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Open Thread - Unity Zone version

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:18am.

I respectfully have one request: that all talk of the port, or police accountability, or the war be conducted in any of the many other available threads. Check your guns and roses in at the door, please.

Enjoy!

Merwyn Haskett's blog
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I see that Emmett used

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:21am.

I see that Emmett used "enjoy" in his post too. That's a sign that there's to be more joy today.

I hope.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

I am burnt out on about every downtown lunch spot...

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:23pm.

I almost considered going to Le Voyeur.. except that I don't get a four hour lunch break to wait for a piece of hard burnt garlic.

Anything fresh and exciting out there?

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You only had to wait four

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:26pm.

You only had to wait four hours? It must not have been crowded.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

How fresh? How exciting?

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:13pm.

The newest place I can think of is Aqua Via. But that's WEEKS old. Personally, I am still excited about the Bread Peddler. But I have a long attention span when it comes to pastry. Why don't you list the places you go, and why you are sick of them? That would make interesting reading. Then I'll recommend any place you forget to list.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

Aqua Via..

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:34pm.

I have dined twice, and had them cater for about 15 people once...

In all i have to say the most memorable item is definitely the open-faced lamb sandwich.. but its like waiting for the punch line .. when the 1cm pickle and three potato chips are presented on the rectangular mile-long ceramic plate.

Long wait times and menu items priced as if to be expensed for power-lunch meetings on the company account.. makes Aqua Via a losing strategy for an impromptu lunch decision.

I had finally decided to just go buy lunch ingredients at the grocer when I realized I had completely forgotten about Bread Peddler. I felt sad because I LOVE eating at the Bread Peddler!

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Isn't the Bread Peddler GREAT?

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 5:46pm.

The food is SO wonderful! The sandwiches, the pastry, the soups that dare to contain meat. I don't really like the atmosphere, especially if you have to go through that corporate lobby to get to the bathroom. Wouldn't it be great if they moved it to a better location?

I see your point about Aqua Via, but don't you nevertheless feel that eating there is very entertaining? I like to go there when I barely want to eat. Like, if I'm trying to diet but I don't want anyone to know. You can consume 400 calories for dinner there, and yet spend as much as you would for a real meal!

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

Haha.. When I don't want to know anyone I just go to ...

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 6:02pm.

Food:
Gardner's
Sorrento's

Bars:
Cicada
Charlie's
The Iron Rabbit

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Where? Huh?

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 6:13pm.

Are those places in Olympia?

But you misunderstood me... it's when I don't want anyone to know I'm dieting. To be spared those insufferable conversations about how I don't need to diet, I look great, more to love, it's all a patriarchal conspiracy, have another brownie, blah blah blah.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

Must be rough ;)

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 6:56pm.

And because of that I won't chime in

Well, it is!

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 8:59pm.

You know, sometimes your waistband gets a little tight, the obvious solution is to eat less for a while but everyone is, like, on this nonstop campaign to undermine your resolve, and, like, you know, talk about pizza all the time! It sucks. It's much easier to be surreptitious about the whole thing and eat at Aqua Via as often as possible.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

I hate that tight wasteband feeling

Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:15pm.

Nothing like being taunted by your own clothes.

Like when your pants call you a SLACKs-er

Submitted by Debmonstrative on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:21pm.

ha ha

lol

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:24pm.

For the record, in my opinion you don't need to lose anything. Now that we've gotten past that, I would love to be able to diet, but I just don't have the willpower. I try and workout harder, but even that's been slipping lately. Pizza is a huge weakness of mine.

The key is to find an exercise regimen you enjoy...

Submitted by jlw on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 7:56am.

... like yoga! And then afterwards, dine at Aqua Via.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

RETRACTION

Submitted by jlw on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 2:58pm.

So, I walked by Aqua Via today, and looked snoopily in the window, expecting to see a bunch of skinny people dining on cornichon slivers... But instead, I saw a couple of -- how shall I put this? -- people who could most likely survive a few months of famine, chowing down on generously portioned salads. Hearty salads of substance. So, I guess I was wrong. My apologies to Aqua Via! I will be back when my waistbands loosen up!

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

AMEN!

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:30am.

This whole I'm right & you're wrong banter is old and weary.

