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luvrgirl609

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Salmon Baked in Tomatoes W/Pepper & Onion Posted: 9/7/2009 7:51:39 PM
I threw this dish together one evening, when I didn't have my usual bottled salmon-dill sauce, that I like. It was a good thing = because this recipe is much more figure friendly and took only a second to throw together with just some basics in the pantry and fridge. (canned tomatoes are the best!) AND you can use any kind of firm white fish (i.e....tilapia, halibut, etc), besides Salmon. MMMMMM....mmmmmm. This one is a keeper! Salmon (or any White Fish) Baked in Tomatoes w/Pepper & Onion (serves 2-4) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Make enough rice (instant/regular/boil in bag for 2-4 servings/Keep warm 1-2 lbs Salmon Filet/clean, no bones - skin on (about an inch thick) Cut into 2-4 serving pieces (1-2 inches wide) or 2 large pieces 1 can chopped tomatoes (28 oz) 1 can chopped petite tomatoes (14 oz) 1 green pepper/med slices - then quartered 1 onion/med slices - then quartered 1-2 tbsp basil (more or less to taste) 1-2 tbsp oregano (more or less to taste) 1-2 tbsp garlic powder (more or less to taste) 1-2 tbsp parsley (dry or fresh) olive oil Spray glass baking dish with Cooking Spray. Place fish skin side down into baking dish. Dump both cans of tomatoes over fish. Add veggies and spices......combine........drizzle olive oil over fish and place into a hot oven. Bake for 1/2 hour. Check the thickest part of the fish for doneness. Fish should be bright and flake with a fork. If not done, put back in over for another 5 minutes. When done....Remove fish, veggies with tomato broth and spoon over hot rice. Add some fresh squeezed lemon to wake up the flavors just when serving. Also, have some salt and fresh cracked black pepper, handy. Serve with bread and/or salad and a glass of your favorite wine, if desired.

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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HELP! I need an easy Appetizer! Posted: 4/5/2009 12:48:24 PM
When I had my house warming party, I made this appetizer called "Hot Jezabel"......it has the most unusual ingredients that together, make a zippy and tasty appetizer. Your guest will be wondering what is in it.....mine loved it and I am asked to make this at parties, from now on! 1 12oz jar of apricot preserves 2 teaspoons of prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons dijon style prepared mustard ground black pepper to taste 1 8oz brick of cream cheese (let soften at room temperature) In a medium bowl, combine apricot preserves, horseradish, mustard and pepper. Taste the mixture and add more horseradish, mustard or pepper to taste. Depends on how much "bite" you want. To experience the best flavor, cover and chill this mixture overnight - however, you can serve immediately. To Serve: Place cream cheese on a plate and pour apricot mixture over the cream cheese. Serve with a basket of your favorite crackers.....yum!

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Turkey Bowl Posted: 4/4/2009 8:30:36 AM
I came up with this idea, after seeing ads for this dish on TV for a fast food chain. While the turkey is cooking, you can have your potatoes boiling and your stuffing and veggies cooking in the microwave. You do need a lot of dishes to make this meal, so make sure your dishwasher is empty and ready to go. You can also make this ahead of time and heat up when ready to eat. Turkey Bowl 4 boneless turkey cutlets 1 box turkey stuffing mix 1 16oz bag frozen mixed vegetables 6-8 russett potatoes (cleaned and cut into chunks - peeling optional) or you can do instant (yuk!) 2 packets of dry Turkey gravy mix Pre heat over to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 glass baking dish with Pam and place cutlets inside. Sprinkle with a little poultry seasoning and paprika (for color). Bake about 30-40 minutes....or follow the directions on the package. Make stuffing mix according to directions. Set aside. Make vegetables according to directions. Set aside. Add potatoes to water and bring to a boil. Once tender, make your mashed potatoes, according to taste. I like my stiff and lumpy with the skins on! Once turkey is done, remove turkey from pan and set aside to cool and cut into bite size chunks. In the same pan the turkey was baked in (don't rinse it - all your flavor is in the dish), make your gravy according to packet's directions. Once gravy is made, return the cut up turkey into pan of gravy and mix until heated through - keep warm. Assembly: You will need 2 oven proof 1 1/2 qt casserole dishes (think Corning) Spray both with Pam cooking spray For bottom layer- spoon equal amounts of the stuffing into each casserole dish Next layer - spoon equal amounts of the mixed vegetables into each casserole dish Next layer - spoon equal amounts of the mashed potatoes into each casserole dish Spread out the potatoes, so they "seal" the edges of the casserole dish. Next - take a wooded spoon and gently burrow down the middle of the casserole, to make a hole in the center of each casserole dish (about 1 inch across). Trust me on this! Brush the top with a little butter/margarine (optional) and place in the oven (preheated to 350 degrees). You just want to get it warmed up. About 15-20 minutes. You could also microwave to get casseroles warm. Meanwhile, you are keeping your gravy and turkey warm either in the pan on the stove or you can transfer the mixture to a glass measuring cup and heat in the microwave. Once the casseroles are heated through, remove from the oven/microwave. Making sure the hole in the center is still intact, pour the hot gravy and turkey chunks down into the center hole! You may want to keep the extra turkey and gravy handy, to add as you are eating your meal. Or you can pour the whole thing all over it. Enjoy!

