Xander: I still don't get why we came here to get info about a killer snot monster. Giles: Because it's a killer snot monster from outer space. I did not say that.

'Never Leave Me'


Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter  

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


juliana - Jun 14, 2015 10:38:42 am PDT #28649 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

Guac: Finely chop shallots (or red onion) & garlic (quantity in proportion to how much you like said flavors & how many avocados you have)
Put the shallots & garlic in the bowl to be used for guac
Squeeze half a lime over the shallots & garlic
Wait 5-10 minutes
Peel avocados, squeeze the other half of the lime over them, & smoosh them in
Add salt & pepper to taste
Devour


lisah - Jun 14, 2015 10:44:14 am PDT #28650 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

If there's a salsa you like, Connie, a super easy guac-like thing to do is mash avo with a few spoonfuls of the salsa. My Texan dad doesn't put peppers in his awesome guac. It's just onion, avocado, tomato, salt and pepper. And, duh, lots of fresh lime juice!


-t - Jun 14, 2015 10:46:19 am PDT #28651 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

My standard guacamole recipe, such as it is: make salsa however you like it (and if that is by opening a jar, fine, I believe chopped up tomatoes and onions was the standard I learned). Add avocado and smoosh all together. Lime juice because always add lime juice.

I hardly ever do that, though. Just avocado and a spoon for me, mostly. In fact, that might be lunch...


-t - Jun 14, 2015 11:00:35 am PDT #28652 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Nope, gonna save the avocado for tomorrow, they make such good take-to-work lunches. Today I will see if I can reinstall a soufflé.


Zenkitty - Jun 14, 2015 11:16:26 am PDT #28653 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Should a new water heater cost $1200?


Dana - Jun 14, 2015 11:26:54 am PDT #28654 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Depends on the size, but it doesn't sound too out of line to me. Is this with installation?


flea - Jun 14, 2015 11:27:34 am PDT #28655 of 30000
information libertarian

That sounds on the high end, but with installation, yes, probably.


-t - Jun 14, 2015 11:49:39 am PDT #28656 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Are you looking to upgrade at all? I'm just curious.

My phone is telling me that to reach my "activity goal" for today I can spend 28 minutes cleaning, 39 minutes washing dishes, 33 minutes baking, or 17 minutes gentle dancing. I like the sound of gentle dancing.


Sue - Jun 14, 2015 11:55:47 am PDT #28657 of 30000
hip deep in pie

Is it Electric, Zen? I had an electric one replaced in 2013 and it cost me somewhere around the $7-800 range.


-t - Jun 14, 2015 1:05:41 pm PDT #28658 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Humph, approximately an hour of puttering around the kitchen didn't do it. Sorry to be all activity-tracker-likes-carrots, but this will be the first time I've actually made my goal for the day with this one and I want to find out what happens.