For awhile eating more bacon seemed to suffice. Now another year passes by and through a somewhat bizarre tradition it’s time to invent some resolutions.
A resolution which most certainly will be executed upon in 2009 is a commitment to no longer eat at chain restaurants. The idea was obtained from a friend who described the philosophy as such:
Adding to the guidelines of Emily Post, if someone invites us to a chain we will gladly go. However, if we are doing the planning, the credit card shall not pass the doorpost of a chain.
As self-professed yuppies we try to follow an anti-suburban lifestyle. This is not a radical statement, rather it is merely practical. For example we prefer not to rely utterly on cars in order to get to food, entertainment and work. This includes purchasing groceries from local producers (ex: Soulard farmers market), taking public transportation as well as frequenting local businesses and restaurants. There are more than enough local eateries, pubs and fine dining establishments to answer the call for victuals.
We are exited about this resolution and are looking forward to a successful 2009. However there is one nagging doubt that seems to hang over our heads. When it’s past 2am and everything is closed except Jimmy Johns and Taco Bell is it OK to get fast food? We might need an impartial ruling on this matter!
Watch this video. Everyone is saying it looks like sackboy of Little Big Planet meets Fallout. Fine by me as this trailer looks incredible. It’s certainly time Tim Burton takes advantage of CGI as the imagery is vastly superior to anything you could produce with clay, which is wearing thin at this point. (HD version)
Don’t miss the short film this is based on by Shane Acker!
It’s been a few weeks since Orchid & Company officially launched. I’m very pleased with the positive feedback and thankful for all the people getting the word out! This project has been a labor of love and was something that really brought us together in our first year of marriage. When you need photo announcements for weddings, births or even holiday cards Orchid & Company has the sophisticated product that you want and need! You can also get 30% off with the friends and family discount code, enter orc030 at checkout.
Delicious homemade eggnog. After finally realizing that in fact, you can create your own eggnog I gave it a shot. Granted its very easy as all you are doing is whipping then emulsifiying raw eggs with cream, milk and some sugar.
6 eggs (at room temperature!)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
optional alcohol
Whisk yolks until they about double in size and turn a paler yellow. Slowly stir in sugar while whisking. If you are adding alcohol, slowly pour in while whisking. Then add the cream and milk while stirring. Next whisk egg whites until they peak and carefully FOLD the whites into the nog mixture. Once the whites are evenly mixed in put the mixture in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
After switching web hosts I was too lazy to immediately port my blog over. Since then I have really missed the ability to blog, now the situation is remedied! Also upgraded my OpenID server to support version OpenID v2 which nobody cares about except me! Now I can start forgetting passwords and enjoy controlling my own digital keys again.
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