Epinions Recent Reviews for lecomte1

Tsing-Wa!

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 02:55:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - When I look for Chinese food I don't give a pickled duck's foot about the authenticity of the menu. Basically I'm looking for good rice and a decent substitute for Mr. Kim's (rest his soul)much mourned hot and sour soup. If I can have those things in a...

Copper Kettle - When You Gotta Have the Ghee

Sat, 26 Aug 2000 05:15:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Why a Pakistani vacation is not in my future.

1. Borders on Afghanistan.

2. Endemic Yellow Fever.

3. Bad juju in Kashmir.

4. Punishment by D E A T H.

5. Poor availability of liquor.

6. I have no rupees.

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Grocery Stores: Basha's - Groceries on the Go

Sat, 19 Aug 2000 02:47:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Cruel Seductress

Suckered once more by the lure of online shopping convenience, I'll share my experience with Groceries on the Go. An online home delivery grocery service provided by the Arizona based Bashas' grocery conglomerate,...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Restrooms.org ~ A Journey into the Oddly Familiar

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 05:54:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - standing like a man

bathroom using chick

frightening young child*

It may be well nye impossible to decide on the "oddest website" I've ever...

Out of Africa Wildlife Park : Out of Africa and into Hell

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 03:23:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Our family recently visited the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. This is our story.

My daughter's fifth birthday fell on the day before the first day of kindergarten and just three days after she and her brother had returned from a long summer...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Food.com - Will Click for Food

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 02:21:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Sure the whole internet thing is great. And the free exchange of, uhm, information, and development of ideas, and the building of communities. All super. I've no quibble with Email, WWW, IRC, or even gopher. Even the gazillions of pathetic personal sites...

Deni Scoop Factory 5100

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 22:56:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I purchased the Deni Scoop Factory 5100 because I was at Target, and it was at Target. I'm an impulse shopper. I can admit that. Besides, who wouldn't want to make delicious, creamy, premium ice cream at home in less than 30 minutes?

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Harvest Ventures Crystal Clear Litter Pearls

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 02:59:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I'm a Sucker for Free Stuff

Try Harvest Ventures Crystal Clear Litter Pearls, The Future in Cat Litter! I admit I wouldn't have, ordinarily. But I got a free bag in the mail. They even included a specially designed purple scoop (a $2.49...

Macrophages and Fibroblasts ~or~ Wound Healing 101

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 04:24:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - The key to successful wound healing is dependant on maintaining a moist hypoxic environment. To understand why, we must understand how a wound heals and the roles of macrophages and fibroblasts.

The Three Phases of Wound Healing,...

Virgin Tree Disease

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 03:54:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - The Virgin Suicides

Written and directed by Sophia Coppola, and skillfully acted, for the most part, by : James Woods and Kathleen Turner as Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon with Kirsten Dunst,Hanna Hall,Chelsea Swain, A.J. Cook and Leslie...

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 06:04:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - The Background

I spent my formative years in a small town in Arkansas. A two-storied white house known as "the old Pfeiffer house" sat across the street from the elementary school. I heard it mentioned a few times over the...

SpinBrush: And now, from the man who brought us SpinPops ....

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 00:09:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I think I spend more time shopping at Walgreens' than the average person. I know Wal-Mart is cheaper, but I always end up at Walgreens'. It's open 24 hours, it's near my house, the parking lot is small, and I rarely have to wait in line. Besides I don't...

Hamilton Beach 7 Speed BlendMaster ~ It's the Technique

Sun, 4 Jun 2000 05:12:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Our first summer in Arizona we somehow fell into the habit of driving through Sonic on the way home from just about anywhere to get a slushie. It's hot, they're cold, I like 'em, the kid's like 'em. All is good. Then I realize that I am paying 4 bucks...

Never Ask a Naked Man Where to Shop for Clothes

Thu, 1 Jun 2000 15:08:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I chose the T-Fal Resistal on the advice of my Mother. She praised, I listened, and the next thing I knew, I was the owner of a brand spankin' new set of cobalt blue cookware.

My set included a dutch oven, 3 fry/saute pans, and 3 sauce pots...

Archived Computers & Internet Reviews: SETI@home - Make Contact and Chase Monsters in One Easy Step

Sun, 28 May 2000 18:36:12 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Eight year old boys are not afraid of the dark. Eight year old boys do not need night-lights. Eight year old boys do however need to keep their computers on at night with an active screensaver. But not because they get scared in the dark. Even an eight...

Oh. A puzzle.

Sun, 28 May 2000 06:20:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - The Scene

My son's seventh birthday party.

The Players

Six children of the 90's.

The Gift

Hot Wheels My Size Puzzle

The Reaction

Oh. A puzzle.

The Save
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Well, it's not a Swing-A-Way©

Sat, 27 May 2000 03:57:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I lived most of life without an automatic can opener. With my trusty Swing-A-Way© can opener by my side I could rip through a case of Pork & Beans in no time flat. Not once did I feel deprived. Then something happened. A tragedy really. I moved, and...

Beats a pair of red sweat pants. or does it?

Sat, 27 May 2000 01:08:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I love the way my in-laws shop for my Christmas gift. A few weeks before Christmas they phone my husband and ask "What does Lisa want for Christmas?". He then tics off the 2 or 3 pre-discussed items and voila! Christmas day comes around and...

The Winter of Our Discontent

Fri, 26 May 2000 23:34:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - My family has a rich tradition of using food to define our holiday traditions. Used to be Christmas just wasn't Christmas without a turkey. Somehow that all got turned around to Christmas just isn't Christmas without a juicy grilled ribeye.

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Joe's Real Barbecue is Real Barbecue

Sat, 20 May 2000 02:10:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - I am from the South. Being from the South, I know barbecue (or BBQ as we tend to spell it), and I know barbecue means pork. Sure you can grill a piece of beef and slather it with sauce but is it barbecue? I think not. Joe's Real Barbecue is the -only-...

Serrano's Fine Mexican Food ... well ...

Sat, 20 May 2000 01:13:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - Serrano's is a popular local chain. There is nearly always a line outside during prime eatin' times, you can expect a wait of 5-20 minutes. When you finally do get seated they immediately bring out a big bowl of warm tortilla chips, not too salty, not...

Julia Child's Menu Cookbook: Someone's in the Kitchen with Julia

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 23:39:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - This book was a gift from a certain ex-husband with a curious knack for buying exactly the wrong thing. I had acquired a number of beautiful "coffee table" type cookbooks over the years but still found myself phoning home to Mom when I needed a...

Toasters-Toastmaster: Toast!

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 17:25:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - from Toast

by James S. Dorr

"A gracious morning again, lovely mistress," the toaster said. It activated its bread-feed conveyer, selecting a light wheat-barley blend, and set its margarine warmer to...

Grocery Stores: Trader Joe's

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 04:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - A Short History

paraphrased from the website @ www.traderjoes.com

Trader Joe's began in 1958 as a chain of convenience stores called "Pronto " markets in LA. In 1967, the founder, Joe Coulombe, wanted to expand the...

Make Your Own Cheese!

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 02:10:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lecomte1 - How many of you have sent a Blue Mountain e-card? Com'on admit it. You know you have. Far be it from me to start casting stones, but I've found a better way. For about 20 bucks, or the approximate cost of 5 jars of Nutella and a sixer of Jones sodie pop...