On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:04:43 GMT, Blair P. Houghton >
wrote:

> Blair P. Houghton > wrote:
> >sf > wrote:
> >>On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:03:53 GMT, Blair P. Houghton >
> >>wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Friday was a real Mexican dinner.
> >>>
> >>> Saturday was the whole steak.
> >>>
> >>> Sunday was BBQ ribs and brisket.
> >>
> >>Pig out!
> >
> >I gained a grand total of 0.5 lbs from Thursday to today...
>
> And lost it by today.
>

Braggart.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

Rich wrote:

> > Add grains of raw rice. It absorbs the excess moisture to keep the salt
> > from clumping.
> > Jill
> >
> Not in Hawaii. Rice in a salt shaker is just more stuff to scratch out with
> the handle of a spoon when it clumps. Airtight is the key. You can buy
> saltshakers with spring loaded lids in any drugstore or supermarket here.
> When I buy a box of salt, I immediately decant it into Tupperware. That
> little metal spout closure will not prevent it from turning into a cardboard
> wrapped salt brick. A salt cellar is not for me.
> --Rich

I use canning jars & storage lids. Canning salt especially gets rock hard
because it has no additives at all.
Edrena

> How about the ones we gave?


I gave baskets with homemade preserves and fudge:

- Blueberry-lime jam
- Strawberry-lemon marmalade
- White chocolate fudge
- Raspberry chocolate fudge
- Orange chocolate fudge
- Irish Cream Truffle fudge


Terrel


Wow, you're a great friend to have, Terrel.
I made cookies for a bunch of people. And I made my dad a cranberry
quick bread. We gave out some wine and a bottle of champagne too.

"GQ" > wrote in message
...
> On 29 Dec 2004 15:25:44 -0800, "Marge" >
> wrote:
>
>>> How about the ones we gave?
>>
>>
>>I gave baskets with homemade preserves and fudge:
>>
>>- Blueberry-lime jam
>>- Strawberry-lemon marmalade
>>- White chocolate fudge
>>- Raspberry chocolate fudge
>>- Orange chocolate fudge
>>- Irish Cream Truffle fudge
>>
>>
>>Terrel
>>
>>
>>Wow, you're a great friend to have, Terrel.
>>I made cookies for a bunch of people. And I made my dad a cranberry
>>quick bread. We gave out some wine and a bottle of champagne too.
>
> Would love a recipe for that Raspberry Chocolate Fudge and the Orange
> Chocolate Fudge please.
-----------------------

I got two bottles of Sambucca (Sambvca)! One white (clear) and one black
(Opal Nera). WOO-HOO!!!

Cyndi

In news:rec.food.cooking, Denise~* > posted on
Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:11:05 -0800:

> DH got me a Presto Electric Skillet!

A can opener.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > wrote:
>
> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
>
>
> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
>
> LOL!
>
> sf

Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.

Charlie

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
> >
> >
> > I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
> > together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
> >
> > LOL!
>
> IMO, that is one of the silliest appliances. Takes up a lot of space for
> minimal benefit. For much less money, much less space, give this a try
> http://www.leevalley.com/home/search...y=&pageGroup=1
>
> Once you break the vacuum seal, the jar opens easily. I gave some away as
> stocking stuffers.
> --
> Ed
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

Ed, thank you for your ill-informed insult to my post. As you do not know
what I have used before and admit you have not used this new appliance, your
post can only be here, as a response to my post, to insult me and belittle
my experience. Not very kind.

