Question #1:

Is this a good recipe for losing weight?

I love soup, so I've been experimenting with new ideas and I just came up with this one:

Saute garlic and onions in a bit of extra virgin olive oil
Add asparagus and spinach and cook until soft
Add diced tomatoes and 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
Add half a cucumber

Then I pour the whole thing into my smoothie maker and puree it until it's smooth. It makes about 4 cups of soup and I drink all of it for dinner. Is this an OK soup for weight loss?
Oh, and I also have a low-fat protein with it (like salmon, shrimp, or quorn chicken).

Question #2:

POLL: How do you like your steak cooked?

I like mine done medium rare.

Question #3:

Husband got a new job, and back is very sore. Remedies?

My husband began his new job as a cook today. He is tall, so had to be bending over for 8 hours. Now, his back is extremely sore. Do you know of anything that will ease the pain? Any sorts of patches, or massage advice?

Question #4:

Where did the idea of us males using lotion or some other form of lubrication to masturbate with?

Why can't we use cooking grease instead

Question #5:

My brother smokes, any advice?

My brother is 16. I'm 14, and I'm a girl. He smokes a lot, I don't know how much but at least once a day (and I know that's not much compared to most people, but still...) and he used to smoke weed but I don't think he does anymore. It really upsets me and he never takes my feelings into account, just threatens me and tells me I'm a "whiny little b*tch" if I tell anyone, even though our parents know. My mom doesn't want him to be friends with certain people because she knows they're stoners and give him cigarettes, drugs and drinks sometimes, but when she goes out he tells those friends to bike over (they live like a mile away.)

I'm really upset about it and I wish I could make him stop but I don't know what to say to him, and none of my parents understand how I feel. They just say stuff like "oh he's a teenager they all do this at one time or another" like it's okay or something..

My brother and I used to be really close, we used to watch movies together (when I was 10-11) and play video games and card games. He used to cook me stuff and give me money to go shopping and let me borrow his stuff. Now he gets mad at me if I even step foot in his room, when I used to go in and grab a few books - with his permission.
Now it just seems like all he cares about is getting drunk and sneaking out and he's forgotten all about how close we used to be when I was little.

What should I do? Is there anything I can say to him to get him to stop?

Thanks to any sensible answers.

-Melody

Question #6:

Please don't tell me what I should have done. Please help me with what I can do now.?

Ok, complicated situation, and please, no standard answers, I know from the beginning I should have received the promise in writing so please don't be condescending. I know now what I should have done, but please help with what I can do now.

Me and my three room mates rented a house near our college. With-in walking distance. We signed the lease under their promises that all problems would be fixed. Yes we saw the house, Yes we knew it was in bad shape. But the company led us to believe that all major problems would be fixed. When we moved in they told us the contractor and landlord had 30 days to make all the fixes and not to worry. Today was the 30th day and nothing has been done. We informed them as instructed when we moved in of the problems (IN WRITING) and they have not even pretended to address our problems. The major problems we listed... are...

1)The locks, It took them three weeks to get us keys and new locks to our house. During that time frame the former tenants entered our house uninvited late one night. drunk (with their old keys)
2) The HVAC unit needs servicing, it barely works. How could we have known this before we moved in?
3)Hot water heater barely works, again, how could we have known this?
4)1 of 2 bathrooms is completely unfit for use. Wallpaper peeling from walls, large holes everywhere, walls are caving in (water damage) and we have confirmed mold. It is disgusting and no respectable person would feel comfortable using it.
5) Carpet is in bad shape, holes,stains, water damage everywhere and a FOUL SMELL!
6) Stove unit is old, handle is missing from door. Handle cannot be replaced because its so old. We can't use the oven safely for this.

These are the high priority items (there are many many others but not high priority) We were instructed to complete a move in form and provide company in writing of problems. We did as we were told. They told us to give them 30 days, We did.

When we signed the lease they told us specifically not to worry about anything, The bathroom would be fixed, the carpet would be replaced. We took them at their word, now we're here, all the problems are too and they are refusing to fix it. Saying they inspected the house and fixed what they thought was necessary. this is obviously a lie.

Do we have any rights to cancel our lease? Do I have any rights at all? especially with the bathroom, is this a health violation. The kitchen, I can't cook! The flooring, It smells horrid. the locks were unsecured, but are now? What can I do. I am a college student, don't want to sue them, I don't have time. All we want is out of our contract and deposit back. What can I do now. The landlord and manager keep avoiding us. won't talk to us or anything. They lied to us from day 1. Can a health inspector evict us and terminate our lease? can the house be condemned? Can the landlord have repercussions for interfering with our lives. Inconveniencing us and possibly putting our health at risk? How can I make their life hell. They rent to 95% college students so I see their not wanting to fix something because they think we will just destroy it again, But were not drunk partying freshman. We are here to finish our degrees. We are serious.

Yes I know we screwed up, but we didn't know and took them at their promises. They lied to us. (on numerous occasions. You live you learn. Please don't tell me what I should have done.

Please help me with what I can do now.

Question #7:

Is this okay for bridesmaids gifts??? What to get the last girl?

I have six girls and this was what I was planning on giving them. I am giving different gifts to each of them but giving them the gifts at separate times so there is no jealousy. Even though I don't think there would be jealousy because i'm trying to get something that is her personality.
One girl is really country but glam at the same time I was thinking of getting her horse shoe earrings that have studs on them and some lip gloss that she loves. One girl is really into movies so I was going to get her a basket with candies popcorn and her favorite movie that she doesn't have. One is really into scrap book things so I was going to get her a few scrapbook items. One just moved into an apartment and loves to cook so i was going to get her an apron or a cookbook with some cookie or other mix. For my maid of honor she is a partier so i found this super cute personalized margarita set or I was going to make her a basket with jewelry, makeup or silk pajamas or something like that:] I also thought of getting a designer purse from ross or TJMaxx(brand new but only cost about $50) For my last girl she is really into snowboarding but I don't want to get her anything she wont like, use or something she already has. Are there any certain items that a snowboarder always uses or maybe just another idea? I was also probably going to make them all a card with sentimental written stuff:] would that be okay?

Question #8:

Socially Awkward food situation.?

Lets say, hypothetically, you are at a good friend's house. Everyone is around the table, and one of your friends (who is an aspiring chef) cooks something, for instance, lets just say, some shrimp dish. NOW, hypothetically, lets just say you REALLY hate the taste of shrimp. You have nothing against the friend or their becoming of a chef, but you just really hate shrimp, and they're expecting you to eat this fantastic shrimp dish. Is there any way out?

Question #9:

How to cook Chicken Breast?

Hey i want to make a nice dinner for my mom i have 2 hrs i have chicken breast already marinated and i also have som vegis and patato crochets but how do i bake my breasts i want them perfect (Somewhat at least) i know how to cook the rest i have all of the stuff to do it and i have a little kitchen experience

Question #10:

To cook 2 cups of white rice, how much water do I need & how many servings will that be?

IT's not minute rice, its regular white rice... And how long will it take to cook? Do i need to simmer it the whole time?

Question #11:

Do you know any healthy recipes using these ingredients?

I'm looking for an eccentric recipe, so please don't suggest I cook stir-fry. I toyed with the idea of making kabobs, but I'm wondering what else is out there.

I definitely want to use:
-fresh mushrooms
-fresh bell peppers
-red onion
-broccoli

We also have:
-yellow onions
-yellow beans
-corn
-a variety of meat
-etc.

Question #12:

When rinsing cooked Past have you ever dropped the whole lot into the sink by accident?

Guess who just did that.
Ooops I even dropped the A in pasta.

Question #13:

SAHM: Do you feel like you buy your husband gifts with his money?

I was with my friend and her mother the other day and her mother said something about buying her husband a birthday gift and my friend said "Mom, you buy him gifts with his own money it's not really a gift." I took alot of offense to this because I am a stay at home mother so I don't have an income. When I buy my husband gifts, I do use money he has earned at his job, or use my credit card which I pay with his money... but I still feel like taking care of our 2 year old and 7 month old, going to school, cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, etc. makes me entitled to spend some of his money on things I want, like gift for him for his birthday and Christmas. So I told my friend this and that she offended me a little... do other SAHMs feel this way as well?

Question #14:

Ramadan...a question for Muslim men.......?

What makes a man want to take a second wife if he already has children from his current wife and she is a good Muslimah, fulfills her wifely duties, cooks, cleans....well,lets just say shes perfect.
So why would a man want to marry another one?
Serious answers only plz.
Salam
@space gazer: dont u feel any jealousy at all? mashallah, i have never seen a woman like u...EVER!

