Subj : Gooseberries was: Round T
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Apr 27 2024 07:32:00
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
DD> And a couple who are older that make us hope we're in that good shape
DD> when we get to that age. Bv)=
RH> Yes, those that do something to keep their mind sharp. Other than doing
RH> the daily NY Times crossword puzzle and watching Jeopardy, my mom
RH> didn't really do anything to challenge her mind when she retired. Don't
RH> know if it was the dememtia starting to kick in, the out of control
RH> diabeties, the rheumitiod and osteoarthritis or a combination of things
RH> but she just vegitated. I'm trying to avoid that for me.
Gotta keep active. I've seen too many people I know who retired and sat
in front of the boob tube with a soda and bag of chips until they were
put in a box and then the box into the ground. I don't do the Sunday Times
crossword very often. But I do the daily almost daily. Somedays I'm on
the same wavelength as the puzzle writer and fill the boxes as soon as I
read the clue. Other days I have to stretch - sometimes a lot. Bv)=
Osteoarthritis comes with age as the cushioning gristle i our joints
wears out. No evidence of rheumatoid .... yet. And my diabetes is "well
controlled" according to my croakers.
DD> have read everything that Robert Heinlein (Admiral Bob) has published,
DD> starting with Rocket Ship Galileo when I was 8 years old. Also all I
DD> have come across by Lewis Lamour (westerns - many made into movies) &
DD> my new favourite James Lee Burke. And carry my Kindle with me every
DD> where I go.
RH> I do a combination of real books and using my Nook, the latter being
RH> more useful for travel. Our Legion post just started a library--in the
RH> donated but we don't want so free for the taking basket, I grabbed the
RH> Natchez Burning trilogy by Greg Iles. It's kept me occupied while
RH> waiting for the back to heal enough to be more active.
We have a number of "Little Free Library" locations around town. Any book
I find in the house that I haven't opened for five or more years goes to
on of them. I had a location at my house but the city (and state) made me
remove it since I live on a busy thoroughfare w/no parking lane. They cited
the danger factor.
https://littlefreelibrary.org
So, I took the whole megilla to my local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
and it was taken off my hands at their intake dock by another person
with furniture to donate. Bv)=
DD> I like the Kindle because I can change the type size to something with
DD> which I am comfortable. And most of my newspapers and magazines are
DD> on- line editions -- for the same reason(s). Plus on-line doesn't use
DD> up trees or clog landfills.
RH> I can change the type on my Nook but the only regular reading on line
RH> (other than books) is the Raleigh newspaper. I get my magazines in hard
RH> copy, also read books in hard copy. The Nook has a good number of books
RH> but I prefer to use it mostly when traveling. I've also got a good cook
RH> book collection that I peruse for ideas regularly.
I carry the Kindle where ever I go and if I get stuck somewhere for more than
a cople minutes (waiting on line @ Popeyes drive thru - f'rinstance) out it
comes and I'm entertained and/or educated. The only magazines I get in hard
copy are those I get as a gift subscription - Taste of Home, Consumer Reports,
and Cooks Illustrated. Oh, and all the AARP glurge. But that will fall away as
I am not renewing my membership when it comes due.
The only hard copy book I have that is in active use is Holy Blood Holy
Grail (a thought provoking documentary) from which I have learned a lot.
RH> We'll have local berries from now until late May, then the local
RH> blueberries will take over, until early August, then we'll get local
RH> peaches.
DD> One of Illinois' counties is known for peaches. When I see the
DD> roadside pick-up trucks with the "CALHOUN PEACHES" sign I will grab a
DD> bag to take home at least once. Soe things need fresh peaches.
DD> Others
DD> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
DD> Title: Old Fashioned Gooseberry Pie
DD> Categories: Pastry, Fruits, Pies, Citrus
DD> Yield: 6 Servings
RH> I don't know if I've ever had a gooseberry, tho have seen many
RH> references to them. Are they more like a berry or a grape in taste,
RH> appearance, etc?
Ask around at your farmer's market. Gooseberries are nutritious, low-
calorie fruits that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
These berries may have health benefits that include lower blood sugar,
cholesterol and blood pressure.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gooseberries
They vary in colour and can be green, yellow-white, pink, red, or dark
purple. The ones I've seen are the green. The wild berries are small,
tart (like rhubarb). Gooseberries found in stupormarkups are from the
"developed for commercial use" plants. There are bigger, softer and
*much* less flavourful.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Spiced Gooseberries (old)
Categories: Five, Desserts, Fruits, Condiments
Yield: 6 Pints
5 lb Gooseberries
3 lb Brown sugar
1 pt Vinegar
2 tb Cinnamon
1 tb Ground cloves
Wash gooseberries and remove stems. Combine sugar and
vinegar. Tie spices in a bag and add to syrup. Bring liquid
to a boil and add berries. Cook for 20-30 minutes.
Pack into hot jars and seal.
Luella Mosheir, Lowville, N.Y.
Source: Mennonite Community Cookbook, by Mary Emma
Showalter, 1957. Recipes from old Mennonite cookbooks,
brought up to date with standard measures and directions.
From: Sallie Austin
From:
http://www.recipesource.com
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