5/07/2014
4/25/2014
Waffle Wednesday Wonder Presents Today's Recipe
Lemon Ice Cream Recipe
Serves 10 to 12
INGREDIENTS
-1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
-1 cup sugar
-3 large eggs
-2 cups half-and-half
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
METHOD
In a saucepan whisk together the zest, the lemon juice, the sugar, and the eggs, whisk in 1 cup of the half-and-half and the vanilla, and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until it just comes to a simmer. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the zest, and chill it, covered with plastic wrap, until it is cold. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup half-and-half and freeze the mixture in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Makes about 1 quart.
-Mr.M&M
Serves 10 to 12INGREDIENTS
-1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
-1 cup sugar
-3 large eggs
-2 cups half-and-half
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
METHOD
In a saucepan whisk together the zest, the lemon juice, the sugar, and the eggs, whisk in 1 cup of the half-and-half and the vanilla, and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until it just comes to a simmer. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the zest, and chill it, covered with plastic wrap, until it is cold. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup half-and-half and freeze the mixture in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Makes about 1 quart.
-Mr.M&M
APRIL 30TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Cracky"by wearing something Pale Corpse(grey).
Have something in your closet that looks like a cracky street? Put it on. Today you are a street ready to roam the streets.
Ironic, isn't it?
-Funyuns
APRIL 30TH "OATMEAL COOKIE DAY"
Today is Thursday April 30th. The last day of April. My last post. Well, our last celebration will be "Oatmeal Cookie Day".
Here you have some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Prepare some oatmeal cookies for yourself. Eat them and prepare yourself for a good May.
-Committed: Invite a friend to your house and ask him for help. You will prepare oatmeal cookies for your families.
-Committed: Invite a friend to your house and ask him for help. You will prepare oatmeal cookies for your families.
-Hard-Core: Prepare as many cookies as you can. Sell them in your neighborhood. Eat the cookies you didn't sell.
I really hope you enjoyed the celebrations of April. My work is finished. Always live like it's your last day of life. Be sure to enjoy May. See you later!-Orange
T-Bone Tuesday Team Presents Today's Short Story
A Green Movement: A Short History of KIWI.
The Kiwi originating in China was first called yang tao, or "strawberry peach", since then the name has been changed by Europeans as the Chinese gooseberry. Then "in 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" to give it more market appeal". The kiwi's scientific name is "Actinidia deliciosa" (Encarta). Kiwi's are grown on vines, vines which as very sensitive to warm and cold spells. These spells can reduce flowering, kill fruits, and even the entire kill plant. Kiwi vines are so sensitive they have been unsuccessful in growing them in certain areas of the world. The kiwi is most often used as a source of food. Kiwi is most often eaten fresh, but can also be used in flavoring, desserts, or beverages.
The kiwi vines are now grown on trellises and new ways of wrapping and trimming the vines are being discovered to produce more fruit. "New Zealand supplies 99% of the world production of kiwifruit". Most of the kiwi produced in New Zealand is consumed by Germany. Kiwi vines grow up to 30 feet long with a fruiting lifespan at the mature age of one year until the age of about three when fruiting slows unless proper measures are taken.
The Kiwi originating in China was first called yang tao, or "strawberry peach", since then the name has been changed by Europeans as the Chinese gooseberry. Then "in 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" to give it more market appeal". The kiwi's scientific name is "Actinidia deliciosa" (Encarta). Kiwi's are grown on vines, vines which as very sensitive to warm and cold spells. These spells can reduce flowering, kill fruits, and even the entire kill plant. Kiwi vines are so sensitive they have been unsuccessful in growing them in certain areas of the world. The kiwi is most often used as a source of food. Kiwi is most often eaten fresh, but can also be used in flavoring, desserts, or beverages.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 29TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Faithful" by wearing something Wavey Wave(Aqua).
Wear every water-like clothes you have in your dresser. Go out and walk in a very creepy wave-way.
Don't make eye contact.
-Funyuns
APRIL 29TH "WORLD WISH DAY"
Hi everyone!
Today is Wednesday April 29th. Today is the day we are going to be celebrating "Blueberry Pie Day."
