Kitchen Bitch and some other stuff
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hiddenmuseFirst the other stuff.
Last night, I went to the mall after work (one of the better things about living alone - no one to answer to!) and managed to get 2 pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeans for $30 (that's both pairs), and a pair of dress pants for work.
Went by the pet store, and got a little giddy over the bunnies on display. Actually stepped inside the shop, looked at the puppy dogs and noted that 3/4 of them would rile up my allergies. Then, I got to the end, and saw a black lab puppy. I had to leave before I risked making a scene.
I think Sid's demise is easier to acheive closure with, because his was inevitable. He had lived to his life expectancy, and had as full of a life as a rabbit could have. Libby's death may take longer, because she was still a baby in a way. Putting her to sleep was the most humane thing to do, but it still hurts that it had to be done.
For now, the family's put getting another dog on the back burner, as Annabelle is in Doggie Nirvana, not having to vie for the attention of the humans with another dog. I'm thinking of getting another rabbit, but my plan is to wait for the Easter hype to die down - to make sure that my decision isn't being swayed by pet shops having rabbits galore. Also, since I plan on getting the next one from the Humane Society, they might be kind of iffy on letting someone adopt a rabbit around Easter. Which I can completely understand - you don't want someone to adopt an animal tied to a particular holiday, only to turn around and bring it back a couple of months later, because they suddenly aren't so cute and novel. So, I'm aiming for the summer or fall. We'll see what happens then.
Today, I have to say that Kellie, you're a bad influence on me. After telling me about the virtues of those pricey heat-resistant silicone spatulas, I broke down and bought one today. No, not at Williams-Sonoma. This one is an Oneida (the silverware people) spatula that I picked up at Famous-Barr. It's purple (red looked too pink), and I put it to the test while making dinner tonight. Good news: it passed the test, and I was very happy. And is it wrong that I was getting near-swoony over a 5-piece baking set from Calphalon, being sold for $24 (almost the price of the muffin tin alone)? I managed to talk myself out of it, since it would be perfectly useless for me ... and I have most of the components available. Besides, I use what they call the "jelly roll" pan for cookies, and have cookie sheets (the Air-Ware or something like that) that were recently purchased. :-D
As for my Kitchen Bitchery, I've got a recipe to share:
This is a recipe that my mom got from a cookbook several years ago. She'd since lost the recipe, and it's admittedly a lot of improvisation on the cook's part. Still, it's good enough that my brother asks mom to make it every time he comes home. Feel free to substitute ingredients to suit your preferences.
Texas Skillet - Serves 4-6
1 lb. ground beef
1 can of diced tomatoes, drained (14-16 oz. can)
1 can of kidney beans (dark red beans), drained
1 packet of Chili seasoning mix (I use French's Chili-O)
1 can of tomato soup
1 cup of water
2 cups of cooked instant rice
Shredded cheddar cheese
Corn Chips
Prepare the chili according to directions on packet of Chili seasoning mix.
When chili is beginning to simmer, cook rice according to directions on box.
When chili and rice are done, combine together in pot, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and serve with corn chips on the side. (Alternate is to serve rice and chili separate, for anyone that doesn't like rice.)
Of course, this tastes good the night you make it - and is even better the next day.
Being a big geek on the occasions that I do actually cook, I like to listen to music while cooking. I'm a firm believer in the idea that the music can affect the outcome of your meal. So, when making this dish, listen to some country music (pre-Garth), or something to accentuate the spice in the chili. My selection tonight was the Dead Presidents soundtrack. :)
Last night, I went to the mall after work (one of the better things about living alone - no one to answer to!) and managed to get 2 pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeans for $30 (that's both pairs), and a pair of dress pants for work.
Went by the pet store, and got a little giddy over the bunnies on display. Actually stepped inside the shop, looked at the puppy dogs and noted that 3/4 of them would rile up my allergies. Then, I got to the end, and saw a black lab puppy. I had to leave before I risked making a scene.
I think Sid's demise is easier to acheive closure with, because his was inevitable. He had lived to his life expectancy, and had as full of a life as a rabbit could have. Libby's death may take longer, because she was still a baby in a way. Putting her to sleep was the most humane thing to do, but it still hurts that it had to be done.
For now, the family's put getting another dog on the back burner, as Annabelle is in Doggie Nirvana, not having to vie for the attention of the humans with another dog. I'm thinking of getting another rabbit, but my plan is to wait for the Easter hype to die down - to make sure that my decision isn't being swayed by pet shops having rabbits galore. Also, since I plan on getting the next one from the Humane Society, they might be kind of iffy on letting someone adopt a rabbit around Easter. Which I can completely understand - you don't want someone to adopt an animal tied to a particular holiday, only to turn around and bring it back a couple of months later, because they suddenly aren't so cute and novel. So, I'm aiming for the summer or fall. We'll see what happens then.
Today, I have to say that Kellie, you're a bad influence on me. After telling me about the virtues of those pricey heat-resistant silicone spatulas, I broke down and bought one today. No, not at Williams-Sonoma. This one is an Oneida (the silverware people) spatula that I picked up at Famous-Barr. It's purple (red looked too pink), and I put it to the test while making dinner tonight. Good news: it passed the test, and I was very happy. And is it wrong that I was getting near-swoony over a 5-piece baking set from Calphalon, being sold for $24 (almost the price of the muffin tin alone)? I managed to talk myself out of it, since it would be perfectly useless for me ... and I have most of the components available. Besides, I use what they call the "jelly roll" pan for cookies, and have cookie sheets (the Air-Ware or something like that) that were recently purchased. :-D
As for my Kitchen Bitchery, I've got a recipe to share:
This is a recipe that my mom got from a cookbook several years ago. She'd since lost the recipe, and it's admittedly a lot of improvisation on the cook's part. Still, it's good enough that my brother asks mom to make it every time he comes home. Feel free to substitute ingredients to suit your preferences.
1 lb. ground beef
1 can of diced tomatoes, drained (14-16 oz. can)
1 can of kidney beans (dark red beans), drained
1 packet of Chili seasoning mix (I use French's Chili-O)
1 can of tomato soup
1 cup of water
2 cups of cooked instant rice
Shredded cheddar cheese
Corn Chips
Prepare the chili according to directions on packet of Chili seasoning mix.
When chili is beginning to simmer, cook rice according to directions on box.
When chili and rice are done, combine together in pot, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and serve with corn chips on the side. (Alternate is to serve rice and chili separate, for anyone that doesn't like rice.)
Of course, this tastes good the night you make it - and is even better the next day.
Being a big geek on the occasions that I do actually cook, I like to listen to music while cooking. I'm a firm believer in the idea that the music can affect the outcome of your meal. So, when making this dish, listen to some country music (pre-Garth), or something to accentuate the spice in the chili. My selection tonight was the Dead Presidents soundtrack. :)
