Bountiful Beer Bread Bowl
By Lisa Ek
Ingredients:
Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®
12 oz. beer
Prepared Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
Preparation:
Combine first 2 ingredients; stir just to blend. Spoon batter into greased medium-sized round-bottomed, deep stainless steel mixing bowl. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes. Cool completely. Invert bread on serving platter; cut opening in top of bread. Pull bread from inside loaf to create a bowl; cube. Fill bowl with prepared Spinach & Herb Dip or any of our dips; serve with reserved bread cubes. Makes 8-10 servings.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Is there really gender discrimination in business? (Guest blogger Lynette Chandler)
In a private Facebook group, I noticed a lot of people were looking for a tech person to work with. So, I introduced myself. Upon returning to check on the status, I saw a post at the very top of the wall from a guy who also introduced himself as a coder.
Now, I'm not that naive to think I am the only geek in a group. There are probably many people better at tech than me in any group. What gave me pause was, why this guy's introduction got so many responses when mine hardly went noticed.
A horrifying thought flashed through my mind. It couldn't be true. Did he get more attention because he's… a man? Maybe you have experienced something similar. Something that made you stop to wonder if you didn't win the bid, secure that client or get that exposure because you are a woman. Then, you look around and it looks like all the top dogs are men.
Of course it depends on the industry you are in but I'm here to tell you, even in seemingly male-centric arenas, there are plenty of women quietly making serious coin. Sometimes, we aren't seeing the ladies because women simply aren't vocal about their successes. And, when we toot our own horn, we often express it in an entirely different manner.
For us, being able to support our families and being there when the kids get off the bus mean a whole lot more than 'crushing it' or making a million dollars in 24 hours. I'm not saying women don't strive for that. I'd love to make that kind of money any day. It's just, our goals are often more immediate and realistic.
That is why it's always refreshing to hear stories about real women and how they broke through the barriers. If you need a little inspiration from authentic women just like you, head on over to SoloMasterminds. They are bragging on three ladies who turned their wildest dreams into reality while juggling homework, laundry, whiny children, soccer practices and meal plans.
As for that little incident I told you about earlier, after giving it more thought, I decided it had nothing to do with gender nor discrimination of any kind. There were plenty of logical and probably more accurate explanations like the timing of our posts and how quickly my post got buried under a flurry of activity.
What I learned that week - focus on being awesome instead of speculating about something that may not be true because when working for yourself, there is no glass ceiling. Especially with an Internet business. Don't take my word for it. Check out the three case studies and let those women tell you their story.
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Lynette Chandler helps small businesses leverage technology in their marketing. She is also the resident tech expert at SoloMasterminds
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Now, I'm not that naive to think I am the only geek in a group. There are probably many people better at tech than me in any group. What gave me pause was, why this guy's introduction got so many responses when mine hardly went noticed.
A horrifying thought flashed through my mind. It couldn't be true. Did he get more attention because he's… a man? Maybe you have experienced something similar. Something that made you stop to wonder if you didn't win the bid, secure that client or get that exposure because you are a woman. Then, you look around and it looks like all the top dogs are men.
Of course it depends on the industry you are in but I'm here to tell you, even in seemingly male-centric arenas, there are plenty of women quietly making serious coin. Sometimes, we aren't seeing the ladies because women simply aren't vocal about their successes. And, when we toot our own horn, we often express it in an entirely different manner.
For us, being able to support our families and being there when the kids get off the bus mean a whole lot more than 'crushing it' or making a million dollars in 24 hours. I'm not saying women don't strive for that. I'd love to make that kind of money any day. It's just, our goals are often more immediate and realistic.
That is why it's always refreshing to hear stories about real women and how they broke through the barriers. If you need a little inspiration from authentic women just like you, head on over to SoloMasterminds. They are bragging on three ladies who turned their wildest dreams into reality while juggling homework, laundry, whiny children, soccer practices and meal plans.
As for that little incident I told you about earlier, after giving it more thought, I decided it had nothing to do with gender nor discrimination of any kind. There were plenty of logical and probably more accurate explanations like the timing of our posts and how quickly my post got buried under a flurry of activity.
What I learned that week - focus on being awesome instead of speculating about something that may not be true because when working for yourself, there is no glass ceiling. Especially with an Internet business. Don't take my word for it. Check out the three case studies and let those women tell you their story.
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Lynette Chandler helps small businesses leverage technology in their marketing. She is also the resident tech expert at SoloMasterminds
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Downpayment...
Lately I have been dealing with backtalk and arguments with my three oldest children. It's really getting bad folks. Today I had it.
So I gathered the three and told them, "Look, from now on every time one of you backtalk or argue with me, I get a quarter. If you would like to hang onto your money, cut it out!"
Jake immediately walks back to his room and comes back with a dollar.
"Here Mom."
"What is this for?"
"I'm making a downpayment."
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
So I gathered the three and told them, "Look, from now on every time one of you backtalk or argue with me, I get a quarter. If you would like to hang onto your money, cut it out!"
Jake immediately walks back to his room and comes back with a dollar.
"Here Mom."
"What is this for?"
"I'm making a downpayment."
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Talking Vs. Texting
I hate texting, I really do. However, everyone I know insists on doing just that. What is so confusing to me is why they would rather text me when they are sitting at home. Obviously they aren't knee deep in something at the moment if they have time to type that whole paragraph. Sometimes it would take less time to just say it.
But, I find myself communicating in this fashion more and more. Of course some of my texts are longer than my blog posts.
Which do you prefer?
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Friday, January 7, 2011
How I Stay Focused? Beats me!
daydreaming with black tourmaline
It is so difficult for me to stay focused. The only way I can get through anything completely is to not give up until it's done. Otherwise, I turn into the dog on "Up" who's diverted by the squirrel. Squirrel!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
And the Quote of the Day...
Comes from Jake;
Me: "Do I have the word 'idiot' stamped on my forehead?"
Jake: "No. Actually it's more like a 'why' (Y) when you make that face."
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Me: "Do I have the word 'idiot' stamped on my forehead?"
Jake: "No. Actually it's more like a 'why' (Y) when you make that face."
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Saturday, January 1, 2011
What I'm Looking Forward to in 2011
This year is a whole new start for me. Everything is totally different. I have to stand on my own two feet and put everything in it's place. I'm ready, finally. The divorce is through. We get along. The kids are great.
This year I am going to get it all together. Take the kids on a real vacation with my own money. I get a tax refund, which is totally new for me. It was a decade of being married to a self employed man. Tax time sucked. Not anymore. And things are moving along with a new relationship, scary but true. I'm loving it.
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year everyone!
My year of phenomenal is over and I need to find a new word for this one. My divorce has gone through, we have managed to remain friends. It took a little while, but it works. Hope you all have made it through as well.
Had a little scare with an abnormal pap. I could've done without that. It doesn't matter how many times they tell you not to worry, that it's common. It's still scary.
And with my New Year, my eighteen year old daughter has turned nineteen. That's still odd. Of course I'm still having a hard time remembering my own age. I'm still trying to figure out why everyone feels the need to correct me on that one.
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
My year of phenomenal is over and I need to find a new word for this one. My divorce has gone through, we have managed to remain friends. It took a little while, but it works. Hope you all have made it through as well.
Had a little scare with an abnormal pap. I could've done without that. It doesn't matter how many times they tell you not to worry, that it's common. It's still scary.
And with my New Year, my eighteen year old daughter has turned nineteen. That's still odd. Of course I'm still having a hard time remembering my own age. I'm still trying to figure out why everyone feels the need to correct me on that one.
This post was originally published by Shh! Momma's Writing
Friday, December 24, 2010
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