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MP, I’m just reading through some of your response posts. They’re really amazing. Keep helping people.
blabla, I hope I’m not going out of line here, but you seem to keep late hours (as do I). If you ever need to talk, my email address is available. (Its very talented ?)
I know this is not what you want, but I vaguely remember seeing help wanted ads in the Yated a few months ago for a Kiruv school in Queens (not sure what part).
Hatzlacha
I know people who are not “officially” shadchanim but get involved in it and have had good results. If you let people know that you’re willing to keep them in mind for shidduchim most people will be only to happy to send you their info.
Hatzlacha
Thank you the.nurse and yossi z.
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I spent the rest of it sitting in a chair while they danced in a circle around me.
May you have many Simchos to dance at to make up for it.
cinderella, I agree with Sam2, but I don’t think anyone meant anything. And I say to put away the heels anyway, they’re uncomfortable.
Emunas, looks like you have some serious competition.
You said it a lot nicer than I would have.
Mods, anytime you want to ban you-know-who is fine with me.
I actually wrote a lengthy column in the Yated about making it yourself.
Ha ha, I was pretty sure about that. Thanks for confirming. (Love it, btw)
Puzzle: find the hidden message in the above graphic
MMMMMMMMMMM???
Someone made latkes?
😉
Looks great!
Nominating the Goq as funniest poster of 2011.
Nominating AYC for favorite poster. (AYC could probably get every category so this is overall.)
Lots of Hatzlacha with everything.
If you happen to bump into AYC in the “out” hallway please remind him/her that we’re still here and would love a post (even if its just to scream at us).
*bump*
here you knock and let yourself in!
Nice to finally meet you! (I hope I’m allowed to say this here but you’re one of the CRers I’d like to actually meet IRL)
oomis, I never tried these but they look ok at first glance. Whole wheat matzah meal or bread crumbs should be ok. I would imagine you can do a similar thing with zucchini, sweet potato etc. You could also do cottage cheese with eggs, oil and a sweetner. Wait, did you just say latke and low calorie in the same sentence?!
Eggplant Latkes (pareve)
Contributed by Eileen Goltz.
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2 large eggplants, each about 1-1/2 pounds
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1-1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
ground pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Preheat the broiler. Prick the eggplants all over with a fork and broil them until their skin is charred and they are soft inside, about 25 minutes, turning them once. While the eggplants are broiling, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly colored. Remove from heat and set aside. Remove eggplants from the broiler and let cool. When cool, cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and peel the skin away from the pulp. Discard the seeds, skin, and stem and place the pulp in a medium bowl. Chop it finely. Place the eggplant and onion in a large bowl. Add the eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper and stir to combine. (If necessary, add more matzo meal to create a batter that holds together.) Preheat the oven to 200. Lightly oil a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop a heaping tablespoon of the eggplant batter onto the hot skillet or griddle, making a pancake about 3 inches in diameter. Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side) and then place on a baking sheet in the oven. Repeat until all of the eggplant batter has been used, re-oiling the fry surface as necessary to keep the latkes from sticking.
Serve warm with sour cream on the side.
(from oukosher.org)
I didn’t understand the live performance thing, or why 50,000 views made it a viral but other than that I thought it was great.
(As for the taking off thing, maybe they had younger kids who don’t have school on Sunday?)
WIY-
I tried to keep quiet when you I thought you went overboard on other threads but this time I can’t. “Serves you and them right.”?!?! Please, please tell me that was a really really bad typo.
Do you mean like taking challah?
I believe taking challah starts at 9 or 10 cups (without a bracha) but ask your LOR.
Agree with happiest. I think stuff does get taken care of behind the scenes and while I don’t love it, I trust the mods.
As a side point, without mentioning names, there are several posters who seem to think their posts should be regarded as Torah and they get the right to give an opinion on anyone and anything.
(To someone reading this it probably makes no sense but to me it does. Its more than one person.)
cantgetit, is this round two?
Lol, ZK.
Goq, I hear you completely. Without specifically trying to, I’ve figured out a few people on here. I just wanted to tell you (and everyone, actually) to be aware because its so easy for info to get out. I apologize if I was too harsh.
happiest, honestly, if you work for a school, I don’t think its up to you to tip her. If you do give something, I would say to stick with a gift. (And I must say, the idea is very nice.)
estherhamalka, obviously you can’t tip everyone but try to thank everyone to show them their work is appreciated. I don’t know if your mailman will really appreciate a thank you card, but maybe you can add a box of donuts to a card (or something like that).
