Wednesday, December 21, 2005
This is a happy time
The night shades randomly situated in my front lawn are growing in. I am enjoying more comfortable temperatures. I also realized that it will be time to start some seeds when I get back from my vacation. Sweet.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
No mug, no foam
I left my mug at home
I can't make tea
I've been using the jar I use to bring my beans for lunch.
But that is only available in the afternoon.
Now, before lunch, I'm hungry and can't distract myself with tea.
I can't make tea
I've been using the jar I use to bring my beans for lunch.
But that is only available in the afternoon.
Now, before lunch, I'm hungry and can't distract myself with tea.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
conduction
The little one man theater that I perform in my home for an audience of me has gone too far. Sleeping in a down sleeping bag is cute but maybe I should think bigger.
I need to insulate the house. It is cold. I've never been this cold before because there has previously been a female turning up the heat. I think I also had more insulation on my person before.
My holiday and bday gift will be one of insulation. Insulating attic is the easiest and will make the most impact. The crawl space is harder but it will help a lot. Injecting it into the walls would be nice. I don't want to replace my beautiful old windows. They are single pane and drafty but I hope the insulation makes the place warm enough to compensate. Now to find a contractor.
I need to insulate the house. It is cold. I've never been this cold before because there has previously been a female turning up the heat. I think I also had more insulation on my person before.
My holiday and bday gift will be one of insulation. Insulating attic is the easiest and will make the most impact. The crawl space is harder but it will help a lot. Injecting it into the walls would be nice. I don't want to replace my beautiful old windows. They are single pane and drafty but I hope the insulation makes the place warm enough to compensate. Now to find a contractor.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Smokey Chili Beans
Roast an Anaheim chili and a jalapeño anywhere hot (under the broiler, directly on the rack on the gas range, atop the chimney starter or just on the grill regular style).
Pull off most of the charred skin and try to pull the seed cluster along with the stem of the jalapeño. With a smashed clove of garlic, add to a crockpot of soaked pinto beans and some water. Invite Soren over so he can point out that you forgot to serve them.
The problem I had was that the crockpot was really slow. I read 5 hours was enough but needed more like 8 to 12. I poured them into a pot and boiled them on the stove after a few hours of unsatisfying crockpottery. I put them back in the crockpot and let them stay warm in there. So much left over, so happy!
The steps until adding to the crock pot comprise my famed chilili dip except you want more numerous and varied chilies. I also use poblanos and these yellow things shaped like jalapeños but not spicy. Add raw garlic and salt and chop fine or blend.
UPDATE: Kidney beans? No. Pinto Beans.
Pull off most of the charred skin and try to pull the seed cluster along with the stem of the jalapeño. With a smashed clove of garlic, add to a crockpot of soaked pinto beans and some water. Invite Soren over so he can point out that you forgot to serve them.
The problem I had was that the crockpot was really slow. I read 5 hours was enough but needed more like 8 to 12. I poured them into a pot and boiled them on the stove after a few hours of unsatisfying crockpottery. I put them back in the crockpot and let them stay warm in there. So much left over, so happy!
The steps until adding to the crock pot comprise my famed chilili dip except you want more numerous and varied chilies. I also use poblanos and these yellow things shaped like jalapeños but not spicy. Add raw garlic and salt and chop fine or blend.
UPDATE: Kidney beans? No. Pinto Beans.