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Roasted Potatoes Posted: 4/4/2009 7:44:42 AM
For Sparkling Rose = File' powder (note I forgot the accent on my first posting) is a spice used in creole cooking and gumbo. Since I cannot post a link.....just google it and you will find more info.

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Roast Potatoes Posted: 4/3/2009 8:32:33 PM
Roasted Potatoes are a great way to use up old 'taters you have in the fridge. This is one of those "kitchen sink" types of dish. So, open your spice rack/drawer and experiment! I like a little heat.....so, these ingredients reflect that. The measurements are hit or miss......so please, add more or less to taste. There is no right or wrong with this type of recipe. Roasted Potatoes Pre-heat your over to 450 degrees 4-5 medium russett, yukon, or red potatoes (serves 2-3 persons) (substitute a sweet potato/optional) 2 medium onions (optional) 2-3 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil Cut up potatoes and onions in medium chunks (not too small/not too big). This will make for even cooking. Spices: 3 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates/Chicken (it is what's in the cabinet these days) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon file powder 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Put cut veggies in a big bowl....add oil and then add spices. Mix well. Spray a glass or black/blue shallow roasting pan with Pam Cooking Spray. Pour mixture into coated pan and spread it all around.....you want some space, so they can get crisp. It the pan is too crowded, the potatoes will "steam" and it all can get soggy (especially if you are using onions). Place pan in the oven. Cooking time is 50 mins to 1 hour (depending on oven and desired level of crispness). So, set your timer for 20 minutes. At 20 minutes.....pull out the roasting pan and mix things around to help promote even cooking. Put pan back in the oven. Set the timer for another 15 minutes......adjust heat if necessary.....you want the potatoes/onions crisp. After 15 minutes.....pull pan out of oven.....give them one more shake/stir around the pan and place pan back in the oven. Set your timer for an additional 15 minutes.....again.....adjust your heat, if necessary. After 15 minutes they should be done. Unless you really like them well done. Go another round for 10 more minutes (you, sadist....lol). Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

luvrgirl609

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What CD is in Your Car Now?..... Posted: 11/22/2008 7:42:54 PM
I have a 6 CD changer and presently I have: Elton John/Captain Fantastic Cold Play/Rush of Blood To The Head Ours/Social Distortion Earth Wind and Fire/Greatest Hits Toni Childs/Union Supertramp/Crime of the Century I had to laugh at a poster, back on page 1........when he asked who was still using cassettes? When I got my new car in 2005, I finally had to break from the cassette format. The new car just didnt have one.....lol. Which means, I now cannot play my mix tapes now! It is killing me. Only my crappy portable radio can play my cassettes now......sigh. So, I am basically at a "musical crossroads". I have tons of cd's (over 500), but none on MP3 or own a I-pod. I need to make that leap, soon. Anyone know who to copy cassettes to CD?

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Philly CheeseSteak Sauce Posted: 7/1/2008 7:16:39 PM
Hmmmm.......I have family in Easton PA - which is very close to the Lehigh Valley (where the poster of the question grew up) and when I visit, I noticed that when you order a "regular" cheese steak - you get what us Philly folk would call a "pizza steak"......which is tomato or pasta/pizza sauce and mozzerella cheese on top of your steak meat in a roll . Is THAT the sauce you mean?? For there is no such thing as Philly CheeseSteak "Sauce". lol. I grew up 20 mins from South Philly and there is the usual Pat and Genos and Cheese Whiz (that disgusting orange goo)...... however, in the outer Philly suburbs (Delaware County) where I lived, we grew up hating Cheese Whiz AND the Mummers.....haha....;) At most of our local cheese steak/pizza joints - Cheese Whiz is served ONLY by request (tourist alert....lol), for you normally get American cheese. I actually prefer, Provolone (mmmmmm). Dang, I gotta get me a cheesesteak, now! Later!

luvrgirl609

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Mayo-Free Tuna Sandwiches Posted: 2/10/2008 6:44:51 PM
I remember, back in my "dieting" days.....(20 years ago).......when I wasnt "allowed" to have ANY mayo. The center that I went to, gave me the suggestion to use low fat cottage cheese and whip it up in a food processor. It comes out like the consistency of mayo......and was skeptical, but it was actually a pretty good substitute for mayo, when making tuna salad and you added hardly any fat or calories. So, with that in mind.......here is a recipe idea I used to take to work for lunch: 1 can of white tuna packed in water use a few tablespoons of the "mayo" chopped/diced onion chopped/diced green pepper (or red) chopped/diced carrots chopped celery Or any combination of the above 4 veggies. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a hollowed out a green (or red) pepper sliced in half. Sprinkle with some paprika for color. I remember that dish being crunchy and filling and very satisfying, for "diet food".

luvrgirl609

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45 men mailed me and still no date AAAHHHH!!!! Posted: 10/19/2007 9:08:11 PM
So, 45 men have emailed you, huh? So what.......it is QUALITY not QUANTITY!!!!! Be pro-active.......send out some emails.......don't wait around - make it happen. I also agree with the distance thing.........more than an hour commute, makes it difficult to cultivate anything serious, if you ask me. Good luck.

luvrgirl609

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Frying Steak Posted: 10/6/2007 8:59:18 AM
Yes......the idea of frying steak has always turned me off.........my thought has always been, "If you can't cook a steak on the grill, why bother"....lol. Maybe use the broiler, depending on the cut of meat........but all the mess and splattering.......I would rather just make something else.....lol. However, all that changed when I got one of those Foreman Grills. Was about $40.00 US dollars. But, seriously, it is a great way to grill your steak indoors. No messy stove and it does a really nice job. Easy clean up......and of course you can cook chicken and pork on it, too........but, when you get a hankering for a grilled steak - and it is the dead of winter time and the grill is packed away - those Foreman Grills are the best!

luvrgirl609

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video recorder in the bedroom Posted: 9/8/2007 8:11:15 PM
Sounds like such a good idea at the time.........you both are in agreement......you make a hot vid........Great. Then, things with you both go south......you break up and the next thing you know.......the vid is posted on "i hate my ex g/f dot com". See where I am going with this? Sadly, this is what COULD happen. And while I have no doubt you are fine upstanding man....and would never think of doing that......there is always that chance. You can say I am paranoid........cautious or just plain missing out. I will take my chances......and not partake in any x-rated video making. Ever see European Vacation with Chevy Chase and Beverly DiAngelo? She does a little strip tease for him while he tapes it on the video cam. Next day......the vid cam gets stolen. The following day she is on a billboard touting some x-rated toy...LMAO. So, my advice to ladies.......certainly okay to WATCH the porn (always a fun time!)....just dont BE the porn.

luvrgirl609

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Spinach Lasagne Recipe Posted: 9/1/2007 8:29:06 AM
While I dont have a recipe for the specific dish you are asking......if you are looking for light and healthy versions of "classic" dishes.......look for a magazine and/or web site called Cooking Light. I have been reading it since the early 90's and they really have mastered "slimming" down all those comfort foods that are so high in fat and that we all grew up luving so much. Although, I will say, some of their recipes can be for the more advanced cook...........but it is still a great resource. I recall reading a recipe for a white sauce spinach lasagne, during my years of subscribing - so you should be able to find something there. I have found and made some great recipes for Cooking Light.......such as, a great homemade light peach ice cream and I also go back to a great recipe for homemade lemon pudding (so easy!) served in coconut cups (press the mixture into a muffin pan) or you can just put the pudding in those frozen phyllo dough cups, which you can buy premade, in the freezer section. I am asked to bring them to the annual family Easter dinner each year! Any questions, feel free to write me. Good luck!

luvrgirl609

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The Ecstasy of Intimacy Posted: 8/10/2007 10:10:04 PM
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, a man that GETS it! My first sexual experience was with a "giver". He just luved to please. Turned him on like mad. And here, I thought ALL men were like this..........sadly, I was mistaken. I think these days, the "porn" culture contributes a bit to the one sidedness of sex for men. I know I am generalizing a bit......and believe me, I enjoy watching porn with my man (or without) - but if they are taking their clues from watching porn.......us ladies are in trouble......for you almost never see much foreplay (can you say nipple orgasm?) and rarely, do you see a women actually HAVE an orgasm in a porno. WTF is up with that? OP........will you marry me? Even though my profile says otherwise.......hehe...... Great topic. I hope more men read this.....some really great points. The brain is your best sexual organ (next to the tongue, of course)..........

luvrgirl609

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Please tell me what you think? Posted: 7/30/2007 3:45:49 PM
Wafta......doing a background check on a man (or women) that may be spending time with someone's child is well within the norm of reason. If I had kids, I know I would. Trust? Try asking a child who was abused by a priest, about trust. The other checks mentioned MIGHT be something to consider, if one suspects they are being asked for money or something seems shady about their past. So, yeah.....sometimes you have to do these things. It is a mean world out there....... Sucks, dont it?

luvrgirl609

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Did Anyone Catch Roger Waters Perform Dark Side of the Moon Last Week? Posted: 7/1/2007 9:13:32 AM
I will chime in.......Saw Roger Waters in Philadelphia/Wachovia Center on June 2nd of this year. I was in the cheap seats (I was actually touching the wall AND the ceiling...lol). But WOW! What a great show. Really, really well done. I actually saw Roger Waters on his first solo tour, after leaving Pink Floyd, on his Radio Kios tour....I want to say 1988 (I have my ticket stub somewhere!).....lol. But the show was not very good! Roger was incredibly bitter, mean and beligerrent with his on stage banter. We are all hooping and whollering that Roger Waters is here and he is telling us (the audience) to shut up and listen to him explain what this song was about! It was odd. And he is playing at the Philadelphia Spectrum, at the time. No small room....lol I was going to many concerts, then.....never had that happen before. No luv in the room, that night. So, I admit, I was a bit apprehensive about Roger's mood, this time around. But he has certainly mellowed and let open his emotional curtain, so to speak, with the plethra of V1 specials, Syd Barrent interview and the Live 8 reunion, lately..... he doesn't seem as angry and bitter, now. But my first time actually seing Pink Floyd, was when they toured in 87-88 and again in 94.....(both times without Roger, of course). But it was the next best thing, for this gal! So, I was there! I missed the Division Bell tour, for some reason. But when I had a chance to see Roger, this year......I am glad I went. He did not dissapoint this time. Regarding that Australian cover band? They are called Australian Pink Floyd. Their web address is a bit different.......aussie........then floyd. One word. Dot com. Check it out their pics, set list and touring schedule. Their pink kanagroo mascot, is a hoot! I have seen this band twice, at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, outside Philadelphia. A mid-size venue. WOW WOW WOW! I had so many goosebump moments and just could not believe my ears.....or my eyes. This band it top notch. They dress in black and they do not move around much. They almost want to blend in. But all around them is the typical Floyd light show. The round projection screen surrounded with lights, with the Floyd-like movies playing in the back....great light show.....so, you dont want to close your eyes to this coverband. They opened with Dark Side of the Moon.....beginning to end (just like Roger did). Second half was selections from Wish You Were Here, Careful with that Ax Eugene, DOGS!!!!! (I almost cried - it was so good) and then hits from The Wall. I highly recommend Australian Pink Floyd. They are very credible coverband. I will admit, first time they played, we the audience, were very skeptical. But by the end of the show, we were out of our minds with applause. It was just such a great performance. I hear there is a Canadian band, called Comfortably Numb.....I hear they do a "wall show". I am sure they have a website also, if you do a search. Great topic!

