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Becoming a stronger Web Working Couple

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:30:12 GMT

clipped by: janclip1300
clipper's remarks: Another great article by Celine Roque... for Sandra

Becoming a Stronger Web Working Couple

August 29th, 2008 (9:00am) Celine Roque 3 Comments

As if working with others wasn’t hard enough, working with your spouse sometimes proves to be harder. You live together, work together, and do almost everything else together - it’s the perfect recipe for a heated argument. Is there a way to live and work together without letting your relationship, and your careers, come crashing down?

Business and money.

Defining boundaries.

Making the relationship and the business grow.

Tags: web working, productivity

The Savagery of a Surge That Failed

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:08:15 GMT

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clipper's remarks:

He didn't scream. Instead, the sight induced a sort of catatonia; he picked up the head, cradled it in his arms, and started walking aimlessly. He carried on like this for days, until tribal elders pried the head from his hands and convinced him to deal with his loss more constructively. He decided he would get revenge by becoming a suicide bomber and inflicting a loss on some American family as painful as the one he had just suffered.

The Taliban are as uninterested in social services and human rights as the Karzai government or the international forces, but they know how to turn a world of poverty, insecurity, and death from laser-guided missiles to their advantage.

Washington spends about $100 million a day on this war - close to $36 billion a year - but only five cents of every dollar goes towards aid. From this paltry sum, [..] "a staggering 40% has returned to donor countries in corporate profits and salaries".

Clip Source: www.atimes.com

Surging in Afghanistan

When, decades from now, historians compile the record of this Afghan war, they will date the Afghan version of the "surge"

to sometime in early 2007.

a growing insurgency was causing visible problems for US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces

In response, the international forces retaliated with massive aerial bombing campaigns and large-scale house raids. The number of civilians killed in the process skyrocketed.

During the same period

the rising civilian death toll and the decaying economy proved a profitable recipe for the Taliban, who recruited significant numbers of new fighters.

They also won the sympathy of Afghans

This last surge, little noted by the media, failed miserably, but Washington is now planning another one, even as Afghanistan slips away. More boots on the ground, though, will do little to address the real causes of this country's unfolding tragedy.

more suggestions for no-knead bread

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:50:47 GMT

clipped by: Lexica

Clip Source: bitten.blogs.nytimes.com

“. . . I bake the bread using the original recipe method, in an oven-proof bowl, with a lid on top. The other day I was in a hurry, so after the initial rise and shaping the dough into a loaf, I plopped it into the cold bowl, and put it in a cold oven (no preheating). Then I turned the oven to 450 degrees, baked the bread for 30 minutes with the lid on and 30 minutes with the lid off. The bread was fantastic. The crust was crispy on the outside, and the inside was delicious.

“The next day I tried this with dough that was refrigerated overnight. No extra rising, I just sprinkled the dough with flour, shaped a quick round loaf, and plopped it in the cold baking dish, and baked it. It was great! This saves me a lot of time, and I don’t have to preheat the oven. Just thought I would pass this on.”

Tags: bread, baking, no-knead

No-knead bread - now with speedy & whole-grain options

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:49:20 GMT

clipped by: Lexica

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

WHEN I first wrote about Jim Lahey’s no-knead bread almost two years ago, I could not have predicted its immediate and wild popularity. How many novices it attracted to bread baking is anyone’s guess. But certainly there were plenty of existing bread bakers who excitedly tried it, liked it and immediately set about trying to improve it.

I was among them. I wondered how the recipe of Mr. Lahey, who owns the Sullivan Street Bakery, could be made faster (it calls for 14 to 20 hours’ rising time) and with a higher percentage of whole grain.

Changing the profile of the bread’s ingredients proved to be a real challenge.

I have not shown the whole grain bread to Mr. Lahey, who, in fairness, has been encouraging.

It is likely that when he gets around to producing a whole grain loaf, it’ll be better than mine. But I don’t think it could be easier.

