Note to self:
1. Geovative.com, create your own GPS tours
2. Moving Audio and the 230 Miles of Love project, Interview
3. Roadtour.uk
4. Garmin, GPS navigation company
5. Blogging about 230 Miles of Love
6. Cool: tech and gadgets
Monday, June 9, 2008
Macau Project Pt. 2
It is an incredible sweltering day outside, but I did get a couple of things done that I am proud of. I finally completed and turned in my analysis phase report for my graduation project. This means I can get started conceptualizing and designing now. Woohoo. No more bleary eyed nights of typing and reading the small font of typical research papers.
Also, I heard from Alexander that they (NorthernLight and KisstheFrog) won the bid for the Macau project, which is the same project that got me involved with Kissthefrog.
Speaking of work, here is a top 5 weirdest lunch sandwiches Dutch people make:
1. Sambal + Peanut butter + hamburger bun (sambal is like that generic Chinese "spicy" sauce).
2. Apple syrup + cottage cheese on bread.
3. Butter + sliced strawberries + white bread
Ok, it's just going to be three for now because I want to stay accurate to observation. However I can think of some dubious ones off the top of my head which I might be inventing.
In other news, Holland vs. Italy tonight!
Ok, back to work now...
Also, I heard from Alexander that they (NorthernLight and KisstheFrog) won the bid for the Macau project, which is the same project that got me involved with Kissthefrog.
Speaking of work, here is a top 5 weirdest lunch sandwiches Dutch people make:
1. Sambal + Peanut butter + hamburger bun (sambal is like that generic Chinese "spicy" sauce).
2. Apple syrup + cottage cheese on bread.
3. Butter + sliced strawberries + white bread
Ok, it's just going to be three for now because I want to stay accurate to observation. However I can think of some dubious ones off the top of my head which I might be inventing.
In other news, Holland vs. Italy tonight!
Ok, back to work now...
Friday, June 6, 2008
April is the cruelest month
breeding spargel out of dark land...
Dutch people are obsessed with asparagus during asparagus season, and rightly so...because it is delicious. The difference is that they mainly eat white (spargel) versus green or other types of asparagus. For me the jury is out which one is more delicious. The green variety is generally more flavorful but I like the chubby succulent and translucent quality of white asparagus. They are totally different animals in any case.
Photo I took from the internet.
There are many ways of eating asparagus, and I have eaten it twice now this year. Michiel made a delicious version featuring asparagus with butter sauce, egg, ham, and potatoes on the side. mmm. The other day, I tried making asparagus with anchovies with Jorn. I love anchovies and became interested in using them in food after Inga made me anchovies and runner beans once. Also they remind me of going to Spain, tapas, trying different brands of anchovies out of tins.
Here is the recipe I modified from the UK Times. I think this recipe is for green asparagus.
I left out the lemon zest, parsley, and parmesan because I didn't have any. Also, I peeled the asparaguses so that they would be tender. The end result was pretty delicious, but I have to practice either peeling the asparaguses better or steam them for longer.
It turned out really delicious, though I need practice steaming asparaguses.
Finally, a detail that I have not observed for myself but is a source of complaint and comment for others. As Marcel Proust says, "[asparagus] transforms my chamber-pot into a flask of perfume." Asparagus doesn't make my pee smell! Well according to Wikipedia it does: "all individuals produce the odorous compounds after eating asparagus, but only about 40% of the population have the autosomal genes required to smell them." Damn those nonexistent autosomal genes!
In other news. I brought some MSG back from California and stole a Chinese recipe book from my grandma's house which was stolen from my mother's house. Now I can't wait to try some Chinese cooking. More updates on this to come.
Dutch people are obsessed with asparagus during asparagus season, and rightly so...because it is delicious. The difference is that they mainly eat white (spargel) versus green or other types of asparagus. For me the jury is out which one is more delicious. The green variety is generally more flavorful but I like the chubby succulent and translucent quality of white asparagus. They are totally different animals in any case.
Photo I took from the internet.
