Dear Food Experts
I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
'60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it meant
super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really means?

Internet Traveler wrote:

> Dear Food Experts
> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
> '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it meant
> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really means?
>
>

I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An "ex" is a has
been, and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure. ;-)

I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...

Steve Calvin > wrote in
:

> Internet Traveler wrote:
>
> > Dear Food Experts
> > I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back
> > in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up
> > I found it meant super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know
> > what the XXX really means?
> >
> >
>
> I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An "ex" is a has
> been, and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure. ;-)
>
> I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".
>

xxx means "Very fine" ground. the use of a xxx mesh screen. Not a x or a
xx but a xxx mesh.

--
No Bread Crumbs were hurt in the making of this Meal.
Type 2 Diabetic 1AC 5.6mmol or 101mg/dl
Continuing to be Manitoban

Steve Calvin wrote:
> Internet Traveler wrote:
>
>> Dear Food Experts
>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When
>> I went to look it up I found it meant super fine
>> confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX
>> really means?
>
> I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An
> "ex" is a has been, and a "spurt" is a drip under
> pressure. ;-)
> I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".
>
>
I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...

" BOB" > wrote in message
...
> Steve Calvin wrote:
>> Internet Traveler wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Food Experts
>>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
>>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When
>>> I went to look it up I found it meant super fine
>>> confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX
>>> really means?
>>
>> I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An
>> "ex" is a has been, and a "spurt" is a drip under
>> pressure. ;-)
>> I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".
>>
>>
> I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...


Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a cork
in it?

- Tess : )

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:48:05 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:

>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a cork
>in it?

It translates loosely to, "Do not use combustible materials in the vicinity
of this-here jug."

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:48:05 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:
>
>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>>cork
>>in it?
>
> It translates loosely to, "Do not use combustible materials in the
> vicinity
> of this-here jug."
>
> Carol

Ha ha ha ha! Which begs the question : why do "flammable" and "imflammable"
mean the same thing? I mean, does it flam, or not?

Cheers : )

- Tess

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:08:37 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:

>
>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:48:05 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:
>>
>>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>>>cork
>>>in it?
>>
>> It translates loosely to, "Do not use combustible materials in the
>> vicinity of this-here jug."
>>
>> Carol
>
>Ha ha ha ha! Which begs the question : why do "flammable" and "imflammable"
>mean the same thing? I mean, does it flam, or not?
>
>Cheers : )

Stop! You're making my brains hurt. LOL!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

"Tess" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> " BOB" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Steve Calvin wrote:
> >> Internet Traveler wrote:
> >>
> >>> Dear Food Experts
> >>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
> >>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When
> >>> I went to look it up I found it meant super fine
> >>> confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX
> >>> really means?
> >>
> >> I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An
> >> "ex" is a has been, and a "spurt" is a drip under
> >> pressure. ;-)
> >> I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".
> >>
> >>
> > I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...
>
>
> Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
cork
> in it?


"Welcome to Kentucky"

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:08:37 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:
>
>>
>>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:48:05 GMT, "Tess" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>>>>cork
>>>>in it?
>>>
>>> It translates loosely to, "Do not use combustible materials in the
>>> vicinity of this-here jug."
>>>
>>> Carol
>>
>>Ha ha ha ha! Which begs the question : why do "flammable" and
>>"imflammable"
>>mean the same thing? I mean, does it flam, or not?
>>
>>Cheers : )
>
> Stop! You're making my brains hurt. LOL!
>
> Carol

Maybe you just need a swig from the aforementioned jug

- Tess : )

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 02:23:58 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:

>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:08:37 GMT, "Tess" > wrote:
>>
>>>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
>>>> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:48:05 GMT, "Tess" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>>>>>cork in it?
>>>>
>>>> It translates loosely to, "Do not use combustible materials in the
>>>> vicinity of this-here jug."
>>>>
>>>> Carol
>>>
>>>Ha ha ha ha! Which begs the question : why do "flammable" and
>>>"imflammable" mean the same thing? I mean, does it flam, or not?
>>>
>>>Cheers : )
>>
>> Stop! You're making my brains hurt. LOL!
>>
>> Carol
>
>Maybe you just need a swig from the aforementioned jug
>
>- Tess : )

BURP!

Vox Humana wrote:

>>>I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...
>>
>>
>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>
> cork
>
>>in it?
>
>
>
> "Welcome to Kentucky"
>
>


well now... I gots one o them thar ol' jugs an' it ain't got no xxx on
it. Ima thinkin' I gots gypted!

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...

"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
...
> Vox Humana wrote:
>
>>>>I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...
>>>
>>>
>>>Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a
>>
>> cork
>>
>>>in it?
>>
>>
>>
>> "Welcome to Kentucky"
>>
>>
>
>
> well now... I gots one o them thar ol' jugs an' it ain't got no xxx on it.
> Ima thinkin' I gots gypted!
>
> --
> Steve

HeeHee! Reminds me of a cute joke :

Billy Bob : Hey, Bubba Ray - I got a lizard in my greens!
Bubba Ray - Well, don't tell the others, or they'll want one too!

