I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

.. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
Just came back to work today for the first time.
Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

"Kate Connally" > wrote in message
...
>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> Kate


I have mourned since the day you left. But now, I can open the curtains and
throw off the black veil. :-)

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Kate Connally said...

> . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> Kate


Kate,

Well hell, that's no fun!!! Welcome back (excuse the pun).

Andy

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One time on Usenet, Kate Connally > said:

> .. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)

Don't feel bad, Kate -- no one notices when I'm gone either. But if it
helps, I'm glad you're back... :-)

--
Jani in WA

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"Kate Connally" > wrote

>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)

I always like to see your posts. Are you feeling better
since your surgery?

nancy

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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Kate Connally" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>
>
>
> I have mourned since the day you left. But now, I can open the curtains and
> throw off the black veil. :-)
>
>
Thanks, Joe. You wore a black veil? That I'd like to see.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

Andy wrote:

> Kate Connally said...
>
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>
>
>
> Kate,
>
> Well hell, that's no fun!!! Welcome back (excuse the pun).
>
> Andy

Thanks, Andy. And never apologize for a pun. It's the
highest form of humor. ;-)

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

Little Malice wrote:

> One time on Usenet, Kate Connally > said:
>
>
>>.. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
>
> Don't feel bad, Kate -- no one notices when I'm gone either. But if it
> helps, I'm glad you're back... :-)
>

Thanks, Jani. I sure missed everyone while I was gone.
Gotta get me a computer at home. Damn.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

One time on Usenet, "Nancy Young" > said:
>
> "Kate Connally" > wrote
>
> >. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> > a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> > right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> > Just came back to work today for the first time.
> > Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> I always like to see your posts. Are you feeling better
> since your surgery?

Yes, I should have asked that too -- hope it's helping you, Kate...

--
Jani in WA

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Nancy Young wrote:

> "Kate Connally" > wrote
>
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
>
> I always like to see your posts. Are you feeling better
> since your surgery?
>
> nancy
>
Thanks, Nancy. Yes, I'm much better. I was in such
horrible pain the last month before the surgery I could
hardly walk. I was on lots of pain killers and I still
had lots of pain! The difference is amazing, like the
difference between night and day.

Kate


--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

"Kate Connally" > wrote in message
...
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "Kate Connally" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>>
>>>Kate
>>
>>
>>
>> I have mourned since the day you left. But now, I can open the curtains
>> and throw off the black veil. :-)
> Thanks, Joe. You wore a black veil? That I'd like to see.
>
> Kate


{sniff} Anyone got a hankie?

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"Kate Connally" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> I always like to see your posts. Are you feeling better
>> since your surgery?

> Thanks, Nancy. Yes, I'm much better. I was in such
> horrible pain the last month before the surgery I could
> hardly walk. I was on lots of pain killers and I still
> had lots of pain! The difference is amazing, like the
> difference between night and day.

Oh, that's great news. I wasn't aware you were in so much
pain. Great that the surgery was successful.

nancy

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On Mar 5, 4:06 pm, Kate Connally > wrote:
> . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> Kate

Having been there and done that, I'm glad to hear you're
back to work.

Don't feel bad if noone seems to have missed
you. THe only time someone missed me was when a
nightclub burned to the ground in RI, killing 100 people
and burning a good number of others badly, and someone
wondered if I was the clubbing type that would go to see
a hair band.

BTW, I learned about the fire on the BBC when I woke up
the next morning....

maxine in ri

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On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:06:13 -0500, Kate Connally >
wrote:

>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.

Ouch! That hurts.

>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
Did I detect a little <sniffle>? Welcome back, Kate! You missed one
heck of a gumbo cook along last weekend.


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"Kate Connally" > wrote in message
...
> . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> Kate
>
> --

I'm sorry you're going through this crap, but it really is nice to see
you.... return......I was going to say back, but changed my mind. :~)

kili

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Kate Connally wrote:
> . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> Just came back to work today for the first time.
> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>
> Kate

I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope your back
is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.

Jill

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Kate Connally wrote:
> > . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
> > a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
> > right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
> > Just came back to work today for the first time.
> > Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
> >
> > Kate
>
> I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope your
back
> is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.
>
> Jill
>
>

You just gave me a huge craving for corn chowder. I'll have to send the
hubby to the store when he gets home. That's exactly what I want right now.
Thanks, Jill.

kili

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Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

> Kate Connally >
> :
>
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>
>
> I wondered where you were. Hope the back is really on the mend. I'm
> guessing it was very painful.
>
> Michael

Thanks, Michael. Yes, the improvement is vast.

