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Skriven 2011-04-28 08:36:43 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
Kommentar till text 9999 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Originality
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-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> boxes but we know there's at least one more major move ahead of us. We
RH> like to put some things into original boxes if possible. Microwave,
RH> sewing, computer stuff.
DD> I understand hanging onto stuff. But, I cannot get a grip on hanging
DD> onto space-wasting, bulky, original packaging -- at least after the
DD> warranty period has run out.
RH> Have you ever gone thru a military move?
I have never been subjected to having my household relocated by the gummint. My
best move with the military was when I walked out the front gate with my
discharge papers in my hand and my accumulated plunder in a sea bag over my
shoulder.
RH> Most everything smaller than
RH> furniture is wrapped in paper & put into cardboard boxes. They are a
RH> bit more careful with dishes and glassware than with tupperware boxes
RH> filled with sewing materials. The latter can be crammed into a box, not
RH> wrapped in paper, on its side with something heavy put on top, thus
RH> ensuring the box will not arrive in good shape. And, because the
RH> plastic box is a few years old, you cannot get full replacement value
RH> for it. Even the microwave oven we had that we'd bought with no box was
RH> wrapped in paper but put into a box of its own. We do not want things
RH> like computers, sewing machines, sergers, music components, etc to be
RH> treated like that so we save the original boxes whenever possible. It's
RH> saved us a lot of potential problems over the years.
Anyone with any sense whatsoever packs *ALL* delicates for him/her self. I have
helped pack out military personnel and there is no time given to take special
care of things and the straw boss (an E-6 or E-7) is more interested in getting
everything in boxes and "getting out of Dodge" so s/he can go to the club and
have a beer.
I have also worked unloading/loading moving vans - and the above hold true for
non-self packed/moved relocations as well. I always maintained that it would be
better to have a fire than to move again. Then I
*HAD* a fire .......
DD> I do keep original boxes and all packing materials ... until shortly
DD> after the period expires where one must "return in the original
DD> box(es) and packaging" for replacement or warranty service. As soon as
DD> that has run the styrofoam shapes go to the recycler and the cardboard
DD> goes in a different container and joins the styro when that container
DD> is full. Or it goes to the first person on Freecycle who makes a beg
DD> for "packing/moving boxes". Styrofoam packing peanuts are offered on
DD> that same Freecycle when I have a container full. They are usually
DD> gone within 24 hours of posting to someone who has a need for them.
RH> We recycle peanuts into boxes we mail off to our daughters, parents or
RH> whoever, same with bubble wrap. Boxes from Amazon or similar are kept
RH> for a bit, reused for sending off other packages or recycled with the
RH> next trash/recycle pick up.
DD> I will probably have one more remove before I am recycled into the
DD> environment. If things go the way I envision that will be to a new
DD> mobile home on the next space north of this one. So, little or no
DD> actual packing need be done.
RH> Nope, that will be an easy one for you. You won't have to get rid of
RH> half full (or less) bottles of spices, cleaning products, old brooms,
RH> mops, etc and replace them on the other end. The shortest move we made
RH> with the military was from temporary to permanent quarters in
RH> Frankfurt. Even then we couldn't pack the cleaning products, open
RH> bottles of things like cooking oil, etc in with the official shipment.
RH> We hand carried those since it was a distance of only 2/3 blocks.
Welp, I don't have many half-full spice containers - except possibly the cumin
seed and peppercorns. Those don't tend to age out. Spices get used up in fairly
short order. I have a decent broom, a display broom (from a living-history demo
at Lincoln's New Salem) that I traded for a pewter pap-boat I made, I own a
sponge mop - which gets minor usage in the kitchen and the bathroom. It gets
replaced fairly regularly - either for souring, shredding, or getting oil
soaked (once). The cleaning products I keep would fill only a medium-size
(Hammermill Paper) carton.
The main advantage will be in not having to wrap my dishes/glasses/pots/pans
and stash them in boxes then un-stash and unwrap on the other end. Clothing can
be carried over by the armload, etc. If this move happens.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Recycled Risotto - Arancini
Categories: Rice, Breads, Cheese, Sauces
Yield: 6 servings
2 c Prepared risotto; refrigerated
- overnight *
1 lg Egg; beaten
1 1/2 c Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 c Parmigiano-Reggiano; grated
Ciliegine (cherry-size fresh
- mozzarella balls)
3 c Marinara sauce
Extra grated Parmigiano
- Reggiano cheese; garnish
* see Leek & Yellow Squash Risotto recipe below
Combine the risotto and egg in a bowl. Combine panko
breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in another deep sided bowl.
Using a standard size ice cream scoop, form a ball of the
risotto mixture. Insert a mozzarella ball in the center and
form the ball around it, using your hands. Drop the risotto
ball in the breadcrumb mixture and coat well. Repeat until
all the risotto balls are formed. Allow to sit in the
refrigerator uncovered to dry out while you prep your oven
or preheat the oil.
To bake: Preheat the oven to 425xF/220xC. Place prepared
risotto balls on a silpat or parchment paper covered baking
tray. Spray with cooking spray. Bake for about 20 minutes or
until the arancini are golden brown.
To fry: Preheat oil in a deep fryer or a small sauce pan (at
least two inches worth of oil for latter) to 3600F. Gently
drop the arancini in the oil one or two at a time, gently
rotating to ensure even browning, about 4-6 minutes. When
golden brown, remove from oil and allow to drain/rest on
paper towels.
Serve with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
NOTES: Both methods worked, and I was surprised at how well
the baked version held its shape; how nice to know there is
a healthier way to enjoy Arancini! But can I be honest? Its
not the same! You just dont get the same puffy crunch and
you certainly dont get the same flavor that only comes from
oil, especially when the oil "ages" after the very first
fry. Eew, I know, but cmon, you know Im right.
From: http://kitchen-confidante.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
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MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Leek & Yellow Squash Risotto
Categories: Rice, Squash, Vegetables, Poultry, Cheese
Yield: 6 servings
1 Leek; chopped
2 Yellow squash; diced
1/2 tb Butter
1 c Arborio rice
1/2 c Dry white wine *
4 c Chicken stock; heated
Parmigiano-Reggiano; grated
Kosher salt & fresh pepper
* Substitute white grape juice, white wine vinegar, or
non-alcoholic white wine if you are "white ribbon".
In a deep-sided saute or sauce pan, saute the leek and
yellow squash in butter until the leeks are wilted. Add the
rice, stirring until the rice is coated and translucent. Add
the wine, and cook until it is evaporated. Stir in 1 cup of
chicken stock and allow to simmer. When the stock is
absorbed, add another cup, and continue incorporating the
stock until the rice is fully cooked and the stock is all
used, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and season to
taste.
From: http://kitchen-confidante.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
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