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Wednesday, February 7
Squash's Swan Song
Now, I realize it's February, and squash and yams had their leading roles back during Thanksgiving dinner. But, I'm sure most of you still have some around and might like a new recipe or two. If you do, then check out a simply delicious squash soup at Cookiecrumb's hilarious site I'm Mad and I Eat (01.Feb.07 post). I've also got a couple of recipes up my sleeve that will enliven these former ingenues with some seasonal citrus.
This is my recipe for squash; on my next post, I'll share one for yams. Since roasting vegetables causes their natural sugars to caramelize into a satisfyingly sweet delight, it remains my favorite method of preparation. With the sugary, chewy dates in this dish you could practically call it dessert. Okay, even I don't believe that. Just eat this, then eat chocolate.
Roasted Acorn Squash with Medjool Dates and Toasted Almonds
Makes 4 servings.
Print recipe only here.
1 medium acorn squash or other winter squash (about two cups)
2 tsp butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 tsp brown sugar
The juice of ½ small lemon (about 1 tsp)
A little bit of lemon zest
A pinch of ground cinnamon
5-6 Medjool dates,* coarsely chopped
¼ cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1-2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Some salt and pepper, to taste
To toast the almonds, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden and aromatic.
Bump up the heat in the oven to 375 degrees. Roast the squash face side down for 35-45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven, and let cool. Scoop out the cooked flesh, and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shallots in butter until slightly caramelized. Add brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Add the cooked squash, and mix well by hand. (You can puree it at this point if you like, but I prefer a lumpy texture). Stir in the dates, and season well with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped almonds and fresh parsley. Garnish with more almonds and parsley before serving.
*TIP: Medjool dates are sweeter than most varieties, and have a soft, creamy texture and deep amber-brown color. I usually buy them at the farmers' market, but Trader Joe's and all major markets sell them. If you can't find them, then just substitute a different variety.
36 comments:
- Stella said...
Hi Susan!
Thanks for popping in, I hope you don't mind, I've linked you on my blog, yours is just irresistible!
I never heard of Acorn squash, but it sure looks yummy!
- February 7, 2007 at 5:06 AM
- Patricia Scarpin said...
Your post reminded of a friend from work - we have lunch together and I grab a fruit salad as dessert, most of time. She says that fruit is not dessert. :)
This dish is a great way of having squash - and adding almonds and dates are such a different touch, I like it!
- February 7, 2007 at 6:22 AM
- Lis said...
Oh that looks so creamy and good! Thanks for sharing the recipe =)
- February 7, 2007 at 7:13 AM
- JB said...
I cannot recommend Gordon Ramsay's recipe for pumpkin and pancetta risotto enough. I substitute squash for the pumpkin because it's so much easier to work with.
- February 7, 2007 at 7:17 AM
- Linda said...
wow this looks amazing!!! i am sooo in the mood for squash lately too! i just made a butternut squash soup yesterday that i'll be posting soon enough but still have a perfectly ripe acorn squash sitting on my counter. i'm making this one tonight!
- February 7, 2007 at 8:07 AM
- isabilla said...
ciao Susan!
thanks for you visit!
humm I love zucca, ma..
what's the difference between "pumpkin" and "squash"?
grazie e ciao!!
- February 7, 2007 at 8:09 AM
- wheresmymind said...
Flip flops...damn you traitor for leaving us with this fricken cold temperature!! *grin*
- February 7, 2007 at 8:20 AM
Johnny Carson used to say that southern California's four seasons were flood, mud, drought, and fire. Ages ago when I lived in southern California for a few years that always struck me as darned accurate.
Your squash picture is lovely.
- February 7, 2007 at 8:30 AM
- cookiecrumb said...
Mm, that *is* dessert.
We're fooling ourselves if we think the squash/yam weather isn't over yet. Have you seen all the comfort soup recipes springing up this month?
- February 7, 2007 at 9:19 AM
- Toni said...
I adore squash in all it's forms, and this looks absolutely fabulous!! I love medjool dates, but I've never considered pairing them with squash - great idea!
You should check out the carrot ginger soup on my blog - at the end I considered the possibility of adding some butternut squash.
- February 7, 2007 at 9:27 AM
- sher said...
What a wonderful recipe! I love everything about it, particularly the Medjool dates. My husband and I are addicted to them. I'm looking forward to what you write about them in the future.
And thank you so much for letting me know that my URL wasn't showing on my profile! THANK YOU! :):)
- February 7, 2007 at 9:34 AM
- Asha said...
Hi Susan,your 'food blogga' is cool too!:)) I love Squash,I cooked Butternut Squash yesterday.This dish looks fabulous,love the color.I am not familiar with those Medjool dates,got to get some and taste it!
- February 7, 2007 at 9:52 AM
Hi Susan! Thanks for the comments on my site - just dropping in to check yours out! I love it! And squash has to be one of my favourite veggies, so it was a real treat to be greated with this post and recipe!
- February 7, 2007 at 10:37 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Thank you! I am flattered by your compliments.
BTW-Acorn squash tastes silimar to butternut, but it has a green skin (sometimes tinged with orange)and a yellowy-orange flesh. They're delicious--try some!
Dates and any kind of nuts are fabulous! Thanks!
Ooh, thanks!
Thanks for the recipe! Gordon Ramsay is fantastic!
Awesome! Can't wait to see your soup!
