I'm a naughty, naughty girl. A few weeks ago, in plf's infamous Memo to admins diary, I mouthed off to admins, including The Man himself, then pulled a reverse ErrinF by nuking all log-ins from my computer.
Unfortunately, while otherwise occupied (hauling water? estimating how many 50% off shoes I could buy?), I suddenly remembered them - all of them, except my very first username and password.
Uh oh. This could lead to break-up sex. That simply will not stand.
Therefore, I’m formally dumping you, dKos. And because I'm also scheduled to WFD?, I'm dumping you in a two part diary. First, the food. No cookies, tho, because, even though it's me and not you, I detest you and refuse to give up the goods.
Then I submit myself to your scorn and outrage, and tell you what I really think of you - nicely, because I am more mature than you, after all. But I will render hasta la vistas and implications of your loathsomeness nonetheless.
Thus: The Edible GBCW.
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Part I: First, the Food
And not just any food: Piana Degli Ulivi Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil, my favorite discovery in months.
Novello olive oils are literally new oils: harvested by hand in October, unfiltered and minimally processed, and require quick use. They're so new, in fact, that the lot number, date of harvest and quasi-expiration date are all handwritten on the label itself --- unheard of in an age of mass produced oils which may or may not be olive oil.
And the flavor is extraordinary. It's lovely poured over salad greens, but splash it into a hot pan for some quick saute and you'll quickly learn the meaning of "grassy." The resulting aroma evokes new mown hay with a pinch of pepper. Because it needs to be used quickly, so I've been slathering it on everything from salads to breakfast eggs.
Another recent discovery is the Breville Electric Wok. This thing is awesome! The wok itself is huge and nicely shaped, and it heats up in no time flat, meaning that it's possible to come home after a long, hard day at work and throw together a perfectly yummy stir-fry in no time flat with minimal muss and fuss.
For example: a gingered broccoli and buffalo concoction which takes all of maybe ten-twenty minutes, including prep. I simply thinly slice some buffalo and toss in a mixture of hot sesame and another oil (your choice), freshly grated ginger and a splash of Braggs Liquid Aminos.
Next, I chop some broccoli, reserving the stems for the dogs, who consider them rare treats to lord over one another.
Then, I turn on the wok. And, in a matter of seconds, that puppy is blazing! I toss the buffalo in first, then the broccoli, then any additional grated ginger. Stir around for just a moment, shut that wok off, and continue stirring til it's done exactly how you like it.
Tonight, I'm going to be trying some kind of chicken stir-fry. I haven't yet worked out the ingredients, but I know it will have lots of onion and ginger in it, and probably some rice vinegar, and maybe I'll cook up some bean thread to go with it and hide the whole thing beneath a lettuce-y concoction.
But exactly what will go into it be remains to be seen. For now, I have more important matters to attend to.
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Part II: It's Not You, It's Me
Dear dKos,
I apologize for saying this in a diary, but our relationship is over. I've wanted to tell you so many times that it was over, but just couldn't do it. But our relationship isn't working, and it's better for us to part.
My sister told me you were trouble. She said you had a reputation even back in high school. At first, I didn't think anything about it because you were a lot of fun to hang out with.
But I've changed. It's not fun anymore. In fact, it's --- well, I won't say. Not here. I've said it before, and you didn't listen. I'm not going to try again.
I want you out of my bookmarks by the time the Biggest Loser is over on Monday, or I'm burning it.
And please - don't call me, don't text me, don't look at me if you see me. I'm done with you.
With all my love,
Runs With Scissors
This GBCW is dedicated to the best houndie who ever walked the earth:
1991-2003
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