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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! -1C/31F with an expected high of 5C/40F and 0% chance of precipitation.
Probably need to get out to the store today. And of course, I need to feed the cats and clean yesterday's cat bowls. I've had my breakfast, in which I finished off the ham, with an egg and a slice of sourdough toast. I also had a ham sandwich for lunch yesterday.I also have to wonder why the Chinese Takeout sold in the ShopRite Grocery Store calls their Pork Fried Rice Pork Fried when it has Ham in it and not what I consider as Pork in Chinese Takeout.
I think some restaurants use twice cooked pork for the pork fried rice. Twice cooked pork is actually made from pork belly and will look more like ham or bacon than the pork they use in other dishes. Or they may just use chopped ham, but I think twice cooked pork is more likely. Of course, ham IS, technically, pork.
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What ice cream looks like in 7 countries around the world.
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Good Morning!
Tom and I had our respective breakfasts...and I'm drinking a cup of turmeric and ginger tea!
Windy...may get out of the 30's from 4-6 oclock..whoopie! More freezing weather tomorrow coming also. YUCK!
Its laundry day and other assorted chores.
The vegan potato lasagna looked pretty good!! Haven't made any cheese sauce in quite awhile...I think I may do that today as well.
Somebody asked:
Liquid measuring cups indicate that 1 cup = 8 ounces. But what they really mean is 1 cup of liquid = 8 fluid ounces. For dry measurements, the rules change. Because dry ingredients vary greatly in weight, you can't rely on the same conversion. Dry ingredients measured for cakes, should be measured in in a measuring cup and the top leveled. So say the old HomeEc. teacher.
Eggs are great for breakfast as compared to ummmm, Poptarts, or Snicker bars! These headline grabbers are much less than honest. As my mentor would say, ""People Love To Hear Good News About Their Bad Habits" Eggs still come with all their baggage sorry to say. Roger, (?) suggested Moderation...just what the heck is 'Moderation' I eat 2 cups of cooked rice a day...is that moderation? (I hear you saying no....but you see it IS moderation for me)...If I go back to smoking, maybe only on Sunday Afternoons...is that moderation? Or alcohol...how much alcohol can be considered moderate? Does that change if someone is an alcoholic?
Ok, rant over...
I'm going to clean up and cut in half my Brussels Sprouts today...because I have some, because I like them, and because roasting in the oven heats up my kitchen and dining room!!!
Oh, the weather is on the noon news....wind 16 mph, gusting to 26 mph...our wind chills are below freezing. Tom went out for about half hour, he's now in the front room sleeping!
I need to check my tire pressures...the little light is on...I KNOW it is because of the cold temps, but will most likely put a bit of air into each one and see how that works.
Some brilliant southerner was found to have several Vipers, and a Cobra...caged, but in a child's home. Lovely. (its illegal to own those snakes in GA.)
Ok, I need my lunch...banana has worn off!!
Later...
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I'm back home from walking and once again nothing found. The Temperature out the door was 36 degrees. There was a brisk wind blowing that caused wind chill, It did start to drop somewhat by the time I reached my turn around point in the walk.
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Have a Great Wednesday
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parityanimal wrote: »Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! -1C/31F with an expected high of 5C/40F and 0% chance of precipitation.
Probably need to get out to the store today. And of course, I need to feed the cats and clean yesterday's cat bowls. I've had my breakfast, in which I finished off the ham, with an egg and a slice of sourdough toast. I also had a ham sandwich for lunch yesterday.I also have to wonder why the Chinese Takeout sold in the ShopRite Grocery Store calls their Pork Fried Rice Pork Fried when it has Ham in it and not what I consider as Pork in Chinese Takeout.
I see You are in the deep freeze too, I suspect that is around where my daytime temperatures will end up, possibly in the mid 40s with a wind chill much below that point. I could make a run to the bank to cash a small check that my brother gave me yesterday to reimburse the cost of the dried fruits I bought for him on Amazon on Black Friday.
