Thanks for that great explanation of the current situation. I also thought the Fed was insane for lowering rates (last time--not this time), but have since decided they may have actually known what they were doing.
It's good to be reminded of all the interrelationships too. I appreciate your post!
so...wtf is the deal with thes new pieces arches ave and golen ave....and does anyone know anything because i have arches i want to know if arches is the rare one or if golden is its on of those $100,000 ones.....ive never seen it before or anything
I have to tell you nice people that the one thing that will save our infastructure is the people you love to race....TRUCKERS...There is a reason why many have costs beyond mortgage payments, are still feeding you folks. It is because, the American Trucker is not greed driving out here. We pay for everything up front, including fuel. We tried to warn Americans a few months back of a fuel crisis...Markets hurting...we stormed Washington DC and no one listened. Just alone my truck payment is 1800.00 (Just the truck mind you)...and I am still here. I am not bragging, as it isn't the rates on loads that are keeping me here feeding you wonderful folks. I can compare trucking to government. It also has no accountability, no transparency, runs on a good faith system to even be paid, and pretty much free labor. As the shippers out here are the emperors to this whole game, the thieving brokers are Congress, the truckers are the low wage laborers, and the consumers are the lobbyists.
If we break Trucking....and mind you ......We asked for no fuel crisis bailout.....and it is very vulnerable at this time, everyone is wondering how long......HOW LONG WE CAN KEEP GOING TO GIVE OUR LABOR FOR FREE TO KEEP AMERICAN STRONG WITH FOOD AT LEAST.......
So the next time anyone wants to race a trucker, run them off the road, or slam them......Think about this.....They create every job. They are still going. They are more patriotic than most on our economy surviving, and they give graciously their time and labor with no greed. They truly have no recource to anyone to even be paid.
AIG spent time at a Regis Spa....freight brokers do the same, Landstar is able to Vacation in Marcos Island, and give away 2 trucks at their sales rally, while these guys are out here trying to hang onto one truck. Trucking is very corrupt.....take that to your business class!!
In the meantime......I am a hot female trucker, and I'm waiting for a kiss........LOL or at least a THANK YOU.......I am also educated, but the highway calls my name.......although I cannot stand the corruptness....go see if you can help us truckers get Congress to get the TRUCC BILL OFF THE HOUSE FLOOR......
It isn't going to happen, as how can we ask for Transparency, when Congress can't even provide that??
I see so many correlations....Lets hope that we all can keep going, as GM is shutting down a plant in Ohio....come Dec 23...there goes another 1,100 jobs....and also this plant shutting down already has trucking companies shutting down.
Grow some food. You may need it, as we are all suffering, and really trying hard to stay in business FOR THE PEOPLE. WE ARE NOT ABOUT GREED........AT ALL!!!
I think a short article highlighting the different kinds of lentils might be good. I agree with Jared, most people just picture regular grocery store lentils (over-cooked, at that - my husband says they taste "like dirt").
I have a recipe for red lentils that I make fairly often in the winter, and several people have asked me for the recipe. Later, they told me it just didn't work for them - turns out, they didn't realise that red lentils were any different from the large brown ones.
Portobello and Basil Lentil Soup (from Shape Magazine)
1 T. Olive Oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cup diced portobello mushroom
3 garlic gloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
6 oz. tomato paste
1 1/2 cup red lentils
1 bunch basil, coarsely chopped (reserve a few small ones for garnish)
1/3 cup dry sherry (optional)
Sautee the garlic, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender (about 5 minutes).
Add the chicken broth and tomato paste to soup pot and completely blend together.
Stir in the red lentils and bring to a boil.
Then lower heat, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the basil and simmer (with pot covered)15 minutes longer.
Add extra salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the stew in individual bowls and float one tablespoon sherry on top of each bowl.
Garnish with remaining basil leaves and serve hot.
Serves 4-6
(Now I've outed myself as a lentil-lover, haven't I?)
No, GUEST. What's strange is that you're too stupid to know how to use proper capitalization techniques, but I suppose that that is a post for another time. I'm sick of people from countries with socialized medicine coming to this site and crowing about how great they have it, and gloating about the state of the American economy. First of all, this is a not a web site designed to allow annoying trolls to come along and pollute a discussion of money-saving tips and philosophies with abusive comments and idiotic "We are so much better than you" rants about the US. This is where we readers come to trade ideas about how to be better savers and consumers, so we don't need your additional commentary.
