Welcome to Magic Coffeehouse! Come in, sit down, relax, get to know somebody!
The Magic Coffeehouse is an Overclan that acknowledges that we all are social creatures, and actually like to talk about various things with other people. Here, you can come in, get yourself some coffee, a cookie, or some cake, and just chat a bit with the people around us. And, unlike one of those coffeehouses down the street, this one doesn’t cost you anything! We promote a friendly atmosphere, and never turn down civil customers!
The Magic Coffeehouse was founded on April 19, 2006, by Arguas2617 and Omna15. It is an overclan that promotes friendly, spam-free discussion on a multitude of topics, while providing a comfortable circle of friends.
To join up with the Coffeehouse, merely post something about yourself that you’d like everyone to share, and perhaps talk about. We don’t like to make anyone feel isolated, as we are just looking for good friends tied together by the common thread of Magic. You can also post requests for drafts forming or start various other groupings of your choosing. Anyone can be a casual customer, but to be a Regular you must come around often, chat clearly and avoid spamming. We don't consider spam conversation, so join us for the real thing!
Proud Owners: Omna15Our gracious hostess! Arguas2617Our amazing clerk and manager!
Our Regulars: Alacar Leoricar Much appreciated Assistant and King Alacaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar! Photon EaterFolk-singer and Tea Connoiseur, seated upon his Throne of Bone EthersphereResident RPG Expert and Boyfriend to Photon Eater MamelonEveryone loves Mamelon! Crimson Avatar Monseiur King All-Around Helpful Fella YukoraThe Welcome King and New Mod! Faerie Lord Not ***_Hater and King of ze Faeries! (Fish Lake?!) Mr. StuffThe Anime King (and Red Lobster fan) ShadowfoxMuch-revered Prince of Randomness BuzzDX - Mr. Workin' Man SnoopDoggAtog -- CoffeeHouse Counselor Janus The Foreign Writer Joyd Strategist and Patient in Magic Soap Opera Kraj - Bring him Cookies, cuz he's a mod dammit! kevinliu2333/Cecelia Lynne Adlehyde - The one w/ the alter-ego known as Princess of Adlehyde Castle, Yoda of Legacy, training ShinSakura in the formidable art of Legacy! Umgenni Kemo -- Our pink grapefruit drinker! Sephiroth Owa -- Resident Beheading Angel Nai -- The Robotic Flirt strongbad56 - The Fan of da Man 'Bad Dreia -- Chef Dreia, Queen of The Helpful ShinSakura -- The female half of the Legacy Duo Ninja_Pirate -- Incredibly friendly pirate SapphireTri -- The loveable (male) Secretary with breasts.
Hunter44 -- Our original Filipino and loyal Mamelon fan Tanthalas -- Official Calm-downer of the 'House Little Dragon -- The Scary Guy who always gets checked at airports PurpleD -- He's PURPLE and he's BACK! BloodyDoves
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Casual Customers: Silent Prophet Sene CharlieD
RickCorgan
Nemcon
Whiterabbit_171 strongbad56 - The Fan of da Man 'Bad KoolKoal The Koolest Koal in the House Priest Our young friend, a true romantic Psychoburner Shaharazad-- Our Cute Cookin' Kitty
Those Who Have Moved On to Greater Things - We Shall Miss You HugaTron The Robotic Hugging Machine -- RIP 11/12/06 ShinobiResident Counter-Hopping Caffeine Junkie -- We haven't seen this cute kid in a while Sterling AngelThe one who <3 QuietArtist -- She's been gone from the House far too long, but our memories and her cookies remain Patron of the Nerds -- Not sure where he went, but he was a good addition, sorry to see him gone so long Mortal Wombat -- Gone from MTGS - an avidly passionate sports fan and person, he was a frequent contributor to the 'House, his absence shall be noticed.
All these people, we bow our heads in remembrance, whether they remember us or not, whether they still roam about MTGS, but in their lives and daily business, we wish them well with every fiber of our beings. Once you have become a Regular, you always will be, for we WILL remember you.
Some Ground Rules 1. No flame wars or excessive negativity. We want a clean, friendly atmosphere at the Coffeehouse. Those who cannot comply with this simple request will be asked to leave. 2. Have a friendly demeanor and open mind to other people and different lifestyles. 3. No flaming, snide, rude, racist, or sexist remarks. Innuendo and other harmless jokes are permitted, if all involved are aware. 4. Enjoy the 'roleplay' atmosphere of the Coffeehouse, and ask for a bite! 5. Feel free to go off topic, but PLEASE try to keep the flow of conversation going. No one likes being ignored. 6. Spamming is prohibited in the Coffeehouse. Please keep our House clean and provide conversation that everyone can appreciate.
OUR DAILY MENU: Drinks:
Hot Tea (Types available on request!)
BubblePearl Tea
Fruit Teas & Herbal Teas (Flavors below): Apple Lemon and Lime Melissa and Orange Mint Pink Grapefruit Raspberry and Echinacea Strawberry and Vanilla Wild Rose Iced Tea
Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Other flavors on request!)
Poland Spring Bottled Water (Ice water on request)
Coca-Cola Blak & other Coke products
Pepsi Products
Italian Sodas (Flavors on request)
Chocolate Milk
Coffee
Iced Coffee
Milkshakes/CoffeeShakes (Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate - others on request!)
Hot Chocolate
Cappuccino
Espresso
Americano
Latte (Caramel available - others on request!)
Mocha
Chai
Green Tea
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Traditional Sweets:
Kristina’s homemade chocolate chip cookies
Miss Mamelon’s Cookies
Crimson Avatar’s Brownies
Crimson Avatar’s Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Tiramisu
Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Cake
Apple Pie
Shortcake
Angelfood Cake
Scones
Danishes (cheese, apple, other flavors on request!)
Croissants
Chocolate-inside Croissants
Forest Pie
Chocolate Lasagna
ShadowFox's Truffles
Breakfast:
Stroopwaffels
Pancakes
Photon Eater's Waffles
Arguas' Eggs and Omelettes
Luncheon:
Club Sandwich
BLT
Ham Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich (variations include PB&Banana, PB&Pickle, PB&Honey, others on request!)
Chicken Club Wrap
Waldorf Salad
Garden Salad
Omna's Special BBQ sauce'd Chicken Wings (Spicy Buffalo Wings on request)
Pizza! (Cheese, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, mushroom, other types on request!)
PsychoBurner's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Popcorn
Turkey Drumsticks
Omna's spinach & cheese ravioli
Omna's Broccoli Cheese Soup
Dragon Star's Dragon Stew
Omna's Tuna Melt
Starr's Canadian Teriyaki Tofu
Dreia's Chicken Spaghetti
Dreia's Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo
Dreia's Wonton Appetizers
Dreia's Crab Rangoons
Photon Eater's Almond-Crusted Parmesan Chicken
Shadowfox's Homemade Truffles! Arguas' Omelettes You should have:
Eggs
Frying Pan
Butter/something non-sticky for the pan
Heat Source (We'll use a range in this example)
Mixing Bowl (doesn't need to be huge)
Fork/Egg Beater
Spatula
Toppings (Suggestions include sausage, ham, bacon bits, cheese, spinach, broccoli flores)
Instructions
Set your cooking range to the lower end of the Medium setting.
Crack open 2 eggs into the mixing bowl, allowing the yolk and as much of the plasma as possible to flow into the bowl.
Rotate the fork or the beater to spread out the yolks of the egg until you have a fine yellow liquid.
Once the frying pan is warm, pour out the contents of the egg from the mixing bowl onto the frying pan. Try as hard as possible not to let it spread out too far unless you have a circular frying pan. Should that be the case, let it spread out in a circular fashion to the ends.
