Random Acts of Adventure
Fun with a Port-a-Potty
October 26, 2007
Imagine you walk into a port-a-potty, do your business, and the next thing you know ... well, watch the video and find out. This proves the fun can be had just about anywhere. Read More...posted by chaka | permalink | tell a friend | leave a comment | comments [0] » | 
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Here's To Your Health
October 22, 2007
Not that we want to encourage you to go throwing rum into all your smoothies, but studies have shown that the antioxidants in berries (and maybe some other fruits and veggies) are increased with the addition of ethanol, found in the good stuff like rum and vodka. Antioxidants attack free radicals, which cause cancer and heart disease, to name a few. No wonder you feel like a million bucks after a daiquiri. Here’s to your health!Read More...
Curry Pumpkin Seeds
October 16, 2007
Yup, fall has made its announcement, which means that pumpkin carving parties are soon to be attended. Besides drinking hot rum and pumpkin ale, there is the question of, “What the heck do we do with this gunk that we scooped out of the pumpkin?” Don’t toss the mess, rather make some pumpkin seeds to munch on. Here’s an interesting recipe to try out in between strokes of carving genius.olive oil (enough to coat the seeds)
2 tsps of curry powder
1 tsp of salt
1 cup pumpkin seeds straight from the jack o’ lantern
Mix all the above goodness together and spread across a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Watch ‘em, ‘cuz there ain’t nothing worse than burnt pumpkin seeds (well, maybe there is, but the statement was made for dramatic effect). Season with more salt and/or curry if ya wanna. You can replace the curry with other spices too, like cayenne pepper.
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Hipster Olympics: Just Say No To Being Too Serious
October 11, 2007
We think the first step in finding adventure in the every day is not taking things soooo dang seriously! Laughing is good for you. This is a great example of how making fun, can be therapeutic. Let the healing begin. Read More...Pine Cone Violin: Noisy People Make Sound Art
October 9, 2007
Noisy People, a feature length video of people who are taking the commonplace and turning it into ... well, beautiful noise. Finding the "freak" in the every day is what we Toads live for. We love that someone thought of putting a violin bow to a pinecone! Brilliance. Read More...Avocado Margarita Recipe - Ole!
October 4, 2007
Ahhh, it’s that time of year again, the avocado is being celebrated in all it’s green glory at the Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, CA - a town near the Horny Toad HQ. In honor of this fruit of the gods, we thought we’d post a beverage recipe … enjoy!The Avocado Margarita
1 ripe and delicious avocado
¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice
2 cups crushed ice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup triple sec
How To:
Put in a blender and turn it on. It’s so simple, that’s why we love it. Then, rub the rim of the glass with lime and dip in a coarse sea salt and chili pepper mix. Sit back with some friends and enjoy the smooth goodness.
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Dramatic Chipmunk
October 2, 2007
We don't know about you, but this is quite possibly the funniest five seconds of film we have ever seen. Who knew that chipmunks (prairie dogs) could be so hilarious. Hint: play several times, it gets better and better. Read More...Chiditarod: A Shopping Cart Race Through Chicago
September 27, 2007
All things being equal, besides the dogs and the sleds, the hearty folks of Chicago got together for their own version of the Iditarod with shopping carts as their vehicles and people as their engine power. Instead of a cash purse at the finish line, the goal was philanthropy. Talk about the benefits of not taking yourself too seriously.Talent Show Breakdance
August 26, 2007
Napoleon Dynamite ain't got nothing on this kid! Breakdancing is a lost art, one we think is due for a renaissance -- cardboard and boom boxes to boot. Never under estimate the power of the robot.
Ron's Slip 'n Slide Extravaganza
August 27, 2007
We nearly peed our pants from laughing too hard watching this video. Some kids may have parties when their parents leave town, but these kids decided to build a massive slip and slide instead - how awesome is that?
We're Not the Only Ones
There's lots of stuff out there that makes us smile - and confirms that we are not alone on our quest. So here we share with you the things we find that touch our Toad heart. Enjoy!