Question #15:

Am I pregnant? Or is it just my period?

So I have this APP on my phone called "my days" and a lot of people have had success using this to conceive, they say it works really well. It tells you when your ovulating and when your next period is according to when you put in your last period dates. My husband and I decided to start trying for a baby, and he ejaculated in me on the 28th of August for the first time, and then the next morning. I apparently had ovulation on the day he ejaculated, and it probably helped that I had sex again the next morning. We have had sex with ejaculation consistently for the last week since then as well and had sex this morning too. Over the last couple days my boobs have gotten huge! there are little white spots on my boobs, and I read that those occur when you get pregnant and they are some sort of symptom that is preparing the boobs for milk. I'm more dehydrated lately and I feel really heavy in my stomach and a bit lower. I'm really happy and elated, and excited, but I'm calm and not stressed at all. I've been getting hungry right after I eat a meal, and I've been having about 4 or 5 little meals a day.

I take a pregnancy test this Thursday, and am hoping so much that I'm pregnant, I've wanted a baby since I got married. From everything I've listed do you think I'm pregnant? O and I have bloating and I had slight cramping, and I'm only 110 pounds and 5'2" so even though my sister in law thinks it's too early (but I think its because I'm small) I had 1 or 2 days that I felt incredibly nauseous when I was cooking some soup. Anyways fingers crossed! thanks
O also my period is due this Saturday the 11th of September, so that will make it 2 weeks from "the sex". My boobs are really itchy, and I'm fatigued, and cried a few times within these last couple of days and my smells are really enhanced. I can smell right now about 50 different things haha. Thanks!
thanks for answers so far, however I've NEVER gotten symptoms like this before, EVER right before I've gotten my period, it usually comes with a little cramping, but not continuous mild cramping and pressure, headaches, and so on. Thursday is sooo far away! I've been sweating a lot, and don't care what some people may say about "not getting those symptoms yet" well I AM! anyways thanks for the comments so far!
o and i also have a blue vein pattern on my boobs

Question #16:

did anyone ever hear of purple beans?

i was wondering if anyone ever heard/cooked with "purple" green beans before? i got some at a fresh farmers food stand over the weekend and i have been wanting to try to use it for something. i dont know how they would be for green bean casserole or/and if anyone had any suggestions thanks!
@ alishia ya they are litterally purple. i got them at a fresh farmers market along the road and i looked at them and thought it was very strange. lol. the lady that was selling them she even broke one in half for me and showed me the inside that it is still a green bean! just tired of eating the same stuff want something different lol.

Question #17:

My friend wants to borrow money for her kids birthday party? Would you do it if it were you?

My best-friend is always wanting to borrow money, she'll call and hint around and not actually ask and I've started ignoring her. She called the other day complaining that her ex wouldn't contribute 1/2 for their daughters birthday party like he had promised and was obviously hinting that she wanted to borrow money. I do have the money to loan her, but I don't want to loan or give her a dime because she smokes cigarettes and weed, she goes out drinking once a week, and she's always spending money on tattoos. I know its for her daughters birthday, but I feel like she should have thought about that when she got her new tattoo last week. On the flip side, I don't drink or smoke and I cook at home every night! I make a lot of sacrifices to put money away for a rainy day and she doesn't.

Question #18:

Vegan? I need help :)?

I had always weighed about 110 and then after having 2 children I got up to 175. I now weigh 151. I am about 5'4 or 5'5. My stomach is where most of my weight is and I cant seem to lose the weight and its driving me crazy. I do not eat very much and I go to the gym as much as I can (which is about 3 times a week). I found a show that was about Vegans and I hav e seen it work for a few friends.
Can anyone give me advice on how I can switch to a vegan diet? I am pretty lost. I am not sure on how to cook any foods or how I can shop and not buy something that may have some hidden stuff in it.
Also I would like to know how being vegan has worked for other people and made them feel better.

Thanks!

Question #19:

Is cooking a craft or an art?

