All in all, a great recipe!
14 years ago
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Lasagna Cups
I decided to try a new recipe on the snow day today. Luckily I had all of the ingredients for the recipe I read about on Keri's blog. I only made a few substitutions. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and Cascones red sauce instead of pizza sauce.
All in all, a great recipe!
All in all, a great recipe!
You can't win if you don't play
There are 15 minutes left of Powerball ticket sales in Kansas for tonight's drawing.
I will not be playing.
Why?
Because of the snow. I know, I know I sound like an 80 year old, but if I have gone all day without leaving the house, I think I can go a little longer.
I guess I will leave tomorrow for my shampoo and set. Ha.
I will not be playing.
Why?
Because of the snow. I know, I know I sound like an 80 year old, but if I have gone all day without leaving the house, I think I can go a little longer.
I guess I will leave tomorrow for my shampoo and set. Ha.
Hard Work
The other night I watched both of my nieces, Hanna (7 weeks) and Brenna (18 months). Not as crazy as Jon and Kate Plus 8, but still was a handful for me.
When I arrived Hanna was asleep in her room in a swing, and Brenna was ready to eat. Halfway through the meal of spaghettios (more on that later), Hanna started screaming. I ran up, grabbed her, and came back to feed Brenna with one hand while holding Hanna in the other hand.
It's hard work.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Restaurant Rant Again
This restaurant rant has a new spin, me as a consumer instead of a server.
On Saturday, SG and I went to see Confessions of a Shopaholic (save your money, not even a rental) and then we went to the Cheesecake Factory for some Mac and Cheese bites which are on the appetizer menu and are absolutely delicious.
We were sitting in close quarters in the middle of two different parties. The party I watched somewhat closely was the younger couple with a a few gold teeth each. The girl was on her cell phone the whole entire meal, and the guy was texting quite a bit. Well, it's customary at the Cheesecake Factory to receive COMPLIMENTARY bread with your meal. Normally it is a sweet wheat and a sourdough or french. The wheat is always good and soft, and the sourdough and or french is always good, but is a bit harder because that is the way it comes. Well, the girl took time out from her busy phone convo to inform the server that she wanted some different bread because hers was hard. The server tried to explain that that kind of bread is hard and she could bring her another wheat roll, but the girl did not like wheat. The server then brought a roll of sourdough on request. This server also constantly went back and forth for different condiments and refills.
As they were paying their bill I noticed he paid with a credit card. Then I started watching closely as he was signing. Yep, my suspicions were correct, I watched his hand make his signature and not venture up on the ticket to write in a tip amount. I was steaming for the server. Then his nice girlfriend threw down $2. Insulting. The bill was $38.
I can't stand people like that.
I understand we are in a recession, money is tight. Then, don't go out to dinner at a restaurant that servers are earning below the minimum wage if you cannot tip.
Don't even get my started on my Sonic experience this afternoon on Independence Avenue. All I will say is that it took 30 minutes for a grilled cheese and a Dr. Pepper. Not cool.
On Saturday, SG and I went to see Confessions of a Shopaholic (save your money, not even a rental) and then we went to the Cheesecake Factory for some Mac and Cheese bites which are on the appetizer menu and are absolutely delicious.
We were sitting in close quarters in the middle of two different parties. The party I watched somewhat closely was the younger couple with a a few gold teeth each. The girl was on her cell phone the whole entire meal, and the guy was texting quite a bit. Well, it's customary at the Cheesecake Factory to receive COMPLIMENTARY bread with your meal. Normally it is a sweet wheat and a sourdough or french. The wheat is always good and soft, and the sourdough and or french is always good, but is a bit harder because that is the way it comes. Well, the girl took time out from her busy phone convo to inform the server that she wanted some different bread because hers was hard. The server tried to explain that that kind of bread is hard and she could bring her another wheat roll, but the girl did not like wheat. The server then brought a roll of sourdough on request. This server also constantly went back and forth for different condiments and refills.
As they were paying their bill I noticed he paid with a credit card. Then I started watching closely as he was signing. Yep, my suspicions were correct, I watched his hand make his signature and not venture up on the ticket to write in a tip amount. I was steaming for the server. Then his nice girlfriend threw down $2. Insulting. The bill was $38.
