Monthly Archives: September 2009

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

Pin it[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, … Continue reading

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Zombie Chickens

Pin itI 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 … Continue reading

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In the Commercial Kitchen: Meet Vollrath, The Destructor

Pin itAnd 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 … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Thufferin' Thuccotash, PMAT Style

Pin itI 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 … Continue reading

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September 11, 2001: Just Another Day at School?

Pin itOn 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 … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day: A Visit to Mayberry and RagApple Lassie

Pin itThe 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 … Continue reading

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Product Review: Kaka'Wa Cocoa Beans, Round II

Pin itPlease 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 … Continue reading

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

Pin itPlease don’t hold me responsible for the lyrics.  Thank you. 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 … Continue reading

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