While the underside of the omelette cooks, apply your toppings to the side of the omelette which is not finished cooking. While you spread out the toppings, most often the Omelette will have successfully cooked at this point.
Use your spatula to fold the two sides of the omelette together upon itself, or if it is circular flip over one side of it onto the other, effectively folding it in half. Let it cook and then flip it over to the other side.
Press the omelette down a bit, letting some of the excess juices flow, and then cook.
Use the spatula to remove the omelette and serve.
SnoopDoggAtog (Starr)'s:
CANADIAN TERIYAKI TOFU
4 cups snow peas
4 cups cubed white button mushrooms or whole tiny button shrooms
4 cups chopped yellow onion
3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 8-oz extra firm tofu steaks, cubed and cubes rolled in flour spice mix
Toasted sesame seeds
Flour spice mix
1 cup wheat or corn flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried basil
Pinch salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
CANADIAN TERIYAKI SAUCE
1 tbsp (LOL 10 ml) maple syrup
1 tbsp (LOL 10 ml) rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (LOL 30 ml) soy sauce
Pinch ground ginger
Pinch red chile powder
COOKING:
Heat vegetable oil in 16" wide or larger wok or deep skillet until a bit of onion dropped in starts sizzling briskly right away.
Add tofu, onion, garlic; stir fry for 1-2 minutes on high heat.
Add mushroom; stir fry for 5-10 minutes or until onions are translucent and mushrooms are starting to soften and brown.
Add snow peas and stir fry for 5-10 more minutes. Pods should be glistening and softly springy, but still green.
Pour in Canadian teriyaki sauce, stir, lower heat to medium, simmer for 5-10 more minutes or until mixture starts to become dry and cooked, whichever is first.
Salt to taste.
Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve over steamed rice or with soba. 6-8 servings.
Photon's Almond-Crusted Parmesan Chicken
First of all, you'll need enough chicken breast to provide each person with a good 3 or 4 strips. I usually go with about 1 large chicken breast per person. You'll want to cut each breast (once thawed) up into equally sized strips of about an inch of thickness. Also, another alternative is to use chicken tenderloins. If you go with this option, I would suggest about 3-4 strips per person, depending on the relative size of your pieces.
Then, combine 1 part finely crushed almonds with 1 part grated parmesan cheese. I usually use between a cup and a cup and a half, if forced to measure. Season this mixture with a dash of sea salt (you only really need a tiny bit here, since the cheese has a lot of salt in it), and some freshly ground pepper.
Gently beat together two eggs and a fourth of a cup (give or take a little) of water together to form an eggwash. Dip your chicken in the egg, and then coat both sides evenly in the cheese-almond mixture. Place on a non-stick baking sheet, and then bake for about 15 minutes in a 425 degree oven. You'll want to keep an eye on it so that your almonds don't burn- burnt almonds have an awful taste and it will ruin the dish entirely. When finished, the coating should be crispy and slightly golden.
Garnish with slivered almonds and some fresh cilantro.
Dreia's Recipes: Crab Meat and Cheese (Ragoons) Ingredients: 8 ounces, softened 4 green onions, chopped or diced 1 can crab meat 2 teaspoons minced garlic 25 wonton wrappers (small bowl of water)
You’ll need a medium mixing bowl and a frying pan or deep fryer.
Directions: Combine cream cheese, green onions, crab meat, and garlic. Spoon some of the mixture onto a wonton wrapper. Dab water around the edges of the wrapper. Place another wrapper on top, and seal against the water. Fry until golden brown. Remove from frying and let set on paper towels for a minute or two to cool.
Note: My friend fries hers in a pan, but when I made them we put them in a deep fryer basket. I cooked them for a little bit, then flipped them over and cooked until golden brown.
Wonton Appetizer Ingredients: 8 ounces cheddar or Colby jack cheese, shredded 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded 1 cup ranch dressing 1 pound breakfast sausage 35 Wonton wrappers
You’ll need a medium bowl, frying pan, muffin pan, and a cookie sheet.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain sausage. While cooking the sausage, take wonton wrappers and push them into the muffin shape of the muffin pan. Bake in the oven just long enough the shape will set (about 5 minutes). Remove from muffin pan and place on the cookie sheet. Combine the cheeses, dressing, and sausage in a medium bowl. Place the mixture into the formed wonton wrappers on the cookie sheet. Once the cookie sheet is full, or you have enough for what you need, bake them until the cheese is all melted.
Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients: 4-5 Chicken breasts, cut into pieces 12-16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and cut into small pieces 16 ounces sour cream 1 (10¾ ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10¾ ounce) can cream of chicken soup 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed 12-24 ounces cheese shredded (Colby jack or medium cheddar is yummy) Mushrooms, optional Season to taste (oregano, salt, pepper)
You’ll need a kettle to cook the chicken in, a kettle for noodles, a large bowl, and a 9”x13” pan.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil chicken until fully cooked and drain. Season the chicken after bowling for stronger taste. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spread into pan and bake.
Note: I used elbow macaroni and it worked quite well.
Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: 8 large shrimp, peeled and cleaned, or 2 chicken breasts 1½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, chopped ¾ cup heavy cream ¾ cup parmesan cheese 7 ounces linguine noodles, cooked and drained 1 egg yolk, beaten Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon parsley chopped Lemon wedge and chopped parsley, optional garnish
You’ll need a dish for marinating, a kettle for noodles, and a skillet.
Directions: Marinate meat in oil, oregano, and garlic for 30 minutes. Remove meat and sauté in skilled over medium heat (for shrimp, just until tails curl and flash turns pink). Season it lightly with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream, cheese, and linguine. Simmer about 3 minutes, whisking constantly. When meat is fully cooked, whisk in egg yolk and parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish if you choose.
Notes: Noodles in one pan and sauce in another works best. Then pour sauce over pasta and toss together.
Monster Cookies
Mix until smooth:
12 eggs
4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 pounds peanut butter
2 pounds brown sugar
8 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 pound butter (cannot use oleo/margarine)
Stir in until mixed well:
18 cups oatmeal
1 pound chocolate chips (mixture of other varieties works well too-my preference is butterscotch, chocolate, and white chocolate)
1 pound M&M's (plain/politically correct milk chocolate works best, because peanut are too big)
Use ice cream scoop to scoop cookies onto cookie sheet. Flatten before baking. Bake at 350F to desired consistency (chewy or crunchy). Approximately 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake.
Note: A half batch is enough to fill two large Tupperware containers. A full batch makes about 60 (5" diameter)cookies.
Mamelon's Sweet & Spicy Rice
I started with my basic recipe for caramelized rice, which is as follows:
1-2 tbsp butter
1-2 tbsp sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup rice
1-2 cups water
I add the butter to a large metal cooking pot. Then (very important) you let the butter cook until it turns brown. Add the sugar and salt, then add the rice and coat with butter. Then add enough water to cover the rice.
To this, I added:
1 tsp dill seeds
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp cinammon powder
1 tsp dried oregano
several grinds of fresh black pepper
Add these together with the butter. When the rice and water is combined and comes to a boil, add:
1/4 cup good red wine
Bring to a boil, then simmer on low flame/low heat for 10-12 minutes. When the water is absorbed properly, add:
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp horseradish sauce or 1 tsp ground horseradish
1/4 cup frozen or fresh peas
Let the milk simmer and condense, then add:
1/4 cup your choice of rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, red wine or sherry vinegar, italian dressing, dijon dressing, or other acid-based dressing
Additional vegetables, like onions, would also be welcome, as would ground ginger and curry powder.
Mamelon's Honey & Nut Glazed Chicken
I started with
4 small chicken tenderloins
But one or two chicken breasts, or other type of chicken meat, would also be fine. Some other type of meat would probably also be good with this dish.
