Bread Pudding

I can remember as a small child my mother making bread pudding. It always seemed to take forever with those wonderfully sweet aromas wafting throughout the house. Then when the bread pudding was finally ready she would call me to the table to sit and eat warm bread pudding with her.

She always sat there reminiscing about how her mother used to make bread pudding when she was young and would serve it warm out of the oven to her.

Now as a mom I am passing down the tradition of bread pudding straight out of the oven to my children. This is a warm and tantalizing recipe that always produces a wonderful bread pudding.

3 oz stale bread, without the crust

1 Cup milk

1/3 Cup sugar

1 Tbs Kirsch, cherry flavored brandy

¼ Cup chopped pistachios blanched and rubbed with a paper towel to remove the skins

4 egg yolks

2 egg whites

1 Tbs butter

Tear the bread into bite size pieces and soak the in milk. Combine the sugar, Kirsch, pistachios, and egg yolks, stir thourghly. Blend with bread and milk. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the mixture. Pour this into a well buttered baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. The pudding should be browned and firm in the center. Serve warm.

Konjac Noodles

Everyone lives for food and we cherish various types of food products. One of such products is noodle, popularly known as noodles. Common noodle is one of the types of food and is elongated and thin in shape, which is made from unleavened dough. Noodle is then cooked in boiling liquid in order to give its present shape and form. Before cooking, noodles can be refrigerated or dried depending upon their types and people's requirements.

Historical records reveal that the oldest noodles were traced back in China. Records also reveal that the Oijia Culture in Shandong province, Qinghai, enjoyed noodles more than 4,000 years ago. With the passage of time and with the emergence of technological sectors, noodles now come with various flavors and added nutritional values. Moreover, the competition in the corporate sector has increased and it has not only boosted more rivalry but also enhanced the different aspects of business. One of the noodle brands is Konjac noodles. Konjac noodles are made from nature soluble fiber and this can help in shedding fat. As you might have noticed, people today are very much concerned about their weight and looks. It is true that weight and looks play a crucial role in one's personality and these are important for your life and also, matter a lot in your diet. When you take proper diet, then there are chances that you can morph your body the way you want to. Similarly, Konjac Noodles are created by keeping such important aspects in mind. Konjac noodles are made from KGM, which stands for Konjac glucomannan and water and it has very low carb and low glycemic and contains about 96% water and 4% soluble fiber.

Konjac Noodles can prove very helpful for your dietary chart, especially when you are looking forward to look good by shedding extra pounds of fat from your body. Konjac noodles are part of Konjac wet foods, which are traditionally Japanese. These are known as Konnyaku or Shirataki Noodles. These noodles are lucid and gummy with no discernable taste. However, tastes and flavors can be added as per the persons' requisite. These noodles can absorb any flavor and taste as they are made in such manner that they can even absorb sauces as well. These noodles are good for people who have diabetes and health-related issues because the low glycemic and the consistency of glucomannan soluble fiber can help in keeping their health flawless.

PB&J Faggot

Lyrics: Let me tell a story just like a street band When I was young I was a big Otter fan But I wasnt a normal fan, I took it overboard Im surprised I didnt have an Otter shirt that I wored Fake words like Rugrats, but thats off-topic Watched it til a Freshman, Im surprised I stopped it PB and J Otter? How embarrassing is that? I totally deserved it when Bowen hit me with the bat Even if its a fake drawing, Ive gotta take a stance I even stooped so low as to do the Noodle Dance And in friggin public too! What was I? Brain dead? I can recite every word that that Otter Mayor said I bought an otter suit with some Peanut otter paws And went around saying what Munchie says is law A lot of this is fake, but I will say this is true I idolized Flick and I quoted his voice too! Hello Mrs. Otter! What a faggot boy! Im amazed that I didnt own Otter action toys I watched a lot of episodes, man talk a baby show I built a snowman of that Tired Racoon in the snow I have to be honest, I hate the Otters slide So with pride I took a stride to my dad and just cried as I wanted that slide for a ride down the house to the Otter Dad and his friggin gay as hell faggot tie I hate myself for this, although a lot is overplayed But the fact of matter is I watched til 9th grade! What a friggin faggot.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5p6b8lPxK0&hl=en

Gettin Da Lite Feet Goin In Da Mall

Gettin Da Lite Feet Goin In Da Mall



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What to Do When Your Dog Or Cat Won't Eat

Your dog won't eat. Or your cat is a picky eater. So what on earth do you do?

First, a caveat. No animal will willingly starve itself. But ALWAYS have your pet seen by a vet when there's a change in behavior. You need to rule out illness before embarking on solving a pet's eating problem. Be sure to check for a bad tooth as this is often overlooked as a cause of eating issues. The second caveat: Eating problems can be complex and the tips offered here are simplistic. I offer them with 30 years of experience as a dog owner, breeder, handler and fancier in the world of dogs, but you should discuss them with your vet to see if any are a plausible remedy for your pet's situation.

We'll start with dogs, and assuming that your dog is healthy but not a good eater, here are some potential reasons why and ideas for fixing it.

If you feed your dog treats during the day, stop. You want your dog hungry at meal times.If your dog is a show dog, remember that bait should be offered in TINY pieces, it's not meant to be dinner. When it comes to meals, put the dog's food bowl on the floor, give her 10 minutes to eat it, and if it isn't touched, pick it up and put it away. Don't feed again until the next meal, and resist the temptation to give treats. Do this for a whole week because what you're doing here is behavior modification. Remember, a healthy dog won't starve itself to death, but a stubborn, healthy dog could modify YOUR behavior if you cave in.

If you change pet foods frequently, stop. Frequent diet changes can create a finicky eater. The dog learns to "holdout" to see what will be offered next. When you find a nutritious diet your pet will eat, stay with it. If you MUST change the pet's diet, do it gradually over a two week period. Add a small amount of the new diet to the old food, and each day, increase the amount of the new feed while decreasing the amount of the current food. This gradual change will help prevent diarrhea, vomiting and finicky eating.

With picky eaters, it's important to feed a "super premium" brand of dog food. These foods cost a little more and are made with better ingredients, but they are nutritionally dense. This means that your dog is actually eating less in quantity than the cheaper brands bought at grocery stores (these foods have the nutritional value of bark), but because there are more "calories per cup" in a premium food, they're actually getting more nutrition. Look for brands such as Merrick's "Grammy's Pot Pie" (canned food), California Natural, Prarie, Canidae, Flint River, Nutro, Wellness, Eagle Pack Holistic or Nutrisource.

Mixing kibble with a small amount of canned dog food and water will also make it enticing. This next part is important: The single most natural way to increase a pet's appetite is to warm their food because it increases the smell and makes it more appetizing.

Perhaps your dog has a health issue or is on a medication that makes him not want to eat. She's under a vet's care, but the task of getting nutrition into her falls on you. Now what? First, understand that the less a dog eats, the less he WANTS to eat. Add to that the dog who comes to associate food with nausea and you have a real problem, so the sooner you can get your dog to WANT to eat on his own, the better. So much for the obvious.

We'll start with the simplest remedies and work our way up to a radical solution that worked for one of my dogs. Assuming that your dog is on a high quality feed but still not eating, you may need to go to the next step: making dog food taste even better.

You don't want to make these next foods a daily staple, mostly because the high sodium content of many of them would be contra-indicated for dogs in renal failure or with heart issues (if your dog does have kidney issues, check out a really informative web site here.) The following foods have been tried and tested by people in the dog fancy and are suggested ONLY as a means to jump start the appetite in a sick or compromised dog: Sardines, canned cat food, Gerber's baby food - especially turkey or sweet potato, braunschweiger, Limburger Cheese, broth, pureed liver, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, yogurt, cottage cheese/cream cheese, canned mackerel, scrambled eggs with cream cheese, chicken noodle soup - and even this one: hard-boiled eggs smashed up in French Vanilla yogurt, slightly warmed.

Sometimes, you may need to "jump start" an appetite with something so enticing, it's irresistible. Here is the original recipe for "Satin Balls," one of the most requested recipes on Wellpet, Showdogs-L, VetMed, and other popular e-mail lists for serious dog people:

10 pounds of cheap hamburger meat
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of unsulfured molasses
10 raw eggs AND shells
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf. Divide the batch into 10 quart freezer bags and freeze.Thaw as needed and feed raw! (This is also a good way to put weight on a skinny dog, increase energy, and to alleviate itchy, flaky skin). This isn't a substitute for meals, it's meant to whet a dog's appetite. If the dog is eating this eagerly, start mixing it with kibble gradually. The idea is to wean them off the Satin Balls and onto kibble.