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Theories on the LOST plot and 'Smoke' Monster Posted: 5/31/2007 4:15:29 PM
OMG! I found some LOSTIES here! I luv this show! It is the only thing I regularly watch each week, and of course, I have to tape it (I'll get TIVO eventually!.....gimme time.....lol). I would luv to share some of the many LOST web sites with my fellow LOSTIES, that I have found, since we have now all seen the finale (awesome!) and we have 8 months (not till Jan 2008) to digest what has transpired and what is to come! Send me a note and I will share. There are some great websites out there! And feel free to share any that you frequent. See you in another life brotha! N

luvrgirl609

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What am I suppose to do Now? Posted: 5/27/2007 10:18:41 AM
Novemberchild writes: ["The ones I hate more are the ones who say: "Oh, yes, I do like you, I have just been busy...I meant to call, we'll get together soon..."And then they don't call again.... No time for that. A man who can't be bothered answering my messages doesn't deserve my company...."] BINGO! Now a days, you will get "I am just too busy" = which just means, now = "He is just not interested". I am not really liking that technique.......lol ----------------- But back to the OP and her question.........Hard lesson learned......He wasn't really a gem, now was he? If he is hitting you up for money for his cough lawyer. He is either still married or found someone else to "feed his ego for young hotties". Either way, you dont want any part of how he is treating the women in his life. He is a selfish scum. Oh, and DON'T lend ANYONE money! EVER! Buy/make them a meal......give them a place to stay for a night.......an ear for listening........your arms for a hug. But someone your dating/sleeping with, is asking you for money??? Nothing but trouble. Run.... You will do fine.......yeah, it hurts - but NOW you know to never let it happen again.

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Don't make her fake it! Posted: 5/25/2007 1:49:32 PM
OP......sad to say that most of what you posted is true, for this woman. Not sure why all the hostility to your post.........but, there is some truth to what you say. Men should pay attention to the general concept of what the OP wrote. Hey, any help in understanding the opposite sex is always helpful...lol! I think a lot of it now, is the lack of "dating" and "courting" (gawd, I sound so old!). No one wants to date anymore! It's all just "hooking up" and "nothing serious". It is just "do it" and have no contact till the next "hook up". Now, don't flame me.... I know that not ALL men are like that...this is just been my online dating experience - mixed with some sarcasm....or course.......lol. The porn culture doesnt help either. Ever see a woman come in a porno? haha......

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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West Chester Get-together Posted: 4/12/2007 7:10:24 PM
Whoo hooo!!! A POF event that is close by..........will put it on my calendar! Hope to see all you fellow fishies.........hehe.........

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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Never Say This & Hopefully Useful Tip Posted: 3/9/2007 10:14:17 PM
Linesplitter writes: "The safer way to date is to limit yourself to people that other people already know, who can be recommended based on what is already known about them. Until dating sites have a reputation thing like eBay has for sellers and buyers, there just isn't enough information available to make a good guess about the person's real intention." --------------------------------- Gee....if it was only that easy, huh? We all wouldn't have to be here now, would we? Dude, we are all HERE because we HAVE exhausted all those options that you have so dutifully spelled out for us. Family, friends, work, church, whatever. Only so many fishies in those pools, till you have to expand your horizans and try dating, OMG....."a stranger from a website"!!! I mean really, who would choose to meet strangers? When you could meet someone, that is known by your friends or family? Duh....we all would want that. You sound like Captaaaaaaaaaaaaaain Obviooooooooooooousssssssssssssssssssss! So, if you DO choose to walk on the wild side and "date strangers", which is what this online dating thing is.......just be smart and safe. As our OP seems to be doing. Meet in public, tell someone where you are going and set up a time you will call back and set up the exit strategy before hand (brilliant move!). But, this being online dating and all, still be prepared for him not to reply and/or block email and disappear, anyway. But, still good idea! Thanks OP!

luvrgirl609

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Discussing contraception . Posted: 2/1/2007 7:34:35 PM
Wow.....this brings back memories. I dated a real a**hole about 11 years ago. And when we got to the "safe sex" talk.........he was steadfast about no condoms. I think his quote was "I don't were no condom for no one". Huh? Are you serious? I sooooo should have up and walked out, right then and there. But, much to my regret, I compromised, in that we only engaged in oral sex (when we actually DID have sex). Well, after a year of that crap.....I finally told him.....I have needs and that he needs to get an AIDS test and I will go on the pill. It took him a few more months to finally get THAT done. I wouldn't even get the prescription filled, till I saw the clean bill of health. But by then, I had had it with his crap over all and dumped his pathetic butt. What a selfish jerk! It was a bad relationship all around. But, I learned a lot about myself and it made me change my "standards" regarding what I will and wont put up, with regarding men and dating. I am not proud of that period in my life, but it taught me a lot about myself and had made me much wiser. Respect yourself and respect your partner! Wear a condom! It not about being paranoid and being unadventurous. Sheesh! The OP is downright scary........glad he lives across the pond.

