Chocolate Pudding (from scratch)
2-3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
2 tbs cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz unsweetened chocolate
In a non-stick saucepan, mix cornstarch, sugar, chocolate and milk. Heat on medium-low, whisk continually until chocolate melted and well-incorporated. You will notice the pudding becoming thicker as the chocolate melts and pudding mix heats. Pudding is done when thickened, slightly bubbly. Take off heat, add 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well. Chill in individual cups or serve warm.
Vanilla pudding
2-3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
2 tbs cornstarch
1 cup sugar, or less to taste
2.5-2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
In a non-stick In a non-stick saucepan, mix cornstarch, sugar, vanilla bean, and milk. Heat on medium-low, whisk continually. You will notice the pudding becoming thicker as the chocolate melts and pudding mix heats. Remove vanilla bean after 10-15 minutes on simmer. Pudding is done when thickened, slightly bubbly. If using vanilla extract, add after removal from heat. Mix well. Chill in individual cups or serve warm.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Maru, the flu, my foot
I like cats. Cats that know what they like. Cats like Maru.
I have a special place in my heart for slightly tubbier cats.
As per International society for Infectious Disease (ISID): new strain of swine flu now transmitting from human-human without direct swine-human contact. This strain is a combination of swine, avian, and human genomics. This flu is still susceptible to Tamiflu and Relenza, however these drugs must be given within the first two days of infectious symptoms in order to have maximal effect. Remember: the flu virus is a virus, so the more widely Tamiflu and Relenza are used, the more likely resistance will develop.
Wash hands, cover sneezing/coughing. Clean touched surfaces frequently.
On another note, my husband taught me how to wrap my foot today after I ran into a curb and fell. It never came up in Emergency Medicine, strangely. Most people came in with fractures leading to immobilization with a new plexiglass-brace (they don't use plaster anymore).
I have a special place in my heart for slightly tubbier cats.
As per International society for Infectious Disease (ISID): new strain of swine flu now transmitting from human-human without direct swine-human contact. This strain is a combination of swine, avian, and human genomics. This flu is still susceptible to Tamiflu and Relenza, however these drugs must be given within the first two days of infectious symptoms in order to have maximal effect. Remember: the flu virus is a virus, so the more widely Tamiflu and Relenza are used, the more likely resistance will develop.
Wash hands, cover sneezing/coughing. Clean touched surfaces frequently.
On another note, my husband taught me how to wrap my foot today after I ran into a curb and fell. It never came up in Emergency Medicine, strangely. Most people came in with fractures leading to immobilization with a new plexiglass-brace (they don't use plaster anymore).
Monday, April 20, 2009
Voltaire
I love Voltaire. This made me laugh this morning:
A Sermon Preached Before Fleas
My dear fleas, you are the cherished work of god; and this entire universe has been made for you. God created man only to serve as your food, the sun only to light your way, the stars only to please your sight, etc.
I happened to be in the cafeteria getting a cup of tea when I read this and started laughing. I think the cafeteria ladies believe I am crazy. Who else walks around with a volume of Voltaire? And how does one easily explain the humor in that passage?
My favorite story is by far The Way the World Goes. Somehow, knowing that the humanity hasn't changed one bit in the last four-five centuries makes me feel better about my continued existence. If we haven't managed to destroy the world in the last 500 years, I am confident that it will continue to exist through the next 500. I agree, there is fallacy in my logic.
I rather like this as well:
Non mei inimici sed invidi perdiderunt.
(Not my enemies but they who envy me will destroy me.)
A Sermon Preached Before Fleas
My dear fleas, you are the cherished work of god; and this entire universe has been made for you. God created man only to serve as your food, the sun only to light your way, the stars only to please your sight, etc.
I happened to be in the cafeteria getting a cup of tea when I read this and started laughing. I think the cafeteria ladies believe I am crazy. Who else walks around with a volume of Voltaire? And how does one easily explain the humor in that passage?
My favorite story is by far The Way the World Goes. Somehow, knowing that the humanity hasn't changed one bit in the last four-five centuries makes me feel better about my continued existence. If we haven't managed to destroy the world in the last 500 years, I am confident that it will continue to exist through the next 500. I agree, there is fallacy in my logic.
I rather like this as well:
Non mei inimici sed invidi perdiderunt.
(Not my enemies but they who envy me will destroy me.)
Saturday, April 11, 2009
It's 5am in America
Well, at least the Central U.S. I'd say something clever about a bear now, or who's on the phones at the White House, but it's not really relevant and I'm not that witty.
I'm here in --- looking for a home and I must say, this experience is making me feel like the adult that I am.
For our price range and location, yes, the homes are older, but man, some people need to start lovin' their stuff. One dude sat in his stained recliner sipping a beer while we looked over his propertaaa (as Cartman would say) and waited for the realtor to talk about why the house was infested with Chinese beetles. Chinese beetles. He reminded me of The Dude (because his recliner was on top of a nice oriental carpet) but without the White Russian obsession, and I didn't have to smell The Dude.
On the other end of the spectrum, some of the homes are gorgeous and well maintained. I also met a really friendly tabby who followed us around the entire house and wanted to be petted. Several times over. I like cats. Cat no. 2 in that house just spent the time sleeping behind a recliner.
