January 2012
6 posts
it's ok? i think?
This was good…I think. It was so much better than the pizza that had essentially the same toppings, plus it had some kind of sauce on it that reminded me of Indian food. It was flavorful, not overly-garlicky, and had a lot more vegetables in it than I expected.
But something was off, and I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe the couscous wasn’t fluffy? For under $3 I’m...
it'smyfavorite!
This is so, so, so good. There’s no meat and no cheese (craziness, I know) but somehow it’s so flavorful and filling you don’t miss anything. My only complaint with this is that it takes 6 minutes to cook.
Also, the title of this post comes from this.
But seriously. Go buy this! It’s like $2 or something.
this is a test, right?
sometimes I think Anthropologie sells shit like this just to see how many people are willing to spend $100-$200 on something grandma can make
trickery!
I bought this thinking it would be a “gourmet” version of those Lean Cuisine pizzas. It looks like it has potential:
But then I microwaved it and it looked like this:
The whole thing was just watery and bland, but somehow left an awful garlic taste in my mouth. I would actually recommend any of the Lean Cuisine pizzas over this mess.
don't buy this
I had this for lunch and it was not good. For one, it was twice the amount most Trader Joe’s frozen meals are ($5.50). The orzo/spinach/zucchini stuff was horribly mushy and bland. And the tomatoes were just sour and gross. And I couldn’t taste the mint or the yogurt in the supposed yogurt and mint sauce.
Its only redeeming qualities were the generous portion...
September 2011
3 posts
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Holy shit, you guys. This woman is my professor! I had no idea she’d done so much…stuff.
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August 2011
7 posts
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ugh
You guys, this is horribly embarrassing. Tech has a lot to be embarrassed about, but that video has GOT to take the cake.
This is worse than saying “I was at a Magnetic Fields concert” and getting “Oh, I’m in Physics, too!” as a response.
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we'll call it 'research'
the following places are in easy walking distance of my new apartment:
Hop City
Octane Coffee
TINY Bistro
Urban Grind Coffee House
Caryn’s Cakes
5 Seasons
Swit Bakery (coming soon)
Maybe walking to and from these places will make a dent in the increased amount of calories I’ll inevitably be consuming.
July 2011
10 posts
isnteverything replied to your post: boston baked beans
I want to go to Boston, let’s go to Boston!
Let’s do it! I’m still eligible for AirtranU for a few more months.
And we can stay in a not-creepy hostel!
And spend all of our money on food!
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boston baked beans
I have had the phrase “Boston baked beans” stuck in my head since Friday. Specifically, it’s been “Bostonbakedbeans“— said in a very quick whisper.
Bostonbakedbeans, Bostonbakedbeans, Bostonbakedbeans.
My former high school assistant band director is joking about performing a Lady Gaga song at a “sit-down” band competition, but we know there’s a small part of him that really wants to do it.
It’s like he’s the Johnny Wier of the band world!
Also, I would make room in my schedule to see that performance.
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no. just no.
I don’t care if this is just a rehearsal bouquet. It’s an eyesore and a waste of perfectly usable gift-wrapping ribbons.
the jon hamm emotions challenge →
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Who knew Neville Longbottom was going to grow up to be the most attractive guy in the Harry Potter franchise?
And why do Ron and Harry always look so stumpy? And why does Hermione look so adorable always?
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social media changes I don't want
chat features
VIDEO CHATTING FEATURES
video chatting features with MORE THAN ONE PERSON
I like to keep my stalking secret and my chatting/instant messaging limited to the people who have my email.
In 10 years I’ll be the one who still has separate mp3 and phone devices.
indecision 2011
I’m branching out and trying a new, more colorful scheme for my room in the fall and I want/need your thoughts and opinions on these potential bedroom options. The lamps and chair have already been purchased although the chair might not fit in the room (the lamps are staying).
Judge away! Any and all thoughts welcome.
____________________________________________________
Option Blue
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June 2011
2 posts
isnteverything:
katherineliu replied to your post: Dear everyone,
I’m too self-centered to have a wedding in the same month as my birthday, but how about we compromise and do a summer destination wedding to somewhere nice? Like pretty much anywhere in Europe?
deal!
