A Giveaway for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and bHIP

In honor of Breast Cancer awareness month,

I am hosting a giveaway!!

Up for grabs is a box of PINK - H Series Premium Mixers

It is a box of 30 individual use packets, like the one seen above!

In today’s fast-paced world full of fast-paced women running kids from school to practice and putting in a work day, it’s easy to fall into a rut because you just don’t have time to take for yourself. Now, you can get out of the rut with a revolutionary drink, specifically and scientifically engineered for today’s women. PINK is a delicious drink that provides women with hormonal balance, long-lasting energy, mental clarity, mood elevation and healthy hair, skin and nails. PINK features a proprietary blend of over 40 active and multi-beneficial ingredients!


•Immediate and sustained release of energizing nutrients to get you going and keep you going
•Hormonal balancing herbs to help you adapt while on the go
•Stress relieving aminos and minerals to help calm even the roughest of days
•Healthy hair, skin and nails with our beauty complex of Amino Acids, ALA, B vitamins and powerful antioxidants

You can learn more about the bHIP Product Line or place an order at:
www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber

To enter the giveaway, Please visit www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber and look around.
Then come back here and tell me why you want to try Pink- H Series

For bonus entry: Tell me about your favorite Breast Cancer Survivor or how Breast Cancer has touched your life.

For bonus entry: Go to www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber  and then come back here and tell me about another bHIP Global product you would like to try.

For another entry: Follow me using Google Friend Connect. Be sure to leave a comment to let me know you are my Friend!

Make sure I am able to reach you via e-mail, either by your Profile or leaving your e-mail address in the comment.

The Rules:
~Entries will be accepted from Sept. 28 thru Oct 31 2010
~Winner will be announced on Nov 1 2010
~Winner will have 48 hours to contacted me with shipping information

Good Luck!



What's for Dinner- Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Time: About 45 minutes

One of the most popular recipes in the original How to Cook Everything, which I attribute to too many people growing up with what the Canadians call “Kraft dinner.” The real thing is rich, filling, delicious, and dead easy. You can change the type of cheese you use: Try blue cheese, goat cheese, smoked Gouda, or even mascarpone. Or mix in some crisp-cooked chunks of thick-cut bacon or pancetta, about 1/2cup.

Salt

2 1/2 cups milk (low-fat is fine)

2 bay leaves

1 pound elbow, shell, ziti, or other cut pasta

4 tablespoons (1/2stick) butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

11/2cups grated cheese, like sharp cheddar or Emmental

1 /2cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

1 /2cup or more bread crumbs, preferably fresh

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.

2. Heat the milk with the bay leaves in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When small bubbles appear along the sides, about 5 minutes later, turn off the heat and let stand. Cook the pasta in the boiling water to the point where you would still think it needed another minute or two to become tender. Drain it, rinse it quickly to stop the cooking, and put it in a large bowl.

3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter; when it is foamy, add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture browns, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves from the milk and add about 1/4cup of the milk to the hot flour mixture, stirring with a wire whisk all the while. As soon as the mixture becomes smooth, add a little more milk, and continue to do so until all the milk is used up and the mixture is thick and smooth. Add the cheddar or Emmental and stir.

4. Pour the sauce over the pasta, toss in the Parmesan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9 ×13-inch or like-size baking pan and turn the pasta mixture into it. (You can make the dish to this point, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day; return to room temperature before proceeding.) Top liberally with bread crumbs and bake until bubbling and the crumbs turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve piping hot.

Recipe from:

What's for Dinner?

Pork Chop

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

with Honey Corn Bread

What I am Reading

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

 This is what I am surrounded by while I work at night.................

NONI GIA

Introducing NONI GIA


Noni GIA is an exciting new product from bHIP Global that is a blend of powdered Tahitian noni juice, pineapple juice and grape juice. The word GIA comes from the word "Energía", which means "Energy" in Spanish. Noni GIA supports your immune system by delivering a remarkable supply of antioxidants to help rid the body of harmful free radicals. It increases both energy and physical performance.

Noni GIA is a powdered product made from organic noni fruit, conveniently available in sachet format.

