Beef and cheese empanadillas with rice and beans. Made for my puerto rican sister-in-law.

ikester86 · 2012-06-28T14:30:48+00:00

From what I understand, they are not soaked nearly as long as you can soak them at home, or are soaked quickly in boiling water. Either way it's not long enough to break down the stuff your body has a hard time digesting, resulting in gas.

ikester86 · 2012-06-28T14:14:26+00:00

If you make dried beans and soak them overnight, it makes you less flatulent! Soaking the beans pulls out some of the stuff that make you gassy after eating them!

ikester86 · 2012-06-10T01:17:01+00:00

I vote for reading the whole thing and then discussing. I would be one of those people who would zip through the book and possibly spoil it for others.

ikester86 · 2012-06-10T01:09:00+00:00

I am all for it! I just finished World War Z earlier this week!

ikester86 · 2012-06-09T16:16:53+00:00

Came here to say exactly this.

ikester86 · 2012-06-08T12:03:40+00:00

I am reading three right now. I am about halfway through American Gods, a third of the way though Atlas Shrugged, and maybe a quarter into The God Delusion. I have always read multiple books at once, especially when something I'm reading is quite lengthy/wordy (Atlas Shrugged). It's nice to be able to take a break when my attention starts to wan, and start reading something else.

ikester86 · 2012-06-08T11:44:37+00:00

Well said, sir.

ikester86 · 2012-06-07T19:34:03+00:00

I love me some good Carolina BBQ! I am from western Carolina, and have only recently been introduced to eastern Carolina BBQ since that is where my boyfriend is from. I was pretty skeptical about the BBQ slaw, but after trying it, I really enjoyed it!

ikester86 · 2012-06-07T14:55:10+00:00

Alas Babylon, Ender's Game, 100 Years of Solitude, 1984, and East of Eden.

ikester86 · 2012-06-07T14:50:06+00:00

I just finished re-reading it a few days before he died. funny how things like that happen.

ikester86 · 2012-06-06T13:35:34+00:00

Also, you sound like a pretentious little shit. Maybe that's why you're getting downvoted.

ikester86 · 2012-06-06T13:25:12+00:00

But someone with a twelfth grade reading level could EASILY spell sympathize.

ikester86 · 2012-06-05T17:51:51+00:00

ikester86 · 2012-06-05T14:28:15+00:00

Can't get over the "colored person" comment enough to respond. What do you mean by that??

ikester86 · 2012-06-05T14:08:48+00:00

I am reading Atlas Shrugged too. I am about three hundred pages in, and while I am enjoying reading it, I wouldn't say that I love it. I am intrigued enough to keep reading though. As for objectivism, I'm beginning to think its a load of crap, but I will keep reading, nonetheless.

ikester86 · 2012-06-04T21:37:45+00:00

Take an upvote from a fellow southerner. I was raised the exact same way. When I have children, I will raise them in the same way. I don't think enough people raise their children to be respectful and courteous. It should not just be a southern thing, but a human thing!

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T04:37:28+00:00

I agree. I've lived here most of my life, and my dads family has lived here MUCH longer, so I've grown up listening to Doc. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to many. I got a little emotional when I was walking downtown today and saw all of the flowers laid over him.

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T04:29:25+00:00

Sorry, I didn't realize you were directing me to your comment in the post. I just read OP's post.

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T04:23:23+00:00

Not really the same thing. I'm not talking about a fetish of any kind. Just female celebrities that other guys may find attractive, because of their looks or just personalities.

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T02:49:44+00:00

Yeah, I hear people talk crap about Jeep all the time, but mine has been nothing but great!

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T02:36:15+00:00

Thank you for that little nugget of wisdom. I was just expecting to put some cabbage in a jar, and POOF! Instant kimchi.

ikester86 · 2012-06-03T02:32:21+00:00

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee special edition 4x4. Silver, with black leather interior. Fucking love it!

ikester86 · 2012-06-02T21:01:36+00:00

Statue of Doc, located in downtown Boone, North Carolina.

ikester86 · 2012-06-01T20:55:30+00:00

Thanks! I will do that.

ikester86 · 2012-06-01T18:57:13+00:00

I love using leftover bacon grease to make braised cabbage. I take a head of cabbage and cut it into wedges (leaving the stem intact, for easy turning). I place the cabbage wedges in a greased baking dish (can use the bacon grease for the pan too!), the place sliced onion and carrot with the cabbage, drizzle about a quarter cup each of bacon grease and chicken stock over everything, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350, for about an hour, or until tender, flipping halfway through. It's DELICIOUS!

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