for a press conference.
Churchill Downs president/CEO Thomas Meeker said Wednesday that the track-operating company will be focusing on securing favorable legislation to allow alternative gaming in some states and a company-wide Customer Relations Management program during the remainder of 2004.
The juvenile selling action moves to Southern California Tuesday for the Barretts May auction at Fairplex Park.
The trustees who operate Calumet Farm announced Wednesday that they soon would be hiring a permanent farm manager for the historic Lexington nursery.
Grade II winner Pass Rush, a four-time Indiana champion, has been retired from racing with earnings over half-million.
Chic Shirine, a grade I winner and a grade II stakes producer for breeder/owner Emory Hamilton, died May 3 from complications from colic.


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I'll preface this by saying first that I'm a new emando player, second that while I've been an electric guitarist for a very long time, I've not used a lot of different amps and I'm definitely not a top drawer player......
With that out of the way, I thought I'd put up a quick review of the Vox DA5 amp. I finished my first emando back in November and wanted something to play it on instead of the Crate 2x12 I've played for so many years. The Crate sounds great with my Bluesbird 4 string, but I have to overdrive it so high that the volume level is too high for my household.
In looking for my new amp, I wanted a few different things:
AC and Battery powered
Some built in effects to play with
Pseudo 'modeling' capability.
After looking at the Roland Cube, an Orange model, and the Fender Mustang, I decided on the Vox. I also looked at the Line6, but feedback about over complexity steered me away.
The Vox had all the features mentioned above and seemed to get the best reviews in general on the interweb (because its on the web, it has to be true right?)
I purchased mine used off Ebay, but when it arrived, I could not tell that it had ever been out of the box. The controls are solid and easy to use, and the cabinet is well made and well finished.
The Vox also has one feature that none of the others had (to my knowledge). On the rear of the cabinet, there is a switch which allows you to vary the Amp out put from .5amp to 5amps. This is great as it allows you to get the same sound and tone without being loud!
When I received the amp, after checking it over, I proceded to going through the different features and functions. The effects included are not the quality of an effect provided by a high quality pedal. They are good however (reverb is particularly good). The effects are also very adjustable for depth and rate. The adjustments can be a little fiddley, but are not terribly difficult to use.
The modeling function is very good as well. Several clean, blues and overdriven tones are available and are all quite distinct. As a blues player, I've enjoyed playing wiht the different blues tones. Like most amps, there is also a volume and gain function to play with as well. I've mostly settled on the Blues 2 or Blues 3 function with reverb and approx 60% gain. That gives me a fun blues tone which works well for my purposes.
In all, I'm very pleased with the amp. For the money and the size, it is very good. I won't pretend ro try to convince anyone that it will take the place of a great vintage tube amp, but as a practice and portable amp, its great!
Oh yeah, I play a custom built 4 string emando which uses the Moongazer/Allmuse MG4 humbucking pickupwired for coil tapping.


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I went to KwikFit at Knights Hill in South London to get a new battery - I had suffered a flat battery and knew it needed replacing (8 years old). This KwikFit team were helpful and knowledgable, explained what they were doing, had the part ion stock and fitted it promptly. They also took time to show me how to take off some of the interior casing so that I could change a bulb - they didn't have to do this as they did not actually have the bulb needed - they showed me what to do so I could get the bulb from Halfords and do the job myself. They even refused a tip for their work.
I have had terrible experience at other KwikFits but these guys seemed to know what they were doing, at least for a battery change. I would go to them again for their advice and opinion.


