if you go to see xmen -- STAY UNTIL THE VERY END OF THE CREDITS. you have been warned.

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now pimping: (many thanks to kachiu)
OAKMONT PRODUCE
little corner produce place on the corner of homestead and blaney

it is sweet. little. tidy. and their produce is cheap. AND good.

a sampling:
beefsteak tomatoes: $0.89/lb
strawberries: $0.99/pint
orange bell peppers: $0.89/lb
fuji apples: $0.79/lb
two medium heads of red leaf lettuce: $0.99
white corn: $0.99/4

the people are very kind and helpful. they taught berry how to pick a good papaya. they are talk-y. they have "history" -- read: da-ra-ma -- with milk pail market. they sell like 6 different types of udon, and 5 different types of european butter. they don't have a super wide selection, but if i can support my growing strawberries-and-cream addiction at $0.79 a day, i think the world is a good place. i have been there 3 times in four days. i have brought my husband, one of my best friends, and my coworker there. spread the joy. and thanks, k.

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weekend recipes:

MOST DELICIOUS CREAM FILLING EVER (great for pies, puddings, toppings, trifles, shortcakes, FRUIT)
from magnolia's amazingly awesome banana pudding

14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
3.5 oz packet of instant vanilla pudding mix though i guess you could use chocolate if you want chocolate cream
1 1/2 c ice water
mix the wets before adding pudding and mix till well blended. fridge -- best if overnight.

whip 3 c of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

fold the pudding carefully into the whipped cream until totally blended.

USE. GET FAT. BE HAPPY. delicious on strawberries. honey says it tastes like vanilla clouds. btw, it makes a ton.


FATTIEST HAMBURGERS EVER
adapted from barefoot contessa's delicious burgers

3 lbs of ground beef (20% fat kind)
1/2 lb of hickory smoked bacon, uncooked and coarsely chopped (if you can get actually chop fat)
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tb ketchup
1 1/2 Tb worchesterererererershire sauce
2 cloves chopped fresh garlic
10 slices of mild Tillamook cheddar
mix.

USE. GET FAT. BE HAPPY.
it will make app. 9-10 burger patties big enough to actually fit an entire bun. don't forget to indent the middle so it doesn't get all bulgey.


recipes tested. passed the buddies test AND the mama test this weekend.

summer is here baby. well, at least my brain is there already.
THREE MORE DAYS.