I made a brine out of 1 part salt, 1 part vinegar, and 2 parts water, and let the chicken soak in it for a half hour (or more). Afterwards, dice or chop chicken and add to a hot pan with butter or your choice of oil. After the chicken has some color on the outer side, add:
2-3 tbsps of your choice of good wine or vinegar
1-2 pinches of salt
several grinds black pepper
2-3 tbsps honey
1/3 cup shelled peanuts (or other similar nut/legume of your choice)
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and let the chicken cook. Before it's done, you may add, at your option, any combination of:
1 tbsp barbecue sauce
several dashes of worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp peanut butter
You want the liquid to reduce quite a bit, but it's best to allow some of it to remain to form a sauce.
Mamelon's Breadcrumb Stuffed Mushrooms
I started with seven smallish, toad-stool lookin' mushrooms, but other kinds of mushrooms would be very good choices. Remove the mushrooms stems.
Then I prepared breadcrumbs by toasting wheat bread and curmbling it (should make about a cup) but any other type of bread, premade breadcrumbs, or panko would work, too.
I combined breadcrumbs with 2 tbsps melted butter, 1/2 tsp rosemary, a dash of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Combine with hands until flavors permeate.
Fill the cavity in each mushroom with breadcrumb mixture until they are overfull. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over the mushrooms.
Mine only took about 10 minutes on 350 to roast and make the crumbs golden, but you may need to adjust cooking time for larger mushrooms and if you make more at a time.
Some Discussion Topics:
Relationships
Magic in your life :symw::symu::symb::symr::symg:
Gender Bias
Omna’s Awesomeness (for being a girl!)
Arguas' Awesomeness (for being anything but menial)
Alacar's Awesomeness (for being the Coffeehouse's Assistant)
Anyone's Awesomeness (for being in the Coffeehouse)
The majesty of the Coffeehouse
Jobs
School
Love
Arguas/Omna’s Cuteness
Photon/Ethersphere's Cuteness
Cuteness in General! Anything at all.. Randomness is embraced!
Welcometo the [Magic Coffeehouse]!
With Warm Regards and Open Arms, Omna &Arguas Co-Owners
Weeklies
Featuring Regular of the Week, Geek Mp3s, Anime of the Week, and Magic Soap Opera-House!
Also featuring User Cards! Regular of the Week
This week's Regulars: Arguas2617 and Omna15 (7/15/07 & 7/22/07)
A New Soap(Operahouse)- We end with our romantic music, gentle music, and melancholy stuff, with a bit of fun.
The above links are to four .zip files, containing the songs for each. I've already prepped them for iTunes use, and they are long enough to burn on a CD. I have since deleted the individual links to the Mp3s. To reiterate: They are prepped for iTunes specifically, but you don't need it to listen to them.
Volume 5: The Empire's Eight-Track and Volume 6: The Refill of the Jedi will come one after another as I add new Mp3s. When I have enough for an album, I'll release it.
I'm going to watch Pirates tonight, 00.03 am. I'm going to have a great time, less so on school tomorrow
Today, in just a few hours, I'll know what subjects I have for exams this year... exams are June 4th, 8th and 14th. Probably I'll just have one exam, and probably Spanish, which is good. I have a lot of Spanish-speaking relatives, so I speak Spanish well.
And, because I suppose I have to: Yay new thread (3rd!! :p)
I think we had a new thread because we usually try to put up a new one every 2500 posts; this used to equal once a month but now it's more like once every 3 weeks. And we were at 2700 or so.. so, hey.
I need a copy of every mp3 I posted that's NOT in the Waffle Iron Chronicles. Did anyone download them all perchance?
Good morning everyone just got up from bed and yay a new coffeehouse thread. I am going to get ready for work soon but ill be back early this afternoon since i dont have a incredibly long shift today. Ill talk to you all soon though and have a great day everyone.
@alacar: yes saint mamelon has a nice ring to it.
See you all soon. *hugs and blows kisses to everyone*
Love,
Cecilia
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"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006. Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team. Also known as kevinliu2333. Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Umgenni! Hey! Good to see things are still kicking.
Studio Ghibli, eh? I like their stuff too--I was introduced to them with Whisper of the Heart.. a film that still makes me tear up.
So.. I've been up all night. All night. It's 8am here. 8am.. and I've got gone to bed.. because I am watching Scrubs.. and I've always got something to do.
So yeah.. I'm gonna catch a few Z's before life sucks.
*falls out of chair* I would go see that, and I'm both FLAT BROKE and HATE ANIME.
Just woke up, doing much better today than last few days...dunno, guess I just needed more sleep. I've always needed more than my fair share of sleep, and it's hurt me badly to try fitting into a 5 or 6 hour a day mold. G'night Ala.
Whew My connection is getting worse, but Im glad Im in the first page. this will be the third coffeehouse thread since Ive joined. COngratz to the house. hi to Sapphire Tri for being the one whom I think influenced the new subtitle of the Coffeehouse.
Maybe Ill get my title soon. Ill wait for it, maybe in the second year of the house Ill be able to have one or start being in the RoTW.
Anyway Ill better help Omna clean up the new place, kinda dusty.
*Hunter44 treats everyone with Dreia's specialties*
Three cheers for the new thread! Not with alcohol though, I've had plenty of it this week already (big advertising awards party on Tuesday). So a cinammon-flavored cappuccino would do fine for me.
I want to see Pirates 3. But first, I'd have to see movies 1 and 2. Yeah, I'm one of the 5 people in the world who haven't seen them yet.
Well, good morning everyone. Here's hoping today turns out well. I see we have a new thread going. Put the kettle on!
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@Mamelon - That's horrible. You must have the patience of a saint, because I couldn't have tolerated that foolishness. That lady sounds like a real psycho! I would watch out for her in the future. At least the manager knows about her now.
Hard to say I really tolerated it, but I did my best. I didn't want to get in trouble, but in truth there should be a line at which a service employee ought to be abe to defend herself, and it's the customer who needs to watch it. "The customer is always right" has a pretty narrow scope. Even assuming that philosophy, there are things a customer can't get away with.
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Patience of a saint.. hmm.. Saint Mamelon. Has a good ring to it. I bet she'd look real cute in one of those pope hats.
Heh heh. I made a joke like that once.
As for a miter . . . it'd be awfully ceremonial, but I'd wear it if it were pretty enough.
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@Mams (from the last thread): that sounds... weird. Unsurprisingly, not many of my clients turn up drunk and start flashing me. (And more's the pity in some cases :p). Seriously, I'm not sure what else you could have done. And aww, look at your protectiveness. You were all meek until your little brother was involved :-).
He apparently found the situation amusing. I was surprised he wasn't more angry. Usually he reacts badly when someone is mean to me. But he didn't really see what happened.
@Studio Ghibli: Yippee, I'm a big Ghibli fan. An Earthsea movie by them sounds like it'd be good.
As for movies in general, I doubt I'll go to see any soon, though who knows?
@Umgenni: Hey there, long time no see. I wish you good fortune with your exams. Sounds like quite an ordeal.
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Just woke up, doing much better today than last few days...dunno, guess I just needed more sleep. I've always needed more than my fair share of sleep, and it's hurt me badly to try fitting into a 5 or 6 hour a day mold. G'night Ala.
Glad to hear you're feeling better. How much sleep one gets sure can make a big difference.
My sleep as been irregular this week. I've been feeling very sore emotionally, not to mention moody and labile, and that may have something to do with it. I slept all afternoon yesterday, so had trouble sleeping last night. Hopefully I got enough for today.
*sigh* I just can't seem to shake this. I know I'll be okay eventually, I just feel stretched thin since this weekend, when it comes to emotional energy.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the light that you see. All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel. All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
But the rainbow is an image of hope for many reasons, as it is a brilliant sight coming out of oftimes dismal weather.
