Layer of marinara
Layer of parmesan cheese
Layer of mozzarella cheese
Repeat layering until pan is full
Bake at 350
And you get...
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10/25/2009 19:30 #50115
Polenta MarinaraSlices of polenta layered in a pan
Layer of marinara
Layer of parmesan cheese
Layer of mozzarella cheese
Repeat layering until pan is full
Bake at 350
And you get...
Layer of marinara
Layer of parmesan cheese
Layer of mozzarella cheese
Repeat layering until pan is full
Bake at 350
And you get...
10/25/2009 14:11 #50106
Scharf's restaurantI went with a group of people to Scharf's restaurant. It's a German restaurant on the east side in the Schiller Park area.
I don't know if others on estrip have been, but if you haven't been and would like to try some German food, it was fabulous. We went on a Saturday night for their Oktoberfest menu which largely offered variations on weiner schnitzel.
I had zeuegner schnitzel which was weiner schnitzel in a creamy sauce with strips of red and green peppers. And I shared a potato pancake with someone. Best potato pancake, ever!
They had a small selection of German beers in bottle and on tap. Not a large selection, but the ones they had were good.
I highly recommend and would be happy to go with anyone who wants to give it a taste!
I don't know if others on estrip have been, but if you haven't been and would like to try some German food, it was fabulous. We went on a Saturday night for their Oktoberfest menu which largely offered variations on weiner schnitzel.
I had zeuegner schnitzel which was weiner schnitzel in a creamy sauce with strips of red and green peppers. And I shared a potato pancake with someone. Best potato pancake, ever!
They had a small selection of German beers in bottle and on tap. Not a large selection, but the ones they had were good.
I highly recommend and would be happy to go with anyone who wants to give it a taste!
tinypliny - 10/25/09 17:58
I love potato pancakes - even though I never make them at home (because I don't buy potatoes).
I love potato pancakes - even though I never make them at home (because I don't buy potatoes).
dcoffee - 10/25/09 15:58
mmm, we did Oktoberfest in Caz Park. It was fun, though the weather was a bit unpredictable. makes me want to get some Spaten. Hey Flying Bison has a great Oktoberfest beer, you should go to the brewery sometime.
mmm, we did Oktoberfest in Caz Park. It was fun, though the weather was a bit unpredictable. makes me want to get some Spaten. Hey Flying Bison has a great Oktoberfest beer, you should go to the brewery sometime.
10/19/2009 19:29 #50056
Babies!After several hours of classes; background checks; fingerprints; and a few hair pulling moments....(e:drew) and I are about to become foster parents.
And we need babysitters!
Yes, I realize, we don't even have children yet, but we are already looking to find a way to pawn them off on other people....
But we would like to find a babysitter soon, because any babysitter for our foster children needs to fill out a background check form and do fingerprints. And all of the aforementioned needs processed before we can leave children alone with said babysitter.
We have one potential babysitter lined up, but I would like to find a second. So I am hoping to work my (e:strip) connections to find someone who is 21 or over; able to pass a background check and fingerprints; and willing to be a regular baby sitter for a little pocket money (i.e. twice a month or so)....
Any takers??
And we need babysitters!
Yes, I realize, we don't even have children yet, but we are already looking to find a way to pawn them off on other people....
But we would like to find a babysitter soon, because any babysitter for our foster children needs to fill out a background check form and do fingerprints. And all of the aforementioned needs processed before we can leave children alone with said babysitter.
We have one potential babysitter lined up, but I would like to find a second. So I am hoping to work my (e:strip) connections to find someone who is 21 or over; able to pass a background check and fingerprints; and willing to be a regular baby sitter for a little pocket money (i.e. twice a month or so)....
Any takers??
hodown - 10/21/09 16:00
You guys are amazing!
You guys are amazing!
janelle - 10/21/09 13:53
@ (e:libertad) .... That's the fun of foster care... you don't know until they call!