Second of all, news flash: your economies depends on ours. I'm not proud of the way my country has managed our debt, and I certainly wish that we weren't about the take the entire world down with us, but guess what? We are. Your economies in the UK, Canada, France, Germany - you are all going to suffer the consequences of our lousy economy. So, come here and pick on the blogger if you want. Go ahead and boast about your healthcare system and national surpluses while capitalizing every word in your sentence (German, right?) - you, too, will suffer through this the way the rest of us are.
Third, you don't know a goddamn thing about my political affilitation, so stick it. I happen to be a huge proponent of socialized medicine, but my support for that does not imbue me with the desire to troll around blogs and say obnoxious things to bloggers because I may have a different idea about what I would or wouldn't spend money on.
The only reason I have a TV right now is because my roommate has one and we get free cable from our landlords... who actually get free cable too because after their month preview was over the cable company forgot to turn all the extra channels off. I have to admit it's nice once in a while. Like for watching the debates. My roommate turns it on sometimes to the food channel, but then I find it sucks me in which is not so good. Personally I would rather watch a good movie than a television show.
Last year I went over to a friend's house every week to watch Lost. It was a fun social thing and I felt like I knew something about pop culture. We would sit around afterwards and discuss our theories and then got to see the next week whether or not they were validated.
So yes, there is good and bad. I like having one in my house as long as I can keep it from becoming an addiction.
I rarely eat meat for dinner. Instead I make a salad with veggies on it and some kind of bean or legume... my favorites right now being fava beans, chick peas, and lentils. I'm sure chicken would be tastier, but beans/legumes are cheaper, healthier, quicker, better for the planet, keep longer (both in the cupboard and the fridge), and fill me up just as much as meat.
I would like to point out, though, that lentils are not beans... they are legumes.
We've committed to teaching out kids all the things about money that we weren't taught growing up. Since we homeschool, this is even easier for us as we tie it in to their schooling. Also, owning several businesses has helped us show them the value of money and the value of hard work, commitment, and goals. While we don't give allowances, our kids have plenty of ways to earn income by supporting and working in our businesses.
I gave up cable in 2006. I only watch House, Psych, Lost and Survivor online, as well as the occasional movie. I like saving that $56 a month cable bill. When we gave up TV in 2006, it had only been on two years, we had been without cable from 1988 to 2004 before. With all of the free, online content, I don't think we will go back to TV or cable. I agree with the posts about being able to control spending more easily since we are not bombarded by TV advertising.
Hi , thanks but I was not able to find the page, it says: How may we help you?
While we were not able to display the page you were looking for, we would like to help you find what you came here to do.
any clue why? they ran out? perhaps!
thanks
clari
"You can laugh your way to the mental asylum for all I care. Your government has... oh, maybe ten more years of being able to afford to keep you in an institution before socialized medicine goes completely broke?"
To that Poster:
Strange you would say that, considering that the United States is the largest Debtor nation in the World with the largest Government Debt and deficit spending.
America's Current Account Balance is now in the negative Trillion dollar range and is the World's largest Debtor nation..
My country has socialised medicine, but ranks in the top ten Nations having Current Account Surpluses.
I think you should do some research before making such incredibly silly statements.
And please consider that you have been indoctrinated into a political point of view that is not in your best interests.
srry meant to say I agree to the commenter who said:
"Very interesting post. Believe or not there are folks who would think even having what you won't give up a luxury. Finding money for day to day expenses... food, clothing and shelter..and gas are at the top of their lists. Be thankful for what you have."
I've wrecked my share of cakes, but here are a few easy things you can try to disguise the damage.
Decorator's Butter Cream Frosting:
Use equal amounts softened unsalted butter, and solid vegetable shortening. Add about 2 teaspoons of whatever flavour extract you prefer. Cream them together until light. Start adding powdered sugar (sift it into the bowl) and mixing it in until you have a soft, spreadable frosting. If you mess up and add too much, thin it with milk. Extra bonus-inside of cake will stay moist longer (always a problem with white cake). I like this recipe because it does not involve cooking or eggs or any other trouble-prone frosting ingredients.
Apply a very thin layer of frosting with a butter knife. This is your "crumb coat". Return the cake to the fridge for twenty minutes. This will make it easier to spread the remaining frosting on a smooth hard surface. To get fancy and further disguise a lopsided cake, dip the tip of a teaspoon into frosting bowl gathering just a bit on the underside. Apply it to the top of cake in circles starting at the outer edge until you reach the centre. This will make a dimpled, swirly effect that will draw attention away from a less than perfect cake.
And hey, if your family or friends won't eat less than perfect cake that just means more for you.
Good idea. I had another follow up post in mind, but it wasn't related to the varieties of lentils themselves. The color thing was sort of worked in subtly to this post, but certainly a break down and analysis of the different types would be a valid post. I'll have to put it on my research list. Unless you have a super link in mind? We'd love to find out about any resources you are aware of.
How about a follow up on the all the delicious varieties of lentils availible? Most people are probably just imagining the dreary green looking variety, when there's a world of color (and flavor) out there that would, perhaps, make people a little more interested in trying them.
As for the post itself, top-notch. As someone who eats lentils 3-5 times a week, I'm glad to find someone who holds them in as high an esteem as I do.
OK, I know this isn't supposed to be about me, but selfishly, I was really hoping you all would dig this. It was truly a labor of love.
And thanks for all the links and additional ideas, guys. As I stated above, lentils are a tough sell, and yet so valuable as a budget resource that any and all ideas and yummies involving them are a huge help to all of us. Can't wait to check out all the links you provided. I'm going to click through on all of them right now!
Uh, yeah - I think that that was sort of the point of the article. I don't have restraint to stop watching. So I watch stupid crap. It's pretty obvious, I think, that this article is an opinion, and not meant to indicate that avoiding TV is a universal solution that will please everyone.
...and the TV's been unplugged for a year. I do watch the debates online, and I like watching the Daily Show online.
TV is kinda like junk food. If it's there, you're really tempted to consume it. If it's not there, then it's easier to find better, healthier alternatives.
(Now I wish I could better control my internet time!)
Thanks for that great explanation of the current situation. I also thought the Fed was insane for lowering rates (last time--not this time), but have since decided they may have actually known what they were doing.
It's good to be reminded of all the interrelationships too. I appreciate your post!
so...wtf is the deal with thes new pieces arches ave and golen ave....and does anyone know anything because i have arches i want to know if arches is the rare one or if golden is its on of those $100,000 ones.....ive never seen it before or anything
I have to tell you nice people that the one thing that will save our infastructure is the people you love to race....TRUCKERS...There is a reason why many have costs beyond mortgage payments, are still feeding you folks. It is because, the American Trucker is not greed driving out here. We pay for everything up front, including fuel. We tried to warn Americans a few months back of a fuel crisis...Markets hurting...we stormed Washington DC and no one listened. Just alone my truck payment is 1800.00 (Just the truck mind you)...and I am still here. I am not bragging, as it isn't the rates on loads that are keeping me here feeding you wonderful folks. I can compare trucking to government. It also has no accountability, no transparency, runs on a good faith system to even be paid, and pretty much free labor. As the shippers out here are the emperors to this whole game, the thieving brokers are Congress, the truckers are the low wage laborers, and the consumers are the lobbyists.
If we break Trucking....and mind you ......We asked for no fuel crisis bailout.....and it is very vulnerable at this time, everyone is wondering how long......HOW LONG WE CAN KEEP GOING TO GIVE OUR LABOR FOR FREE TO KEEP AMERICAN STRONG WITH FOOD AT LEAST.......
So the next time anyone wants to race a trucker, run them off the road, or slam them......Think about this.....They create every job. They are still going. They are more patriotic than most on our economy surviving, and they give graciously their time and labor with no greed. They truly have no recource to anyone to even be paid.
AIG spent time at a Regis Spa....freight brokers do the same, Landstar is able to Vacation in Marcos Island, and give away 2 trucks at their sales rally, while these guys are out here trying to hang onto one truck. Trucking is very corrupt.....take that to your business class!!
In the meantime......I am a hot female trucker, and I'm waiting for a kiss........LOL or at least a THANK YOU.......I am also educated, but the highway calls my name.......although I cannot stand the corruptness....go see if you can help us truckers get Congress to get the TRUCC BILL OFF THE HOUSE FLOOR......
It isn't going to happen, as how can we ask for Transparency, when Congress can't even provide that??
I see so many correlations....Lets hope that we all can keep going, as GM is shutting down a plant in Ohio....come Dec 23...there goes another 1,100 jobs....and also this plant shutting down already has trucking companies shutting down.
