In my whole existence I've only encountered one
person who openly self-identified as Scotch-Irish.
Most give themselves some other label.

I've run into those who are proud of that heritage... including a friend of mine at church... who'll use that heritage as an explanation for all sorts of what could be cosidered oddities in her life...

Not in my experience. Perhaps your circles are
more upfront about their Scottish Protestantism.

That, actually, is quite likely... ;) When we lived in PA, our church
took a monthly turn providing an afternoon service at the Orangeman's
Home... ;) And I grew up in the same Presbyterian denomination of which

An Orangeman's Home would be difficult to
imagine In Boston, and if one existed, it
would likely be a cemetery. The rivalry
between Syracuse and Boston College is
likely an artificial product of this kind
of silliness. I don't think they actually
try to kill each other at this late date,
just pretend to. It's a strange world.

I still am a member... :) However, I don't consider myself of
Scots-Irish or Scotch-Irish (and this term apparently is proper, as I
own a 2-vol book called _Irish_and_Scotch-Irish_Ancestral_Research_

That's the impression I've been given.

published by the Genealological Publishing Company) descent/heritage...
I have plenty of Scots ancestry, and a little Irish... but the only
Scots I have that passed through Ireland were there less than a
generation and as far as I've found never considered themselves to be at
all Irish, just Scottish... :)

That's the impression I've been given as well.
And that the term is not used in my circle.

In many countries. German: Kartoffel (from Latin terrae
tuber) or Erdapfel, Dutch aardappel - all having something
to do with some kind of subterranean fruit.

The Dutch is closer... ;)

They're conceptually close, and some are
etymologically as well.

And then, the tomato was known as a "love

apple" and considered poisonous... ;)

There's a substantial enough number that
still considers it to be so (along with
capsicums and other Capsicums, eggplant,
and so on).

Now maybe an e-mail to all possibles with the
details? As a spur for us to do a definitive RSVP.

I don't think I'm nearly at that stage yet... as far as I'm concerned,
the activities, other than necessary shopping, might as well be sitting around at Lydia's talking and visiting... if others have more active
ideas, I'm open to them...

I don't care about field trips, having gone on
plenty already. I can't speak for anyone else,
but I suspect most of us don't have an urgent
upstate New York bucket list. Mine, accomplished:
1. Millard Fillmore birthplace
2. Konstantin Frank winery

Interesting. Keep me posted regarding potential
reliance on my resources - otherwise I'll use
them for something else.

Will do... so far there doesn't seem to be a need.... :)

In addition to the efforts I have talked about
earlier, I tried to get the Sacerdotes, but
both Dave and Lynnie are very busy in that
timeframe. Dave does say hello, though.

No, my word probably doesn't carry much weight
with the Duke of Roquefort or any of his toadies.

Or even aficianados thereof... :)

No friends of mine, I'm sure.

Oh, I don't know... I rather like all sorts of bleu cheese, always
have... ;) But I'd not force it on you.... ;)

I had some unintentionally slightly blue
taleggio yesterday. Still didn't care for
that taste, even in minuscule proportion.

Toad In The Hole
8 vegetarian sausages
M's P.S. - if you use regular sausages, you get regular toad-in-the-hole.

Which I think I'd probably prefer... ;)

Most people with palates and without the moral
high ground thing going.

Silk Nog Spiced Rum Punch
Categories: vegan, holiday, booze
Servings: 6

32 oz Silk Nog
12 oz spiced rum
3 oz maple syrup
1 whole nutmeg seed for garnish
- optional, but pretty and delicious

Pour all of the ingredients into a large pitcher
and stir well. You can even whip it in a blender
so that it becomes frothy.

Chill and serve over ice, if desired.

Grate some of the outer edge of the nutmeg over
your cocktail using something like this zester.

