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Oh no...Nadia is coming back...again?..Damn
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
The pink power suit made me giggle when Nicole had a wardrobe malfunction. I can see AZ cracking up at the end of the scene. I hoped the scrapping with Kate would lead to the two of them being good at business together and I wasn't disappointed. Theresa does need to learn to start from the beginning, everything Kate said was right. And it gives Brady a chance to mentor her too and it looks like he wants to. I would have kissed him too. What a day Jeannie T had with Eve and the dress. Speaking of wardrobe, ugh Eeyore in a button down sweater hoodie now? -
I just took it as it didn't occur to him it was something they should do and where to start. It was a little surprising H/B had counseling too. Being the subject of Needy Baby Greedy Baby I don't think counseling is on his list of things to do. They probably get individual counseling but couples/relationship counseling benefits are rare if any in real life. It's a sitcom folks.
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
The point? Well, life? She's told Lucas about it but not Justin. Lucas made her feel better and I've had a crush on him for years, but with a better haircut. I'd think you'd like it that Justin is feeling the Eve. It gives her more interaction with the family and who knew Steve's mother was still alive? Another reason for Steve to come back. -
Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
I assumed the flashing lights were police cars since we're supposed to think the entire SPD is looking for Chad. And Rafe did just drop by. I guess you could say KM did an ok job if she can lie so easily but that's not different than any other day. I'm really sorry Steve sent Joe home. It's the right thing to do but how great would that have been? The murder scenes were tough to watch until I got distracted by Paige's expensive shoes. Ben Doll's memory loss makes no sense. Cheeses Hope, ask more questions! I've liked her so much better without Bo. I expect we'll have to watch Aiden's duplicity into Nov. But yes, rescue Bo already. As was already mentioned, I thought they knew there was a bug long ago. But to hold it in your hand and continue talking? Sigh I liked their scene a lot. ETA Stefono paid the debt and summoned Aiden probably to do some dirty work for him probably having to do with Bo. -
Baking on Both Sides of the Atlantic: Food and Culture
QuelleC replied to Athena's topic in The Great British Bake Off
Cake flour is a "soft" flour that is less likely to develop gluten. -
Like Sand Through an Hourglass: Behind the Scenes of DOOL
QuelleC replied to OnceSane's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Oh gosh me too. I'd just melt if JS looked at the camera and said my name with a twinkle in his eye. And AS has a great sense of humor and timing. Last time I saw JS he had a beard, I wonder if he shaved for it. John Oliver going through their history had me belly laughing! Trollop! I hope someone offers Miss Mustaffa a scholarship. Wow, learning English that way with as quickly as they speak? -
Funny, I don't often notice augmentation but I worry, as someone mentioned back, that they shaved enough or how long a wax lasts, not that I know. I'm sure they've all been closely measured so the costumes fit at the stops, they know they'll be swimming, etc. I don't know about augmentation but it wouldn't be worth it to unscrew my nipples and cut off the nerve endings. Not worth it at all. I'll keep my sensitive, non saggy 50 yr old chest thank you very much. Last word about TMZ, I appreciated their average looking bodies.
