Senin, 28 Januari 2008

Saskatchewan is full of beans

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A CBC listener called in to tell us about a great source of Saskatchewan grown beans: Northern Quinoa Corporation, of Kamsack. Its primary product, quinoa, is an edible grass seed native to the Andes in South American. According to the company website, quinoa is high in protein and other essential nutrients. The on-line store also sells lentils, chickpeas, barley, spelt, flax, spices and a whole lot of beans. Check it out.

Sabtu, 26 Januari 2008

[Singles] 26.01.08

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Jumat, 25 Januari 2008

CBC Radio Calling - BAKED BEANS

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Soak 2 cups of beans and 2 tbsp plain yogurt in water overnight.

Drain the water. Put the beans in a stock pot, add 2 ham hocks (or a meaty ham bone), 2 bay leaves, salt and a few peppercorns. Cover with fresh water and simmer until the beans are soft.

Divide the beans and their liquid between two oven-proof pots with lids. Remove the meat from the ham hocks and divide evenly between the two pots. Into each, stir in a few chopped tomatoes (fresh, canned or frozen), a couple spoonfuls of tomato paste, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup of molasses.

Cover and bake for two hours or more at 300F. Add water if the beans soak up the liquid. Remove the lids and broil until the top of the beans is nice and brown.

Rabu, 23 Januari 2008

[Singles] 23.01.08

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Senin, 21 Januari 2008

Not so much hot air - TUSCAN BEANS

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From the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 21 Jan 2008.

















It’s half past January and New Year’s resolutions are breaking all over the city, but not mine. Many of those broken New Year’s resolutions probably pertain to food—no doubt on a principle of less, not more. Eat less fat. Cut junk food. Lower calories. One not two desserts. Fewer drives through the drive-thru and late-night raids on the fridge. Not me. My New Year’s resolution is all about more. Because, when it comes to food, more is so much easier to stomach. My resolution for 2008 is to eat more beans.

Beans are really healthy and I don’t believe we eat enough of them. They’re high in protein, fibre, calcium, minerals and vitamin B. A diet of beans has been linked to lower cholesterol, better blood pressure, diabetic control and reduction in some cancers. But I’m no health fanatic. I want to eat more beans because Saskatchewan is producing more beans. Agricultural pundits have predicted that more and more farmers will grow beans in the years to come. If they’re growing them, I’m eating them. In my quest for a local diet—consuming more foods produced close to home rather than far away—beans are a welcome addition.

The newest bright light on the bean radar is a pinto bean called White Mountain. It was produced by plant breeders at the University of Saskatchewan and was grown by farmers last year. As the name implies, this pinto bean is mostly shiny white and retains its colour longer than normal pinto beans, which grow dark with time. In cultures where beans are popular, such as Mexico and the American southwest, lighter pinto beans are considered to be of higher quality because they are fresher and cook more quickly. So, hopes are high for White Mountain in the export market. Unfortunately, consumers such as you and I can’t go out and buy a bag of it yet, as it’s not for sale locally. If we all clamour for more beans, perhaps that will change.

I picked up a 10-pound bag of the common dark pinto bean last spring at the Super Duper Flea Market at the Saskatoon exhibition grounds. Yes, there among the antiques and collectibles and junk, a local farmer was selling her pinto beans, chickpeas and other grains. Like all those other flea marketers, I’d found my “treasure” that day!

If we broaden the definition of beans, as Ken Albala did in his fascinating new book, “Beans: A History,” Saskatchewan has even more to offer. Albala defines beans as “edible seeds from plants that produce pods” which includes lentils, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and split peas, which are now considered staple field crops in many parts of Saskatchewan.
Fortunately, these “beans” are easier to find in the grocery store. Buy any lentils or chickpeas that are packaged in Canada and chances are good they were grown in Saskatchewan.
And finally, as if we need another reason to eat beans, here it is: the more beans you eat the less you’ll suffer from the after effects of eating beans. (Here’s a tip: Soak or boil beans in water, tossing out the water, to neutralize the gassy effect before cooking.)