Excellent. Plus a destination wedding means I don’t have to deal with stupid wedding traditions like the bouquet toss, the...
May 2011
2 posts
April 2011
8 posts
how to get work done: tornado edition
open up the syllabus and look for guidelines on the deliverable
open up a word doc and copy/paste the guidelines
open up gmail in case your group member already did her part so you can mooch off of what she did
open up twitter to see if there’s a tornado coming: yup, it’s coming
check gmail again. no emails yet
get distracted by videos of mile-wide tornadoes in another state
...
Top 10 Myths about Introverts →
mariskahargitay:
Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk. This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.
Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people....
Saltine Toffee Bark
Delicious! Super easy! Don’t even need to wait for the oven to get to the correct temperature! And when it’s all done the remnants on the cookie sheet will cause you go all crack-addict and lick it up.
Saltine Toffee Bark
Ingredients
unsalted saltines (but you can use the normal kind)
1 stick of unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
...
Bailey's Irish Cream Cake
Before I even post the recipe, let me just say that in the last hour that the cake has been iced, half of it has already disappeared. So that should be an indication of how delicious this is. In fact, if your birthday hasn’t already happened, be on the lookout. This cake is probably in your future.
The only adaptation I made was eliminating the chopped pecans (because I forgot to buy them)....
have you lost your damn mind?
This is going to be very hastily written as i have to run out the door to my job that may or may not exist next week if this shutdown business goes through.
Buuut, apparently:
“the differences between the two parties “are no longer on how much savings we will get on government spending.” Instead, he insisted, the major obstacle at this point is Republicans’ insistence...
sports mini-rant
re: the college basketball finals
Dear People Who are Complaining About the Game,
JUST CHANGE THE FUCKING CHANNEL and read the recaps tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Katherine
March 2011
1 post
food, food, food
Today I made buffalo chicken calzones and homemade thin mints!
I know my calzone looks like a baseball glove, but it was delicious and super easy to make! I bought pizza dough from Trader Joe’s (it’s $1) and then followed the recipe exactly***. The only adjustment I’d make would be doubling or even tripling the amount of hot sauce; even for me it was not spicy enough (or maybe...
February 2011
3 posts
slut whore
Last year we got assigned a random roommate, Katie, who turned out to be the Worst Roommate Ever. Besides being obnoxiously loud, disgustingly messy, and homophobic, Katie was incapable of being without male attention.
The following is a list of all the guys she brought into our lives (and sometimes into her pants):
Billy: her actual boyfriend who she constantly berated, called him names like...
the Super Bowl is awesome because
1. alcohol
2. THE PUPPY BOWL
love all this: the Scrabble drinking game →
loveallthis:
also known as Words With Drunk Friends (WWDF), or
“the game I want to play as soon as possible, please”
To wit:
Every time a player plays a letter contained in the word SHOT, he/she does a shot of beer. However, if a player actually plays the word SHOT, the other players do shots of liquor.
Friends, let’s do this.
January 2011
9 posts
adult drink blender
I recently got this blender and it is FREAKING AWESOME.
The settings aren’t 1-4; they’re smoothie, milkshake, and frozen drink
There is a spout attachment!
It was $18 (thanks, Wal-Mart)!
All of these things are great, but what the box and user manuals don’t tell you is that the cap measures shots! Why do they even bother trying to market this as anything other than a...
an entire restaurant devoted to mac and cheese? →
i want to go to there.
it's research, not stalking
My new favorite past time is facebook-researching a former classmate’s wedding planning. Her EIGHT-MONTH engagement has been pretty busy so far, but she’s struggling with finding her first dance song. To give you an idea of why this is so entertaining I will now provide you with links to some of what her friends ahve suggested. Be warned, it’s pretty awful.
Switchfoot - Your...
easy parmesan risotto
This was stupidly simple to make.
My substitutions: added mushrooms, didn’t have dry white wine so I used more broth instead
Paired with herb-rubbed chicken that baked while the risotto cooked.
Easy Parmesan Risotto
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped kosher salt and black pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 1/2 cups low-sodium...
we need help
The following conversation just took place in my apartment like it was a perfectly normal thing:
Julie: I need bananas!
Tyler: Why?
Julie: Because I need to give them to the gorilla bouncer!
Treasure Isle is taking over out lives.
