The easiest way is to close your eyes and dream. If you’re really into this, let’s consider the pros and cons. Picking up a celebrity girlfriend is not an easy mission. The more major they are, the harder it is for you to get them.
I am not discouraging you but celebrities are known to date their own high profile kind. However, here are a few things which could help you:
Do your research Yes, get the tabloid and see their whereabouts. I am not suggesting that you be a stalker. The thing is you should know where they hang out, so you will know where to strut your stuff. Going local is not a bad idea, for example The Albion in Islington or The Pineapple in Kentish Town are both used by celebrities. It helps to get to know the staff too.
Dress smart casual but stylishly Go for a relaxed cool look, using trendy, up-to-the-minute fashions.
Use her friends Chat up her friends first. It gets them onside, and leaves her craving your attention.
Be yourself Try to act normal! Do not let her think that you are about to faint. Act self-assured and do not let yourself be affected by her so-called celebrity status. Treat her as you would any girl. For her this would probably make for a refreshing change, and she’ll see you in another light - as a 'normal' bloke.
Circumvent name-dropping Skirt around at all costs, she probably has more celeb friends than you could ever wish for.
Make honest compliments Choose them carefully and sparingly but make them count!
Timing Wait for her to go outside for a cigarette, then join her and seize the opportunity to flirt away while the distractions around her are minimalist.
Here are some other tips that may work if you cannot see a star within your vicinity:
A letter from a fan.
You can easily look up their fan mail address. However, asking them out through letters is not a feasible idea. So if I were you, forget this even if others advice you to do it!
Join a 'Date a Celebrity' contest.
Scour the country to look for a 'Date a Celeb' contest. Fortunately, you do not have to visit every town/city to do this. Just check it out online to see if there is one near you. Gofish.com has a 'Seduce a Celeb' contest which you may want to give a try!
Money talks.
Sometimes you can see them on auction at eBay or other similar sites. This is an innovative method if you have the resources. Most of the time, the money goes to charity. At least your madness goes to a good cause, the less fortunate. Keep an eye on the bidding process if you badly want it. However, your choice of stars is limited!
Well, some might think that making your wish come true to date a celebrity is a waste of time. But if you really want it, I say go for it! Actually it’s not impossible. Stars can be within reach, but do not try so hard that you start to make a fool of yourself. Happy hunting!
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This is it, my new favorite energy drink. It tastes like a fruit juice with no traceable Rockstar aftertaste. It is not as sweet as the Rockstar Punched, which makes it even easier to drink and enjoy. The label says it is supposed to taste like mango, orange and passion fruit, but all I really detect is the overpowering taste of mango with some citrus hints. I cannot really taste the passionfruit, but that doesn't ruin the overall experience. The label also states 50% of the drink is 50% juice, which I doubt a little because beverages that contain a lot of juice usually cost more than $2.50 CAD per can. Even if the 50% juice content is not all that true, I would still buy this again as it tastes excellent.
The energy content is the same as all the other Rockstar drinks - 160 mg per can. It pepped me up enough and maintained that high for several hours.
Scores: Cost - 8.5/10 Taste - 9.1/10 Energy - 7.5/10
I just thought Id tease you all today since I have the time to play. Im doing laundry. I made those Foccacia yesterday and felt like having some for lunch. Wasnt sure what I wanted to do with them , then I remembered one of my favorite chef lunches. I call them chef lunches because I didnt always have time to eat at work so I could make a plate of bread, cheeses, pates or other meats and fruit and nibble on them while I worked. I liked it so much it became one of my favorite bachelorette type meals too. Since Im no longer single I havent made it in ages. Today I did.
What you see there is a mixture of this yummy Fig Balsamic vinegar I bought up in Napa at Dean & Delucca awhile ago and of course good extra virgin olive oil. Next is a wonderful new cheese I found at the remodeled grocery store here. They are trying to make it more upscale and bring in new things. Its a cabernet wine soaked cheddar thats why it looks purple and its delicious. So since I only have apples in the house right now , I sliced some of those to go with it. Add the Focaccia to dip in the oil mix and its lunch!
*** I must tell you, these Foccacia are incredible with the Fig/oil mix. Heavenly!!
This is just a simple sandwich but to me its all about family memories........ When I was little we would go to grammas house after church. Gramma always made some yummy stuff and this was one thing she made that I loved. After she passed, my dad took on the job. I will post his recipe but add my variations after it. Today dad and I still swap recipes. He will tell me the latest he cooked or ask me questions on how to do stuff. ( I'm a chef.) And I will tell him my latest yummy things Ive made. Many times dad takes my recipe then adapts it to his life. My mom used to cook beef stew on top of the stove. When I first married I did too but I hated it because it always scorched. Then I found an oven beef stew recipe that I just loveeeeeeeeeee. A few yrs back I told my dad about it and now hes adapted it to the microwave. And that's how it goes all the time, round and round. He tells people he talks to this chef he knows in California lolol. I had professional photos done once for a food demo I had to do at a big dept. store in the mall. I sent my dad a pic and now he has it framed on his wall. That's "his kid" as he says when I call on the phone. (The picture below the About Me section is the one on his wall.)
DADS SAUSAGE SAMMICH Makes 2
1 dozen breakfast sausages (ok dad uses big dinner sausages, I cant find them out here so I use these but they are the same sausage just different size)
1 large onion, sliced
Kaiser rolls (we called them hard roll on the east coast) or toast
butter
Mustard (we use Guldens spicy)
Saute the sausages in some butter, add the sliced onions when sausages are about halfway done. Cover and cook till done. You want it to be nicely browned and onions caramelized. Fill rolls with sausages and top with onions. Spread on some mustard and eat!
Ok now for my version....
I frequently buy bulk breakfast sausage because the bf loves it. I freeze them in little bags for when I need it. So for me to start this recipe, I take out the frozen sausage and put in pan with about 1/4c water. When sausage seem thawed thru, saute, add a pat of butter and the sliced onions. Cover and cook for about 15min. Onions should be soft by then. If they are take off cover, raise heat to hi and stand there and watch em. They need to be browned and if you walk away you will be eatin out lol. Stir as needed till all liquid is evaporated and sausage is brown and onions caramelized.
I like this on Kaiser rolls too but I don't always have that around. We like it on sourdough toast tho. I use Guldens spicy mustard too but any kind you like will do . I do all as above with dads only we add sliced provolone cheese on it. Its delish! Told my dad about that one too.
This will make the whole house smell like onions!
And yes that's a pic up there of my breakfast today! hehehe
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http://www.netbooknews.com IT Month is the Black Friday of Taiwan, since they don't really do Christmas they have to invent a sale to make some extra cash at this time of the year. What goes on here? Well new products come to market, the Eee Note for example, we've also go a new netbook that will be debuting during the show. Which one? Check back Friday to find out!
What you do get to see in this video is some booth babes showing off the ASUS Eee Note, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Viewsonic Viewpad 7, Wacomm tablet & a colour ereader with an LCD screen. IT Month starts December 4th so stay tuned!
After sex, there's nothing most guys think about more than-a tall, cool one. And for good reasons. That refreshing amber blend of hops and grain may be the most perfect liquid creation known to man. That s why, in celebration of lagers, ales, pilsners everywhere, here is 'The All-Inclusive Beer Almanac.' It's a guide designed to enlighten you to all the ways your favorite-beverage can improve your life [beyond just helping you escape it for a few hours). Read, Retain & and relax. Your next round is covered.
SIX PACK ABS
BELLY UP TO THE BAR--WITHOUT THE DAMNED BEER BELLY
A love of beer and the ability to maintain washboard abs are not mutually exclusive. You can have both. And there's science to back it up. When researchers in the Czech Republic (a country known for having the greatest per capita beer consumption on the planet) studied the beer-guzzling habits of a group of men and women riving within the region, they found absolutely no evidence that drinking beer makes for flabbier abs. Within reason, of course.
The point of the study wasn't that you can drink as much beer as you want without getting fat-because you can't. Calories are calories, regardless of where they're coming from. Rather, the significance of the study is it shows that drinking beer is not a pre-requisit to accumulating fat around your abdomen. Keep your calories in check throughout the day by altering what you eat or by burning off a few hundred extra, and you should have no problem staying lean while also getting moderately smashed. Here's how:
START THE NIGHT RIGHT
Planning on partying? A balanced meal before an evening at the bar will help fill you up-And, since food slows the absorption of alcohol, a well-timed meal can help minimize the severity of hangovers.) Aim for a good mix of protein and high-fiber carbs--a small whole-wheat sandwich plus a piece of fruit is ideal. Besides helping slightly slow down the rate at which you chug, a quick meal will also keep your hunger under control later in the evening--when your resolve is at its weakest - to avoid devouring fattening, stodgy mid-evening bar snacks or late night kebabs . Why does that matter? In a study from Denmark, researchers found that guys who sat down to all-you-can-eat meals ate significantly more when they drank beer or wine with their food than when they ate while sober.
BUDGET YOUR CALORIES
As drinkers go, beer fans have the upper hand on maintaining a lean bod. That's because, with beer, it's easy to keep tabs on the number of calories you're taking in: approximately 300 in a pint of regular beer. Sipping cocktails, on the other hand, is a much greater challenge. A booze-laden Long Island Iced Tea, for example, can set you back more than 500 calories--the equivalent of a Big Mac. And unless you make the drink yourself, it's almost impossible to know what you're getting, since the ratio of sugary mixers and alcohol can vary so much. Use that knowledge to your advantage when you hit the bar and calculate just how many calories you can afford to blow.
DRINK TWICE AS MUCH
Double-fisted drinking is never a bad thing--especially when your other drink is water or diet soda. Non-alcoholic drinks can help keep your partying in check by slowing down the speed at which you inhale your true beverage of choice. And nobody's even likely to notice what you're doing if you time your orders right. Start your evening with a bottle of water and a load of abuse from your pals with your first drink of the evening, and use it to quench your thirst. Then move on to your beer. Keep ordering both throughout the evening so you always have the ability to alternate between the two. The only rule: Don't place a new order until both your bottles are empty. That way, you can drink all night long--and end up taking in half as many calories as you normally would. Cut back just four pints of beer a week and you'll save yourself the caloric equivalent of nearly nine pounds of fat in a year.
ERASE THE EVIDENCE
Despite your best intentions, there are always going to be times when you slip up and do overindulge. But don't take the damage lying down. Fight back and hit the gym. Or head outside. We've rounded up 10 relatively quick and easy ways for an average 150-pound guy to burn away an extra 300 calories--the equivalent of two or three beers. (Heavier guys can do slightly less work and burn a bit more.)
ACTIVITY TIME
Cycling (10 mph) 50 minutes
Running/jogging (5 mph) 30 minutes
Soccer (competitive) 30 minutes
Swimming 43 minutes (slow freestyle laps)
Walking (4.5 mph) 48 minutes
Gardening 50-55 minutes (mowing the lawn)
Golfing (walking and 67 minutes carrying clubs)
Boxing (punching bag) 50 minutes
21.5
Number of gallons of beer the average guy drinks each year, compared with just 2.3 gallons of wine and 1.4 gallons of alcohol spirits.
Good for What Ales You
Beer doesn't just taste good--it's also good for you. The key, however, is moderation. A few brews every night and you get the potent mix of alcohol and hops researchers have shown can help with everything from fighting disease to keeping your heart in peak condition. (Too much, of course, and you end up an alcoholic with a liver that's as hard as a pony keg.) For optimal benefits, aim for one to two pints a day--. (Although you shouldn't overdo it nightly, a few extra bevies on Fridays and Saturdays probably won't hurt.) Aside from giving you a well-deserved buzz, all that drinking should help you to...
REDUCE YOUR RISK FOR HEART ATTACK AND STROKE | Drinking beer has been shown to raise HDL cholesterol (the good kind), reduce the formation of artery-clogging blood clots, and quell the inflammation that can contribute to heart disease.
FIGHT TYPE-2 DIABETES | In a 12-year study of more than 46,000 men, researchers at Harvard found that guys who drank moderately had a 36% lower risk of diabetes than those who didn't drink at all.
DODGE ALZHEIMER'S | Drinking doesn't just ease your stress, it could help keep you sane. When researchers at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital University compared the mental health of people who drink with that of people who don't, they found that folks who imbibed one to six drinks a week were significantly more likely to keep their marbles later in life than those who didn't.
BUILD STRONGER BONES | The hops in beer supply the body with a hefty dose of silicon--a mineral that's crucial for maintaining both density and strength of bones.
CANCEL OUT CANCER | Beer is packed with polyphenols--potent plant compounds that have been shown to help slow the growth of cancer cells and boost the body's production of cancer-fighting enzymes. The darker the brew, the more polyphenols it packs. ------------------------------------------------------------------CONTINUE BAR BEER BEHAVIOR
FIVE TIPS TO MAXIMIZE BEER ENJOYMENT AT THE BAR
* Going to break the seal? Put your napkin or coaster on top of your glass--that way, the bartender will know you're coming back and won't clear your spot.
* Tired of the coaster or napkin slicking to the bottom of your beer and then falling into your lap every time you take a chug? Sprinkle some salt on the coaster and it'll stay put.
* Want the best service? Tip as you go--and don't just drop pocket change. As little as a buck a beer will ensure your beer mug is never empty. (If you think that's too steep, consider that the average tip is I5%, 20%, and most beers are in the $4-$5 range.)
* Beer too cold? "Most U.S. draft beer is about live degrees too cold, particularly if you want to enjoy a beer with a bigger flavor profile," says Sam Adams founder and brewer. Jim Koch. His solution: Simply wrap your hands around the glass or bottle for one to two minutes.
* Too much foam? Sprinkle some salt in your beer to reduce the carbonation.
