• Recipes

    Spinach, Chicken, and Wild Rice Soup

    Okay, so I promised I would start posting some recipes that I have created, written down, or used in the past.  Some of you have been my “guinea pigs”, thankfully none reading this have been “victims” of my cooking.  Well, at least to my knowledge, if you felt like a “victim” please let me know!  I’ll make sure to add something special to your next meal.  *evil grin* Here’s what you’ll need:1  14ounce can chicken broth1  10.75ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup2/3  cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained3  cups water1/2  teaspoon crushed dried thyme1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper3  cups chopped cooked chicken (chose your favorite way to do this,…

  • Recipes

    BBQ Ribs

    What you’ll need to get started:6 pounds pork spareribs1 1/2 cups white sugar1/4 cup salt2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper3 tablespoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste2 tablespoons garlic powder Later in the process you will need:5 tablespoons pan drippings1/2 cup chopped onion4 cups ketchup3 cups hot water4 tablespoons brown sugarcayenne pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste1 cup wood chips, soaked   What to do: If I have to tell you how to prep the meat, stop. Go to your local restaurant; one that truly slow cooks their ribs. You’ll be happier. J Now, in a medium to large sized bowl mix together the sugar, salt,…

  • Recipes

    Key Lime Pie

    What you will need:  1 – .3-oz box sugar free lime flavor gelatin ¼ cup boiling water 2 containers (8 oz each) Key Lime Pie flavor light yogurt 1 container (8 oz) frozen fat free whipped topping 1 – 9” reduced fat graham cracker pie crust  How to prepare: In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.  With wire whisk, stir in yogurt with wooden spoon, fold in whipped topping.  Transfer mixture to pie crust, refrigerate overnight.

  • Recipes

    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

    What you will need:  1LB.    Pork Tenderloin 3Tbsp  Seasoned bread crumbs 1Tbsp  Grated parmesan cheese 1tsp    salt 1/8tsp pepper Cooking oil spray 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced  How to prepare: Cut the tenderloin crosswise into 8 slices approximately 1” thick. Place the cut side of the tenderloin down on it’s cut surface and flatten to ½” thickness. Start heating large skillet to medium heat and coat skillet with cooking oil spray. Combine the seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Place flattened tenderloins in mixture and flip to coat the tenderloins. Add coated tenderloins, onions, and garlic.  Sauté 8-10 minutes turning pork…

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    Coffee Cake

    This is an easy coffee cake, baked in a square or round layer-cake pan. INGREDIENTS:Topping:1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)1/4 cup butter, room temperature1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cake:1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup melted butter1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Here’s How:Preheat over for 375° For the topping:In small mixing bowl, combine topping ingredients. Blend with fork until crumbly.  Set aside. For the cake:Sift 1 1/2 cups sifted flour with baking powder and salt into a bowl. In a medium bowl, beat together beaten egg and 3/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup…

  • Taz

    Event ID: 18456

    Typically seen with application to SQL DB authentication. You can find more detail out on Microsoft’s support web site but here are some things to look at just off the top:To increase security, the error message that is returned to the client deliberately hides the nature of the authentication error. However, in the SQL Server error log, a corresponding error contains an error state that maps to an authentication failure condition. Compare the error state to the following list to determine the reason for the login failure. State     Description   2   User ID is not valid.   5   User ID is not valid.   6  …

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    IT Auditing tips

    Wow!  Well okay then, it seems my last post has sparked some interest.  Next to my Motorola Q post it has seen a lot of activity.  From friends in the industry the main question is “how do we even go about preparing for an audit?” usually followed by a statement such as “it always seems we are running around not sure what is going to happen next in an audit” and other such questions and comments. Here, let’s point you in a starting direction, Microsoft has created a basic document located here that you might be interested to add to your reading list. Again, there are many resources out there,…

  • Reviews

    300

    What craziness! 300 to stand against and army of 150,000 Persians. This is what the movie portrays. You keep hearing of the 300 Spartans and not how many other Greeks showed up for the battle. Just that the other Greeks were farmers, blacksmiths, merchants and the like. Don’t get me wrong, this movie was great! AMAZING even! Several of the guys and I went to see it and it appeared that many other groups of men stood around waiting to see this movie. The showing we went to was at 9:40 at IMAX on Sunday. Sadly when we went to buy tickets on Wednesday this was the first showing that…

  • Writing

    The Wind and I

    The trees are swaying in the wind; Now once again I journey on my way. This time to a place where no longer I will bend, The night seeps in and takes away the day. The wind knows my name; The trees seem to be sighing. The wind is whispering a warning, It speaks of an evil that’s undying. I wish that I could stay here; But no longer can I wait. For even such a man as I, Cannot escape his fate. ======================== The above poem was inspired during personal reading that struck a cord with me. I wish I could remember what, when, or where I was reading…

  • Taz

    What is a modern day Hero?

    Mindset makes a Hero. Service to society. The courage to take responsibility; for ALL of your actions, for ALL of your statements. Living each day as if it might be your last; it very well might be. Being alert to your surroundings, relaxed but vigilant. The sensitivity to acknowledge the beauty, sorrow, and the humorous in the sights and events you encounter every day. The bravery to move, to act, to respond instantly in an emergency without hesitation, without worrying about the opinions of others, if you sincerely believe that is what needs to be done. Striving constantly to improve, to better yourself so that you will make a positive…