Next, we move on to "fixes" that come in a tube or pill. Remember that the point of these products is to stimulate an appetite and are not long term solutions; We start with Re-Vita whose products are said to be effective for problem appetites; "Pet-Tinic" is a liquid dietary supplement containing iron, copper and 5 essential vitamins. The palable meat-flavored liquid is readily accepted and one "tester" reported that it brought back her pet's appetite almost immediately, Because of its contents, you'll want to have your vet's approval before using this. "Nutri-Cal" is pure nutrition that squeezes out like toothpaste; dogs like its taste and it's a quick way to get nutrition into a dog. When diluted with water, Dyne High Calorie Dietary Supplement can be used to combat dehydration and provide energy because each ounce provides approximately 150 calories containing vitamins and minerals that maintain constant therapeutic blood levels.

If none of the aforementioned tips work, this is where I get pretty serious because my own philosophy is that a lack of appetite is a lousy reason for a dog to die. What you'll read next isn't pleasant - but if you love your dog, you have to get nutrition into her. As far as I know,there are four ways to do this when the dog can't eat on his own: syringe food into the dog's mouth, stuff food down the dog's throat, hook the dog up to an IV, or insert a stomach tube. I've done all of them at one time or another. And they all stink, but they're preferable to the alternative: a dog who wastes away and dies.

Syringing: You'll need a couple of large syringes from your vet. Using canned food; determine the amount your dog needs to sustain his weight, divide that amount in half and spoon that much into a blender (you and this blender will become inseparable over the coming days). Add enough warm water to blend easily into a very fine puree and for each meal, gently syringe the puree into the side of the dog's lips. Or, you can cut to the chase. Pry the dog's mouth open and squeeze the syringe plunger down so that the food trickles to the side and back of the dog's mouth. It takes a bit of time to get the hang of this since you don't want the dog to aspirate food into his lungs. Speak to the dog soothingly and praise him when you're done. Remember, it's not the dog's fault he's unable to eat and it's only temporary until the appetite comes back.

Stuffing: This was my least favorite means of getting food into a dog. It was messy and degrading. In a nutshell, you make "food bombs" that are narrow enough to slide down the back of the dog's throat. These "bombs" are a mixture of wet & dry food that's been pureed into a texture that allows shaping. There are folks out there who are really good at doing this - and some dogs who just don't eat well become so used to eating this way that they'll stand calmly, lift up their little heads and open their mouths like guppies in anticipation for the next "bomb." Since all we care about is getting nutrition into the dog, if this works for you,that's what counts.

IV: A "no brainer." At this point, a dog is so ill that this is pretty much the last resort. It's no substitute for the calories gotten from real food, but sometimes it serves as a band-aid until the dog is back on its feet and able to eat the real thing.

Stomach tube: Proverbially speaking, this is what separates the men from the boys. When I was faced with a dog whose heart medication caused anorexia but who was otherwise healthy, I had but little choice to pull out all the stops. Syringe feeding, food bombs - these were not long term solutions. Guided by my vet, we made an informed decision to insert a stomach tube. Mind you, at the time we thought it would be a short term fix until my dog ate on his own. Keep reading.

The first tube put in was an ugly, brown rubber tube that was SO long, it had to be wrapped around my dog's mid section and secured with a lady's tube top when not in use. I prepared the food as if I was going to syringe it into my dog's mouth, only it was syringed into a tube that had been inserted into his side over the stomach. In less than a week, the dog knew the sound of the blender, knew what was coming and would lie down on his side in preparation for his meal.

Each day before I approached the blender, I always offered the dog his meal in a bowl since it was my fondest desire that the dog eat like a dog. After many weeks, however, I knew this wasn't going to happen. Ever. At this point, my vet and I had a frank discussion about options and he mentioned a permanent tube, one inserted from the inside out. The "Bard" was a gastronomy device made of silicon that was successfully used to feed disabled children but had never been used in canines. My nearly 14 year old Puli would be the first dog to have the slick silicon "button" inserted. It fit flush against his stomach and a little "lid" flicked open like the flip-top portion of a tube of toothpaste. Compared to what I had been working with, it was a Porsche compared to an Edsel and no one else ever knew it was there.

The tube enabled my dog to live a couple of more years. Feeding him took less than five minutes and afterwards, he would run with the other dogs,bark into the wind, enjoy the sun on his back and know that I adored him. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Because of the seemingly radical step we took to ensure this dog's survival, it wasn't something I discussed openly. Too many people out there feel that if a dog can't eat on his own, he's not meant to live. To them I say, "Phooey." The dog wanted to live, to survive and feel the hand of those who loved him rubbing his ears. But he couldn't eat. His spirit was willing and he would have done anything to please me, but this one thing he couldn't do. How then, was I to deny him the one thing I could do to help him?

Cats: Needless to say, cats are not like dogs. They can get liver damage from not eating even for just a day or two. When a cat stops eating, their body will start to use its fat stores as fuel. The old fat stores are mobilized to the liver, which should begin fat burning. But when the fat arrives at the liver, the liver doesn't burn the fat efficiently and it accumulates in the liver.

The resulting liver disorder is known as "hepatic lipidosis", or "fatty liver disease." This condition may be suggested when blood tests show impaired liver function. Getting fatty liver disease is not isolated only to cats, and fasting cats don't always get this condition, they just seem more prone to it when they don't eat.

But according to the Cornell Online Consultant, there are 454 more possible Diagnoses for Feline Anorexia. Wow. A good web site you can visit here explains the different reasons a cat might not be eating, from acid stomach to ulcers and including fatty liver disease. The bottom line, however,is that you have less "wiggle room" when a cat won't eat. Tries these tips:

-Warm the food because warmed food has a stronger smell which will make a cat want to eat.
-Handfeeding: Sit with your cat and talk to her. Offer a little piece of food to her.
-Offer special treats like canned or pouched food instead of dry kibble.
-Offer tuna and cheese or milk or cream, all in small amounts.
-Tasty liquids, like water from tuna packed in water or, rarely, oil. Avoid tuna packed in vegetable broth as itmay contain onions. Try clam juice or low-salt chicken broth. Avoid onions and anything made with bouillan as it's too salty;
-Sprinkle some catnip on the food.

Pull out all the stops and make some Home Made Cat Food with this recipe:
Switch off the protein sources with each batch or two. Switch between:
- Half Pound of minced boneless chicken breast or thigh
- Six Ounces of dark-mean ground turkey or minced turkey
- Half Pound of lean, minced beef
- Half Pound of minced beef, chicken or turkey heart. About three times a week, include one chopped hard-boiled or scrambled egg. Occasionally substitute a five-ounce can of salmon or tuna for the meat. Avoid canned salmon or tuna for cats that are prone to urinary tract infections.

Mix foods together.

There are some drugs that can help stimulate a cat's appetite including Diazepam (Valium). Other drugs to ask your vet about are Periactin (generic name Cyproheptadine), Serax (generic name Oxazepam) and Dalmane (generic name Flurazepam). All have potential side effects so it's important to talk with your vet.

Syringe feeding and feeding tubes as mentioned in the section for dogs is also an option for cats.

Good luck and know that you're not alone. Feeding issues are among the most frustrating of concerns.

Noodle Wars

Noodle wars! "He bit my noodle!" This was recorded a while ago, July 26 as a matter of fact. No, I (Michelle) don't get on here very often. But when I am on, I do put on new videos. With fall and winter coming up soon, I might stop by Zach's new house sometime and maybe record a new video or two. I miss him a lot :*(



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYkqGqGH_Vc&hl=en

♥ GoRiLLaZ ~ Music Video ♥

♥ GoRiLLaZ - Music Video ♥ I LOVE THE GORILLAZ! x3



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I756iJ4FsBA&hl=en

O Green World - Gorillaz

Canción del album Demon Days de Gorillaz con la animación usada en Demon Days LIVE at the Manchester Opera House Letra / Lyrics O green world, Don't desert me now Bring me back to fallen town Where someone is still alive Fighting for something new in this When no one needs the heart of me and I'll Get out somewhere other than me before... (than me before...) O green world Don't deserve me now I'm made of you and you of me But where are we? Oh no Sells to lie Phone with talk, you stars Suppose you Down when you're in fast Cause it seems so little to you But now you're in love, you know You know, me too You know, me too I hope sex and drugs rust into my self, holy It feels holy It feels like you're with your father in the place you love...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFrCl6V58ac&hl=en

noodle affair 1

actin a fool at rons house



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsVFfr11_3M&hl=en

A few of my pets

These are some of my pets at my boyfriends house. We were cleaning the turtle tank and I decided to record this to show my sister and friends. Cat - Mowgli Chihuahua - Mickey Terrier - Floppy Red Ear Slider - Walle Florida Cooter - Noodle Mowgli grew up with the dogs so he is used to being around them. He likes to play with Mickey most of the time. Floppy and Mickey are not my dogs. I have two more dogs at my house.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TKa5mpDOZ4&hl=en

Dr Seuss - Classic Children's Books

When we think of children's books, a lot of categories come to mind.

