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Senior and stoned: More seniors using marijuana as baby boomer ... - Los Angeles Times

MIAMI (AP) — In her 88 years, Florence Siegel has learned how to relax: A glass of red wine. A crisp copy of The New York Times, if she can wrest it from her husband. Some classical music, preferably Bach. And every night like clockwork, she lifts ...

Belgians are united in their love of fries - USA Today

ANTWERP, Belgium — In Belgium , everything from political parties to pigeon racing clubs is split into Dutch and French-speaking camps, and the country always seems on the verge of an acrimonious breakup. But there's at least one thing that unites ...

Event to feature area cuisine - Cumberland County Sentinel

The 10th annual Savor the Flavor–A Taste of Carlisle will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 14 at the Holland Union Building on the campus of Dickinson College. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free ...

10 Reasons Saveur Magazine Is Wrong - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

Saveur's Miss March-- L.A. Saveur magazine’s March issue is devoted to Los Angeles. But is it a little too-devoted? The best food journalism—like the best journalism— describes its subjects fully, both the positives and negatives. This package ...

Garden Plate: recipes for healthy eating - Bridgeton News

With just a little effort, whether it be knowing the provenance of your food (such as how far that banana had to fly to get to your cereal bowl), or looking for USDA certified organic products, you can live a good ecological — and, yes, tasty ...

Knuckleheads in the News - WTOP

A 13-year-old girl launched a food fight and the 55-year-old worker took some vegetables to the face ... The officer noticed the small plastic bag, and grabbed it off the man's head. Needless to say the man was arrested. C) A drunk Alabama father and ...

Taking it on the lamb - sheboyganpress.com

Raymond Moody had never entered a cooking contest before, so when his Lamb and Risotto with PAMA recipe beat out 115 others to earn himself and his wife, Julie, a trip to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, he was delighted. "We developed the recipe ...

Wine: New World grenache brings plenty of flavor - Lansing State Journal

Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world, yet few people are familiar with it because it is usually blended with other wines. Grenache is the dominant grape in Southern Rhone wines such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Popular ...

Community Calendar - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Auburn Foundation Information Session The foundation, an endowed fund of Greater Worcester Community Foundation, will distribute about $16,000 this spring to nonprofit organizations for improving the quality of life of Auburn residents. 4 p.m. Feb ...

Cilantro-Citrus Pesto - KSAT 12

Put all of the ingredients into a food processor; process until the mixture is nearly ... Bowl of Soup" and "The Spirited Vegetarian," which was voted "Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine" at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards.

Open Question: In french how would you say this date..5th may to 8th may'?

I'm having trouble with my french, to say ' on the 5th of may to the 8th of may the food and wine festival was on in Biarritz, I had the opportunity experience many different dishes including roast chicken with red wine sauce, it was delicious' does it translate to : la cuisine et le vin festival était sur le 5 mai au 8 mai à Biarritz...(?)...du poulet rôti, servi avec une sauce au vin rouge, c'était délicieux. ?? also how do you say ' i would like to live in Biarritz for a few years' ?? thank you more

Open Question: Is it weird that I like fast food?

I mean I prefer it to "nice restaurant" food, and that seems kind of trashy but I just feel like it tastes better. Also I'm not fat I'm female 5'4 and 110 lbs. I don't eat it everyday, but when I go out for food I'd rather have burger/pizza/fries then go to some nice restaurant with wine. more

Open Question: Help my cat. Why is she walking with her behind up and moaning?

Almost a year old. Today started to walk with her behind up on her hind legs and stomach low to the ground. Is she constipated? Eats, drinks, didn't change food, doesn't go outside, no fixed, don't think she is in heat, wines a bit when I talk to her, not playful like she use to be. Then lays on her back or side. Stoops low with behind up in air. She will come to me but won't let me touch her back end or tail. more

Open Question: What should I serve during wedding cocktail hours?? How much food is necessary?

We are having a wedding on the beach in Tahoe. To prevent people from sitting out in the sand for a long time we are having a 'pre-ceremony' cocktail hour, and then when the ceremony will start there will be an announcement. This will not be long- just the time that people usually sit in their seats at a most weddings, waiting for the bride's hair to be perfect or whatever. After the ceremony, we will have the proper cocktail hour while we take pictures and the caterer is getting the food all set. The invitation says to arrive at 6:30, and that dinner will be served at 8-ish. The bar won't be open until after the ceremony, and we are planning on serving lemonade, iced tea, beer, wine, and a signature cocktail (an apricot bourbon drink) during the cocktail hours. I know that we should probably serve some kind of food during the cocktail hours, particularly because we are serving alcohol! But we do have a large BBQ buffet coming after that with many choices. I don't want to fill people up, and I also don't really want to spend a lot more money because we already used up our food budget on the buffet. Any ideas on how much we should serve? Also, I need good ideas on What to serve. Dinner will be bbq, but really nice, organic bbq with free-range meats. I want whatever we serve at the cocktail hour to fit in with that, more or less. I want to keep it either in the southern cooking area, perhaps Tex-Mex. Fyi- please don't suggest cheese and crackers, pigs in blankets, or chex party mix... I was considering chips and a salsa bar- kind of southwestern style salsas. But can anyone think of anything to add to that, or do you think it will be enough? more

Open Question: My father is a cheapskate, what should I do?

I live in a town of Saumur, in Anjou (Maine-et-Loire department). I live with my father and my mother. My father is a former cooper. He worked really hard, and with the help of my mother's dot, bought one of the finest vineyards in the arrondissement, an old abbey, and several farms. Then he became a mayor, but then the government changed and he was recalled for being a Republican. Then he did more business, and bought Froidfond, a big landed estate. My mother is very loving and caring, a real saint, but my father is a cheapskate! We never buy anything all food, bread included, we have from the farms and from our mill. Even of this food, we are allowed to eat very little. We eat only spoiled fruit, drink spoiled wine, eat soiled whatever. He buys me about two outfits a year. We never heat our rooms. I get at five every morning, and work all day, there is plenty of work in a landed estate. I never minded, but then my cousin Charles (the son of my father's rich brother) came to us. My father grudged him everything, for example, he counted how many spoons of sugar Charles put into his coffee, and never allowed him more than two! He grudged him even bread. I was really embarrassed. Then we found out that Charles's father lost all his money and killed himself as a result. Charles decided to go abroad to earn some money. I heard my father boasting about how many casks of wine he sold, and found out their price - my father must be really rich! I thought we were poor, the way we lived. Yet my father refused to help Charles, and we do live like paupers, saving on everything, denying ourselves even food! What should I do? more

Open Question: My Questions are so hard!?

Well I'm getting questions every single Friday and I wanted to know what This French phrase means "fashion mistake or blunder" I do know that it is 3 letters but I forgot what is is! Plleease help.. I also got another one...a connoisseur is a person one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge. In other words, they are an expert in a particular field (like a connoisseur of food or wine). So, a person devoted to fashion clothing can be called a connoiseur of clothes or can also be called this one word. What is this "F" word? Thanks :) more

Open Question: I hate my mom and Idk what to do.?

