tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post684692475184768090..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday July 2, 2009 Pete MullerZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17306084971588640602009-08-24T02:09:25.732-05:002009-08-24T02:09:25.732-05:00Hey Muller it's a very nice blog and war i jus...Hey Muller it's a very nice blog and war i just hate it and war should be avoided at any cost!!!<br />Carol<br /><a href="http://www.telekomx.mobi/lp1/iwaybpo/" rel="nofollow">Get the best FREE offers on the Best Home security Systems</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122171440693395463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18176184657115303682009-07-03T00:05:10.238-05:002009-07-03T00:05:10.238-05:00Jeannie...for you I will paint daisies. Give me a ...Jeannie...for you I will paint daisies. Give me a week or so.<br /><br />CA...thanks<br /><br />Tarrajo...will watch the news...good luck and have fun with the Chinese food.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71853944622232546682009-07-02T23:49:40.594-05:002009-07-02T23:49:40.594-05:00I am looking forward to tomorrow as a Tarrajo day ...I am looking forward to tomorrow as a Tarrajo day (I took it off) as LGJ is going with a friend over night up north. All hell might break loose. So if you heard it did....It ain't just Lois, I might of helped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63703254525063910222009-07-02T23:44:59.161-05:002009-07-02T23:44:59.161-05:00WM. had I not been a dope and just looked at your ...WM. had I not been a dope and just looked at your avatar, I would have taken those bowls and ran. And run I will to the closest shop that will sell me one of your amazing paintings. <br /><br />I am so proud of you. 'Nuff said.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69938854598430736872009-07-02T23:14:35.545-05:002009-07-02T23:14:35.545-05:00Jeannie, I knew you were a "whatever tastes ...Jeannie, I knew you were a "whatever tastes good cook". That is always the easiest and most delicious method. Our stir fry and/or egg roll ingredients are right on the same page.<br /><br />Glad to see you checking in! It's always a pleasure to hear from you.<br /><br />BTW, tarrajo, a last minute addition of fresh cherry tomatoes are an amazing stir fry ingredient. Oh yes, be sure to use chop sticks. It will be messy, but Brady will have bragging rights to his friends.<br /><br />WM, You know I always have your back! Long, short, or in between, I read 'em all. Mouthwatering new photo...you've got me craving noodles. Jeannie, you've been honored.<br /><br />That's it for me this evening. Night all.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58511825882538372162009-07-02T23:13:11.208-05:002009-07-02T23:13:11.208-05:00Wolfmom...I am a complete sucker for daisies....no...Wolfmom...I am a complete sucker for daisies....nothing against roses; but please paint me some daisies...they are a simple and a long lasting pretty flower. <br /><br />Much like myself. That last sentence was hard not to erase.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43908879414574269582009-07-02T22:57:47.080-05:002009-07-02T22:57:47.080-05:00Put in a new photo for Jeannie and her fresh ingre...Put in a new photo for Jeannie and her fresh ingredients...good cook there...Udon bowls that I made and photographed then painted. Next time...roses for Jeannie.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27751777924058019502009-07-02T22:54:32.858-05:002009-07-02T22:54:32.858-05:00CA...Martin Yan has nothing on you...and I thought...CA...Martin Yan has nothing on you...and I thought the length of your post was more than reasonable for a half hour show! LOL<br /><br />Tarrajo...this is most excellent info. I have two woks and a plethora(great xword!) of Asian ingredients and CA hit the nail on the head...go for it!<br /><br />To all of you...thanks...I was taking advantage of the length of my posts because I was only posting once or twice for the day right now.<br /><br />FYI...the mural meeting was great and we're moving forward...will post photos as we work through it...also on Facebook.<br /><br />Busy, busy, busy tomorrow so a seriously happy 4th to everyone. Printed out the puzzle and will struggle through it while watching my favorite CSI...the original. <br /><br />CheersWMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56725467149964035092009-07-02T22:52:05.875-05:002009-07-02T22:52:05.875-05:00Clearayes we crossed recipes...and now I am in lus...Clearayes we crossed recipes...and now I am in lust with you. Easy boys....recipe wise. <br /><br />I think you and I cook a lot alike. Hey come to think about it, we think alot alike too...just saying.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69890414817563780182009-07-02T22:46:58.470-05:002009-07-02T22:46:58.470-05:00Tarrajo, I can't speak to C.C.'s expertise...Tarrajo, I can't speak to C.C.'s expertise on Chinese cuisine, but being a cook myself I will give you my best...Go for the eggrolls and make sure Bradyjoe helps you in the process of rolling the eggrolls. I like to cook with fresh ingredients so I would get some broccoli, carrots, onion, ginger and garlic, and saute it in a wok w/ a little sesame oil with some chicken or shrimp. White rice is a must. C.C. am I too far off?Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58317780262116440332009-07-02T22:41:18.209-05:002009-07-02T22:41:18.209-05:00tarrajo, I took an Chinese cooking class a few yea...tarrajo, I took an Chinese cooking class a few years back and learned that stir frying thin slices of vegetables and beef, shrimp or chicken in a little light oil is not difficult. If you don't have a wok, a large frying pan will work. The time for slicing the vegetables takes the most prep. Sweet onion, celery, red or green peppers, broccoli and mushrooms are all delicious ingredients. If you slice them on the diagonal, they look authentic and it also brings out more flavor. Cook them in light oil on high heat, stirring (duh!) until they are cooked, but not limp. You want them to have a little crispy feel in your mouth. I cook the meat(s) first in the same wok with a dollop of grated ginger and garlic. I take it out of the pan and add it back at the end. Make a sauce of about 1 cup of water, a tablespoon or so of corn starch, and soy sauce to taste. and maybe a little sesame oil. If you like spicy, add a little chili oil. Make a "well" in the middle of your cooked veggies and cook the sauce until it is clear. If it is too thick add a little water. If you think it needs a little salt, go for it. Add your cooked meat of choice and stir. Serve over rice or asian noodles. There is no wrong way. Whatever tastes good to you is a good ingredient. There are plenty of more exotic ingredients, but Brady might want to start simply. I love to toss in a handful of cashews and sliced water chestnuts for extra crunch. Two pans tops...one for the stir fry and one for the rice.<br /><br />I have a nice recipe for egg roll, but honestly, Costco has a good frozen variety and unless LGJ is a connoisseur he won't notice the difference. <br /><br />Perhaps C.C. will throw up her hands in despair, but this works well for those of us who are inexpert in the art of Chinese cooking, but love to try at home.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57939114008391478222009-07-02T21:34:38.098-05:002009-07-02T21:34:38.098-05:00Finally got a moment to my self...got everyone fed...Finally got a moment to my self...got everyone fed and a place to sleep...<br /><br />SBKaren, thanks for the BD wishes...<br /><br />Tarrajo: Tempura is always good with Chinese, and it`s easy to make.<br /><br />On the spam thingy: Slice it an inch thick...slather it it prepared mustard...dredge in cornflake crumbs...put on a cookie sheet and top with a canned pineapple slice and bake 25 min. in 350 degree, preheated oven...Don`t knock it til you try it!<br /><br />Busy day tomorrow and Sunday...Have a safe Fourth everyone.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17410829277237826132009-07-02T20:16:05.300-05:002009-07-02T20:16:05.300-05:00Tough puzzle. Once again got about 2/3 without re...Tough puzzle. Once again got about 2/3 without red letter help. Didn't remember Anne Archer at all, but got her with perps. I should know TYR by now as my kids have their swimsuits. Maybe they should clue it as a brand vs. a Norse god. Then I would figure it out. It was fun to work on when I had time. <br /><br />Spent hours at the SSA getting a new card for my hubby today. Don't lose that. It is a pain. Had to have it to sign a new cellphone contract as we have a fraud alert on our account. What a pain it all was.<br /><br />Unfortunately my weekend is going to be spent attending to my 17 year old. He gets his wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow am. Won't be too fun for him I would say.<br /><br />EddyB congrats getting online. I have a Nikon D60 too - I love it.