Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> Margaret Suran >
> .net:
>
>
>>Dear Heather, I saw this on the bulletin board of our building. It's
>>a very large one, three different parts, two with 20 floor and one
>>with 15. there are over a hundred apartments and until a short while
>>ago, there was no ban of pets. Now, you can keep your pet for the
>>length of its natural life, but you can only get a small pet if you
>>want to replace what you lost.
>>
>>I found this a few days ago and thought you may want to see and read
>>it. Hugs, M
>
>
> Something similar was done at both the condominium I owned (24 floors, 120
> apartments) and the apartment building I lived in at one time (20 floors,
> 160 apartments). The condo association voted and passed some condominium
> by-laws. They called it a grandfather clause. The current owners could
> keep their current pets for the pet's natural life but after they passed
> away, there was a number limit (3) of pets you could have. No size limits.
> There was also no security deposit for pets since you owned your own unit.
>
> The management company of the apartment building I lived in did the same
> thing, but also added the size of the pet into the rules. They also called
> it the grandfather clause. The new clause stated you could not have a dog
> larger than 50 pounds unless approved by the apartment building management.
> I know the new security deposits in the apartment building were
> astronomical. IIRC the new security deposit per pet went from $500
> to $1500. Thankfully the current tennants were not affected by the new
> security deposits. I would have been ****ed if I had to cough up $6000 for
> security deposits for the 4 animals we had at the time. I knew one of the
> building owners very well and had no security deposits put down when I
> first moved in after selling the condo. He had visited me many times in the
> condominium and knew my animals were well behaved, housebroken and were not
> destructive. Except Hoot but the only thing she shredded up, other than her
> toys, were houseguests and the cleaning lady.
>
> Michael
>
>
Michael, My Tandoora would never pass muster. She destroys everything
from all my furniture and carpeting, to guests and people who may have
to work in my apartment.

But there is nothing much I can do. I am her Human whom she chose
when I went to the Humane Society Shelter to find a nice kitty and she
made it clear to all, that she was going home with me. Also, I love
her.

What can I make with yams, that is easy to make and can be prepared
ahead of time? As a side dish, not dessert. I am starting to work on
my Thanksgiving Dinner. Just four of us will be here and I will make
the cranberry sauce this week end and there is a large pot with the
makings of Chicken Stock (I like it better than Turkey) simmering on
the stove since five o'clock this morning.

Thank you!

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> Margaret Suran >
> k.net:
>
>
>>What can I make with yams, that is easy to make and can be prepared
>>ahead of time? As a side dish, not dessert. I am starting to work on
>>my Thanksgiving Dinner. Just four of us will be here and I will make
>>the cranberry sauce this week end and there is a large pot with the
>>makings of Chicken Stock (I like it better than Turkey) simmering on
>>the stove since five o'clock this morning.
>>
>>Thank you!
>
>
> Yams can be simple and complicated. Since you are having a cozy 4some why
> don't you just bake them as you would a baked potato and make a nice
> toasted pecan, brown sugar butter sauce to pour over them? I do this often
> with yams and they are a big hit. Very simple and easy. I don't really have
> a recipe but this is what I do. I'll melt butter in a sauce pan, add brown
> sugar and bring the heat up a little bit higher to melt the sugar.
> Meanwhile I'll toast and finely chop the pecans. Add pecans to butter
> mixture and adjust flavors to taste. Add more butter and/or brown sugar if
> needed. Keep warm and serve with the yams. You can also add cinnamon or
> other spices and something acidic if you like, such as a bit of orange
> juice during the heating process. You can get fancy and use orange slices
> as garnish
>
> Michael
>
Thank you, it sounds yummy, but I want to find something I can make a
day before and just heat before serving. I may make nothing with
yams, as I will have mashed potatoes and stuffing and vegetables
(including a tacky green bean casserole!) and rolls and the yams may
not be necessary. I will have a Belgian Endive and Baby Spinach salad
as the first course, clear chicken soup with Chicken pot stickers from
TJ's next and then the Turkey. And plenty of wine. )

I will buy the dessert. Or, I may make an apple pie, but use a frozen
crust and buy something chocolaty. And Schlag for the cake and the
coffee.