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Yes, and if Jenn had been shown to understand the psychosis with futile hope that a marriage (Jenn is known to be very conservative) would calm down Failure and tie her to someone who might curb said psychosis? And wanting it so badly she'd keep silent about Creepy? Yet, Jenn has never had a serious discussion with Jar Jar other than to block her FB messages. ETA Oh yeah she gets the gift that is Chabby Baby in the end. Cheeses, soap. With endless wealth and adoration. Then she cheats on Chad with whom, Cameron? Since Abe is getting a family again why not. -
Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Featuring the Abifail daily isn't a recent glitch, it's been going on for two freaking years for those of you who've happily just arrived. Always glad for more viewers. Yes, she's just a sheet stirrer whom nobody confides in. I will never forget how she was supposed to be friends with Melanie and Stephanie way back when and it was about two years later she was let into the secret that Gabi hired the psychopath. Nobody has ever trusted her with any information ever. When I see mob mistress I know who we're talking about. I have no idea what a pennywise is, I even googled it. I'm responsible for Failure since we're fessing up. If I use a nickname and it doesn't stick I stop. We might as well get over legacy child too since Jawn and now Abe seem to have some. I thought Andre or Tony was dead already? It's the same actor, glad he's back. Still not buying Ben Doll as the killer, he's too stupid and Creepy has way too many reasons. Those of you who frequent the spoilers are probably laughing so I try not to speculate so much here :) Abifail. So the killings were set up to fluff her? So she can Stand With Chad for a whole week about it's us against the world? And be justified in dropping the Ben Doll because he was the evil? Terrible writing and there must be more to this.... Yet, we'll have a Jar Jar spawn to deal with. As I said earlier, just get with the Chabby already. The sooner it starts the sooner it ends. Show has wanted a Horton/Dimera wedding for a long time yet I'm so sad every time Stefano shouts at Chad: The Woman You Love!!! I think it was Will in a brief passing in the Horton Square who asked how she was and she babbled about herself and he said um, I was asking about the killings. Cheeses. It's like she never knew Paige. Abifail. She's not only awesome she's sweet. She's sooooo sweet. Jenn even messed up a line by saying something like she's so sweet because she's sweet. JFC -
Well, this is from yesterday but I did a pantry dinner. I had a few tomatoes and spinach from my little pot garden on the deck. I used the tomatoes along with a half leftover 29 oz stewed tomatoes (I'm really sold on them they're so sweet) and a can of sauce and some "Italian seasoning" (I prefer to mix my own) to make a sauce. I had a partial box of lasagna noodles and a new one so I boiled 10. I bought ricotta for this and had colby/jack to use up with egg parsley and garlic. The spinach was blanched and I rolled up the noodles to make lasagna rolls. I had extra tomato sauce and blended it with the T or so of sour cream I had left to make the best tomato soup I've ever had. I thought doing rolls would divide into freezer portions more easily.
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Thank you. While the rich and beautiful play on the beach the people piled in the shantys are shockingly poor. I'm glad they were aware too as well as the show. I really just wanted a couple of episodes with TMZ. My take on the Norman Bates comment is that they went a shot of his face and the hair and face shape did look like Norman Bates for a second. I can't imagine they were making any judgment about his personality having just met. If anything, they probably picked up on the overbearing mom more. Put that together with the face and there you go. I didn't take it as mean. Still, you know TMZ spent no time doing swimming, running and climbing training, let alone puzzles. Count me in among those who think sliding puzzles are a horror, especially ones without words as clues. I'm also with some of you on the obnoxious green hat. I hope he loses it. It seems to be a thing now on reality shows where people try to stand out by wearing one piece of annoying clothing all the time. They know it's annoying but they think they'll be remembered. The kids on MC Jr even do it. I usually try to watch the show a second time because I miss things like the neck pillow but no DVR and last time I checked CBS makes you pay for access online these days. I was so happy for the little people cousins winning the volley soccer game.
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I was sad about TMZ because I knew them beforehand and they looked like they could be a ton of fun. I wish they'd have squeeked through. Lipstick mom? If you keep calling your son baby you are in for a lifetime of trouble. He'll live up to the name. Cheetleaders, yuk. Another doctor power couple duo who said they were a great team then we find out how he orders her arounhd. Beefcakes who are going to flirt. Not finding much likeable on the teams. Hyperfan crying and losing any sort of strategy, ugh. And another couple called Ken and Barbie by one of them.
