'300' update

[trinityofone]

Well, you-know-what is coming out this weekend. I don't want to start a big thing again. But there are at least two things I feel the need to point out.

First, the movie has already sold out on Fandango. It's probably going to be big. Le sigh, you know? What can you do.

Second, however—second: this review has been posted on Slate. It backs up, almost point for point, everything I said in my review/rant/"delusional episode." I hope to see more reviews like this in the next few days.

And after that, it's up to the rest of the world to decide.

ETA: Poor Dana Stevens, who wrote the Slate review, is getting lots of hate in the comments too. *rolls eyes* You know, I like discussion, I don't mind disagreement, but I really fail to understand why people feel they have the right to be so damn rude.

(P.S. Thanks to everyone who offered congrats the other day on my decision to quit. I'm scared as hell right now and in danger of not being able to afford to eat anything but ramen for the foreseeable future, but I'm also really relieved, and all the support helps. Thanks, guys.)

Comments

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

People keep mentioning this frozen veggie thing! I should look into that.

(What about protein, though? Does ramen have any?)

[mckays-girl.livejournal.com]

They have those Cup O Noodles "Souper Meals", which I think have actual meat in them

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

Actual meat? Wow!

I shall look for those next time I go to Ralphs. Thanks! =)

[amireal.livejournal.com]

Hot dogs (beef franks, I stick with hebrew national) or ground turkey (or whatever is cheaper, turkey or chicken) can sautee up in like 5 minutes, add that to the ramen.

Or learn to handle beans and chickpeas.

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

I used to eat a lot of hot dogs in college. Not much has changed since then, actually, except I have way less free time. *sigh*

Maybe I'll start making huge batches of Roman Holiday (a family casserole) again and eating nothing else for a week.

[sheafrotherdon.livejournal.com]

That's what I do! Well, I don't make Roman Holiday because, you know, not a member of your family ;) But I make large soups and casseroles that last almost a whole week. Veggies - especially if you're buying for just one specific recipe - are dirt (ha!) cheap so the most expensive part of a lot of my recipes is the protein, and turkey breast isn't too bad.

I can send recipes if you're interested, and if not, no harm no foul! I am just a big proponent of the 'throw it into a big pot, let it cook, eat it for five days' method of being single :D

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

I'd love some recipes! I need to try to do more cooking and eat less processed stuff. And if you like, I can send you the Roman Holiday recipe. I'll warn you, though: it is a) not very healthy, and b) incredibly delicious. *g*

[diluvian.livejournal.com]

Psst!

http://diluvian.livejournal.com/295995.html

[frog4.livejournal.com]

Not that you know me from Adam, but:
My mom always made me stir an egg into the ramen, right at the end of the cooking time, to add protein. If you beat the egg first, and then stir it really well when you drop it in the pot, the efffect is kind of like egg drop soup. I think it's quite tasty, but I usually get a lot of funny looks for it.

She also got me this book.

My mom, um, may have been a little concerned about the ramen habit I had in high school. (http://www.amazon.com/Book-Ramen-Lowcost-Gourmet-Instant/dp/1883385148/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_1_img/104-5215077-9895962)

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

That egg thing has always freaked me out, but I know a lot of people do it, and it's even "authentic," whatever that'd mean in this context. Maybe I'll give it a try.

That book looks hilarious—and helpful! I'll see if I can get it for free off BookMooch...

Thanks for the advice!

[jetspeaks.livejournal.com]

I add fake meat products to my frozen veges, but I understand that you probably don't want to be tainted by the fakeness of soy protein. :)

Also, is it wrong that the word Leonidas always makes me think of chocolate? I need chocolate now.

[lovelokest.livejournal.com]

(What about protein, though? Does ramen have any?)

Every morning for breakfast my Dad has ramen noodles with bok choy, jalepeno and tofu. I add an egg after putting in the noodles, when done it's kinda like egg drop soup.

(I wish I knew the damn recipe, I've always made this by taste) Some tahini, mirin, soy sauce and a tiny bit of that red chile sauce that comes in a bottle with a rooseter on the side, mixed up with Ramen is very tasty. An egg whisked with soy sauce and chile on top is good too, plus adds protein.

Also quite tasty is sauteeing some onions, mushrooms and garlic and then adding a whisked egg, served on toast. Really tasty with tabasco sauce and cheese on top too.

[roaringmice.livejournal.com]

Hmm... well, there is the chicken flavour. Maybe that "flavour" part has protein? Nah.

Actually, pasta has protein, so the ramen should have some.

Hmm...

You may need to buy the occasional can of tuna.