I could get out to the Grocery Store, Avoiding temptation tells me not to go as there is a Burger King in the Shopping center and they seem to be still pushing 10 Nuggets for $1and I love nuggets, The sauce is not good for me.
Chicken Nuggets - 10 pc
Calories 430, Fat 27g, Sodium 780 Carbohydrates, Protein 20, The big problem is the Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce which has only 45 calories per, Total Carbohydrates 11g and the nuggets come with two of them
Yesterday we took the Dahlias we dug last week, placed them in a newspaper lined cardboard box with lightly dampened peat moss. Last year we lost some of them as that never happened Some of the Gladiolus we dug are jumbos and some of the Cormlets that bloomed this summer put on a decent size. I expect that they will all bloom in the upcoming summer after being planted.
Yesterday evening I pulled a package of sliced ham ends bought cheap at the ShopRite to be used as today's extra protein. Once I open it today I shall see if there is also chunks off of the end as well as slices, They tend to put the best part showing of course as does any store.
I am sure it isn't anything but Pieces of Ham since it is basically a small kiosk with no seating that sells takeout Chinese and Pork Belly sounds more expensive than a cheap cut of ham. Their Egg Rolls for example are not crispy and appear to be baked, Much if not most of their foods seem to be what You would find in a Chinese Buffet. As an example they do not have Spare Ribs they have Pork Tips that are 1/2 bone. Everything comes off of a steam table with a limited selection. Plus it does not have the appearance of Pork Belly.
Yes Ham is a pork item, However in that case I would prefer that they call it Ham Fried Riceparityanimal wrote: »What ice cream looks like in 7 countries around the world.
https://brooklynbrainery.com/blog/the-secret-to-cheap-supermarket-ice-cream-lots-and-lots-of-air
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https://www.thekitchn.com/the-one-ice-cream-metric-that-matters-to-grocers-hint-its-not-butterfat-231918parityanimal wrote: »Vegan chickpea omelette.parityanimal wrote: »Lasagna style potato bake - Vegan recipe!parityanimal wrote: »Home made vegan "meats".
As always I will watch later.
Thanks for the interesting links
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning!
Tom and I had our respective breakfasts...and I'm drinking a cup of turmeric and ginger tea!
Windy...may get out of the 30's from 4-6 oclock..whoopie! More freezing weather tomorrow coming also. YUCK!
Its laundry day and other assorted chores.
The vegan potato lasagna looked pretty good!! Haven't made any cheese sauce in quite awhile...I think I may do that today as well.
Somebody asked:
Liquid measuring cups indicate that 1 cup = 8 ounces. But what they really mean is 1 cup of liquid = 8 fluid ounces. For dry measurements, the rules change. Because dry ingredients vary greatly in weight, you can't rely on the same conversion. Dry ingredients measured for cakes, should be measured in in a measuring cup and the top leveled. So say the old HomeEc. teacher.
I wonder who asked
I guess that the Glass cup with marking on the side are only for liquids and that the set of cups from 1/4 to 1 cup are dry measure cups, Makes sense to me. If they gave the weight in grams it would be even easier to be accurate as dry ingredients can settle and become compacted. Which explains why my grandmother used a sifter first when baking
I'm not loving the weather here either, Not super cold but windy for several days now. I know the wind is kicking when I hear it howling around where the AC sticks out of the wall.Eggs are great for breakfast as compared to ummmm, Poptarts, or Snicker bars! These headline grabbers are much less than honest. As my mentor would say, ""People Love To Hear Good News About Their Bad Habits" Eggs still come with all their baggage sorry to say. Roger, (?) suggested Moderation...just what the heck is 'Moderation' I eat 2 cups of cooked rice a day...is that moderation? (I hear you saying no....but you see it IS moderation for me)...If I go back to smoking, maybe only on Sunday Afternoons...is that moderation? Or alcohol...how much alcohol can be considered moderate? Does that change if someone is an alcoholic?
