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Green Building News January 2001
January 18, 2001
Deconstruction Could Provide Lumber Supply of the Future
Wood removed from older buildings could provide as much as a quarter of the lumber needed for housing construction for the next 50 years, while putting a hefty dent in the amount of demolition waste that goes into landfills each year, according to a University of Florida study.
Lucy Acquaye, a graduate student in building construction who did the research for her masters thesis, said that in Florida, the construction industry contributes 23 percent of all municipal solid waste, and of that, 92 percent comes from the renovation and demolition of old structures. Of the 280 Florida landfills identified by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1994, about 40 percent were lost to regulations and population growth by 1998.
"As Floridas population continues to rise and land continues to be in demand, the regulations will continue to increase," Acquaye said. "Deconstruction reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and prolongs landfill lives."
Acquaye studied wood from three houses in Gainesville. Built between 1900 and 1950 of Southern pine, the houses were taken apart using different techniques, from total demolition to careful deconstruction, where the focus was on salvaging as much usable material as possible. She said the contractor actually made a profit on the deconstructed house because he was able to sell much of the buildings materials.
"Instead of demolishing houses, there is the potential for creating many new businesses," said Charles Kibert, director of the Rinker School of Building Construction at UF. You have to take the building apart, extract the materials, resell them, move them from point A to point B and maybe even do some remanufacturing and clean up. We think it could generate a lot of new economic activity, and youd have 10 times as many jobs compared to simply landfilling construction waste."
Acquaye measured the quality of the salvaged wood and found its strength was comparable to that of new lumber. She also found that the old wood was 50 percent more dense because it was from an old-growth forest, while new lumber usually comes from younger trees.
"The old lumber is of a quality you cant find in the virgin lumber being produced today," Acquaye said.
She said salvaged lumber has potential use as studs and other structural parts of new buildings, but some obstacles must be overcome before that can happen. For one thing, no standard grading system is in place for used wood like the one used for virgin lumber.
"When you get lumber from a particular building, you have some different characteristics. We have to get a lot of lumber tested before were going to come up with grading rules," Acquaye said. "But what I found is this lumber has potential use."
Kibert agreed that lack of a grading system is an obstacle. But he added that wood is one of the most reusable building materials, and a high demand for it already exists in the do-it-yourself market. If nothing else, he said, used wood should be recycled into chipboard, mulch or fertilizer.
Energy Investments Make Sense for Building Owners
Businesses can no longer afford to treat energy as an "unmanageable" expense according to an article by Jerry Burin that appeared in the December issue of Building Operating Management. No matter what the business goal, whether it is to pursue cost-effective operations, overcome capital constraints, improve profit margins, benchmark with peers or enhance asset value, building operators should unlock the strategic business opportunity offered by energy efficient technologies. This is especially true in light of utility deregulation and recent energy price increases.
In the new paradigm, business managers must understand the changes in energy regulation, the role of local utilities, the options offered by energy service companies and the advances in energy efficient technologies. Benchmark measurements of energy consumption for each facility are essential for developing a management strategy. The next step is an energy audit to identify energy uses and improvement options. Operation and maintenance costs need to be included in the analysis.
Building owners have been reluctant to make energy efficiency investments when tenants pay the bill. But Burin points out that improvements create value for owners:
"An energy strategy helps create value in investment property. Reviewing an investment acquisition for value-enhancing opportunities can mean more than just enhancing the propertys rent roll with market rate rents. Identifying and then trimming the fat off an energy hog reduces tenants operating expenses, thereby making the propertys cost of occupancy more competitive or allowing for the replacement of reduced operating expenses with additional net rent. Recently, when the energy cost of an investors newly acquired gross-leased building was lowered from $3 to $2 per square foot, $1 million was added to the value of the 108,000-square-foot property."
For the full article see With Energy, Costs Equal Opportunity, Building Operating Mangement Online, Decemeber 2000
Leading US Home Builder Adds Solar Electric Technology As a Standard Feature
Shea Homes, Inc. and AstroPower, Inc. jointly announced that they have signed an agreement to make solar power a standard feature in new Shea communities. The partnership kicks off with the construction of 100 solar powered homes in San Diego this year. The companies have a goal to build a total of 200 solar powered homes in the next 18 months, as new development phases roll out.
"It's been a long-term goal of our industry in the U.S. to have solar electric home power systems become a standard feature in new home construction," said Howard Wenger, North American Business Director for AstroPower. "That's what makes our partnership with Shea Homes so significant. Shea Homes has recognized the value of solar technology as a standard feature."
As the 10th largest builder in the U.S., Shea Homes constructed 5000 homes in 1999, generating $1.6 billion in gross revenues. The San Diego division of Shea Homes will feature solar technology in their newest community, located in Scripps Highlands. Fifteen miles north of downtown San Diego, these new homes will incorporate the latest in solar power and energy efficiency technology, enabling homeowners to reduce their utility bills by 50 percent or more over a conventionally-built home.
"We're doing this to enable our customers to take control of their energy bills. We want to build a more efficient home, allow our customers to generate their own electricity, and deliver it for an affordable price," said Ryan Green, Community Development Manager for Shea. "The homes in Scripps Highlands are 40 percent more efficient than the strict California energy efficiency standards. This delivers added comfort and value for new Shea homebuyers."
AstroPower's Howard Wenger noted that "San Diego is the epicenter of California's power crisis, where electric rates and bills have doubled and threats of power outages have become common. Our SunChoice solar home power systems produce pollution-free electricity, spin the utility meter backward to lower bills, and can also provide power to the home during power outages. It's a perfect match."
"Our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with a builder's construction schedule. That's what is so exciting about working with Shea Homes. Together, we're able to realize terrific cost economies by integrating partners," said Bob Ruggio, Residential Sales Manager for AstroPower. "That translates to excellent pricing for the consumer, made especially affordable by wrapping the system cost right into the home mortgage. The end result is the highest quality installation at the lowest possible delivered price." AstroPower's SunChoice(TM) program is a national effort to make solar power affordable and easy to obtain. The company maintains a network of authorized resellers and installers, offering solar technology to the residential new home market, as well as to existing homeowners and businesses.
Designs Based in Spiritual History of India
Designer Michael Borden is bringing the spiritual principles of Vastu Vedic Architecture to his practice in the American Midwest. He introduces the concept in a new addition to the Oikos Library called Vastu Vedic Architecture. At the core of the practice is a design pattern called the "Vaastu Purusha Mandala." Borden says that those occupying a building based on this pattern "experience growth of life, love, energy, and spiritual bliss."
NREL Establishes Distributed Power Research Center
The nation's straining electrical generation system can be enhanced by moving away from an historic reliance on "mega" power plants and toward a network of dispersed, smaller-scale generation facilities. That concept, known as "distributed power," will be advanced by a newly established research center at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The Distributed Energy Resources Center at NREL will conduct research and provide information needed to efficiently develop additional power supplies from relatively small, decentralized generating units, ideally operated at or near the commercial and residential sites they serve. This involves both interconnectivity systems that enable electricity produced by a variety of sources to flow onto the grid and specialized technologies for producing the new power itself.
Electrical generation technologies that are well suited for the emerging distributed power market include small natural gas turbines, as well as those that tap into renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind and biomass.
The center, with a budget of approximately $10 million for fiscal year 2001, is organized around three units: Resource and Environmental Evaluation, Distributed Power Systems Integration, and Hydrogen and Natural Gas Systems.
Resource and Environmental Evaluation will develop methods for analyzing environmental impacts and site requirements for locating distributed power systems. This will include mapping pertinent regions for their sun, wind or biomass production potential, as well as for wildlife and other environmental considerations. NREL's Tom Stoffel was named the center's acting manager for Resource and Environmental Evaluation.