I will check with my guests to find out whether the menu is O.K. with
them. I don't want to make something with mushrooms (the stuffing) or
garlic (in several dishes) and find out that someone won't or can't
eat that when I serve it. MS

Thank you, Michael. Did you see what I just did? For the umpteenth
time! I will crawl under something and stay there until my mind
starts working again. I am too embarrassed to even think of cooking
and I will stay away from rfc for a while.

Sorry, everybody.

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote

> Margaret Suran >

>> Thank you, Michael. Did you see what I just did? For the umpteenth
>> time! I will crawl under something and stay there until my mind
>> starts working again. I am too embarrassed to even think of cooking
>> and I will stay away from rfc for a while.
>>
>> Sorry, everybody.
>
> No, I didn't see what you did... yet... and I don't care. You are not
> allowed to stay away from rfc for awhile. You have to stay here and keep
> us
> all in line
>
> Michael <- blowing kisses to Margaret.

What he said. Whatever she did, why are we being punished by her
absence? Doesn't seem fair.

nancy

In article t>,
Margaret Suran > wrote:

> Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> > Margaret Suran >
> > .net:
> >
> >
> >>Dear Heather, I saw this on the bulletin board of our building. It's
> >>a very large one, three different parts, two with 20 floor and one
> >>with 15. there are over a hundred apartments and until a short while
> >>ago, there was no ban of pets. Now, you can keep your pet for the
> >>length of its natural life, but you can only get a small pet if you
> >>want to replace what you lost.
> >>
> >>I found this a few days ago and thought you may want to see and read
> >>it. Hugs, M
> >
> >
> > Something similar was done at both the condominium I owned (24 floors, 120
> > apartments) and the apartment building I lived in at one time (20 floors,
> > 160 apartments). The condo association voted and passed some condominium
> > by-laws. They called it a grandfather clause. The current owners could
> > keep their current pets for the pet's natural life but after they passed
> > away, there was a number limit (3) of pets you could have. No size limits.
> > There was also no security deposit for pets since you owned your own unit.
> >
> > The management company of the apartment building I lived in did the same
> > thing, but also added the size of the pet into the rules. They also called
> > it the grandfather clause. The new clause stated you could not have a dog
> > larger than 50 pounds unless approved by the apartment building management.
> >
> > I know the new security deposits in the apartment building were
> > astronomical. IIRC the new security deposit per pet went from $500
> > to $1500. Thankfully the current tennants were not affected by the new
> > security deposits. I would have been ****ed if I had to cough up $6000 for
> > security deposits for the 4 animals we had at the time. I knew one of the
> > building owners very well and had no security deposits put down when I
> > first moved in after selling the condo. He had visited me many times in the
> > condominium and knew my animals were well behaved, housebroken and were not
> > destructive. Except Hoot but the only thing she shredded up, other than her
> > toys, were houseguests and the cleaning lady.
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
> Michael, My Tandoora would never pass muster. She destroys everything
> from all my furniture and carpeting, to guests and people who may have
> to work in my apartment.
>
> But there is nothing much I can do. I am her Human whom she chose
> when I went to the Humane Society Shelter to find a nice kitty and she
> made it clear to all, that she was going home with me. Also, I love
> her.
>
> What can I make with yams, that is easy to make and can be prepared
> ahead of time? As a side dish, not dessert. I am starting to work on
> my Thanksgiving Dinner. Just four of us will be here and I will make
> the cranberry sauce this week end and there is a large pot with the
> makings of Chicken Stock (I like it better than Turkey) simmering on
> the stove since five o'clock this morning.
>
> Thank you!

Baked yams are wonderful. There's a chain restaurant - Roadhouse Grill
- that serves them with their steaks. They're baked (like a baked
russet) and topped with butter and a pile of cinnamoned brown sugar.
Sweet on sweet. Delicious.

I usually peel, chunk, and nuke like a regular potato. I don't mess
with candying them in a butter-sugar glaze mix in a skillet.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
"Maligning an individual says more about you than the one you malign."
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller; blahblahblog Barcelona on Foot
http://jamlady.eboard.com

On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:16:22 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>Baked yams are wonderful. There's a chain restaurant - Roadhouse Grill
>- that serves them with their steaks. They're baked (like a baked
>russet) and topped with butter and a pile of cinnamoned brown sugar.
>Sweet on sweet. Delicious.

