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Breakfast?

Why the heck do people bring in donuts for breakfast when the previous days they say we should eat healthy. Sigh. Not my cup of tea, but I guess for others.

I’m glad I was never brought up on sweets. Makes it easier for me to decline. I’ll take the banana and or cutie any day.

First world problem: food, but not the right food. :/

Visiting Activist Brainstorm luncheon. We discovered Meli - an amazing cafe/brunch place in Chicago - eveyrthing’s made in house, even the ketchup! Poached Eggs with avocado and Bearnaise sauce? Don’t mind if I do! Pear Grilled Chicken wrap with Artichoke tomato soup? More please!   Who says you can’t work and play at the same time? 
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Visiting Activist Brainstorm luncheon. We discovered Meli - an amazing cafe/brunch place in Chicago - eveyrthing’s made in house, even the ketchup! Poached Eggs with avocado and Bearnaise sauce? Don’t mind if I do! Pear Grilled Chicken wrap with Artichoke tomato soup? More please!  

Who says you can’t work and play at the same time? 

thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor: Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society. A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science.  Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 
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thenotquitedoctor:

Click the image to scroll through several more images depicting ways that NASA has contributed to society.

A casual reminder that we need adequate funding for science. 

Funny I came across this while having the NASA channel playing on TV (NASA 360). The stuff they do is so totally cool. 

(Source: pennyfournasa)

Caramel Apple Jello Shots - With Real Apples (by BuzzFeedFood)

This is so totally amazing. I’ve made regular jello shots in those orange rinds, but I’ve never thought of something like this! I’m making this. Now. and keeping this on my blog in case I loose it. 

You could definitely swap out the vodka for bourbon, use coconut milk instead of evaporated milk, and regular hot chocolate mix if you can’t find caramel hot chocolate.

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Makes 40 Jello Shots

INGREDIENTS
Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
5 apples (Granny Smith work best)
1/2 cup water
1 envelope caramel hot chocolate mix (Nestle or Land o Lakes; regular hot chocolate is ok too; each envelope is about 1 oz.)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup caramel sauce
1 envelope unflavored knox gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup vodka

PREPARATION
Cut the apples in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, scoop out the inside of the apples, taking care to create a shell of even thickness. Set apple halves into cups of a muffin pan and squeeze or brush lemon juice onto cut apples to reduce browning. Place in fridge until filling is ready.

Make filling: In a medium saucepan, combine water with hot chocolate mix and whisk until the cocoa dissolves. Add evaporated milk and caramel sauce and whisk again to combine. Sprinkle gelatin onto mixture evenly and allow to sit about 2 minutes. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until it just reaches a gentle simmer — this is to ensure gelatin is fully dissolved.

Add sugar and simmer gently for about a minute. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool to warm. Add vodka. Transfer to a container with a spout.

Fill each apple cup with caramel jello mixture. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight.

To serve, place apples flesh-down (Jello down) on cutting board. Cut lengthwise in half, then in half again. Trim off any brown parts with a paring knife. Serve immediately. (The lemon juice can only prevent the browning for so long).

Donut half

For the first time in years (I honestly can’t remember the last time), I ate a donut. It was only half a donut. One of those Apple cumb jelly filled ones. It was offered in the doctor’s office bc one of the employees brought it. Sure, far be it from me to reject an office gift. But Holy crap was it sweet. And I don’t mean sweet as in omg so amazing. 

Yuck. I had a hard time finishing the half. Donuts don’t appeal to me. Sweets don’t appeal to me. Desserts may look good aesthetically, but truth be told? I don’t think they’re a necessity. I dunno I’m weird. I’m also not a big fan of chocolate. Everyone finds this a conundrum. 

My taste buds are weird. 

This has been another episode of odd happenings. Back to your regular programming. 

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