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Dollar Store dinner party. May include some "cuss" words. Haven't watched yet myself.
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I heard or read somewhere that most Indian Cuisine is Vegetarian Based.
Leftovers from tasty, Whee!
A great deal of Indian cuisine is, indeed, vegetarian, and quite a bit is even vegan, but Indian "vegan" can include dairy. What isn't vegetarian will often include lamb, goat, mutton, or chicken. I've only ever been in one Indian restaurant that actually served beef and I was shocked. They were apparently very progressive and had bowed to the American taste for beef, despite it being a major religious issue for many Indians to not eat beef. There were still Indian people who ate at that restaurant, so it must not have been too terribly offensive to the ones who still ate there. I don't know whether they ever ordered the beef dishes, though I doubt it.
I never did, as it wasn't something I even wanted to become accustomed to eating in an Indian restaurant. I knew I'd not see it often, or at all, elsewhere. That restaurant is in Memphis. I don't know whether it still serves beef or not. They basically used it in many dishes where lamb or goat was more normal, just for the Americans who wanted beef instead.Nicely Crisped Spam is something I like, OTOH I do not recall using it for a breakfast sandwich. I always ate it as fried or Fried in a sandwich. Strangely enough I do not like it as is from the can.
Roger
In my long and varied life I have done many things with Spam and its competition.
I absolutely agree that nicely crisped Spam is absolutely the BEST way to eat it. I like that, on toast, with or without cheese, or just plated next to my eggs, in lieu of bacon. A smear of mustard finishes off a sandwich perfectly.
I have also made some surprisingly good casseroles, using Spam (or a competitor) in lieu of ham or other meats. These casseroles, and other "after childhood" uses of Spam, were, sometimes, sort of "depression" food, as in "My wallet is depressed and I can't really afford healthy food" or, less often, "I'm depressed and don't really WANT to do much in the way of cooking but know I have to eat, and I'm not so depressed that I can't/won't eat" and Spam is a relatively cheap, filling protein and fat that's easy to work with and eat.
For me to be so depressed or stressed that I just won't eat is so very rare that it's almost never happened, though I have had a few times when there was way too much stress and/or a loved one (human or animal) was sick/dying and my appetite was severely curtailed. During those rare times Spam could be a life saver, along with other highly processed, salty, packaged foods that one could just pretty much mindlessly open and consume. At least I ate SOMETHING.
I've read of people in such situations saying that they were so down that everything just tasted like sand to them and this only added to the depression. I'll have to say that I've never been that far down, thank goodness! Even in my lowest of lows, once I actually prepared some food and got around to eating it, it generally still tasted good. I just didn't WANT it, regardless of whether it tasted good or not.
And, of course there have been a few times with a bad cold or sinus infection where my sense of taste was altered and food just didn't taste good, even if I felt hungry, but I'd eat it anyway.
Nowadays, since my metformin requires food with it (I think it's assisted by the fat), it's pretty much a given that I'll be eating at least three times a day, even if it's just enough snacks to go with the metformin.
Pity is that I will usually eat more than needed, given half a chance. LOL.
But I will take that over depression/stress any day.
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I went walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 52 on the news channel and 50 degrees on the front porch and back yard thermometer.
Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2017/09/29/how-stop-your-devices-listening-and-saving-what-you-say/715129001/
How to stop your devices from listening to (and saving) what you say
Kim Komando, Special for USA TODAY Published 10:14 a.m. ET Sept. 29, 2017
Updated 12:55 p.m. ET Sept. 29, 2017
https://www.infowars.com/antifa-plans-civil-war-to-overthrow-the-government/
Antifa Plans “Civil War” to Overthrow the Government
Violent far-left group demands Trump “regime be removed from power”
Paul Joseph Watson | Infowars.com - September 29, 2017
This is Worrying to me
Antifa is planning a new round of nationwide riots on November 4 as part of a plot to start a “civil war” that will lead to the overthrow of the Trump administration.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/28/six-flags-great-america-family-attacked/
Family Attacked By Teens Who Cut In Line At Six Flags “Fright Fest”
September 28, 2017 8:36 AM
"The annual Halloween-themed attraction typically draws “an increased number of knuckleheads who come to stir things up” at the park, but nothing like Saturday’s attack that left a family of three hospitalized, Gurnee Deputy Police Chief of Operations Brian Smith said.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Wow! A cold front must have come through, but with no moisture.
