Monthly Archives: September 2004

Sep
29
2004

Time to Eat the Donut

By jesser | Published: 10:02 am

So on Monday night (11 ish) Matt and I ran down to the Conoco to get some Krispy Kremes. Just three. That's it. But the manager came over to us and told us to take what was left. I was going to refuse, but Matt spoke first … Anyhoo, we got to talking to her [...]

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Sep
27
2004

Tosh and Rot

By jesser | Published: 9:56 am

I've been neglecting Jesser.org shamefully, and for that I am sorry. But really, it's Matt's fault. He bought me SIms 2, and I've been playing that like crazy allll weekend. Sad, really. Anyhoo, things have been going well. On Thursday, we went to The Fort to celebrate my parents' 32nd wedding anniversary. That was pretty [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Happy B'day Dan

By jesser | Published: 9:30 pm

Dan (right) turns 25 today! Dan is in his third year at Tulane Law School, a Virgo, staunch Republican and, ladies, he's still single. He enjoys skiing, drinking, watching CNN, reading thick law journals, writing business plans, and of course, reading Jesser.Org. Hope your b'day is a great one. You deserve it.

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Sep
22
2004

Strawberry Banana Bread

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Everyday Food, Jan/Feb 2003 Ingredients10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter ¾ cup light-brown sugar 2 small pink grapefruit 1 ½ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Grapefruit Upside-Down Cake

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Everyday Food, Jan/Feb 2003 Ingredients10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter ¾ cup light-brown sugar 2 small pink grapefruit 1 ½ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Bailey's Brownies

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Everyday Food, Jan/Feb 2003 Ingredients1 ½ pints strawberries, rinsed and hulled ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup water DirectionsPlace all ingredients in a food processor and process until chunky. Pour half mixture into a bowl. Process the rest until smooth. Pour into 3 ounce molds or plastic cups and insert sticks or wooden spoons. [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Margarita Cheesecake Freezes

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Everyday Food, Jan/Feb 2003 Ingredients1 ½ pints strawberries, rinsed and hulled ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup water DirectionsPlace all ingredients in a food processor and process until chunky. Pour half mixture into a bowl. Process the rest until smooth. Pour into 3 ounce molds or plastic cups and insert sticks or wooden spoons. [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Jess Nichols Ingredients¾ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 5 cups water 1 cup milk 12 oz can evaporated milk DirectionsIn a large saucepan, combine sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Slowly stir in water and bring to a boil. Add milk and evaporated milk and heat thoroughly. Ladle into mugs. [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Curried Peanut Shrimp

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: Ingredients1/3 cup orange marmalade ¼ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1½ teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon chile sauce with garlic 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound) Cooking spray DirectionsCombine the first [...]

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Sep
22
2004

Black Bean Burgers

By jesser | Published: 12:00 am

from: cookinglight.com IngredientsCooking spray 1 ¼ cups chopped green onions ¾ cup chopped ham (about 3 oz) 2 garlic cloves, chopped 7 (1-ounce) Hawaiian bread rolls, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 ¾ cups fat free milk ¾ cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon [...]

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  • My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »

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