tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18035340067993097512024-03-05T12:48:21.154-08:00Simple Outlines (SO)Simple Outlines(SO) includes everyday questions, simple solutions and easy examples. Plus helpful hints and fun facts...SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803534006799309751.post-76422959179946568892010-10-26T18:42:00.001-07:002010-10-27T13:19:39.631-07:00I Need Current Tech Information...<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>SIMPLE SOLUTION:</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;"><strong>Geekwiz.com</strong></span></div><div align="left">It offers the most comprehensive on line information on today's ever changing technology world.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>REASONS TO LOG ON:</strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><ol><li><div align="left">Geekwiz.com posts up to date review, articles, money saving promo codes and specials for the newest and greatest computers, gadgets, electronics and much much more. </div></li><li><div align="left">Charles-Etienne Roy co-founder of Geekwiz.com created this site as a place where customers can research and purchase products at a discounted price using coupons and promo codes similar to Newegg. </div></li><li><div align="left">The site is user friendly with all the information you need about technology in one place. </div></li></ol><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>HELPFUL HINT:</strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Visit Geekwiz at <a href="http://www.geekwiz.com/coupons/n-promo-code/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">www.geekwiz.com/coupons/n-promo-code/</span></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em><strong></strong></em> </div><div align="center"><em><strong>"Geeks Rule And We'll Save You Money"</strong></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803534006799309751.post-39922863159843768652010-07-12T15:02:00.000-07:002010-08-08T09:30:33.704-07:00Does The Milkman Still Deliver?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLfofCyOXU6JJi2dJpq1fVXcn90MmoI01w-wVG8v1uRzbXRqq6KW4qOsnxiBxIkqRij6k-9HN2JLNV3Cs1t_Ja7X4pikAMh7Se41dbtWoU-SggXC_pHuoPO1mMKDFj9m4Zluvh4SQNkdh/s1600/truckside2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502816689417920274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLfofCyOXU6JJi2dJpq1fVXcn90MmoI01w-wVG8v1uRzbXRqq6KW4qOsnxiBxIkqRij6k-9HN2JLNV3Cs1t_Ja7X4pikAMh7Se41dbtWoU-SggXC_pHuoPO1mMKDFj9m4Zluvh4SQNkdh/s200/truckside2%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">SIMPLE SOLUTION:</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Rockview Farms</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Keeping true to the title of my blog SO, I am always trying to find ways to keep daily life simple... And running to the store a few times a week to pick up milk, bread, eggs and yogurt does not qualify as simple. However, having these items delivered weekly to my front door is the true definition of simplicity. I know this sounds so 1950's, but it is true. Rockview Farms delivers not only farm fresh dairy products, but other local favorites including Tanaka Farms Produce and Picket Lane Bakery Goods.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">I do not know of any warehouse store or chain that can deliver you BSF free milk to your doorsteps within 48 hours after milking, and it truly tastes better. For my friends that do not live in Southern California, I know there are local dairies in the San Fransisco and Central Coast areas that also provide home delivery service.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Beside the quality of the Rockview products the family owned and operated business is a simple and friendly organization. To start delivery just log onto <a href="http://www.wowdelivery.com/">http://www.wowdelivery.com/</a> or call (714) 543-0676. Unlike the crazy phone companies there are no ridiculous contracts to sign, just your order to get started, and you can easily stop service at any time. And, unlike national pizza companies or flower companies there are no additional delivery charges. Need to make changes to your order? Just leave the milkman a note. That's right no calling 800 numbers and sitting on hold for hours, no standing in additional lines, or dealing with clueless store managers.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">As for friendly customer service, I told the owner,Mr. Pastor, that I was going to mention Rockview in my blog. He was so pleased that I received complementary orange juice with my next delivery. Really, who gives products away during a recession...</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">EXAMPLES:</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">1. Dairy</span></div><br /><ul><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">milk</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">flavored milk</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">soy products</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Lactaid products</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">organic milk</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">butter / cream</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">buttermilk</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">cottage cheese / sour cream</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">assortment of cheeses</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">yogurts</span></div></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">2. Not Just Milk</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">cereals / breads</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">assortment of juices</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">farm fresh eggs</span></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">bottled water</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Farmer John's bacon</span></div></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">3. Local partners that Rockview provides delivery service </span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Tanaka Farms (local farm fresh produce)</span></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Picket Lane Bakery (breads, cookies,pies, quiches,cakes, muffins,danish, croissants,bagels,scones,coffee,pastas and much more)</span></div></li></ul><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">HELPFUL HINTS:</span></strong><br /><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Click Rockview under my "Page"section on this blog</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Rockview Home Page - </span><a href="http://www.rockviewfarms.