According to my good friend Wikipedia.com, squashes are also called pumpkins and are in the same family. I prefer squash because I think they are less watery when cooked and much more flavorful. Thanks for the visit! Ciao!
As I sit here in my tank top and flip-flops... ;)
Thanks for the fantastic Johnny Carson quote! You're right, it is darned accurate.
I have seen them. But the asparagus and strawberries at the farmers' market give me hope!
I hope you give the dates a try with the squash. Trust me, you won't regret it!
You're so welcome! Long live the Medjool!
Thanks so much! You simply must try Medjools. Like Sher said, they are addictive!
Yeh! I made you feel welcome on your first visit! Thanks so much for stopping by!
- February 7, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Hi susan, this is an awesome combination, I'm sure it was very tasty. Can't wait to see what you are going to do with the yams.
- February 7, 2007 at 12:49 PM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
Love your storytelling style! And the squash is mouthwatering!
- February 7, 2007 at 2:03 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Thanks! Hope you'll like the yams too.
You make me smile! Thanks so much!
- February 7, 2007 at 4:02 PM
- Lucy said...
Susan - how delicious. Can't wait to make this when autumn arrives. Beautiful food, as always!
- February 7, 2007 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for dropping by, Susan.
We don't get Mejdool dates out here in this part of the world..:(. Love the color of the dish!
- February 7, 2007 at 7:26 PM
- Rachel Rubin said...
That looks so great! I have been trying to make more squash recipes. I bought a spaghetti squash a few weeks ago but it just sat and I never figured out what I wanted to try with it.
- February 7, 2007 at 7:49 PM
- Kirsten said...
Hi Susan,
I LOVE your blog. :)
It was almost 80 today, so my faux-scarf wearing days are nearing an end. We can't even fake it anymore here in AZ.
Thanks for stopping by my blog - so happy to have been introduced to yours!
- February 7, 2007 at 7:55 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Thanks so much! Hope you do!
You're welcome! Sorry to hear about the Medjools. Are you able to get any dates at all?
Thanks! Let me know if you try it with the spaghetti squash.
- February 7, 2007 at 7:59 PM
That looks really good. I have to say... there is something about that final picture that really draws me in. I love it!
- February 7, 2007 at 8:16 PM
- Mikaela said...
Lovely photos :)
- February 7, 2007 at 8:32 PM
- Melting Wok said...
Susan, this is quite similar to some chinese sweet potato dessert I'm accustomed to, but I don't use herbs & spices, we simply mix some brown sugar, honey or small crystallized sugar. Sometimes, I would add a pinch of salt, nutmeg and cinnamon for the extra flavor. Your squash recipe is very versatile, thx for sharing :)
- February 7, 2007 at 10:25 PM
Hi Susan,
wow, this looks great! Thanks for coming by my blog, I've added you to may google reader.
- February 7, 2007 at 10:51 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
You're welcome, and thanks for the compliment! Yup, sounds like it's time to put the faux winter gear away. :)
Ooh, thanks so much!
Melting Wok-
So it really is dessert! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! I appreciate your visit and the link!
- February 8, 2007 at 3:54 AM
- Lisa Johnson said...
This recipe looks great and love the picture! Such a pretty little dish!
- February 8, 2007 at 5:57 AM
- Gattina Cheung said...
what a beautiful dish, add some colors to these boring wintery days too! I love yam, will stay tune *wink*
- February 8, 2007 at 6:40 AM
- bazu said...
Oh, that looks maddeningly beautiful! I think I *would* call it dessert- and love every bite. Can't wait to see the yams! The thing I like best about the changing seasons is the different seasonal produce.
- February 8, 2007 at 9:28 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
I found this dish in Home Goods; I love it.
Thanks. Hopefully the yams will dress up nicely too.
It is pathetic, though, when my squash dish actually looks better than I do.
- February 8, 2007 at 12:17 PM
- David said...
I love acorn squash, and this looks good. My favorite recipe for it is from Vegetarian Planet, basically combines roasted acorn squash, roasted garlic and cheese with penne. Yumm.
- February 8, 2007 at 6:14 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Sounds delicious.
- February 8, 2007 at 6:47 PM
Susan--Saw you jokingly coveting my cast iron skillets on Nicola's clafouti post. Trust me, they're overrated. All that seasoning [and reseasoning when they inevitably rust]. And they don't tend to play well with acidic foods and liquids.
- February 8, 2007 at 9:42 PM
- Rachael said...
Mmmmmm, this looks absolutely lovely! The thing is that I've had dried dates sitting around for several weeks now and can't decide what to do with them. There's also a two week old acorn squash on my counter - I hope it's still good! This recipe will be the perfect way to use it up!!
- February 12, 2007 at 7:53 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Terry B.-
Good, now I don't feel so bad. ;)
Thanks so much! I guess it's fate!
- February 12, 2007 at 2:54 PM


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4 tablespoons canola oil
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abuse or
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If someone close to you has had a drinking problem, you know how
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dependent on alcohol can change and even destroy your life. You're an important part of your loved one's treatment and recovery. Your emotions and life may change too, and taking care of yourself is also important.
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the choice for treatment has been made, you play an important part. You can
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family or relationship. Here are some things you can do:
Taking care of yourself while you help your loved one is
important. You probably will feel relief and happiness when the person decides
to get help. But treatment and recovery mean changes in your life too. Your
emotions may become more complicated. You may:
These feelings are normal. You've been through a bad
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forgive your loved one. Keep in mind that recovery is the road to a better life and
that you can help your loved one get there.
You may find that talking to people who also have loved ones with alcohol problems helps your own recovery. Al-Anon and similar programs are for people with
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younger children.
These programs help you recover from the
effects of being around someone who abused or was dependent on alcohol. You
also may try
family therapy.
NCADD provides facts and scientific information about alcohol and
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The organization also has a national intervention network and provides
information about treatment programs and prevention.
NIAAA provides pamphlets, brochures, and referral
information about alcohol use problems. Information can be obtained by writing
or calling or by printing it from the Web site.
Al-Anon is a support group and self-help program for family members
and friends of people with alcohol and drug use problems. The program is based
on the same principles as AA. Phone numbers for local offices are listed in
area telephone books.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group and self-help program
for recovery from alcohol use problems as well as other substance abuse
problems. Meetings are available in most communities at various times. Meetings
can be "open" (for the person and his or her family) or "closed" (for the
person only). Special groups for women, teens, and gay/lesbian people may be
available in some areas. AA provides written information on the program of
recovery. Phone numbers for local offices are listed in local area phone
This Web site provides information about excessive alcohol use, including underage and binge drinking. The Web site offers resources and educational materials on alcohol abuse.
SAMHSA provides information on substance abuse prevention and
treatment. Its website is the gateway to the Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention (www.samhsa.gov/prevention) and the Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (www.samhsa.gov/treatment).
CitationsNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (2005). Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide (NIH Publication No. 07-3769). Washington, DC: National Institutes of Health. Also available online: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Practitioner/cliniciansGuide2005/clinicians_guide.htm.Schuckit MA (2009). Alcohol-related disorders section of Substance-related disorders. In BJ Sadock et al., eds., Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp. 1168–1188. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.Buchner DM (2012). Physical activity. In L Goldman, A Shafer, eds., Cecil Medicine, 24th ed., pp. 56–58. Philadelphia: Saunders.Other Works ConsultedDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense (2009). Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Available online: http://www.healthquality.va.gov/Substance_Use_Disorder_SUD.asp.Sadock BJ, Sadock VA (2007). Alcohol-related disorders section of Substance-related disorders. In Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 10th ed., pp. 390–407. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.Sherin K, Seikel S (2011). Alcohol use disorders. In RE Rakel, DP Rakel, eds., Textbook of Family Medicine, 8th ed., pp. 1091–1104. Philadelphia: Saunders.
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- Azimuthal anisotropy in Au+Au collisions at SNN=200GeV (2005)
- The results from the STAR Collaboration on directed flow (v1), elliptic flow (v2), and the fourth harmonic (v4) in the anisotropic azimuthal distribution of particles from Au+Au collisions at sqrt[sNN]=200GeV are summarized and compared with results from other experiments and theoretical models. Results for identified particles are presented and fit with a blast-wave model. Different anisotropic flow analysis methods are compared and nonflow effects are extracted from the data. For v2, scaling with the number of constituent quarks and parton coalescence are discussed. For v4, scaling with v22 and quark coalescence are discussed.
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- Midrapidity open charm spectra from direct reconstruction of D0(D0-bar)-->K± pi ± in d+Au collisions and indirect electron-positron measurements via charm semileptonic decays in p+p and d+Au collisions at sqrt[sNN]=200 GeV are reported. The D0(D0-bar) spectrum covers a transverse momentum (pT) range of 0.1<pT<3 GeV/c, whereas the electron spectra cover a range of 1<pT<4 GeV/c. The electron spectra show approximate binary collision scaling between p+p and d+Au collisions. From these two independent analyses, the differential cross section per nucleon-nucleon binary interaction at midrapidity for open charm production from d+Au collisions at BNL RHIC is d sigma NNcc-bar/dy=0.30±0.04(stat)±0.09(syst) mb. The results are compared to theoretical calculations. Implications for charmonium results in A+A collisions are discussed.
- K(892)* resonance production in Au+Au and p+p collisions at sqrt[sNN]=200GeV (2005)
- The short-lived K(892)* resonance provides an efficient tool to probe properties of the hot and dense medium produced in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. We report measurements of K* in sqrt[sNN]=200GeV Au+Au and p+p collisions reconstructed via its hadronic decay channels K(892)*0-->K pi and K(892)*±-->K0S pi ± using the STAR detector at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The K*0 mass has been studied as a function of pT in minimum bias p+p and central Au+Au collisions. The K*pT spectra for minimum bias p+p interactions and for Au+Au collisions in different centralities are presented. The K*/K yield ratios for all centralities in Au+Au collisions are found to be significantly lower than the ratio in minimum bias p+p collisions, indicating the importance of hadronic interactions between chemical and kinetic freeze-outs. A significant nonzero K*0 elliptic flow (v2) is observed in Au+Au collisions and is compared to the K0S and Lambda v2. The nuclear modification factor of K* at intermediate pT is similar to that of K0S but different from Lambda . This establishes a baryon-meson effect over a mass effect in the particle production at intermediate pT (2<pT <= 4GeV/c).
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- Correlations in the hadron distributions produced in relativistic Au+Au collisions are studied in the discrete wavelet expansion method. The analysis is performed in the space of pseudorapidity (| eta | <= 1) and azimuth(full 2 pi ) in bins of transverse momentum (pt) from 0.14 <= pt <= 2.1GeV/c. In peripheral Au+Au collisions a correlation structure ascribed to minijet fragmentation is observed. It evolves with collision centrality and pt in a way not seen before, which suggests strong dissipation of minijet fragmentation in the longitudinally expanding medium.
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- We present the first large-acceptance measurement of event-wise mean transverse momentum <pt> fluctuations for Au-Au collisions at nucleon-nucleon center-of-momentum collision energy sqrt[sNN] = 130 GeV. The observed nonstatistical <pt> fluctuations substantially exceed in magnitude fluctuations expected from the finite number of particles produced in a typical collision. The r.m.s. fractional width excess of the event-wise <pt> distribution is 13.7±0.1(stat) ±1.3(syst)% relative to a statistical reference, for the 15% most-central collisions and for charged hadrons within pseudorapidity range | eta |<1,2 pi azimuth, and 0.15 <= pt <= 2 GeV/c. The width excess varies smoothly but nonmonotonically with collision centrality and does not display rapid changes with centrality which might indicate the presence of critical fluctuations. The reported <pt> fluctuation excess is qualitatively larger than those observed at lower energies and differs markedly from theoretical expectations. Contributions to <pt> fluctuations from semihard parton scattering in the initial state and dissipation in the bulk colored medium are discussed.


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Stop! I know what you are thinking. "Give in and publish the most vile dreck imaginable? Allow Willy Huge's libels and horrid distortions to appear on this, the third most popular anti-xkcd blog in the entire blogger.com domain? Surely you cannot be serious!"
Never fear! I have received word that Willy Huge was, like us, outraged by this comic, and felt the need to recant everything he has ever written, in one fell swoop of bloggeteering. I myself have not actually read the post in question, but I know that even William must have terrible things to say about comic 631. Right? His post is copy and pasted, starting now:
I am William Monty Hughes, and it is extremely likely that I am faster, stronger and more intelligent than the person reading this sentence (that would be you).
I am only posting on this Beelzeblag to provide a necessary unbiased and contrary opinion (mine). I am disrupting the perpetual circle-jerk that is the Xkcdsucks.blogspot.com community, and for this I am proud. Perhaps I can even redeem some of their most volatile members with my rhetorical skill.
My thoughts on the recent "Xkcd":
The most recent "Xkcd" is already easily one of my all-time favourites. Do you want to know why, humble reader? It is simple, but since you are probably a complete and utter moron (I know the first person other than me to read this certainly is, Wheeler) I shall have to beat the point into your microscopic, nihilistic brain.
Today's strip made me laugh, think and also gave me a GIGANTIC erection (thank you, Mr. Munroe). An extremely rare occurrence for an online comic, even this one (please forgive me if I am being rude). This would be the first I have seen to tackle all three aspects.
Since I have a perfect, photographic memory (Yes, I'm eidectic, how surprising), I shall relay to you my exact first reactions to the recent strip.
I am waiting. In several minutes a masterpiece shall be uploaded to the inter-net, for the masses to behold.
It is time. I refresh once more.
It's not there! It's not there! I focus my rage into a roar, and SCREAM into the Heavens!
"Why? Why?!"
An eternity passes. It should be there. Why isn't it there?!
I futiley refresh a final time... But DISASTER strikes once more! My personal computer FREEZES. It REFUSES to load!
In one, fleeting moment of tremendous rage, I CURSE Randall Munroe himself.
I erred, and I apologize. I realized my grave mistake the instant those blasphemous words -my words- charged forth from my tongue, in my voice but not of my soul.
I was about to punish myself as, remarkably, my personal computer returned to normality. Xkcd.com had loaded, and what did I find on my blessed monitor?
A comic strip. A NEW comic strip. Oh, frabjous day!
I read "female breast", and my mind exploded, blood instinctively RUSHED to my perfect penis. I predicted this was going to be an excellent strip (more evidence for the case of me being an oracle) and so felt I must savour it, as I knew that this would be the only time, EVER, in the history of the entire multi-universal spectrum, that William Monty Hughes (IQ 224) saw this particular "Xkcd" strip for the first, and possibly most fulfilling time.
I looked below the caption, and saw a wonderfully drawn breast. Exactly like the ones on Google Images! I must once again commend Randall for his realistic artistic talent.
I also saw the labels, and I must say, they were extremely informative. "Xkcd" teaches and entertains simultaneously!
Panel 1 had finished. The comic was 1/4, 0.25 or 25% complete.
I started Panel 2. I had thought that nothing could supercede Panel 1! I was wrong. So very wrong. A perfectly renditioned human female vagina/anus is indeed vastly superior to a perfectly renditioned human female breast. The only point of improvement would be the rude and intrusive "hey!" dialogue bubble. How inconvenient! I rushed Panel 2 in hopes of there being another vagina (or perhaps something EVEN more erotic) in panel 3, only completely devoid of speech. I wish I had not.
Panel 2 had finished. The comic was 1/2, 0.5 or 50% complete.
I began reading Panel 3, and I am ashamed to admit it, but I was disappointed. It was MUCH less "sexy" than Panel 2. *Sigh*
"External male genitalia". Oh dear. I am a very heterosexual male and I do not approve of this at all.
Ah, false alarm. Wonderful subversion of my expectations! I am glad I did not have to see a male reproductive organ other than my own.