We said we would be willing to consider children from infants up to 7 years old. Prefer one but will take up to two.
@ (e:libertad) .... That's the fun of foster care... you don't know until they call!
We said we would be willing to consider children from infants up to 7 years old. Prefer one but will take up to two.
libertad - 10/21/09 13:46
Exactly how many babies are you getting?
Exactly how many babies are you getting?
dcoffee - 10/20/09 20:04
Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you guys for you guys. :)
Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you guys for you guys. :)
heidi - 10/20/09 08:46
Wow!!! Congrats!!! Those will be very lucky kids!
Wow!!! Congrats!!! Those will be very lucky kids!
drew - 10/20/09 00:04
Maybe an 80/20 split.
Maybe an 80/20 split.
janelle - 10/19/09 22:13
Lol @ (e:Jim), well if you we refer you to our agency and you become approved foster parents, Drew and I will get $500 and will split it with you!
Lol @ (e:Jim), well if you we refer you to our agency and you become approved foster parents, Drew and I will get $500 and will split it with you!
tinypliny - 10/19/09 21:52
Congrats! :) (I probably can't be a regular babysitter but you could definitely shoot me an email if there is an emergency.)
Congrats! :) (I probably can't be a regular babysitter but you could definitely shoot me an email if there is an emergency.)
jim - 10/19/09 21:49
Congrats. I am jealous. James: my clock is ticking!
Congrats. I am jealous. James: my clock is ticking!
mrmike - 10/19/09 21:42
Congrats! and I must add my admiration on the advance planning
Congrats! and I must add my admiration on the advance planning
paul - 10/19/09 21:40
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
jbeatty - 10/19/09 21:07
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
10/05/2009 19:59 #49937
Sticky Door Quick FixWe've had a sticky door in the back hallway. You have to turn the handle with your right hand while pounding the upper left hand corner with your left hand. Hardly convenient for a fire emergency and deathly for anyone under 4' trying to get out in the event of a fire.
Found a quick fix on line. Where the door is sticking to the frame, hammer a 16d nail into the frame. The force of the hammering the nail in drives the frame away from the door. I used three nails in the frame and it got the job done. I can now open and close the door without pounding it!
Found a quick fix on line. Where the door is sticking to the frame, hammer a 16d nail into the frame. The force of the hammering the nail in drives the frame away from the door. I used three nails in the frame and it got the job done. I can now open and close the door without pounding it!
dcoffee - 10/05/09 21:42
Good trick, I'll keep that one handy. On some doors in our house I used wax to reduce the friction, it worked for me, I guess it's kind of a skateboarder trick, waxing curbs to slide them. Sometimes you gotta improvise. :)
Good trick, I'll keep that one handy. On some doors in our house I used wax to reduce the friction, it worked for me, I guess it's kind of a skateboarder trick, waxing curbs to slide them. Sometimes you gotta improvise. :)
10/01/2009 08:04 #49896
Dungeons n DragonsI gave in to the dork side and I am now playing Dungeons and Dragons (4th edition for those of you who are dorkier than me and care to know).
Every other Wednesday night I am meeting with a group of grown men to transform myself into Elias, a female Elf, who is a devout cleric.
Yup, I'm having fun. I anticipate the fun to continue.
Every other Wednesday night I am meeting with a group of grown men to transform myself into Elias, a female Elf, who is a devout cleric.
Yup, I'm having fun. I anticipate the fun to continue.
mknapik - 11/09/09 10:33
Hi, Janelle.
Just wanted to let you know that we have a pretty good sized community of D&D players for the Buffalo area, and wanted to invite you to join in.
You can find us at :::link:::
Hope to see you there.
Hi, Janelle.
Just wanted to let you know that we have a pretty good sized community of D&D players for the Buffalo area, and wanted to invite you to join in.
You can find us at :::link:::
Hope to see you there.
metalpeter - 10/03/09 18:27
I have never really played but it sounds pretty fun, hope it stays fun.