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.rockviewfarms.com/</span></a></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Home Delivery Sign-up at </span><a href="http://www.wowdelivery.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.wowdelivery.com/</span></a></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Talk with a friendly person at (714)543-0676</span></div></li></ol><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">FUN FACTS:</span></strong><br /><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">The milk man is a symbol of a simpler time.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Rockview is one of the last dairies in the state to own their own cows and process, package and distribute their own milk. </span></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Rockview farms does everything naturally and with the animals' health in mind.</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Benefits of Milk - Nature's Perfect Food</span></div></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">good source of high quality protein</span></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">easily absorbed calcium</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">vitamin A</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">riboflavin</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">other B vitamins</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">phosphorous</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">magnesium</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">potassium</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">sodium chloride</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">sulfate</span></div></li></ul><div align="center"><strong><em>"Eat Local Eat Organic"<br /></div></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div>SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803534006799309751.post-56615344233688149412010-07-10T13:22:00.000-07:002010-07-16T13:26:43.093-07:00What Do I Serve House Guests For Breakfast?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0OFK9FDd1b7wAB_uXpYy_gRcAgyhwQVLXH2mFGwSukQeDEu3zlwiEFggeDO_hvupNG3-5BeEtyGtv3j8TxQdQP6SJPxdydOt9qRGlOXJL-CH-ShH0IZCLva1wtpdzkH1aJIBAMWFnKu4/s1600/DSC02896.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493112956337481762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0OFK9FDd1b7wAB_uXpYy_gRcAgyhwQVLXH2mFGwSukQeDEu3zlwiEFggeDO_hvupNG3-5BeEtyGtv3j8TxQdQP6SJPxdydOt9qRGlOXJL-CH-ShH0IZCLva1wtpdzkH1aJIBAMWFnKu4/s200/DSC02896.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> <strong>SIMPLE SOLUTION:</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Easy Breakfast Buffets</span></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Having house guests is a regular <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occurrence</span> at our bungalow and we love it! However, I do not want to stress over planning <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">menus</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">worrying</span> about travel schedules, sleep patterns, food <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">preferences</span>, diet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">restrictions</span>, etc. So, I put out a buffet each morning. To make life easier the majority of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingredients</span> / items on both menus can be delivered by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">RockView</span></span></span></span> Farms. If you live in the greater Long Beach / South Bay / North <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Orange</span> County and do not know that the milk man still delivers then you spend too much time going to the market. Did I mention that the delivery is FREE!!! I will devote all of next week's blog to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">RockView</span></span></span>, now back to breakfast... </span></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">EXAMPLES: </span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:arial;">(* denotes items that can be delivered by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">RockView</span></span></span> Farms)</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">1. Day One Menu - Relax and Enjoy</span></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Aunt Allison's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breadless</span></span></span> Strata</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">* Bacon </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Trader Joe's Chicken Breakfast Sausages</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">* Assorted Pastries / * Fruit Breads</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Trader Joe's also sells an excellent Banana Bread Mix (very easy to make</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">* Fresh Fruit or * Juice</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">* coffee / tea / mineral water (drink daily)</span></p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Aunt Allison's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breadless</span></span></span> Strata</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">*12 eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup of flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">*16 oz. (1 pint) cottage cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">* 1 lb. of jack cheese ( or cheese of