I hope you have a better day, Mamelon. That was a pretty outrageous thing to deal with. It does sound you you did, indeed, handle it well: basically brush it off and respond as little as possible, but turn it over to management if it gets out of hand or disruptive to other customers.
Considering your day, though, the new thread title is extra funny.
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New threads suck on a personal level, because I hate having to edit my sig =P
But anyway, WHOO NEW THREAD or whatever. I shall celebrate by playing Devl Summoner and being pissed off about people using my clan as a placeholder until a better one comes along.
Ya know...if it were me standing behind the counter when that woman came by and started with that behaviour, I'd probably just bust a gut and ask her who let her sniff the catnip. Seriously.
My connection is all fuzzy again. Im downloading episode 14 of Shippuuden now and I hope it wont stop. Geez
Its good ether reminded me, Im gonna edit my sig after this.
In a few minutes Ill be sleepin. Maybe Ill wake up tomorrow with so many pages because of the new thread's excitement. Nice name too. *waves to SapphireTri*
I barely posted this because my connection stopped and I saved this at notepad to be posted at the time it is posted.. Say what!?
Good morning, everyone! Huzzah for new thread-age.
Today is my day off, so I'm going to be enjoying it as much as I can. I've got my check to pick up and laundry to do, as well. I plan on getting an Mp3 player with this check. It looks pretty sweet and its got some good reviews.
@Mamelon: Wow...that's interesting...It's good to know that you didn't get in trouble for the way you handled it. I've got some serious respect for you, well more than normal. I don't think I could handle working in fast food. To fast paced (:P) for my tastes and knowing me, I'm pretty clumsy, so I'd probably wind up getting hurt somehow.
Oh, and to stir up some controversy just before I leave for the day (or a few hours, anyway): Princess Mononoke is better than Spirited Away.
Haven't watched Mononoke yet, but every single movie by Miyazaki I see is nothing short of awesome. They have a kind of lovely candor to them, but so much depth underneath it all. Other than Spirited Away, I've seen My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service.
@Mamelon - That's why sometimes I shudder at the thought of working directly with customers. Argh.
Well, mark me down as injured, because ME and OW. Who's rumpled your fur up the wrong way?
Sorry if I offended you, Tanthalas ~_~;; I've just really had my feelings hurt by the last few people who've decided to leave N20. Not intrinsically because of their decision to leave, but rather their inability to be honest about the circumstances. I feel it's incredibly disrespectful. But this isn't really the venue to discuss it, because it's more of a private matter than anything. I'm kind of sorry I brought it up in the first place, but I'm feeling bitter today.
And just so you know, Yukora, there's nothing for you to worry about. I know you well enough =P
@Miyazaki: Eh, I like Mononoke and Spirited Away about equal, I think. Although given a choice I'll probably watch the latter a lot more often because I like the characters more. But they're both great movies.
Now, Miyazaki's best movie ever? Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. No arguments accepted ^__^;;
@mamelon: i also hope you will have a better day as well. *hugs* I know how you feel and ill always will be here for you if you ever need to talk.
@hunter: looks like im going to play my round 5 in the standard championships any minute now so wish me luck my friend.
Ill probably post after round 5 telling people how i did. See you all soon! *hugs and blows kisses to everyone* Take care everyone!
Love,
Cecilia
Yay in the last coffeehouse thread i lead everybody in the most posts. Im probably going to tone my posts down somewhat this time though but ill still post everyday of course.
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"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
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Yoda of Legacy since 2006. Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team. Also known as kevinliu2333. Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Yay i won round 5 in the standard championships 2-0. I was playing against this UGW control aggro deck it was tough if i didnt use my krosan grips again(and still a tough matchup even if i had them) and this time instead of worships there was temporal isolation and countermagic it was a tough matchup because if he drew another isolation i wouldve been cooked. I was worried that he would of drew another isolation too since he casted 2 compulsive researches in a row eek. Im glad i won though. 2 more rounds to go.
Love,
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I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006. Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team. Also known as kevinliu2333. Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Haha, it's a new thread. I know I haven't been around as much - besides being in the middle of finals, various other things are demanding my time. In addition, I don't really care much about Magic any longer. (I didn't 'quit Magic'; I just sort of fell away after a horrifying mess of a block that had nothing to hold my interest. My budget and calendar are only so large, and I'm not going to invest in a hobby I don't really enjoy much any more.)
I like how the intro post feels that I'm a 'strategist'. Is that a reference to a joke I've forgotten? My understanding of Magic strategy has always been violently anemic. (I probably can't name a single deck in any metagame and my idea of a limited strategy is '14 cards with Recover spells C-A-R-D A-D-V-A-N-T-A-G-E'.) (I don't mind being called a strategist, it's just kind of baffling.)
Haha, it's a new thread. I know I haven't been around as much - besides being in the middle of finals, various other things are demanding my time. In addition, I don't really care much about Magic any longer. (I didn't 'quit Magic'; I just sort of fell away after a horrifying mess of a block that had nothing to hold my interest. My budget and calendar are only so large, and I'm not going to invest in a hobby I don't really enjoy much any more.)
I like how the intro post feels that I'm a 'strategist'. Is that a reference to a joke I've forgotten? My understanding of Magic strategy has always been violently anemic. (I probably can't name a single deck in any metagame and my idea of a limited strategy is '14 cards with Recover spells C-A-R-D A-D-V-A-N-T-A-G-E'.) (I don't mind being called a strategist, it's just kind of baffling.)
Hahaha, oh Dave.
I have missed you.
So, not to blogpost or anything, but I ran into a good friend from high school while grocery shopping. She is back in town, and we had a good long talk, and are hoping to get together at the teahouse sometime in the next week or so. I really miss having people that enjoy awful humor and lengthy sessions of *****ing about anything and everything in my life- which is probably why I compensate by spending so much time on the internet.
Anyway, I can't believe the lot of you. Tch, tch, tch. Coffeebreasts, indeed. Breasts, what a terrible word. I'm shocked.
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@craig: i hope you will feel better soon ill be here if you ever want to talk about anything im open ears.
@shadowfox: thanks fox! It was a difficult match but im glad i won 2 more rounds i hope i win those next two so i can advance with mono green aggro to top 8.
Im also glad there is a new coffeehouse. Well ill see you guys later tonight im going to watch some playoff basketball on tv. See you all soon! *hugs and blows kisses to everyone*
Love,
Cecilia
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I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006. Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team. Also known as kevinliu2333. Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Seems kinda early for a new thread...swear we just started the last one.
I got my Hydro problem squared away. They said I was $110 short. I just sold my DVD collection. $300 later, I now have enough to finish my hydro bill and eat well and do my laundry.
Welcome to Magic Coffeehouse!
Come in, sit down, relax, get to know somebody!
The Magic Coffeehouse is an Overclan that acknowledges that we all are social creatures, and actually like to talk about various things with other people. Here, you can come in, get yourself some coffee, a cookie, or some cake, and just chat a bit with the people around us. And, unlike one of those coffeehouses down the street, this one doesn’t cost you anything! We promote a friendly atmosphere, and never turn down civil customers!
The Magic Coffeehouse was founded on April 19, 2006, by Arguas2617 and Omna15. It is an overclan that promotes friendly, spam-free discussion on a multitude of topics, while providing a comfortable circle of friends.
To join up with the Coffeehouse, merely post something about yourself that you’d like everyone to share, and perhaps talk about. We don’t like to make anyone feel isolated, as we are just looking for good friends tied together by the common thread of Magic. You can also post requests for drafts forming or start various other groupings of your choosing. Anyone can be a casual customer, but to be a Regular you must come around often, chat clearly and avoid spamming. We don't consider spam conversation, so join us for the real thing!
