This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test

Due to the recent outbreak of the Swine Flu, and the ensuing panic that followed, my company has opted to close the office tomorrow for a drill (this is a test of the emergency broad cast system, this is a test, this is ONLY a test). So how does this work? Well, everyone will be working from home tomorrow.

What's the point? Our IT department is going to analyze how well we all function at home tomorrow. Why? Oh, in the event that the Swine Flu outbreak becomes a pandemic and the company is forced to shut down the office. Alright, I'm kind of excited. This means I get to WORK FROM HOME. I will never do my hair again, I'm so on board!

Oh and while I'm at it I'm going to take a stab at cooking with a Crock Pot for the first time by making Ham and Cabbage. For someone who cooks as much as I do, I'm surprised I haven't delved into the realm of slowcookers. But alas, I found this recipe in my grandmom's cook book and I'm going to test (ah ha, test) it out tomorrow while I sit on my ass in my PJs, watching reruns and working via CDMA. Mm Hmm...

I'll keep you posted on how it goes, but in the meantime here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 Smoked Ham, cut into chunks
4 Medium Potatoes, sliced and cut into chunks
6 Carrots, pared and halved
1 Cabbage Head, cut into wedges
1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Mustard
2 Tbsp. Horseradish
1/4 Cup Apple Juice
1/4 Cup Chicken Stock

Recipe:
Now for the easy part! Apparently, all you have to do is;
1. Coat the Ham with the Brown Sugar, Mustard and Horseradish.
2. Add all the ingredients into the slowcooker.
3. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.