You had me up to the cinnamon brown sugar. Ick. Yams are sweet
enough on there own for me. This is obviously one of those YMMV
things. I like mine baked. Sometimes with a smidge of butter,
sometimes not - they're moist enough that they really don't need it,
IMO.

<snip>

TammyM

TammyM wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:16:22 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >Baked yams are wonderful. There's a chain restaurant - Roadhouse Grill
> >- that serves them with their steaks. They're baked (like a baked
> >russet) and topped with butter and a pile of cinnamoned brown sugar.
> >Sweet on sweet. Delicious.
>
> You had me up to the cinnamon brown sugar. Ick. Yams are sweet
> enough on there own for me. This is obviously one of those YMMV
> things. I like mine baked. Sometimes with a smidge of butter,
> sometimes not - they're moist enough that they really don't need it,
> IMO.


Yep, I loathe ickily sweet yam dishes. I too like mine baked, I like some
butter, chopped onion, some sriracha sauce, salt 'n pepper.

I like to serve them alongside pork or chicken with some cranberry relish
(homemade), very satisfying...

Yams are 14 cents per lb. at my grocery store (see my post), I am stocking
up. They are one of my fave things...

--
Best
Greg

On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:32:30 GMT, Margaret Suran
> wrote:

>What can I make with yams, that is easy to make and can be prepared
>ahead of time?

I would roast them with olive oil and the barest touch each of maple
syrup and rosemary. They reheat well.

Serene
--
"I can't decide if I feel more like four ten-year-olds or ten four-year-olds." Laurie Anderson , on turning 40.

http://serenejournal.livejournal.com

In article >,
(TammyM) wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:16:22 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >Baked yams are wonderful. There's a chain restaurant - Roadhouse Grill
> >- that serves them with their steaks. They're baked (like a baked
> >russet) and topped with butter and a pile of cinnamoned brown sugar.
> >Sweet on sweet. Delicious.
>
> You had me up to the cinnamon brown sugar. Ick. Yams are sweet
> enough on there own for me. This is obviously one of those YMMV
> things. I like mine baked. Sometimes with a smidge of butter,
> sometimes not - they're moist enough that they really don't need it,
> IMO.
>
> <snip>
>
> TammyM

No kidding. They are good, though. I like brown sugar and butter on
squash, too, though.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
"Maligning an individual says more about you than the one you malign."
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller; blahblahblog
http://jamlady.eboard.com

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> Baked yams are wonderful. There's a chain restaurant - Roadhouse Grill
> - that serves them with their steaks. They're baked (like a baked
> russet) and topped with butter and a pile of cinnamoned brown sugar.
> Sweet on sweet. Delicious.
>
> I usually peel, chunk, and nuke like a regular potato. I don't mess
> with candying them in a butter-sugar glaze mix in a skillet.

Oh, but these are to die for. This is my friend's Mom's recipe. Her
Mom died a few months ago, so this is her legacy to me.


Janna's Mom's Sweet Potatoes

I always use jewel yams because they keep their orange color.
Wash yams and prick with a knife (do not peel)
place on a baking pan lined with foil and bake at 350 until
barely done.
approximately 45 min depending on the size of the yams
While they are cooling make sauce.

In a med saucepan:
melt 1 stick of butter, add
1 and 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
grate the skin of one orange and set aside
squeeze two seedless oranges
add half of the juice to the saucepan, leave the remainder in a
small bowl and add 2 T.
cornstarch to the remaining juice and whisk, then add to
saucepan.
Bring sauce to a simmer, whisking occasionally ( it will thicken
more while baking)
simmer sauce about 10 minutes
peel warm yams and cut into large chunks then layer in buttered
bake ware with lid. Remove sauce from heat
Whisk orange peel into sauce, then pour sauce over yams.
Cover and bake app. 1/2 hour. Remove lid, turn yams if possible
then bake until done (app. 20 min more).
They keep for days in the fridge.


-L.