I get to head home today from the hospital for a much needed break and to attend my 4 year old grandson's final adoption hearing tomorrow. There will be a party at DSHS afterwards! He was chosen to represent Thurston County for National Adoption Day tomorrow!

There is good in the world and in people...

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Thinking of things such as

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:41am.

Thinking of things such as your Grandson, and especially of your Daughter, is a reminder that there is so many important things and that people's mileages naturally vary.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Port

Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 10:19am.

is good with Bue Cheese

Hey Porter, Hey Porter

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 10:22am.

would you police respect the Unity Zone?

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Speaking of blue cheese...

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:15pm.

... where can you get good Gorgonzola around here? And please don't say Ralph's.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

Maybe some of us can take a

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:25pm.

Maybe some of us can take a cheesemaking class. If we get some stone jars it might mimic the caves used for Bleu cheese and Roquefort. I'm assuming Gorgonzola would be similar.

Course, then I have to worry about the neighbors saying "Hey Haskett, you need to do your laundry. Your socks are starting to get ripe."

I don't know where to find Gorgonzola, I just know I love the ravioli at Urban Onion.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Try Bayview then...

Submitted by security_six on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 6:45pm.

Both are great stores I shop them regularly.

Gasp

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:00pm.

Six must not know about the Ralphs/Bayview protest! LOL!

"Understand, it's not always about being right. You can win every argument, but if it opens the door to turmoil, brings division, and tears you apart, in the end you didn't win at all - and you may have lost a lot." - Joel Osteen

I do know...

Submitted by security_six on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:08pm.

And I think it is insane, forcing someone to do something they don't want to do. People have the right to choose what they want to sell, for whatever reason, and I respect that. If they had the only pharmacy in town, I would say they had an obligation to provide further services, but they aren't so they don't.

I just wish we could all please respect Stormans' Right to Choose. I don't demand K-Mart carry handgun ammo, I go somewhere else and buy it. If they can live without my business, I can live without theirs. Simple as that. You don't like what Ralph's isn't selling respect that Right to Choose and go somewhere else.

But I like Bayview more. They have a better deli than Ralph's.

Isn't there anywhere in town where they turn over the cheese...

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:13pm.

... faster? Back when I shopped at Ralph's, I bought some really expensive Reggiano parmagiano there once, and it turned out to be moldy -- and not in a good way. Usually I wouldn't bother, but that chunk of cheese cost like $14, so I took it back to exchange it. But they had this large bin of Reggiano cheese, and they were ALL moldy. That's one really bad thing about living in a small city; no cheese shops.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

Oh wow

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:18pm.

The last time I was at Ralph's.......wow it's been awhile.....I was having a rough time suppressing my gagging as I walked by this barrel of cheese. I seriously thought someone had puked somewhere nearby until someone saw my facial expressions and pointed to the barrel. That people would eat that amazes me, I mean, if it smells that bad going in......

My MIL

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:38pm.

Makes a to die for Parmesan Chicken out of that expensive parmesan! It is killer stuff! But she only uses the expensive stuff when she makes it for family! LOL!

You'd think with all the wineries and wine shops around here there'd be a good place to get a variety of cheeses!

But when I sit down with a great glass of Reisling, I like some portwine cheese out of a little plastic tub smeared on a wheat thin so who am I to say I'd be a cheese connoisseur!

Ok, y'all gotta stop. I can

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:42pm.

Ok, y'all gotta stop. I can smell that nasty odor in the back of my nose and feel like gagging.

Buying the expensive stuff really makes a difference

Submitted by jlw on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:45pm.

And I know what you mean -- you'd have to take out a loan to use that stuff for dishes you took to potlucks.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

I'll Share my MIL's Recipe When I Get

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:52pm.

home from the hospital! You can make it with that plastic container stuff but it's just not the same as the real stuff! And you fry it in a little bit of good olive oil and then place a small salad on top of it and drizzle a little lemon vinegrette over it all! MMM! I wish I had a plate of that instead of hospital food right now!

That's My Way Of Thinking Too!

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:24pm.

If they can live without my business, I can live without theirs! I prefer Bayview only because it's closer to me and they sell Fran's Smoked Salt Milk Chocolate Caramels! MMM! Pricey little buggers, but SO worth it!