Here you have some ways to celebrate it:-Casual: Ask a child what toy does he want and buy it to him. Simple.
-Committed: Donate money to www.worldwish.org. This organization helps child to achieve their dreams and grants them wishes.
-Hard-Core: Invite your neighbor to donate money to www.worldwish.org. This will help a lot the organization.
-Have a nice day!
-Orange
-Have a nice day!
-Orange
Mora Monday Moment Presents Today's Recipe
Caramelized Grapefruit Salad RecipeServes 4 to 5
INGREDIENTS
-1/3 cup pecan halves
-2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
-1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
-4 cups spring mix salad greens
-3/4 cup chopped cucumber
-2 green onions, sliced
-1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
-2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
-3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
-1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
METHOD
1.-In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2.-Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
3.-In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat.
4.-Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 28TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Pure" by wearing something Cloud Away(White). Share your pureness and innocence with your all-white outift. Sometimes when you're on the streets you can pretend to levitate.
I'm sure that'll be fun.
-Funyuns
APRIL 28TH "BLUEBERRY PIE DAY"
Hi everyone!Today is Tuesday April 28th. Today is the day we are going to be celebrating "Blueberry Pie Day."
Here you have some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Look for a recipe for making blueberry pies. Prepare it and enjoy it.
-Committed: Bring to your work 2 blueberry pies. Tell your boss today is Blueberry Pie Day! Eat them in his office. He may let you go home after you finish.
-Hard-Core: Cook as many blueberry pies as you can, because you are going to give them to every neighbor you see. Near your house, of course. You don't want to carry 20 blueberry pies all the day.
Enjoy your day!
-Orange
Enjoy your day!
-Orange
APRIL 27TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Ashy" by wearing something Elephantone (Dark Grey). Have something that looks like an elephant?
Put it on.
-Funyuns
APRIL 27TH "PRIME RIB DAY"
Hi everyone!Today is Monday April 27th. Today we are going to celebrate "Prime Rib Day."
Here are some ways to celebrate it, that basically are the same, but with different number of people:
-Casual: Buy some cuts of prime rib and prepare them. It must be the only food for today.
-Committed: Invite a friend to your house. Tell him to buy some cuts of prime rib, first. Prepare them, eat them and enjoy your time together.
-Hard-Core: Organize a party in your house. There, you must prepare many cuts of prime and give them to the guests.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
APRIL 26TH Color Challenge
Howdy!
Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Trunky" by wearing something Chocolate (Dark Brown).
Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Trunky" by wearing something Chocolate (Dark Brown).
Dress up all brown so you look like a trunk, like, a tree trunk. Go out and act normal, if someone approaches you, just stay still, remember, you are half a tree.
-Funyuns
APRIL 26TH "PRETZEL DAY"
Hi everyone!Today is Sunday April 26th. Today we are going to celebrate "Pretzel Day."
Here are some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Look for a recipe for making pretzels. They are easy and won't take you too long.
-Committed: Invite a friend to buy as much pretzels as you can and eat them in your house. This must be done during the morning. All the day you will be eating pretzels only.
-Hard-Core: Organize a party in your house. The only food must be pretzels, and they must bring a drawing of a pretzel in order to enter.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
4/21/2014
Fondue Friday Farm Presents Today's Recipe
Serves 6 individual servings
INGREDIENTS
-1/2 cup sugar for caramelized sauce
-1/2 cup orange juice for sauce
-2 cups half-and-half (or heavy cream for a richer, denser custard)
-zest of 1/2 Large Orange
-zest of 1/2 Lemon
-1/2 cup orange juice for custard
-3 eggs
-1/4 cup sugar for custard
METHOD
Put a saucepan over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice.
With the wooden spoon, keep stirring sugar and juice mixture constantly in pan until sauce is reduced and thickened. It should be a rich medium brown color (caramelized). This will take 3-5 minutes or so on medium to low heat.
Remove from heat and quickly spoon caramelized sugar sauce into each of the 6 ramekins or large dish. (If you wait, sugar will cool and harden.) Set aside.
Grate peel of half of a large orange and half of a lemon into a mixing bowl.
