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VEDA – August 16, 2010: Sports

posted August 17, 2010 in Curious Notions

Today’s VEDA (topic: sports) wasn’t as cute as I thought it would be. I was going to try to sneak a video clip of Alan teaching me about sports but he caught on and made me promise no video. Boo. I did sneak in a few boring clips of him. (read full article)

Bees, Oysters, ... FM Briefs

posted August 16, 2010 in Food Meditations

A Good Appetite ~ Follow the Bees to the Sweetest Fruit ~ "Bees can show you the way to the juiciest fruits to match with crostini with ricotta..." One recent afternoon at the Greenmarket in Union... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

VEDA – August 15, 2010: How to Treat Hangovers

posted August 15, 2010 in Curious Notions

Hello, friends. Today’s VEDA topic is hangovers. Because I’m tired of watching myself and in case you are too, I had 4 other faces help me out. Brittany, Deesh, and Bing let me tape them in their home last night. And Neville from Nevblog. (read full article)

VEDA – August 14, 2010: Favorite Drink

posted August 15, 2010 in Curious Notions

Ah, a couple of ya’ll are telling me I’m posting too many video blogs. I totally agree. The thing is, the project is called VEDA, Vlog (video blog) Every Day in August. I’m sorry. Bear with me? Today’s suggested topic for VEDA (read full article)

Hearty Baked Tomato Rice with Meatloaf and Egg

posted August 13, 2010 in Juicy Fresh Bites

Baked egg, rice and meatloaf…you must be wondering how these three components can fit together right? Oh, let me tell you just how well they complement each other to create a seriously delicious dish! Ever since I learned the technique of making (read full article)

Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 15)

posted August 13, 2010 in Curious Notions

1. VEDA – Um this was the most blooper filled experience I’ve had taping a vlog. I have one clip ready for the day we reveal some bloopers. I don’t know why but I think I was the most nervous doing this vlog because I could not (read full article)

Coffee Month- Keurig K-cup Giveaway and CoffeeCupNews

posted August 13, 2010 in Scraps of Life

Have you ever heard of Coffee Cup News?? It is all about a crazy guy, Jason Coffee, reviewing coffee by vlogging! He is all over YouTube and is running a huge contest for a year supply of coffee!  Watch the video below and then go to his YouTube cha (read full article)

Party, Picnic and Potluck with an Healthy Twist. It's the Weekend!

posted August 13, 2010 in Food Meditations

Impress your guests ~ Turn humble crudités into edible centrepieces ~ "Entertaining expert has been inspired by the elegance and simplicity of the south of France ever since he was a boy" Like a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi (read full article)

Video: Beef Brisket Lunch

posted August 13, 2010 in The Crock Pot Blog

In this video from CBS News, Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez help Katie Lee Joel make brisket in a slow cooker. This crock pot recipe makes a great lunch or party treat. Related Crock Pot Recipes:Corned Beef and CabbageApple and Brown Sugar Corne (read full article)

VEDA – August 12, 2010: What I Don’t Have Time For

posted August 12, 2010 in Curious Notions

Wooo. I did this in one take due to time constraints (ironically). I had not yet have coffee and had just woken up 40 minutes prior. This explains why I sound so SEDATED and my eyes are barely half open, even for an Asian. Topic for today’s V (read full article)

Bachelor/Bachelorette Inside Scoop!

posted August 11, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

If you are like the crew at Harriet Magpie, then you are suckers for true love stories. Even if they are constructed and manipulated for reality television shows! We cried when Roberto proposed to Ali; we sighed when Jason hugged his weird son T (read full article)

VEDA – August 11, 2010: How to Make a Pop Up Greeting Card

posted August 11, 2010 in Curious Notions

How’s this for a random skill: how to make pop up cards! I know how to make 3 different kinds (cake, heart, frog). I show you how to make the frog in today’s VEDA vlog. Enjoy and we’re almost half way done with the week! 3 cheers! (read full article)

“Serious Sliders” Recipe By The New York City Food Guy.

posted August 11, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

I stumbled upon the above video by the NYC Food Guy — He sold me on the preparation of his Serious Sliders.  It’s different, easy and produces delicious Sliders (aka Mini Cheeseburgers). After watching the video, we were seriously co (read full article)

VEDA – August 10, 2010 Body Piercings & Back Scar

posted August 10, 2010 in Curious Notions

My Vlog for VEDA (Vlog (video blog) Every Day in August) is up! I talk about my exciting history with body piercings and almost tattoos and a mention of my scar. Youtube Video (read full article)

4 Easy Summer Dishes When Its Just Too Hot to Cook

posted August 10, 2010 in Dennys Food and Recipes

*** Try some easy and quick summer recipes to beat the crazy heat - and avoiding cooking with any heat. From Denny: Try something as simple as these sliced tomatoes and avocado with a side of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

Battle to the Bitter End

posted August 10, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

This past weekend, Smoke In Da Eye traveled a short distance to Holtsville, NY to compete in the Fourth annual Battle of the BBQ Brethren.  One of our favorite contests in the past, this year proved to be no different as we went head-to-head aga (read full article)

De Gustibus: Geoduck, Quince, Urban Grilling ... A Juicy Summer!

posted August 10, 2010 in Food Meditations

Happy Accidents ~ Grilling: A Butcher's Case Against High Heat ~ "A eight-pound steak and a grill reaching about 250 degrees/max (with the lid closed). How long was it going to take to cook it?" It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

VEDA – August 9, 2010 – Pet Peeves

posted August 10, 2010 in Curious Notions

Posting this 15 minutes shy of midnight. Cutting it close! I present to you my VEDA vlog for August 9, 2010. Topic is pet peeves. P.S. VEDA is more time consuming than I thought it would be. I’m spent. Youtube link Question: Are you worki (read full article)

Our Mini Vacay @ Metropolis Resort

posted August 09, 2010 in Frugal Front Porch

Located in Eau Claire, WI, about an hour east of the Twin Cities, we took a mini vacay at the Metropolis hotel and resort earlier this week. Looking for a family friendly get away before school started, the hotel portion of the resort is pretty dec (read full article)

Sleeepy kitty….Zzzzz

posted August 09, 2010 in What's Cooking at DD

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