58 out there now and an expected high of only 75 with 0% chance of rain. Howdy y'all. It's scintillating Sunday!
My breakfast pasta and cheese (I made this!) is just about ready in the microwave, being on it's last cycle of 50% cooking to just finish up thickening the sauce.
I'll add some pepper and chow down in a minute.
Need to do laundry today.
I just heard a ding!
When the cold front came through yesterday parts of NJ and NY had rain. It seems to have split to the North and South of us here.
If I said I would have ordered the Beef versions, does that make strange ?parityanimal wrote: »I heard or read somewhere that most Indian Cuisine is Vegetarian Based.
Leftovers from tasty, Whee!
A great deal of Indian cuisine is, indeed, vegetarian, and quite a bit is even vegan, but Indian "vegan" can include dairy. What isn't vegetarian will often include lamb, goat, mutton, or chicken. I've only ever been in one Indian restaurant that actually served beef and I was shocked. They were apparently very progressive and had bowed to the American taste for beef, despite it being a major religious issue for many Indians to not eat beef. There were still Indian people who ate at that restaurant, so it must not have been too terribly offensive to the ones who still ate there. I don't know whether they ever ordered the beef dishes, though I doubt it.
I never did, as it wasn't something I even wanted to become accustomed to eating in an Indian restaurant. I knew I'd not see it often, or at all, elsewhere. That restaurant is in Memphis. I don't know whether it still serves beef or not. They basically used it in many dishes where lamb or goat was more normal, just for the Americans who wanted beef instead.Nicely Crisped Spam is something I like, OTOH I do not recall using it for a breakfast sandwich. I always ate it as fried or Fried in a sandwich. Strangely enough I do not like it as is from the can.
Roger
In my long and varied life I have done many things with Spam and its competition.
I absolutely agree that nicely crisped Spam is absolutely the BEST way to eat it. I like that, on toast, with or without cheese, or just plated next to my eggs, in lieu of bacon. A smear of mustard finishes off a sandwich perfectly.
I have also made some surprisingly good casseroles, using Spam (or a competitor) in lieu of ham or other meats. These casseroles, and other "after childhood" uses of Spam, were, sometimes, sort of "depression" food, as in "My wallet is depressed and I can't really afford healthy food" or, less often, "I'm depressed and don't really WANT to do much in the way of cooking but know I have to eat, and I'm not so depressed that I can't/won't eat" and Spam is a relatively cheap, filling protein and fat that's easy to work with and eat.
For me to be so depressed or stressed that I just won't eat is so very rare that it's almost never happened, though I have had a few times when there was way too much stress and/or a loved one (human or animal) was sick/dying and my appetite was severely curtailed. During those rare times Spam could be a life saver, along with other highly processed, salty, packaged foods that one could just pretty much mindlessly open and consume. At least I ate SOMETHING.
I've read of people in such situations saying that they were so down that everything just tasted like sand to them and this only added to the depression. I'll have to say that I've never been that far down, thank goodness! Even in my lowest of lows, once I actually prepared some food and got around to eating it, it generally still tasted good. I just didn't WANT it, regardless of whether it tasted good or not.
And, of course there have been a few times with a bad cold or sinus infection where my sense of taste was altered and food just didn't taste good, even if I felt hungry, but I'd eat it anyway.
Nowadays, since my metformin requires food with it (I think it's assisted by the fat), it's pretty much a given that I'll be eating at least three times a day, even if it's just enough snacks to go with the metformin.
Pity is that I will usually eat more than needed, given half a chance. LOL.
But I will take that over depression/stress any day.
Overeating is so easy for me that I try and only buy serving sized portions in the Grocery Store
Being depressed makes me eat, Sadly.