I'm 16, I have begun to realize that I have this underlying hatred for my mother. I don't think she's that bad. She takes things away just like every mom. She doesnt let me go places just like everyone elses. I dont' understand why. I do smoke bud, and ciggerettes. She doesn't allow either and its not a slap on the wrist. If i were to fail a drug test right now i've already done so many out patient programs that i also hate the councelers even though there good people. She's a hypocrit i guess i mean she drinks a couple glasses of wine a night and i have to do rehab if i smoke pot? I know this is just difference of opinions, I don't abuse pot really I don't use it to medicate i don't use it because im missing something from life. It's just really part of me something i enjoy, just like some people enjoy skateboarding or sports. It helps me sleep, relax, chill with friends, it makes things more fun. So I suppose it's not bad that she does't let me. I've done alot of other drugs and honestly feel that she drove me to them. Hiding the smell the eyes and everything about bud was frustrating and other more concealable drugs were so much more PLEASUREABLE. I really see that being where addiction lies as i don't consider my self addicted to pot. But things like ecstacy and the feeling it brings could easily proove more psychologicly habitual. I hate talking with her, looking at her, everything about her. I just don't know why anymore. She makes me miserable when shes' home i usualy just sit around doing nothing trying my best to get out of the house, but i don't have my lisence yet not till august and i rely on my dad for rides, but she says wether or not i can. She makes me go to every family thing 3 hours away or 20 hours away I hate them all, i mean familys great but I feel like i probably have a few loose screws and may have some problems with anxiety and depression i really don't care because when im with friends everythings alright smoking or not. I just don't feel that with my family. I respect my older sister, and i guerss my father, my littel sisters just a brat and i guess i just don't really have any tolerance for her forward way of thinking like a little diva but what im trying to ask is why the fuck do i hate her so much, just because she doesn't let me smoke ? \ I currently live awaiting my 18th birthday, not knowing where the fuck i'll go but it wont be here, how ill get money or anything but it just feels like even though i have a decent house always have food and a complete family I for somereason feel trapped bored alone pissed off when im home. Home is supposed to be where you feel most comfortable. Is there anyway that i can at least just disagree with my mom and not hate her? It's not like i feel thoughts of UYOU WONT LET ME DO THINGS when im around her, i just cna't stand her. I don't feel connected shes some stranger woman in my house who tries to control me.I really don't have to go to rehab. If a doctor told me the next time i hit a joint rip a bong or even buy a bag id die, i'd respectfully give up pot. I just know that I have certain things ive fucked up that i need to work on but pot isn't a distraction and it isn't the problems that i need help with. I'm glad to see a therapist ive been asking for a while and she says she will but never does. I'm also working on the job, i had gotten hired and they 'changed their mind' seeing as the turn of the year didn't proove them to be doing very well./ Not the easiest thing finding a job i can get to right after school cuz i won't always have a ride. I'm hoping that as soon as i get a job, get a car and start actualy building a life that i will feel less of this more

Open Question: Living with le radin in Saumur, what should I do?

I live in a town of Saumur, in Anjou (Maine-et-Loire department). I live with my father and my mother. My father is a former cooper. He worked really hard, and with the help of my mother's dot, bought one of the finest vineyards in the arrondissement, an old abbey, and several farms. Then he became a mayor, but then the government changed and he was recalled for being a Republican. Then he did more business, and bought Froidfond, a big landed estate. My mother is very loving and caring, a real saint, but my father is le radin and le rat! We never buy anything all food, bread included, we have from the farms and from our mill. Even of this food, we are allowed to eat very little. We eat only spoiled fruit, drink spoiled wine, eat soiled whatever. He buys me about two outfits a year. We never heat our rooms. I get at five every morning, and work all day, there is plenty of work in a landed estate. I never minded, but then my cousin Charles (the son of my father's rich brother) came to us. My father grudged him everything, for example, he counted how many spoons of sugar Charles put into his coffee, and never allowed him more than two! He grudged him even bread. I was really embarrassed. Then we found out that Charles's father lost all his money and killed himself as a result. Charles decided to go abroad to earn some money. I heard my father boasting how many casks of wine he sold, and found out their price - my father must be really rich! I thought we were poor, the way we lived. Yet my father refused to help Charles, and we do live like paupers, saving on everything, denying ourselves even food! What should I do? more

Resolved Question: Do you believe in offensive Jihad?

Before the prophet passed away he revealed Ayatul Sayf (Ayah of the Sword), the last complete Surah of the Quran dedicated to offensive Jihad in which it was said non-muslims must pay Jizyah. Imam Shaffi and others have the view it cancels many verses. Cancelling of Quran is called Naskh and is mention in 2:106 █Hanafi Fiqh scholar “Suyuti” wrote in his Fiqh book, Durr al-Manthur: “Fight those who don't believe in God nor in the Last Day [Unless they believe in the Prophet God bless him and grant him peace] nor hold what is forbidden that which God and His emissary have forbidden [e.g., wine] nor embrace the true faith [which is firm, and abrogates other faiths, i.e., the Islamic religion] from among [for distinguishing] those who were given the Book [i.e., the Jews and Christians] unless they give the head-tax [i.e., the annual taxes imposed on them] (/'an yadin/) humbly submissive, and obedient to Islam's rule.” █Hanabali scholar Ibn Taymiyyah (1263 - 1328) wrote this (translated by Rudolph peters in Jihad in Classical and Modern Islam) : “The penalties that the Sharia has introduced for those who disobey God and his Messengers of two kinds: the punishment of those who are under the sway [of an imam], both individuals and collectivities, as has been mentioned before [in the chapter on criminal law], and, secondly, the punishment of recalcitrant groups, such as those that can only be brought under the sway of the Imam by a decisive fight. That then is the jihad against the unbelievers (kuffar), the enemies of God and His Messenger. For whoever has heard the summons of the Messenger of God, Peace be upon him, and has not responded to it must be fought, "until there is no Fitnah and the religion of God's entirely" (K. 2:193, 8:39).” █Shaffi scholar Al-Ghazali (1058-1111) wrote in his book, itab al-Wagiz fi fiqh madhab al-imam al-Safi'i: “...[O]ne must go on jihad (i.e. razzias or raids) at least once a year ... one may use a catapult against them when they are in a fortress, even if among them are women and children. One may set fire to them and/or drown them. ... If a person of the ahl al-kitab [i.e. People of the Book] is enslaved, his marriage is revoked. ... One may cut down their trees. ... One must destroy their useless books. Jihadists may take as booty whatever they decide ... they may steal as much food as they need...” http://tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=2&tid=5035 █Do you agree with offensive Jihad, what are your reactions to the Fiqh of scholars?Please add this to your interesting list if you find it interesting more

Open Question: what kind of drinks to have?

Tomorrow is my 23rd birthday and tonight my Fiance and I are planning on having a little fun with food, strawberries, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream etc....we were wanting to have a couple of drinks along with this but I am not sure what to get... My Fiance is not that into wine or champagne and we are trying to find something on the less expensive end without it being total crap...any ideas? more

Open Question: Do Canadians think this Disney World restaurant represents Canada?