Temperatures in Tahiti range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius year round, guaranteeing good harvests. Tahiti is far from the corrupting influences of global pollution. The water is fresh and pure, the winds blow clean air, and the soil is rich from tropical vegetation and the minerals of volcanic activity. This pristine land provides an ideal environment to grow the perfect noni fruit.


NONI FRUIT
Pacific Islanders have enjoyed the health benefits of noni fruit for over two thousand years. Without any sophisticated or advanced technologies, they have relied on the noni plant for many medicinal uses. The modern medical world has taken note of the many benefits of the noni plant.


Through centuries of use as a folk medicine, the noni plant has been linked but not limited to the following:

IMMUNE SYSTEM
Strengthens the immune system and builds resistance against disease.

BLOOD CIRCULATION, TISSUES, AND CELLS
Delivers powerful antioxidants, which help to rid the body of harmful free radicals and to increase energy.


DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Supports the natural function of the digestive system, improving nutrient absorption.


ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL
The presence of active compounds such as anthraquinones and terpenes helps the body to fight harmful bacteria and fungus.

SKIN AND HAIR
Provides nutrients essential to skin health and delivers other beneficial substances to skin and hair.

OTHER
Enhances mental clarity, increases concentration, and maximizes performance.


You can learn more about the bHIP Product Line or place an order at:


www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber

RED - H Series Premium Mixers

RED - H Series Premium Mixers

A man’s body is under more pressure than ever. We are working harder and working out less. Environmental challenges can cause additional physical stress on a man’s body, and we can become tired, less physically active and less sexually active. Now it’s time to get back on track.

Introducing RED for Men!

RED delivers an immediate and unbelievable burst of energy that lasts all day. RED provides a powerhouse blend of testosterone boosting precursors to stoke the fire in all men. Backed with a metabolic elevation blend and an amino acid complex, you can use that additional energy to become an incredible fat burning machine.

Let’s not forget about men’s special nutritional needs. RED also features ingredients shown to help support a healthy prostate and a healthy heart.


• Insanely long-lasting energy
• Metabolic fat furnace blend
• Powerful antioxidants
• Increase sex drive with testosterone precursors


You can learn more about the bHIP Product Line or place an order at:

www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber

PINK - H Series Premium Mixers

PINK - H Series Premium Mixers

In today’s fast-paced world full of fast-paced women running kids from school to practice and putting in a work day, it’s easy to fall into a rut because you just don’t have time to take for yourself. Now, you can get out of the rut with a revolutionary drink, specifically and scientifically engineered for today’s women “PINK”. PINK is a delicious drink that provides women with hormonal balance, long-lasting energy, mental clarity, mood elevation and healthy hair, skin and nails.

PINK features a proprietary blend of over 40 active and multi-beneficial ingredients!


•Immediate and sustained release of energizing nutrients to get you going and keep you going

•Hormonal balancing herbs to help you adapt while on the go

•Stress relieving aminos and minerals to help calm even the roughest of days

•Healthy hair, skin and nails with our beauty complex of Amino Acids, ALA, B vitamins and powerful antioxidants

You can learn more about the bHIP Product Line or place an order at:


www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber

I am pleased to announce that I am a distributor for bHIP Global

I am pleased to announce that I am a distributor for bHIP Global.





bHIP Energy Drink is:

*A new breed of 'healthy' energy delivered 'naturally' without the harmful effects of artificial caffeine, stimulants, or by-products.

*is an all natural formula made of fruit extract, vitamins and minerals that feed the body at a cellular level. bHIP Energy blend works faster, lasts longer and is healthier for you than all those popular Energy Drinks.


So what's in bHIP?
Fiber: 1 gram
Vitamin C 300 mg
Niacin 40 mg
Vitamin B6 20 mg
Folic Acid 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 120 mcg
Sodium 10 mg
Amino Acids
Malic Acid
Guarana
Green Tea Leaf Extract...............All in a 24 Calorie Drink!


This was my experience with bHIP:

I was expecting the super sweet taste like the other energy drinks I have tried. It was not like that at all. It was fruity and just a little sweet. Just they way I like it. I don't like to be hit over the head with flavor and sweetness in my drinks.

bHIP Energy tastes like it is good for you!

