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10/14/2007 15:02 #41644
Leaves for e:LadycroftI know you are missing the colours, so i thought this would be nice for you. Let me know if you want me to mail you some... ha ha ha.
10/08/2007 11:50 #41552
Rice CookerAnyone want a rice cooker? We have an extra one.
My sister in law gave us one for xmas a few years back. Then, two years later, gave us another one. I think she forgot she already got us one. The second one has been sitting in a box for a while until the other day when i decided to get it out and try it. It's a bit bigger than the first one she gave us... so we are going to keep number two.
Anyone want the number one? Free. Email me and we can arrange a drop off or pick up.
My sister in law gave us one for xmas a few years back. Then, two years later, gave us another one. I think she forgot she already got us one. The second one has been sitting in a box for a while until the other day when i decided to get it out and try it. It's a bit bigger than the first one she gave us... so we are going to keep number two.
Anyone want the number one? Free. Email me and we can arrange a drop off or pick up.
libertad - 10/26/07 17:48
rice, rice baby....are you coming to the partay?
rice, rice baby....are you coming to the partay?
libertad - 10/15/07 23:17
Just got your post-it. I didn't know I had any. I will take the rice cooker. It looks nice. Call me when you get a chance.
Just got your post-it. I didn't know I had any. I will take the rice cooker. It looks nice. Call me when you get a chance.
leetee - 10/09/07 09:38
Oh, and thanks for the heads up on rice cookers, (e:Tinypliny)! If my number 2 rice cooker ever breaks, then Tatung is the rice cooker i will look for.
Oh, and another thing i forgot to mention. We always use filtered water for rice (yeah, i am just so suspicious of tap water these days) and i have found water from the fridge is too cold. So, i use room temp water (i keep filtered water in the kettle) and the rice cooker does that thing it does a lot faster.
Oh, and thanks for the heads up on rice cookers, (e:Tinypliny)! If my number 2 rice cooker ever breaks, then Tatung is the rice cooker i will look for.
Oh, and another thing i forgot to mention. We always use filtered water for rice (yeah, i am just so suspicious of tap water these days) and i have found water from the fridge is too cold. So, i use room temp water (i keep filtered water in the kettle) and the rice cooker does that thing it does a lot faster.
leetee - 10/09/07 09:35
(e:Jim) you're indeed right, that method is supposed to be the easiest. So many people have told me this, that rice is simple, you included! But, i have bad luck with rice. Seriously, i can do everything exactly right and it will burn or i cannot get the heat of the electric stove burners we have to maintian the correct temp to keep the rice at a simmer. Or, it takes 2 hours. That's why i wanted a rice cooker. Give me a little rice confidence... because other than rice, i consider myself a pretty good home (as in not a chef) cook.
So, (e:Libertad), if you're still interested in the rice cooker, it appears as though (e:chaibiscoot) forfeited it. Let me know, and we can arrange something! :O)
(e:Jim) you're indeed right, that method is supposed to be the easiest. So many people have told me this, that rice is simple, you included! But, i have bad luck with rice. Seriously, i can do everything exactly right and it will burn or i cannot get the heat of the electric stove burners we have to maintian the correct temp to keep the rice at a simmer. Or, it takes 2 hours. That's why i wanted a rice cooker. Give me a little rice confidence... because other than rice, i consider myself a pretty good home (as in not a chef) cook.
So, (e:Libertad), if you're still interested in the rice cooker, it appears as though (e:chaibiscoot) forfeited it. Let me know, and we can arrange something! :O)
chaibiscoot - 10/09/07 08:41
Hi Lee, I think Libertad should have it. I really have no need for it, I was just being greedy for new shiny things. I make rice every single day and find that it takes too long in the rice cooker. (e:jim) is right with his method - it's quick and easy.
Hi Lee, I think Libertad should have it. I really have no need for it, I was just being greedy for new shiny things. I make rice every single day and find that it takes too long in the rice cooker. (e:jim) is right with his method - it's quick and easy.
tinypliny - 10/08/07 21:44
If you are ever in the market for a rice cooker, then I would STRONGLY um VERY STRONGLY recommend Tatung. (And, no, I don't own stock in Tatung.) It's just beats all the rice cooker competition hollow and makes *perfect rice* in 20 minutes flat.
For Basmati, with the Tatung rice cooker:
Take 1 cup rice + Add 1.2 cups water with the rice. Add 1 cup water outside. Shut the cooker and 20 minutes later --> the most delectable rice ever!
If you are ever in the market for a rice cooker, then I would STRONGLY um VERY STRONGLY recommend Tatung. (And, no, I don't own stock in Tatung.) It's just beats all the rice cooker competition hollow and makes *perfect rice* in 20 minutes flat.
For Basmati, with the Tatung rice cooker:
Take 1 cup rice + Add 1.2 cups water with the rice. Add 1 cup water outside. Shut the cooker and 20 minutes later --> the most delectable rice ever!
jim - 10/08/07 21:28
1 cup rice, 2 cups water, presoak for 20 minutes, bring just to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, done :)
1 cup rice, 2 cups water, presoak for 20 minutes, bring just to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, done :)
libertad - 10/08/07 21:13
Ha. I have wanted a rice cooker for ever, but chaibiscoot gets it. That's ok because I finally figured out how to cook rice and it isn't that hard.