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Omna&Arguas are BACK!
Our First Trimester is near its End!
We like our coffee white blue black red green!
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Hey, Has Anyone Tried the Coffeecake?
No Knockin' da Helix!
A Year Still Serving Good Conversation and Baked Goods!
Proud Owners:
Omna15 Our gracious hostess!
Arguas2617 Our amazing clerk and manager!
Our Regulars:
Alacar Leoricar Much appreciated Assistant and King Alacaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!
Photon Eater Folk-singer and Tea Connoiseur, seated upon his Throne of Bone
Ethersphere Resident RPG Expert and Boyfriend to Photon Eater
Mamelon Everyone loves Mamelon!
Crimson Avatar Monseiur King All-Around Helpful Fella
Yukora The Welcome King and New Mod!
Faerie Lord Not ***_Hater and King of ze Faeries! (Fish Lake?!)
Mr. Stuff The Anime King (and Red Lobster fan)
Shadowfox Much-revered Prince of Randomness
BuzzDX - Mr. Workin' Man
SnoopDoggAtog -- CoffeeHouse Counselor
Janus The Foreign Writer
Joyd Strategist and Patient in Magic Soap Opera
Kraj - Bring him Cookies, cuz he's a mod dammit!
kevinliu2333/Cecelia Lynne Adlehyde - The one w/ the alter-ego known as Princess of Adlehyde Castle, Yoda of Legacy, training ShinSakura in the formidable art of Legacy!
Umgenni Kemo -- Our pink grapefruit drinker!
Sephiroth Owa -- Resident Beheading Angel
Nai -- The Robotic Flirt
strongbad56 - The Fan of da Man 'Bad
Dreia -- Chef Dreia, Queen of The Helpful
ShinSakura -- The female half of the Legacy Duo
Ninja_Pirate -- Incredibly friendly pirate
SapphireTri -- The loveable (male) Secretary with breasts.
Hunter44 -- Our original Filipino and loyal Mamelon fan
Tanthalas -- Official Calm-downer of the 'House
Little Dragon -- The Scary Guy who always gets checked at airports
PurpleD -- He's PURPLE and he's BACK!
BloodyDoves
Avatar of Kokusho
Casual Customers:
Silent Prophet
Sene
CharlieD
RickCorgan
Nemcon
Whiterabbit_171
strongbad56 - The Fan of da Man 'Bad
KoolKoal The Koolest Koal in the House
Priest Our young friend, a true romantic
Psychoburner
Shaharazad -- Our Cute Cookin' Kitty
Those Who Have Moved On to Greater Things - We Shall Miss You
HugaTron The Robotic Hugging Machine -- RIP 11/12/06
Shinobi Resident Counter-Hopping Caffeine Junkie -- We haven't seen this cute kid in a while
Sterling Angel The one who <3 QuietArtist -- She's been gone from the House far too long, but our memories and her cookies remain
Patron of the Nerds -- Not sure where he went, but he was a good addition, sorry to see him gone so long
Mortal Wombat -- Gone from MTGS - an avidly passionate sports fan and person, he was a frequent contributor to the 'House, his absence shall be noticed.
All these people, we bow our heads in remembrance, whether they remember us or not, whether they still roam about MTGS, but in their lives and daily business, we wish them well with every fiber of our beings. Once you have become a Regular, you always will be, for we WILL remember you.
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6. Spamming is prohibited in the Coffeehouse. Please keep our House clean and provide conversation that everyone can appreciate.
OUR DAILY MENU:
Drinks:
Hot Tea (Types available on request!)
BubblePearl Tea
Fruit Teas & Herbal Teas (Flavors below):
Apple
Lemon and Lime
Melissa and Orange
Mint
Pink Grapefruit
Raspberry and Echinacea
Strawberry and Vanilla
Wild Rose
Iced Tea
Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Other flavors on request!)
Poland Spring Bottled Water (Ice water on request)
Coca-Cola Blak & other Coke products
Pepsi Products
Italian Sodas (Flavors on request)
Chocolate Milk
Coffee
Iced Coffee
Milkshakes/CoffeeShakes (Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate - others on request!)
Hot Chocolate
Cappuccino
Espresso
Americano
Latte (Caramel available - others on request!)
Mocha
Chai
Green Tea
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Traditional Sweets:
Kristina’s homemade chocolate chip cookies
Miss Mamelon’s Cookies
Crimson Avatar’s Brownies
Crimson Avatar’s Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Tiramisu
Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Cake
Apple Pie
Shortcake
Angelfood Cake
Scones
Danishes (cheese, apple, other flavors on request!)
Croissants
Chocolate-inside Croissants
Forest Pie
Chocolate Lasagna
ShadowFox's Truffles
Breakfast:
Stroopwaffels
Pancakes
Photon Eater's Waffles
Arguas' Eggs and Omelettes
Luncheon:
Club Sandwich
BLT
Ham Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich (variations include PB&Banana, PB&Pickle, PB&Honey, others on request!)
Chicken Club Wrap
Waldorf Salad
Garden Salad
Omna's Special BBQ sauce'd Chicken Wings (Spicy Buffalo Wings on request)
Pizza! (Cheese, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, mushroom, other types on request!)
PsychoBurner's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Popcorn
Turkey Drumsticks
Omna's spinach & cheese ravioli
Omna's Broccoli Cheese Soup
Dragon Star's Dragon Stew
Omna's Tuna Melt
Starr's Canadian Teriyaki Tofu
Dreia's Chicken Spaghetti
Dreia's Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo
Dreia's Wonton Appetizers
Dreia's Crab Rangoons
Photon Eater's Almond-Crusted Parmesan Chicken
Arguas' Omelettes
You should have:
Eggs
Frying Pan
Butter/something non-sticky for the pan
Heat Source (We'll use a range in this example)
Mixing Bowl (doesn't need to be huge)
Fork/Egg Beater
Spatula
Toppings (Suggestions include sausage, ham, bacon bits, cheese, spinach, broccoli flores)
Instructions
- Set your cooking range to the lower end of the Medium setting.
- Crack open 2 eggs into the mixing bowl, allowing the yolk and as much of the plasma as possible to flow into the bowl.
- Rotate the fork or the beater to spread out the yolks of the egg until you have a fine yellow liquid.
- Once the frying pan is warm, pour out the contents of the egg from the mixing bowl onto the frying pan. Try as hard as possible not to let it spread out too far unless you have a circular frying pan. Should that be the case, let it spread out in a circular fashion to the ends.
- While the underside of the omelette cooks, apply your toppings to the side of the omelette which is not finished cooking. While you spread out the toppings, most often the Omelette will have successfully cooked at this point.
- Use your spatula to fold the two sides of the omelette together upon itself, or if it is circular flip over one side of it onto the other, effectively folding it in half. Let it cook and then flip it over to the other side.
- Press the omelette down a bit, letting some of the excess juices flow, and then cook.
- Use the spatula to remove the omelette and serve.
SnoopDoggAtog (Starr)'s:CANADIAN TERIYAKI TOFU
4 cups snow peas
4 cups cubed white button mushrooms or whole tiny button shrooms
4 cups chopped yellow onion
3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 8-oz extra firm tofu steaks, cubed and cubes rolled in flour spice mix
Toasted sesame seeds
Flour spice mix
1 cup wheat or corn flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried basil
Pinch salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
CANADIAN TERIYAKI SAUCE
1 tbsp (LOL 10 ml) maple syrup
1 tbsp (LOL 10 ml) rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (LOL 30 ml) soy sauce
Pinch ground ginger
Pinch red chile powder
COOKING:
Heat vegetable oil in 16" wide or larger wok or deep skillet until a bit of onion dropped in starts sizzling briskly right away.