Picture books, board books, books for learning the alphabet or counting, and wordless ones are the most appropriate for pre-readers aged between 0 to 5 years. Early reader books are meant for children aged between 5 to 7 years. Children in the age group of 7-12 years can read short and long chapter ones and teenagers can read young adult fiction.

The most widely known books for children are written by Theodor Seuss Geisel, an American cartoonist and writer popularly known under the pen name Dr. Seuss. Children are an impressionable brood and so they must be exposed to a careful and an understanding choice of literary material. Geisel's children's books have imaginative characters and rhyme and they are the best reading material for children.

Geisel's books have even crossed the frontiers of children's domain. For example, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, is a children's book that every business student must read. It stresses the significance of preserving the natural resources carefully and delves on the importance of balance and vision in developing a business.

What is so special about Geisel's books? What makes Geisel's children's books so popular? Here are some exciting answers that will gratify your curiosity.

How Many Books Did Geisel Theodore Write?

Geisel wrote and published 40 books between the years 1937 and 1991. According to a study, his books have sold more than half a billion copies, possibly even more than Harry Potter books. His most popular ones are Cat in the Hat published in 1957 and Green Eggs and Ham published in 1960. Most readers find Cat in the Hat hilarious, naughty, and funny. Green Eggs and Ham is a book that children and parents enjoy alike. The words in the Green Eggs and Ham book rhyme and stream.

Did Geisel's Writing Have An Impact On Children's Books?

Geisel's writing influenced the style of writing children's books. He transformed run-of-the-mill heroes into rebellious and defiant heroes. His books contain twisted plots and clever rhymes. The mutinous heroes in his books do something unexpected that stirs the ecstasy in children's minds. Dr.Seuss books are such a rave that one in every four American children receives Seuss as their first book.

Did He Write Any Controversial Book?

Geisel's Butter Battle Book published in 1984 is a controversial book. This book was removed from the public libraries during the cold war because it contains covert references to the arms race. The core theme of this book is the satirical depiction of a deadly war over something as trivial as breakfast food. The dispute is centred around an issue on how to eat the bread, whether with the butter side up or with the butter side down. This controversy is between Yooks and Zooks who live on the opposite sides of a long curving wall; a covert reference to the Berlin Wall. This children's book, though targeted for adults, remained on the New York Times best seller list for six months and also became New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

There are very talented authors and illustrators around, but when it comes to children's paperback, books by Theodore Geisel a.k.a Dr. Seuss take the cake.

Oakland Noodle Factory - Haiti Benefit

Performers at the "A Thousand Wordz" art & music event to benefit Haiti. Location: West Oakland's Noodle Factory on 1255 26th St. (@ Union St.). twitter.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bue7teoR-Ic&hl=en

Easy Pasta Recipes and Spare Ingredients

When you get down to the basics you can still make a hearty meal without having to run to the store. Easy pasta recipes can help you make the most of the little that you already have on hand. As long as you have a box of pasta in the house, you are ready to get cooking.

With a little ingenuity you can pull a treasure trove of ingredients from your cabinet and refrigerator. Take an inventory of the dried spices and herbs in your cabinet. Check the produce bins for fresh veggies and mushrooms that you can use as flavorful additions. Also take out jars of green olives or artichoke hearts.

The best type of pasta for a recipe that incorporates all of the goodies that are on hand is usually a spiral shaped short pasta or even elbow macaroni. You can experiment with what you have, because the idea is to implement those items that are in the house already. Whichever your selection it should be boiled in a large pot of water until it reaches the desired tenderness, then drained and set aside.

There are numerous ways to dress the pasta up. Simple palates might up for a bit of melted butter and a light dusting of a grated hard cheese. Pasta is without a doubt a great way to make use of the last bits of everything after your household has demolished the groceries.

Jars that have nearly run empty, or the last bits of dry salami do not have to go in the trash. A touch of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, or a simple vinaigrette salad dressing can be added to just about any diced mixture of remaining produce, cheese or other items. The stand alone tomato, the last of the mushrooms, green onions, green olives or hard salami can be chopped finely, drizzled with dressing and added to the cooled pasta for a quick, easy pasta salad.

If it is chilly outside and you want to serve something hot within you can make traditional macaroni and cheese with very little on hand. Melt two to three tablespoons of butter over medium heat. As it melts, sprinkle several tablespoons of flower into the pan. Allow the flower to slowly brown and then whisk one half cup of milk into the mixture. Add crushed garlic, salt and if you like it black pepper. Stir until the mixture is at a constant boil, and has a texture that is thick and smooth. Slowly add cubed, shredded, grated or sliced cheese in, whisking continuously until it has melted.

The greater of the variety of cheese that is used, the more unique the final flavor will be. By slow toasting the last piece or heal of the bread, you can create your own bread crumbs. Mix the cheese sauce with the pasta, top with bread crumbs and slow bake in a medium temperature oven for twenty minutes. You can garnish as you please and serve with cracked black pepper.

Noodle The Innocent Child Performs Time Machine

Noodle performs the hit song 'Time Machine' off the 'Its A Noo Day' album with a little twist that we like to call "Crowd Participation!" DJ FlatLIne on the 1's & 2's! Shout out to J Pound, LaRue and Momma P.0.ET for such an awesome job! Remember, everyday is a N00 Day, cop the album it's inspirational! www.itsanooday.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-zNDoeE0LE&hl=en

Gorillaz Cosplay :The Gorillaz haunting

Yea!! NEW GORILLAZ COSPLAY^^, yeah we will be doing more of thease cause i finaly got my 2D wig done^^, any way to all those who like the Gorillaz please watch^^ in this episode Muds, 2D and Noodle decide to go and look for a haunted house, Muds wants to scare 2D but what will happen in the end....WATCH AND FIND OUT XD



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooq5juuNX10&hl=en

Curse of the Golden Flower activity teaser

In the spirit of such landmark Asian films as Akira Kurosawa's RAN from Japan and Zhang Yimou's own HERO and HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER promises to be Zhang Yimou's most colorful and biggest production to date, fusing high drama and romantic intrigue with the best of contemporary martial arts. The plot concerns the volatile balance of power between the King (Chow Yun Fat) and the Queen (Gong Li) and his three sons, which entails betrayal, deceit and passion, pitting the King against Queen and father against sons. The glorious canvas includes many of the creative team behind HERO and HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS: cinematographer Zhao Xiading (Oscar nominated for HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS), production designer Huo Tingxiao, action director Tony Ching Siu-Tung, sound designer Tao Jing and producers Bill Kong and Zhang Wei Ping. The music is composed by Shigeru Umebayashi (HERO 2046, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) and the costume designer is YEE CHUNG MAN (SO CLOSE).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQA63YFTJkQ&hl=en

Ramen Noodles from Ippudo NY

A steaming bowl of Akamaru Modern Ramen being made at Ippudo NY. To learn more about this restaurant and delicious Japanese noodle soup, visit www.platoputas.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBmAza1XV6Q&hl=en

The Many Types of Coffee Pots

The definition of a coffee pot is a vessel used to brew or make coffee. These come in many different styles and offer various ways to produce the desired brew.

Drip Maker

The most widely used coffee pot today is the drip maker. These work by placing coffee in a filter and placing it inside of the container which holds water. The water is heated and pumped through the coffee where it then drips into the pot below. Water temperature is controlled internally to maintain a temperature just below boiling. Boiling coffee tends to produce a bitter taste which is undesirable to most people. These drip pots come with many features which include clocks, alarms, and delayed timers. Most offer the benefit of setting the timer to go off about the time you usually get up in the morning. It is very pleasing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

Percolator

Another popular type coffee pot is the percolator. Percolators work by pumping water into the container holding the coffee until the desired result is achieved. The coffee stays in the same container in which it is brewed. A basket keeps the dry coffee from being deposited into the coffee container. Percolators were popular in the 1970s and 80s before the drip maker became the coffee maker of choice. Percolators are still used today to produce large quantities of coffee since the drip maker usually has a limit of twelve cups.