luvrgirl609

Joined: 10/12/2005

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mexican food Posted: 1/7/2007 7:39:45 PM
Not sure if you consider this "true" mexican, but it is close enough for me. It is easy, you can make it ahead and you can feed a whole family pretty cheaply, if you shop smart. Obviously the ingredients can be flexible to what you have on hand. You can omit the beans, etc, if you dont like them. And of course you can adjust your heat to what your accustomed too. I tried to be as specific as I could, but nothing is really measured. I just use what is in the fridge and the pantry at the time! Also, this dish can be made healthier, by choosing ingredients wisely (i.e......use brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, use 80% lean hamburger, boil chicken in water with no salt, use light sour cream or low fat cheese). BAKED CHICKEN OR BEEF BURRITOS Cooked chicken/shredded with a fork (2 boneless breasts) or 1lb 80% lean ground beef (cooked and drained) 1 14 oz can of black beans (rinsed) 2 cups of cooked rice (white or brown) 1 8-10 oz can of chopped mexican tomatoes OR 8 oz jar of salsa (any heat) 1 cup frozen corn (optional) 1 4 oz can of green chilies (optional) Cumin for seasoning (optional/to taste) a splash of jalapeno pepper juice (optional/to taste) Put all the above ingredients in a heavy pot and cook over medium heat until heated through. Once mixture is heated through......remove from stove. Prepare a 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray and pre-heat over to 350 degrees. 1 jar of sliced jalapeno peppers (optional, to taste) 1-2 cups shredded cheese (any kind to taste) 8 large tortillas (any kind to taste - use right out of the fridge) 1 8 oz jar of salsa (any heat). Set aside. Set up your filling, tortillas, shredded cheese and jalapeno pepper slices (if using), for your assembly line. Take a tortilla, take a tablespoon or 2 of filling and spread out among tortilla......add some of the shredded cheese and add some slices of peppers (I use 3 slices per tortilla. I like to also warn my guest, so they can at least find them and put them aside, should that be too much heat for their taste.) Roll tortilla tightly and place in baking dish seam side down. You may lose some filling, so, dont over fill. Repeat this until all 8 tortillas are filled and are snuggly inside baking dish. Tuck in all exposed edges. Open jar of salsa, that you set aside. Slather salsa over entire dish - making sure to cover all the tortillas. Sprinkle top with more cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until warm through and cheese is melted. About 15 mins. Serve warm with sour cream on the side. Did you have extra filling? Serve with taco chips the next night as a snack! Yummo! Luvrgirl609

luvrgirl609

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length of email Posted: 12/28/2006 8:09:38 PM
I find for the very first email (for men sending to the ladies).........keep it short and sweet. Mention something about their profile (to prove you actually read it). Tell them that you want to get to know them more (and dont say "Lets meet right away".....sheesh). Be sure to ask what method works best for her......email?.....chat?.......phone?.....and see what she prefers. Every woman has their own idea of how things should progress. Some dont have access to a pc. Some cant type and would rather just talk on the phone. It is different for everyone. Let her tell you what she prefers. It can only work in your favor, if she feels comfortable in the process. Why waste your efforts on anything long, when you know it could be ignored and/or deleted. You are just trying to establish contact. Give them something to respond too you. Ask a question...say more than "Sup?" (ugh)......... If you get a reply.......then try to keep it going.......get a spirited debate going about a movie, fav tv show, the latest conspiracy theory.....or even a concert you went too. Just a few paragraphs back and forth. It just a conversation and a way to see each others personality shine through. Ask about her family.....her friends......her dog....her job.....or whatever tidbit of knowledge you might have already gleaned from her profile. Especially, if your not talking on the phone yet. Its a great way to know each other........can be a great way to address all types of topics. If she wants the topic to turn sexual.......she will. Be patient.....don't play the sex card right away. Hell, play 20 questions. That can be a life saver during a boring day at work! lol. Be reasonable...and dont expect to have contact EVERY day. But, staying out of touch more than a week, is probably the kiss of death, when you are just getting to know each other. It is very easy to forget and move on, assuming the other isn't interested or may have found other things to persue. The OP is giving me the impression of a short attention span. This can be corrected with medication, I am told. Or, this man simply bores you and what he has to say does not engage you or inspire you to want to reply. Thats not good. Cut him loose and move on. It should not have to be that hard.

luvrgirl609

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What are your first date killers? What's a big no-no? Posted: 10/31/2006 7:56:33 PM
Lelak says/Msg 3 = "First date killers (these have all really happened); 1. Name dropping. I really don't care that you and Donald Trump once shared a sauna together at the club. Shut up. 2. Getting rip-roaring drunk over dinner and then puking down the side of my car. 3. Announcing on the way up to my apartment that you have to 'Take a monster shit' 4. Barging in on me while I'm putting my makeup on in the bathroom and TAKING a huge shit while I'm standing there, (I can't make this stuff up, folks) 5. Telling me you have relatives in the mob. 6. While accompanying you to your uncle's grave site one afternoon, you tell me "See if we end up together...this grave site will be mine and this one will be yours someday!" 7. Grabbing my boobs and making honking sounds. 8. Telling me you saw your mother naked one day and it was 'kind of a turn on' 9. Picking your nose while slow dancing with me. 10. Saying to me, "I know you don't want to have sex on the first date but can you give me a blow job?" Not sure what made me spit out my drink more, number 3 or number 7...... Good stuff Lelak. I can relate to some of what you speak.....lol, but gawd these are sadly funny. still cracking up, here......lol.......