My Theory..

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 3:21am.

Is that the small Thriftway Empire.. capitalizes on the fact that there are no specialty stores in Olympia.

It is my belief that since the downtown Safeway has been squashed.. that not only does the Thriftway ilk get to work on the customer base that is in the mind of "Work Downtown, live downtown.." Thriftway has miles better selections than Safeway did/does.. and more realistic choices than the Co-Op for alot of things...

But man! They can get pricey! And they are more than happy to extort their customers, regardless of the whole stupid "faith while shopping" issue.

I love the people who work at and started/maintain the Co-op .. but the stores have a sort of late 80's kind of filthy run-down feeling. They do. They can be more than a little gross. I'm not saying that it is the specific fault of anyone in charge or working there.. but there's a little Olympia effect when shopping at ANY Co-op in washington --> outside of Thurston.

The effect is an overall "Whoa! It is nice and big and clean and full of choices!!!!"

While I love some items for sale at the Co-ops.. I would rather walk the three blocks to Thriftway from where I live and pay more for more selection and less hippies.

I know that this is most likely a very unpopular opinion.. but until someone steps to the plate .. and makes a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods pop up.. I will continue to keep buying crap to feed my face.. at the easiest compromise.

I don't care about Plan-B or Storman's stupid stance on morality.. or even the smug 'Family' disposition of the employees. That stuff is water off the ducks back. The asshole employees aren't feeding me anyways.. my paycheck and personal choices are.

That's my Thriftway/Not-Thriftway argument.

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Seriously,

Submitted by Rob Richards on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 6:49pm.

You should check out Top Foods on the west side, I've always been happy with their deli selections.

good Gorgonzola

Submitted by michellen on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:20pm.

What gorgonzola do you like? We can get it for you at the Eastside Co-op. The one available there now is very affordable but not the most delicious, it's true.

Back to cheese, Janet, in general, I've found

Submitted by Debmonstrative on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:27pm.

that cheeses at the Eastside Coop actually go moldy the slowest of the 4 places I've shopped. And they are far less expensive than Ralph's, but why would anyone be walking into that den of sinners anyway?

BTW NONE of you have more instance to cry about your waistbands than me right now...I haven't even seen my feet for several weeks now.

What I really love is gorgonzola dolce

Submitted by jlw on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 8:22am.

Gorgonzola dolce is the young, soft, sweet gorgonzola. I don't know exactly who makes the ones I've enjoyed so much in the past -- usually they've been cut from a block. And they've been imported. I have a feeling that they are likely very perishable, and there's probably not a huge demand around here. But it is SO GOOD! Thanks for being so responsive, Michelle! I will look at the Co-op for gorgonzola, and give it a try. That's where I've been getting Reggiano lately, and it's really amazing!

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

gorgonzola dolce

Submitted by michellen on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 9:13am.

is awesome. I tried it at the Skagit Valley Co-op. It's really expensive but we can see if there is an interest. I'll let you know when the Eastside Co-op gets it in.

Mmmmm....

Submitted by jlw on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 2:58pm.

I can't wait!!

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

San Fran...

Submitted by oysterpreserve on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:31pm.

I don't remember what types of cheese they have, and the selection is pretty small, but I did notice some more intersting boutique cheeses.

It ain't gorg

Submitted by CIAGuy on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:00pm.

but I got a nice chunk of smoked blue cheese at the eastside Co-op a while back. A bit dry and crumbly but oh so delicious. Three cheers for a food thread.

Unity Zone?

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:38am.

I don't get it.

I may have the name wrong,

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:40am.

I may have the name wrong, but there was a corner set up (as of yesterday afternoon) that was supposed to be a trouble-free zone where people from both sides could have rational discussions. If I'm not mistaken they occasionally distributed food or coffee to both sides.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Oh

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:41am.

I really had no clue. That's kind of cool.

Bricks Comment

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:46am.

Now going on nearly 30 minutes without a word from Rick.

And now it's gone.

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:47am.

And now it's gone.

My friend EG :)

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:57am.

