tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334040072024-03-07T16:12:16.962-08:00Voyeurism into Epicurean Worldsmmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-63841438869048930712009-06-21T22:13:00.001-07:002009-06-21T22:16:09.631-07:00Friends<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJapEmIuzMALksRhfzB-1k-umiebom6_52aRfpMWz65jWzrHlrWJxfykOrhU5dKIJE-E92FJYCszZhHE1kkv9ewoTMhDGX47pKucSDTmNLo6SbdTwwuzDKC5xUtT1hcRXaaq23Q/s1600-h/Photo0083.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJapEmIuzMALksRhfzB-1k-umiebom6_52aRfpMWz65jWzrHlrWJxfykOrhU5dKIJE-E92FJYCszZhHE1kkv9ewoTMhDGX47pKucSDTmNLo6SbdTwwuzDKC5xUtT1hcRXaaq23Q/s320/Photo0083.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350016381459883298" /></a><br />Had a fun cookout in my back yard. What a Feast we had!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-83282705893464041772009-06-21T22:08:00.000-07:002009-06-21T22:13:00.107-07:00Cousin's pregnant belly.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigT_-HP-YaNg2tPXXbp9MgU_EoJcSRFs6gGab8QEwXntkcYKMNFBXuu8kFUWYlhMgOUYDWHWxgunAckHgpjNAO33J_9rIYuICxfHZUzix-VmMxpx_6ul9Jb1JArgnSywvjkLXcEQ/s1600-h/Photo0216.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigT_-HP-YaNg2tPXXbp9MgU_EoJcSRFs6gGab8QEwXntkcYKMNFBXuu8kFUWYlhMgOUYDWHWxgunAckHgpjNAO33J_9rIYuICxfHZUzix-VmMxpx_6ul9Jb1JArgnSywvjkLXcEQ/s320/Photo0216.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350015556802184658" /></a><br />This is pretty neat. Picture is also posted in my Face Book. Check out my latest cell phone photos!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-20060171187504248322009-05-15T21:04:00.000-07:002009-05-15T21:08:15.301-07:00Summer & BBQ's are just around the corner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwa50hrIFsMqk2rBNhfoHZIndkuVk8wI5h8p61CpB-dkyLrRvb-tZV-p0caTB_-QLPmLRlcAu-GUjFKZsV9vgb5TIAAZK3UL2yx4UvL2HMJISZlgNWQuHnOhVOF8XWaRWorgmfg/s1600-h/P6210591.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwa50hrIFsMqk2rBNhfoHZIndkuVk8wI5h8p61CpB-dkyLrRvb-tZV-p0caTB_-QLPmLRlcAu-GUjFKZsV9vgb5TIAAZK3UL2yx4UvL2HMJISZlgNWQuHnOhVOF8XWaRWorgmfg/s320/P6210591.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336268567080103058" /></a>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-87392692262265142432009-05-14T22:45:00.000-07:002009-05-14T22:47:12.956-07:00Whirlybird Daisies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjni1VU_NTNwAHAnyGrK35miAYyV6O0iWKNe7nUdoQv6itzV7qDymV_323RplehH8Ht5OgEiRPGp8A3Epzzwy-jxpEPEedyL21_WbpRXAiU_U9YmD5BkA8-0ldEjPpVm8fbvTF_Ig/s1600-h/daisies.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjni1VU_NTNwAHAnyGrK35miAYyV6O0iWKNe7nUdoQv6itzV7qDymV_323RplehH8Ht5OgEiRPGp8A3Epzzwy-jxpEPEedyL21_WbpRXAiU_U9YmD5BkA8-0ldEjPpVm8fbvTF_Ig/s320/daisies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335922949571881474" /></a>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-73614447742215757462009-05-03T09:34:00.001-07:002009-05-03T09:37:33.697-07:00My xoxo cupcakesBringing in a new batch of my xoxo cupcakes!<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2277685746_51ba94bc83.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 425px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2277685746_51ba94bc83.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-46273311151171660242009-05-01T14:59:00.000-07:002009-05-01T15:06:18.297-07:00Food Week: 5 things you could make with a lemon<a href="http://www.lemonade3d.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lemons.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 404px;" src="http://www.lemonade3d.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lemons.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />1. A margarita<br />2. Arnold Palmer Drink<br />3. A lemon thyme marinade<br />4. Lemonade smoothies<br />5. Lemons and Limes in a bowl (for summer centerpiece)mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-26931837892294050722009-04-18T18:04:00.000-07:002009-04-18T18:05:17.235-07:00the smallest knitter<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VT5MFdAB7fI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VT5MFdAB7fI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-90788802106044736112009-04-18T08:04:00.000-07:002009-04-18T08:08:31.195-07:00Much needed festivitiesgreg's surprise birthday party for his beloved Jen was lovely! I got to see some of our game night members and meet new folks. of course Nat and ste were there so that was sweet! Nat, you and Jen looked beautiful. This was certainly refreshing after a tough week at work and i'm craving for good energetic people right now!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-3788832609562465672009-04-07T20:59:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:00:24.465-07:00Train station in AntwerpCheck out this feel good video Chris found on You Tube!!