Charlie

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:24:22 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
> wrote:
>
>
> >
> >IMO, that is one of the silliest appliances. Takes up a lot of space for
> >minimal benefit. For much less money, much less space, give this a try
> >http://www.leevalley.com/home/search...y=&pageGroup=1
> >
> >Once you break the vacuum seal, the jar opens easily. I gave some away
as
> >stocking stuffers.
>
> For those of us whose hands are starting to get arthritic, even
> breaking the vacumn seal is a bit difficult. And even beyond that,
> our hands don't perform like they used to.
>
> So for us, the jar opener is a godsend.
>
> Christine

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:24:22 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
> wrote:
>
>
> >
> >IMO, that is one of the silliest appliances. Takes up a lot of space for
> >minimal benefit. For much less money, much less space, give this a try
> >http://www.leevalley.com/home/search...y=&pageGroup=1
> >
> >Once you break the vacuum seal, the jar opens easily. I gave some away
as
> >stocking stuffers.
>
> For those of us whose hands are starting to get arthritic, even
> breaking the vacumn seal is a bit difficult. And even beyond that,
> our hands don't perform like they used to.
>
> So for us, the jar opener is a godsend.
>
> Christine

"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
>>
>>
>> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
>> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
>>
>> LOL!
>>
>> sf
>
>Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.
>
>Charlie
>
I had looked at one of those recently. Mine has shipped from Amazon.
I am looking forward to it. Getting old is a bitch.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
>>
>>
>> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
>> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
>>
>> LOL!
>>
>> sf
>
>Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.
>
>Charlie
>
I had looked at one of those recently. Mine has shipped from Amazon.
I am looking forward to it. Getting old is a bitch.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

"Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
link.net...
>
> "Denise~*" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>
> I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener. It is a real blessing for
> those of us who have trouble opening some jar lids. It really does a great
> job! I've been opening a lot of jars!
>
> Charlie
>
I wish this product had been around several years ago. A friend was having
a very difficult time with jars. We got her two different sizes of those
flexible strap wrenches. They were helpful only if she had some limited
flexibility and dexterity. On days when her hands were terribly swollen,
painful and stiff she was pretty much helpless. I'm glad this jar opener is
available for you, Charlie.
Janet

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote:
>
> >
> >"sf" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
> >>
> >>
> >> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
> >> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
> >>
> >> LOL!
> >>
> >> sf
> >
> >Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.
> >
> >Charlie
> >
> I had looked at one of those recently. Mine has shipped from Amazon.
> I am looking forward to it. Getting old is a bitch.
> --
> Susan N.

No kidding! My mother-in-law is 88 and very arthritic. She often has the
people at the market open them for her. I ordered one for her as well. It is
really simple to operate so she shouldn't have any problems.

Charlie

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> >
> > "Denise~*" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>
> >
> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener. It is a real blessing for
> > those of us who have trouble opening some jar lids. It really does a
great
> > job! I've been opening a lot of jars!
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> I wish this product had been around several years ago. A friend was
having
> a very difficult time with jars. We got her two different sizes of those
> flexible strap wrenches. They were helpful only if she had some limited
> flexibility and dexterity. On days when her hands were terribly swollen,
> painful and stiff she was pretty much helpless. I'm glad this jar opener
is
> available for you, Charlie.
> Janet

Thank you Janet. I think I have tried just about all the different types of
openers. The Black & Decker works very well indeed with NO effort or grip
involved. I just hopes it lasts!

Charlie
Charlie

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Charles Gifford" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> >
> > "Denise~*" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>
> >
> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener. It is a real blessing for
> > those of us who have trouble opening some jar lids. It really does a
great
> > job! I've been opening a lot of jars!
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> I wish this product had been around several years ago. A friend was
having
> a very difficult time with jars. We got her two different sizes of those
> flexible strap wrenches. They were helpful only if she had some limited
> flexibility and dexterity. On days when her hands were terribly swollen,
> painful and stiff she was pretty much helpless. I'm glad this jar opener
is
> available for you, Charlie.
> Janet

Thank you Janet. I think I have tried just about all the different types of
openers. The Black & Decker works very well indeed with NO effort or grip
involved. I just hopes it lasts!

Charlie
Charlie

"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

>
>"The Cook" > wrote in message
.. .
>> "Charles Gifford" > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >"sf" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>> >> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
>> >> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
>> >> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
>> >>
>> >> LOL!
>> >>
>> >> sf
>> >
>> >Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.
>> >
>> >Charlie
>> >
>> I had looked at one of those recently. Mine has shipped from Amazon.
>> I am looking forward to it. Getting old is a bitch.
>> --
>> Susan N.
>
>No kidding! My mother-in-law is 88 and very arthritic. She often has the
>people at the market open them for her. I ordered one for her as well. It is
>really simple to operate so she shouldn't have any problems.
>
>Charlie
>
I'm not that bad but I figure that anything that saves wear and tear
on the body is a good thing.