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Msg: 5 (view)

Potatoe Soup Posted: 10/5/2006 8:13:43 PM
Thread Title = "PotatoE Soup" Damn you, Dan Quayle.......the path of destruction you have left behind!!!!

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Msg: 19 (view)

GREAT dates GREAT chemistry: anyone ever had one but it sadly went nowhere?...what did you learn? Posted: 8/14/2006 7:59:21 PM
OP..........I have met enough men via online dating to know this: - the date can go well/chemisty/flirting/laughs - the kiss goodnight can be really awesome/lots of flutters/good stuff - and even when he SAYS, yes! That he wants to get together again It dont mean sh*t, until we actually communicate again (email, phone, text, whatever). I have had way too many men, look me in the eye...kiss me goodnight and tell me they want to meet again.......only to never hear from them - ever. It happens and people suck for doing it like that. I mean, really, how difficult is it to pop an email the next day and say "thanks for the meet....but its just not going to work out". Its just the way it is....dont beat yourself up wondering why. Its just an easy way out. My lesson learned, was that I dont read much into a first meeting. Not until I have at LEAST a 2nd date. And even then....I am still waiting for the "silent dump off". Keep your expectations low.......and remember, when meeting someone for the first time, just think; no matter how great that meeting went........that you may NEVER see or hear from that person again. If you can do that.......you can do this thing called "internet dating".....it can be brutal.....sigh. Not being bitter, just being a realist....lol...

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Msg: 29 (view)

What are the deal breakers for you? Posted: 8/14/2006 6:51:32 PM
[anyone who hurts me...physically or emotionally some words sting...and resonate long after they have been said...they can not be forgiven heavy drinkers...every day alcohol use poor hygeine..especially when it comes to oral hygeine.. i have a thing with teeth and i love kissing so i want a clean mouth to kiss a man who thinks i am gonna be a maid...not gonna happen if they need anger management when we meet, its probably not a good idea for us to date if they smoke... i could deal with a coupple cigars a year anyone who lives on credit... if you don't have it don't spend it the basics no liars, or cheats, no major momma boys if you need momma to approve everything marry her o.k. so if anyone says i am being picky shove it... i know what i want ... what i deserve... and what i am worth and none of the above is over the top...] ------------------------------- Right on Sparklyfox! I could not have said it better, myself! Hey, mind if I copy and paste this? Actually, every women should have this in her profile......lol.......seriously!........None of the above, is over the top.

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Msg: 40 (view)

Don't beat yourself up! Posted: 6/26/2006 1:51:25 PM
OP....I tried to message you directly, but your restrictions wouldnt allow it....so, here is something I put in a previous post. Just some wisdom of hard knocks: I have met enough men via online dating to know this: - the date can go well - the kiss goodnight can go well - and even when he SAYS, yes, that he wants to get together again It dont mean sh*t until we actually communicate again. I have had way too many men look me in the eye...kiss me goodnight and tell me they want to meet again.......only to never hear from them. It happens and people suck for doing it like that. I mean, really, how difficult is it to pop an email the next day and say "thanks for the meet....but its just not going to work out". Its just the way it is....dont beat yourself up wondering why. My lesson learned was that I dont read much into a meeting until I have at least a 2nd date. And even then....I am still waiting for the "silent dump off".

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 9 (view)

chatting via instant messaging vs. telephone Posted: 6/20/2006 7:09:22 AM
First off.....nothing is "wrong" with how you want to approach online dating. Its all about a comfort level for both of you. Personally, I want to chat some before the phone. Get a feel for the person. If he can't chat, then at least some emails back and forth a bit......just some way to exchange information on what we are both looking for and if we have any common interests. If the chatting/emailing goes well, then we set up a "phone date". I find this usually seals the deal in regards to if I want to meet him or not. If we talk for hours.....we will probably meet for a drink. If he is a jerk who talks only about himself or there is just no chemistry.....probably not....lol. I have had some great online chats only to have the guy be a real loser on the phone.....lol...so, you just never know! If I find a man is putting out the phone number with the very first email.....I usually lay down the "law" in regards to how I meet someone. Chat/Email first, then the phone, if that goes well, then we meet for drinks. If they dont like that....they can move on. I find it weeds out the ones looking to just get lucky. They usually dont want to stick around for all that....lol. Good luck!

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 22 (view)

Creepy guys.. Posted: 6/15/2006 12:27:14 PM
Wow....the crap some women do for attention.....give us "good/sane gals" a bad rap..... Karma is a "b*tch"......she will get hers someday. In fact....HE may be HER punishment! Who would want to be with someone like that? lol....

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 56 (view)

got decieved Posted: 6/6/2006 9:47:41 AM
Why be "exclusive" already.....when you havent even met yet? Isnt that jumping the gun a bit? All those "vibes and connections" online dont meen sh*t till you actually meet.

