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Skriven 2012-11-24 00:27:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av RUTH HAFFLY
Ärende: aging 605
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 RH> I think overall, she's pretty much unaware of what's going on around

Would she be aware of a change in setting, that's an
important consideration when thinking about a move.

 RH> in her recliner, dozing most of that time.

Dozing is a good thing. Not of course for you, but if
she's comfy and happy, that's the most important thing.

 She sort of looked at the
 RH> daily newspaper but I don't know how much of it she read, and hasn't

Good choice, I'd say.

 RH> done the NY Times puzzle in some years (used to be a "must").

It was said that doing the puzzle and other brain-boosting
tasks is a key to avoiding dementia. I suppose that stopping
might be a symptom of something. Speaking of which, I find
that I am no longer able to do the NYT Saturday puzzle with
any degree of facility, though the Sunday one still usually
takes under two hours (at my best, 45-60 minutes was average).

 RH> He accepts help, needs it actually, but hasn't reached the point where
 RH> he's willing to give up doing what he can do, even tho it's wearing
 RH> him out.

Has anyone actually come out and told him that they
notice that it's wearing him out? And to chill a bit?

 ML> Just so he doesn't really break down.
 RH> I'm afraid that might happen; he has his own health issues.
 
Yes, sorry about that. 
 
 ML> Turkey Brine
 RH> We use the brine from the "Good Eats" episode when AB brined the bird.
 RH> We brine and smoke it--comes out really tender and moist.

After trying out the brining thing a few times, I've
gone back to my old ways of rubbing salt into the
breasts and thighs. Does the trick and is less messy.

FALL ONIONS WITH GINGERY CIDER SAUCE
cat: fall, onions
Makes: 4 servings

4 lg onions (about 8 oz each)
3 Tb apple jelly
2 Tb spicy mustard
1 Tb grated ginger root
1 Tb cider vinegar
1 Tb cornstarch
1 c apple cider

Trim and peel onions; halve crosswise and place in 1 1/2 qt
round baking dish. Add 1" of water, cover dish with lid or
transparent wrap and nuke at high power for 20 min, rotating
dish once, or until fork-tender. Meanwhile, combine apple
jelly, mustard, ginger root, vinegar, and cornstarch in
saucepan, stirring with wire whip until blended. Stir in cider
and cook, stirring over med heat, until sauce is thickened and
comes to a boil. Drain onions and serve with sauce to
accompany baked ham, roast pork, or turkey.

National Onion Association
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