A primary role of the testing facility will be to help develop universal standards to assure the performance and safety of distributed power equipment. That effort is critical because different electrical generation technologies produce power with widely varying characteristics. The data produced by the center will be used by standards-writing bodies to develop consensus test standards and by independent organizations to formally certify distributed power equipment.
January 3, 2001
John F. Kennedy University Plans Green Campus
John F. Kennedy University announced that it will strive to become the first university in the United States to be designed in its entirety using "Green Principles."
Charles E. Glasser, JD, university president, announced that, "The university's goal is to achieve, wherever possible, the integration of sustainable principles in the building of its new Concord campus, as well as its academic curriculum."
Glasser said the specific goals of the Green Project include:
- Striving for the highest possible rating from the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) rating system;
- Maximizing the use of green building materials throughout all aspects of design and construction, including campus furnishings;
- Designing the energy and water consumption needs using environmentally sensitive yet highly efficient methods;
- Integrating the principles of sustainability into the curriculum.
While several US colleges and universities have completed sustainability construction practices in individual buildings, JFKU believes it would be the first university in the country to construct an entire campus implementing "Green Principles."
The university has obtained an option to buy a five-acre site on Galindo Avenue in downtown Concord, adjacent to the Concord BART station. Plans are to break ground in early 2002 and to begin classes there in the fall of 2003.
Glasser said the JFKU Board of Regents has approved a resolution to integrate the principles of sustainability into the new campus in Concord. Glasser has been working with a number of leaders in the sustainability movement, including Jim Quinn, president and CEO of Collins Pine Company, who earned his MBA from JFKU in 1970 and was Alumnus of the Year in 1998. Quinn, also named Man of the Year in the timber processing industry in 1998, is a national leader in his business and in the field of sustainability. Others who Glasser is working with include David Orr, head of the Environmental Studies Department at Oberlin College and an author and visionary in the field of sustainability; David Ford, president of the Certified Forest Products Council; and Bill Browning of the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Ozone-generating Air Cleaners are Ineffective and Possibly Harmful
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its report on ozone-generating air cleaners: Ozone Generators That Are Sold as Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences. Based on the most credible scientific evidence currently available, the report says that ozone can be harmful to health, whether in its pure form or mixed with other chemicals. Some studies show that ozone concentrations produced by ozone generators can exceed health standards even when one follows manufacturers instructions. Even at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone is generally ineffective in controlling indoor air pollution. EPA advises the public to use proven methods of controlling indoor air pollution. (Thanks to Hal Levin.)
Andersen Corp. Commits to Protect Endangered Forests
Andersen Corporation, maker of Andersen windows and patio doors, announced that it will not source wood from endangered forests and it will give preference to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or equivalent certified wood supplies in the manufacture of its products. These commitments become a part of the company's established practices of promoting responsible forestry management in the procurement of wood supplies.
"These commitments support the approach we have taken over the years to preserve forest resources by responsibly sourcing wood, conserving wood whenever possible and reclaiming wood within our operations. All three must be practiced to assure the long-term health of the world's forests and the viability of wood as a valued natural resource," said Kurt Heikkila, vice president of technology and business development for Andersen Corporation.
Andersen said it will give preference to certified wood supplies while pursuing the best wood for its products in terms of quality, price, volume and consistency of material. Andersen will continue to work with suppliers to ensure that specified lumber or cut stock is not sourced from endangered forests. The company said it supports constructive efforts, such as the new Coast Forest Conservation Initiative in British Columbia, to achieve responsible balance among economic, environmental and community interests in timber-producing areas.
Last March, Andersen joined the Certified Forest Products Council (CFPC), an independent, non-profit, voluntary business initiative that promotes responsible forest products buying practices throughout North America in an effort to improve forest management practices worldwide.
Andersen primarily uses ponderosa pine in its window and patio door products and it is sourced from well-managed forests mainly in the western United States. The company is using increasing quantities of its patented biofiber composite, Fibrex -- material, made from waste wood fiber. Fibrex material was developed to reduce the company's need for raw timber and reclaim its wood waste stream. Andersen also conducts ongoing research on wood species and alternatives for use in its products.
Wood conservation has been practiced throughout Andersen manufacturing facilities for years. Scrap wood is finger-joined and edge-glued to create usable pieces; parts are reengineered to save wood; and wood veneers are used where appropriate. Andersen is also committed to recycled wood supplies and to products made with wood waste reclaimed from operations, such as Fibrex material.
ASE Advertising Called "Shocking"
As heating oil and natural gas prices rise, the Alliance to Save Energy has taken "$ticker $hock" over high energy prices to a "Shocking" new level with its humorous new TV and radio campaign which focuses on consumer angst over energy bills and solutions to easily reduce both energy bills and pollution.
Titled "Static Electricity House," the television public service advertisements (PSAs) highlight a family's wild experiment to deal with high energy prices by powering their home with static electricity. It requires all family members, including the dog, to keep rubbing their wool socks on the carpeting to keep lights on and power functioning.
But that approach has many humorous drawbacks -- from a burning carpet to having all their hair stand on end. There are many other "shocks" in the process.
But the family discovers they didn't have to go to such extremes when simple energy efficiency approaches and ENERGY STAR-labeled products are better solutions to reduce their energy prices, energy use, and pollution.
In "Big Shock," the radio public service spots, first the husband keels over and then the wife when they open their home energy bill. In addition, the Alliance is re-releasing its popular radio spots by the Beach Boys to the tune of "Summer in Paradise."
Alliance funding partners for the PSAs and a broader multimedia campaign bring together federal and state government and industry--the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
Lake Source Cooling Project a Success Says Cornell
Cornell University is consuming a lot less energy and helping regional electric power plants release fewer pollutants into the air thanks to the university's innovative lake source cooling (LSC) installation. LSC uses cold water from the depths of Cayuga Lake to replace conventional refrigeration to cool campus buildings. The $60 million system is one of the largest environmental engineering projects undertaken by a university.
Based on experience since the system was installed in July 2000, the university expects to buy about 20 million fewer kilowatt-hours of electric energy per year for cooling, reducing the burning of coal in power plants by about 25 million pounds a year.
As additional project benefits, Ithaca High School -- which is tied into the system -- will see similar energy and cost percentage savings, and the City of Ithaca has received road and utility upgrades valued at $1.3 to $1.5 million.
Although the concept of using naturally cold, deep water for a cooling system is not new, this is the first such installation by a university anywhere in the world and the first to be deployed in a small freshwater lake. A comparable system is in operation to cool downtown businesses in Stockholm, Sweden, dissipating heat into the Baltic Sea, and an experimental system cools the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii. Systems are under consideration for downtown Toronto and a research facility near Rochester, both drawing from Lake Ontario.
When it became necessary to update Cornell's central cooling system to keep up with growth of the campus, combat rising energy costs, replace aging equipment and eliminate ozone-depleting chloroflurocabon refrigerants, the university opted for LSC. While the cost of building the LSC system was more than 50 percent higher than the cost of a new refrigeration plant, the long-term savings were attractive, and the environmental benefits offered a bonus.
"People think the cost of cooling is lower because of lake source cooling, but the cost upfront is higher. We paid a premium, but it will be paid for over time," explained William "Lanny" Joyce, Cornell utilities engineer and director of the LSC project. "We have built something that will last 75 to 100 years, whereas conventional chillers last about 30 years. It's a much more passive system with fewer moving parts."
