tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post113199249747429187..comments2023-10-26T03:40:33.254-07:00Comments on Joolie Doolie: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132542722894232062005-11-20T19:12:00.000-08:002005-11-20T19:12:00.000-08:00Fiona Apple is on the server down here if you want...Fiona Apple is on the server down here if you want to give it a listen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132202612270043142005-11-16T20:43:00.000-08:002005-11-16T20:43:00.000-08:00Mom war! FIGHT! FIGHT! Let's have a hem-off!Mom war! FIGHT! FIGHT! Let's have a hem-off!Ugly Juicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792902449319556554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132156949011873152005-11-16T08:02:00.000-08:002005-11-16T08:02:00.000-08:00Dear Anonymous,You're definitely NOT chopped liver...Dear Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>You're definitely NOT chopped liver. You were a GREAT teacher. I know how to do it, I'm just crappy at it.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12073151324538836638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132109590806133872005-11-15T18:53:00.000-08:002005-11-15T18:53:00.000-08:00Julie-As far as hemming goes-you have your former ...Julie-As far as hemming goes-you have your former 4-H days for basics -and what am I- chopped liver?!! xxoomomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132107870507811272005-11-15T18:24:00.000-08:002005-11-15T18:24:00.000-08:00Hi, Jules-You're getting all sorts of great ideas ...Hi, Jules-<BR/><BR/>You're getting all sorts of great ideas on that squash question (and I'm going to nab Emily's squash-as-meal tip, for sure)...<BR/><BR/>Here's my acorn squash 'filler' recommendation: a mild coconut curry (2 ingredients: a medium-sized can of coconut milk and a tsp. of Thai Kitchen brand red curry paste...nuked for 60 seconds and blended with a fork). After you bake the little guys, turn the halves cut side up, pour in the prepped coconut curry, then bake for another 5 minutes. Salt/pepper to taste. <BR/><BR/>You can turn this same set of ingredients into a soup by simmering 1" squash cubes (butternut is good) in water or broth (to cover) until it can be mashed with a fork, adding a scoop (1/4 cup?) of peanut butter, the can of coconut milk and a tsp or more of curry paste, tossing the whole thing in the blender until smooth, and back into the pot until nice and bubbly...it's a good one, and a good base for adding complexity with other spices, flavors, etc. <BR/><BR/>Curries aside, the aforementioned brown sugar/butter prep is a delicious classic, too. Mmm, good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132090995765575252005-11-15T13:43:00.000-08:002005-11-15T13:43:00.000-08:00#6 You can bake acorn squash in the microwave for ...#6 You can bake acorn squash in the microwave for only microminutes compared to cooking it in the overn. Cut it in half, clean out the seeds, poke a few holes, put it on a plate, cut side down and cook on high for 8 minutes? That is probably about right. You could put butter and sugar (or whatever) in for the last minute or so.<BR/>#10 About hemming. You have one of the world's best hemmers in your own family, and she will coach you at Xmas so that you can teach all your friends. No more masking tape! You will be so good that you will be offering workshops. Also, bring all your "need to be hemmed pants" and we will do them all.<BR/><BR/>And the Yoda hat is too cute for words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132023088557667442005-11-14T18:51:00.000-08:002005-11-14T18:51:00.000-08:00J:I saw that little Yoda, too. Was it on Craftster...J:<BR/><BR/>I saw that little Yoda, too. Was it on Craftster? I can't remember. So dang cute.<BR/><BR/>Squash: My 4-ingredient-recipes book has a squash w/rice dish...I don't remember offhand what the other two ingredients are (I've never made it) but it always looks good.<BR/><BR/>Alterations: Yes, I'm hosting a sewing basics class, but I can't claim to know too much about alterations. There is a tailor close to us, though, at Penn & 44th. Maybe try them out? I hate hemming pants. I usually just wear shoes that are an appropriate height for whatever pants I've got...Ugly Juicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792902449319556554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132008142724822652005-11-14T14:42:00.000-08:002005-11-14T14:42:00.000-08:00another great squash dish that makes it a meal - b...another great squash dish that makes it a meal - bake it and then put rice and beans inside. especially good is rice, soybeans and some peppers and onions. also good, rice, kale and a little cheese. i make squash soup all the time and i garnish with different things. spicy chicken sausage is a nice garnish, so is feta cheese. i LOVE squash. this time of year, we eat at at least once a week. i might have to start a side blog called "squash."<BR/><BR/>i forgot to mention in my other post, that i get my pants altered (lengthened) for $5 at a tailor. i'm sure i could figure it out but lengthening is a little trickier because sometimes they have to add a piece of fabric on the inside.Dr Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412714072437008531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1132000953451472972005-11-14T12:42:00.000-08:002005-11-14T12:42:00.000-08:00Fiona Apple: Heard a good portion of it online abo...Fiona Apple: Heard a good portion of it online about a month ago. Was good, but damn if Ms. Apple isn't a sour one. Saw her live on Leno and she acted like a miserable brat of a teenager. She sure can sing and play the old piano.<BR/><BR/>Dry humping teenagers: Gross.<BR/><BR/>Side for squash soup: Grilled tempeh? Mmmm....deeelicious.<BR/><BR/>Snow already: Only if it stays around until spring so we don't have to rake our leaves.<BR/><BR/>I love it that you are belly dancing! <BR/><BR/>Method wood cleaner: Ahh...I love it as well until it left streaks all over our dining room table that had required a great deal of elbow grease to remove only to leave white streaks that still haven't come out. BUT in Methods defense, it is a wood veener table, so maybe that had something to do w/ it?<BR/><BR/>Uglyjuice said that she was going to hold a basics of sewing class at her house this Dec. I am going to learn how to sew a straight line so I can hem our bedroom curtians. Maybe she will also be teaching the basics of alterations?LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08775588170333960964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405854.post-1131997741635808942005-11-14T11:49:00.000-08:002005-11-14T11:49:00.000-08:00i love that method wood cleaner too! my mom makes...i love that method wood cleaner too! <BR/><BR/>my mom makes acorn squash with butter and brown sugar inside. it is sooooooooo good and simple. you just bake it and then put the butter and brown sugar in for the last 10-15 minutes or so.<BR/><BR/>i have a huge mirror in my basement. it's totally yours! maybe i can deliver it to you tomorrow if our cupcake plans are not canceled by snow.<BR/><BR/>by the way, i am excited for snow. i got the cutest hat, glove and scarf set at H&M and i can't wait to wear it!! it's green and it has rhinestones. love it.Dr Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412714072437008531noreply@blogger.com