I am!

It was another busy week for us. Last night was a lot of fun though, with a nice birthday at a friend's place to celebrate with good people. Today I'm chillin' and getting some work done. Tonight I think I'll watch a movie.

It's time to dig up another beet out of the garden! They're so lovely sliced and fried in butter and garlic! mmmmm!

Why did I make a Thai curry tonight? Because
a) I had no meat left in my fridge.
b) I wanted something easy that I could simmer until my man got home.
c) I felt like curry.
d) I remembered the Thai basil plants in the garden.

So I found a recipe that I adapted and it turned out even better than I had hoped! It was flavourful without being super spicy, and it tasted fresh and light and sweet with a bit of citrus flavour from the thai basil. My only problem was that the rice was overdone. Here's the recipe because I have to write it down somewhere before I forget:

1 block extra firm tofu
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh carrots
6-8 shelled prawns/shrimp 19-24 size
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
2-3 tsp thai green curry paste
3 tsp yellow curry powder (Madras brand for me!)
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp coarse salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 sprigs chopped fresh thai basil
3 tbsp peanut oil

1. Rinse the tofu and pat/squeeze dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/2" pieces. Let it sit in a sieve to drain further while you chop the other goodies. You can leave it sit there to drain in the fridge for an hour or more, if you like. The drier, the better.
2. Heat deep skillet to medium heat and add peanut oil. When at temperature, add curry paste and curry powder. Stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
3. Add garlic and tofu. Fry about 3 minutes a side, until lightly browned.
4. Add onion and salt. Saute until nearly transparent.
5. Add coconut milk. Add pepper, more salt if desired, red pepper, carrots. Bring to a boil, then lid and simmer for at least 15 minutes. Taste periodically. You can add more green curry paste if desired.
6. When carrots are soft enough for you, add the prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh thai basil and cilantro.
7. Serve over rice!

See? Easy peasy! Now I have it written down!

The one modification I thought about but didn't try yet:
I was going to add one of the prawn heads to the simmer stage, as I didn't add any of the customary fish sauce. It was fishy enough with the prawn meat, but if you prefer more of a fishy flavour, I would suggest a prawn head or some actual fish sauce to your taste.

My weekend of bbq's went very well, thank you! On Saturday a bunch of friends came by to help celebrate my birthday and all had a good time, as far as I can tell. :) We had mojitos and wine and beers and coolers and maybe some other drinks, besides! Anyway, it was fun. :)

On Sunday family came by and the weather just barely held long enough for us to enjoy the evening out on the patio. Lucky, that, since I don't have a large enough dining room to hold everybody!

Today the clouds finally opened up and it's been drizzling steadily since 2pm or so. The garden loves it. I don't mind it. It's a nice break from the dreadfully boring sunshine. *rolls eyes* But the rain honestly is nice.

Now I'm a bit tired and tomorrow is a big day. I can't believe it's Wednesday already?!

Seriously, this week has been far too busy! I don't feel like I've accomplished much, but I've had my days packed full, nontheless!

Can't wait to have people over on the weekend and get some down time.

Oh, and RIP Michael Jackson.

almost my birthday!

This week is totally stressful and adventure-packed, but I don't mind because tomorrow is my birthday! We already went out for a nice dinner last week, so tomorrow my man is cooking for me! I'm quite excited about it :)

Tomorrow I think we're going to head out for a little hike somewhere, which is nice. I haven't been on a good walk in a while.

The garden is lovely! I harvested some green onions a few times now, and some little beet tops for a salad. Yum!

So what are you up to?

09:41 Good morning, world! #

09:52 Dish of the Day: Fresh Crab! My neighbour went crabbing and gave me 3 1/2 steamed crabs that I shucked last night. What to do now? #

10:01 @DreamnetFaith69 Mmm that does sound delicious! Yes, he has been very generous to us with his catch! #

10:44 looking for places to shoot... why is it so hard? #

11:05 @BornRandy Well that would be fun, but Elli wouldn't be very pretty if she can't wash her hair or do her makeup ;) #

11:10 @BornRandy hahah I figured :) That does sound like a ton of fun! But not great for a shoot :) #

12:00 @MassholeinIowa heheh stay focussed! :) #

13:26 Just made these #crab cakes for lunch and gosh they were delish!! bit.ly/XH7F6 #

15:04 @MassholeinIowa awwww *blush* you are too sweet, MH! #

17:06 Love this Song: "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff bit.ly/edFOg #

18:33 I made strawberry tarts! Hoping they turn out. Cross your fingers with me! #

18:48 twitpic.com/8taom My tarts are bubbling away! #

18:52 oh oh! Just found out a friend gave birth last night What a happy day! #

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Does Bernie Madoff deserve 150 years in jail (or wherever he ends up serving his time)?