Add tofu, onion, garlic; stir fry for 1-2 minutes on high heat.
Add mushroom; stir fry for 5-10 minutes or until onions are translucent and mushrooms are starting to soften and brown.
Add snow peas and stir fry for 5-10 more minutes. Pods should be glistening and softly springy, but still green.
Pour in Canadian teriyaki sauce, stir, lower heat to medium, simmer for 5-10 more minutes or until mixture starts to become dry and cooked, whichever is first.
Salt to taste.
Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve over steamed rice or with soba. 6-8 servings.
Photon's Almond-Crusted Parmesan Chicken
First of all, you'll need enough chicken breast to provide each person with a good 3 or 4 strips. I usually go with about 1 large chicken breast per person. You'll want to cut each breast (once thawed) up into equally sized strips of about an inch of thickness. Also, another alternative is to use chicken tenderloins. If you go with this option, I would suggest about 3-4 strips per person, depending on the relative size of your pieces.
Then, combine 1 part finely crushed almonds with 1 part grated parmesan cheese. I usually use between a cup and a cup and a half, if forced to measure. Season this mixture with a dash of sea salt (you only really need a tiny bit here, since the cheese has a lot of salt in it), and some freshly ground pepper.
Gently beat together two eggs and a fourth of a cup (give or take a little) of water together to form an eggwash. Dip your chicken in the egg, and then coat both sides evenly in the cheese-almond mixture. Place on a non-stick baking sheet, and then bake for about 15 minutes in a 425 degree oven. You'll want to keep an eye on it so that your almonds don't burn- burnt almonds have an awful taste and it will ruin the dish entirely. When finished, the coating should be crispy and slightly golden.
Garnish with slivered almonds and some fresh cilantro.
Dreia's Recipes:
Crab Meat and Cheese (Ragoons)
Ingredients:
8 ounces, softened
4 green onions, chopped or diced
1 can crab meat
2 teaspoons minced garlic
25 wonton wrappers
(small bowl of water)
You’ll need a medium mixing bowl and a frying pan or deep fryer.
Directions:
Combine cream cheese, green onions, crab meat, and garlic. Spoon some of the mixture onto a wonton wrapper. Dab water around the edges of the wrapper. Place another wrapper on top, and seal against the water. Fry until golden brown. Remove from frying and let set on paper towels for a minute or two to cool.
Note: My friend fries hers in a pan, but when I made them we put them in a deep fryer basket. I cooked them for a little bit, then flipped them over and cooked until golden brown.
Wonton Appetizer
Ingredients:
8 ounces cheddar or Colby jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup ranch dressing
1 pound breakfast sausage
35 Wonton wrappers
You’ll need a medium bowl, frying pan, muffin pan, and a cookie sheet.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain sausage. While cooking the sausage, take wonton wrappers and push them into the muffin shape of the muffin pan. Bake in the oven just long enough the shape will set (about 5 minutes). Remove from muffin pan and place on the cookie sheet. Combine the cheeses, dressing, and sausage in a medium bowl. Place the mixture into the formed wonton wrappers on the cookie sheet. Once the cookie sheet is full, or you have enough for what you need, bake them until the cheese is all melted.
Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients:
4-5 Chicken breasts, cut into pieces
12-16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and cut into small pieces
16 ounces sour cream
1 (10¾ ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10¾ ounce) can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
12-24 ounces cheese shredded (Colby jack or medium cheddar is yummy)
Mushrooms, optional
Season to taste (oregano, salt, pepper)
You’ll need a kettle to cook the chicken in, a kettle for noodles, a large bowl, and a 9”x13” pan.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil chicken until fully cooked and drain. Season the chicken after bowling for stronger taste. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spread into pan and bake.
Note: I used elbow macaroni and it worked quite well.
Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
8 large shrimp, peeled and cleaned, or 2 chicken breasts
1½ teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic, chopped
¾ cup heavy cream
¾ cup parmesan cheese
7 ounces linguine noodles, cooked and drained
1 egg yolk, beaten
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon parsley chopped
Lemon wedge and chopped parsley, optional garnish
You’ll need a dish for marinating, a kettle for noodles, and a skillet.
Directions:
Marinate meat in oil, oregano, and garlic for 30 minutes. Remove meat and sauté in skilled over medium heat (for shrimp, just until tails curl and flash turns pink). Season it lightly with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream, cheese, and linguine. Simmer about 3 minutes, whisking constantly. When meat is fully cooked, whisk in egg yolk and parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish if you choose.
Notes: Noodles in one pan and sauce in another works best. Then pour sauce over pasta and toss together.
Monster Cookies
Mix until smooth:
12 eggs
4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 pounds peanut butter
2 pounds brown sugar
8 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 pound butter (cannot use oleo/margarine)
Stir in until mixed well:
18 cups oatmeal
1 pound chocolate chips (mixture of other varieties works well too-my preference is butterscotch, chocolate, and white chocolate)
1 pound M&M's (plain/politically correct milk chocolate works best, because peanut are too big)
Use ice cream scoop to scoop cookies onto cookie sheet. Flatten before baking. Bake at 350F to desired consistency (chewy or crunchy). Approximately 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake.
Note: A half batch is enough to fill two large Tupperware containers. A full batch makes about 60 (5" diameter)cookies.
Mamelon's Sweet & Spicy Rice
I started with my basic recipe for caramelized rice, which is as follows:
1-2 tbsp butter
1-2 tbsp sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup rice
1-2 cups water
I add the butter to a large metal cooking pot. Then (very important) you let the butter cook until it turns brown. Add the sugar and salt, then add the rice and coat with butter. Then add enough water to cover the rice.
To this, I added:
1 tsp dill seeds
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp cinammon powder
1 tsp dried oregano
several grinds of fresh black pepper
Add these together with the butter. When the rice and water is combined and comes to a boil, add:
1/4 cup good red wine
Bring to a boil, then simmer on low flame/low heat for 10-12 minutes. When the water is absorbed properly, add:
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp horseradish sauce or 1 tsp ground horseradish
1/4 cup frozen or fresh peas
Let the milk simmer and condense, then add:
1/4 cup your choice of rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, red wine or sherry vinegar, italian dressing, dijon dressing, or other acid-based dressing
Additional vegetables, like onions, would also be welcome, as would ground ginger and curry powder.
Mamelon's Honey & Nut Glazed Chicken
I started with
4 small chicken tenderloins
But one or two chicken breasts, or other type of chicken meat, would also be fine. Some other type of meat would probably also be good with this dish.
I made a brine out of 1 part salt, 1 part vinegar, and 2 parts water, and let the chicken soak in it for a half hour (or more). Afterwards, dice or chop chicken and add to a hot pan with butter or your choice of oil. After the chicken has some color on the outer side, add:
2-3 tbsps of your choice of good wine or vinegar
1-2 pinches of salt
several grinds black pepper
2-3 tbsps honey
1/3 cup shelled peanuts (or other similar nut/legume of your choice)
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and let the chicken cook. Before it's done, you may add, at your option, any combination of:
1 tbsp barbecue sauce
several dashes of worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp peanut butter
You want the liquid to reduce quite a bit, but it's best to allow some of it to remain to form a sauce.
Mamelon's Breadcrumb Stuffed Mushrooms
I started with seven smallish, toad-stool lookin' mushrooms, but other kinds of mushrooms would be very good choices. Remove the mushrooms stems.
Then I prepared breadcrumbs by toasting wheat bread and curmbling it (should make about a cup) but any other type of bread, premade breadcrumbs, or panko would work, too.
I combined breadcrumbs with 2 tbsps melted butter, 1/2 tsp rosemary, a dash of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Combine with hands until flavors permeate.
Fill the cavity in each mushroom with breadcrumb mixture until they are overfull. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over the mushrooms.
