Cheese

So, I spent last night learning how to turn 12L of 3.25% milk into 3lbs of camembert and 1.5lbs of ricotta. It seemed reasonably easy, if time consuming, and I think I may have a new kitchen-geeking hobby.

Later edit: Now I just have to wait about 10-15 days before the ripening cheeses get transferred to my house for the remainder of the ripening process (ie. waiting for the molds to get established first). I can't wait to see how they turned out.

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Taurus Horoscope for week of July 29, 2004

Since 1977, 40 percent of U.S. elementary schools have done away with recess. Meanwhile, among adults at work, the time allotted to lunch is steadily shrinking. Executives spend an average of just 42 minutes with their midday meals. This dangerous trend hits you Tauruses the hardest: You need spaciousness. You shouldn't and can't be rushed to do anything. That's why I'm calling on all Bulls to launch a Mass Slowdown in the coming week. Take all the time you need to do whatever has to be done, whether it's enjoying your sandwich or preparing an important report. From an astrological perspective, it's a pivotal moment for you to be faithful to your own internal rhythms. If anyone complains, tell them your astrologer made you do it.

Right - in a week where I'm busy as hell at home and struggling learning the thought behind a new program, I finally get "permission" to be laid back & lazy.

Timing is the essence of comedy.

Because much_ado needs this.

I went off and found out my Squirrel Name

the_nita from this day forward you will also be known as:
Chief Nutkins