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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Friends,<br /><br />As we all prepare for tomorrow’s gaming, we wanted to share a bit about why we Extra Life. If you are not familiar with why Extra Life began, it was because one guy met a kid that changed his life. You know that guy as Doc and the force that shaped his life was a little girl named Victoria (Tori) Enmon. Below is a letter from Tori’s mom, Jo Ellen. When you’re finding it hard to make another ask for donation, when you’re cursing your gaming system that just stalled out, or searching for your lost board-game pieces, remember why we play these games and raise these funds. We do this to change the lives of children.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://e2.ma/click/vvilf/7ox1w0/npcilb" rel="@docadams" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"></a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Team Extra Life <a href="http://e2.ma/click/vvilf/7ox1w0/3hdilb" rel="@ExtraLife4Kids" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">@ExtraLife4Kids</a></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-74126783647708257282012-09-27T16:07:00.000-04:002012-09-27T16:07:34.634-04:00You like wine? Apple Cakes? Busy on Saturday?Yes that is a pick up line.<br />
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I'll be supporting <a href="http://www.bgcsorensco.org/" target="_blank">Southern Rensselaer County Boys and Girls Club</a> this Saturday at<a href="http://www.rpitechpark.com/RensselaerTechnologyPark-PatsBarn.php" target="_blank"> Pat's Barn</a> in Rensselaer.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0Pats Barn, Rensselaer NY 42.6655068 -73.709825442.6538308 -73.7295664 42.677182800000004 -73.6900844tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-43841536868025133592012-09-26T14:43:00.000-04:002012-09-26T14:43:30.109-04:00I want you to know...... that this posting, barely once in a while, if at all has been going on since my mother got me a diary at the Hallmark store in Vandalia, Illinois, that I just had, had, had, had to have, or I would DIE! It was spotty at best then, as it is now. I'm not a writer, or a runner, or a good house cleaner. I just need to get over those facts and move on.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com1136 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA42.638173527062456 -73.74736905097961442.637443527062459 -73.748603050979611 42.638903527062453 -73.746135050979618tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-18292052980428401372012-08-28T13:04:00.002-04:002012-08-28T13:04:58.245-04:00We Have a WINNER!!Congratulations to Star G! She is the winner of 1 dozen free cookies of her choice!
Thanks for entering everyone, it was awesome to see some new "faces" on the entry lists. I hope your all become regulars here! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-13364857323499075622012-08-21T20:10:00.000-04:002012-08-21T20:10:48.460-04:00I'm feeling give-away-eeYeah I just made that word up. Deal. So in honor of my birthday last-last week, I'm feeling like giving something away. I think cookies, and I think a Dozen or so. You'll have your choice of 4 different kinds, and you can mix and match as you like. I've got <br />
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#cookiefailAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-18616182931982025732012-08-15T13:32:00.001-04:002012-08-15T13:32:44.942-04:00Happy Birthday Juila!Happy Happy Birthday to a women who inspired millions. Julia Childs would have turned 100 today. I know she was one of the many reasons that I went to culinary school. I watched Julia cook on Saturday afternoons on PBS. Her and The Frugal Gourmet, who come to find out, liked the young boys, but I digress. She was an tour d' force in the culinary world, busting through glass ceilings and breaking down doors where ever she went. I don't know what life for a women chef would be like today if she hadn't paved the way. So to Julia, I raise a glass, and say on this momentous birthday, women chefs the world over say, thank you for being, everything we strive to be. Bon Appetite!<br />
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Earlier this year, I applied for, and was accepted into the SEED program. A small business education and loan program provided by the SBDC (Small Business Development Center)and SEFCU, our local Credit Union. In early July my class met for the first time and was handed our binders. We started class right away, and have met every Sunday for the last 6 weeks. There are 7 other amazing people in my class, all from different back grounds, all with different goals, all at different places in their businesses.
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The main point of the class is to prepare our business plan for SEFCU and to give us some direction in our business. Some of us are there because we need to expand (me!) some are there to buy an existing business, some are just getting started out and are really developing their direction through the homework. They didn't just want to hand us checks and throw us out to the wolves, hopefully we'll have a leg up. So in week 7 we are getting down to the nitty gritty of the plan. Hammering out pricing and quantities and lots of stuff. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm not doing as much as I need to do. But I also feel like every business owner goes through this.
