Planning a trip to Hawaii?

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drifter

So I'm planning a trip for my hubby and i on for our anniversary next September. I'm planning on buying te tickets six months in advance. So besides the price of tickets how much would I need to save for food, hotel, car rental fun, etc? I think we will plan to stay for a week. Thanks!

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First you need to decide what activities you're interested in: hiking, swimming and exploring are free. All the islands have that in abundance. If you like to do more "activities" like luau, surf lessons, fine dining. etc. you'll have to change your budget a bit.

You can find good deals by signing up for livingsocial and groupon in Honolulu (only if you want to visit Oahu).

I don't recommend a package deal! Set an alert on kayak.com and keep an eye on ticket prices. Look for fare sales (which do happen to HI from the w. coast!). Then find your ideal hotel based on your budget and needs. (If you want to be on the beach or have a view of it, assume at least $100/night) Choose activities based on your needs and only rent a car for days you want to see the island. Parking can be a hassle and an extra cost (especially on Oahu). I don't recommend group tours because you can't explore on your own, it's not like you're in a foreign country and would get lost by not knowing the language! That way if you just want to lay on the beach for a day, you're not missing out on some pre-arranged trip!

It is more expensive here, but save money by buying groceries to make breakfast, pack a lunch and splurge on a nice dinner.

Help!!! What do I do about her!!!??

Superman

I've liked her for 7 years it took most of those years to get the courage to ask her somewhere and that first thing happened to be prom. Since then we have done coffee prom and a movie. When she gets back I leave for a missions trip right away and I want to ask her on a "date" before I go. I'm not sure what I wan to do she owes me a rain check on ice cream or I may do a movie a dinner I know a few tucked away scenic places... Two problems one we are not officially together though I'm getting closer two is a half result of one. Her friends are always around I don't mind it but it would be nice for just us to do something. If I do take her to a movie it's a movie in teenage love so it may be too forward... Stick with ice cream I guess... But how do I get her alone? I don't wanna push. There is also a fair that I could take her too which to be honest I think is best for setting up a relationship but she's shy. I can't make her feel awkward. I don't want to push. But I don't want to be left behind either. She left 4 days ago but I haven't seen her for a week now... Getting kinda rough... I have about 9 or so days when she gets back to do something. Am I wrong to ask her just her and I? How do I do that with out being awkward? I know she'll say yes and then ask or text me if she can bring a friend. Her friends are really clingy to her so even if I brought a friend of mine... Nothing would happen. I was thinking when she asks me about her friends to say something like " well I'm not too sure about this but yea sure but if you want you and I could just go"... Sounds so dumb but not like ill actually say what I rehearse anyway... So any suggestions? Ill take whatever I can get.... She did text me that she wasn't looking for a relationship but I'm not sure why. It might be she's not interested or that she's too busy... She normally would have confronted me and said something ....Her parents have talked to me they love me so I'm good there... What do I do?

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You gotta ask her out and say something like, " I have 2 tickets to ((a movie, concert, amusement park. etc..)) and have them in hand ! This will make it exclusive and you both will be able to go out together alone.
See if you can get a Groupon.com or equivalent for a dinner for 2 discount coupon for a restaurant as well for the same day or another time you can get together with her and her alone.
Create the exclusive times together ~

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What kind of excercise gives you a six pack?

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Jose M

Find out a way to get a six pack in less time. The most efective moves there are.

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As strange as it sounds, getting a six-pack has little to do with your abs...allow me to explain...

In order to get a six pack, you need to reduce the layer of fat which sits over your abdominal muscles. There are a number of ways to do this.

Firstly, you need create a calorie deficit (ie use more energy than you consume). A commonly advised way is calorie counting, but this is tedious and restrictive, and it is very easy to fall off the wagon.

The method I use has more to do with my metabolism. The best way to increase your metabolism (ie the amount of energy your body uses at rest) is to increase muscle mass.

To do this, focus your workouts with multiple body-part excercises (eg bench press, squats, pull ups, dead-lifts etc). Forget the single muscle excercises unless you are a body builder...

Another important factor for your workouts is INTENSITY. Workout hard and intense. When you have finished working out, your metabolims increases for a period of time afterwards. The more intense your workout, the longer your metabolism will be increased post-workout. In order to achieve this I complete intense sets of other excercises between sets (eg do my squat sets during my rest period after each set of benches). Try to use excerises that focus on different body parts if you use this method (such as with my previous example, the bench uses arms, shoulder and chest, while the squat focuses on my lower body).

There are a number of high intense workouts out there so search around to find some good options that work for you.

Of course, having said all of this, I still eat well. My method is to eat 6 small meals every day. Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner, snack...each about 3 hours apart. They still have to be healthy, whole foods with limited calories however, and try to include protein in every meal (protein helps keep you feeling full). And the word snack does not imply junk! A snack can be anything from fruit, to a handful of nuts (unsalted!), to a tub of yogurt etc etc...

Finally, after all of this, you can do ab excercises :) These will increase your muscle mass in your stomach, and make your abs more toned. The best ab excercises I have come across are the plank and hanging leg-raise...they work all of your abs nicely.

And having stronger abs also improves your ability to perform better with other excercises, as many of them require stability and strength from your core.

This is the method that has worked for me...hopefully it helps you too :)

Is anyone going to White Castle for Valentines Dinner?

Mrs Cleave

Seriously who would go to White Castle for a candle light dinner?
I actually kinda want to go though and see what it's like, see how corny the "waiters" are and the "roses" they bring to the table.
Anyone been?
Yeah it either comes out one end or the other and it always smells just like when you ate it.
ugh

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I wouldnt go there for Valentines, but there is this chinese restaurant by my house, they are accepting reservations for Valentines day, it will be like a set menu and an Elvis concert thing. I guess one of the chinese guys is going to dress up and sing Elvis songs. Woohoo, thats gotta be a blast. Not.

I drove by last Valentines day and it was pretty packed, I never woulda guessed.

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Some good full dinner ideas for a date night?

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Lisa O

I am planning on cooking for my boyfriend today. I was wondering if anyone has any yummy ideas for a full dinner that's not that hard to make, starting from an appetizer and ending with a desert. No tomatoes, please, as I am allergic.

Thanks for all the help in advance.

Answer
These will impress him!

Appetizers
Artichoke Squares
Serves 6 (4 per serving)

2 (6 oz cans) Artichoke Hearts
2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 White Onion, Minced
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Cup Eggbeaters
1/4 Tsp Pepper
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/4 Cup Italian Style Dried Bread Crumbs
3 Seconds Nonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325ºF

Drain the liquid from 1 jar of artichokes into 1-quart saucepan. Drain liquid from second jar of artichokes and discard. Finely chop all artichokes; set aside.

Coat a 12x8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the artichoke liquid, over medium heat, cook minced onion until tender.

In a medium bowl add eggs, cooked onion and chopped artichokes, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly browned. Allow to cool for 15 minutes in dish on wire rack.

With knife, cut lengthwise into 4 strips then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces. Arrange appetizer on platter and serve.
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Main Dish
Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Dessert
Basic Pie Crust
Serving Size : 2 9-inch pie crusts

2-1/4 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
10 tablespoons Chilled butter, lard or shortening -- cut small pieces
4-1/2 tablespoons Ice water

Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter or lard and cut into flour using your fingers, a pastry blender or 2 knives, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in water with a fork, 1 tablespoon at a time and work in with your hands until dough is just moist enough to come together in a smooth ball. You may not need to use all the water. Be careful not to overwork or dough will be tough.