<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7EYAUazLI9k&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7EYAUazLI9k&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-75691770182844989372009-04-01T18:01:00.000-07:002009-04-01T18:03:09.424-07:00Chatting on Face BookI just discovered the exciting world of FB! Join me for a chat or look me up when you get there! I'm getting over a bad cold/flu and this was a welcome distraction for me.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-76143905838219702462009-02-20T14:55:00.000-08:002009-02-20T15:14:51.029-08:00Green Papaya SaladI'm going to make vietnamese green papaya salad with shrimp as an appetizer this weekend. <br /> <br /><strong><br /><em>In The Scent of Green Papaya, there’s a scene where a woman (Mùi) is preparing papaya the traditional way, holding it in front of her, one hand holding the papaya and the other wielding a knife, tapping and quickly cutting and shredding perfect, julienned strips of papaya — no cutting board, no mandoline and no Cuisinart... (written by <a href="http://holybasil.wordpress.com/">holybasil.wordpress.com</a>)</em></strong><br /><br />My recipe: Shredded Green Papaya with fresh chilies, minced shallots, shrimp, shredded carrots, asian basil leaves, lemongrass, fish sauce, and coarsley chopped roasted peanuts.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-2384792168765558792009-01-31T07:55:00.001-08:002009-01-31T08:13:29.132-08:00The french have beautiful traditions....I saw a picture of a traditional beautiful french wedding cake called a <a href="http://lepetitpatissier.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/croquembouche.jpg">croquembouche</a> and I thought about my own wedding day 9.3 years ago. For our Tenth Anniversary, I decided I would like to have this cake made and to celebrate it with an intimate group of friends. The word play as defined by the french is a traditional cake for weddings and christenings . Croquembouche comes from the French "croquant" meaning crackling and "bouche" for mouth. Thus croquembouche refers to the crackling in your mouth when eating this traditional dessert. It's simply profiterols or as some may know it as: creme pattissiere, or choux pastry stuffed with pastry cream, and spun caramel that has been crystalized to look like angel hair.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-69399644711079799522009-01-29T20:50:00.000-08:002009-01-29T20:52:26.722-08:00And to think I almost purchased one of these!!! Arghh<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1897842&fullscreen=1" width="480" height="360" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="true"/><param name="movie" quality="best" value="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1897842&fullscreen=1"/><embed src="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1897842&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="480" height="360" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed></object><div style="padding:5px 0; text-align:center; width:480px;">See more <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/videos">funny videos</a> and <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/pictures">funny pictures</a> at <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/">CollegeHumor</a>.</div>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-24454387417128391022009-01-25T19:21:00.000-08:002009-01-25T19:24:42.922-08:00FriendshipClick on the word Friendship to view picture! I borrowed this picture from Natty's blog.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-15054746147745890932009-01-25T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-25T08:24:02.840-08:00Anticipation for what's to comeChange of plans for Sunday, I will be ringing in the Chinese New Year with five spice <a href="http://www.likealocal.cn/roast%20duck.jpg">roasted duck</a>, wonton soup, and steamed pork and <a href="http://thaipavilionskokie.com/files/pictures/shumai.jpg">shrimp Shumais</a>!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-75771272027312760912009-01-22T18:57:00.001-08:002009-01-22T19:01:13.183-08:00Weekend of FestivitiesSaturday, we are going over to a friend's house for dinner and wine. On Sunday, we are going out with another couple to celebrate the Chinese New Year....the Year of the OX! By the ways, Joseph Vu is producing a show for the New year,if we have time, I'll check it out. <br /><br />Jill and Geoff: Thanks for dinner the other night. It was delicious. I love it when someone else cooks for me! Chris will be over to help Geoff with the wall!