Ok, rant over...
In my case one or two spoonfuls of cooked Rice would be Moderation, Two Cups would bind me up for days and cause water retention.
I can't think of anything that can not be abused by overdoing it. Even Water if drunk to extremes can be bad for You.I'm going to clean up and cut in half my Brussels Sprouts today...because I have some, because I like them, and because roasting in the oven heats up my kitchen and dining room!!!
Oh, the weather is on the noon news....wind 16 mph, gusting to 26 mph...our wind chills are below freezing. Tom went out for about half hour, he's now in the front room sleeping!
I need to check my tire pressures...the little light is on...I KNOW it is because of the cold temps, but will most likely put a bit of air into each one and see how that works.
Some brilliant southerner was found to have several Vipers, and a Cobra...caged, but in a child's home. Lovely. (its illegal to own those snakes in GA.)
Ok, I need my lunch...banana has worn off!!
Later...
The Low Tire warning in my 1999 Buick Century uses the Anti Lock Brake sensors according to the owners manual. It triggers when a tire does more rotations while drives which is caused by the tire being soft and thus smaller when it hits the road. Modern Cars seem to be different. The Buick will not warn me if all the tires are soft by the same amount.
https://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/tire-pressure-monitors-can-you-rely-on-them.html
If you're buying or driving a 2008 or newer car, truck or SUV, it has a tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which uses sensors to continuously monitor pressure in the tires and warn you with a dashboard symbol when tire pressure is dangerously low. The feature is standard on all 2008 and newer models, thanks to the TREAD Act, which Congress enacted in 2000 after rollover incidents involving the Ford Explorer and Firestone tires. Some 2006 and 2007 model-year vehicles also have TPMS.
I know that air temperature affects tire pressure, Driving causes warmth in the tire and the pressure goes up, However that is accounted for in the Manufacturers inflation recommendations.
I can't blame the cat for not staying out in that weather, Our wind chills have been annoying to say the least when I get out walking lately, then once I am home the wind slows down somewhat
I can not think of anywhere that Poisonous Snakes would be legal in a home, child or not.
Have a Nice Day
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! -3C/26F with an expected high of 6C/43F and 0% chance of precipitation.
I haven't stepped out to experience the cold but will later. Perhaps it will be above freezing by the time I do.
Need to feed the cats and clean yesterday's cat bowls.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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COLD. and still cold. 1:30 and only 33 degrees and a really hateful wind! Poor Tom..he wants to go out, but after about 5-10 minutes he wants back indoors. Don't blame him one bit. He was aware of the gray tux. cat in his yard...but I don't think there was any 'show down' !
I'm so behind today, that I really should just go back to bed and write this day off! I have gotten the centerpiece for either the sofa table, or the dining table made. Years ago Costco sold some wonderful fake, flickering big fat candles...the next year I gave them as gifts, and bought a set for myself. 5 or 6 stay on my fireplace mantle year round. I also bought some white evergreen shaped candles from there 2 yrs ago. (forgot about them last year) but I have that box out and waiting for a destination for this year.
Unboxed the new little 18 inch battery op pre-lit with timer green wreaths. One for the door, and one each of the two windows that face the street. Need to un-package the red table cloth that matches my chair seat covers and that will be about all I will do. Used to do lots of decorating..
Ate some tomato soup with about equal part of rice and some baked tofu that I'd pressed and marinated this morning. Decent lunch..need to go find a piece of fruit though. Guessing that apple I set on the cutting board last night..even washed it, didn't eat it...LOL!!
Tom wore himself out going in and out...and is now sleeping it off in the front room. I've set up a heater for when I'm in there, as that is the coldest room in the house! Heater works well, but my feet under the desk don't get the benefit, so I have on socks AND my fleecey sheepy buckskin shoes.
I have two different week long health series that I'm watching and trying to 'absorb'. (one is actually 10 days long)
And, another coming up about a week after that.
