I'm sure you've noticed those fluffy dandelion heads about to go to seed and blow away on the breeze... grab them first! They are free seeds to plant to grow your own greens for salad. The young leaves taste best if you're going to use them raw, you can saute' the older (larger) leaves with some garlic and a bit of olive oil for a lovely side dish - the garlic counteracts the bitterness. Mix the cooked greens, garlic and oil with cooked pasta for a "peasant's supper", the Italians have been doing this since pasta was invented!
Mustard greens taste best if you pick them before the plant flowers, so if you see a batch of wild mustard flowering in a waste space, mentally mark it to take a look next spring before the plants set flowers.
Just please remember only to pick greens farther away from the side of the road than 10 yards - pollutants from auto exhaust can make your wild greens very unhealthy.
I work at a university, so it's pretty standard for most people to use business cards. However, I rarely hand mine out. They get the most use when I go out to eat somewhere that has a business card drawing for free food!
Great ideas! I had a huge pantry makeover a few months ago. Definitely takes time but is so worthwhile. I also recommend lazy susans. there are so many better options than the plain-jane white plastic ones and really are a godsend in terms of keeping things close at hand and making it easier to get stuff in the back.
I downloaded an app for my Android tablet called "My Pantry". It took some time, but I was able to get an inventory of the cans and spices in the cupboards. I'm also able to create a shopping list when I run out.
I do like the idea of the whiteboard. I'll definitely use it when I can't use the tablet app.
No, I do not currently use business cards for my full time job since they do not issue them out to every employee. However, I would use business cards for free lancing photography for easier booking and appointments. I feel it would help so much as I am barely starting and therefore don't have the funds to consider business cards.
At the time I wrote this, it was little of both. I was subletting for a while before moving across the country. I didn't need a lot of space, and I wanted to save money before moving.
My new kitchen is a little bit bigger, and I will admit I'm thankful for it -- I cook quite a bit. But I've followed many of the same guidelines, such as not owning extraneous appliances.
When was the last time you saw a Rolodex? Business cards are becoming victims of the digital age. I've had business cards printed. I give them to current and prospective clients, obviously, but I've found that most of my business originates as a referral from satisfied clients who simply emailed my contact information to family and friends.
It's a matter of letting it come up naturally in conversation where you can. You may not always have an informational interview during a networking opportunity — rather you get an introduction and a chance to talk. This is one of the reasons that it's more valuable to network before you need a job: if you can build a long-standing relationship with someone, you won't be talking about a job hunt out of the blue.
The flip side is that you need to ask about your contact's concerns and needs during a first meeting. That makes it easier for both of you to get the opportunity to lay out what you're looking for.
Last spring, my husband and I noticed a bunch of succulent looking weeds popping up in our garden. He did a little research and correctly identified these as purslane, which we now know is a pleasant addition to salads, and a welcome source of omega-3s.
I also spotted common sow thistle growing in our yard and gave that a try for the first time last summer. The leaves taste best when steamed first, which reduces bitterness.
For the Central U.S., my favorite reference is Wild Seasons: Gathering and Cooking Wild Plants of the Great Plains by Kay Young. I didn't grow up foraging, and that book finally gave me the confidence to try.
A credit card is a not necessarily the evil sometimes portrayed. I've not carried a balance in twenty years.
However, we seldom use one. We use cash for daily transactions: gas, groceries, etc. And when making largish purchases, we use cash since we've pre-determined what item we're buying. Using cash helps keep us within budget.
I'm new to the corporate world, but have found out that I'm way behind. When introduced to new people, they gave me their card so I could get back in touch with them. I had to way to return the favor and give them my info so they could reach me since I was new. I'm sure once I get them though, I'll be handing them out left and right.
+1 on the athletic shoes. The New Balance 993 with a BOGO half price offer is a great deal. We have bought as many as four pair at a time. I think any clothing essential is worth looking for a BOGO offer.
We have a small pantry closet in our kitchen that isn't roomy enough for the stuff we keep, so we have a shelving unit at the bottom of the stairs that we keep most of our canned and dry goods on. I actually have a to-do item for sometime this month to re-arrange it. I always do so and follow a lot of the tips here, most importantly moving the stuff that expires first to the front. Clearing it off and re-organizing also always lets you find something that you forgot about, often opening up a new meal idea or two.
I do use business cards. My company printed me some, and I hand them out to professional contacts and colleagues.
Yes - I use them - at meetings, networking events, even to pass along my cell number to a friend.
I'm sure you've noticed those fluffy dandelion heads about to go to seed and blow away on the breeze... grab them first! They are free seeds to plant to grow your own greens for salad. The young leaves taste best if you're going to use them raw, you can saute' the older (larger) leaves with some garlic and a bit of olive oil for a lovely side dish - the garlic counteracts the bitterness. Mix the cooked greens, garlic and oil with cooked pasta for a "peasant's supper", the Italians have been doing this since pasta was invented!