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

"Charles Gifford" > wrote:

>
>"The Cook" > wrote in message
.. .
>> "Charles Gifford" > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >"sf" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>> >> On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:46:14 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
>> >> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I dunno. Black & Decker and jar opener just don't go
>> >> together. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!
>> >>
>> >> LOL!
>> >>
>> >> sf
>> >
>> >Thank you for your kind put down Barbara.
>> >
>> >Charlie
>> >
>> I had looked at one of those recently. Mine has shipped from Amazon.
>> I am looking forward to it. Getting old is a bitch.
>> --
>> Susan N.
>
>No kidding! My mother-in-law is 88 and very arthritic. She often has the
>people at the market open them for her. I ordered one for her as well. It is
>really simple to operate so she shouldn't have any problems.
>
>Charlie
>
I'm not that bad but I figure that anything that saves wear and tear
on the body is a good thing.

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

Charles Gifford > and Janet Bostwick
> conversed in message
nk.net...
> > > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener. It is a
> > > real blessing for those of us who have trouble opening
> > > some jar lids. It really does a great job! I've been
> > > opening a lot of jars!
> > >
> > I wish this product had been around several years ago. A
> > friend was having a very difficult time with jars. We got
> > her two different sizes of those flexible strap wrenches.
> > They were helpful only if she had some limited flexibility
> > and dexterity. On days when her hands were terribly swollen,
> > painful and stiff she was pretty much helpless. I'm glad
> > this jar opener is available for you, Charlie.
> >
> Thank you Janet. I think I have tried just about all the
different
> types of openers. The Black & Decker works very well indeed
> with NO effort or grip involved. I just hopes it lasts!

As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA, finding the right
tool for everyday motions was a high priority. This tool, while not
a present in the normal sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's
using it more and more.

ObEdP: You're lack of common sense is astounding. When you don't
know something, you proudly herald it. It must be nice being so
blissfully ignorant. May _you_ be afflicted with such a
debilitating ailment so that you might gain some measure of
empathy...

ObFood: Stuffed London Broil and New Potatoes

London Broil

INGREDIENTS:
London Broil - 2-1/2 to 3 lb.
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. lemon zest, fresh

METHOD:
With a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket about 3/4 of the
way through the meat (on the long side.) Combine parsley, garlic
and lemon zest; spread evenly inside pocket. Wrap in plastic wrap
(airtight) and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

New Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:
3 to 3-1/2 lb. new potatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. dijon mustard
1 Tbs. olive oil

METHOD:
Cook potatoes in 3 quarts of boiling water, bring it to boil
over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer potatoes until barely
tender. This should take only 20 mins. Drain lot and return to pan.
Combine vinegar, mustard, and oil in a small bowl. Add half
the mixture to the potatoes and mix well. Allow to marinate for 20
minutes. Skewer potatoes on wooden poutry or metal BBQ skewers.
Remove plastic wrap and grill meat and potatoes side-by-side,
basting the potatoes with the rest of the vinegar mixture. Cook
London Broil to preferred doneness.

The Ranger

Charles Gifford > and Janet Bostwick
> conversed in message
nk.net...
> > > I got a Black and Decker electric Jar Opener. It is a
> > > real blessing for those of us who have trouble opening
> > > some jar lids. It really does a great job! I've been
> > > opening a lot of jars!
> > >
> > I wish this product had been around several years ago. A
> > friend was having a very difficult time with jars. We got
> > her two different sizes of those flexible strap wrenches.
> > They were helpful only if she had some limited flexibility
> > and dexterity. On days when her hands were terribly swollen,
> > painful and stiff she was pretty much helpless. I'm glad
> > this jar opener is available for you, Charlie.
> >
> Thank you Janet. I think I have tried just about all the
different
> types of openers. The Black & Decker works very well indeed
> with NO effort or grip involved. I just hopes it lasts!

