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11/22/2011 17:29 #55573
Georgie, yawn, hey Monday.Category: the odes
Google voice transcriptions are pure entertainment. This is a confirmation message from the dentist.
11/20/2011 15:39 #55562
Savoy Stir Fry!Category: eating in
I made something close to perfection after a million unintentional stews. Not that I hate stews. I love stews and soups but still the lack of moisture control in my recent cooking was starting to annoy me.
Savoy Cabbage
Yellow peppers
Jalapeños and HOT chillies - a very generous gift from (e:Terry)'s wonderful chillie plants
Roasted caramelized tomatoes
Caramelized onions
Ginger
My own spice mix with a cardamom shot. (I need to figure out how I made this batch, it's so good and I have no idea what I put in because I made it in a very distracted way over a week).
Red peppers
Zucchini
Turmeric powder
All stir-fried in a tsp extra virgin olive oil - (e:Paul), that oil rocks. I am tempted to buy that bottle off you!!
Savoy Cabbage
Yellow peppers
Jalapeños and HOT chillies - a very generous gift from (e:Terry)'s wonderful chillie plants
Roasted caramelized tomatoes
Caramelized onions
Ginger
My own spice mix with a cardamom shot. (I need to figure out how I made this batch, it's so good and I have no idea what I put in because I made it in a very distracted way over a week).
Red peppers
Zucchini
Turmeric powder
All stir-fried in a tsp extra virgin olive oil - (e:Paul), that oil rocks. I am tempted to buy that bottle off you!!
11/20/2011 10:31 #55559
Fortnightly readsCategory: the odes
Things have reached a rather bad state when these three documents are your only regular fortnightly anticipated reads.
1. Walgreens Chocolate mania.
2. Random Pricerite ogling.
3. Coop Bulk Food craziness.
{The coop is 20 minutes away, which is also a bit of dealbreaker for me. Grocery shopping is a time-eater on days I am struggling to find extra time.}
I wish Guercio's were not a complete 2.1 miles away. I know that's not much when you drive or even bike but it takes me 30 minutes to get there. Once I do, it's hard not to linger and buy a ton of awesome things and carrying or carting all of it back takes more than 40 minutes. That's a good 2-4 hours down the drain. I just cannot afford the time.
1. Walgreens Chocolate mania.
2. Random Pricerite ogling.
3. Coop Bulk Food craziness.
{The coop is 20 minutes away, which is also a bit of dealbreaker for me. Grocery shopping is a time-eater on days I am struggling to find extra time.}
I wish Guercio's were not a complete 2.1 miles away. I know that's not much when you drive or even bike but it takes me 30 minutes to get there. Once I do, it's hard not to linger and buy a ton of awesome things and carrying or carting all of it back takes more than 40 minutes. That's a good 2-4 hours down the drain. I just cannot afford the time.
11/20/2011 10:08 #55557
TODO or not TODO.Category: the odes
TODO 1
(e:heidi)'s comments on the powerlessness of individuals in changing their diet always makes me think about my wages (slightly above minimum, almost the lowest bin in terms of taxation), dependents (none) and quality of diet (I want to believe, fairly good).
I think that people can change their diets if
a) they have the will power
b) the motivation
c) proper guidance for the switch
d) options to aid a gentle and gradual but complete switch
e) some level of daring
f) a shop like pricerite within a mile of where they live.
I want to do a couple posts on this after I am done "dissertating".
TODO 2
A personal debate on BMI and obesity and what are the right tools of measurement. This is a complicated issue. Arguments can be made on every single side and indecision reigns supreme. Emotions come into play depending what kind of personal brushes you have had with the medical community, your current and past health and issues you have had or are still having with weight loss/control/gain. In addition, there is the dry statistical debate. Mixing all of this leads to arguments sounding slightly biased and unconvincing. So I want to tackle each in context but in independent posts.
TODO 3.
The unending Coop Vs. pricerite opinion
TODO 4.
The unending "is organic farming really worth it?" and "is eating organic really worth it" current evidence post.
On secondthoughts, this is a completely worthless debate. Coop activists need to wake up and smell their snobbery and bias against the poor. Organic farming is only relevant for animal products not plants or fat-free produce. It's not logical to argue that organic produce is somehow better because really, there is ZERO evidence or even likelihood of any "inorganic" chemicals being anything other than fat soluble. Thus, no arguments that include such points as chemical residue in washed produce is accurate. The "it just tastes better to me" is so lame as to not merit any mind space.
The thing is all of these require a ton of research and review. In fact, I could take my research on these and turn it into journal articles and submit them for peer review. Which is probably what I should do, since this will eat into my time.
