Last night I stopped by Target to get some decaf iced tea. This batch wasn't formulated for "cold brewing" so I dutifully boiled water in our little miracle kettle and then poured the water over the tea bags. Part of me worried that the plastic jug wouldn't stand up to the heat, but I didn't want to dirty a pitcher just for the 3-5 minute steeping time. So perhaps tonight I'll be checking Target for a new jug - perhaps they make glass jugs??
CC was studying for one of his licensing exams last night, so he was late getting home. We have several lovely acorn (i.e., voter fraud propogating) squash that I'm worried will go bad soon. Per directions online, I preheated the oven to 400 degrees and carefully split the squash in two. And then reread the recipe - roasting for 1 hour to 1.25 hours.
WHATEVs!
I got out my miracle pressure cooker instead. Steamer basket and one cup of water. Five minutes to come to high pressure. Seven minutes at high pressure. Then I sprinkled brown sugar and butter on the tops and broiled for five minutes.
Seventeen minutes - that's right! - just seventeen minutes for acorn squash!
You ask: What did I do with that extra 58 minutes?
Nothing! I lounged around on the bed and watched Rachel Maddow and QVC. Did you know that Chloe Dao from Project Runway Season 2 sells on QVC?
An aside - simultaneous events are planned across the country to protest Proposition 8 and the need for same-sex marriage. Minneaoplis's event is at 12:30pm at City Hall. Spread the word. For friends in other spots, here's the site http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
1 comment:
You MUST be joking! Seventeen minutes! I am flabbergasted. Seriously, it takes forever for squash. Wow. I am slowly coming over to the pressure cooker side of things.
I think Target does sell glass jugs. I'll keep a sharp eye out for you.
Rally sounds great! Too bad I have a meeting. Wah. I will be there in spirit! Hugs to you.
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