"Shit". Hmm, oh dear, a character is either referring to feces or something negative has occurred.
"What the hell? You can't do that in here!"
What are they doing?! Tell me now! I must know! I am sure it is hilarious AND imaginative! What is the correlation between this and Panels 1 and 2?!
"Megan, get off the table!". Ah, the pretty lady is "Megan". Panels 1 and 2 were taken while she was lying on a table, naked. Of course!
I wish I was intimate with Megan! Is this specific strip based on a true story, Randall? I hope so (my reasoning shall become apparent later).
This is the point when my human male penis had become fully erect.
"Grab the tripod!" What tripod? Is that a euphemism? Or is he being literal?! I could not wait to find out the secret to my enquiries!
Panel 3 had finished. The comic was 3/4, 0.75 or 75% complete. A true shame.
"Erect penis". I was half-expecting to see a photo of my own as this panel. How amusing if that had been true, if slightly embarrassing, and not as HILARIOUS as the original comic.
"We're calling the cops". Oh dear, run Megan, run!!!
"Run!" I have a spiritual bond with this character, that goes beyond our similarity of character. Could we be... Heterosexual soul-mates? This could prove tiresome as that character is a fictional stick-figure.
"TGI Friday's is a family establishment!". TGI Friday's has spurned me in the past, so the prospect of this actually occurring amuses me. In fact, I hope it does, over-weight, rude red-haired, teenage employee! Take that!
At this point, the joke had become so very clear to me, and I burst out laughing for several long and extremely pleasurable minutes, before ceasing.
I have reviewed responses from the fora, and I fail to see the reason why some consider the nudity to be a problem.
Heterosexual males should enjoy the nudity. Homosexual females should enjoy the nudity. Heterosexual females should not care.
Homosexual males... Perhaps. Does this mean that Roberto, James and Carl Wheeler are all gay? For each other? I refuse to comment further.
The answer is yes, they are.
In conclusion, this comic is flawless and, if I was the President of the United States of America, I would pass a law to send all "Xkcd" detractors to insane asylums.
For those who would speak ill of "Xkcd's" esteemed creator:
I insulted Lord Munroe, and he had the compassion to not withhold the strip from me, as he should have. This speaks wonders of the vastness of the man's infinite capability for compassion.
Randall, I forgive you. I always have and always shall. I only hope that you can one day forgive me.
-William Monty Hughes
"Cogito Ergo Sum"
P.S: I know how you all seem to masturbate to acronyms (one of the key signs of a weak mind), so I've provided you with some material, I hope it fails to disappoint:
Randall, PDNLMHPSFALAYDUDSBIOI.
Or "please do not leave my head. Please stay for as long as you desire, until doing so becomes impractical or inefficient".
P.P.S: As some of you may or may not know, I have recently been SHUNNED and INSULTED by the TvTropes "Xkcd" fora community. Probably on account of their immense jealousy for my intellect, prose and achievements. Though why they claim to "enjoy" "Xkcd", I cannot fathom. If they are deeply envious of me (to the point of spite), then why not of Munroe? Whose accomplishments and mental acuity far surpass my own.
They are essentially you (back-water public-schooled mutants), only on the opposite polarity in regards to "Xkcd".
I would appreciate it if you were to join Rupert Lostman's war campaign against them. This will weaken both of your sides, which is beneficial to me as I loathe you both (this is an old war tactic, to manipulate your enemies against each other).
This is the fora thread for "Xkcd":
My first post on the TvTropes fora (my handle is "MathStar", identical to the one I use on the "Xkcd" fora):
Sickening Sychopantic (this is a technique that I am utilising known by many names, most prominently known as "alliteration") Carl "Ugly" Wheeler worship is rampant and Rupert Lostman's trademarked retardation is scattered amidst the pages, completely ruining the thread and all potential quality it may have held.
P.P.P.S: I have recently stumbled upon the "Dominic Deegan" thread in the "Giant in the Playground Fora".
It is almost exactly like THIS cultist community. Probably because your motive for hating this comic is EXACTLY THE SAME as that of the Dominic-Deegan-Detractors. Envy.
For a great comic and its even greater creator.
You both:
1. Nitpick over minor details that are not even errors.
2. Complaining about delusions of "stilted" or "unnatural" dialogue.
3. Do not understand that "bad art" is simply a stylistic choice.
4. Have no sense of humour.
5. Have abysmal spelling and grammar.
6. Complain about "one-dimensional characters" when they are, in actuality, well-rounded realistic people with complex personalities.
You even share a member: Frogwarrior.
Farewell, may the vast majority of the people who read this PERISH soon, and painfully. Without honour. A karmic death. You are all despicable proto-human beings. This is not a subjective opinion, but an objective fact.
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Community, Community, Community, that's what we're all about bringing you and your families good gospel music into your community. We have singers from all over the United States. We are continually looking for gospel singers. This is just the opportunity you have been looking for to help us spread the gospel around the world. Men on Fire Gospel Music Hour is a locally produced State of Maine nonprofit organization program with 99% all gospel music. In the 100's of television stations from Maine to California 35 States and 82 countries have requested and received our program in 2011, 2012 & 2013 now 2014 and 2015, 2016. We give all glory to God for our success for producing 248 weeks of a one-hour gospel music program. Our goal is to lift up the kingdom of God and be a blessing to all the television stations and their communities that watch our program now worldwide. I know your communities are very important and we at Men on Fire Gospel Music Hour want to be a blessing to your communities. God bless you all, Rev. Rick Kimball. email@example.com. Ps you can find us on PegMedia.org State of Maine.
