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Shameless self-promotion

Thrasher — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:06:03 +0000

The “other me” has started a podcast in the last month, and would appreciate a few more listens and some feedback.

Listen to/download the audio files (or better yet, subscribe) at http://podcast.SonOfOdin.net/.

As you were…

Cross-World Collaboration

New Column: The Dorm Gourmet!

Mosh Pit Matt — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:01:31 +0000

I currently live in a fairly tiny box of an apartment, but I have been known to whip up some tasty meals on my single burner stove and with the aid of my microwave. Its not really rocket science, but it does take some imagination.

In this process, I looked back on all the times I wanted an excuse to bring a girl to my college dorm room and impress her somehow. If you can cook her a meal, I thought, it would be good, but I was perpetually frustrated by the lack of a decent kitchen. I myself like to eat well, and I was blessed by living in Cincinnati, which, despite its flaws, is a particularly good place to eat (though I got fat on Taiwanese food… hmm..)

After I had a nice big apartment (The Mosh Pit), I had the luxury of a huge kitchen and TWO fridges (albeit shared with the likes of culinary snob Thrasher, and Vegetarian Lothar, and pot-destroying Megadave). However, now, having returned to more caveman roots and needing to keep space-use to a minimum, I have again pondered how to eat well without breaking the bank, or the space limit. To that end, I bring you “The Dorm Gourmet.”

The focus is on building an initial stock of basic supplies and equipment (for you college readers this is read as “a list of stuff for mom to get you”), and then being able to prepare quality, impressive meals for 2-4 for under $20.

I will start with what you need to keep in stock. Most are long-lasting/non perishable, but some require the standard mini-fridge to keep.

In the interest of not cluttering up space on TMP.net’s front face, I will make the rest of this posting (an intro post as it is) a click-to-expand link.

What you will need to be a dorm gourmet:

Tools:
Hot Plate
750-800Watt Microwave
George Forman Mini Grill (2-4 pattie size)
Corningwear or similar ceramic vessles of 2quart
size that are microwaveable and bakeable
Large Spoon
12″ or 14″ Skillet
14″ Saucepan
Ziplock Sandwich Bags
ladle
pairing knife
large gnereal purpose knife
cutting board
two spoons
two forks
two knives
two big plates
two small plates
two cereal or soup bowls
two glasses
In the Fridge:

Milk
Mayonnaise (not Miracle whip unless you like it…)
Mustard
Ketchup
Tabasco (I use Chipotle and original)
Butter or Margarine
1 can of Cheap Beer
Parmesian Cheese
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Jam or Jelly
Bacon
Dill Pickles
Carrots
Salsa

In the Freezer:
Ice
Booze

In the Cupboard:

No Salt Mrs. Dash
Salt (sea salt in a grinder bottle is good)
Pepper (Black pepper in a grinder bottle)
Chinese Hot Chili Oil
Garlic Powder
Celery powder/Celery Salt
Oregano
Parsley
Sage
Rosmary
Thyme (thanks S&G)
Basil
Bay Leaves
Chili Powder
“Italian Seasoning”
Worcestershire Sauce
Oatmeal
Olive Oil
Apple Vinegar
Cinnamon

Cans:
Peas
Tuna
Chicken
Black Olives
Spam
Lipton’s (or similar unwatered-down) Cream of Mushroom soup

Packages:
Macaroni and Cheese
Angel Hair Pasta
Lipton instant side dishes
Chicken Cup-a-soup
Uncle Ben’s rice
Peanut Butter
Sliced Bread
Triscuits
Instant Mashed Potatoes in the single serving size (good lord they are crappy, but for sure don’t use FLAKES, the newer ones are edible and a few are tasty, and doing your own mashed ‘taters at home ain’t no small task, precious).

You should be able to fit all the needed supplies and equipment into one moving box and easily into the space above your desk in a dorm room.
WHERE you eat it is your choice, but in Calhoun Hall, open flame was not allowed in the dining hall (nor, I think in the bedrooms, though … I don’t recall as I tend to ignore restrictions on any type of fire.)

For some great ideas to get you started, check this out:

http://thehotplate.net/default.php

Thrasher and I will post our own ideas on this later as well.

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Drunk hick on lawnmower + Taser = Hilarity

Thrasher — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:05:46 +0000

The magic occurs around the 2:30 mark.

Via theCHIVE

UPDATE 17 Apr 2010: It’s fake/staged. Meet Steve.

If you have to ask, the answer is probably “No”

Thrasher — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:44:54 +0000

The question? Is it a good idea to microwave a bottle of gin?

The answer?

We’ll worship the dark lord in a winter wonder land….

Mosh Pit Matt — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:13:14 +0000

This video makes me question all of my religious beliefs… but here it is, for your holiday enjoyment.

Reality check

Mosh Pit Matt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:14:32 +0000

For those of you who were wondering where I was for two weeks. I was in the hospital, quite ill because I had let myself go completely to shit.

Its a long story and more frightening sounding than it was to experience it first-hand but what I can say is:

Eat balanced, drink in moderation, get some sleep, and for goodness sakes, when you start feeling tired all the time and can’t control your eating, sleeping, drinking or anything else, stop, slow down, and talk to a doctor before it gets too late. I Was nearly dead when I went in to the hospital, and though I’m still having a hard time walking, I’m feeling a lot better.

Here’s a photo of my most important tools while in the hospital. :P

I'm the only person I know who ever overflowed a bed pan

Good news: I lost 23lbs in the hospital and I look SEXY! ;)

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If the Mosh Pit Crew Made Music Videos, this would be it…

Mosh Pit Matt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:11:27 +0000

This is why you drink…

Mosh Pit Matt — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:10:25 +0000

Many of this guy’s posts are pretty funny. But I really liked the Aphex Twin-induced seriousness of this sublimely funny little vid.

Yeah, this could’ve been 10am the next morning at the ‘Pit, too

Thrasher — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:35:07 +0000

Someone’s having an “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” moment.

Worst Shopping Run Ever – Watch more Funny Videos

Flashbacks, anyone? (Holy Hand grenade edition)

Mosh Pit Matt — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:24:18 +0000

Some of you you visited the Mosh Pit during its… “run” may have seen the small bottle of Chambord we kept in the kitchen cabinet. We consistently referred to it as “The Holy Hand grenade.” It seems we are not the only ones to make this connection…

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