Ha. I have wanted a rice cooker for ever, but chaibiscoot gets it. That's ok because I finally figured out how to cook rice and it isn't that hard.
chaibiscoot - 10/08/07 12:01
I WANT ITTTTT.
I WANT ITTTTT.
10/06/2007 10:08 #41514
P.D.A. Look Away! Look Away!!!Today is mine and (e:Uncutsaniflush)'s 6th wedding anniversary. We met, in person, for the first time on Friday, 6 October, 2000 and were married exactly one year later. We were married on the deck of the house we lived in the first 3 years of our marriage, and most importantly to me, the place i realized i love this crazy bald head of a man. He rocks. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the whole wide world.
vincent - 10/08/07 10:12
Congrats,
I just was over in Canada for a 50th Wedding anniversary celebration. Given the opportunity I think you guys will make it!!!
Congrats,
I just was over in Canada for a 50th Wedding anniversary celebration. Given the opportunity I think you guys will make it!!!
leetee - 10/08/07 10:10
Awe, shucks... thanks peeps.
(e:lilho), there is indeed hope for love. There is that someone out there for you, you're a catch. :O) I found someone when i stopped looking and just started enjoying what life had to offer.
Awe, shucks... thanks peeps.
(e:lilho), there is indeed hope for love. There is that someone out there for you, you're a catch. :O) I found someone when i stopped looking and just started enjoying what life had to offer.
jim - 10/07/07 21:06
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
lilho - 10/06/07 22:40
so, there is hope for love???? congrats!!!!!
so, there is hope for love???? congrats!!!!!
ladycroft - 10/06/07 12:15
Happy Happy Anniversary!!!
Happy Happy Anniversary!!!
museumchick - 10/06/07 11:30
I hope that your anniversary is wonderful! Congratulations:).
I hope that your anniversary is wonderful! Congratulations:).
paul - 10/06/07 10:19
Congratulations guys :)
Congratulations guys :)
10/03/2007 19:34 #41478
Lettuce Serves A Knot!I've been using the nickname LeeTee since i got married. Thing is, my real full name is Leette and so few people can pronouce it when they read it and i get called LeeTee when they do, so why not just go with it. Most people call me Lee, since i hate hate hate the name Leette. And, now that my last name starts with a T, i figure, LeeTee is even more appropriate.
Today, however, i got myself a new nickname. Last night, two of my co-workers were sitting in the backroom, doing the closing stuff. One had met me and the other hadn't. The one that hadn't looked up at the schedule and asked the other, "Who is this Lettuce person?" When they told me that shortly after arriving and introducing myself to the co-worker i hadn't met yet, i almost burst a lung laughing. So far, it is my favourite nickname. I want them to call me that. I want a name tag that says that. But the manager said no, my name tag has to stay boring -- "Lee".
Today was my first official day at work "on the floor". All i had done before that were training exercises and a bit of re-stocking. And would you believe it, my very first official customer ever was one of our own. An (e:peep). Oh, (e:Enknot), you lucky, lucky man...
Today, however, i got myself a new nickname. Last night, two of my co-workers were sitting in the backroom, doing the closing stuff. One had met me and the other hadn't. The one that hadn't looked up at the schedule and asked the other, "Who is this Lettuce person?" When they told me that shortly after arriving and introducing myself to the co-worker i hadn't met yet, i almost burst a lung laughing. So far, it is my favourite nickname. I want them to call me that. I want a name tag that says that. But the manager said no, my name tag has to stay boring -- "Lee".
Today was my first official day at work "on the floor". All i had done before that were training exercises and a bit of re-stocking. And would you believe it, my very first official customer ever was one of our own. An (e:peep). Oh, (e:Enknot), you lucky, lucky man...
ladycroft - 10/04/07 12:24
I'm TOTALLY calling you 'lettuce' from now on!
I'm TOTALLY calling you 'lettuce' from now on!
09/29/2007 09:31 #41396
Rings and RainAs i mentioned in a previous post (see below or (e:LeeTee,41260)), i am now in possession of my late maternal grandmother's rings. I have been trying to get a decent picture of them... but this will have to do.
And, for our overseas contingent who says she misses rain, i tried my best to take a good picture for you. I think it just looks like a wet street even though it was pissing down rain. Maybe i should have timed it to take just when the lightning was flashing?
Here you go, (e:Ladycroft).
And, for our overseas contingent who says she misses rain, i tried my best to take a good picture for you. I think it just looks like a wet street even though it was pissing down rain. Maybe i should have timed it to take just when the lightning was flashing?
Here you go, (e:Ladycroft).
mike - 10/03/07 19:41
I think I missed the post or maybe you never mentioned it but where do you work?
I think I missed the post or maybe you never mentioned it but where do you work?
museumchick - 09/29/07 20:30
those rings are really beautiful.
those rings are really beautiful.
ladycroft - 09/29/07 10:47
thanks lee!
thanks lee!
THANKS LETTUCE!!!!!
Oh, where are these pretty trees? The ones on Linwood and Summer are living up to their name and are still green.