Tuscan Beans
I read that in Tuscany, this dish is called uccelletto which means “little birds” because it is made with the same ingredients that were traditionally used to cook small game birds.

1 cup dry beans
1 small carrot, quartered
1 small onion, quartered
1/4 cup olive (or canola) oil
1 chopped garlic clove
2-3 chopped sage leaves
6-8 canned or frozen tomatoes
salt and pepper

Soak the beans overnight. Cover with fresh water, add the carrot and onion, and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until the beans are tender, perhaps 2 hours. Drain, discarding the vegetables. Heat the oil until it shimmers. Sauté the garlic and sage. Add the beans and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes and their juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes thicken into a nice sauce.

Minggu, 20 Januari 2008

[Singles] 20.01.08

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Sabtu, 19 Januari 2008

How do you imagine yourself ten years from now?

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Funny comment from a reader:

This is SO interesting. I'm an "old lady" by anyone's standards posting on this site. I was curious about this whole "emo" and "scene" thing as my niece has recently changed her look and style pretty drastically.

In some ways, in reading all these posts, I can only laugh... But the majority, I can totally relate to, appreciate, (and sigh!... remember) what it was like growing up, ESPECIALLY "coming of age" through the **`70's!** and partying even harder through the `80's (guess that tells you how really ancient I am..LOL)

...Anyway, we had the same diverse groups and identities, just with different names or interests than you do today. I'm sure it was all a little more "regionally" based back in my day too. We didn't have, or couldn't even fathom the the incredible technology available that you all have at your fingertips today. ("gasp"...Imagine to your horror, no cell phones, im, texting, ipods, video games, computers, internet etc..hell, even microwaves weren't really even around when i was in middle and high school)

...OK, all this "banter' is to prove my point. Styles, tastes, and interests change multiple,multiple, multiple times during your life. Enjoy it all while you're young, and hopefully have the sense to maintain your individuality and "morality", through out it all. Stay safe, show tolerance, and don't judge one another too harshly. Years from now when you're a wise, (but still cool!) aunt/parent etc. like me, you can look back at all the "stages" and decades of your life, and die of embarrassment, and laugh at yourself, on some of what you once thought was so cutting edge or cool!

Jumat, 18 Januari 2008

[Album] Big Noyd - Illustrious

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[Album] Big Noyd - Illustrious

Tracklist:
01. Snitches
02. Posted On The Block
03. So Much Trouble (feat. Serani)
04. Heartless
05. Money Talk
06. Things Done Changed (feat. Kira)
07. Back Up In This Bitch
08. The Paper (feat. Jay Rush)
09. Ghetto (feat. Joell Ortiz)
10. It's A Wrap (feat. Ric Rude)
11. Trying To Make It Out (40 Glocc & B.A.M.)
12. Nowhere Else To Hide
13. Rags To Riches
14. Get It Poppin'

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Get a celebrity updo in minutes--by yourself

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Are you amazed by all the celebrity updo hair styles you see at all the awards ceremonies? Love the look, but don't have a $300/hour hair stylist that can create the same updo for you?

Then, you will want to check out this cool new hair tool called the Twistii. It is a very simple tool that you can use to create a celebrity style on your very own. (This tool will work for even the most challenged person when it comes to creating updos)

All you do is put your hair between the rubber band and plastic bending part and roll your hair up, pinning in place with a long stick.

Check it out here: Twistii - The Up Do Hair Styling Tool

Kamis, 17 Januari 2008

[Singles] 18.01.08

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Rabu, 16 Januari 2008

Elephant In the Sand

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Senin, 14 Januari 2008

[Singles] 14.01.08

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[Album] Webbie - Young Savage

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[Album] Webbie - Young Savage

Tracklist:
01. Independent (Feat. Lil Phat And Lil Boosie)
02. Keep It Gangsta
03. Check Out (Feat. Yo Gotti)
04. I Like It
05. Gangstas (Feat. Savage Squad)
06. My Baby (Feat. T-Pain)
07. Bitch
08. Ain't No (Feat. B.G.)
09. Buss One (Feat. B.I.G.)
10. Cut The Lights On (Feat. Handy)
11. Drank
12. Hustle
13. I Guess (Feat. Bun B)
14. Bet There
15. Say Bitch (Feat. Lil Phat)
16. Hustling (Feat. Lil Boosie)
17. Happen To Ya (Feat. Lil Boosie)
18. Like That (Remix) (Feat. Pimp C)

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Sabtu, 12 Januari 2008

And on and on and on and...