* Wondering why you always get so much head? (On your beer, that is.) It's because you dump your beer bottle into the center of the mug, which causes the carbon dioxide to release too fast. Instead, tilt your mug and slowly pour the beer down the side of the glass. By the time you hit the top, you'll have a perfect half inch of foam. If you're pouring beer from a tap, use the same technique, but be sure to pull the tap handle all the way out. Ask any bartender: The No. 1 mistake amateurs make is to pull the tap handle out halfway, which results in all head--and in this case, that's a bad thing.
STRANGE
FIVE UNUSUAL BEERS YOU GOTTA TRY
1 THE MOST POTENT: Sam Adams Utopias | At 50 proof, this brew is ranked by Guinness World Records as the world's strongest beer. With no carbonation and a malty, maple-syrup flavor that's similar to that of port wine, it's more like a fine sipping liqueur than a chuggable beer. It's currently available in select liquor stores and on eBay, but you can expect to see another release of this aged batch in the near future.
2 THE SPICIEST: Cave Creek Chili Beer I With a real chili pepper in each bottle, this Arizona brew is hot. More of a novelty beer, it will burn a hole in your stomach if you drink more than one or two. Check your local liquor stores.
3 THE MOST UN-BEERLIKE: Lindermans Kriek Cherry Lambic | This dark red, Belgian beer is almost like a cherry soda: sweet, highly carbonated, and distinctly cherry-flavored. But it still has that dry under-taste that lets you know it's a beer. You can find Lindemans in most liquor stores.
4 BEER WITH A KICK: Dogfish Head Chicory Stout I Remember when Drew Carey created Buzz beer, a mix of coffee and beer? The brewing world took note and came out with this Delaware stout. Made with roasted chicory, organic Mexican coffee, and licorice root, this brew is rich and spiced, with a definite coffee aftertaste and even a hint of cloves. Visit dogfish.com to find distributors in your area.
5 JUST PLAIN UNQUE: Rogue Chipotle Ale I From the home of the brewpub, this Oregon ale is made with chipotle chilies for a smoky, slightly bitter flavor. You barely taste the chipotle ... at first. Just wait-you get a nice little kick about five seconds after you swallow. Look for the brew in most liquor stores.
WE ASKED YOU: WHAT'S THE BEST CURE FOR A HANGOVER? YOUR RESPONSES:
Time 26% Pedialyte or Gatorade 18% Hair of the dog (more beer) 16% Plenty of water 14% Diner food (cheeseburger and shake) 8% Vitamin 5% Tomato juice 3% Steam room/hot shower 2% Soup 2% Pizza 2% other 4%
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Take heed all you beer lovers. It is now a proven fact that beer -- yes, BEER -- can provide the same health benefits as wine. No matter what type of ale you prefer, studies show that drinking beer in moderation (up to 2 drinks a day for us guys) can and will reduce your chances of strokes, as well as heart and vascular disease.
It's called the French Paradox -- the link between the low rate of heart disease among the French and their fat-laden diet was a daily dosage of red wine. Well, there's no denying the results of that study. But what the public doesn't know is that the health value of beer has been known, documented and applied for centuries. But there are folks out there who don't want you to know about it (I wonder why).
wine vs. beer
According to Mr. Jim Anderson, wine connoisseur, "When you compare the raw ingredients that go into wine and beer, you'll find that wine, on one hand, is made purely from grapes, water and yeast. Grapes are a fine source of sugars, fiber and chromium, but few of those things survive the fermentation and filtering process. Yeast has loads of complex B vitamins, but again, they do not appear in the final product due to filtering."
Beer, on the other hand, is made from grains, water and yeast. Grains commonly used are barley and wheat (with cheaper, mass-produced beers relying on corn and rice), both of which are loaded with a variety of vitamins that survive the fermentation and filtering process. And the vitamin value of the yeast is conserved in the hundreds of unfiltered beers that are on the market -- both on tap and in bottles.
interesting tidbits about beer
Tidbit #1 In November of 1999, The New England Journal of Medicine stated that light to moderate beer drinkers would decrease their chances of suffering a stroke by 20%. They also stated that those who drink one beer a day compared to those who drink one beer a week experience no difference in reducing stroke risks.
Tidbit #2 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (May 1999) reported that consuming moderate amounts of beer would lower one's chances of coronary heart disease by 30-40%, compared to those who don't drink at all. (Beer contains a similar amount of 'polyphenols' -- antioxidants -- as red wine and 4-5 times as many polyphenols as white wine).
Tidbit #3 Alcohol has also been attributed to increasing the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) in the bloodstream, as well as helping to decrease blood clots.
Tidbit #4 Beer contains vitamin B6, which prevents the build-up of the amino acid homocysteine, that has been linked to heart disease. Those of us who have high levels of homocysteine are usually more prone to an early onset of heart and vascular disease.
Tidbit #5 A new study performed at the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute in Utrecht indicates that those who drink beer had no increase in their homocysteine level, but those who drank wine or liquor had an increase of up to 10%.
