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Problems with too many projects that aren’t getting done?
Personally speaking I am the one who over comits and honestly believes I can “do it all”. I try to cram 14 hours of work into 8 hours. Have I been successful? Well… I think you know the answer to that question! My poor family has paid the price of my great intentions. In speaking [...]
Read more →What does the new report of youth spending 7.5 hrs a day using electronic media mean for parents and marketers?
Recent news is highlighting stories on a new report from Kaiser Family Foundation which sates kids ages 8 to 18 spend more than 7.5 hours a day using electronic media. This is the third wave of the study (1999, 2004 & 2009) which indicates a growth of media usage within the youth by about an [...]
Read more →What does six sigma and cooking have in common?
Had an interesting conversation today about which elements of six sigma or process improvement can be applied to cooking. Here’s are some of my thoughts, would love to hear yours. 1. Using the LEAN principles streamline the prep work. Plan ahead and cut out unnecessary steps (when it doesn’t compromise quality) 2. Map out your [...]
Read more →What are you doing with all that data?
As marketers we love to plan and create campaigns that drive action and make a difference for our customers. But how do you we know what’s making a difference? We must monitor and measure the data. Web Analytics Wednesday’s Cincinnati chapter is holding its next meeting today, January 6th at BlackFin in downtown Cincinnati. Join [...]
Read more →Quick & Easy appetizers to bring to tonight’s party
Here’s a couple of ideas for tonight’s party: * Pecan Pie (I used this recipe but purchased ready made pie crust, plus made them into tartlets) * Pressed & Grilled Cuban Style Sandwich * Panini * Hummus (I know this is out for ’09 — so might as well finish the year off right) * [...]
Read more →What happended to: The art of ‘writing a letter’
Are we losing the art of writing a letter to someone? I know we email, twitter, and update our status today to communicate with friends and loved ones. We talk, text and send pictures that help us communicate. But about a good old fashion letter? Why am I — ms. geek the social media/microblogger herself [...]
Read more →Thoughts on the new blog?
As most of you may know I’ve been maintaining two blogs, one for gourmetbetty and one for bettyhakes. Time has come to merge the two… after all, I am both! So, we’ve merged all the articles into this bettyhakes.com blog. Let me know what you think of the new look and feel. Peace, Betty
Read more →Rodriguez-Hakes Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner – Brining the bird for the first time….
I love to research recipes. Part of the fun of cooking is to see what everyone else had done, marry or pull it apart and make it my own. My sister does this as well – so perhaps you do too! I have some friends who follow recipes and directions to the letter, so I’m [...]
Read more →Freezing Potato Soup?
Received a question from a reader today: “I was just wondering if you have ever had any experience freezing potato soup. Maybe some helpful hints if you have?” Thanks Christy for this great question! In general cream based and potato soups do not freeze well, “the potato’s cellular structure breaks down in the freezer” says [...]
Read more →AWESOME Thai Cuisine in Cincinnati
Just had lunch from Bangkok Thai Cuisine again in Milford, OH — oh my gosh! delicious!! I had the cashew chicken with brown rice. The vegetables are fresh and the sauce is perfectly balanced. Food: Excellent. We’ve all ordered different items from cashew chicken with rice or noodles; pad thai with chicken or tofu; vegetable [...]
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