Monthly Archives: September 2009

In Which I Must Temporarily Forgo The Fun of the PMAT Blog to Deal with Some PCO Nuts and Bolts

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Jennifer Field

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b]Henri, I feel your pain. Alas friends, I have been putting this off for Ever and Ever.  “Putting off what?” you ask.  Well, as you may already know, the Amazing Linda has designed a Super Duper Site pour moi, and Continue reading…

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Zombie Chickens

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Jennifer Field

I have dreamt and dreamt and Dreamt of the day when the People of the Universe would Applaud my Efforts and spread word throughout the Cosmos of my Amazingness.  Friends, that day is finally here.  And it has come in Continue reading…

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In the Commercial Kitchen: Meet Vollrath, The Destructor

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Jennifer Field

And you thought it was Gozer.  Right.  Gozer’s got nothing on Vollrath.  Let me introduce you to him.  Vollrath is a brand name of commercial kitchen products, including steam tables, cookware and All Manner of Items for hot buffet service.  Continue reading…

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Sunday Suppers: Thufferin' Thuccotash, PMAT Style

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jennifer Field

I am not a succotash purist.  Anemic stuff.  Corn and lima beans swimming in some white stuff.  Weee.  Nope, give me some depth of flavor; a little bite; a little meatiness from some tomatoes.  And creamy white stuff turns into Continue reading…

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September 11, 2001: Just Another Day at School?

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jennifer Field

On September 11, 2001, The Beloved and I had just closed on our first house four days before.  I was just starting my second year at Rock Lake Elementary School, Where Beavers Are Achievers.  As I drove to work in Continue reading…

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A Perfect Day: A Visit to Mayberry and RagApple Lassie

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jennifer Field

The Beloved planned a Day Trip for us last Saturday.  Last time we went, I took him to the beach, remember?  And I drove the whole way.  Because it was His Day.  Since Saturday was My Day, he drove all Continue reading…

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Product Review: Kaka'Wa Cocoa Beans, Round II

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Please read my inital review here.  Let me tell you about the customer service and commitment to product integrity over at Cocoa Puro.  After I posted my review, Tom Pedersen from Cocoa Puro emailed, saying he was extremely embarrassed that Continue reading…

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How to Improve Van Halen Pound Cake: Use Even More Fat Than Before

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Please don’t hold me responsible for the lyrics. Thanks. Guys, you remember good old Van Halen pound cake, right?  My friend Cindy got the original recipe from Miss Patsy, the switchboard operator at our college (yes, we had a switchboard.  Continue reading…

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