Note: this would be okay with Kahlua

Ginny McMeans, Vegan in the Freezer
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Quoting Michael Loo to Nancy Backus on 08-12-18 06:52 <=-

person who openly self-identified as Scotch-Irish.
Most give themselves some other label.

I've run into those who are proud of that heritage... including a friend of mine at church... who'll use that heritage as an explanation for all sorts of what could be cosidered oddities in her life...

Not in my experience. Perhaps your circles are
more upfront about their Scottish Protestantism.

That, actually, is quite likely... ;) When we lived in PA, our church
took a monthly turn providing an afternoon service at the Orangeman's Home... ;) And I grew up in the same Presbyterian denomination of which

An Orangeman's Home would be difficult to imagine
In Boston, and if one existed, it would likely be
a cemetery.

Ah... not in my experience...

The rivalry between Syracuse and Boston College is
likely an artificial product of this kind of silliness.
I don't think they actually try to kill each other at
this late date, just pretend to. It's a strange world.

College rivalries often are a silliness... and it is a strange world...

I still am a member... :) However, I don't consider myself of
Scots-Irish or Scotch-Irish (and this term apparently is proper, as I
own a 2-vol book called _Irish_and_Scotch-Irish_Ancestral_Research_ published by the Genealological Publishing Company) descent/heritage...

That's the impression I've been given.

Scots-Irish is also proper in genealogical circles...

I have plenty of Scots ancestry, and a little Irish... but the only
Scots I have that passed through Ireland were there less than a
generation and as far as I've found never considered themselves
to be at all Irish, just Scottish... :)

That's the impression I've been given as well.

There were Scots that moved to Ireland earlier, and whose families
actually were there for multiple generations... I think those the more
likely to refer to themselves as Scotch-Irish or Scots-Irish... as
they'd still think of themselves as Scottish, but perhaps have put down
some roots in an Irish heritage as well... They didn't immigrate to New
Engalnd so much as to PA and VA and the Carolinas.... and tended to go
west into the less settled land fairly early...

And that the term is not used in my circle.

Makes sense when one thinks about it... :)

In many countries. German: Kartoffel (from Latin terrae
tuber) or Erdapfel, Dutch aardappel - all having something
to do with some kind of subterranean fruit.

The Dutch is closer... ;)

They're conceptually close, and some are
etymologically as well.

And then, the tomato was known as a "love apple" and considered
poisonous... ;)

There's a substantial enough number that still
considers it to be so (along with capsicums
and other Capsicums, eggplant, and so on).

Only thing I consider poisonous are the actual apples... ;)

Now maybe an e-mail to all possibles with the
details? As a spur for us to do a definitive RSVP.

I don't think I'm nearly at that stage yet... as far as I'm concerned,
the activities, other than necessary shopping, might as well be sitting around at Lydia's talking and visiting... if others have more active
ideas, I'm open to them...

I don't care about field trips, having gone on plenty
already. I can't speak for anyone else, but I suspect
most of us don't have an urgent upstate New York bucket
list. Mine, accomplished:
1. Millard Fillmore birthplace
2. Konstantin Frank winery

And you've also been to Susan B's house... ;)

Interesting. Keep me posted regarding potential
reliance on my resources - otherwise I'll use
them for something else.

Will do... so far there doesn't seem to be a need.... :)

In addition to the efforts I have talked about
earlier, I tried to get the Sacerdotes, but
both Dave and Lynnie are very busy in that
timeframe. Dave does say hello, though.

Hello back... :) It would be nice to see them again...

No, my word probably doesn't carry much weight
with the Duke of Roquefort or any of his toadies.

Or even aficianados thereof... :)

No friends of mine, I'm sure.

Oh, I don't know... I rather like all sorts of bleu cheese, always
have... ;) But I'd not force it on you.... ;)

I had some unintentionally slightly blue
taleggio yesterday. Still didn't care for
that taste, even in minuscule proportion.

At least you appear to have survived it... ;)

ttyl neb

... Yesterday was the deadline for complaints.

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