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12/07/2011 20:48 #55668
Hungarian mushroom soup v2Category: food
In (e:heidi,55503) I made this Hungarian Mushroom Soup. I'm making it again, this time with the Hungarian half-sharp paprika and a selection of mushrooms. It's still brewing and it's already way better. I'm completely sold on the paprika. I had no idea it could have flavor. I thought it was just for coloring.
12/07/2011 18:51 #55666
How old is your deer?Category: home
I think y'all need to know this.
I know that the PA Game Commission's budget is mostly derived from license sales but I'm feeling kinda bitter about it being able to have a flashy youtube site (see
) at the same time the state promised to fund the NPHS building project at 24.5% and is now only going to fund it at 21%, and the whole project is at risk because fucking Corbett is unwilling to tax the terribly destructive and polluting natural gas industry and has enacted even more programs and loopholes to give state taxpayer money away to corporations that are doing just fine on their own. Even all-day kindergarten is at risk! It's absurd! All the programs that Jill & I used to revive our town are gone, turned into handouts and tax breaks to big biz.
I know that the PA Game Commission's budget is mostly derived from license sales but I'm feeling kinda bitter about it being able to have a flashy youtube site (see
) at the same time the state promised to fund the NPHS building project at 24.5% and is now only going to fund it at 21%, and the whole project is at risk because fucking Corbett is unwilling to tax the terribly destructive and polluting natural gas industry and has enacted even more programs and loopholes to give state taxpayer money away to corporations that are doing just fine on their own. Even all-day kindergarten is at risk! It's absurd! All the programs that Jill & I used to revive our town are gone, turned into handouts and tax breaks to big biz. tinypliny - 12/07/11 21:54
That makes it even more wretched. :/ Can't you sue them with some PIL or something?!??
That makes it even more wretched. :/ Can't you sue them with some PIL or something?!??
heidi - 12/07/11 21:48
I neglected to mention that the deer (and bear and turkeys and...) are being poisoned by the gas drilling, particularly open frack water impoundments and compressor stations. Nothing the Game Commission can do about that.
I neglected to mention that the deer (and bear and turkeys and...) are being poisoned by the gas drilling, particularly open frack water impoundments and compressor stations. Nothing the Game Commission can do about that.
tinypliny - 12/07/11 21:44
So many grammar errors in that comment! If I were in 3rd Standard again, the crazy nuns might have chopped my knuckles off with a samurai sword!
So many grammar errors in that comment! If I were in 3rd Standard again, the crazy nuns might have chopped my knuckles off with a samurai sword!
tinypliny - 12/07/11 21:42
That is the saddest thing I have heard. Wretched politicians and bureaucracy. They deserved to be eradicated as much as the deadly and petty microbes that pretend to be harmless hanging out in the backyard but gets vicious when they come into contact with mammalian intestinal walls.
That is the saddest thing I have heard. Wretched politicians and bureaucracy. They deserved to be eradicated as much as the deadly and petty microbes that pretend to be harmless hanging out in the backyard but gets vicious when they come into contact with mammalian intestinal walls.
12/03/2011 15:21 #55645
Cask ale fest @ goodbarCategory: food
mrmike - 12/03/11 19:07
Ah, beer club makes for pensive portraits....I already give those, can I join
Ah, beer club makes for pensive portraits....I already give those, can I join
12/02/2011 00:46 #55639
Happy halloween!Category: holiday
11/30/2011 16:26 #55626
Office! Code blueCategory: work
I got the keys to our office today! It's been painted a soft cream. They still need to scrub the rug and clean the windows. I'm so excited! Looking forward to the PartnerTBNL to get back and officially become my partner so we can move in for real! One of my PA clients framed my diploma so that will have wall space. The sky light outside office door provides even more natural light. It's gorgeous.
Love the cantina loco sign!
Also, Code Blue at Allen & North Pearl looks like it is ready to open.
Love the cantina loco sign!
Also, Code Blue at Allen & North Pearl looks like it is ready to open.
flacidness - 11/30/11 18:04
Nice!!! I'm so happy for you guys that's so exciting. That's a really cool color.
Nice!!! I'm so happy for you guys that's so exciting. That's a really cool color.
metalpeter - 11/30/11 17:57
Love that sign also.... Think once they open it could get pretty interesting.... ah maybe after a year they will move to the galleria mall...HA.... Have a feeling that is one of those need a wad of cash places with the taco's and the Drinks... Wonder if it will only be Tequila and if they will have a package Deal?
Love that sign also.... Think once they open it could get pretty interesting.... ah maybe after a year they will move to the galleria mall...HA.... Have a feeling that is one of those need a wad of cash places with the taco's and the Drinks... Wonder if it will only be Tequila and if they will have a package Deal?
I love Hungarian Mushroom Soup. We usually make it like they do in Moosewood. Usually without the milk. you make me hungry.
It's a bit of dill on top. The mushrooms are definitely more interesting. I asked about the "full sharp" paprika and ladies at the spice store looked at me funny and said it must exist somewhere. I don't want to hear about your version of this soup because you will wreck it. It'll have quinoa, cumin and beets in it and won't have any dairy. :-p
Is that rosemary on top?
Interesting! Do all those mushroom bring different flavours to the soup? Do they retain their flavours in the base?
I don't like mushroom because of a very lame reason. I ignore them all the time and they smell awful when they spoil in the fridge. This might just be reason enough to try making my version of your soup. :)
Looks super yum! How do they grade what is full-sharp? Tasting or some other objective test?!
BTW, discovery of the week. If you dilute your soups (any soups) with some water, in ~70 soup/30 water and steam quinoa in that base, the results are spectacular. They are beyond fantastic, if you then mix them with oven roasted garlic mash, vegetables seasoned and sautééd with a bit of olive oil, mustard seeds, cumin and red chillies. Recommended vegetables: green peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, red onions and a sprinkle of cilantro.