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Adrienne was just as clunky on Another World. I have to admit though, I thought she and BD lit each other up but she did the right thing and is trying to work on her marriage now that Justin is finally agreeing to do so. I like her for calling him out on wanting to go after any Dimera anywhere and I could slap the smarmy grin off his face into next week. He's getting bad direction. I think losing the JE/BD romance had to do with FS leaving the show. They would have been on opposite sides of the WilSon marriage, that's what I was expecting. Yeah we can't depend on Days timelines seeing as there was a lot of teleportation today. From under the bed to out on the dock? How could he leave tonight without thinking about how to get rid of the red tie box without Failure seeing? There are still people who think EJabby were hawt hawt hawt. -
I was torn between Vytas and Abi but when it was pointed out to Vytas that nobody wanted to see him push his "idol" in the air at camp I'm glad he's gone. I was hoping for Abi though because as I recall, Vytas is a competitor but unlikeable. About the bracelet, I read a long time ago they're allowed one "luxury" item and if that was her's it probably meant more than an ugly watchband looking thing. Maybe someone gave it to her. I'm not as big of a fan as a lot of people here, I had to miss a lot of episodes through the years and now I understand CBS charges a subscription fee to see their shows. But I recall finding Woo a hoot. He was amazing at physical challenges and as I recall most people liked him. I'm liking Kaos Kass too although she's clearly embracing the nickname. UO I know. Like I said I don't research this show so feel free to disagree. I still like the younger Kelley and Kelly seems cool, too. Someone said everyone was put on a boat without warning in the clothes they were wearing. Still, I think it's smart to go in with a little weight but being fit. Some of the women in particular were scary thin through the years and it really turned me off to the series. Starvation isn't fun to watch. FWIW the tree looked dead to me. It's much harder to split green wood by hand but Fish should have known that. ETA I thought they were given a lot of fire making tools because everyone is saying how damp it is in Cambodia. So if you have a Joe who can make fire maybe it's not so easy the next time.
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
I think we have Chabby because the original intention was - don't laugh - to make her and EJ a couple. Pregnancy included. Speaking of, aren't we about due for a pregnancy complication? Gawd forbid. I have no idea why Abifail couldn't tell Jenn she still has feelings for Chad and it's a huge conflict with Ben. But then again I have absolutely no idea why she's willing to be so loyal and miserable with Ben. None at all. Let's just get Chabby over with already so the Westons can leave. Although, I want to see JJ put a bullet through Creepy's head. -
Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Normal rules don't apply to Abifail. The Best Mom in the World will take care of it, and give her the job back anytime she wants. Nor do they have to worry about getting their furniture out of the apartment. I'm not buying it, Ben is too stupid. He doesn't even know enough to realize a bag full of air is going to float... I thought he'd try to plant it on Chad. He doesn't know chad is in that Invisible Room Abs Says Nobody Knows About on the docks. I guess Chad will have to eat out of garbage cans from now on? Jenn, Jenn, Jenn, we told you pages ago that if there was ever a time for a family meeting it's now. She's too worried about her honey's happiness to warn her not to marry into that family? As has been said many times, she doesn't need to get married. Clearly Failure doesn't want to leave but Jenn thinks she's protecting her by telling her to be miserable and get out of town. Well, ok then. I can see her thinking keeping quiet protects JJ from getting found out because Failure is not one to keep her mouth shut. If Abby becomes a Weston, Creepy will be looking at JJ forever. Sheesh, Jenn, do something! The women of Salem need to start listening to that little voice that says "bad touch" and avoid him at all costs. I laughed when Gabi didn't recognize her father because I hadn't seen the actor in years and I didn't recognize him either! But certainly she knows better than to engage a strange older man in conversation. Or maybe she doesn't. Rafe will have to tell her about Paige soon, I would think he's decent enough to think she'd want to be at the funeral we'll never see but I hope do. -
Well, I'm sticking with the show, there are a few duds in every season and I get that this wasn't funny. I don't mind a show that's a bit more serious at times. However, I thought this episode fit better as a part 2 of the season ender. Yes, that's what a cliffhanger is (ha, I almost said avalanche) but the end of S7 left a bad taste with the retcon of "cheating". The fight in the car should have resulted in them just spending a fun weekend and giving up the marriage idea for the time being. I think it if had been shown the end of S7 it would be clear that this wasn't the "real" wedding. It could have ended on the trip back home and left it up in the air as to if they'd work it out. I don't expect an annullment but I expect a big wedding sometime the end of this season. Of course they have to have a wedding with their friends. Possibly involving Amy moving in as she's wanted to for a long time. I don't want a quick fix to their problem. In the meantime Raj returning as a roommate would be hilarious. That would definitely result in some tension between Raj and Amy. More Cinnamon! Jeez I wanted his pet stroller. People have been complaining for years that Amy should dump Sheldon and now that it's happened I'm satisfied but I get it some people aren't. I must have been getting a beverage because I missed Mary's appearance. I missed her a lot last season. I'll have to find a way to rewatch, I don't have a DVR or cable. Maybe CBS has it. I know HULU doesn't. On a shallow note I know Kaley took a lot of heat last year over the short haircut. They made it look cute by the end but this year it looks like a helmet, frosted they way they made middle aged ladies look grey back in the 80's. I was hoping she'd find middle ground on the hairstyle. She looks good in almost everything but the dress screamed Valentine's Day. I know she isn't going to wear the poofy white dress she had a dream about, then she turned to kiss Leonard and she was 9 mos pregnant! As for Leonard, I don't think his hair could absorb any more dye and he's better avoid rubbing up against a wall or something. I dunno, while stalker Sheldon isn't funny I did laugh at him staring in the window. I love it that Howard and Bernadette Rostenkowski Wallowitz live in mom's house. They tried to throw Stuart out last year. The show needed someone to throw more one liners, so be it. Kaley does an animal rescue commercial and I recognize her voice instantly. The voiceover acting idea would be great for her character. I've been saying for years she needs to be moderately successful in her acting career. I'm glad she has money now but I don't like her as a suited pharmaceutical rep. Didn't she quit or am I misremembering? I only was able to catch S7 in reruns.
