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Video Accompaniment for Episode 046 – Bidding
Video accompaniment of our latest episode that can be found at https://valentinecast.com/2012/01/30/episode-046-bidding/
Episode 046 – Bidding
The @Valentine Podcast Show Notes
Intro
Coming to you, from Louisville, KY! It’s the @Valentine Podcast with your Bidding couple, J and Renee Valentine.Intro Music –
Who Loves Me by Pretty Lights – http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/#/homeToday is Monday, January 30, 2012 and this is Episode 46!
Weekend Wrap-up
- Bidding!?!
Tech (Gadgets, Computers, etc.)
- gMusic App for iOS.
- Samsung S10
Media (Movies, Games, Books, Television Shows, Music)
- Movies By Chance: Result: 58 – Fame; 112 – No Impact Man: The Documentary
- Movie for Next Week: 132 – The Brothers; 93 – The Burning Bed
- Beauty and the Beast in 3D
- Downton Abbey
- Justified
- Reckoning: Kingdom of Amalur
Food –
- Texican BBQ
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
- Homemade Granola Bars
Odds and Ends (Bumper provided by Johnny Feisty)
- Stuff to do to move
- I love to Pack
- Strumpet is going to Paris
- Congrats to Glenn and Juliet
- Happy Birthday to Dills and Eled on Saturday
- Happy Belated to J’s Dad!
- SPV (http://snappostvlog.com/)
Contact Information
You can reach us by email at thevalentinecast@gmail.com. You can also see our blog at valentinecast.com. The podcast Twitter feed is ValentineCast. Video can be seen at http://youtube.com/ValentineCast J’s Twitter feed is theCaoboi and Renee’s twitter feed is theIceflow
Outro Music: Pretty Lights – If I Gave You My Love
Video Accompaniment for Episode 045 – Pie Eating
Here’s the Video Accompaniment for Episode 045 – Pie Eating
Episode 045 – Pie Eating
The @Valentine Podcast Show Notes
Intro
Coming to you, from Louisville, KY! It’s the @Valentine Podcast with your Pie-Eating couple, J and Renee Valentine.Intro Music –
Who Loves Me by Pretty Lights – http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/#/home
Today is Monday, January 23, 2012 and this is Episode 45!Weekend Wrap-up
- Shopping (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nROpnDLN07g)
Tech (Gadgets, Computers, etc.)
- Intro for Vlogs. Working with Sony Vegas
- New camcorder ordered Samsung Q10
- Search for a broadcasting arm for our Mics locally. No luck!
- Goodbye Turtle Beach. Hello new mic.
- Google Plus to now allow psuedonyms…kinda
Media (Movies, Games, Books, Television Shows, Music)
- Movies By Chance: Result: 85 – Ping Pong Playa; 91 – Tangled
- Movie for Next Week: 58 – Fame; 112 – No Impact Man: The Documentary
- World’s Greatest Dad – Robin Williams
- Hell on Wheels
- Discussion around Disney movies and the unlocking vaults…
- SW:TOR
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
- Played a little Portal 2
- Batman: Arkahm City and Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Food –
- National Pie Day! We have Pie!!!!
- Cheesy Bacon Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas
- Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Whirley-Pop!
- Canada Dry
- Mom pushing food on us
Odds and Ends (Bumper provided by Johnny Feisty)
Feedback
- Email from Kim
- Tedra64 Theodora Thomson – @theCaoboi @ValentineCast I absolutely love being able to watch. You guys are so awesome.
- From Alachia – OMG. food section now is going to be SOOOOO much more cooler! we get to watch you eat sometimes! sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Contact Information
You can reach us by email at thevalentinecast@gmail.com. You can also see our blog at valentinecast.com. The podcast Twitter feed is ValentineCast. Video can be seen at http://youtube.com/ValentineCast J’s Twitter feed is theCaoboi and Renee’s twitter feed is theIceflow
Outro Music: Pretty Lights – If I Gave You My Love
Recipe Exploration: Cheesy Bacon, Chicken, and Avocado Quesadillas
By:Renee (from kevinandamanda.com)
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Servings: 8 (half a quesadilla is a serving)
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized flour tortilla shells
- 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup scallions, diced
- 8 strips of bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
Directions:
- Arrange bacon on a cooling rack (like for cookies) and set it on top of sheet pan. If you don’t have a cooling rack, you can just put the bacon straight on the sheet pan. Or in a 9×13 baking dish. Either way will work. Place bacon in a cold oven, turn heat to 400, and cook 15 mins per side.
- Add 1/2 tbsp bacon drippings to a skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and saute about 2-3 mins until softened. Add the chicken in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 mins or until chicken is golden and cooked through, flipping just once during cooking. Remove the chicken and scallions to a plate and rinse out the skillet.