If you're making 2 crusts, cut in half and shape each half into a flattened round. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Remove 1 round of dough from refrigerator and place on a lightly-floured surface. Roll into a circle about 14 inches across and 1/8-inch thick. Gently fold dough in half, then in half again so that you can lift it without tearing, and unfold it into a 9-inch pie or tart pan.

Crimp edges or pinch in a decorative border. Fill and bake as directed in recipe. Dough may be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated, or frozen.

Apple Pie
8 servings

1/2 recipe Basic Pie Crust
3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups thinly sliced, pared, tart apples
2 tablespoons butter

Heat thr oven to 425ºF.

Prepare pastry and line pie pan.

Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in apples. Pour into pastry lined pie pan. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top crust, cut slits, seal and flute edges. Bake until crust is light brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in top, about 40 to 50 minutes.

I want to make a romantic dinner tonight for my girlfriend - any ideas or suggestions?

gittilygoo

I want to do something special for my girlfriend tonight. So tonight I want her to come home to a nice, romantic, candlelight dinner. I really haven't cooked much, but I want to try it tonight. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what I should make? Or the presentation or anything? I want to put on a really, really nice dinner for her tonight. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Good luck and I hope that you both enjoy!

Appetizer: Red Pepper and Tapenade Slices
1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls (recommended: Pillsbury)
1/2 cup marinara sauce (recommended: Prego)
1/2 cup jack cheese, shredded (recommended: Kraft)
3 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive tapenade
1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper, cut into strips
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove crescent dough from can and unroll. Separate into 8 triangles. Lay pieces of dough on baking sheet. Top each slice with a spoonful of marinara sauce, some shredded jack and blue cheese, a spoonful of olive tapenade, and red bell pepper strips.
Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden.

Pasta: You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta
This recipe will make enough for 2 couples. If you plan a romantic evening where more than two's a crowd, reserve half the sauce to freeze for another supper before the addition of basil, and only cook 1/2 to 2/3 pound of penne.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 cup vodka
1 cup chicken stock
1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
Coarse salt and pepper
16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
1/2 cup heavy cream
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
Crusty bread, for passing
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3 to 5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka to the pan, 3 turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.
Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves. Pass pasta with crusty bread

Main Course: Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves stripped from stems
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning) or, coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange chicken in a baking dish, 9 by 13-inch. Add garlic, rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest and grill seasoning or salt and pepper to the dish. Toss and coat the chicken with all ingredients, then place in oven. Roast 20 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice to the dish and combine with pan juices. Return to oven and turn oven off. Let stand 5 minutes longer then remove chicken from the oven. Place baking dish on trivet and serve, spooning pan juices over the chicken pieces.

Salad: Your Basic Tossed Salad
2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 /4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil,
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

Chocolate Cups with Whipped Cream
Make your dessert first for this menu to allow these chocolate cups to set and chill: This recipe is a no bake pot de creme, no kidding.

2/3 cup whole milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or dark rum
4 demitasse cups
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
Mint sprigs, for garnish, optional

Heat milk in a small pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil.
In blender or food processor combine egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, semisweet chips, and liqueur. Run processor or turn on blender to low setting. Pour in boiling milk in a slow stream. The hot milk will cook egg and melt chocolate. Process or blend 1 minute, until smooth.
Spoon chocolate into 4 demitasse cups and chill. After dinner, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add a little sugar and beat to combine. Top the chocolate cups with a dollop of cream and garnish each cup with mint sprigs.
Place cups on saucers and serve with demitasse spoons. If you use teacups, this recipe will yield 2 cups, rather than 4.

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I want to make and paint my own clay dish set, what should I purchase and how should I begin to learn?

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Sansa

I'm an artist (painter), but I've never given pottery or clay a try. I haven't the slightest clue what to buy or what I need to create a dish from clay (I'll probably have to teach myself and watch others). I wish to one day create a set this clean and pretty looking:

http://frommiryclaypottery.com/images/Purple_Dinnerware_Set_with_boarder.JPG

What tools, supplies (glazes, clay type etc), and machinery do I need?

Answer
Instead of buying materials I suggest that you look into classes
Equipment is expensive, The kiln and pottery wheels are equipment you can have access to if you are taking some classes

Here is a starting list of places
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/education/classes/

http://www.claytimes.com/classes.html

There are other places Try community centers, museums

If you went to where I took classes
you might complete a similar set in a 10 week class
Classes normally are once a week for 2 1/2 hours
You probably get more than one set done -
A lot of people enjoy the classes and become regulars

Here is a starting place to start reading about ceramics
http://www.claytimes.com/studio-reference-guide.html

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/education/

Say a 10 week class is 300 to 500 dollars
You might spend 3 or 4 thousand in setting up but not being sure what you are doing

Start reading and see what classes are available locally
Then decide what you want to do
I believe lessons are the quickest way to learn

Where can I find Pier One Urban Dot Dinnerware?

mota499

Looking for any pieces or sets of the discontinued pattern "Urban Dot" from Pier one. It is a graphic with about 2" squares with circles inside them in a contrasting color.
They colors of sqaures and dots are olive, black, purple, lilac, brown, blue, white, aqua and red. Replacements.com has a few but I am looking for more! Thank you.

Answer
I've found this http://www.thefind.com/kitchen/info-yellow-16-piece-dinnerware-set. You can find any kind of color there.

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Can anyone recommend good places to eat out or visit in the Denver area?

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saturnsl2_

I'm visiting a friend in the Denver area in a few months. They're new to the area too, but I want to make the most of the vacation.

We'll be at a hotel on 16th Street for 2 nights (for the night before and after a Broncos game).

We just want a few suggestions for places to go and hang out, eat, and just generally have fun!!

Answer
Here's the 9 best!

Denver Restaurants

Fresh Fish Company
7800 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231-4885 ·
303-740-9556

SOUTH DENVER. Fresh Fish Company's bright, cheery decor is as pleasing as its delicious seafood selections. Start off with crab-stuffed mushrooms, and then try spicy Creole Barbecued Salmon or perhaps Cedar-Planked Arctic Char. Or, let the chef make the decision when you order a Mixed Grill (two kitchen-selected seafood items). Landlubbers can look to prime rib and filet mignon meals. Lobster, crab, and shellfish are available as well, and an excellent Sunday brunch features even more fresh fish. Reservations accepted.

Mizuna
225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203-3504 · 303-832-4778


CAPITOL HILL. The Capitol Hill gang lays laurels at the feet of this Contemporary American eatery, which is known (almost) as much for its ambience as for its innovative menu. A handful of conservatively appointed tables dot the intimate dining area; soft lighting and professional, unobtrusive service help complete the elegant scene. Featured dishes twist traditional American favorites - macaroni and cheese with lobster or Maple Leaf Farm duck with balsamic jus number among the stalwarts. Since seating is limited, reservations are a must.

Sushi Uokura
815 Nile Ct, Golden, CO 80401 · 303-278-8000

GOLDEN. Juxtaposing homespun charm and modern pizzazz, Sushi Uokura breaks out of the mold of typical sushi places. The restaurant is housed in a refurbished cottage and provides a comforting, if somewhat odd, backdrop to stellar sushi. Feast on noodle dishes, sukiyaki, and even steak, but don't forget the sushi. Yellowfin tuna, red snapper, salmon, and Spanish mackerel are cut precisely and crafted into superb rolls that you'll come to crave again and again. Reservations recommended.


Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202-1212 · 303-297-2700


LODO. Occupying one of Denver's oldest buildings, the multi-level Wynkoop Brewing Company was the first genuine brewpub in town and remains its favorite. The ground floor is a family-friendly dining room with a menu of traditional pub grub and American-regional favorites. Upstairs is a classy, often crowded pool hall with 22 tables. If all of them are occupied, you'll have time to enjoy a handcrafted brew â the Railyard Ale and Sagebrush Stout are tried and true winners. Finally, in the basement, the Impulse Theater group presents wickedly funny improv to sold-out audiences. This is as "Denver" as it gets!


Cafe Brazil
4408 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211 · 303-480-1877

NORTH DENVER. Café Brazil has been satisfying Denver's need for spicy Latin American food for more than a decade now. Smoked meats, fresh seafood, fried rice, savory sauces, and zesty spices take much of the credit for the menu's success. Notable dishes include arepas (corn cakes) and feijoada completa, a stew of beef and black beans. Consistent cooking and delightful presentation have made this North Denver restaurant a diner's paradise. Credit cards not accepted. Reservations recommended.


Gabriel's
5450 N Hwy 67, Sedalia, CO 80135-8014 · 303-688-2323

SEDALIA. Looking for a unique place for a special occasion? Gabriel's is a perfect fit. Located in a restored Victorian house, this Italian restaurant offers exceptional northern Italian cuisine in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. A cozy fireplace illuminates the intimate dining room and sets the stage for perfect dinners. Savory pastas and a notable wine list satisfy even Denver's most discriminating tastes. Outdoor seating available on warm days. Dressy attire. Reservations recommended.


McCormick's Fish House and Bar
1659 Wazee St, Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1313 · 303-825-1107

LODO. Those in the know consider this happening seafood restaurant one of Denver's best. Always packed for dinner, it also features a lounge that's recognized as one of the hottest bars in town. Seafood items include appetizers of oysters and caviar and main dishes of sturgeon, salmon, and lobster. Steaks, chicken, lamb, and duck appear on the menu to appease non-seafood-lovers. Menu items change nightly, and the wine list is very good. Reservations are recommended.


Stella's Coffeehouse
1476 S Pearl St, Old South Pearl Street District, Denver, CO 80210-2227 · 303-777-1031

SOUTH DENVER. Stella's draws coffee-lovers but also proves popular with folks who appreciate live music. Guests are often regaled by the tunes of area performers, who play for tips and recognition. Soothing sounds range from jazz to classical, and the warm, comforting interior features obligatory bookshelf-lined walls. Enjoy your favorite hot drink while settling in for good tunes or some conversation with friends or associates.


Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210-2226 · 303-777-0826

SOUTH DENVER. Sushi Den has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional sushi. Wonderful, high-quality dishes are sure to please, and fresh fish is flown in daily - a practice that makes for a slightly pricier, but more than worthy, menu. The modern decor encourages trendy crowds to visit over sake, sushi, and sashimi. Other notable dishes include teriyaki sesame chicken and roasted sea bass with wasabi-caper buerre blanc. Reservations recommended. Smart casual or trendy dress appropriate.

http://www.10best.com/Denver/Voted_Best_of_the_City/Restaurants/index.html

What was Fashion,Dance,Manners and Morals of the 1920's?

Q. I have a simple U.S History project where I have to identify and define events in the 1920's such as the Red Scare, Teapot Dome Scandal and so on but I needed some help with

the Fashion Dance Manners and Moral of the 1920's couldn't
dig much up on it.

Thanks in Advance

Answer
, men's wide lapels , bow ties, lace up oxfords, saddle shoes, penny loafers, high top sneakers, golf caps ,argyle socks/sweaters,straw hats, racoon coats, beanies, silk top hats, tuxedos w. tails, striped sports coats, school sweaters, round lense eyeglasses, pocket watches w. fobs, trousers w. cuffs, button flys, vests/ cummerbunds, starched bibs, spats. garters and suspenders... women: knee length skirts, open toed shoes, lace up shoes, oxford style sneakers, penney loafers saddle shoes , scarves, assrtd' hats w/wo netting, fitted blouses (front or back button,) dresses, shoe sandals, ruffles scalloped trim, fur trim, feather boas, ostridge or peacock feather accents,pearl neclaces, photo heart necklaces, charm bracelets, slacks,v neck-crew neck,+ cardigan sweaters, knee length over coats, lace trim/scarves,thigh length silk hose w. garterbelts, girdles, shawls... dance bands, records,victrolas w. cranks early tube radios (am only) radio orchestras, contests etc.(all live), record stores with booths to listen, vaudeville/burlesque, other live acts on stage, b/w silent movies w. with a piano or organ played to accompanyment. soda shops, paperboys hawking news papers, dance halls, roller/ice rinks with organ music, ice cream parlors, soda jerks in the drug stores, cars /trucks w. flared fenders/ canvas top. high pressure narrow tires w. inner tubes, tire pumps, crank handles to start vehicles, running boards, trolley cars, steam locomotives...the lindy hop, two step, charleston, shag/jive, big bottom and waltz were popular dances, hollow megaphones were popular for crooners,shoeshine stands,cigars,fancy cigarette cases and holders were in fashion, so was making the circuit of night clubs for drinks/dinner/show, the roaring 20's had many spending freely and enjoying "the high life" with abandon, drug/alcohol addiction rates rose rapidly, inadequate regulations on patent medicines/devices and treatments brought it's own horror, for many. public health services were inadequate, banking regulation didn't work to keep banks solvent or safeguard depositors accounts, and keeping the criminal element from influencing, manipulating, or owning a bank. tradeing regulations for the stock exchange needed a complete overhaul, gambling and gameing regulations were innefective in protecting the public from criminal control or ownership, bribery, graft,loansharking, prostitution, protection rackets were rampant in the major cities,, as were political and official corruption, , many in the rural ares flooded into the cities in search of a better income and opportunity, leaving fewer jobs available.. the stage was set for a national calamity: the "great depression"

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What do the different stamps on the back of my blue garland johann haviland china. All bavarian, some astricts?

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teari

some one astrict and some have two, others have bars on each side. Each say bavaria, germany not thailand

Answer
Stamps on china indicate where they were made. The manufacturer's name will be on most of them. Modern items would have to include the country of origin (by international trade laws or agreements).Some might also have the design or pattern name, or a code for it. Hand-painted items also often have a code mark for the painter, the rest is put on with a stamp.

Very old china often only had scratched marks, not stamps. Some cheaper bulk things also lack a proper stamp. Particularly all-white table china is often not stamped, but the required information is in the mould, so it comes out as "engraved" on the item. This might get filled in with the glaze, so look like there is almost nothing there.

Yours says Bavaria, Germany, so that is where it was made. Johann Haviland is the name of the factory. Johann was the son of Charles, an American who set up a pottery in France (where the clay was suitable for the quality he wanted) to make dinnerware for the US market. Johann branched out with a pottery in Bavaria (another suitable clay area). Both businesses went through many changes of owenrship. The Johann Haviland name is currently owned by Rosenthal, another well-known German pottery.

The bars and asterisks could indicate the batches or production line the particular items came from.

