Make no mis-steak, this marinade rocks
January 6, 2009
Easy steak marinade to perfect your steak eating game
Back in my high school glory days I was quite the basketball hero. As a power forward I’d get nothing but net out there on the court. I can almost hear the cheers that would emanate from the crowd as I hung from the net, legs dangling in the air. My knees aren’t what they used to be, but I still love playing a game of hoops every now and then with my boy and rewarding my fine athletic skills after a brutal game of HORSE with a juicy 24 oz porterhouse steak.
Thankfully, the King of B-ball - the legendary Michael Jordan - brings me mail order steaks fit for a King, as well as all of the proper accoutrements. Michael Jordan Steaks serves up The Ultimate Starting Line up of delicious Steak Marinades with a set of sauces that slam dunk it out of the ball park, every time.
Fabio Fabio, wherefore art thou Fabio?
December 26, 2008
Historical romance books get me all worked up with romance at work
I’m stuck working on the day after Christmas. Bah humbug. It’s dead here. Bryan, Samara, Jody and I have just finished playing spin the bottle and don’t know what else to do for the next six to seven hours. There’s still a vat of egg nog at home with my name on it, and I haven’t had a chance to play with any of the toys and gadgets Santa left under my tree.
I have two choices.
1. I can either cry about it and pout…or
2. I can hit the books.
I’m going for option two and hitting the books. The books from Dorchester Publishing that is. I always keep a romance book tucked away in my desk drawer for such an occasion. For some, their weakness is black label Scotch. For me, it’s hot Roman dudes like the one on the cover of this Sword of Rome historical romance book. I have four words for you ladies…Va, va va voom.
These cupcakes Ba-rock
December 24, 2008
Themed cupcakes featuring Obama and Biden make tasty Presidential treats
I’m a Republican. This election was particularly difficult for me, with many Democratic supporters, friends, co-workers and colleagues urging me to cross party lines and vote for the Obama/Biden ticket (especially Trish- Ms. Yes We Can).
I was hesitant at first, but these Obama and Biden Themed Cupcakes from Mrs. Beasley’s almost made me switch over. Go ahead, call me a traitor, Cindy McCain would’ve switched over too if she had tried one of these cupcakes.
Be fooled by the rocks that I got
November 21, 2008
Bling it on with this icy cool simulated diamond ring
Confession. Everyone knows I’m totally gullible. I believe everything anyone ever tells me without batting an eyelash. For instance:
Bryan: “Hey Linda, the world is ending in 20 years.”
Me: “Really? Let’s hit Vegas!”
Richard: “Hey Linda, I’m giving you a 75% raise!”
Me: “You’re the best boss ever!”
Trish: “Hey Linda, I went on a date with People’s Sexiest Man Alive Hugh Jackman last night!”
Me: “Oh my God, is he a good kisser?!!”
Yes. It’s that bad. I don’t have one skeptical bone in my body, which is why I refuse to believe that this Simulated Diamond Ring from Diamond Essence isn’t real.
Virginia Peanuts are for lovers
October 28, 2008
Gifts of peanut brittle for people you like
I heart Virginia. Arlington. The Virgina Tech Hokies. It’s common knowledge that Virginia Beach is for lovers. Apparently I didn’t get the memo because my travel companion was far from lovely and not the least bit lovable…and no, it wasn’t John McCain. It was no honeymoon, but taking a trip to the good ol’ Virginia Diner made it all worth it. I picked up tons of Peanut Brittle gifts for all of the people I did love. I should’ve gone to Virginia Beach with them.
Ho ho ho bags
October 23, 2008
Save the world this Christmas with reuse ‘em holiday gift shopping bags
‘Tis the season to be wasteful, fa la la la la, la la la la. This year Santa is making a list and checking it twice. He’s gonna find out who’s naughty and not recycling.
Make Santa’s good list this year by gifting all of your friends and loved ones with presents hidden in these handy dandy, reusable Holiday Gift Shopping Bags from Delight.com. They’re cute, festive and will keep on giving long after the last sip of eggnog has been tossed back.
Gone South for the pecans
October 16, 2008
A gift basket that’s affordable, and chock full of nuts
Gift baskets rule. Affordable gift baskets rule even more. Who doesn’t love receiving a gift basket filled with rich, decadent treats? If you know anyone, give them my address. I’d be more than happy to take those gift baskets off their hands, especially if it’s this Southern Pride Gift Basket from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen.
Just call me Cleo
October 14, 2008
These aromatherapy jewelry pick me ups kick Egyptian asp
When it comes to fragrances, the Egyptians did it better. Just look at the Queen of the Nile herself, Cleopatra. She had two totally legendary dudes fighting over her, Romans Marc Antony and Julius Ceasar. Both men fell insanely in love with her and fought major wars that eventually cost them both their positions and their lives… I wish I had that kind of power. I guess I can start by mastering the power of the pheromones with this Egyptian Aromatherapy Pendant from Ventana Window of Heaven Catalog.
Handmade ornaments Mom’s dig
October 1, 2008
Handmade ornaments and more unique gifts online for the holidays
I don’t play favorites with my kids. I love them equally… except when they tick me off. When the holidays roll around, there’s nothing I love more than gathering all the kids together in front of a roaring fireplace (I don’t have a roaring fireplace, but I’m asking Santa for one this Christmas) where we gather round, sing Christmas carols, drink egg nog and trim our traditional family Christmas tree. I don’t have a favorite child, but I do have favorite ornaments. Mom’s Favorite Handmade Ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree are from Current Catalog.
I ain’t nothing but a hound dog
September 29, 2008
Elvis music boxes are gifts that will get you out of the dog house
The ladies of Catalogs.com love the King. Samara has an Elvis bobble head on her desk, Amy’s favorite movie is Blue Hawaii, Trish is always humming “I’m All Shook Up” and I… Well, I have an Elvis dog impersonator that serenades me to sleep every night. Don’t be cruel and judge me, these Elvis Dog Music Boxes from Music Box Attic are all the rage. Even Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin has one. It may not be a pitbull, but she still puts lipstick on it.
Get sauced
September 24, 2008
It’s barbeque galore with barbecue ribs, sauce and all the fixings at the Hitching Post!
Once upon a time there was a boy named Bryan. Bryan liked his BBQ. In fact, as a tiny tot the tender age of six, he was aptly nicknamed BBQ Bryan. Bryan loved all things barbeque… Barbeque ribs, barbeque chicken, barbeque wings, barbeque burgers, barbeque dogs, barbeque pork… barbeque corn nuts. If they made a barbeque flavored ice cream, our BBQ Bryan would be serving himself a triple cone of it right now- with a cherry on top. In his time, BBQ Bryan had personally taste-tested over ten thousand varieties of barbeque dishes. The only BBQ to truly capture BBQ Bryan’s heart? The Barbeque galore and special sauce they’ve got over at the Hitching Post.
Get stoned
September 24, 2008
Let spiritual quotes stones rock your world
I love stones. The Rolling Stones, stone massages, gemstones… Cold Stone Creamery. In fact, I haven’t found a stone I didn’t like. Scratch that. Not so crazy about gravestones. Or kidney and gallstones. Those I can do without. Back to good stones. I simply adore these Spiritual Quotes Stones from Before & After. They may look like coffee beans, but these stones tell a story.
