zxcvbob wrote:

> There was a Girl Fight last night and I missed it? (I'm quoting your
> whole message so Damsel will see it because it's good info.)

Oh just a wee one nothing to really write home about. Dams and I are
both strong personalities so ****iness to the point of clashing is a
given sometimes Other than that we get along ok. I'm a little ****y
over the pic links but I'll get over it. Besides, I like Dams so any
conflict will soon pass I'm sure.

We have to go to a funeral today so I'm really miserable. And it is
snowing buckets to boot Like the roads are horrible looking and I
can't even see across the water. Why have funerals on horrid days?
Rhetorical question, no response needed. I pulled out some made ahead
filling for cabbage rolls. That should go down well for tonight's
dinner. I'm going to top them with roasted tomato sauce and fresh
grated parmesan cheese. I'll like toss a loaf of bread into the
breadmaker to bake while we are away. I have a sneaking suspicion that
our friends will be crashing here for dinner. I have no idea what to
pull out for desert if we have company. I figure cheese and crackers
will be ok for appetizers along with a little wine.

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>> You likely won't see this as from last night's comments, I assume you
>> kf'ed me, but just in case, I have the 22 qt Mirro pressure
>> cooker/canner. If you need any advice, just ask. I have the manual
>> as well as recipes. IMO, the new pressure cookers/canners are
>> perfectly safe. I have two other pressure cookers. If canning, make
>> sure you adhere to the 10 min venting prior to bringing the canner up
>> to pressure as that is part of the cooking process. Make sure you
>> keep your seal in good condition and take the precaution of ensuring
>> the hole where you place the rocker is clear of any debrise. Other
>> than that, sit back and enjoy. I use my pressure canner for canning
>> but it could be used for cooking large quantity foods. I use my
>> pressure cookers for soups, stews, chili (if in a hurry), stocks,
>> beans, and roasts. Unlike a slow cooker, the meat can be browned
>> directly in the pressure cooker. Beans are quick to do in a pressure
>> cooker but in my experience, the cook time is quick to overshoot
>> resulting in mushy beans. I really like the pressure cookers for
>> making stocks as it greatly shortens the time saving both energy and
>> time. Personally I prefer pressure cookers to the microwave. Anyway,
>> have fun experimenting
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