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    From MICHAEL LOO@1:123/140 to NANCY BACKUS on Saturday, August 31, 2019 14:52:02
    My method is similar, but I feel the need to maintain a
    more constant presence than you have to.
    After all, you keep your sets to 5 messages usually... and you do need
    to be somewhat visible.... ;)

    Some of the successful moderators here have kept a
    generally low profile.

    It's amusing that this is becoming a metadiscussion of the
    echo, the food receding into the distance. Not that I mind,
    but to set an example (not something I'm accustomed to)
    I'm sticking to the time-honored use of an apt or inept
    recipe as ontopicizer.
    Not usually having recipes easily at hand, my usual ontopicizer is
    usually a food-based tagline.... ;)

    If you hadn't noticed, we're pretty lax about
    ontopic here.

    but often taking a break for Sunday...
    Occasionally I take a break on Sunday, not for any
    religious reason but because I do a lot of stuff on
    Sundays. Anyhow, though we are profane rather than
    sacred, we're not all that profane.
    Mine is actually less for religious reasons as for the fact that our
    Sundays are almost always over-packed already... as was the case
    yesterday... we left the house our usual just after 9am, and didn't
    return until 12 hours later... SS, church, an outdoor reception there,

    That's sort of what I meant, regarding me.

    4th Sunday lunch group at Abyssinia, barely time to get back to church,
    then down to Fu's for dessert (high-finance at lunch had Edith putting
    the whole bill for the three of us on her card, and she suggested
    treating her to dessert at Fu's would cover nicely, but conversation
    filled the time fully), and then took Edith home, and back home
    ourselves... A little busier than normal, but not by all that much... ;)

    You could probably have cut out a thing or two and
    had a satisfyingly eventful day.

    Edith, Richard and I shared an Abyssinia Special III for three (doro
    wet, yebeg alicia, kitfo, tomata salata, and sides of turmeric cabbage, turmeric veggies (potato, carrot, green bean) and split peas)... Renee
    had yebeg alicia with lentils and cabbage, and sent most of it home with
    us (she has a very small stomach, and decided that she'd not likely end
    up eating the rest later) even though she quite liked it.... Linda had a
    mild version of a (cooked) beef dish with the gomen and I think lentils,
    and Randy had the doro wet with some side....

    I hope there was a certain amount of trading of bites?

    faster than here - you will find entire cities that
    are wi-fi enabled; of course you have to give them
    your personal information, but I often give that of
    my friend the security expert instead.
    That's one way to protect yourself... ;) Wi-fi doesn't do me much good,

    Plus I always introduce at least one misprint in his
    e-mail address.

    as my laptop needs direct connection... and besides, most places I go,
    like the Pond or wherever my family's camping ends up being, don't have
    wi-fi or any internet connection at all... And couldn't hook into my
    sister's internet when I was downstate for my aunt's funeral back in
    May...

    What sorts of ports does it have?

    Can't do much about interruptions of service... ;0
    There's always the public library.
    Not really for trying to telnet into bbses... that's not usually

    Yeah, the library would be best for online answering.

    available on other computers.... especially public ones... Last time we
    had an issue with our DSL, though, we went to Fu's and he let Richard
    hook my computer into his modem, and Richard used his computer with the
    wi-fi Fu has available... The previous time, we did similar by going up
    to the church and using that internet service, me wired and Richard wireless...

    Shows the trust relationship you have with him.

    because it turned out I needed to get RJ to an important appointment, as his Jeep wasn't working right after all... that last was more of an
    issue for not having expected it at all and not bringing enough meds to cover the extra day...
    Yes. I'm having to dance around both Bonnie and Rosemary's
    health issues (though Lilli seems to be fine for a change).
    Good that Lilli's doing ok at least... ;)

    She sounds enthusiastic about the upcomng trip with
    Swisher. Just so we don't overtax her system, everything
    should be just fine.

    The origin of the loaves must have been (as with rotisserie
    chickens and prepared food bars) to get rid of excess inventory.
    I was thinking that the appeal of peach bread could be so great
    that they might have had to make it a nonseasonal item.
    I suppose, but then Wegmans does do things according to seasons... there
    are some things one can only get at some particular time, such as hot
    cross buns only during Lent, Irish potato bread only for St Patrick's, fruitcake during the holiday season... and certain varieties of candy
    only at Easter, or harvest/Halloween, or at Christmas...

    Hum - you're not supposed to get hot cross buns for
    the first, what is it, 38 days of Lent.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

    Title: Peach Leaf Starter
    Categories: Breads
    Servings: 6

    1 qt Fresh peach leaves, unpacked
    3 c Water
    3 Baked potatoes, medium size
    1/2 c Yellow corn meal
    3 tb Sugar
    2 ts Salt

    Bring water to rolling boil and steep peach leaves in it for 15 minutes.
    Drain liquid and add enough water to make 3 full cups again. This will
    have a rather unappetizing green color but don't worry! It will
    disappear
    during the fermentation process. Peel hot baked potatoes and put through
    food mill or sieve. Scald 1/2 cup corn meal in 1 cup of the liquid until
    it reaches boiling point and thickens. Stir constantly so that it will
    not
    become lumpy. Now combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl (do not
    use
    metal or plastic). Cover with cheesecloth and set in a warm place
    (80-85)
    until well fermented. In warm humid weather this will take about 24
    hours.
    In cool dry weather a few more hours may be required for mixture to
    become
    active. Stir every few hours. When it is ready, pour into a large glass
    jar. Store in refrigerator at about 38 degrees. If necessary stir down a
    time or two until it stops foaming. It is ready for use when about 1/2
    inch
    of clear liquid has risen to the top. This will take about 2 days. Stir
    well before using.

