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Ryan Paugh
Even though I'm currently living in Madison, WI I'd really love to move back to the East Coast soon to be near more friends and family. I've sold my girlfriend on the idea of coming with me. Her first pick is somewhere in North Carolina. My first pick is somewhere in/around Boston, MA.
She thinks Boston is too cold + doesn't have enough of an artsy scene. I guess I'm not really sure. I figured I'd leave it up to the experts. Any thoughts guys?
98 weeks ago from Relocation, Boston, Beantown Bloggers and North Carolina Bloggers2 more
Dan Schawbel, Kristen Jeffers and Jim Armstrong recommended this
JRandom42:
Randy, been there, done that. While Savannah is slightly more palatable than Charleston SC, Columbus GA, Clarksville TN, Killeen TX, Lexington KY, ...MoreRandy, been there, done that. While Savannah is slightly more palatable than Charleston SC, Columbus GA, Clarksville TN, Killeen TX, Lexington KY, and Lawton OK, it's not all that much better.
12 weeks ago
12 weeks ago
John Gehr
I am thinking I need a higher paying job!
Mehnaz Thawer
What's your favourite celebrity chef?
Russell Allert
Okay, I need some other points of view on this one.
I had a discussion with my GF last night over the purchasing of pre-loved (that is, secondhand) clothing. She believes it to be overly cheap and a tad "yucky" where as I believe it is simply being economical and is good for the environment (as it re-uses resources). All I was after was some casual pants I can wear around the house.
Any thoughts on this? Is shopping for pre-loved clothing a good or bad thing?
Hannah Kane:
I bought all of my business clothing at the Salvation Army-- it's amazing how when you cut out the shoulder pads you have a pretty awesome looking ...MoreI bought all of my business clothing at the Salvation Army-- it's amazing how when you cut out the shoulder pads you have a pretty awesome looking blazer. For me, I love thrift stores because I feel like I'm generating less for the waste stream, and I'm saving myself a ton of money on what most of the time is still perfectly great clothing.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Shanti Rivers
We're Hiring - Customer Service Sales Associates and Collection Representatives in Kansas City and multiple other locations. Check it out at www.jobpresceen.citigroup.com - the job reference # for the KC openings is 10031854
81 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Kansas City, JobSTART 101 and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
Shanti Rivers:
John - so sorry for any confusion. Please try MoreJohn - so sorry for any confusion. Please try http://jobprescreen.citigroup.com/Prescreen/Default.jsp and it should work. I appreciate your interest in Citi.
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Are the rich cruel and the poor kind? That's what studies show in what they call the compassion deficit (http://nyti.ms/ciUwt8). When I used to fundraise, I worked with a lot of volunteers that helped us and one would constantly tell a story where the moral was that the more you give, the more you receive. But this seems difficult for many wealthy to grasp. Any thoughts on why the more well-off you become the closer you hold your riches?
92 weeks ago from Personal Finance, Economics and Finance, Fundraising/ Development, Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers3 more
Kelly Seiler:
Interesting that the rich still give to their alma matter. Perhaps thinking about their college days brings them back to a time when they didn't ...MoreInteresting that the rich still give to their alma matter. Perhaps thinking about their college days brings them back to a time when they didn't have money.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Dustin Ross:
I'd echo a bit of Ty's and Paige's comments by saying there's probably also a shift in how different income brackets think about money--not just ...MoreI'd echo a bit of Ty's and Paige's comments by saying there's probably also a shift in how different income brackets think about money--not just how we approach those less/more fortunate than us.
Wealthy individuals *probably* tend to be a little more heady about their financial transactions--philanthropy included--and look for ways to maximize all parties' benefit.
Less wealthy individuals *probably* tend to be a little more emotional in their financial transactions and don't necessarily weigh all the costs and benefits associated with them.
I'm led to believe that this is why the experimenters saw a difference in philanthropic giving with higher wealth individuals when they asked them to "imagine themselves as lower class." It took the transaction out of the logical and put it in the emotional.
91 weeks ago
Wealthy individuals *probably* tend to be a little more heady about their financial transactions--philanthropy included--and look for ways to maximize all parties' benefit.
Less wealthy individuals *probably* tend to be a little more emotional in their financial transactions and don't necessarily weigh all the costs and benefits associated with them.
I'm led to believe that this is why the experimenters saw a difference in philanthropic giving with higher wealth individuals when they asked them to "imagine themselves as lower class." It took the transaction out of the logical and put it in the emotional.
91 weeks ago
John Gehr
Thinking of making Bobby Flay fish Tacos tonight. I heard they were great and they aslos looked good when he made them on Throw Down the other night. Anyone on here ever try them?
