Subj : Tomatoes
To : Shawn Highfield
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Sun Jul 24 2022 21:43:21
Hi Shawn,
RH> It was; Steve had picked up some packets of rice and rice with quina at
RH> Wegman's so we decided to try one of the latter. It's basically
RH> precooked, all you do is put it in the microwave for 90 seconds, let it
RH> stand for a minute. Surprisingly good, and an easy addition to any
RH> meal. It went well with the chicken that I'd sprinkled with adobo
RH> seasoning and put in the crock pot with a bit of chicken broth.
SH> I've seen those packets but never pulled the trigger yet. I might
SH> though as I am not in the mood to cook or do much of anything when I
SH> get home from work. I'll go reading labels next time I'm at the
SH> store.
Time was, and not so long ago, that I'd never consider such a thing.
But, the older I get, the more I'm trying things like this. Convenience,
especially when not feeling well, in cooking wins out over longer
cooking stuff that needs a lot of fuss. If I were younger I would have
tried to make my own version, cooking rice and quina, then combining and
seasoning them. I might yet, once I get back to full steam. Might cook,
then dehydrate a couple of cups of both to make my own "instant"
version--we tried it with rice and it came out good upon rehydration.
RH> except working on getting better. I think now I can tackle something
RH> extra, as long as I do it in short sessions.
SH> Exactly. Slow return to normal.
Which is why I've still not gotten back to a number of things. Might
tackle the baby quilt this week, promised a friend I'd teach her to sew
in a couple of weeks.
RH> Weather would be about the same either time over there, maybe a bit
RH> hotter in July than September. Price of tickets is the big unknown
RH> right now as it's still 3 years out.
SH> Might be the way to go then. Even if September is a hundred cheaper
SH> that's $100 in your pocket.
Which was the cost of a hotel room at the Armed Forces Recreation Center
hotel on Waikiki when we were there in the early 2000s.
RH> back to HI in May and verified that 2 of the 3 places are still going
RH> strong. The seafood place is the one she didn't know about.
SH> I'm sure it would still be there. May have to google it though to be
SH> sure.
And check out the menu, see how much it has changed in 20 years. (G)
SH> ... Ignore your health and it will go away.
I know that for sure, especially this year. (G)
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Ruth
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