Vacuum

Many people still enjoy the tradition of vacuum coffee pots because the pots offer interesting shapes and designs. These pots work on the theory that steam creates a vacuum which draws the water and steam through the coffee grounds without distributing the grounds throughout the coffee. The process is similar to the percolator with the exception of the repeated pumping action required of the percolator.

Coffee Pot Safety

There were times when coffee pots were made with long cords which would reach from a good distance across the room. This became a hazard to children who were playing on the floor. Many young children were burned when they pulled the pot off in the floor and the coffee splashed on them. Today coffee pots usually come with a short cord that will only allow you to use it close to an electrical outlet. It is important that you not use an extension cord since this could allow small children to get hurt.

It is also important that your home coffee pot be equipped with a timer that will automatically shut off after a certain period of time, usually two hours. This could prevent a fire if you forget to turn the pot off before you leave the house. This feature can give you peace of mind when you remember half way through your day that you left the coffee pot on.

Robert and Rafeal in the pool.

Robbie && Raf having a noodle fight in the pool at my house. My friends are such winners. :]



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGqqbMuqAAQ&hl=en

Devin abode PART1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlIo3OMxCpM&hl=en

Fighting Fire With Fire

Bruce arrived in Bangkok from Australia eager for adventure. He was young, naïve, and greedy but he knew there were opportunities here if you kept your options open. He got a job at an English school on Sukhumvit Road while looking for other ways to supplement his income. He ran into Vichai the pimp in Patpong one night. They made some small talk first and then Vichai soon got around to what he wanted to say.

"Khun Bruce, you like make much money fast?"

"What do I have to do, Vichai?"

"Ah! Good. I like you velly much. I trust you. You come go with me. I take you to meet man help us make plenty money."

They piled into a taxi and drove down to Klong Toey. The streets were narrow. Dark shadows lurked everywhere. They pulled up outside a decrepit hut and knocked on the door. It cracked open and one eye checked them out before swinging the door open just enough for them to slide inside. A single feeble bulb hung from the tin roof.

Vichai led Bruce to a dark alcove where he could vaguely see two men sitting at a table. They motioned the newcomers to sit down. A babble of Thai between them and Vichai established that they were who the men expected. Then one of them spoke in English.

"My friend you, he say you want make money. You no speak anyone else?" one of the men asked.

"No, I can keep my mouth shut." Bruce replied. These men intimidated him. They looked very nasty and he had no doubt that if he got involved with them he had better keep his mouth shut or else.

"OK. I think you can do. Vichai he tell you what to do. You no worry. We help you, make sure no problem. You go now and listen only to Vichai, no speak any man else, ok?"

Bruce nodded and they both got up, went outside to the waiting taxi and headed back to Patpong. When they got there Vichai took Bruce to a coffee shop and he told Bruce what he had to do.

"You get on plane to Hong Kong and stay three days at this hotel." He handed Bruce the address of one of the best hotels in Hong Kong. All expenses paid, no problem. On last day you go this address." Vichai said. "The man there, he give you two big suitcases. They very heavy with calculators and watches. No drugs. No problem."

Bruce nodded, and Vichai went on. "When you get off plane at Don Muang, you go through green lane. My friend he work in customs, him name Khun Soropong Kittisomsak. He no problem. You walk past him and catch taxi to my apartment. You get free holiday in Hong Kong and I pay you 50,000 baht when you bring suitcases me."

They spent the next hour talking and planning the trip. Bruce was scheduled to leave in two days, so he told his boss at the English school he needed a week off to do a visa run.

He flew off to Hong Kong, checked into the hotel and had a great time. On the last day he went to the address he had been given and sure enough he was handed two suitcases. He piled them into the taxi, went to Kai Tak airport and checked in.

Four hours later in Bangkok he picked up the suitcases from the luggage carousel and headed for the green lane. He started to waltz through but the customs officer stopped him and asked him if he had anything to declare. Bruce looked at the nametag, but it wasn't the name he had been given. But he smiled at the man and said that he only had two suitcases filled with his clothes. The officer asked him to open the suitcases. By now, Bruce was getting worried. What had gone wrong? Where was Khun Soropong? He had no choice, so he opened the first suitcase and a glittering array of watches greeted their eyes. The officer immediately called for support and they led Bruce away to a room where he was questioned. He wouldn't tell them who he was working for, so they arrested him and slung him into immigration jail.

A few hours later Vichai turned up looking very angry. "You say what to police?" he asked.

"Nothing. I guarantee you I didn't tell them anything, just like you told me. They think I own the suitcases." Bruce told him.

"OK," said Vichai looking relieved, "you no say anything I help you. When you get out of here, you must run away back home and no come back here again. You have passport?"

Bruce shook his head. The police had taken it away as soon as they arrested him.

"No problem. We have plan." Vichai said. "Don't worry. I get you out of here and we help you leave Thailand. Velly solly about this. Khun Soropong, he have flu. No can come work today. Too late to try tell you."

Bruce was crestfallen. Suddenly he was looking at an ignomious flight home, if he didn't go to court and have to spend years in jail here.

It took Vichai another three hours to get Bruce out on bail. They took a taxi to Bruce's place where Vichai told him his plan. Vichai had seen pictures of Bruce's brother, Tony. They looked very similar, so Vichai told Bruce to call him and ask him to come to Thailand urgently. They only had two weeks before Bruce was scheduled to go to court.

When Tony arrived, Bruce took his passport, jumped on a plane and flew back to Australia. Meanwhile, Tony went to the embassy and reported that he had lost his passport on the beach at Pattaya. They accepted his story and a few days later he was issued with a new passport and he too flew back to Australia.

It wasn't until after Bruce was supposed to appear in court that Scott, the owner of the English school, started to feel the repercussions. Even though he had not been involved at all, the police came knocking at his door one morning looking for Bruce. Scott told them that he hadn't seen Bruce since he left to do a visa run a few weeks ago and he assumed that Bruce had not been able to renew his visa.

The police didn't believe him. They kept coming back almost every day asking for Bruce. They also set two plainclothes policemen to sit at a noodle stall opposite the school. It's not hard to pick Thai plainclothes cops. They just change into a t-shirt and still wear their regulation police trousers and boots.

Each time Scott drove up to the gate to drive into his house, one of the policemen would run over and ask him where Bruce was. This went on for two weeks and Scott was getting heartily tired of being harassed. One day he snapped. So as soon as he parked the car he went inside and called the emergency police number.

"There are two kamoeys (burglars) sitting outside my house. They have been there for a few days checking my house. I think they are planning to break into my house."

Scott's Thai wasn't all that good, but when the police heard the word, 'kamoeys' they sent a squad of ten police to Scott's front gate within minutes. One of them with three stars on his shoulder spoke good English. He asked Scott where the kamoeys were. Scott pointed at the two plainclothes police across the road at the noodle stall.

Whoosh! The police squad descended on the two cops and a big noisy discussion ensued. Meanwhile, people from up and down the soi swarmed around to watch the fun and games. Scott just stood there looking as innocent as possible.

Soon, the three star policeman came back and said, "Er, Mr. Scott, those two men are plainclothes policemen. They are looking for someone who works for you."

Scott told him what he had told the two plainclothes cops before; he hadn't seen Bruce since he left on a visa run. He knew nothing about Bruce getting arrested, and please leave him alone.

The policeman nodded and apologized. He told Scott that he wouldn't be bothered again and all the police left.

But it didn't quite end there. A few days later Scott came home one evening to find his wife in tears. She told him that one of the plainclothes policemen had come to see her armed with a shotgun and threatened her that if she didn't tell him where Bruce was he would come back and kill her.

That was the last straw for Scott. He wasn't going to have that happening in his house. He got on the phone to a friend of his who owned a private investigation and security company and asked what he could do. His friend told him there wasn't anything he could do. He was dealing with the police, remember?

Scott thought about it and then decided the best way to fight fire was with fire, and the only way to do that was to take the battle to the cop with the shotgun. He asked his friend to watch the cop and compile a complete dossier on him, his family, and his daily life.