I can't stand people like that.
I understand we are in a recession, money is tight. Then, don't go out to dinner at a restaurant that servers are earning below the minimum wage if you cannot tip.
Don't even get my started on my Sonic experience this afternoon on Independence Avenue. All I will say is that it took 30 minutes for a grilled cheese and a Dr. Pepper. Not cool.
Again...
Again, it has been quite a long time since I have posted, but I have not forgotten about my dear old blog, I have just been busy and sick...real sick.
Let's just say that last week I ended up in the KUMed ER for about 7 hours due to the pressure from my mom to get to the hospital, I think she thought I was dying. Well, I am alive, and on pain pills, but had quite an experience at the ER. First of all, you know I bleed purple, but for some reason KUMed was the closest hospital and I thought I would go back to my birthplace for some emergency care. Bad idea..
I walked in with a guy with self inflicted stab wounds. He had blood all over the front of his shirt, not gushing, just drops. He told me he tried to kill himself by stabbing himself but it hurt too bad.
Next, a lady walked in, right to the check in stand and said she did not want to see a doctor or a nurse, but all she wanted was some hydrocodone. Get in line lady..Just kidding, but that is not the way the ER works. She was incredibly upset that it was not a refill or ask a nurse podium.
The language barrier was apparent in many visits at the ER. I think KUMed would be wise to invest in a full time translator to sit in the check in area, it would save a lot of time.
I was finally treated and was there from 9 p.m. til 5 a.m. the next morning.
Let's just say that last week I ended up in the KUMed ER for about 7 hours due to the pressure from my mom to get to the hospital, I think she thought I was dying. Well, I am alive, and on pain pills, but had quite an experience at the ER. First of all, you know I bleed purple, but for some reason KUMed was the closest hospital and I thought I would go back to my birthplace for some emergency care. Bad idea..
I walked in with a guy with self inflicted stab wounds. He had blood all over the front of his shirt, not gushing, just drops. He told me he tried to kill himself by stabbing himself but it hurt too bad.
Next, a lady walked in, right to the check in stand and said she did not want to see a doctor or a nurse, but all she wanted was some hydrocodone. Get in line lady..Just kidding, but that is not the way the ER works. She was incredibly upset that it was not a refill or ask a nurse podium.
The language barrier was apparent in many visits at the ER. I think KUMed would be wise to invest in a full time translator to sit in the check in area, it would save a lot of time.
I was finally treated and was there from 9 p.m. til 5 a.m. the next morning.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Long time, no post
It has been quite awhile since I have actually posted on here. Let's see what has happened:
1. I am no longer in the factory, but now working in the office and actually starting to do what I was hired to do, sell.
2. My newest niece, Hanna, will be one month old tomorrow, which is hard to believe.
3. I am very excited for my upcoming trip to Utah to spend time with the Walkers and their new additions, two goldendoodles, Nellie and Moose.
4. I decided to go to a new place to get my hair done, bad idea. I went yesterday and left with fire engine red streaks. I went back today to get the streaks taken care of...Not quite cured, yet.
5. I had a wonderful time last weekend in Manhattan for Seth's Golden Birthday.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
25 Random Things
I have not posted in a while, and this was going around facebook so I thought I would also post it to my blog.
25 Things
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)
Yes, I know, I succumbed to the pressure, but I did not have anything else to do.
1. I love being an aunt to Brenna and most recently, Hanna.
2. I can't stand it when people touch their temples or my temples. They are soft spots and I am very confident it can kill you.
3. I spent some of my elementary school years in Bangkok, Thailand.
4. I basically have a glass jaw, 8 jaw surgeries later and it still does not work perfectly.
5. My goal for 2009 is to only have one W-2 to file next year.
6. Since I joined Costco, I feel like a real adult, but this year I am also going to file my own taxes, so I consider that a jump into adulthood as well.
7. I have a couple of inventions up my sleeve that I am confident will make me millions, and I would be willing to share the profits with you if you could help me find a patent attorney.
