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Rosemary & Sage Corn Muffins
For the sake of convenience I normally use Jiffy cornbread mix, but I don't think I've ever made cornbread or corn muffins without adding at least something. In this case, I added a handful of shredded cheddar cheese, about 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and a pinch of dried sage. Just before dishing out the muffins I stirred in some leftover corn niblets ( Read more... ) -
listening to "Forever Young - Alphaville" on Blip
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Potato Soup for the Soul
Tonight I made a rich, hearty potato soup. I'm pretty happy with the results, even if I didn't have my preferred chicken broth handy. And for the record, that's a slotted spoon you see there. This soup is so thick it barely seeps through the slots.
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Concerts and such
Daniel started it. He posted a list of all the shows he's attended, which got me to thinking. I've seen lots of local bands, but big names are pretty rare for me. I kept ticket stubs for most, but I'll go ahead and make a list of what I can remember. I'm sure I'm overlooking several shows ( Read more... ) -
Wardrobe musings
Of late I find myself oddly fascinated by A-line skirts and dresses. I swear, girls get all the cool clothes. Sailor-stripe tops catch my eye, as do polka dots. I wonder if there's a culture shift involved, since I'm spotting old tin robots on TV more often. I've liked them for years, but they're popping up more often now. Ditto for 40's and 50's ( Read more... ) -
Scott Pilgrim vs. the Robo-Spine
On Sunday I went to see Scott Pilgrim vs. the World with Andy. He confirmed that it is indeed made of awesome. I, like everyone else, was undecided whether the casting of Michael Cera was perfect or entirely too predictable. Having seen the film now, I can't imagine anyone else in the role. He didn't go over the top awkward like in Superbad. He ( Read more... ) -
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It's been a rough couple of days. I'm very glad to have returned to work, both because it gives me something to do (as opposed to camping in my apartment non-stop) and because I need to be earning paychecks again. Short-term disability insurance is a lifesaver, but I've been missing that extra 30% that usually represents my disposable income. Or, ( Read more... ) -
Baked Rotini (alternate title: "What I had in my cupboard.")
I was feeling particularly lazy today, so instead of going to the grocery store I decided to raid my cupboard and see what I could make. This dish lacks meat, though it does have three kinds of cheese. I've got a few chicken breasts defrosting that I'll cook tomorrow, so the plan is for the chicken and this pasta to last through most of the week.
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Upstairs Rhinoceros and the Sexual Olympics
Man, I'll be glad to leave this apartment. I like Springs Colony a lot, and I'll be getting another apartment in the same complex when Andy and I get a 3-bedroom in mid-September. The problem with this unit in particular is the couple upstairs. I've now seen the female, and she seems normal enough. The guy must be huge. I've come to refer to him as ( Read more... ) -
Potato Soup w/ Chicken, Kielbasa & Cheddar
Tonight I wanted to make something cheap, filling, and soothing. Mike & Tim are still in town, and they've both had a pretty rough weekend. I used 2.5 lbs of potatoes, a leftover chicken breast, 1 lb of kielbasa, and a bunch of diced peppers & onions (about 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 2 sweet yellow onions.)
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