Recent Comments on John & Kristie http://www.johnandkristie.com/ en Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:07:03 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment on 200th Post by Jym http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/200th_post.html#comment-13198 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:18:34 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/200th_post.html#comment-13198 Oh no! We've been caught!!! Ok, so we've been stalking you guys for over two years. Always love to see the new photography that John puts up. Kristie's recipes are wonderful. I know it's just three of us, but like the fanbase of Flight of the Conchords, you have to start somewhere. ;)

-Jym
Founder of The Disciples of John and Kristie

p.s. We're harmless :) Mostly ;)

]]> Comment on 200th Post by Susan http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/200th_post.html#comment-12939 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:28:45 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/200th_post.html#comment-12939 Congratulations on your webpage! I always love seeing what you guys are up to! Kinda crazy about the myspace thing though...sightings?! That's hilarious! Anyways, miss ya guys and I wish I was able to go white water rafting..looked like you had fun!

]]> Comment on Chelan Lakeshore Trail by Jayson McIvor http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-12604 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:32:23 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-12604 Very cool pics John. Looks and sounds like it was a lot of fun. Sorry I couldn't join you.

]]> Comment on Chelan Lakeshore Trail by Keith http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11898 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:14:13 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11898 What a great story - The shots are brilliant as always and I must say I envy you this trip a little. Glad you had such a great time.

Keith

]]> Comment on Chelan Lakeshore Trail by Chris & Geoff http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11874 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:13:34 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11874 What an incredible hike!

]]> Comment on Chelan Lakeshore Trail by Michael http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11866 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:49:05 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11866 Oh Yeah! this has to be on my top 10 list to do before I kick the bucket. Thanks for sharing John.

]]> Comment on Chelan Lakeshore Trail by Jacob http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11820 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:09:25 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/06/chelan_lakeshore_trail.html#comment-11820 Amazing amazing amazing.

]]> Comment on Cirque du Soleil: Corteo by Jayson McIvor http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/05/corteo_redmond.html#comment-11168 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:12:55 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/05/corteo_redmond.html#comment-11168 No picks from the inside this time? Look like a fun show.

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by frankie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-10867 Thu, 29 May 2008 17:23:00 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-10867 i was really disappointed with the recipe because so many people seemed to be loving it so much. maybe i did it wrong but the dough was so dry it was almost impossible to work with. i added an extra egg replacer, but the first batch still came out dry. so i added more water and worked it into the dough before making the rest of the batches, and they were all still dry and hard as bricks. (and i'm not usually a bad cook...)

]]> Comment on The Snake River Trail by Cheri http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-10537 Wed, 21 May 2008 09:43:50 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-10537 Beautiful pictures as usual John - thanks for sharing!

Cheri

]]> Comment on XBOX Mod by Rexzooly http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/04/xbox_mod_1.html#comment-10105 Sat, 10 May 2008 13:30:23 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/04/xbox_mod_1.html#comment-10105 Hey nice post but i did all this without a mod chip
i upgreaded to 160 gig hdd.
i also have XBOXMC very nice indeed.
i did my via a soft mod UK version spliter cell hack
and linux dashboard relacer.

then i got the eprom and make the HDD partion
needed for the 160 to work :)

]]> Comment on The Snake River Trail by Gerda http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9687 Thu, 01 May 2008 13:26:40 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9687 A group from the Trails Club of Oregon backpacked the same trip from April 24 to 27, encountered rain the first night and by Saturday and Sunday spring had sprung. What a terrific experience to have wildflowers blooming on the trail and snow covered mountain ranges on both sides of the Snake River.
Keep on hiking and posting interesting trails, everyone appreciates good suggestions.

]]> Comment on The Snake River Trail by Jayson McIvor http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9450 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:26:20 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9450 Looks like a fun trip! You must like the solitude?
Hopefully we all can go out this year. I am getting the backpacking bug early this year.

]]> Comment on Umtanum Canyon by Jonathan http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/04/umtanum_canyon.html#comment-9370 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:49:18 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/04/umtanum_canyon.html#comment-9370 I found your blog while searching for info on Umtanum. Most the photos and trip reports I have found led me to believe is was a drab landscape. But your photos prove that if you can hit it at the right time it is beautiful. I am considering the canyon as a backpacking trip right before Memorial Day and crossing my fingers that the wildflowers will still be in abundance. Seems like a lot of people choose this as the first hike of the year since the mountains are still snowed over. But they make the mistake of going in March or early April when it's still brown and barren.

I'm looking for a short and flat springtime trip that I can take my young children on to introduce them to backpacking. So far Umtanum is at the top of the list. Do you happen to have any other suggestions?

You've taken some really fantastic photos of your outdoor adventures. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

]]> Comment on The Snake River Trail by Michael http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9223 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:47:35 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/04/the_snake_river.html#comment-9223 Awesome! Can't wait to get out there. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.

]]> Comment on Duelin' Ivoryz Saloon by Julie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/03/duelin_ivoryz_s.html#comment-8660 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:02:51 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/03/duelin_ivoryz_s.html#comment-8660 These are really great photos! You should send copies to the pianists. I've loved dueling pianos since I learned about them back in college. That takes so many types of talent!

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by Teresa http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8564 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:28:52 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8564 I cannot express in words how lucky I feel that this is the link that showed up first when I Googled "vegan sugar cookies." I've tried vegan-izing regular recipes with no success, but this recipe is perfect. I invent events that need cookies just so I can make these!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

]]> Comment on Duelin' Ivoryz Saloon by Jayson McIvor http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/03/duelin_ivoryz_s.html#comment-8455 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:10:58 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/03/duelin_ivoryz_s.html#comment-8455 Looks like a very fun time. Wonderful pictures too, and I think musician shots can be some of the toughest around.