8. I love to cook, but mostly only things with 4 ingredients or cream cheese, or both.
9. My car was stolen from the Leavenworth High parking lot on October 21, 1998. The same day I was running the blood drive, karma? I think not.
10. I fell off the bridge at Cody Park as a youngster and am the reason there are now wooden bars instead of just chains.
11. I regret not playing volleyball in high school, I play in a Monday night league now and I really enjoy it.
12. I was close to being an intern for the David Letterman show. I was narrowed down to the top 22 and then cut after going for an interview.
13. I accidentally hung up on Vice President Dick Cheney when I was working in the Senate.
14. I like to pretend that Aggieville is Never Never Land and that moeny spent there is fake, and I can drink as much as I would like.
15. I would really like to get a tattoo sometime, I just am not sure what I would like tattooed on my forever.
16. Doing laundry takes me a few days, I seem to forget about it once I have started it.
17. I do not like to rent movies because I ALWAYS fall asleep.
18. I hate to be cold and normally sleep in socks, sweats and a hoodie.
19. My family is related to the Claussen pickle people, in fact my brother's middle name is Claussen.
20. I am proud to say I am from Leavenworth, it's a cool town with some charm. That's not to say that it does not have some room for improvements.
21. I have a lot of food allergies, I carry two epi pens that can be shot into my thigh in the event of an emergency.
22. I love to knit!
23. I would really like to learn a few new things this year: snowboarding, how to play the piano again and more Spanish.
24. I love to shop at Aldi's for my groceries and see how much money I can save.
25. I do not like to touch cotton on the top of pill bottles, or cotton balls. It gives me the chills.
(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)
Yes, I know, I succumbed to the pressure, but I did not have anything else to do.
1. I love being an aunt to Brenna and most recently, Hanna.
2. I can't stand it when people touch their temples or my temples. They are soft spots and I am very confident it can kill you.
3. I spent some of my elementary school years in Bangkok, Thailand.
4. I basically have a glass jaw, 8 jaw surgeries later and it still does not work perfectly.
5. My goal for 2009 is to only have one W-2 to file next year.
6. Since I joined Costco, I feel like a real adult, but this year I am also going to file my own taxes, so I consider that a jump into adulthood as well.
7. I have a couple of inventions up my sleeve that I am confident will make me millions, and I would be willing to share the profits with you if you could help me find a patent attorney.
8. I love to cook, but mostly only things with 4 ingredients or cream cheese, or both.
9. My car was stolen from the Leavenworth High parking lot on October 21, 1998. The same day I was running the blood drive, karma? I think not.
10. I fell off the bridge at Cody Park as a youngster and am the reason there are now wooden bars instead of just chains.
11. I regret not playing volleyball in high school, I play in a Monday night league now and I really enjoy it.
12. I was close to being an intern for the David Letterman show. I was narrowed down to the top 22 and then cut after going for an interview.
13. I accidentally hung up on Vice President Dick Cheney when I was working in the Senate.
14. I like to pretend that Aggieville is Never Never Land and that moeny spent there is fake, and I can drink as much as I would like.
15. I would really like to get a tattoo sometime, I just am not sure what I would like tattooed on my forever.
16. Doing laundry takes me a few days, I seem to forget about it once I have started it.
17. I do not like to rent movies because I ALWAYS fall asleep.
18. I hate to be cold and normally sleep in socks, sweats and a hoodie.
19. My family is related to the Claussen pickle people, in fact my brother's middle name is Claussen.
20. I am proud to say I am from Leavenworth, it's a cool town with some charm. That's not to say that it does not have some room for improvements.
21. I have a lot of food allergies, I carry two epi pens that can be shot into my thigh in the event of an emergency.
22. I love to knit!
23. I would really like to learn a few new things this year: snowboarding, how to play the piano again and more Spanish.
24. I love to shop at Aldi's for my groceries and see how much money I can save.
25. I do not like to touch cotton on the top of pill bottles, or cotton balls. It gives me the chills.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Factory Worker
The rest of my week has been pretty boring compared to my exciting Monday night. I have not been involved in anymore low speed chases with hover-rounds.