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Oh gosh I hope it helps. I recommended the bottom veggies for a gravy because the juices drip in and you can strain it and thicken it for a gravy and moisture is a good thing on a lean roast. Good luck!
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Well, I just have a couple of ideas. Is it boneless or not? Does it have a nice fat cap or is it very lean? I'd score it a bit and rub the rub in and let something that big sit on the counter for an hour. It'll help get it up to room temp so it cooks more evenly? I'd start it at 400 until you get some browning on top then turn the oven way down to 325 or so and do something that large slowly and tent it, like I do turkey. I think a rub is a great Idea. I made myself crazy too researching rubs and in the end most contain salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin, a bit of onion and garlic powder and I crush up some oregano. You could go sweet or have a bit of a kick. I'd probably add a bit of chili powder and have something sweet on the side like glazed pineapple because fruit goes so well with pork. My cookbook says 20 min per pound, take out when it's 155 and it should rise to 160. Be sure to let it sit. If I wanted to be sure of moist I'd roast it with your typical onion, carrot and celery wedges and start off with a little water on the bottom. Set the roast on the veggies. You'll want to start temping it after about 90 min, and rotating once or twice but opening the oven door a lot will make it take forever!
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
I didn't want to know that. Sigh. -
Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
Wait, so he is Rafe's father too? I'm glad that scene took me by surprise. I hope Papa Hernandez sticks around for a while and gives KDP something to do. I don't think Paige ever met her sister Gabi, did she.That's really sad. I loved seeing pictures of baby Paige. I hope we get a funeral. It would be a great opportunity for interaction. Joey stowing away on the plane! Oh good lord, Britta? Really great acting today. Theresa, Kayla, Carolyn, Eve, even Maggie, Victor, and more. Wow. -
ALenore if you start a chive plant you will have chives forever. I started mine from seed what, 17 years ago now, and every time my son mows under my window the entire room smells like chives! Granted some "escaped" into the lawn. We're zone 4 so they can take a hard winter. That reminds me I need to make a compound butter with some for the freezer, I've mentioned that before. I planted scallions one year from seed and they came up for the next few years. OK, the sesame seeds don't get to me but the chicken thing does. I can't afford organic but the bonless/skinless frozen ones have at least 8% "solution" listed on the package. These days I can afford the economy bag of chicken leg quarters only, and even those have gone up, but they make a great chicken soup and it's hard to overcook them on the grill. (Guess what's for supper?) When I was little my mom used to get us something called cubed steaks that had little holes punched in them to tenderize it I guess. Well, they weren't and I used to hide pieces in houseplant dirt because it sort of looked the same to 6 year old me. I wonder if she ever found out. We moved into a real house when I was 10. Before everything got set up she had a corning ware hot plate with matching cassorole dish. She made spaghetti the first day (I'm really happy I grew up before jarred sauce) and to this day I can smell those onions and garlic sweating in butter. Of course I still have the hot plate.
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Current Plots Discussion: Actually Today's Episode
QuelleC replied to CatLady's topic in Days Of Our Lives
I'm just really, really sorry I clicked on that post. -
Martha Madison and Kirsten Storms together? Is it like "identical cousins" or "two Beckys"? I keep forgetting to check this thing out.