Some things to remember:

this place is really jumping lately, we are really busy
we are volunteers doing the very best we can
OlyBlog is the place for current local info, we all are valuable, including you
you might see a docent name on the list and wonder why an issue isn't being taken care of right then, realize that the docent might be in msg with someone sorting things out, they could be reformatting a post, uploading something, on the phone with a user, doing behind the scenes work.....you catch my drift :)
I know things get frustrating. But we can handle it, we will survive, all of us, we really are all in this together. And if things get just too much, you know, if some of us just can't stand something here, the web is huge with lots of room, we can always set up other personal and community blogs

Heh

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:48am.

What the hell do I know?

Edited due to the taste of socks.

we are really busy

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:49am.

I just now had a chance to unpublish it.

Thanks :)

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:54am.

I can't imagine what y'all are so busy about (please note the tongue sticking out childishly. You're welcome to throw a pie at me.)

Oh, whoa, I just had an idea! We've talked often about coffee and pie being necessary to have good discussions and play nice. How about, when we just can't be nice, that we have pie fights! If we promise to clean up does it count as vandalism?

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Pie fights

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:01pm.

I would like to request now that all pies thrown at me be pumpkin. Yes, with whipped cream topping.

Great idea Merwyn

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:53am.

We'll make a peace maker outta you yet. :) Truly though, I appreciate you setting this up.

I would just like to say that asthma sucks. Fortunately mine isn't really bad, never end up in hospital, but it does make these cold sorta stagnant air November days a bit difficult. Today I get to stay home, rest up, use inhaler when needed, and give thanks that I'm not living some place with really polluted air.

I just ate at The Reef, breakfast was good. Breakfast is often my favorite meal.

It's better now that eggs

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:54am.

It's better now that eggs benedict are served every morning.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

I Live For Eggs Benedict!

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:56am.

I'd order it for breakfast, lunch & dinner if they're serving it and my family always makes it for me on Mother's Day! I love the variety of eggs benedict Black Bear Restaurant offers!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Where's that, and what kind

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:58am.

Where's that, and what kind of variety?

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

It's On The West Side

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:13pm.

In the old Coco's restaurant next to the Shell Station by Outback Steakhouse. On the Corner of Black Lake Blvd. and Capital Mall Drive.

Did I give you enough descriptive landmarks? I'm one of those women who doesn't know her N, S, E & W who says 'go to the pretty green house 2 doors up from the corner, the one with the red shutters and big barrel of flowers on the porch, and turn left there'! LOL!

Here's a link to their menu! They have a classic benny, NY benny & Irish benny! MMM! All 3 are divine!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

spam filter tries to eat the restaurant

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:19pm.

How strange, I think the spam filter tried to eat your post JstPlnOnry, maybe because it is about yummy food? :) Wacky huh? As I freed it from the grips of the spam filter I had to wonder if that is what happened.

Name the spam filter

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:21pm.

The spam filter isn't perfect but it does help us out a lot, maybe if we give it a name we can feel more relaxed about its occasional false positives. What would you name it?

I propose Herbert. But i know better ones can be proposed, maybe even one that is a pun.

I suggest

Submitted by security_six on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 8:11pm.

Marvin

I Saw That But Knew Eventually

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:03pm.

it would find it's way here to entice you all! BTW, Black Bear has the best homemade sausage patties I have ever had in my life! I love ordering their southern scramble! It's a biscuit split in 2 with a sausage patty on each half and then scrambled eggs and country sausage gravy with a side of hash browns! MMM!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Please write a review! :)

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:07pm.

Can you sometime write up a whole review on them, your own post? Then we can stash it in the Oly Eats & Drinks book (listed on right side of this page along with other books and collections)so folks can read it while trying to decide where the heck to eat. Restaurant reviews are really helpful, would be great if you could.

Sarah ~ I Will Gladly Do That!

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:30pm.

should I just do it in a blog and you'll move it then?

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Restaurant blogging

Submitted by Sarah on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 9:03am.

Sure, just write up what you want on your own blog, then when we can get to it we also will tuck it into the Oly Eats & Drinks book. Your post will remain on your own blog at the same time.

Plenty of landmarks, lived

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:20pm.

Plenty of landmarks, lived here my whole life. I was never a fan of Cocos so I never paid attention to what took over.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

I must have missed

Submitted by OperaGirl on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:54am.

I must have missed something. What else is new? Ha.

