Saturday, August 20, 2005

Word of the Day for Saturday August 20, 2005

truculent \TRUCK-yuh-luhnt\, adjective:
1. Fierce; savage; ferocious; barbarous.
2. Cruel; destructive; ruthless.

I ask whether impeachment will become still another arrow
in the quiver of the warrior class of ever more truculent
partisan politicians in Washington.
--"Former Watergate Prosecutors See Censure as Alternative
in Clinton's Case," [1]New York Times, December 9, 1998

...officers mistook his father's cursing and argumentative
reception of five men with guns for the actions of a
truculent fugitive.
--Frank J. Murray, "Media can't join police raids of homes,
high court decides," [2]Washington Times, May 25, 1999

Those bamboozled into believing palpable untruths that are
recognized as such by the larger community are likely in
time to develop an attitude of truculent resentment and
outright paranoia rather than self-esteem.
--Thomas M. Disch, [3]The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of: How
Science Fiction Conquered the World
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Truculent derives from Latin truculentus, from trux, truc-,
rough, savage, fierce.

Paris Hotel in Las Vegas the Desserts

Quite a few Desserts!

Pulled Sugar Flower by Stephane Glacier

World Pastry Forum 2005
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Detailed Work on the Wedding Cake made by Julie Walsh from England!

World Pastry Forum 2005
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Hawaiian Flowers taken at the Flower Shop where we ordered Mom's Mother's Day Flowers!


Amenity from the Amenities Class at the World Pastry Forum 2005!

An Amenity is often given to a guest at a hotel to make up for something that went wrong for the guest. This certainly would do the trick!

Ocean in Maui!


Ocean in Maui!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
Trip to Maui in March, 2005 over Spring Break!
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Part of a Sugar Showpiece at the World Pastry Forum!


Waterfalls in Maui!


Waterfalls in Maui!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

I Love this picture!


I Love this picture!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

Sky and Ocean in Maui!


Sky and Ocean in Maui!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

Wedding Cake by Julie Walsh at the World Pastry Forum 2005.

Wedding Cake by Julie Walsh at the World Pastry Forum 2005.

Sugar Showpiece I watched constructed piece by piece.

Sugar Showpiece by Stephane Glacier at the World Pastry Forum 2005.

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Macintosh G5, PowerBook 17, two iPods, and an iPod mini


Macro Macintosh!


Macro Macintosh!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

Macintosh G5, Macintosh Powerbook 17 inch, iPod Photo, iPod 40GB Click Wheel, iPod Mini!

My life, Apple products that I use to create my Blog, go to school, and for my listening enjoyment. I love iTunes!

Baby in her bling bling T-shirt!

Happy Doggie!

Cocoa and Me!


Cocoa and Me!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I love her very much, she is my faithful and constant companion!

Baby in her pink coat with belt!

Sweetheart!

Birthday Eve, Tiara and Red Roses!

Self-Portrait of me and the Red Roses, decided to where the Tiara, because it was on the table.

Birthday Roses! My Birthday August 17th!

Gift from my Dad!

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

The place I call the Den, actually my family room!

My little TV with Tivo, DVD, and VCR. I created this little area in my house for rest.

Trying on a Tiara!


Trying on a Tiara!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
Tiara purchased for top of a wedding cake I designed. I would like to make more wedding cakes in the future.

More Photographs from the Cupcake Competition!


Cupcake Competition
Originally uploaded by pastrylife.
Taken by my friend J, we met on Flickr, than in person at the World Pastry Forum in July 2005. We had been talking since April 2005 on Flickr, I am so impressed with his photographs from his experience going to the French Pastry School in Chicago.

Another Entry From the Cupcake Competition!


Cupcake Competition
Originally uploaded by pastrylife.
Phoenix, Arizona Food Network Cupcake Competiton should air soon!

Cupcake Competition one entry taken by Pastrylife!


Cupcake Competition
Originally uploaded by pastrylife.

Cupcake Competition for the Food Network!


Cupcake Competition
Originally uploaded by pastrylife.
My friend J on Flickr took this photo while in Phoenix at the World Pastry Forum. I was in classes during the competition and did not get a shot of these cupcakes.

Self-Portrait Tuesday II!


Self-Portrait Tuesday II!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
Green Eyes!

Self-Portrait Tuesday!


Self-Portrait Tuesday!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I like the green top with the pink blanket.

Self-Portrait Tuesday III!


Self-Portrait Tuesday III!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I think I need a haircut!

Cocoa and Me!


Cocoa and Me!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I love her very much, she is my faithful and constant companion!

Monday, August 15, 2005

Palm Tree


Palm Tree
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

Palm Trees in Phoenix!


Palm Trees in Phoenix!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

Lollipops Iced Tea Flavor


Lollipops Iced Tea Flavor
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I make these with Tazo Iced Black Tea!

Perspective


Perspective
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.