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We finally gobbled down the last of the Christmas turkey! My husband was heard to declare: "The original dinner was good, but I like what came after it even better." This included:

- turkey pie (2)
- turkey curry soup
- turkey and gravy on biscuits
- turkey salad sandwiches
- cold drumsticks

Here's a tip: before cooking the turkey, I gave it a soak in salt brine. Later, when I boiled the bones to make soup, all the lovely flavours of the brine seeped into the broth. It was so flavourful. I had stuffed the turkey with carrots and onions, which also went into the stock pot. (Bones and veggies were strained out before making soup with the broth.) I used the brine recipe supplied online by Martha Stewart, minus the bottle of wine.

If you'd like a lovely Saskatchewan free-range turkey for your next Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, contact Pine View Farms near Osler. They sell turkeys just twice a year and they always sell out. Reservations recommended!

[Album] Raheem DeVaughn - Love Behind The Melody

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Raheem DeVaughn - Love Behind The Melody

Tracklist:
01. Hello Love...
02. Woman
03. Love Drug
04. Energy (feat. Big Boi)
05. Friday (Shut The Club Down)
06. Customer
07. Mo Better
08. Woman I Desire (feat. Malik Yusef)
09. Desire
10. Midnight
11. Marathon (feat. Floetry)
12. Butterflies
13. She's Not You
14. Can We Try Again?
15. Try Again
16. Empty
17. Four Letter Word

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Kamis, 10 Januari 2008

[Singles] 10.01.08

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Senin, 07 Januari 2008

[Singles] 07.01.08

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Rap
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Huey - Adidas
Killer Mike - Aye-O
Killer Mike - Get Em Shawty feat. Three 6 Mafia
Maino - Watcha Gonna Do feat. T.I.
Rick Ross - Money Make Me Cum
Spot - If The Game feat. Gucci Mane
Young Dolla - Trap Stay Open feat. Sean Paul (of Youngbloodz)

R&B
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Atozzio - Hurts So Good
Bash Bros. - Joy Riden
Breed Boyz - Feeling Me feat. Israel
Casely - Obvious feat. Vein
Issa - Boss Lady feat. Trina
One Chance - Juke feat. Rock City
Rico Love - Drivin Like A Bitch
Rick Ross - The Boss feat. T-Pain (Prod. by J.R. Rotem)

Eclectic
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Afrojack - Boggling King
DJ Madskillz - Muy Caliente (African Xpression Remix)
Italian Stallion - Nasty (Sidney Samson Remix)
Mr Sosa and The Yayo - Cochabamba (Cubain Electric Mix)


Freeway - It's Over



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Sabtu, 05 Januari 2008

[Singles] 05.01.08

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Jumat, 04 Januari 2008

Emo Fashion Advice

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emoboy


by cakecake

If you truly want to change yourself and become emo, your going to have to undergo many stages, although you'll need patience.

Step 1.

Grow out your hair long enough to the point where the side bangs go past your chin, because that frames your face and makes your face look more slender, you can have the rest of your hair that length.

Step 2.

There are two options when it comes to hair straightening....