The old cooling system consisted of eight "chillers"-- essentially massive water coolers in which a refrigerant is alternately compressed and expanded to transfer heat out of water that is circulated to cooling systems in campus buildings. The old chillers, Joyce said, used a total of 16,000 horsepower to supply 16,000 tons of cooling, each ton being the equivalent of 12,000 BTUs per hour. In industry terms, a "ton" of cooling is the equivalent of melting one ton of ice over 24 hours.
The LSC system, installed in a plant on the east shore of Cayuga Lake, consists of seven heat exchangers and uses only 4,000 horsepower for 20,000 tons of cooling capacity, Joyce said. The system pumps 39.5-degree Fahrenheit water from a lake depth of 250 feet through the heat exchangers, where the lake water absorbs heat from a separate, and sealed, water supply that is circulated to campus buildings. Chilled water travels in a closed loop between the plant and the campus, two and a half miles uphill. "Refrigeration is expensive because of the large compressors needed," Joyce said. "We are saving in that all we have are water pumps."
Computer modeling shows that the amount of heat returned to the lake is equivalent to about two to four hours of sunlight per year, Joyce said. That heat is lost to the air, he added, rather than being stored in the lake. Extreme care was taken during construction to avoid stirring up sediment in the lake, Joyce reported.
In addition, he said, there will be ongoing testing for biological effects in the lake. Nutrient and algae levels, for example, are being monitored and reported to the state of New York; in preliminary data and observations in the field, LSC shows no conspicuous indicators of an effect on the lake, according to Robert Bland, university environmental engineer. In fact, Bland said, the water returned to the lake contains less phosphorous than was projected in the original computer model, and that amount was less than the natural variations of the southern end of the lake. "It's good water," he said.
"Many protective measures are built into the system, and there will be continued monitoring to ensure that it runs as planned now and in the future," Joyce added.
Cornell offers a considerable amount of information about the Lake Source Cooling system on the Web, including news, environmental information, biological monitoring data, an FAQ and resource list.
Two Large Solar Electric Systems Go Online in California
California's energy problems have made on-site generation a major advantage for real estate management companies. Properties in Orange County and Carlsbad must be looking especially good with huge photovoltaic arrays on the roofs. The larger Orange County project claims to be the largest commercial solar electric system in the Western Hemisphere with almost an acre of solar panels. It generates enough electricity to power more than 240 single-family houses. The system in Carlsbad will generate roughly half as much power. Both systems are mounted on the rooftops of large commercial and industrial buildings.
DEA Seeks to Stifle Many Hemp Products
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has filed its intention to tighten regulations for industrial hemp products that "will likely hinder efforts to legalize industrial hemp and will impact the availability of many products derived from industrial hemp in the United States," according to the Carbohydrate Economy Bulletin. The DEA's plans were printed in the Federal Register on November 30, 2000.
Trex Receives Recycling Award
Trex Company was honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Recycling Division with the "Excellence in Plastics Recycling" Award at the SPE's Annual Recycling Conference. The award was based on recycled plastic volume, type of plastic used and the resulting product and its success in the marketplace. Trex Company manufactures plastic lumber decking primarily from recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed pallet wrap and waste hardwood from furniture manufacturers. In 2000, Trex Co. purchased more than 200 million pounds of recycled/reclaimed polyethylene and equal amounts of waste wood, materials that would normally end up in a landfill.
UK Introduces Energy Labels for All New Homes
Energy Labels are now required on all new homes built in England and Wales to provide prospective buyers with information on the energy efficiency of new dwellings. Under new provisions in the revised Building Regulations and Approved Inspectors Regulations 2000, house builders will be required to visually display energy ratings of new homes as well as notifying the building control agency.
Construction Minister, Nick Raynsford, said the government was committed to reducing CO2 emissions, and any means by which this could be promoted would be encouraged. "The new requirement means that house builders will have to display an energy rating notice in all new homes. This will give prospective buyers and first occupiers an idea of how energy efficient the home is and help to promote energy efficiency as a factor in people's decisions on which home to choose."
The new energy labelling requirement took effect on January 1, 2001. The energy ratings will be calculated using the Standard Assessment Procedure for Energy Rating of Dwellings (SAP). The SAP rating is based on space and water heating costs and is expressed on a scale of 1 to 100 - the higher the number the more energy efficient the home.
DOE Seeks Proposals for Building and Equipment Efficiency Research
The U.S. Department of Energy is accepting proposals for innovative technologies that have the potential for significant energy savings in residential and commercial buildings. DOE seeks projects that advance energy efficient equipment, envelope and whole building technologies. The specific objective is to accelerate high-payoff technologies that, because of their risk, are unlikely to be developed in a timely manner without a partnership between industry and the Federal government. Proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2001. The RFP is available from the DOE's Website.
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|Dating / 9:02 AM - Monday January 31, 2011
Men--does the silent treatment REALLY work?
For some strange reason, I haven't heard from my long-term b/f in a week. The last time I saw him, we had a great time..now nothing.
- Asked by Female, Who Cares?
i'd be pissed too... but MAYBE, just maybe something is wrong. you should call him once, if everything is ok then you should bitch at him and tell him if he doesn't like talking to you then maybe he shouldn't have a gf! if he doesn't answer just leave a message and DON'T try again.
- Response by jojo914, A Thinker, Female, 36-45, Who Cares?
Silent treatment usually means something is wrong. Long term relationships don't work if people play games. Call him up and ask him if he is okay. If he doesn't return your call then you can know he is avoiding you. Rosey
- Response by roseytalks, A Thinker, Female, Who Cares?, Tampa, Who Cares?
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poor, poor you.
- Response by amandasboy, A Father Figure, Male, 66 or older, Atlanta, Retired
The "silent treatment" is a game. Don't play games in your relationship.
- Response by piscesrising, A Thinker, Female, Who Cares?, Boston, Internet / New Media
I agree with Rosey, but it's possible he just needed some down time. Time to relax, chill out, and do nothing.
- Response by drunkmonk, A Couch Potato, Male, 36-45
honey, no disrespect intended, but are you sure this guy is your boyfriend? sounds more like an occassional lover with no strings attached in him mind at any rate...and that sex once every couple of weeks is about it.
- Response by feralberyl, A Creative, Female, 56-65, Columbus, Other Profession
I agree with the respondant who said he probably needed some down time. time by himself. But still he should have called you a few days ago just say hi, what's up. What I would do is call him, don't be upset and play games.. just call him.
- Response by girlpower08, A Sportif, Female, 36-45
I cannot count the number of times a woman has given me the silent treatment when upset.
- Response by drumboi2, A Guy Critical, Male, 56-65
I don't know if this is the season of ignorance and disappearance. But sounds to me, that it is happening every now and then. I am personally in this situation too, I have gotten so damned frustrated, I just don't care anymore. I just wished they could at least be bothered to just pick up the phone even to say that its over and done with to the least, just so that its not hanging in the mid air. Don't they just know that even they are upset with things and needed a break from everything else, their other half will not feel any less painful than what they are feeling. Well, for you, I guess you should just call him up, saves everybody from having more miserables than what they are already having, at least for urself.
- Response by A Creative, Female, 29-35, Auckland
You are playing a mind game on him. You want to talk but aren't. And it is backfiring on you.
- Response by jjcabin, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Washington, DC, Technical
I wouldn't want to hang that long until he decides to call.
- Response by pushkins, A Thinker, Female, 66 or older, Miami, Who Cares?
What you women DON'T GET..is that to not speak to someone for weeks or even months....is NOTHING TO A MAN!! That's right...it's NOTHING!! Guys can go months, years and even DECADES without talking to a friend and STILL be perfectly good friends with him. Why?? Because men don't NEED TO TALK TO STAY FRIENDS OR STAY CONNECTED!! That's right.. To US..we talk to exchange facts, information and NEWS..and occasionally help us solve a problem....that's IT!! We don't call us to get LOVE, SUPPORT, VALIDATION, TO BE REMINDED THAT OUR FRIEND CARES OR LOVES US OR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE! That stuff never even enters our MINDS when we talk to a guy friend.