A week later he received the report. It was nearly one inch thick. After reading through it he called the shotgun-wielding cop and told him that he had a complete dossier on him. He told the cop his wife's name, his kids' names, and even described his dog. He also told the cop where he lived, and where he had been for the last week, including a couple of places he was sure he wouldn't want his wife to know about. Then Scott told the cop that if he ever came near his house or if anything happened to his wife, Scott would kill him.

There was shocked silence on the other end, then the cop grunted that he would not be bothering Scott again and hung up the phone. That was the last Scott ever heard of Bruce or the cop. But just to be sure, Scott moved his business to new premises within a week.

NOTE: The names and places have been changed to protect the innocent. Scott still lives in Bangkok and he swears this story is true. It happened way back in 1986. No one has ever seen Bruce in Thailand again.

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Smoked Grilled Potatoes

All right, this recipe is to satisfy the many requests I get for side dishes to serve with your BBQ main dishes which are usually meat of some kind. For those that are tired of potato chips or potato salad, I offer you the "smoked grilled potato."

This recipe actually offers two benefits.

The first - you can get a baked potato without making your entire house feel like a furnace from using your oven. This is especially important when you entertain over the summer and don't want to make your inside guests too uncomfortable.

The second - using your kettle grill to smoke the potatoes imparts a very unique flavor to the potato skins and who doesn't love potato skins!

You will first want to wash and dry your potatoes, I prefer russets. Once dry, poke them with a fork several times on all sides. This will keep the potato from rupturing by allowing the steam inside to escape. Next, cover each potato lightly with your choice of Crisco, butter, or bacon grease then lightly salt and pepper. The grease will help your seasonings stay on the potato.

For your charcoal grill, light your charcoal in a chimney starter and place a drip pan in the middle of your kettle grill. Once the coals are hot, divide them on each side of the drip pan. You will then take your choice of woodchips (pre-soaked in water) and place some on each mound of hot coals. Experiment with different wood flavors. You will be richly rewarded because the flavors are really captured in the potato skins. Try Maple, Apple, or Hickory, they are all very good.

Place your potatoes in the middle of your grill away from direct heat. The potatoes should be soft on the inside with a crispy wrinkled skin in about 1- 1.25 hours. If you have larger potatoes that aren't finished in about an hour, you may want to reload your grill with more hot coals. The skins are likely good and smoke flavored by now so you shouldn't need more wood chips at this point.

Serve them as you would normally with your favorite toppings - butter, sour cream, chives - whatever you like.

If you can't pull your self away from the potato salad routine, try cooking your potatoes by this recipe, cut them up and add to your favorite potato salad recipe. Smoked potatoes with a mayo-based recipe are another great twist that will impress your guests and please your family!

The Art of Children's Books

Children's books are not always about the words and the morals. Sometimes children's books are about the illustration.

Contrary to popular belief, most children's book illustrators are actually hired by the publishing company rather than the author of the book. Sometimes this can be upsetting for prospective children's book writers that really wanted to illustrate their book according to their own visions.

Sadly, most publishers have artists they already like to use. So if you are a children's book writer that badly wants to illustrate their own book, you are left with only a few options:

Option 1 - Self publish

It's an incredibly difficult process, but self publishing may be one of the only ways to publish your children's book with your own illustrations. Selling them can be an arduous task, though the internet does provide a way for you to try to sell your story.

Companies that allow you to self publish are available almost anywhere, though they often charge hefty fees in order to allow you to print your work. Often times this method is best when you have a lot of time to dedicate to marketing the book and money to dedicate to its printing. Still, this may be the best option for those that simply don't want to find another provider.

Option 2 - Show the publisher that you are an artist

It may be difficult to self-publish, but it is even more difficult to convince a publishing house that you are both a writer and an artist - especially when they don't know you. When you first send a manuscript, these companies do not want to receive manuscript after manuscript filled with unprofessional illustrations clogging up their mailbox and wasting paper.

But that does not mean it is impossible. If you perfect your images to show these publishers that you truly are the artist meant to take the lead on the work, you can get your work published together. If it is your first time publishing, however, be sure and expect a few extra rejections than you would normally get. The busiest publishers will not even look at a manuscript if it appears that a lot of superfluous paperwork has arrived with it.

Option 3 - Design the templates for the art, but allow the publisher to find the illustrator themselves

Before you assume you are the best person to illustrate the work, consider for a moment: Are you really the best artist for the work? Or do you simply have a vision you want to portray? If it is the former, consider options 1 or 2, but if, like most people, it is the latter - consider drawing out rough sketches of your visions but allowing the publisher to do what they do best. These sketches should be professional, as always, but at least you are not imposing something on the publishing company that they may not be happy with.

Option 4 - Illustrate?

For some people, publishing a children's book is a goal not because of the story, but because of the illustration. In these cases, why not consider sending in samples to publishing companies and becoming just an illustrator instead? If you prefer to paint or draw and children's book storylines are less important, becoming an illustrator is always an option. And, once your foot is in the door, you can always come out with a children's book of your own someday.

These days, "Children's books" have become synonymous with "colorful illustration." Because of this, many people want to publish a children's book with their own illustrations. If this is the case for you, consider one of these three options. You may not get exactly what you want, but you can still be a children's book creator regardless.

Facts About Recipes

Modern culinary recipes normally comprise of several components, they start with the name and often the place or provenance of the dish, how much time it will take to prepare the dish, the desired ingredients along with their quantities or proportions, equipment and conditions needed to prepare the dish, also an ordered list of preparation steps with the number of servings that the recipe will provide.

There are many tasty and healthy salads you can prepare. You could try a courgette salad with mint, garlic, red chili, lemon and extra virgin olive oil crunchy raw beetroot salad with feta and pear salad, or maybe a quick summer salad is a light yet filling summer staple. This simple composed salad is a great way to allow your kids to express their creativity, let them arrange the ingredients on every ones plate while you whip up the creamy, herbed buttermilk dressing.

Become a member of a cooking recipes internet site and share your recipes, including pictures, in your own blog. You can select meal types, choose special dietary requirements and use the interactive shopping list to create a list of ingredients you need from any of their healthy recipes. If you're counting carbs, search on the internet by the key word low-carb in A Google search engine to find recipes with less than 20 grams of carbohydrate per serving. The Spice House recipe database has close to 600 recipes submitted by customers, staff, professional chefs, and cookbook authors.

There are all kinds of recipes that are full of nourishment yet easy on your budget, you can find simple recipes on the internet for some favorite meals that are quick to prepare and will help you on your way to eating 5 small meals a day, the ideal diet.

Chinese Delicacy - Shark Fin Soup

Usually served on special occasions, shark fin soup can cost up to $100 a bowl. Once desired by Chinese Emperors for its rareness, it is served to signify good fortune. The killing of sharks for their fins have brought protests from animal rights activists and environmentalists.

The soup is a broth with noodle like shark fin strips added for texture. It has minimal nutritional value. It can cause sterility in men when consumed in large quantities due to it high mercury content. It is not recommended for pregnant women and young children.

Annually close to 73 million sharks are killed for their fins. The U. S., Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom are the largest shark killers. This practice is causing some species to be endangered. The preferred species for the soup are Tiger, Mako, Sawfish, Sandbar, Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Porbeagle, Blue and Thresher.

A shark does not reach sexual maturity until 12 to 15 years and has few pups. Most sharks that are caught have not reach sexual maturity. This is causing the decrease in population.

The reduction in the shark population has resulted in their prey to increase. Humboldt squid are stealing salmon from fishermen and cow nosed rays are impacting bay scallop fishing.

Although the fin is valuable, shark meat is not and is usually discarded into the sea. The shark, which is still alive and cannot swim, sinks to the bottom and dies. The U.S, Australia and the European Union has passed laws to control shark fishing. Recently, Hawaii has banned the sale, trade and possession of shark fins.

Hong Kong imports about 50% of the world's shark fins. It is estimated that the market will grow 5% yearly mainly due an increase in demand in China. Some restaurants in that area are now offering a shark fin free soup made from the mung bean. Without control of killing its top predator, the oceanic ecosystem will be impacted.