Grow some food. You may need it, as we are all suffering, and really trying hard to stay in business FOR THE PEOPLE. WE ARE NOT ABOUT GREED........AT ALL!!!
I think a short article highlighting the different kinds of lentils might be good. I agree with Jared, most people just picture regular grocery store lentils (over-cooked, at that - my husband says they taste "like dirt").
I have a recipe for red lentils that I make fairly often in the winter, and several people have asked me for the recipe. Later, they told me it just didn't work for them - turns out, they didn't realise that red lentils were any different from the large brown ones.
Portobello and Basil Lentil Soup (from Shape Magazine)
1 T. Olive Oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cup diced portobello mushroom
3 garlic gloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
6 oz. tomato paste
1 1/2 cup red lentils
1 bunch basil, coarsely chopped (reserve a few small ones for garnish)
1/3 cup dry sherry (optional)
Sautee the garlic, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender (about 5 minutes).
Add the chicken broth and tomato paste to soup pot and completely blend together.
Stir in the red lentils and bring to a boil.
Then lower heat, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the basil and simmer (with pot covered)15 minutes longer.
Add extra salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the stew in individual bowls and float one tablespoon sherry on top of each bowl.
Garnish with remaining basil leaves and serve hot.
Serves 4-6
(Now I've outed myself as a lentil-lover, haven't I?)
No, GUEST. What's strange is that you're too stupid to know how to use proper capitalization techniques, but I suppose that that is a post for another time. I'm sick of people from countries with socialized medicine coming to this site and crowing about how great they have it, and gloating about the state of the American economy. First of all, this is a not a web site designed to allow annoying trolls to come along and pollute a discussion of money-saving tips and philosophies with abusive comments and idiotic "We are so much better than you" rants about the US. This is where we readers come to trade ideas about how to be better savers and consumers, so we don't need your additional commentary.
Second of all, news flash: your economies depends on ours. I'm not proud of the way my country has managed our debt, and I certainly wish that we weren't about the take the entire world down with us, but guess what? We are. Your economies in the UK, Canada, France, Germany - you are all going to suffer the consequences of our lousy economy. So, come here and pick on the blogger if you want. Go ahead and boast about your healthcare system and national surpluses while capitalizing every word in your sentence (German, right?) - you, too, will suffer through this the way the rest of us are.
Third, you don't know a goddamn thing about my political affilitation, so stick it. I happen to be a huge proponent of socialized medicine, but my support for that does not imbue me with the desire to troll around blogs and say obnoxious things to bloggers because I may have a different idea about what I would or wouldn't spend money on.
The only reason I have a TV right now is because my roommate has one and we get free cable from our landlords... who actually get free cable too because after their month preview was over the cable company forgot to turn all the extra channels off. I have to admit it's nice once in a while. Like for watching the debates. My roommate turns it on sometimes to the food channel, but then I find it sucks me in which is not so good. Personally I would rather watch a good movie than a television show.
Last year I went over to a friend's house every week to watch Lost. It was a fun social thing and I felt like I knew something about pop culture. We would sit around afterwards and discuss our theories and then got to see the next week whether or not they were validated.
So yes, there is good and bad. I like having one in my house as long as I can keep it from becoming an addiction.
Nice pic, by the way. Is that you?
I rarely eat meat for dinner. Instead I make a salad with veggies on it and some kind of bean or legume... my favorites right now being fava beans, chick peas, and lentils. I'm sure chicken would be tastier, but beans/legumes are cheaper, healthier, quicker, better for the planet, keep longer (both in the cupboard and the fridge), and fill me up just as much as meat.
I would like to point out, though, that lentils are not beans... they are legumes.
Sorry!
Linsey
We've committed to teaching out kids all the things about money that we weren't taught growing up. Since we homeschool, this is even easier for us as we tie it in to their schooling. Also, owning several businesses has helped us show them the value of money and the value of hard work, commitment, and goals. While we don't give allowances, our kids have plenty of ways to earn income by supporting and working in our businesses.
I gave up cable in 2006. I only watch House, Psych, Lost and Survivor online, as well as the occasional movie. I like saving that $56 a month cable bill. When we gave up TV in 2006, it had only been on two years, we had been without cable from 1988 to 2004 before. With all of the free, online content, I don't think we will go back to TV or cable. I agree with the posts about being able to control spending more easily since we are not bombarded by TV advertising.