<br /><br />My funniest hit by a golf ball story. My friend and I used to play with golf in league with a super crabby lady. Always hated being paired with her (why golf if it isn't fun?). My friend was hitting, and she was standing next to her. We warned her that she could shank it and hit her, but she wouldn't budge. What do you know, the ball went straight sideways and hit her in the crotch. It was so incredibly hard not to laugh.<br /><br />CC - do you have your tickets to the PGA yet? I have to get on board and get mine.KQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265126111013180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15122925174795310442009-07-02T20:02:13.353-05:002009-07-02T20:02:13.353-05:00Thank you.Thank you.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27491625015349526712009-07-02T19:54:27.750-05:002009-07-02T19:54:27.750-05:00Argyle- LIKE A ROCK would not work in this puzzle ...Argyle- LIKE A ROCK would not work in this puzzle for two reasons.<br /><br />1- EAR splits 3 words in LIKE A ROCK. In the other theme entries it splits only 2.<br /><br />2- LIKE A ROCK has 9 letters. The theme letter pattern in today's puzzle is- 11,10,11,10 for the across answers, and 8,8 for the down answers. A nine letter entry screws up the pattern.<br /><br />However, it occurs to me that the phrase, LIKE ARGYLE would fit perfectly with its 10 letters!Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5380811834348749842009-07-02T19:25:35.739-05:002009-07-02T19:25:35.739-05:00Usually post early - kind of nice to do it late an...Usually post early - kind of nice to do it late and read thru everything you guys have written. Always enlightening, entertaining, educational and lots of just plain funny stuff. Needed some g-ing with the puzzle but not as bad as at first glimpse. Got that 'prat' right away - won't ever forget that one. Started with Glenn Close instead of Anne Archer but quickly realized that mistake. Everything else has already been said.<br /><br />3ofFour - loved MP and spam. Martin - still laughing at the fruit comment - interesting what kind guys prefer - watermelon size is just more than I can comprehend but it must be okay with some guys.<br /><br />Lois - where are you 4th-ing - the bay thing? Assume you're back in town?<br /><br />I live on the water and our local area has a parade - they assemble in the water directly behind my house and then parade up and down the local canals for a couple of hours until dark when we have a massive display of hugely illegal fireworks. Of course plenty of adult beverages are consumed by boaters so it's pretty funny watching them try to anchor and avoid collisions. It's also pretty funny watching the results of all that beverage drinking - I have a bathroom off my pool area that's always VERY popular. Also have company coming so may miss the next few days.<br /><br />Dennis - best of luck in AC - take'em for all you can. Do you play a lot?<br /><br />HAPPY 4TH TO ALL and again, Happy B-day on the 5th to Linda.SandbridgeKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096939536359849556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50419682556317294482009-07-02T19:11:22.848-05:002009-07-02T19:11:22.848-05:00Jerome, could you clarify whether or not Like a Ro...Jerome, could you clarify whether or not <i>Like a Rock</i> would have been acceptable for today's puzzle?Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12450692279411429932009-07-02T18:43:28.494-05:002009-07-02T18:43:28.494-05:003of4--Loved the MP clip. John SPAM Cleese is one ...3of4--Loved the MP clip. John SPAM Cleese is one of my favorites.<br />Thanks.<br /><br />Anonymous at 4:59 P.M.: WM always has something interesting to say in her posts. <br /><br />Dennis: Enjoy your time in Atlantic City. Poker is out of my realm, but knock 'em dead.Chickienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6791805581330632802009-07-02T18:42:48.171-05:002009-07-02T18:42:48.171-05:00What! No C.C. today?What! No C.C. today?luxornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31266491359011246042009-07-02T18:15:55.430-05:002009-07-02T18:15:55.430-05:00Kittyb, Yes to favorite Simon & Garfunkel'...Kittyb, Yes to favorite Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water and Cecilia. It is almost impossible to hear and not get up and dance to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pIheAzk6jQ&feature=related" rel="nofollow">this</a>.