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/dining/le-cellier-steakhouse/ This is the ONLY restaurant I can find in all of the USA East Coast that claims to serve "Canadian Food" from Provinces in Canada. Le Cellier Steakhouse: Orlando area, Florida (Walt Disney Epcot Theme Park): At Le Cellier Steakhouse, feast on regional cuisine based on recipes from the provinces of Canada. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant features succulent prime rib and filet mignon from aged corn-fed beef, and pan-seared seafood, along with its signature dish, Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. The extensive children's menu aims to please the picky eater. Warm each meal with a fine Canadian wine, chosen from the vintages displayed in glass and wood cases surrounding the restaurant's intimate interior illuminated by ambient lighting. The dessert menu includes a chocolate "moose" with character. How Canadian is the chocolate moose? In Canada, do they actually eat Canadian cheddar cheese soup? Also how come prime rib became Canadian, what about bison? What provinces are represented here, mostly Quebec? But....putting in a Tim Hortons, for example, wouldn't cut it either. Tim Hortons is not Canadian Food necessarily, it's just Canadian owned. (Tim Hortons coffee can't be grown in Canada, coffee grows in South America) more

Open Question: Does Panda Express cook dishes with wine in them?

the question is pretty straight-forward. it is just that when my friend asked the person who serves the food if there wan wine in the dishes because she is a persistent non-alcoholic, she said that there was. i don't think she heard the question clearly or understood because no one ever mentioned wine before and my family goes there often. so is there wine in their food or not. more

Open Question: how will white wine taste instead of chicken broth in a slow cooker?

how will white wine taste instead of chicken broth in a slow cooker? im making a slow cooker meal with ingredients chicken leg quarters potato's carrots celery onion seasoning i was going to make it with chicken broth but i was told white wine can be used, so i was wondering what tastes better and what kind of taste will the white wine give the food, all so in your opinion what tastes better white wine or chicken broth, ps. if you have any ideas of things i can add to the slow cooker meal or change or anything like that i would love to hear it:) more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my Odyssey essay?

The Odyssey Essay An epic story that inspired many authors to write their own version of it, “The Odyssey.” The mastermind of this story was Homer (Greek; W Hómēros), a blind poet, who majored in ancient Greek literature. He was said to be born around 800 B.C. and yet, we still read one of his greatest novels to this day. Odysseus, who is the main character of the story, has many obstacles to overcome. But luckily, his courage helps him find his way home. Without Odysseus’s courage, he would’t have been able to surpass the Cyclopes. Once he arrived to the Island of Cyclopes, he and his men scattered around the island looking for anything that seemed suspicious, and they came across one of the Cyclops’s cave. They commandeered the cave and ate the Cyclops’s cheese and drank his fine wine. Once the Cyclops came back, he asked what Odysseus’s name was and he responded by saying “My name is Nohbody: mother, father, and friends, everyone calls me Nohbody” (p.1118). After they’re done talking for a while, Odysseus and his men offer the Cyclops some wine to get him drunk and to fall asleep. Once the Cyclops is sleeping, Odysseus spots a tree in the back of the cave and gets an idea. They cut the tree into a 6-foot log and sharpen one of the ends and put it over fire so that the spear will harden. Once that is done, they rammed the spear right into the Cyclops’s eye. He shrieks with pain and yell to his brothers saying, “Nohbody has hurt me!” His brothers just ignore him since he said that nobody has hurt me. In the morning, the Cyclops moves the big boulder to let his sheep out to graze. When Odysseus sees him move the rock, he ties his men on the bottom of the sheep’s so the Cyclops would feel nothing but the sheep. O-man’s courage is what keeps him and some of his men alive. With his courage he is able to do the difficult task of sacrificing a few to save many. His courage helps him complete his task against the Cyclops; if he would’ve made one mistake- it would’ve killed everyone. Seduced by the beautiful goddess, Calypso, Odysseus still retains his courage. Calypso takes Odysseus and strengthens him again by bathing, food, and fresh water. While Odysseus is there, Calypso develops a strong feeling towards him and offers him immortality and says, “You would stay here, and guard this house, and be immortal- though you wanted her forever, that bride for whom you pine each day”(p.1109), but he refuses and picks Penelope, his wife, over her. Zeus sends Hermes to request Calypso to relinquish Odysseus because he is destined to go back home to his family and friends and Ithaca. Calypso informs Odysseus that there is dry driftwood in a cave on the other side of the island. He begins making a raft and sets sail toward Ithaca. When Odysseus came back to Ithaca, problems still awaited him. He had the courage to see many men trying to take his place as the King of Ithaca and the husband of Penelope. Before Odysseus came back, Penelope proposed a contest that if you could string Odysseus’s bow and shoot it through 12 rings, you would get to marry her. Once all the suitors could’t string the bow, Odysseus asked if he could try, the suitors said no but Penelope said yes. Odysseus strung the bow and shot the arrow through the 12 rings. After he shot the arrow through the 12 rings, he started to shoot the suitors, killing them all with the help of his son, Telemachus. “So he ran- ran from the tables to his father’s side and halted, panting, saying: “Father let me bring you a shield and spear, a pair of spears, a helmet. I can arm on the run of myself”(p.1160). In conclusion, Odysseus has shown that his courage has helped him through many difficult obstacles like outsmarting the Cyclops, staying with Calypso for 10 years and still have feelings for his wife and defeating 100 suitors with his son on his side the whole time. more

Resolved Question: Okay So I want to know if these foods are healthy..I asked this in th diet section but they weren't helpful?

Okay so I am in college and its hard to eat healthy...but I try my best considering everything. I am able to keep some stuff in my dorm but its not ideal. So I am a very rigid person and stick to this list. Please rate each item...like don't just say "u have a good list" or "no ur list is bad" like specific...critique. I will pick a best answer to the person who gives me the most feedback... Fruits: green/red apples, red grapes, clementines, plums, fresh pineapple, strawberries, fresh blueberries Vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, red pepper slices, yellow pepper slices, pickles, corn, dining hall vegetable soup and dining hall vegetable-tomato soup, salsa Proteins: tuna (drained in water), hard boiled eggs, smoked fat free turkey lunch meat, dining hall baked chicken (w/o skin), peanut butter-it's not the natural kind because they don't have the natural kind...unfortunately, tofu burgers (90 calories) Carbohydrates: whole wheat 100 calorie bread-sugar free, oats and honey granola bars, soy crisps, cliff bars, oatmeal Condiments:low fat olive oil based mayo, salt, mustard, diet ice tea, hot brewed tea (w/ equal), red wine vinegar for salad like if you noticed I don't eat anything with high fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oil- the one thing I know is bad is the peanut butter and granola bars-since they have sugar in them but at home I never eat them...but is it okay to have them at school? please be honest...be nice...and informative...:)Yeah..I know the fruits and veggies are good..but the cafeteria food I mean...the corn, the pineapple-some people say they're bad...and the PB, turkey, chicken, the carbs...I know whole wheat bread is good but the others??? more

Resolved Question: Which venue would you choose?

