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"It seems to me that our three basic needs, for food and security and love, are so mixed and mingled and entwined that we cannot straightly think of one without the others. So it happens that when I write of hunger, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it, and warmth and the love of it and the hunger for it… and then the warmth and richness and fine reality of hunger satisfied… and it is all one." ~ M.F.K. Fisher

Kelis Dinner at Winter Music Conference 2010

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Kellis Dinner at Winter Music Conference 2010 - Miami, FL

Last night musician Kelis hosted a dinner presented by Belvedere Vodka in celebration of her upcoming album, Flesh Tone, and revealed her
unknown passion: cooking. Held in a private bungalow at the W South Beach,
Kelis welcomed guests including Interscope-Geffen-A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine, DJ Benny Benassi, DJ ...Rashida, Chicago Bears player Adewale Ogunieye, Kansas City Chiefs player Thomas Jones, DJ/musician Calvin Harris, Burns, JackSplash and more, who all enjoyed the menu she created and prepared herself.

Kelis, who found the time to go culinary school in between rocking the stage, impressed everyone with her cooking talents. In addition to the delicious food, which Benny Benassi raved about, guests were the first to hear Kelis' new album, while sipping Belve cocktails.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

I guess I just have to do this alone...

For years I have been trying to get the people that I know to do a "girlfriend" or "family" trip abroad (ie Europe).  Unfortunately, to no avail.  Perhaps it is only my desire to travel and see other things.  I think that I have decided that I have to accept the fact that travelling and/or back packing across Europe will be my solo journey. 

It kind of disappoints me that people that I know don't want to see anything more or experience anything more than what's inside their box.  Why have friends that you really have nothing in common with?  Am I being too hard on em?  My frustration  is of them wanting me to be part of their regular life versus them trying to be part of who I am?  My motto:  In order to grow, sometimes have to let go. 

I'm on my soap box this morning but point blank--we have nothing in common.  I would not choose to be in an unfullfilling relationship so why would I choose to remain in unfullfilling friendships?

Ok now that I have gotten those thoughts out of the way, let me tell you I have been studying my future places of interest.  I am planning to hit up Rome (and AMALFI Coast), Paris, Barcelona and if I manage to hustle up an unintended location--then so be it!!!
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Hi Chef L Boogie:

Two months ago I met an amazing man from Spain, we had a hot affair during the time that he was visiting my city and he told me that he was a collector of olive oil. We talked about having anal sex during the time that he was here but it never happened. Anyway, I am planning a trip to Spain to visit him and I thought about bringing him a nice bottle of olive oil to be used as a lubricant for our anal adventures! But my question is: is it a safe lubricant in terms of keeping the condom from breaking?

Thank you! Hot for Spain


Dear Hot for Spain,

Olive oil + latex condom = broken condom! Avoid using latex with any oil, oil-based lube, or petroleum products.

That's the quick answer, but there's much more that can be said about safer sex, condoms, lube, and erotic olive oil options.

A good lubricant for anal sex is essential. Lube makes anal sex more pleasurable, decreases risk of condom-breakage, and helps protect sensitive tissue. If you are using latex condoms, or any other latex barriers such as gloves or dental dams, olive oil should be avoided because oils and oil-based lubricants and lotions cause latex to break down. For any sexual activity using latex barriers, water-based or silicone-based lubricants are recommended.

Water-based lube, the most oft-recommended kind, can be used safely with latex and with silicone toys and it cleans up easily. Water-based lubes abound at sex novelty stores and drugstores alike. For anal sex, look for non-flavored varieties (flavored lube often has sugar and other ingredients that may cause irritation in penetrative anal or vaginal sex). Water-based lubricants may be somewhat sticky when they dry, but can be refreshed easily by adding water, saliva, or more lube.

Some people prefer silicone-based lube for anal sex because it typically has a slicker quality, stays wetter longer, and does not dry sticky. Like water-based lube, silicone is safe for use with latex. The body does not absorb silicone, which means it won't clog pores, but it may be more difficult to wash off (and out) of the body. Silicone lube will damage silicone sex toys, so the two should not be used together unless there is a condom on the toy.

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Ready in: 30-60 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 tablespoon butter (melted)

***Rum Syrup***
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons dark Jamaican rum



Directions:

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl combine milk, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is almost smooth.

Next, fold the bananas into the batter. Let this set, loosely covered, for about 25 minutes.

Combine the melted butter with the remaining oil. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour a teaspoon of the butter and oil mixture in the skillet and heat.

For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan and cook until small bubbles form on the top, usually about 1 minute.

Turn the pancake over and cook an additional 30 to 45 seconds. Proceed with the rest of the batter, adding more of the bitter and oil mixture to the pan as necessary.

Serve warm with the rum syrup.

For Rum Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a 4 cup microwave safe measuring cup. Cook on medium high power for 2 minutes, until the butter is melted. Stir and serve hot.


This recipe from CDKitchen for Banana Pancakes With Rum Syrup serves/makes 6