Never Have I Ever...

NcsuPsych · February 2010

Cooked in our crockpot and Im looking for a recipe thats easy for me to cook for our 'HoneyMoon' weekend (Im surprising DH with a romantic night this weekend since we don't get to go anywhere for a little while) any suggestions?

Alright. . now your turn! What's something you've never done, but would like to?

brokenhallelujah · February 2010

I have never been this close to getting into grad school next year with my dream advisor. I know it's not really the same, but it's what I'm thinking about lately. Got my application sent in & interviewed. Now it's time to wait and see what the fate's have in store for me.

NcsuPsych · February 2010

Woo Very exciting!! I'll keep my fingers crossed

What are you going to Grad school for?

brokenhallelujah · February 2010

Thanks! I need all the fingers crossed I can get.

I'm going to get my master's at UNCW for marine biology - specifically studying whale morphology (how whales work!). It's exciting, but a really competitive & underfunded field.

midnite007x · February 2010

never ate beets and probably never will!!

i like to do pot roast in our crock pot.

midnite007x · February 2010

brandy, i think they could use your assistance trying to figure out the whales in sea world....evidently the people haven't figured out they aren't happy there!!!

midnite007x · February 2010

i have never ever been out of the states (and haven't even really traveled within) so i can't wait for our honeymoon to mexico in august.

janice1980 · February 2010

I have never been skydiving.. and yes I really want to!! I think this will be my surprise present for my 30th birthday!!

also, here is my favorite crockpot recipe... super easy and super yum!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Stroganoff/Detail.aspx

wlfpkbride · February 2010

Pot roast! It's my favorite. Get some onions, potatoes and carrots. Chop them up coarsely. Get a big chunk of roast (I think I use a different kind every time I make it...usually whatever is on sale), season it and brown it on all sides. Throw it all together in the crock pot. You can cook it with just water but I always use beef stock and french onion soup. It adds so much flavor. The last time I made it I also added a little bit of red wine and it turned out delicious!

janice1980 · February 2010

Brandy good luck with marine biology, sounds complex. Just stay away from Sea World...!

wlfpkbride · February 2010

Never have I ever...lived in another country. I would love to live somewhere else for a few years. Australia would probably be my first choice.

Brandy, I would love to do something with marine biology...I LOVE sea turtles. My idea of a perfect day...snorkeling on the GBR watching for fish & sea turtles :-)

brokenhallelujah · February 2010

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[QUOTE]brandy, i think they could use your assistance trying to figure out the whales in sea world....evidently the people haven't figured out they aren't happy there!!!
Posted by midnite007x[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think anyone could tell you that. Not a big fan of those Seaworld shows. Just because you can keep/train an orca, doesn't mean you should.

I'm looking to go into research, not training. Most of my interaction with dolphins & whales are after they have died and stranded on the beach. They are used to collect samples for studies all around the country to help understand the animals better as well as diagnose how f-ed up we are making their lives.

On a side note, crock pot pot roast is delicious. I use carrots, onions, celary, and potatoes in mine. And I cook it in a mixture of beer & water - one can of beer and then the rest water to cover most of the roast while it cooks. Crock pot spaghetti sauce is also pretty easy & good. Check out the Better Homes & Gardens website - they have yummy recipes and ahve a bunch just for crock pots.

wlfpkbride · February 2010

Amanda, where in Mexico are you going for the HM? We're going to Cancun and I can't wait. Neither of us have ever been to Mexico.

brokenhallelujah · February 2010

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[QUOTE]Brandy, I would love to do something with marine biology...I LOVE sea turtles. My idea of a perfect day...snorkeling on the GBR watching for fish & sea turtles :-)
Posted by wlfpkbride[/QUOTE]
I love snorkeling! When we went to Hawaii we swam with manta rays on the Big Island. It was absolutely amazing. They would come within inches of you. Fabulous.

There's a lovely lady here at UNCW that studies sea turtles. If you end up in Baltimore, you might be able to go visit Woods Hole. I have no idea how far away they are from each other, but that is like the premiere marine biology institue on this coast. -- Okay so I looked it up & it's 9 hours away, so maybe not. Oh well.

pirategal03 · February 2010

Never have I ever...driven across the Mississippi river. And I want to. The only time I've been west of it is when I flew to California when I was 15 and stayed there for a week. I don't feel like that counts.

Dito all the pot roast recipes posted already. It's FI's favorite meal.

I also like to do an orange chicken variation - I dump chicken wings in the croc pot with a couple tablespoons of flour, stir it around so the flour kinda coats the chicken (I'm never exact on that) then add orange marmelade and barbecue sauce (more marmelade than sauce) and cook until the chicken falls apart.

Also - chicken breast with rice (NOT the quick-cook kind) shallots, mushrooms and white wine are really good in the croc pot. Sometimes I add carrots too.