Is a great cook a craftsman or an artist? Support your choice; no thumbs down from me so you know in advance.
Practicing the craft of cooking is a noble , honorable, and satisfying sort of gig. I imagine in the cooking world (as I practice my form for people who could most of the time care less until they taste the food) there would be mercenaries (people that do this thing for money, do it good, and get paid handsomely). Simply put I for one don’t want my food from an “artist”…I want it from a “craftsman/woman”. I’d like to think that cooks are tough following the (Platoon Commander) Chef. That scorching ones hand on the stove/oven/range/oven is a regular occurrence and that wimping about a burn is exactly that. I want my food crafted by an even-keeled, well organized, clear-headed person who is likely serving hundreds of meals. The “artist” (on the line) will likely serve me late and where presentation has all the effort the “food” will likely not taste as good.
Famous European Cathedrals were built by craftsman (designed by artists); I want a meal to have a lasting memory that brings me back to the reservation line.

My opinion….Jamie – I am so glad to see you here but was secretly hoping you’d knock my socks of with this. Something tells me the food you cook is better than the description you provided but THANK YOU for showing!

Semper Fidelis,
Gerry D.

Question #20:

should i leave my partner now?

i have been with my boyfriend for 14 months, for the first 9 months or so things were brilliant and when we had a minor fall out (either my fault or his) i would always go off in a huff and he would always be sorry, ask me to come back and we would always miss eachother alot. One day i walked and wouldnt speak to him for 4 days, he took the week off work and moped around his house because he couldnt "bear" to go outside and face the music while i wouldnt speak to him. We moved in together in june (3 months ago), the second night we moved in we had some friends round for drinks but after they left he started an arguement with me for no apparent reason and called me some awful names, told me he was in love with someone else and that he despised me because i forced him into moving here. I was in total shock as i'd never seen him act in this way ever and as he was shouting in my face, i grabbed him by throat so he then grabbed my arm and threw me across the floor and spat in my face. I threw him out of the house and he came back about 3 days later to return my mobile phone which he had taken with him when he left. I barely spoke to him because he wasnt the man i thought he was. We had a discussion and he said how sorry he was and he didnt mean any of it and it was because he had too much alcohol that night, i didnt fully trust him yet but thought i could maybe let him have another chance as we were both under alot of pressure with moving to a different town and having to buy furniture etc. A few weeks later i made the mistake of drinking in his company again when he flew off the handle at a silly argument again, infront of our guests this time, as they were leaving he was calling me names and looking at me as if i was something he had just stepped in! I will never forget the looks of disgust on his face when he was shouting the names at me. I will also mention that ever since we have lived here, i have cooked 99% of the meals, made his lunches for work alot, done all the housework and ironing, and give him lifts to work 15 miles away some days. I have done everything to try to please him and i dont mind doing all the house stuff but think he takes it for granted because i would never get a thankyou for any of it. Anyway we had been getting on well the past few weeks, kissing,cuddling and laughing and joking with eachother again. Every other weekend his two year old son from a previous relationship comes down to stay with us and sometimes can be very clingy, cries alot to get his own way, and throws tantrums. Sometimes i have to bite my lip before i say something about how his son behaves in this house, there was no discipline where the child is concerned but only recently after i told him that if he doesnt stop letting him get his own way now he will be worse to handle when he gets older. I think the main reason i am not very tolerant of his sons behaviour is because i have lost a big chunk of respect for my partner since what has happened here. Also he emotionally drains me most of the time he'll storm about the house,not speak to me, if i say something wrong or ask "a stupid question" to him he will start ranting at me calling me thick. Well last weekend we had a few beers each and watched some comedy dvds, then we started to drink some vodka (which i should have known would end up in disaster) we got into a discussion about cruelty to animals and children, he said since he had a son he doesnt give a toss about cruelty to animals, which he knows i feel very strongly about both. Then he said my mothers dog who means alot to me and who had been staying here over the holidays was always annoying him and didnt like it running about our house, then i couldnt help myself and said well your son runs about this house wrecking it and i dont say anything. Before i knew it he had me by throat and was shaking me, i managed to get free and then grabbed him by his throat and scraped the neck of him, as we kept attacking eachother he then grabbed me again by the hair this time and smacked my head off the wooden floor a few times until i gave up, meanwhile he was shouting if theres any marks on me you're dead and dont you ever talk about my son again, i was shouting back yes i'm sure he'd be so proud if he could see what kind of a monster you are. We have barely spoke since, i hate him but i dont want to lose this house and cannot afford it alone, i also dont want to go home with my tail between my legs with everyone knowing my relationship didnt work out. I also do not want to be the woman who takes this kind of treatment from a man and who makes excuses for it, 2 years ago if someone said this would happen to me i would never have believed it, laughed it off in fact. Please help i need good advice .





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