I gather that Poor College students tend to the really cheap Ramen packages for food. OTOH I have within the last year seen articles or news about food bank outlets on campuses for students so that eating mostly Ramen may be on the decline.
I am so happy that so far I have managed to get my BS reading back to normal with the weight loss and the NS diet.
Have a Good Weekend
Roger
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If I don't say HI, right now it won't happen!
Jack is coming to help with cutting back some shurbs that have gotten WAY out of control, and the littles will be with him. Olivia is going to be so mad she may not speak to me.... I asked her Thurs. night after Gymn. if she was coming to Nate's hockey game and she ASSURED me she would be there...so I told her I was glad, as I had a surprise for her ..... well the surprise was her Uncle Ted who she's been asking about... but Olivia decided to sleep in, so she didn't come, telling her Mom it was ok, cuz she'd be seeing Gram on Sunday. Well, yep, she'll see Gram, but the 'surprise' will not be here.
Roger like your toaster oven, you should get a lot of use from it, and 'brother' should like the 'toaster' part. Sounds like a win for both of you!
As Ed mentioned we had a cold front come thru... Its going to be a great day for yard work!
Cartoons are great again Roger...loved the little toddler 'walking' the Great Dane!
Ok, need to get mybreakfast, feed Tom E. and be ready for the crew to arrive in about 2 hours, or less.
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The dog with the fidget spinner reminded me of Kiara playing with one. She finds it fascinating. Lilo finds it disturbing.
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Interesting stuff about Aldi/Trader Joe's.
I knew some of it already.
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Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday!
58 out there now with an expected high of 78 and 0% chance of rain.
Sink is cleared. Still that last load of towels and whites, from yesterday, in the dryer, to freshen and fold, as I forgot about them last night.
Sink is cleared. I have had breakfast and the cats will get their breakfast in a while. I'm trying to shift them to later pending the time shift!
Here's my breakfast: Whole grain (40 calorie/slice, low carb) toast, peanut butter, salad dressing (mayo could be substituted), bacon, and thinly sliced sweet, yellow onion.
Don't judge me. It was introduced to me years ago by someone who liked them and dared a bunch of us to try it before judging. I was one of the few who dared. I'm so glad I did as it's DELICIOUS and has become one of my favorite, albeit rarely eaten, sandwiches.
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I went walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 48 on the news channel and 45 degrees on the front porch and back yard thermometer.
I should have worn heavier Gloves, I could feel the cold through the light gloves I did wear The Sweatshirt was just adequate.
Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
I imagine everybody has heard ?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/us/las-vegas-shooting.html
Las Vegas Shooting Near Mandalay Bay Casino Kills More Than 50
By GERRY MULLANY and RUSSELL GOLDMANOCT. 2, 2017
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4937310/Now-schools-ditching-AD-BC-lessons.html
Now schools are ditching AD and BC in RE lessons to avoid offending non-Christians... but critics blast the 'capitulation to political correctness'
By Jonathan Petre and Chris Hastings for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 19:57 EDT, 30 September 2017 | Updated: 21:11 EDT, 30 September 2017
This is Worrying to me
http://www.ajc.com/news/world/inability-smell-peppermint-linked-dementia-study-says/E1XNEcBp3Q9DSYrbw42k4N/
Inability to smell peppermint linked to dementia, study says
Najja Parker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2:11 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/860834/Arthritis-pill-disabling-bone-loss-and-damage-osteoarthritis-new-treatment
Arthritis pill: Daily intake of new treatment halts disabling bone loss and damage
By Lucy Johnston, 08:01, Mon, Oct 2, 2017 | UPDATED: 09:03, Mon, Oct 2, 2017
Have a Great Monday
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Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
I imagine everybody has heard ?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/us/las-vegas-shooting.html
Las Vegas Shooting Near Mandalay Bay Casino Kills More Than 50
By GERRY MULLANY and RUSSELL GOLDMANOCT. 2, 2017
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival.
