The Thought For Today

"Starting in January, couples can actually get married at McDonald's in Hong Kong. I'm not saying those marriages won't work, but when have you been to a McDonald's and not regretted it one hour later?" - Jimmy Fallon

The Death Clock - When Am I Going To Die?

The Death Clock - When Am I Going To Die?

It's Weird Friday and tick, tick, tick, your life is just ticking away. You'ld better check and see how much longer you have. WHOOPS - TOO LATE!

The Thought For Today

"I wish I had a kryptonite cross, because then you could keep both Dracula AND Superman away." - Jack Handey

How to Spot Your Evil Twin

"Are you the good twin or evil twin? Sometimes just looking for the goatee isn't enough (especially for the ladies). Luckily, Everything Explained Through Flowcharts has you covered! Determine your evilness in this week's excerpt." Via Gizmodo.

The Thought For Today

Russia has announced it's holding its annual beauty pageant for nuclear power plant workers. Apparently last year's winner had the most beautiful three eyes they've ever seen." - Conan O'Brien

The Worst Things For Sale

Most of which seem to be for sale at Amazon. And these are VERY bad.


http://theworstthingsforsale.com/

The Thought For Today

"I love cats... they taste just like chicken." - Anon

Rec: Chicken Merlot With Mushrooms

2 1/2 to 3 lbs. meaty chicken pieces, skinned
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine (such as Merlot) or chicken broth
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked noodles
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese



Rinse chicken, set aside. In a 3 1/2 to 4 or 5 quart
crockpot place mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Place
chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. In a bowl
combine broth, tomato paste, wine or chicken broth,
tapioca, dried basil , sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour
over all. Cover; cook on LOW setting for 7 to 8 hours
or on HIGH setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. To serve,
spoon chicken, mushroom mixture, and sauce over
hot cooked noodles Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.


Serves 4 to 6
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Honey Orange Chicken

8 chicken thighs, frozen
1/2 cup honey
1 cup orange juice
2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 to 2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 10 oz. package frozen broccoli flowerets, optional thawed
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
Cooked rice



Put the frozen chicken in the crockpot right out of the
freezer. Whisk all other ingredients (except cooked rice,
broccoli, cornstarch and water) together and pour over
the chicken. Turn the crockpot on LOW and cook for 4 to
5 hours. If you desire, you may top with frozen broccoli
flowerets about one hour before the chicken is finished.
Before serving, remove the chicken and broccoli and stir
in the cornstarch mixture. Put crockpot on HIGH until the
broth bubbles and thickens.


Serves 6 to 8
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Crockpot Chicken Parisienne

6 medium chicken breasts
1/2 cup white wine (or water)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 4 oz can mushrooms, drained
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup flour
salt, pepper and paprika - to taste



Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in
crockpot. Mix wine, soup and mushrooms until well
combined. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with more paprika.
Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4
hours. Remove chicken after cooking time. Mix sour cream
and flour together. Stir into crockpot and cook for 30
minutes. Serve sauce (gravy) over potatoes, rice or noodles.



Serves 6
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Lemon Garlic Chicken

2 lbs. chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves crushed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley



Wash chicken and dry on paper towels. Combine oregano,
salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle on the chicken
and pat it in. Fry the chicken breasts until browned in the
butter. Transfer chicken to the crockpot. Add the water,
lemon juice, bouillon, garlic and parsley to the pan. Scrape
any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture
to a boil and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH
for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. Add parsley
and baste chicken. Cover and cook another 15 to 30 minutes.
Serve with Rice Pilaf.



Serves 4 to 6
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Crockpot Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 to 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut in bite-size pieces
1 1/2 to 2 cups frozen cut okra
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen medium shrimp, cleaned and cooked
1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice


(You can skip this if you have premade roux.) In a small
saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring
constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce
heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, about 8 to 12
minutes or until mixture turns a light red-brown. Place
flour and oil mixture in 3 1/2 to 4 quart crockpot. Stir in
all remaining ingredients except shrimp and rice. Cover
and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours. Add cooked shrimp to
the gumbo; mix well. Cover and continue to cook on LOW
for 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook rice according to
package directions. Serve gumbo over hot cooked rice.

Serves 6 to 8
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

The Thought For Today

"Gardening requires lots of water...most of it in the form of perspiration." - Lou Erickson

Because Inquiring Minds Want To Know

Concerning one of the most important things in America, via Gizmodo.

POOR DEANO!

Why Working From Home Is Both Awesome And Horrible

In case you missed this on Gizmodo. Wait - you're NOT reading Gizmodo? Now I'm REALLY worried about you.

The Thought For Today

"According to a new study, women in satisfying marriages are less likely to develop cardiovascular diseases than unmarried women. So don't worry lonely women, you'll be dead soon." - Tina Fey

Superheroes Anonymous

And for Weird Friday - read it and weep, evil-doers everywhere. Or laugh.

The Thought For Today

"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it." — Jack Handey

GOES-R merchandise

Next.....a bake sale to support NORAD.

The Thought For Today

"The Postal Service is facing a $7 billion budget short all. So in addition to closing the post offices, they're also raising the price of a first-class stamp. It will now be $4,000." - Jimmy Kimmel

Deano Sez: Best...sim...ever

And loads of learning fun too...

The Thought For Today

"My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people." — Orson Welles

Rec: Erma Bombeck's Taco Salad

1 head lettuce
1/2 pound ground beef or ground sirloin
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup dressing (your favorite)
sour cream
tortilla triangles


Wash and chop the lettuce. Drain and refrigerate. Put ground
beef in large glass bowl and microwave on HIGH for 3-4
minutes. Drain. Add lettuce, tomatoes and 1/2 the cheese to
bowl. Toss with salad dressing. Divide salad onto 6 plates.
Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top of each serving. Put
1 1/2 teaspoons of sour cream on top of each salad. Serve
with tortilla triangles.

