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Lisa W commented on the post, Get Baked: Ginger Scallion Noodles

I never have eaten actual ramen, but I make my own knock-off all the time using thin rice noodles (gluten free and cook really fast). Buckwheat soba noodles would be an option too.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Get Baked: Ginger Scallion Noodles

I have a hard time using fresh ginger before it goes bad, so I grate the whole piece at once and freeze the extra in small portions (ice cube trays work well for this sort of thing if you have some ice...

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Lisa W commented on the post, National Coming Out Day OPEN THREAD Wants To...

I’ve had various levels of success with coming out. Some friends have been supportive, others have treated it as a non-issue. My mother is a work-in-progress. After feeling really guilty about lying to...

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Lisa W commented on the post, DIY Self-Care: Make-It-Better Box

Love this idea. I have odds and ends scattered around but a central box would be better (and a fun craft project!). Lots of my emotional clutter is paper, and I have most of that scrapbooked or in...

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Lisa W commented on the post, Ellen DeGeneres Wins the Mark Twain Award, Is...

This was wonderful. Thank you!

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Lisa W commented on the post, Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: How To Throw...

This is brilliant.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Chely Wright's Documentary "Wish Me Away" Will...

I saw the film at last year’s Milwaukee Film Fest, and it was life-altering for me. I related to Chely’s story in a lot of ways and am really grateful for her sharing it–I only wish I had something...

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Lisa W commented on the post, DIY Self-Care: Make-It-Better Box

Yes! Thank you, I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this before! I’ve never used my machine for heavier fabrics but I just picked up some heavy needles and invisible thread. Fingers crossed!

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

I can totally relate to feeling like a teenager in queer years and had this conversation with at least one other camper. FWIW, I hated heels as a teenager and would never have worn 4-inch heels then....

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Lisa W commented on the post, The Kink Panel Has Some Kinky Resources For You

I echo the recommendation of the NCSF KAP directory, I think its especially helpful if you live in a smaller or more conservative city.

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

You were gorgeous before the haircut too but I’m SO GLAD you finally got the cut you want/deserve!! Katrina is phenomenal. It was really nice chatting with you on the bus!

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

I want to hear more about this role play!! It was so good to get to know you guys.

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

Kind of hoping Camp 4.0 is on the first set of proposed dates, that falls over Columbus Day in the U.S. which several of us have as a holiday so one less vacation day off work. Is there a central...

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

Can’t choose just one favorite memory, but here are a few that will always be with me: -After the non-monogamy panel, hearing from people that my voice resonated with them. Hearing from folks that my...

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Lisa W commented on the post, OPEN THREAD: Let's Talk About How A-Camp Rocked...

Yes, the staff was amazing with the food. Just being able to get a clear answer about what each dish contained was huge, let alone all the other effort. I also won’t be able to touch quinoa for awhile,...

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Lisa W commented on the post, Queer Your Tech With Fun: Or Not, Since Google...

Nitpicky, but Google isn’t a private company. Its publicly traded.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Let's Get Brunch: July 26-28 Is International...

Hey everyone in Illinois or Wisconsin, come frolic at the beach with me! Racine is about 40 minutes south of Milwaukee and 1.5 hours north of Chicago–but totally worth it!

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Lisa W commented on the post, Straddler On The Street: Aimée

Me too

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Lisa W commented on the post, Make A Thing: Extreme File Cabinet Makeover

Gorgeous!

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Lisa W commented on the post, Campership Alert: Hannah Hart Wants To Send You...

Super awesome! Is this meant for first-time campers, or open to anyone?

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Lisa W commented on the post, 2014 Grammys Liveblog and Open Thread: Mary...

All I could think when watching this was about Chely Wright and how it seems like progress is being made?

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Lisa W commented on the post, Everything Hurts All The Time

Thank you for writing this. I have to adapt my life around chronic conditions – including some that took years to diagnose – and really appreciate hearing from others with similar struggles. Also, this...

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Lisa W commented on the post, How "L Word" Internet Fandom Built Autostraddle...

Love hearing this story. So relate to “I didn’t think I *got* to be gay because I didn’t know there were gay women like me!”

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Lisa W commented on the post, Liquor In The V-Day: My Bloody Valentine

Omg gaaaarnish. I don’t drink alcohol but between blood oranges and pirate phrases this post makes me want to drink alcohol. True fact: my first girl crush was on a creative non-fiction prof who ate...