I have never really played but it sounds pretty fun, hope it stays fun.
janelle - 10/01/09 15:56
Wow, what enthusiastic responses!
(e:James), Aww...you're so sweet... hugs to you for thinking of me and creating a universe to play. When will it be ready?! Eagerly awaiting!
4th edition is substantially different than what I remember playing with my brother, which was first edition, I think, but I'm not certain. There's been a few changes along the way.
I really like the use of the grid maps and watching everyone's characters make moves on the board. And the tactical aspect of moving your character to the right spots or trying to sneak by something. When I played a long time ago, you always moved around in a monolithic group doing everything together.
And I sent you an e-mail about potentially joining the group.
Wow, what enthusiastic responses!
(e:James), Aww...you're so sweet... hugs to you for thinking of me and creating a universe to play. When will it be ready?! Eagerly awaiting!
4th edition is substantially different than what I remember playing with my brother, which was first edition, I think, but I'm not certain. There's been a few changes along the way.
I really like the use of the grid maps and watching everyone's characters make moves on the board. And the tactical aspect of moving your character to the right spots or trying to sneak by something. When I played a long time ago, you always moved around in a monolithic group doing everything together.
And I sent you an e-mail about potentially joining the group.
theli - 10/01/09 15:37
Cool beans
Cool beans
joshua - 10/01/09 14:36
Ha - cool. Growing up a friend's father ran a game each week and I remember them role playing down in the basement. It was fun to hear them shouting, lol.
Ha - cool. Growing up a friend's father ran a game each week and I remember them role playing down in the basement. It was fun to hear them shouting, lol.
theecarey - 10/01/09 14:00
that's awesome Janelle, awesome. Yes, please provide updates on the adventures of Elias!
- grin*
that's awesome Janelle, awesome. Yes, please provide updates on the adventures of Elias!
tinypliny - 10/01/09 11:28
hahahaha
We will expect updates - since you ruthlessly butchered (and burnt) your SIMS family. Hmmm... I wonder whether we should rat out your SIMS exploits to the Dungeon lords. HEHEHEE
hahahaha
We will expect updates - since you ruthlessly butchered (and burnt) your SIMS family. Hmmm... I wonder whether we should rat out your SIMS exploits to the Dungeon lords. HEHEHEE
james - 10/01/09 09:30
sweet!
How are the games?
Do they want other players?
I have been building a little universe for D&D, knowing you wanted to play, but 4th edition rules are still in Tagalog for me.
sweet!
How are the games?
Do they want other players?
I have been building a little universe for D&D, knowing you wanted to play, but 4th edition rules are still in Tagalog for me.
Wow - so this is basically a corn-based lasagna! Brilliant!
Polenta is made from cornmeal cooked in water. I use some chicken broth in addition to water; vegetarians could use a veggie broth of course.
1lb of cornmeal or 3 and 1/3 cups.
Bring to boil 8 cups of water/veggie brother. Slowly pour in the cornmeal while whisking quickly until it's all mixed in. It will be thick. Let it simmer for 45 minutes.
Rinse out a 9x13 glass baking pan with cold water and pour polenta into the baking pan. Put in fridge for two hours to cool.
Now it's ready to use however you want. For the recipe I made, you slice the polenta into 1/2 inch slices.
Wait, is that a thing without a nervous system... just checking.
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
We want the recipé for polenta!
Drool Drool Drool Drool Drool!
Looks great
Oh my god that looks delicious.
Oh, this looks so good, Janelle. I usually buy the tube stuff, which may still work just for a small serving, but I like the idea of making polenta to be able to make a larger batch. Yum!
I made my own. I've never tried the store brand stuff. I guess it would be convenient to be able to slice off a small piece to fry or bake. But I think for this recipe you need a lot and it would be less expensive to make your own.
Wow, that looks awesome. Did you make your own polenta or use the sausage-tube prepared kind? I saw two different flavors at the coop last week and was awfully tempted.