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Off-Topic / Greek Style Yogurt

« on: January 20, 2012, 05:10:28 am »Message ID: 477928

Do you love the creamy smooth thickness of Greek Style Yogurt??  BUT WAY TOO Expensive??   I read this tip and tried it and it DOES work!!!   

Take regular yogurt  ( I but the biggest container of vanilla) and put it in a strainer over a  Large bowl and cover with plastic wrap over night.  All of the excess liquid and it is A LOT, drains into the bowl.  Just put your yogurt back in the container and you have greek style yogurt!!!  It looks like only half the amount so maybe that is why they charge twice as much   

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Off-Topic / what do you buy your spouse for their birthday?

« on: January 16, 2012, 09:05:58 am »Message ID: 476072

My hubby's birthday is today but we sort of celebrated at his mom's yesterday for dinner.  I bought him a lot of nice things for Christmas so I just got him a nice coffee mug with "OHIO STATE" on it ... his TEAM!!  and a little bit of candy.  I think he was a little irritated with me but I really have had NO time for shopping at all.  I had that put away because I had bought it for Christmas and thought I would keep it back maybe for valentines day but my Mom has been in and out of the hospital and I am doing everything for my home and their home ... EXHAUSTED.  I told him I would buy him dinner tonight but he said I was too cheap to pay for it     It really hurt my feelings.   I don't work except for my online business which has suffered greatly due to being too busy.  The only money I have is money i save back from grocery money etc that he gives me each week but I would be happy to spend it all to make someone him happy. 


So is a coffee mug that bad of a gift?

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Off-Topic / Weight Watchers ??

« on: January 16, 2012, 08:59:18 am »Message ID: 476069

Has anyone tried weight watchers   I was thinking of joining online for 3 months and see if I can get some good tools and info.  I need some advice.

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Off-Topic / Lemon Muffins

« on: January 13, 2012, 03:02:59 am »Message ID: 474885

I just ran across this recipe and it sounds yummy!!!  I wanted to share.

Lemon Muffins

1-3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup oil

Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl. In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in milk, 2-1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, lemon juice, and oil. Add liquid to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper muffin cups. Fill 2/3 full with batter. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar with remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Sprinkle over tops of muffins. Bake for about 20 minutes or until test done when toothpick inserted in center comes out dry.

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Off-Topic / HELP! How do you show your husband you appreciate him?

« on: January 06, 2012, 07:06:29 am »Message ID: 471298

I love  my hubby so much but he thinks that I don't appreciate him but I DO I DO I DO !!!!!  I thought I was doing everything possible to show that and say that but I must be missing the mark .... he is actually angry with me for not being appreciative so any help here would be GREATLY appreciated    and if I need to do something else to show that let me know   

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Off-Topic / cash or debit or credit?

« on: December 30, 2011, 03:36:45 am »Message ID: 467123

When you make small purchases at the store which do you use, cash, credit or debit?   I most always use my credit card so I can get points.... I usually get about $100 back every 6 months or so if I use my credit card for all my purchases.

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Off-Topic / Owls

« on: December 29, 2011, 01:59:49 pm »Message ID: 466961

Do you love Owls    It seems that it was really a hot item this year.  I think I always thought they were cute but my little grandson was named "Owlsley" so .... it makes it even cuter to me now i think.... I am always looking for cute owl items to make or buy.

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Off-Topic / Bourbon Chicken

« on: December 29, 2011, 01:57:29 pm »Message ID: 466960

Great sounding recipe I found today.


Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

        2 lbs boneless chicken *bleep*, cut into bite-size pieces
        1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
        1 garlic cloves, crushed
        1/4 teaspoon ginger
        3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
        1/4 cup apple juice
        1/3 cup light brown sugar
        2 tablespoons ketchup
        1 tablespoon cider vinegar
        1/2 cup water
        1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions

    Heat oil in a large skillet.
    Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
    Remove chicken.
    Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
    Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
    Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
 
   Serve over hot rice 

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Off-Topic / Will you watch the new season of American Idol?

« on: December 29, 2011, 01:55:37 pm »Message ID: 466959

I love all of the talent shows like American Idol, America's got talent, X Factor and Dancing with the Stars..... Idol use to be my favorite but has become my least favorite.  I do however like the Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez ... they are what will bring me back this next season. 

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Off-Topic / What color sheets do you prefer?

« on: December 29, 2011, 01:48:39 pm »Message ID: 466956

I always seem to buy white sheets ... mostly that is what my hubby prefers but there are so many beautiful colors .... just wondering if i am the only one that just has white sheets in the closet!!

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Off-Topic / Do you like Bar Soap or Body Wash?

« on: December 29, 2011, 01:38:34 pm »Message ID: 466951

When I take a shower I always reach for the body wash but when I like to relax in the tub I always use bar soap    not sure why but I was wondering if I am the only one that uses both.

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Off-Topic / What are you buying your "LOVE" for Valentines day?

« on: December 29, 2011, 03:19:18 am »Message ID: 466697

I struggle each year with finding a unique valentines day gift.  It is hard to think of new things.  I get Christmas done and then 3 weeks later it is his birthday and then .... less than a month comes valentines day!     

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Off-Topic / Have you seen any snow this year?

« on: December 29, 2011, 03:13:22 am »Message ID: 466696

I am not a fan of cold weather or snow so I am so glad to say here in my little part of Ohio we have not had any so far.  Yesterday they told us it was going to snow but it was a beautiful sunny day but very cold.  I have a feeling it is going to be here soon!.

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Off-Topic / What was the longest vacation you ever took?

« on: December 29, 2011, 03:11:55 am »Message ID: 466695

I have had a couple of two week vacations.... One was a VERY long drive out west- from OHIO to Oregon and back and the other was a vacation in Hawaii.  I would LOVE to be somewhere warm today!!

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Off-Topic / Brown Sugar Cookie

« on: December 28, 2011, 03:40:31 pm »Message ID: 466414

Recipe ... yummy!!!

Brown Sugar Cookies

    1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
    1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
    1 large egg, at room temperature
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.

• Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle and beat until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and beat well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Place the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl and mix well. Add to the butter mixture and beat until everything is well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again.

• Drop large teaspoonfuls of dough onto an unbuttered cookie sheet about 2 inches apart and bake until the edges are just brown, 8 to 12 minutes. For crispy cookies, let cool on the sheet. Let the cookie sheet cool completely between batches and repeat with the remaining dough.