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Msg: 23 (view)

Reports of unethical or fraudulent experiences w/ True.com? Posted: 5/30/2006 7:48:13 PM
My experience with True.com was the mis-conception of who can actually open or reply to my emails. They said I could send all the emails I wanted for free. What they didnt tell you was that the only way the recipient could read my email, let alone reply to it, was THEY had to pay. That was curiously left out...lol. So, I am sending emails to people that couldnt either open it or reply to it. Well, whats the point in that??? LOL. I also didnt like the fact that they sent winks to people I had no intention of sending winks too. And it was a bi*ch to delete my profile too, so its just spam now. I wrote them and called them on it. They of course had no reply.....lol. Spread the word......True.com is a scam. POF Rules! Wish I had found it much sooner.......Glad I am here........:)

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 6 (view)

Tough Love Posted: 5/18/2006 9:13:57 AM
Well Said! Well Done! A must read for all fishies!

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Msg: 18 (view)

Creepy guys.. Posted: 5/16/2006 12:47:59 PM
I work in Human Resources.....she needs to go to her boss ASAP and let him/her know that this guy is harrassing her and stalking her! Then she and the boss needs to hightail it to the H.R. Department and document what he has been doing. I am sure this isnt the first time this guy has made advances to her, based on his ranting and raving in her driveway. If her company doesnt document this and this guy goes postal (on company premises or not)....then her company is opened to be sued, big time, for ignoring this issue. She should also file a complaint with the police. And then, go get another job!

luvrgirl609

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K. I need advice Posted: 3/23/2006 9:17:02 AM
I have met enough men via online dating to know this: - the date can go well - the kiss goodnight can go well - and even when he SAYS, yes, that he wants to get together again It dont mean sh*t until we actually communicate again. I have had way too many men look me in the eye...kiss me goodnight and tell me they want to meet again.......only to never hear from them. It happens and people suck for doing it like that. I mean, really, how difficult is it to pop an email the next day and say "thanks for the meet....but its just not going to work out". Its just the way it is....dont beat yourself up wondering why. My lesson learned was that I dont read much into a meeting until I have at least a 2nd date. And even then....I am still waiting for the "silent dump off".

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 23 (view)

A Toga Party........hmmmm......this should be fun Posted: 3/22/2006 8:54:11 AM
Everyone! All together now* = "tooooooooga! tooooooga! tooooooga! tooooooga! (gawd I luved the movie Animal House!...lol). As far as what to wear....a sheet works fine. Secure it with safety pins, etc. A funky/metal belt might work, too....You might want to make a laurel wreath for your head.....craft store may have something for that. Naked underneath? Well, judgement call on that. You going alone? I'd say no. Taking a date?....maybe.....wouldnt he be surprised when you drop that bomb on him during the evening?....hehehe.... Sounds like a blast! Can I come, too????

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 39 (view)

No pic, No response! It's the attitude of the profile Posted: 3/16/2006 8:10:31 PM
I get the OP's issue.......its the tone of the profile......its the "Im better than all of you" crap that some people believe of themselves. I remember once, reading this guys profile (on another site). His posted pic was eye catching. He was handsome (a model, his profile says) and he was listing things like, "you must have long hair, be over 5'8", be in shape (of course), be college educated and have at least a six figure income." Not five...not four....but six!.......lol. For some reason his profile had my blood boiling....lol. Just seemed so damned arrogant! He wanted "Dr. PHD Barbie"....not someone real. Of course I fired off an email telling him as much....lol. I was young and naive then.....Now if I saw that type of profile, I would think its just fake profile all together and would most certainly ignore it. Selfish, narcisistic people like that dont deserve to be with anyone. And on that note......

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 64 (view)

Capri pants Posted: 2/22/2006 9:05:37 AM
wishes more men were like louispointe.......lol

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Msg: 60 (view)

Capri pants Posted: 2/22/2006 6:34:22 AM
While we are bashing certain fashions.....I also despise capri pants and gauchos.....never wore either of 'em. My big pet peeve is leggins on large women! Leggins should never be made any bigger than a size 10. Anyone bigger than a size 10 (myself included) should be banned from wearing them. OMG....just too much detail going on, when your wearing them! lolol

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 8 (view)

what to do(worried) Posted: 2/6/2006 1:58:58 PM
just read and replied that post........here it is: http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingposts3249903.aspx

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 10 (view)

Advice on giving out personal details Posted: 2/6/2006 1:56:00 PM
Its much too soon to exchange addresses.....cell phone numbers?....maybe....if that seems to be the natural progression of were its all heading....but, when I read "Nigeria"........the warning bells and whistles go off. Nigeria is the land of fraudulent emailsand email scams asking for money, etc. The other poster is right.....she will soon ask you for money, saying she was probably robbed. I had something similiar happen to me. I was on to him and I told him to go pound sand (havent heard from his since......guess he didnt "love" me after all.....haha). Remember, YOU have all the power. Use it wisely. Cant trust too much out there in "online land", so be cautious.

