I can still be reached at my other blog, Eating Habit. Biblical Proverb says: “The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.” So come ye wicked ones to visit me at Eating Habit! …. Even if you don’t want a recipe, stop by to say hello if you wish. –Nunly
UPDATE: I’m sure you noticed that Bad Habit has been a bit disorganized…to say the least. I’m in the process of doing a total re-make of this blog. I’ve decided that I can’t continue to put a band-aide on this bleeding mess and therefore will be changing the content altogether.
You may notice that I removed the blogroll from my sidebar. I didn’t do this because I don’t plan on visiting your blogs anymore, I did it because I’m not sure if you would want your blog on the sidebar of a blog with a changed content. I transferred your blog addresses to my bookmarks. I’ll leave it up to you to tell me if you would like your blog to be put back on my blogroll. If you feel that you need to take Bad Habit off your blogroll because of the change in content, I understand and will accept your decision–no hard feelings. Of course that means I’ll curse you with one of my Nunly incantations, but that’s the chance you take when you mess with the nuns.
Now…what are the big changes here? Bad Habit is veering away from its present form (whatever that is) and leaning more heavily toward religion. I know…that’s a subject that most of my blog friends are not in the least bit interested and fully expect that I will lose the readership of many of my favorite bloggers. That’s the one thing that made this decision so difficult for me.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I do not evangelize! However, I’ve seen a growing number of posts written on blogs that tear apart the Catholic Church and most of the content of their posts are filled with rehashing ancient holy wars, misinformation about what we believe, and in some cases–outright lies. I may not be a “lock-step” Catholic, but there’s nothing I dislike more than seeing my faith defined by people who have no idea what they’re talking about, so I’ll do my best to debunk that nonsense.
Other posts will be covering a variety of subjects such as miracles, near-death experiences (NDE’s), changes I like or don’t like within the Catholic Church, abortion, death penalty, separation of Church and State, just to name a few of the subjects I have in mind. Because the content of some of these subjects are so complicated and may require more research on my end, I may not be able to have a daily post. I’ll try to keep this blog as current (and interesting) as possible…even for those who don’t like religion. Of course, there is no way that I’ll be able to have a blog that doesn’t include some humor or weirdness, so you can expect to see that. I mean really….this is Nunly here, I’m no saint.
To be honest, I’m really excited (and a little nervous) to make these changes and move in a different direction! It’s kinda like a road trip, not knowing what lies ahead but I’m anxious to experience it!
I can’t move on without thanking those who stuck with me. I’ll always value your friendship and kindness. Being pushed “out of the loop” because of my choice not to support Obama was hurtful, I’ll admit. But I learned a valuable lesson….true friendship endures all and those of you who still come around in spite of my political or moral views are my true friends….and that means more to me than you can believe.
Ok…so that’s it, Nunly has spoken….and as usual, this post is longer than I anticipated. Sorry.
Ave virgo singularis, quć per rubum designaris non passus incendia.
Ave rosa speciosa, ave Jesse virgula:
Cujus fructus nostri luctus relaxavit vincula.
Ave cujus viscera contra mortis foedera ediderunt filium.
Ave carens simili, mundo diu flebili reparasti gaudium.
Ave virginum lucerna, per quam fulsit lux superna his quos umbra tenuit.
Ave virgo de qua nasci, et de cujus lacte pasci res cćlorum voluit.
Ave gemma coeli luminarium.
Ave Sancti Spiritus sacrarium.
Oh, quam mirabilis, et quam laudabilis hćc est virginitas!
In qua per spiritum facta paraclitum fulsit foecunditas.
Oh, quam sancta, quam serena, quam benigna, quam amoena esse virgo creditur!
Per quam servitus finitur, posta coeli aperitur, et libertas redditur.
Oh, castitatis lilium, tuum precare filium, qui salus est humilium:
Ne nos pro nostro vitio, in flebili judicio subjiciat supplicio.