]]> Comment on PLAY! by Cheri http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/01/play_video_game_symphony.html#comment-8259 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:11:21 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/01/play_video_game_symphony.html#comment-8259 Looks like a fun event! And I hope you had a great B-day in other respects as well. :)

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8116 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:19:43 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8116 The icing dries pretty hard - not brittle like candy - but hard enough to maintain it's smooth surface under slight pressure. Cellophane wrapping will definitely not cause any marks or indentations in the icing.

John

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by Danielle http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8115 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:33:01 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-8115 I'm thinking of making cookies for my sister's baby shower and I was so excited to find this recipe as she and many of her friends are vegan. I do, however, have a question. In terms of the icing consistency, how solid does it actually get? I'll have to wrap up the cookies in cellophane bags and I'm worried that doing so may damage the smooth surface. Will the icing end up with the same consistency as, say, cookies iced with royal icing? If not, is there a way to make it a little more solid?

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by Vivian http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6886 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:14:24 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6886 YES! My boyfriend is has some severe food allergies including all dairy, shellfish and nuts. It's not fun when baking for him... so this is a relief for some Valentine's Day cookies! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Panda Cake by sophie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2004/06/panda_cake.html#comment-6854 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:33:45 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2004/06/panda_cake.html#comment-6854 That panda cake is so cute!I was wondering if you could put up the recipe and how she decorated it so I could make it for my cousin on his birthday.

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6633 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:26:48 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6633 Hi Carrie,

I'm sure rice milk would be just fine to use in the icing. You could even use water.

But I think the protein and fat solids in the rice/soy milk helps to keep the icing semi-soft.

John

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by Carrie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6593 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:51:09 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6593 Would it be OK to use Rice Milk in place of the Soy milk? It will be my first vegan baking experience & I wasn't sure if they baked the same. They certainly don't taste the same.

]]> Comment on Skyline Lake by Jacob http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/01/skyline_lake_snowshoe.html#comment-6483 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:14:05 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2008/01/skyline_lake_snowshoe.html#comment-6483 ...and this time I wasn't anywhere NEAR your car!

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by lovebaking http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6348 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:13:07 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6348 Thanks John! I will let you know :)

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6342 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:31:02 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6342 I think leaving the dough in the fridge overnight would actually be best. The chilled cookie dough will be less sticky, easier to work with, and will hold it's shape better.

I hope they turned out well!

John

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by lovebaking http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6336 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:00:19 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6336 Hello! These look incredible. I am planning on making them this weekend. Wondering if I can make the dough a day in advance and leave in the fridge overnight. Have you ever done that?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Mini-Pendant Chandelier by paul lundy http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2006/11/minipendant_cha.html#comment-6059 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:59:37 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2006/11/minipendant_cha.html#comment-6059 Great job! My wife wants to change the light in our dining room and we have talked about hanging several over the table. So your frame design is perfect. The ceiling is vaulted so this will be a nice challenge.
Paul

]]> Comment on 2007 Photo Album by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/2007_mypublisher_photo_album.html#comment-6033 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:28:44 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/2007_mypublisher_photo_album.html#comment-6033 Hi Sheila,

Most of the photos were taken with a Canon Rebel XT.

Thanks for visiting!

John

]]> Comment on 2007 Photo Album by sheila http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/2007_mypublisher_photo_album.html#comment-6032 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:38:38 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/2007_mypublisher_photo_album.html#comment-6032 What kind of camera do you use? This is so cool.

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6027 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:10:26 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6027 Hi Julie,

The plasma panel is hung via a mounting kit, secured to the wall by four very large screws centered on a pair of studs framing the fireplace. Our TV weighs about 70 pounds, so I crawled up into the attic to inspect the strength of the framing, just to be sure. Mind you, I'm not a structural engineer, but it seems secure. At the same time, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it during an earthquake.

If you have any doubts, I'd definitely recommend hiring a professional to hang and wire yours.

John

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by Julie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6024 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:14:16 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6024 Also, did you mount your flatscreen yourself? Mine has sat on my coffee table since it arrived. I really need to look into getting it on the wall ... and figuring out how to hide the plethora of wires that spring out of it and into the utility shelf where all my stereo/entertainment stuff sits!

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by Julie http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6023 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:11:29 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-6023 Kudos for attempting and then successfully completing the ambitious DIY project! And here I am, too scared to even paint my new little pad. *sigh* I'm going to take an example from your ambition!

]]> Comment on Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies by andrea http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6002 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:37:27 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2005/10/perfect_sugar_c.html#comment-6002 As a long-time vegan, I've been searching for a good vegan sugar cookie! These are GORGEOUS! Lovely photography too, so crystal clear! I can't wait to try them now! By the way, to the person who said refined white sugar is not vegan, there are some that are. I've never had a hard time finding vegan ones. Thanks for posting the recipe and pictures!

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by John http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5979 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:25:51 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5979 Brooke, welcome to Seattle!

Cheri, bad kitties! =)

Darren, we have yet to touch our bathrooms. I hope you'll post photos of your project.

Tamara, we look forward to seeing you and Jason again soon.

Thanks everyone!

John

]]> Comment on Christmas by Tamara http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/christmas_3.html#comment-5978 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:22:16 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/christmas_3.html#comment-5978 so pretty!!!

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by Tamara http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5976 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:20:04 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5976 Hi John & Kristie!
What a great change, I love it!

]]> Comment on Fireplace Renovation by Darren http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5975 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:02:30 -0800 http://www.johnandkristie.com/archives/2007/12/fireplace_renovation.html#comment-5975 Very nice... What a difference it makes... Good to see that someone else spends time studying “This Old House” and “Hometime”. I’ll be doing my first tile work in Februrary when we remodel our bathroom.

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