YesThatCasey's Journal

03/26/2014 00:13 #58833

Life questions

Do you drain the oil that forms on Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

Is there etiquette surrounding topping consumption when groups are sharing Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

Is it possible to sustain yourself eating nothing other than Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus with Tostitos multigrain scoops?

What if I added vodka and a mixer to that diet?

What is the appropriate bag to hummus ratio?

Why am I out of Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

Oh, I'm not...does this provide evidence that I have a problem?

Is there a shorthand version for Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

If there is, does that increase the chances of a support group for Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus addicts?

Why am I still talking about Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

Especially when I could be using this time to eat Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus?

Also, Mike and Alex in a picture of oddly horrible quality...no idea what I did to cause that

ExBuffalonian - 03/26/14 11:20
If you ever happen to be visiting Baltimore, you really need to visit Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen if you love hummus that much (like I do).
:::link:::
They feature a new specialty flavor each month. For March, as an example, they're making curried roasted red pepper. My favorite was being offered a couple months ago, spicy peanut. And every October it's always pumpkin hummus. Their ghannouge, dolmas, and zucchini fries also rock the house as well. When I began living in the same neighborhood, I made a point to get dinner there at least once a week. It's really that good and addictive, like Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Humus apparently is to you. One thing, though. They have a slogan (and even sell T-shirts with it printed on them) that says, "Friends don't let friends eat store-bought hummus." That's kind of an assy thing to say, maybe, but it shows how much pride they take in the hummus they sell.

02/28/2014 18:14 #58738

Whole Foods Diary
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So after Paul's enthusiastic endorsement of Whole Foods prepared food section, and my witnessing of his salad creation that backed it up,I decided to use this week to up my veggie intake.

While Paul wants one in Buffalo, I find Wegman's to be far better. their prepared food definitely blows away Wegman's, and is comparably priced, but that pricing comparison disappears outside of that...and dramatically so. A simple muffin is half the size of one at the co-op, and yet it costs about 15% more. Plenty other examples exist.

Whole Foods absolutely mastered display. A part of me really appreciates this. In one of our discussions, Paul asked why I didn't eat vegetables more as a child, and part of it was due to poverty and how less attractive (and tasty) produce is when you have to buy it on the cheap. Unfortunately, WF prices out that population. That also leads me to question what is happening to all of the produce that isn't in pristine condition.

I also abhor how much pseudo science exists in WF, but this is more widely known.

I'll be trying to continue this trend with Wegman's salad bar, but I'm really going to miss these meals.

02/18/2014 20:16 #58704

Snowboarding, round 2

So, got to head out to Holiday Valley again. Day started amazing with about 6 inches of fresh snow. Later on it became a more challenging, as the ice underneath was exposed in some areas while the snow started to form piles. This made runs a balance between flopping over snowbanks and occasionally skidding across ice. Maybe it isn't feasible for technical reasons, but it seems like the slopes would be so much better if they groomed them midday. Had a strap break too...which the place charged me $21 to fix, about as much as a ripoff as the $4 apple juice.

Didn't stop it from being an amazing time from start to finish. Early on I decided to try and grab a vid:

For my first experimental attempt, it came out pretty awesome if I say so myself. Learned a bit from it, so next time I'm out I'll be getting some more, and of better quality. Unfortunately, Michelle's attempt to grab one of me turned into a movie of her ear...so you'll just have to assume my run looked amazing.

Dianne - 02/20/14 13:37
How awesome Casey!!! I can't wait until next year, I have always wanted to learn snow boarding!! Looks like a lot of fun!

YesThatCasey - 02/20/14 12:46
Oh, I figured it out...I added The Knife music track, which YouTube's scan picked up. Since the labels don't want you to easily listen to it, the vid is blocked on mobile.

YesThatCasey - 02/19/14 14:30
I have no idea what the team behind Youtube's mobile unit is thinking when they make the decisions that they do...something along the lines of:

'Hey....let's ostracize the most rapidly growing user segment across the world'

heidi - 02/19/14 13:39
very cool!! That looks so fun.

I couldn't watch on my phone - says "This video contains content from WMG, EMI, UMG and UMPG Publishing, one or more of whome have blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. Works fine on my laptop. Weird.

YesThatCasey - 02/19/14 09:34
Was holding the phone in my hand, so mostly making an estimate as to where she was, with occasional glances her way. That's part of the reason I stopped filming at that point though, as I didn't want to risk wiping out and destroying my phone.

paul - 02/18/14 23:55
How does that work at the end where you turn around and are facing her instead of forwards.

02/17/2014 12:15 #58699

I know why they chose the lead pic

I'd use that centerpiece too

linky

I wouldn't expect too much from this project though. It isn't mentioned in the article, but they revealed that it is unlikely the project will get anywhere close to Wadsworth, with the focus starting at Main and going west until they run out of money, which they are certain will fairly quickly.

YesThatCasey - 02/19/14 09:37
lol

tinypliny - 02/19/14 01:43
You were in drag?

mike - 02/18/14 18:31
we have a celebrity in the house!

paul - 02/17/14 20:38
Nice, you look like a very concerned citizen.

02/14/2014 22:03 #58684

Snowboarding

For the first time in at least 5 years, I was able to slide around a mountainside (ok, hillside). Michelle wound up driving us out there, and Tanya met us shortly after. Unfortunately, Tanya hurt herself pretty quickly and had to return to drinking at a cabin (not the worst alternative plan).

I couldn't believe how much I retained after such a long hiatus. I thought for sure I'd stumble the first time getting off the lift, but I didn't have an ounce of difficulty the entire day. Only fell twice while riding, and both were fairly minor. The conditions were pretty close to perfect.

After the first 8+ runs I realized that I could have been tracking my performance. Ran up to the car to get my phone, bought Ski Tracker, which is an awesome app:

I wish I had snagged a screenshot of the map, since it doesn't seem to save that after you end the session. :o( I also wish it pulled out lift/idle times, so I may look around for other apps next time I'm heading out there.

Bonuses of the day:

Phone interview for a position that I'm excited about (though not sure I did all that well...had just removed a way-to-tight ace bandage during the lunch break, and mind wasn't very focused)

And going on a bromantic trip to Florida.

Going to sleep well tonight

paul - 02/15/14 22:29
1 week to go.