Courtesy of Andy Giffith : )

My husband and I are about to go on a business trip to North Carolina, and
we're stopping off a coupla days in "Mayberry" ( Mount Airy ). You can stay
in the house where Andy grew up, it's a bed and breakfast, now : )

And the food there is just gonna be *divine*! There are several places which
are listed in Michael Stern's "Road Food". ( The Snappy Lunch, for one -
famous for their Pork Chop Sandwich!

Otherwise, XXX is three kisses, right?

XOXOXO,

- Tess

Tess wrote:
> " BOB" > wrote in message
> ...
>


>>>I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".
>>>
>>>
>>
>>I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...
>
>
>
> Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side of a jug with a cork
> in it?
>


Take your pick:

eXXXtra fine or eXXXtra potent

gloria p

Thanks, that's what I needed to know...

"Hahabogus" > wrote in message
>
> xxx means "Very fine" ground. the use of a xxx mesh screen. Not a x or a
> xx but a xxx mesh.
>

On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:46:41 -0800, "Internet Traveler"
> wrote:

> Dear Food Experts
> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
> '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it meant
> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really means?
>
I see xxx in cartoons all the time... it's hooch (and not
the good stuff)!

sf

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:46:41 -0800, "Internet Traveler"
> > wrote:
>
>> Dear Food Experts
>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
>> '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it
>> meant
>> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really
>> means?
>>
> I see xxx in cartoons all the time... it's hooch (and not
> the good stuff)!
>
> sf

Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager - from a
teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon, because a wooden
one would've never made it.

Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze - take the
varnish clean off a table : )

Cheers ( *hic*! )

- Tess

"Tess" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:46:41 -0800, "Internet Traveler"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Food Experts
>>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
>>> '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it
>>> meant
>>> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really
>>> means?
>>>
>> I see xxx in cartoons all the time... it's hooch (and not
>> the good stuff)!
>>
>> sf
>
> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager - from a
> teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon, because a
> wooden one would've never made it.
>
> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze - take
> the varnish clean off a table : )
>
> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>
> - Tess
=============

Yep. Smelled like rubbing alcohol! <shrug> I've often wondered if that
was what it was supposed to smell/taste like...

Cyndi

Tess wrote:
>
> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager - from a
> teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon, because a wooden
> one would've never made it.
>
> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze - take the
> varnish clean off a table : )
>
> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>
> - Tess
>
>

oh yeah. But that stuff can HURT you.

--
Steve

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
Autograph your work with excellence.

"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
...
> Tess wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager - from
>> a teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon, because a
>> wooden one would've never made it.
>>
>> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze - take
>> the varnish clean off a table : )
>>
>> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>>
>> - Tess
>
> oh yeah. But that stuff can HURT you.

> Steve

Oh, so I hear - they filter it through old car radiators, y'know - dirty,
rusty ones. The stuff can make you go blind, give you tetanus ( and I can't
take tetanus shots ), and kill you with a pickled liver. Sure hope no one
has a recipe for "pickled liver"...

Take one liver
marinade for extended period of time in xxx Moonshine xxx
Plan funeral
Turn yellow
Expire

Think I'll go get me some Gatorade ...

- Tess

Tess wrote:
> "Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Tess wrote:
>>
>>>Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager - from
>>>a teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon, because a
>>>wooden one would've never made it.
>>>
>>>Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze - take
>>>the varnish clean off a table : )
>>>
>>>Cheers ( *hic*! )
>>>
>>>- Tess
>>
>>oh yeah. But that stuff can HURT you.
>
>
>>Steve
>
>
> Oh, so I hear - they filter it through old car radiators, y'know - dirty,
> rusty ones. The stuff can make you go blind, give you tetanus ( and I can't
> take tetanus shots ), and kill you with a pickled liver. Sure hope no one
> has a recipe for "pickled liver"...
>
> Take one liver
> marinade for extended period of time in xxx Moonshine xxx
> Plan funeral
> Turn yellow
> Expire
>
> Think I'll go get me some Gatorade ...
>
> - Tess
>


oh, no no, my dear. I'm talking good stuff. No wood achohol, pure
filtered etc, top notch stuff. If anyone ever offers you any think
MANY more times than once before taking it. I promise that you won't
be talking for a while if you drink it straight. This ain't the
movies. (don't ask how I know that)
We're talking close to 100% achohol.

Cut it 7 to 9 to 1 and you're in the ball park. We'd mix one gallon
with 7 gallons of punch/whatever and then begin the tasting process.

Still be careful though. Phew.



--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...