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-77625070469063604592009-01-19T16:26:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:27:14.346-08:00The world from the untrained eye<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s37PU6f2ZfU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s37PU6f2ZfU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-1619037541944476822009-01-04T17:12:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:17:41.512-08:00Game Night<p align="center"><embed src="http://www.respectsoft.com/onlineclock/ballclock.swf" width="125" height="125" quality=high pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br><br /><a href="http://www.respectsoft.com/onlineclocks.php" title="Free Online Clocks for WordPress, TypePad, MySpace and other blogs and web pages" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 8px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif ">free online clock</a> <a href="http://www.respectsoft.com/weather-clock.php" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 8px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif ">desktop clock</a></p><br /><br /><br />A weekend of relaxation with some friends over to share in the extended holiday season. What would you recommend as a fun game for a group of 6-8?mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-70300449869787509352009-01-02T20:07:00.000-08:002009-01-02T20:15:08.909-08:00The Year of the OX- 20092009 is the Year of the OX...or Buffalo. As a child born in the year of 1973, I am therefor an ox.<br /><br /><em>The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.</em><br /><br />What is your Chinese Zodiac Sign??mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-36114510443272504122008-12-31T14:47:00.003-08:002008-12-31T14:49:56.776-08:00Happy New Year's Eve Everyone!And what will your new resolutions be? <br /><br />Mine is: Eat less......somehow.....haven't gotten there yet in 2008 but there's always next year. Too much good food around me, afterall, I am living in one of the most epicurious cities in the country.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-65489968054312639952008-12-31T14:47:00.001-08:002008-12-31T14:47:33.656-08:00Happy New Yearmmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-56670717599310575372008-12-31T14:35:00.000-08:002008-12-31T14:38:25.872-08:00Cell phone days<span style="font-family:georgia;">I just learned an exciting way to post <a href="http://fiesty.tumblr.com/">cell-phone pictures </a>from Natalie...the angel on my shoulder!</span>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-62585988140882698452008-11-28T21:07:00.000-08:002008-11-28T21:14:41.833-08:00Thanks giving chez MargueriteThis year, I decided to cook after all! The Turkey came out delicious, we had Ms. Renner's famous Drunken Yams and Green bean casserole amongst other delightful treats. Jill and Geoff came over later that evening and we had a blast making Ginger bread houses. Had a little problem with the foundation as each of our roofs kept sliding off. Hot toddies and dessert wines were the best accompaniement with our pecan pies.<br /><br />Saturday night, we are having Florian and Dina over for dinner. What am I serving?<br />Sea Diver Scallops Gremoloise with Yukon potatoes gratin and cream, and fresh asparagus with a mustard sauce. I think a nice chilled Riesling will go nicely with this dish.<br /><br />Next weekend: Dinner with my beautiful Natalie and Steven.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-11854858330582566862008-10-06T23:01:00.000-07:002008-10-06T23:02:42.499-07:00Jay Leno on Palin-Biden debate<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlquFOQCh74&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlquFOQCh74&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33404007.post-82562636831002108702008-07-08T16:13:00.000-07:002008-07-08T16:22:34.547-07:00A great Summer BBQ Recipe- For dinner tonight<span style="color:#ff0000;">Ingredients:</span> <strong>Boubon Glazed Pork Tenderloin</strong><br />1 cup bourbon<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1 cup oil<br />1 cup prepared mustard<br />1 cup Worcestershire sauce<br />Freshly minced Garlic<br /><br />Preparation:Combine all ingredients and mix until the sugar is completely dissolved. Marinate meats for 4 to 6 hours and grill on low heat for 2 hours until at least 160 degrees for doneness.<br /><br /><br />Serve with a side of <strong>Grilled Romaine Caesar Wedge</strong>:<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ingredients</span>:<br />Romaine Lettuce quartered lenghtwise, fresh lemon, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper<br /><br />Preparation: Coat lettuce wedges with olive oil, sea salt, and coursely ground pepper or your favorite vinaigrette dressing<br />Brush hot grill with olive oil and gently grill lettuce wedges for about 20 seconds.<br />Remove and serve with a sprinkle of fresh lemon with freshly grated parmesan to garnish.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994820190216853378noreply@blogger.com0