Saturday, January 21, 2017

React to home countries

A: Ah, you are from Germany. How was your journey?


B: Long/tiring/boring. The traffic was horrible. / Good/pleasant/interesting. The highways were okay.


Your conversation partner is German:
Which part of Germany are you from?
I like Germany, it's very clean and well organized.
I have friends/family in Germany.
Your conversation partner is Serbian:
Oh, I would like to visit Serbia, I heard great things about Serbian food and I love Serbian music.
Your conversation partner is Swiss:
It sounds very exciting, the mountains must be beautiful.
Your conversation partner is from Lichtenstein:
Wow, it's a long way!
Your conversation partner is Nigerian:
Are you here on business or on holiday? How far is it? How long was your flight?
Your conversation partner is Saudi Arabian:
Wow, we don't usually have guests from Saudi Arabia. How is the weather in your country?
Your conversation partner is Finnish:
I've been there once, it was a caravan holiday. I love your country.
Your conversation partner is Irish:
Is it really so rainy?


Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Me in April

Me in April

I’m 58 kilos.
I go jogging 5 times a week.
I do yoga twice a week.
I travel to conferences to all the neighbouring countries like Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia.
I read a book every two weeks.
I’m an organized person.
I’m very good at focusing.
I eat 5 meals a day.
I eat from a small plate.
I eat only when I’m hungry.
I eat healthy, low-carb food.
I eat sweets only once a week.
I sleep minimum 7 hours a day.






Thursday, January 5, 2017

Happy New....

http://lyricstraining.com/en/play/abba/happy-new-year/HmUHg21gvm#b7c



https://quizlet.com/178795105/happy-new-year-flash-cards/?new




working out, losing weight 
maybe using tanning spray
becoming more attractive in general 

reading more, watching less
learning all the rules for chess
becoming somewhat smarter in general
eating fish, not fingernails
volunteer to save the whales
becoming a better guy in general
saving more, spending less
yes I will wax my chest
dating more girls in general

 
But not this year. No this year is different!
As different as a gazelle. Yes, a gazelle from a deer. (They're actually not that different.)
After all these failed resolutions. Bb C Bb C
My future is clear, the future is near!


Just forget those resolutions you 
know that you are never gonna do
and adopt a more realistical view 
by committing to things that come easily to you
like eat at least one value meal a week
or put the correct shoes on the correct feet
just "Raise the bar to walk effortlessly underneath!"


Just face the fact you've always thought
those resolutions don't mean squat
Settle in to a comfortable spot
embrace all the things you know you are not.
Hit the snooze, roll over, then repeat
Make large purchases, then lose the receipts
just "Raise the bar to walk effortlessly underneath!"

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Sous vide cooker



  • Hi, how can I help you?
  • I’d like a sous vide water cooker, please.
  • Certainly madam. What kind of oven have you thought of?
  • A simple one, not too expensive.
  • Alright, could you come with me?  I’ll show you our machines.
  • Thanks.



My husband bought this as a surprise because I was experimenting with sous vide on my stovetop. We have done sirloin steaks, T-bones, ribeyes, baby back ribs, fish and I'm tackling a brisket tonight. Every time the food has been amazing! This is, by far, the best way to cook your proteins and it's so freakin' easy! The temperature fluctuates a bit, but I don't think a few degrees hurts since everything I've cooked came out exactly as expected. I only checked the temp due to some of the complaints on the low reviews. Also, I read that the Teflon bubbles after a few uses. I'm wondering if people are cleaning it with dish soap...don't...just empty the water and wipe it dry. Your food is in a vacuum sealed bag...it's just water. For those who are starting out with sous vide cooking, this oven is perfect.

After the first use, it had rust spots on the inside. With every use, it gets more rust. I have to empty the water immediately when the food is finished cooking to prevent further rusting. It does cook the food very nicely, just wish the inner lining was of better quality.The temperature fluctuated between 3 and 5 degrees at first. I purchased this unit in January 2016 it is now November 2016. Today I went to use it and the temperature continued to rise and the water actually started to boil. It was set on 134 degrees. The control registered 225!. Would NOT recommend this product and will not purchase another of this brand.

https://www.amazon.com/Anova-Precision-Cooker-Watts-DISCONTINUED/dp/B01761T6V4/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1480410290&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=sous+vide