As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA, finding the right
tool for everyday motions was a high priority. This tool, while not
a present in the normal sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's
using it more and more.

ObEdP: You're lack of common sense is astounding. When you don't
know something, you proudly herald it. It must be nice being so
blissfully ignorant. May _you_ be afflicted with such a
debilitating ailment so that you might gain some measure of
empathy...

ObFood: Stuffed London Broil and New Potatoes

London Broil

INGREDIENTS:
London Broil - 2-1/2 to 3 lb.
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. lemon zest, fresh

METHOD:
With a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket about 3/4 of the
way through the meat (on the long side.) Combine parsley, garlic
and lemon zest; spread evenly inside pocket. Wrap in plastic wrap
(airtight) and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

New Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:
3 to 3-1/2 lb. new potatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. dijon mustard
1 Tbs. olive oil

METHOD:
Cook potatoes in 3 quarts of boiling water, bring it to boil
over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer potatoes until barely
tender. This should take only 20 mins. Drain lot and return to pan.
Combine vinegar, mustard, and oil in a small bowl. Add half
the mixture to the potatoes and mix well. Allow to marinate for 20
minutes. Skewer potatoes on wooden poutry or metal BBQ skewers.
Remove plastic wrap and grill meat and potatoes side-by-side,
basting the potatoes with the rest of the vinegar mixture. Cook
London Broil to preferred doneness.

The Ranger

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:42:23 -0800, "The Ranger"
> wrote:

> As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA, finding the right
> tool for everyday motions was a high priority. This tool, while not
> a present in the normal sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's
> using it more and more.

What a whallop to the chops! When did you discover it and
how old is your daughter now? Is she still able to walk?

sf

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:46:58 GMT, sf > wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:42:23 -0800, "The Ranger" > wrote:
> > As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA,
> > finding the right tool for everyday motions was a high
> > priority. This tool, while not a present in the normal
> > sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's using it
> > more and more.
> >
> What a whallop to the chops! When did you discover
> it and how old is your daughter now? Is she still able
> to walk?

Approximately 3 years ago and everything we've been trying is
failing. Until just recently she was able to play soccer, cook, and
even write. Lately -- within the last four weeks -- walking across
carpet barefooted, holding silverware between her fingers, or
grasping a pencil to write create daily challenges.

So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
jackass suggested) isn't really an option.

The Ranger

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:46:58 GMT, sf > wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:42:23 -0800, "The Ranger" > wrote:
> > As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA,
> > finding the right tool for everyday motions was a high
> > priority. This tool, while not a present in the normal
> > sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's using it
> > more and more.
> >
> What a whallop to the chops! When did you discover
> it and how old is your daughter now? Is she still able
> to walk?

Approximately 3 years ago and everything we've been trying is
failing. Until just recently she was able to play soccer, cook, and
even write. Lately -- within the last four weeks -- walking across
carpet barefooted, holding silverware between her fingers, or
grasping a pencil to write create daily challenges.

So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
jackass suggested) isn't really an option.

The Ranger

"The Ranger" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:46:58 GMT, sf > wrote:
>> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:42:23 -0800, "The Ranger" >
>> wrote:
>> > As someone with a daughter-unit with severe JRA,
>> > finding the right tool for everyday motions was a high
>> > priority. This tool, while not a present in the normal
>> > sense of it's use, was gahdz'-gifted. She's using it
>> > more and more.
>> >
>> What a whallop to the chops! When did you discover
>> it and how old is your daughter now? Is she still able
>> to walk?
>
> Approximately 3 years ago and everything we've been trying is
> failing. Until just recently she was able to play soccer, cook, and
> even write. Lately -- within the last four weeks -- walking across
> carpet barefooted, holding silverware between her fingers, or
> grasping a pencil to write create daily challenges.
>
> So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
> jackass suggested) isn't really an option.
>
> The Ranger

Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope she has a remission of symptoms. It's been 3
years this Christmas since my friend's symptoms were so terrible. Her hands
are still stiff, and do swell, but her fingers no longer look like bruised
sausages. The worst of the episode lasted 4 months or so. I hope things
improve for your daughter.
Janet

sf > asked also in message
and I forgot to
include:
[snip]
> how old is your daughter now?
[snip]

The one that's being treated is 10. We're hoping this latest round
of treatment simply stalls further damage to her body.