Mods, can you do your thing and make this thread go away?
Goq, I’ve been debating whether to say something. I’m not trying to give you a mussar shmooze (hows that for starting out nice?) but over time theres been a lot of personal info about you on the CR. I’m not talking about safety, but you’ve mentioned things you probably wouldn’t say to a strangers face and it’s very possible that people you actually do know in real life read the CR. So please, just take this as a friendly reminder to be careful. 🙂
anyone have a good recipe for a mini donut maker?
I would think any recipe would work but start out with just a few. Cake batter would probably work too.
Do I have to separate the donut dough?
I don’t understand the question.
For fillings, you could try custard or caramel and (this ones off the top of my head) if they’re big enough, some pie filling (not too much or it’ll get too heavy). You could also dust the top with cinnamon and powdered sugar. If you’re interested in doing more of a test recipe you can try adding blueberries (like you would to a muffin, coated in a little flour) but be prepared for a purple donut.
Bless you, Kapusta.
Amen, thank you.
(Had I known there was a blessing involved, I probably would have found it a lot funnier. ;))
I think theres a new one out.
I vaguely remember a story in the Amen book.
Yes, they rise again after being shaped. (The top of a glass is great for that.)
Good luck!
Mazal Tov, pumper!
Really? Nothing? Not even a chuckle? Wow, tough room. I’ll be here all week, folks. Try the veal!
I thought it was pretty good but looks like I got here a little too late.
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk or 1 1/2 cups soymilk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 tablespoons shortening or 6 tablespoons margarine
5 cups flour (sifted for bugs)
oil, for deep frying
1 (13 1/2 ounce) jar strawberry jelly (or other fruit jelly)
confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr
1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand five minutes or until foamy.
2 In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and two cups flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed.
3 Beat in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about five minutes or until smooth and elastic.
4 Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about an hour or a bit longer.
5 Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles. Let rise again until doubled in bulk.
6 Heat 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350. Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn the doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Doughnuts are ready when both sides are golden brown.
7 Fill with 1 T jelly using a pastry injector, or by cutting a small slit in the side of the doughnut and inserting the jelly with a baby spoon. Close tightly; roll in confectioners’ sugar.
(I made these once and they came out good. If you have any questions, ask away. Hope they aren’t to complicated to make with kids.)
i don’t get that
Its kinda internet lingo for saying something without saying it directly. (Did that make sense?) Anyway rootin’ for ya. 🙂
#teamblabla
If the point of a job is to find something to do, get a few books from the library and start an online business. It gives you something to do and you still get to be home.
Mazal Tov!
Thanks, PE 🙂
blabla-
IMO someone who does something they have a connection to will always do a better job than someone just doing it. Again, maybe I’m not the one to say this, but I think it’s obvious that you know how to write. Of course it’s up to you whether you want to do anything with your writing, but I was just saying that the option is there.
(Small rant alert: I went to a school [and I believe] that emphasized everyones ability to “make it big”, including those that were not the best students, so I’ll just say that while academics may be a part of life, it’s only a part.)
Thanks 🙂
blabla, writing (especially poems) is not my thing, so maybe this isn’t much to go on, but your stuff is good. Ever considered entering a contest?
IMO, you’re probably doing nothing wrong. If you sit down and make a budget it’ll give you a clearer idea of where exactly you money is going, but to put it simply, things cost money. Once you knock off tuition, mortgage, insurance, you probably aren’t left with too much. If possible, pay your cc bill every month (or avoid them altogether unless your doing well with rewards). Do you do shop at Costco? If it makes sense for you (meaning you will actually use the stuff before it goes bad), go for it. Does your checking account have a service fee or a charge per debit card purchase? Are you going over cell phone minutes/texts/data usage? Basically just know where your money is going before it goes there.
Hatzlacha
Goq, lol!!
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Maybe try separating it into as many pieces as possible (take off the back cover, battery etc) and get out a hair dryer and have fun.
(Disclaimer: This is just something off the top of my head. I never tried it and don’t know anyone who did.)
Good luck
My direct links aren’t making it through.
It’ll work with Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood and Chofetz Chaim/RSA.
I knew this would be a Goq thread.
I like.
Rochelle, do you have someone specific in mind? (I’m not asking who)
Yes! Just before I checked in here I was thinking that you haven’t posted in a while.
It’s not really so much if you consider that a good steak will cost $20+/pound. The 10 pounds part is what makes it expensive.
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