Another thing I've noticed: people who own homes are more likely to have recliners. My dad has one. He owns his home. I agree that they are very comfortable despite rather bulky, and frankly, hideously upholstered. Hmmm. Is there a place in my life for both home and recliner ownership? It remains to be seen.
The people here are exceedingly polite. It's the only place I've lived, other than Canada, where they say "thank you" and "good night." It's rather nice. This morning, I spent a few minutes listening to the larks sing outside my window before resigning myself to my insomnia and getting up to write my fans (or one fan, rather).
Well, off to work. Must pass ACLS course. Expensive otherwise.
I'm here in --- looking for a home and I must say, this experience is making me feel like the adult that I am.
For our price range and location, yes, the homes are older, but man, some people need to start lovin' their stuff. One dude sat in his stained recliner sipping a beer while we looked over his propertaaa (as Cartman would say) and waited for the realtor to talk about why the house was infested with Chinese beetles. Chinese beetles. He reminded me of The Dude (because his recliner was on top of a nice oriental carpet) but without the White Russian obsession, and I didn't have to smell The Dude.
On the other end of the spectrum, some of the homes are gorgeous and well maintained. I also met a really friendly tabby who followed us around the entire house and wanted to be petted. Several times over. I like cats. Cat no. 2 in that house just spent the time sleeping behind a recliner.
Another thing I've noticed: people who own homes are more likely to have recliners. My dad has one. He owns his home. I agree that they are very comfortable despite rather bulky, and frankly, hideously upholstered. Hmmm. Is there a place in my life for both home and recliner ownership? It remains to be seen.
The people here are exceedingly polite. It's the only place I've lived, other than Canada, where they say "thank you" and "good night." It's rather nice. This morning, I spent a few minutes listening to the larks sing outside my window before resigning myself to my insomnia and getting up to write my fans (or one fan, rather).
Well, off to work. Must pass ACLS course. Expensive otherwise.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Matched!
To the Mayo I go!
Yup. On my way to becoming surgeon-extraordinaire.
Am excited about the program.
Stressed about finding a house.
And not looking hugely forward to the cold.
brrrr.
Yup. On my way to becoming surgeon-extraordinaire.
Am excited about the program.
Stressed about finding a house.
And not looking hugely forward to the cold.
brrrr.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Pork chops
Found a really good pork chop recipe and changed it to make it better:
4 pork chops bone in
1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, crushed (do not buy pre-crushed tomatoes)
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tsp dijon mustard (I like Maille Old Style french mustard)
1-1.5 chopped onion
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
3 dashes garlic powder
2 quart baking dish with foil or lid
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large baking dish mix tomatoes brown sugar, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. Submerge pork chops in tomato mixture. Bake covered for 1 hour, remove foil/lid and bake for another hour (total time 2 hours) until pork falls off bone and is tender. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
4 pork chops bone in
1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, crushed (do not buy pre-crushed tomatoes)
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tsp dijon mustard (I like Maille Old Style french mustard)
1-1.5 chopped onion
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
3 dashes garlic powder
2 quart baking dish with foil or lid
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large baking dish mix tomatoes brown sugar, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. Submerge pork chops in tomato mixture. Bake covered for 1 hour, remove foil/lid and bake for another hour (total time 2 hours) until pork falls off bone and is tender. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Garlic Sauce
Garlic sauce (stir-fry garlic vegetables)
Ingredients
3-4 cups vegetables, mixed, raw
Sauce:
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tbs apple cider vinegar
1-2 tbs brown sugar
4-5 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs hoisin sauce
olive oil
1 tsp. chili paste/peppers
To make sauce (without vegetables)
1. add 2-3 tb olive oil to wok/sautee pan. turn heat to medium high
2. sautee garlic until just done 1-2 minutes
3. add soy sauce
4. (at this point add vegetables).
5. (at this point steam vegetables for 15-min - via lid on pot/pan)
6. add vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin, chili paste
7. stir until thickened.
8 (if adding vegetables, thicken with 1 tbs cornstarch dissolved in water).
Serve over rice.
*Note* Add additional vinegar/sugar to desired tanginess. Will vary by individual. Same goes for hot sauce, soy sauce (for salt).
Enjoy. post for Q's
Ingredients
3-4 cups vegetables, mixed, raw
Sauce:
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tbs apple cider vinegar
1-2 tbs brown sugar
4-5 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs hoisin sauce
olive oil
1 tsp. chili paste/peppers
To make sauce (without vegetables)
1. add 2-3 tb olive oil to wok/sautee pan. turn heat to medium high
2. sautee garlic until just done 1-2 minutes
3. add soy sauce
4. (at this point add vegetables).
5. (at this point steam vegetables for 15-min - via lid on pot/pan)
6. add vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin, chili paste
7. stir until thickened.
8 (if adding vegetables, thicken with 1 tbs cornstarch dissolved in water).
Serve over rice.
*Note* Add additional vinegar/sugar to desired tanginess. Will vary by individual. Same goes for hot sauce, soy sauce (for salt).
Enjoy. post for Q's
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