Introducing HMM FOOD GOOD

A dream realized. HMM…FOOD…GOOD – A food blog Hmm…Food…Good is like the garage version of American Test Kitchen where all the recipes actually have been made and tasted. You know how one recipe could look so delicious on paper, but when you make it, it doesn’t turn out as well? On HFG, you’ll have to trust our contributors’ culinary skills and taste buds as we post our favorite recipes as we go along. Contributors include the circle of friends and trusted fellow bloggers. (Send me an email to join in the fun!) Of course, we will also be chit-chatting about...
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An Uber MeMe

Because my hubby went to sleep while I was watching Stargate Monday, and I’m too full to go to sleep. (Almost) 100 little things about me courtesy of Joe from Brandon’s work 1. Full Name: Varavarai Oakley Boren 2. Your nick name: Oh+ (you’d pronounce that like “Oh?”), Oakz, Oakster, OakMonster 3. Birthday: November 16 4. Place of Birth: Bangkok, Thailand 5. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 6. Male or Female: Female 7. Grade: Masters of Arts 8. School: USC 9. Occupation: Communications Manager. 10. Residence: Long Beach, CA 11. Screen Name: Hmm..gee…what do you think that is? __Your Appearance___ 12. Hair...
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Help! – Music copyright buffs

Background: We want to put together a short PowerPoint presentation slideshow with music to be used, first of all, at an investor meeting. And then, this PPT may get a spot on the website and perhaps be emailed around as a promotional material. Questions: 1. If it is just for the presentation at the meeting, do I need to get permission from the record company? 2. If it is to be put online, I’m sure I will need to get a permission for that. But is there a catalog of available music I can use? Or maybe a royalty-free sort...
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Family Values

Just got back from Easter lunch at my friend Nora’s house. Her entire family plus the relatives were there. A house full of folks! I used to go down to the Jans’ functions a lot when I was single, and a few occasions with my ex-boyfriend. They’re like my surrogate family. Well, they’d let me attached myself to them that is. 🙂 Once in while, I crave being with a family. Obviously, mine is not conveniently close enough, so I have to bum the family off of other people. The Jans are the only one intact family I have to...
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Save the Date

We have the date for the final performance of “My Own Story” workshop. Thursday, April 21. The Village Gate Theater (by USC). Probably around 7 p.m. It’ll be me and 6 USC students (gosh do I feel OLD!), and perhaps a few MOS alumni and maybe even Alex himself, telling our own stories about our lives as Asians/Asian Americans. Read more about MOS in USC Daily Trojan. We should have the formal poster, press release, and full details in a few weeks. (Next week is our photo session.) Will have that posted here too. If you’re in the area, or...
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