Tuesday, September 29, 2009

struggling along

That aforementioned freelance gig worked out--for the time. Now searching and seeking again. Haven't written much because wondered if this blog were turning into a whining log re:
She Caint Git a Job. Going to slog through that and make comments on what is happening on the good side with side comments on "why is life treating me badly."

With that said--been using the food processor, (ironically purchased on the day I was told "it's just not working out" and pie crust is now so much easier. Last night's chicken pot pies delish, thanks to Anne Resturant Chief - added 2 ounces cream cheese to 1 cup flour, pinch of salt and 1/3 cup Crisco-process, then + 2 tblspns cold water, pulse gently, refrige for 1/2 hour, voila, crust like nana and mom and aunt millie. The gravy was an old tip from Mark The Minimalist, equal parts butter and flour for the roux, then a cup of chix broth for every tblespn flour and butter.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

been so long

got a freelance gig in a town that will remain nameless to protect me and all my friends. and the good news is there is an interview on the horizon..

okay, so he was elected. and the other morning I heard a GOP pundit say that it was time to put the economic concerns of 2008 and early 09 "behind" us. Hmmmm. seems a little too soon for that. AIG getting slapped around because of the bonuses apparently handed out with the comment," they're nothing we can do about that - we have to hand  them out. we're obligated." okay, i'll buy that. but je hav some splainin' to do.