It gave me lots of energy for HOURS with no crazy jittery feeling and no sugar crash afterwards. It also worked as an appetite suppressant for me too. With bHIP Energy, food was the furthest from my mind and I had a ton of energy to boot. And with bHIP Energy, I am doing something good for my body, not just getting jacked on sugar and/or caffeine.


You can learn more about the bHIP Product Line or place an order at:

www.bhipglobal.com/cbarber

Jack

Product Review- bHIP Energy Blend and Noni Gia

In today's busy schedules and long work hours our society has grown accustomed to a quick shot of caffeine and or sugar to get us through the day. Many of us consume coffee, tea, concentrated fruit juices, soft drinks and those popular "Energy Drinks" on a daily basis.

Now there is a better way!

bHIP Energy Blend is an all natural formula made of fruit extract, vitamins and minerals that feed the body at a cellular level. bHIP Energy blend works faster, lasts longer and is healthier for you than all those popular Energy Drinks.

So what's in bHIP?
Fiber: 1 gram

Vitamin C 300 mg
Niacin 40 mg
Vitamin B6 20 mg
Folic Acid 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 120 mcg
Sodium 10 mg
Amino Acids
Malic Acid
Guarana
Green Tea Leaf Extract...............All in a 24 Calorie Drink!

A full list of ingredients and benefits of each is listed at their website
But what can you use bHIP Energy for?

BHIP ENERGY for Athletic Performance 

bHIP Energy Athletic Performance Benefits:
* B Vitamins For Optimized Energy along with herbal formula with time-released energy for stronger workouts.
* Amino Acid Stack for Muscular Regeneration, Protein Synthesis, and Recovery
* Herbal Supplement Blend Promotes Increased Metabolism, Fat Burning, Recovery, and Mental Clarity
* White Willow Bark Extract Combats Joint / Muscular Pain and Inflammation

bHIP Energy's antioxidant formula continually combats Free Radical Damage.

Free Radicals are scientifically documented to negatively impact Athletic Performance on multiple fronts:


• Lack of Energy & Fatigue
A high rate of free radical production interferes with your body’s ability to produce energy efficiently by damaging cell mitochondria - small membrane-enclosed regions that produce the chemicals cells use for energy - thereby contributing to fatigue & lack of energy.


• Muscle Fatigue, Damage & Soreness
Free radicals are believed to contribute to muscle fatigue, exercise-induced muscle injury, inflammation and soreness in athletes Exercise, though healthy in many ways, is known to dramatically increase the amount of free radicals generated by your body.

• Pre-Mature Aging
Free radical damage is now believed to be associated with most chronic disease processes, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, and DNA damage leading to mutations and some types of cancer. Today, the most widely accepted model of the aging process is cumulative cell damage caused by free radicals.

BHIP ENERGY  for  Weight Loss

bHIP Energy Weight Loss Benefits:
* Only 24 Calories.
* 1 Gram Fiber Provides Feeling of Fullness / Reduces Food Cravings
* B Vitamins for Energy
* Amino Acid Stack for Optimal Protein Synthesis
* Powerful Herbal Supplements for Metabolism Boosting
* Green Tea Catechins Enhance Lipid Metabolism / Stimulate Thermogenesis

I used the bHIP Energy drink today.  I was expecting the super sweet taste like the other energy drinks I have tried. It was not like that at all. It was fruity and just a little sweet. Just they way I like it. I don't like to be hit over the head with flavor and sweetness in my drinks.
bHIP Energy tastes like it is good for you!
It gave me lots of energy for HOURS with no crazy jittery feeling and no sugar crash afterwards. It also worked as an appetite suppressant for me. I have been battling with my hunger the past couple weeks. I felt like I was eating all the time. Today, with bHIP Energy, food was the furthest from my mind and I had a ton of energy to boot.  And with bHIP Energy, I am doing something good for my body, not just getting jacked on sugar and/or caffeine.

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Noni GIA is an exciting new product from bHIP Global that is a blend of powdered Noni juice, pineapple juice and grape juice. The word Gia comes from the word "Energia" which means "Energy" in Spanish. Noni GIA supports your immune system by delivering a remarkable supply of antioxidants to help rid the body of harmful free radicals. It increases both energy and physical performance.