Tidbit #6 Beer provides a 30% increase in vitamin B6 into the blood plasma -- something that neither wine nor any other liquor can do.
Tidbit #7 Beer is both fat-free and cholesterol-free.
Tidbit #8 Beer has a relaxing effect on the body thereby reducing stress and helping you sleep better.
Tidbit #9 Beer has proven to have positive effects on elderly people. It helps promote blood vessel dilation, sleep and urination.
what exactly is beer?
An average beer contains the following:
0 mg cholesterol 0 g fat 13 g carbohydrate 25 mg sodium protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins B, B2, and B6 alcohol
Sounds too good to be true? Not really. Considering beer was first used as a homeopathic remedy back in the good old days of the Egyptian Pharaohs thousands of years ago, things haven't changed much.
The only problem nowadays is the sad fact that several irresponsible people drink more than they should, and sobriety becomes a discarded word. Although I have listed the many good things about beer, there are also several negative aspects that I am obliged to caution you about: liver disease, obesity and alcoholism.
Of course, these adverse reactions would not occur if beer were drunk in moderation. Being responsible is always the key to having fun with friends and enjoying a nice cold glass of beer. I, for one, am going to have a beer and think that over.
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Title: The Weekend - Millionaires [lyrics in description]
NEW SONG!!!!! :] i just wanna live fast, party hard, make money, be a star
I take no credit for this song, I downloaded it from their Twitter thing, but its not working for some of you guys so here! enjoy this NEW song! ;] DGAF till we die!
hope i got them right, if not, please correct me!
when i roll up, im drunk and high im looking for my just tonight cause i dont need a boyfriend and i dont need him by my side he doesnt even know what hes thinking leavin this club with us to go drinking he started winking and oh it got me thinking about all that dirty shit i did last weekend im leaving into the hills and all i need is these cheap dirty thrillls
I just wanna live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND. live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND.
here comes the sunlight, he wont leave hes begging me for more please, and all the dirty words i talk into his ear he wants me i know that you want it, i feel that your on it im sorry that your morning ended up in vomit stop oh. and drop it to the floor, bend down, your throwing up some more\ pick it up boy, lets dance and have some fun i wanna drink more oh yeah its just begun.
I just wanna live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND. live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND.
If tomorrow never comes well atleast we had fun so drink up drink up live fast die young If tomorrow never comes well atleast we had fun so drink up drink up live fast die young
drink up drink up drink up drink up live fast die young
drink up drink up drink up drink up live fast die young
I just wanna live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND. live fast, party hard, make money, be a star Boys at every show with their clothes on the dance floor. We dont care, we dont care, we dont care, If we live through THE WEEKEND.
If tomorrow never comes well atleast we had fun so drink up drink up live fast die young If tomorrow never comes well atleast we had fun so drink up drink up live fast die young
Title: GIVE UNTO ME- LYRICS
YEAH LIKE I SAID MY OLD ACCOUNT WAS KBLUEROSE BUT YEAH I HOPE UYOU ENJOY IT...
LYRICS:
I've been watching you from a distance
The distance sees through your disguise
All I want from you is your hurting
I want to heal you
I want to save you from the dark
Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison
Why should I care if they hurt you
Somehow it matters more to me
Than if I were hurting myself
Save you (save you)
I'll save you
Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison
Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness
Give unto me all that frightens you
I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly
Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison
Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness
Give unto me all that frightens you
I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly
Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness
I love Junior League cookbooks. They are usually well tested recipes compiled by the Junior Leagues themselves ,of course to raise money. But many of these have become award winners.
I chose this one because altho its an older book, many of the recipes are typically Californian and awesome.This is one of my favorite recipes from this book. Ive made it many, many times.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE MAKES 1 9in. cake
Crust:
3/4 c.graham cracker crumbs(about 12 single crackers)
1/2 c. ground pecans
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. butter, melted
Filling:
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. pumpkin puree
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground mace
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, softened
6 tb. granulated sugar
1 egg plus 1 yolk
2 tb. whipping cream
1 tb. sifted cornstarch
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
Whipped cream and whole pecans for garnish
To prepare Crust: Combine all ingredients and mix well, coating crumbs completely with butter. Pat crumb mixture firmly into bottom of a 9in. springform pan. Place in freezer while preparing filling.
To prepare Filling: Mix 3/4c. sugar, pumpkin puree, 3 egg yolks, cinnamon, mace, ginger and salt in a bowl. Set aside. With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and 6 tb. sugar till smooth. Add the egg plus egg yolk and the whipping cream. Mix again till smooth. Add cornstarch and blend well. Add vanilla and lemon extracts. Mix again till very smooth. Add spiced pumpkin puree to cream cheese mixture. Mix until no traces of white remain. (The smooth texture of this cheesecake depends on the thorough mixing.)
