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clevermanka) wrote2013-10-25 08:47 am
clevermanka) wrote2013-10-25 08:47 am
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Hey Mr. Tambourine Man
Okay, so The Toast, right? I think everybody knows my feelings about it at this point. But this article about a guy who appears in this band's YouTube videos, man. The band's music style is not really one of my favorites but oh my god y'all this guy.
I found another Tumblr to follow. I can be snarky--like, really snarky--about fashion, and I am especially conservative when it comes to men's fashion. I admit it. But I completely and fully support Men Wearing Skirts because 1. I know skirts are comfortable as all get-out and I wouldn't deny that combination of wearing ease and style to anyone, and 2. Honestly, it's just fucking hot. From basic B&W to severe Futuristic to edgy Urban Leather, I am on board, y'all.mckitterick, take note. I will still groan and curl my lip at some of your sartorial choices (especially those that involve mixed plaids or sport coats with novelty tee shirts), but if you wanna start incorporating skirts into your wardrobe, let's go shopping baby.
Speaking of shopping, my little 3-cup Cuisinart died yesterday. After years of grinding and mayo-making, the poor little thing finally gave up the ghost while I was in the middle of making date-nut bars. I ran out to Kohl's (which is where I bought my first one) and found it on sale for $40 (not much more than I paid for the original one, ages ago) and in red! I wasn't thrilled about shelling out the surprise $40 (especially after giving Andrew a check for the rest of this year's training sessions and purchasing that gut bacteria kit this month), but shiny red new kitchen appliance yay!
After posting yesterday's Chicken Curry recipe, I went back to see if I could find the recipe for the similar fish soup*. I didn't find it, but looking through my old entries, I was struck by how many people used to be here who aren't now. Some of my recipe posts had 25 to 30 comments. And those were just recipe posts. LJ really is dying and it makes me sad. I hadn't noticed it quite so much because the attrition of my F-list has been so slow, with occasional new, welcome, additions. It's definitely not as lively as it used to be, though. I wish I knew how to lure people back because I miss the conversations.
* It's basically the same as the Chicken Curry. The only difference is instead of roasting a spaghetti squash and the adding the strands after the chicken, you grate 6-8 zucchini and then saute them in the soup pot with just a bit of oil until they start to dry out/turn brown just a wee bit. This takes for ev ur but is worth it for the improved depth of flavor and texture. Then add the fish, seasonings, and a cup of broth. Cook until the fish is done and then add the coconut milk. Ta-da.
I found another Tumblr to follow. I can be snarky--like, really snarky--about fashion, and I am especially conservative when it comes to men's fashion. I admit it. But I completely and fully support Men Wearing Skirts because 1. I know skirts are comfortable as all get-out and I wouldn't deny that combination of wearing ease and style to anyone, and 2. Honestly, it's just fucking hot. From basic B&W to severe Futuristic to edgy Urban Leather, I am on board, y'all.
mckitterick, take note. I will still groan and curl my lip at some of your sartorial choices (especially those that involve mixed plaids or sport coats with novelty tee shirts), but if you wanna start incorporating skirts into your wardrobe, let's go shopping baby.Speaking of shopping, my little 3-cup Cuisinart died yesterday. After years of grinding and mayo-making, the poor little thing finally gave up the ghost while I was in the middle of making date-nut bars. I ran out to Kohl's (which is where I bought my first one) and found it on sale for $40 (not much more than I paid for the original one, ages ago) and in red! I wasn't thrilled about shelling out the surprise $40 (especially after giving Andrew a check for the rest of this year's training sessions and purchasing that gut bacteria kit this month), but shiny red new kitchen appliance yay!
After posting yesterday's Chicken Curry recipe, I went back to see if I could find the recipe for the similar fish soup*. I didn't find it, but looking through my old entries, I was struck by how many people used to be here who aren't now. Some of my recipe posts had 25 to 30 comments. And those were just recipe posts. LJ really is dying and it makes me sad. I hadn't noticed it quite so much because the attrition of my F-list has been so slow, with occasional new, welcome, additions. It's definitely not as lively as it used to be, though. I wish I knew how to lure people back because I miss the conversations.
* It's basically the same as the Chicken Curry. The only difference is instead of roasting a spaghetti squash and the adding the strands after the chicken, you grate 6-8 zucchini and then saute them in the soup pot with just a bit of oil until they start to dry out/turn brown just a wee bit. This takes for ev ur but is worth it for the improved depth of flavor and texture. Then add the fish, seasonings, and a cup of broth. Cook until the fish is done and then add the coconut milk. Ta-da.