There are many ways of eating asparagus, and I have eaten it twice now this year. Michiel made a delicious version featuring asparagus with butter sauce, egg, ham, and potatoes on the side. mmm. The other day, I tried making asparagus with anchovies with Jorn. I love anchovies and became interested in using them in food after Inga made me anchovies and runner beans once. Also they remind me of going to Spain, tapas, trying different brands of anchovies out of tins.
Here is the recipe I modified from the UK Times. I think this recipe is for green asparagus.
I left out the lemon zest, parsley, and parmesan because I didn't have any. Also, I peeled the asparaguses so that they would be tender. The end result was pretty delicious, but I have to practice either peeling the asparaguses better or steam them for longer.
It turned out really delicious, though I need practice steaming asparaguses.
Finally, a detail that I have not observed for myself but is a source of complaint and comment for others. As Marcel Proust says, "[asparagus] transforms my chamber-pot into a flask of perfume." Asparagus doesn't make my pee smell! Well according to Wikipedia it does: "all individuals produce the odorous compounds after eating asparagus, but only about 40% of the population have the autosomal genes required to smell them." Damn those nonexistent autosomal genes!
In other news. I brought some MSG back from California and stole a Chinese recipe book from my grandma's house which was stolen from my mother's house. Now I can't wait to try some Chinese cooking. More updates on this to come.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
New Regime
I started roller blading after I found a pair in my neighborhood thrift shop for 12 euros. The first time I skated, after 7 km I was totally worn out with blisters threatening to rip up my feet. I ended up taking a tram back home from Rotterdam CS instead of braving it back with Alexander. Today was my fourth time. I went skating with Bonny who skates like a champ. For some reason I keep going with people who hopelessly outclass me. The benefit though is that now I know how to make a circular stop and cross-overs while taking a turn.
After we were done skating, I tried on Bonny's rollerblades which made a world of difference. First of all, they are more than half times lighter than my skates and the wheels were so slick that I could barely skate without fear of toppling over. All this makes me reconsider my hasty decision to buy super cheap skates, especially now that I am picking at my blister as I write this.
Delft, especially the center, is not very good for skating. So I am finally being forced to explore the paved area around the city. It is relaxing to stand above a highway and skate through pockets of cow manure scent. I am still surprised and delighted by the sight of sheep trimming the grass on the sides of the highway.
So anyways, my new goal is to skate everyday for at least 45min. We'll see how long that lasts...It is really annoying to search for a new sport. I have been trying since I stopped fencing. It's run the gamut from badmiton, to cycling, to tennis, to swimming, to yoga, but I think this one might be a keeper.
I also went onto marktplaats.nl and scoped out a pair of skates I am buying second hand + protective gear (same model, different colors). They are a garish combination of orange and black, but it's not about the looks!!!! I am also selling my old pair on marktplaats...Now it seems like the skating fad has set in. Michel also bought a new, used pair of skates from the second hand shop where I found my original pair, and we will convince Fedde to dig his pair out of the closet when we go next.
New pair:
Old pair:
In other news:
Behind in my graduation project.
Behind in my job search.
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After we were done skating, I tried on Bonny's rollerblades which made a world of difference. First of all, they are more than half times lighter than my skates and the wheels were so slick that I could barely skate without fear of toppling over. All this makes me reconsider my hasty decision to buy super cheap skates, especially now that I am picking at my blister as I write this.
Delft, especially the center, is not very good for skating. So I am finally being forced to explore the paved area around the city. It is relaxing to stand above a highway and skate through pockets of cow manure scent. I am still surprised and delighted by the sight of sheep trimming the grass on the sides of the highway.
So anyways, my new goal is to skate everyday for at least 45min. We'll see how long that lasts...It is really annoying to search for a new sport. I have been trying since I stopped fencing. It's run the gamut from badmiton, to cycling, to tennis, to swimming, to yoga, but I think this one might be a keeper.
I also went onto marktplaats.nl and scoped out a pair of skates I am buying second hand + protective gear (same model, different colors). They are a garish combination of orange and black, but it's not about the looks!!!! I am also selling my old pair on marktplaats...Now it seems like the skating fad has set in. Michel also bought a new, used pair of skates from the second hand shop where I found my original pair, and we will convince Fedde to dig his pair out of the closet when we go next.
New pair:
Old pair:
In other news:
Behind in my graduation project.
Behind in my job search.
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