http://www.threadless.com/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:15:16 -0500 Sat, 07 May 2011 16:22:23 -0500
So I decided to try and make my own. I peeled an apple then grated the apple into water with honey and boiled it. Then, when it was boiling, I added the green tea. I strained it and bottled it - and yum! a bit spicy from the honey (made in town from some cacti flower or something) but really refreshing.

Next I went with pear - much more subtle flavor, and I used honeysuckle jam instead of honey - really nice and not too sweet (the apple one was really sweet).

Last night, I had some watermelon in the fridge. I used that and some more of the honeysuckle jam, becuase it doesn't add the spice the honey does. chilled and drinking it on this sunny (there are only about 10 days out of the year w/out blinding sun) and warm day and its def. perfect. Plus, all natural stuffs.

How do you play with your tea?]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:05:40 -0500 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:55:49 -0600
So I made a potato leek dough yesterday (yeast dough) and decided - hey, there's enough to make a loaf AND rolls. Then I decided, why not twisted rolls, because they're pretty? Then I remembered my last time in China Town in NYC and love of these scallion/green pea rolls.

SO, I took the rolled out dough and cut it into strips. In a pan I mashed together green peas and Mexican green onions (these burn my eyes, unlike other green onions, so are potently yum. They also have a bigger bulb on the bottom). I had browned the onions a bit in butter. I put these in the middle of the strips, pinched teh strips closed, and then twisted them and set them aside to rise.

They turned out awesome. The ends of teh twists burst open a bit, to showcase the pretty greenery inside. A friend came over and together we kind of went through a pan of them (I ended up with two pans of twists and a loaf of bread) Had one for breakfast and still amazing. I suggest filling more bread items with peas and scallions.]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:13:46 -0600 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:07:19 -0600
I'm bruised, and know I will hurt tomorrow. No damage was done to the car, but scooter wouldn't even start. (it landed on it's side kind of hard, and when loading it into a truck another peice got hit, which wasn't good).

Good news - the lady in front of me was sweet, a hair stylist from a family of hair stylists, and recently promoted. I needed a hair stylist, I have her card and will call for an appointment later. She also stayed with me until the truck came, so I will bake her something. ]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:54:33 -0500 this only w/out the rolo center.

YEAH! My house smells so good.
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We Mess W/Texas

Las Semester I had a student who lost relatives to violence, just got word today that a student of mine was apparently stabbed. Many of my students have family in Juarez and surrounding cities, and despite the news not really relaying it, the violence is definately leaking over the border.

:( And for every one of my students it seems like it's dozens more just across teh border that are getting killed. . .

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So, every year my department holds this big benefit for the food bank in the area, the main one of the town I live in (which has a REALLY high poverty rate: I'm in NM). We have local musicians, cooks, authors, etc. come and put on a show and feature a silent auction. Only, this year we're getting WAY less donations of things to sell, and while we usually get some artists giving paintings, have none this year. The monies from this event apparently makes up the food bank's fall funds.

Last year Threadless was kind enough to donate some shirts but I'll admit, I'm behind in e-mails this year. I was wondering if anyone had something lying around they could donate? I've raided my closet, but some art or crafts for the auction would be a benefit!

Again, I apologize for soliciting so late, and so broadly (the benefit is on the 12th of NOV), we're just a bit strapped at the moment.

Anyone interested, savepennynow@yahoo.com

Thanks!]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:59:37 -0500
good news, if they come and try to kill me the cops might be obligated to consider it a threat.

sometimes I feel our laws are woefully inadequate.]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:22:29 -0500