Pour about 1/2-inch of warm water into a 9” x 13” baking dish for boiling water bath if using ramekins. If using one large open baking dish, be sure that the dish is tall enough to accommodate the water necessary to cover 3/4 or the height of the dish.
Add 1/2 cup orange juice, the half-and-half and citrus zest to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir. Scald 2 cups of half-and-half in the saucepan and remove from heat. Keep a close eye on the pan, so the cream does not boil over.
Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl, beat slightly 3 eggs. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar.
Stirring constantly, gradually add hot cream to egg yolk mixture. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture slowly into another mixing bowl, straining it using the cheesecloth to line the strainer. This should catch all the citrus zest. Discard cheesecloth.
Ladle mixture into ramekins.
Place each of the ramekins in the baking dish with water. If water level does not reach 3/4 of the way up the sides of the ramekins, carefully pour more water in. Bake uncovered in water bath at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when inserted half way between center and the edge of dish.
Cool and Refrigerate
Carefully remove each ramekin from the water bath. Set on a cooling rack until lukewarm, then chill flan thoroughly in refrigerator - at least 1 hour.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 25TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Bloody" by wearing something Bloody Yummy (Red).
Grab your other red clothes and dress yourself. Go around town and tell people you are bloody happy.
Also try to use the word "bloody"
when you establish conversations.
-Funyuns
4/10/2014
APRIL 25TH "DNA DAY"
Hi everyone!Today is Saturday April 25th. Today we are going to celebrate "DNA Day."
Here are some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Watch a documentary about DNA. YES! YES! ANOTHER DOCUMENTARY. YES!
-Committed: Invite at least three friends to your house and make a giant DNA. It will take you time, but it will be funny. Also, it will teach them science.
-Hard-Core: Organize a party in your house. But each person will need to show a drawing of a DNA and the explanation of its parts in order to enter. You must offer them unlimited food in the party. This will teach them science.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Toast Thursday Trouble Presents Today's Short Story
A Green Movement: A Short History of BOK CHOY.
An archaeological excavation of an ancient Chinese village found bok choy seeds that were more than 6,000 years old. The ancient Chinese often praised the vegetable through poetry and other writing. They considered it an extremely delicious, flavorful and nutritious vegetable. In modern China, the vegetable is believed to have many medicinal qualities, including battling fever, inflammation, infections and sore throat.
After being grown for centuries in China, bok choy made its way to Europe in the 18th or 19th century where it began to be eaten and planted by the Europeans.
Today bok choy is also grown in the United States and Canada. The vegetable is most commonly grown in Alberta, Canada and in California. Bok choy is available year-round in America. It only recently became popular in America and is still most commonly found at ethnic market and grocery stores.
-Mr. M&M
An archaeological excavation of an ancient Chinese village found bok choy seeds that were more than 6,000 years old. The ancient Chinese often praised the vegetable through poetry and other writing. They considered it an extremely delicious, flavorful and nutritious vegetable. In modern China, the vegetable is believed to have many medicinal qualities, including battling fever, inflammation, infections and sore throat.After being grown for centuries in China, bok choy made its way to Europe in the 18th or 19th century where it began to be eaten and planted by the Europeans.
Today bok choy is also grown in the United States and Canada. The vegetable is most commonly grown in Alberta, Canada and in California. Bok choy is available year-round in America. It only recently became popular in America and is still most commonly found at ethnic market and grocery stores.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 24TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Tasty" by wearing something Bloody Yummy (Red). Have a nice pair of red shoes? nice. Have a cool-looking red shirt? Awesome. They'll help with today's challenge.
Go ahead. Put them on. Go outside. Have some fun.
-Funyuns
APRIL 24TH "PIG IN A BLANKET DAY"
Hi everyone!
Today is Friday April 24th. Today we are going to celebrate "Pig in a blanket Day."
Here are some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Go to a restaurant and ask for one pig in a blanket. You will never eat something like that.
-Committed: Invite a friend to your house and create your own pig in a blanket.
Today is Friday April 24th. Today we are going to celebrate "Pig in a blanket Day."Here are some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Go to a restaurant and ask for one pig in a blanket. You will never eat something like that.