choice) grated</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">* 1/2 cup of butter</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">salt and</span> pepper to taste</span></li></ul><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">________________________________________</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Heat Oven to 400 degrees</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">sift dry <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingredients</span></span> (set aside)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">mix eggs </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">add both cheeses</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">mix in dry ingredients</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">set egg mixture aside</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">put butter into a 3 quart glass baking dish and melt in oven</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">remove dish and pour egg mixture into baking dish</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">bake uncovered in for 15 minutes</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">turn</span></span> oven down to 350 degrees</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">continue cooking uncovered for 45 minutes</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">if edges start to get too brown cover with foil</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">remove when finished cooking and let rest before serving</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">garnish with fresh chopped parsley and fresh <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ground</span></span> pepper</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">include on buffet salsa / hot sauce </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;">2.<strong> Day Two Menu - Travel Day Buffet</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>*</strong> assorted yogurts - create a self serve station</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">toppings for yogurt: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kashi</span></span></span></span></span> Cereals - the crunchy 7 whole grain nuggets cereal holds up well in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">yogurt</span></span> / chopped walnuts or almonds/ fresh berries</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">if serving plain <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">yogurt</span></span> serve <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">honey</span></span> to help add a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">naturally</span></span> sweet flavor</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">* assorted <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bagels</span></span> / * toasts / rye crackers</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">smoked salmon (Whole Foods has an excellent selection)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">*cream cheese / goat cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">sliced melon</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">*coffee / tea / mineral water (drink daily)</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">HELPFUL HINT:</span></strong></p><span style="font-family:arial;">1.If you do not live in Southern California, I am sure there is a local farm near you that would be very happy to deliver farm fresh products to your home. If you do live in Southern California, then visit <a href="http://www.rockviewfarms.com/">www.<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">rockviewfarms</span></span></span></span></span>.com</a> and start making your life simple and healthy! </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">2. Aunt Allison's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breadless</span> Strata can easily be made for fewer people. Just cut the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingredients</span> in half, use a smaller glass dish, and bake for half the amount of time.</span></p><br /><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">FUN FACT:</span></strong></p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Benefits of Drinking Mineral Water</span></strong><br /><br /><p><em><span style="font-family:arial;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Information</span></span> provided by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">GlasWater</span></span></span></span></span> Blog and Articles</span></em></p><span style="font-family:arial;">The minerals listed below are found in most popular mineral waters, however be sure to drink waters that are low in sodium.</span><br /><br /><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">magnesium - Strengthens the immune system, relaxes the body and muscles and even helps lower blood pressure.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">chloride & bicarbonates - Helps with digestion and assists in keeping acid and balance within the stomach and upper and lower intestines.Sulfate </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">iron - Small quantities found in many types of mineral water. Iron is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">necessary</span></span> to help blood deliver oxygen throughout the body.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">sulfate - Used by the body as a cleaning and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">detoxifying</span></span> agent.