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I woke up the other day and made lunch. I ate it for breakfast.
Because I knew I wouldn't be able to grab lunch later in the day.
See, I was flying down to Philadelphia for a conference.
With the CEO of my company.
On our teeny tiny corporate plane.
So petite, that you can't stand up in the cabin. You have to crouch.
Especially when you're wearing 4-inch heels.
Flying south, we saw the entire island of Manhattan and I could almost make out my old apartment building on the edge of Central Park at the 86th Street transverse.
Flying north, I dreamt of dinner.
Mac and cheese, to be exact.
From a box.
Salmon en papillote with tomatoes and basil
Adapted from Dorie Greenspan's recipe for salmon and tomatoes en papillote.
I like to make my salmon in individual packages, but if you're serving a crowd, you can make an entire filet wrapped in a very big sheet of parchment (or aluminum foil). There are lots of great flavor combinations – try cilantro/lime/tequila or thyme/skinny asparagus/white wine or ginger/sesame oil/soy sauce/spring onions. You get the picture.
Preheat oven to 475ºF. Throw a handful of small tomatoes (cherry, pear, etc.) into a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and sauté until they start to blister and brown. Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel and place them on a rectangle of parchment (about 4 times as large as the filet). Crush a few leaves of basil in your hand and lay them on top of the fish. Top with a slice or two of lemon and a few squeezes of lemon juice. Add a nice drizzle or two of olive oil and dust with salt and pepper. Surround the fish with the tomatoes.
Fold the parchment around the fish into an airtight envelope (or something resembling an airtight envelope). Tie with kitchen twine. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, depending on how well done you like your salmon.
Cut open the packet and eat.


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- $9.735 mil
- 5-Year Compensation
- $40.292 mil
- Education:
- College: University of Texas Austin BS '75
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Rex W Tillerson's Compensation vs. Oil & Gas Operations Medians
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Rex W Tillerson Ownership Of ExxonMobil
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|Total Return During Tenure
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Methodology: Compensation rank is based on total compensation for latest fiscal year. Total compensation for each chief executive includes the following: salary and bonuses; other compensation, such as vested restricted stock grants, LTIP payouts and perks; and stock gains, the value realized by exercising stock options. Efficiency rank is based on our chief executive's performance/pay score. Ranks are given only to chief executives who have a six-year tenure and six-year compensation history. The most efficient rank is 1 and least efficient is 196.
Footnotes: Compensation data is from the latest available proxy statements filed through Mar. 25, 2011. Total returns and value of stock owned (including all classes) is based on Mar. 18, 2011 stock price. Compensation percent change is based on combined salary and bonus. Annualized total return during tenure covers the tenure of the executive or from the time of the IPO or available stock history. Relative to market is the ending value of $100 invested in the stock, divided by the ending value of $1 invested in the S & P 500 (a score of 100 = the S & P 500). NA: Not available or not applicable.1Annualized. 2Four-year total. 3Three-year total. 4Less than 0.01%. 5Prior-year data. 6New chief executive; compensation may be for another executive office. 7Less than $100,000. 8Includes shares indirectly held. *Return is for less than tenure.
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"With Windows 8 we built a new Windows, reimagined from the chipset to the experience. It was an ambitious vision, and with Windows 8.1 we refine it," said Julie Larson-Green, corporate vice president of Windows.
"Windows 8.1 will support the widest range of tablets and PCs and demonstrates how responsive we can be for customers. The preview we are releasing is an important step for partners around the world that are building the next generation of Windows devices and apps."
Antoine Leblond, corporate vice president of Windows program management, has confirmed that with Windows 8.1 developers keep 80 percent of the revenue for the lifetime of an app once it crosses the $25,000 revenue threshold.
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When Jeff watches t.v., it's typically one of three types of shows: sports (he's a guy), nature/science programs (he's a doctor), and cooking competitions (I'm stumped). He's not so much into instructional cooking shows, though he doesn't mind Giada's Everyday Italian (he's a guy). What he really likes are the cooking competitions, like Top Chef and Iron Chef America.
One night last summer, we saw a particularly inspiring episode of Iron Chef featuring Bobby Flay, Jeff's second favorite chef after Cat Cora (he's a guy; Jeff, not Cat, that is). We like Bobby's creativity and the way he makes ordinary grilled food seem chic.
So the following day when I went to the library, I checked out a couple of his books, including Grilling for Life and Boy Gets Grill. They were mixed in among a 4-foot high pile of cookbooks (including many baking ones) that caught Jeff's eye when he came home.
Picking through the pile like he was looking for the perfect apple among many bruised ones, he paused upon seeing Bobby's books. "Hon, why do you have two Bobby Flay grilling cookbooks?" he asked.
"Because he's the guy you really like on Iron Chef, so I thought I'd check out some of his recipes," I replied.
"So, are you planning on just reading them or actually making something from them?" he asked.
"Making something. Why else would I have gotten them?" I said. (Though we both instantly realized the flaw in that argument—for the next three weeks, the closest thing those baking books would come in contact with is dust.)
"But hon, we don't have a grill," he said delicately.
"I know we don't have a grill, but we will some day," I said.
