Blog Posts by SoCalResident

I can't take it any more.

I can't take it anymore. I used to love visiting Yahoo Shine.... I miss our "family" of commenters, fans, fun times we had when things were simple and anonymous.

Okay, so I've also started working part-time and have quit the dating game (temporarily), but where has all the love gone? It seems like the comments are now full of misogynists, intolerable A-holes who think that life ends by the time you hit 40.

Here's news for you folks: we 40-something women are doing great. And I say that from a soulful perspective. I may struggle financially-- who of us doesn't? But I'm so "complete" as a single woman; I could cry from joy to be given a second chance in life.

With that said, here's what makes me sad about the "new" Yahoo Shine:

Posts about wedding planning. Oh geez-- I know people are still going about by way of the dinosaur by walking down the isle, but seriously, do you need to dedicate tons and TONS of articles on wedding planning, flowers, cakes, fluff, most embarrassing wedding

Hungarian pot roast with egg noodles.One of my family's favorite pasta dishes is a hearty beef roast that I learned from my Hungarian parents. Any kind of pasta will do, as the sauce is great for dipping noodles into-- or dousing over the top.

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You can also prepare this dish with beef pre-sliced and slow-cooked for a similarly delicious result.

Hungarian Pot Roast with Pasta

Ingredients:
1-2 lbs. beef round eye round roast
salt and pepper to taste
2 onions (sliced thin)
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons corn or canola oil
1/3 cup red wine
2-4 cups water
cornstarch slurry (2 tsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup water mixed)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 package pasta (egg noodles work best)
chopped parsley (optional)
2 Tablespoons butter

In large Dutch Oven or Covered Skillet, heat oil and sear all sides of beef that has been generously sprinkled with salt.
Add sliced onion, bay leaves, cracked black pepper and wine. Cover and reduce heat to low.
Check for dryness regularly (about every 15-20 minutes) and add water as

It's all about You may be married to a narcissist and not even realize it. Does your spouse continually show signs of worrying "only about me" while ignoring your needs-- including your children? Does he or she also show lack of emotion, happy or sad, when things happen to you? It could be the sign of inability to empathize and.... a narcissist.

Sorry, but if so, you're not alone. If you need instant information on what it means, click here. If you are a single parent divorcing a narcissist, you might want to join One Mom's Battle.

Why do I care? Well for starters, I'm NOT a narcissist. They can't care. All they "feel" for is themselves. I was married to someone who was devoid of emotions. It sucks. He was good at putting on the mask that suited my needs. But after a while, the feathers and glitter that shined on that facade wore away.

After he left to seek divorce, I saw the monster behind the mask. It frightened me to see "who the Heck was I married to for over 15 years?"

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You'd be surprised how little it takes to make women happy.Curious about how to tickle your woman's fancy? Before you say things like, "You complete me" (and wind up having vomit hurling your way), or go out and spend a fortune on jewelry, here's a few (less expensive) ways to turn your woman on.

1. Do the dishes. There is something incredibly sexy about a man who tells his woman, "shhhhh, love, I've got this" and takes the plate and sponge out of her hands.
2. Brush her hair. What? You might ask. Look: I've felt aroused by having my hair combed before, and let me tell you that if you want to put her in the mood fast-- get the comb and work your way from the bottom upward. Slowly.
3. Fix the headlights on your car. That is, when you're driving somewhere together. Say something witty like, "I have to adjust the headlights-- they're just not right." Then get out, in the darkness, and make faces like you're working hard at aligning the direction of the light. By the time you get back in the car, be prepared to take a break before you hit the road

Chicken Taco Recipe
Hot summer days have you avoiding the kitchen like your scheduled teeth cleaning?

Here's a way to avoid cooking in the kitchen when summer laziness hits an all-time high.

Shine Supper Club challenged us to come up with our best recipes for no-cook dinners, and I'm delivering my crock-pot version of chicken tacos.

All you need is three main ingredients for the filling, and minimal kitchen prep to get your summer-time tacos started.

Crock-pot Chicken Tacos

2 lbs. chicken (about 2 breasts)
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 small jar salsa (or less to taste)

Place chicken into crock-pot, sprinkle with taco seasoning mix, and add 1/2 - 1 can prepared salsa.

Chicken taco filling prepared in crock pot.Cover with lid, and put on high for 4 hours.

When chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred chicken.

Mix well into surrounding juices.

Add water if needed.

Slice lettuce thin, and place in bowl.

Assemble filling in taco shells with lettuce and shredded cheese. Add any other toppings of your choice.

Chicken taco filling ready for tacos.

Enjoy!

Tired of getting your heart broken? Try doing the opposite."Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

Dating is a form of insanity if you think about it. You keep going out, only with different people, and expect different results, namely, a relationship could form.

Now, I know some of you are lucky enough to just meet the "person of your dreams," and don't need to sacrifice your time, energy and needless frustration by meeting all the wrong people before that. But for the rest of us, believe me-- I'm going nuts expecting something to magically morph into a good match.

Take it from John Smith

I take comfort in reading comments from others who are going through similar experiences as me (turns out, I'm not so crazy after all). Recently, I was reading some from our resident hotshot John Smith who seems to know a lot about women, dating, and making men crazy about you. How did I get back to talking about crazy again? Must be something in the air tonight.

He mentioned what can make a man

Mouth-watering BBQ













My guests often ask what my secret is for making the perfect BBQ meat. It's a combination of "secrets" that have been picked up over the years, and I will now share them with you.

For maximum flavor, I marinate the meat overnight in a sealed plastic bag. Be sure to remove the bag about a half hour before grilling, so that it's room temperature. The amount of ingredients can vary, so feel free to put more or less of anything you choose.

The top coating after grilling should be basted on with a brush just before removing it from the grill, so that it doesn't burn on. It doesn't matter what meat you marinate and baste, the flavor will still be phenomenal!

Marinade:
1 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp oregano

Grill meat to desired perfect, then use basting brush to add:

Top Coating:
1 cup desired BBQ sauce (I prefer Hickory or Whiskey flavored)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Blend together in small bowl and have ready to apply just before removing

Easy 7-layer dip

When summertime heats up the kitchen more than your stove, it helps to prepare foods that don't add to the temperature. Whether you're planning on hosting a party, or just want to have a rounded meal without cooking, a 7-layer dip is easy, fun, and tastes delicious!

Here's my version of the recipe that can be thrown together in around 10 minutes, and tastes so good, it's hard to stop eating once you start. You can even add your own touch with olives or other toppings you prefer.

Easy, Breezy 7-Layer Dip Recipe

1 casserole dish (around 8" X 10")
1 can re-fried beans
1 tub sour cream
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 package ready-made guacamole dip
1 small jar salsa of choice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium sized tomatoes cubed
2-4 green onions cut 1/4 inch (greens included)

Mix re-fried beans with HALF of the taco seasoning package in small bowl, and layer flat into casserole dish. Mix other HALF of taco seasoning into tub of sour cream, and layer on top of re-fried