- Response by richsifu, A Rebel, Male, 46-55, Science / Engineering
Some people call it the "silent treatment". Others call it him having a wife and kids and can't get away to see you.
- Response by clarkgriswold, A Guy Critical, Male, 36-45
Did you ever think he thinks YOU'RE giving HIM the silent treatment and is thinking the same thing? Maybe he's waiting for you to call him. I know my husband likes feeling needed once in a while and since you knew he had days off and didn't bother to call, you didn't really make him feel needed at all. If anything, you're making it seem like he HAS to start communication. Relationships aren't about who starts the communication when. It's about the communication in general.
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In 1974 Bill Benard was teaching French and Mathematics while coaching soccer and tennis at Berlin Senior High School in Berlin, NH. Circumstances and opportunity influenced a change in his professional development as he became an electrical apprentice in 1981 and subsequently achieved a status of licensed journeymen electrician followed a year later with the master electrician status.
Bill has worked in the construction field as a licensed electrician since that opportunity. He worked in the field performing electrical installations then moved up to a management position assembling estimates, coordinating electrical construction projects, supervising and assisting in the development of other professionals where he worked in the private electrical construction industry. During the evening Bill taught electrical theory and code to budding electrical apprentices at the Vocational Technical College. Another terrific opportunity dropped into his lap in 1997 when he went to work for the Office of the State Fire Marshal as an electrical inspector for the Electricians' Licensing Board. Bill's duties provided him a chance to work with the 7000 licensed electricians in the State of New Hampshire while performing code compliance inspections of electrical installations and enforcement of the electrician licensing laws in this State. Bill continued with his quest to educate fellow electricians as he continued to teach evenings in the Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program and later began providing seminars on Electrical Code Change as continuing education to licensed electricians and guidance to municipal code officials throughout the State. Bill is known by licensed electricians and many inspectors within the State of New Hampshire as an educator who helps them to understand the code and the prescriptive methods of electrical installations as described in NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code as it is more commonly recognized. Bill will readily admit that he has been blessed with a chance to work with a number of intelligent capable professionals who have contributed to his development and ability to excel in the highly challenging field of electrical code compliance and safe electrical installations.
Bill went to work for Gemini Electric Inc. in Auburn NH in 2008 as the Manager of Safety and Training. In the Spring of 2012 he accepted a similar position with Interstate Electrical Services and now provides a service for electricians throughout New England. He has taken on the challenge of absorbing the direction and regulation of construction safety as determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA. He continues to educate in electrical code and now construction safety as it applies to employees of a large New Hampshire and now New England electrical contractor. Bill is an active member of professional associations such as the ECBA, IAEI, LRSOA, NHSCOA, and NHBOA. He is an active contributor of NH Skills USA, a national high school vocational student competition. His appointment as the representative of the ECBA to the State Building Code Review Board enables him to continue as a spokesman for construction professionalism and safety in the State of New Hampshire. He hopes to be able to contribute with his experience to the responsibility as undertaken by the members of this Board.


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Mutianyu Great Wall is less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Tian'anmen Square is the largest city square in the centre of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911.This "city within a city" is a World Heritage Site, and is the largest and the best preserved ancient imperial architecture complex in the world, with great square, halls and gates contrast with intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are all important treasures of ancient China.
Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties visited for annual ceremonies of pray for good harvests. Located in the south of Central Beijing, it covers an area of 273 hectares. Temple of Heaven was enrolled as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and Shaanxi History Museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still around. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, Xian City Wall is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. We operate this with bicycle. If the weather is not good for biking on the city wall, we will substitute a visit to the Bell Tower. Your guide will be very glad to take you the Bell Tower after you have been to look at the city wall.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses was discovered accidentally in 1974. This incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
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Jiuxiang Caves are situated in Jiuxiang Township, about 70 kilometers from Kunming. There are more than one hundred karst caves in Jiuxiang scenic area. The caves at Jiuxiang are the largest cave group system in China. Inside the cave are many well-developed and wonderful stalactites and stalagmites, which look like pretty fairies welcoming their guests. Names have been given to them such as "Fairies Welcoming Guests", "Woman Weaver", and "The Fairy is coming out of bathing".
Note: The final stage is to climb up Bat Cave. This is the most challenging part as there are about 336 steps. Sometimes there are laborers who offering sedan chair service.
The Houses of Bai people in Xizhou are located in the Xizhou Town which is 16 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Dali. Xizhou is not only a famous historic city, but also a typical commercial town of Bai people. It is one of the cradles of National capitalism of Bai people, and a famous hometown to overseas Chinese in Yunnan. You will see typical Bai traditions and dresses there. Some buildings are old and typical ancient architectures, which are the real local house. On the outside walls of each house, there are numerous exquisite paintings showing the art atmosphere.
The area around Lake Erhai is blessed with a mild climate and fertile land with forests containing valuable stocks of timber, medicinal herbs and rare animals. A cruise around the lake and its islands is an excellent way to explore the area and visit a working fishing village. Fifteen minutes' wait is sometimes required if there are less than five people to take the cruise.
Lijiang Ancient Town is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture, it is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists. The old town is quite busy in the afternoon and evening with an active atmosphere of the lights and crowd. An early morning visit will be less crowded.
Half way up Shanzidou on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, in the spruce jungle, is hidden a vast meadow called Spruce Meadow. Its altitude is 3,240m. Every spring and summer, the Spruce Meadow stands out on the mountain ridge like a carpet of greenery. The legend of a couple of lovers who died for love certainly dyes the area with a romantic hint. It is also a popular spot for photography and local ethnic dancing performances.
Painted over a thousand years ago, Baisha Murals at Baisha Village combine the cultures of Han, Tibetan and Naxi people displaying the life stories of the Tibet Buddhism, Confucian and Taoism.
Hotel to airport Transfer (Lijiang), Airport Transfer (Guilin)
A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery, there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year. The cruise will arrive at Yangshuo pier near the bustling West Street.
Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshuo traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshuo countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local farmers.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Slow Cooker Puffy Pizza Casserole Recipe
Thank you so much to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to come see me at the Food and Wine Festival. I had so much fun putting faces to email addresses and blogger handles.
I love how enormously huge and scary and yet how small and friendly the Internet can be all at the same time.
You are all wonderful, thank you.
Who's ready for pizza? While I was doing my year-long slow cooking challenge, I got a few cheeky comments from people who were certain that my family was missing out on eating pizza because I was preparing a slow cooker meal everyday. Since we're gluten free, we don't actually eat all that much pizza anymore anyway, but the comments still got my brain buzzing, and I wondered if I COULD make pizza in a crockpot.
I can now say: yup.
It's not the same, but it's close enough to a deep-dish style pizza to satisfy any and all pizza cravings, and it comes right out of your crockpot.
Life is good.
The Ingredients.
serves 8
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1.5) ounce packet of spaghetti mix (if using store-bought, look out for hidden gluten. I like the McCormick brand. You can also make your own using the recipe below)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
for puffy topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour (I use Pamela's Baking Mix as my AP flour)
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 pepperoni slices
1/2 cup sliced olives, optional
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Mix
yields 1 packet
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons green pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
The Directions.
Use a 4 quart slow cooker (if you only have a 6, that's okay, it will just cook faster. Check it after 3 hours on high.)
In a very large skillet, brown beef, onion, and garlic on the stove top. Drain fat, and add spaghetti sauce mix, oregano, tomato sauce, and water. Stir over low heat until tiny bubbles appear. Remove from heat and scoop into the slow cooker (you might want to spray it with cooking spray).
