Sometimes I just want a home-cooked meal. Unfortunately, I have a pretty busy schedule and only a microwave in my room to work with. Here are three quick and easy microwavable recipes from Oprah (who knew she was like Rachel Ray?!) that you can make on the go and in your room.
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Last week I blogged about spring grilling in hopes that Mother Nature would get the hint to warm up. Apparently she hates me. So here I go trying to force spring to come. Challenge accepted, weather! With Easter coming up this Sunday (and Passover going on now!) what better way to bring a little spring spirit than to start dying Easter eggs? I don’t think I’ve done this since I was a kid, but the technique is simple and hard-boiled eggs are a good source of protein! Double win, if you ask me!
What you need:
1 carton of eggs
Vinegar
Large bowl for dye mixture
Large spoon
Paper towels
Rubber bands (optional)
Liquid food coloring
The steps:
1. Hard-boil the eggs by putting enough water in a pan to cover the eggs by 1 inch. (For Easter eggs, I add 3 or 4 tablespoons of vinegar to the water.) Bring to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit for 10 minutes, then drain the hot water. Let eggs cool in cold water for 10 minutes.
2. Mix dye according to the food coloring package directions.
For tie dye eggs: Wrap rubber bands around the eggs using as many or as little as you like. Experiment with different patterns and designs. Lower the eggs into the dye mixture using a spoon. The longer you leave them in the dye, the darker the colors will be. Once you get the color you like, remove the egg. After its dry, take off the rubber bands.
Cover the egg in rubber bands before dying to create a tie dye effect. Photo courtesy of About.com.
Crayon designs: Use the white Crayon that accompanies most dye kits to add fun designs to your egg once they are dyed and dry. Maybe show your Hoosier spirit with a crimson and cream egg?
Marbleize: In a shallow bowl, add your dye mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Run a fork through the mixture to create curlicues of oil on the surface. As the oil swirls, dip an egg in the mixture and roll it around to pick up the oil streaks. Once you get the desired texture, remove the egg. Pat dry with a paper towel. Get creative by mixing color combinations. Voilà!
Create marbleized eggs by adding olive oil to the dye mixture! Photo courtesy of marthastewart.com.
As if Indiana weather couldn’t get any worse.
Over the weekend I shot Little 500 Qualifications and got a sunburn. A sunburn. Today, my iPhone told me it was less than 30 degrees outside. A week before Easter and there is a fresh batch of snow covering IU’s campus:
Students walk to classes in the middle of a "spring" snow storm.
When I was growing up I had a Furby. It was quite talkative, if that is what you can call what it was doing. It would also wake up in the middle of the night and want to play, but it was really just creepy when I think back on it. Apparently, they are remaking Furby with eyes that glow! That is definitely the correct marketing move. Here is a throwback list of some other memorable toys of the 90s:
Beef up your resume with an online workshop provided by UITS. They’ll be teaching the basics of Adobe Dreamweaver CS6.
When: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Herman B Wells Library Information Commons (IC103) STEPS Classroom
Sign up here.
If you can’t wait for the MLB’s Opening Day to get your great American pastime fix, then go see IU Baseball take on Miami University for their first home game of the season.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bart Kaufman Field
With spring break behind us, it has to mean that the good weather is coming, right? Even if Mother Nature doesn’t comply, you can still evoke thoughts of summers spent outside by grilling. Whether it’s just breaking out the George Foreman or using good old-fashioned charcoal, nothing feels more like warm weather and shorts than grilling. This super easy honey mustard grilled chicken recipe from allrecipes.com is sure to please and create memories of good weather. So throw on some flip-flops and bring out the sunglasses. It can’t hurt!
Bring on the beautiful weather with this easy grill recipe. Courtesy of allrecipes.com.
Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon steaksauce
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken break halves
Directions:
1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. Set aside a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for basting, and dip the chicken into the remaining sauce to coat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken over indirect heat for 18 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until juices run clear. Baste occasionally with the reserved sauce during the last 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Vous parlez francais? If you don’t understand this, try your hand — or rather, your tongue — at the French language table tonight.
When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: The Runcible Spoon, 412 East Sixth Street
Ever heard of this guy?
If you didn’t know who Kramer was talking about. It’s Yo Yo Ma. He’s a world-renowned cellist and winner of 15 Grammy’s within his discography, and now you have the chance to see him live and in-person. He’ll perform tonight with the Silk Road Ensemble.
Where: IU Auditorium
When: 8 p.m.
Admission: Student tickets range $20-41
If you’re looking for some new music to add to your iPod, check out Unknown Mortal Orchestra tonight at the Bluebird. The band will be performing some of their popular tunes like “FFunny FFriends” and “How Can U Luv Me?” and will be accompanied by newer indie bands Foxygen and Wampire.
Where: The Bluebird
When: 9 p.m.
Cost: $12
Reserve tickets online here.
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