I have the lovely Lady Java honoring me with her presence today on my sidebar. Won't you all take the time to drop, click and check her out.
Ok..I will have to finish this post tomorrow, becaues I am >yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn< bone tired.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Stuffed Cabbage
This is one of my favorites. Did you all know I'm Polish?
I'm going to give you this recipe as if you are standing right next to me and I'm talking to you.
Buy a large head of cabbage and Freeze it. My gg grandmother and down used to boil the head of cabbage until it got soft. Made the whole house stink. Not only that, you would have to drain it and wait till it cooled before you could roll the leaves. I take a short cut. I freeze the cabbage then thaw it, and the cabbage leaves are nice and soft. No difference in my book.
Cut out the core and separate your leaves. I always throw away the first layer of leaves, I think they are yucky.
I'm going to assume you know how to roll a cabbage leaf. If you don't ask someone else...all I can tell you is..put the meat on the big end, roll once, fold the sides over and continue rolling. My mother used to put the meat in and roll the whole thing up and then tuck the ends in on each side. I could never do that, I always poked a hole thru the thing and ended up with a mess.
This is my meat filling...and everyone I know, loves these when I make them. Maybe you will, maybe you wont.
2 pounds of ground chuck, sirloin, whatever you can afford.
Dice an onion into small pieces
Add rice, (I never measure I just pour it in...I guess around a cup or less)
bread crumbs..again, I don't measure, hahahha, maybe about a cup
1 egg
about a half cup of milk
Of course salt and pepper.
Mix it all very very well. Now get rolling, and line them up side by side in the pan, I always have several rows. I make a lot.
After you have them in your pan, fill the pan with Spicy V-8 juice. Cover with Foil and bake at 350 for several hours. You want the flavors to all incorporate and the juice to thicken, the meat to be very tender. I would say about 3 hours.
These are very very good. Happy Eating.
Mac Poker Anyone?
When I find useful interesting things, I like to pass them along. So here is something for you Mac users out there.
I like to play games on line. Silly games, nothing serious. Sometimes some free poker. My dad on the other hand, LOVES to play poker. On Line, Off Line, just loves to play. So I was searching around and trying to find him some good sites to play poker on. What I did find was an excellent site that composed all of the Poker for Mac sites together.
So I sent him a link for Mac Poker, He can then send the link to his buddy who has a Mac Computer, and they love to play poker together. In fact on the 4th of July, after the fireworks were done, those two, said good-bye to everyone to go play poker!
So of course I started digging around the Site, to see what they had to offer. The first thing I want to say is the page is quick loading and easy to navigate. This is important because someone like my dad who isn't really computer literate, will be able to find what he wants fast and easy with no problems. Which means less problems for me, because he wont be calling me every 5 minutes asking me how to do this or that.
I like to play games on line. Silly games, nothing serious. Sometimes some free poker. My dad on the other hand, LOVES to play poker. On Line, Off Line, just loves to play. So I was searching around and trying to find him some good sites to play poker on. What I did find was an excellent site that composed all of the Poker for Mac sites together.
So I sent him a link for Mac Poker, He can then send the link to his buddy who has a Mac Computer, and they love to play poker together. In fact on the 4th of July, after the fireworks were done, those two, said good-bye to everyone to go play poker!
So of course I started digging around the Site, to see what they had to offer. The first thing I want to say is the page is quick loading and easy to navigate. This is important because someone like my dad who isn't really computer literate, will be able to find what he wants fast and easy with no problems. Which means less problems for me, because he wont be calling me every 5 minutes asking me how to do this or that.
The games and sites that I think he and his buddy will be interested in are, Fulltilt Poker, which offers a 100% Bonus Offer of up to $600, but of course you can also play for free! They also have tips from the Pros. If I was to play, this is the site I would chose for myself.
I also liked, Pacific Poker, which is offering a Bonus: 25% up to $100 plus $1000 freeroll
You might also want to check out PokerStars, where you can get a review of PokerStars. bonus's and how to play Poker Stars. Very useful information here.
Online Casino Bonuses has all the leading bonus's that a new online poker player can use to make sure they are getting the best bang for their buck.