My "croc pot timing" rule is always 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. My croc pot doesn't have a timer so I always go with that. Also, I don't really measure so sorry I don't have more exacting recipes.

midnite007x · February 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Never Have I Ever... : Yeah, I think anyone could tell you that. Not a big fan of those Seaworld shows. Just because you can keep/train an orca, doesn't mean you should. I'm looking to go into research, not training. Posted by brokenhallelujah[/QUOTE]

i am not an activist or anything like that but don't get me started on animals in captivity, especially with sea world shows and the circus!

i use 1/2 packet of dry onion soup, 1/2 cup water and can of cream of mushroom soup in our roast

krystal, we are going to riviera maya which i THINK is near or in cancun....we haven't decided on which resort but it will be Secrets Capri or Valentin Imperial. we are going to try to make a final decision and book this week, just waiting to hear back from Jennifer at VIP, she has been helping us alot lately
do you know where you guys are going yet?

wlfpkbride · February 2010

We also used Jennifer and she's been very helpful. FI booked on Christmas eve and we're going to Capri Riviera. She got us a great deal and I can't wait to go!

alliegator8 · February 2010

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[QUOTE]Never have I ever...lived in another country. I would love to live somewhere else for a few years. Australia would probably be my first choice. Brandy, I would love to do something with marine biology...I LOVE sea turtles. My idea of a perfect day...snorkeling on the GBR watching for fish & sea turtles :-)
Posted by wlfpkbride[/QUOTE]

OK, I freaken love sea turtles! The Honu spirit! It's the heart of our wedding festivities. They're on our cake, my and my bridesmaids earrings. They are just such wonderful creatures. And I love the symbolism and traditional imporance of family and guidance that they represent in the hawaiian culture.

I was lucky enough to see one while diving in Belize this past fall. FI had to help me keep my regulator in my mouth because I was freaking out!

Adi1076 · February 2010

::Totally Butting in:: We just booked Secrets Capri for our honeymoon in October! (with the Hurricane Insurance just in case) It looks so beautiful and we can't wait. Krystal, I will be excited to hear about your trip! (and Amanda too if that is where you guys choose)

alliegator8 · February 2010

had my photos make the cover of SI magazine, but I am determined to landed at least one in my lifetime!

pirategal03 · February 2010

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[QUOTE]had my photos make the cover of SI magazine, but I am determined to landed at least one in my lifetime!
Posted by alliegator8[/QUOTE]

haha this post has changed topics so much that I had to read that twice before it made sense

pirategal03 · February 2010

Never have I ever... cooked squid. But there's some in my freezer waiting for me to find the right recipe

)

Beth0882 · February 2010

I love turtles! Not just sea turtles -- when I moved in with FI I had to box up a ton of turtle knick knacks because I have so many and I didn't think FI would appreciate them. Glad to see so many people enjoy turtles, and what a cool idea to incorporate them into a wedding!

We just started emailing with Jennifer at VIP regarding our honeymoon in Italy. I was surprised at her quick responses! Made some edits to her suggested itinerary and waiting to hear back from her now

As to the original post---never have I ever gone skiing (which since I am from CO causes a lot of raised eyebrows).

ashstwrt · February 2010

I make 2 easy and delicious things in the crock pot. The first is BBQ chicken breasts. I buy a pack of "split chicken breasts" (usually there are 3). Then, I pour "George's" BBQ sauce (made in NC) all over the chicken. Cook on low all day until the chicken literally falls off the bone. Mine cooks pretty fast so it usually only takes maybe 5-6 hours. The other is beef stroganoff (with stew beef...not ground beef). I'll have to post that recipe when I get home.

wlfpkbride · February 2010

I'll definitely post a review with lots of pics when we get back.

midnite007x · February 2010

adi...you are going to think i am following you everywhere you go!!! LOL

you are going to ATL and we are going later this year

you are going to Secrets Capri....we (maybe) are going in AUG....(we are leaning more towards Secrets Capri than Valentin Imperial right now)

where else are you going??? LOL

i think that is it...except Oak Island for the wedding , LOL

midnite007x · February 2010

never have i ever been snorkeling....so i am going to create another post about this!

wlfpkbride · February 2010

Amanda, you HAVE to go snorkeling on the HM. Once you get over breathing through the snorkel it's amazing!

katherineUTC · February 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Never Have I Ever... : OK, I freaken love sea turtles! The Honu spirit! It's the heart of our wedding festivities. They're on our cake, my and my bridesmaids earrings. They are just such wonderful creatures. And I love the symbolism and traditional imporance of family and guidance that they represent in the hawaiian culture. I was lucky enough to see one while diving in Belize this past fall. FI had to help me keep my regulator in my mouth because I was freaking out!
Posted by alliegator8[/QUOTE]

Me too!!! DH and I saw TWO sea turtles when we were snorkeling at the beach at our hotel in Maui!!! They were like, 5 feet away from us, it was surreal! :)

katherineUTC · February 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Never Have I Ever... : i am not an activist or anything like that but don't get me started on animals in captivity, especially with sea world shows and the circus! i use 1/2 packet of dry onion soup, 1/2 cup water and can of cream of mushroom soup in our roast krystal, we are going to riviera maya which i THINK is near or in cancun....we haven't decided on which resort but it will be Secrets Capri or Valentin Imperial. we are going to try to make a final decision and book this week, just waiting to hear back from Jennifer at VIP, she has been helping us alot lately do you know where you guys are going yet?
Posted by midnite007x[/QUOTE]

After you posted that a while ago, I have made that pot roast recipe already, TWICE, the second time for my in-laws, and it is SOOOOOO good, and so easy. I threw slightly browned (in a saucepan) mushrooms in the pot about an hour before the roast was done. DELICIOUS. Served over mashed potatoes. YUMMY.

brokenhallelujah · February 2010

Here's one of many pictures I was able to get of my snorkling adventures on the Big Island, Hawaii. I have a waterproof digital cam that was so great to use!

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