For the last three years, we lived in a WWII era home with many charming traits, including honey-colored hard woods and a fragrant lemon tree outside of our bedroom window. However, since these homes were built about 8 inches apart from one another, grills were not allowed.
We're in a new place now that was recently constructed, so we have not one but two grills. As a result, Bobby and I have become pretty tight.
So when I received an email a couple of weeks ago from Rachelle of the American Lamb Board, offering me some lamb, I didn't hesitate to accept or to consult Bobby. When I asked Jeff if he would prefer Bobby's lamb sandwich with a sage aioli and sun-dried tomato tapenade or lamb kebabs with a minted yogurt chutney and tomato-eggplant jam, his answer was "yes." I made both.
My experience was wonderful. As Rachelle promised, the package of lamb from Superior Farms arrived on time; it contained an 8-9 pound piece of lamb, 4 skewers, a meat thermometer, some dried rosemary and Turkish oregano from Penzey's, and some recipes from the Board.
Lamb is a versatile meat that can be cooked in various ways with various seasonings. To make the most succulent lamb possible, marinate it overnight in olive oil and fresh herbs; this helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Also cook it on a thoroughly preheated grill until medium-rare to prevent it from becoming tough. The result: charred on the outside, buttery on the inside. In fact, when Jeff finished his sandwich, he said, "This is palpably better than store-bought lamb. You better find out how much this costs to ship, cause we gotta get this again."
This recipe for Grilled Lamb Sandwiches with Sage Aioli and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade is from Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay on The Food Network. I made minor changes such as adding arugula leaves for extra spice and color and substituting fresh herbs for capers in the tapenade. Since everything in this recipe can be made the day ahead, it's a great weeknight meal when you're short on time.
Tomato Tapenade
Serves 4
4 lamb steaks (about 4-6 ounces each)
½ cup olive oil
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
4 rosemary sprigs
salt and pepper
1 tsp olive oil
2 French bread baguettes
A handful of arugula leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3-4 sage leaves, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup minced mixed cured olives, such as Kalamata, Cerignola, Nicoise
4-6 oil-soaked sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp good olive oil
1 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 tsp fresh lemon juice, plus some zest
Several shakes of crushed red pepper
This second recipe is also from Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay on The Food Network. The only changes I made were making kebabs with cherry tomatoes, omitting the garlic, and serving it with whole wheat pita bread. You may want to make extra jam...I was eating it by the spoonful.
Lamb Kebabs with Minted Cucumber Chutney and
Tomato-Eggplant Jam
Serves 4
1 ¼- 1 ½ pounds lamb, cut into 16 equal pieces for skewers
½ cup olive oil
4 rosemary sprigs
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
16 cherry tomatoes, for skewers
4 whole wheat pita breads
8 ounces yogurt, drained
¾ cup seedless cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/4 cup mint, chiffonade
2 Tbsp finely diced green onions
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small eggplant, thickly sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
To cook meat, preheat grill. Remove the lamb from the marinade, and season with salt and pepper. Alternate 4 pieces of lamb and four cherry tomatoes per skewer. Grill for 4-6 minutes, turning as needed, for medium-rare.
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It's definitely been making its way around the quilting blogosphere. Amber got a blog post up about it. So did Monica.
Hey girl. Of course I want to watch Love Actually with you again. It's our annual tradition.
Hey girl. I think I'll call you Ric-Rac. 'Cuz you're cute & I like your curves.
Hey girl, you're way too creative to be wasting your time on something so monotonous. Step aside & let me cut those sashing strips for you.
Hey girl, of course I don't mind if all of our kitchen appliances have Hello Kitty on them. I love her too.
Hey girl, how did you know? There's nothing I wanted more than a mug rug. It's even better than those Dr. Dre headphones I asked for.
Hey girl, it looks like we have enough money left to buy either a new flat-screen TV or a Blythe doll. You decide, 'kay?
Hey girl, don't you worry about where you're gonna store all that new FMF next month. I've already started cleaning out my Xbox cabinet.
Hey girl, this infinity scarf is totally going to impress the guys at work. especially because you used AMH voile ... AND velveteen.
Hey girl, you're killin' it with those curved seams.
Hey girl, I talked to the guys & we'd love to open up our weekly poker game to the girls from your MQG. they're really cool.
Hey girl, I skipped my workout today & instead organized all of your quilting magazines alphabetically by title, & then by date.
Hey girl, I just love our bedroom this time of year. It's when we can switch from our mermaid quilt to our unicorn quilt.
Hey girl, I know you're unsure about it, but you know what I always say: you can never have too many ruffles.
Hey girl, wld u mind putting fabric in some embroidery hoops & hanging them in the garage? I'd love to look @ something pretty while lifting.
Hey girl, I just read that the price of cotton is going up. You know what that means: I'll start packing my lunch to bring to work.
Hey girl, I've decided 2 take up scrapbking. U left behind a lot of great stuff when u started quilting, & I wouldn't want them 2 go 2 waste.
Hey girl, I'm so glad you signed up for another round of that pillow swap. I think 14 is the perfect number of pillows to have on our bed.
Hey girl, I think it's cool that you hang out with that tall, mysterious guy at quilt market. I mean, he doesn't intimidate me. Much.
Hey girl, lets totally hit that quilt shop today. You know -- my favorite, with the comfy chair & the old Sports Illustrateds.
Hey girl, no one rocks a honey cowl like you do. No one.