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Two Very Different Recipes For Waldorf Salad

I wonder if the chef at the old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City had any idea of the excitement his simple apple salad, named for the hotel, would create. I don't know which recipe for this salad was his original but the many variations are a tribute to his ingenuity. Waldorf Salad has become a staple on many holiday tables. I remember in my family it just didn't seem like Thanksgiving unless one of my aunts brought her Waldorf Salad to my grandparents house. But it is actually a good year-round salad, excellent for picnics, reunions, potlucks and many other occasions. Here we offer two very different vintage recipes for this simple, tasty "apple" salad. For the persons who tend like simple unadorned foods, we have a "Simple Waldorf Salad". For those who like things with more extras, we offer the dressed up version. Perhaps one will grace your table soon. Both are very tasty.

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD

3 cups diced red delicious apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Toss the apples with the lemon juice to avoid discoloration. Add the celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. Mix well. Refrigerate until serving time.

DRESSED-UP WALDORF SALAD

6 medium red apples, diced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup salad dressing
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 tbsp sugar

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until coated.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Enjoy!

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Top 10 Wholesale Craft Supplier With Great Discounts

A wholesale craft supplier offers great discounts to their customers who usually purchase in bulk. Just like the typical sales strategy, the more you buy, the bigger discount you get. This is one good deal if you have an arts and craft store, making wedding favors and that sort.

Here are the top 10 wholesale craft suppliers to choose from:

1. Oriental Treasures is a company based in Seoul, South Korea. Their crafts materials, like costume jewelries, deliver high quality materials for accessories.

2. Toy Galaxy Order provides free shipping and handling from New York to your location with every $1000 purchase order. They even give $1 discount on some toys, especially if the order is in bulk. Their site is always updated with new items.

3. Craft-Hobby Wholesale is based in Carson, California. It has a wide variety of arts supplies, like ribbons, stones, baskets of various sizes and styles, fancy balls, assorted charms, etc. This supplier is really perfect for your crafting business.

4. Handee Products, which is based in Quebec, Canada, displays a wide variety of crafting materials and scrapbook materials. These include trendy items, like albums, stickers, fabrics, tools, chipboard, novelties, etc.

5. Noodle head, inc. is a perfect wholesale craft supplier you can visit at Spokane, Washington, United States. They have a great collection of supplies and "plastic stuff toys. If you are interested, you may visit them even or call this number 866-892-9311.

6. Whimsy Doodles L.L.C has been operating and supplying craft materials since 1986. They have good quality gift and crafts items, like figurines, candles, laser crystals, fine gifts, country wood crafts and wooden signs, holiday, seasonal, and many more. If you own a gallery, a boutique or a small shop, order supplies here.

7. Naturalstar Inc. caters too for different crafts in various occasions. Gift items for baby showers, wedding, graduations, debuts, or first communion are readily available. Call them today at 800-610-8678 to begin choosing from thousands of items.

8. Worldus, Inc. is located at Hicksville, New York, United States and has been known around the world because they manufacture, import, and engage in wholesale distribution for home décor. It includes items, like scrapbooks, photo albums, picture frames, mirrors, candleholders, and clocks.

9. Fun express is a huge storage of over 10,000 craft items in Omaha, Nebraska, United States that houses wholesale toys, novelties, seasonal items, crafts supplies, and decorations.

10. Rocky Road silver supplies silver crafts like sterling silver charms, bracelets, charm bracelets and other jewelries. For people who like crafting or making their own, they also sell beads, toggle clasps and jewelry findings plus rings, earrings and pendants.

If you have the passion, grab the chance in creating more by getting more materials for less! How can you do that? Choose from the list and find the right wholesale craft supplier for you!

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Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking is the well-known character of the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren. The Pippi stories are well-known everywhere and Lindgren created a lot of books of this eccentric girl and her escapades. The books have written several decades ago.

Astrid Lindgren created a lot of books about this lively person, and she is called in the earliest Swedish versions Pippi Langstrump. The popular Pippi books are Pippi in the South Seas, Pippi after Christmas Party, Pippi goes on Board, Pippi Longstocking in the Park, Pippi on the Run, and the book named simply Pippi Longstocking.

Pippi Longstocking is the person that many boy or girl dreams of being and she lets us see that everything is possible. This imp is a rebel in a positive way and her behavior is sometimes eccentric. Pippi does what she wants to do and all the things to be done her way. Though Pippi is about 10 years old girl she is smart and familiar with a lot of things. But she is a good liar also. There is one thing that a lot of people know about Pippi and this is that this kid is very strong. Pippi can easily lift her horse Little Old Man up from the ground.

Pippi has several good friends but the best friends are Tommy and Annika, the kids in the neighborhood who live near the Pippi's extraordinary and large house, "Villa Villekulla". Of course, Pippi's dear room-mates are her pet animals, a pet ape Mr. Nilsson and her white horse.

This enthusiastic pigtailed girl with mismatched thigh-high stockings is very often shown to be happy and has positive approach although she is getting in trouble. Pippi Longstocking is by no means nasty and understands what is right and what is wrong. Pippi would like to to protect her friends but not like very much some people like the teacher of her friends. But she never means genuine harm to anybody.

Astrid Lindgren wrote the 1st Pippi book in 1945 and all first Pippi films have created long ago. The Swedish performer Inger Nilsson, who was known for her portrayal of Pippi was born in 1959, so she was only about ten years old in those days she acted in the old Pippi films. Lindgren who created numerous famous characters and stories died in 2002 when she was 94. If you are acquainted with Lindgren's life's work you might remember tales about The Brothers Lionheart, Karlsson-On-The-Roof, Ronia The Robber's Daughter, Emil Of Lonneberga, Seacrow Island or The Children Of Noisy Village.

There have been made animated movies of Pippi Longstocking and these films are also good. These animated cartoons are in DVDs and they are entirely different compared to early Pippi movies.

Potato Salads - Three Easy, Healthful Recipes

Potato salads are not just for picnics! They're good year-round, and the variations are endless. Try adding chunks of red-skinned potatoes to just about any tossed salad recipe, or make your own versions of my recipes by adding any other ingredients you like.

I never peel potatoes for salads. The skins of the red ones are pretty in a salad and if you throw them away, you waste their fiber. Just scrub the potatoes with a plastic scouring pad.

Favorite Potato Salad

6 red potatoes

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup non-fat yoghurt

1/4 cup dijon mustard

2 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 cup snipped fresh dill

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup no-fat mayonnaise

Boil the potatoes until just tender, about 20 minutes. Cool and dice. Combine with the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise and chill at least 30 minutes. Mix in mayonnaise just before serving.

4-6 servings

Green Bean-Potato Salad

1 pound green beans

1 pound red potatoes, preferably tiny baby potatoes

1 red onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup no-fat yogurt or mayonnaise

Cut the green beans in 1" pieces and steam until they are crisp-tender. Cut the potatoes into ½" cubes (leave baby potatoes whole) and cook them until they are just tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking; chill. When ready to serve, toss the potatoes with the remaining ingredients.

4-6 servings

New Potato Salad

For the dressing:

1/2 cup yogurt

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons balsamic or rice vinegar

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the salad:

1 pound tiny red new potatoes

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part)

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

Combine the dressing ingredients.

Cook the potatoes in boiling water to cover for about 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking. If they are larger than bite-size, cut them in halves or quarters. Combine the potatoes with the remaining salad ingredients, stir in the dressing and serve, or chill for later.

4-6 servings

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How to Practice Business Etiquette in Japan

The etiquette system in Japan is perhaps one of the world's elaborate. It involves every aspect of one's life, with its strict codes of behavior governing daily etiquette and manners. Although the Japanese mostly adhere to these codes, it is not expected that people visiting Japan be familiar with them and would not be reprimanded. However, making an effort to be polite and to show at least some understanding of local customs can make life in Japan a bit easier.

Hierarchy and social standings - Japanese etiquette is based on a social ranking. For example, "me-ue-no-hito" (or "person whose eye is above") are those of higher social standing such as a top ranking corporate executive, government official, or teacher. Meanwhile, "me-shita-no-hito" (or "person whose eye is below") are those of lower social standing relative to the other person such as a corporate staffer, a government employee, or a student. Older people have higher social standing than younger people, and that the emperor and his royal family are considered "me-ue-no-hito" by all. This hierarchy is evident in speaking, such as the polite speech (keigo), regular speech, and casual speech, as well as male speech and female speech.

The "Giri" - The "giri" refers to one's innate sense of duty, obligation, morality and the absolute need to return a favor. Everyone in Japan is bound by the giri, like a person's bond towards his parents or towards his teachers and benefactors. It is also expressed by meeting one's obligations and responsibilities as best as possible. Meeting the demands of giri is the same as defending one's personal honor even under the most adverse circumstances, which includes taking suicide (for some Japanese).

Bowing - The practice of bowing is basic to Japanese etiquette. It is the way Japanese people greet each other, say farewell, express thanks, and even apologize. The Japanese can be particularly conscious of his or her personal space, which is why bowing establishes a comfortable and respectful distance between two people. Although modern Japanese have become used to the Western "handshake" as a form of greeting towards foreigners, they are very much appreciative when a westerner shows respect by bowing when meeting. The degree of bowing is determined by social status, bow deeper towards a person of higher authority. Typically, a bow is done at about 15 degrees of bending your body towards the front; the longer the bow is held the more feeling it evokes. When bowing as an apology, it must be as low as 90 degrees.

On the street - It is very common to see packs of tissues being given out on the street for free. Rule of thumb is that you should take one, as using a handkerchief for blowing one's nose is a definite no-no. You may also notice some people wearing face masks while walking, especially during spring. Do not worry about an unannounced epidemic. It is just that they are protecting themselves against pollen inhalation. Meanwhile, eating on the street is considered impolite, even if you see people doing it these days. Spitting and urinating in public (mainly by middle-aged or drunk men) may seem obnoxious, but these do not necessarily raise eyebrows in Japan.

Basic table manners - A typical Japanese meal involves many different foods and sauces presented in little dishes. It is considered polite to pick up these small dishes and bring them close to your mouth, especially when eating soup and rice. The soup bowl (usually on you right side) is picked up and the broth is directly sipped from the bowl. Chopsticks are used to pick-up tofu, seaweed, vegetables, and other food items in the soup. The rice bowl (usually on your left side) is also picked up and brought near the mouth, using the closed chopsticks as a shovel. When dipping sauces are used, chopsticks are used to pick up the food, dip it into the sauce, and then you place it on the rice before eating it.

Basic restaurant manners - Upon entering a Japanese restaurant, bars, or inns, guests are given a wet face or hand towel called "oshibori," which is used to freshen-up the face and hands before eating. After using, it is taken away by the hostess. There are no napkins at restaurants in Japan; that is why most Japanese carry handkerchiefs that they use during meals and place it on their laps. If you are having difficulty with using chopsticks, asking for a knife and fork is all right (especially if the restaurant serves Western food). Toothpicks are used in restaurants after eating, and it is all right to pick one's teeth after a meal as long as it is done discreetly.

Slurping - Slurping is a double-edge sword. It is considered impolite, but if you don't do it the chef would be insulted. Consider slurping when eating "ramen" (noodle soup), "donburi" (big bowls of rice topped with meat or vegetables), and on "miso" soup.

Saying grace - Before eating, it is important to say "itadakimasu," which literally means "I shall partake" and serves as a kind of pre-meal grace. You could practice it by quickly saying "eat a duck he must." Once the dinner is over, remember to say "gochisosama deshita" to show your appreciation for the meal.

Drinking - The Japanese may be quiet and reserved, but not when they are drunk. Drinking with fellow students or coworkers is almost a ritual in Japan, and considered the best way to break the ice as well as solidify relationships. However, the Japanese can get pretty rowdy when drunk, but all is forgiven and forgotten the next day. It is polite to pour other people's drinks and then hold your own glass while your host or friend fills it. Upon toasting, remember to shout "Kampai," which literally means "dry glass." If you are invited out, it is common for your host to pay the bill.

Gift giving - There are many considerations in buying a gift for a Japanese person. In Japan, gift giving etiquette specifies when, to whom, under what circumstances, and what type of gift is appropriate to give. Also you should also take note how much the gift costs and how the gift should be wrapped. Traditionally, the Japanese do not celebrate birthdays or Christmas. Instead, give gifts to people you feel indebted to (like a business owner towards his customers, or a patient towards his doctor) during June's Obon Festival (in which the gifts are called "oseibo") and in December before the year ends (in which the gifts are called "ochugen"), not to mention during special occasions like weddings, gradutations among others. When presenting or receiving gifts, it is polite to hold the gift with two hands and bow respectfully at the exchange.

The "Omiage" - Another highly ritualized practice of gift giving is called the "omiage." This is done by thanking someone for an invitation, paying someone a visit, and before and after taking a long trip. For instance, when visiting a friend or acquaintance in Japan, you should bring food items like a baked cake, rice crackers, or a beautifully-wrapped fresh fruit. Meanwhile, when visiting the office of a client, potential business associate, or government official, the omiage might be in a form of tea cups or laquerware and would be more expensive.

Visiting someone's home - If you have been invited to someone's house, remember to bring the omiage. Upon visiting, say to the house owner "Tsumaranai mono desu ga," which is similar to "This is just a little something for you." Before entering, take off your shoes by the "genkan" or hallway and put on the slippers provided by the host. If you have to use the toilet, you would have to change slippers again. Upon leaving, the host would usually say "Kondo asobi ni kite kudasai" or "Please come around my place sometime," but this is only said just out of politeness. Visiting the house unannounced could be embarrassing to both of you.

Business cards - In business meetings, it is customary to exchange "meishi" or business cards but in Japan there is a certain manner of giving and receiving it. Business cards are given and received using both hands and each person bows at the exchange. Take note to present your business card written-side up and facing the person receiving it so that he doesn't have to turn the card around and read it. After receiving a business card, you should read (or look as though you are reading) the card and make comments about the company or the address (it is some sort of "breaking the ice"). In keeping the card, it should be handled with respect and place in a special "business card holder" and not in your pocket or purse. When meeting new people in a conference or dinner setting, you should place your business cards in front of them on the table so that they can easily refer you by name.

Bathing - Communal bathing in Japan dates back for centuries and visiting one of its thousands of "onsen" (hot springs) or "sento" (public bath houses) can be a highlight of your trip. Like in any bathroom, you should wash yourself outside the bath before getting into the hot water and soak. You would notice that people usually scrub each other's backs. Remember to bring your own toiletries and put your shoes and clothes in designated lockers. Bath houses are always separated by sex, but these days there are a few mixed bathing places that you could try.

Messy Tessy

The Muse Book Reviews

Title: Messy Tessy
Author: Leah Orr
Illustrator: Josephine Lepore
Reading Level: Ages 3 - 8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Author House, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4389-9398-0

Leah Orr's book is an enchanting depiction about how kids can become adventurous when they are left alone for a while. Every parent will be able to relate to this story. I know that it really gave me a chuckle because when my niece was really young she was a little bit like Tessy, too.

The story is about a girl, Tessy, who is baby sat by her Aunt Fran while Mom is away at the gym. Aunt Fran comes in and before Tess knows it she is asleep. That is when Tess's fun really starts. She does everything that her Mom always told her not to do, such as scatter all of her toys on the floor, write on the walls,applying Mom's makeup to her face and to all of her dolls. While she was at it...well, I won't spoil it for you but suffice to say she gets into more mischief.

When Aunt Fran suddenly woke up, she went straight to Tessy's room and discovered that there was a real mess that needed to be cleaned up before Mom got home. Aunt Fran bathed Tessy, put all her toys away, and cleaned the walls. When Mom came home she was impressed at how clean Tessy's room was. As Aunt Fran was leaving, Mom noticed something in Aunt Fran's hair and the sock stuck on to the back of her pants. She knew then that Tess was up to something while she was away that was less than admirable.

In addition, Orr's book is wonderfully illustrated by Josephine Lepore, Orr's Mother. The pictures are so realistic and humorous, illustrating Tess's and her Aunt's personality. It is a really funny book, one that both kids and parents won't be able to put down for too long. I can't wait to read it to my nieces and nephews.

Irene S. Roth

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What Traits Do Men Look For in Their Future Wife?

Many men are afraid of a lifetime commitment but what is it about a woman that makes him want to take that major leap into marriage bliss? Most likely the answer is knowing that he has chosen a woman that enhances his life, allows him to be himself and inspires him to be the best man he can be. Sounds pretty simple huh? Well, often times relationships flat-line and become habitual because of co-dependency and the loss of that excitement and spark that keeps the juices flowing. When that happens, the man and the woman tend to re-evaluate a lifetime of stagnancy with a partner where the lust is lost and the chemistry is co-put!