The Blue Garland pattern was first made in 1970, but discontinued in the 80s (when the company changed hands again). Being good quality, and not for "everyday" use, many pieces still exist. Replacements for broken ones are fairly easily available at reasonable prices, if you need to complete a set. (Just Google "Johann Haviland")

http://www.antique-china-porcelain-collectibles.com/porcelain_mark.htm
will give you an idea how complex the matter of marks is, though it mostly deals with real antiques. Your set would fall under the heading "collectible" but is not old enough to be antique.
http://www.robbinsnest.com/johann-haviland/
is a good site for replacements, probably cheaper and more reliable than trying on Ebay.

It would be a little easier to be sure about the arrows, if you had put in pictures of what you mean. For next time, you can upload pictures to Flickr or Photobucket, then put the links in here.

>>> You asked this in the USA, Dallas section, which is really meant only for questions relating to the city of Dallas. This kind of question might get better answers in
Games & Recreation - Hobbies section (has a lot of questions about collectibles) Home & Garden is another category read by people likely to know your answer.

Where can I get a set of dishes that.......?

vwmradbff

Is...personlized. Like I can get them custom made with what ever pattern I want on them? I wanted to get a set of pansy dishes for a friend for her hope chest. Or maybe there is another option......I googled pansy dishes and such and have not been able to fins anything.

Thanks for you help
nice china, not stoneware or soemthing.

Answer
Try these websites:

http://www.sonomagifts.com/monroe-salt-works-pansy-dinnerware.html

http://www.distinctive-decor.com/royalpansy.html

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=7158000&itemNumber=7768&assortmentId=9&type=Product

http://www.revengeware.com/pansy.html

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want to purchase dinnerware made of tin - plates and cups?

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B B

Need old rustic looking dinnerware made of tin, no coloring. Want at least plates and cups.

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Try camping outfitters. You could also try writing a company that makes enamelware and if they use a tin base if they would make you a set without the enamel?

Help with color scheme for living room/dining room combo room?

Crack

I need help with picking the colors for the rugs, curtians, pictures and pillows.....Sadly the walls must stay white, but I have white leather furniture, a mahogony wood with a cherry colored stain shrunk. In the 2 curio cabinets in the shrunk I have crystal and Lladro porcelian figurines. My dining room furniture consists of a china cabinet and hutch and a dining table that seats 6 the wood is mahogony with a cherry stain. In my china cabinet I have diffrent sets of crystal glasses along with china. The pattern on the china is pink and red roses set on what looks like an opal color the way an opal kinda shines and has that translucent effect. However, I do not want to decorate in pink and red, the roses do not stand out enough to have to pick these colors.
The style of the wood pieces can best be described as british coloniel with a slightly updated touch to it. I hope that makes scence. Thanks for your help.
I hope I dont have to buy new as I just spent 8,000 on this new stuff.....

Answer
How about adding curtains/ area rugs in a golden wheat tone, the white of the furniture will play nicely off it, and you could add a few inexpensive accessories with your china to tie it all together. Amber hue'd wine glasses, sixties art glass in a golden tone. Fresh white or stargazer lilies in a vase will immediately make the rooms feel more modern, elegant & pulled together. Mixing less formal stoneware with your china, will help to make the china pattern a lovely accent. Also painting a large inexpensive canvas with an accent color is a great solution for adding color without painting a wall.

http://www.benjaminmoore.ca/colours/designer_classics.aspx

golden tones:

summer solstice
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barley
cc-180

or a light sage green accent

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cc 728



Amber Glassware

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Amber stoneware

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amber vase/ art glass

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art

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Drapes

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What does this Japanese Symbol say?

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What does this Japanese Symbol on this Tray say?

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Answer
It's a piece of inexpensive and popular Chinese plastic melamine dining ware (the style is not Japanese, it's Chinese).

This particular pattern style is exported all around the world. As another answer here states, the Chinese character in traditional writing 壽 (shòu - simplified is 寿) means "longevity" (a common "good luck" character for Chinese, when other different good luck wishes could also be for long life, happiness, health, prosperity etc.), and that is the very name used for this pattern series of melamine ware. The particular piece in the picture is a small sauce dish (not a "tray" as stated on that Ebay page) divided into two sections so that two types of sauces can be placed in the one dish and used for the table setting.

Here are three places on the Web where the whole series of melamine dining ware in the Longevity pattern is being sold (and stating that the supplier is GET Enterprises) [ http://www.foodservicedirect.com/index.cfm/S/262/CLID/4429/N/124359/Longevity-Dinnerware.htm ] and [ http://www.wasserstrom.com/restaurant-supplies-equipment/cooking_longevitydinnerware_1000148 ] and [ http://www.zesco.com/Longevity-Pattern-Melamine-Dinnerware-sz3554.htm ].

And here are two more including the UK Ebay: [ http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/category/japanese-dishware-longevity ] and [ http://stores.ebay.co.uk/tradewindsorientalshop/Melamine-Ware-/_i.html?_fsub=1863872011&_sid=829750821&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 ].

You will find pictures of that exact same two-section sauce dish in the last link as well as the first link.

All the various pieces of melamine ware in that "Longevity" pattern series have on them that "longevity" Chinese character in traditional writing.

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Is this suitable for Dubai shopping in the evening?

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summer

http://www.polyvore.com/night/set?id=28660894

age 15, visiting Dubai this summer...is this acceptable for dinner and evening shopping in the Dubai Mall or should I cover my arms?
But in Dubai last summer when I visited I saw tourists go around the mall in maxi dresses with their full arms on show and some even in shorts and tee shirts!

Thanks

Answer
yeah its cool:O
but when u show off ur whole arms and wear shorts its kind of rude and disrespecting to muslims in their countries, but of course no one going to say any thing or do any thing to u.
you can wear bikini on beach , i even saw a women taking sun bath topless last year in jbr and i was shocked and left the area immediatelyØcause am muslim and i cant see women naked cause its a big sin :D
have fun , i really miss uae<3 my second home land . :D

In a relationship for his money or for who he is as a person?

niki

Ok so long story short, I met this guy (a wealthy expat) at a bistro one night when I was 18 (i'm 22 now) and he was 30 (now 34), he approached me and first impressions were he wasn't my type, back then I was pretty immature and quite stuck up so I just laughed with friends and ignored him. I went outside for some fresh air and he was just leaving in a aston martin v8 vantage (gorgeous car). I walked over to him and asked if that was his car, he said yes and so I gave him my number. A few days later he picked me up from my house and we went to an amazing restaurant, the best date I have ever been on hands down, he treated my like a queen. We had sex on our second date, he took me to the rooftop of the hotel he was living in (amazing view of the harbour) and had a candle light dinner set up and then we went to his room where he massaged my entire body for I kid you not - about 2 hours. I was having problems at home so I basically moved in with him from that point on and we lived together for about 6 months. I treated him like shit, I cheated on him with his friend and another guy I was seeing at the time. I then dumped him in end of November of 2009 because he embarrassed me in front of a shop assistant and told him to never speak to me again. I moved back home, I didn't care, I wasn't upset and I completely forgot about him until about February 2010 he called me and told me that he had just left the country and was going to work in the middle east- dubai, bahrain, quatar etc and as soon as he told me he had left I got quite upset... I don't know why. Anyway, since then we have been in a long distance relationship, we skype everyday and he always offers to send me money. I have been faithful to him, I never look at other guys and I have grown and changed a lot since 2009.
I've been putting off going to see him because i've been too afraid to travel to the middle east and he is a bit of a workaholic and is too busy to come and see me. But I am going over to see him in 3 weeks because I can't bear it anymore, I miss him so much and he wants me to move to the middle and marry me when I finish my degree.

But my friends have been probing me with the question Do I only like him because of his money?
If the money ran out would I stay with him? The answer is no I don't feel like i only like him because of his money, I love his intelligence, his drive, his ambitious nature, his generosity, his ridiculous analogies, he inspires me and I have learnt and will continue to learn a lot from him. In saying that, if the money ran out it probably wouldn't work out.

He has set the standard so high and I can't see myself finding anyone else who treats me the way he does. I am also used to a certain standard of living since he came along and the dream of our future together is intoxicating, I would be devastated to have to let go of that future.

What do you think?

Answer
I am guessing you're another troll.

You barely know him and you want to marry him.

You just want the rich lifestyle.

But don't worry though. If you get married in the middle east, don't expect to get away with half his $$$. That crap doesn't work over there.

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What do you think of my dinnerware set?

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Q. It's corelle and all the reviews I've read on it were great. I have been trying to find a green set and have had SUCH difficulty.. I guess green just isn't as popular. I'm buying the same ones as below but off of overstock.. if you know a site where I can get a green dinnerware set cheaper than 32 dollars than please share!! Thanks!

http://www.corelle.com/index.asp?pageId=61&cId=1&pId=288

Another question.. I found a set that's cheaper and nice looking.. but it's not green. And my entire kitchen is green stuff. So I don't know which I should go with. Below is a link to the other one.. tell me what you all think. Thanks guys!
http://www.corelle.com/index.asp?pageId=61&pId=302

Answer
The first one is gorgeous and I think it is the one you should purchase for you had mentioned your kitchen is green in color. If you are still searching for more dinnerware you might want to check http://www.lionsdeal.com

Wedding registry- Fine China? Causal China? What's a girl to do??

BUBBLES

OK- this is for all the ladies getting married, have been married that did a registry. I can't decied if I should get fine china or causal chine for my set? Or should I get both? Most registry tell you to get both fine and causal but here are my concerns. 1. Ask for two sets it might split the registry- like I would have to go back and buy all the left overs because I would get half of one set and half of another. 2. Will I really use the Fine China? 3. Will I regret not getting nice china to remember my wedding day? Because I'll never buy it own my own.
I just like know what you did- did you ask for china? Which set and are you happy with it. I just love the fine china, I think it's beautiful and just soo nice. But after the years go by and I have children whom I don't want touching it, is it a waste? I guess I am feeling a little guilty asking for something that's anywhere from $70-100 a place setting, even though I am having a nice wedding.
Is it worth $ for the china?
What I mean by "remember" is basically having a family heirloom that I can pass down to my children and their grandchildren "my wedding china". No one in my family before me had a wedding so my mother and grandmother never had china. Yes, I physically will be able to remember my wedding without china LOL
And Yes, I love my FI and understand that marriage isn't all about china. And I guess I should mention, I am approaching 30 and I do have holidays and dinner parties at my house.

Answer
Id opp for the fine china,as you said you would not buy it for yourself so it would be a cherished gift from your friends and family in celebration of your marriage.
You will use it for special occasions and you will be proud of it. Fine stemware (Chrystel ) is also an option instead of the casual dinnerware,that you can purchase yourself. Good luck in your marriage.Oh and children can be taught as they get older how to not destroy your china or anything else.I bought my daughter at age 2 her own dinner set in Royal Dalton it had bunnies on it and she is now 32 and still has it as a cherished heirloom from her childhood,her child will use it when old enough.

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How do I prepare a chinese dinner?

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Q. Hi all,
I would like to cook a wonderful chinese dinner for my family, w/o any eggs b/c my youngest child is allergic. I would love to prepare fried rice, egg rolls, sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, cheese wontons,m and the sweet red sauce that goes over the sweet and sour chicken. Any recipes would be great!

Answer
You are talking a major outlay of time and effort here. When you see how complex the two entrees are, I think you'll agree that the menu needs to be simplified a bit.

For one thing, fried rice recipes all contain eggs. You can make it without the eggs, but it won't be the same. Substitute lo mein noodles, and prepare according to the package instructions.

I'd also buy the egg rolls and wontons already made, fry them up at home, and keep them warm in the oven while you fix the rest of the meal. Ditto with the plum sauce for dipping: purchase it already made, warm it in a saucepan, and serve in pretty little individual dishes.

Sesame Chicken

3 whole boneless chicken breasts

Marinade:
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry
a few drops of sesame oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sauce for Sesame Chicken:
1/2 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 cup vinegar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
2 TB dark soy sauce
2 TB sesame oil
1 tsp chili paste, or more if desired
1 clove garlic (minced)
Other:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

PREPARATION:

Toast the sesame seeds and set aside.

Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.

To prepare the sauce: mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.

Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.

To deep-fry the chicken: add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.

Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.

Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.


Beef and Broccoli

3/4 pound lean beef
Marinade:
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (substitute rice wine if desired)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
Thickener:
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 pound fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves

To Cook Broccoli:
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Other:
1 1/4 cups oil, or as needed

PREPARATION:

Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices. Add the marinade ingredients, adding the cornstarch last (use your fingers to rub it in). Marinate the beef for 30 minutes.
While the beef is marinating, prepare the sauce and vegetables: for the sauce, mix together the oyster sauce, light soy, dark soy, and water in a small bowl and set aside.

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water thickener and set aside.

Wash and drain the broccoli. Cut the stalk diagonally into thin slices. Cut the flowerets into 3 or 4 pieces. Crush the garlic.

Heat the wok and add 1 cup oil. When the oil is medium-hot (between 300 and 325 degrees F.), add the beef. Blanch the beef by letting it lay flat for 30 - 40 seconds, and then stirring to separate the pieces. Remove the beef when it changes color and is nearly cooked (the entire process takes 1 - 2 minutes).

Remove the beef from the wok and drain on paper towels.

Clean out the wok with paper towels.

Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok. When the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic and stir fry briefly until aromatic.

Add the broccoli, sprinkle the salt and sugar over, and stir fry briefly, turning down the heat if necessary to make sure it doesn't burn. Add the 1/2 cup water, and cook the broccoli, covered, for 4 - 5 minutes, until it turns a bright green and is tender but still crisp. Remove from the wok and drain.

Clean out the wok and add 2 more tablespoons oil. Add the broccoli and the beef. Add the sauce and cornstarch mixture in the middle of the wok and stir quickly to thicken. Mix everything together and serve hot over steamed rice.

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See what I mean? Those two home cooked recipes will get you lots of oohs and ahhs, and they won't even notice that the other dishes weren't prepared by you! :-)

Any suggestions for what I can cook for a last minute 9 person dinner party!!?

primetime1

My boyfriends entire family is coming for dinner tomorrow night and I am stumped about what to make. I am a good cook, but do not want to be in the kitchen all night. Does anyone have any thoughts of something yummy but not overwhelming when the guests arrive???

Answer
The great thing with all of these is that you can just adjust the amounts of meat upwards a bit, and everything else as well to match, and make enormous mounds of mashed or roasted potatoes to go with - looks beautiful and feeds everyone. If you make enough, no one will want anything more than coffee and chocolates to follow.

