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Monstera Delicious

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This morning I was going over the list of available produce from our local food co-op and noticed a fruit that was listed......."Monstera Delicious" Sounds enticing, no? After a quick Google search I realized that I had a few of these plants growing in my very own backyard. Eating this fruit sounds a little scary due to the fact that if it's not ripe enough, oxalic acid will burn your mouth and throat, but then again it sounds like its worth the wait.

Last Night.....

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After eating way too much din-din......and my friend that works at this restaurant sending out WAY too much dessert, we're at home laying in bed:

Boy- "I'm sooo full"
Me- "Yeah, me too"
Boy- "Let's get naked and rub our meals together"

I love him :)

Honey.....

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"It also played a significant role in Vedic myths and religious rituals. During marriage ceremonies, for example, the brides body was anointed with honey to ensure fertility. And after the ceremony was over, honey was served to the guests because it was believed that a substance so pure would ward off any evil spirits that might try to crash the festivities. With honey on the menu and evil spirits kept at bay, the newlyweds could expect to have a happy, fruitful, and prosperous married life."
-*Letters From The Hive by Stephen Buchmann*

How cool is that? Now I have an excuse other than "because I like it" when asked about my choice in wedding favors.

King Corn

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Last night the boy and I watched a documentary called "King Corn"
Watch it! Please! First it will blow your mind a little and when it's over you'll run to your cupboards to check the ingredients of all the stuff you have in there.....
Modified corn starch in teabags. I still can't believe it.
Conclusion? Corn=Satan

Weekend type breakfast foods during the week. *Lazy style!*

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I think I dreamed of pancakes last night.
I find it funny when you wake up in the morning with only one thing on your mind, be it that bill you forgot to pay, the sweet syrupy breakfast you can't wait to ingest or that piece of ass you need....right now!
So on a morning like every other, when the snooze button has been smashed one too many times, you can still make time for weekend pleasures. I promise!
Here's what I did:
Take your regular ol' buttermilk *out of the box, just add water* pancake mix. Follow the mix guide for approx 7-8 pancakes and then add a little extra mix just to thicken it up a bit. Cut up some fresh fruit (I used a handful of blueberries and a banana) Fold the fruit into the mix with a spatula, then dump the mix into a greased (sprayed) spring form pan. Bake at 350. Take your morning shower, then check the goods. Ta da! Pancake Cake.
I didn't even put syrup on mine, the blueberries were sweet enough.

itty bitty fruits of labor

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itty bitty fruits of labor, originally uploaded by Crystal Pistil.

Ok, so I can hear you people saying "fruits of labor? WTF?" I know its rather pathetic but you have to understand what I have to work with here.... my yard is a combination of an ashtray and a litter box. Sandy, unfertile soil and I don't plan on putting money into a place I rent.
So you see, these are actually little golden nuggets to me. I feel like an Alchemist that's turned crap into bouillon bricks, plus its quality here people, not quantity! I see it as just enough to spice up dinner tonight.