So what is hiding on a man's secret wedding checklist? How do you get him from "I do love you" to "till death do us part"? The truth is that there are certain unique qualities and behaviors that he may be looking for in his lifetime mate. So let's check some traits out that make him want to say "I do" instead of "I cannot deal"!

To Nag or Not to Nag...that is the question!

A man does not feel very manly when he is constantly being told what to do or what he has not done right! Many of us women get irritated and consumed with the fact that we have asked for something to get done or for a behavior to be adjusted and unfortunately our wishes are not being fulfilled. Although it is frustrating it can not be the only topic of conversation. Why would your significant other want to pick up his phone if he knows all he is going to get is an ear full about how he still has not booked the plane tickets for your visit to family for the holidays! In fact, he may be feeling resentful of your bossy attitude and that is why he is not doing it! Partners have to be supportive of one another and pick and choose their battles. Sugar gets you further than vinegar and maybe a cute sticky note on his rearview mirror that says, "Hunny, please don't forget to book the flights. You're the best, Love ya" with a red lipstick kiss, is a better way to go! He will think it is sweet and want to get the job done because of the way you ask. Sometimes it is all in the delivery and a lifetime with a bossy drill sergeant is not going to get him to want to walk down that isle! Sugar and support...key components!

Get a Life!

He should have his friends, you should have your friends and then you should have couples you hang out with. A man can tend to feel smothered or lose that longing for his woman if she is constantly available and dependant on him for her entertainment. You want your man to wonder when you are coming over and miss you a little bit. Independence is an attractive quality and one that makes a man continue to vie for your attention. You should always make him feel like a priority but never lose your identity. Have a hobby or interest that you pursue often whether it is an art class, yoga, book club, gathering with the girls and so on. You want to have mutual activities and interests that you share with your partner but you also need to have a sense of self that is for you to explore and appreciate. He will appreciate it for the long term. A life of needy is not attractive but a life of appreciation for you as your own person is appealing.

Be Spontaneous in the Intimacy Department...

Spice it up and keep it exciting! No man is looking for a lifetime of frumpy t-shirts and oversized sweatpants every night of their life! Surprise him with an intimate massage or a bubble bath for two. Keep exploring new ways to explore each other and he will be happy to keep coming back for more! You never want him to think "this is it"? You always want him to think "I wonder what she will come up with next"!

Continue to Surprise him with your New Experiences and Evolution of Self.

Show him and yourself that you are multi-faceted! Take on your bucket list so you can evolve your life experiences and get excited to share them with him! Your excitement will get him excited and he will think of how amazing you are to take on life with zest and adventure. As you explore your many interests he will be seeing layers of you unfold for him to discover. He will get a thrill out of wondering what you will do next and you will feel progressive, stimulated and inspired. It leads to a mutual exhilaration.

In conclusion, men want stimulation, independence and support. They want the nurturing woman who brings them chicken noodle soup when they are stuck in bed with the flu and the adventurous woman who is constantly searching for the next life experience to explore and share with them. All good things in life flow. Notice how a flowing stream has clear crisp water as it grazes the rocks and continues to move compared to a stagnant murky pond that remains still and lifeless. It is the same with relationships, life and love; they all need the energy of the flow to remain healthy and strong.

Adventureland Marbled Spice Cake - A Recipe

At one time or another, we have all had to have our nine-to-five job. Although, we are grateful for the money that comes in, at certain points, we feel bored or maybe even down-hearted. That is when we need to find our escape point. After work, I escape to my kitchen, where I can create and (hopefully) make something absolutely terrific. My escape is even better when I can combine that with my other happy spot, Disneyland.

When I created this cake and finally bit into it, I was whisked away. It was not to some exotic jungle, but to Adventureland. After all, there are some modern conveniences and safety precautions that Disneyland offers compared to some jungles.

This cake took me to that exact spot in front of Bengal Barbecue that I and my family always sit at to watch the world go by. I can feel the roughness of jungle rope, or the feel of climbing into great heights to reach the goal of being at the top of the Tarzan Treehouse (what we once knew as The Swiss Family Treehouse). Adventurous and mystified we sit and take it all in from a chair.

People are walking by, happy, carefree, and excited by that life that has brought them to this beautiful place. I watch the Jungle Cruise where families are coming from while the kids still are laughing at the lame jokes that came from their captain. I look to the right and I see the Indiana Jones Adventure. Kids looked stunned and parents look excited and happy. You wonder if these people look this happy at home. Everyone should look this happy everyday. That's when I look towards the tree house where all the rowdy kids are acting like monkeys and getting out all their energy (at least a third of it).

Sweet and savory barbeque chicken mixed with exotic yet playful spices tantalize my senses. Over the sweet barbeque scent, I detect the smell of dew. That's right, the smell of ancient and green rainforest soaked in its own moisture (it might be the smell of the water from the Jungle Cruise, but I am still going with the rainforest story).

Children laughing and screaming in good natured fun wake me from my fantasy. For a second there I thought I was in a rainforest, but no, I am Disneyland, safe and unscathed, but feeling still very adventurous. The hooting of the tropical birds and the old-fashioned sounds of the skippers' radios complete my happy picture.

Suddenly, I am back in my kitchen with the cake that started it all. Deep, exotic and playful, it matches where I am with that which makes us happy.

For an exotic cake of your own that might bring your sweet escape, try this:

"Adventureland Marbled Spice Cake"*

Ingredients: 1 and ½ tsp baking powder, 1 and 1/8 cups confectioners' sugar sifted, 6 tbs softened butter, 3 tbs non-fat milk, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup Splenda, 3 tbs molasses, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 eggs lightly beaten, 7/8 cup all-purpose flour, and a few drops of vanilla extract.

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 inch cake pan.

2) Cream the butter, sugar, and Splenda. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

3) Sift the flour and baking powder together and fold into the mixture alternating with milk until combined.

4) Spoon 1/3 of the mixture into a bowl, and stir in the molasses, ginger, and cinnamon.

5) Drop alternating spoonfuls of dark and light mixtures into the pan. Run a knife through them to get the cake marbled.

6) Bake for 50 minutes. Leave in pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

7) Stir enough warm water in the confectioners' sugar to make a smooth icing. Spoon quickly over the cake. Allow to set.

8) Enjoy with the feelings of your exotic sweet escape.

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* Base for recipe from Cake and then I molded it from there.

Animals Rule in Children's Literature - Frogs and Caterpillars and Bears - Oh My!

From very hungry caterpillars and penguins for every day of the year to the Kingdom of Frogavia, animals rule in children's literature. Whether used to teach numbers, colors, or more subtle lessons of morality, animals are the perfect vehicles for conveying tangible and intangible concepts in an entertaining way.

The unique not-quite-human yet not-quite-animal characters in the classic Dr. Seuss tales, paired with allegories about honor and even disarmament, set the stage for the next generation of children's books and entertainment. Endearing creatures from Sesame Street (what is a Snuffleupagus, anyway?) and puppets from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood created a world of make believe that children could call their own.

In children's literature, the story is often secondary to the lavish illustrations. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," for example, wouldn't be nearly as compelling without Eric Carle's illustrations. Likewise, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" is clever, but Felicia Bond's illustrations make the book a children's classic.

Kristin Zambucka's "Frog Knights" and "Frogavia! Frogavia!" are perfect examples of books that consist of both lavish illustrations and compelling tales. In the first book, frog characters live in their own frog world - the big pond known as The Kingdom Of Frogavia. The true frog king is unseated from his ancient throne and banished to a far, distant pond by an evil ruler. As his bullying and tyrannical rule stretch on, the Frogavian people grow increasingly restless and unhappy. Finally, a group of brave young rebels rise up and go in search of their true king. They eventually find him and he dubs them chivalry frog knights in gratitude for their loyalty. The king, along with a frog queen and frog princesses, return to Frogavia and right the wrongs of the evil ruler. In the second book, the story progresses, with one of the chivalry frog knights asking for the frog princess' hand in marriage, but she marries another. The frog knight joins his friends from the first book to continue on their mission to make good triumph over evil.

Zambucka's books are more whimsical than, say, Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series or Tony Abbott's Secrets of Droon series, but capture the magic of childhood while imparting nuggets of wisdom. The whimsy and appeal of the characters is that they come from the animal kingdom.

There's no doubt that creatures are central to today's children's literature. Whether completely imaginary, such as those in "Where the Wild Things Are," or real, as are those in "365 Penguins," or a little of both, as in "Frogavia! Frogavia!", kids are captivated by animals that cause the imagination to soar.