2005 ICES Convention


2005 ICES Convention
Originally uploaded by Cake Fun.
This cake is so theatrical and musical, the colors are so bold. This photo was taken by Cake Fun. I have yet to seen such a unique cake design. The cake has a geometric look, but it works and flows do to it's own colorful, bold, striking and different cake style. I like the painted face masks and the musical instruments and feel that adds to the interestingness of the cake.

2005 ICES Convention


2005 ICES Convention
Originally uploaded by Cake Fun.
This is a beautiful Wedding Cake from the Convention taken by my friend Cake Fun on Flickr. I just love the detailed work and the fact that it is completely white and traditional with a modern feel.

2005 ICES Convention


2005 ICES Convention
Originally uploaded by Cake Fun.
I really love this cake photo taken by Cake Fun. It is perfectly balanced and the colors are so serene. My favorite color is green. I love the pink and the way the large rose is accompanied by the smaller more intricate flowers.

2005 ICES Convention


2005 ICES Convention
Originally uploaded by Cake Fun.
Taken by Cake Fun. I love this cake it looks like a piece of sculpture or art.

Quote by Sophia Loren

Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.
Sophia Loren

Quote by Lu Yu

Tea tempers the spirit, harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens the thought and prevents drowsiness.
Quote by Lu Yu

Quote by Virginia Woolf

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
Quote by Virginia Woolf

Quote by Orson Welles

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
Quote by Orson Welles

Word of the Day for Monday August 15, 2005

tryst \TRIST; TRYST\, noun:
An appointment (as between lovers) to meet; also, an appointed
place or time of meeting.

intransitive verb:
To mutually agree to meet at a certain place; to keep a tryst.

And it bothers me that I begin to worry if she's planning a
tryst with my handsome neighbour.
--Anita Nair, [1]The Better Man

Having left a "[2]Dear John" letter for her husband on the
kitchen table, she set off to the airport, where she
waited, and waited. Of course, Henry had entirely forgotten
about the tryst, and she had to return home crestfallen.
--"The serial seducer who took Amis's wife," [3]Times
(London), May 17, 2000

Once Nick goes into the kitchen to tryst with Martha, it is
Ms. Kurtz's turn to let loose with some fireworks.
--Frank Rich, [4]Hot Seat

Scientists are hoping the cosmos will bear witness to a
romantic rendezvous today as a spacecraft attempts a
Valentine's Day "tryst" with an asteroid called Eros.
--Nigel Hawkes, "Eros beckons spacecraft for cosmic tryst,"
[5]Times (London), February 14, 2000
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Tryst is from Middle English triste, tryste, "a station to
which game was driven (in hunting)," from Old French triste,
"a station to which game was driven, a watch post," probably
of Scandinavian origin.

Irish Proverb

Laughter is the brightest, in the place where the food is.
Irish Proverb

Quote by Dave Barry

Eating rice cakes is like chewing on a foam coffee cup, only less filling.
Quote by Dave Barry

Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food.
Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

Quote by Marcel Boulestin

Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements.
Quote by Marcel Boulestin

Quote by Miss Manners

The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just about all other accomplishments of polite society exept the minuet.
Quote by Judith Martin known as "Miss Manners"

Quote by Duncan Hines

Nearly everyone wants at least one outstanding meal a day.

Qoute by Duncan Hines

Hebrew Proverb

The kind man feeds his cat before sitting down to dinner.
Hebrew Proverb

Chinese Proverbs

A good breakfast is no substitute for a large dinner.

When going to an eating house, go to one that is filled with customers.

Chinese Proverbs

Quote by Josh Billings

Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.
Quote by Josh Billings

Quote by Gracie Allen!

When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she'd just make enough for 16 and only serve half.
Quote by Gracie Allen

Under the Lion at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas!

Very Grand Lion!

Outside the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace.

In Las Vegas at the Forum Shops located at Caesar's Palace.

Blurry Flower Arrangement Photograph!

I liked the flowers in the lobby, but took such a quick shot it ended up blurry.

JW Marriott Resort where Mom and I stayed for classes at the World Pastry Forum!


Water Fountain in the Lobby of the JW Marriott Resort in Phoenix, Arizona!


Cactus in Phoenix, Arizona!


Cactus in Phoenix, Arizona!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
I liked this Cactus, so I took a quick photo of it early in the morning on my trip to Phoenix, Arizona for the World Pastry Forum!

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Dad, Mom and I at the Wynn Resort & Casino Las Vegas!

Wynn Coffee Shop after seeing the actual Mr. Wynn and Tony Bennett in front of the hotel!

Hummer Stretch Limo on the Strip!

Maybe I will rent a Hummer Stretch for my graduation from Business School in October!

I liked this chocolate shop in the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace!

Cool Shop!

Lion Sleeping!


Lion Sleeping!
Originally uploaded by taminsea1.
This Lion looked like a giant baby sleeping on this rock near the waterfall at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas!