randizzler

randizzler @ 2009-04-09T12:20:00

2009-04-09T19:22:34Z

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/garden/09giulia.html?_r=1

This article has made me really sad. The last line especially...

“I always had the feeling I wasn’t doing what I should be doing.”

Story of my f*&%(^g life.

randizzler @ 2008-11-19T12:07:00

2008-11-19T20:07:49Z

This is for Mr. oatmeal_texas. Did you see this? And are you not the one who has/is crushed on Senor Flowers?

http://perezhilton.com/2008-11-19-completely-gratuitous-71

He is teh hot in this spread.

I also know one place where he can spread, for me. SlurP!

randizzler @ 2008-11-14T12:11:00

2008-11-14T20:11:51Z

I'd really like to watch this again. Does anyone own it?

Thank you for being a friend...

2008-10-22T21:52:54Z

Michael and I watched an episode of the Golden Girls last night. Hush. It was apparently the pilot episode, which featured a man servant (that was thankfully taken out of the actual series) named CoCo. We've been texting back and forth today about the demise of Coco. They've made me giggle...

J: Good decision on the producers part to axe the limp wrist.

M: And to think he had aspirations of a spinoff...

J: Hahah. What that could have been like...

M: Coco's Cabana: Co sees pontential in a fledgling Miami juice bar and convinces Blanche, who regularly cameos, to loan him the dough to ultimately open on of the most hoppin
discotecques in the city

J: Aptly named "Coco CaBlancha"

M: But be careful what you wish for , Coco. What's that going in next door? Blanches Ranches?!

wahwah.

Wireless Routing Crap

2008-09-04T19:39:23Z

So I'm still having some trouble with my wireless setup in my apartment. Apparently I'm an idiot when it comes to this junk.

Can any of my dear friends out there who are brains in this department maybe come over and help me out?

I have a Linskys router and Powerbook G4.
Should I throw it away and get an Apple AirPort express thing?

I will make you dinner, cupcakes, or anything else that tickles your fancy.

Thank you in advance!

randizzler @ 2008-08-28T15:05:00

2008-08-28T22:08:43Z

So apparently someone has been stealing wireless internet from me. I thought I had my router locked but apparently it is not.

Well, this person downloaded a bunch of shows illegally that happened to be HBO titles.
My account was flagged and service shut down until I can prove
that I have fixed the problem and or have deleted the files.

Well, I didnt download these files. It was some show I've never even heard of.

So I dont know what to do cause I'm not good with crap like this.
HELP!?!?

I'd like to get this figured out today cause I hate the idea that they believe I did something wrong.

randizzler @ 2008-08-28T13:43:00

2008-08-28T20:47:59Z

I think someone is playing a joke on me because I keep receiving this magazine at work. WTF?

randizzler @ 2008-08-27T15:37:00

2008-08-27T22:40:21Z

Be still my beating heart.

LOVE THIS.

How difficult do you think it would be to become a personal chef?

randizzler @ 2008-08-12T10:55:00

2008-08-12T17:56:06Z

Does anyone know what the outdoor movie is tonight @ Havana? I can't seem to find listings for it.

Random Question

2008-07-22T18:40:11Z

Noone out there in LJ land might happen to have a copy of the 9 to 5 soundtrack laying around, would ya?

If you do....hit me up. Or maybe you know someone who does ?

randizzler @ 2008-07-15T13:25:00

2008-07-15T20:25:52Z

My niece is turning into such a ham. :)

randizzler @ 2008-07-03T13:08:00

2008-07-03T20:08:48Z

Do you or anyone you know have the Balthazar cookbook? I'm curious if it has there Beef Stroganoff recipe in it?

Any of you Google/internet sleuths think you can help me track down that recipe if it actually is floating around the webs. I'm C R A V I N G it like mad and I'd like to make it this weekend.

HELPHELP HELP!

randizzler @ 2008-07-02T12:18:00

2008-07-02T19:18:52Z

It's the answer to those of us who rent and don't have a hood above our stoves!! I can finally get a grill pan!!

Please bring this thing into production. Please please please!

A Part of History!!!!!!!

2008-06-17T18:32:48Z

A Part of History!!!!!!!
Originally uploaded by MatthewA

My friends Adam and Matt (of mattbites.com fame) were married yesterday in Cali. I'm so happy for them. Two of the nicest, and talented guys in the world!!

We leave for NYC today and boy am I ever ready to get the hell out of dodge.

I made dinner last night. Spicy Spaghettini with Shrimp, Arugula and Lemon Zest. Quite delish. Sorry again for crap photos.

randizzler @ 2008-06-13T16:27:00

2008-06-13T23:27:58Z

I know most of you DONT care in the least, but there is a new cover image floating around Amazon for the Ina Garten's latest. It comes out in October!! She, along with Nigella, is my favorite "food" celeb.

She also makes a mean margarita. I had one last night along with my fish tacos (which turned out great btw!)

So today has been a bummer in ways. First, Tim Russert died and my favorite website, Tastespotting closed, due to legal crap. My neck is also in crazy pain despite massage, although feeling a little better.

I want to get back in bed and pull the comfy covers over my head.

And where the eff is that sunshine they promised?!?!

Chocolate Cake with Carmel Peanut Sauce

2008-06-11T17:02:05Z

Chocolate Cake with Carmel Peanut Sauce
Originally uploaded by sleevelesshearts

Had a wonderful dinner last night with Mrs. Blake. I made Lemon Roasted Rock Hens, Homemade Rosemary Gnocchi (which turned out great!) and Escarole with Pancetta.

