The quality won't be as good if I were to upload it here... but if you love me, you will DEFINITELY want to go herhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife and watch this Youtube video.
This was my final project for my Comm 497 class. Yes. I made this. And yes... I'm admitting that.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Big Fat Epic Major Fail
Our school cafeteria ("The Crossroads") tried to make a "BBQ Pork Sandwich" the special today. I wanted to get one because I miss having that good ol' country cooking back in Virginia. I LOVE pulled pork! Unfortunately, however, this is Idaho. And they have no clue about any of the major BBQ pork sandwich rules. For those that don't know, here's a list:
1. A BBQ pork sandwich much always be synonymous with a pulled pork sandwich. If the pork isn't pulled, you're stuck with a disgusting, dry chunk of pork coated in a sauce on the outside, but try and hard to eat on the inside. Not cool.
2. The ratios must be appropriate. There must be enough BBQ sauce to fully coat the entire outside of the pulled pork. This is why rule number one is so important. If the pork isn't pulled, there's no way you could possibly have enough sauce. Also, the bread to pulled pork ratio must be in tact. None of this stupid 95% meat and 5% bread. Who wants that? There has to be enough bread or you might as well not have any at all and be eating it with a fork!
3. BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches must always be served with cole slaw. Always. There are no exceptions to this rule. God was kind enough to make it so that nobody is allergic to cole slaw for this very purpose.
4. Fries are an unacceptable side for a pulled pork sandwich. Have these guys never heard of potato chips!? We're in Idaho, people! Get your potato styles right!
5. Always have extra sauce ready, just in case. Put it by the ketchup. Or, better yet, replace the ketchup. Some people like more sauce. Let them! It's okay.
6. There has to be at least a little bit of fat in the pork. It adds flavor and makes the pork the delightsome meal that it is! Make sure there is fat... not to much, not too little. See rule number 2 about proportions.
7. BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT! Remember: we don't eat these for their nutritional value. If I wanted to be healthy, I would have bought the grilled chicken salad.
There you have it. The seven major rules of BBQ Pulled pork sandwiches. I hope you all learned something new today.
Gosh, I miss Virginia!
1. A BBQ pork sandwich much always be synonymous with a pulled pork sandwich. If the pork isn't pulled, you're stuck with a disgusting, dry chunk of pork coated in a sauce on the outside, but try and hard to eat on the inside. Not cool.
2. The ratios must be appropriate. There must be enough BBQ sauce to fully coat the entire outside of the pulled pork. This is why rule number one is so important. If the pork isn't pulled, there's no way you could possibly have enough sauce. Also, the bread to pulled pork ratio must be in tact. None of this stupid 95% meat and 5% bread. Who wants that? There has to be enough bread or you might as well not have any at all and be eating it with a fork!
3. BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches must always be served with cole slaw. Always. There are no exceptions to this rule. God was kind enough to make it so that nobody is allergic to cole slaw for this very purpose.
4. Fries are an unacceptable side for a pulled pork sandwich. Have these guys never heard of potato chips!? We're in Idaho, people! Get your potato styles right!
5. Always have extra sauce ready, just in case. Put it by the ketchup. Or, better yet, replace the ketchup. Some people like more sauce. Let them! It's okay.
6. There has to be at least a little bit of fat in the pork. It adds flavor and makes the pork the delightsome meal that it is! Make sure there is fat... not to much, not too little. See rule number 2 about proportions.
7. BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT! Remember: we don't eat these for their nutritional value. If I wanted to be healthy, I would have bought the grilled chicken salad.
There you have it. The seven major rules of BBQ Pulled pork sandwiches. I hope you all learned something new today.
Gosh, I miss Virginia!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Miracle of Miracles
I went outside today. Without a coat.
And I wasn't cold.
This is extremely noteworthy.
And I wasn't cold.
This is extremely noteworthy.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday Night
I love my roommates. So. Stinkin'. Much.
Stanzie, Ashley, and me.
Stanz, Monica, and Ashley... looking somewhat seductive... I'm not really sure.
Chocolate brownies with chocolate hot fudge with chocolate ice cream. Best. Thing. EVER!
We were kind of tired after the movie so we tried to get pictures of our dog pile... Monica's head is MIA.
Me, Stanzie, Ashley, and Monica.
Me with my room roommate Stanzie!
This one's my favorite because it pretty much sums up the whole night...
Stanzie, Ashley, and me.
Stanz, Monica, and Ashley... looking somewhat seductive... I'm not really sure.
Chocolate brownies with chocolate hot fudge with chocolate ice cream. Best. Thing. EVER!
We were kind of tired after the movie so we tried to get pictures of our dog pile... Monica's head is MIA.
Me, Stanzie, Ashley, and Monica.
Me with my room roommate Stanzie!
This one's my favorite because it pretty much sums up the whole night...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Baxter
Dent in front.
Scrape and mini-dent in back.
Otherwise... he's soooo beautiful!
And yes, I have an appointment to get the license plates on since I had to buy a holder for the front of the car. They said they'd install both at the same time next Tuesday! We had to wait because it's such a rare part they had to order it.
