Stupidest Use of ISight Camera Ever

Too lazy to go to the ladies room... used GCam and my iSight to put in eyedrops at my desk. GCam is this cool freeware that makes your web cam act like a camcorder.

My eyedrops are so thick I can hardly see and I feel like Mr. Magoo.

If I start taking pictures into PhotoShop to see what's in my eye... then I will be officially too geeky.

Fish Sperm Crepes

I bought an interesting cookbook at a recent library cookbook sale, Unmentionable Cuisine. I like to read while I'm eating, but this is *not* a book you can do that with. Every time I think I've found the most disgusting recipe, I find one worse. This is the current gross out of all time: Fish Sperm Crepes from France (Pannequets aux laitances):

Spread unsweetened crepes with a mixture of chopped fish sperm (OMG!) and mushrooms (ya, I've seen this trick with escargot before) bound with a fish-based bechamel sauce. Roll them, place in a buttered dish, spinkle with grated Parmesan and melted butter, and heat in a 350 degree oven until the top is brown.

Just for fun, I tried opening the book at random to see if there were any off pages - not so gross. Nope. Pages 232-233 start with the basic prep for intestines with their Chicken Organs in Blood Sauce, roll through a few testicle recipes and finish with some more blood recipes.

I have had the misfortune of eating a fried turkey testicle, but that is a story for another post.

Avila Beach, California

Avila Beach, California, originally uploaded by baglady.

This is the view from the north side of Avila. The fisherman's pier is in the distance. Avila Beach is the beach just north of Pismo Beach in central California

Lonely Tree

Lonely Tree, originally uploaded by baglady.

From our trip to Central California this summer.

This is the hill behind Avila Beach. Something about the tree against the sky that day looked really lonely.

Man of Mystery

Man of Mystery, originally uploaded by baglady.

The owner of the coffee and cigarettes from the last post. He's not in the witness protection program; he's just shy. And cute :).

Coffee & Cigarettes

Coffee & Cigarettes, originally uploaded by baglady.

On my balcony. Actually taken at sunset, but I was going for a sunrise look.

Inspiring

This is my favorite picture from the BBC's This Week in Pictures:

Blind Korean men pass riot police after a demonstration in Seoul.