Kate


--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

maxine in ri wrote:

> On Mar 5, 4:06 pm, Kate Connally > wrote:
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>
>
> Having been there and done that, I'm glad to hear you're
> back to work.
>
> Don't feel bad if noone seems to have missed
> you. THe only time someone missed me was when a
> nightclub burned to the ground in RI, killing 100 people
> and burning a good number of others badly, and someone
> wondered if I was the clubbing type that would go to see
> a hair band.
>
> BTW, I learned about the fire on the BBC when I woke up
> the next morning....
>
> maxine in ri

Thanks, Maxine. Well, I always notice when people don't
post for a while but I don't usually make inquiries, although
I probably should. Just shy I guess. ;-)

When Margaret or Barb disappears for a while, everyone immediately
posts inquiries! I guess I'm no Barb and I sure ain't no
Margaret, but then who is? :-)

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

sf wrote:

> On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:06:13 -0500, Kate Connally >
> wrote:
>
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>
>
> Ouch! That hurts.
>
>
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>
> Did I detect a little <sniffle>? Welcome back, Kate! You missed one
> heck of a gumbo cook along last weekend.

Thanks. I saw all the gumbo threads. It sounds like
fun even if I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
but it was a little too pricey for my budget.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

kilikini wrote:

> "Kate Connally" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>>
>>--
>
>
> I'm sorry you're going through this crap, but it really is nice to see
> you.... return......I was going to say back, but changed my mind. :~)
>
> kili

Thanks, Kili. Don't worry, I'm not sensitive about about it.
But if you will note, you ended up saying anyway. ;-)

Kate


--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

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Steve Wertz wrote:

> Anybody know what happened to Kate Connally? She was the about
> the only Pittsbugger that could relate to some of my posts...
>


It's note only "Pittsbuggers" that can't "relate" to yer posts, squirtz...

--
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Greg

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On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:58:12 -0500, Kate Connally >
wrote:

> I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
>but it was a little too pricey for my budget.

Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?

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Steve Wertz wrote:
>
> Anybody know what happened to Kate Connally? She was the about
> the only Pittsbugger that could relate to some of my posts...

What happened to you? Packing your stuff into
cardboard boxes, yet?

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In article >, "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>> Kate Connally wrote:
>> > . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>> > a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>> > right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>> > Just came back to work today for the first time.
>> > Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>> I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope your
>> back is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.
>
>You just gave me a huge craving for corn chowder. I'll have to send the
>hubby to the store when he gets home. That's exactly what I want right now.
>Thanks, Jill.

G'day Jill and kili,

Corn chowder? I'm not familiar with this brew. A quick google
suggested there are many varieties of it. For example:

<http://tinyurl.com/249yuq> or, in full:
<http://southernfood.about.
com/od/cornchowderrecipes/Corn_Chowder_Recipes_and_Corn_Soups.htm>

So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
point me to the recipe, please? TIA.

Cheers, Phred.

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On Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:57:56 GMT, (Phred)
wrote:

>
>So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
>point me to the recipe, please? TIA.


I use one that calls for both creamed and whole corn.... well, it's
not a real recipe. I fly by the seat of my pants.

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Phred wrote:
> In article >, "kilikini"
> > wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Kate Connally wrote:
>>>> . . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>>> a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>>> right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>>> Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>>> Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>>
>>> I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope
>>> your back is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.
>>
>> You just gave me a huge craving for corn chowder. I'll have to send
>> the hubby to the store when he gets home. That's exactly what I
>> want right now. Thanks, Jill.
>
> G'day Jill and kili,
>
> Corn chowder? I'm not familiar with this brew. A quick google
> suggested there are many varieties of it. For example:
>
> <http://tinyurl.com/249yuq> or, in full:
> <http://southernfood.about.
> com/od/cornchowderrecipes/Corn_Chowder_Recipes_and_Corn_Soups.htm>
>
> So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
> point me to the recipe, please? TIA.
>
> Cheers, Phred.

I ended up with a BLT last night, but I still want corn chowder. I was just
going to wing it. Toss in a little bacon, remove bacon, toss in onion in
the bacon grease, cube up some potatoes, make a roux with the onions and
bacon grease, a little thyme, cook up the potatoes in the roux, add corn,
add cream, put bacon back in. If anyone has a better idea, I'd love to hear
it.

kili

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On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:00:13 -0800, sf wrote:

>On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:58:12 -0500, Kate Connally >
>wrote:
>
>> I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
>>but it was a little too pricey for my budget.
>
>Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?

sf which one is the regular gumbo?
Seems as if every place I go has a different view of what is gumbo.

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On Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:46:01 -0600, Pan Ohco > wrote:

>On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:00:13 -0800, sf wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:58:12 -0500, Kate Connally >
>>wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>>>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>>>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
>>>but it was a little too pricey for my budget.
>>
>>Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?
>
>sf which one is the regular gumbo?
>Seems as if every place I go has a different view of what is gumbo.

It seems to me that alligator and especially hippo are on the exotic
side. I was thinking of shrimp (seafood) or that chicken and sausage
combo we tried.

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On Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:10:42 -0800, sf wrote:


>>>> I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>>>>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>>>>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special

>>>Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?
>>
>>sf which one is the regular gumbo?
>>Seems as if every place I go has a different view of what is gumbo.
>
>It seems to me that alligator and especially hippo are on the exotic
>side. I was thinking of shrimp (seafood) or that chicken and sausage
>combo we tried.

I'll agree with the Hippo, being exotic, but alligator is common,
close to the gulf. In fact they have a hunting season for wild gator
now.

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Phred wrote:

> In article >, "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope your
>>>back is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.
>>
>>You just gave me a huge craving for corn chowder. I'll have to send the
>>hubby to the store when he gets home. That's exactly what I want right now.
>>Thanks, Jill.
>
>
> G'day Jill and kili,
>
> Corn chowder? I'm not familiar with this brew. A quick google
> suggested there are many varieties of it. For example:
>
> <http://tinyurl.com/249yuq> or, in full:
> <http://southernfood.about.
> com/od/cornchowderrecipes/Corn_Chowder_Recipes_and_Corn_Soups.htm>
>
> So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
> point me to the recipe, please? TIA.
>
> Cheers, Phred.
>
Here are some of my favorites. I've been making the
Nebraska Corn Chowder for many years. The other 2 are
recent acquisitions that I have tried and liked.

Kate

NEBRASKA CORN CHOWDER

8 medium-sized ears of sweet corn, husked (or 2 cans or 2 boxes frozen,
about 3-4 cups)
¼ lb. salt pork, diced (or substitute slab bacon)
2 medium-sized yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 T. sugar
½ t. paprika
1 t. salt
1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
½ c. water
2 c. milk
2 c. light cream

Cut the kernels off the cobs cream-style (make a deep cut down the
center of each row of kernels with a sharp knife, then, using the knife,
scrape the corn pulp and milk into a large bowl). Fry the salt pork in
a large, heavy skillet until most of the drippings have cooked out and
only crispy brown bits remain; lift the salt pork from the skillet with
a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Pour all but 3 T. drippings
from the skillet; add onions and potatoes and saute slowly until lightly
browned, about 10 minutes. Add sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and water,
cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add corn, milk, cream, and browned salt
pork, adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, cover, and simmer 20
minutes - do not allow to boil. Taste for salt and pepper and add more
if needed. Ladle into soup plates and serve with good homemade bread
and butter.

CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER CHOWDER WITH KIELBASA

2 lb. kielbasa, cut into slices and then halved
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
½ tablespoon olive oil, if needed
2 cups chicken stock or broth
3 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound), unpeeled, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1½ cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup chopped parsley

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine sausage, onion, garlic,
and bell pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, 6-7 minutes. Add
oil, if needed. Add stock, potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until potatoes are
tender, about 20 minutes. Add corn, half-and-half, and parsley and
simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes longer.
Serves 4. (From the Big Book of Soups and Stews by Maryana Vollstedt)
Note: To add more body to the soup, mash a few potato pieces with the
back of a spoon against the side of the pan.

CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER

1 lb. mild bulk sausage (I add ½ lb. of hot to it, too)
1 large onion, chopped
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tsp. salt or to taste
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried basil
2 cups water
1 17-oz. can of cream style corn
1 16-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 12-oz. can evaporated milk

Cook sausage in large pan for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Put sausage
into a soup kettle. Return 2 tbsp. of fat into a skillet and saute
onions. Add onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and water to soup
kettle. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in corn and evaporated
milk. Cover and cook on simmer for about 30-45 minutes. (The original
recipe said to cover and heat thoroughly, but I like to cook it for
awhile, as I like a thicker soup).