I think my fiance and I have narrowed our wedding venues down to two locations. I love each of them equally and both are pretty much the same price. If this were your wedding, which would you choose? Option 1. A banquet facility located in a country club 30 minutes to 1 hour away from ourselves and all of our guests. The ceremony will be held on a pretty patio attached to the banquet room. The patio has a retractable awning that can be pulled out for less than perfect weather (getting married at the end of May). The cocktail hour will be on a separate are of the patio and the reception will be in the banquet hall. The package will cost $55 per person (including tax & gratuity): 5 hours of Limited Open Bar. Champagne station adorned with fresh strawberries. Hor Dourves: Fruit & Veggie Platter International Cheese and Crackers Cheese Fondue and French Baguettes 6 Butler Passed Hor Dourves Champagne Toast The Carving Station (2 choices - chef attended): Roast Vermont turkey Roasted Top Sirloin Pasta Station (chef attended): Tortellini alfredo with grilled chicken. Tuscan grilled vegetable with penne in a rosa sauce. Main Buffet: Seafood Newburg Chicken Marsala Beef Bourguignon Potatoes au gratin, Garden fresh vegetables Wine service with dinner Wedding Cake Coffee and decaf coffee or tea will be served Option 2: An old chocolate factory that has since been turned into a restaurant and a banquet facility that is located 10 minutes from us and no more than a 20 minute drive for everyone else. The banquet facility is modeled after a speakeasy. It has an large octagon oak bar, exposed brick & a life size fire place. They have a courtyard at the venue that could potentially be used for a ceremony but theres a bar right in the middle of it. While some guests may find that awesome, I would prefer no-one be chugging a beer in my ceremony photos. The other option for the ceremony if we went with this location would be a botanical gardens type of place nearby (free to use they just ask for a donation). The only problem with the gardens is that its semi private and the date that we are planning to get married (memorial day weekend) is a pretty big tourist time in my area. I'm sure they would respect our space and all but then again... who knows! I may end up wishing I got married next to the Heineken sign (its not really that close). Anyways, this reception would cost us $58 per person (including tax & gratuity): 5 hour limited open bar Hor Dourves: Vegetable and dip display Cheese and cracker display Mini Chicken Cordon Blue Cheese Ravioli or Mini Quiche (havent decided on this last one yet) Caesar Salad Garlic Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Medley Assorted Dinner Rolls & Butter Chicken Marsala Stuffed Fillet of Sole Chicken and Broccoli Penne in a White Wine Garlic Sauce Carving Station: Roast Sirloin of Beef Cookies & Brownies (none of our guests are vegetarians, and yes.. I know that for a fact) If we went with option 2, I think I would like to try a 1920's/chocolate theme to kind of coincide with the factory and speakeasy feel. With option 1, it would probably just be your average wedding, which is totally fine too. The additions that we will have to pay are pretty much the same for both places. When it comes down to it, both weddings will cost almost the same amount, so price doesn't really have to be a factor. All things considered (distance, price, food, atmosphere, etc), which would you choose if you were me? Thanks for the help!Courtney: Out of curiosity, what aspects are questionable in option 2? more

Voting Question: Logistical question about an unorthodox wedding... second attempt...?

Ok, I am rephrasing this question, because some people misunderstood... The reception will be on a beachfront patio on Lake Tahoe. The trouble is- the patio will only comfortably seat 90 people, and we have 120 coming, including the wedding party (which is 16 people). They won't let us expand the dance flooring onto the beach at all because it's a public beach. We really only need the space during dinner service, because after that we are removing some of the banquet tables and adding cocktail tables. I do NOT want to have the reception indoors, as the ballroom is outdated and frankly, ugly. Would it be ridiculous to have the 'head table' be a big white beach blanket and beach chairs right next to the patio? The wedding party and some of our younger cousins and friends would all sit out in the chairs... We have already spoken to some of them who like the idea, and are on board to sit in beach chairs. My grandma saw my post on facebook and practically demanded that she get a seat in the sand! Now, before you go all crazy- consider that we are serving Texas BBQ and playing a lot of classic rock. We are serving lots of bourbon cocktails with funny white trash names and having an extensive beer 'buffet'. Also, we'll have a game of horseshoes set up while others dance. It's not your typical wedding, but it is still going to be very nice, with organic food and good wine. So it's not that I'm trashy and can't afford seats for everyone...I just want everyone outside on the patio. If some of the tables have to go inside, then we will have to decorate the entire hideous ballroom, and I really do not want to do that. At the same time, I don't want to offend any old people. Do you think they'll be weirded out by us not being at proper tables? I know old people get all weird about wedding ettiquette.. Also- there are definitely going to be 110 people at least, 120 at max. There will be no children (we are having them all babysat at the hotel so their parents can enjoy). Also, we are renting lots of outdoor heaters and buying a bunch of blankets that match the colors so that nobody will be cold. So, no one will want to be inside. Thanks for your time, and if you have a genius (or just good) idea, please let me know! If you just don't like our 'theme', please keep it to yourself- I don't care. more

Voting Question: I want to make a seafood pasta sauce- what to do with these ingredients? 10pts towards best answer!?

I have a 7 oz package of crab & shrimp classic mix, and my intention is to make a seafood alfredo sauce. I have all types of pasta, so that is not the issue. The ingredients I have to work with are....abundant! I want to make just a serving for 1 or 2 tonight....What I have is a jar of alfredo sauce (that I want as my base, and I will add my seafood medley), tons of spices (cayenne pepper, multiple hot sauces, all of the must haves pn a spice rack, such as basil, dill seed, marjoram, etc, red & white wine vinegar, asian sauces, lime + lemon juices...). I love to cook but so often I make so much food with my experiments and never eat it, so I am looking for ideas that have been tried and true, but i'll probably add my own twist anyways, and if you add the amt of ingredients use, please keep 1 or 2 serving size in mind. Thank you so much! I look forward to your tasty answers!!!!!!!And of course I have onions and garlic and such! more

Voting Question: Im having a 'white trash meets elegant' wedding. I have a logistical problem, is my solution too weird?

The reception will be on a beachfront patio on Lake Tahoe. The trouble is- the patio will only comfortable seat 90 people, and we have 120 coming, including the wedding party (which is 16 people). They won't let us expand the flooring onto the beach at all because it's a public beach, and we really only need the space during dinner service. And I do NOT want to have the reception indoors, as the ballroom is outdated and frankly, ugly. Would it ridiculous to have the 'head table' be a big white beach blanket and beach chairs right next to the patio? The wedding party and some of our younger cousins and friends would all sit out in the chairs... We are serving Texas BBQ and playing a lot of classic rock... It's not your typical wedding, but it is still going to be very nice, with organic food and good wine. So it's not that I'm trashy...I just want everyone outside on the patio. I just don't want to offend any old people. Do you think they'll be weirded out by it? I know old people get all weird about wedding ettiquette.. more

Resolved Question: A question about hostessing. What would you do if...?

Ok, so let me begin this by saying I don't know if I've ever really had a party- sad, isn't it? I'm 26, and I don't know a lot of people in the city where I live so I kind of rely on my boyfriend for my social life. A few months ago I moved into a new apartment and was going to throw a housewarming party but it never really happened. My boyfriend went around telling a lot of people we knew (mostly people he knew that I knew through him) that I was going to host said party and then they started asking about it. Well after so many months had passed, I thought it was a little late for a housewarming party, but figured it would do us all good to just get together. So I told him to invite anyone he wanted over the weekend after Valentine's Day- this weekend coming up. He invited his best friend and his wife, a friend of mine, and a friend of his he knows from school. So far I think that's all. Well I was thinking he was going to be off work on Saturday, and that this would happen around 6 or 7. AFTER he invites all these people he informs me that he has to be at a school function in the morning on Saturday and has to work and close Saturday night, and won't be home until 9:30-10. We didn't really tell them a time, but my concern is that they won't want to come this late. I mean, 10 isn't that late really, but it is late if you have to get up and go to work the next day or whatever. So I'm either going to be stuck doing this by myself so it can be earlier or much later than I wanted it to be so he can be there too. Well, my apartment is fairly open and not too small for a one bedroom, but I only have one couch. And a very small TV. The only other chairs I have are 4 wooden chairs that go to my kitchen table. When I got upset with him about the information he was telling me he was like, "well this is your thing. Do you expect me to go invite all the friends and plan the party?" I thought that was a little rude and uncalled for. I obviously do not expect him to do that, but we have been together for 3 years! Even though the party is at my apartment, we are inviting mutual friends and I kind of thought it would be *our* party. Not where he just invites his friends over then leaves me to do all the work. So I'm mad at him, because I feel like he has no intention of helping with this, and he thinks I'm dumping it on him. Then, I'm kind of in the dark about what to do. I don't want everybody to just be bored out of their minds over here. I was thinking about buying a game, like Cranium, and getting some beer and maybe some Smirnoff or something. I also have a couple bottles of wine. I was also going to pick up a couple of pizzas. I have some speakers, so I can hook up some music, I guess, but really I just feel totally in the dark about this. I mean yes, it's just some friends coming over to hang out. But I still want it to be fun. We will drink but I don't want it to be the main focus. Any ideas? Thoughts on entertainment, seating, food, beverages, or the boyfriend situation would be greatly appreciated. Serious answers only please. more

Voting Question: Can I live off of PB&Js, eggs, tuna and "Emergen-C" vitamin packets?