ObFood: Tacquitos and quesadillas for dinner with salsa verde. Good
eats for a cold-&-rainy day.

The Ranger

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 15:03:17 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

> So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
> jackass suggested) isn't really an option.

Wasn't I was that noodle brained jackass? You didn't give
the parameters of JRA and I thought it was a great idea. My
deli man taught me that trick - because I can't open the
bottles I buy to wash down lunch unless I do it.

sf

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 15:03:17 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

> So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
> jackass suggested) isn't really an option.

Wasn't I was that noodle brained jackass? You didn't give
the parameters of JRA and I thought it was a great idea. My
deli man taught me that trick - because I can't open the
bottles I buy to wash down lunch unless I do it.

sf

sf > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 15:03:17 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:
> > So sharply popping the bottom of a jar (as one noodle-brained
> > jackass suggested) isn't really an option.
>
> Wasn't I was that noodle brained jackass? [snip]

I'll say "yes" for lack of any proof disputing it...

> My deli man taught me that trick [..]

As did both my Sainted Mother(tm) and Father-unit, neither of whom
experienced RA, nor any of the myriad other joint-disorders. And
under normal SOP, this is a great trick. But... for those
experiencing arthritic difficulties, the most simple of
movements -- let alone grasping a heavy, vac-sealed lid and popping
it sharply on the bottom -- on some days can be painful.

There are some days that prevent her from being a kid. The rest
she's learned to live with the pain.

The Ranger

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:26:56 -0800, "The Ranger"
> wrote:

>
> There are some days that prevent her from being a kid. The rest
> she's learned to live with the pain.

My heart goes out to her. Fortunately she has a loving and
supportive family.

sf

On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 04:37:58 GMT, sf > wrote:
> My heart goes out to her. Fortunately she has a
> loving and supportive family.

Thank you.

ObFood: Thai Peanut Dip

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
8 oz. plain yogurt*
2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2" piece of ginger, pressed
1 Tbs. cilantro, snipped

METHOD:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Allow to set overnight
in refrigerator or for 2-3 hours at room temperature. Serves 18
generously.

* I have substituted goat yogurt in place of low fat (cow's milk)
yogurt with a zestier result. (Caveat: Not everyone -- all three
daughter-units were surprised and picked out that I'd changed an
ingredient on them -- agreed with me.)

The Ranger

On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 04:37:58 GMT, sf > wrote:
> My heart goes out to her. Fortunately she has a
> loving and supportive family.

Thank you.

ObFood: Thai Peanut Dip

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
8 oz. plain yogurt*
2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2" piece of ginger, pressed
1 Tbs. cilantro, snipped

METHOD:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Allow to set overnight
in refrigerator or for 2-3 hours at room temperature. Serves 18
generously.

* I have substituted goat yogurt in place of low fat (cow's milk)
yogurt with a zestier result. (Caveat: Not everyone -- all three
daughter-units were surprised and picked out that I'd changed an
ingredient on them -- agreed with me.)

The Ranger

sf > wrote:
>On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:04:43 GMT, Blair P. Houghton >
>wrote:
>
>> Blair P. Houghton > wrote:
>> >sf > wrote:
>> >>On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:03:53 GMT, Blair P. Houghton >
>> >>wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>
>> >>> Friday was a real Mexican dinner.
>> >>>
>> >>> Saturday was the whole steak.
>> >>>
>> >>> Sunday was BBQ ribs and brisket.
>> >>
>> >>Pig out!
>> >
>> >I gained a grand total of 0.5 lbs from Thursday to today...
>>
>> And lost it by today.
>>
>
>Braggart.

