"George Shirley" > wrote in message
.. .
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> epiphany wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:06:13 -0700, Serene >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> In article >,
>>>>> Serene > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anyway, the cukes are currently in the washing machine getting
>>>>>>> scrubbed (I've a couple terry towels with them; gentle cycle, cold
>>>>>>> water).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Really? The washing machine? That's fascinating.
>>
>>
>>>>> Fascinating? Interesting, maybe, but fascinating, Serene? <grin>
>>
>>
>>> It's amazing what you can do with the washing machine. Best possible
>>> way to clean a hugh batch of greens (Swiss chard, beet greens,
>>> spinach, mustard greens, etc.) Takes a bit of cleaning out of little
>>> bits and pieces of leaves, but still worth it.
>>
>>
>> I've seen a recipe for a spam-and-octopus dish where you tenderized the
>> octopus by putting the machine on delicate cycle and running it dry.
>>
>> B/

well that's just the weirdest thing I've read this week...

>>
> We always just smacked octopi a few times with a rock. Seemed to work.
>
> George
>

LOL!!!!

Kathi