Recipe: Speedy No-Knead Bread (October 8, 2008)

Recipe: Fast No-Knead Whole Wheat Bread (October 8, 2008)

Video

No-Knead Bread Revisited

Tags: bread, baking, recipes, no-knead

Grain glossary: 20 whole grains to cook and eat

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:19:17 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
clipper's remarks: There's a brief description of each grain given, as well as recipe suggestions and cooking tips.

Clip Source: www.culinate.com

The bulk bins can be bewildering; even when you’re familiar with a particular grain, it’s mind-boggling to make sense of all the names it may go by. Groats, grits, steel-cut, rolled, puffed, pearled, cracked, flakes, and flour are the most common references, and all describe how the grain has been processed.

How the grain has been cut or milled affects both texture (hence taste) and cooking time.

By no means is this glossary comprehensive — I barely scratch the surface of rice, and I know of at least a couple of omissions (Job’s Tears, rye berries).

For more information on grains — nutrition profiles, cooking tips, recipes — check out Lorna Sass’s book Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way, the Whole Grains Council, and Bob's Red Mill.

Amaranth

Barley

Buckwheat berries

Cracked wheat

Farro

Kamut

Long-grain brown rice

Millet

Oat groats

Polenta

Popcorn

Quinoa

Red quinoa

Short-grain brown rice

Sorghum

Spelt berries

Sweet brown rice

Teff

Rolled triticale

Wheat berries

Wild rice

Tags: food, cooking, ingredients, grains

Lunchbox Dessert

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:19:04 GMT

clipped by: LemonThyme
clipper's remarks: The kids should like these!

Clip Source: www.frugalvillage.net

PB&J Bars

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup jelly
1-2/3 cups peanut-butter chips, divided

Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease 9-inch-square baking pan. Mix together flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Reserve 1 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Stir jelly to soften, and spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle 1 cup peanut-butter chips over jelly. Stir remaining 2/3 cup chips into reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. — S.G., Louisiana

Tags: recipe, snack, kids, lunch box

Homemade Ricotta

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:06:47 GMT

clipped by: LemonThyme
clipper's remarks: This is one I'd like to try!

Clip Source: www.frugalvillage.net

Make your own ricotta cheese

HOMEMADE RICOTTA: You can make your own ricotta cheese. This recipe makes 2 cups.

Ricotta

1 gallon whole milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
kosher salt

Over medium heat, warm the milk and lemon juice in a stainless-steel pot until the curds separate. Line a colander with a few layers of cheesecloth. Ladle the mixture onto the cheesecloth. Using twine, tie the cheesecloth around the cheese. Attach the twine to a wooden-spoon handle. Rest the spoon with the cheesecloth hanging over a deep bowl or attach to kitchen faucet. Let hang for 3 hours. Remove from cheesecloth, and season with salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. — Rhonda, forums

Tags: milk, recipe, cheese, cooking, dairy

acorn squash quesadillas + tomatillo salsa

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:02:12 GMT

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Clip Source: smittenkitchen.com

acorn squash quesadillas + tomatillo salsa

Acorn Squash Quesadilla
Adapted from a Dos Caminos demonstration recipe, but similar to many found in their awesome book, ModMex

The secret to getting your quesadillas crisp, Lindquist insisted, is to cook them in either butter or lard, and no skimping. A griddle is best if you have one, but a regular old frying pan will do in a pinch.

1 small/medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons diced white onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 clove garlic, minced
2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and cut into strips
Salt and pepper to taste
10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend of your choice (I used Muenster, not Mexican but worked great!)
Butter for frying quesadillas
Garnishes: Julienned radishes, crema or sour cream and/or salsa verde cruda (recipe below)

Tags: food, recipes, mexican, cooking, quesadillas, sauce, blog

Maryland Crab Cakes recipe

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:25:19 GMT

clipped by: odiedog
clipper's remarks: Recipe for Maryland Crab Cakes

Clip Source: www.redlobster.com

Maryland Crab Cakes

Dense yet flaky, firm yet delicate, Maryland crab cakes are a seaside staple. Serve them a’ la carte, in a sandwich or beside a salad.