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 26 (view)

Instant Messages Posted: 1/23/2006 10:17:12 AM
jpon2......I think your prespective as a man is different than from a women, regarding IM's. For the odds seem to be that men just dont get as many IM's as women. I have been on Lavalife......and you should see some of the crude instant messages and the nasty one liners I get. Some are from men, in town for the day/week looking to "hook up" for that night (haha) or by married or attached men (my profile clearly states I am not interested in attached men). So then, is it rude to not reply to them? I dont think so. If they dont meet my basic profile requirements (age, marital status, distance) and they are rude.....then I am NOT going to reply. Even better.....I will utilize my trusty "block key". Gawd I luv my block key! Just the female perspective....:)

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 9 (view)

Am I the only one that wonders? Posted: 12/31/2005 4:03:56 PM
tony411 - "I never reply to those because I always wonder if they're looking for a "manage a trois" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^hmmmm and this is a bad thing?

luvrgirl609

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Written Erotica Posted: 12/22/2005 6:24:16 AM
Hey Lord..... I have a great site for erotic stories: http://www.literotica.com Page down to "stories" link.....and whatever suits your taste, there is someone writing about it. And you can also submit your own stories. I can't vouch for the rest of the content on this site.....because, for now, I am just lost in the "stories" section....lol. ENJOY!

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 23 (view)

Men be honest.. Posted: 12/8/2005 10:37:42 AM
click click click......thats me adding all these fine men to my favorites!

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Msg: 24 (view)

Why do guys always do this to me? Does anyone else have this problem?... Posted: 11/30/2005 8:51:25 AM
"i guess i should have realized when he made me sleep in a car...but i cared about him so much that i didn't care where i slept." Wow.....he made you sleep in the car? No one deserves that. Especially if he says he "loves you". You deserve to be treated better. I know it hurts, I have experienced the "dissappearing act" myself and it sucks, but treat yourself with more respect and expect the same from others. Hang in there!

luvrgirl609

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screwing the service person Posted: 11/28/2005 9:49:30 AM
I have always hoped that some hot stud would be the one to show up at my house whenever I would call for service on my heater, etc. But, alas.....no.......he is usually old enough to be my oldest uncle and hasnt had a shower in days. And of course, there is that whole butt crack thing....lol.....;)

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 34 (view)

A Fake Profile Posted: 11/14/2005 12:21:59 PM
I had someone approach me with a fake profile (on another site). His picture was gorgeous. Said he lived in Tampa, Fl and wanted to move away from all the hurricaines, but he would never quite say WHERE he wanted to move to. He also said my age was "perfect". He was tossing around the "love" word right away. And after our first chat....he was off to London on business. So, lots of gushy emails on how much he misses me. Then he is off again to Africa on business, however THIS time he is robbed! OH NO! lol.....Tells me he cant reach his sister to have her send him money. When he finally reaches her - guess what? She JUST lost her job, so could I "help him out some"? I told him no and figured I would never hear from him again. So, just to test him....I sent him a "how are you? Worried I havent heard from you email"........sure enough.....he was fine.....but was having trouble securing a shipment in customs.......could I help him out? Well, that confirmed what I had already suspected! The next day I fired off an email calling his bluff, telling he was/is a con artist and I wasnt fooled for a moment and to never contact me again. Sure enough his profile was removed a few days later. I found this website called www.truedater.com. It gives you a chance to check up on someones profile (not all sites participate though - although match.com and yahoo does) and it gives you the chance to warn others. So, since the site my swindler was on (yahoo) is listed on the truedater site, I had the chance to warn others about him. Watta jerk!

luvrgirl609

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Msg: 81 (view)

Why don't many guys have the guts to say they aren't interested? Posted: 11/14/2005 7:53:28 AM
Terminally........Im almost there with you except on 1 count. How hard is it to send an e-mail (and this is with someone you have already met - not just chatted with) saying "your a nice gal/guy and I am glad we met, but its just not working for me......best of luck to ya". You would think that beats having to make the dreaded phone call or doing it face to face?, right. I think in regards to having some closure (which i think is what we all crave).....All the posts here that said they had "great dates" or "great chemistry" only to have him dissappear would luv to get a closure e-mail like the one above. Would certainly save me on my therapy bills (LOL) - just kidding...really! So, all you guys who plan on disappearing.....feel free to copy and paste my sentence in the above first paragraph (no copywrite needed...lol). It will ease many a minds....lol. Thanks to all the posters for the nice words of encouragement...it does help.

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Msg: 57 (view)

Why don't many guys have the guts to say they aren't interested? Posted: 11/11/2005 1:16:34 PM
I need to vent a little on this topic myself. Starting chatting with a guy (on another site) back in July. We chatted off and on for about 2 months. Within 1 month of chatting, though, we agreed we wanted to meet, for we seemed to have lots in common. But, between his schedule and mine, it took another 2 months for us to finally meet. We met for a quick drink - about an hour and the vibes were good. We even did a little smooching in the parking lot.....lol. But that doesnt always mean he wants to see you again. So, I kept a clear head and sent the obligitory email, saying it was great meeting him and gauged his interest on meeting again. He replied he was interested and suggests we meet the following Friday. But on Thursday, he had to cancel. 2 weeks go by.....nothing.....only a few chats here are there. So, a tad frustrated, I sent an email flat out asking....."are you interested or not? If not, I will move on." Within 2 seconds, he messages me to say he is interested, just really busy. Okay....whew....take a deep breath. However, more silence and another week goes by with almost no contact. So, I sent him a "let me know when your free to hang out" email. He shoots back...."hows friday?" I tell him Friday is good. You got it! Come Thursday, he cancelled. That was 3 weeks ago. I havent heard anything from him since. I can understand busy - really I can. But, what I can't understand is why someone can't admit that they don't want to make time to see you. You give them the chance to opt out gracefully....but instead, they leave you twisting.....grrrrrrrrrrr. He is off my buddy list now and I not holding my breath expecting to have a date with him at this point. Thanks for letting me rant. I feel better already.

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