Sure, he's being made an example of, but it's hard to feel for those people being interviewed on the steps of the courthouse. "Oh, I lost five million dollars with Madoff, we had to sell two properties. It's good to see justice served."

It feels like a bit of a red herring. Sure, he needs to be brought to justice, and that's apparently happened. But where was the SEC when his scheme was brought to its attention so many times previously? Those are the real people who should be in the pillories right now, I think. Madoff had to turn himself in and declare bankruptcy to get caught!!

from: http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLNE51402Q20090205

"Markopolos told a congressional hearing on Wednesday that SEC staff were neither willing nor able to uncover what Madoff, arrested in December and charged with a record-shattering $50-billion fraud, was really doing.

Calling SEC staff "too slow, too young and too undereducated," Markopolos said the regulator was hindered by lawyers, did not understand red flags, could not do the math and was captive to the financial industry."

It sounds like the SEC has some 'splaining to do!

14:51 Yum! I went to the u-pick this morning with a friend to load up on strawberries! I got a whole ice cream bucket for $7.50! #

14:55 Wow, weirdness. RIP Mr. Mays: bit.ly/kPkSA #

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22:06 @curvyclaudia It's not as good as it used to be. It's definitely part of The Keg chain. But I had a $50 coupon so all is well :) #boathouse #

10:01 Good morning, world! #

10:03 @bigmike302 Thanks BigMike! I'm not sure what that means, tho. What do I do now? :) #

10:13 @bigmike302 Well now, that sounds fabulous! Thank you very much, Mike! #

20:10 omg the mall had 50% off sales everywhere. Elli picked up a bunch of shoot outfits, I tell you what :) #

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12:00 yay new Pidgin connects with Yahoo! For now.... #

12:00 @BornRandy I n ever got it, Randy. Can you send to elli@ellinude.com? #

13:04 ugh, feeling hot with tender skin and sore throat. But my birthday dinner is tonight. Pooh. #

13:16 good luck to this dad needing a dog stealer! www.craigslist.org/about/best/wdc/1126876415.html #

14:43 Vote in my new TwtPoll! twtpoll.com/n1m709 #

16:47 @Tatuaje1 oh no way! I hope your bike gets found! #

17:10 @Tatuaje1 Ah, that's good at least! #

17:18 heading to the #Boathouse tonight for dinner! #

21:01 Dinner at the boat house was good. Seafood paella. Company was better :) #

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Well, tenderloin. As in singular loin.

Yesterday I was at the grocer and I found a nicely sized pork tenderloin for only $4. I don't know what they usually cost, as I've never bought one before, but that seems inexpensive enough to experiment with. So I took it home and threw it in a marinade I found on the interwebs. So far so good.

So today I realized I had forgotten to trim off the silverskin membrane. D'oh. I ended up hacking away at the meat before throwing it in the pan to sear. I turned up the oven to 400F and my cast iron pan to just over medium. Added pat of butter and dollop of olive oil. Seared the tenderloin for 2 minutes each side. It ended up having three sides, as it sat somewhat slouchy. Into the oven went everything!

Here's where I lost track a little bit. I knew the lovely loin should take about 40 minutes. I assumed my nugget potatoes would also take 40 minutes. But they took a bit longer. And I didn't use a timer for the meat, relying instead completely on my potato process. So by the time I rescued Mr. Loin from the oven, he was 190F in the centre. Biting my nails, I let him rest under some foil while I prepped the steamed veggies.

Amazingly enough, although it was well done, it was quite juicy. The marinade was a bit too salty for my taste, but that's easily fixed for next time. Overall I'd say the meal was definitely worth the $4! Easy peasy, says Elli!

Now *you* try!

10:52 Stupid Yahoo im won't let me log in through #Pidgin. #

11:07 It's finally raining here. My garden loves it! #

12:25 @xangua Oo thanks for the heads up! #

14:20 Working on this week's video for #ElliNude.com #

15:10 Woah. Boyfriend just picked up a 1978 Realistic STA-2000 from a garage sale for $20. Everything working fine. It weighs 41lbs!! #

15:17 @DreamnetRob he's plugging it in now! #

15:27 woot! The #STA-2000 turns on! Now to plug in speakers! #

17:01 wow, the STA-2000 actually sounds really good! nd the FM.. it sounds like I remember radio sounding. Not all tinny like in the car. #

17:15 Our new #Realistic #STA-2000 amp. It's not as clear as the Integra, but it's damn good for 1978! twitpic.com/8btkh #

17:45 @BornRandy I've heard a real tube amp once in a listening room and it was amazing. But this puppy is just fine for what we need :) #

