Subj : Leftovers [1]
To : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Thu Dec 26 2024 12:45:45
Hi Dave,
RH> brought out. They were generally a tossed salad--heavy on the iceburg
RH> lettuce, 2 or 3 cherry tomatoes, a few pieces each of cucumber and
RH> julienned carrot. Nothing fancy; the entree was the feature of the meal
DD> Those pre-set salads sound like the Dole pre-bagged salads down the
DD> market. Add your on tomatoes - which I do, as well as some sunflower
DD> kernels, or, if I have them (seldom) pine nuts, and maybe some cheese.
DD> I have been
DD> known to take a tarted-up bagged salad, put it in a BIG bowl and make
DD> that my supper.
We've bought them too, Sam's Club usually has a good assortment. Their
sweet kale one got Steve to like (raw) brussels sprouts; he still
doesn't like cooked ones. My favorite one has greens, apple, Cheddar
cheese, raisins and bacon bits with a cider vinegarette dressing--sort
of sweet/sour.
RH> My parents usually went for bleu cheese, and most often it was a low
RH> quality one. For years, Dad wasn't much of a salad eater but back in
RH> 1974 a medical issue hospitalised my youngest sister for several months
RH> about 75 miles away from home. Mom and Dad went to see her about every
RH> other day, usually having supper out. Dad ate enough salads (free, with
RH> the meal) to begin to enjoy them. After that, they appeared on our
RH> dinner table on an irregular basis.
DD> One of the things I like about the local truck-stop's restaurant is
DD> that any non-breakfast meal you order comes with a chice of one of the
DD> soups of the day (they always have two except Sunday - when it's
DD> Creamy Chicken Rice soup only) or you can take a "side salad" with
DD> lettuce, shredded
DD> carrot, some sliced or diced tomato and a couple nice slices of
DD> cucumber. Even a burger & fries comes w/that choice.
Sounds good to me; I'll most likely take the salad, especially if htey
have 1,000 Island dressing.
DD> 8<----- EDIT ----->8
DD> Most of the Thai places here (we have several) offer mild, medium, or
DD> hot heat levels. If it's a new-to-me venue I start with the medium
DD> heat then adjust up or down on future visits.
I'll start with the mild. The Korean place we went to last month listed
their seafood "casserole" (more of a soup/stew) as mild, medium or hot,
said their medium wasn't that hot. We ordered it for both of us, medium,
and the broth was too hot for me. Thee ban chan and rice helped cool my
mouth down. (G)
DD> I know you're not a fan of soap weed. I don't care for dishes
DD> overloaded with it. But some things need a bit to taste "right".
DD> What's with the no coconut? Allergies or just dislike?
RH> Same as peanut butter, just a dislike. Also dislike coffee, would
RH> rather have a cuppa tea any day.
DD> Good thing I like peanut butter - some evenings my suppet is a couple
DD> of pairs of Ritz crackers with a nice dollop of crunchy peanut butter.
DD> Have you tried Nutella? It's sort-of a UK nut butter made with
DD> hazelnuts. And often has chocolate in it ... at least what I've seen
DD> around here.
We discovered Nutella back in 1986 when we moved to Germany. We've
bought it on an irregular basis, less since the girls left home, ever
since. I could eat it by the spoon full! (G)
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Catch you later,
Ruth
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