In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for your puffy topping: flour, milk, eggs, and cheese. Pour evenly over the top. Place pepperoni slices and olives on top of the topping.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or until the topping has turned golden brown, puffed up, and pulled away from the sides.
I have not tried to cook this yet on low. I'd check it after 6 hours (in a 4-quart, 4 hours in a 6-quart).
If you do opt to cook it on low, I'd love to hear your timing results!
The Verdict.
I was given this recipe from a good friend of mine (who is rather shy and doesn't want her name on the internet!), and was so eager to give it a try. She usually cooks it in the oven, but said that sometimes it puffs over the side of her baking dish, and makes a huge mess in the bottom of her oven.
I loved the way it worked in the crock. I didn't vent the lid at all---it puffs up beautifully and completely satisfied my family's cravings without needing to worry about gluten or tipping the delivery guy!
more pizza stuff:
pizza soup
pizza fondue
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66 comments:
- Tracy Williams said...
Do you think this would work without cheese? We're Dairy Free/Soy Free. :)
- May 11, 2010 at 11:47 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Tracy,
sure! The "bread" part will cook and puff up just fine.
- May 11, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Kai said...
SO giving this a try!! I don't do meat, but I think I can use soy meat substitutes and get a similar result! I can't wait to try!
- May 11, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- Melodie said...
Thanks so much for this! My husband is allergic to wheat (not celiac), and one of the things he misses most is pizza. I'm so excited to try it.
- May 11, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- Lisa said...
This looks great! I'm going to have to try this one day. Thanks for the recipe!
- May 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Can I just say that this blog just totally rocks? I have to eat gluten free and when my son was born last year I became enamored with my crock pot again. I am able to put great food that is safe for me to eat on the table without stressing at dinner time. I always recommend this site to people who are just starting the gluten free diet. Thank you for all the hours that you have put into this blog. It has saved dinner many a night at our house.
Friday is pizza night and I know what we're having!!!
- May 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- badabingsavings! said...
Sounds delish! Do you think it would it taste good w/ 1/2 White and 1/2 Whole wheat flour? Or maybe soy flour? I am trying to eliminate as much white flour out of my diet as possible.
- May 11, 2010 at 1:10 PM
- Debbi Smith said...
Pizza in the crockpot. Now my life is complete. :-)
- May 11, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- Katie Fries said...
This is great! I was just lamenting to a friend the other day how annoying it is that I can't just grab a takeout pizza anymore. This isn't exactly the same, but considerably less prep time than making gluten-free pizza the traditional way.
- May 11, 2010 at 1:26 PM
- Annie said...
Wow! I'm gonna blow some minds with this one... thanks so much! Can't wait to try it.
- May 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM
- Becky said...
Mmm....that looks delicious! I'll have to try this soon!
- May 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- DessertForTwo said...
I had no idea you were gluten-free. I guess I never noticed because everything looks so delicious! This pizza, especially! :)
- May 11, 2010 at 1:46 PM
- Erickashmerica said...
This looks really interesting. Do I not need to add baking powder or soda if I am using AF?
- May 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM
- Brandee Fondren said...
Thanks a bunch, I can't wait to try this one out on the kids (even the BIG one!)
- May 11, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Oh the possibilities with this!!!
I am making this Thursday! My husband's favorite pizza is taco so I might put taco seasoning into the meat instead of the spaghetti seasoning and just put the black olives on top. Serve with usual taco toppings, lettuce, tomato, avocado, taco sauce.
This is going to be FUN!
- May 11, 2010 at 2:43 PM
- Granny's Daughter said...
What is the green pepper (in the photo) used for?
How do you serve this? With a spoon? Or can you "slice" it like a pizza?
- May 11, 2010 at 2:56 PM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
badabingsavings, I haven't used wheat flour for so long, I don't really remember how it handles. The original recipe called for AP, and I know that "back in the day" I substituted WW just fine, so I'd give it a go!
Erickashmerika, nope! no need to add baking soda. the AP has enough binder to puff up all on it's own.
Granny's Daughter, LOL, you're right, there's a green pepper in there! I didn't put it in on request of the kids, but if you like pepper (or mushrooms, or whatever) you most certainly can doctor your pizza up however you'd like.
xoxo steph
- May 11, 2010 at 3:20 PM
- the country cook said...
That looks like so much fun! I love the concept of "puffy pizza" :-)
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- May 11, 2010 at 4:18 PM
- Just Breathe said...
Thank you, can't wait to try it!
- May 11, 2010 at 5:02 PM
- Heather @CeliacFamily said...
Pizza...really? I am stilled amazed at all the meals you can prepare in a slow-cooker. Fabulous! I'll have to give it a try.
- May 11, 2010 at 5:15 PM
- Lisa said...
I did not notice you were GF either and I've been following for a while.
How do you serve this? Do you dump it out upside down on a place or scoop it out the way it is?
- May 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- Randall Lind said...
That is a different take on Crock Pot Pizza for sure
- May 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Lisa,
I scooped it out with a serving spoon. I did try to cut it out in wedges, but it was too gooey. Maybe if I had let it sit longer it would have set enough to cut out, but we were too hungry to wait.
- May 11, 2010 at 6:54 PM
- Tasty Eats At Home said...
What a cool idea. I'm definitely thinking of trying this - the kids would love it!
- May 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM
- crockpt recipe said...
That dish looks amazing! Now this is something my son will be raving about. He love pizza and I love crocpot recipes. I think now, I've found something we can compromise with, lol! Thanks for sharing by the way.
- May 11, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- Moon Cat said...
This looks great! I can't wait to try it this weekend!
- May 12, 2010 at 5:40 AM
- k said...
Would this work using a commercially prepared pizza dough, like the rounds you can buy in the grocery? (There are WW ones available.)
- May 12, 2010 at 6:52 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi K,
I don't know. The topping on this "pizza" is on top, I haven't tried to put a traditional crust into the slow cooker and then bake it with the toppings. If you have dough that you don't mind experimenting with, I'd encourage you to go for it!
Report back if you do--I'm intrigued!
xxoxo steph
- May 12, 2010 at 7:10 AM
- Amie said...
that truly looks yummy!
- May 12, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- Laurie Ann said...
Oh, I'll definately print this out and give it a try. But I don't understand why you would use spaghetti sauce for Pizza casserole? Doesn't it take away some of the pizza taste?
- May 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM
- MPMommy said...
I'm trying this out tonight. Your picture looks so yummy! I gotta say tho, as I was putting it together, I wondered if it would work - would certainly be easier - to just use 2 cups of jarred spaghetti/pasta sauce? Sure, you could still brown the ground beef and onion, then just mix it with the sauce. At any rate, it smells yummy and I'm hoping for pretty results like yours. I had to use a cheddar/jack mixed shredded cheese tho. It was what I had and only olives on top. I'll report back our results! thanks again for all the yummy recipes!
- May 12, 2010 at 2:43 PM
If I want to use Jar sauce, how much should I use???? Thanks, Lyn
- May 12, 2010 at 6:11 PM
- Sharon, The Queen Blogger said...
Yep, this is for me. I'll use the new 95% Fat free Gallo Salami I just found. I love it!
- May 12, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Oh, yum! This was so good! I actually baked mine in the oven (I only had an hour to get supper done) for about 30 minutes at 400 degrees. I added the olives (and a can of sliced mushrooms) to the meat, and I just used a jar of spaghetti sauce (I intended to buy pizza sauce at the store today, but since I didn't make a list, I forgot). I did add a pinch of baking powder to the topping, and might add more like 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon next time, as my topping wasn't very puffy at all (though this may be due to living at a high altitude). But it was delicious, and my husband declared the recipe a keeper after one bite!