17:48 @BornRandy Woah, found an article on it. Weird and scary! bit.ly/Xlc0J #

18:04 @BornRandy Please do, Randy! I'd love to read it! #

18:10 @BornRandy cool beans, thanks Randy! #

21:21 Well, tenderloin was overdone, but still juicy. A bit on the salty side. Next time less soy sauce. Overall, well worth the $4. #

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23:05 @Keydet oh no :( I hope things are getting better! #

23:05 nighty night world, Elli goes beddy byes. #

11:00 yay the Cdn dollar fell again! Whew! #

11:55 @TStewart14SHR hehhe awesome :) October is a good time. #

11:56 @curvyclaudia oh how fun! A little F18 flew over my house the other day during a local air show. Cool stuff! #

16:40 picked up a pork tenderloin from the store for $4. Here's the thing -- what do I do with it? #

17:16 ugh so tired. So nappy. blah. #

17:32 Pulling out works? No way! twurl.nl/e2fkuy #

19:10 @RebeccasOffice That sounds like a great time! :) #

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13:28 I made "sun dried tomatoes" last night with my .99c bag of overripe tomatoes. The .99c of strawberries is still in my fridge.Hm. #

13:42 @thisisbigbother oh now that sounds lovely! :) #

14:08 @thisisbigbother yes, just for cooking ;) #

16:18 k, put the chicken in some jerk sauce for dinner ;) #

16:23 @mred0950 I always need more jerk sauce ;) #

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16:46 I picked up a bag of overripe local strawberries for $1 at the market today. Any ideas what I should do with them? #

18:23 Great #strawberry ideas, everyone!! Thanks muchly! I think tomorrow we're having daiquiris with dinner when friends come over! #

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Have you seen the latest sexy photos at my website, ElliNude.com? :)

Elli's Advanced Yoga Pussy Stretches

I was ready to bring my yoga sessions to the next level, so I decided to introduce an advanced element: a huge cock! I prepared by lowering myself in down facing dog over it while I sucked it off, then stretched my tight pussy to the max with that monster! I couldn't believe I could feel every vein as it pushed its way through my lips! And it felt *so* good.... I can't wait for my next yoga day!!

**Over 115 high quality photos in this series!!*

Cum watch me play with my brand new HUGE dildo!
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09:19 Good morning, World! #

10:15 #Justice Link of the Day: 2 cops pull a gun on McD's clerks when their order takes too long, and aren't fired for it! twurl.nl/0dd6fk #

12:50 eating my toasted ham sammich with some tomato soup for lunch. Yummers. #

15:55 The Canadian #Liberal Party has taken a stand *for* #NetNeutrality! www.neutrality.ca/ Go figure! #

16:14 @rvink It looks like it! :) #

16:31 @DreamnetRob It's an extension of existing "wire-tapping" laws and powers to update them. I'm kind of relieved the govt is catching up. #

16:34 @DreamnetRob This is scary, too: the ISP would be forced to allow "the remote activation of existing tracking technology in cell phones" #

20:29 @Tatuaje1 oh no, sorry to hear it was so sad :( #

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10:08 So far so good! My new #Gigabyte motherboard seems to be solid. Yayz! #

15:59 Did accounting for my friend today, now just uploaded my new #porn pics update with my new big #dildo! :) #

16:12 twitpic.com/7r2jd A little peeky at tonight's #ElliNude.com update! You like my yoga outfit? :) #

16:21 @wbahner Thank you! *blush* #

19:00 I think it's sushi time, don't you? #

19:00 @DreamnetRob that looks more like a rat! #

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09:43 Yay! My new motherboard appears to be working stably. Is stably a word? hm.... #

14:33 Going through unmarked video tapes to find what I can find :) #

14:37 @rvink MiniDV tapes for my #Canon HV20, silly :) #

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08:59 omg #lenovo, why you do this to me? This is laptop porn! twurl.nl/akf8vc #

09:04 @cacowboy48 You get a peek very soon :) #

09:10 @chiligumbo Macs are soooo overpriced for what you get. Otherwise, they're sexy as hell :) #

09:16 @chiligumbo I mean hardware wise. They're underpowered in comparison to similar priced pc-based laptops. #

09:17 @Aractor They have netbooks now for under $300. I'm tempted... #

09:20 @DreamnetRob They are, Rob. I'm totally sold on the Lenovos. I have a #T400 and we picked up a used #T43 for $290 that works perfectly. #

11:26 Ugh the eye dr dilated my eyes. Now every thing is too bright :( #

13:19 ow ow headache... argh. #

13:55 @Tatuaje1 I use a regular probe digital thermometer for grill and oven. But I can't leave it in the meat as I grill -- it gets too hot! #

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