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Catherine Storing

Weymouth , MA

Senior Procurement Specialist

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Catherine Storing I was playing around with lamb and lentils the other day, here are the results. http://tinyurl.com/ylgmrhd. I will definitely make this again. Make it a day ahead and your guests will love you. Just add flat bread and a nice bottle of wine.

117 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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JR Moreau: Been making soups lately. Just throwing stuff together. Would like to have a party or get together and make a big meal like the lamb one you ...MoreBeen making soups lately. Just throwing stuff together. Would like to have a party or get together and make a big meal like the lamb one you talked about. Haven't done that in a while
117 weeks ago

Catherine Storing: soups are always good. the lamb dish would make for great party food. my friends and I got together on Valentine's Day and had a blast-I made a ...Moresoups are always good. the lamb dish would make for great party food. my friends and I got together on Valentine's Day and had a blast-I made a Chicken stir fry that was to die for. a-we-have-this-in-common-party-are-the-best. we are planning a job blues party on the menu: pork roast.
117 weeks ago

Catherine Storing For Quinoa lovers out there you will love this recipe. I am in love with Quinoa. I will try it with red Quinoa next time. http://tinyurl.com/yc3z94q

120 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Catherine Storing: Thnaks Megan, did you find the red Quinoa takes longer to cook or requires more water? Thanks a lot.
119 weeks ago

Megan Williams: I've actually never tried white...only worked with red. I'm going to try to pick up some white this weekend and see what I can do with it. I have ...MoreI've actually never tried white...only worked with red. I'm going to try to pick up some white this weekend and see what I can do with it. I have heard that it takes longer though

119 weeks ago

Catherine Storing As promised, I have made my version of Paella, which I now call: Dominican Paella. See pictures and recipe below: http://tinyurl.com/yahwsld

124 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

JR Moreau: Nice job Cat! This looks great!
124 weeks ago

Catherine Storing: Thanks. I am definitely adding this to my repertoire.
124 weeks ago

Isao Kato I am in my mid-30s and sometimes I feel I might have completely missed out opportunities to build the life I want. I am single(recently divorced) with no kids and a job that is not great but suits me. If my friend tells me so I would staunchly disagree, but in reality I cannot help hearing that voice every now and then. Anybody has similar experience?

125 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love

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Isao Kato: Hi Catherine and Tiffany, I read your input with great interest. I realized I had to wake my mind up first by reminding myself that I chose the ...MoreHi Catherine and Tiffany, I read your input with great interest. I realized I had to wake my mind up first by reminding myself that I chose the life I have now through actions, and, inactions. Like Catherine said our concerns are trying to tell us something and it's our job to dig deeper (with discipline) and clarify what that is about. Starting from scratch, I will explore my writing first to see where I would like to go and use that inner voice as my engine rather than threat.
125 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: Wow, you guys are great, @Isao,@Catherine,@Tiffany. Way to be supportive! I'm in early 30's married and have been at a Job that everyone on the ...MoreWow, you guys are great, @Isao,@Catherine,@Tiffany. Way to be supportive! I'm in early 30's married and have been at a Job that everyone on the outside thought was, "great" and then jumped ship to go to a job where I had little support and may not have been totally qualified for at the time. I had to do some soul searching looking back at my experiences (what I liked and what I didn't like), what I am good at and worked with books like, "What color is my parachute."
124 weeks ago

JR Moreau So I made a really good pea soup this weekend. One thing I learned is that split peas don't expand as much as lentils, so it was more brothy than I wanted, but still delicious. Added some smoked ham hocks too, which totally reminds me of my grandfather's cooking style. When in doubt, add pork haha

126 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Jenn Sutherland: Hey, I think that's my motto, JR! We make monthly treks from Chicago to Kenosha just to keep a steady stream of Neuske Bacon and New Glarus in the ...MoreHey, I think that's my motto, JR! We make monthly treks from Chicago to Kenosha just to keep a steady stream of Neuske Bacon and New Glarus in the house...mmmmm bacon.
126 weeks ago

JR Moreau: I was in New Glarus with Paugh and Caitlin this weekend and we had the BEST beer I've had in a real long time. It was a special New Glarus brewed ...MoreI was in New Glarus with Paugh and Caitlin this weekend and we had the BEST beer I've had in a real long time. It was a special New Glarus brewed in Jack Daniel's barrels :-D Not to mention, cheese and meatsticks were enjoyed as well. Wisconsin is fun times.

