tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:04:02 +0000cannedcatcat foodclutterfoodjunkpicklerecipesrecyclereusesouphttp://orangesky303.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (LC)Blogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-3033206622961372172Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:06:00 +00002012-04-16T18:30:39.953-07:00 I took my Basic Handgun and Basic Shotgun course at Self-Defense Firearms Training.  I did a lot of research before settling on a class and chose Greg because of his abundance of experience and credentials. Greg is a subject matter expert and law enforcement trainer during the week. He is extremely knowledgeable in the laws and even gets to help write some of them. He also gets to have permits http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2012/04/handgun-training-and-shotgun-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-5882941853661730539Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:48:00 +00002012-03-26T17:11:04.583-07:00cannedcatcat food*Disclaimer: The info I present here is from my research, and I cannot verify the information 100%. Please contact the company or use this information at your own risk for your pets. I have been researching many different cat foods recently because of health problems with my cats. One suggestion Dr. Lisa Pierson of catinfo.org has made is the use of grain-free canned Nature's Variety. http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2011/11/canned-cat-food-natures-variety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-8428837608152422687Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:26:00 +00002008-08-03T22:38:38.432-07:00foodrecipessoupI've been craving Tomato Basil Soup. The first time I had it was in Texas and the second time at Whole Foods. Some recipes use a bit of cream, but I chose to omit it from the recipe that I adapted.2 cans Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)1/2 large yellow onion - chopped3 large garlic cloves - minced2 cups water2 cups chicken broth2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1 Tablespoon butter2 cups Fresh Basil1/8 http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2008/08/tomato-basil-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-4563641656270252726Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-07-27T00:00:00.929-07:00picklerecyclereuseI recently purchased a large jar of Carnegie Deli Refrigerated Pickles from Costco and they are delish. It reminded me of Chinese Pao Cai which I endeavored to make. After failing in locating recipes online, I thought, what if I just re-use the pickle juice?I searched online and it seems there are varying opinions about whether it's safe to re-use pickle juice. There are many people who enjoy http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2008/07/reduce-recycle-reuse-pickle-juice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-5098292571442107562Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:22:00 +00002008-07-22T23:48:04.474-07:00clutterjunkI have probably spent the last 6 years of my life trying to de-clutter. Some days I get fed up and I can easily fill a couple of bags full of trash, usually old papers, junk mail, magazines, etc. Other days, I sit paralyzed on my couch, unable to figure out how or where to start.My friend Norma once told me that I didn't have that much stuff. If that is true, then why do I feel so overwhelmed http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2008/07/whatcha-gonna-do-with-all-that-junk-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-1476011942163281294Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:57:00 +00002008-11-12T19:03:34.420-08:00Awww, I saw this story on Oprah today. How cute!!!An orphaned hippo adopted a tortoise as his parent after surviving the Tsunami. See the NPR link above for the story.http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2007/02/hippo-and-tortoise-son-and-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-114315696810572107Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:28:00 +00002006-03-23T15:36:41.866-08:00I've started to realize that I'm writing way too much about food. I should go on a diet or something. If all this food stuff is too much, let me know and I'll stop!Anyway, I went to Native Foods again yesterday. I had the Soba Dan Dan Bowl. It consisted of Soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodles, fresh steamed veggies, blackened tempeh, and a spicy peanut dressing. It was large enough that I was able http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2006/03/blueberry-chocolate-and-more-native.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-114315552479210379Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:10:00 +00002006-03-23T15:12:38.050-08:00I ate at Native Foods in Westwood twice last week.I had the Indonesian Tempeh Chips which are battered and fried tempeh strips served with sweet soy sauce. They also have vegan bbq and ranch sauces as well. It was a fairy large serving of 6 or 8 rectangular pieces that looked like fried fish from English Fish and Chips. They were damn good and stayed kinda crispy even after cooling down in a http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2006/03/native-foods-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-114283126877663942Mon, 20 Mar 2006 05:06:00 +00002006-03-19T21:07:48.786-08:00Yesterday I went out with my friend Sandi to eat. I'd been dying to go to Follow Your Heart in Canoga Park. It's the oldest Vegetarian restaurant in the SFV. It's a vegetarian health food store with an attached cafe. They make "Vegenaise" which you may have seen at your local Whole Foods. I decided to have a Vegan Rueben which comes with a tofu cottage style "cheese". When it arrived, I http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2006/03/best-chocolate-cake-i-ever-had-and-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-114188561917572433Thu, 09 Mar 2006 06:24:00 +00002006-03-08T22:26:59.190-08:00So since going to Bikram, I've tried to eat clean, stay healthy. I tried a few new things this week. I've been trying to go vegan, but it's been difficult. I have some reviews of tasty veggie stuff.1) Dr. Praeger's Tex Mex Veggie Burger - I got these from Trader Joe's. I read on a the Hungry Girl's newsletter that they were pretty good. They were really easy to make. 5 minutes on each side http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2006/03/veggie-surprises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-114102331306855151Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:51:00 +00002007-02-13T21:27:33.048-08:00Okay, so when I was a kid, I didn't really like chocolate. I preferred Skittles, Starburst, and fruity candies over Hershey's bars, Nestle bars, etc.Then one day, my roommate Anna from UCLA gave me a milk chocolate Ghiradelli bar. From that day, I was hooked. Anything chocolate, I would eat. Even Hershey bars.Last week my boss gave me a bag of See's Milk Chocolate Foil Hearts for Valentine's http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2006/02/chocolate-reviews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-110927378784525064Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:32:00 +00002005-02-24T11:36:27.846-08:00I went to 3rd Street Promenade on Tuesday to buy myself a spankin' new Ipod Shuffle. Woohoo! I went to go eat at Charlie Kabob, mmmmm....one of my favorite places. Chicken Charlie Kabob and a Muscle Beach Lemonade. Yum yum.I was waiting for my food when a gentleman approached the counter. I thought he wanted to look at the food so I stepped back out of his way. He said something to me...I http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2005/02/22405.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10609935.post-110747365358659373Thu, 03 Feb 2005 23:31:00 +00002005-02-03T15:34:13.590-08:00It's already February of 2005 and so much has happened already. I've had a recurring role on a TV series called Untold Stories of the ER and I've been having a blast with project and the crew. I have a feeling this year is going to be great and full of surprises. My new commercial for Progressive Insurance is supposed to be playing. Wish me luck! http://orangesky303.blogspot.com/2005/02/my-first-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LC)0