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Skriven 2010-05-24 10:45:02 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
  Kommentar till text 38037 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Name Game
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Hi Rugh,

>> It's like the Giardino's and Giordano's on the east coast.. I am
>> related to a number of Giardino's but not Giordano's.  The original
>> spelling of Giardino was actually Giardina, in Italy.  The helpful
>> agents at immigration changed it for Grandpa (g).

> Those agents changed a lot of names for people.  I guess some of it was
> in trying to figure out what the person was saying and how to best write
> it in English for some of the lesser literate immigrants (and agents).

Yes, that was always my understanding as well.

> Some of it was trying to simplify a name; other times it was in an
> attempt to make it sound "more American".  Even a simple one like Weiss
> I've also seen as Weis and Weisse.  And, a varient, one of my professors
> at Houghton had the last name of Weese--the way non German speakers
> usually try to pronounce Weiss.

You see many types of spelling varients in last names, that's for sure.  One of
my uncles, and one of my cousins have enjoyed creating family trees on both
sides of the family - that was very interesting to see.

>> I just use a normal pot with a tight fitting lid.. Never had need to
>> try a rice cooker, but I see every chinese restaurant uses one.  I
>> always thought it was just due to the amount of rice they cook.

> It's a lot less fuss and bother to use one.  Combine the rice and
> liquid, shut the top, plug it in, press start (some are plug & play) and

hehe.. the saucepan is the same, with the exception of setting a timer in my
kitchen :)

> it does its thing.  Some have a steamer rack or basket; my first one (a
> pass along from Deborah) had the rack.  Nice so you could cook
> vegetables or something while the rice was cooking.  I'll probably look

Steaming is a healthier way to cook vegetables, that's true.. that could be a
bonus.

> for that when this cooker (bought it in HI) dies.  Interestingly, we
> taught a fair number of folks in HI how to cook brown rice in it. A lot
> of them had considered it but not tried doing so until we told them how
> we do it.

With  my saucepan, it's just a matter of setting it for 40 minutes rather than
25, so no bother there.  If I'm making Italian rice, risotto, you really can't
mimic the hand stirring to create creamy rice.

>> I'd bet they have some canned answer, given the number of people who
>> won't eat HFCS.  Waiting for a response from them (g).

> If it's Progresso, it will be a canned answer. (G)

Yep no doubt (bg).. but still no answer.  I'll try again in a few days .. maybe
if I just keep at them, they'll get the hint :)

>> Yes, you just have to remove some of the 'fat' from the backs, but it
>> tastes great :)

> I usually made the stock with all the fat, then skimmed from the
> finished product, leaving some for flavor. Tried it once with no fat and
> it definately lacked the flavor fat gives it.

Yes, that happens for sure.  When I make chicken stock with the whole chicken
for some of my chinese recipes, that whole bird makes the best stock.

>> Yes, I love the spring and summer because of my garden.. In the fall I
>> don't do as much gardening as I could if I could stand the chillier
>> weather.

> It can cool off pretty early up there. (G)  We had a bit of a garden at
> the one place where we lived in Swansboro. I had my hands full with a
> baby & toddler; Steve was working 30 miles away, pastoring a church,
> going to school 30 miles the other direction and on the fire departent
> so the garden didn't get the attention it needed.  I was doing all our
> bread making, putting up (boughten or given) produce and doing whatever
> sewing I could squeeze in (mostly clothes) then.

I did the same when the kids were small, but luckily could keep the kids
occupied close to me in the garden area, so I could weed it, etc.  I think we
probably wouldn't have survived without that garden back then :)  I think the
kids were about 6 and 3 1/2 at the time I'm thinking of.

>> That's great :)  It really is the way I love greenbeans the most. You
>> can serve them cold, or warm or tepid.  I think I like tepid the best.

> I think so too.  I had the left overs, cold, today.  The balsamic
> vinegar was a bit too sharp cold.

You could stir it up some when that happens, or leave it at room temperature
for a bit and then toss.. might help.

>> (bg).. But we got the estimate today.. about $800+ for a new exhaust
>> system - painful..  Ah well.. what can you do. Car is in great shape
>> otherwise, so we'll go with the repair and forgo new car payments.
>> Should be ready in a day or so.


> Ouch!  But, as you say, it beats several years of car payments.  That's
> how our van lasted for 14 years.  When the AC went out in 06 tho, we
> figured it wouldn't be worth the cost (about value of the van) to fix
> it.  Then too, at that age, it was a "what's going to go next?"
> situation.

Yes, that's rough when a car gets to that point.

>> tomorrow the weather report is saying we'll have a high of 77F.  Think
>> I'll try to get the tomatoes in the ground tomorrow... but I'll have
>> to get out there before it heats up that much. I need time to ease
>> into the seasonal changes.

> I know what you mean.  We've had more of a gradual transition from
> winter to spring, with a bit of summer thrown in this year.  Problem is,
> summer will be here all too soon and last too long.

Can't last long enough for my taste (vbg).. I dread the winters now but given
this last winter, I don't know anywhere where it will suit me (g).  Seems like
everyone got cold this past winter... very strange temperatures anyway.

>> > If you're firm enough with them now they should listen later. If
>> you're > teaching them basic obedience, they should have "NO CAT
>> CHASING!"

>> haha definitely...but now I'm seeing a problem with Sophie so I'm
>> increasing the training.  Didn't have to do so much training quite so
>> early with any of the labs I've had so I attribute this to the pups
>> being a "mix" (mutt). Sophie decided that no cats may eat from her
>> dish with her, and if Indy tries (this, even though Indy is about 3
>> times the size of Sophie), Sophie lights into him like there's no

> She's sounding quite defensive there.  Has it always been that way or
> just lately?

Seems since we got her.  Two very different temperaments between the two pups.
I know Indy eats everything in sight, so perhaps Sophie's reaction is just one
to make sure she gets something to eat.

>> tomorrow and growls and chases away the kitties. One might think, let
>> them deal with it, but I do NOT want a dog that has no control over
>> himself/herself over his or her food. Especially with grandkids
>> about... Sophie has never ever growled or acted in any type of
>> negative way w

> Sounds like something needs to change.

Yes, what we do now is stand there while she's eating.  She doesn't make a peep
if we're in the kitchen.

Take care,
Janis

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