<br /><br />For Paul Simon, on his own, just about anything from his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXgQtL3aEmQ" rel="nofollow">Graceland</a> album is tops with me.<br /><br />tarrajo, LOL, coconut milk is a taste that is acquired with age. LGJ has plenty of time to like all kinds of weird things.<br /><br />Doreen, my mom did the same thing with Spam. We all looked forward to "Spam Night". OTOH, I think giving up certain food can be an age acquired taste. A few years ago I bought a can of "low salt" Spam. It was still so salty we couldn't eat it. <br /><br />3 of 4, You beat to the well-known and either loved or detested Spam sketch. Anything MP is great as far as I'm concerned.<br /><br />Vern, I'm liking your stories.<br /><br />To anyone with a limited attention span, the best way to handle longer posts, or posts you don't understand, or posts you think are boring...just arrow past them. Problem solved.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61558501619242090552009-07-02T18:15:43.738-05:002009-07-02T18:15:43.738-05:00windhover, I had many a spam casserole too; not to...windhover, I had many a spam casserole too; not too anxious to see another one.<br /><br />Jazzbumpa, just when my headache was going away...<br /><br />tfrank, yes, a lot of Texas Hold'em down here; I'll play a bit of that, but I do best at straight draw poker.<br /><br />C.C., I just saw in the hotel gift shop that Joe Mauer's on the cover of Sports Illustrated.<br /><br />3 of Four, I could watch Monty Python clips all day.<br /><br />anon@4:59, your posts are ridiculously short.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56585260166667374632009-07-02T17:52:01.271-05:002009-07-02T17:52:01.271-05:00JD believe or not LGJ chose Chinese in honor of C....JD believe or not LGJ chose Chinese in honor of C.C. I am not a takeout fan so tomorrow I am attempting to make egg rolls and we'll probably end up with some sort of stir fry...C.C. any help would be appreciated. We try to keep as authentic as possible.<br /><br />WH...try the Spam kabobs, they were really quite tasty. Good catch on the poke'er face; and yes one must put one on to win the prize.<br /><br />JB thanks for a new idea to use up my basil...It's running wild and bushinp up. I make pesto, but I never thought of adding it to scrambled eggs.<br /><br />Anon 4:59...take some time to read WM's posts. You might learn something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29664701156184629862009-07-02T17:32:37.339-05:002009-07-02T17:32:37.339-05:00I got hit in the prat with a golf ball once. I sho...I got hit in the prat with a golf ball once. I should have been far enough away, but it came whizzing by.<br /><br />I despise SPAM.<br /><br />WM-I really enjoy your long posts:}<br /><br />Temp probably hit 100 today. At least that's what our thermometer says.<br /><br />We have several 4th of July parades around here. Ashland, Central Point and Eagle Point. A highlight is when 2 jets from Kingsley Field in K Falls do flyovers. We don't go to the parade, but we run out of the house to see them. From here they go to the coast.treefroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555676766985705783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9083920937115318912009-07-02T17:04:59.330-05:002009-07-02T17:04:59.330-05:00Jazzbumpa- I'm trying to shake a couple of pou...Jazzbumpa- I'm trying to shake a couple of pounds so I've given up ice cream and replaced it with beer. I'll throw a toast your way in about 2 hours.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50612398501802539482009-07-02T17:02:04.345-05:002009-07-02T17:02:04.345-05:00Afternoon CC and all..
Found todays c/w relativel...Afternoon CC and all..<br /><br />Found todays c/w relatively easy for a Thurs. Had to G spot Porto Alegre. As embien says we were on the same wavelength..<br /><br />Favourite clue 10A .. shakes indicating affection perhaps.<br /><br />Always enjoyed McEnroe as gutsy tennis player but think he is terrific as a commentator. His interview with Federer after French Open was superb.<br /><br />Have never been hit by someone else's golf ball, did however hit myself from a ricochet off a root right in the temple. No damage Thank goodness, thick headed Irishman.<br /><br />Dick, Legends is the closest golf course to where I live. Have never played there. Usually play Myrtle Beach National..<br /><br />Happy 4th to all.<br /><br />Jimmy, s Carolina.IRISH JIMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786535161386450115noreply@blogger.com