-Committed: Invite a friend to your house and create your own pig in a blanket.
-Hard-Core: Tell your neighborhood to eat pigs in a blanket for the whole day and make them take pictures for you to do a collage
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
4/09/2014
Waffle Wednesday Wonder Presents Today's Recipe
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Serves 13 to 14
INGREDIENTS
-3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced
-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
-1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
-1-1/4 cups whole milk
-2-3/4 cups heavy cream
-1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
METHOD
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours. Strain the berries, reserving juices. Mash or pure half the berries. In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries, and vanilla. Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
-Mr. M&M
Serves 13 to 14
INGREDIENTS
-3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced
-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
-1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
-1-1/4 cups whole milk
-2-3/4 cups heavy cream
-1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
METHOD
In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Stir gently and allow the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours. Strain the berries, reserving juices. Mash or pure half the berries. In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the milk and remaining granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries, and vanilla. Turn the machine on; pour the mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. Five minutes before mixing is completed, add the reserved sliced strawberries and let mix in completely. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 23RD Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Nerdish" is Chocolate (Dark Brown). Grab your brown socks, grab something more lighter for your pants, and a brown square t-shirt. You'll look like a total nerd. You can even talk in a funny voice if someone tries for some reason to start a conversation with you.
-Funyuns
APRIL 23RD "WORLD BOOK NIGHT"
Hi everyone!
Today is Thursday April 23rd. Today we are going to celebrate "World Book Night."
Well, this day is very interesting, trust me. Enjoy these ways of celebration:
-Casual: Sleep with a book. It may teach you something. Trust me.
-Committed: Buy an interesting book and read it with a friend. The last one to finish will pay the other the cost of the book.
Today is Thursday April 23rd. Today we are going to celebrate "World Book Night."
Well, this day is very interesting, trust me. Enjoy these ways of celebration:
-Casual: Sleep with a book. It may teach you something. Trust me.
-Committed: Buy an interesting book and read it with a friend. The last one to finish will pay the other the cost of the book.
-Hard-Core: Tell your neighbors to read the same book. Try to finish today.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
T-Bone Tuesday Team Presents Today's Short Story
A Green Movement: A Short History of RADISHES.
The descriptive Greek name of the genus Raphanus means “quickly appearing” and refers to the rapid germination of these plants. Raphanistrum from the same Greek root is an old name once used for this genus. The common name “radish” is derived from Latin (Radix = root).
Although the radish was a well-established crop in Hellenistic and Roman times, which leads to the assumption that it was brought into cultivation at an earlier time, Zohary and Hopf note that “there are almost no archeological records available” to help determine its earlier history and domestication. Wild forms of the radish and its relatives the mustards and turnip can be found over west Asia and Europe, suggesting that their domestication took place somewhere in that area. However Zohary and Hopf conclude, “Suggestions as to the origins of these plants are necessarily based on linguistic considerations.”
Radishes, onions and garlic were paid as ‘wages’ to the Ancient Egyptian labourers who built the Pyramids. The Greeks and Romans preferred their radishes big: up to 100lbs each, grown for winter storage and served with honey and vinegar.
The descriptive Greek name of the genus Raphanus means “quickly appearing” and refers to the rapid germination of these plants. Raphanistrum from the same Greek root is an old name once used for this genus. The common name “radish” is derived from Latin (Radix = root).
Radishes, onions and garlic were paid as ‘wages’ to the Ancient Egyptian labourers who built the Pyramids. The Greeks and Romans preferred their radishes big: up to 100lbs each, grown for winter storage and served with honey and vinegar.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 22ND Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Juicy" by wearing something Basketball (Orange). Grab your orange clothes and/or ornaments and go have some fun jumping like a basketball. If someone dares to ask, just tell'em that... well... you are a god damn basket-ball.
-Funyuns
APRIL 22ND "JELLY BEAN DAY"
Hi everyone!Today is Wednesday April 23rd. Today we are going to celebrate "Jelly Bean Day."
Well, this really exists, and here are some ways to celebrate it:
-Casual: Eat some jelly beans watching T.V.