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So the most important part of this whole post is that I am very very close to having my OWN PLACE!!!! Cue Fanfare. Fireworks!! It's an old Mexican restaurant in Rensselaer. I will use my decorating magic to peel back Mexican and make awesome bakery instead.
But settle down, this is all dependant upon the funding. So I am asking for super good thoughts going out to the board that makes the decision. I present on September 7th. It's a Friday. I'll send another message out as a reminder that I need all good juju coming my way. Anyone who promises and sends good juju will get a hug and a cookie. Yes I am using cookies for bribing, and yes, I am OK with that. <br />
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So this is why I haven't been as attentive to my blog as I feel I should. I'm hammering out details, that I didn't even know that I needed.<br />
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I hope to introduce you to all the folks that I'm in class with once they are up and going. So remember, good thoughts<br />
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P.S. Look out for another give away coming soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-34422928735260499822012-08-03T08:09:00.000-04:002012-08-03T08:10:34.254-04:00Favorite Thing Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a crazy week! I don't think I have stopped running since Monday Morning! Lots of news coming your way, so keep a look out. And if you even care, I started running again, though less then I would like due to the fact, that if I stay up till 1am filling orders, sorry but a 6:30am run is just not in the picture. But the want is there, just not the sleep. So here is my Favorite thing this week....<br />
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Boxes and lots of them! <br />
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Box #1 Order!<br />
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Box #2 Winning Apple Cake (!) going out to Pat B!<br />
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Box #3 Box of Seriously delish goodies going out to a group of ladies at <a href="http://www.blogher.com/blogher-12" target="_blank">Blogher '12</a> One who is a close friend, and wedding attendant Melissa Cleveland who's outstanding blog you can find <a href="http://www.never-a-dull-moment.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! (and also over there on the links ---->) She's also got some amazing blogging roommates who will share in the yumminess. <br />
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The winner of Andi's Apple Cakes first Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone that entered and checked out my page!
We will be doing another one soon! Keep your eyes peeled!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-2333005973667670932012-07-18T23:50:00.000-04:002012-07-19T00:14:58.058-04:00Facebook-Blog Giveaway!!!In celebration of 100 likes on Facebook. I am giving away an Apple Cake to a lucky liker!
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We ended up getting a new scale in the middle of it all, so I'm not exactly sure where we stand. And for a while at the beginning I wasn't getting on the scale, I just wanted to see how my clothes were fitting, instead of numbers. Then I got wise and got on the scale. That lasted about three days until I couldn't stand it anymore!<br />
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So here are the numbers. Since June 10th as best as I can figure, it's somewhere in the vicinity of 16 lbs or so. I guess. Well I do know that the pants are fitting better, and remember this pair of pants....<br />
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So it all works out to about a half a pound a day. Not too shabby. We had some setbacks in the first week or so, working out what we could eat, and getting out fat count lower. To much fat doesn't make for a skinny Andrea. So now that we've got it...it's working. We did find some awesome products from <a href="http://shop.kaysnaturals.com/" target="_blank">Kay's Naturals</a> they've got tons of foods that are quite delish! I really enjoy the Lemon Herb Chips and the Cinnamon Almond Cookies. <br />
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So were still plugging along. I'll keep you updated!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-76872471020263689392012-06-20T15:46:00.000-04:002012-06-20T15:46:07.607-04:00It's Summer Time!Phew! It's a hot one out there! I hate hate hate when it's hot. I live in the Northeast for a reason, dammit! Alright enough b*tching. <br />
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So Watervliet is underway, and Delmar is doing great! Up next is Vorheesville for a week... I'll be there next Friday, June 29th for a one time only engagement! With my busy work schedual and other items, that I will share at a latter date, pressing upon my full plate, I have decided to only do three farmers markets this year, Watervliet, Coyemans, and Delmar. It just so happens that I can fit this Voorheesville one in so, I'm gonna! So watch out for me all you voorheesvillians(?) and I'll see you in a week and change. <br />
