Talk About it Tuesday (Eva, Deliver Us From William)

Jada Pinkett played a character in the show, "A Different World" named Lena James. Ms. James once said if William Shakespeare was alive in the 90s, he would be called, "Vanilla Shake". Of course, he is the basic go-to flavor. But just like shakes come in different flavors, we women can shrewdly see our different stories in any way we desire.

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Jason Loves 700 Million Date Tapes (Answering Questions)

Y'all finally asked. I finally answer. It's a give & take process.

Q: If you had a porn tape of yourself, how do you think you would react if your niece and/or nephew found it?

A: Glad you said, "if". Because by my knowledge, I don't have one. But to answer your question, I would probably ask them why were they touching things that don't belong to them. And explain that we wouldn't be having this awkward exchange had left my belongings alone. Leave my things alone.

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Why Are You Salty About Salt? (OUTSPOKEN Diva's Favorite Recipes)

Easy Gravy 

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp fat drippings (from any type of roasted meat) or vegetable oil 
• 2 cups chicken broth or beef broth
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water 
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Directions

1. Cook fat drippings and broth in a saucepan or stove-top safe roasting pan over medium heat until hot.
2. Whisk water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Add to broth in the saucepan.
3. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk, bring to a boil over medium heat, and boil for 1 minute. 
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Beefy Onion Gravy 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium yellow or white onions, peeled and thinly sliced 
• 2 tsp Italian herb blend
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 cups beef stock
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons cold water
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
  

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. 
2. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 30 minutes until caramelized (deep golden). 
3. Add the red wine and herbs for 2 minutes, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. 
4. Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove sprigs of herbs. 
5. Whisk together the cornstarch and water until dissolved to make a slurry. 
6. Add slurry, salt, and pepper to taste and whisk until the gravy thickens.

Cream Gravy 

Ingredients

• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper or 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 

Directions

1. Place milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. As the milk starts to simmer whisk cornstarch and water into a slurry.
3. Add this to milk, it should thicken almost immediately

An easy trick on how to make gravy less salty: Chop a small potato and stir it into the gravy. Then, stir and simmer the gravy for about 15 minutes, removing the potato pieces. The potato will absorb the excess salt.

Maybe that will work on a couple of these messages I'm emailed. Do you think "Go Chew a Potato" will go over well? We shall see.

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Another Divine Love?

I was reading a devotional about habits a few weeks ago. The topic was Be Kind to Yourself. And this passage below caught my attention.

The biggest commandments Jesus taught about Love God & Love Others as You Love Yourself lead to the path of a third hidden commandment. In order to love others as you love yourself, You Have to Love Yourself! Wow, a message being hidden in plain sight. Which also says that Loving Yourself is Biblical & Divine.

What?!?!

Not Loving Yourself is Unholy!

Who Knew?!?

It's right there in Matthew 22:35-40. 

 

So, I want you to repeat after me,

"I Will Love Myself Because The Bible Tells Me So"

Don't Mind Me!
Just Blowing Kisses to Myself 

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Who LOVES Fettuccini Alfredo? (OUTSPOKEN Diva's Favorite Recipes)

Brows look wonky 

Oh Well

Easy Alfredo-Style Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 cups milk (I use 2%)
• 6 oz Italian Cheese blend (I use Kraft)
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
3. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
4. Stir in cheese blend and pepper.
5. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, and thin with milk if cooked too long.
6. Toss with hot pasta to serve. (Makes 2-1/2 cups)
   
   
   

Pasta with Canadian Bacon & Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces Canadian bacon, diced (Tempeh bacon may be used as a meatless alternative)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or 1- 1/2 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
• 1 can (10 oz size) chopped tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 Tbsp & 1 tsp salt-free Italian seasoning
• 2 pounds peeled medium shrimp 
• 16 oz of rotini or bow-tie pasta
• Alfredo (style) sauce (recipe provided above)
• 1 large bunch green onions (scallions), thinly sliced

Directions:

1. In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the Canadian bacon over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. 
2. Add the green pepper, onion, & celery, sautéing until tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes
3. Gradually add the tomatoes and green chilies & Italian seasoning, stirring. 
4. Add the shrimp, cooking for 7 to 10 minutes or until pink and done, still stirring.
5. Meanwhile, cook the rotini or bow tie pasta according to the package directions, omitting any oil; drain. Toss pasta with the bacon & shrimp mixture & sauce, and add the green onions.

Suggested vegetable side dishes are broccoli or green beans seasoned with lemon pepper.

Also HERE is my previous post on this subject.

Of course, I going to say it. If you recreate these recipes, please take pictures & let me know. Especially if you get creative and use these heart-shaped noodles by this company. They seem fun. If I use these I'll make a post. Keyword is...

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Talk About it Tuesday (Alpha Folks)

Let me cite my sources:

Here 

Here 

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A person with an aggressive, subdued, or neutral personality might want to discuss (because there will be no arguments) this post. See I used adjectives & not buzzwords to describe dispositions. So, You Can Too.

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Tea Hee Hee (OUTSPOKEN_Diva's Favorite Recipes)

Friendship Tea

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 orange pekoe tea bag (black tea)
• 2 tsp sugar 
• 1 1/2 tsp orange breakfast drink mix (I've used Tang)

Directions:

1. In small pot combine water, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pot from the heat.
2. Add the tea bag and let steep for 5 minutes. 
3. Add the sugar & orange drink milk and stir to dissolve.
4. Serve hot

London Fog Latte

Ingredients

• 1 Earl Grey tea bag
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup milk (I prefer 1% or unsweetened vanilla almond)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

Directions:

1. Add hot water and tea bag to a mug. Steep for a few minutes or until desired strength is reached, then discard the tea bag.
2. While the tea is steeping, add milk to a microwave-safe jar that comes with a lid. Secure the lid.
3. Vigorously shake for a minute or until the milk foamy. Remove the lid. 
4. Microwave the uncovered milk until hot, about 30 seconds, and the foam will separate from the milk and rise to the top. Use immediately.
5. Add sugar and vanilla extract to the mug, stirring until dissolved. 
6. Pour the frothed milk on top, spooning the milk foam to top. Serve while hot.

Detox Tea of Respiratory Issues

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1-1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1-2 ginger tea bags (I've used Twinings, Bigelow, and Yogi brands)
• 1 Tbsp raw local honey 

Directions:

1. Boil turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon for 5 minutes in water.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 4-8 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the taste.
3. Strain and pour into your cup.
4. Add tea bag(s) to it. Let steep for 4-5 minutes
5. Add honey and stir.

Lavender Tea Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 6 cups boiling water
• 4 lavender tea bags (I've used Yogi)
• 3 cup room temperature water
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups lemon juice plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags in a heatproof container and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool.
2. Combine the sugar with the room temperature water in a measuring cup or bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves to make syrup.
3. Pour the lemon juice into a vat or large pitcher, add the syrup and tea, and stir. 
4. Add the lemon slices.
5. Chill for 4-8 hours to let the flavors develop, then serve.

So, that's my tea on tea. By the time I post this, I may be drinking a cup of tea. Tea is less caffeinated than coffee. I'm told it is reducing my risk of stroke and heart attack. I just know I like tea. And it seems to like me back.

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