I can imagine Chicago has some great Polish deli's though!
126 weeks ago

Jenn Sutherland Here's my latest pot of soup: Ancho Chile Pork Stew - awesome, and pretty simple to put together. http://thewholekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/ancho-chile-pork-stew.html

126 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Catherine Storing: The stew looks great Jen. I wish I've brought somethign great to eat to work instead I have to got to Cafeteria. wish I could dowload a cup of ...MoreThe stew looks great Jen. I wish I've brought somethign great to eat to work instead I have to got to Cafeteria. wish I could dowload a cup of that yummy looking stew.
126 weeks ago

Jenn Sutherland: Thanks, Catherine! Had a bowl of the leftovers for lunch today - I wish you could have downloaded a bowl too! :)
126 weeks ago

Catherine Storing Hello, My true passion is cooking; my goal is to have a succesful catering business in the Boston and south shore area within a year-I know a very lofty goal- but I'm sure I have what it takes. I am driven and motivated enough to get me where I want to be. Being my own boss is something I've always wanted to do. I am looking forward to sharing thoughts and inspiring others to achive their dreams. Whenever I think about my dream I can't help smiling in anticipation. Cooking makes me happy

127 weeks ago from Upstarts!

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Donna Fenn: Catherine, you are doing all the right things! I would push hard to leverage any corporate contact you have. Big company budgets are loosening up ...MoreCatherine, you are doing all the right things! I would push hard to leverage any corporate contact you have. Big company budgets are loosening up a bit, so try to get your foot in the door now with small projects to prove yourself. And remember that the key isn't just the quality of your food, it's your commitment to service!
127 weeks ago

Catherine Storing: Thanks for the great advise Donna, my sister reminded me yesterday about church events-we have lots of contacts and they always have events where ...MoreThanks for the great advise Donna, my sister reminded me yesterday about church events-we have lots of contacts and they always have events where food is served. She even offered to make me a radio commercial and put her on her daily radio show at no cost to me. So looking into your own network is key. I also overlooked my church connections and language skills-a huge plus as many churches are Spanish speaking only, so having a caterer that can cook their food and speak their language is key.
127 weeks ago

Catherine Storing sounds like a great recipe Lauren, too bad I cannot bake for the life of me. I am sure if cakes had meat I would be a great baker. I am not giving up on baking though, I will give it another try. maybe that can be another 2010 goal.

127 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Thomas Kriese I'm a sucker for a good recipe, and I've gotten immense joy out of being a recipe tester for Cooks Illustrated magazine. You can apply to become one, too, at http://bit.ly/6Jmi7k (link also available off their home page)

127 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Catherine Storing: that sounds like fun Thomas, Thanks for sharing.
127 weeks ago

Ryan Knapp I don't have a recipe I follow in writing, it's all in my head. Learned it from my 'family' in small town Spain where I lived. I can attempt to write it out though if you'd like, it's pretty simple.

128 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Ryan Knapp: Ing:
1lb chicken breasts (cubed)
1 lb mild italian sausage
2 green pepper
2 red pepper
1 lg onion
1 lemon
2 boxes Goya Arroz Amarillo
2 ...MoreIng:
1lb chicken breasts (cubed)
1 lb mild italian sausage
2 green pepper
2 red pepper
1 lg onion
1 lemon
2 boxes Goya Arroz Amarillo
2 boxes chicken broth (i think 16 oz a piece)
Parsley

1)Cube chicken and cut up sausage into small piece (I don't take off the casing, but its up to you)
2) Put oil into large pan and fry chicken/sausage together until cooked.
3) Take out of pan and place on a platter
4) Chop vegetables and toss into pan. Cook veggies until brown (usually just a few min)