I think the real hit was the cake I made for my friend Angie @ work. It's a Gooey Brownie Cake with homemade caramel topped with peanuts!!

It's a mess but it's delicious.

I really want to learn how to take better photographs. I really want to start capturing the food I'm making and not have it look like a pile of crap.

randizzler @ 2008-05-28T16:04:00

2008-05-28T23:04:21Z

This is my DREAM kitchen.

sigh.

randizzler @ 2008-05-22T16:11:00

2008-05-22T23:11:07Z

This has made my day!

Me & Mikey 4/22/08 Tractor Tavern, Seattle

2008-04-24T19:10:35Z

Me & Mikey 4/22/08 Tractor Tavern, Seattle
Originally uploaded by sleevelesshearts

Mornin all.

So its been a fairly busy couple of weeks. Been working a lot after work at my freelance job, Red Jet films. Each week I'm continually asked to come in more and more, which is definitely a good thing. I feel like I'm learning so much whilst getting paid for it. Nice. I do a lot of digitizing, sequence setting up, logging...pretty basic "get your foot in the door" type of work. It's also fun cause it's right next door to Solo (boyfriend's bar) so I can hop in for a quick howdy-doo or a post work libation.

Last Saturday, I flew down to Eugene (yes FLEW Only took 45 minutes vs 5 hr drive) for my nieces 1'st birthday party. What a blast. It was luau themed. She of course was adorable and stole the show. I think my run as funny guy/showboat of the family is coming to an end. Damn babies!! I'll post some pics as soon as I can find what I did with the cords (fun camera Chriso!! So many interesting settings.)

Tuesday went and saw Michael play at the Tractor Tavern (also post photos later.) His band is really good and he's a very talented singer/guitarist. Not being biased.

This weekend I really need to get some cleaning done around my house. More like spring cleaning. I have so much shizz piling up in my bedroom closest that it makes me tired just thinking about it. I'm thinking maybe a little virtual sale is in order. I dunno.

I don't know if I mentioned, but the boy and I booked a trip to NYC in late June. So excited! We've added a couple days to the trip, for a total of 8. We scored tickets to the Pearl Jam concert at Madison Square Garden. Should be fun. So many friends will be in the city too at the same time so it will be a trip not to be forgotten!

In baking news, there hasn't been much of it sadly. I feel like I'm either at work, at RedJet, hanging with Michael or sleeping. Busy. I need to get back on it though.

Also decided that 30th birthday trip 09 will lead me back to Buenos Aires. JOY! Michael and I are sorta figuring out the deets so that proper money is saved. I'm really excited and cannot wait. I know I've been before but I feel like there is so much I've yet to see. Knowing that I'll be sitting in a cafe in San Telmo come March....I cannot even tell you. Yum. This also means awesome morning brekkys at HomeHotel, which includes the amazing OrangeSaffron juice. Gulp!

I really need to get some new music in my blood. I feel like I'm listening to the same stuff over and over again. Any suggestions?

xoj

randizzler @ 2008-03-18T11:56:00

2008-03-18T18:56:07Z

celenus is in LA and posted about this. DAMN I'd really like to go :(

March 20 | Thursday | 7:00 pm
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reunion

In Person:

Amber Benson, "Tara Maclay"
Nicholas Brendon, "Xander Harris"
Charisma Carpenter, "Cordelia Chase"
Emma Caulfield, "Anya"
Eliza Dushku, "Faith"
Sarah Michelle Gellar, "Buffy Summers"
Seth Green, "Oz"

David Greenwalt, Exec. Prod.
Alyson Hannigan, "Willow Rosenberg"
James Marsters, "Spike"
Marti Noxon, Executive Producer
Michelle Trachtenberg, "Dawn Summers"
Joss Whedon, Creator

Additional panelists to be announced.

randizzler @ 2008-02-19T11:45:00

2008-02-19T19:45:52Z

ps. it also makes me sad when i see co-workers bring lean cuisine's and other like heat up lunches to work, everyday. it's so easy to make your own food! that packaged/frozen taste just doesn't seem right on a daily basis.

i think a really cool idea would be to start a business selling really great, easy to make foods that are all natural, like mom used to make and maybe some a little more gourmet.
without the freezer burn taste and at a good price. i know there are a million biz's like that out there today but we need one good one!

randizzler @ 2008-02-13T10:40:00

2008-02-13T18:40:24Z

Happy Birthday spencert!

randizzler @ 2008-02-12T14:37:00

2008-02-12T22:37:20Z

What do you favor listening to whilst working out? I'm wanting to put together a good playlist to keep the soul motivated and the body movin!!

The photo came up when I looked up "sporty" on Google Image.

randizzler @ 2008-02-08T15:13:00

2008-02-08T23:13:15Z

Ps Michael wanted me to let people know that Ben Gibbard and his girlfriend Joan are djing at Solo tonight. She's opening an art show there.
Stop out for some delicious drinks and a sexy bartender making said drinks!

randizzler @ 2008-02-08T12:44:00

2008-02-08T20:44:55Z

Hello all!

So I'd like to ask your advice/suggestions. I'm test-catering a small gathering tomorrow night. I say test-catering cause the guests are bringing food as well, they simply want to try out some dishes I make to potentially use me for future functions. Phew! That took a little of the pressure off, but not much.

I've come up with a list of things from my notes and I'm curious what I should put on the final "menu" of appetizers. I'm also whipping up a couple batches of small cupcakes for good measure.

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Again, these are things/recipes I've been collecting over the years. I'm still doing some research. This is all so exciting. I love delving into the food world and finding new combos and old favorites!