I haven't owned a TV for 9 years and sure don't miss it!
Hi , thanks but I was not able to find the page, it says: How may we help you?
While we were not able to display the page you were looking for, we would like to help you find what you came here to do.
any clue why? they ran out? perhaps!
thanks
clari
I love all the lentil ideas! I enjoy lentils, but they are a hard sell to my family. Hopefully one of these recipes would please someone. Thanks. :-)
Barb C
A commenter wrote in reply to another poster:
"You can laugh your way to the mental asylum for all I care. Your government has... oh, maybe ten more years of being able to afford to keep you in an institution before socialized medicine goes completely broke?"
To that Poster:
Strange you would say that, considering that the United States is the largest Debtor nation in the World with the largest Government Debt and deficit spending.
America's Current Account Balance is now in the negative Trillion dollar range and is the World's largest Debtor nation..
My country has socialised medicine, but ranks in the top ten Nations having Current Account Surpluses.
I think you should do some research before making such incredibly silly statements.
And please consider that you have been indoctrinated into a political point of view that is not in your best interests.
I've been wriiting a story about a fictional monkey named Cedric von Monkey. Cedric is a vegan and lentils are a mainstay of his diet!
I'd give her a larger car than she needs on a day-to-day basis.
srry meant to say I agree to the commenter who said:
"Very interesting post. Believe or not there are folks who would think even having what you won't give up a luxury. Finding money for day to day expenses... food, clothing and shelter..and gas are at the top of their lists. Be thankful for what you have."
I agree! Those are luxuries that many people could never afford to have/do in their lifetime.
I've wrecked my share of cakes, but here are a few easy things you can try to disguise the damage.
Decorator's Butter Cream Frosting:
Use equal amounts softened unsalted butter, and solid vegetable shortening. Add about 2 teaspoons of whatever flavour extract you prefer. Cream them together until light. Start adding powdered sugar (sift it into the bowl) and mixing it in until you have a soft, spreadable frosting. If you mess up and add too much, thin it with milk. Extra bonus-inside of cake will stay moist longer (always a problem with white cake). I like this recipe because it does not involve cooking or eggs or any other trouble-prone frosting ingredients.
Apply a very thin layer of frosting with a butter knife. This is your "crumb coat". Return the cake to the fridge for twenty minutes. This will make it easier to spread the remaining frosting on a smooth hard surface. To get fancy and further disguise a lopsided cake, dip the tip of a teaspoon into frosting bowl gathering just a bit on the underside. Apply it to the top of cake in circles starting at the outer edge until you reach the centre. This will make a dimpled, swirly effect that will draw attention away from a less than perfect cake.
And hey, if your family or friends won't eat less than perfect cake that just means more for you.
Good idea. I had another follow up post in mind, but it wasn't related to the varieties of lentils themselves. The color thing was sort of worked in subtly to this post, but certainly a break down and analysis of the different types would be a valid post. I'll have to put it on my research list. Unless you have a super link in mind? We'd love to find out about any resources you are aware of.
How about a follow up on the all the delicious varieties of lentils availible? Most people are probably just imagining the dreary green looking variety, when there's a world of color (and flavor) out there that would, perhaps, make people a little more interested in trying them.
As for the post itself, top-notch. As someone who eats lentils 3-5 times a week, I'm glad to find someone who holds them in as high an esteem as I do.
OK, I know this isn't supposed to be about me, but selfishly, I was really hoping you all would dig this. It was truly a labor of love.
And thanks for all the links and additional ideas, guys. As I stated above, lentils are a tough sell, and yet so valuable as a budget resource that any and all ideas and yummies involving them are a huge help to all of us. Can't wait to check out all the links you provided. I'm going to click through on all of them right now!
Thanks again for your support.
Uh, yeah - I think that that was sort of the point of the article. I don't have restraint to stop watching. So I watch stupid crap. It's pretty obvious, I think, that this article is an opinion, and not meant to indicate that avoiding TV is a universal solution that will please everyone.
I actually like plain old lentil soup, but it looks like it's time to expand my lentil horizons! Thanks for all the great ideas, Myscha!
...and the TV's been unplugged for a year. I do watch the debates online, and I like watching the Daily Show online.
TV is kinda like junk food. If it's there, you're really tempted to consume it. If it's not there, then it's easier to find better, healthier alternatives.
(Now I wish I could better control my internet time!)