Mine only took about 10 minutes on 350 to roast and make the crumbs golden, but you may need to adjust cooking time for larger mushrooms and if you make more at a time.
And... Our cat!!
SpaceCat!
Wu-tang Kitty!
Some Discussion Topics:
Relationships
Magic in your life :symw::symu::symb::symr::symg:
Gender Bias
Omna’s Awesomeness (for being a girl!)
Arguas' Awesomeness (for being anything but menial)
Alacar's Awesomeness (for being the Coffeehouse's Assistant)
Anyone's Awesomeness (for being in the Coffeehouse)
The majesty of the Coffeehouse
Jobs
School
Love
Arguas/Omna’s Cuteness
Photon/Ethersphere's Cuteness
Cuteness in General!
Anything at all.. Randomness is embraced!
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Magic Coffeehouse!
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Open Three and a Half Years as of October 19, 2009!
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Featuring Regular of the Week, Geek Mp3s, Anime of the Week, and Magic Soap Opera-House!
Also featuring User Cards!
Regular of the Week
This week's Regulars: Arguas2617 and Omna15 (7/15/07 & 7/22/07)
Psychoburner (5/14/06)
Crimson Avatar (5/21/06)
ethersphere (5/28/06)
Alacar Leoricar (6/4/06)
SapphireTri (6/11/06)
Yukora (6/18/06)
Arguas2617 (6/25/06)
Shinobi (07/02/06)
Mamelon (07/09/06)
KoolKoal (07/24/06)
Photon Eater (11/5/06)
ethersphere (11/12/06)
Mamelon (11/19/06)
Joyd (11/26/06)
kevinliu2333 (12/3/06)
Faerie Lord (12/10/06)
Sephiroth Owa (12/17/06)
Omna15 (12/24/06)
Alacar Leoricar (12/31/06)
Mortal Wombat (1/7/07)
SnoopDoggAtog (1/14/07)
Kraj (1/21/07)
Shadowfox (1/28/07)
Mr. Stuff (2/4/07)
Yukora (2/11/07)
Nai (2/18/07)
BuzzDX (2/25/07)
KoolKoal (3/4/07)
strongbad56 (3/11/07)
Crimson Avatar & Dreia (3/18/07)
ShinSakura (3/25/07)
Ninja_Pirate (4/1/07)
Umgenni Kemo (4/8/07)
You! (4/19/07)
Shaharazad (4/30/07)
Psychoburner (5/6/07)
Cecilia Lynne Adlehyde (5/13/07)
mytamaimai (5/20/07)
Hunter44 (5/27/07)
Photon Eater & ethersphere (6/3/07 & 6/10/07)
Tanthalas (6/17/07)
LittleDragon (6/24/07)
Alacar Leoricar (7/1/07)
The Waffle Iron Chronicles
A Year of Geek Mp3s, compiled onto four CD-length volumes of mp3s.
- The Photon Menace - Kicking things off with a series of good feelin' tunes, with a building collection of rocking battle songs.
- Attack of the Scones - This one takes a lighter look and showcases our comical songs.
- Revenge of the Seph(iroth Owa) - Video game music permeates this one, as well as having George Carlin's "Guys and Dolls"
- A New Soap(Operahouse) - We end with our romantic music, gentle music, and melancholy stuff, with a bit of fun.
The above links are to four .zip files, containing the songs for each. I've already prepped them for iTunes use, and they are long enough to burn on a CD. I have since deleted the individual links to the Mp3s.To reiterate: They are prepped for iTunes specifically, but you don't need it to listen to them.
Volume 5: The Empire's Eight-Track and Volume 6: The Refill of the Jedi will come one after another as I add new Mp3s. When I have enough for an album, I'll release it.
The continued Waffle Iron Chronicles:
Suggested by Shaharazad:
Magnetic Fields - The Death of Ferdinand De Saussure
LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great
Interpol - Evil
Suggested by Cecilia Lynne Adlehyde:
Final Fantasy VIII - Intruders
Final Fantasy X - Mi'ihen Highway
Suggested by ethersphere:
Dragon Quest VIII Symphonic - Overture
Willow's Theme - from the movie "Willow"
Suggested by Photon Eater:
Valkyrie Profile - The 'Unfinished Battle With God' Syndrome
Revolutionary Girl Utena - I am All the Mysteries in Creation
Breath of Fire V - Castle Imitation
Added by Alacar Leoricar:
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres - Party Party Party
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres - The Chosen
Blind Guardian - Nightfall
Demon's Ideology - Carnage - The Corporal Constellation in the aYz Nebula
Half-Life - Theme
Nightwish - Ghost Love Score
Star Wars Episode 3 (Abridged)
The Champs - Tequila
We're the Spaceballs!
Requested by Tanthalas
Carmina Burana O Fortuna
Jefferson Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Requested by LittleDragon:
Final Fantasy VI - Opening
Final Fantasy V - Battle on the Big Bridge - This version is done by The Black Mages; it's far more awesome than the original.
Requested by White_rabbit171:
Michael Jackson - Thriller
Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me with Science
Zelda: Majora's Mask - Clock Tower - Also known as the "Song of Healing"; one of her absolute favorites.
Added by Alacar Leoricar:
Royksopp - Remind Me - Better known as "So Easy" on GEICO commercials: "So Easy, a Caveman could do it."
Hermes House Band - Country Roads - From the ending of AMV Hell 3.
Snickers: Remastered - You'll thank me for this song, I'm sure.
If you want to download the song, right click it and choose 'save as'
The mp3s are hosted by my own website, www.mtgacademyhub.com
Current Anime of the Week: #36: Potemayo
#2: Azumanga Daioh
#3: Twelve Kingdoms
#4: Lupin III
#5: Read or Die
#6: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
#7: Serial Experiments Lain
#8: Full Metal Panic
#9 Slayers BONUS AotW Holiday Bonus: Itsudatte My Santa
#10: Shinigami's Ballad: Momo, the Girl Shinigami
#11 •REC
#12 Panda Z
#13: Scrapped Princess
#14: Ranma 1/2
#15: Karin
#16 Cromartie High School
#17: Utawarerumono
#18 Mushishi
#19 Genshiken
#20 Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
#21: Gungrave
#22: Sakura Wars TV
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Written by Photon Eater! Latest Episode: Episode 9: Episode IV: A New Hope
Episode 2: My Heart Overflows with Cappuccino Foam
Episode 3: A Coffee Most Dark
Episode 4: The Venti Quad Caramel Machiatto of HEARTBREAK!
Episode 5: Break My Heart like Day Old Biscotti
Special: A Milkmaid of the Desert: A Coming of Age Story
Episode 6: The Cold, Used-Up Coffeegrounds of Life
Episode 7: My Life in Orange Pekoe
Episode 8: Coffeebreasts
By Kevinliu2333 (Cecilia Lynne Adlehyde)
This week's deck: Nevada Thresh
Funkbrew
UGW Threshold
Sakura's MetaFish
BG Reanimator
4-Color Landstill
Black Suicide
UGR Threshold
Current Game of the Week: Bullet Witch
Pokemon Series
Final Fantasy XI
Gears of War
Jak and Daxter
Bubble Bobble
Active Worlds
Current Movie of the Week: Issue 6: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Issue 2: Forbidden Planet
Issue 3: Logan's Run
Issue 4: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Issue 5: Battlestar Galactica
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Ryttare Kelasin Luna Orelinalei
Today, in just a few hours, I'll know what subjects I have for exams this year... exams are June 4th, 8th and 14th. Probably I'll just have one exam, and probably Spanish, which is good. I have a lot of Spanish-speaking relatives, so I speak Spanish well.