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I'm currently testing busicuts out at Fred the Butcher, if all goes well they will make their way on to the regular circulation of famers markets. And super exciting this week...Duck Eggs!! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet...but I hear cake is the way to go, as with the added protien, they rise and rise!<br />
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Can't wait to see more folks out, and make new friends! See you soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-16124953651598328242012-06-11T14:43:00.001-04:002012-06-11T14:43:46.482-04:00Watervliet Farmers MarketCome one..COME ALL!! <br />
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This year is going to be bigger and better then ever! Located at the Hudson Shores Park off of 787 in Watervliet NY, is the farmers market. It's a smally but a goodie. Good farms, Good bakers (hey that's me!) Good activities for the kids. All from 2:30 to 5:30 Every Tuesday till the fall. I hope to see you there!!!<br />
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this Saturday night had me up till 1:30a getting everything ready, though that was my fault for not getting my butt in gear sooner in the day. We had a house guest for the week, K's first dog Maggie, came to stay while K's parents headed off to Bermuda. Yes, I was crazy jealous. Maggie's an old girl who can't move so well, and needs to take nightly walks, and had to have pills, and yada, yada, yada. We loved having her, but now she's back home, and we'll have an easier time. <br />
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I've been remiss writing in the blog. Sometimes, it's just cause I don't have anything to say. Sometimes its just laziness. I'm not a huge picture taker. I have dog's, not kids (yet) and though they are adorable (!) they don't have many mile stones to share. Though I am very proud of lady this week. She got out and when I called her back, she came. Which is a huge deal. So yay! <br />
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<strong>Here are some photos from this past week, see we really did do something!</strong>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-70521116312599352182012-05-21T17:20:00.002-04:002012-05-21T17:20:34.562-04:00A small update or two.Just updated the gallery and the treats for sale pages. Thought you should know :)<br />
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Pizza Crust<br />
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2 pkgs yeast or 4 1/2 tsp<br />
2 Cups warm water 105-115 degrees<br />
1 tsp sugar<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
4 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour<br />
2 tbsp olive oil <br />
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Use a large bowl (12 cup or more) Put yeast in the bowl and add warm water and sugar. Mix it around and let it get frothy. This should take about 10 minutes or so. Add 2 cups of the flour and still till it is smooth and well mixed. Add another cup of flour and continue to mix. Add fourth cup of flour, continue to mix then add the last 1/2 cup of flour. When your dough is all combined, add oil, and mix. Knead for 5 minutes, or until it's smooth. Take a good look at the dough, is it smooth or does it look lumpy? If its lumpy keep kneading. If it's still sticking to your hand add a little oil. Once it's smooth, let sit to rise until doubled in volume. Some place warm is best, on stove if its warm or on a radiator. Once its risen, punch it down and divide. You can get 3- 12" pizzas out of one recipe. Divide in two for 2- Sicilian crust pizzas. Drop some oil inside of a Ziploc and place your portioned dough into the freezer. Take out in the morning and put into the fridge to thaw for dinner. Take out a couple of hours before baking to let warm and rise again. Try not to work the dough to much.<br />
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Note: To do my mixing and kneading, I use a Kitchen Aid mixer. I start with the paddle to incorporate all flour and oil then switch to the dough hook to knead. Still knead about 5 minutes, keeping and eye for the smooth dough. Some mixers can not handle dough, keep an eye on your machine as not to burn out the motor. <br />
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Bake at 425 degrees, on a greased cookie sheet.<br />
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Recipe Courtesy of: Pirma! Recipes of Choice by Laurina Filippini HolteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-5519403486218201282012-04-28T12:37:00.002-04:002012-04-28T12:37:45.958-04:00Hot Cross Buns & Chores. Is your Satuday this exciting?So I'm boldly going into the world of yeast breads. Very slowly, but I'm still venturing. Dipping my toe in, I guess. I was never very good at it, but I've made progress with the rising and the proofing, so I feel that it's time to make a go. I worked on the hot cross buns for my MIL last night. She remembers the original Friehofers ones. No icing crosses, and come to find out, they are pretty much a cinnamon bun with raisins in it, and a sugary top. I think I made a pretty good stab at it last night. K said that the sugary top was right, just needed more sugar, and they weren't bad, but more raisins and more cinnamon. So I'm going to take a few down to Mom's and see what she thinks of them. <br />