-Committed: Give some jelly beans to a friend.
-Hard-Core: Buy packages of jelly beans and put them in front of your neighbors doors. The'll have a blast!
Have a nice day!
-Orange
-Orange
Mora Monday Moment Presents Today's Recipe
Raspberry Lemonade
Serves 8 to 10
INGREDIENTS
-1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
-3 cups water
-3/4 teaspoon lime juice
-1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
-1 cup crushed ice
-1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish
METHOD
In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf. Serve and enjoy.
-Mr. M&M
Serves 8 to 10
INGREDIENTS
-1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
-3 cups water
-3/4 teaspoon lime juice
-1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
-1 cup crushed ice
-1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish
METHOD
In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf. Serve and enjoy.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 21ST Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Leafy" by wearing something Happy Leaves (Green). Grab your green shirt, your green sandals, your green everything, and go out with your soul-mate sharing your leafy happiness. If someone gives you a weird look, just tell them that your are a leaf.
They'll leave you alone.
Trust.
Me.
-Funyuns
APRIL 21ST "KINDERGARTEN DAY"
Hi everyone!
Today is Monday April 21st, and we're celebrating "Kindergarten Day."
You may be wondering what to do today. Well, here are some things to do:
-Casual: Hang out with children at a kindergarten.
-Committed: Give a class to children at a kindergarten.
Today is Monday April 21st, and we're celebrating "Kindergarten Day."You may be wondering what to do today. Well, here are some things to do:
-Casual: Hang out with children at a kindergarten.
-Committed: Give a class to children at a kindergarten.
-Hard-Core: Go to the kindergarten and pretend that you are a child. It is sure that you will have fun remembering those days when you were 5.
Enjoy your day!
-Orange
-Orange
4/03/2014
APRIL 20TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Pinkish" by wearing something Piggy Pig (Pink). Grab your pink outfit, but don't tell your momma, she won't be very proud. Go with your friends and talk in funny voices, all for the purpose of the big'ol laughs.
-Funyuns
APRIL 20TH "EASTER"
Hi everyone!
Today is Sunday April 20th, and we're celebrating "Easter."
You may be wondering what to do today. Well, here are some things to do today:
-Casual: Watch some documentaries about how did Easter start. In my opinion, they are very, VERY interesting.
-Committed: Buy eggs, and put chocolates inside them, and hide them in your kitchen. Then, invite three friends to your house. When they arrive, tell them that you hid Easter eggs with 5 dollars inside in your backyard. When they look for them, put the eggs in the door, so when they return, they see them. But, surprise! There are chocolates inside them.
Today is Sunday April 20th, and we're celebrating "Easter."
You may be wondering what to do today. Well, here are some things to do today:
-Casual: Watch some documentaries about how did Easter start. In my opinion, they are very, VERY interesting.
-Committed: Buy eggs, and put chocolates inside them, and hide them in your kitchen. Then, invite three friends to your house. When they arrive, tell them that you hid Easter eggs with 5 dollars inside in your backyard. When they look for them, put the eggs in the door, so when they return, they see them. But, surprise! There are chocolates inside them.
-Hard-Core: Read and do the same as in the committed way of celebration. But in hard-core, you must invite 15 people to your house.
Have a Happy Easter!
-Orange
Have a Happy Easter!
-Orange
APRIL 19TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Challenge is "Color Yourself Friendly" by wearing something Wavey Wave (Aqua). Dress like the ocean, why not? Go out and make some friends, when you approach people, do sound efects with your mouth like waves splashing & stuff.
It'll be fun.
-Funyuns
APRIL 19TH "HANGING OUT DAY"
Hi everyone!
Today Saturday April 19th, and we're celebrating "Hanging Out Day."
This day may be the most "boring" day, because you won't be doing something really interesting, you will be helping the environment. Here you have some ways to celebrate this day:
-Casual: Wash your clothes, but don't use a dryer. Simple.
-Committed: Wash your clothes, and tell a friend to bring his clothes, too. Together, you will wash your clothes, but don't use a dryer. Simple.
Today Saturday April 19th, and we're celebrating "Hanging Out Day."