Serves 4

s Ingredients:

1/2 tsp. garlic minced

Maryland Crab Cakes Ingredients:

1/2 tsp. garlic minced

1 tbsp. celery diced

1 whole egg

1 pound lump crab meat

Maryland Crab Cakes Preparation:

1 tbsp. onion minced

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning

2 tbsp. oil for sautéing

Tags: maryland, crab cakes, recipe

Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo (80 calories!)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:12 GMT

clipped by: joflo723
clipper's remarks: 1 point yummy alfredo...can't beat that!

Clip Source: www.hungry-girl.com


1 Point Alfredo?!

Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo!

(80 Calories, 3g Fat, 242mg Sodium, 9g Carbs, 4g Fiber, <1g Sugars, 4g Protein = 1 Point!!!)

This recipe will rock your world. Share it with everyone you know...ASAP!

Ingredients:

1 Package Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Tofu Noodles
1/2 Wedge The Laughing Cow Light Cheese
1 teaspoon Fat Free Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper (if desired)

Rinse fettuccine noodles VERY well. Microwave them for one minute, then drain them and pat dry. Add cheeses and sour cream. Mix thoroughly. Microwave to help melt cheese further, and mix some more. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy. Serves 1.

This Fettucine Hungry Girlfredo has just 80 calories per serving, and is only 1 point on Weight Watchers (if you're counting). This is the guilt-free recipe of the century! After you try it, send us an email to let us know how you liked it.

tips to help you from microsoft

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMT

clipped by: shaor

Clip Source: www.microsoft.com

Microsoft At Work

Top 10 most useful secrets in Office

Download business freebies

Recipe for work-life balance

Bump the slump and learn to thrive during a down economy

10 tips to keep your small business safe

6 tips for reducing e-mail overload

Make a smart move for your business's accounting

Get a free password-protected online workspace

3 solid gold Excel tips

Clean out your computer

Automatically start an Office program when you turn on your PC

A short lesson in project management

10 tips for more effective Internet searches

8 etiquette tips for wireless devices

Optimize Windows Vista for better performance

5 productivity tips for Windows XP

5 great add-ons for Internet Explorer 7

Try Microsoft Live Search today

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 now available

Quit chasing your mouse: Use keyboard shortcuts

Can't open Office 2007 files? Download the Compatibility Pack

Download Silverlight and discover Microsoft Videos

broccoli cole slaw recipe

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:07:23 GMT

clipped by: rhondashane

Clip Source: thai4real.blogspot.com

- 24 oz. (2 packs) pre-washed broccoli cole slaw

- 3 oz. (1 pack) ramen noodles with seasoning

- 1/3 cup canola oil

- 1/6 cup brown sugar

- 1/6 cup apple cider vinegar

- 1/4 cup raisins

- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, salted

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Procedures:

1. Mix canola oil, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar together.

2. Add ramen noodles with seasoning into the dressing for 2 minutes.

3. Add broccoli cole slow, raisins and sunflower seeds, mix them well.

Baked Bean Recipe

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:26:13 GMT

clipped by: rhondashane
clipper's remarks: Looks similar to calico beans

Clip Source: www.zocalocoffeehouse.com

Aunt Becky's Baked Beans
1 lb. can pork & beans
1 lb. can kidney beans
1 lb. can butter beans
Drain or not depending on "soupiness" preference
1 lb. ground meat, browned & drained
1/4-1/2 lb. bacon, cut up, fried, and not drained
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 cup brown sugar
add salt if needed
mix together, put in casserole, bake til bubbly at 300° f.
cook on top of stove in cast iron pot
flavor improves with age

Keating Economics: the Making of a Financial Crisis

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:03:07 GMT

clipped by: dewitte

Clip Source: my.barackobama.com

"Keating Economics: the Making of a Financial Crisis" is a documentary that shows why John McCain's failed philosophy and poor judgment are a recipe for deepening the economic crisis.

[Video]

Tags: keating, mccain, election, crisis, banking, s&l

bread pudding

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:02:23 GMT

clipped by: ghostshadoweyes

Clip Source: www.bhg.com

Slide 2 of 29

Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Cherries

This luscious bread pudding features rich vanilla custard, chunks of bittersweet chocolate, and brandy-plumped dried cherries.

See Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Cherries recipe

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