I've really got to learn to just do the damage and get out of town. It's the 'stay and gloat' that gets me every time.

Ethan Rayne ,'Potential'


Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


-t - Nov 24, 2013 5:09:12 pm PST #12851 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Stuffing made! I've never done stuffing with sausage in it before, it's pretty tasty. I still think I would not include sausage if the stuffing was actually going in a bird, though.


-t - Nov 24, 2013 5:30:30 pm PST #12852 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

And now there's cranberry sauce all over the freezer. Awesome.


SuziQ - Nov 24, 2013 5:47:57 pm PST #12853 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I've been chatting with a guy from OKCupid for a few weeks and we are going to meet up for a movie next week. From the pictures he has posted, I haven't had a spark of attraction, but have enjoyed talking with him. Not really sure how to handle this.


Sue - Nov 24, 2013 6:34:57 pm PST #12854 of 30000
hip deep in pie

I thought I had, but I'd never seen the "Love It Or List It Too" with different hosts?

Vancouver. And they are looking for participants if you know anyone.

Meara, I have saved that LIOLI of your friends, but then totally forgot about it. Did you ever see it?

I have eaten a lot of cheese today. A lot. I expect very strange dreams.


Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 24, 2013 10:27:42 pm PST #12855 of 30000
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.

The apparently uncooked bacon my microwave produces is delicious and crispy.

I have learned that white velvet becomes a horror show when slept on by cats with grubby little feet (I use a 3-yard length of it as a slipcover for my studio couch). Fortunately I thought to throw down a sweatshirt after washing it today, so they're curled up together on that.


Theodosia - Nov 25, 2013 4:07:29 am PST #12856 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I don't Cook so much as I Heat, so microwaves are fine by me.

My tip o' the day: never use plastic containers to heat anything in the microwave, since there are all sorts of bad molecules that can get released into your food. I'm lazy-efficient, so taking the extra step to remove something from the Tupperware into a perfectly clean plate or dish is a step that pains me a little. Also, don't cover your dish with plastic wrap -- use wax paper or a paper towel instead.


Jessica - Nov 25, 2013 4:14:07 am PST #12857 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

never use plastic containers to heat anything in the microwave, since there are all sorts of bad molecules that can get released into your food.

Harvard disagrees - [link]


Theodosia - Nov 25, 2013 4:25:53 am PST #12858 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I've given it some thought, and I'm going to err on the side of caution -- I know Europe is a lot stricter about plastic/food interaction, so I'm going to trust my IKEA 'tupperware'. The FDA isn't what it used to be, especially in being able to check enough plastic imported from China to be sure what the hell is in it.


Theodosia - Nov 25, 2013 4:28:41 am PST #12859 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Bottom line for me: I don't trust anything from China that goes in/near enough your body, including toothpaste and plastics that hold your food.


-t - Nov 25, 2013 4:36:03 am PST #12860 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm so cavalier about that. But I am pretty cavalier about food safety in general. Good thing I rarely feed anyone but myself.

Are they indoor only kitties now, Matt?

Cranberry sauce #2 still not set up. I should not have signed up for this dish for tomorrow's potluck.

Aaaaand no internet at home except on my phone. Great. Maybe it will magically fix itself while I'm at work.