Option 1:

Buy a decent hair straightener, not some cheap one that you'll throw away in 3 months... One that will last you good as a buddy, seeing how you have curly hair, if you do have a decent hair straightener I suggest you put it on a high temperature, not too high or within months you'll get noticeable amounts of frizzy ugly nappy split end like hair. Also don't grab a chunk load of hair and straighten it... It will also result in nappy hair... If you have have curly hair, do each and every layer of hair in small smallllll portions. Get hair clips and get your top layers and clip them to your head, and slowly straighten the bottom layers little by little then move to the middle and then the top... To get a more straight look to your hair, brush a bristle brush (skinny brush) through a portion of hair your going to straighten and follow the brush. Also USE CONDITIONER if you dont or atleast hair care repair like hot shower oils or anti frizz from the drugstore, because your hair will get frizzy whether you like it or not no matter what kind of hair straightner you use.

Option 2:

Get it chemically straightened... Wait until your hair grows past your chin, and find a decent trustworthy salon and ask about chemical hair straightening. It usually costs around 150$-200$ depends.... and takes around 2-3hours. When you go to the salon get short layers at the top of the crown of your head that are the size of your finger and make the choppy layers, get aloootttt of layers! and get a few layers on your side bangs not to much to make them look too thin, they have to be longgg!(your side bangs need to frame your face). For your bangs I suggest you get a side swept choppy look that will hide your eyebrows somewhat (like a skater bangs but with more layers more unique) or fully grow out your bangs to your chin and cut it to the point to where you can pin your bangs to the side.

Also if you don't think your hair color doesn't suit your scene style, get it died a natural color range like ( black, brown, blonde) if you want blonde color then to pull it off your going to need a small face/small chin/slender face. Brown and black are easier to pull off and match the colors of your eyebrows. DONT GET THOSE HIGHLIGHTS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT like (blue, red, etc) to pull that off once again your going to have a slender face, with good features, if not then youll look like a poser. Try not to overexagerrate scene/emo with those vivid colors try to stay a natural scene color.

Step 3.

If you want to poof up your hair like all the other scenesters, your going to have to tease it.
Your going to need LAYERS ( alot of layers on your scene hair or youll just look like a big mass of hair even though some scenesters ignore my warning and still look like they have a big head)

HAIRSPRAY (A GOOD HOLD )
BRISTLE BRUSH (SKINNY THIN BRUSH)
OTHER VOLUMIZING PRODUCTS.

1. your hair has to be clean and straightened.
2. go to youtube and look up "how i tease my hair" that will give you a tutorial..


Step 4.

Okay your going to need eyelash extensions... this is going to complicated at first because it took me forever to master it.
There are two different kids of eyelash extensions your can get.

The full eyelash products the full ring of eyelashes for one eye) or individual eyelashes (tiny seperate ones). You are going to have to find a tutorial to how to stick on that cause for me its hard to explain... Don't worry if you do buy one on a drugstore will cost 3-5$ and will come with directions and glue and additional info.

Step 5.

CUT YOUR EYEBROWS! GET THEM PLUCKED! not to the point to where you completely look demonic... I don't think you'll look good with drawing them on with a eyeliner pencil. Just a natural slender look, not too skinny. So just look up some photos of some popular scene guys and look for one who has a natural eyebrow shape, something that will match your the shape of your upper eyelid and will complete all your facial features.

Step 6.

Eyeliner and Makeup.
Eyeliner... DONT OVEREXAGERRATE IT AND LOOK LIKE A RACCOON. or a hamburgler. At first since your probably a beginner at makeup try the sides of your eyelids if your eyes are a decent amount far apart and the ends of your eyelids just on the outer sides. Also get a volumizing mascara to bring out your eyes and eyeliner, try exaggerating the edges of your lashes so bring them out, get a dark shade for mascara. YOU NEEEEDDD MASCARA! if you want a paler facade i suggest you buy the most palest decent concealer you can find in a drugstore. If you want to hide acne, then I suggest you get a powder compact or a concealer that matches your skin tone or is a tad bit more brighter. For eye shadow look for tutorials on youtube...

Step 7.