128 weeks ago

Ryan Knapp: 5) Put chicken&sausage back into the pan with the veggies.
6) Put in both boxes of rice
7) Pour in chicken broth so it covers entirely ...More5) Put chicken&sausage back into the pan with the veggies.
6) Put in both boxes of rice
7) Pour in chicken broth so it covers entirely over veggies/meat.
8) Cover with a lid and let simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes. After 10 min check to see if the rice is soft, if not add in more stock (don't add in water!).
9) Once the rice is cooked through, take off heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
10) Cut lemon in half and squeeze lemon on top. Chop parsley and do the same.
11) Enjoy!
128 weeks ago

Ryan Knapp Making my favorite Paella tonight. Can never get enough food from Spain!

128 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Catherine Storing: LOL not a bad combo. At least you will have your cooking for the Holidays. that's close enough right?
128 weeks ago

JR Moreau: Absolutely! I can't wait!
128 weeks ago

Catherine Storing Yoga virgin here. 2010 resolution: to try yoga. it is all too overwhelming. Hhow do I get started the right way?

128 weeks ago from Yogis and Yoginis Unite!

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Catherine Storing: Thanks Melissa that is exasctly what I was looking for, I might start with Kundalini and then move on to Ashtanga. I will repport back with ...MoreThanks Melissa that is exasctly what I was looking for, I might start with Kundalini and then move on to Ashtanga. I will repport back with progress. Thanks again.
128 weeks ago

Lindy Gulanes: Congrats on dipping your toes in the ocean of yoga! Most important thing to remember: enjoy!
128 weeks ago

JR Moreau Can't wait to get back to the East Coast for a couple of weeks this month/next month. Anyone down for a imporomptu meetup? I keep having daydreams about invading Grendel's Den with a Brazen Tweetup :-D

128 weeks ago from Boston

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Catherine Storing: The 23rd works for me, as I'm taking the day off anyway, but I would be open to the 4th and 5th also. Good idea JR.
128 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: I available either day (before Christmas or after). Looking forward to it.
128 weeks ago

Catherine Storing Okay minor set back. I hate to say it but the farmer is right. You will be fine. What you need to do is indeed buy a farm and the RIGHT farmer will come along. Stay strong. He has made the right decision for you, you just have not gotten there yet.

128 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Kim N. Campbell: I agree with Catherine, and there's a part of you that probably agrees with her too. You've illustrated resilience in countless situations in ...MoreI agree with Catherine, and there's a part of you that probably agrees with her too. You've illustrated resilience in countless situations in different aspects of your life. It will take time but you'll eventually be back up to speed and make space for someone better for yout to step into your life.
128 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Warning. I'm about to do a very bad personal branding move. Do not try this at home.... I'm so sad today that I can't think straight. And I can't get any work done. But then I thought, well, maybe if I were chatting in my group then that would 1. distract me from being sad and 2. count as me working, since really, on some level, it is my job to be doing this group. I mean, even when we are talking about Lance's (questionable) dating tactics, it still counts as work for me. Is anyone there?

128 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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B Maddigan: Dear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just get Another one

I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering

It's You & I, and You & I that's all

Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt

The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends

as well as with each other

Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)

128 weeks ago

Claire Veuthey: P- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it ...MoreP- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it distracts me (thank god), but then smthing happens &I lose my shit. Week after week, though, I stay longer, get more done, &enjoy it more. I am so thankful my workplace is flexible enough that if I leave at 2pm, no-one bats an eye.
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
128 weeks ago

Catherine Storing What do you answer: why are you leaving your current position? Can you be honest and say, because of a series of recent layoffs in the company? or the very used and generic: because I am looking for a new opportunity/challenge? Thanks

128 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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JR Moreau: It makes total sense. I think it's professional that you have this outlook that you want to keep things about past employers basic. Talking ...MoreIt makes total sense. I think it's professional that you have this outlook that you want to keep things about past employers basic. Talking negatively about past employment is usually a turn-off in interviews anyways.
I think focusing on what you're looking for and what you're bringing to a role is always a good place to bring the conversation back to if you get off track. I'm guessing a good/professional interviewer isn't going to pry too much about the dirty layoff/quitting details anyways.