Yes, and the alt-right wasted no time pointing fingers at the alt-left, despite no actual knowledge of the motivation of the shooter...yet. Either way it's a tragedy, but why does EVERYTHING have to be political? I'm surprised no one is yelling "Thanks, Obama!"http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4937310/Now-schools-ditching-AD-BC-lessons.html
Now schools are ditching AD and BC in RE lessons to avoid offending non-Christians... but critics blast the 'capitulation to political correctness'
By Jonathan Petre and Chris Hastings for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 19:57 EDT, 30 September 2017 | Updated: 21:11 EDT, 30 September 2017
This is Worrying to me
The terms BCE and CE have been used by some for YEARS, and are, as far as I'm concerned, interchangeable with BC and AD. I recognize and respect both ways of referencing the years. I grew up, of course, with BC and AD but you know what? I'm flexible enough, even at my advanced age (39. ) to go with the flow and accept a different notation, because it really doesn't make ANY DIFFERENCE TO ME and doesn't interfere with my religious beliefs at all. It's just a numbering system. They could even keep both without bothering me, and teach that they are interchangeable. IMO there are far more important things to get bent about...http://www.ajc.com/news/world/inability-smell-peppermint-linked-dementia-study-says/E1XNEcBp3Q9DSYrbw42k4N/
Inability to smell peppermint linked to dementia, study says
Najja Parker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2:11 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
Hmmmm. Looks like a bit of a reach to me. Correlation and cause are not the same. It's interesting, but definitely needs more study. They should see how well they can smell and taste bacon.http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/860834/Arthritis-pill-disabling-bone-loss-and-damage-osteoarthritis-new-treatment
Arthritis pill: Daily intake of new treatment halts disabling bone loss and damage
By Lucy Johnston, 08:01, Mon, Oct 2, 2017 | UPDATED: 09:03, Mon, Oct 2, 2017
Have a Great Monday
Roger
I want this new wonder drug...now would be good!
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »If I don't say HI, right now it won't happen!
Jack is coming to help with cutting back some shurbs that have gotten WAY out of control, and the littles will be with him. Olivia is going to be so mad she may not speak to me.... I asked her Thurs. night after Gymn. if she was coming to Nate's hockey game and she ASSURED me she would be there...so I told her I was glad, as I had a surprise for her ..... well the surprise was her Uncle Ted who she's been asking about... but Olivia decided to sleep in, so she didn't come, telling her Mom it was ok, cuz she'd be seeing Gram on Sunday. Well, yep, she'll see Gram, but the 'surprise' will not be here.
Roger like your toaster oven, you should get a lot of use from it, and 'brother' should like the 'toaster' part. Sounds like a win for both of you!
As Ed mentioned we had a cold front come thru... Its going to be a great day for yard work!
Cartoons are great again Roger...loved the little toddler 'walking' the Great Dane!
Ok, need to get mybreakfast, feed Tom E. and be ready for the crew to arrive in about 2 hours, or less.
Later...
Hi Valerie
Our cold, Below normal weather is continuing this morning.
Or was the the Great Dane walking it's toddler ?
Speaking tongue in cheek, Re: Olivia, the old saying, You snooze, You Lose comes to mind.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday!
58 out there now with an expected high of 78 and 0% chance of rain.
Sink is cleared. Still that last load of towels and whites, from yesterday, in the dryer, to freshen and fold, as I forgot about them last night.
Sink is cleared. I have had breakfast and the cats will get their breakfast in a while. I'm trying to shift them to later pending the time shift!
Here's my breakfast: Whole grain (40 calorie/slice, low carb) toast, peanut butter, salad dressing (mayo could be substituted), bacon, and thinly sliced sweet, yellow onion.
Don't judge me. It was introduced to me years ago by someone who liked them and dared a bunch of us to try it before judging. I was one of the few who dared. I'm so glad I did as it's DELICIOUS and has become one of my favorite, albeit rarely eaten, sandwiches.
I have been known to put peanut butter on toast and enjoy it as a change of pace.
That combo is something I have never heard of, I;m glad You were brave enough to try something You now enjoy.
