viognier

@viognier (15)

United States • Age 62

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cars, the end of the earth?

ESKARENA1 @ESKARENA1 (18261) 11 Jan 07

Ive been watching the news on tv today and the big issue of the day has been government attempts to cut carbon emissions. All the talk has been about air flight, but far more people drive cars and this huge poison wasnt...

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viognier The reason motoring must not be questioned is that it is sacred. Or at least it is treated that way. 30,000-40,000 people are killed every year in auto accidents, but it is hardly ever addressed as a problem. It is estimated that 6000 of these fatalities are...

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Is it possible to make a pizza without tomato sauce?

2timothy @2timothy (794) • Philippines 5 Jan 07

Is tomato sauce an absolute requirement to a pizza? What if the flat bread has cheese, mushrooms, pineapples, sausage, onions, bell peppers, and all the others common toppings but without the tomato sauce, is it still a pizza, or...

flat bread

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viognier No tomato sauce, no pproblem. One of my favorite pizzas is made with BBQ sauce instead of tomato sauce. You can also use Hoisin sauce, yummy. Top the pizza with grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro, and smoked gouda cheese. I do not believe in...

10 Jan 07

What spices do you like to cook with?

Withoutwings @Withoutwings (6992) • United States 27 Dec 06

I love garlic! I put it on anything I can. Once when camping with friends I ate loads of garlic and didn’t get bit by a single bug. I also like cooking with lemon juice and pepper when making chicken for others. I also like...

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viognier Yes GARLIC is #1. I also use a lot of fresh ground black pepper. I think i The history of the spice trade is fascinating. Two good books on the subject are The Scents of Eden: A History of the Spice Trade by Charles Corn and Nathaniel's Nutmeg by Giles...

4 Jan 07

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What is your favourite yarn to knit or crochet with?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 26 Dec 06

I prefer to use pure wool whenever possible, if I am going to take time over a project I would rather use a natural fibre and I favour locally produced wool, but I also have friends who work exclusively in man made yarns. I often...

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viognier I am so new to knitting that I don't have a favorite yet. I did make a felted bag with some Lamb's Pride Bulky yarn, which was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely use it again. I want to try the Lamb's Pride worsted. I just love going to the yarn...

4 Jan 07

Rachael Ray 30-minute meals cook book ,its not for me

classy56 @classy56 (2880) • United States 4 Jan 07

i received a rachael ray 30 minute meal cook book for xmas as i was just looking at for the frist time,i thought, this book is not for me.alot of the ingredents i havent never ever heard of. i thought it would be more simpler cook...

rachael ray cooking cook

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viognier Do you mean "cilantro"? If so, it is also known as coriander or Chinese Parsley. Without having seen the recipe, I am pretty sure RR wants you to use the leaves of this plant as an ingredient. It is often used in Chinese food and curries. Hope that...

4 Jan 07

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How Do You Get Rid of Annoying Telemarker Calls ???

texasclassygal @texasclassygal (5305) • United States 12 Dec 06

We just moved and got a new phone number, unfortunately it has come with it share of telemarker calls, we get them all day long starting very early in the morning, some of recorded messages, others are people selling everything...

cable television

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viognier Hey, try this link for the Texas No Call List. It should help reduce the problem. Good luck!

3 Jan 07

How Do You Get Rid of Annoying Telemarker Calls ???

texasclassygal @texasclassygal (5305) • United States 12 Dec 06

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viognier Yeah, I can't believe those recorded messages are effective, who would listen? Here's my suggestion for the live ones. Have fun with it. Good evening, may I speak with... If you’re like me, and most of your friends have given up on calling, because...

3 Jan 07

What is the best way to respond to telemarketers?

melanie652 @melanie652 (2524) • United States 27 Nov 06

I usually just hang up the phone or I set it down and walk away until I hear it beeping. What do you do?

phone

sales calls

telemarketer

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viognier Don't hang up or walk away, make a sport out of it. Have fun. Good evening, may I speak with... If you’re like me, and most of your friends have given up on calling, because you screen your calls, or because you never agree to go out anywhere, then...

3 Jan 07

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Telemarketer

cute_missmary @cute_missmary (3866) • United States 3 Jan 07

The phone rang as we were sitting down to dinner. I answered it and was greeted with, "Is this William Wagenhoss?" This didn't sound anything like my name, so I asked, "Who is calling?" The telemarketer said he was with...

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viognier Here is one way to deal with telemarketers. Good evening, may I speak with... If you’re like me, and most of your friends have given up on calling, because you screen your calls, or because you never agree to go out anywhere, then probably most of your...

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