This day may be the most "boring" day, because you won't be doing something really interesting, you will be helping the environment. Here you have some ways to celebrate this day:
-Casual: Wash your clothes, but don't use a dryer. Simple.-Committed: Wash your clothes, and tell a friend to bring his clothes, too. Together, you will wash your clothes, but don't use a dryer. Simple.
-Hard-Core: Recommend your neighbors to wash their clothes without using their dryer, in order to protect the environment. Simple.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Fondue Friday Farm Presents Today's Recipe
Grapefruit and Blueberry Salad RecipeServes 4
INGREDIENTS
-2-3 large red grapefruits, sectioned and cut into chunks
-1 lb fresh blueberries
-2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
-1 tsp sugar
-Feta cheese (optional)
METHOD
Over a big bowl, section and and then cut the grapefruit slices into chunks, allowing any liquid to drip into the bowl. Add blueberries and mint to the bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from leftover grapefruit pieces over the salad. Sprinkle with sugar, toss, and serve in a bowl with feta on top.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 18TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Cheerfully" by wearing something Infinite Sky (Blue). Cover that lovely skin of yours with an outfit that says Damn, today's a good day. Put on your blue shorts, and maybe a no-sleeves short.
Go around town sharing your happiness.
-Funyuns
APRIL 18TH "HIGH-FIVE DAY"
Hi everyone!
Today Friday April 18th, and we're celebrating "High-Five Day"
Here you have some ways to celebrate this happy Friday:
Today Friday April 18th, and we're celebrating "High-Five Day"Here you have some ways to celebrate this happy Friday:
-Casual: Draw your hand in a piece of paper. After that, give your drawn hand a high-five.
-Committed: When you see a friend run towards him and give him a high-five.
-Committed: When you see a friend run towards him and give him a high-five.
-Hard-Core: Give every person you see a high-five and tell him that today is High-Five Day. Also tell him to say to his friends. In no time, you'll see everyone giving a high-five.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Toast Thursday Trouble Presents Today's Short Story
A Green Movement: A Short History of LETTUCE
One of the oldest known vegetables, lettuce is a member of the daisy and thistle family and became known as a water plant for its refreshing properties.
It dates back to the Ancient Greeks who believed it contained sleep inducing properties and so served it at the end of a meal. However, the dictatorial Emperor Domitian (81-96AD) brought it out at the beginning of his feasts so he could torture his guests by forcing them to stay awake in his presence!
The popularity of lettuce continued into Roman times, with people benefiting from its nutritional properties – in fact Emperor Caesar Augustus built a statue praising lettuce as he believed eating it had cured him of an illness! It was traditional for Romans to begin their banquets with lettuce to enhance the appetite and relax the alimentary canal.
Originating from the Mediterranean area, lettuce was first introduced into America by Christopher Columbus when he sailed ‘the ocean blue’ in 1492.
-Mr. M&M
One of the oldest known vegetables, lettuce is a member of the daisy and thistle family and became known as a water plant for its refreshing properties.
It dates back to the Ancient Greeks who believed it contained sleep inducing properties and so served it at the end of a meal. However, the dictatorial Emperor Domitian (81-96AD) brought it out at the beginning of his feasts so he could torture his guests by forcing them to stay awake in his presence!
The popularity of lettuce continued into Roman times, with people benefiting from its nutritional properties – in fact Emperor Caesar Augustus built a statue praising lettuce as he believed eating it had cured him of an illness! It was traditional for Romans to begin their banquets with lettuce to enhance the appetite and relax the alimentary canal.
Originating from the Mediterranean area, lettuce was first introduced into America by Christopher Columbus when he sailed ‘the ocean blue’ in 1492.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 17TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Bored" by wearing something Pale Corpse (Grey). Feeling way too tired to pick an outfit color? Just go neutral, a simple combination of grey tones will make the perfect match for your boring attitude.
Go ahead. Have some fun.
-Funyuns
APRIL 17TH "BLAH-BLAH-BLAH Day"
Hi everyone!Today Thursday April 17th. Today is a different day. Today is "Blah-blah-blah Day."