Molly Dantzler
My love for food & cooking leans toward the more exotic and sometimes borders on "bizarre." For example, I got it into my head once that I absolutely HAD to try haggis. Of course that is nearly impossible to find in the US, so I ordered it on Amazon from a Scottish retailer. I love watching Andrew Zimmern (except for the insufferable lip-smacking) and Anthony Bourdain. Does anyone have any unusual international recipes to share? Or know of a good place online to buy "unusual " food items?
Shana Ross:
Find yourself a good asian grocer. Explore the frozen and dried foods sections for "unusual" meats. (I find that small family grocers - of any ...MoreFind yourself a good asian grocer. Explore the frozen and dried foods sections for "unusual" meats. (I find that small family grocers - of any ethnicity! - are enthusiastic about giving you recipes and advice if you catch them when they're not so busy)
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Megan Williams
Anyone ever considered taking time off your "formal" career and enrolling in culinary school for a diploma? I've never wanted to work as a chef, but would love to learn all the techniques. The community classes at my local school just aren't cutting it anymore.
Emily Moore:
Jenn, do you run your own food blog or do you contribute to another? I'd love to hear more about that.
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Jenn Sutherland:
Hey Emily - I write my own food blog - started it on a whim 1.5yrs ago after friends always asking for my recipes, and from there it's taken off, ...MoreHey Emily - I write my own food blog - started it on a whim 1.5yrs ago after friends always asking for my recipes, and from there it's taken off, and been a lot of fun - keeps me inspired to cook new things all the time. Tonight: shaved asparagus and arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette. ;)
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I rarely eat breakfast. I'm just not hungry first thing in the morning. Not too mention, as soon as I wake up I'm already running out the door. I'm realizing that this habit poorly affects my brain power at work. Any suggestions for what I can do?
106 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Health and Nutrition1 more
Bryon Ownby:
@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my ...More@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my brain doesn't really function until after 10am and stops at 2am). Anything that's halfway nutritious will work (and a little caffeine doesn't hurt).
103 weeks ago
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
103 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
May have already shared this recipe with you guys. I'm making it today for my family, and it's phenomenal. So I'm going to share it again! Restaurant-Style Orange Chicken: http://bit.ly/4M9vKV
By the way, the blogger who came up with this recipe (Crepes of Wrath) has some other delicious recipes as well. Check her out!
John Mattucci
Made some spezzatino recently, trying to match my mother's recipe. Turned out pretty good! It's funny that as a traditional Italian meal, the Polenta you serve it on didn't exist until the new world was discovered! Along with Tomatoes...go figure? Anyone else made spezzatino? What spices did you use? I used paprika, salt, and pepper.
Check out a recipe for it: http://bit.ly/bjIeCM
John Mattucci:
No problem :) I got more Italian dishes up my sleeves. I'll mention them as I make them :D
Also, just as a note, Polenta is like Grits, but ...MoreNo problem :) I got more Italian dishes up my sleeves. I'll mention them as I make them :D
Also, just as a note, Polenta is like Grits, but Polenta is a finer ground corn meal. So make sure you find the finer ground kind! 3 water to 1 corn meal. Enjoy!
112 weeks ago
Also, just as a note, Polenta is like Grits, but ...MoreNo problem :) I got more Italian dishes up my sleeves. I'll mention them as I make them :D
Also, just as a note, Polenta is like Grits, but Polenta is a finer ground corn meal. So make sure you find the finer ground kind! 3 water to 1 corn meal. Enjoy!
112 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
I've only used Bob's Red Mill polenta. I have no idea how it measures up to other brands. I'll be on the lookout for finer grounds next time I go ...MoreI've only used Bob's Red Mill polenta. I have no idea how it measures up to other brands. I'll be on the lookout for finer grounds next time I go to the grocery store.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I often find myself praying to the food gods that real Vietnamese Pho was easier to make. I really wanted it last night and didn't feel like going out to my local Pho shop. I found this recipe for a simplified recipe and I thought it was pretty damn good - http://bit.ly/ctoZOi - Take it or leave it, but if you're craving Pho and I don't feel like dealing with beef bones and oxtails this should do it for you.
Karolyn Chowning recommended this
Jenn Sutherland:
Glad to know that I'm not the only one praying to the Pho Gods. I've yet to really master this one, though this recipe looks good for a short-cut. ...MoreGlad to know that I'm not the only one praying to the Pho Gods. I've yet to really master this one, though this recipe looks good for a short-cut. Thankfully, the Vietnamese 'hood is right on my train-ride home, so it's easy to stop off when I need some good Pho.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Mark W.
This sweet and sour chicken recipe is easy to make, delicious, and easy to clean up. I made it again last night so I thought I'd share it here with everyone (two parts).
Sweet and Sour Chicken
2 sheets (12x18 inches each) aluminum foil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (0.5 to 0.67 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2/3 cup instant rice
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 small green bell pepper, cubed
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
4 ice cubes
Mark W.:
That's just 2 sheets of aluminum foil to put the chicken and other ingredients in to bake.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Luke Berg
Excited for tonight. Making crawfish boil, corn biscuits, and rhubarb crisp. I'll post pictures and the recipes tomorrow.