Steve Calvin wrote:

> Tess wrote:
>
>> "Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> Tess wrote:
>>>
>>>> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a teenager -
>>>> from a teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately, it was a metal spoon,
>>>> because a wooden one would've never made it.
>>>>
>>>> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial strength booze -
>>>> take the varnish clean off a table : )
>>>>
>>>> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>>>>
>>>> - Tess
>>>
>>>
>>> oh yeah. But that stuff can HURT you.
>>
>>
>>
>>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, so I hear - they filter it through old car radiators, y'know -
>> dirty, rusty ones. The stuff can make you go blind, give you tetanus (
>> and I can't take tetanus shots ), and kill you with a pickled liver.
>> Sure hope no one has a recipe for "pickled liver"...
>>
>> Take one liver
>> marinade for extended period of time in xxx Moonshine xxx
>> Plan funeral
>> Turn yellow
>> Expire
>>
>> Think I'll go get me some Gatorade ...
>>
>> - Tess
>
>
>
> oh, no no, my dear. I'm talking good stuff. No wood achohol, pure
> filtered etc, top notch stuff. If anyone ever offers you any think MANY
> more times than once before taking it. I promise that you won't be
> talking for a while if you drink it straight. This ain't the movies.
> (don't ask how I know that)
> We're talking close to 100% achohol.
>
> Cut it 7 to 9 to 1 and you're in the ball park. We'd mix one gallon with
> 7 gallons of punch/whatever and then begin the tasting process.
>
> Still be careful though. Phew.
>
>
>

Forgot to run spell check on the prior post.... all of you spelling
cops out there can just file your nightsticks back.... well where ever
they were, and take a chill pill. ;-)

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...

Tess wrote:
> " BOB" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Steve Calvin wrote:
>>> Internet Traveler wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Food Experts
>>>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
>>>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When
>>>> I went to look it up I found it meant super fine
>>>> confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX
>>>> really means?
>>>
>>> I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An
>>> "ex" is a has been, and a "spurt" is a drip under
>>> pressure. ;-)
>>> I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra,
>>> extra".
>> I've heard that XXX is a movie rating...
>
>
> Ah! But what does it mean when it's painted on the side
> of a jug with a cork in it?
>
> - Tess : )

Corn squeezin's?

Tess wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:46:41 -0800, "Internet Traveler"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Food Experts
>>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
>>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look
>>> it up I found it meant
>>> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what
>>> the XXX really means?
>>>
>> I see xxx in cartoons all the time... it's hooch (and not
>> the good stuff)!
>>
>> sf
>
> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a
> teenager - from a teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately,
> it was a metal spoon, because a wooden one would've never
> made it.
> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial
> strength booze - take the varnish clean off a table : )
>
> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>
> - Tess

Excellent stuff. In my college days, we had an all glass still going 24/7
in the basement of the chemistry building. The StillMaster (that's what
we called him any way) was from the hills of Kentucky. He said that he
used his great grampappy's recipe. Wouldn't tell anyone.

Talk about smoooooooooth. I don't think there are enough "ooooo"s around
to describe it. But boy, what a kick? Better not be sitting down when
you take a swig, or you won't be getting up.

BOB

" BOB" > wrote in message
...
> Tess wrote:
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:46:41 -0800, "Internet Traveler"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Food Experts
>>>> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the
>>>> label back in the '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look
>>>> it up I found it meant
>>>> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what
>>>> the XXX really means?
>>>>
>>> I see xxx in cartoons all the time... it's hooch (and not
>>> the good stuff)!
>>>
>>> sf
>>
>> Has anyone ever *had* moonshine? I did once when I was a
>> teenager - from a teaspoon in a mason jar. Fortunately,
>> it was a metal spoon, because a wooden one would've never
>> made it.
>> Oooo, mama, that stuff is Heavy-Duty. ( Industrial
>> strength booze - take the varnish clean off a table : )
>>
>> Cheers ( *hic*! )
>>
>> - Tess
>
> Excellent stuff. In my college days, we had an all glass still going 24/7
> in the basement of the chemistry building. The StillMaster (that's what
> we called him any way) was from the hills of Kentucky. He said that he
> used his great grampappy's recipe. Wouldn't tell anyone.
>
> Talk about smoooooooooth. I don't think there are enough "ooooo"s around
> to describe it. But boy, what a kick? Better not be sitting down when
> you take a swig, or you won't be getting up.
>
> BOB

Ooo, hoo hoooo ....... BOB! I haven't had any since college, and that was
.... well, never mind when that was : ) Also had some PGA ( Pure Grain
Alcohol ) once - ONCE. And you're right, I *didn't* get up. Crawled right
over to the bathroom, and the rest .... well, I thankfully pretty well
didn't remember the rest. I *do* remember that it was *BAD*.

AaCK!

- Tess, who's sipping away on a hurricane whilst the beans and rice cook

"Hey, Missus! Throw something!"