My well meaning sister
 

People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 3:22*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> recovers. *My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. *When she
> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> thing. *It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. *The cashew chicken had
> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> hurt. *I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. *Kinda like feeding a
> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> glucose. *I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> --Bryan

Be happy you have a sister....

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
> When she
> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> thing.

So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. Not couldn't....
not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.

Next time, don't be surprised if she doesn't even try. I know I wouldn't.

George L

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:36*pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing.
>
> So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. *Not couldn't....
> not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>
> Next time, don't be surprised if she doesn't even try. I know I wouldn't.

I stopped long ago expecting Bryan to be pleasantly impressed by any
food items he does not personally discover. Music too, and most
everything else. He's funny that way.

I will say this though, I've never eaten anything gross that Bryan
prepares. It's not always stellarly good the way he makes it out, but
it's not gross. I've had some stellarly good thing he's prepared, like
that "best smoked chicken" I ever had! Of course it did take a LONG
time and many beers to cook! ;-)

John Kuthe...

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 3:36*pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing.
>
> So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. *Not couldn't....
> not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>

Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
produces the "spaghetti" effect.

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:36*pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing.
>
> So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. *Not couldn't....
> not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>
> Next time, don't be surprised if she doesn't even try. I know I wouldn't.

The reply I expected, and I hope she doesn't. I had been led to
believe one thing,
then someone decided to change it up. Lasagna w/o noodles does not
imply lasagna
with squash instead of noodles.
>
> George L

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:48*pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
....
>
> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> those trying to avoid simple carbs. *We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> produces the "spaghetti" effect.

Except Bryan hates squash, categorically.

John Kuthe...

My well meaning sister
 

"Bryan" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 7, 5:36 pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing.
>
> So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. Not couldn't....
> not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>
> Next time, don't be surprised if she doesn't even try. I know I wouldn't.

The reply I expected, and I hope she doesn't. I had been led to
believe one thing,
then someone decided to change it up. Lasagna w/o noodles does not
imply lasagna
with squash instead of noodles.
>

well, since the lasagna is the noodle part, lasagna without noodles implies
nothing at all.

My well meaning sister
 

"John Kuthe" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 7, 5:48 pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
....
>
> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> produces the "spaghetti" effect.

Except Bryan hates squash, categorically.

John Kuthe...

maybe his sister knows that and was less well meaning that it appears. good
for her!

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:48*pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 3:36*pm, George Leppla > wrote:
>
> > On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > > When she
> > > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > > thing.
>
> > So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> > could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. *Not couldn't.....
> > not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>
> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> those trying to avoid simple carbs. *We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> produces the "spaghetti" effect.

I'd rather have no substitute than something like squash. It could
have been
worse. It could have had that repulsive cauliflower starch
substitute. She wasn't
offended. We're pretty close, and she knows I'm really picky about
food.
I used to live with her, and in most ways she cooks like our mother,
but better
because she doesn't make any of the bad stuff our mother made. Her
sons both
low carb, and use stuff like squash, and her daughter does weird
macrobiotic
stuff.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:01*pm, "Pico Rico" > wrote:
> "John Kuthe" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 7, 5:48 pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
> ...
>
>
>
> > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> Except Bryan hates squash, categorically.
>
> John Kuthe...
>
> maybe his sister knows that and was less well meaning that it appears. *good
> for her!

No, she just wasn't thinking. The meal was mostly for my wife.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:58*pm, "Pico Rico" > wrote:
> "Bryan" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 7, 5:36 pm, George Leppla > wrote:
>
> > On 12/7/2011 5:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > > When she
> > > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > > the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > > not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > > thing.
>
> > So this woman goes out of her way to make something special thinking you
> > could eat it... and you tell her you wouldn't eat it. Not couldn't....
> > not didn't want to... but wouldn't eat it.
>
> > Next time, don't be surprised if she doesn't even try. I know I wouldn't.

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 4:01*pm, "Pico Rico" > wrote:
> "John Kuthe" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 7, 5:48 pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
> ...
>
>
>
> > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> Except Bryan hates squash, categorically.
>
> John Kuthe...
>
> maybe his sister knows that and was less well meaning that it appears. *good
> for her!

yeah, maybe she was thinking...I'll make something just to **** off
the *******.

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 5:50 PM, Bryan wrote:
> The reply I expected, and I hope she doesn't. I had been led to
> believe one thing,
> then someone decided to change it up. Lasagna w/o noodles does not
> imply lasagna
> with squash instead of noodles.

The nerve of these people! I suggest you tell them to make SURE that
they check with you personally before even considering to cook anything
that you might eat. Better yet, why don't you just call them and TELL
them what to cook for you and how to cook it.