By the way, apparently many of my friends are afraid of crawfish so I have extras. Anyone from Madison that would enjoy crawfish and would like to stop over send me a message and I'll get you my address.
Luke Berg:
The boil turned out great. Just the right amount of spice for everyone that grew up in the north here.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Jung Fitzpatrick
Ecuadorian cuisine, like Korean cuisine, I believe, has not gotten the sort of attention as some other ethnic/national cuisines. Check out this blog for some amazing recipes. I did a version of this quinoa soup with cheese tonight. http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/07/29/quinoa-and-cheese-soup-2/
Emily Moore:
I just spent most of my summer in Korea, and the food there was so healthy and light and felt great! Thanks for sharing the recipes.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Mehnaz Thawer
Okay Peeps,
Your favourite comfort food (whether you make it or buy it). Go!
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
Homemade turkey sandwich with tons of mayo, Spicy chilli with fresh warm cornbread, daal-chawal with a dollop of Amul butter, My mother's chicken ...MoreHomemade turkey sandwich with tons of mayo, Spicy chilli with fresh warm cornbread, daal-chawal with a dollop of Amul butter, My mother's chicken corn soup, Cheese paratha.
129 weeks ago
129 weeks ago
Mehnaz Thawer:
My faves: pasta (pretty much any kind), beef pilaf (made with ghee or clarified butter), a really good casserole and of course cake!
129 weeks ago
129 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
I'm making my version of a Mumbai street food specialty - Chutney sandwich & Sweet corn chinese soup - for dinner tonight. The chutney takes ages to make. 2 whole bunches of cilantro, peanuts, garlic, ginger, green chilies, sugar, salt, pepper and lemon juice all ground together.
I'll spread it on white bread with butter, top it with slices of boiled potato, cucumber, tomato and processed Indian Amul cheese, then grill it. Yum!
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
The taste in this s/wich comes from the processed Amul cheese and the home-made cilantro chutney. In Mumbai, they pile so much in the s/wich, the ...MoreThe taste in this s/wich comes from the processed Amul cheese and the home-made cilantro chutney. In Mumbai, they pile so much in the s/wich, the melted cheese oozes out when you bite into it. YUM! Processed cheese is nothing like the natural cheese you get here. :-)
And Mehnaz - let me know when you plan to make it and I can send across exact proportions of the chutney ingredients.
130 weeks ago
And Mehnaz - let me know when you plan to make it and I can send across exact proportions of the chutney ingredients.
130 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig
Fish tacos with salmon. Here's a simple recipe, but I normally add green/red peppers, more onion and black beans to make it more interesting. You get all the flavors of tacos, but then add fish to make it more interesting. traditional fish tacos are with whitefish, but for me, salmon's better.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Amazing-Salmon-Tacos-133959
I'd use fresh tomatoes instead of canned. If you're interested and decide to go with it, let me know and ill write you a better recipe.
John Gehr
Ah, almost 70 today, Nov 8. Oh how I love this.
John Gehr
Made this home made sloppy joe recipe tonight, thanks goes out to a Kathy Bickes sharing:
3 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup vinegar
1/6 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup water
3 1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup onion
3 cup celery
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
4 Tablespoons dried mustard
Cook hamburger, onions and celery drain fat. Add rest of ingredients and put in crock pot.
Kristin C. Write
i confess, i do not love to cook. i joined this group for the same reason men join yoga classes.
Tyler Durbin
For anyone familiar with IRA's.
I'm eligible to my company's simple IRA as of Jan 2010. But my main goal is to build up my emergency/house fund. My goal is to have 6 months of living expenses while also saving for a first home (5+ years away).
One withdrawal exception for an IRA is $10,000 for your first home. Does it make sense to contribute to the IRA to get the tax benefits and employer contribution and utilize it as my house fund?
John Gehr:
I would and I did. To me the house was an investment itself so I was just trading one investment for another.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Kelsey Balcaitis:
Personally, I wouldn't. You lose the principal and potential interest you can gain from it. And that could be huge! You might be better off using ...MorePersonally, I wouldn't. You lose the principal and potential interest you can gain from it. And that could be huge! You might be better off using a different saving vehicle, such as a CD or high yield savings account. You may not get as much money as you would through your employer match, but with saving for retirement you are going to need as much money and most importantly, time, as possible to grow funds. I would research and talk with a financial coach/advisor about cost/benefits.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
John Gehr
Some rain this morning here in Holland, Mi. .08 total. We had almost 10 inches rain for Oct so I wonder what Nov will bring. Snowflakes are forcasted this week, uck... Good day to all
I made this last week and it's delicious: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/10/spiced_butternut_squash_apple....
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