128 weeks ago

Catherine Storing: I will try that. Thanks for the feedback Jason and Caroline.
128 weeks ago

Catherine Storing anybody has any leftover turkey? I did, and this is what I made with it. http://catscooking.blogspot.com/ How about you?

128 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Techboy: Americans have turkey on Thanksgiving, then again at xmas? You must get really bored or turkey at this time of year :-)
128 weeks ago

Claire Veuthey Is it terrible form to resign two weeks before receiving my bonus, expecting it will be paid out on my last day? Or should I wait to have received it before resigning, and work two 'extra' weeks?

129 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Penelope Trunk: This is all good advice. The only thing to add is that waiting out December for a bonus pay-out is almost a rite of passage in the workforce. I ...MoreThis is all good advice. The only thing to add is that waiting out December for a bonus pay-out is almost a rite of passage in the workforce. I would say that at any given point, 20% of the workforce is waiting to quit until a bonus is paid, and most of that happens in December. So, you have to wait, but you're in good comapny :)
129 weeks ago

Dale Clark: wait until you have it in your hand. many companies make it required to be employed to get the bonus. Just because you give 2 weeks notice doesn't ...Morewait until you have it in your hand. many companies make it required to be employed to get the bonus. Just because you give 2 weeks notice doesn't mean they have to accept it. They can walk you out the door right then.
128 weeks ago

Jung Fitzpatrick OMG. My next, next pie. http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/sweet-potato-buttermilk-pie/ I need to start making a To Pie list. PS, this is one of my fave food blogs.

130 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Catherine Storing: the blog looks like a good one. thanks for sharing.
130 weeks ago

Jung Fitzpatrick Any suggestions for a savory treat to go with blue berry pie and whip cream? Not everyone at my office likes sweet...Thanks!

131 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Jung Fitzpatrick: Thanks Mehnaz. I'd love to play with filo dough--something I haven't tried yet!
130 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer: Jung: One thing - work fast, cover the pastry you're not working with, and have some melted butter handy :)
130 weeks ago

Catherine Storing Thanks Jen, I will report back after Turkey Day. I have been watching lots of Foodnetwork shows on Thanksgiving-so much that I am dreaming about turkeys and side dishes. btw what is your favorite thanksgiving side dish everybody? I love mash potatos. This year I am adding Chinese Eggrolls-pork, beef and salmon filled- I made them last year and people were fighting for them.

131 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Nicole Thorpe: Does dessert count? Aside from that, anything with goat cheese. Warmed goat cheese salad, goat cheese tarts...yeah, I'm salivating! already!!
130 weeks ago

Catherine Storing I am cooking my first brinned turkey this Thanksgiving-from Whole Foods of course-. I am so excited I can't hardly wait, my question: has anybody cooked or had brinned and unbrinned turkey before and where you able to tell the difference? viva turkey day.

131 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Jenn Sutherland: I'm going to give GlutenfreeGirl's turkey brine a try this time - will let you know how it turns out. And I'm toying with the idea of smoking our ...MoreI'm going to give GlutenfreeGirl's turkey brine a try this time - will let you know how it turns out. And I'm toying with the idea of smoking our turkey too...my FIL did one last year and it was awesome.
131 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer: Brining is definitely the way to go. The salt in the solution actually holds some of the moisture in the turkey so you don't get dry ...MoreBrining is definitely the way to go. The salt in the solution actually holds some of the moisture in the turkey so you don't get dry turkey.
Works great with a whole chicken too. it'll just fall off the bone

Note: use a giant bucket like Jenn says or else you will end up with turkey juice everywhere...
130 weeks ago

Fred Where do you work? In a Christian environment or not?

131 weeks ago from Christian

Catherine Storing: Hi Fred,

I work for a financial institution in the Boston area. certianly not a Cghristian environment, but I am here and i beleive for the ...MoreHi Fred,

I work for a financial institution in the Boston area. certianly not a Cghristian environment, but I am here and i beleive for the benefit of others. I have been a Christian my whole life. how about you? What do you do?
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