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Skriven 2014-07-14 17:11:18 av Dave Drum (1:3634/12.0)
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> The odyssey of the teeth continues apace.

 ML> Well, when your gums don't hurt any more, that will
 ML> be worth celebrating.

The gums are toughening up. All the holes where the teeth used to be have
pretty much filled themselves in - except for where the two rear molars were. I
suspect that will take some time as the holes were bigger. When those have
filled in I'll make a trip to the dental lab to be fitted for a lower plate.

As it is, I am having more success with sausage, bacon, burgers and some
veggies - but not celery or raw carrots. Even toast doesn't give me the
problems it did last week.  Bv)= 
 
 DD> still doing mostly pasta, rice, ramen noodles, etc. And a couple Taco
 DD> Sloppo combo burritos last evening.

 ML> Not the best regimen for an extra-sweet!

True, but then, my diet generally would make an RD wince. I am, however, losing
more weight. Mostly due to reduced intake, I think. Anyway, my Dickies are
fitting more loosely these days.
 
 ML> I'm making a pot of chili out of a couple pounds of extra-lean
 ML> that Annie got for me. Other ingredients olive oil (lots, to
 ML> make up for the deficiencies of the meat), diced onions, minced
 ML> garlic, garlic powder, cumin (lots), oregano, thyme, generic chili
 ML> powder, ancho powder, s, p, red flakes, and half a can of diced
 ML> tomatoes (I usually use paste and/or sauce to balance, but this
 ML> is what there was). I took a bite - after an hour simmer, the
 ML> ground beef is still really tough, with bits of gristle - I think
 ML> that shin was a main source of the protein - and wondered how it
 ML> would go over if liquidized.

I was discussing a newly re-opened chilli parlour yesterday with a fellow
chilli cook and he said that he had heard many comments that the chilli is
"really greasy". I retorted "It's CHILLI f'crysakes! It's supposed to be oily."
I've eaten there since the re-opening and do not find the chilli at all greasy.
In fact it could use a touch (or two) more oil. Providence save us from the
"fat" Nazis.
 
 ML>  Next comes the removal of the teeth
 DD> in the upper jaw and then the fitting of the China Clippers.

 ML> Sort of surprised that you didn't have them all yanked in the
 ML> hospital and be done with it.

Medicare doesn't cover dental and I have no dental insurance. I had a plan
through work but it didn't meet even the minimum standards of Affordable Care
Act (and was a bad joke in other ways) so it was dropped. I am going through
the "Doc-In-A-Box" clinic (Capitol Community Health Care). And will visit an
area dental lab for the dentures. Said lab also offers extractions and dentures
- all in one day. But, my mind rebelled at that.
 
 ML> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

 ML>       Title: Jalapeno & Cabbage Slaw
 ML>  Categories: Chileheads, Salads, Chiles
 ML>       Yield: 4 servings

 ML>   Judy Howle; Flavors of the South; Chileheads <ailing List

 ML>   MM Format by Dave Drum - 25 October 1999
 ML>   FROM: Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

 ML> MMMMM

Another one I'll have to wait on until I get the store-boughts installed. But,
I can do this:

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Cheddar-Chipotle Leftover Mashed Potatoes
 Categories: Potatoes, Cheese, Herbs, Dairy
      Yield: 6 servings

      3 c  Mashed, white potatoes *
    1/2 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded *
      1 tb Canned chipotle peppers;
           - fine chopped
      1 ts Dehydrated onion flakes
      1 ts Dehydrated garlic flakes
    1/2 ts Dill
    1/2 ts Rosemary
           Salt & black pepper
    1/2 c  Milk; if necessary (if
           - potatoes are too thick)

  Add chipotle peppers, onion and garlic flakes, dill and
  rosemary to 3 cups of mashed potatoes. If you need a bit
  of milk to loosen the potatoes, do so now. Add cheddar
  cheese and blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

  Spoon mixture into oven proof dish and place under broiler
  until lightly browned.

  Great with pork chops or steak and a spinach salad.

  Serves 5 or 6

  * You may want to use a good brand of instant mashed
  potatoes for this recipe. I recommend Betty Crocker brand.
  Prepare potatoes according to package directions, then
  proceed with recipe.

  * Buying packaged shredded cheddar cheese makes this chore
  easy, just open and pour; however, you can save money by
  shredding bulk cheese yourself.

  From: Linda Hutchinson - Chile-Heads Mailing List

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

... Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself!

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