Each month a member has the opportunity to be our monthly meal advocate.
The meal advocate chooses from 3 blue apron meals as their favorite for the
month. Recommend someone from a not previously selected
university to be the next meal advocate. Email
meal@dorothy.com to recommend a meal advocate for your favorite team.
Tonight’s meal celebrates some of our favorite Vietnamese flavors. We’re brightening up juicy meatballs with a powerful trio of aromatics: ginger, scallion and fragrant fresh lemongrass (with its delightful citrusy notes). The irresistible meatballs are served atop deliciously springy sweet potato noodles (made from the starch of the vegetable), tossed with a unique sauté of celery and pleasantly crunchy daikon radish.
Each month a member has the opportunity to be our monthly wine advocate. The wine advocate chooses one or two wines to go with the monthly menu item.
Recommend someone from a not previously selected university to be the next wine advocate.
Email wine@dorothy.com to recommend a wine advocate
for your favorite team.
This little guy gets hungry, and not surprisingly he digs-in on well seasoned meatballs. But, he'll just have to wait a few more years to enjoy vino with this meal.
Although a bit non-traditional, I like the 2014 Fore Family Vineyards Grenache Blanc with this dish. Priced around $20.00, this lively wine has a balanced composition
of melon and apple softened by the use of neural French oak barrels.
Because the Steele Wines 2013 Writers Block Petite Sirah grape is grown in an unusually high and cool elevation, it produces a little leaner taste than most Petite Sirahs. Especially well priced at $17.00, this wine is bright with fruit, deep with color and a perfect pairing for the slight intensity of this recipe.
You don't always have to pay big bucks for good wine. Hopefully, after drinking these selections, you will agree.
With so much other shopping to
do, should you add shopping for
a new home to your list? It's
such a busy time of year. Maybe
you should simply wait until
spring. Or maybe not. Buying a
home during the holidays offers
several advantages over other
times of the year.
Everyone else is at the mall.
With other potential home buyers
busy with holiday festivities,
you'll find you have less
competition for your dream home.
Plus, sellers have fewer buyers
to choose from, meaning you
might get a better deal.
Tax gifts from the treasurer.
Buying a home at the end of the
year may offer tax advantages,
so it could be beneficial for
you to close before January 1.
There are additional factors at
play here, such as potential
conflicts with other deductions
you hope to take, so if this is
a key reason for buying now, be
sure to talk to your tax
professional first.
Holiday sales on interest rates.
Often interest rates are lower
during the holidays, thanks to a
decline in demand during this
time. Securing a loan now might
save you a bundle in the long
run.
Resolutions for a
quick close. Finally, for
buyers seeking a quick closing,
this can be a prime time to
shop. Typically, all parties
involved in a year-end
transaction are motivated to
complete the sale before the
start of 2017: sellers want to
get resettled, and so do buyers,
particularly if the kids will be
switching schools and need
adjustment time.
When teenager Chris Coghlan's family life was tragically altered one afternoon, his response was a nearly exclusive focus on practicing his baseball skills. Playing ball allowed him to escape the pain of his loss. In doing so he developed a selfish approach to life. Everything centered on him, he could do whatever he wanted and he pursued his ambition of a career in baseball over anyone and anything else in his life.
When teenager Chris Coghlan's family life was tragically altered one afternoon, his response was a nearly exclusive focus on practicing his baseball skills. Playing ball allowed him to escape the pain of his loss. In doing so he developed a selfish approach to life. Everything centered on him, he could do whatever he wanted and he pursued his ambition of a career in baseball over anyone and anything else in his life.
While his baseball dream ultimately came true, the selfish attitude stayed. His teammates noticed, team management noticed, to the point that he developed a noticeable anxiety and nervousness about his prospects. His baseball career hung in the balance.
Yet, in 2009 Chris Coghlan was named National League Rookie of The Year. Today there is a peace that exists and a balanced approach to his life and his game performances. Something changed Chris Coghlan. Something powerful enough to overcome years of living only for himself. Something that could erase pain and its effects. Something that could heal a man so that he can freely pursue a God-given craft without hesitation.
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IBM inventors discuss their passion for inventing and why patents are important to the company's commercial success. The company received a record 5,896 U.S. patents in 2010, marking the 18th consecutive year it has topped the list of the world's most inventive companies.
IBM became the first company to be granted as many as 5,000 U.S. patents in a single year.
This year's crop of great tech
gifts, gadgets, and gizmos come
with amazingly low prices. So,
whether you're buying for
clients or friends and family
(or indulging in a little retail
therapy for yourself), consider
these convenient, useful,
low-cost items.
Video
Streamers: At under $50,
Google's Chromecast is one of
the most affordable video
streamers on the market. For
just a few dollars more, the
Fire TV Stick adds a dedicated
remote control so you don't have
to use your phone or tablet. The
Roku Streaming Stick offers a
wider selection of channels.
Audio Streamers: An audio
streamer, such as the Chromecast
Audio, enables you to beam music
from your phone, tablet, or PC
to any speaker in your house via
Wi-Fi - for under $50. For
travelers, consider a small,
lightweight, economical
Bluetooth audio streamer, such
as the modestly priced Logitech
X100.
Item Trackers: This year's
hottest gift item may be a tiny,
thin, lightweight device with a
GPS receiver that attaches to
keys, cell phones, wallets,
bags, or even pet collars. Press
a button and your item tracker
emits a sound to help you find
it. Choose from many brands,
including Tile and TrackR Bravo,
for less than $50.
For the diehard griller,
spend a bit more on the Grillbot
Automatic Grill Cleaner. It's
similar in feel and function to
the Roomba vacuum - no elbow
grease required.
There
are literally thousands of
low-cost tech items to choose
from this holiday season,
including economical fitness
trackers, headphones, tools,
accessories, and toys. So, happy
shopping!
I'm thinking of moving from a big house to a condo. How will life change?
Your environment will be
completely different. If you
decide to move downtown, you'll
find that urban landscapes have
their own opportunities for
adventure. For example, you'll
likely be closer to more arts
and entertainment options as
well as the local supermarket.
On the other hand, you will
lose some physical space. But
smaller can be better: no
maintenance, plus having
everything, including the
laundry, on one level can be
incredibly convenient. You may
be uncomfortable with heights;
if so, look only at low-rise
condo buildings. You'll probably
never get used to living too far
away from the ground.
You'll also have close
neighbors, and may find you hear
them occasionally, but condos
can offer good opportunities to
meet new people, especially in
the common areas such as the
pool or library. You'll fit in
before you know it.
According
to an article in the U.K.-based Independent newspaper,
new research from Florida Gulf
Coast University suggests that
brainy people tend to spend more
time lazing around than their
more active, and less brainy,
counterparts.
Researchers
found that individuals with high
IQs generally don't bore as
easily, which leads them to
spend more time lost in thought.
On the flip side, people who are
more active tend to get the
additional stimulation they need
by engaging in activities. The
researchers suggested that this
need for stimulation may be
because these people are
avoiding blue-sky thinking or
because they get bored faster
and easier.
The study
consisted of a small participant
pool of thirty "thinkers" and
thirty "nonthinkers." Both
groups wore devices on their
wrists that monitored their
movements and activity levels
for a week. The results: the
thinkers were far less active
over seven days than their
nonthinker counterparts.
But if you find yourself in
the lazy-but-smart category,
take a moment before you start
boasting about your intellectual
prowess. The downside of these
findings is that even though
being lazier may put you in the
"thinkers" group, it also may
lead to a sedentary lifestyle,
and that could be affecting your
health in a number of
less-than-positive ways.
Although the study's results
may seem odd, they could have
value, according to theResearch
Digest of the British
Psychological Society.
"Awareness of their tendency
to be less active, coupled with
an awareness of the cost
associated with inactivity,
(means) more thoughtful people
may then choose to become more
active throughout the day."
Perhaps anecdotal evidence
may help here. Apparently, many
people say they have good ideas
while walking or swimming. It
may not be as pleasurable as
out-and-out lazing, but for the
thinkers in the crowd, it does
kill two birds with one stone!
When shopping for a new home,
it's easy to fall in love. You
can find yourself dazzled by the
sprawling backyard, trendy
kitchen, or sky-high ceilings,
and want to make an offer right
then and there.
But it's important to take a
step back and take the time to
evaluate the perhaps
less-exciting details. These
often overlooked details may
ultimately lead to significant,
costly issues. Here's what to
look for and how to get beyond
the WOWs:
Windows: Does
every window open? For
emergency reasons, every
room needs a window that can
be opened. Do they close and
lock securely? Is the glass
intact? Is there a tight
thermal seal (which is
important to regulate
temperature)?
Flooring: Look
for cracks, stains, holes,
and warping. Ask if there's
another layer of flooring
under carpet, tile, or
laminate. Is the floor
level? If not, it might be
an indication of water, or
worse, structural problems.
Basement: That
beautifully finished
basement could be hiding a
plethora of problems, from
leaks to mold to holes to
critter infestations. Use a
powerful flashlight to
carefully examine corners
and walls and look behind
and under finishings.
Roof: Roof
replacements are costly.
Find out when the roof was
last addressed, and whether
it was a patch or a
replacement. Look for signs
of damage from the street.
Neighborhood:
Look beyond the obvious into
the details: Is local
traffic a nightmare in rush
hour? Is there reliable
transit nearby? Is the home
near green space, schools,
and recreational facilities?
Parking: If the
house doesn't have a garage,
will the driveway
accommodate your vehicles?
Is there good on-street
visitors' parking?
Even after you've checked the
details, make your offer
contingent on a home inspection.
A reliable home inspector can
dig deeper into the details.
Isn't your peace of mind worth
it?
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