Archive for April, 2007

Review: Pokemon Diamond

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Game: Pokemon Diamond
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: Apr. 22, 2007
Genre: RPG
Rating: 4/5
This article was written by my boyfriend, an avid Pokemon fan.

Shout-Out: Chopstick Etiquette

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

A great summary of what to do and what not to do with chopsticks.
My two cents:
One thing I’d like to add: If taking food from one main dish (such as a sushi platter), use the back end of your chopsticks to do so. Of course when you’re with American friends, they probably won’t […]

Shout-Out: The Greatest Story Ever Sold Is A Fantasy Covered In Blood

Friday, April 27th, 2007

While doing some research for a Mother’s Day post, this article jumped right out at me. For those of you who wanted to know what the big deal is about blood diamonds, this is an excellent resource. I already knew that diamonds are garbage, but this statement really caught me:

The Kimberley Process […]

Shout-Out: 10 Foods Tough to Digest

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Some are pretty obvious, but some are quite surprising! Here in this article, you can read about why each food will give you some kind of trouble after consuming it in a certain way.
My two cents:
I wish they exchanged the two entries about lactose-intolerant foods for something else. Of course lactose-intolerant people will […]

Easy Lunch: Grilled Salsa and Turkey Sandwich w. Egg Pasta Salad

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

I made this yesterday for lunch. We have an old sandwich maker and I have been experimenting with grilled sandwiches like crazy. Here are the ingredients for my latest concoction:
- 2 slices “whole grain” white bread (I am unsure of how a whole grain bread can still be white)
- dab of brown mustard on […]

Easy Lunch: Deli Rolls & Cheese Pastry w. Strawberries

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

My Easy Lunch series will feature small, easy-to-make lunches and snacks made with basic ingredients.

Container Contents:
- 2 slices of deli cheese wrapped in deli ham
- 1 piece of garlic bread twist

Container Contents:
- a slice of (store-bought–shhhh) cheese pastry
- two strawberries sliced in half
I packed these really quickly when bringing my boyfriend something […]

4/22/07: Housekeeping

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

This isn’t a “real” post per se, but just some things I want my readers to take note of:
- The site has been adjusted slightly to look less-strange in Internet Explorer. It still looks strange, but c’mon, you all should be using Firefox anyway.
- The link to my Art is now functional. It […]

Happy Earth Day

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

I hope all of you are enjoying a marvelous Earth Day. In New England we have been kindly given awesome weather after so much time spending spring in the rain (not that that’s a bad thing!) Here are different ways you can contribute to Earth Day.

How-To: Rainy Days

Friday, April 20th, 2007

Now that spring has arrived, a lot of rain has come with it. I don’t mind the rain so much because I have a good set of “rain gear,” or stuff I wear or do only when it rains. Here’s what I recommend for those who are are unprepared for rainy days or […]

Food: Easy Instant Oatmeal

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

There are so many reasons why you should make your own oatmeal. It’s cost-effective, lasts a long time, is great for your heart and cholesterol, and has endless variety to it. I also find that when I have it for breakfast I feel more full (a good effect of eating whole grains) and […]