So, if you a serious online Mac Poker Player, or even just want to play for free and fun, looking for all the best sites then I think Mac Poker would be your best bet. I know my dad's going to be busy on that site.
I also liked, Pacific Poker, which is offering a Bonus: 25% up to $100 plus $1000 freeroll
You might also want to check out PokerStars, where you can get a review of PokerStars. bonus's and how to play Poker Stars. Very useful information here.
Online Casino Bonuses has all the leading bonus's that a new online poker player can use to make sure they are getting the best bang for their buck.
So, if you a serious online Mac Poker Player, or even just want to play for free and fun, looking for all the best sites then I think Mac Poker would be your best bet. I know my dad's going to be busy on that site.
Monday, July 7, 2008
New Diet
This post probably isn't going to win me any brownie points, but I have never been one to hold back and I have found a new way to lose weight!
I was surfing blogs today, while bouncing Mighty Bug on my leg and looking for ear plugs to tune out Mini Bugs constant ear piercing singing. I came across one, two, even three, recipe blogs. The pictures and recipes made me want to vomit on the spot. Who in the hell eats that shit? I am not going to mention anyone's blog (like I can even remember the darn names) nor do I remember what the food was even called...but I can tell you this. The last one I looked at, had a plate with a pile of crap on it, that looked like green vomit, or a close resemblance would be the contents in the baby's dirty diaper. It was so gross looking, I couldn't believe it was on a plate. Not only was it on a plate, there was a recipe for it.
What are you people freaking eating?? Better question is WHY? Why would you not only make, but then eat something that resembles something that came back out of your body? Oh freaking gag me sideways.
So now, every time I get hungry, I'm going to surf recipe blogs. I'm sure to get thin fast because for every 1 that has something delicious on it, there are 3 that will want to make me gag!
What kind of food do I eat you ask? Normal freaking food! I think in the near future I will teach you what real food is. I feel so bad that you are eating vomit. And apparently enjoying it.
I was surfing blogs today, while bouncing Mighty Bug on my leg and looking for ear plugs to tune out Mini Bugs constant ear piercing singing. I came across one, two, even three, recipe blogs. The pictures and recipes made me want to vomit on the spot. Who in the hell eats that shit? I am not going to mention anyone's blog (like I can even remember the darn names) nor do I remember what the food was even called...but I can tell you this. The last one I looked at, had a plate with a pile of crap on it, that looked like green vomit, or a close resemblance would be the contents in the baby's dirty diaper. It was so gross looking, I couldn't believe it was on a plate. Not only was it on a plate, there was a recipe for it.
What are you people freaking eating?? Better question is WHY? Why would you not only make, but then eat something that resembles something that came back out of your body? Oh freaking gag me sideways.
So now, every time I get hungry, I'm going to surf recipe blogs. I'm sure to get thin fast because for every 1 that has something delicious on it, there are 3 that will want to make me gag!
What kind of food do I eat you ask? Normal freaking food! I think in the near future I will teach you what real food is. I feel so bad that you are eating vomit. And apparently enjoying it.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Good Reading and Things I Forgot
You want some good reading? I came across this blog Monkey Fables and Tales when I first signed up with Entre Card. It was love at first read and I put it in my favorites immediately.
When I seen that Monkey wanted to advertise on my blog, I couldn't approve it fast enough. So do yourself a favor and go over and check out his blog.
So, I guess your wondering what happened with Mini Bug at her last Dr visit. I forgot to blog about it, because..well....I forgot! She got a clean bill of health! The Dr was great, and said over and over again, how beautiful she is. Like I didn't already know that. Anyways, about her speech. He said to give her 6 more months, that she is only 2 1/2 and it's not her fault if she looks like she is 5..that doesn't make her five. I kinda insisted she be tested anyways, to get family members off my back, so he wrote me a script to have her tested. So, I will have to arrange to do that soon. At least I'm not worried. She also got a shot. Now dig this...when we got home from the Dr office, she started to repeat every dang word I said. No matter what I said, she repeated it perfectly. I kinda think, that she was listening very closely to what the Dr and I were talking about, how I was concerned about her not talking. Then she got a shot. I think she thought, oh crap, I'm not talking and they stuck a needle in me. Maybe I better start talking!! That evening, I was talking to my mother on the phone and telling her what the Dr said and how the day went, when out of nowhere, Mini Bug started yelling...What The F...What The F.