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Lisa W commented on the post, Top Five Hard Ciders You Should Drink

Ace is my current favorite, by a lot, its drier and not as sweet as some of these (you have to look out though b/c some of them have a high alcohol content). Woodchuck reminds me of college, not in the...

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Lisa W commented on the post, This Is Because I'm A Woman: How Sexual...

This was a hard read. I wish we could make it required reading for humanity.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Five Girls You Will Bring Home In Your Twenties

Some of these relate to your 30s as well. #4 hit close to home. Important lesson in #5! Hilarious if terrifying essay.

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Lisa W commented on the post, 22 Ways for Eggplant to Help You Make It...

I’ve used the Moosewood eggplant almond enchilada recipe many times with great success (http://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=eggplant_enchiladas) but with salsa verde instead of red […]

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Lisa W commented on the post, Top Five Best Bagels I've Ever Eaten

My best bagel memories are of the sesame bagels with chive cream cheese from Dunkin’ Donuts that I would get (dinner for under $1.99!) on the one-mile walk between work and night class. Sadly Dunkin’...

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Lisa W commented on the post, Top Five Alternative Cheeses Nearest to This...

The pea proteins in daiya cheese are deadly to me.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Top Five Alternative Cheeses Nearest to This...

I have soy/nut/pea/legume allergies so lots of these alternatives are out for me. However, if you’re into creamy pasta, tahini can be used for a delicious fettucini alfredo-style pasta.

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Lisa W commented on the post, Wilder Hungers: Welcome to the Toast Post

The avocado one (especially w/the quick pickled red onions and crushed red pepper!) makes me swoon. With no egg and gf toast Beautiful photos and great ideas!

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Lisa W commented on the post, I Talked to Penny Arcade's Erika Greco About...

Its funny what we assume is a universal experience. I also assumed I was straight and that everyone felt that way about girls. I also didn’t realize I had food allergies for many years – it was normal...

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Lisa W commented on the post, I Just Now Saw: Battlestar Galactica

Me too! I attribute it to my tweets about freshwater since it’s s a cause of his. At first I thought it was a joke but I died when I found out it was EJO!

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Lisa W commented on the post, Listling Without Commentary: How You Met Your...

Walking around Whole Foods gives me hope!

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Lisa W commented on the post, 33 Ways to Eat Avocados Every Which Way

This post didn’t include guacamole, but I make a killer pomegranate guacamole. Super festive at Christmas!

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Lisa W commented on the post, 33 Ways to Eat Avocados Every Which Way

You can adjust ratios to your liking and depending how much you want to make but I use: avocado, pomegranate, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes (you could use jalepeno...

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Lisa W commented on the post, 30 Sexy Dinosaur Facts For When You Can't Think...

Me toooo

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I once ended a lingering date that I wasn’t feeling by actually saying, “I’m sorry, but I really want to be home with my cats right now.” In reply to - gabrielle wrote a new post, Five Ways to Escape...

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Wow, can I relate to this. Especially the second-to-last paragraph. Let’s blaze that trail together. Thanks for writing this! In reply to - Audrey wrote a new post, For All The Girls I Loved Before I...

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Rivers and Roads is so perfect for this situation!! And then, if later you feel like you made a wrong turn, “Down in the Valley” by THATH. In reply to - Maddie wrote a new post, Playlist: Everything’s...

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Wheeee my first comment award! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBxbPts5tOk In reply to - carrie wrote a new post, The Comment Awards Would Never Stand You Up Greetings, earth dwellers! Last week Stef...

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Most awesome part of my week: picking up dry cleaning and the cute clerk spaced out. She said, “oh, sorry, I just was thinking about how cute your hair is and got distracted.” In reply to - Lizz wrote...

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Guacamole helps! In reply to - Lizz wrote a new post, FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Most Awesome Week Ever It’s Friday which means it’s time for the Friday Open Thread! The article that is just like your journal...

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LOVE this article. I’m feeling crummy from 1.5 drinks at a queer event last night (over 5 hours, with food), and wishing I’d stayed true to my almost always sober self (half a drink or one drink on...

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Yes, but not everyone in those cities is progressive. The midwest panels mirror my experiences in the south side of Chicago. I currently live in Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, and the dating...

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Thank you for these stories. It was really awesome to hear multiple bi voices. In reply to - Mari Brighe wrote a new post, Coming Out to Your Friends: The Autostraddle Roundtable feature image via...

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