I had not heard that, OTOH I am not at all surprised as these days everything is politicized.parityanimal wrote: »
Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
I imagine everybody has heard ?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/us/las-vegas-shooting.html
Las Vegas Shooting Near Mandalay Bay Casino Kills More Than 50
By GERRY MULLANY and RUSSELL GOLDMANOCT. 2, 2017
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival.
Yes, and the alt-right wasted no time pointing fingers at the alt-left, despite no actual knowledge of the motivation of the shooter...yet. Either way it's a tragedy, but why does EVERYTHING have to be political? I'm surprised no one is yelling "Thanks, Obama!"
Obama is likely out there on the Internet already, I will not be looking to see either.
I have heard the phrase Common Era, However as I also grew up with the one BC and AD that is what I shall be using.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4937310/Now-schools-ditching-AD-BC-lessons.html
Now schools are ditching AD and BC in RE lessons to avoid offending non-Christians... but critics blast the 'capitulation to political correctness'
By Jonathan Petre and Chris Hastings for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 19:57 EDT, 30 September 2017 | Updated: 21:11 EDT, 30 September 2017
This is Worrying to me
The terms BCE and CE have been used by some for YEARS, and are, as far as I'm concerned, interchangeable with BC and AD. I recognize and respect both ways of referencing the years. I grew up, of course, with BC and AD but you know what? I'm flexible enough, even at my advanced age (39. ) to go with the flow and accept a different notation, because it really doesn't make ANY DIFFERENCE TO ME and doesn't interfere with my religious beliefs at all. It's just a numbering system. They could even keep both without bothering me, and teach that they are interchangeable. IMO there are far more important things to get bent about...
39, You and Jack Benny
The smell of cooking Bacon, So good.http://www.ajc.com/news/world/inability-smell-peppermint-linked-dementia-study-says/E1XNEcBp3Q9DSYrbw42k4N/
Inability to smell peppermint linked to dementia, study says
Najja Parker The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2:11 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
Hmmmm. Looks like a bit of a reach to me. Correlation and cause are not the same. It's interesting, but definitely needs more study. They should see how well they can smell and taste bacon.http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/860834/Arthritis-pill-disabling-bone-loss-and-damage-osteoarthritis-new-treatment
Arthritis pill: Daily intake of new treatment halts disabling bone loss and damage
By Lucy Johnston, 08:01, Mon, Oct 2, 2017 | UPDATED: 09:03, Mon, Oct 2, 2017
Have a Great Monday
Roger
I want this new wonder drug...now would be good!
If that pill increases Cartilage thickness as the article says that will be a big help. Arthritis can be a disabling disease.
Hopefully they can fast track it, OTOH the lesson of Thalidomide should also be remembered. So I am somewhat conflicted.
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Morning..news considered I'd shudder to call it good.
I've seen the peppermint/Dementia story before. Causation/Correlation may not be the same, but often it does point science in the right/new direction.
O was not upset...somebody clued her in before she got here, so she knew she'd missed seeing her uncle. She DID however remember that I'd promised to let her look thru my make up for any that looked 'interesting' to her... well, that's one drawer I won't have to clean out again for awhile!!! LOL! She was surprised and thrilled to find things like Smash Box products and Urban Decay...
We played Monopoly while Jack worked!! Nate left the game early to go play with his stick and street puck...Olivia had the most money when the game ended, but Gram owned a LOT of property. So we called it a draw (though most likely in the end I'd have won....(my story and I'm sticking with it!) LOL!
Two days and we head for the beach. Looked at the weather, and I see 4 days of rain! Which is ok...just remember rain coat and umbrella. And switch lunches from cold foods like salad, to toasty warm things like soup! (Dinners are eaten out or take out...no cooking!) I've got enough books on my Kindle app that I could stay 6 months! Marietta will be happier with movies and magazines! Poor old Doug will be stuck in lectures and classrooms all day.
Ok, I need to get some work done around here...I just ate, but need to call Tom E. for his breakfast. Bet he's enjoying this breezy and quite cool morning...
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Well, I've upgraded my MacBook and my iMac to High Sierra. Neither one exploded...
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There's always a klutz
Amazon top review - Either way customer is satisfied
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