Pour filling over crumb crust in springform pan. Bake 45 min., or until sides have risen. The center will be somewhat soft. Remove from oven. Cool to rm. temp., then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Run knife around edge of pan and release the sides. Remove cheesecake from pan bottom. Garnish with whipped cream rosettes and pecans.
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Title: Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Delectable mini cheesecakes using Einstein Bros. Pumpkin Shmear with a gingersnap crust and whipped cream topping.
Title: pumpkin cheesecake tutorial 001.MOV
PLEASE READ: I am so sorry this video has so much going on in it, but with it being Christmas Eve I wanted to include the whole family (Nathan is missing he is in Atlanta with his dads side of the family, and the hubby was filming). I am also sorry this is being uploaded later than I had expected. I have to admit I have been getting really sick and I have had to take so much meds it is terrible. Hence the reason I have no makeup on. I had to run to the store with the hubby to get a few things for dinner tonight, so I took the time to get dressed and ready to go. I hope everyone is having an amazing Christmas Eve and looking forward to a much anticipated Christmas day.
This is a great cheesecake to make year round, it does not have to be limited to just Thanksgiving and Christmas. I had a friend ask me to make it as a cake for her birthday in July and it was a big hit. I love to cook and if you would like to see many more cooking tutorials please let me know and I will be more than happy to make them. Nathan is the one who does the great editing, so future tutorials will be much better.
As promised here is the recipe.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham crackercrumbs
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 stick melted salted butter
Filling:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese,atroom temperature
1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
3eggs plus 1egg yolk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoonall-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350degrees F.
For crust:
In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugarand cinnamon.Add melted butter. Pressdown flat intoa 9-inch springform pan. Setaside.
For filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth.Add pumpkin puree,eggs,egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.
Pour into crust. Spread outevenly and place oven for 1 hour.Remove from the ovenand let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
(I however suggest that you allow it to sit in your oven with it slightly cracked open for a period of 2 hours, and than refrigerate.) It taste amazing with some whip cream and if you would like to see a tutorial on the whip cream please let me know and I will be more than happy to do so.
Enjoy and have a Very Merry Christmas. Hugs and love to all of you and thank you so much for a wonderful years journey here on youtube.
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I know this is an oldie, but I have never had it. Good thing I bought this when I did because I am absolutely exhausted this morning for some unknown reason. The shot cost me $2.99 and is the more popular one. I saw another Jolt shot sitting next to it with a pink cap.
Unlike the shots I have had recently, this one comes in the standard 60 mL package with a small cap. The aroma that is being emitted is not the most inviting one to be honest. In fact, it reminds me of dry cat food. The taste is very sour and a bit ranky. No, this shot has not expired, I double and triple checked, it had a good 3 months left. I think there is the taste of concord grape underneath the sourness, but it is not a very pleasant one. The aftertaste is even worse. It is very foul at first, at lot like rotten grapes, but after a minute or so it settles and all there is, is the acidic kick. The foulness is never completely gone in the aftertaste, but at least it is not as strong as immediately after drinking the shot. I don't like this taste at all, but at least there is no bitterness to add to the rankiness.
Forget the taste now, this shot contains 200 mg of caffeine plus some from the guarana seed extract. This is a case of a potent drink with a horrible taste. The shot started working quickly and I started to wake up in about 20 minutes after consuming it. While being awakened by the high caffeine content, I started to feel focused and very calm. I love energy shots that give me this feeling as I can use this energy to completely focus on something important before all the caffeine kicks in and I am flying around the room or trying to climb the walls. The period of focus and calmness lasted for about 20 minutes, which is not long enough, but better than some shots. After the 20 minutes, I was feeling the effects of the 200 mg of caffeine and was ready to jump off my chair and run around. The funny thing about this shot was that the energy high disappeared in less than 2 hours for about 30 minutes and then I felt energized again for another hour. I did not experience a crash or a headache, but it was an odd energy shot effect.
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Title: Transformers ROTF-Jolt
Bio: JOLT LOVES TO CAUSE TROUBLE. MORE THAN ONE GROUP OF DECEPTICONS HAS WATCHED IN CONFUSION AS JOLT, ALL ALONE, RACED AROUND THEM IN CIRCLES, TAUNTING THEM. THEY'RE NOT USED TO AUTOBOTS ACTING CRAZY. LITTLE DO THEY KNOW THAT ITS REALLY JUST AN ACT - PART OF A PLAN TO LURE HIS ENEMIES IN CLOSE WHERE HE CAN DELIVER A CRIPPLING BLOW WITH HIS ELECTRO-WHIPS.