- May 13, 2010 at 12:15 AM
- danita said...
my husband says he draws the line at pizza in the crockpot, but i am definitely going to try it!
- May 13, 2010 at 6:59 AM
nononoooo. I made this and forgot to put egg in the batter. No wonder it hasn't puffed.
- May 13, 2010 at 3:13 PM
- -leese said...
My son saw my printout and immediatly tried the recipe on his own. Since he is the Celiac of the family, he won't let any of us taste it, but my whole house smells SO GOOD! It finished cooking in my 4 qt cooker with a browned top, but the sides did not pull away like it should (it kinda burned aroung the edge). It came out gooey under the top like yours did, but is it supposed to be? Or should I be on the lookout for a "fix" for he gooey-ness? Anyone got an idea? I am afraid to make another one and just burn the whole thing, trying to cook it longer.
- May 13, 2010 at 4:26 PM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Leese--
if you think some of the moisture should cook away, you can take the lid off during the last 15-20 minutes or so. You can also leave the lid off and let it sit for a bit in the cooling crock to release steam.
I'm so glad your son liked it!
- May 13, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Let me start by saying I make a lot of your recipe's and have your cookbook (LOVE IT!) I made this tonight and it was a complete disaster:( I was so excited. I made mine in a 6qt and started checking it at 3 hours, LOTS of juice, then a 4 hours still lots of juice with mush for what was suppose to be the crust, I could tell without taking the lid off. At five hours I took the lid to really check it and I had nothing but burnt meat, a layer of mush crust barely cooked at all. I double checked my recipe multiple times and know I did it right and didn't miss anything. Is there an ingredient missing for the crust to make it puff? My guess on the burnt meat is this should not be made in a 6 qt it spreads it too thin and cooks too fast. Unfortunately this was not edible at all and down the garbage disposal it went. OH PLEASE HELP, I want this recipe to work! Do you think it was just the 6 qt issue?
- May 13, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Let me start by saying I make a lot of your recipe's and have your cookbook (LOVE IT!) I made this tonight and it was a complete disaster:( I was so excited. I made mine in a 6qt and started checking it at 3 hours, LOTS of juice, then a 4 hours still lots of juice with mush for what was suppose to be the crust, I could tell without taking the lid off. At five hours I took the lid to really check it and I had nothing but burnt meat, a layer of mush crust barely cooked at all. I double checked my recipe multiple times and know I did it right and didn't miss anything. Is there an ingredient missing for the crust to make it puff? My guess on the burnt meat is this should not be made in a 6 qt it spreads it too thin and cooks too fast. Unfortunately this was not edible at all and down the garbage disposal it went. OH PLEASE HELP, I want this recipe to work! Do you think it was just the 6 qt issue?
- May 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM
- Diane said...
I made this last night in a 6QT crockpot and it came out fabulous! I also did it on low and it was ready in about 4 hours. No burning, no extra juices. It was kind of like the bread took over the ground turkey (that's what I used) mixture below. The hub unit took seconds and then the rest went with him to work today. The problem with extra juices I just read on a post could have been not allowing the sauce to bubble and thicken prior to putting it in the crockpot. Mine was very thick (I subbed arrowroot since we can't have corn). Thank you!! What I have made from your book and your site have all been RAVES!!!
- May 14, 2010 at 4:10 AM
- Flourchild said...
ANother great one from you..thank you!
- May 14, 2010 at 6:50 AM
- Suzanne said...
There is an award for you on my blog..you are one the reminds me to get lovin and cookin home meals for my family when it is so easy to go run for the fast food junk..thanks!
- May 15, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- londonkat said...
Is the top supposed to be crust-like or quiche-like?
Mine came out quiche like. I did cook it less than recommended though b/c the sides were burning (my $20 crock tends to cook a little higher than most).
- May 18, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Hooray! I was one of the people that suggested a crockpot pizza! I can't wait to try this! It looks divine! Thanks for sharing!
- May 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM
- LambAround said...
I just found your site through another blog (so sorry but I don't remember which one!) and am excited to try this recipe! Pizza in the crock pot would blow my husband's mind! I can never think of anything creative to make in the crock pot and am LOVING your blog :)
- May 21, 2010 at 7:41 PM
- Domino said...
So sorry I missed you at Food & Wine! It would have been awesome to meet you, and my husband works at DL so I was planning on hitting the festival anyway. This recipe looks great, like an upside-down pizza!
- May 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM
- Kari said...
My topping turned out quiche-like as well, which made me not like it as I don't like the texture of quiche (or eggs). FWIW I used Bisquick instead of flour in hopes it would turn out better..I ended up putting the crock in the oven for a few minutes to crisp the top of the crust but the underside was a little gross.
- May 23, 2010 at 7:34 AM
- StrawberryParfait said...
Just made this...smells & tastes great. Did have to much liquid get onto of the puff part...so I think i'll lessen the water some. But this is definitely part of of regular meals. Thank you so much for showing me that a crocpot is more than soup.:-)
- May 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM
How about store bought pizza crust mix, need to do anything different?
I was thinking a white sauce, like a creamy garlic or alfredo, and chicken, bacon bits, chopped green onions. How would I go about putting it together? (new to crockpot cooking and not sure how to adapt recipes)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! :)
- May 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM
I tried this in my 3 1/2 quart oval crock, and it was perfect after 3 1/4 hours on high. The house smelled amazing!!! I endedup putting a paper towel under the lid after a couple of hours to absorb some of the steam. My crust was more quiche-like as well, which was fine with me. I didn't have any extra liquid. This was such a hit that I am going to bring my crock to work and make one for my co-workers. Thank you for a great idea!
- May 25, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Michele said...
I made it last nite and my top was "quiche like" too. I wonder if you used Jiffy Cornbread mix and varied the meatsauce if you could have a Slow Cooker Puffy Taco Casserole Recipe? Love your site, girl!!! CROCK ON!
- May 26, 2010 at 3:53 PM
- Scott said...
Trying it tonight, and it smells wonderful. When I did the puffy topping, I felt that there was too much liquid, despite following the directions. Since I used Bisquick instead of flour, I added another quarter cup of Bisquick, and it wasn't so thin.
I also used Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Can't wait to try it.. It smells awesome!
- May 31, 2010 at 2:43 PM
- Megan said...
I'm so sad I could not make it to see you. I begged my hubby to take me, but we hadn't bought passes yet, and even if we had, it would have been a blocked day. :(
- June 8, 2010 at 9:28 AM
We are trying this tonight. My son finally got to enjoy pizza that didn't make him sick when we visited Picazzo's Pizza in Tucson, AZ. I think I actually teared up watching him dig in and love it. I can't wait for him to eat this tonight. He's not a picky eater, but he sure does love pizza..... and, well, you know how hard it is to satisfy that craving for a celiac baby! I'm so excited to make this for him. And, because it'll likely only take a few hours, I can get it started while he naps. AWESOME!
- June 9, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- Bdubba said...
FYI: This does not work with canned, store bought dough. Ugh....
- June 25, 2010 at 3:56 PM
I just made this for dinner, and made it in 2 crock pots. Needless to say there is none left. This is really good. Thanks for sharing. I love your site.
- July 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- Dan and Tami said...
This was really good. I will say, though, that the Pamela's Baking Mix is not all purpose flour. It has baking powder, baking soda and sea salt in it. We did, however use all purpose flour without the added powder, soda, or salt, and it still tasted good. It wasn't very puffy, though. (-: Good recipe. I'm sure it'll be even better with self rising flour.
- August 23, 2010 at 5:12 AM
- cedar chests said...