And, because I suppose I have to: Yay new thread
I need a copy of every mp3 I posted that's NOT in the Waffle Iron Chronicles. Did anyone download them all perchance?
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Also, Regular of the Week is due..
Speaking of the Waffle Iron Chronicles.. someone, please, please lemme know what you think. Especially of how the songs are arranged..
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@alacar: yes saint mamelon has a nice ring to it.
See you all soon. *hugs and blows kisses to everyone*
Love,
Cecilia
I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Umgenni! Hey! Good to see things are still kicking.
Studio Ghibli, eh? I like their stuff too--I was introduced to them with Whisper of the Heart.. a film that still makes me tear up.
So.. I've been up all night. All night. It's 8am here. 8am.. and I've got gone to bed.. because I am watching Scrubs.. and I've always got something to do.
So yeah.. I'm gonna catch a few Z's before life sucks.
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*falls out of chair* I would go see that, and I'm both FLAT BROKE and HATE ANIME.
Just woke up, doing much better today than last few days...dunno, guess I just needed more sleep. I've always needed more than my fair share of sleep, and it's hurt me badly to try fitting into a 5 or 6 hour a day mold. G'night Ala.
Whew My connection is getting worse, but Im glad Im in the first page. this will be the third coffeehouse thread since Ive joined. COngratz to the house. hi to Sapphire Tri for being the one whom I think influenced the new subtitle of the Coffeehouse.
Maybe Ill get my title soon. Ill wait for it, maybe in the second year of the house Ill be able to have one or start being in the RoTW.
Anyway Ill better help Omna clean up the new place, kinda dusty.
*Hunter44 treats everyone with Dreia's specialties*
*Currently listenin to: INOJ - Time After Time*
EDIT: im on the second page
Monogreen 2007 | Jund Aggro MTGO 2013
I want to see Pirates 3. But first, I'd have to see movies 1 and 2. Yeah, I'm one of the 5 people in the world who haven't seen them yet.
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Hard to say I really tolerated it, but I did my best. I didn't want to get in trouble, but in truth there should be a line at which a service employee ought to be abe to defend herself, and it's the customer who needs to watch it. "The customer is always right" has a pretty narrow scope. Even assuming that philosophy, there are things a customer can't get away with.
Heh heh. I made a joke like that once.
As for a miter . . . it'd be awfully ceremonial, but I'd wear it if it were pretty enough.
He apparently found the situation amusing.
@Studio Ghibli: Yippee, I'm a big Ghibli fan. An Earthsea movie by them sounds like it'd be good.
As for movies in general, I doubt I'll go to see any soon, though who knows?
@Umgenni: Hey there, long time no see. I wish you good fortune with your exams. Sounds like quite an ordeal.
Glad to hear you're feeling better. How much sleep one gets sure can make a big difference.
My sleep as been irregular this week. I've been feeling very sore emotionally, not to mention moody and labile, and that may have something to do with it. I slept all afternoon yesterday, so had trouble sleeping last night. Hopefully I got enough for today.
*sigh* I just can't seem to shake this. I know I'll be okay eventually, I just feel stretched thin since this weekend, when it comes to emotional energy.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to be the peace that you feel.
All that I yearn for, for richer or poorer, is to fill your heart on my own.
Gaymers | Magic Coffeehouse | Little Jar of Mamelon | Natural 20
Considering your day, though, the new thread title is extra funny.
Current New Favorite Person™: Mallory Archer
She knows why.
But anyway, WHOO NEW THREAD or whatever. I shall celebrate by playing Devl Summoner and being pissed off about people using my clan as a placeholder until a better one comes along.
Ya know...if it were me standing behind the counter when that woman came by and started with that behaviour, I'd probably just bust a gut and ask her who let her sniff the catnip. Seriously.
Its good ether reminded me, Im gonna edit my sig after this.
In a few minutes Ill be sleepin. Maybe Ill wake up tomorrow with so many pages because of the new thread's excitement. Nice name too. *waves to SapphireTri*
I barely posted this because my connection stopped and I saved this at notepad to be posted at the time it is posted.. Say what!?
*Currently listenin to: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car*
Monogreen 2007 | Jund Aggro MTGO 2013
I've never seen Princess Monopokohoohoo or whatever it is, but I didn't really care for Spirited Away.
So there. Controversy!!!
Current New Favorite Person™: Mallory Archer
She knows why.
Today is my day off, so I'm going to be enjoying it as much as I can. I've got my check to pick up and laundry to do, as well. I plan on getting an Mp3 player with this check. It looks pretty sweet and its got some good reviews.
@Mamelon: Wow...that's interesting...It's good to know that you didn't get in trouble for the way you handled it. I've got some serious respect for you, well more than normal. I don't think I could handle working in fast food. To fast paced (:P) for my tastes and knowing me, I'm pretty clumsy, so I'd probably wind up getting hurt somehow.
Edit: Also, LOL @ Coffeebreasts
@Mamelon - That's why sometimes I shudder at the thought of working directly with customers. Argh.
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Sorry if I offended you, Tanthalas ~_~;; I've just really had my feelings hurt by the last few people who've decided to leave N20. Not intrinsically because of their decision to leave, but rather their inability to be honest about the circumstances. I feel it's incredibly disrespectful. But this isn't really the venue to discuss it, because it's more of a private matter than anything. I'm kind of sorry I brought it up in the first place, but I'm feeling bitter today.
And just so you know, Yukora, there's nothing for you to worry about. I know you well enough =P
@Miyazaki: Eh, I like Mononoke and Spirited Away about equal, I think. Although given a choice I'll probably watch the latter a lot more often because I like the characters more. But they're both great movies.
Now, Miyazaki's best movie ever? Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. No arguments accepted ^__^;;
@hunter: looks like im going to play my round 5 in the standard championships any minute now so wish me luck my friend.
Ill probably post after round 5 telling people how i did. See you all soon! *hugs and blows kisses to everyone* Take care everyone!
Love,
Cecilia
Yay in the last coffeehouse thread i lead everybody in the most posts.
I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
YEAH NEW THREAD!
Anyway, I love the title...and maybe this thread I'll try to be the lead poster, but only time can see.
Currently Listening to: Linkin Park - Leave out all the Rest
I'll be back after dinner, then I got soccer ughhh....
Love,
Cecilia
I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
I like how the intro post feels that I'm a 'strategist'. Is that a reference to a joke I've forgotten? My understanding of Magic strategy has always been violently anemic. (I probably can't name a single deck in any metagame and my idea of a limited strategy is '14 cards with Recover spells C-A-R-D A-D-V-A-N-T-A-G-E'.) (I don't mind being called a strategist, it's just kind of baffling.)
Hahaha, oh Dave.
I have missed you.
So, not to blogpost or anything, but I ran into a good friend from high school while grocery shopping. She is back in town, and we had a good long talk, and are hoping to get together at the teahouse sometime in the next week or so. I really miss having people that enjoy awful humor and lengthy sessions of *****ing about anything and everything in my life- which is probably why I compensate by spending so much time on the internet.
Anyway, I can't believe the lot of you. Tch, tch, tch. Coffeebreasts, indeed. Breasts, what a terrible word. I'm shocked.
@shadowfox: thanks fox! It was a difficult match but im glad i won 2 more rounds i hope i win those next two so i can advance with mono green aggro to top 8.
Im also glad there is a new coffeehouse.
Love,
Cecilia
I thank Mr. stuff for my banner and avatar.
I thank Sakura for the animation of my avatar.
"Miracles are only worth happening if you make them happen."
--Cecilia
Yoda of Legacy since 2006.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 MTGS Magic Team.
Also known as kevinliu2333.
Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
I got my Hydro problem squared away. They said I was $110 short. I just sold my DVD collection. $300 later, I now have enough to finish my hydro bill and eat well and do my laundry.