What's on your mind?

[bèlla]

There are three rules for successful relationships. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.

Who is the hardest part. At first.

The who is settled. Whether we go forward is the question. But it’s a win/win nonetheless. It confirmed what I received and we’re mutually interested. I know I’m on the right track.

Happy New Year! Did you cook or snag food elsewhere?

 

[public hermit]

Who is the hardest part. At first.

The who is settled. Whether we go forward is the question. But it’s a win/win nonetheless. It confirmed what I received and we’re mutually interested. I know I’m on the right track.

Happy New Year! Did you cook or snag food elsewhere?

Since no one seems to know the three rules for successful relationships, I move that you write them. I feel fully confident in my nominee.

*gets everybody's attention* Do we have a second?!

Happy New Year! I made slow-cooked roast, mash potatoes, and slow-cooked pinto beans. That, my friend, will stick to your ribs.

 

[bèlla]

Since no one seems to know the three rules for successful relationships, I move that you write them. I feel fully confident in my nominee.

You’re such a charming hermit. Sly too! I penned something along those lines in the past. It has 7 principles. Last year I drafted an outline and table of contents on relational service. I have something in mind for each that’s part of a larger platform.

This isn’t the audience for that message. They’d be better served by the hermit. You know more than you let on!

Happy New Year! I made slow-cooked roast, mash potatoes, and slow-cooked pinto beans. That, my friend, will stick to your ribs.

I’m impressed! They didn’t put you to work this year?

 

[public hermit]

I penned something along those lines in the past. It has 7 principles. Last year I drafted an outline and table of contents on relational service. I have something in mind for each that’s part of a larger platform

I am not at all surprised. I bet the 7 principles are on target, too.

I’m impressed! They didn’t put you to work this year

I worked part of the day.

I've been ruining a lot of meat trying to get a tender roast. I think I found the trick. Marinate with vinegar/teriyaki. Braise at 325/350 for two hours (or more). Specifically, I have been using chuck roast. I had been cooking it at a much lower temperature (low and slow, as they say), which intuitively should work. But I read that intuition is off with that particular cut.

It's not the best cut of meat, which makes it all the more satisfying when it comes out good. It's kind of like how smokehouses back home turned brisket into the go to meat. It's not the best cut, but when done well it will make your tongue slap your forehead.

 

[MehGuy]

Well.. we're officially in January.. a particularly brutal month for Minnesota winter.

 

[public hermit]

Well.. we're officially in January.. a particularly brutal month for Minnesota winter.

You have all my respect being able to endure it. For some inexplicable reason, I always think of Dylan's "Ballad of Hollis Brown" when I think of brutal winter weather.

 

[MehGuy]

You have all my respect being able to endure it. For some inexplicable reason, I always think of Dylan's "Ballad of Hollis Brown" when I think of brutal winter weather.

I always thought the movie Fargo captured some of the bleakness of Minnesota weather.

 

[MehGuy]

I fear to step on the scale.. this Christmas break I ate so much.. I was also only a couple of pounds from my goal weight.

 

[Tone]

She so blessed...

She send the devil on a quest...



I'm happy for you,

Yah bless and shalom!

 

[public hermit]

I always thought the movie Fargo captured some of the bleakness of Minnesota weather.

I love that movie. Do you think it accurately captures the language/culture of that area? Or is it more of a caricature?

 

[MehGuy]

I love that movie. Do you think it accurately captures the language/culture of that area? Or is it more of a caricature?

I like the movie, but for the most part no. The accents are horrendous. We draw out our "oos" but to a much more subtle degree. It might be more accurate for more northern parts of Minnesota.. but the Minneapolis area the movie was largely based in.. not really.. lol.

 

[MehGuy]

I do know the Coen brothers grew up in Minnesota.. so I guess I give them somewhat a pass, they just wanted to make a fun quirky movie.. lol.

 

[bèlla]

I am not at all surprised. I bet the 7 principles are on target, too.

They are. But I feel the topic is best presented in relationship. You’re living the principles and making adjustments as needed. That’s more powerful for the pair and audience. You need thick skin to do it. It’s one thing to discuss something anonymously on a forum and another to see your spouse on a stage talking about you.

I worked part of the day.

Not too hard I hope. Did they give out food?

It's not the best cut of meat, which makes it all the more satisfying when it comes out good. It's kind of like how smokehouses back home turned brisket into the go to meat. It's not the best cut, but when done well it will make your tongue slap your forehead.

You need a dutch oven. Like Le Creuset, Staub, etc. The moisture gathers on the lid and drips down to the meat. That helps with tenderness and they’re better heat conductors than traditional pans.

Look for All About Braising by Molly Stevens. Yes, I went to my shelf on your behalf! She’s a well-known expert and won the Beard award for the book. That’s all you need. The recipe for braised cabbage is incredible.

Stop ruining your meat! I have hundreds of cookbooks and culinary training. Just ask.

 

[sampa]

Taking a break from some New Year's cleaning, basement project I wanted to do all last year finally starting, it's amazing to see the ice formations outside. Roads are slick and surprised they haven't called me yet.

 

[sampa]

Fifth bucket of water for cleaning the basement. I'm wondering if I will make it to making the tortellini soup.

 

[sampa]

Definitely sweat up a storm cleaning in the basement and rearranging some stuff. Probably about 9 buckets. 40% accomplished but I think I'm going to move on to dinner. I'm going to try to find a way to integrate it into my cleaning habits either on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. That way it's not such a chore to take on all at once. I think I spent 3 hours on it. Makes me feel better going into 2021.

 

[Tone]

I've always been an adrenaline junkie...

And, it seems like Yah, as an answer to prayer, is directing me to some new channels, in which to express this!

 

[sampa]

Nope I'm not going to do the special recipe. I can always do it tomorrow. Moving on to Tea Party invitations tomorrow....

Just make a simple meal and head to bed. It's been a long first day of the year.

 

[Tone]

Nope I'm not going to do the special recipe. I can always do it tomorrow. Moving on to Tea Party invitations tomorrow....

Just make a simple meal and head to bed. It's been a long first day of the year.

Food sounds awesome right about now!

I'm headed back to the perch myself...gonna rustle something up and welcome Shabbat!

 

[bèlla]

First self-care acts of the year.

I was hesitating about an art class and personal development coach. But I made myself take the plunge.