I am planning to make some for tomorrow! I am pretty sure my family will like it. Thanks a lot.
- November 1, 2010 at 11:49 PM
- dining tables said...
This looks so nice. I would love to try this for the coming family gathering. I am pretty sure that they will love this. Thanks a lot.
- November 21, 2010 at 5:22 PM
- bluebirdjohnson7 said...
I made 2 for my large family and the kids all loved it. I thought it was good, but it still didn't taste like pizza to me (I have been craving pizza for a few days). I didn't have enough time to cook it in the crock pot, so I made them in 2 large glass pans in the oven. I'll probably make this again in the future, but change it a little to taste more like pizza. Thanks for the recipe!
- March 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- bsback18 said...
I tried this this weekend, and there was too much moisture and the crust was gooey and not puffy. I tried to let it cook as long as I could, but the bottom part was burning. I'm not sure I will make this again. But I love your blog! This is the first recipe that hasn't turned out!
- April 5, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Sounds great! Got our yearly sisters getaway late in September and just may have to whip this one up for the occasion. Thanks for the idea!
- July 27, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Angela said...
Just made this with homemade pizza dough and it was delicious. Would not add water last time as this made it soupy, and would probably use less pasta sauce, but the crust is YUMMY. Puffed up just like oven baked but a tad bit soggier. :)
- February 8, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Melinda said...
I have your cookbook and was happy to find it on the blog too with the comments. I made this for dinner tonight and it was pretty good but the crust was a bit soggy. I used whole wheat flour and it didn't puff up much at all. I think I will try it again and put some baking powder in the dough. I used a 6qt pot for about 3.5 hours. I put green peppers and a can of mushrooms on top in addition to turkey Pepperoni. I might try a can of pizza sauce next time and see how that works. I will also put paper towels under the lid because it sweated a lot probably contributing to the soggy crust.
- March 9, 2012 at 4:01 PM
- Lessons, Etc. said...
I tried this recipe but I think my short cuts hurt it a little bit. I used jarred spaghetti sauce as a shortcut which I think made it more watery and I did not brown my onions since I used vegetarian crumbles that were already cooked. It was more watery but still tasty.
- October 6, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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Sitting down to write this morning, I feel a giant sigh of relief and calm. It's finally snowing outside which gives me the perfect excuse to sit inside and cuddle up with my babies. Not that they'll have anything to do with sitting still, but the thought is nice.
We had a wonderful two days of Christmas filled with family and food and generosity. Tomorrow I'll share all of my handmade goodies for you, one of them I loved so much I decided to make one for myself, but today I wanted to show you what was gifted to us! We received some fab stuff! I got out of the shower this morning and after using this first gift, I had to shout my love of it from the rooftops, and since the deer behind our house could give a rip about my new body bar, I figured I'd be better off shouting from the blog tops.
If you've never heard of Lush Cosmetics, you're missing out. I'm not a big fan of baths, but they have these bath bombs that make even me want to jump in the tub. All of their products are handmade and smell divine. It's like a little slice of heaven among all of the harsh perfumes in the beauty section of Macy's. I drag my mom and mother-in-law over to this place every time we go there. I just love it. My mother-in-law gave my mom and me each one of their Bath Bombs and one of their Massage Bars, which is what I used this morning in place of my regular moisturizer. Oh, be still my dry and flaking skin… I literally can't stop touching myself. I'm so soft! And I smell delicious! They have a BOGO Free sale going on right now, I suggest you click quickly over to the site and start smelling like me.
Ryan and I have been composting for almost a year now, and while I love the feeling of not throwing away food and putting it to good use in our gardens, storing the stuff is a royal pain because:
1. It smells like dead people.
2. It takes up a lot of space.
3. It smells like dead people.
So, I bought a giant thing of kitty litter a while back on sale and when I finished using it, we converted the giant bucket into a compost bin. It's super handy because it has a lid to keep the dead people smell to itself, and it's also large enough that I don't have to trudge through the wet lawn every morning to go make friends with my compost pile. Win. Win. The problem is, when I'm cooking, I like to have a garbage can handy to throw away the trash, but the small compost bowl was great for the food scraps. Now that we have a large bin, I can't just leave the thing open! My whole house will smell like a crime scene and no one will want to eat. Behold the new compost holder! It's actually an ice bucket, but my mother-in-law thought it would be an awesome compost holder for when I'm cooking! Genius! And it matches my kitchen, so when we're not using it, it's not a giant eye sore. Love this!
And what girl doesn't love sparklies!? I've been dying for a pair of these:
And my hubby obliged. And as predicted, I'm also going to be enjoying a wonderful one hour massage from my mom's massage therapist. I can't wait! Ryan received some great gifts too. Some much needed warm weather work gear, some fun kitchen stuff we can play with together, and then this hilarious shirt from my mom, which he took a picture of himself in with my phone. I found it this morning, and choked on my coffee. Here you go…
My mom bought me a winter coat, something I've needed since I moved back to Michigan, but never bothered with since I do have regular coats and rarely play in the snow. This year, we're probably going to be spending more time outside, so I'm totally excited to finally have a down coat all to myself that actually fits. The girls were showered with clothes and toys, books and blocks, and so much love. It was a fantastic two days of Christmas. We had SO much food though, I think I've finally come back to Earth from my sugar high, but the sugar is probably the only way I actually finished the ELEVEN loads of laundry yesterday. Good grief. I also made a ton of lists for organizing and our thank you note lists. It feels good to start the new year fresh and with a plan. Thank God for my 101 list.
Here are some too cute not to share pictures of our Christmas morning. Happy Tuesday!


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In June 2010, he released his follow up album Rokstarr, which includes his UK and U.S. #1 single "Break Your Heart" and the second single "Dynamite" which reached number two in the United States , number one in the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, and top ten in most other countries.


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Heather Hampel '95, MS, CGC
- Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics from The Ohio State University
- Enrolled in the Human Genetics program at Sarah Lawrence College immediately after finishing her undergraduate degree
- Master's thesis topic: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (Jamie Griffo, MD, PhD, thesis mentor)
Why did you choose to pursue Human Genetics, and why did you choose Sarah Lawrence for graduate school?
I knew I wanted to be a genetic counselor since I was 12 years old. My mother was pregnant and was advanced maternal age and underwent an amniocentesis. We had a discussion about Down syndrome and her reasons for having the amnio, which was quite thought provoking. Then, in high school, I just loved genetics and asked for a job-shadowing experience my sophomore year. I was sent to a local University where a pediatrician named Richard Juberg, MD, PhD allowed me to observe a genetic counseling session with a pregnant woman, her husband, and her brother, who was affected with Hemophilia. I was riveted by the discussion and the unique opportunity to hear the gentleman with Hemophilia describe what his life had been like with a genetic disorder and his strong feeling that his sister should not continue her pregnancy if it was a male fetus who was affected with Hemophilia. From that point on, I single mindedly pursued my goal of becoming a genetic counselor by majoring in Molecular Genetics at Ohio State and applying to genetic counseling training programs during my last year of undergraduate work.
Everyone I talked to in 1992 told me that I should go to Sarah Lawrence. There were not as many programs then and it was (and still is) the largest and the oldest. I was very frightened of New York City coming from a small town in Ohio, but it was the best decision I could have made. I was so impressed by Joan Marks (and intimidated); she seemed so worldly to a 22 year old from Ohio (and she still does). I was also impressed by Sarah Lawrence and the Human Genetics training program. The main strength of the program, in my opinion, is the clinical training sites, which are first rate. Also, given the melting pot of ethnic backgrounds that exist in New York City, you're exposed to many rare genetic conditions that you might never see otherwise. Finally, the instructors for the courses (which are all created only for the genetic counseling students) are well-known and highly regarded geneticists, researchers, and genetic counselors.
