What is a poet?
An unhappy person who conceals profound anguish in his heart
but whose lips are so formed that as sighs and cries pass over
them they sound like beautiful music.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tempeh and Bell Pepper Chili | WholeFoodsMarket.com
Tempeh and Bell Pepper Chili WholeFoodsMarket.com: "Serves 6
Tempeh is full of protein and flavor and makes for a great addition to juicy bell peppers, tender kidney
beans and tangy tomato sauce in this hearty chili. Serve with a few tortilla chips on the side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8-ounce) package tempeh, crumbled
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
Salt and white pepper to taste
3 cups cooked kidney beans, drained
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Method
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, peppers, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add beans, tomato sauce, 1 cup water, chili powder, bay leaf, cumin and red pepper flakes, stir well and simmer over low heat, covered, for 1/2 hour.
Remove and discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 12oz/339g-wt.): 290 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,
980mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate (10g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 18g protein"
Tempeh is full of protein and flavor and makes for a great addition to juicy bell peppers, tender kidney
beans and tangy tomato sauce in this hearty chili. Serve with a few tortilla chips on the side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8-ounce) package tempeh, crumbled
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
Salt and white pepper to taste
3 cups cooked kidney beans, drained
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Method
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, peppers, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add beans, tomato sauce, 1 cup water, chili powder, bay leaf, cumin and red pepper flakes, stir well and simmer over low heat, covered, for 1/2 hour.
Remove and discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 12oz/339g-wt.): 290 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,
980mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate (10g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 18g protein"
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Fashion Forward: Gerard Butler abides by the laws of shoe style - USATODAY.com
Fashion Forward: Gerard Butler abides by the laws of shoe style - USATODAY.com:
"On his feet: the Tsubo Phison sneaker. $130 at Tsubo.com"
"On his feet: the Tsubo Phison sneaker. $130 at Tsubo.com"
Amazon.com: Leather Motorcycle Jackets Basic Biker Jacket MJ402: Automotive
Amazon.com: Leather Motorcycle Jackets Basic Biker Jacket MJ402: Automotive:
"Leather Motorcycle Jackets Basic Biker Jacket MJ402
Other products by Jafrum
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)"
"Leather Motorcycle Jackets Basic Biker Jacket MJ402
Other products by Jafrum
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)"
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
How to Make Fresh Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Dip- So Easy! | eHow.com
How to Make Fresh Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Dip- So Easy! eHow.com: "InstructionsThings You'll Need:
1/2 cup fresh buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise- regular, low-fat for fat free
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
1/4 cup of minced green onion
1/3 cup or more of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil , chives, tarragon or dill (optionally use 2 tablespoons dried herbs)
Step 1 Whisk or use a jar with a tight fitting lid to shake together all ingredients until well blended.
Step 2 If using a whisk, stir in herbs, onion and bacon bits after whisking remaining ingredients.
Step 3 To add variety try adding finely chopped red or white onion and/or bacon bits or parmesan cheese.
Use your imagination and experiment with different herbs and other ingredients."
1/2 cup fresh buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise- regular, low-fat for fat free
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
1/4 cup of minced green onion
1/3 cup or more of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil , chives, tarragon or dill (optionally use 2 tablespoons dried herbs)
Step 1 Whisk or use a jar with a tight fitting lid to shake together all ingredients until well blended.
Step 2 If using a whisk, stir in herbs, onion and bacon bits after whisking remaining ingredients.
Step 3 To add variety try adding finely chopped red or white onion and/or bacon bits or parmesan cheese.
Use your imagination and experiment with different herbs and other ingredients."
Yellow Journalism: Q. and A. With the Unauthorized Historian of ‘The Simpsons’ - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com
Yellow Journalism: Q. and A. With the Unauthorized Historian of ‘The Simpsons’ - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com:
"This is really hard. O.K.,
No. 1:. “Does whiskey count as beer?” — Homer (after being asked by a TV announcer, “Are you on your third beer of the evening?”)
No. 2. “That man is my exact double … that dog has a puffy tail! [Chasing the dog] Heehee. Puff!” —
Homer (on seeing a man who looks as exactly the same as him, lying bloodied outside Moe’s tavern,
then being distracted by a dog with a puffy tail).
No. 3. “Me fail English? That’s unpossible.” - Ralph Wiggum"
"This is really hard. O.K.,
No. 1:. “Does whiskey count as beer?” — Homer (after being asked by a TV announcer, “Are you on your third beer of the evening?”)
No. 2. “That man is my exact double … that dog has a puffy tail! [Chasing the dog] Heehee. Puff!” —
Homer (on seeing a man who looks as exactly the same as him, lying bloodied outside Moe’s tavern,
then being distracted by a dog with a puffy tail).
No. 3. “Me fail English? That’s unpossible.” - Ralph Wiggum"
Yellow Journalism: Q. and A. With the Unauthorized Historian of ‘The Simpsons’ - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com
Yellow Journalism: Q. and A. With the Unauthorized Historian of ‘The Simpsons’ - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com:
"“Edie: American Girl” [about Edie Sedgwick] and
“Please Kill Me” [a history of punk music]"
"“Edie: American Girl” [about Edie Sedgwick] and
“Please Kill Me” [a history of punk music]"
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
CBC Radio 2 Playlist - Find out what you just heard
BEAUTIFUL SPIRITS Time Aired: 6:28 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: JOHN SOUTHWORTH
TOO BLUE Time Aired: 6:32 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: 7 WORLDS COLLIDE
POURQUOI Time Aired: 6:36 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: MARIE-PIERRE ARTHUR
ONE GREAT CITY! Time Aired: 6:40 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: WEAKERTHANS
TOO BLUE Time Aired: 6:32 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: 7 WORLDS COLLIDE
POURQUOI Time Aired: 6:36 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: MARIE-PIERRE ARTHUR
ONE GREAT CITY! Time Aired: 6:40 AMalbum:label:PERFORMER: WEAKERTHANS
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