I have been working in the factory again all of this week. I have not set any production records this time, as I was worried if my performance was too good in the factory side, they may decide to keep me out there, and I am not really wanting to do that. The nice thing about working in the factory is that it doesn't matter if I am having a bad hair day because no one would ever know. We wear bouffant (hairnet) caps all day long. Very stylish.
I have been working in the factory again all of this week. I have not set any production records this time, as I was worried if my performance was too good in the factory side, they may decide to keep me out there, and I am not really wanting to do that. The nice thing about working in the factory is that it doesn't matter if I am having a bad hair day because no one would ever know. We wear bouffant (hairnet) caps all day long. Very stylish.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Good Samaritan chases a scooter
I can see the headline now. The Today Show will probably be calling next, then hopefully some late night TV. Just kidding, but the story is pretty entertaining.
This evening on my way home from Little Caesars (where I got my pizza free again), I decided to stop at Sonic and get a pop. On the way out of Sonic I came very close to hitting a man on a scooter. Not a Vespa type of scooter, instead a scooter like this one:
This evening on my way home from Little Caesars (where I got my pizza free again), I decided to stop at Sonic and get a pop. On the way out of Sonic I came very close to hitting a man on a scooter. Not a Vespa type of scooter, instead a scooter like this one:
My heart was beating very fast as I realized I almost hit and killed the guy. Not sure if it would have been my fault, I won't even go into that. Anyway, the guy had NO lights on his scooter (and it was dark out). At the time this was happening, I was on the phone with my dad. He suggested I call 911 to let them know what was going on. I did. The dispatcher instructed me to stay with the guy, and flash those in oncoming traffic, so they would be aware. This guy did not stop at busy intersections, and swerved in both lanes of traffic. I stayed on the phone the whole time with the dispatcher until the cops arrived. At one point during my 4 mph chase, the guy was onto me. He stopped, tried to wave me on. The dispatcher instructed me to pretend like I was turning around, so I did. I turned around in a non busy intersection. This is where it got good and where I wished I had a camera or a dash cam. At this point I was turning around, kind of in a circle, the scooter man decided to chase me. Yep, me in my little car being chased in the dark by a man on a scooter. I told the dispatcher and he was laughing. The cops came up just about this time and they were both laughing a bit as well. They put their lights on were going to deal with the man. I headed home and warmed up my pizza for dinner. Never a dull moment.
Pretty eyes this week
This evening, I was home alone and hungry. I did not feel like cooking, so I decided to hop in my cold car and head down the street to Little Caesars for the $5 hot and ready pizza. I have had good luck at this Little Caeasars but was not expecting it again today.
I went in, ordered a cheese pizza and some crazy bread. The total came to 7.96. The same guy that waited on me last time waited on me again. I asked if I could use my debit card, he said no. He said it was on the house since I have such pretty eyes. I reminded him that he gave me my order free two weeks ago as well, and that time was because I had a pretty smile. He said that he knew and remembered.
I should be flattered, but I am not. I will however take the free pizza. Come on, you know you would too. It's a lean year and we are in a tough economy.
Another note on the pizza man, he is covered in tats. His forearm has some tattoos of different teeth (molars, I think). Then on his knuckles on both hands it spells out: GAME OVER. A little scary. Thankfully the pizza place does not know my name because I always walk in to order and i have never payed with a card.
I went in, ordered a cheese pizza and some crazy bread. The total came to 7.96. The same guy that waited on me last time waited on me again. I asked if I could use my debit card, he said no. He said it was on the house since I have such pretty eyes. I reminded him that he gave me my order free two weeks ago as well, and that time was because I had a pretty smile. He said that he knew and remembered.
I should be flattered, but I am not. I will however take the free pizza. Come on, you know you would too. It's a lean year and we are in a tough economy.
Another note on the pizza man, he is covered in tats. His forearm has some tattoos of different teeth (molars, I think). Then on his knuckles on both hands it spells out: GAME OVER. A little scary. Thankfully the pizza place does not know my name because I always walk in to order and i have never payed with a card.
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