Mustard greens taste best if you pick them before the plant flowers, so if you see a batch of wild mustard flowering in a waste space, mentally mark it to take a look next spring before the plants set flowers.
Just please remember only to pick greens farther away from the side of the road than 10 yards - pollutants from auto exhaust can make your wild greens very unhealthy.
I use business cards to hand out at conferences
Twitter entry! https://twitter.com/#!/stretchjean/statuses/157191950385160192
I work at a university, so it's pretty standard for most people to use business cards. However, I rarely hand mine out. They get the most use when I go out to eat somewhere that has a business card drawing for free food!
tweeted - https://twitter.com/#!/KarmellaS/status/157187540649115648
I do use them to network, but not often enough
Great ideas! I had a huge pantry makeover a few months ago. Definitely takes time but is so worthwhile. I also recommend lazy susans. there are so many better options than the plain-jane white plastic ones and really are a godsend in terms of keeping things close at hand and making it easier to get stuff in the back.
I downloaded an app for my Android tablet called "My Pantry". It took some time, but I was able to get an inventory of the cans and spices in the cupboards. I'm also able to create a shopping list when I run out.
I do like the idea of the whiteboard. I'll definitely use it when I can't use the tablet app.
You are welcome! And I'm right there with you. I love eating more than I love cooking! :)
I do use business cards and use them mostly at functions outside of my organization. I really should use them more often!
No, I do not currently use business cards for my full time job since they do not issue them out to every employee. However, I would use business cards for free lancing photography for easier booking and appointments. I feel it would help so much as I am barely starting and therefore don't have the funds to consider business cards.
At the time I wrote this, it was little of both. I was subletting for a while before moving across the country. I didn't need a lot of space, and I wanted to save money before moving.
My new kitchen is a little bit bigger, and I will admit I'm thankful for it -- I cook quite a bit. But I've followed many of the same guidelines, such as not owning extraneous appliances.
When was the last time you saw a Rolodex? Business cards are becoming victims of the digital age. I've had business cards printed. I give them to current and prospective clients, obviously, but I've found that most of my business originates as a referral from satisfied clients who simply emailed my contact information to family and friends.
I do use business cards for networking, conferences and leaving in a bowl for a free lunch drawing. :)
Yes I use business cards. As a graphic designer it's first thing people can see of what I design. It's great for entering drawings/contests as well.
I have a goal (cruise to the Bahamas in June) but I'm too darn lazy. That's the plain and simple truth. I keep putting it off.
Great ideas!
It's a matter of letting it come up naturally in conversation where you can. You may not always have an informational interview during a networking opportunity — rather you get an introduction and a chance to talk. This is one of the reasons that it's more valuable to network before you need a job: if you can build a long-standing relationship with someone, you won't be talking about a job hunt out of the blue.
The flip side is that you need to ask about your contact's concerns and needs during a first meeting. That makes it easier for both of you to get the opportunity to lay out what you're looking for.
Last spring, my husband and I noticed a bunch of succulent looking weeds popping up in our garden. He did a little research and correctly identified these as purslane, which we now know is a pleasant addition to salads, and a welcome source of omega-3s.
I also spotted common sow thistle growing in our yard and gave that a try for the first time last summer. The leaves taste best when steamed first, which reduces bitterness.
For the Central U.S., my favorite reference is Wild Seasons: Gathering and Cooking Wild Plants of the Great Plains by Kay Young. I didn't grow up foraging, and that book finally gave me the confidence to try.
A credit card is a not necessarily the evil sometimes portrayed. I've not carried a balance in twenty years.
However, we seldom use one. We use cash for daily transactions: gas, groceries, etc. And when making largish purchases, we use cash since we've pre-determined what item we're buying. Using cash helps keep us within budget.
I'm new to the corporate world, but have found out that I'm way behind. When introduced to new people, they gave me their card so I could get back in touch with them. I had to way to return the favor and give them my info so they could reach me since I was new. I'm sure once I get them though, I'll be handing them out left and right.
+1 on the athletic shoes. The New Balance 993 with a BOGO half price offer is a great deal. We have bought as many as four pair at a time. I think any clothing essential is worth looking for a BOGO offer.
I am curious why you downsized into such a tiny apartment? Need or want?
We have a small pantry closet in our kitchen that isn't roomy enough for the stuff we keep, so we have a shelving unit at the bottom of the stairs that we keep most of our canned and dry goods on. I actually have a to-do item for sometime this month to re-arrange it. I always do so and follow a lot of the tips here, most importantly moving the stuff that expires first to the front. Clearing it off and re-organizing also always lets you find something that you forgot about, often opening up a new meal idea or two.