Subj : Re: Repairs [1]
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed May 29 2024 07:42:34
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
DD> As have I. Never had renter's insurance, though.
RH> We have a number of higher value things we'd like to have insured. Had
RH> to make a claim on it when we had the break in back in 2013 but they
RH> didn't pay what the jewelery was worth as a number of the older pieces
RH> hadn't been appraised.
Never had a break-in. (touches wood) But currently if someone intrudes
on my home the 3 pooches (including a pit bull mix who is *very*
territorial) would shred their hindquarters for them.
RH> Whatever works to hold them up. Steve tried suspenders for a bit but
RH> went back to belts--just didn't feel comfortable with the braces.
DD> They're not for everyone. I still have some belts - but it's been
DD> years (literally) since one has been around my waist.
RH> I wear one quite often--if the pants have belt loops, it's a "must".
Personal choice.
DD> BTW - I recommend Healthy Choice frozen steamers when you don't feel
DD> like cooking. They come in various sizes and were recommended to mr by
DD> a registered dietician at my doctor's office. I had the Sweet & Sour
DD> Chicken made with "riced" cauliflower for supper last night. Nice and
DD> not overly filling.
RH> Have to take a look at them and see what's in them. Usually we've got
RH> enough stuff on hand that if I don't feel like cooking, a meal can be
RH> assembled with bits and pieces of this and that.
DD> One of my favourites (which I first picked up by mistake) is Chicken
DD> Linguini With Red Pepper Alfredo. Here's the ingredients:
DD> Contains 2% or Less of: Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry
DD> Milk Red Pepper Sauce, Salt, Flavorings, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum,
DD> Distilled Vinegar Red Pepper, Salt
DD> That's quite a list. But I don't see any no-no stuff like HFCS, etc in
DD> there. And it is tasty. Bv)=
RH> Have to see what Steve thinks of it. Generally tho, I have enough odds
RH> and ends of stuff in the freezer, fridge and pantry that a no fuss meal
RH> is easy to put together. I always have eggs on hand, both raw and
RH> steamed; bread; fresh and/or frozen vegetables............... a lot can
RH> be done with a bit of this and that.
It's a matter of convenience. If I'm banging recipes into the Meal Muncher,
or otherwise occupied I can toss a Healthy Choice into the nuker for six
minutes - et voila' - supper. And Jasper or Izzy (K9 dishwashers) will pre
wash the dish.
DD> My favourite boss went into that field. She's now catching babies at a
DD> local hospital's labour & delivery department. I texted her to let her
DD> know that the main reason she left AutoZone had quit to seek greener
DD> pastures.
RH> One of my friends worked in labor and delivery for years. A couple of
RH> years ago she switched departments but I think she wants to go back to
RH> labor and delivery--something about seeing a new life come into the
RH> world...............
DD> I don't think Misty will come back to AZ.
RH> Sigh! Small chance of seeing her now probably.
I keep her updated on the goings-on at the Zone. One of her favourite
District Managers has returned to this area to replace a manager she
didn't care much for.
Too bad she's married (to a nice guy). I once told her that if I were
even 30years younger and she wasn't already taken .......
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DD> Never, to my knowledge, had bitter melon. I assume it lives up to its
DD> name.
RH> Very much so. When we were over there, saw an ad for the local grocery
RH> store--guy looking all over the produce section. Finally stocker boy
RH> asks if he can help, guy says "my wife sent me to buy bitter melon, how
RH> can you tell if a melon is bitter? Stocker takes him over to proper
RH> display and says something on the order of "bittermelon, not bitter
RH> melon". I like it in small amounts but, like cilatro, it reaches a
RH> certain point and I've had enough, even tho some might still be in
RH> whatever I'm eating.
I'll take your word for it.
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After I bang in a recipe:
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Bitter Melon Soup w/Pork Bones
Categories: Pork, Grains, Fruits, Herbs
Yield: 6 servingd
2 oz Pearl barley; soaked
1 1/2 lb Meaty pork bones
3 Dried red dates
8 c Water
4 sl Ginger; 1" long X 1/8" thick
12 oz Bittermelon (1 lg melon)
Salt
MSG; opt
Soak the pearl barley for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and set aside. Also soak the pork bones in cold
water for 1-2 hours to purge them of impurities,
changing the water once halfway through.
Rinse the pork bones clean, using your hands to scrub
them of any impurities and bone spurs. Transfer to a
deep stock pot with just enough water to submerge them.
Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the
heat, rinse the pork bones clean, discard the water, and
rinse the soup pot clean.
Add the pork bones back to the stock pot, along with
soaked barley, dates, 8 cups water and the ginger
slices. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Once
boiling, immediately turn the heat down to medium low,
cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
While the soup is simmering, slice the bitter melon in
half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and
scrape away all of the white pith, which can be
particularly bitter. Cut each half into large chunks.
Set aside.
After 2 hours of simmering, skim the fat off the surface
of the soup. Add the bitter melon, cover, and simmer for
another 30 minutes. Add salt to taste before serving
(you can also add MSG for extra oomph if desired—this is
completely optional!). Serve with light soy sauce to dip
the tender pork ribs into.
RECIPE FROM:
https://thewoksoflife.com
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