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Skriven 2008-02-08 02:33:58 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
   Kommentar till text 1957 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: BlueWave                                                 [1]
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Hi Ruth!

>> > English, history and some business). I've not worked much outside
>> the > home (for pay), done lots of volunteer work that has sort of
>> related to > my degree--working with people, teaching sewing, etc.

>> At different times I worked doing various things.. I also did a lot of

> Rounds out a resume quite well. (G)

True.. and I just never had a problem figuring out what was necessary to do a
particular job.

>> puppet shows for migrant children in the area ... that was really
>> great to do, the kids loved it ... it was with those larger
>> muppet-type puppets (grin). They wear toddler size two clothes, so I

> Have you pulled them out for the grand kids yet?

Oh yes.. and then quickly put them back in their safe places :) We have two
little muppets that are named just like one of my dogs, and one of my cats..
the puppet characters were named first.. Toby and Tina.. Toby is a dope.. Tina
is a PIA.. we really HAD to name them that because that is exactly the
personality they have haha

>> had fun making them costumes for various shows :)  Heh.. that was a
>> while ago :)  Ron and I had worked up a puppet ministry in the church
>> where we were going at the time.. I'd done a lot of theater in college
>> so for me it was kind of natural ... I still have a few of them but
>> they're "retired" now :)

> That must have been fun; I've seen puppets at some of the churches we've
> belonged to. Adults usually have as much fun watching the shows as kids

Yes, that's just what we saw way back then :)  People can look at them because
they are non-threatening I think.  I almost was going to do degree program at
the NYS's Empire college since I'd done so much research on childhood morality,
puppets and such.  But then the time wasn't right for some reason or other.

> do.  Are you familiar with Dennis Lee (I'm pretty sure that's his last
> name) that does the 'Nanna Puddin' ventriloquism ministry? He's a hoot!

No, haven't seen much in the way of puppets since way back..

>> > To some degree, yes. Probably as more and more people become aware
>> of > what's really in food. There are so many young adults that have
>> no idea > of farm raised foods--thinking it all comes from
>> factories--that this > may wake them up to where real food comes from.

>> I know.. I read these articles and find it incredible that so many
>> kids don't know about farm raised meats, or milk, etc... but it's a
>> different society they're living in than when we were young, that's

> Definately!  Our girls knew that not everything originated at the
> grocery store.  We've some friends in western NY who own a dairy farm
> and took the girls over to visit a few times. They also saw that both
> sets of grandparents had gardens and enjoyed the produce from them.

Ah that's neat :)  Growing up in Warwick, NY did it for me way back. There was
a dairy farm way out of town... and there was actually a _dairy_ right in the
village of Warwick on a little side street... geez, I can remember the name on
the building. They actually came to our back door and delivered milk bottles
for a long long time... Kind of like Christmas :)  And when we'd go to
Scranton, my grandfather always had a garden and he'd explain some things to
me.  By the time I was married and (still) living in Warick, the dairy was
gone. That to me is so sad.  But my kids did see me growing things from
nothing..(g).. neither Ron's parents nor mine had a garden then :(

>> for sure.  I guess people like our kids will be at least able to tell
>> their kids about it..
> Yes, and hopefully the next generation will become more aware of how
> their food is produced.  We aren't quite "back to the land" but more so
> than most military families and even a lot of our contemporaries.

Definitely..

>>> recipes sucronot works better, texture-wise.

>> > We picked up a bit at Brighter Day today. It'll be interesting to
>> try.

>> You can dilute it with a little water or with some liquid in the
>> recipe before using it.. it will mix in better that way.. that's what
>> she's told me, so I do it (grin). I made an olive oil cake with
>> sucranot for them once, that came out great.

> OK, thanks for the suggestion. I've not tried it yet but will let you
> know once I do. Is it a 1:1 sub for sugar?

No, I know it's not 1:1.. taste it til it's right (laugh) Or I could ask
Lauren, and I'll let you know :)

>>> > I tried it a few times with the Oster bu was never happy with the
>>> Yes, I did the same with mine before the KA.. I'm trying to remember

>> Just checked.. it was a Sunbeam.. knew it was similar to the Oster
>> center but not the same (grin).. Same setup as the Oster back then.

> And, like the Oster kitchen center, probably no longer in production.

I never liked the idea of having everything in one "conglomerate".. I mean what
do do you do when the blender goes, but the mixer is still good :) Like
stereos.. if the turntable dies, you replace it. If the mixer goes, you replace
it.

>> > Better late than never. And, simple is as good as gourmet when
>> you're > hungry. (G)

>> I made a great lentil loaf last night.. This recipe uses cheese, so I
>> used a combination of Provelone and Peccorino Romano (I made it maybe
>> 3/4 cup
>> provelone, and the rest grated Peccorino). I know some people who have
>> done this one with cheddar cheese though :)

> The peccorino romano definately gives things a good taste, especially
> when freshly grated.  We've been treating ourselves to that and
> parmaesan reggiano and enjoying them so much more than the green
> containered ones. (G)

hahaha :)  You know, here's the thing.. Ron grew up with those green
containers.. I almost died.. (laugh).. but we, as a couple have never used them
:)

 >> ===='nother lentil loaf=========
>> 1 1/2 cups red split lentils
>> 2 cups water
>> 1/4 cup olive oil
>> 1 cup onion, chopped
>> 2 cloves garlic
>> 1 1/2 cups cheese
>> 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs
>> 1/4 cup fresh parsley
>> 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
>> 1/4 tsp. pepper

> I'll have to give it a try; I've got some red lentils on the shelf.

Actually, I'd make it 3 cups of water.. sorry about that :)

Take care,
Janis

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