Or you could just stay home and cook for yourself. This way you always
get a good meal and you don't actually have to interact in person with
anyone. Life is much easier when it is just you, your stove and your
keyboard.

Throw in a cat or two and we can call you Sheldon Jr.

George L

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 4:09*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 6:01*pm, "Pico Rico" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > "John Kuthe" > wrote in message
>
> ....
> > On Dec 7, 5:48 pm, spamtrap1888 > wrote:
> > ...
>
> > > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > > those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> > Except Bryan hates squash, categorically.
>
> > John Kuthe...
>
> > maybe his sister knows that and was less well meaning that it appears. *good
> > for her!
>
> No, she just wasn't thinking. *The meal was mostly for my wife.
>
> --Bryan

God. Little things really get to you, don't they.

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:

> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> produces the "spaghetti" effect.

Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.

Becca

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 5:34*pm, Chemo the Clown > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 3:22*pm, Bryan > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> > recovers. *My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> > that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. *When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing. *It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> > wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. *The cashew chicken had
> > cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> > of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> > hurt. *I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> > before my body gets a chance to know it's there. *Kinda like feeding a
> > stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> > glucose. *I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> > --Bryan
>
> Be happy you have a sister....

I am. I have two sisters, and she's the one I like, in spite of the
fact that she
is a Republican. I have two brothers too. I seldom see either of
them. I don't
dislike them, but we have little in common. The oldest one is very
funny, and
when I do see him--because I am friends with his daughter--we have
some laughs,
but I dislike his wife. The middle brother (I am the youngest
sibling) has become
a fundie Christian, and is just weird. I really should invite the two
brothers to
hang out sometime because it might be interesting.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:20*pm, Ema Nymton > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
> > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > those trying to avoid simple carbs. *We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.

I don't see the need for substitutes, and don't particularly like
eggplant either.
>
> Becca

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:13*pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:50 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > The reply I expected, and I hope she doesn't. *I had been led to
> > believe one thing,
> > then someone decided to change it up. *Lasagna w/o noodles does not
> > imply lasagna
> > with squash instead of noodles.
>
> The nerve of these people! *I suggest you tell them to make SURE that
> they check with you personally before even considering to cook anything
> that you might eat. *Better yet, why don't you just call them and TELL
> them what to cook for you and how to cook it.

Squash is a weird thing to put in lasagna.
>
> Or you could just stay home and cook for yourself. *This way you always
> get a good meal and you don't actually have to interact in person with
> anyone. *Life is much easier when it is just you, your stove and your
> keyboard.

I enjoy her company, but not squash.
>
> Throw in a cat or two and we can call you Sheldon Jr.

I do have a cat. One cat.
>
> George L

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

"Bryan" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 7, 6:20 pm, Ema Nymton > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
> > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.

I don't see the need for substitutes,


+1

Just a repeat of Thanksgiving was My well meaning sister
 

Bryan is a totally ungrateful, POS. I bet he is just one peach to be
around.

My well meaning sister
 

On 07/12/2011 7:20 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
>> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
>> those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
>> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
>> produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.

Maybe for you. I am not crazy about. I occasionally eat small amounts of
it, but I wouldn't call it a good substitute for pasta.

>

Just a repeat of Thanksgiving was My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 4:35*pm, (Jerry Sauk really real) wrote:
> Bryan is a totally ungrateful, POS. I bet he is just one peach to be
> around.

and you sound like a real bowl of fun as well.

Just a repeat of Thanksgiving was My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:35*pm, (Jerry Sauk really real) wrote:
> Bryan is a totally ungrateful, POS. I bet he is just one peach to be
> around.

Jerry Sauk Puppet,
I get along fine with all of the folks in question. I am rather
particular
about food.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 1:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> --Bryan

That bitch!!!

Just a repeat of Thanksgiving was My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:45*pm, Chemo the Clown > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 4:35*pm, (Jerry Sauk really real) wrote:
>
> > Bryan is a totally ungrateful, POS. I bet he is just one peach to be
> > around.
>
> and you sound like a real bowl of fun as well.

Jerry is a fictitious character. The "really real" thing is "he
protesteth too much."

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 6:50*pm, dsi1 > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 1:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> > recovers. *My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> > that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. *When she
> > arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> > the noodles. *Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> > not put in goddamned SQUASH. *I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> > thing. *It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> > wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. *The cashew chicken had
> > cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> > of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> > hurt. *I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> > before my body gets a chance to know it's there. *Kinda like feeding a
> > stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> > glucose. *I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> > --Bryan
>
> That bitch!!!

No. More like, "Think, Susan. You know I don't eat squash." I
wasn't hostile to
her, partly because she has had a bad memory since she was a
teenager. We
love each other so much that I get along with her in spite of her
fascist leanings.

--Bryan

My well meaning sister
 

"Bryan" > wrote in message
...
> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> --Bryan

It's nice to have the ability to ventilate.

Now don't forget to thank your sister for her (no matter how misplaced)
effort. Her wires may not be hooked up but her heart is in the right place.

Dimitri

BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2 tablespoons of
OAK bran.

My well meaning sister
 

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
> "Bryan" > wrote in message
> ...
>> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
>> recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
>> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
>> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
>> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
>> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
>> thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
>> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
>> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
>> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
>> hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
>> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
>> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
>> glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>>
>> --Bryan
>
> It's nice to have the ability to ventilate.
>
> Now don't forget to thank your sister for her (no matter how misplaced)
> effort. Her wires may not be hooked up but her heart is in the right
> place.
>
> Dimitri
>
> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2 tablespoons
> of OAK bran.
>


now THAT's fiber!

My well meaning sister
 

>> On 12/7/2011 1:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>> > People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while
>> > Betsy recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced
>> > beforehand that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles.
>> > When she arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti
>> > squash
>> > instead of the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the
>> > noodles and not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I
>> > wouldn't eat such a thing. <snip>

OK, Bryan, repeat after me:

"Gee, thanks, Sis. That looks great. I'm not very hungry now so I
think I'll save it for later when I have a better appetite."

Now stand in front of a mirror and keep saying that until you can do
it with a straight face.

Felice

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 3:10 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> No. More like, "Think, Susan. You know I don't eat squash." I
> wasn't hostile to
> her, partly because she has had a bad memory since she was a
> teenager. We
> love each other so much that I get along with her in spite of her
> fascist leanings.
>
> --Bryan

I know what you mean but... it's squash, man! :-)

My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 4:22*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 6:20*pm, Ema Nymton > wrote:
>
> > On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
> > > Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
> > > those trying to avoid simple carbs. *We'll steam it to eat with tomato
> > > sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
> > > produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>
> > Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.
>
> I don't see the need for substitutes, and don't particularly like
> eggplant either.
>

Lasagna implies layers. If you expected just meat sauce with cheese,
you should have questioned her the second time she said "lasagna w/o
noodles."

Just a repeat of Thanksgiving was My well meaning sister
 

On Dec 7, 4:49*pm, Bryan > wrote:
> On Dec 7, 6:35*pm, (Jerry Sauk really real) wrote:
>
> > Bryan is a totally ungrateful, POS. I bet he is just one peach to be
> > around.
>
> Jerry Sauk Puppet,
> I get along fine with all of the folks in question. *I am rather
> particular
> about food.
>

Bryan: the male Julie B.

My well meaning sister
 

On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>
> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
> tablespoons of OAK bran.


She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
every day like her kids had to endure.

After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.

My well meaning sister
 

On 12/7/2011 3:38 PM, Felice wrote:
>>> On 12/7/2011 1:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>>>> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while
>>>> Betsy recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced
>>>> beforehand that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles.
>>>> When she arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti
>>>> squash
>>>> instead of the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the
>>>> noodles and not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I
>>>> wouldn't eat such a thing.<snip>
>
> OK, Bryan, repeat after me:
>
> "Gee, thanks, Sis. That looks great. I'm not very hungry now so I
> think I'll save it for later when I have a better appetite."
>
> Now stand in front of a mirror and keep saying that until you can do
> it with a straight face.
>
> Felice
>

Poor Bryan - never learned how to lie straight-faced eye to eye. A lady
gave me a picture of a kid lying down with a lion and a lamb. The lion
and the kid have huge watery eyes that look straight at you. The lamb
has regular eyes for some reason. Maybe because it's on the side of it's
head.

I told her thanks and that I'd have to find a place to hang it up and
she left happy but frankly, that thing gives me the heebie-jeebies. I'm
still thinking about where to hang it but you know that lying is just a
great skill to have!

My well meaning sister
 

"Felice" wrote:
>>> Bryan wrote:
>>> > People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while
>>> > Betsy recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced
>>> > beforehand that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles.
>>> > When she arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti
>>> > squash
>>> > instead of the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the
>>> > noodles and not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I
>>> > wouldn't eat such a thing. <snip>
>
>OK, Bryan, repeat after me:
>
>"Gee, thanks, Sis. That looks great. I'm not very hungry now so I
>think I'll save it for later when I have a better appetite."
>
>Now stand in front of a mirror and keep saying that until you can do
>it with a straight face.

Bwrrryan faking straight... now that's funny.

My well meaning sister
 

"Bryan" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 7, 6:13 pm, George Leppla > wrote:
> On 12/7/2011 5:50 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > The reply I expected, and I hope she doesn't. I had been led to
> > believe one thing,
> > then someone decided to change it up. Lasagna w/o noodles does not
> > imply lasagna
> > with squash instead of noodles.
>
> The nerve of these people! I suggest you tell them to make SURE that
> they check with you personally before even considering to cook anything
> that you might eat. Better yet, why don't you just call them and TELL
> them what to cook for you and how to cook it.

Squash is a weird thing to put in lasagna.
>
> Or you could just stay home and cook for yourself. This way you always
> get a good meal and you don't actually have to interact in person with
> anyone. Life is much easier when it is just you, your stove and your
> keyboard.

I enjoy her company, but not squash.
>
> Throw in a cat or two and we can call you Sheldon Jr.

I do have a cat. One cat.

I put a layer of zucchini in my lasagna to lower the carbs. Some people use
eggplant. And some just use the vegetables and no noodles. But spaghetti
squash? I don't think so.

My mom used to make it when she and my dad were on Weight Watchers. She
never fed it to my brother and I. We got the real thing, which wasn't very
good because her sauce came from a packet.

A few years ago I saw a recipe for spaghetti squash that sounded good in
that we all liked the other ingredients that went into it. What we didn't
like was the spaghetti squash. That thing was a pain to cook and another
pain to get the strands out. I never did get all of the strands out and
just gave up. When I went to buy one the only ones they had were HUGE!
I've heard that they can be cooked in the microwave but there was no way I
could fit it in mine. Mine isn't tiny but neither is it as big as some are.

The end result was just inedible and a waste of money.

As for having other people cook for me, this is something I wouldn't much
like or appreciate. Having lived on my own for many years, I have no
problem throwing together a quick meal. And I am perfectly happy eating
things that others might not consider a meal. Like popcorn and soup.

My well meaning sister
 

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
m...
> On 07/12/2011 7:20 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
>> On 12/7/2011 5:48 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>
>>> Spaghetti squash is an excellent and tasty substitute for pasta for
>>> those trying to avoid simple carbs. We'll steam it to eat with tomato
>>> sauce or with meat sauce. Scratching it lengthwise with a fork
>>> produces the "spaghetti" effect.
>>
>> Eggplant is another good substitute for pasta.
>
> Maybe for you. I am not crazy about. I occasionally eat small amounts of
> it, but I wouldn't call it a good substitute for pasta.

I wouldn't either. I happen to like green or wax beans with pasta sauce on
them. But would I use them in lasagna? No.

My well meaning sister
 

"Felice" > wrote in message
...
>>> On 12/7/2011 1:22 PM, Bryan wrote:
>>> > People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while
>>> > Betsy recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced
>>> > beforehand that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles.
>>> > When she arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash
>>> > instead of the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the
>>> > noodles and not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I
>>> > wouldn't eat such a thing. <snip>
>
> OK, Bryan, repeat after me:
>
> "Gee, thanks, Sis. That looks great. I'm not very hungry now so I think
> I'll save it for later when I have a better appetite."
>
> Now stand in front of a mirror and keep saying that until you can do it
> with a straight face.

Oh come on. Why lie? Especially with family! That will only make her
think he likes squash.

My well meaning sister
 

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
>> tablespoons of OAK bran.
>
>
> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
> every day like her kids had to endure.
>
> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.

We stayed with my mom's aunt and uncle for about a week. Breakfast was
pretty much like that but I believe it was Cream Of Wheat. There were no
seasonings on any of the food because my great uncle didn't like them.
Neither was the gravy ever thickened because he didn't like that either.
She was also very fond of serving poached eggs that were just barely cooked.

My brother and I were constantly hungry when we were there because we
couldn't stomach the food. But she thought she had that solved by pointing
to the many fig trees they had growing in their back yard. My brother loved
figs. And he was young enough not to realize that too many figs cause a big
problem! That wasn't good. I declined the figs and found a way to sneak to
the nearby store where I bought candy bars and rationed them carefully. I'm
not big on candy either but it was better than the tasteless mush she was
serving.

Odd thing is, I survived just fine for many weeks in various motels while
waiting for my housing on Cape Cod. I bought fresh fruit and veggies
(mostly veggies) and some other things that could be eaten as is. I may
have had a salt and pepper shaker. But no other seasonings. I am fine with
a lot of foods being unseasoned. But certain things just need it.