Can we tune in next week for Casual Monday and get the answers to all those questions? What exactly does Davidjr do? Was this a good format for the show?
What do you imagine when you hear "the world's longest lei"? Well, it's not THAT! Did our friend Kam have something to do with this?
Rumor has it that RBoomers have a great weekend; is that true? Cheers!
It is true that I was at the exact place of the video - 19 years ago. Gulp.
B-Man - Children have smoother complexions, but I do admit Joanne is superb especially with the soft focus used in the shoot. And not to disappoint you, Joanne is a shortie and that why talls (like myself)appear as giants. And as far as beards (thass me too) it's not the dust mites that are a problem it's the fleas and other nesting creatures that live in it.
Thanks for the episode, proves once again that even if NYC's streets are paved with gold that things like the Union Square market still exist. And now I'll have to add this episode to my phone.
The belt buckle was larger when they first met, in her memory.
(Nah, too easy.)
He actually said "sorry" when he brushed up against someone. F*cking tourist.
Seriously, I like this guy. And, he seems to be having a lot of fun.
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1-pound Brussels sprouts
1 Tablespoon best-quality olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
Wash the sprouts by stirring them around vigorously in a sinkful of ice-cold water, fish them out onto a dish towel and blot them dry. Really, really dry. Use a second dry towel if necessary.
Stab the root end of each sprout with a sharp paring knife to keep them from splitting and to even out the cooking of the insides and the outsides.
(Or, if the mood hits you, grab a chef's knife and chop each sprout in half. This speeds things up and makes them a bit easier to manage in the pan.)
Heat the oil on high heat in a big, heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid. (If you're using a nonstick pan reduce the heat to medium and rethink the choices you've made in life to date.)
When the oil is just about to smoke (shimmering and looking a bit wispy) toss in the sprouts, which should produce a very gratifying sizzle.
Stir-fry the sprouts, coating them evenly with the oil, until they turn bright green and the edges start to brown just a bit.
Now for the tricky part. Be careful.
Season with salt and pepper and, with the lid in one hand ready to drop, pour the water directly over the sprouts. Cover instantaneously, and watch out that the steam and spitting oil don't get you.
(The vaporizing water will "kick start" the moisture deep in the sprouts to start turning to steam as well.)
After 1 minute reduce the heat to medium. After 3 more minutes, check for doneness: a sharp knife should slide pretty much straight through. Steam a minute or two more if need be. Add a dash more water -- again observing reasonable safety precautions -- if the sprouts look desperately dry.
Personally I like to dust the finished sprouts with a little Reggiano cheese.
There's a variation of this method that involves bacon, but I suspect JC wouldn't be into that.
Have you tried using avocado oil instead of olive; especially when the oil requires heating? Olive oil breaks down when heated and loses its nutrient value but avocado oil doesn't. There is this guy we both know in Hawaii who may back this up! Now where did my wife put the Reggiano cheese? Hmmm, how about a CheezWhiz substitute? I think NOT!!
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for any chick who hyphenates adjectival phrases. I'm even willing to overlook the questionable aversion to commas. And that whole getting-disinherited thing.
Well, I found some in my local whole-foods grocery (no, not the big ugly chain with the similar name and the psycho CEO). They want $18 for 20 ounces. Owtch! But what the hell, I'd only fritter away the money on food, clothing, shelter and buying foo-foo drinks for heiresses.
I know I can't sing, I tried... but this girl can. We party-ed a few weekends ago and she's got a killer voice. Check her out, drop her a line. She's my new hottie.
I wonder if Microsoft will ever come out with an app that could *create* (i.e., "assemble") such a video by pasting together snapshots from people who took photos somewhere in the vicinity.
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Comments for Casual Friday, May 2, 2008: Questions No Answers
Who has a smoother complexion than Joanne?
Why is that guy so tall? Was he wearing stilts or was he just glad to hang out with Joanne?
Will we ever see a Hangover Saturday?
Don't beards collect dust mites?
(today's comment in the form of a question)
What do you imagine when you hear "the world's longest lei"? Well, it's not THAT! Did our friend Kam have something to do with this?
Rumor has it that RBoomers have a great weekend; is that true? Cheers!
B-Man - Children have smoother complexions, but I do admit Joanne is superb especially with the soft focus used in the shoot. And not to disappoint you, Joanne is a shortie and that why talls (like myself)appear as giants. And as far as beards (thass me too) it's not the dust mites that are a problem it's the fleas and other nesting creatures that live in it.
Thanks for the episode, proves once again that even if NYC's streets are paved with gold that things like the Union Square market still exist. And now I'll have to add this episode to my phone.
(Nah, too easy.)
He actually said "sorry" when he brushed up against someone. F*cking tourist.
Seriously, I like this guy. And, he seems to be having a lot of fun.
--
1-pound Brussels sprouts
1 Tablespoon best-quality olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
Wash the sprouts by stirring them around vigorously in a sinkful of ice-cold water, fish them out onto a dish towel and blot them dry. Really, really dry. Use a second dry towel if necessary.
Stab the root end of each sprout with a sharp paring knife to keep them from splitting and to even out the cooking of the insides and the outsides.
(Or, if the mood hits you, grab a chef's knife and chop each sprout in half. This speeds things up and makes them a bit easier to manage in the pan.)
Heat the oil on high heat in a big, heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid. (If you're using a nonstick pan reduce the heat to medium and rethink the choices you've made in life to date.)
When the oil is just about to smoke (shimmering and looking a bit wispy) toss in the sprouts, which should produce a very gratifying sizzle.
Stir-fry the sprouts, coating them evenly with the oil, until they turn bright green and the edges start to brown just a bit.
Now for the tricky part. Be careful.
Season with salt and pepper and, with the lid in one hand ready to drop, pour the water directly over the sprouts. Cover instantaneously, and watch out that the steam and spitting oil don't get you.
(The vaporizing water will "kick start" the moisture deep in the sprouts to start turning to steam as well.)
After 1 minute reduce the heat to medium. After 3 more minutes, check for doneness: a sharp knife should slide pretty much straight through. Steam a minute or two more if need be. Add a dash more water -- again observing reasonable safety precautions -- if the sprouts look desperately dry.
Personally I like to dust the finished sprouts with a little Reggiano cheese.
There's a variation of this method that involves bacon, but I suspect JC wouldn't be into that.
C-C, I am an avocado-oil virgin, but I'll keep my eyes out.
My parents love me unconditonally.
How does the taste compare to olive oil?
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1118824.ece
zzzz zzz zzzz zzzzzz
Anyways neither of them were answering half of each other's questions...
I really do prefer the rocketboom stuff that babbles on about multiple random things. I miss those.
Hey JOANNE what music do you listen to? I know british people tend to like the opera stuff but thats just stereotype.
11. at or to an advanced time, period, or stage: The flowers keep their blossoms late in warm climates.
http://www.myspace.com/sachikasong
nmw
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