- Add about 1/2 tbsp butter to the skillet over medium heat. When foamy, add a tortilla and swirl it around to get it nice and buttery. Layer one side of the tortilla with chicken, bacon, avocado, and a little cheese. Use tongs to flip the other half of the tortilla over and press down. Cook the tortilla for about 1-2 mins on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the rest of the tortillas, adding a little more butter for each tortilla as needed. Eat & enjoy!
Notes:
- I used the bacon pieces used for salads and made them crispy in the microwave. Was a lot easier. But if you don’t have extra bacon grease handy, it’s good to make the bacon yourself.
Recipe Exploration: Cajun Chicken Pasta
By: Renee (modified from All Recipes.com)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 4 stalks of green onion, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through. Add more Cajun Seasoning if desired.
- In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. If sauce is too thin, let the bowl sit until sauce thickens.
Notes:
- Can also use rotisserie chicken cut up into pieces. That works out well!
- If sauce is consistently too thin even after sitting, you can add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with or water to thicken.
Episode 044 – Video Trying
The @Valentine Podcast Show Notes
[audio http://atvalentine.podbean.com/mf/web/736j4e/Episode044.mp3|titles=Episode 44 – Video Trying]Intro
Coming to you, from Louisville, KY! It’s the @Valentine Podcast with your Video Trying couple, J and Renee Valentine.
Intro Music –Who Loves Me by Pretty Lights – http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/#/home
Today is Monday, January 16, 2012 and this is Episode 44!
Weekend Wrap-up
- Snow and Cold
Tech (Gadgets, Computers, etc.)
- New domain, twitter, and email
- Upgraded Internet
Media (Movies, Games, Books, Television Shows, Music)
- Movies By Chance: Result: 140- The Next Three Days; 145- Jet Li’s Fearless
- Movie for Next Week: 85 – Ping Pong Playa; 91 – Tangled
- SW:TOR
- Bastion
- Muppet Show
- Housewives of Atlanta vs. Housewives of Beverly Hills
- J’s New Vlog: Favorite Movies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9efwQTaWolc)
- Project Runway Allstars
- Project Accessories Finale
Food –
- Try This: Fried Peanuts and Cajun Fried Peanuts from Georgia
- Mexican Style Goulash (https://valentinecast.com/2012/01/13/recipe-exploration-mexican-style-goulash/)
Odds and Ends
- Nerdtacular Hotel Booked (www.nerdtacular.com)
Podcast of the Week (Until we run out of Podcasts)
- The Cantina Band: Star Wars The Old Republic Netcast
- Brian Brushwood and Adam Paulauski
- http://thecantinaband.com/
Feedback
- Email from our good friend Jeff
Contact Information
You can reach us by email at thevalentinecast@gmail.com. You can also see our blog at valentinecast.com. The podcast Twitter feed is ValentineCast. J’s Twitter feed is theCaoboi and Renee’s twitter feed is theIceflow
Outro Music: Pretty Lights – If I Gave You My Love
Recipe Exploration: Mexican Style Goulash
By: Renee (modified from All Recipes)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 medium green peppers
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1-1/3 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions:
- In a large nonstick pot, cook beef, onion and green peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, water, chili powder, oregano and salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Add macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Notes:
- Can use ground turkey or half ground turkey
- This goes well with cornbread.
- This makes a very large batch. Even though it freezes well, if you would like to make a smaller batch
Recipe Exploration: Santa Fe Chicken
Served with Chi Chi's Corn Cake
By: ReneePrep Time: 10 – 30 min (depending on type of rice)
Bake Time: 25 min
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 cups of uncooked long grain rice (can use instant)
- 2 tablespoons of garlic
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- ½ of an onion, chopped
- 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 4 oz can of green chiles (use less if desired)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper
- ½ cup of mexican blend cheese
- Lettuce, Guacamole, and Sour Cream to top
Directions:
- Saute uncooked rice, garlic, cumin, and onion in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add tomato sauce and green chiles. Simmer for 20 minutes if using non instant rice. If using instant rice, simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed. (use less green chiles if desired)
- Place rice mixture into a 8X11 baking dish. Season both sides of the chicken with taco seasoning and pepper and place chicken on top of rice.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (or until internal temperature of chicken is 165 degrees)
- Sprinkle 4 oz of mexican blend cheese and bake until melted, about two to three minutes.
- Serve chicken lettuce, guacamole and sour cream, topped or on the side.
Notes:
Recipe Exploration: Lemon Sage Parmesan Pork Chops
Shown with Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Bake Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 soft bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sage and lemon peel. Place egg in shallow bowl. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a skillet, brown chops in oil and butter for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to an appropriate sized baking dish so all the chops are in one layer. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
Notes:
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