How did your coursework prepare you for your fieldwork and eventual career?
My coursework gave me a strong basis for the life-long learning that goes along with a career in genetics. I learned the biologic mechanisms that cause certain phenotypic outcomes. More importantly, I learned to critically evaluate research studies to identify their strengths and weaknesses. This has been so helpful as I've gone on to write my own research papers and to review manuscripts for many Genetics journals.
Where were your fieldwork assignments? What type of skills/knowledge did you acquire through your fieldwork, and how have they aided you in your professional life?
- First Year
New York Hospital—cytogenetics lab
St. Luke's Roosevelt—pediatrics
- Summer
Columbus Children's Hospital—pediatrics
- Second Year
Albert Einstein Medical Center—prenatal
Stamford Hospital—prenatal
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center—cancer
I acquired all my counseling skills through my fieldwork: The ability to take a medical and family history, to draw a pedigree, to work with diverse patient populations, to discuss complicated genetic information in an understandable way, and to tailor the genetic counseling session to the needs of the patient—all of these skills were learned in my fieldwork at SLC.
Where have you worked, and what have you worked on, since graduating?
My last internship as a Sarah Lawrence student was at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and I immediately loved cancer genetics. As a child, I often said that I wanted to "cure cancer" when I grew up. It was the perfect combination of all my interests. They were hiring and I was lucky enough to be offered the position. Did I ever imagine that I'd actually work in Manhattan? No, but again, this was the best decision I could have made. I was lucky enough to learn cancer genetics from Ken Offit, MD, MPH and Karen Brown, MS, CGC when it was in its infancy and have continued to work in and love this area of genetic counseling for the past 12 years. I can't imagine doing anything else.
While I loved my job at MSKCC, I wanted to move back to Ohio to be closer to my family. The opportunity came when The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center recruited Albert de la Chapelle, MD, PhD from Finland to build a new Human Cancer Genetics Program. Dr. Offit faxed him a letter of introduction along with my CV, I had a phone interview, and was hired. I have been at OSU for the past 10 years. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in research during my entire career, with my largest project being the Columbus-area HNPCC study, which involved testing 1,566 colorectal cancer patients and 562 endometrial cancer patients for Lynch syndrome (HNPCC). This has resulted in two first-author publications for me in the New England Journal of Medicine and Cancer Research. I find that the research part of my job is very stimulating and keeps things challenging and interesting. I am a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and I have been the Interim Associate Director of the Division of Human Genetics since June of 2005.
Have you pursued, or do you intend to pursue, another degree or further certification options?
I have been certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling since 1996 and I recertified in 2006. I am also on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Most recently, I have been on a committee pursuing licensure for genetic counselors in the state of Ohio.
I did consider pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology at one point, but I have found that it has not been necessary for me to do the kind of work and research that I want to do.
What advice can you offer to people who are considering pursuing Human Genetics as a career?
I highly recommend genetic counseling as a career. It is a very fulfilling career. There are so many diverse opportunities within the profession, and constant new discoveries keep things interesting. Shadow a local genetic counselor so you can learn more and visit the National Society of Genetic Counselors Web site career section for more information (www.nsgc.org).
Do you have any stories you would like to share about your SLC experience?
The Human Genetics Class of 1995 (my class) at Sarah Lawrence was the 25th graduating class. I still have my faded t-shirt that we received at graduation marking the occasion. We all think that there was something quite special about our class (maybe all SLC classes feel this way...). We are all extremely involved in the profession on both the local and national level. We all learned so much from each other and we still stay in touch and enjoy getting together at the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference. I've made many life-long friendships among my genetic counseling classmates, supervisors, co-workers, and colleagues.


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Home advantage for Bideford in crucial run of Western Counties fixtures
Posted: November 08, 2012|
BIDEFORD will have home advantage in a crucial month of fixtures.
They slipped 15 points behind St Austell with a 17-6 defeat to the Tribute Western Counties (west) leaders.
But with four of the next five games at their King George's Field home, the table could look very different by Christmas.
Andrew Loosemore, the Bideford captain, said: "If you win your games at home, whatever you get when you play away is a bonus and you are always in with a chance come March and April.
"Out of the next five games, four are at home so the next month will be crucial.
"We have stuttered a bit this season but we're getting to where we want to be playing, which is encouraging."
Loosemore felt Bideford played well enough to win at St Austell but they failed to score a try for the first time in 18 matches.
"It was a good top of the table clash and it's great to be involved in those sorts of games but it was disappointing because we played well enough to win," said Loosemore.
"In a tight game, we didn't take our opportunities and they took theirs, which was the difference. We'll look forward to playing them at home."
Bideford made the stronger start, taking a 3-0 lead through Olly Wickett's penalty and seeing Dave Slee, Sam Olde and James Buckland make breaks through the defence.
St Austell scored the first try, though, ending a period of pressure with Ian Venner, the centre, slicing through. Matt Shepherd converted.
Bideford thought they had regained the lead shortly before half time when Wickett's chip kick was touched down by Olde, only for the referee to penalise them for offside.
"It's the ref's decision but it was definitely touch and go," said Loosemore.
"We could have been two or three tries clear at half time but that's rugby. They had a couple of chances and they took them."
The next chance came when St Austell mauled to the line and scrum half Shepherd crashed over, converting his own try from out wide.
There was still the chance of a turnaround when Wickett kicked a long-range penalty, but that was cancelled out by a three-pointer from Shepherd and St Austell controlled the closing stages.
With their rivals in county cup action this weekend, Bideford, who have a bye in the Devon Intermediate Cup, play their game in hand, at home against Kingsbridge, and will hope to go back above Okehampton into second place.
Bude finished strongly but it was not enough to claim a bonus point as they lost 27-12 at Penryn.
With nine defeats from ten games, the Seasiders now have plenty of ground to make up if they are to escape trouble in the Western Counties (west) table.
Penryn were always sharper to the loose ball than the visitors and, until the final half hour when the game was all but gone, Bude's three-quarters had little more than scraps to live on.
By half time the home side had a 17-0 lead with Daniel Booth and Jordan Rose, converted by Jake Seviour who also kicked a penalty.
Eight minutes into the second half, Richy Bray finished a sweeping move from Penryn on the right wing.
Sending on Richie Dicker and Barry Lucas up front gave Bude some renewed drive and Dicker went over from a 56th-minute lineout.
Penryn replied with a bonus-point try through Dan Laity.
Playing for pride, Bude scored a second try when Dan Pearce chipped to Richie Herzog on the right wing who tapped back for Duncan Tout to touch down. Pearce converted from the touchline.


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Have you ever had a kebab sober?
I hadn't either, until now!
Chicken Shawarma is a middle eastern dish of chicken, cucumber yogurt served in a pita topped with tomatoes; usually found in the kebab shop after last orders. However, it is incredibly easy to make at home in your slow cooker and you can be a lot more confident about the contents.
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
- Juice of one lemon
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- couple of pinches of Cayenne Pepper
- 1 clove of garlic
- Salt
- Pita Bread
- Half a cucumber – diced
- 200g Greek Yogurt
- Tomatoes
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a separate jug, whisk together the lemon, oil, curry powder, pepper, garlic and season with salt.
- Pour over the meat in the slow cooker, mix well, ensuring the chicken is coated. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- To make the dressing simply mix the cucumber into the Greek yogurt.
- When you are ready to serve, heat the pitas. I do this in the toaster and then split them down the side. Fill with meat, you may want to use a slotted spoon, top with yogurt and some sliced tomatoes.
- Perfect summer dish!
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