Pacific Islanders have enjoyed the health benefits of Noni fruit for over two thousand years. Without any sophisticated or advanced technologies, they have relied on the Noni plant for many medicinal uses. The modern medical world has taken note of the many benefits of the Noni plant.

I like Noni GIA, I think it tastes like a liquid Pez! A little sweet and fruity and little tart. Within a few minutes of finishing the drink, I felt more awake and alert. But no crazy burst of energy or buzz like some other drinks I have tried. I also like that it provides other benefits like the boosting the immune system and supporting the digestive system.

 
Other products available are:
Red H and Pink H
 
If you are interested in ordering please visit Tina Dietz Site
**Tina was awesome enough to send me samples to try in exchange for a product review.

 
I also like that the formulas come in little packets that you add to water. I feel like I am getting a better value by not paying for the water. I think I am going to order more. I liked the way bHIP and Noni GIA made me feel!

What's for Dinner- Green Bean and Pasta Salad

This one is not so much for Dinner but for Lunch. I noticed on my days off, I tend to either go for some fast food or just snack all afternoon until it is time to fix dinner. And usually my choices aren't so good.

So on my next days off I am making this for Lunch.

Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Cook 1 1/4 cup Penne Pasta per package directions. Add 1cup Green Beans during the last 3 minutes of the pasta's cook time. Drain and run under cool water to cool.

Toss Pasta and Green Beans with 1 cup Red or Kidney Beans (I don't like either so I used Chick Peas).

Add 1/4 cup of Flat Leaf Parsley, 2 T Parmesan Cheese, 2 T Olive Oil, 2 T Lemon Juice, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper. Toss to coat.

Divide into 2 containers and refrigerate.




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Samantha

What's for Dinner- Baked Egg Roll

Baked Egg Roll

6 Eggs
1 cup Milk
½ cup Flour
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
1 cup Shredded Cheese


Place Eggs and Milk in Blender. Add the Flour, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 Pan.

Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until eggs are set.

Sprinkle with Cheese and any other desired filling. I used tomatoes and portabella mushrooms. Roll up in pan starting with a short side. Place seam side down on a serving platter.

Cut in ¾ inch slices.

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You can make this recipe with fresh eggs and milk or you can make it a food storage recipe by replacing the fresh ingredients with the following:



1/3 cup Dehydrated Eggs and 2/3 cup Water for the Eggs

3 Tablespoons Powdered Milk and 1 cup water for the Milk

What's for Dinner?

Baked Egg Roll and a fresh Garden Salad



What's for Dinner- Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 cups unbleached flour
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 T baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 cups unpeeled, shredded zucchini
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups non fat milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

In large bowl combine the dry ingredients and stir well. Mix in Zucchini.

In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla by hand.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture and stir to form a thick batter.

Fill oiled loaf pans and bake bread for 1 hour or until a inserted toothpick comes out clean.

* You can also bake the bread in muffin tins. Just increase the temp to 450 degrees and bake for 25 minutes

What I am Reading

What's for Dinner- Sautéed Carrots with Orange and Cumin

Sautéed Carrots with Orange and Cumin


•Carrots (trimmed & peeled) - 1½ lbs.
•Butter - 2 tbsp
•Ground cumin - 1/8 tsp
•Salt & pepper - to taste
•Orange juice - 6 oz.



Cut carrots into thin slices.

Over medium heat, sauté carrots with butter for 4 minutes. Add cumin, salt & pepper, and orange juice and cover loosely.

Reduce heat to low and cook out all liquid.

Another Gift in a Jar- Hot Chocolate Mix

Hot Chocolate



Keep this mix on hand for a tasty and frugal way to warm up your holiday season.



Hot Chocolate Mix
5½ cups dry milk powder
1 cup plus 2 T. sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Combine all ingredients. Stir well.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Makes 7¼ cups.

* I placed mix in a pint canning jar. Put a label on with instructions and tied a bow around the jar.
There you have it.....instant Christmas Gift!




To Make Hot Chocolate
1/3 cup hot chocolate mix
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract



Bring water to a boil. Add mix and blend well. Add vanilla. Serve warm.


Makes 1 serving.
 
 

 
 

Bittman Recipe- Eggplant Parmesan

* Bittman post are recipes that I try from Kitchen Express and How to Cook Everything  by Mark Bittman

*This recipe is more of a variation of  his recipe that you can find page 297 of How to Cook Everything.

