Marcian Tobay
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Please please please double click by your subject line on this page and include a spoiler warning.
Other than that, I adore these pictures and you for posting them. Things are looking magnificent. Your captions also rock.
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Quote:I love the divided fan base on that movie. People either worship it because "It's so bad it's good" or because "It's one of the greatest movies ever and no one understands it!"Originally Posted by Friggin_Taser
I watched Repo close to 15 times the last time it was FearNet On Demand. God I love that movie so much.
Makes conversing with fans difficult.
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C'moooooon Repo and Saw. Have at ya, Repo and Saw. T'would be a good day.
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Quote:Though I'm on Team Pilgrim, full disclosure requires that I tell you The Expendables has had a free reskin of Contra on Face book for several weeks now.Originally Posted by ChrisMoses
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Quote:Hon, I live in LA. I have choices.Originally Posted by Nethergoat
Living in one of the premier wine regions in the country I'm spoiled for choice here- tons of great stuff in the $5-15 range. Alas, the further away from Cali you get the more expensive they'll be.
If you have a Trader Joes in your area, they reliably stock excellent inexpensive vintages.
Thank you very much for your feedback. This is perfect. Arbiter Fabulous literally came to my home and taught me how to prepare Salmon using nothing but cereal and leftover spices. Between that and having someone for which to cook, my interest in mastering these skills has up'd.
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Quote:Thank ya very much! I shall consider this!Originally Posted by Lord_Nightblade
I remember Alton Brown doing a good guide to what sauces work best with which pastas in an episode of Good Eats, but I couldn't find it. I did find this guide, which looks like it has good information. The kind of sauce you want to use depends more on the shape of the pasta than what it's made of, so fettuccine is going to work better with different sauces than fusilli regardless of whether they're made of whole wheat or semolina.
Whole grain noodles are healthier. I don't like them, because they take longer to cook and they have a flavor I don't care for (kinda cardboardy, IMO). But if you like them, go for it.
As for salt, it's generally a good idea to add some to the pasta while it's boiling. It's pretty much the only time the pasta will actually absorb the salt and get flavoring from it (not to prevent sticking). And remember, when you're cooking it's all about flavor.
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Quote:I am strongly considering printing out this post and mimicking you, reporting back with results.Originally Posted by Impish Kat
So, last night we cooked brats & andouille sausage... more specifically...
- Punctured uncooked mild italian sausages with fork or small knife (about 3 punctures on two opposite sides) and placed in stewpot.
- Poured a decent beer over sausage (we used Blue Moon last night) to the point that they were immersed completely.
- Last night, I was in the mood for spicy, so I added some already cooked andoullie sausage on top (punctured slightly to impart some of their flavor).
- Topped the whole mess with 4 (small) cloves garlic chopped fine, small (or half a large) onion, & 2 "julienned" green bell peppers.
- Cooked, uncovered, on medium heat for about 15-20 min. We used the handy side burner on the bbq so as not to heat the house up too much (we had a balmy 95 degree day). Some of the andoullies 'sploded, but I was okay with that... just gave the stock some good flavor.
- A few minutes after putting the pot on, we put some foil wrapped corn cobs on the grill.
- When sausages were well cooked, we pulled them out and grilled them briefly just to give them some nice char marks.
- Sausages came out slightly crispy on the outside, but oh so tender on the inside. Served in slightly toasted buns & topped with the cooked peppers & onions.
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Last night I made dinner for my girlfriend...
Can anyone teach me tricks or ideas related to pasta? We didn't know what sauce went with which noodle, so we picked an amalgam of things that "sounded good". What we ended up with was grape soda compared to wine; enjoyable but not full potential.
Any shopping tips for picking the best ingredients for a pasta dish? Some notes on what we did:- Whole grain noodles. (We presumed this healthy)
- She and I disagreed on how much to salt the water. I said "Err on more than necessary". She found the idea of salt repellent inherently.
- I prepurchased spaghetti sauce. It was "Basil" themed. What sauce would have gone best? Should I have made my own?
- Italian sausage used for meatballs. Simple here. I just buttered the pan and let them fly.
- Parmesan cheese. Is this always a given? I assumed so.
- This all with garlic bread. Obviously.