she was saying the f word very clear and very loud. I had said that sentence earlier in the day when something had happened to really upset me, and it just came out of my mouth. My mother said..what did she say? I said I'm not sure. I was very sure...but then Mini Bug kept saying it over and over again, and my mother could hear her. My mom said, oh bug, you better stop her right now. I said...see mom..she can talk!!!! She wasn't impressed. I did not say anything to Mini Bug, because I didn't want to make a big issue about it, because we all know, if you don't want a kid to do something, they will!!!! I just know I have to watch my garbage mouth and never say words like that again around her. Needless to say...my mother isn't impressed with me! Oh well. The kid can talk! Guess I wont be winning any mommy of the year award anytime soon! Ask me if I really Give a F!
When I seen that Monkey wanted to advertise on my blog, I couldn't approve it fast enough. So do yourself a favor and go over and check out his blog.
So, I guess your wondering what happened with Mini Bug at her last Dr visit. I forgot to blog about it, because..well....I forgot! She got a clean bill of health! The Dr was great, and said over and over again, how beautiful she is. Like I didn't already know that. Anyways, about her speech. He said to give her 6 more months, that she is only 2 1/2 and it's not her fault if she looks like she is 5..that doesn't make her five. I kinda insisted she be tested anyways, to get family members off my back, so he wrote me a script to have her tested. So, I will have to arrange to do that soon. At least I'm not worried. She also got a shot. Now dig this...when we got home from the Dr office, she started to repeat every dang word I said. No matter what I said, she repeated it perfectly. I kinda think, that she was listening very closely to what the Dr and I were talking about, how I was concerned about her not talking. Then she got a shot. I think she thought, oh crap, I'm not talking and they stuck a needle in me. Maybe I better start talking!! That evening, I was talking to my mother on the phone and telling her what the Dr said and how the day went, when out of nowhere, Mini Bug started yelling...What The F...What The F.
she was saying the f word very clear and very loud. I had said that sentence earlier in the day when something had happened to really upset me, and it just came out of my mouth. My mother said..what did she say? I said I'm not sure. I was very sure...but then Mini Bug kept saying it over and over again, and my mother could hear her. My mom said, oh bug, you better stop her right now. I said...see mom..she can talk!!!! She wasn't impressed. I did not say anything to Mini Bug, because I didn't want to make a big issue about it, because we all know, if you don't want a kid to do something, they will!!!! I just know I have to watch my garbage mouth and never say words like that again around her. Needless to say...my mother isn't impressed with me! Oh well. The kid can talk! Guess I wont be winning any mommy of the year award anytime soon! Ask me if I really Give a F!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Bing Bang Now Get the Weight Off
Whew, I am just now getting a minute for myself. Yesterday was a blast, hahhaha really!
We went over to my parents like I said we would, and my sister and her children were there, and my parents neighbors came over also. Mini Bug was in her glory and the center of attention. She got to play and swim all day.
We cooked out, and everyone brought something. I was asked to bring my home made buns. The food and company was great.
Afterwards the neighbors all got together and set off fireworks. It was a wonderful display. I had forgotten to charge my camera before we left, so when I went to take pictures I had a dead camera, but hubby took these ones with his blackberry. Not bad.
So today, I am feeling like a total lard butt. Too much potato salad and deviled eggs, hamburgers and hot dogs and all the mouth watering sweets. So now I have to get it in gear. Time to lose weight!
My girl friend back in PA told me that she has started to take hoodia pills. She said they don't make her jittery, and that they were an all natural and safe formula with no side effects.
I need something that will make me lose my appetite, because anymore I seem to be a human garbage disposal. Maybe I will give them a try. I will talk to my doctor first tho.