</span></li></ol><br /><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">SIMPLY STOCKED PANTRY:</span></strong></p><span style="font-family:arial;">flour</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">baking powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">butter</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">honey</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">freshly ground coffee / whole beans (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">actually</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">better if</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">stored</span></span> in the freezer)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">mineral water </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">hot sauces of choice<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEmGhAE7AoGs7bzjbW_unt9hyR4VLP8Ur7FO4UPvilPCYvQVSXfN66SQy7W2A4wdd8z11Occ-ONI2yvG6wCAXb-Uk9jr8dtiaqowR_rbNu4MQYCIuo61FwMSlih-7nkMZNUF_rSso8sst/s1600/transpix.gif"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 1px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 1px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492375744784928962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEmGhAE7AoGs7bzjbW_unt9hyR4VLP8Ur7FO4UPvilPCYvQVSXfN66SQy7W2A4wdd8z11Occ-ONI2yvG6wCAXb-Uk9jr8dtiaqowR_rbNu4MQYCIuo61FwMSlih-7nkMZNUF_rSso8sst/s200/transpix.gif" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span>SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803534006799309751.post-80493813062855790502010-07-08T13:09:00.000-07:002010-08-07T16:08:24.329-07:00How Can I Stop Being A Bag Lady?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr58Nfa4guo5a6zc72V4pN0ug0pLHWohFP52Ohwx4B-vCC6zoq5xR7zk8qKBfcXJO36NU2M8Wb026NhJn-lAnijqrAFN7czDUKvKHveFH58fVBqLYALEyuLLWbdHCogOh9ueYP529oLWpf/s1600/DSC02868.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491756431594722034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr58Nfa4guo5a6zc72V4pN0ug0pLHWohFP52Ohwx4B-vCC6zoq5xR7zk8qKBfcXJO36NU2M8Wb026NhJn-lAnijqrAFN7czDUKvKHveFH58fVBqLYALEyuLLWbdHCogOh9ueYP529oLWpf/s200/DSC02868.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><ol><li><strong>SIMPLE SOLUTION:</strong><br /><br /><strong>EASY WHEELS</strong><br />"the fastest way to load and unload"<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">STOP carrying</span> bags! The extra weight will strain your back, neck and shoulders not to mention your arms. After a lot of research (thank you Jeff :), I decided to buy an Easy Wheels Jumbo Elite Chrome Shopping Cart. It is light-weight, easy to store and very versatile. In fact, I store the cart in my laundry room so it is easy to get to. And, I no longer carry bags.<br /><br /><strong>Top Five Reasons to Buy the Easy Wheels Cart:</strong> </li></ol><p></p><ol><li>solid genuine rubber tires</li><br /><li>it folds flat</li><br /><li>weighs 15 lbs</li><br /><li>can hold up to 150 lbs</li><br /><li>easily hooks onto grocery carts</li></ol><p><strong>EXAMPLES:</strong></p><ol><li>On the pool deck: It can easily be transported in a car even as small as the Honda Fit (love the Fit! thank you Bryant Lee - Huntington Beach Honda). I can put three swim bags, a plastic tub with water bottles, powder and ear solution, (2) shower bags, (2) lunch boxes, three towels, (2) cozy jackets, a purse and still have room for my coffee thermos. The best part... it stands off the ground so everything inside stays dry. </li><br /><li>Carry grocery bags home from the market: I can easily fit four to five recyclable shopping bags. Walking to my local market keeps my parking space, adds exercise to my day and saves gas.</li><br /><li>Holds a week's worth of library books - that would 25 books for our house. I would bet money that you have a local library in your neighborhood that is less than one mile round trip. My girls ride their scooters and I push my cart.</li></ol><p><strong>HELPFUL HINTS:</strong></p><ol><li>I am not a fan of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">WalMart</span>, in fact never shop there. However, I had money in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">PayPal</span> account and was able to order the cart on line and pay with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">PayPal</span> at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">WalMart</span>. I did not pay for shipping because I picked the cart up at my local store. The cart is also listed on line at Bed Bath and Beyond. </li><br /><li>Cost of the Cart: Between $50 - $60</li></ol><p><strong>FUN FACTS:</strong> </p><p>1. Burn Calories by walking with your cart. Walk just half a mile and burn the following...</p><ul><li>34 calories if you weigh 130 lbs</li><br /><li>37 calories if you weigh 140 lbs</li><br /><li>40 calories if you weigh 150 lbs</li><br /><li>42 calories if you weigh 160 lbs</li></ul><p>2. Fun Read: <em>The Push Cart War, </em>A popular children's book written by Jean Merrill and illustrated by Ronni Salbert. It was published in 1964 and concerns a war between pushcart peddlers and delivery trucks in New York City.</p><p></p><p>3. The country looses 119 million lost working days due to back pain.</p><p><strong>SIMPLY STOCKED MOM'S CAR:</strong></p><p>Easy Wheels Cart</p><p>(1) Plastic Tub with Handles: for wet towels, swim suits, wet suits, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">etc</span>. Just carry it into your house and drop if front of your washer. To keeps you from loosing and parts during travel. Also good for soaking sting ray <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wounds</span>.</p><p>First Aid Kit</p><p>Small Container of Vinegar: pour on jelly fish stings!</p><p>Rain Umbrella / Beach Umbrella</p><p>Roll of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Paper Towels</span></p><p>Baby Wipes</p><p>Hand Gel</p><p>Plenty of Mint Gum :)</p><p></p>SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803534006799309751.post-74795544512795396382010-06-29T19:15:00.000-07:002010-08-07T16:09:15.665-07:00How Can I Add Tofu To My Diet?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgu297yHlQHMLGMQ6S3mCWRKhi6KLUHyeBCQ9w9ZKa08pMh5khkKnnTc9epLtfR_weTT4bJHHUeyp4oHJxrlcejolLcdwEg2ak99zUmPFsNAIemXz8XnJLzBGqcqpppQX5gTgPpHDxMn9/s1600/DSC02862.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492023454751226578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgu297yHlQHMLGMQ6S3mCWRKhi6KLUHyeBCQ9w9ZKa08pMh5khkKnnTc9epLtfR_weTT4bJHHUeyp4oHJxrlcejolLcdwEg2ak99zUmPFsNAIemXz8XnJLzBGqcqpppQX5gTgPpHDxMn9/s200/DSC02862.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>SIMPLE SOLUTION:<br /></strong><br /><br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Replace a "traditional" protein with firm tofu.