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Curried Beef Short Ribs

Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.

Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.

Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)

2 teaspoons canola oil
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Showing Teeth

There is some dude trying to outbid me on a present for my brother Scott. Clearly he has no idea who he is messing with. And I thought everyone knew how competitive I get on Ebay. The gloves are off...

Hey is that unmotherly of me? Too bad.

Edited: I just found the exact same item for Buy Now at $4 less than the other guy bid. It now belongs to me. Let him pay more. Amateur.

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You're my hero! And thanks for the reminder never to bid against you. ;)

Shared by meredith at December 15, 2003 2:59 PM

You just crack me up, I love it!!

Shared by jessie at December 15, 2003 4:43 PM

Ummm fighting for what you want, not giving up, not letting anyone else over take you and in the end coming out on top? That sounds pretty "motherly" to me! Congrats on finding it for cheaper! Bargain shopper, another trait that comes in really good with "motherly"!

Shared by Jennah at December 16, 2003 8:49 PM

good work girl, i wouldn't want to mess with you either!

Shared by jane at December 17, 2003 8:45 PM









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