Lamb Shanks With Olives & Preserved Lemon
*you could make this with regular lemon, not the same flavour but still good
Serves 8
Prep 30 mins
Cook 2 hrs

Ingredients
100ml olive oil
25g butter
8 small lamb shanks
2 large onions , coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cumin
good pinch saffron
800ml lamb stock, chicken stock or water
2 small or 1 large preserved lemon
200g green olives , drained and rinsed
2 tbsp (approx) flat-leaf parsley and coriander

Method
Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large casserole or frying pan and brown the lamb on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and cook for a minute, then add the garlic, spices and season (go easy on the salt as the preserved lemons might make it salty later on) and cook for another minute.
Transfer the onions, garlic, spices and browned lamb shanks to a large roasting tin. Pour over the stock or water. Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 1 3/4 hours, stirring from time to time and turning the shanks over.
Cut the lemons in half, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and discard, cut the rind into shreds. Add the olives and the lemon to the dish. Remove the foil and cook for another 15 minutes. The lamb should be meltingly tender and coming away from the bone. If there is a lot of juice, remove the shanks from the roasting tin and put the tin over a high heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the juices have reduced by half. Season. Add the herbs and serve.

Note:
Preserved lemons
Look for Belazu preserved lemons (in Waitrose, Sainsbury's and some delis), which are quite small. If you're using your own homemade preserved lemons or larger bought ones, you'll only need one.
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Slow-cooked pork ribs with a Maillard crust
Serves 6 - 8
Prep 30 mins
Cook 3 hrs 15 mins
30 minutes + marinating + 3¼ hours in the oven

Ingredients
8 bay leaves
2 thumb-sized pieces of root ginger
15 garlic cloves , or as much as you can handle
150ml olive oil
3kg pork belly (complete with skin and bones), ask your butcher to score it for you

Method
Combine all the ingredients (apart from the pork) in either a food processor or a pestle and mortar, then rub them well into the skin of the pork belly . Leave it somewhere cool to marinate for as long as you can bear (between 1 hour and 2 days).
Preheat your oven to 110C/fan 90C/gas 1/4 or as low as it will go. Roast the pork for 3 hours. Check to make sure it's not pink. If it is, give it a bit longer.
Lastly, for your Maillard reaction, whack the oven up to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9 or as high as it will go and roast for 10-15 minutes or until crisp.
Let the belly rest but not for more than 10 minutes, then serve with roasted potatoes

Notes
Know-how
This has the unctuousness that comes from slow cooking a quite fatty hunk of pork but also the heady deliciousness, courtesy of the Maillard reaction. As it's a relatively cheap cut of meat it's a legit opportunity to buy the biggest piece you can fit in your oven, from the most expensive rare breed you can find. Add star anise and cardamom if you have some knocking around.
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Pot-roasted brisket in beer with parsnips & mushrooms
Serves 6 - 8
Prep 25 35 mins
Cook 2 hrs 15 mins 3 hrs

Ingredients
1-1.25kg/2.25-2.75lb boned and rolled brisket
5 tbsp vegetable oil
large knob of butter
2 large onions , halved and sliced
2-3 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 carrots , sliced
200-250g/8-9oz large flat mushrooms , stalks chopped and heads thinly sliced
500-550ml bottle brown ale or stout
a few fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1-2 tsp light muscovado sugar
500g parsnips , cut into wedges
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
chopped fresh parsley or thyme , to serve

Method
Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Wash and dry brisket and season. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep casserole and brown beef all over. Remove from pan. Turn down heat, add butter and fry the onions, celery, carrots and mushroom stalks for 6-8 minutes.
Return beef to pan and add beer, thyme, bay leaves and sugar. Add water if necessary so the liquid comes about two-thirds up the beef. Season, bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 160C/Gas 3/fan oven 140C and cook for 2 hours, turning twice, until tender.
An hour before the beef is done, toss the parsnips in oil, season and roast on a baking tray above the beef for 50 minutes-1 hour until tender, turning once.
Turn oven up to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Lift out the beef, tent with foil and keep warm. Stir the parsnips and mushroom caps into the beef juices. Check seasoning; add water if needed. Cover and cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
To serve, use a slotted spoon to remove vegetables and arrange round the beef. Spoon off the excess fat from the juices, then whisk in the mustard and pour into a jug. Moisten the beef with a little juice and scatter with parsley or thyme.

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i moved from india don't know good english no family no friends.4 children hudband does not care i am sad?

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naimaishah

Answer
Ok, you're gonna have a bit of culture shock, ok? I'm sorry hubby isn't focusing on you, but it sounds like you are going to have to deal with the adjustment alone for now....

So. 4 kids, huh? They need to learn English. You have the summer to help them out, and kids can learn a lot in that amount of time. Go online and find Your Language to English. Have them learn a couple of words every day, and practice saying and writing them in sentences. They need to be able to communicate with peers, so have them learn to say, "I like baseball." or "I like to draw."

Focus on keeping the house in order, teaching the kids English, and maintaining an atmosphere your husband will want to come home to.

If he's been here awhile alone, then he's adjusting to having 5 people in his home now. Family or not, it is still an adjustment.

Come on here and chat. We're pretty friendly.

Establish a routine now of dinner, bath, and quiet/time or bed for the kids. Have the house quiet at a decent hour. Then come on here with us, or take a nice, hot bath, or read a good book. Do something you like.

I wouldn't get pregnant right now. You might want to express this to your man. Too many adjustments already. And the kids need you now.. do check with the school now about what medical records they will need for the kids. Are their immunizations up to date? You may want to get that done.

Talk with your man about who might be a good pediatrician in the area, setting medical appointments, and insurance coverage.

I wish you luck, friends will come in time, and welcome to our nation. I like it here. I hope you do, too.

Wikipedia is looking for funding?

ucw w

I just downloading the 2011â12 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan

The 2011â12 Risk statement was a 6 page bunch of nonsense, In fact the whole plan of funding is.

Their looking to get $ 28,281,000.00 to be used for ..

salaries and wages $ 13,356,000.00 for the year / 95 people = $ 140,589.47 each.

Internet hosting $ 2,667,000.00 for the year to go towards their existing data centers in Tampa and Netherlands plus for building another, WTF when i had a website i paid for the big package and was paying $ 24.95 per Month unlimited bandwidth etc. what this is, going towards brazil and India locations.

capital expenditures $ 2,607,000.00 to build out of additional data center and equipment to support audience growth and new functionality ..
In other words this plan and the internet hosting plan is going towards building two bullshit centers one in brazil and the other in India which am sure they will just rent two small dirty warehouses and work out of them.

fundraising exps. $ 1,094,000.00 goes towards "donation processing fees, charitable registrations and fundraising support" your kidding?

external contractors $ 2,572,000.00 technical contractors and writing/ design support. Am not sure what this part is for since the look hasnât changed.

travel $ 1,646,000.00 so they can vacation in brazil and India.

wikimania travel $ 96,000.00 goes towards their pocket money while their in brazil and India.

legal and audit fees $ 555,000.00 goes towards trademarks on what? I donât know .. also it goes towards legal defense fees and audit fees more bullshit.

facilities and operations $ 1,674,000.00 office rent, furniture and equipment, supplies and maintenance .. this is part three for brazil and India.

volunteer and staff development $ 776,000.00 this goes towards setting up workshops to talk with people, traveling themselves there and their bonus salary.

merchandise $ 300,000.00 for merchandise for online store, I cannot find this store?

awards and grants $ 938,000.00 this goes towards having a parties, dinners and then giving some poor volunteers some piece of paper telling them how great they were for helping.