Shave any evidence of chin hair, facial hair SHAVE ITTT... It makes your skin look more clear. Shave especially if you have really dark dark dark hair as mustache hair.

step 8.

body.
Now I know Im being a real blunt.
If your really want this ideal image.
Lose weight.
If your slender and have a high metabolism, thats great your set!
You notice that these scene guys are skinny.
Dont go bulimic. Don't get too deep into turning yourself into something your not. Also I dont want you to hurt your body severely which bulimia can lead too same with anorexia. Just exercise and take in your daily amount of food. Scene guys are usually frail looking as in they are not muscular they don't have abs, they look great in fit teeshirts if they are frail looking, they have no muscles but look like a slender girl, it doesn't show the muscle outlines because they have none and they like the ideal scene make sure you lose belly fat and on your sides, that is a turn off. Make sure your legs are slender, no matter how short/tall you may be if you have slender legs your good to go for skinny jeans.

Step 9.

Cloth shopping
BIGG THING, usually your supposed to find your own unique fashion but i guess you have no sense whatsoever...
Sorry for being blunt but its true.

Okay what your going to have to shop for are usually band tees or vintage abstract tees. Don't get the mainstream ones unless you have a nice physique then its acceptable if not you will be criticized.... get bomber jackets ( fur plaid hoodies and are sometimes snug at the waist) if you have slender legs this is hella easy to pull off.
Get studded/vintage belts.
For shoes i suggest you get pumas/ airforce/ the hightop vans/ reebook/ cowboy/vintage boots(if you have a feminine slender body and face) usually sporty vintage/retro scene shoes are acceptable if you wear converses or very common van shoes that you cant seem to pull off you will be accounted as a poser...

Shop at
Urbanoutfitters
American Apparal
Some ebay vintage myspace shops
Fredflare.com
You can buy them online if you don't have one of them near you.
Look at what some of the vintage scene kids wear and update your fashion knowledge from there....


I hope I have overall shaped your appearance of a scene/emo kid.... :)

[Album] Eclectic Beatz 5

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Eclectic Beatz 5

Tracklist:
01. Dirty South - Let It Go (Axwell Remix)
02. Sidney Samson & Chuckie - Fire
03. Popof - Alcoolic (Noir Edit)
04. Funkwerkstatt - Windrose (Erick E Remix)
05. Dubfire - Esmissions
06. Sidney Samson & MC Stretch - Pump Up The Stereo
07. Gregor Salto - Erasmus (Drop The Beat ft Andy Sherman)
08. Hardwell - There You Go
09. Axwell - I Found You (Dubfire Summer Of Love Mix)
10. Fedde Le Grand & Funkerman - Wheels In Motion (Chuckie Mix)
11. Spoiled Bratz & Rehab - Envy
12. Sidney Samson & Skitzofrenix - You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)
13. Andy Callister - We Dance
14. Vato Gonzalez - Badman Riddim
15. Haze & Sandy Rivera - Freak (Bart B More Secured Dub)
16. Hardwell - Yeh!
17. Laidback Luke - Break Down The House
18. Hardwell - Subway
19. DJ Jeroenski - Back Once Again (Vandalism Remix)

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Rabu, 02 Januari 2008

The story of a cherry pie

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I picked the cherries myself.* I pitted them myself. I made the pie myself. But I didn't eat it myself. Thank you Maureen, Tony, Jim and John for eating my pie, and thanks for leaving a little piece leftover for my breakfast!

(*At the Yoanna U-Pick Orchard at Radisson, Saskatchewan)

Selasa, 01 Januari 2008

The story of a Christmas turkey

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Our Christmas turkey was raised near Osler, Saskatchewan. We picked her up freshly plucked from Pine View Farms on the morning of Christmas Eve. She spent the next 24 hours at the spa (ie: a fragrant salt brine) and then a few hours bronzing in the oven. When she arrived at the dinner table she was brown, crispy, moist and so delicieux!

However, that is not the end of the story. The next day, we warmed the leftover turkey in gravy and served it over hot biscuits. The day after that, I simmered the turkey bones with carrots, onions and herbs in plenty of water which became a wonderful curry turkey soup with beans and wild rice. The following day, it was turkey salad sandwiches for lunch. For New Year's Eve, I served up a fabulous turkey pie.

And that's the story of the turkey who came for dinner and stayed for a week.