Communication should be the essence. In the case
I described, control was the essence.

Since Steve and I are generally the only ones using our kitchen,

control > isn't an issue.
That's quite different from the situation I was
describing. It's less than likely you'd be
reduced to leaving notes to each other.

That isn't a good thing.

We've been discusing notes. Sometimes that means
of communication works. That's the premise behind
Post-Its. Any relationship of any closeness has
scant use for these, for sure.

I know; you've helped me a time or two. (G)

I've probably prepped for most of the regular
members here, certainly for all who have attended
the echo pics.

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor Day (which we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a good time frame.
Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday? We'll just have to watch

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday
abandoning you.

out for a hurricane blowing up; it's still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

"Bed, Bath &

Beyond" and even some grocery stores. It looks like a plastic or

plastic > and metal, both with a screening on the bottom half,
oversized pod.
Interesting, worth looking for, but that
doesn't excuse the existence of the machines.

No, but for those that have the machine and want something other than
the pre done pods in whatever flavors they have (most of them not worth
the money), it's an option. Most people like the convenience of the
pods, not thinking about what they're doing to landfills.

That's a big part of the problem, the not thinking
about stuff.

Just the way it goes when you're home cooking and only one other

person > is in the home.
That's okay if the other person carries his
own weight in other ways.

He does, and will be doing most of what I usually do for a few weeks.

We've encountered a few recent recipients during
this trip, and the consensus is that for those with
hip arthritis, the replacement is a terrific thing,
and recovery is pretty quick.

Most often, it's totally not needed, except for the bit of "pretty"

on > the plate. Tho some people do use the parsley as a breath
cleanser; I > think that was why it was originally put on a plate. Really? I was not of the impression that
people thought in those terms until recently.
Anyhow, it wouldn't much work.

Nice idea but lacking in real time application. (G)

In general, chlorophyll's stink-fixing ability
is much overrated. The claim has been made in
old cookbooks and recipes that leafy things
counteract the pungency of garlic. Any decent
pesto or chimichurri will tell you otherwise.

Chimichurri
categories: condiment, saue, marinade, Uruguayan
yield: 1 batch

2 c flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/4 c fresh oregano leaves, minced
10 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 Tb onion, minced
2 ts red pepper flakes
1 c extra virgin olive oil
2 Tb red wine vinegar

Combine first five ingredients in a bowl.

Mix in the olive oil and red wine vinegar,
then transfer to a pint sized mason jar in
the refrigerator. Allow the flavors to meld
for at least a few hours before serving
alongside your favorite grilled or roasted meat.

Chimichurri sauce can also be used as a marinade.
It's a simple, delicious and versatile sauce.

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Hi Michael,

We've been discusing notes. Sometimes that means
of communication works. That's the premise behind
Post-Its. Any relationship of any closeness has
scant use for these, for sure.

We have, from time to time, when he was working or going to school or
other times when it was the most convenient form of communication.
Usually it's been a case of where that has been the most effective form
of communication--a phone call would not have been appropriate, a text
might not be noticed or whatever else, the note is best.

I know; you've helped me a time or two. (G)

I've probably prepped for most of the regular
members here, certainly for all who have attended
the echo pics.

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor Day

(which > we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a good time frame.

Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday? We'll just have to

watch

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday
abandoning you.

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for probably 2
people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out using the couch and an
extra coushion). Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker) so, if the
weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

out for a hurricane blowing up; it's still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early September
storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence did a lot of damage
to the eastern part of the state, less to our area but we did get some.

"Bed, Bath &

Beyond" and even some grocery stores. It looks like a plastic

or > ML> plastic > and metal, both with a screening on the bottom
half,

oversized pod.
Interesting, worth looking for, but that
doesn't excuse the existence of the machines.

No, but for those that have the machine and want something other

than > the pre done pods in whatever flavors they have (most of them
not worth > the money), it's an option. Most people like the
convenience of the

pods, not thinking about what they're doing to landfills.

That's a big part of the problem, the not thinking
about stuff.

Seems that's the way it is with a lot of things. The ecology movement of
the early 70s needs to be revived--teach the younger generation about recycling.

Just the way it goes when you're home cooking and only one

other > ML> person > is in the home.

That's okay if the other person carries his
own weight in other ways.

He does, and will be doing most of what I usually do for a few

weeks.

We've encountered a few recent recipients during
this trip, and the consensus is that for those with
hip arthritis, the replacement is a terrific thing,
and recovery is pretty quick.

My Dad recovered quite quickly from his first hip replacement at age 88.
The second one, at age 91 took a lot more out of him. My knee
replacement recovery is faster than I thought it would be, tho at times
it is very much the pain (to be expected).

Most often, it's totally not needed, except for the bit of

"pretty" > ML> on > the plate. Tho some people do use the parsley as
a breath

cleanser; I > think that was why it was originally put on a

plate. > ML> Really? I was not of the impression that

people thought in those terms until recently.
Anyhow, it wouldn't much work.

Nice idea but lacking in real time application. (G)

In general, chlorophyll's stink-fixing ability
is much overrated. The claim has been made in
old cookbooks and recipes that leafy things
counteract the pungency of garlic. Any decent
pesto or chimichurri will tell you otherwise.

Just goes to show how the ideas about food, as with everything else,
have changed over the years. Used to be, white flour was the one to be
desired, now there's a big swing back to whole wheat (and other
alternatives).

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