That's not bragging.

This is:

I've lost 67.5 pounds since my peak.

--Blair
"You want fries with that?
Cuz I don't."

From my daughter a couple of Riedel (or is it 'Reidel' - I can never remember)
special Burgundy glasses.

The problem is that it is now just cost me a small fortune ordering Burgundy
wine (never cheap!) to go in the things.

Derek

From my girlfriend:

A "Dobord" rack for rolling out dough evenly. (I always have problems with
that)

A Sandwich Roll baking pan (She knows I want to make filoncino)

A Scharffen-Berger Semisweet Chocolate Bar

THREE Valhrona Bittersweet Chocolate Bars


I...I just hope I can be worthy...

Bob

Denise~* wrote:

>
> DH got me a Presto Electric Skillet!
[snippage]

Among other things, I got a copy of Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques, a
box of rubs from Penzys (with bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg
packed in the box), and a gift card for Sur la Table (walking distance from
my office)

---jkb

--
Daniel Jackson: "Tastes like chicken."
Captain Samantha Carter: "So what's wrong with it?"
Daniel Jackson: "It's macaroni and cheese."

>>> >I gained a grand total of 0.5 lbs from Thursday to today...
>>>
>>> And lost it by today.
>>>
>>
>>Braggart.
>
>
> That's not bragging.
>
> This is:
>
> I've lost 67.5 pounds since my peak.

Excellent!

On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 08:00:42 GMT, Blair P. Houghton >
wrote:

> sf > wrote:
>
> >Braggart.
>
> That's not bragging.
>
> This is:
>
> I've lost 67.5 pounds since my peak.
>

I stand corrected.

Congratulations!



sf

I didn't get a lot in the way of foodie stuff this year.

My big haul was Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany, and a pound of very
good coffee from the indie roaster near my folks' place in my stocking.
Plus trader joe's dark chocolate covered caramels. Mmmm mmmm good.

I gave some coffee, Scharffen Berger chocolate, and the "Gotta have this
kitchen gizmo" of the year, the good grips swivel peeler, and Miracle Maid
cleaning cloths. I traditionally put a "gotta have it" utensil that I
like a lot in the socks. Last year my mom (she of the lemon curd) and sister
in law got Microplanes and Mexican orange juicers.

Had I been thinking when I was cruising through Surly Table with a
discount, I would have got the silicone flexible flippers from Good Grips.
An excellent tool, and in colors to match decor! Maybe for next year.

I also missed the Le Crueset outlet sale because the outlets are a
distance away, or I would have gotten silicone whisks (for presies) and
one of those tomato casseroles (for me).

Charlotte
--

I didn't get a lot in the way of foodie stuff this year.

My big haul was Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany, and a pound of very
good coffee from the indie roaster near my folks' place in my stocking.
Plus trader joe's dark chocolate covered caramels. Mmmm mmmm good.

I gave some coffee, Scharffen Berger chocolate, and the "Gotta have this
kitchen gizmo" of the year, the good grips swivel peeler, and Miracle Maid
cleaning cloths. I traditionally put a "gotta have it" utensil that I
like a lot in the socks. Last year my mom (she of the lemon curd) and sister
in law got Microplanes and Mexican orange juicers.

Had I been thinking when I was cruising through Surly Table with a
discount, I would have got the silicone flexible flippers from Good Grips.
An excellent tool, and in colors to match decor! Maybe for next year.

I also missed the Le Crueset outlet sale because the outlets are a
distance away, or I would have gotten silicone whisks (for presies) and
one of those tomato casseroles (for me).

Charlotte
--

One of my priests got me a wonderful shiny new nonstick pan. I can't
remember the brand at the moment, but it cooks well, cleans easily and
was a very thoughtful gift.

Regards,
Ranee

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One of my priests got me a wonderful shiny new nonstick pan. I can't
remember the brand at the moment, but it cooks well, cleans easily and
was a very thoughtful gift.

Regards,
Ranee

--
Remove Do Not and Spam to email

"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13

See my Blog at: http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/