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Haha: nice one!
I'd seen the 'appeals' for funding (and ignored). Glad I did because it sound like nonsense from what you state above!
Aside from the other rediciulous forecast: 300k for merchandise for online store: what are they GIVING it away? If not; they'll probably make a fair profit from that. Has it been declared in the 'income' part of the Annual Plan?
Also: why can't they just continue the way they are?

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I found a bowl full of fuzzy mold in my kitchen - should I just throw the whole thing away?

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Paranormal

It's a cheap ceramic bowl but then again it is part of a cheap ceramic dinnerware set (service for 8 = $19.95).

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Nah just scrape out the mold and wash the bowl. If it were a wooden or plastic bowl I would trash it but not ceramic or glass. If you have allergies you should be careful not to breathe in the mold spores. I usually use a piece of newspaper to scrape it into a plastic grocery sack so I can tie it closed. Not to imply that I often find mold in my house but my kids have been known to leave gross bowls in their room.

Where can I find a bargin pink tea cup/saucer set very quickly?

mariaskitc

I'm looking for a single cup & saucer set. Nice, but nothing elaborate. Preferrably pink or red. Need by the end of this week (8/25). I've searched amazon, ebay, and kinders. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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Try Macys.com. They sell Noritake colorwave in Raspberry, which is available in open stock, and also Villeroy & Boch's Wonderful World mix & match dinnerware, which comes in pink and red. http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=7917&AdID=30233&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=7498&PageID=7917*1*24*-1*-1&cm_re=33.8-_-DININGSUBADS-_-ADVERTISEMENT%20--%2030233%20--%207917%3ACasual%20China

You could also contact Replacements, Ltd. at 1-800-REPLACE. On their web site, you need to know the name of a pattern in order to search; but I'm sure if you called, they would be able to recommend patterns in pink or red.

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Is This Diet and Exercise a good one to reduce body fat ?

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Tutti

I am a male weighing 106kg, 5ft 9 and 18 yrs old. I live alone and cant cook.

My diet is as follows :
(Bear in mind I go to school 5 days a week so I am restricted of some foods and theres only a tesco near our school and I dont get time to make my lunch at home)

Breakfast : Milk and Weetabix just one block with abit of sugar ( any other cereal you guys could suggest as Weetabix tastes horrible without a bit of sugar)

Snack : 1 Cereal Bar like Frosties or Coco Pops ( I could cut this out if you guys suggest it or anything else I could replace this with)

Lunch : Sandwich like Tuna and Cucumber or Chicken and sweetcorn 330 calories MAX ( I could replace this with a Tesco Salad if you guys suggest it)

Snack : 4 fruits like apple, banana, grapes and orange

Dinner : 3 chappatis, lentils, cauliflower and yogurt and sometimes I change to 2 eggs with 2 breads.

Exercise Routine ....
5 min warm up on bike
15 reps of 5 sets lifting 10kg
45min of cardio running on tredmil
5 min streching

I have started this routine and I do my exercise 5 days a week or 6 and I am already seeing results.

Anything else you guys suggest I could do?
Should I change something in my diet or exercise ?

Thanks
10 points for best answer

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Breakfast is fine. Cut out the sugar and add some more protein though and veggies or a fruit.

Snack 2: Yes, cut that out. Awful stuff. Refined grains/sugars out the wazoo. Have veggies, nuts and protein. You should always think complex carbs, healthy fats and lean protein with every meal/snack.

Lunch: It's fine. There's better alternatives like packing your own lunch which I'm sure you're completely capable of. If my husband who works 12 hour shifts can do it, I'm sure you can if you make it a priority.

Snack 2: Have *1* fruit and veggies and PROTEIN. :)

Dinner: Where's the lean meats? Turkey, chicken, fish/seafood, pork? The lentils, yogurt, eggs are great. Just wondering where your meats are? You can also have whole wheat/whole grain pasta or brown rice on the side or a potato for complex carbs. Too much bread. Limit yourself to 1-2 slices a day and a 100% whole grain bread. Limit yourself to 1 whole egg a day and use eggs whites. An egg white omelete with lots of different veggies makes a great high protein snack.

I'll post this I have it saved:

40-50% carbs- (aim for complex carbs) like whole grains, vegetables, legumes, lentils, seeds, nuts, fruit. (some simple carbs are fine, like fruit). Limit/have as a special treat; refined grains/sugars.

20-30% fats- (aim for healthy fats) like cold water fish (other fish)/seafood, seeds/seed oils, nuts/nut butters, olive oil, avocado, eggs. Limit saturated fats and cut out trans fats.

20-30% protein (aim for lean proteins) like fish/seafood, turkey, chicken, pork, eggs, legumes, lentils, high protein grains, nuts, seeds, low fat plain dairy, vegetarian protein alternatives like soy or tofu.

Exercise is fine. Make sure you're doing full body strength training.

Yorkshire Pudding Recipe?

Q. I'm cooking a roast chicken dinner tonight, and would like to make some Yorkshire puddings, instead of being lazy and driving to Tesco for ready-made ones!
Does anyone have a fail-safe recipe for them please? And, what kind of tin should I cook them in?
I have a muffin tin and a normal fairy cake tin.

Thanks, Kirsty.

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i have 2 here they are hope thry help you...


INGREDIENTS

4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended. Whisk in the flour one cup at a time until frothy and well blended. Set aside.
Distribute the oil equally among 12 muffin cups, a little over a teaspoon per cup. Place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until smoking. Remove from the oven and quickly ladle about 1/4 cup of batter into each cup.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve immediately. I turn my oven off and leave the door partially open with the yorkies inside to keep them from deflating while waiting for everyone to ask for seconds.

here is my other recipie...

INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter


DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk. Stir in flour. Set aside.
Divide butter evenly into the twelve cups of a muffin tin, about 1/2 teaspoon per cup. Place tin in oven to melt butter, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove tin from oven, and distribute batter evenly among buttery cups.
Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake 25 minutes more or until puffed and golden.

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How much money would you need to have saved up for this?

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Q. I want to move to Tennessee. I now live in Ohio. And i would rent a house or an apartment. I know i need to have enough money for a deposit and first month's and everything like that. and i would be starting from scratch. the only furniture and stuff that i would have would be bedroom furniture. how much would i need to save to do this? any advice?

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This depends on so many factors. First, start looking online for places. Find one within your price range, and see what it has. How many beds, baths, and square footage. Start bargain hunting for furniture, but only buy the necessities at full price right now. You all ready have a bed set, so get things like cookware and dinnerware, a shower curtain, towels if you need them, and a plunger might be a good idea too. if you find a cheap couch at a low price, by all means go for it! Just don't focus on it just yet.

Once you have your place lined up, start looking for jobs IMMEDIATELY. Add "available to start" a week or so after you plan on being there, and if you get any calls for an interview, inform them of your situation and schedule it for as soon as possible after arriving in town. Now here's what you'll need to have money for at this point: groceries, gas for the trip, food for the trip, a rental truck if you have large furniture to move, enough extra to live from for at least a month in case you don't find a job right away, and emergency funds in case of accident or injury.