</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">1. Breakfast: instead of an egg... cut firm tofu into squares and eat along side your favorite fruit and toast. (either as is or cooked)</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">to cook tofu, remove from package rinse and pat dry</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">brown in a non-stick pan on medium high for about 5 - 7 minutes on each side</span></li></ul><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">2. Lunch / Dinner</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">add to your favorite pasta</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">mix into your favorite vegetable or noodle soup </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">serve with a bowl of rice and drizzle a little soy sauce</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">replace it for a protein in curry and brown rice</span></li></ul><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">EXAMPLES:</span></strong></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Pasta with Pesto Tofu</strong> </span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Cook any shape pasta - try whole wheat it has great flavor.Cut tofu into squares and cook - cut into cubes after cooking.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Of course you can make your own pesto, however I only make fresh pesto in the summer when basil is season in my garden. Otherwise,I like to use Genova Pesto from Trader Joe's. You can find it in the refrigerator section next to the hummus and salsa. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">After the pasta is cooked and drained (do not rinse) add cubed tofu and pesto (straight from the container - let it come to room temperature) gently toss together and garnish with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Parmesan</span> cheese.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Complete this meal with a salad of mixed baby greens. </span></li></ul><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">2. <strong>Curry Tofu and Broccoli with Brown Rice</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Cook brown rice (use a rice cooker for perfect rice and do not forget to soak your rice in the cooker for at least an hour before cooking).</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Saute broccoli with shallots and garlic in a little olive oil before adding 1/4 cup of water and simmer for about 10 minutes.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Cook tofu </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Curry simmer: Trader Joe's has two excellent curry simmers that are easy to use. Stir in tofu and broccoli into the curry simmer and serve with brown rice.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Zion Market (Korean Market in Hawaiian Gardens) has a huge selection of ready to serve curries.</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Complete this meal with sliced melon. </span></li></ul><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">HELPFUL HINT:</span></strong></p><span style="font-family:arial;">Tofu can be stored in it's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">original</span> package in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">refrigerator</span> until the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">expiration</span> date posted. Once you open the tofu cover it with water and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to change the water daily, and the tofu will last 5 - 7 days.<br /></span><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">FUN FACTS:</span></strong></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Tofu was first used in China more than 2000 years ago</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">4oz of tofu has 10.1 grams of protein and 94 calories</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Daily <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommended</span> intake of protein: women - 46 grams / men - 56 grams</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Plate designed by Dorothy J. Smith AKA Nana</span></li></ol><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">SHOPPING LIST:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Firm Tofu</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Whole Wheat Pasta</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Trader Joe's Genova Pesto</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Mixed Baby Greens</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Parmesan Cheese</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Brown Rice</span></p><p><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" style="font-family:arial;">Broccoli</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Shallot</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Garlic</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Trader Joe's Curry Simmer</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Melon</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">KEEP IT SIMPLE PANTRY:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Olive Oil</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Sea or Kosher Salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Cracked Black Pepper</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Favorite Dry Herbs (only keep the one you use)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Chicken / Vegetable Stock</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Curry</span> Powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Red Wine Vinegar</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Balsamic Vinegar</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Soy Sauce</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Green Tea (drink it every day)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Good Brown Rice</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p>SO Groverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265524208824938100noreply@blogger.com0