Sed nos tua sancta prece mundans a peccati fćce collocet in lucis domo.
Amen dicat omnis homo.
AVE MUNDI SPES MARIA-ENGLISH VERSION
Hail, hope of the world, Mary, hail, meek one, hail, loving one, hail, full of grace
Hail O singular virgin, who wast chosen to not suffer flames through brambles
Hail, beautiful rose, hail, staff of Jesse:
Whose fruit loosened the chains of our weeping
Hail whose womb bore a son against the law of death
Hail, O one lacking comparison, still tearfully renewing joy for the world
Hail, lamp of virgins, through whom the heavenly light shone on these whom shadow holds.
Hail, O virgin from whom a thing of heaven wished to be born, and from whose milk feed.
Hail, gem of the lamps of heaven
Hail, sanctuary of the Holy Ghost
O, how wonderful, and how praiseworthy is this virginity!
In whom, made through the spirit, the paraclete, shone fruitfulness.
O how holy, how serene, how kind, how pleasant the virgin is believed to be!
Through whom slavery is finished, a place of heaven is opened, and liberty is returned.
O, lily of chastity, pray to thy son, who is the salvation of the humble:
Lest we through our fault, in the tearful judgment suffer punishment.
But may she, by her holy prayer, purifying from the dregs of sin, place us in a home of light
Amen let every man say.
It’s Friday and I’m spending the day helping my husband clean the basement and rearrange his workshop. So for those few who are still coming around, I left you a YouTube…cuz that’s what slacker bloggers do when they don’t want to write a post.
Enjoy your Friday!
(I wont’ forget to make a quick visit and leave a comment at your blogs…cuz that’s the kinda gal I am. )
Ooops….I forgot that Randal needs more than that to amuse him, so this is for you, Randal. I always aim to please…cuz that’s the kinda gal I am.
Maybe this is what all the politician’s who have been cheating on their wives should do. Instead of humiliating their wives by dragging them out in front of a bunch of TV camera’s to show they are “standing by their man”, the asswipe cheating politician should be wearing the big sign.
NOTE: Talk about lazy! This is cross-posted from Eating Habits
(I realize this is a long post, but if anything, watch the video at the bottom of the page, it’s a hoot!)
I was going to take the lazy route today and put up a YouTube video, but after reading an article at No Quarter USA written about feeding your dog food that could possibly be a health hazard to them, I decided to dedicate my post to the dogs.
About a year ago, my dog Fannie May had become very ill while we were on vacation. I noticed on the trip that she seemed a bit lethargic. She LOVES road trips and even though she seemed anxious to jump in the car with us, while traveling she looked…car sick. Being that she is a seasoned road trip traveler, this was very odd.
We packed the usual bag for her which consisted of her bed, leash, a few favorite toys and bones, dog bowls and a bag of her dog food which we just opened up about a week prior to the vacation. This is food that she had been eating for quite awhile and we were pleased with it because it was never on the list of recalled dog foods from that China debacle.
Anyway, long story short, she became increasingly lethargic and by the time we arrived home about a week later, she was throwing up her food and had diarrhea. We rushed her to the vet immediately and they did a bunch of tests and asked the usual question…have you changed her food lately? We hadn’t, but I never thought of telling them that we opened a new bag of food because we didn’t make the connection that she started on a new bag a week before leaving town. The tests ended up costing us about $500 and it turned out, her food was bad. It probably sat in the warehouse too long. After doing some research on the conditions of the warehouses at Pet Smart, I knew what had happened.
So….I decided to start making her meals from scratch, no more dried dog food for her. The first place I went to find recipes was the Internet and I also searched through every bookstore in my area looking for cookbooks for dogs. I also took the time to find out what NOT to feed dogs. Many of the recipes I found on line had ingredients from that list, which had to make me more diligent. I also did some extensive research on what proportions of meat, vegetables, and grain to give her.