Eggplant Parmesan

I prepared my eggplant by slicing into 1/2 to 1 inch slices.

If the eggplant is not fresh and firm, do a salt prep to remove bitterness.  Liberally salt and let rest in a collinder for up to an hour. Rinse, pat dry and proceed with recipe.

I grilled the eggplant for this recipe.  Eggplant is done when it is tender, almost creamy and no dry spots.

I placed the grilled eggplant in a casserole dish.

Instead of making the Fast Tomato Sauce on page 502 , I used some pizza sauce I had leftover  in the fridge. I layered the pizza sauce on top of the grilled eggplant.

Then topped the pizza sauce with a sprinkle of mozzarella then a sprinkle of Parmesean.

I then placed the casserole dish back on the grill to melt the cheese.

Not his recipe word for word, but I think Mr. Bittman would be proud!

  Taste Test: Grilling the eggplant added a ton of flavor. I think grilling added a more meaty taste to the eggplant.

Great Recipe!








**Tackling Bittman is copyrighted theme a Moderate Life

What I am Reading

Product Review- Pilot Pens

Look what Pilot Pens sent me to test out!!

Since 1972, Pilot has been a leader in the manufacturing and sale of the most innovative writing instruments in the USA!


The FriXion Erasable Family of products is the newest innovation. All Frixion products feature Pilot’s patented thermo-sensitive ink formula that disappears with friction. Allowing the user to write or highlight repeatedly with no wear or tear on the paper.I was given FriXion Ball Erasable Gel Pen and the FriXion Light Erasable Highlighter to test. Sounds like MAGIC but it really works! I’ll show you!

The before shot

see.....the "rocks" is gone!

All the ink is gone!!

All you can see is where I pressed down on the paper to write!

 

 

All the ink is gone!

Now lets try the highlighter........

 

 

 

All the Highlight is gone too!

Amazing!!!

 

My opinion is:

 

Pilot FriXion really works!!!

 

Another Pen that was in my trial pack was the Pilot G2. I was all ready familiar with this product. My Husband is a Police Officer and his pen of choice is the Pilot G2. He loves the contoured rubber grip and the Gel Ink Formula that is smooth writing and smear proof.

He says they are great for writing speeding tickets!

He uses his G2 for all of his paperwork.

 

My favorite was the Dr. Grip Gel Ink Pen. The ergonomic cushion grip was great. I have arthritis in my hands and writing can sometimes be painful. I used the Dr Grip Gel Ink Pen at my Customer Service job and it really helped with hand fatigue with all the writing that I do. In fact, The Dr Grip Gel Ink Pen was commended by The Arthritis Foundation for ease of use. It is also refillable with G2 or Q7 refills.

 

 

 

Other pens included in the pack were:

V Ball RT
Precise V5
Precise Grip
Easy Touch Pro- these were another favorite of mine!


At Pilot, their goal is not to be the biggest supplier, but rather the best in terms of quality and consumer satisfaction. Pilot is fairly committed to always provide their customers with the best quality writing instruments in the world.

Here at The Barber House, we think they are doing a fine job. We use Pilot products everyday!

Thanks Pilot!


Disclaimer:
Pilot sent me samples but the opinions stated in this review are my own.

I am participating in.............

Bittman Recipe- Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak

* Tackling Bittman post are recipes that I try from How to Cook Everything and Kitchen Express by Mark Bittman

Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons Nam Pla or Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon  ground ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 flank Steak - 2 to 2.5 pounds

Combine all ingredients in a shallow bowl or platter and marinate the steak in them for alt least 30 minutes.
If marinating time is longer than 30 minutes, refrigerate.
Near end  of marinating time, heat grill until very hot

Remove meat from marinade and dry well with paper towels. Grill the steak about 4 inches from the heat source until nicled browned. About 4 minutes per side.
Move meat to cooler part of grill and cook for another 2 minutes.

Check for doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting across the grain into thin slices.

This was awesome!!! The Meat cut like butter and melted in your mouth

The Steak and a 3 Pepper and Onion Mix equals Fajitas!!

**Tackling Bittman is copyrighted theme a Moderate Life

Get Ready

Boulder 30M Solar Panel


● Stay in Control of Your Future — the Boulder 30M portable solar panels can provide you with hours of power and is compatible with your Sherpa 120, Scout 150, and Ranger 350 Power Packs!


● Enjoy Versatility and Compatibility — this solar panel includes pop-out leg stands for optimal positioning and convenient set up, and it can be linked to multiple other panels for maximum energy!

● Make Emergency Preparedness Convenient — the solar panels can be hooked up to devices or power packs to either use or store energy.

● Don't Leave Yourself Unprotected — using 30-watts of highly efficient mono-crystalline solar technology, the Boulder 30M provides more than enough power!

● Get Your Money's Worth — the solar panels are made of weather resistant materials have been UV treated.



Just imagine being stuck inside without any power. Anyone who lives in areas with rough weather knows that following a natural disaster, it can take days or even weeks for the power to be turned back on. And in that time, you're going to need to stay warm, prepare food, heat water, and maybe even call for help. But without any electricity, doing all of these things is almost impossible. That's where this product comes in.



With 30 watts of monocrystalline solar power, the Boulder 30M is the ultimate in portable solar devices. It can absorb solar energy on even a completely overcast day, and its sturdy design is made to last you through the seasons—and just in case it doesn't, the Boulder 30M comes with a year long manufacturer's guarantee! You can even connect multiple solar devices and give you appliance or power pack an extra kick. So prepare now, and stop worrying about the future!

Check out this and many other awesome preparedness products at The Ready Store
 
While your there, sign up for The Ready Nation Newsletter. You could win a Years worth of Freeze Dried Food!

We Have a Winner!!!

Congrats to Anne Molino.


She is the winner of my Ready Store Giveaway!

Thank you to all that participated!

Would you be interested in more giveaway's???

Two Funny Calls

I had two funny calls last night at work:

Call 1
I had a Son call to activate services for his Father.

In the background I could hear the poor little old man saying rather loudly: "ohhhhhhhh I gotta poop. I gotta poop bad. ohhhhh I gotta poop. I gotta poop bad. Ohhhhhhh... Please help me poop. I gotta poop real bad. ohhhhhhhh I gotta poop. I gotta poop bad. ohhhhh I gotta poop. I gotta poop bad. Ohhhhhhh... Please help me poop. I gotta poop real bad" and so on.


Poor thing!




Call  2
Another one tonight was a Lady calling from a Maternity Ward.
She: I just gave birth...... a vaginal birth.....through my Vagina.
I: um......Congratualtions!
She: My Doctor says I have to be here for a couple days.
I: Would you like to activate your TV?
She: Not now..... I have to ask you a question?
I: Ok.....how may I help you?
She: How do you think I should be in here. I just had a vaginal birth.
I: I would think that would be up to your Doctor.
She: Well... I am just asking. I mean, really. It was  a vaginal birth...through the VAGINA!
I: I would have no idea. You will need to ask your Doctor about that.
Would you like for me to activate your TV?
She: Yes.


People are so funny!

What's for Dinner- French Bread

French Bread Recipe


French bread is one of my family's favorite treats. But I rarely have time to make it from scratch.

This French bread recipe is wonderful, because the dough is made in the bread machine. Just dump in the ingredients and come back a few hours later to rest it, shape it and bake it.

The end product is a crusty bread machine French bread that tastes as good as you'd find in a bakery.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour

• 3/4 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. active dry yeast

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1 Tbsp. water

Preparation:

Place water, flours, salt, and yeast in your bread machine in the order directed by the bread machine manufacturer.

Set it on the dough cycle.

When cycle is complete, punch dough down, cover it with a clean towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. On a lightly-floured surface, roll each half into an 8 x 10 rectangle.

Starting from the long end, roll up dough, jelly-roll style. Tuck ends under.

Place dough rolls on a lightly-greased baking sheet (or one lined with parchment paper).

Cover with a clean towel and let rest 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, place a broiler pan on the lowest rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Beat egg and water together. Brush over top of dough. Make diagonal slits across dough if you like.

Place bread on the middle oven rack and pour 1 cup of water into the broiler pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped.

What I am Reading- How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

   2000 Simple Recipes for Great Food











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