Hey girl, go ahead & bring me what you're wearing to work tomorrow. I'll press it as soon as I'm done getting these FQ's ready for you.
Hey girl, I'm nearly done packing for my business trip tomorrow. Thanks for whipping up these drawstring bags for me: one for my shaving kit, one for my computer cords, & a third for snacks on the plane. Oh look, you already filled it w/ goldfish crackers. You're the best!
Hey girl, I'll turn this game down. Siri just reminded me that@QuilterPatSloan's podcast is about to begin, & I wouldn't want to disturb u.
Hey girl, I hope you like that pincushion in your stocking. I had my grandma teach me how to hand sew just so I could make it for you. xoxo
Hey girl, there's a bag for you on your cutting table. Notion were 50% off at Jo-Ann and I just couldn't pass that up. Rotary blades, too.
Hey girl, every time you tell me you're sewing with Innocent Crush, it reminds me of how I felt when we first met. It should be *our* line.
Hey girl, 2nite was supposed to be date night, but ... oh, OK! Invite the gals over for a sew-in. I'll whip up some fruit salsa & a pitcher of margs.
Hey girl, I know they look alike, but you totally posted a picture of that quilt before she did. She's obviously a poser. And fat.
Hey girl, I know we're short on floor space, so feel free to drape your quilt rows over my Bowflex. I think it looks festive.
Hey girl, I can't think of anything I'd like better to hang in my cube than some bunting. Our office colors are grey and grey.
Hey girl, you'll never guess what happened to me today. My boss asked me what my coffee cup was sitting on and when I said it was a mug rug, she brought me to HR for a harassment claim. Looks like I'm off this week -- I can help you sew!
Hey girl, it doesn't matter how big you make that quilt, as long as we can both fit under it while we watch The Good Wife.
Hey girl, go on and enjoy dinner with your friends. I'll stand on this Sample Spree line for 4 hours. I brought my Kindle.
Hey girl, I know you've got 6 bee blocks to catch up on tonight. Sounds like a Starbucks run is in order. Want whipped cream on your mocha?
Hey girl, I don't care how many times you make wonky log cabin blocks. They look rad every. single. time.
Hey girl, I know you agonized for nights over whether to use Kona Snow or Kona White. I think you made the right decision. You always do.
Hey girl, come here and check out this episode of Storage Wars. Is that a featherweight? I love when you teach me about sewing machines.
Hey girl, these christmas stockings have been in my family for generations, but we can totally swap them out for those ones you just made.
Hey girl, you still have 322 hexagon templates to cut out? Stick them in my briefcase. It'll give me something to do during my conference calls.
Hey girl, I know that girl in your bee asked 4 a really tough block this month. It's only b/c she knows u can make it better than she could.
Hey girl, I know you're busy, but could you crochet me a set of golf club cozies? With fox ears? That would be rad.
Hey girl, thanks for that Apple store gift card. I went to get my iPad 2, but instead left with a credit card reader. No no no, don't protest -- you've got those 2 craft fairs coming up.
Hey girl, of course you can leave all of your sewing stuff there. Who needs a formal dining room, anyway?
Hey girl, I love how you hung a wall of mini quilts in our living room. And kitchen. Think you have enough left to do my home office, too?
Hey girl, I think the crochet amigurumi vegetables that are on top of my dresser are getting lonely. Just sayin'.
Hey girl, I think my office Christmas party is the perfect occasion to debut that tie you made me from upcycled cloth diapers, don't you?
Hey girl, I love that u think highly enough of my mom to not make her holiday quilt from Jo-Ann fabrics. She may not notice, but I'll know.
Hey girl, my offer still stands to drive you to your quilt retreat. I can haul firewood, and I make a mean omelette. Just say the word.
Hey girl, I'm so glad we spent the day walking that craft fair together. And thanks for surprising me with that hand-screened American Apparel skinny tee. I love pictures of kawaii dessert characters.
Hey girl, I told my mom that a gift certificate to the @FatQuarterShop is like a gift for both of us b/c quilting brings you such joy. And when you're happy, I'm happy. Now come here so I can give you a hug.
Hey girl. You, me, a roaring fire, a bottle of wine, & your Hoop Bag. Add in the Pinterest app & we've got the recipe for a perfect evening.
Hey girl, I'm as excited as u are that Amy Butler's husband is designing fabric now too. And you're right: that is one ruggedly handsome man
Hey girl, I love my new shirt -- and I don't care what they say, kimono tops are totally appropriate for men. Plus, you made a matching one for my Blythe doll. You know the way to a man's heart.
Hey girl, I know #talknt is tonight, so I took the liberty of lighting some candles, pouring you a glass of wine, & hiring a sitter. Enjoy.
Hey girl, I only booked us a 2-BR condo, but of course I don't mind if you invited all the Yams to our weekend getaway. I'll take the couch.
Hey girl, there's nothing more relaxing than falling asleep in your arms as I listen to u debate the merits of Kona vs. Bella. Come closer.
Hey girl. Done w/ your workout already? I've got 10 min's left on the treadmill. Mind switching the TV to Project Runway on your way out?
Hey girl. So that's called "oilcloth"? Sweet. Now you can sew *and* chill with me in the hot tub.
Hey girl. You know how much you love the new Nani Iro line? Well, that's how I feel about you. x 10.
Hey girl. That chick's blog comment was wack. Your free tute looks nothing like that one on the @ModaBakeShop.
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