Anyway….to get to the dog recipes, here are a couple of Fannie May’s favorites. You’ll notice that all of her recipes are made with chicken as her meat protein because red meat never agreed with her and we do try to keep her weight down. She does get fish, also…salmon being her favorite. You can substitute any of these meals with red meat if you prefer. You could also buy Salmon Oil for your dog and add it to his/her kibble. We order Grizzly Salmon Oil and about three squirts of that in her food is like doggie crack, she goes crazy when she sees the bottle come from the fridge. It’s rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and good for her coat and skin. Her coat is very shiny!
Dairy is ok in small amounts, and it should always be fat free. Fannie loves to have a tablespoon of fat free cottage cheese or fat free plain yogurt added to her meal from time to time. This should not be given daily, however.
Before I add a couple of my dog’s favorite recipes, be aware of what NOT to feed your dog or cat. To add just a few of the most dangerous, I can only say that if you’re cooking for your pet and you want to add an ingredient that you’re not sure of, just look on the web…there’s plenty of information out there.
Do Not Feed These:
Onions or onion powder
Chocolate
Nuts (especially Macadamia nuts)
Raisins
Grapes
Any seeds or pits from fruits
Caffeine in any form
Alcohol or Tobacco (don’t go letting your dog take a hit off your cigarette or taking sips of your bourbon )
Xylitol (sugar sweetner)
Nutmeg (I didn’t know this until today, but I checked and didn’t see it on any of my lists of ingredients for dog cookie recipes.)
I have heard that garlic is on the list, but only if there are large quantities given. Garlic would only be used as an additive for flavor and since most dogs don’t mind bland food, I think it would be best not to use it.
Popcorn is an ok snack if it is plain (no butter or salt) and air popped. It has no nutritional value for your dog, but as an occasional treat to stave off that ravenous beast until dinner time…it won’t hurt them. My dog loves popcorn…but the Microwave stuff is a big no-no. It’ doesn’t keep her from trying to scam some off a soft touch, though….
Rule of thumb…if you’re not sure, don’t use it unless you research it.
DOGGIE CHICKEN STEW
This recipe is one of those that is the easiest to put together. I usually put together a big pot of this and when it’s done I divide it into one cup containers. I usually cook without measuring, so please excuse my “approximate” measurements.
In a large pot…
2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (you can usually find large packages of these at the grocery store meat counter).
Three stalks of celery chopped
Approximately 4 to 5 cut carrots (if you’re feeling very lazy you can buy the carrots already cut in packages)
Approximately 1 cup Frozen cut green beans (or fresh if you desire…just be sure to wash them to remove any insecticides, as with all fresh vegetables)
Approximately 1 cup of Mixed frozen vegetables. (I add the extra green beens because the mixed vegetables are often filled with too much corn because it’s a cheap staple).
After putting all this in a big pot, cover with water and simmer until meat is cooked. Then add what you want to use for their grain. I usually uses either dried pearl barley or brown rice. The barley will take longer to cook (follow instructions on the package) and the rice will take up a lot of the liquid–but that’s ok because you want this to be a stew and not a soup.
After it’s cooled, divide into small containers and refrigerate enough for a few days and put the other containers in the freezer for future meals.
TURKEY PATTIES
These are very simple to make and one of Fannie’s favorites.
A package of lean ground turkey (I usually get the Purdue brand)
One egg white (or you can use the Egg Beaters equivalent of one egg)
Approximately an eight of a cup of corn meal–enough to make the meat stick together like a hamburger.
1 tsp. of dried parsley for flavor
After forming the meat into patties, coat with corn meal on both sides.