I'm a college student. My main foods are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, eggs, plain cans of tuna and vitamins. Occasional beers/wine also. I get regular exercise. On a scale of 1 (dead in a month) to 10 (live to 100 years old) how healthy is this diet? Why? Thank you! more

Resolved Question: How can I make my new kitten adjust better?

I am going to rephrase my question due to all of the rude answers saying I am stupid, I have no idea what i'm doing, etc. My kitten is 8 weeks old, a baby, she just came home from the animal shelter yesterday. The people at the shelter advised us to keep her away from my older cat, in which case she is N-O-T allowed to run around the house when we are not home. Her getting into everything is NOT the problem. Since she is a new kitten, I don't want her roaming around my room unsupervised while I am sleeping. We got a HUGE dog cage, that housed my +80lb collie while she was alive, so we put her food, water, toys (that she can't choke on!) and her tiny, TINY, litter box in it. She will be okay for awhile but she woke me up at 4am wining because she wanted out to play, i'm sure you can realize that this was a problem since I had to get up for school. WHAT I AM asking is: Is there a better way to get her through the night without me worrying about her and without her crying because she wants out? The cage, like I said, housed an +80lb Collie DOG, so she is not, by ANY means cramped. Does this clarify my question?Thank you so much for YOUR resposes, you all were MUCH more helpful! more

Voting Question: What is your opinion? Diet/Fitness?

Hey yall i just statred a diet plan trying to get ready for the summer. Now, I am not so strict on this diet plan that im trying to be a bodybuilder or anything like that. Here is a list of what my diet consists of then i will get to my question. 8 A.M- Cardio (45 minutes) 9 A.M. 5 egg whites, 3 wholes eggs, 2 pieces of whole wheat toast 11:30- 6oz of Baked Chicken Breast 12- Cardio (45 minutes)/ Workout 2- Protein Shake 5- 6 oz Baked Chicken 7- Tuna 9:30- Protein Shake Also, On Saturdays I get one cheat meal at 11:30 to speed my metabolism up (once a week) and then after that cheat meal once a week i got straight back to my food i eat at 2 Now, My question is Spring Break is Coming up and I am a college student so we are going to the beach for a few days and well there is gonna be atleast one day of drinking. What is something good to drink while dieting? Do i go with beer low in calories or red wine or what should i drink that is ok while dieting that you know of? Thanks for any help you know! more

Resolved Question: I have a stomach ache PLEASE READ!?

I am 16 years old and here is my predicament: In the last 8 hours I have eaten: chicken tacos, chocolate covered pretzels, a little slice of cake. In the last 8 hours I have drunken: a little more than half a glass of red wine, water, pepsi. Now I have a stomach ache, and I feel really icky. A bout or two of diarrhea as well, but no vomiting. What do you think my stomach ache is from, the wine or all the food? Any suggestions on how to feel better? more

Voting Question: Can you cook? What is your sun and venus sign?

I ask for Venus sign because I saw somewhere that stated it represents food and wine... What is your favorite dish you love to cook? I can't really cook, but I am trying... I'm Capricorn... oops, I'm burning up my pizza... more

Resolved Question: Best Restaurants in LA/Orange County?

Hi. I'm from NY and I'm visiting California for a week next month with my boyfriend. We're going to be staying at a hotel in LA and are planning to travel around LA/Hollywood/San Diego areas. We're both Food & Wine lover but since we're students, we're intending NOT to spend too much money on meals. Is there any Must-Visit Restaurants in LA/Orange County area ? I'm sure there are tons but can someone pick a few for us? Around $100 per meal for both of us sounds good. We love all kinds of food=) more

Voting Question: Why can I still not taste?????--fungal infection?

I had my tonsils removed on November 12th (3 months ago) and I still cannot stand the taste of food. My mouth always has this bazaar taste and most foods are disgusting. I have a few things that taste normal (or at least bearable) plain vegetables, bread, plain meat ect... everything else tastes like chemicals -----oh yeah, and wine and beer taste fine:) My ENT thinks I have a fungal infection and had given me these anti fungal tablets but I have been taking them for a week with no change---does it take longer for a fungal infection to go away? more

Voting Question: Can anyone help me criticizing my cover letter?

Just to let you know, i am just 18 and English is not my first language. Here we go: To it whom may concern, I am looking for a position for the summer 2010. Please accept my application for the cafe assosiate position advertised on craiglist. Customer service is particularly appealing to me, because I enjoy working with the public and helping people solve their problems or concerns. My skills and attributes include excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, excellent relationship with patrons, thorough knowledge in different cuisines, pairing the wine and food in a correct order. Customers and co-workers alike have sometimes complimented me on my approachability. I believe I possess the skills and attributes to be an outstanding employee at your workplace. With my passion for helping people, I am confident that if hired, I can make a significant and positive contribution to your team through application of my own skills, experience and enthusiasm. I look forward to discussing my application at a Skype interview as currently I am in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely Mary Mikey more

Resolved Question: I've been self employed as a musician and playing poker since college. How do I handle this in a resume?

I dropped out of college in my junior year, ten years ago, and started making a living as a musician. After a couple of years i moved on to online poker and have done that since. Luck has run out and I'm in the market for a regular job. How should I incorporate this in to my resume? I've seen people suggest not addressing these jobs, but that would leave me with no employment history since a summer job in 1998. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. I also have extensive knowledge of food, wine and beer, but have no formal education on any of them. How should I make mention of this knowledge? more

Resolved Question: Can someone explain this joke to me?

I just don't get it..... Joke--Did you ever wonder how yodeling began? How yodeling began Have you ever wondered where and how yodeling began? Many years ago a man was traveling through the mountains of Switzerland. Nightfall was rapidly approaching and he had nowhere to sleep. He went up to a farmhouse and asked the farmer if he could spend the night. The farmer told him that he could sleep in the barn. As the story goes, the farmer's daughter asked her father, 'Who is that man going into the barn?' 'That fellow is traveling through,' said the farmer. 'and needs a place to stay for the night, so, I told him he could sleep in the barn.' The daughter said, 'Perhaps he is hungry.' So she prepared him a plate of food and took it out to the barn. About an hour later the daughter returned, her clothing disheveled and straw in her hair. Straight up to bed she went. The farmer's wife was very observant. She then suggested that perhaps the man was thirsty. So she fetched a bottle of wine, took it out to the barn, and she too did not return for an hour. Her clothing was askew, her blouse buttoned incorrectly. She also headed straight to bed. The next morning at sunrise the man in the barn got up and continued on his journey, waving to the farmer as he left. When the daughter awoke and learned the visitor was gone she burst into tears. 'How could he leave without even saying goodbye?,' she cried. 'We made such passionate love last night!' 'What?', shouted the father, as he angrily ran out of the house looking for the man who by now was halfway up the mountain. The farmer screamed up at him, 'I'm going to get you! You had sex with my daughter!' The man looked back down from the mountainside, cupped his hand next to his mouth, and yelled out..... 'LAIDTHEOLADEETOO' more