Bio: JOLT loves to cause trouble. More than one group of DECEPTICONS has watched in confusion as JOLT, all alone, raced around them in circles, taunting them. They're not used to AUTOBOTS acting crazy. Little do they know that it really is just an act - part of a plan to lure his enemies in close where he can deliver a crippling blow with his electro-whips.
I love opening Jolts. There is just something very satisfying about that small initial explosion. Opening an already open one is not as satisfying, but it somewhat works. I found another one, again at a 7-11 for the same cost - $1.99 CAD. I think my camera has problems capturing purple. The top is supposed to be less blue and more purple, kind of like the outline of the "J".
Well, the Wild Grape is purple and has a very pleasant concord grape smell. Its taste would have been just as pleasant if it wasn't for the energy ingredients this thing is packed with. The drink has the usual Jolt undertone of ginseng and some other energy things. The finish is quite nice though - very concord grape like. Of course the taste and finish get sweeter as the drink is consumed. Jolt Wild Grape is an average to OK grape flavoured energy drink. One way they could have improved it, is by making the taste a bit bolder. The flavour really gets lost among the carbonation and the energy ingredients taste.
The caffeine amount is once again standardized to 189.2 mg. I had about half the drink in one sitting and then packed it up for the road. Once again I have to say that I absolutely love this type of can with the cap. The energy boost is like all other Jolts.
Scores: Cost - $1.99 CAD for a 473 mL can Taste - 7.5/10 Energy - 8/10
Overall - 15.5/20...the taste is a bit weak, but there is plenty of caffeine to make up for the taste
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Title: Reklam? Yes! 2
I denna ännu bättre uppföljare av "Reklam? Yes!" så får vi se reklamparodier av Jolt, Wild Kids, Gorbi's och Noobströms El.
Marko Spremo, från Williams filmer produktion-serien "En dålig dag" gör också comeback i denna film.... Annars får vi se Viktor, William, Emil och Oskar i denna film...
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Artist: Jordin Sparks
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In my hands, I am hold the last formula of the HyDrive Energy drinks - Electrolyte Formula - which is lemon lime flavoured.
The beverage smells a lot like lemonade, but does not have that intense and sour lemonade flavour. It starts off watery, like the Strength Formula, but the taste builds up by the end of each sip. Half way through each sip, lemon and lime flavours start to emerge and by the end they are fully noticeable. Strangely, another flavour emerges at the finish - tangerine. It sounds strange, but this is what the finish tastes to me like. You can almost compare the taste to the yellow Gatorade, but once you drink at least half the bottle of HyDrive, the taste builds up and starts to differ from Gatorade. Like the other HyDrive formulas, the taste becomes more intense and flavour-rich, yet not very sweet. The Electrolyte Formula was enjoyable and easy to drink, but it wasn't my favorite HyDrive in terms of the taste. I would have enjoyed it more if the initial taste was made more flavourful.
You guessed it, this HyDrive formula contains 145 mg of caffeine. The unique ingredients are Magnesium, Chloride and Phosphorous. Within 30 minutes I started to get the already familiar feeling of clean and gradual build up of energy with my energy levels peaking 15 minutes later. I felt calm and very focused for 15 - 20 minutes right as my energy was peaking and plateauing. I was at this peak plateau for a good 3 hours after which I came back down, but did not crash.
The HyDrive Energy series was one of my favorite energy drink series, if not the favorite. Each formula has unique ingredients and every single one tasted great. Most other energy drink series have good flavours and bad flavours, but all the HyDrive formulas were consistently good. The energy kick was about the same with each flavour and though the caffeine content was not the highest, at 145 mg, the ingredients in the energy blend worked together to provide a few hours of clean energy with no jitters or a crash. It was an absolute pleasure to try all of the formulas and I hope the company expands their business into Canada.
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I had a nice Mothers Day this weekend. I postponed it till bfs surgery was over since things were getting pretty hairy around here. I'm glad I did. My daughter would have had to run between two houses that day anyway to see her MIL. This way I did it on Saturday so nobody had to leave early to get home for work the next day and we could have a leisurely day. But I wore myself out cooking and cleaning. This house has been a terrible mess and this week was so darn hot, I just did nothing. So Saturday I had no choice but to cook and clean as much as I could get done.
I had a 4 rib prime rib I thawed overnight for our dinner. I bought a whole one at Christmas time and had them cut it in half. I froze half then,,,,cuz the price was just incredible. So we had prime rib, my tomato, zucchini gratin and sour cream mashed potatoes. My daughter bought a great chocolate mousse cake that was very light.
