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Happy All Things Thursday, people!

Are you as excited as I am? Probably not, but that’s ok. I still love ya.

A former McDonald’s employee was sentenced to 29 months in jail for spitting in a cop’s sandwich. Apparently, Dalton Ursulean spit on the sandwich for approxinmately 50 seconds. Not only did he serve the cop a Spit Sandwich, he super-sized it with a dose of Hepatitis C. Jeez, that’s a lot of hate, right there. (Huffington Post)

I thought I was obsessed with cookies. Then I saw a video of Chip Chocolate sitting in a vat of milk wearing a giant cookie a la Flavor Flav. Pardon me while I rethink my definition of ‘obsessed’.

I’ve taken crappy food photos with my phone. Who hasn’t? I would think the answer to that question is ‘Martha Stewart’.  I guess her food doesn’t always look perfect after all.

On the recipe front…

Ms. Gina over at Skinnytaste has created a recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Sweet Potato Mash. It looks absolutely delicious. Count me in. (Skinnytaste)

I’ve been making a lot of stove top popcorn lately, but I haven’t tried this method. Color me intrigued. (Pastry Affair)

Easy Garlic Bread is something I’m quite keen on. I’ve heard of this recipe before, but never tried it. Perhaps, this weekend? (Simply Recipes)

My mom used to make us pan-fried pork chops back in the day and they were fantastic. I miss them. Perhaps, these Crisp Pork Cutlets would be the next best thing. (Food52)

It’s been a long and beautiful rainy day in L.A. and I loved it. Wherever you are I hope you are nice and cozy by the fire, drinking a cup of tea and enjoying some great conversation.

Until next time, my friends.

 

Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.
Mark Twain

 

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Happy All Things Thursday!

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Last weekend, the owner of a bakery got married and made her own wedding cake. The catch? It was the perfect rendition of her and her husband’s decapitated heads. Kinda cool. Save the bloody neck wound for me! (Huffington Post)

Recently, a British family bought some bananas only to find they were home to a group of Brazilian Wandering Spiders. According to the Guinness Book of World Records they are the most venomous type of spider. Say what now? When that family went grocery shopping they were looking for potassium, not the afterlife. (Huffington Post)

If you’re not into coffee, there are other ways of staying awake. I give you  Caffeinated Hot Sauce . Where was this stuff when I was cramming for midterms? (Huffington Post)

On the recipe front…

If given the choice between tater tots and fries I will always choose fries. But if I’m trying to ‘low carb’ it, I would definitely give these Cauliflower Tater Tots a try. (Skinny Taste)

I love that is cold enough for hearty stews. Well, not really…today it was 88 degrees! When it gets a little cooler I’ll be making this Turkey Sweet Potato Chili. (Skinny Taste)

For someone who loves peanut butter so much, how is it that I’ve never made diy Peanut Butter Cups. Gotta get on that. (The Kitchn).

I’d love to make Timpano a la ‘Big Night’, but it seems like the most arduous task. Let’s say I put in the work and make it happen. Does that mean Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub will show up at my house? If only… (Food52)

Feeling a bit lazy so it’s time for leftovers. Who’s in for some chicken and broccoli? Until we meet again, my friends.

Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.
Mark Twain

 

 

Konnichiwa, my friends!

It’s time for another All Things Thursday! It’s been a full week and I have plenty to share.

Let’s see. How shall I put this? Ladies and gentleman, I present to you…’fart-free draws’. Well, that’s not what they’re called but that’s what they do. Apparently, there’s a British company that makes underwear that comes with a funk filter. Yes, you read that correctly. They’re called Shreddies, underwear which is made of chemical warfare suit technology. So…you can fart up a storm and none will be the wiser. Well, then…it’s good to see warfare technology battle our most important threat…gas.

Scientists in Argentina have found a way to harness natural gas from cow burps. You know, for when we have a serious energy crisis. Um…ok. Seriously, can somebody tell me why there’s so much news about ‘gas’?

I didn’t start eating eggplant until about five years ago. When I did I realized what a versatile vegetable it is. I can see Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce in my immediate future. The title alone has me intrigued. (Cookie and Kate)

Currently, I’m working on a pumpkin shortbread cookie, which is awesome if you want something with a nice crunch. Although, most of the time I want a soft cookie that I can really sink my teeth into: Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookie. (Lauren’s Latest)

Not sure why I haven’t posted about this Pumpkin Bread. I’ve been eating it every day for breakfast for the last week. Seriously, just make it. (Alexandra’s Kitchen)

How bad do I want to make this skull art for Halloween? Pretty freakin’ bad. (A Beautiful Mess) I could add it to my collection of DIY Halloween stuff. Last year, I made this bomb-ass wreath. (The Art of Doing Stuff)

Feeling pretty good, y’all. Fall is finally here (re: thank goodness) and I couldn’t keep myself from playing hookie today. I’ve got cool weather, hot tea and Jack Skellington slippers on my feet. Color me thankful for the little things in life.

Have a great weekend!

P.S. If you can, check out Wait Until Dark at the Geffen Playhouse. I enjoyed watching it live, but nobody’s as scary as Alan Arkin playing the role of Roat. The show runs until November 17th.

 

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
Orson Welles

(photo credit: David Mayerhofer)