Scrape and mini-dent in back.
Otherwise... he's soooo beautiful!
And yes, I have an appointment to get the license plates on since I had to buy a holder for the front of the car. They said they'd install both at the same time next Tuesday! We had to wait because it's such a rare part they had to order it.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
There Are No Words...
This weekend was just.. well... I don't think there's any one word to describe it.
Exhausting: I woke up at 4am to catch the 5am shuttle to Provo on Saturday morning. I didn't get to sleep that night either until after midnight and then it was Daylight Savings on top of that.
Exciting: I bought a car. I bought a car. I bought my first car. I BOUGHT A STINKIN' CAR! Well... the parents helped out... mostly. Okay entirely... for now. But still. I bought a car!
Expensive: Cars are expensive. So are trips to Provo. So are towing companies.
Stressful: Said car got towed within ten hours of me owning it. Not even kidding. Tacked on an extra $200 to the cost. Go figure.
Religious: Since it was stake conference, I went to Heather's stake Saturday night... the speaker went 30 minutes over. 30 MINUTES! Not cool. Not cool at all. Especially since I was starving because I forgot to eat on this day and I had woken up at 4am. And then woke up this morning for church as well.
Depressing: I have some friends in Hawaii. None were really affected past a few having to evacuate "just in case." But it kills my heart to see the Youtube videos of Japan. Heather and I watched them for a while. They're super interesting, but sad.
Delicious: Heather is an awesome cook. We made pancakes the first morning I got there and she even adds almond flavoring like my dad. We also made basil-pesto chicken in the oven, spaghetti, and delicious homemade french fries from this super good recipe she had. Well done, Heather. You'll make a great mom someday!
Hilarious: I should probably wait to tell this story until my parents are ready to hear it. But, suffice it to say it involved a policeman, and something I definitely did NOT do wrong. And no, I didn't get in trouble. I was proven innocent at the scene. Let your imagination go wild!
Spontaneous: I was originally not planning on getting back here until tomorrow. I even had my Chem homework done really early so I could give it to my friend for him to turn in for me tomorrow. But, after certain events today, we decided it was best for me to come home now. Good thing, too, because I had totally forgotten that I also have a Chem quiz in class tomorrow that I can't really afford to get a zero on!
Reminiscent: I miss Florida. A lot. A whole stinking lot.
Pictures soon.
Exhausting: I woke up at 4am to catch the 5am shuttle to Provo on Saturday morning. I didn't get to sleep that night either until after midnight and then it was Daylight Savings on top of that.
Exciting: I bought a car. I bought a car. I bought my first car. I BOUGHT A STINKIN' CAR! Well... the parents helped out... mostly. Okay entirely... for now. But still. I bought a car!
Expensive: Cars are expensive. So are trips to Provo. So are towing companies.
Stressful: Said car got towed within ten hours of me owning it. Not even kidding. Tacked on an extra $200 to the cost. Go figure.
Religious: Since it was stake conference, I went to Heather's stake Saturday night... the speaker went 30 minutes over. 30 MINUTES! Not cool. Not cool at all. Especially since I was starving because I forgot to eat on this day and I had woken up at 4am. And then woke up this morning for church as well.
Depressing: I have some friends in Hawaii. None were really affected past a few having to evacuate "just in case." But it kills my heart to see the Youtube videos of Japan. Heather and I watched them for a while. They're super interesting, but sad.
Delicious: Heather is an awesome cook. We made pancakes the first morning I got there and she even adds almond flavoring like my dad. We also made basil-pesto chicken in the oven, spaghetti, and delicious homemade french fries from this super good recipe she had. Well done, Heather. You'll make a great mom someday!
Hilarious: I should probably wait to tell this story until my parents are ready to hear it. But, suffice it to say it involved a policeman, and something I definitely did NOT do wrong. And no, I didn't get in trouble. I was proven innocent at the scene. Let your imagination go wild!
Spontaneous: I was originally not planning on getting back here until tomorrow. I even had my Chem homework done really early so I could give it to my friend for him to turn in for me tomorrow. But, after certain events today, we decided it was best for me to come home now. Good thing, too, because I had totally forgotten that I also have a Chem quiz in class tomorrow that I can't really afford to get a zero on!
Reminiscent: I miss Florida. A lot. A whole stinking lot.
Pictures soon.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Chem Class
My Chem teacher is very negative about us students sometimes. I think since she's been sick lately she's been more frustrated with us when we don't know the answers. The other day she put some problems up on the board and then began to wait while we "figured it out."
After a few minutes she said, "Well, I'm just going to start. I hope that at least some of you were able to find at least part of the answer here. But judging from experiences I often hope in vain."
Buuuuurrrnnnn!
And yes, in this case I actually did have the correct answer.
After a few minutes she said, "Well, I'm just going to start. I hope that at least some of you were able to find at least part of the answer here. But judging from experiences I often hope in vain."
Buuuuurrrnnnn!
And yes, in this case I actually did have the correct answer.
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