Does anyone know where, besides eBay, I can buy the glasses that matches the corelle simple line dishes-cheap.

Diane K

I am redoing my kitchen and just purchased the Corelle Simple Line Dinnerware. I am one of these people that want EVERYTHING to match. I thought it would be easy to find the glasses since in the past buying corelle coordinates was easy. But the only glasses I can find are like 20.00 for a set of four--not happening!!!

Thank you,

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Not sure if they would be on there, but, you could try shopgoodwill.com

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Does KOHLS have online promo codes for must have kitchen appliances to prepare for Thanks Giving Day?

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Huds

It's time to prepare for Thanks Giving. I am finding coupons for Kitchen appliances . I need to buy a new stove and a dinnerware set. Any suggest for good coupon sites? Thanks in advance

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http://promocode4share.com/stores/kohls-coupons/
This coupons site is updating coupons/promo codes for home products form KOHLS and other stores. Keep following, you may find which coupons you need. Good luck!

What is the value of Sango China Pattern Cantata #6202?

nana_nancy

My mother has a dinnerware set for 12 place seting along with creamer, sugar bowl, gravey server ect. Very large set. She wants to know the value. I've been researching it. Only found that is was discontinued. I'm seeking an appraiser, cant find one of those either. Online I only find a little of this and that. She wants to know the value of her whole set, before she decides how much to sell it for. Why is there no real info. on this china?

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Check out replacements.com. They're a very knowledgeable, reputable business that deals in china, silverware, stainless, crystal, and glassware.

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Can someone please fill me in regarding lead content in the glaze of ceramic and stone dinnerware?

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Chaucer

Ookay. I have some Stoneware and Ceramic Plates, and I realize that the majority of glazed dinnerware is contaminated with lead, in sufficiently high enough quantities that people have actually gotten lead poisoning from eating off of and storing food in these things. This isn't just exclusive to foreign dinnerware, either. Those tested that had come from the United States and Europe rated just as bad.

I have a few Stoneware plates that were made in Japan, and are probably seven to fifteen years old. They are solid white, and although they have ridged patterns embroidered around the top edges, are devoid of any kind of paint or colorations. Could these have lead?

I also have a set of "Gibson - China" ceramic plates and coffee mugs that are all white in color. These too have ridged patterns on them, but like the stoneware, are solid white with no paint or colors. Could the glaze of these be contaminated with lead?

Also! Can lead absorb through the skin? Meaning, if I had contact with dinnerware that was contaminated in that I simply handled it, could the lead migrate through my skin and into my bloodstream?... Or if I washed my hands right after, would it all come off and I'd be fine, without having a single atom or smidgen worth of lead get into my system?

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2nd. quesion first. No you cannont absorb it through your hands. Washing your hands is a good idea untill you know if it lead AND!!! if its LEACHABLE@

Key word leachable.

The best way to do this is get a product called "Lead Check" They are little white tubes that will deliver a chemical to the item and if it changes color to pink or red that means there is lead there AND its leachable. Which means it should never be used to serve food drink.

(no...... I don't own stock in Lead Check) :) but accept no other testing kit.

HINT: Each check tube will cost you about $3.00 but it has 5 to 7 drops in it. So if you use a clean cotton swab on each item you can do 5 to 7 tests.

Again... There can be HUGE amounts of lead in the base material the paint or the glaze but if its not LEACHABLE its not a problem.

For more info you might read http://home.mindspring.com/~wrltc/lswp.pdf This is book I wrote for parents doing re mod or having it done. It was paid for by a fed/state grant which means its as much your book as mine.

How can I make my husband throw away stuff / stop hoarding all kinds of things?

Gemini1984

My husband keeps hoarding things - I mean, who needs 5 vacuums, 3 microwaves, 4 computers, 3 monitors (without the 2 that are already set up), 3 mini fridges, and so much more stuff like old newspapers, 5 incomplete sets of dinnerware all kinds of gadgets, around 30 coffee mugs, hundreds of plastic containers, old pieces of fabric, etc.? One of our 2 bedrooms is serving as a storage room!!!! My husband's son will move in with us in 2 weeks, I wonder where is he going to put all his stuff?
I was hoping that we can move in the next 3-5 months, but I don't want to bring all that stuff along with us. I was thinking of telling him to pack his stuff while I pack mine, but I am afraid he will not want to move anymore at all - it was hard already to convince him that we have to move.

Did anybody had a similar experience? Any suggestions? I would love to live in a clean place, that is NOT cluttered. HELP! He's a HOARDER !!!
Nope - I am not going to rent extra space and waste money on his stuff! I believe that if you haven't used stuff for 1 year, you don't need it! I have to admit, I have been living abroad in different places frequently, so I never had a chance to actually collect stuff... but my husband likes keeping stuff "just in case" - he has about 100+ cables that are just sitting around. We started selling some things on eBay but then again - I will have to do it. I am scared to move - there is so much things we don't need. Any more suggestions? Sex strike won't work - I've been there and it just harmed our relationship. He's the better cook and cooks 90% of the time, so if I go on strike, he wouldn't even notice. It's hard to compromise with him... he just doesn't seem to understand how ridiculous it is having 4+ vacuums and all kinds of parts (he is actually keeping microwave parts just in case our brand new microwave will break down and he can just replace it - but that never happened!!!) LOL
SKYEDANZER: I really like your suggestion - but then again, I really want to get rid of the stuff :) Not store them somewhere - Our kitchen cabinets are filled with incomplete sets of dinnerware... We bought a beautiful set of dinnerware just a year ago and it is COMPLETE and the only one we use. The rest is just getting all dusty, and they are simply UGLY. My husband has his own janitorial business and does most of the job by himself - unfortunately that is where most of the stuff comes from! He is a TRASHPICKER!!! Just yesterday he found another computer in the trash and wants to repair it!! :(( We got a fish tank and accessories that has never been used, also came from the trash. I wonder if I should just pack up everything and bring all that stuff to our local Salvation Army... I am just tired of opening the closets and stuff will fall out... grrrrrrrrrrrrr

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I have bad news for you...there isn't an easy way to stop this behavior. And I don't think the other answers so far demonstrate a real understanding of the problem.

My dad is the same way. He has a million of everything. At first, the stuff was stored in the garage and a storage building behind the house. People always praised him for having extras of everything--"you're always so prepared" or "______ will have one you can borrow!" But now, there is no praise but people also won't help. I think they are freaked out so they won't even discourage it.

The stuff is now piled in my parents' living room, dining room, and kitchen. The garage and storage building are full, and now he puts stuff under the deck or under tarps in the yard. It's getting worse and I have no idea how to make it stop.

The bottom line is that this isn't just being a packrat or being materialistic. I'm convinced it's actually mental illness. A person won't get better unless or until he wants to. I think that counseling and medication can help if he's willing to get better.

Every once in a while my dad says he will sell it all, but I think it's such a huge undertaking to get rid of it all that he can't do it. He sorts it out sometimes but never really finishes. I know how to get rid of it (it involves Goodwill and the trashman...) but he would never go for that. This is valuable stuff, after all!!

Try these sites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_hoarding

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hoarding/DS00966

http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/

Google has a lot more information. It won't get better unless he chooses to take steps to change things. I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. I don't have a good answer, but I wanted you to know that you aren't alone and that it's a more serious problem than some of these people are giving you credit for. Good luck.

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