Serves 6

The Thought For Today

"A recent study has found that more senior citizens than ever are entering college. College faculty says that the seniors are like any other students...except they take Jell-O shots just for the Jell-O." - Conan O'Brien

GIANTmicrobes

GIANTmicrobes

And the perfect presents for any occasion...

POOR DEANO!

 

Bunny Suicide Cartoons

It's weird stuff time and the Sarah Conner one is my favorite. Enjoy, and remember - the bunnies are professionals so don't try these at home.



P.S. And you can get the book at Amazon.

The Thought For Today

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet." - Dave Barry

Swallowing the Camel

Swallowing the Camel And for Weird Friday we have: "The World's Weirdest/Stupidest Conspiracy Theories" They're either very funny or very scary. Maybe even a little of both.

The Thought For Today

"Remember, if you smoke after sex you're doing it too fast." - Woody Allen

SPLITREASON.COM - Gear for Geeks and Gamers

SPLITREASON.COM - Gear for Geeks and Gamers


Some fun stuff at good prices. My favorite T-shirt? Zombie Day At The Mall. Though Skynet Development Team is a close second.

The Thought For Today

"Too bad the only people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and cutting hair." - George Burns

Bad Sex Ed

“Someone should start a site where adults share the worst advice they ever got in sex-ed classes as a teen.” - Matt Haughey And here it is. Have a good laugh.

Rec: Smoked Salmon And Cole Slaw Donburi

4 cups brown rice, steaming hot
1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups cabbage, sliced 1 1/2 inches long
1 cup red onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/3 cup carrot, shredded

Simple Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper


Mix the Simple Dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Combine the cabbage, onions and carrots in a separate
bowl. Season with the dressing and toss in the salmon.
Put 1/2 cup of the rice in each serving bowl. Top with
the salmon and vegetables.

Serves 4
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Microwave Fried Rice Donburi With Shrimp, Tomatoes, And Corned Beef

4 cups steamed rice
1 can (12 oz.) corned beef, cut into 8 pieces (1/2 inch wide)
16 shrimp, shelled and de-veined
2 cups tomatoes, cored and coarsely diced
1/2 cup green peas, canned
1 cup leek, cut 1/3 inches long

Fried Rice Sauce

1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water


Combine the Fried Rice Sauce ingredients and mix
with the steamed rice. Divide the rice equally into 4,
1 pint casseroles or small bowls. Place the corned beef,
shrimp, tomatoes, green peas, and leek on top. Place
the bowls on the turn table, leaving the middle empty
and cover with a vented microwave lid. Cook on HIGH
(1200W) for 10 to 12 minutes.


Serves 4
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Microwave Cod And Broccoli Donburi With Teriyaki Sauce

Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 cup white wine
1 tablespoon salad oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch

4 cups steamed rice
1 lb cod fillets, cut 1/2 by 3 inches
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut 1/2 by 1 inch
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted



Mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a microwave-safe
cup and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover with a
microwave lid. Cook on High (1200W) for 1 minute.
In a partitioned microwave-safe dish, place the cod
and half the sauce in one side (1 1/2 quart.) Place the
broccoli and red bell peppers in the other half of the
partitioned dish. Cover with a microwave lid. Cook on
HIGH (1200W) for 8 – 10 minutes. Place cooked rice
in four individual bowls. Spoon the fish and vegetables
over the top of the rice. Add the sauce the fish was
cooked in, to the remaining sauce and pour over fish
and vegetables. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top
and serve.


Serves 4
Refrigerate remainder
Can be reheated in microwave

Rec: Bouillabaisse

For those of you who want to try the Bouillabaisse recipe, but think that 6 servings are too many/few, I say HA! You'll be surprised how fast it'll disappear. But if you use this Link, it'll take you to a Site with the same basic recipe where you can adjust the number of servings up or down. Enjoy!
 http://crockpot.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recipetemplate.php?scale=6&mid=28404

Deano Sez: From the "You Have Too Much Money On Your Hands" Department...

Actually, a small form factor PC with a decent video card would make a great HDTV, paired with decent size monitor and a USB digital TV decoder.....

POOR DEANO!

The Common Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

Important: Print and post on your fridge.

The Day Without A Woman

"A Day Without a Woman is a general strike planned for March 8, 2017—International Women's Day—by the organizers of the 2017 Women's March. The strike asks women to not work that day to protest Trump administration policy.<sup>"

See also:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day</sup>

The Thought For Today

"I've been lucky enough to stand onstage next to Jack Benny while he stared at the audience and said absolutely nothing better than any comedian who ever lived., He was my closest friend. And of all the great qualities he had, one set him apart: he really thought I was funny." - George Burns

Agnoistrology

Not A Licensed Psychic, But A Reasonable Facsimile Thereof. Astrology for those who don't believe in it. Amusing.

POOR DEANO!

Custom Sign Generator Page, Over 1,000 Image Generators (Personalized Flash Ecards & JPG Pictures) To Play With

Custom Sign Generator Page, Over 1,000 Image Generators (Personalized Flash Ecards & JPG Pictures) To Play With

They're not kidding about the numbers. You can make signs, posters, stickers and banners on or about just about any subject that you can think of. And even a few that you haven't. Have fun and make sure that you have plenty of ink and paper handy.

The Thought For Today

"Call on God, but row away from the rocks." - Hunter S. Thompson

The Thought For Today

"No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master." - Hunter S. Thompson

The Thought For Today

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson