TheRandomForest.com » Random & Personal http://therandomforest.com Graphic Design, Blogging, Making Money and Randomness Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:43:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Why I slow cook my food :) http://therandomforest.com/why-i-slow-cook-my-food/ http://therandomforest.com/why-i-slow-cook-my-food/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:01:08 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=683 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> As many of you know one of my main online endeavors is my Frugal Living blog. One of the reasons I spend so much time working on this website is because I am a frugal person who is interested in saving cash and living healthily. For this reason I try and do a lot of home cooking.

Home cooking can get a little annoying if not planned and executed properly and I have found some of my favourite meals are the ones that are cooked slowly in larger batches. These include stews, curries, soups, chilis, casseroles and more. The variety of recipes based on the same idea is endless and very suitable for my vegetarianism too….

Last night I cooked a chickpea and potato curry. It basically entailed boiling some chickpeas and adding ginger, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper and a little flour. Then simmering for an hour or so and adding a pre-boiled potato and half a lemon. Simple and enough to feed a few people for a few meals.

At some point in the future I would like to invest in some kind of slow cooking crock pot (like the Tramontina Dutch Oven) and maybe even a pressure cooker to speed up cooking died foods like beans.

What do you slow cook and what tips can you recommend?

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]]> http://therandomforest.com/why-i-slow-cook-my-food/feed/ 0 The Random Forest is Back!! http://therandomforest.com/the-random-forest-is-back/ http://therandomforest.com/the-random-forest-is-back/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:35:34 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=670
  • Random Post!!! This is a random post for verification purposes…. strange I...
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    Anyway, just hoping I still have a few readers laying around and letting you all know that to some degree The Random Forest is back as a personal blog. I’ll likely just blog about random things here and there and everywhere but, hey that’s the fun of blogging!

    Let me know how you are….

    Forest.

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/the-random-forest-is-back/feed/ 0     Are You Ready For Game Day!!! http://therandomforest.com/are-you-ready-for-game-day/ http://therandomforest.com/are-you-ready-for-game-day/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:02:53 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=672 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I love watching big games and one is happening tonight? What are you going to be eating? I know I love to eat all sorts of snacks during a big game and tonight will be no exception!

    Well why don’t you consider the easy to grab Game Day range from the awesome Bistro Crustino. They offer a jam packed full menu of snacks perfect for a game night in, or any night in for that matter. Hot and crispy meaty, cheesy stuffed backed sandwiches that pop in your microwave and are done in just a couple of minutes, two minutes to be precise!

    You can grab them from the freezer section of your local store and be munchcing on them whenever you want, perfect! They have 11 variety’s including Philly Steak & Cheese and Meatballs & Mozzarella.

    Also why don’t you visit their site (www.nestle-gameday.ca) and take a look at the fantastic competitions they have on right now.

    Just enter your UPC from any of the Bistro Crustini Products and you could win a VIP Trip for two to Las Vegas to watch the Big Game with the full works. You could also win 1 of 3 Home Theatre Systems and a weekly prize of a digital camera.

    You only have one entry per person but it’s an instant win on the site so you will know right away. Also the offer is only available to Canadian residents.

    So let me know what you think of the Bistro Crustini range and the Big Game!

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/are-you-ready-for-game-day/feed/ 2     Back to Basics Apple Peeler http://therandomforest.com/back-to-basics-apple-peeler/ http://therandomforest.com/back-to-basics-apple-peeler/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:44:05 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=659
  • Wahl Groomsman Beard Trimmer I like to have a beard but I also like...
    • Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>     I’m in Egypt right now and sadly it’s not advised to eat any vegetable or fruit skins. So when eating apple’s I peel them. If you peel an apple with a knife then you often loose a lot of the fruit so it’s not a bad idea to get a hold of a special apple peeler. One such peeler is the Back To Basics Apple Peeler.

    This awesome device attaches to a table top and makes peeling apples (and potatoes a sunc). It has a sturdy metal build and is not likely to break too easily.