I'm either going to go blind and deaf from these, or I will hang out my shingle and make some money from all I learn. Loved the one from last month on concocting medicines from yard plants. Some I already knew about, others were a complete surprise. And no I've not given up on OTC or Script meds...just good to know in case.....
Ok, I need to walk says the Fitbit Alta. Yesterday I completed 11 or the 13 hours I set up for alerts. I think that was a record for me...
Later...
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I guess it's up to the individual.So which review is it for Rudolph?
Fiendish fat man and his malicious minions bully and harass youngsters who happen to be "different", until the youngsters flee, only to find they can't even be accepted by others who are "different" unless they can provide a service to those others. Along the way, they are almost killed by a misunderstood monster who just wants to be loved and can't help it that his hunger makes him do terrible things. In the end, the misfits manage to perform services that endear them to everyone...for the moment, but how long can it last until the hatred resurfaces?
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Delightful tale of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, showing how love and perseverance can overcome just about any adversity, including intolerance and bigotry, as Rudolph saves Christmas and everyone learns that being different is not such a bad thing after all.0 -
It was a cold morning and a chilly day. When I went into the kitchen to ponder dinner options, Eduardo decided that Pasta e Fagioli was in order, with garlic Parmesan toast. So I opened a bottle of one of my favorite wines and went with it. As a dinner for a chilly day, it was perfect!
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I'm back home from walking and once again nothing found. The Temperature out the door was 41 degrees. There was a breeze blowing that caused a slight wind chill.
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Have a Great Thursday
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parityanimal wrote: »Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! -3C/26F with an expected high of 6C/43F and 0% chance of precipitation.
I haven't stepped out to experience the cold but will later. Perhaps it will be above freezing by the time I do.
Need to feed the cats and clean yesterday's cat bowls.
Once again it appears that Your overnight temperature is lower than mine despite Your location being much further South.
We are forecast to have higher temperatures for the weekend with the warmest day, Sunday being forecast to hit 60 or higher before the temperatures drop after that.parityanimal wrote: »Vegan "butter" spread.parityanimal wrote: »Interesting burgers that feed multitudes.parityanimal wrote: »These look tasty too.parityanimal wrote: »And back to recipes using hamburger.parityanimal wrote: »https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-tech-toilets-could-soon-141544754.html
How high-tech toilets could soon be tracking your every movementparityanimal wrote: »I guess it's up to the individual.So which review is it for Rudolph?
Fiendish fat man and his malicious minions bully and harass youngsters who happen to be "different", until the youngsters flee, only to find they can't even be accepted by others who are "different" unless they can provide a service to those others. Along the way, they are almost killed by a misunderstood monster who just wants to be loved and can't help it that his hunger makes him do terrible things. In the end, the misfits manage to perform services that endear them to everyone...for the moment, but how long can it last until the hatred resurfaces?
OR
Delightful tale of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, showing how love and perseverance can overcome just about any adversity, including intolerance and bigotry, as Rudolph saves Christmas and everyone learns that being different is not such a bad thing after all.parityanimal wrote: »It was a cold morning and a chilly day. When I went into the kitchen to ponder dinner options, Eduardo decided that Pasta e Fagioli was in order, with garlic Parmesan toast. So I opened a bottle of one of my favorite wines and went with it. As a dinner for a chilly day, it was perfect!
Have a Nice Day
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »COLD. and still cold. 1:30 and only 33 degrees and a really hateful wind! Poor Tom..he wants to go out, but after about 5-10 minutes he wants back indoors. Don't blame him one bit. He was aware of the gray tux. cat in his yard...but I don't think there was any 'show down' !
I'm so behind today, that I really should just go back to bed and write this day off! I have gotten the centerpiece for either the sofa table, or the dining table made. Years ago Costco sold some wonderful fake, flickering big fat candles...the next year I gave them as gifts, and bought a set for myself. 5 or 6 stay on my fireplace mantle year round. I also bought some white evergreen shaped candles from there 2 yrs ago. (forgot about them last year) but I have that box out and waiting for a destination for this year.
