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Thursday, May 09, 2002 ( 3:20 PM ) MB I probably won't be posting any recipes until I'm feeling better...I don't even want to think about food right now. Until then, check out this site. You can search for recipes, watch cooking videos, get food news and tips, or share cooking ideas with others on the bulletin board. They also have an "ask the chef" section, a glossary and other references, and sections for quick meals and cooking with (and for) kids. Permalink ( 3:02 PM ) MB I've just learned that my Bond Girl Name is Ivana B. Onatopp. Hmmmmm......You can also find your Middle Earth Name or your Pilgrim Name. Permalink ( 2:59 PM ) MB My posts have been a bit sporadic this week because I haven't been feeling well. I do want to mention a search engine discussion forum. If you own a Web site or have an interest in search engines and how they work, this is a great place to get information. The people there are very friendly and willing to help with all sorts of questions. Permalink Tuesday, May 07, 2002 ( 8:17 PM ) MB I found a dessert recipe called Individual Chocolate Indulgence Cake. Be warned that it's very addictive. 1 cup bittersweet chocolate (you may also use semi-sweet) 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 flour chocolate sauce fresh raspberries Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put the chocolate, butter, and sugar in the top of a double boiler and heat just until melted. (I do this in the microwave and it's worked fine. Heat it for about half a minute, stir. Heat a bit more, chocolate should still look lumpy. Stir until it's all melted.) Add eggs and whisk until blended. Mix in flour. Lightly grease small molds, ramikins or muffin cups. I've used the disposable aluminum muffin cups and they've worked well. I didn't need to grease them either. (Luckily for me, since I forgot to do it the first time I tried the recipe.) Pour batter into the molds. You will need about 4 4-ounce molds. Because the dessert is very rich, you can use smaller molds and make more of them and still have a nice dessert. Place the molds on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not over bake. Invert molds on individual serving plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with fresh raspberries. Serve immediately. Permalink ( 7:55 PM ) MB I like changing the sounds on my computer. Here's some entertaining wav files. I'm going to change most of the ones I have now, except for the one that plays when Windows comes on. Permalink ( 7:37 PM ) MB Don't have time to read? Try Book-a-Minute. Permalink ( 1:05 PM ) MB I was at the bookstore the other day. They had a table set out with books they were suggesting as gifts for Mother's Day. I noticed one called Moving Through Menopause. No doubt this is a fine book...but for Mother's Day? What do you put on the card? Dear Mom, You're old and cranky, hope this helps.... Permalink Sunday, May 05, 2002 ( 10:39 PM ) MB Warm weather is here and soon home gardens will be full of fresh leafy vegetables for salads. I enjoy this Honey-Mustard Dressing: 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/3 cups mild honey 1 tablespoon vinegar 2/3 cups salad oil 1 teaspoon minced onion flakes 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons prepared mustard Whisk ingredients together until smooth and creamy. This makes about 2 1/2 cups. Permalink ( 10:31 PM ) MB Given the current political situation, what better names for the first and second place finishing horses in the Derby than War Emblem and Proud Citizen? My pick, Saarland, came out of the race with a chipped bone in his left front ankle and so is out of the Preakness. Permalink |
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