OR
Just ignore all these TODOs. Hold on to what I believe and keep encouraging people that healthy eating is not about political beliefs, snobbery, or even activism. Its about eating what makes your body not die inside and rejuvenates your organ systems instead of overloading them with toxins and other tough to process components.
(e:heidi)'s comments on the powerlessness of individuals in changing their diet always makes me think about my wages (slightly above minimum, almost the lowest bin in terms of taxation), dependents (none) and quality of diet (I want to believe, fairly good).
I think that people can change their diets if
a) they have the will power
b) the motivation
c) proper guidance for the switch
d) options to aid a gentle and gradual but complete switch
e) some level of daring
f) a shop like pricerite within a mile of where they live.
I want to do a couple posts on this after I am done "dissertating".
TODO 2
A personal debate on BMI and obesity and what are the right tools of measurement. This is a complicated issue. Arguments can be made on every single side and indecision reigns supreme. Emotions come into play depending what kind of personal brushes you have had with the medical community, your current and past health and issues you have had or are still having with weight loss/control/gain. In addition, there is the dry statistical debate. Mixing all of this leads to arguments sounding slightly biased and unconvincing. So I want to tackle each in context but in independent posts.
The unending Coop Vs. pricerite opinion
TODO 4.
The unending "is organic farming really worth it?" and "is eating organic really worth it" current evidence post.
On secondthoughts, this is a completely worthless debate. Coop activists need to wake up and smell their snobbery and bias against the poor. Organic farming is only relevant for animal products not plants or fat-free produce. It's not logical to argue that organic produce is somehow better because really, there is ZERO evidence or even likelihood of any "inorganic" chemicals being anything other than fat soluble. Thus, no arguments that include such points as chemical residue in washed produce is accurate. The "it just tastes better to me" is so lame as to not merit any mind space.
The thing is all of these require a ton of research and review. In fact, I could take my research on these and turn it into journal articles and submit them for peer review. Which is probably what I should do, since this will eat into my time.
OR
Just ignore all these TODOs. Hold on to what I believe and keep encouraging people that healthy eating is not about political beliefs, snobbery, or even activism. Its about eating what makes your body not die inside and rejuvenates your organ systems instead of overloading them with toxins and other tough to process components.
11/19/2011 00:48 #55547
Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimmeCategory: music
I am re-discovering all of Bach magnificent Cantatas once more and BWV140 is one of my all-time favourites.
I love the absolutely perfect build up of the vocal ornamentations to the crescendo of the choir from 4:26. Hearing the cantatas is almost equivalent to getting a virtual pair of wings if you close your eyes.
Did you know that Bach wrote a brand new cantata every single week for the Sunday worship service, and that there are nearly 260 of them? Prolific was a gross understatement when it came to Bach.
I love the absolutely perfect build up of the vocal ornamentations to the crescendo of the choir from 4:26. Hearing the cantatas is almost equivalent to getting a virtual pair of wings if you close your eyes.
Did you know that Bach wrote a brand new cantata every single week for the Sunday worship service, and that there are nearly 260 of them? Prolific was a gross understatement when it came to Bach.
tinypliny - 11/19/11 23:26
How could it have been misspent if you heard so much good music!!!?? :) You need to post more. I miss your posts!
How could it have been misspent if you heard so much good music!!!?? :) You need to post more. I miss your posts!
uncutsaniflush - 11/19/11 22:18
Yes, I did know that about Bach and canatas. In my misspent youth, I was a big fan of Johann Sebastion and a wee fan of his sons.
Yes, I did know that about Bach and canatas. In my misspent youth, I was a big fan of Johann Sebastion and a wee fan of his sons.
metalpeter - 11/19/11 17:11
nice
nice
The nice part about the bus is that you could read on it vs walking where you have to pay attention to where you are going.
Just an idea... No matter what it takes time..... My self like Wegman's the best but going and coming from there is a bit much...... So tops or Pricerite....
Oh! I see why you suggested that. I was reflecting that instead of reading fun articles and doing other leisure reading, these flyers are the materials I read nowadays. :) I am not complaining about my grocery choices... though I wish Guercio's were nearer. I absolutely don't miss Tops or Wegmans even a single bit. Guercio's is a different story. :)
Isn't that even more time consuming?! Waiting for buses ruins it for me. The whole idea of a neighbourhood grocery is to be able to walk to it without a secondthought. And yes, I do like going to pricerite... a LOT.
I'm not you but your best bet I think (not sure how it runs) is to walk down to Delaware catch that bus out to the Target plaza and go to tops then walk what is a long block catch the Delaware bus back..... Or maybe even see what the target has depending on what you are getting.... I go to pricerite but don't really like to.....