Mechanical kittens with big sharp teeth!

That's the serger--just has one speed (fast!) and a couple of blades to
trim the fabric as it goes thru. I've got one of those beasts but for
the most part, it behaves for me, unlike my old one. Called that one Temperamental because it had a temper and at times, I thought I was
mental for having bought it. The new one is so (sew?) much nicer!

You can call it whatever you want to, but I'm still
not going anywhere near one if I can help it.

And it's really hard to get a cat not to cuddle
with you if it wants to. Or a dog, as was shown
to me yet again a couple days ago.

I know, the kitten we had when we first got married was a cuddler--usually on my text book as I was trying to read it for the classes I took to finish my degree. Sam (the cocker spaniel) thought

he > was a lap dog, especially if the lap was Deborah's.
I don't mind, mostly, and have had various critters take

I usually don't mine either--grew up with pets so have enjoyed having
them around at various times. Sometimes I miss having one but the
advantage of being able to get away quickly, if needs be, is nice. Also

My best excuse is that my animal allergies
persist, though much milder than they were.

don't have to worry about the care and feeding of one.

That's my second best excuse.

No, make that second and third. The first
thing is that all critters smell funny.

Our daughter Deborah has a poodle/bichon (?) mix, Winston, who is very
much like that. When we were in AZ on the last trip, I got some video of
Mom and kids bathing him, with the younger son singing to him.

That's probably pretty cute.

Steve tried putting some anchovies underneath the cheese in a pizza

I > mad once. He was rather generous with them--nobody ate much pizza that > night. I've used small amounts in various things from time to time but > usually in amounts that blend in with the rest of the dish. Was that his Italian heritage or some kind of
prankster gene?

He just wanted to try anchovies, not realising they were as strong and
salty as they are. AFAIK, his mother never used them in her cooking and curiosity (as usual) got the better of him.

One of those live and learn things? Yesterday our
friend Rob did a foolish thing, and as the local
pizzeria was offering a special on 5-topping
pies, told the store to make one up with whatever
toppings it wanted to ... I was the designated
taster just in case it had anchovies. It didn't -
it was a pretty standard assortment - mushrooms,
green peppers, onions, sausage, and pepperoni. Not
far from what I would have specified, but that was an
unnecessary risk. He also got regular pepperoni to
cover those such as Lilli who are less adventurous
(she doesn't like mushrooms).

I will discontinue in any case, pointing out
yet again my tendency to bleed and that the
elsewhere besides the US standard is 6 months.
I took it in the first place only out of
politeness to the doctor, not for any valid
therapeutic reason. Hitherto I've always
refused this always recommended regimen.

As long as you're comfortable with it. We rejected the idea of a
cortisone injection for the knee for several reasons, main one being

I'm calling the shots, and that's what I'm most
comfortable with. The doc's role is going to be
an advisory one, much as in the case of Nancy's.

that it only masks the symptoms. The fluid that they will put in doesn't

Cortisone opens its own can of worms.

replace the cartilige but will act in a similar manner. Eventually I'll
most likely need a replacement knee tho.

Many of the people I've talked to who have had
knee replacements have sworn by them. You may
know some of these.

Title: Sweet Corn Relish

The Amish make a similar corn relish in quantity also. I would, but

for > Steve's problems with it.
That itself looked like an old Plain Folk
recipe, come to think of it.

I've seen it in enough places in that part of the state........

As with things like green corn tortillas, the
availability of the ingredients and the general
culture of the place (cooking techniques and such)
ensure a lot of commonality in what people eat.

Title: Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

Another one Steve would shy away from. He's trying to avoid the
nightshade products because of arthritis, mostly in his hands, but other places. He says avoidance does help, has found when he eats tomatoes or potatoes, the hands will be extra painful a day or so later. He's
looking at surgery in the left thumb area around late October.

Too bad on that - the Solanaceae are pretty important
in many cuisines, especially his native ones. Good
luck on the surgery.

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Title: Turnip and Carrot Slaw
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Vegan
Yield: 2 servings

100 g Raw turnip; grated
100 g Carrots; grated
4 Tb Vinaigrette
2 Tb Snipped dill
Soft-leaved lettuce
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

Serves 2-3

In a bowl combine the grated turnips and carrots and dress with the
vinaigrette. Toss well, then add the dill and season to taste with salt
and pepper. Arrange on salad plates lined with the lettuce.

Copyright Rosamond Richardson 1996

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Hi Michael,

Mechanical kittens with big sharp teeth!

That's the serger--just has one speed (fast!) and a couple of blades

to > trim the fabric as it goes thru. I've got one of those beasts but
for > the most part, it behaves for me, unlike my old one. Called that
one

Temperamental because it had a temper and at times, I thought I was mental for having bought it. The new one is so (sew?) much nicer!