Resolved Question: doing self research on diabetes and got astonishing results can i can cheap glucometer strips?

self doing numerous blood tests daily on self family members and friends to assess fluctuation of sugar in individuals . i have got very astonishing results viz sugar crossed 300 level within 3 minutes when very healthy non diabetic persson drank cold drink i am trying to find out sugar level fluctuation after drinking lemon juice fruit juice grape juice sugarcane juice wine and eating various types of foods sweet or sour foods i am getting very astonishing results and by grace of god may be able to achieve some breakthrough knowlege in this aspect .my y research gets disturbed due to lack of money accucheck active strips which i am using are too costly ,Can sobebody assist in getting cheaper accucheck active strips accucheck active strips rate fluctuates from rs 1100/- to rs`1400/- for 50 pack strips in delhi markets Thanks and regards Raju more

Voting Question: Menu ideas? Gourmet food?

I have a project for a class which requires making a menu. It has to have the following criteria: at least 5 appetizers, 5 soups or salads, 10 entrees, 5 beverages (virgin ones), 5 desserts. I need help coming up with gourmet salads, vegetarian entrees, beverages, and desserts. Help? To help you get a feel for what I'm going for, here is my current menu: Appetizers British Mushrooms A deeply rich and savory spread served with garlic rye bread. Walnut and Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta A crunchy toasted walnut bread with caramelized walnuts and goat cheese on top. Bacon-rolled Enokitake Mushrooms The strong smoky flavor from the bacon compliments the subtle flavor of mushrooms in this dish. Figs with Prosciutto and Roquefort A balance of sweet, salty, and savory is greatly obtained in the wonderful mesh of flavors. Japanese-style Spinach with toasted Sesame seeds The subtle sweetness from the spinach and umami from the sesame create a luscious way to start a meal. Prawns in Chili Sauce Canapé Style These little prawns with chili sauce serve as an excellent finger food or appetizer. Soups Avocado Soup This soup has a fresh delicate flavor and a wonderful color. The tang of lemon zest compliments the creaminess and sweetness of the avocados. Swiss Chard Soup with Miso and Orzo Orzo and tomatoes are juxtaposed with Asian ingredients here. Minted Spinach Soup with Yogurt Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts Mint and spinach dance gracefully in this dish as the yogurt cheese and pine nuts give it a texture and taste that dazzles the senses. Herbed Butternut Squash Soup with Chive and Sweet Red Pepper Yogurt Cheese The creamy comfort of butternut squash and the heat from the red pepper create a mix of flavors that creates a new twist on an old classic. Pureed Fennel Soup with Julienned Carrots and Toasted Walnuts The subtle sweetness and licorice flavor of fennel plays well with the crunch of walnuts and the sweetness of carrots. Gazpacho This cold soup is a very refreshing dish. It has crisp layers of flavor, unlike those tasting like confused salsa. Entrees Roti of Homard with Vanilla This mouth watering roasted Homard, a type of Lobster, is sure to enlighten the taste buds with the delicate favor of vanilla. Cocotte of Bacon and Country-Style Cabbage The savory, rich, and salty flavor of bacon play around with the bitter flavor of cabbage in a way unexpected. Foie Gras and Flatfish with Citrus Sauce The richness of foie gras serves as the perfect bed for a flatfish with a tangy citrus sauce. Sea Eel Royale with Truffle Sauce The fishy taste of eel and truffles with wine create a combo layered with many levels of flavor, creating many subtleties the keep you wanting for more. Squid Ink Risotto The saltiness of squid ink is a welcome inclusion to a risotto made with the finest rice, topped with shellfish and prawns. Buffalo Tartar with Lime Sorbet The robust flavor of buffalo with the sweetness of lime sorbet really creates a dish fit for a king. Ronkonkai Chicken à la Dragée This chicken dish with sugar almonds creates a mixture of textures and tastes sure to please the senses. more

Resolved Question: Anybody have good websites for range of foods that uses aeration?

I'm doing a Home Economics Journal for my Leaving Cert, and one of the assignments is to do with aeration and its culinary applications, i.e. range of dishes that use the method of aeration (trapping air into ingredients). I tried to search for websites myself, but all I could find are websites that only explain about aeration in wine, beer, soil etc, but not in food! So can anyone find good websites where I can find a lot of recipes for aeration (and how they use aeration with the ingredients)? more

Resolved Question: Am I caught in a players web????? Please help me!!!!! Any Cancer guys out there?

Last summer this guy approached me as I was walking home using a rarely used route. Surprisingly he was hot and so tall n sexy ...wow! (We happen to be wearing the same outfit, dark blue jeans and white t shirt. He mentioned that he got out of a 5 yr relationship 8 months ago. He instantly started talking to me as if he was amazed to meet me etc. We spent 8 hrs together 2 days later when he came to take me out. He said he's never had that kind of fun with a girl before and saw me a month later for brunch..he showed up with a friend. So all 3 of us went out. lol then we spent the whole day together again.great fun time.. I got tipsy on wine.. and we were making out at the table...at the resteraunt Had a He was difficult to get a hold of.. would barely call and I felt like I did all the calling and messaging, mostly because I was concerned for his well being. I saw him again when I went to pick up my sweater. I didn't plan on "hanging' but he drove off with me asking if I can hang for a bit. He went to get something to eat... kissed me on the cheek while we waited for his food. I asked if he missed me.. he said yes. Now after that... I saw him by chance at a club 3 weeks ago. He was sooo happy to see me ..he bought drinks for me and my friends.. tipped a 100 bucks and danced with me the whole night.. holding me ..looking at me ...kissing me... straight wildin in the club! He told me that he thinks I'm beautiful and that he wants to see me the next day. I went home on cloud 9. I later left him an angry message when he didn't follow through on a date he had set to see me. He called me back 2days later when he got the message telling me that he just bought a house and that he has been really really busy working on it to save money. He said that's why he has been so busy and out of town so often. Now I read a lot of astrology of cancer men. They talk about their weird dating style. All this has me confused as I don't know if I should move on or stick it out. I feel such a connection to him. I haven't asked him what he's looking for and maybe that's a big part of the problem. We've never had sex.. but he makes jokes that he wants to.... It is very important to mention that all the horoscopes talk about how cancer men date in an indirect manner : " A Cancer man sneaks up on women. Cloaking himself under his hard shell and disarming women by making them feel he has no agenda. He's cool and detached prior to the pounce, pretending to be nonchalant but succeeding in planting the seeds of desire deep within her. She can imagine a future with this one. The Cancer man makes a woman feel secure - his number one asset. She lets down her guard and does a free fall right into Prince Charming's lap. He considers himself a hero. He knows what a woman wants. ANY CANCER MALES OUT THERE WILLING TO HELP ME OUT.. ANY GUYS IN GENERAL.. This whole thing is driving me mad.. I'm a trendy /hot aqua girl who has no problems meeting guys.He also lost a close family member last year and claims he is really busy working on his house. The last time we spoke was for 50mins 6 days ago. Please Help me cut through the haze. more

Resolved Question: husband smells and I'm pregnant--I can't take it!?

Help! My husband smells horrible. I can't sleep at night b/c his stench wakes me up. We have tried so many things, we cannot find the culprit. I'm pregnant, so I know my sense of smell is heightened due to hormones, but I'm 8 months now, and from what I read, my hormones should be easing up, yet his stench isn't. We have tried eliminating spicy food from our diet and that helped, but he can't even enjoy a glass of wine or a beer anymore b/c whatever is in those triggers his stench. Garlic and Onions are another thing we had to eliminate from our cooking. He takes up to 3 showers a day, but he still smells. He is very oily and sweats at night. We have tried a TON of different manly body washes and I even have his scrubbing his body w/a loofah, hoping it opens up his pores. But I can't tolerate a lot of those perfumes so that doesn't help. What should we do? Is there any herbal supplements he should try? Why do you think he has such a bad odor? more

Resolved Question: Is it weird if I hold my wedding at the same venue that my sister in law held hers?

I'm just beginning to plan my wedding with a little over 200 guests. The venue where my fiances sister held her wedding was beautiful. The food was great and the service was excellent. They included cocktails and hors doeuvres, wine with dinner, 5 course meal, an open bar, and coffee, desert and pizza at midnight, all at a very reasonable price. Is it wrong to hold my wedding in the same venue she did? Will I offend her? Many of the guests will be the same people who attended her wedding, what will they think? I just can't decide if there's something weird about this, or if it's a perfectly reasonable thing to do... more

Resolved Question: Is he playing games with me?

Last summer this guy approached me as I was walking home using a rarely used route. Surprisingly he was hot and so tall n sexy ...wow! (We happen to be wearing the same outfit, dark blue jeans and white t shirt. He mentioned that he got out of a 5 yr relationship 8 months ago. He instantly started talking to me as if he was amazed to meet me etc. We spent 8 hrs together 2 days later when he came to take me out. He said he's never had that kind of fun with a girl before and saw me a month later for brunch..he showed up with a friend. So all 3 of us went out. lol then we spent the whole day together again.great fun time.. I got tipsy on wine.. and we were making out at the table...at the resteraunt Had a He was difficult to get a hold of.. would barely call and I felt like I did all the calling and messaging, mostly because I was concerned for his well being. I saw him again when I went to pick up my sweater. I didn't plan on "hanging' but he drove off with me asking if I can hang for a bit. He went to get something to eat... kissed me on the cheek while we waited for his food. I asked if he missed me.. he said yes. Now after that... I saw him by chance at a club 3 weeks ago. He was sooo happy to see me ..he bought drinks for me and my friends.. tipped a 100 bucks and danced with me the whole night.. holding me ..looking at me ...kissing me... straight wildin in the club! He told me that he thinks I'm beautiful and that he wants to see me the next day. I went home on cloud 9. I later left him an angry message when he didn't follow through on a date he had set to see me. He called me back 2days later when he got the message telling me that he just bought a house and that he has been really really busy working on it to save money. He said that's why he has been so busy and out of town so often. Now I read a lot of astrology of cancer men. They talk about their weird dating style. All this has me confused as I don't know if I should move on or stick it out. I feel such a connection to him. I haven't asked him what he's looking for and maybe that's a big part of the problem. We've never had sex.. but he makes jokes that he wants to......Please help!It is very important to mention that all the horoscopes talk about how cancer men date in an indirect manner : " A Cancer man sneaks up on women. Cloaking himself under his hard shell and disarming women by making them feel he has no agenda. He's cool and detached prior to the pounce, pretending to be nonchalant but succeeding in planting the seeds of desire deep within her. She can imagine a future with this one. The Cancer man makes a woman feel secure - his number one asset. She lets down her guard and does a free fall right into Prince Charming's lap. He considers himself a hero. He knows what a woman wants. ANY CANCER MALES OUT THERE WILLING TO HELP ME OUT.. ANY GUYS IN GENERAL.. This whole thing is driving me mad.. I'm a trendy /hot aqua girl who has no problems meeting guys.He also lost a close family member last year and claims he is really busy working on his house. It's Valentines weekend and I really want him to ask me out. We WILL SEE. Otherwise I will fuckthepain away! more

Resolved Question: Why did Jesus only provide food the one time?

The bread and fishes? There are people starving now and yet he doesn't supply. It cost me £1.40 for a loaf of bread. He could supply for free and throw in a bottle of good wine.I don't mind so much about the fishes. I prefer cheese on toast so don't mind paying for the cheese. more

Resolved Question: Real interview with a Chinese Doctor, Hilarious!?

I am not joking! This is a real interview answered by a very well respected Chinese doctor, This is PRICELESS!!!! Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed up heart not make live longer; that like say you can extend life of car by driving faster. Want live longer? Take nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. What are these? Vegetables.. So, steak nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to system. Need grain? Eat chicken.. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable).. And pork chop can give 100% recommended daily allowance of vegetable products. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take water out of fruity bit; get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made out of grain. Bottoms up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: If you have body and you have fat, ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, ratio is two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Cannot think of single one, sorry. My philosophy: No Pain...Good! Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU NOT LISTENING!!! ..... Foods fried in vegetable oil. How getting more vegetables be bad for you? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only do sit-ups if want bigger stomach. Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: You crazy? HELLO . Cocoa beans! Vegetable!!! Cocoa beans best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming good for figure, explain whales to me. Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' is shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. AND...... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies: 1. The Japanese eat very little fat And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 4 The Italians drink a lot of red wine And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 5.. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. CONCLUSION..... Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you. more

Voting Question: Who was in the wrong...her or us?

My friend invited 7 people over for dinner at her apartment last night. She asked people to bring stuff. One person brought soda, another person brought salad, and another person made a dish. The rest of us did not bring anything. It ended up costing her aprox. $30.00 for the food & wine (she said) her and a friend had to split the bill $15.00 a piece. She asked the reset of us to to chip in a little bit of money for the food & wine since we did not bring anything. We felt this was VERY VERY rude & 2 people wouldn't even eat that's how insulted we were. She didn't want her one friend to have to spend $15.00 so she wanted us to give her friend a little bit of money. We felt this was completely unjust. We did not bring anything which she felt was rude after she asked everyone to bring a dish. We were BROKE & had no money! We are college students - we didn't end up giving her any money towards the food...we felt we shouldn't have to... Who was in the wrong? us or her? more

Resolved Question: POLL: When did you last swear at an inappropriate moment?

I was food shopping and reading a bottle of wine when this mother walked by and bashed into at me with this huge pram with two babies. I yelled "F*CK!" as i almost dropped the bottle and she looked shocked and we both said "Sorry". I felt bad for the babies but couldn't she have left her baby at home instead of bashing me in the shin with her pram? What about you? X Sarah more

Resolved Question: Did You Know That Jesus May Be Aquaman?

Aquaman Died For Your Sins. The Power Of Aquaman Compels you. Jesus turned water into wine. You get baptized in water. He summoned fish for everyone to eat for food. We are 80% water, and Jesus used water to heal, he probably just used the water inside of us. Jesus's logo is the fish, found on Christian Get-A-Way Mini Vans. Aquaman is the lamest superhero, and Jesus was the lamest god.Aqualad was more along the lines of the back up Jesus, in case anything happened to Aquaman. Aqualad was there to pick up the pieces. more

Resolved Question: question about the way a baby food smelled?

ok so i bought some baby prunes for my 7 month old because hes having a little trouble pooping. its the stage 2 so its like 4 oz i think. as i was feeding it to him, i smelled something really sweet, but i putit off. but when it was about 3/4 of the way gone, i started thinking i could smell wine. i handed it to my husband to see if he thought it smelled like wine too. he said maybe im not sure. now i like wine, so i know what wine smells like. so i look at the package, and i had accidently bought prunes mixed with apples. the date is good. doesnt expire til july 2010. i just bought it. my son is doing good. my husband thinks its jsut the way the food smells mixed together. has anyone else fed their kids this. to me it smells like the way fermented fruit does, but then again ive never smelled prunes and apples mixed before so i dont know if thats what its supposed to smell like. i dont even know what prunes smell like as i dont like them so i never buy them, so if they smell like wine, i dont know that either. am i worrying over nothing? or does anyone else think something is off? more

Resolved Question: What is your opinion of this proposed bill: A guide to welfare recipients?

PHOENIX -- The way Frank Antenori sees it, you shouldn't be smoking or drinking if the government is helping pay for your food or health care. And you shouldn't be buying an expensive TV or car, shouldn't have a cell phone unless it's your only phone and shouldn't have cable TV with HBO or Showtime. The Tucson Republican is sponsoring legislation to make public assistance off limits to those who do not comply. As crafted, HB 2770 would be pretty much self-enforcing. Welfare recipients would have to sign an affidavit each time they go through eligibility screening promising to live within the rules. Antenori said, though, this is just the first step. He wants the Department of Economic Security to craft rules to actually enforce the restrictions. But that doesn't mean welfare recipients can ignore the requirements in the interim. Antenori said he foresees a system where people report those they see at the grocery store using food stamps and then pulling out cash for that bottle of wine or pack of cigarettes. That would mean a single bottle of beer could cost a family its food stamps, free health care and any other welfare benefits. Antenori said he has no problem with that Does anyone have a logical argument against this proposed bill? more

Resolved Question: Should the following foods/drinks be banned in the UK?

Sweets, chocolate, ice cream, soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages with a low percentage of juice, including jelly, and other foods containing added sugar Refined grains, such as white bread or white rice Butter, lard, and other saturated fat Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages High fat foods such as sausages, bacon, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, curry and French fries All these foods are nothing but empty calories; full of salt, sugar and fat. These foods cause cancer and this is backed by SCIENCE! more

Resolved Question: Is there decay in heaven?

Someone commented ""I doubt there's any decay, since decay is a product of the fall. And the world will be perfect in heaven." What is decay exactly? Skin constantly dies and is renewed. Is skin somehow unnatural in heaven such that the cells on the outside are actually still alive, unlike here on earth? This gets into a question about the "Banquet" they talk about... At the banquet, presumably there is food and wine. Are we saying that the alcohol in the wine somehow will not attack and kill stomach and esophogas cells on the way down? Will the food eaten in heaven not decay through the digestive processes and enrich the body? Will the intestines not leach out the water and expel what is left over into the bowels? Will the kidneys not clean the blood any longer? By all answers that anyone has ever given to me on these questions the only thing I can assume is no...You don't shed dead skin cells. Food appears before you with no one to serve it to you. When you eat the food at the banquet it simply goes into your mouth and disappears and is not digested, because there is no mention of bathrooms in the mansions. In heaven, you dwell in mansions, but why? You dwell in dwellings to protect you from the elements - rain, wind, sun, wild animals. Yet everyone I have talked to says that the lion lies down with the lamb, so there is no wildness in heaven. There are no storm sewers in heaven, because there is no rain or if there is rain, it is absorbed into the soil, because the only lake in the other world is a lake of fire. There are greater and lesser people in heaven... the prophets for example kind of run things. Therefore there is a political system of hierarchical government god - jesus - mary - adam,noah,moses - jonah and the lesser prophets... and I guess the saints come next and then after that, who knows - a lot of water under the bridge and eventually regular people like me. Thats enough for this question :) more

Voting Question: Chemical or Physical Changes?

i would like to get a second opnion on some questions. are the following chemical or physical changes? 1.apple begins to rot 2.wine glass falls to the floor and breaks 3.ice cube melts 4.silver spoon tarnishes 5.bottle of soda goes "flat" (loses its carbonation) 6.baking a cake in the oven 7.food digests in your stomach 8.a wet towel becomes dry 9.sugar dissolves in your hot coffee more

Voting Question: can someone explain to me the poem? (Late Rising-jacques prevert)?

hey there! I desperately need help since we're going to have a quiz on a poem tomorrow and I suck in analyzing poems BIGTIME! can someone explain to me the poem? :> thanks you =) LATE RISING Terrible is the soft sound of a hardboiled egg cracking on a zinc counter and terrible is that sound when it moves in the memory of a man who is hungry Terrible also is the head of a man the head of a man hungry when he looks at six o’clock in the morning in a smart shop window and sees a head the color of dust But it is not his head he sees in the window of ‘Chez Potin’ he doesn’t give a damn for the head of a man he doesn’t think at all he dreams imagining another head calf’s-head for instance with vinegar sauce head of anything edible and slowly he moves his jaws slowly slowly grinds his teeth for the world stands him on his head without giving him any comeback so he counts on his fingers one two three one two three that makes three days he has been empty and it’s stupid to go on saying It can’t go on It can’t go on because it does Three days three nights without eating and behind those windows paté de fois gras wine preserves dead fish protected by their boxes boxes in turn protected by windows these in turn watched by the police police protected in turn by fear How many guards for six sardines . . . Then he comes to the lunch counter coffee-with-cream buttered toast and he begins to flounder and in the middle of his head blizzard of words muddle of words sardines fed hardboiled eggs coffee-with-cream coffee black rum food coffee-with-cream coffee-with-cream coffee crime black blood A respectable man in his own neighborhood had his throat cut in broad daylight the dastardly assassin stole from him two bits that is to say exactly the price of a black coffee two slices of buttered toast and a nickel left to tip the waiter Terrible is the soft sound of a hardboiled egg cracking on a zinc counter and terrible is that sound when it moves in the memory of a man who is hungry. more

Resolved Question: Why do I sweat profusely when I drink even a small amount of alcohol?

I am a Caucasian woman with no history of food allergy (except for garlic). I used to drink a fair amount in college, but over the last few years I have built up an increasing intolerance to alcohol of all kinds. I can't drink a full serving of wine, beer or booze before I start to feel really queasy and I break out in a PROFUSE all-body cold sweat. I have completed 6K runs sweating less than I did tonight after 1/2 of a black Russian. What's going on? Am I allergic? Is this a sign of some other problem?Stacy-Thanks for your input. I have actually been experiencing some other strange symptoms. Is your Mom's hypoglycemia tied to diabetes (if so, which kind?) or does she have some other condition? more

Voting Question: Why am \i gaining weight?

I am 5'6 130lbs right now I am 30yrs old with 3 kids, ages 14,12,6 yrs old..., I gained 20lbs in 1 month..I'd love to lose each 1 of them :0) my food intake was barely.. I ate maybe dinner and popcorn as a snack and 2 sometimes 3 glasses of red wine a night..now.. I drink 4 glasses only on Saturdays I now eat 4-5 meals a day but I keep gaining.. do I have to gain a bit before I see myself losing? I would love to lose 20lbs the right way and be happy.. I used to have a easting dissorder that ended 4 years ago and was 5'6 90 lbs.. I am so over that I am eating 1400-1500cal a day now will that help in losing 20lbs? I am 130lbs and would like to know how many calories to eat to lose 20lbs I work out doing cardio 4-6 dats a week for 40-65min weights 3 days more