Fry in a pan using about a Tablespoon of Canola Oil. Don’t use too much oil or it will become greasy and not as healthy. Brown on both sides until cooked through. I make about four patties and those that aren’t being used go into baggies and refrigerated. They can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
After they are finished and cooled, cut into bite sized chunks. I use only one pattie for my dog and if you have a small dog, a half of a paddy should be enough. Add a side portion of steamed frozen vegetables (or canned if you prefer–as long as there are no spices added to the canned vegetables). And for the grain, you can add brown rice, cooked barley, or a half of a sweet potato–thoroughly washed and baked in the microwave. Cut into chunks (peel and all!). Proportion sizes should be 1/3 meat, 1/3 vegetable, and 1/3 grain or starch.
DOGGIE COOKIES! YOU CAN’T FORGET DESSERT!
GINGERBREAD DOGGIE TREATS
(I have tasted these and they are really good!)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup molasses
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour(some extra for rolling)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
Baking Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease the baking sheet, line with parchment paper, or use a silpat mat
2. Combine the molasses, honey, and water in a large mixing bowl
3. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
4.Stir dry mixture into molasses mixture until well-blended.
5. On lightly floured surface, knead and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness, using more flour if necessary to prevent dough from sticking.
6. Use cookie cutter to cut into shapes. Transfer to cookie sheets and bake 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. Cool completely on racks; store in an airtight container.
Tips:
* I found that sprinkling some powdered sugar (on the cookies consumed by the owner) adds the perfect amount of sweetness
* Also, when mixing the dry and liquid mixtures together, if you find that the dough becomes too dry, add a few tsps of water until it becomes soft enough to knead.
* Have some fun with this recipe, use fun cookie cutters! I’ve found cut outs specifically for dogs such as bone shapes, but I also use the same cut outs that I’ve used for my kid’s cookies, too.
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA DOG BISCUITS
INGREDIENTS
* 1 egg
* 1/3 cup peanut butter
* 1/2 cup mashed banana
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1/2 cup wheat germ
* 1 egg white, lightly beaten, for brushing
* add to recipe box Add to Recipe Box
My folders:
* add to shopping list Add to Shopping List
* Customize Recipe
* add a personal note Add a Personal Note
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Stir together the egg, peanut butter, banana, and honey in a medium bowl; blend thoroughly. Stir in the flour and wheat germ; mix well. Turn dough out onto a floured board and roll to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter, place on prepared baking sheet, and brush tops with egg white.
3. Bake biscuits in preheated oven until dried and golden brown, about 30 minutes, depending on size. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Most dogs love treats…but it depends on who is offering them. The video below shows that dogs don’t trust some politicians, as proved in the video below.
(UPDATE: This video was inadvertently stolen from Uppity Woman’s blog...honest, I couldn’t remember where I got it! If you get a chance, go to her blog, it’s a lot of fun over there, although I think I will be frisked for now on when I leave the joint. )
Looking for a variety of dog recipes? I recommend, “Three Dog Bakery” cookbook. There are plenty others like this on Amazon if you’re interested.
I admit it…I don’t twitter. I also admit that I don’t have a facebook account. So there…it’s out. Go ahead and say it, I’m nothing more than a dried up old relic. But I have a reason not to twitter. Ignoring the obvious reason that my life is not worth twittering about, because really…being a faux nun is not all that exciting. For instance, my day so far (twitter style) has gone like this….
I woke up at 5:00 am again. I wonder why I do that?
Went back to sleep and woke up at 6:00 am, might as well get up.
I just fed my dog.
My dog got the paper for me and it’s raining. Bonus.
Making coffee.
Dog took a shit outside in the rain.
Reading the paper.
I hate Chicago. I hate Mayor Daley.
Drinking my coffee.
Husband complaining that I didn’t do his laundry. Oh well.
Reading blogs.
Kennedy’s dead? Humph, how ’bout that?
Eating a Fig Newton, how come they’re so tiny? Are they made by elves, too?
I need to find a YouTube video so I don’t have to write a real post.
Slacker
Time to take a shower
So…that’s it, my morning– twitter style. Best to summon the fail whale than to subject fellow twitterers to my ramblings. I save that for my blog friends.
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