    It also slices the potatoes or apples too for an excellent way to eat and present. At under $25 this item is quite a steal.

    It includes a 5 year warranty and of the 160 Amazon reviews it has gained an overall rating of 4.5 stars.

    Check it out on Amazon.

    The Amazon link on this page is an affiliate link and may earn me a small commission if you buy through it

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/back-to-basics-apple-peeler/feed/ 0     Wahl Groomsman Beard Trimmer http://therandomforest.com/wahl-groomsman-beard-trimmer/ http://therandomforest.com/wahl-groomsman-beard-trimmer/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:33:02 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=657
  • Back to Basics Apple Peeler I’m in Egypt right now and sadly it’s not advised...
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    Somewhere between the UK and Egypt (Where I am now) my Wahl Groomsman Beard Trimmer died. I imagine the bags at the hands of the ruthless staff were flung around a bit too bit and broke something inside. No fault of the trimmer, they are not made to be recklessly thrown around!

    Sadly I can’t find a Wahl in Cairo. However as soon as I return to the UK or USA (which is going to be quite a while) I will be purchasing a new Wahl beard trimmer.

    They can be found on Amazon for a great price.

    PS. This link to amazon is an affiliate link and if you buy through it I may earn a small commission.

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/wahl-groomsman-beard-trimmer/feed/ 0     Random Post!!! http://therandomforest.com/random-post/ http://therandomforest.com/random-post/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:33:51 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=676
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    A jazz lodges a transcript below a defensive hello.

    There we go :)

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/random-post/feed/ 0     Blockbuster New Releases http://therandomforest.com/blockbuster-new-releases/ http://therandomforest.com/blockbuster-new-releases/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:51:27 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=606 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Are you looking for the Blockbuster New Releases?

    I love wating for the Blockbuster New Releases and really enjoy spending a night or two in watching DVDs is a great way to save money and gives a great talking point with friends. If you rent a couple Blockbuster New Releases from Blockbuster, Netflix or your local store then you can get some great entertainment at a low cost.

    Just think… The average rental cost from a store is around $4 a movie. A night in with the boys or girls could cost very very little and still be a bunch of fun. Better still, if you subscribe to an online rental service you can get all the Blockbuster New Releases starting at around $5 a month with no late fees!

    Both Netflix and Blockbuster now offer amazing online services where you can rent dvds online and send them back by post with no late fees. I highly recommend doing this as it’s very cheap and they both offer a free trial so you can see just how good the service is.

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    I love renting a mix of new release dvds and unknown indie movies so that I get a great cross section to watch. I lot of movies that I now consider favorites were found out from using an online rental service and picking random titles.

    Some of my favorite movies of all time have been discovered as random picks!

    Here are the latest Blockbuster New Releases, updated weekly

    You may also be interested in the latest Redbox New Releases.


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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/blockbuster-new-releases/feed/ 0     Muscially Motivated Mondays MIgrated…. http://therandomforest.com/muscially-motivated-mondays-migrated/ http://therandomforest.com/muscially-motivated-mondays-migrated/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:39:48 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=587 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Morning guys….. I just wanted to put a quick note here to say that I have not suddenly stopped Musically Motivated Mondays… I have just migrated it over to my current no1 project, Real Blogging Tips.

    So if you need your fix, go visit this weeks Musically Motivated Monday:

    Musically Motivated Mondays – David Bowie: The Man Who Sold The World

    Cheers and here is to a good week :)

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/muscially-motivated-mondays-migrated/feed/ 0     Musically Motivated Monday – Echobelly: Great Things http://therandomforest.com/musically-motivated-monday-echobelly-great-things/ http://therandomforest.com/musically-motivated-monday-echobelly-great-things/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:31:37 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=557 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> jean_leloup
    I need some inspiration this week so picked up an inspiring song from my teens. I loved Echobelly and miss them very much….

    This week will be tough, I have a lot of errands, as well as client deadlines and personal projects.

    Let me know how you are…

    Echobelly: Great Things

    Great Things Lyrics:

    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what life is,
    I wanna know everything,
    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what love is,
    Is it something I do to myself.

    All is fair in love and war,
    Or so they say and so the saying goes,
    But I’ve seen more broken hearts,
    Than you can count the bullets in a war,
    Oh what do I know,
    There’s gotta be so much I don’t know.

    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what life is,
    I wanna try everything,
    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what love is,
    Is it something I do to myself,
    Something I do to myself.

    What is life apart from memories or
    Dreams and friendships we have known
    And it smells childhood tales
    Contemplating clothes that you have worn
    Oh what do I know
    There’s gotta be so much I don’t know

    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what life is,
    Is it something I do to myself,
    Something I do to myself.

    Never wanted many things,
    Except the chance to learn,
    From my mistakes
    Funny how you never learn,
    But know them when they,
    Come around again,
    Oh what do I know,
    There’s gotta be so much I don’t know.

    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what life is,
    I wanna try everything,
    I wanna do great things,
    I don’t wanna compromise,
    I wanna know what love is,
    Is it something I do to myself,
    Something I do to myself,
    Something you do to yourself.

    What do you think of this track? Let me know what is motivating you this Monday… or any day for that matter.

    And make sure you subscribe to the newsletter (scroll down below the post for the sign up form) so that you can keep up to date with Musically Motivated Monday.

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    ]]>     http://therandomforest.com/musically-motivated-monday-echobelly-great-things/feed/ 0     Musically Motivated Monday – Jean Leloup: I Lost My Baby http://therandomforest.com/musically-motivated-monday-jean-leloup-i-lost-my-baby/ http://therandomforest.com/musically-motivated-monday-jean-leloup-i-lost-my-baby/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:27:00 +0000 Forest http://therandomforest.com/?p=552 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> jean_leloupClient work is picking up again… maybe that means good signs for the economy. We can all but hope!

    Monday, again? Crazy how fast the weeks go. I have just over a month left living in Montreal so getting a bit sad about leaving.

    Feeling a little ho hum today and needed a nice start. And as I am going to miss Montreal I thought I would to pick a local artist, and an awesome one. Jean Leloup did a lot of his music in French but this is one of his famous English language song. It really is beautiful.

    Let me know how you are…

    Jean Leloup: I Lost My Baby

    I Lost My Baby Lyrics:

    I lost my baby, I lost my darling, I lost my friends, I lost my mind
    Pour une fille d’Ottawa, grandie a Sainte-Foy
    D’pere militaire, et d’une belle fille qui fut sa mere
    Qui ecoutait du country, entre deux caisses de bieres
    Et partait le samedi, pur un lac d’Hawkesbury
    Rejoindre la grand-mere and all the family
    Ah, je ne peux vivre sans toi
    Et je ne peux vivre avec toi
    Mais tu peux tres bien vivre sans moi
    Je suis foutu dans les deux cas
    I lost my baby, I lost my darling, I lost my firends, I lost my mind
    Coup de fil de Jami, qui un jour tomba pour une fille d’Ottawa
    Grandie je ne sais pas, du’un pere pilote d’air
    et d’une mere je ne sais quoi, tous deux aimaient le cinema
    Nous sommes habitants de la terre
    Il ya des milliers de frontieres
    Quelqu’un existe dans l’univers
    Pour quelqu’un d’autre et c’est la guerre
    I lost my baby, I lost my darling, I lost my friends, I lost my mind
    Pour une fille d’Ottawa, grandi a Sainte-Foy
    Et qui un jour tomba pour un chanteur populaire
    Grandi en Algerie, assez fucke merci
    Et qui lui dit adieu, je repars fair ma vie a Hawkesbury
    I lost my baby, I lost my darling, I lost my friends, I lost my mind

    What do you think of this track? Let me know what is motivating you this Monday… or any day for that matter.

    And make sure you subscribe to the newsletter (scroll down below the post for the sign up form) so that you can keep up to date with Musically Motivated Monday.

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