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

jmcquown wrote:

> Kate Connally wrote:
>
>>. . . but I'm back. I was off work for 5 weeks due to
>>a herniated disc (L4/L5) and severe spinal stenosis
>>right below that. I had back surgery on Feb. 9th.
>>Just came back to work today for the first time.
>>Oh joy, oh rapture! Just in case anyone missed me. ;-)
>>
>>Kate
>
>
> I thought of you just last week when I made corn chowder :) Hope your back
> is 100% better. Sounds like a real painful mess.
>
> Jill

Thanks, Jill. Did you use my recipe for Nebraska Corn Chowder?
No you've made me hungry for corn chowder. But I have to make
ribs and kraut first as I just bought all the ingredients. That's
going to be my project for this weekend.

Kate


--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

Steve Wertz wrote:

> Anybody know what happened to Kate Connally? She was the about
> the only Pittsbugger that could relate to some of my posts...
>
> -sw

Ha ha! Cute, Steve. Pittsbugger? (On purpose or typo?)
Well the good thing about being off was not having to deal
with the cold and snow everyday. We had a lovely February
here, n'est-ce pas?

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

sf wrote:

> On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:58:12 -0500, Kate Connally >
> wrote:
>
>
>>I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
>>but it was a little too pricey for my budget.
>
>
> Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?

I'm not sure. I was in Nawlins once over 20 years
ago and went to Ralph and Kacoo's (I could have sworn
it as Kacoo and Ralph's but not according to their
web site - my was is easier to say) for dinner. I had
the 7(?) Shrimp Dinner which was shrimp prepared 7(?) different
ways. (I just went to their web site and I see that they
don't have that item any more. ;-( Bummer. It was excellent
except for the soft-shelled crab. I gave it a shot but
yuck!) It may have had a shrimp gumbo included.

Anyway, I hate okra and am not fond of file powder
used as thickening. If I ever came across a gumbo
recipe that I thought I might like I would leave out
the item that makes it gumbo - either the okra or
file - so I guess I still wouldn't be eating gumbo,
regular or otherwise. ;-) I guess it would just be
soup or stew, or maybe stoup.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

Steve Wertz wrote:

> On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:10:21 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:
>
>
>>Steve Wertz wrote:
>>
>>>Anybody know what happened to Kate Connally? She was the about
>>>the only Pittsbugger that could relate to some of my posts...
>>
>>What happened to you? Packing your stuff into
>>cardboard boxes, yet?
>
>
> That was last Friday. I had already taken everything home over
> the last couple of weeks. So no need for boxes.
>
> Unfortunately, I was asked to come back Monday. And since they
> offered my job back, I wouldn't have been able to collect
> unemployment. So I had to come back - with a few conditions: one
> being that next time they fire me, they can't offer me my job back
> - I STAY fired.
>
> I relate the story that got me fired later. It's almost "Beer
> O'clock"
>
> -sw

Steve,
Gotta here that story. I didn't know you got fired. Sorry
to hear that. Were you moving to or away from Pgh? I can't
remember if you're living in Pgh. now or are a former Pgher
living elsewhere. Anyway, glad they hired you back, I guess.
(You seem ambivalent about it.) Hope you enjoyed your beer.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

sf wrote:

> On Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:46:01 -0600, Pan Ohco > wrote:
>
>
>>On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:00:13 -0800, sf wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:58:12 -0500, Kate Connally >
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I'm not a huge gumbo fan. Although I did
>>>>once have "Alligator and 2 Sausage Gumbo" at a local
>>>>restaurant. They also had a hippo entree at the special
>>>>but it was a little too pricey for my budget.
>>>
>>>Have you ever tried "regular" gumbo?
>>
>>sf which one is the regular gumbo?
>>Seems as if every place I go has a different view of what is gumbo.
>
>
> It seems to me that alligator and especially hippo are on the exotic
> side. I was thinking of shrimp (seafood) or that chicken and sausage
> combo we tried.

The hippo wasn't in the gumbo, it was like a hippo
steak or something. I just threw that in their to give
and idea of this place. BTW it's in Pittsburgh so those
items are really exotic around here. ;-o This restaurant
is in a really dumpy small town outside of Pgh. and the
*last* place anyone would expect to find a fancy restaurant.
They serve continental cuisine but with the occasional exotic
item like the hippo. We went there once a lont time ago.
They had so much cutlery on the table I couldn't decide which
piece to use first. ;-) Waiters in tux's. Wine steward.
From the outside the place looks very plain, almost dumpy.
It's a surreal experience. The food was just okay, but fairly
expensive.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

Corn Chowder recipes ( Corn chowder? [Was: I don't guess anyonenoticed my absence . . .])
 

