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Hell to the No
Update, refried! Yesterday I got a fabulous pair of summer silver sandals with a jeweled heart-shaped accent at Ralph's grocery store for $5.99. Sent the man walking up there to see if a black pair could be procured, but it is Labor Day weekend, and alas they were taken off the shelves along with the beach paraphernalia. He tried. Hey, that's love. "Dating" was never something we did as teens. I was never asked out on a "date." You just "hung out" with groups of girls and boys, and awkwardly shuffled around one another, practicing nonchalance. I always dreamed of a date somewhere with candlelight, cloth-covered tables, wine glasses and heavy cutlery, as this is what "date" seemed to signify on TV. ...Then again, so did "luncheon." Is dating any more organized for the young'uns now? :)— September 7, 2009 3:40 a.m.
Unfair Game
Ah, but I said "those" responses, which put mine aside. Keep nipping at my heels, Josh ;-)— September 7, 2009 3:29 a.m.
Hell to the No
Double congrats! Told ya this was a winner :)— September 7, 2009 12:09 a.m.
Friendly Research Squad
White Sangria #2. This one is excellent, and cheaper to make: Preparation time: 15 minutes You Will Need 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 medium oranges, washed and sliced 1 medium lemon, washed and sliced 1 bottle (750 ml) Riesling or other sweet white wine 1 medium tart apple, cut into thin slices 1/4 cup triple sec 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Ice cubes What to Do 1. In a large pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice and orange and lemon slices; mash gently with a wooden spoon until fruit is partially crushed. 2. Add the wine, apple slices and triple sec. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Just before serving, add soda. Serve over ice. Serves 7— September 7, 2009 12:02 a.m.
Friendly Research Squad
Joe, you're right about bottled sangria and insomnia, though sometimes one's best work can be done in the small wee hours of the "morning" :) I have two recipes, with still time this long weekend to make them. Here's the first: White Sangria Serves 3-5 • 1 bottle fruity white wine, such as Famega Vinho Verde 2001 or Las Brisas Rueda 2001 • 1 pear • small bunch of sliced green grapes • 1 Granny Smith apple • 1 lime • 1/2 lemon • 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier • 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar • Ice cubes • 6 ounces ginger ale or grapefruit soda Pour the wine into a large pitcher. Wash the pear, apple, lime, and lemon. Cut them into thin slices and add to the pitcher. Add the Grand Marnier and the sugar. Marinate for a few hours. (The sangria will taste better if you leave it overnight.) When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice cubes, add the soda, and stir well. Serve with a wooden spoon in the pitcher.— September 7, 2009 12:01 a.m.
Friendly Research Squad
Magics, I agree--that sangria was nowhere near the quality of aforementioned company :) I'll post the recipe tomorrow morning. With the recipe I'm thinking about, sliced green grapes make it especially good. SurfP, I think we are just typing too fast, but as teachers we have no excuse, right? :)— September 6, 2009 1:37 a.m.
Friendly Research Squad
Oops. Sorry, people. Not sure what exactly is up with my typos lately.— September 5, 2009 8:31 p.m.
Friendly Research Squad
Baja wines: I tried a tasting of Baja wines, but did not much enjoy them. (Aren't all grown in the Guadalupe valley?) The tasting was at Old Town, and I suspect that the best wines were not brought forward. Would love to appreciate some Baja wines, so any suggestions much appreciated. Will keep LaCosta's wines in mind. For those not interested in digestive issues, skip this: Yes, AG: kefir just seems to work better, though nothing matches the power of insanely expensive medical grade probiotics. If you ever find that the product ceasing to work for you, get a GI doctor to prescribe the VSL#3.— September 5, 2009 8:30 p.m.
Unfair Game
Unfortunately, only the odd-numbered of those responses are worth reading, Ken :) Thanks for the article, and thanks for the information, ericmills--we'll check it out. My two cents: If our 'governor' valued parkland more than he does development in SD, we might be able to ease traffic of nature-hungry folk in off-limits areas such as these fragile lagoons, and redirect to legal, sustainable eco-systems, built for human enjoyment. We should all support Parks & Rec for their attempts to do what they can with ever shrinking budgets and space to work with...— September 5, 2009 3:15 p.m.
Update in Little Falls
Hey john, good job on your first eight sentences. You should write more description :)— September 5, 2009 3:05 p.m.