seems like a nice town to me. Would be great to find a job there because rents are so much cheaper.
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1. Pass the CPA exam
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3. declutter my house
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4. see my family in 2009
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5. get a green card
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6. Get ADD under control
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7. have children
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8. Review Goals Weekly
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10. Loose 9 lbs by 7/6/09
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12. try 15 new recipes in 2009
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14. go hiking
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25. Learn French
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30. visit all 50 states
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http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?RecipeID=13948&origin=detail&servings=6
Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and
seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccoli-and-Tortellini-Salad/Detail.aspx
Ingredients
6 slices bacon 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup raisins 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 red onion, finely chopped
Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
From Review:
I have made this dish over 3 dozen times (for catered events, family, parties, etc.) It always gets raves—no leftovers!! As recommended by others, I blanch the broccoli florets for about 30 seconds, plunge into ice water until cooled, then drain and dry. The broccoli stays a gorgeous green and is easier to eat. I usually omit the raisins, but have them on the side for sprinkling. Also, I usually make 1 1/2 times the dressing. Typically, I mix the salad together with about 1/3 of the dressing and leave covered tightly in the fridge overnight or for several hours-the pasta soaks up the dressing. About 30-60 minutes before serving, I add the rest of the dressing
