On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 23:41:18 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:46:55 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:29:50 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>
>> >On Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:43:48 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Cheryl wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > I'll have to try to find the times when
>> >> > my usual store isn't busy.
>> >>
>> >> Go any day of the week very early. Never a crowd problem. My normal
>> >> weekly time is 6am every Saturday.
>> >>
>> >You couldn't pry me out of bed at that time of day with a
>> >jackhammer.... but I would go grocery shopping at that ungodly hour if
>> >I hadn't gone to sleep yet. )
>>
>> I went to Costco this morning as they opened (Sat. 9:30 a.m.) The
>> parking lot isn't crazy. Everything inside is in place, neat, fully
>> stocked. Everyone is on a mission, no lollygagging. My other
>> favorite day is Wednesday morning. The entire store is re-stocked to
>> the ceiling. In my experience, those are the best times to go. You
>> really get a chance to read the shelves and if you are interested in
>> what new cheese may have come in, you've got the aisle to yourself to
>> read all the labels. I usually get a couple of new-to-me cheese.
>> Janet US
>
>I don't know if Google delivers in your town, but if it does... you
>can use Google Shopping for Costco and get free delivery. I happen to
>like to shop in person, so free delivery isn't a BFD to me. But for
>people who know what they want without looking at it up close and
>personal, free delivery is probably a good thing. I like it for no
>better reason than I think their vans are cute and I'd like one to
>pull up to my house to deliver something sometime.

no delivery here. I like to be up close and personal with what I buy.
One good thing that came out of my arm issue is that I now pack my
purchases at Costco as I go through the store. Fragile together,
meats, dairy, heavy stuff, etc. I use the Costco bags and bags from
Cash and Carry, Winco, Fred Meyer, Albertsons. I try to bag
everything with the bar code pointing up. My Costco cashiers
cheerfully scan the things in the bag. That way I don't get bags
heavier than I can load into the vehicle (I can't manage boxes
anymore) and all purchases are loaded by me for maximum protection --
so what I bought arrives home in the condition that I bought it. I
have never had even one cashier comment about me loading the bags. I
used to tell the bagger to pack light because I had a bad arm and then
I would end up with a bag I couldn't even get up onto the kitchen
counter. So I just do it myself.
Janet US

wrote:
>
> On Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:04:19 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Plus pre-internet dating I always understood midnight shopping was for
> >> those of both sexes sizing up what was available
> >
> >Not midnight. If you want to meet available singles, go grocery
> >shopping around 7-9pm on Fridays or Saturdays. That's when singles
> >with no significant others shop. Just to get out of the house since
> >they have no other plans for that night. Those hours are prime
> >"hunting season."
> >
> >G.
>
> Oh okay, you know more about it than me! I just heard sometime about
> the stupidmarket being the place to meet other singles.

It's just one place of many to meet other singles. Night classes,
church or just out doing what you like to do are all good places to
meet people. Going out to bars are normally not the place to meet up
with someone significant.

wrote:
>
> I hope I always look my best but I don't have my eye on anyone and I'm
> a dead loss to men who try to chat me up, I'm never going to be a free
> housekeeper/cleaner. Men/widowers in my age group haven't quite got
> this through their heads yet.

Bad attitude and I have the same. Seems that most women my age have
been through a bad marriage and they have an attitude with men in
general. I'm looking for a life mate, not a housekeeper. And I'm not
actively looking either. I'm fine living alone and being left alone.
It would take some special woman to melt my heart again.

Meanwhile, I love my little ferret companion. No sex but she loves me
unconditionally (as I do her) and she never yells at me about
anything! heheh

http://i42.tinypic.com/24kyvpe.jpg

G.

sf wrote:
>
> On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:11:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > So are you saying in all US supermarkets, everything is very clearly
> > > and visibly marked as to its origins ?
> >
> > In my grocery stores (Virginia), I've never seen a country of origin
> > notice on any meat labels.
> >
>
> In that case, they originated in the USA. Ask sometime. If it isn't
> US meat, they're out of compliance.

Went to the grocery store this morning and saw that all beef *DID* say
country of origin. Mostly usa. Chicken packaging didn't say it though.