You can call it whatever you want to, but I'm still
not going anywhere near one if I can help it.

OTOH, I was working with it just before I started Fido. Found out my new
sewing machine has a quirk in common with one I owned in the 80s--can't
use cheap thread in it. I've bought the name brands ever since the I had
the problems with the old machine but was trying to use up some old
stuff my MIL gave me. Had a lot of problems so changed to a new, name
brand spool and the problems resolved.

And it's really hard to get a cat not to cuddle
with you if it wants to. Or a dog, as was shown
to me yet again a couple days ago.

I know, the kitten we had when we first got married was a cuddler--usually on my text book as I was trying to read it

for the > ML> > classes I took to finish my degree. Sam (the cocker spaniel) thought > ML> he > was a lap dog, especially if the lap was Deborah's.

I don't mind, mostly, and have had various critters take

I usually don't mine either--grew up with pets so have enjoyed

having > them around at various times. Sometimes I miss having one but
the

advantage of being able to get away quickly, if needs be, is nice.

Also

My best excuse is that my animal allergies
persist, though much milder than they were.

I have those issues too, another reason we don't have pets.

don't have to worry about the care and feeding of one.

That's my second best excuse.

No, make that second and third. The first
thing is that all critters smell funny.

IMO, dogs smell worse than cats. For the most part, the latter are
cleaner smelling.

Our daughter Deborah has a poodle/bichon (?) mix, Winston, who is

very > much like that. When we were in AZ on the last trip, I got some video of > Mom and kids bathing him, with the younger son singing to
him.

That's probably pretty cute.

T'is. (G)

Steve tried putting some anchovies underneath the cheese in a

pizza > ML> I > mad once. He was rather generous with them--nobody
with the rest of the dish. > ML> Was that his Italian heritage or
some kind of

prankster gene?

He just wanted to try anchovies, not realising they were as strong

and > salty as they are. AFAIK, his mother never used them in her
cooking and > curiosity (as usual) got the better of him.

One of those live and learn things? Yesterday our

Definately! Never again sort of experience.

friend Rob did a foolish thing, and as the local
pizzeria was offering a special on 5-topping
pies, told the store to make one up with whatever
toppings it wanted to ... I was the designated
taster just in case it had anchovies. It didn't -
it was a pretty standard assortment - mushrooms,
green peppers, onions, sausage, and pepperoni. Not
far from what I would have specified, but that was an
unnecessary risk. He also got regular pepperoni to
cover those such as Lilli who are less adventurous
(she doesn't like mushrooms).

I would have enjoyed all of those 5 toppings, but yes, he could have
gotten a really combination of ingredients by not being specific in his choices.

I will discontinue in any case, pointing out
yet again my tendency to bleed and that the
elsewhere besides the US standard is 6 months.
I took it in the first place only out of
politeness to the doctor, not for any valid
therapeutic reason. Hitherto I've always
refused this always recommended regimen.

As long as you're comfortable with it. We rejected the idea of a cortisone injection for the knee for several reasons, main one being

I'm calling the shots, and that's what I'm most
comfortable with. The doc's role is going to be
an advisory one, much as in the case of Nancy's.

As long as both you and the doctor are ok with things, he can't command
you to take a medication. When I was in HI, I asked my pulminologist
about a med--we discussed it, thought we'd give it a try. Turned out I
was allergic to it so, it may be a benefit to others, but don't
perscribe it to me.

that it only masks the symptoms. The fluid that they will put in

doesn't

Cortisone opens its own can of worms.

One that we didn't want to open up.

replace the cartilige but will act in a similar manner. Eventually

I'll > most likely need a replacement knee tho.

Many of the people I've talked to who have had
knee replacements have sworn by them. You may
know some of these.

Plus I know others, not on the echo, that have had them.

Title: Sweet Corn Relish

The Amish make a similar corn relish in quantity also. I

would, but > ML> for > Steve's problems with it.

That itself looked like an old Plain Folk
recipe, come to think of it.

I've seen it in enough places in that part of the state........

As with things like green corn tortillas, the
availability of the ingredients and the general
culture of the place (cooking techniques and such)
ensure a lot of commonality in what people eat.

Eating what grows well in your area makes sense. Same with eating what
the the people of the region eat, even if it's not what you're
accustomed to eating--tho I might draw the line at some things (like
bugs).

Title: Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

Another one Steve would shy away from. He's trying to avoid the nightshade products because of arthritis, mostly in his hands, but

other > places. He says avoidance does help, has found when he eats tomatoes or > potatoes, the hands will be extra painful a day or so
later. He's

looking at surgery in the left thumb area around late October.

Too bad on that - the Solanaceae are pretty important
in many cuisines, especially his native ones. Good
luck on the surgery.

Thanks, he's hoping it will give some relief. Will keep all informed as
it gets closer.

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