Up until earlier this year (that I still haven't posted about) I have never made rice on the stove. I don't make it very awesome, but when i do I pop it in the microwave and then all is well!
The problem? The microwave in our new place...pretty small....and only my plastic bowls fit....soooo i have avoided making it. When I decided I was falling in love with Quinoa I also bought a rice cooker...SO AMAZING! rinse it, fill it, walk away? I think I can get used to this!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Quinoa
So yes these are VERY out of order....forgive me!
So for weeks now on Pinterest I have seen Quinoa, EVERYWHERE make it sweet, salty, savory, you name it and there is a way to cook it on Pinterest. I have wanted to try it for ages....especially after reading about how much better it is for you than rice.
So at my FAVORITE bulk food store the other day is a nice large bag....I don't remember the weight but enough to fill my cutesy jar most of the way....
I cooked it in the rice cooker (more about that in the next post) and it turned out good....I LOVE IT! I feel filled and good eating it and it goes well with many things....it has been about a week and a half or so and I have already added it to stuffed bell peppers and a round of pasta salad....I like having it on hand!
So for weeks now on Pinterest I have seen Quinoa, EVERYWHERE make it sweet, salty, savory, you name it and there is a way to cook it on Pinterest. I have wanted to try it for ages....especially after reading about how much better it is for you than rice.
So at my FAVORITE bulk food store the other day is a nice large bag....I don't remember the weight but enough to fill my cutesy jar most of the way....
I cooked it in the rice cooker (more about that in the next post) and it turned out good....I LOVE IT! I feel filled and good eating it and it goes well with many things....it has been about a week and a half or so and I have already added it to stuffed bell peppers and a round of pasta salad....I like having it on hand!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Transit of Venus
It was only because of the eclipse that I had the welders glass.
So as soon as I remembered I go home and pulled out the glass and th husband and I hopped on our bikes with the glass. We rode a couple of blocks and took turns staring at the sun through the glass. We eventually figured out that we both noticed the same tiny dot across the sun and think we saw Venus.
For those of you that want to sof I should warn you it won't happen for another like 300 years....that is something you miss when you aren't doing new things on a regular basis! Haha!
So as soon as I remembered I go home and pulled out the glass and th husband and I hopped on our bikes with the glass. We rode a couple of blocks and took turns staring at the sun through the glass. We eventually figured out that we both noticed the same tiny dot across the sun and think we saw Venus.
For those of you that want to sof I should warn you it won't happen for another like 300 years....that is something you miss when you aren't doing new things on a regular basis! Haha!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Empty toast
It was this same lovely meal that Derik enjoyed a Shirley Temple. Now I must tell you many times we gather there is a toast. So towards the end of thr evening I proposed a toast, then as we raised our glasses we realized....they were all empty. I must tell you giving who we were toasting we proceeded and had all the more laughs.
Good times with old friends as more new things to come.
Good times with old friends as more new things to come.
Derik's Shirley Temple
So as I am looking over my blog posts from the last few months I figure now is a good time I update and my saved title made me giggle so I felt the need to update this one.
Rnd and friends have graciously adopted each other and become friends.
So as we are ordering one of the guys orders coffee, not uncommon from other times we get together and eat. At some point throughout the meal another friend asks him why just coffee why not at least a Shirley Temple or something. This got a GREAT reaction with Derik saying that he would NEVER be able to drink such an extremely girls drink. Why this was my opportunity....so the next time our server came by we (mostly me) requested a sprite with cherry syrup be delivered to our dear friend...who admitted that it was pretty good...
So yes this event had more to do with a friend than with me....but when friends have a significant event in their lives....we all celebrate.
Rnd and friends have graciously adopted each other and become friends.
So as we are ordering one of the guys orders coffee, not uncommon from other times we get together and eat. At some point throughout the meal another friend asks him why just coffee why not at least a Shirley Temple or something. This got a GREAT reaction with Derik saying that he would NEVER be able to drink such an extremely girls drink. Why this was my opportunity....so the next time our server came by we (mostly me) requested a sprite with cherry syrup be delivered to our dear friend...who admitted that it was pretty good...
So yes this event had more to do with a friend than with me....but when friends have a significant event in their lives....we all celebrate.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Lottery ticket
As I am sure many of you heard, a couple months ago the lottery was at one of those high prizes that we only see every few years.
A few people at work got together and went in a lottery pool. I had to join...: What if they all won, and I wasn't a part of it? I know it seems like a long shot....but really that would drive me nuts so I went for it. The problem? I never carry cash so I took my bosses offer and let her spot me. The main issue with this? Paying for the ticket after I knew we didn't win....bummer !
A few people at work got together and went in a lottery pool. I had to join...: What if they all won, and I wasn't a part of it? I know it seems like a long shot....but really that would drive me nuts so I went for it. The problem? I never carry cash so I took my bosses offer and let her spot me. The main issue with this? Paying for the ticket after I knew we didn't win....bummer !
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
REI
So REI members get to be part of this cool sell everything returned sale a couple times a year. It is a crazy long process.
I went for the first time. :-)
Everyone who goes in gets a ticket and they draw lotto style (neither time I went did I get in early) to go pick out of their random piles. I went on a mission for hiking boots (when climbing half dome sounded like a good idea) and waited ages. Finally I found a good pair and paid less than 10 bucks brand new!
I went back the next night and I was last to get called and an epic fail.
I went for the first time. :-)
Everyone who goes in gets a ticket and they draw lotto style (neither time I went did I get in early) to go pick out of their random piles. I went on a mission for hiking boots (when climbing half dome sounded like a good idea) and waited ages. Finally I found a good pair and paid less than 10 bucks brand new!
I went back the next night and I was last to get called and an epic fail.
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