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I'm beginning to be a pro at pizza dough, I've got a really great, simple, dough that I'll make sure that I share the recipe for. It's super easy and it freezes well and, It works out to be so much cheaper then getting a pizza in. Well today is a chore day, aren't all Saturday's chore days? At least in my house then are. I'm needed in the yard and at the wash machine. So off I go!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-79683599880066812242012-04-13T21:52:00.000-04:002012-04-13T21:52:36.943-04:00Favorite Things FridayVacation..nuff said.<br />
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So quick update---<br />
I got a job-- I'm working at a local preschool. 4 hours a day, so it won't stop me from making tons of yummy treats for farmers markets. The kids are awesome, as are my co-workers. So it's fun to get out and meet people again.<br />
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Subsequently I got sick---<br />
Those places are nasty germ laden cesspools of bacteria and virus' I got a horrible GI bug that knocked me on my butt for 4 days. And then the DH got it so we were down for a week here. That sucked.<br />
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Right after that we went on Vacation....<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was my first time, and I walked around Magic Kingdom squealing like an eight year old, for 15 1/2 hours. To tell the truth, there wasn't a lot of squueeing at 12:30am, but I was really tired. They were quite inside squees. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We also went to Universal, which means </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">HARRY POTTER!!!!!!!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just as excited about this as I was about Disney. And it was SOO worth it. HPLand was freaking spectacular. The ride was theee best roller-coaster I have ever been on. And Butterbeer... I don't even know what to say. </span>Creamy cream soda. SO EFFING GOOD!!!! oh and I bought a wand, Yes you read that right, this 32 year old lady bought a magic wand. Don't hate. It rocks. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After an awesome vay-cay we were home again and then it was my MIL's birthday, Easter, and yesterday was my DH's birthday. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So really, I wasn't ignoring you, I was hopping around the country and celebrating everywhere I went. Now though, its back to reality and there will be more regular posts. I'll try to get some pictures up, so you can share in the magic with me. Thanks for coming back after all this time, see you soon!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Gettum' while there here St Patty's day is just around the corner!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16748189662805826341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176188019879664024.post-51334042273978426712012-02-27T10:29:00.000-05:002012-02-27T10:29:31.935-05:00Couch to 5k- Update Well week one is over and week two is about to begin. I wasn't really worried about week one when I started. It's a 5 minute warm-up, then you alternate 60 seconds of running with 90 seconds of walking, then a 5 minute cool down. Easy enough, and it was. The only down side to the start of C25k is that it is still February in the north east, the weather is unpredictable at best. The start of the week was very nice, sunny, warm (mid 40's) and not bad to run in. Then a nasty wave of crappy weather came through, though not very precipitous, it was windy. Really, really, windy. I shouldn't complain Syracuse was getting battered with snow and lots of it, and Miss M was running in it. I was a pansy though, and waited to complete my week on Sunday as it was too yucky on Friday and too windy on Saturday. So Sunday turned out to be my best day to run, and it wasn't bad, just cold. I have a hard time breathing in the cold. I've never been diagnosed with asthma, and for the most part never have a hard time breathing, except when it's cold out. Anything around 30 degrees and below, it becomes hard to really catch my breath. So running in the cold becomes extra hard, but I'm committed and I'll just huff and puff through it. <br />
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So this weeks work out is a 5 minute warm up and alternating 90 seconds of running with 2 minutes of walking. I'm not sure about this week. I've found it hard to get going again after I run. Sometimes I am thankful for that little voice saying 'walk' but I feel like I could keep running. I'm not worried about how the 90 seconds of running will be, I'm far more concerned about how hard it will be getting back to running after 2 minutes of walking.<br />
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Anyone else doing the C25k? Did you find it hard to start running again?<br />
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