My mom will be arriving today from CT. T & O are bouncing off the walls. I made the mistake of telling O that we'd go to the airport to get her after his nap this afternoon so since he woke up he's been trying to get me to tuck him in for his nap. Silly.

I am trying a new recipe this morning... Buttermilk Blueberry cake batter just went into the oven. Yum...

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life. ~Ludwig van Beethoven

Buttermilk

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:58am.

Buttermilk Blueberry...sorry, can't type when I'm drooling all over the keyboard.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

We should all go to OG's house

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:00pm.

We could play with O while that cake bakes :) Oh and we'll do the dishes too.

It's getting to be Cookie

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:11pm.

It's getting to be Cookie Baking Season. I have a good kitchen, but not good enough for a gathering. Cookies are the only thing I can bake without ruining. (In case anyone's confused since I often talk about loving to cook...Cooking's an art, Baking's a science.)

Who wants a Cookie Baking party...and am I going to be the only guy there (not that that's a bad thing....WHAT?....come on, Tammy jokes like that too.)

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

cookie frisbees

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:16pm.

Can you bake some huge chocolate chip ones that once we've all stuffed ourselves silly, we can use the rest for a relaxing game of frisbee?

Well, there was the time we

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:18pm.

Well, there was the time we packed the chocolate chip cookies too close together on the pan...when we took it out we ended up having to cut them into bars.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Those Are The Best Kind

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:12pm.

of 'oopsies' Merwyn! I'm gonna have to try that sometime!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

"Cooking's an art, Baking's

Submitted by CIAGuy on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:14pm.

"Cooking's an art, Baking's a science."

they're both both. See Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking and Bakewise by Shirley Corriher if you don't believe me.

Ooops it looks as if Bakewise isn't published yet, I thought it was supposed to be ready in time for Xmas but now it looks like next year. I'll have to revise my list. she does have a chapter on the science of baking in Cookwise and of course plenty about the science of cooking too. Harold's book is more fun to read IMHO while Shirley's has more recipes.

I was quoting Emeril

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:17pm.

I was quoting Emeril himself. What's French for nanny-nanny-booboo?

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Huu huuu, American!

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 11:25pm.

Huu huuu, American!

Merwyn ~ That Would Be

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 12:10am.

bonne d'enfants de bonne d'enfants à bas à bas

Those sound good!

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:03pm.

Alright all, I've had enough. I'm logging out for 24 hours or more. I'm only fanning the flames, time to step away.

On my way out, if you are a fan of college basketball, don't miss UNC vs. Davidson on ESPN at 4pm.

have a good break

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:23pm.

I kinda used your prior post to write something up directed at all of us, I probably should pay you now. :) Happened to be your turn as an example. Hope you have a good break.

awww

Submitted by Norm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:15pm.

I remember that feeling. We'd have a really busy night and my Mom would say, "After you go to sleep, when you wake up it will be your birthday." You can imagine how long I slept that night.

Anyway, it sounds like fun at the Opera house. Let us know how the cake turns out.

We Need A Recipe Section

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:11pm.

so OG can share all her yummy creations with those of us who can't be at her house to enjoy them!

Hopefully she'll put this one up on her blog too! *subtle hint huh?!*

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Here you go! I did it just

Submitted by OperaGirl on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 2:00pm.

Here you go! I did it just for you!

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life. ~Ludwig van Beethoven

OG ~ My Daughter Says

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:29pm.

she could just kiss you! Blueberries are her favorite and she's asked to make this as soon as she gets home from the hospital! She would like to know if it was the best cake you've ever had because it looks so pretty!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

In the spirit of unity...

Submitted by Logarithm on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:01pm.

I encourage everyone to attend the Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. It's a great way to see a cross section of the religious and spiritual groups in our area, or just enjoy an afternoon of pretty music.

Something like that is a

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:12pm.

Something like that is a true promotion of giving thanks.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Speaking of enjoying

Submitted by emmettoconnell on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:06pm.

Come out to O'Blarney's at 9a on Sunday to ejnoy some soccer on tv. Enjoy that the beautiful game will now be played at the highest level within our television market.

Enjoy watching others celebrate our new MLS team and the MLS Cup.

I need something to do on my

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:12pm.