Seas Prime Rib
1 prime rib with bone, any size, mine was a 4 bone roast lots of garlic, for this one I used about 6lg. cloves S & Freshly ground P Dried thyme, I used about a tsp for this Preheat over to 500 degrees. Make a paste of everything but the roast. I do this by hand by chopping the garlic fine and then adding the salt and smashing it together over and over with a knife. I do this when I make salad dressing too. Its a chefs trick. But if you don't have that you can use a sm. food processor. After the garlic is in paste form I add the Pepper and thyme and touch of Olive oil to ease spreading it all over the roast with my fingers. Put roast in pan and put in preheated oven for 1hr. Then lower heat to 350 degrees and roast for another hr. From this point on test with an instant read thermometer. You want it to be about 130 degrees for medium. If you have a smaller roast test earlier. Once it has reached the correct temperature take it out of the oven and just let it rest for 15 min. so all the juices distribute properly. It will continue to cook while this is sitting. I make a bit of au jus by adding some beef broth (not consommé, too salty) to the drippings and stirring up all the brown bits till bubbly. Then I strain it. If there is too much fat in the pan , remove it or the au jus will be a greasy mess. This will serve 6-8.
I have posted this recipe on my pesto blogs before but I thought Id post it here again for those that missed it. I have made this and changed it a bit. The original called for 2c. bread crumbs which for this amt. is just too much. I also doubled the mozzarella cheese cuz we love it. I substituted marinated artichoke hearts in a jar for the fresh and we just loved this. Its almost like a vegetable lasagna but no pasta.
Pesto Zucchini Tomato Gratin
For the topping:: 1 cups Bread Crumbs 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil dried Italian Herbs or basil/oregano/marjoram, to taste
For the veggies::
3 medium zucchini, sliced in long pieces, 1/4 inch thick 5 cloves garlic, chopped A handful of halved artichoke hearts or a small jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed of most of the marinade 4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto 2-3 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced thick 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 pinch salt, to taste fresh ground black pepper, to taste 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced - you can use garlic and herb marinated mozzarella also
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a gratin dish or large pie plate.Place the crumbs in a bowl and using a fork, toss with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to coat; season with Italian Seasoning or dried basil/oregano/marjoram.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini, garlic and artichokes, and sauté briskly just until the zucchini is a bit golden and still tender-crisp. Remove from heat and pour the veggies into a bowl to cool slightly. When cooled, gently toss the zucchini mixture with the prepared basil pesto, to coat. Layer the pesto veggies in the gratin dish/pie plate.
Spread half of the crumbs on the squash mixture. Layer with slices of mozzarella. Top with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with balsamic vinegar. Season with sea salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the tomatoes.Bake the gratin until it is bubbly and hot, about 20-25 minutes. Serves 4.
Heck, Id just serve this as a side dish or even just a vegetarian type meal with some nice crusty bread!
I make alot of these because my son just adores mashers.
Sour cream Mashed Potatoes
5lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into sm. chunks 1 stick of butter 1/2 c. sour cream cream, half and half or milk 1 bunch of chives or green onions, chopped fine S & P
Put potatoes in lg. pot and cover with water and about a tb. salt. Cook till tender, then drain. Put back in pot and throw in butter. For me when I'm busy I do it to this point and let the butter melt while I do other things. Once melted, mash potatoes. Add sour cream and mash again. If very thick add a bit of cream or milk to get the right consistency. You don't want them runny. Taste and adjust S & P. Then stir in chives or green onions.
Okay better late than never, right? This is my first original music post. To say I'm pumped is an understatement! It's here!!! Finally!!! Enjoy...
LYRICS:
Dear mom, Just sitting here at the sidewalk cafe thinking about you on this Mother's Day. I know it's been so long might not even get this song in time. But I had to say I love you anyway.
So we've had our tussles it's true don't really like to clean my room or brush my teeth. But sitting here in this silence I can almost feel your smile missing me.
I'll always be your baby boy. Sugar box of candy and toys and a frog in the mud...
Dear mom, she smiled at me for the first time yesterday. Wasn't even really looking to find her face. And tell dad I think I understand now why he fell in love with you. It's just the beauty and grace.
Saving up for a diamond now I don't think it'll take too long. Would you like to be a grandma? Must be strange how we grow up and grow away, chasing our own dream...
But I'll always be your baby boy. Plastic army men blow up the toys with my favorite plastic gun...
Sugar sweet and everything neat, that's what little girls are like! Little boys are different...
Fight for your honor. Take on the world just for you. Forget to call. It doesn't mean we don't love you...
Dear mom, just sitting here in the sidewalk cafe thinking about you on this Mother's Day...
Happy Mother's Day mom! The video editing took longer than expected. But I didn't forget you...
Love,
...Rods ;-)
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Title: Happy Belated Mother's Day
I take no credit for creating this short.
I decided to copy it for my own mother.
again... no credit will be had from myself on this video.
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