tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post7862394136417409499..comments2024-03-27T07:19:10.306-07:00Comments on Pearson Report: Me an' Al - we're doing it...oh yeah...you betcha!Pearson Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-12385594305936198972013-04-01T09:51:57.400-07:002013-04-01T09:51:57.400-07:00yep, but fry them in a dry pan stirring just for a...yep, but fry them in a dry pan stirring just for a minute or two careful not to turn them too dark (don't know how that works with the black ones LOL), because when they burn they get bad taste and are no good for use. Just to turn golden to get the enhanced flavour. If you pat the dough for scones with that sesame paste the scones have a lovely taste. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-37224802110663398412013-04-01T07:39:35.994-07:002013-04-01T07:39:35.994-07:00My Bamix is a hand blender (stick) from Switzerlan...My Bamix is a hand blender (stick) from Switzerland - can't by it in stores - too high of an rpm, and a bit pricy. However, they are built to withstand a lot of work and last a long time. If you ever think to replace yours give this one a look first. You would not be disappointed!<br /><br />Re the kiwi recipe - thanks, I will definitely try your drink. I'm lucky too, Dezz, in the cold and flu department; it's been quite a while since I've been knocked to the ground with anything.<br /><br />I really appreciate the heads up about roasting my sesame seeds. I use an organic black sesame from India - it is delicious, very tasty. I roast other seeds and hadn't though of my wee sesame seeds for that. I love the spread idea, I would blend it with my coconut butter... :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-43915338741945365452013-04-01T05:09:58.432-07:002013-04-01T05:09:58.432-07:00PS if you blend or grind some sesame seeds (roast ...PS if you blend or grind some sesame seeds (roast them a bit before) and mix that sesame paste with a spoon or two of butter you can get a lovely sesame butter without any industrial additives and poisons :) It's lovely as a bread spread but also in patties and scones! DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-25062185494684678562013-04-01T05:07:31.898-07:002013-04-01T05:07:31.898-07:00hand blenders (if that's the same as stick ble...hand blenders (if that's the same as stick blenders :), are lovely, they mash everything in seconds, even hot soups. Mine is broken - used it too much. <br /><br />No special recipe, just mash two kiwis, one banana, one squeezed orange, ad two tsp of honey and some mineral water and that's it. I've been drinking these fruit juices for ten years now on a daily basis and haven't had a cold or a flu that long too :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-88778069050250602362013-03-31T16:15:20.958-07:002013-03-31T16:15:20.958-07:00Yes, toss it, dear Andrea - wing it with the rest ...Yes, toss it, dear Andrea - wing it with the rest of us crazy birds; we'll be a rebel flock if ever there was one. :P<br /><br />Seriously though, your theme does sound pretty awesome - just don't feel you have to stick too tightly to a theme. Think Johnny Depp in POTC - there are no rules, merely guidelines...so just have fun - and no stressing - that for sure is a rule...a Jenny Rule! :) :) :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-37147098946744597832013-03-31T16:14:41.127-07:002013-03-31T16:14:41.127-07:00I took the blender back - once I got it out of the...I took the blender back - once I got it out of the box I thought it was way too cumbersome.<br /><br />Mumsie has an antique blender, which I made off with when she wasn't looking...took me forever to scrape the dust bunnies off it and make it presentable - once done it works like a charm.<br /><br />I have this amazing hand blender, by Bamix, and it does just about everything. However, a blender is what I want for these shakes which contain pumpkin and sesame seeds and chuncks of ice...for that a blender is handy.<br /><br />Your kiwi and banana juice sounds yummy...send the recipe for that too...time to write a book Dezz with all these yummy concoctions of yours. :) :) Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-30859180283819840312013-03-31T15:32:01.882-07:002013-03-31T15:32:01.882-07:00I am in for my second year (first year with a plan...I am in for my second year (first year with a plan though...but am considering throwing it out the window tomorrow morning)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-39072230094226832972013-03-31T11:13:55.174-07:002013-03-31T11:13:55.174-07:00I've two blenders and almost never use them :(...I've two blenders and almost never use them :( I don't like how they foam the things up :( So I mostly use a citromatic or whatever you call an electronic fruit squeezer :) I do, however, use a very small blender when making kiwi and banana juice with some honey and orange juice. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-73170640586857439312013-03-31T10:12:43.292-07:002013-03-31T10:12:43.292-07:00No need for the loop - I just came back from your ...No need for the loop - I just came back from your blog - YES!!! <br /><br />Welcome aboard Mr. 1645 - this is going to be an excellently awesome A-Z now that you're in on the craziness!<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-38856493016971413452013-03-31T10:02:12.722-07:002013-03-31T10:02:12.722-07:00I like to pretend it was impromptu - well, okay, i...I like to pretend it was impromptu - well, okay, it was...but I've been mulling it over since...well, since last year! hahaha<br /><br />Truth is...I like this Challenge for the sake of challenging myself - and winging it is exactly what I need to do as so much of my time is structured; this one month "throw caution to the wind" break will do me good.<br /><br />The rest of you will suffer as I will truly be tossing out the trash at the same time and the two might get tangled! (hey there's my T post...T is for Tangled Trash) :P <br /><br />I really do hope you participate.<br />I could so see you doing an A-Z of All Things Gardening - I would so be there! Well...I'm so there anyway because your gardening advice is timely and expertly presented, plus your photos are tantalizing. <br /><br />You really need to share...so, sign-up, like right now...and just keep doing what you do, but do it for the A-Z. You'd rock it too! <br /><br />Keep me in the loop as to what you do. :)<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-27564394227860485542013-03-31T09:46:12.294-07:002013-03-31T09:46:12.294-07:00Hey there, Claudia - Wie gehts?
It's going t...Hey there, Claudia - Wie gehts? <br /><br />It's going to be a rocking time seeings how Ruth and Al are going to be entertaining us - lots of good fun awaits.<br /><br />Glad you're part if it - third year's the charm, right!! :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-10621584165639669362013-03-31T09:44:37.818-07:002013-03-31T09:44:37.818-07:00Seems a few of us are gluttons for punishment, lik...Seems a few of us are gluttons for punishment, like the first and second times weren't enough: :P<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in, Laura - good to have you on board. Looks like my original motley crew is all together...the more the merrier! :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-15345244504192319062013-03-31T03:20:43.395-07:002013-03-31T03:20:43.395-07:00Congrats on your impromptu desicion. I still have...Congrats on your impromptu desicion. I still have a few hours to think about signing up. At least I'll be able to read all your's and Al's stuff.Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578478269526006557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-39939737514321215902013-03-31T02:56:06.499-07:002013-03-31T02:56:06.499-07:00I am on, third year too :)I am on, third year too :)Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-82864455929226899152013-03-31T01:51:48.350-07:002013-03-31T01:51:48.350-07:00Look forward to your posts- I'm panstering it ...Look forward to your posts- I'm panstering it too - for the third year :o)<br />See you there<br />Lx<br /><br /><a href="http://chicklitlove.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Blogging AtoZ @ChickLitLove</a><br />Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-77321856541345500322013-03-30T22:59:43.895-07:002013-03-30T22:59:43.895-07:00Al - your # 325 - man you were hard find...deep in...Al - your # 325 - man you were hard find...deep in the trenches as it were, but then for someone who's in the gutter with her bottle I'm surprised it only took me two passes...yup, the things we'll do for friends. (or to avoid doing dishes) Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-47912656575079497952013-03-30T22:46:38.748-07:002013-03-30T22:46:38.748-07:00Oh yah...the new photo - thanks! Thought it was ti...Oh yah...the new photo - thanks! Thought it was time to shower and change! hahaha<br />Man, I really gotta stop ginning and typing...then again, life's short and so's my gin glass!Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-48548220672883884442013-03-30T22:45:19.964-07:002013-03-30T22:45:19.964-07:00You crack me up - always have! But lately you'...You crack me up - always have! But lately you've been just winging at "the boys" out there that really deserve a good winging! hahahaha<br /><br />Love the topic - your good at the history stuff and you can really mean it's not ALL true - geez and here I've been quoting you as a historian and a serious guy in the know (aka know-it-all, with attitude).<br /><br />This is going to be an excellent challenge...it's got "bad-ass" written all over it! Eh!!!Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-16571688824908423282013-03-30T22:41:11.082-07:002013-03-30T22:41:11.082-07:00I'M not even sure where I am. The dog looks f...I'M not even sure where I am. The dog looks familiar, though. That cinches it. MY house.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-92160191349038372562013-03-30T22:39:43.417-07:002013-03-30T22:39:43.417-07:00I'm going all history this year. I've fou...I'm going all history this year. I've found that I enjoyed writing about things of the past. All of my posts will have a smattering of actual facts, but they'll also be littered with nonsense. In other words, I hope nobody studies for the SAT at Penwasser Place. Teaser: I have posts about Afghanistan, Hell, Kublai Khan, History of Underwear, and X-Rays (among others). Oh, and my 'L' is 'Lazy.' Like your new picture (which doesn't mean I didn't like the old one).Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-71027061480988822212013-03-30T22:33:45.995-07:002013-03-30T22:33:45.995-07:00I'm laughing, Al...because I said to myself......I'm laughing, Al...because I said to myself..."Self, Al will be by to check out what I'm nattering on about!" - Sure enough...you've joined the party. What'll you be drinking...I've spiked the shakes with gin...will that work!? <br /><br />I've been incognito these last several months - you know, stalking silently behind the scenes...and I must say, you've been keeping me in stitches. So...I'm excited to see what's up Penwasser's sleeve for this challenge.<br /><br />Nice to have you, in uniform no less, gracing my space! :P :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-17689775877427299052013-03-30T22:31:00.460-07:002013-03-30T22:31:00.460-07:00@ Ruth - do we "really" know where Al...@ Ruth - do we "really" know where Al's blog is...or do we just think we know...not sure anymore...<br /><br />@Al - on second thought you'd better get that number up here quick! :PPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-73560949613509970012013-03-30T22:28:52.881-07:002013-03-30T22:28:52.881-07:00Nope - but I stuck mine up there under my header j...Nope - but I stuck mine up there under my header just in case someone gets all excited and wants to actually verify that I'm "on the list" - you never know when the jolly guy in red will be around! Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-384759765087845352013-03-30T22:27:53.238-07:002013-03-30T22:27:53.238-07:00Nah, Jenny just wanted to know. Don't worry, w...Nah, Jenny just wanted to know. Don't worry, we know where your blog is.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-44138099233498346752013-03-30T22:25:16.339-07:002013-03-30T22:25:16.339-07:00Hey, I read the comments above and remembered that...Hey, I read the comments above and remembered that I get the credit for you signing up in 2011! Well, whaddya know? You know, I kinda like glomming on to you and Ruth's comment string here. I feel like such a squatter.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.com