G.

On 7/13/2014 1:14 AM, sf wrote:

>> My list is only for the things that I really need to get. like when we
>> are running low on essentials. Other than that, I am more of an impulse
>> shopper.
>
> Ditto. If everything I needed/wanted/might inspire me could be put on
> a list, I'd either send my husband shopping or order via the internet.
>
> I like looking at the entire grocery store, to see what vegetable,
> meat, fish/seafood selections are on sale (+how nice they look - or
> not) and mentally putting items together while I'm shopping to make a
> meal.
>
> The best laid plans often don't work out, so if plan A doesn't work, I
> switch to pan B. That's life.
>

The people that plan meals for a week or month in advance tend to use
lists. I would not want my life structured so much. We often don't
decide what to have for a meal until it is time to eat, then we come up
with something. Sure some meals are planned in advance, but very few.

I bought ribs to have last weekend, but plans changed. I'm going to
make them today along with something else, not yet determined. Maybe
we'll stop at the store and browse the meat case.

On 7/13/2014 6:08 AM, Ophelia wrote:

> I think that might have been me. When they first came out they worked
> very slowly and I always worried about what might happen if for example,
> when driving one came out of bright sunlight and into a dark tunnel or
> similar. I haven't thought about them since but it seems from what you
> say they chance very fast.

Not a problem. Actually, in the car they don't darken as much as
regular sunglasses so when you hit a tunnel, they are not as dark. If
you are wearing prescription sunglasses, it is worse and you'd have to
swap them for the plain glass and do it quickly. Unless your sight is
good enough to drive with no glasses.

On 2014-07-13 10:05 AM, wrote:

>
> I had to pick up some medication recently and while I waited I trolled
> around. I found things I didn't know were there. Frozen mashed spuds
> was one, very handy for me.

I have to admit that I really don't know much about what is available in
the frozen food section. Once in a while I search for frozen pearl
onions... without luck :-( I occasionally buy some frozen vegetables. I
know there is a whole section of frozen prepared dinners. I know there
are things like lasagne and other casseroles, and individual meals. The
thing is that I just don't go looking there. We don't do frozen prepared
meals.



> Frozen onion rings (good to keep in for
> #1 grandson) but best of all was frozen mango which I love for
> breakfast with yogurt, rarely felt like preparing fresh, now it's a
> can have anytime. Also frozen raspberries with white chocolate
> coating, really wish I had not found those, love raspberries and like
> white chocolate where I am not fond of regular chocolate, unless it's
> expensive Belgian

We get a lot of frozen mango, blueberries, raspberries. My wife likes
the berries with yogurt in the morning. I find the mango to be a much
better deal than fresh. It is a hell of a lot cheaper and it is all
nicely ripened, unlike those I get in the produce section.


>
> I did try telling one of the McCains but they later came out with
> frozen roast new spuds, not at all the same thing. Think I will
> mention it to a VP at Cavendish that I know, maybe they will take it
> up. One can only hope.

Are they really new potatoes or are they big potatoes that have been
shaved down and the shavings used for other processes potatoes like has
browns? New potatoes tend to be pricey and are usually better for
boiling than for roasting.

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/13/2014 1:14 AM, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:30:25 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>
>>> My list is only for the things that I really need to get. like when we
>>> are running low on essentials. Other than that, I am more of an impulse
>>> shopper.
>>
>> Ditto. If everything I needed/wanted/might inspire me could be put on
>> a list, I'd either send my husband shopping or order via the internet.
>>
>> I like looking at the entire grocery store, to see what vegetable,
>> meat, fish/seafood selections are on sale (+how nice they look - or
>> not) and mentally putting items together while I'm shopping to make a
>> meal.
>>
>> The best laid plans often don't work out, so if plan A doesn't work, I
>> switch to pan B. That's life.
>
> I always see the advice to stick to your list, don't buy
> anything that's not on it. A budgeting tool.
>
> First of all, whoever says that vastly overestimates my
> ability to make a really complete list of stuff I need.
> How many times do I see something that reminds me I could
> use more whatever. I don't live such a busy and structured
> life that I have to keep on top of supplies like a hawk.
>
> Okay, I don't run out of cat treats, because who needs that
> misery.
>
> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
> Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
> drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
> it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
> package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.

I pretty much agree with that. I make a list of things I can see I need but
that doesn't stop me buying a good bargain or something I fancy! I need my
list though or I might forget something I really need.



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On 7/13/2014 10:45 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
>> Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
>> drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
>> it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
>> package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.
>
> I pretty much agree with that. I make a list of things I can see I need
> but that doesn't stop me buying a good bargain or something I fancy! I
> need my list though or I might forget something I really need.

Sad, but true! (laugh) I actually bought a little notepad
to carry where I keep a running list of what I need next time
I'm at a hardware store, Costco, the drug store. I'm sick of
wandering around, I know I need something here but what was it??

Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/13/2014 10:45 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
>>> Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
>>> drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
>>> it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
>>> package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.
>>
>> I pretty much agree with that. I make a list of things I can see I need
>> but that doesn't stop me buying a good bargain or something I fancy! I
>> need my list though or I might forget something I really need.
>
> Sad, but true! (laugh) I actually bought a little notepad
> to carry where I keep a running list of what I need next time
> I'm at a hardware store, Costco, the drug store. I'm sick of
> wandering around, I know I need something here but what was it??
>
> Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
> about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.

Hey! Your memory is as good as mine huh? )))

Lists are a Good Thing))


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On 7/13/2014 10:39 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 7/13/2014 6:08 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>> I think that might have been me. When they first came out they worked
>> very slowly and I always worried about what might happen if for example,
>> when driving one came out of bright sunlight and into a dark tunnel or
>> similar. I haven't thought about them since but it seems from what you
>> say they chance very fast.
>
> Not a problem. Actually, in the car they don't darken as much as
> regular sunglasses so when you hit a tunnel, they are not as dark. If
> you are wearing prescription sunglasses, it is worse and you'd have to
> swap them for the plain glass and do it quickly. Unless your sight is
> good enough to drive with no glasses.
>
I *wish* my eyesight was good enough to drive with no glasses! I can't
even see what's on the computer monitor without them. I would never try
driving without them. But yes, the new transition lenses change very
quickly.

Jill

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:43:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:
snip
>
>We get a lot of frozen mango, blueberries, raspberries. My wife likes
>the berries with yogurt in the morning. I find the mango to be a much
>better deal than fresh. It is a hell of a lot cheaper and it is all
>nicely ripened, unlike those I get in the produce section.
>
snip
good to know. I'll stop messing around with the fresh ones that
aren't sweet.
Janet US

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:43:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>
> I have to admit that I really don't know much about what is available in
> the frozen food section. Once in a while I search for frozen pearl
> onions... without luck :-( I occasionally buy some frozen vegetables. I
> know there is a whole section of frozen prepared dinners. I know there
> are things like lasagne and other casseroles, and individual meals. The
> thing is that I just don't go looking there. We don't do frozen prepared
> meals.

I found those frozen individual sized lasagnas. I plan split one and
use it as a side dish. If I like them (I bought two different brands
and types of lasagna), I'll buy them again with the same purpose in
mind. If I don't like them, I gave it a shot. The one thing I can
say is canned and frozen foods are a lot better tasting these days
than when I was a kid. Even frozen pie crusts (the kind that comes in
it's own pie pan) is very good. Not as good as home made, but if you
don't have the time or the talent - it works and nobody complains.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:48:02 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>On 7/13/2014 10:45 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
>>> Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
>>> drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
>>> it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
>>> package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.
>>
>> I pretty much agree with that. I make a list of things I can see I need
>> but that doesn't stop me buying a good bargain or something I fancy! I
>> need my list though or I might forget something I really need.
>
>Sad, but true! (laugh) I actually bought a little notepad
>to carry where I keep a running list of what I need next time
>I'm at a hardware store, Costco, the drug store. I'm sick of
>wandering around, I know I need something here but what was it??
>
>Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
>about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.
>
>nancy
>
I now have a steno pad next to the bed. I always think of stuff just
after I get in bed and by morning it is gone. I remember that I
thought of something, but I can't remember what.
Janet US

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:48:02 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> Sad, but true! (laugh) I actually bought a little notepad
> to carry where I keep a running list of what I need next time
> I'm at a hardware store, Costco, the drug store. I'm sick of
> wandering around, I know I need something here but what was it??

The ability to make multiple lists is one of the features I like about
the app I have on my phone... and they are always with me.
>
> Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
> about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.

It happens every time.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:12:18 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:
>
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:36:10 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> I want my paper list so that I can scribble notes and cross things
> >> out. Terribly old fashioned.
> >
> > You can do that with Out of Milk. You can cross items out and move
> > them to the bottom of the list.. not sure what your notes would be but
> > it has several note options that I only used for the first time when I
> > said to look for those Stouffer single portions on sale for $2.50.
> > They were more, not a whole lot more - but more. Time will tell if
> > like it or not.
>
> There is a wee box at the beginning of each item. Once I have bought it I
> touch it and that item moves down to the bottom. Similarly when I am making
> my list, I go down to the bottom list and tap an item which then goes up to
> the top. Of course we can drag them very easily too. I suspect yours works
> just the same)

I delete the crossed out item list every so often because it takes
just as long or longer to search for what I want in the "got it"
section as it takes to enter it new. As with Google and text
messaging, the program reads your mind and gives you word choices
after a couple of letters, so I choose what I want from the drop down
list.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:33:51 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:11:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > So are you saying in all US supermarkets, everything is very clearly
> > > > and visibly marked as to its origins ?
> > >
> > > In my grocery stores (Virginia), I've never seen a country of origin
> > > notice on any meat labels.
> > >
> >
> > In that case, they originated in the USA. Ask sometime. If it isn't
> > US meat, they're out of compliance.
>
> Went to the grocery store this morning and saw that all beef *DID* say
> country of origin. Mostly usa. Chicken packaging didn't say it though.
>
I looked specifically for point of origin in the fruit & vegetable
section and by golly, they do say Product of the USA" or California or
even a specific area, like Watsonville. Imported items are also
clearly labeled on the shelf tag and on individual fruits like mango
and kiwi.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:12:18 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:36:10 -0600, Janet Bostwick
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I want my paper list so that I can scribble notes and cross things
>> >> out. Terribly old fashioned.
>> >
>> > You can do that with Out of Milk. You can cross items out and move
>> > them to the bottom of the list.. not sure what your notes would be but
>> > it has several note options that I only used for the first time when I
>> > said to look for those Stouffer single portions on sale for $2.50.
>> > They were more, not a whole lot more - but more. Time will tell if
>> > like it or not.
>>
>> There is a wee box at the beginning of each item. Once I have bought it
>> I
>> touch it and that item moves down to the bottom. Similarly when I am
>> making
>> my list, I go down to the bottom list and tap an item which then goes up
>> to
>> the top. Of course we can drag them very easily too. I suspect yours
>> works
>> just the same)
>
> I delete the crossed out item list every so often

I do too if it is not something I will need on a regular basis.

because it takes
> just as long or longer to search for what I want in the "got it"
> section as it takes to enter it new. As with Google and text
> messaging, the program reads your mind and gives you word choices
> after a couple of letters, so I choose what I want from the drop down
> list.

Hey It's all good)


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:43:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> I have to admit that I really don't know much about what is available in
>> the frozen food section. Once in a while I search for frozen pearl
>> onions... without luck :-( I occasionally buy some frozen vegetables. I
>> know there is a whole section of frozen prepared dinners. I know there
>> are things like lasagne and other casseroles, and individual meals. The
>> thing is that I just don't go looking there. We don't do frozen prepared
>> meals.
>
> I found those frozen individual sized lasagnas. I plan split one and
> use it as a side dish. If I like them (I bought two different brands
> and types of lasagna), I'll buy them again with the same purpose in
> mind. If I don't like them, I gave it a shot. The one thing I can
> say is canned and frozen foods are a lot better tasting these days
> than when I was a kid. Even frozen pie crusts (the kind that comes in
> it's own pie pan) is very good. Not as good as home made, but if you
> don't have the time or the talent - it works and nobody complains.

Speaking of Lasagne ... I tried a new recipe today from Jamie Oliver. It is
a chicken and Mushroom Lasagne and D. loved it! It is Very mushroomy I
made a large one and have the leftovers portioned up into 4 dishes for the
freezer

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On 2014-07-13 12:27 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:

>> We get a lot of frozen mango, blueberries, raspberries. My wife likes
>> the berries with yogurt in the morning. I find the mango to be a much
>> better deal than fresh. It is a hell of a lot cheaper and it is all
>> nicely ripened, unlike those I get in the produce section.
>>
> snip
> good to know. I'll stop messing around with the fresh ones that
> aren't sweet.

I have all but given up on buying fresh mangoes here. They are expensive
and they are never properly ripened. The best I can expect is to have
half of one decently ripened with the other half is either under ripe or
wet and stringy. It's bad enough that they cost close to $2 each, but
you are lucky to be able to eat even half of one. I occasionally buy
them precut into spears. The price is a lot higher but at least it is
all edible. I don't know how much waste they acquire prepping then that
way but, as expensive as it is that way, I get far more mango for my
money. The only problem with the frozen stuff is that it is cubed, so
not great for aesthetics in a mango salad.

I often take out a few chunks of mango, a few frozen raspberries and
blueberries and put them in a bowl with some yoghurt. They are all
reasonably thawed within a few minutes and make a great breakfast or
dessert.

On 2014-07-13 12:27 PM, sf wrote:

>> I have to admit that I really don't know much about what is available in
>> the frozen food section. Once in a while I search for frozen pearl
>> onions... without luck :-( I occasionally buy some frozen vegetables. I
>> know there is a whole section of frozen prepared dinners. I know there
>> are things like lasagne and other casseroles, and individual meals. The
>> thing is that I just don't go looking there. We don't do frozen prepared
>> meals.
>
> I found those frozen individual sized lasagnas. I plan split one and
> use it as a side dish. If I like them (I bought two different brands
> and types of lasagna), I'll buy them again with the same purpose in
> mind. If I don't like them, I gave it a shot.


I can understand the lasagne. There are lots of larger ones that will
feed a family of 6. There are just two of us here. I would be more
inclined to make a lasagne than to buy one, but that means a lot of
leftovers, and I tend not to do leftovers. A small one might be worth
trying.

I was surprised to see that there is frozen macaroni and cheese. Sorry,
but that it too easy to make, and it requires some good cheese to make
it special, not salt and chemicals.

On 2014-07-13 12:37 PM, sf wrote:
>
> I delete the crossed out item list every so often because it takes
> just as long or longer to search for what I want in the "got it"
> section as it takes to enter it new. As with Google and text
> messaging, the program reads your mind and gives you word choices
> after a couple of letters, so I choose what I want from the drop down
> list.



My wife occasionally hands me a list. Is it too much trouble to write
the items down in a reasonable order.... fruits and vegetables, dairy
products, baking supplies, cleaning supplies. What I am more likely to
get it:

yoghurt
dish detergent
onions
butter
oranges
chocolate chips
eggs
carrots
toilet paper
honey
waxed paper

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 07:56:27 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> I use the Costco bags

I still have never seen them and when I remember to ask, it sounds
like they don't get very many or very often. Hm. Maybe I can get
that delivered for free.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:27:40 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:43:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
> snip
> >
> >We get a lot of frozen mango, blueberries, raspberries. My wife likes
> >the berries with yogurt in the morning. I find the mango to be a much
> >better deal than fresh. It is a hell of a lot cheaper and it is all
> >nicely ripened, unlike those I get in the produce section.
> >
> snip
> good to know. I'll stop messing around with the fresh ones that
> aren't sweet.
> Janet US

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, their bag of frozen mixed fruit
and berries is great.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:53:44 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 2014-07-13 12:27 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> >> We get a lot of frozen mango, blueberries, raspberries. My wife likes
> >> the berries with yogurt in the morning. I find the mango to be a much
> >> better deal than fresh. It is a hell of a lot cheaper and it is all
> >> nicely ripened, unlike those I get in the produce section.
> >>
> > snip
> > good to know. I'll stop messing around with the fresh ones that
> > aren't sweet.
>
> I have all but given up on buying fresh mangoes here. They are expensive
> and they are never properly ripened.

Dave, embrace what you have. Firm green mangos are delicious! Make
sure they are firm and don't expect them to be anything like they are
when ripe. Peel (if you wish), slice and eat. You can fancy it up
with chili salt for a bit of a change, but I'd use powdered chili.
http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes...es-chili-salt/

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:49:56 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

> Speaking of Lasagne ... I tried a new recipe today from Jamie Oliver. It is
> a chicken and Mushroom Lasagne and D. loved it! It is Very mushroomy I
> made a large one and have the leftovers portioned up into 4 dishes for the
> freezer

Would you please post the link? I sounds like something I'd love too.


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On 7/13/2014 12:30 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:48:02 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:

>> Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
>> about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.

> I now have a steno pad next to the bed. I always think of stuff just
> after I get in bed and by morning it is gone. I remember that I
> thought of something, but I can't remember what.

Ha! At least let me forget I thought of something if I
can't remember what it was.

nancy

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:59:26 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> I was surprised to see that there is frozen macaroni and cheese. Sorry,
> but that it too easy to make, and it requires some good cheese to make
> it special, not salt and chemicals.

Sometimes, you just want mac & cheese without the work. That's why
the blue box and frozen exist. OTOH, GD is with us for a couple of
days. Last night, we put together flourless peanut butter cookie
dough that was fancied up with oats and chocolate chips and we'll bake
later today. Then we'll make scratch mac & cheese to have with a yet
undetermined dinner (but pork always goes well with that, IMO).

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On 7/12/2014 1:17 PM, wrote:
> It's good to go in with a paper list and make it prominent. I read
> once or twice the thing managers hate is people with lists, they have
> generally made them with specials in mind, and they do not tend to
> pander to the stupidmarket with impulse buys - so I always have my
> list in hand.

Even if I still had a cell phone I doubt I'd have a special app for
shopping lists. I take my paper list and generally buy what I've put on
it. Sure, I sometimes buy things on impulse; I also sometimes cross
things off the list if I really don't need them. The printed list is
generated from the supermarket web site. If something is on special or
a BOGO item it adds that info to the remarks section next to the item on
the list, which I then print out and take with me.

I doubt the managers are complaining too much. If I need or really want
something I'll buy it, special or no special. Yet if the items I add
are on special, the notation is automatically added to my list. I know
specifically which of the items are on special and for how long.

I'm sure I could also access the list from my mobile phone, if I had
one. Heheh. Still, there's something satisfying about ticking items off
a paper list. Not an eye strain from reading a small screen, either.
And I don't have to worry about a battery.

Jill

On 7/13/2014 9:06 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
> Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
> drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
> it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
> package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.
>
> nancy

I make a list but that's only for things I *know* I need. And yes, I do
manage to keep up with those things pretty well. That doesn't mean I
never buy things that aren't on the list. Of course I do.

On the flip side, sometimes I don't buy things that are *on* the list.
It's not a good idea to make a list (or shop) when you're hungry.

Jill

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:03:36 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 2014-07-13 12:37 PM, sf wrote:
> >
> > I delete the crossed out item list every so often because it takes
> > just as long or longer to search for what I want in the "got it"
> > section as it takes to enter it new. As with Google and text
> > messaging, the program reads your mind and gives you word choices
> > after a couple of letters, so I choose what I want from the drop down
> > list.
>
>
>
> My wife occasionally hands me a list. Is it too much trouble to write
> the items down in a reasonable order.... fruits and vegetables, dairy
> products, baking supplies, cleaning supplies. What I am more likely to
> get it:
>
> yoghurt
> dish detergent
> onions
> butter
> oranges
> chocolate chips
> eggs
> carrots
> toilet paper
> honey
> waxed paper
>
I'm capable of shopping and crossing off items from the list. If I
miss one as I travel through the store, I go back and get it.

How do you shop? I do the entire periphery first and then the
necessary interior aisles.

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On 7/13/2014 9:20 AM, wrote:
>> Second, I often like to look around, see what looks good.
>> >Once in a while I'll see a giant pack of meaty chicken
>> >drums for under $3, I'm going to leave it there because
>> >it's not on my list? Hardly. Or a particularly good looking
>> >package of short ribs. Total impulse buy.
>> >
>> >nancy
>> >
>> >
> I go with my list but not rigidly ! I have already combed the flyer
> before I go but sometimes there are unannounced specials that I will
> buy. However, I do pretty much stick to my list.

Yep, not everything makes it to the weekly flyer before you get to the
store. I use a list but it's not as if someone is going to shoot me if
I add (or subtract) items.

Jill

On 7/12/2014 6:36 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> I want my paper list so that I can scribble notes and cross things
> out. Terribly old fashioned.
> Janet US

That's me to a 'T', Janet.

Jill

On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:44:06 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On the flip side, sometimes I don't buy things that are *on* the list.
> It's not a good idea to make a list (or shop) when you're hungry.

I need to shop when I'm hungry, otherwise I won't buy what's on my
list.

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On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:39:38 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> And I don't have to worry about a battery.

I swear to god that I'm getting another battery, probably two + a
separate battery charger. I am SO tired of that darn thing pooping
out on me. They're on my Amazon wish list, waiting for me to place an
order.

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On 13/07/2014 8:33 AM, Gary wrote:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:11:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> So are you saying in all US supermarkets, everything is very clearly
>>>> and visibly marked as to its origins ?
>>>
>>> In my grocery stores (Virginia), I've never seen a country of origin
>>> notice on any meat labels.
>>>
>>
>> In that case, they originated in the USA. Ask sometime. If it isn't
>> US meat, they're out of compliance.
>
> Went to the grocery store this morning and saw that all beef *DID* say
> country of origin. Mostly usa. Chicken packaging didn't say it though.
>
Hardly surprising! Judging from the way chicken is raised these days,
no-one
would voluntarily own up to its origin.
Graham

On 7/13/2014 12:30 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> I now have a steno pad next to the bed. I always think of stuff just
> after I get in bed and by morning it is gone. I remember that I
> thought of something, but I can't remember what.
> Janet US

I keep one in my bedroom, too. Just as I was waking up I realized I
hadn't put eggs on my shopping list. I'm sure if I hadn't jotted it
down I would not have remembered to add them to the list later.

Jill

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:49:56 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>> Speaking of Lasagne ... I tried a new recipe today from Jamie Oliver. It
>> is
>> a chicken and Mushroom Lasagne and D. loved it! It is Very mushroomy
>> I
>> made a large one and have the leftovers portioned up into 4 dishes for
>> the
>> freezer
>
> Would you please post the link? I sounds like something I'd love too.
>

http://www.jamieoliver.com/videos/ch...ie-s-mate-pete


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"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/13/2014 12:30 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:48:02 -0400, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>
>>> Naturally, whatever it is I forgot I needed, I will remember
>>> about 10 minutes after I've driven away from the place.
>
>> I now have a steno pad next to the bed. I always think of stuff just
>> after I get in bed and by morning it is gone. I remember that I
>> thought of something, but I can't remember what.
>
> Ha! At least let me forget I thought of something if I
> can't remember what it was.

Ask me how I know *exactly* what that means )))

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On 7/13/2014 1:56 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:39:38 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> And I don't have to worry about a battery.
>
> I swear to god that I'm getting another battery, probably two + a
> separate battery charger. I am SO tired of that darn thing pooping
> out on me. They're on my Amazon wish list, waiting for me to place an
> order.
>
My SO is complaining about not being able to find a new battery for his
cell phone. I couldn't tell you what brand of phone it is. I know it's
nothing fancy. He had a friend order a battery one for him online -
same model/part number as on the existing battery. The numbers on the
battery match up but the battery doesn't fit the phone.

Jill