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1During the third year that no rain fell, the Lord said to Elijah, "Go and meet with King Ahab. I will soon send rain." 2So Elijah went to meet Ahab. At that time, there was no food in Samaria. 3So King Ahab told Obadiah to come to him. Obadiah was the man in charge of the king's palace. (Obadiah was a true follower of the Lord. 4One time Jezebel was killing all the Lord's prophets. So Obadiah took 100 prophets and hid them in two caves. Obadiah put 50 prophets in one cave and 50 prophets in another cave. Then Obadiah brought them food and water.) 5King Ahab said to Obadiah, "Come with me. We will look at every spring and every stream in the land. We will see if we can find enough grass to keep our horses and mules alive. Then we will not have to kill our animals." 6Each person chose the part of the country where they would go look for water. Then the two men went through the whole country. Ahab went in one direction by himself. Obadiah went in another direction by himself. 7While Obadiah was traveling, he met Elijah. Obadiah knew Elijah when he saw him. Obadiah bowed down before Elijah. He said, "Elijah? Is it really you, master?" 8Elijah answered, "Yes, it is me. Go and tell your master the king that I am here." 9Then Obadiah said, "If I tell Ahab that I know where you are, he will kill me! I have done nothing wrong to you! Why do you want me to die? 10As sure as the Lord your God lives, the king has been looking for you everywhere! He has sent people to every country to find you. If the ruler of a country said that you were not in his country, then Ahab forced the ruler to promise that you were not in his country. 11Now you want me to go and tell him that you are here? 12If I go tell King Ahab that you are here, then the Lord might carry you to some other place. King Ahab will come here, and he will not be able to find you. Then he will kill me! I have followed the Lord since I was a boy. 13You heard what I did! Jezebel was killing the Lord's prophets, and I hid 100 prophets in caves. I put 50 prophets in one cave and 50 prophets in another cave. I brought them food and water. 14Now you want me to go and tell the king that you are here. The king will kill me!" 15Elijah answered, "As sure as the Lord All-Powerful lives, I promise that I will stand before the king today." 16So Obadiah went to King Ahab. He told him where Elijah was. King Ahab went to meet Elijah. 17When Ahab saw Elijah he said, "Is it you? You are the man that causes trouble in Israel!" 18Elijah answered, "I have not caused Israel trouble. You and your father's family caused all this trouble. You caused the trouble when you stopped obeying the Lord's commands and began following the false gods. 19Now, tell all Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel. Also bring to that place the 450 prophets of Baal. And bring the 400 prophets of the false goddess Asherah. Queen Jezebel supports those prophets." 20So Ahab called all the Israelites and those prophets to Mount Carmel. 21Elijah came to all the people. He said, "When will you people decide who to follow? If the Lord is the true God, then you should follow him. But if Baal is the true God, then you should follow him!" The people said nothing. 22So Elijah said, "I am the only prophet of the Lord here. I am alone. But there are 450 prophets of Baal. 23So bring two bulls. Let the prophets of Baal take one bull. Let them kill it and cut it into pieces. Then let them put the meat on the wood. But don't start the fire burning. Then I will do the same with the other bull. And I will not start the fire burning. 24You prophets of Baal will pray to your god. And I will pray to the Lord. The god that answers the prayer and starts his wood burning is the true God." All the people agreed that this was a good idea. 25Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "There are many of you. So you go first. Choose a bull and prepare it. But don't start your fire." 26So the prophets took the bull that was given to them. They prepared it. They prayed to Baal until noon. They prayed, "Baal, please answer us!" But there was no sound. No one answered. The prophets danced around the altar that they had built. ˻But the fire never started.˼ 27At noon Elijah began to make fun of them. Elijah said, "If Baal is really a god, then maybe you should pray louder! Maybe he is thinking! Or maybe he is busy! Or maybe he is traveling! He could be sleeping! Maybe you should pray louder and wake him!" 28So the prophets prayed louder. They cut themselves with swords and spears. (This was the way they worshiped.) They cut themselves until the blood flowed over them. 29The afternoon passed but the fire still had not started. The prophets continued to act wild until the time came for the evening sacrifice. But nothing happened—there was no answer from Baal. There was no sound. There was no one listening! 30Then Elijah said to all the people, "Now, come to me." So all the people gathered around Elijah. The Lord's altar had been torn down. So Elijah fixed it. 31Elijah found twelve stones. There was one stone for each of the twelve family groups. These twelve family groups were named for the twelve sons of Jacob. Jacob was the man that the Lord had called Israel. 32Elijah used these stones to fix the altar to honor the Lord. Elijah dug a small ditch around the altar. It was wide enough and deep enough to hold about 7 gallons of water. 33Then Elijah put the wood on the altar. He cut the bull into pieces. He laid the pieces on the wood. 34Then Elijah said, "Fill four jars with water. Pour the water on the pieces of meat and on the wood." Then Elijah said, "Do it again." Then he said, "Do it a third time." 35The water flowed off of the altar and filled the ditch. 36It was time for the afternoon sacrifice. So the prophet Elijah went near the altar and prayed, "Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I ask you now to prove that you are the God of Israel. And prove that I am your servant. Show these people that you commanded me to do all these things. 37Lord, answer my prayer. Show these people that you, Lord, are God. Then the people will know that you are bringing them back to you." 38So the Lord sent down fire. The fire burned the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the ground around the altar. The fire also dried up all the water in the ditch. 39All the people saw this happen. The people bowed down on the ground and began saying, "The Lord is God! The Lord is God!" 40Then Elijah said, "Get the prophets of Baal! Don't let any of them escape!" So the people captured all the prophets. Then Elijah led them down to Kishon Creek. At that place he killed all the prophets. 41Then Elijah said to King Ahab, "Now, go eat and drink. A heavy rain is coming. 42So King Ahab went to eat. At the same time, Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel. At the top of the mountain Elijah bent down. He put his head between his knees. 43Then Elijah said to his servant, "Look toward the sea." The servant went to the place where he could see the sea. Then the servant came back and said, "I saw nothing." Elijah told him to go and look again. This happened seven times. 44The seventh time, the servant came back and said, "I saw a small cloud the size of a man's fist. The cloud was coming from the sea." Elijah told the servant, "Go to King Ahab and tell him to get his chariot ready and go home now. If he doesn't leave now, the rain will stop him." 45After a short time, the sky was covered with dark clouds. The wind began to blow, and a heavy rain began to fall. Ahab got in his chariot and started traveling back to Jezreel. 46The power of the Lord came to Elijah. Elijah tightened his clothes around him ˻so he could run˼. Then Elijah ran ahead of King Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
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