Here you have some ways to celebrate this day:
-Casual: You can't say a single word. If someone calls you, your only answer will be blah.
-Committed: Tell your coworkers to don't say anything. Just blah. Even if your boss calls you, your only answer will be blah.
-Committed: Tell your coworkers to don't say anything. Just blah. Even if your boss calls you, your only answer will be blah.
-Hard-Core: Invite your neighbors to participate. Tell them to say blah. Nothing else. Your conversations will be like this: Blah! Blah? Blah. Blah Blah Blah? Blah, blah blah (John! What? Hello. How are you? Fine, thank you.)
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Waffle Wednesday Wonder Presents Today's Recipe
Orange Cake Recipe
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
-4 eggs
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-1/2 cup vegetable oil
-2 cups flour
-4 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup fresh orange juice
-zest from 1 or 2 oranges
-1 teaspoon vanilla
METHOD
1.-Preheat your oven to 350° F (180° C). Grease and flour a tube pan. If using fresh oranges, zest and juice them.
2.-With an electric mixer or by hand, beat together the eggs and sugar until thick. Gradually beat in the oil.
3.-Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, and then the orange juice. Beat until smooth, and then mix in the zest and vanilla.
4.-Pour the batter into your prepared pan, and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
5.-Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 7 to 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
-Mr. M&M
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
-4 eggs
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-1/2 cup vegetable oil
-2 cups flour
-4 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup fresh orange juice
-zest from 1 or 2 oranges
-1 teaspoon vanilla
METHOD
1.-Preheat your oven to 350° F (180° C). Grease and flour a tube pan. If using fresh oranges, zest and juice them.
2.-With an electric mixer or by hand, beat together the eggs and sugar until thick. Gradually beat in the oil.
3.-Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, and then the orange juice. Beat until smooth, and then mix in the zest and vanilla.
4.-Pour the batter into your prepared pan, and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
5.-Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 7 to 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 16TH Color Challenge
Howdy!
Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Elephantone" by wearing something Elephantone (Dark Grey). Wear dark grey clothes, nothing too complicated. If someone asks just reply Hey, it's a free country, I can be an elephant if I want.
Stare.
Go.
-Funyuns
APRIL 16TH "SAVE THE ELEPHANT DAY"
Hi everyone!Today Wednesday April 16th. Welcome to "Save the Elephant Day."
Here you have some ways to celebrate this day:
-Casual: Watch some documentaries about elephants. They are interesting, trust me.
-Committed: Tell a friend to be volunteers to help a foundation for the protection of elephants. It's not boring, trust me.
-Committed: Tell a friend to be volunteers to help a foundation for the protection of elephants. It's not boring, trust me.
-Hard-Core: Tell your neighborhood to donate money for a foundation for the protection of elephants. They should donate at least 10 dollars per person. It 'll make you feel a good person, trust me.
Have a nice day!
-Orange
Have a nice day!
-Orange
T-Bone Tuesday Team Presents Today's Short Story
A Green Movement: A Short History of GREEN GARLIC
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium.
Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
According to Zohary and Hopf, “A difficulty in the identification of its wild progenitor is the sterility of the cultivars", though it is thought to be descended from the species Allium longicuspis, which grows wild in central and southwestern Asia.
Garlic is easy to grow and can be grown year-round in mild climates. While sexual propagation of garlic is indeed possible, nearly all of the garlic in cultivation is propagated asexually, by planting individual cloves in the ground.
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium.Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
According to Zohary and Hopf, “A difficulty in the identification of its wild progenitor is the sterility of the cultivars", though it is thought to be descended from the species Allium longicuspis, which grows wild in central and southwestern Asia.
Garlic is easy to grow and can be grown year-round in mild climates. While sexual propagation of garlic is indeed possible, nearly all of the garlic in cultivation is propagated asexually, by planting individual cloves in the ground.
-Mr. M&M
APRIL 15TH Color Challenge
Howdy!Today's Color Challenge is "Color Yourself Skinnish" by wearing something Mannequin (Light Brown). Go out wearing your skinnish outfit and if someone compliments you just answer Hey, thanks! I'm all mannequin today.
-Funyuns
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