Kara's Journal

12/05/2006 09:30 #25022

Rachael Sings?
Category: omg

I love Rachael Ray - her shows, her recipes, and her whole quirky style.
Her album? Her CHRISTMAS SINGING ALBUM?

That's just wrong.

Who wants to share their holiday cookie recipes? I'm making my Kara Kanes

again, and probably a selection of chocolate covered treats, boiled cookies, and bone-shaped dog biscuits for the puppies in my life.

kara - 12/06/06 09:13
(e:uncutsaniflush) - thank you for clarifying that!

jenks - 12/05/06 23:52
mmm spritz are my favorite. So easy, but they look (and taste) so good! I make some with orange peel in them. And kara I saw a recipe for dog biscuits somewhere- seemed really easy, contained canned pumpkin. Actually sounded tasty. I can look for it if you want.

theecarey - 12/05/06 22:31
hehe, I plan on making Kara Kanes(c) again this year too! Although I plan to aim smaller- some of my "kanes" hit 7 inches.

If I come up with any interesting cookie recipes, I will certainly share. However, I am usually looking to other people for good recipes! :)

uncutsaniflush - 12/05/06 17:35
Rachael Ray doesn't actually sing on the album. It is a collection of her supposed favorite Christmas songs by Billie Holiday,Elvis, Buster Pointdexter, Doris Day, Gato Babieri, and others.

joshua - 12/05/06 10:55
I'll break out my grandma's spritz cookie recipe when I finally receive it. I've been trying to get her recipes from her since she basically doesn't cook much anymore... especially the Swedish recipes and my great-grandmother's recipe book as well.

11/27/2006 20:11 #25021

Holiday ideas
Category: potpourri

I'm doing cheap, yet classy and crafty, gifts for the holidays this year, and am stumped on just a few VIPs on my list. Anyone have any ideas for what to buy, make, or steal for the following people?
- 55+ish male, works in psychology/social science/education, loves to read
- 25ish female, also works in the psychology field, lives in a much warmer climate than WNY
- late 20s professional couple
- my grandma & grandpa, who are awesome, but their Christmas wishlist is generally just "we want all you kids to be happy, don't buy anything."

I love (e:jenks) ' Heifer international idea, but I don't think any of the above would fully appreciate it.

museumchick - 11/28/06 09:26
I think book or coffee certificates work well for many people as gifts. Maybe for your grandparents you could frame them a photo of your family? Or put together some kind of scrapbook of your memories with them? I'm always stumped what to give my grandparents, too.

11/07/2006 12:49 #25020

Anyone want a microwave?
Category: sale

We're in a place with a built-in microwave, and I'd like to part with my Sharp Half-Pint model (white) that has served us well for a few years. It's in good condition, is a square shape (good for dorm rooms), and holds most types of dishes and containers up to 10 inches.
Shoot me an email if you're interested. I've listed it on CL too, and am happy to deliver to a fellow (e:strip)per.

10/30/2006 12:40 #25019

Phone recommendations?
Category: tech

We're changing our (verizon) phone plan soon, and I need recommendations on a new phone. Right now we have Samsung
SCH-a670 - we're looking for something sturdy (I've run them through the washer and dryer before), good battery life, camera (but not a super-high quality), preferably compatible with a USB cord.
Any tips on dealing with verizon sales people who most assuredly will try to gouge us on fees and $$ to upgrade and to change the plan?

10/26/2006 22:02 #25018

Pills Limbaugh
Category: potpourri

From youtube:

Shame on him.
And when I see stem-cell research opponents showing as much concern for children once they are born in comparison to growing cellular tissue in a petri dish, I might have some respect for their views.

And shame on CBS for such a misleading lede on their web site, summarizing Michael J. Fox's interview on the CBS Evening News

"Fox: I was Over-Medicated in Stem Cell Ad."
I would draw anyone's attention to the fact that without his medication, at this point in the disease's progression, that man would be unable to speak.

kara - 10/27/06 12:51
(e:terry) - you asked "Should MJF's demeanor really influence our decision on the facts of the situation?"
I say absolutely. Not everyone has had someone in their family or circle of friends with a progressive, debilitating and ultimately terminal disease.
If it takes a celebrity getting on TV and demonstrating the severity of his condition to a wider audience, it's still a fact, and should absolutely be considered when we elect politicians who will make decisions on stem cell research.

ajay - 10/27/06 10:17
I didn't see the GooTube segment, but I can only laugh when Rush, of all the people, criticizes anybody. That crackhead lardass is a lesser man than the dirt on MJF's shoes.

terry - 10/26/06 23:25
We actually saw the Katie Couric show tomight with the MJF interview. The gist, imho, was that he takes medication which helps him not to shake (among, I'm sure, other things). The medication's effects depend upon the amount in his system and varies according to many factors (ie: how long since the lsat time, how long since the last meal, how much stress, how much exercise). To say that his reactions were a parody of his own disease is so ridiculous. First of all, he's not pretending, he has the disease. Secondly, Rush would complain no matter how he acted: not enough gitters, he looks fine to me, too many gitters: the current reaction, it's an act. Lastly, it's such an obvious tactic to use a person's obvous imperfection instead of responding to the words they are speaking. Should MJF's demeanor really influence our decision on the facts of the situation?