But what ever choice I make, losing these extra pounds is a must. There are no more reasons to wait, and no more eating holidays until Thanksgiving...so maybe I can be thin again before Turkey Day! Wish me luck.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Happy 4th Everyone
We will be spending Friday at my mothers for a fun day of bbq'ing and swimming. My sister and her family are still here so it should be a fun time for all. Especially for me, since my sister adores my angels and will no doubt spend the day with them..which in turn will give me a much needed break.
I hope everyone enjoys their long holiday weekend and party's safely! Don't Drink and Drive.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Substance Abuse
As most of my readers already know, my second son is an addict. I was searching around on line for Substance Abuse Rehab, while the angels were sleeping, and found a place I wish I could put him in. Unfortunately it's for California Treatment, and I live in FL, if I did live in CA this is the place I would try to get him into.
The Narconon Drug Rehab Program has a 30 acre campus, in a relaxed atmosphere for people of all ages. Their Drug Addiction Rehab follows a 4 step program, that I think would be ideal for my son. I want him back the way he was before he ever started taking drugs, and Narconon has the program that I believe could do that.
I like the idea of their Sauna Based Detox Program that cleans the body of all chemical residues.
I found it very interesting that they use Educational Therapy to help a person gain back their self control. In my opinion, drug addiction is all about self control. I tell my son all the time, the drug owns you. Of course this upsets him deeply, but I am way past the time of trying to sugar coat anything with him. It does own him, and somehow he needs to be able to get control of himself again.
Of course he is a grown man, and I can't force him to do anything, nor can I put him in rehab. It has to come from him and a strong desire to want to overcome this. I'm not stupid, and I know that he will probably have to hit total rock bottom before this can happen. I just wish it didn't have to be that way. I wish I could turn back time. I wish I could have my son back.
If you live in CA and need help or know someone who needs help, visit Narconon or you can call them TOLL FREE: 1-866-822-8323.
The Narconon Drug Rehab Program has a 30 acre campus, in a relaxed atmosphere for people of all ages. Their Drug Addiction Rehab follows a 4 step program, that I think would be ideal for my son. I want him back the way he was before he ever started taking drugs, and Narconon has the program that I believe could do that.
I like the idea of their Sauna Based Detox Program that cleans the body of all chemical residues.
I found it very interesting that they use Educational Therapy to help a person gain back their self control. In my opinion, drug addiction is all about self control. I tell my son all the time, the drug owns you. Of course this upsets him deeply, but I am way past the time of trying to sugar coat anything with him. It does own him, and somehow he needs to be able to get control of himself again.
Of course he is a grown man, and I can't force him to do anything, nor can I put him in rehab. It has to come from him and a strong desire to want to overcome this. I'm not stupid, and I know that he will probably have to hit total rock bottom before this can happen. I just wish it didn't have to be that way. I wish I could turn back time. I wish I could have my son back.
If you live in CA and need help or know someone who needs help, visit Narconon or you can call them TOLL FREE: 1-866-822-8323.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Linky Love For Spicy's Top Drops.
Here is some Entre Card Linky Love for my Top June Drops. Thanks Everyone for Stopping by.
Roxy has been #1 on my list for the whole month!!! Wow, and Thank You!
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Former disc jockey, current investment banker & mom-of-2 reporting on the neighboring desperate housewives or whatever else the milkman may have delivered today. Best of Mendham Bernardsville Chester Peapack-Gladstone Far Hills and Morris County NJ.
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Starting with my quit and running through retirement, this is my life.
Meltwater. Torrents. Meanderings. Delta.
River Journeys, Musings, Essays, Opinion, and Tales of Life and Adventure
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A blog dedicated to digital scrapbooking tips, tricks and techniques as well as scrapbooking services for the avid scrapper with little time to devote to the hobby.
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Life has its ups, downs, curves and straight paths, and sometimes it goes sideways.
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I am a wife, mother, law student and constantly juggling those roles. My girls are 4 and 3, and our third girl just arrived. I write about my family, my study, my house, the news and other things that interest me.
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A blog that talks about my adventures of being a wife and a mom. This blog also focuses on food, nutrition and health.
moms..... check nyo
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