    When this starter has been used down to about 1 cupful, add 3 cups water,
    3
    medium sized baked potatoes, 1/2 cup corn meal scalded in 1 cup of the
    water, 3 Tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. salt prepared as for the first time
    (peach
    leaves are not needed). Set in warm place until it becomes very active
    in
    about 6 to 8 hours. Store in refrigerator and it will be ready for use
    the
    next day. A properly renewed starter improves with age and, once one
    becomes accustomed to taking care of it, it all becomes automatic. When,
    for some reason, it cannot be used about twice a week, stir it thoroughly
    every few days and add 1 tsp. sugar. Scald jar and lid before filling
    each
    time.

    From: Breads and Coffee Cakes with Homemade Starter Shared By: Pat
    Stockett

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  • From NANCY BACKUS@1:123/140 to MICHAEL LOO on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 15:21:00
    Quoting Michael Loo to Nancy Backus on 08-31-19 14:52 <=-

    but often taking a break for Sunday...
    Occasionally I take a break on Sunday, not for any
    religious reason but because I do a lot of stuff on
    Sundays. Anyhow, though we are profane rather than
    sacred, we're not all that profane.
    Mine is actually less for religious reasons as for the fact that our
    Sundays are almost always over-packed already... as was the case yesterday... we left the house our usual just after 9am, and didn't
    return until 12 hours later... SS, church, an outdoor reception there,
    That's sort of what I meant, regarding me.

    By the time we get home, the brain is usually fried... ;)

    4th Sunday lunch group at Abyssinia, barely time to get back to church,
    then down to Fu's for dessert (high-finance at lunch had Edith putting
    the whole bill for the three of us on her card, and she suggested
    treating her to dessert at Fu's would cover nicely, but conversation
    filled the time fully), and then took Edith home, and back home
    ourselves... A little busier than normal, but not by all that much... ;)
    You could probably have cut out a thing or two and
    had a satisfyingly eventful day.

    As most Sundays are... :) Not really anything that was actually
    cuttable there... ;)

    Edith, Richard and I shared an Abyssinia Special III for three (doro
    wet, yebeg alicia, kitfo, tomata salata, and sides of turmeric cabbage, turmeric veggies (potato, carrot, green bean) and split peas)... Renee
    had yebeg alicia with lentils and cabbage, and sent most of it home with
    us (she has a very small stomach, and decided that she'd not likely end
    up eating the rest later) even though she quite liked it.... Linda had a mild version of a (cooked) beef dish with the gomen and I think lentils,
    and Randy had the doro wet with some side....
    I hope there was a certain amount of trading of bites?

    Randy and Linda aren't all that into trading bites... and besides he had somthing that was on our sampler plate... Renee's was also on our
    sampler... Edith's more into the sharing, which is why we did the
    sampler for three with her... :)

    faster than here - you will find entire cities that
    are wi-fi enabled; of course you have to give them
    your personal information, but I often give that of
    my friend the security expert instead.
    That's one way to protect yourself... ;) Wi-fi doesn't do me much good,
    Plus I always introduce at least one misprint in his
    e-mail address.

    Ah... that's also a way to protect you both... :)

    as my laptop needs direct connection... and besides, most places I go,
    like the Pond or wherever my family's camping ends up being, don't have wi-fi or any internet connection at all... And couldn't hook into my sister's internet when I was downstate for my aunt's funeral back in
    May...
    What sorts of ports does it have?

    A slot for a network card, and beyond that I'm not sure... no USB,
    anyway... power, printer, speakers, a place to plug in the cord for the
    house network, not sure what else... You can take a look at it
    sometime... :)

    Can't do much about interruptions of service... ;0
    There's always the public library.
    Not really for trying to telnet into bbses... that's not usually
    Yeah, the library would be best for online answering.

    Which I'm not really into doing....

    available on other computers.... especially public ones... Last time we
    had an issue with our DSL, though, we went to Fu's and he let Richard
    hook my computer into his modem, and Richard used his computer with the wi-fi Fu has available... The previous time, we did similar by going up
    to the church and using that internet service, me wired and Richard wireless...
    Shows the trust relationship you have with him.

    True. :)

    because it turned out I needed to get RJ to an important appointment,
    as his Jeep wasn't working right after all... that last was more of
    an issue for not having expected it at all and not bringing enough
    meds to cover the extra day...
    Yes. I'm having to dance around both Bonnie and Rosemary's
    health issues (though Lilli seems to be fine for a change).
    Good that Lilli's doing ok at least... ;)
    She sounds enthusiastic about the upcoming trip with
    Swisher. Just so we don't overtax her system, everything
    should be just fine.

    Hope it all goes well... :)

    The origin of the loaves must have been (as with rotisserie
    chickens and prepared food bars) to get rid of excess inventory.
    I was thinking that the appeal of peach bread could be so great
    that they might have had to make it a nonseasonal item.
    I suppose, but then Wegmans does do things according to seasons... there
    are some things one can only get at some particular time, such as hot
    cross buns only during Lent, Irish potato bread only for St Patrick's, fruitcake during the holiday season... and certain varieties of candy
    only at Easter, or harvest/Halloween, or at Christmas...
    Hum - you're not supposed to get hot cross buns for
    the first, what is it, 38 days of Lent.

    But aren't you supposed to be able to get them after Easter, then...?

    ttyl neb

    ... Senior and Senile are NOT Synonyms.

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