Jason had been craving this for a solid two weeks before we had a chance to make it from this recipe. Despite the hot oil concerns, it was pretty easy and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided (leave 1 teaspoon for the gravy) 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided (leave 1 teaspoon for the … Continue reading Chicken Fried Steak
Comparing Job Offers
With salaries squeezed, more and more companies are offering benefits such as unlimited vacation, 401K matching and fully paid medical and dental. As this recent Mashable.com article points out, the non-monetary benefits can make up for a less than stellar salary. Some employers let employees bank vacation time and pay out for unused days at the end of the year. "A … Continue reading Comparing Job Offers
Avocado Deviled eggs
Recently, I was lucky enough to be the recipient of a House Party Avocados from Mexico party. Instead of going the traditional route, we opted to use the party for one of Mizzou's away games. One of the most popular recipes of the day came from a dear friend, S, Avocado Deviled eggs. She got the original … Continue reading Avocado Deviled eggs
Handshakes
The act of shaking someone's hand can tell the other person a lot about you. Are you confident? Nervous? Uninterested? Domineering? Women's Health, Ask Men and several other magazines have recently written about why a handshake is the perfect form of introduction and how to do it properly. "A handshake is more than just part … Continue reading Handshakes
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
In college, J and I practically lived on jambalaya and coffee. Of course, it was the boxed version and after eating it for two years, we got pretty burned out. Which was sad because jambalaya is so tasty and easy and perfect for a chilly evening. Luckily, J found this jambalaya recipe and with a few tweaks cured the burnout.