- If I were to add a wine, would that work? Which would I pick?
I don't know how much help I will get in this thread, but as our foodie sides show me, I thought I'd test the boundaries. Thanks!
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I loved Eternal Sunshine but... yeah. Bullseye.
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Quote:I may just try it with rum...Originally Posted by Scooby_Dont
With beer.
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People keep going on about Expendables because "They are MEN." I'm choosing Scott Pilgrim because "I am AWESOME". 'Course, my girlfriend just confided in me her extreme love of Julia Roberts, so not really sure. Maybe Eat Pray Love is going to get a whirl. O.o
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Quote:The llama has a title. Unfortunately, it is written in ancient llamanian tongue. To know it is to glimpse onto the backside of time. It cannot be understood by anyone that perceives time as a straight line, even subconsciously. Sometimes unworthy llamas attempt to say it. This results in a expulsion of the mispronounced title. A spitting, if you were. It is thus that what is seen as llama spit by others is, in reality, an unworthy attempting to sing my praise.Originally Posted by Manofmanychars
(his rank has thus improved some, to a title that we've never actually used in a thread, so he'll have to decide what it is, exactly).
Also, I'd nominate Kali/Bella if only to see ManOf and Bella on any form of counsel together.
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Quote:Boss? You really want to refer to your forum impotence? I thought the doctor was dealing with that.Originally Posted by Manofmanychars
Except I pulled a Superboy Prime from the void into which the old boards were cast. I brought my forumnipotence with me.
For example, you lose. That is all. Your title is as meaningless as your opposition.
As I say it, so it is.
I am the Minister of Awesome. You are nothing.
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Quote:O.o That's not what I was asking...Originally Posted by Teldon
I took over the last one for BW when he could not continue it.
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Quote:Is it called "Rebelling Too Hard Mix"? 'Cuz I think sorting Ska and Metal under that title would have summarized half off my drama club in high school.Originally Posted by rian_frostdrake
still wondering why it was mixing ska with metal.
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Quote:That's really it. In the "Store" section of the iTunes, you can click on "Update Genius". It'll weave together from all the music on your iTunes. I think that it reads descriptions and stuff, so if you attained things in a way that leaves them with weird names (Pirated soundtracks, for example), it may disregard them.Originally Posted by rian_frostdrake
seriously marcian, im only getting 4 mixes, is am not seeing any options to refine it, nor did i find anything on apple's site, any hints? they are mixing some weird genres together too.
But yeah, it's a fairly straightforward process once it gets updated. It will leave out a lot of music. If you're collection's small, it won't make many mixes. Mine started at 4. Took my buying at least one CD every other paycheck to get up to 12 (which is the max). -
Is it okay to run two drafts at once? I say this because I had an idea for one I mentioned a while ago. I don't mind waiting "my turn", but I want to know that it's a line first.
Thanks!
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I'm down like a clown with Down's.
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Quote:And a general burning. Llamas have irresponsible Friday nights.Originally Posted by Teldon
The Prisoner-12*
Firefly-11
Kolchak-10
Brisco-12
*I had to break the tie for the Prisoner and Firefly and MT now has burning hatred for me.
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Quote:No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...Originally Posted by Zombie Man
I will now be played by Shia Lebeouf, but only much more gritty fashion to redefine Shia as a more serious acteur and because audiences like that.
Actually, yes. I can see you played by Shia. The llama likes this retcon.
(Found some 'L's "off a truck". Don't tell the rulers...) -
Quote:Where at east I know I'm a ama...!Originally Posted by Bloodspeaker
Or Marcian Tobay, for that matter.
"Well I'm proud to be an A Marican!.." -
Quote:Nor are you peasant.Originally Posted by Golden Girl
I'm not a peasant
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Quote:Hm. Would you mind explaining, either here or in PM, why letting Apple know what music you like is a bad thing? Like, I know the resistance to the government knowing what books you like, but Apple to music? Please fill me in.Originally Posted by Nethergoat
I explained my reluctance to engage iTunes that way by cleverly altering your quote.
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Quote:Scanda !Originally Posted by JKedan
I use amas. Better kaboom.
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Quote:Not Ebert.Originally Posted by Leandro
EVERYTHING has a videogame.