Can a bad house guest remain a good friend?

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Blogging, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Neurotica, Satire, by AnnabelleRC

“Make yourself at home,” is what we tell our house guests. And we mean it. I need my house guests to feel comfortable enough to help themselves from the refrigerator, so that I don’t have to wait on them hand and foot. And most importantly, I hope they will treat my home with respect. The [...]

Hoarding vs Clutter Phobia, which one is really OCD?

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Health, Mind & Body, Lifestyle, by AnnabelleRC

Why is the media so fixated on OCD being about hoarding, when hoarding is the opposite of everything that OCD stands for? People with OCD tend to be organized, neat freaks and clean. Hoarders on the other hand are disorganized, messy and a general health and safety hazard. They could not be further from the [...]

Top scam money making websites

On November 3, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Scammers, by AnnabelleRC

In a climate where job loss is high, income low and the bills don’t stop just because you got laid off, making money online can certainly seem like a life saver. The current trend in online get rich quick schemes comes in the form of websites that offer the opportunity to get paid to complete [...]

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Pizza Dough

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Roughly move all ingredients until wet ingredients are incorporated. Let sit for 20 ~ 25 minutes (this develops the gluten). Then knead the dough for 5 minutes.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Marinade for Pork Tenderloin

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Puree together in blender. Marinate pork overnight if possible. Great in the crock pot.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Basic Marinade

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Combine ingredients and marinate beef, chicken, or pork.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Teriyaki Rice

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of arborio rice. Simmer (covered) for 20-25 minutes. Shut off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: The Best Cookies

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Susan M. Voss, What's Cooking Today, by Susan M. Voss

I love cookies. And I love all kinds of cookies – chocolate chip, oatmeal with raisins, sugar, shortbread, Oreos. Cookies and a large glass of milk have made me happy all my life.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Dipped Gingersnaps

On October 11, 2011, in Baking, Lifestyle, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Melt chips and shortening in microwave. Dip cookies halfway, shaking off the excess (the white chocolate is VERY thick). Place on wax paper to harden.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Fishy Friday

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Susan M. Voss, What's Cooking Today, by Susan M. Voss

Our meatless Fridays are continuing for another week after this and I’m still looking for good recipes to use. We’ve had a lot of pasta on Fridays so tonight I opted for fish.