Unboxed the new little 18 inch battery op pre-lit with timer green wreaths. One for the door, and one each of the two windows that face the street. Need to un-package the red table cloth that matches my chair seat covers and that will be about all I will do. Used to do lots of decorating..
Today is the third day that there is a breeze, Yesterday Atlantic City had wind gusts in the 40s for a second day, I'm not sure if the wind gusts will be that high today, time will tell.
I like the idea of the candles, Battery powered would be great for a dining room table. I had not heard of or seen battery powered wreaths, With a Timer as the icing on the cake.
I am getting lazy, If it were up to me I am not sure I would even put up the big tree and might put the small tree with the optical lights that change color. I get double use out of the window decorations, They light up the living room nicely when it is dark out.Ate some tomato soup with about equal part of rice and some baked tofu that I'd pressed and marinated this morning. Decent lunch..need to go find a piece of fruit though. Guessing that apple I set on the cutting board last night..even washed it, didn't eat it...LOL!!
Tom wore himself out going in and out...and is now sleeping it off in the front room. I've set up a heater for when I'm in there, as that is the coldest room in the house! Heater works well, but my feet under the desk don't get the benefit, so I have on socks AND my fleecey sheepy buckskin shoes.
I have two different week long health series that I'm watching and trying to 'absorb'. (one is actually 10 days long)
And, another coming up about a week after that.
I'm either going to go blind and deaf from these, or I will hang out my shingle and make some money from all I learn. Loved the one from last month on concocting medicines from yard plants. Some I already knew about, others were a complete surprise. And no I've not given up on OTC or Script meds...just good to know in case.....
OK, I need to walk says the Fitbit Alta. Yesterday I completed 11 or the 13 hours I set up for alerts. I think that was a record for me...
Later...
Lucky us, All the Ground floor rooms here have proper heat distribution. The Basement where the heavy duty computer is set up is also within a degree or two of the ground floor and heats up from the computer. I wear socks year round, or if not them fuzzy moccasins which are wearing out and since the fleece lining seems to pick up everything and not want to let me pull the stuff out. The replacements may have a cloth lining instead.
Walking before the roads get busy and noisy is enough for me.
Have a Nice Day
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! -2C/28F with an expected high of 12C/54F and 10% chance of precipitation.
Need to clean up yesterday's cat bowls and feed both me and the cats.
The remaining Pasta e Fagioli will likely be lunch, but whether I make more sourdough garlic parmesan bread remains to be seen. It would be nice with lunch though, I'm sure.
I will probably do some laundry today. And I may get out to a grocery, though that is certainly not definite.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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Irish people try American cookies. Mostly Grandma's brand apparently.
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After eating all those cookies, they might want to try this "astronaut" diet to lose weight. Or not...take with a grain of salt.
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17 breakfast ideas. Some of which we may have seen before.
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Good morning..
Just checking in...Ted's probably on his way to my house for what could be the last leaf cleanup. Mind you, this is exciting in my world of 'damn leaves'!!!!
Cold here. Tom E. wanted out..but by the time he got to the end of the porch, he changed his mind!!!
Not seeing wind this morning, just some high white clouds...if the sun really does shine here the day could be quite nice!!
Roger, thanks for the article on diabetic pump problems. Forwarded that to Jack and to Jenn, though I suspect they've already seen it. They're pretty good on keeping up with T1D. Grammie pretty useless, as when changing the sets I can no longer 'see' well enough to clear the line of air bubbles, or read the tiny little lines on an insulin syringe...yep, pretty much useless. Gangsta G as they have taken to call me. (I'm guessing they felt calling me Grammie, or GramGram was for babies..not for Tween or Teen!!! LOL!
Ed, I vote for the latter take on Rudolph and his [permanently red chapped nose. ) Poor little devil deer...
Ok, time to scoot...lots to do..and Ted's coming...etc
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Some of these Christmas decoration fails made me laugh out loud!
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