Highlights from KublaCon 2011.
See the full gallery on Posterous I have just a few photos from KublaCon this year, which is really what I say every year because I am too busy playing games and goofing off to remember to take photos. This year I had the added excitement of catching FunkyPlaid’s cold as well as finishing up some homework on a hard deadline, but I still managed to have some memorable times with great friends. I was especially psyched to get the video of Bob tormenting Jason with his very special pronunciation of “mustard”. I have some other short videos to post after I edit them a bit. Right now I need to sleep for many hours in a row without...
Read MoreBob tortures Jason with mustard.
IMG_1330.MOV Watch on Posterous It has become a treasured KublaCon tradition.
Read MoreThis section makes me cringe.
I suppose I should be glad there aren’t any books titled “When Curdled Milk Gets in Your Eye”. Yet.
Read MoreAvoid, embrace meal planning: success!
I am sold on this meal-planning gig. Not only did I successfully make three meals last week — counting last night in last week because one of the meals was postponed — but I brought snacks to work every single day. I did not, however, manage to get my tea-making system set up at work yet. I plan to this week. The verdict on the recipes: the meatloaf was great, as usual. The Indonesian peanut butter chicken did not have enough flavor but I think that is because I used regular-sized drumsticks instead of drumettes. Note to self and to you if you are also making this recipe: drumettes are key. The Indian curry was pretty good but, again, did not have enough flavor. I felt like it should be sweeter. FunkyPlaid suggested raisins and I think he’s onto...
Read MoreNostalgic tongue.
It has taken a while, but I think I can make my mom’s meatloaf almost the way she makes it. And although I cannot divulge the recipe, if you are ever a meat-eating guest in my house, I would be happy to make it for you. Just ask. (I have tried making it vegetarian but it results in oven puke.) My mom’s meatloaf is something from my childhood that I treasure, one of a few dishes that means “home” to me. Finally being able to do this recipe justice is a wonderful thing. I like serving it with sweet and spicy green beans, but my mom used to serve it with her special mashed potatoes. I can still see three heaping plates on the round wooden table in our kitchen. Sometimes it would be so cold outside that the window would steam up, fogging us in...
Read MoreHer drunk kitchen.
The last time I got completely buzzed while making dinner, I had an idea for a silly video show. Harto beat me to it, and that is totally okay with me. Watch the rest here.
Read MoreAuthor and publisher Carmen Callil has withdrawn from the judging panel of the Man Booker International prize
Author and publisher Carmen Callil has withdrawn from the judging panel of the Man Booker International prize over its decision to honour Philip Roth with the £60,000 award. Dismissing the Pulitzer prize-winning author, Callil said that ‘he goes on and on and on about the same subject in almost every single book. It’s as though he’s sitting on your face and you can’t breathe’.Judge withdraws over Philip Roth’s Booker win | Books | guardian.co.uk
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This has been roiling around in my head, a moment years ago that I wish I had done differently. anagrammed fist wrapped around stem bubble spit laid on lip elbow crumpled menu you called me codependent while I anagrammed each step out the door tend cope end – Halsted M. Bernard
Read MoreAvoid, embrace meal planning.
As mentioned in my previous post, I am attempting to exhaustion-proof my kitchen by planning meals out in advance and stocking up on healthy snacks and lunches. I have been resistant to meal-planning because I avoid creating additional structure around my diet so I can act like I still have a little freedom despite the gluten-free stuff. This makes the topic a good candidate for my next “Avoid, Embrace”. So here we go … There are two main issues to address. The first is that while I often want to cook dinner I am also often rushed and/or exhausted. That also impacts my lunchtime and snacking habits; if I am pressed for time and have nothing on hand, I’ll either not eat (and then gobble too much for dinner later) or eat something unhealthy...
Read MoreCeliac Awareness Month
In March 2008, I stopped eating gluten for medical reasons, and (with a few transgressions) haven’t looked back. OK, I’ve looked back in anger — like the play, not the Oasis song — but for the most part, I am very grateful to have had such a straightforward and relatively easy way to address my myriad health problems. May is Celiac Awareness Month, so here are some related links. I won’t proselytize, I promise. If I didn’t have to give up gluten, I wouldn’t have, believe me. I miss croissants and wake up from intricate croissant-eating dreams. Often. What is Celiac Disease? from the Celiac Disease on the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. FDA.gov’s Questions and Answers on the Gluten-Free...
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