I need something to do on my Wednesday nights now that Le Voyeur Trivia's taking the rest of the year off.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

While I'm here...could

Submitted by OperaGirl on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:14pm.

While I'm here...could someone please tell me where the heck my air pump is? I really need to get the air mattress blown up for my mom! Ack!

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life. ~Ludwig van Beethoven

Isn't that what having kids

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:17pm.

Isn't that what having kids are for? They don't even know it when they're turning purple from blowing too hard.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Big Sigh

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:09pm.

Well, I guess I won't get to go home from the hospital for a break today after all. The media relations dept. just called and wants to film my kiddo for a KOMO 4 Story on the hospital and I have to stick around and sign the press release and then filming begins at 5 and they've asked me to stay.

Good thing my grandson's adoption is tomorrow morning! I'll just have to get up early and drive home in the morning now! I don't see so well to drive at night anymore... It's hell getting old! LOL!

If anybody makes cookies, save me some! ;-)

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

I've had more reason this

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:13pm.

I've had more reason this year than ever before to see for myself: Hospitals are Boring. Sorry the two of you are stuck there. I've taken the liberty of adding your daughter to various prayer chains.

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Merwyn ~ I Could Kiss You

Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:26pm.

for doing that! Being a religious woman, I know the power of prayer and welcome it with open arms!

Thank you love!

"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown

Well, Tammy's okay with it

Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:32pm.

Well, Tammy's okay with it probably, but what about your Hubby? I have spaghetti-sized arms, and all that extra weight I've gained the last couple years is confined to my gut. I've forgotten about everything I've learned in Tae Kwon Do except for a couple basic blocking moves. And I have a mortal fear that I'm going to damage my pretty face in a brawl at the Broho.

In other words: I can't fight! That's why I type so much!

Please give me a second grace. Please give me a second face. I've fallen far down, the first time around, now I just sit on the ground in your way.
Nick Drake

Good luck

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 1:16pm.

Hope everything goes well and that you have some time for cookies and rest.

power "sats"

Submitted by chad360 on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 4:33pm.

OK, so sats mean satellite...

I saw this blurb on Google News a while back that was about solar power beamed to receiving antennas on Earth, and now I am having a hard time tracking it down--

The US DoD was on-board saying that the DoD wants to enable this technology (or some such similar spooky talk).

Seems that our sun, Sol, spits out alot of power, and that if the power gets intercepted above the atmosphere, it can be harvested (if it is beamed to Earth on a different frequency, around 58-66GHz).

There is so much solar power that the amount avail each year far surpasses all collective terrestrial sources-

So, the real questions are:

Will the draft be reinstated in the US?

AND

Do you support the idea of power sats?

HAARP perhaps?

Submitted by briotron on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 7:58pm.

hello there

did this info/news have anything to do with the HAARP in Alaska? it's worth checking out, er internet-searching. HAARP

nope, no HAARP conection, but check this out...

Submitted by chad360 on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 4:00pm.

while browsing just now

My Jr. High mascot was a Falcon. >glup<

...and also this post about what I feel is the real issue taking place...

...a classic distraction, this "war on terror"

Isn't there a cheese

Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:28pm.

vender at the market?

Oh yeah

Submitted by Debmonstrative on Wed, 11/14/2007 - 9:34pm.

all year 'round, matter of fact

And that is some really yummy cheese, too

Submitted by jlw on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 3:38pm.

Really yummy. But no gorgonzola. I believe they sometimes have a firm domestic blue cheese.

Peace became pizza. -- Guglielmo

wow

Submitted by Rob Richards on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 1:41am.

So many conversations on this thread, we should start separate threads for each to save the confusion. Let's see, that's: Eggs Benedict, cheese, downtown eateries, Janet's weight, the eating habits of bovines, whatever chad360 was talking about, am I missing anything?

The topic is 'Jeopardy'

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 2:47am.

Wednesday's question: If eating was on Olympia's mind.. how would Olympia sort it out?

Friendblog: None are known to exist since bloggers don't have friends.

thanksgiving turkey

Submitted by grandma on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 7:20am.

I'll be on the hunt this weekend for the annual bird. Two questions:

1. Frozen or non-frozen?

2. Baked or deep fried?

What are are you planning?

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