In article >, Kate Connally > wrote:
>Phred wrote:
[snip]
>> So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
>> point me to the recipe, please? TIA.
>
>Here are some of my favorites. I've been making the
>Nebraska Corn Chowder for many years. The other 2 are
>recent acquisitions that I have tried and liked.

Thanks very much for these recommendations, Kate. (You're clearly a
most helpful contributor here, so I'll make a point of missing you
next time you go away. ;-)

>NEBRASKA CORN CHOWDER
>
>8 medium-sized ears of sweet corn, husked (or 2 cans or 2 boxes frozen,
>about 3-4 cups)
>¼ lb. salt pork, diced (or substitute slab bacon)
>2 medium-sized yellow onions, peeled and chopped
>2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
>1 T. sugar
>½ t. paprika
>1 t. salt
>1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
>½ c. water
>2 c. milk
>2 c. light cream
>
>Cut the kernels off the cobs cream-style (make a deep cut down the
>center of each row of kernels with a sharp knife, then, using the knife,
>scrape the corn pulp and milk into a large bowl). Fry the salt pork in
>a large, heavy skillet until most of the drippings have cooked out and
>only crispy brown bits remain; lift the salt pork from the skillet with
>a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Pour all but 3 T. drippings
>from the skillet; add onions and potatoes and saute slowly until lightly
>browned, about 10 minutes. Add sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and water,
>cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add corn, milk, cream, and browned salt
>pork, adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, cover, and simmer 20
>minutes - do not allow to boil. Taste for salt and pepper and add more
>if needed. Ladle into soup plates and serve with good homemade bread
>and butter.
>
>CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER CHOWDER WITH KIELBASA
>
>2 lb. kielbasa, cut into slices and then halved
>1 cup chopped yellow onion
>2 cloves garlic, minced
>1 cup chopped red bell pepper
>½ tablespoon olive oil, if needed
>2 cups chicken stock or broth
>3 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound), unpeeled, cubed
>½ teaspoon salt
>1/8 teaspoon white pepper
>1½ cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
>1 cup half-and-half
>¼ cup chopped parsley
>
>In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine sausage, onion, garlic,
>and bell pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, 6-7 minutes. Add
>oil, if needed. Add stock, potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a
>boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until potatoes are
>tender, about 20 minutes. Add corn, half-and-half, and parsley and
>simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes longer.
>Serves 4. (From the Big Book of Soups and Stews by Maryana Vollstedt)
>Note: To add more body to the soup, mash a few potato pieces with the
>back of a spoon against the side of the pan.
>
>CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER
>
>1 lb. mild bulk sausage (I add ½ lb. of hot to it, too)
>1 large onion, chopped
>3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
>2 tsp. salt or to taste
>½ tsp. pepper
>1 tsp. dried basil
>2 cups water
>1 17-oz. can of cream style corn
>1 16-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
>1 12-oz. can evaporated milk
>
>Cook sausage in large pan for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Put sausage
>into a soup kettle. Return 2 tbsp. of fat into a skillet and saute
>onions. Add onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and water to soup
>kettle. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in corn and evaporated
>milk. Cover and cook on simmer for about 30-45 minutes. (The original
>recipe said to cover and heat thoroughly, but I like to cook it for
>awhile, as I like a thicker soup).


Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

I don't guess anyone noticed my absence . . .
 

Kate Connally wrote:
>
> Steve Wertz wrote:
>
> > I relate the story that got me fired later. It's almost "Beer
> > O'clock"
>
> Steve,
> Gotta here that story. I didn't know you got fired.

He was just teasing us. He must have a very boring job,
and he makes up stuff like this just to toy with us.
That's his entertainment. He's a sociopath.

Corn Chowder recipes ( Corn chowder? [Was: I don't guess anyonenoticed my absence . . .])
 

Phred wrote:

> In article >, Kate Connally > wrote:
>
>>Phred wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
>>>So what particular variation are you ladies so fond of, and can you
>>>point me to the recipe, please? TIA.
>>
>>Here are some of my favorites. I've been making the
>>Nebraska Corn Chowder for many years. The other 2 are
>>recent acquisitions that I have tried and liked.
>
>
> Thanks very much for these recommendations, Kate. (You're clearly a
> most helpful contributor here, so I'll make a point of missing you
> next time you go away. ;-)

Thanks Phred. Aside from vacations, hopefully it won't be for
another 6 years when I will retire. I sure hope I can manage
to get a home computer by then so I won't have rfc withdrawal!
Yikes! That's a horrid thought. Hope you enjoy the corn
chowder. Corn is one of my all-time favorite foods and
I dearly love corn chowder.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?