Dog3 wrote:
>
> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
> middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> house.
>
> Michael

I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the day,
is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to snack after
having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my European relatives or
friends, at least the ones of my generation.

The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.

Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?

MS

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:29:29 -0400, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

>Dog3 wrote:
>>
>> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
>> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
>> middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
>> house.

>The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
>if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.

Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
isn't due to hunger, but necessity.

OTOH, I have been known to begin making cheese puffs at 10pm when
feeling peckish.

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:34:21 -0400, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

>> Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
>> isn't due to hunger, but necessity.

>I should have expressed myself more clearly. The getting up part I can
>understand, the eating part, I cannot.
>
>I used to be up with my kids at night when they were little, sometimes
>because they felt ill, sometimes because they wanted their mother. It
>would never have occurred to me to eat or offer food at these times.

OTOH, this is part of the "joy" of shift work. 10+ years that I was
working nights, I carried a full bag lunch...and "lunchtime" (provided
there were no calls) is around 3 a.m. or so. Then again, breakfast
time was dinner, and if all was well, I was in bed sleeping during
lunch, and would get up and have either leftovers of the family's
dinner, or make breakfast.

On my off time (and now that I work days), I don't generally get up
and eat during the night either.

Bob

Frogleg wrote:
>
> On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:29:29 -0400, Margaret Suran >
> wrote:
>
> >Dog3 wrote:
> >>
> >> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
> >> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
> >> middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> >> house.
>
> >The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> >if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
> isn't due to hunger, but necessity.
>
> OTOH, I have been known to begin making cheese puffs at 10pm when
> feeling peckish.

I should have expressed myself more clearly. The getting up part I can
understand, the eating part, I cannot.

I used to be up with my kids at night when they were little, sometimes
because they felt ill, sometimes because they wanted their mother. It
would never have occurred to me to eat or offer food at these times. I
don't know about my son, but my daughter, a woman in her forties, still
does not eat after she has brushed her teeth after dinner.

As for starting to make cheese puffs or preparing dough for baking or
marinating meat during the night, that is preparing, not eating. I have
also cooked and baked at night, many times, when I could not sleep, but
that does not mean that I ate the finished dish when it was done. Most
likely, I served it the next day.

So, when you

"begin making cheese puffs at 10pm when
feeling peckish".

do you bake and eat them during the night or do you finish them the next
day and serve them as part of a meal or to enjoy with a glass of wine?

In article >, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

> Dog3 wrote:

> > It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
> > with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly.

Did you get the two different batches? One was, I think, substantially
more vinegary than the other.

> >Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the middle of the night?

I don't wake in the night to eat. But speaking of bagels. . . . a new
SuperTarget has just opened not too far from us and it was in my path
yesterday. They sell Einstein Brothers bagels!! Woo-hoo!! Now I don't
have to cross the river to get them! I bought two Everything bagels --
and totally forgot about them until reading this. Still good. Plain.
With coffee.

> >I don't think I can do without this jelly in the house.

Good.

> > Michael
>
> I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the
> day, is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to
> snack after having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my
> European relatives or friends, at least the ones of my generation.
>
> The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange
> and if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?

> MS

It's you. Have a glass of wine. "-) There's a cupboard rat in my
house that eats 2# of Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers (I've been told
there is no other kind of graham cracker) about every 7-10 days.
Somewhere around 1:30 a.m., I believe. I've never caught it. OK, so I
caught it 37 years ago.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

In article >, Frogleg
> wrote:

> On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:29:29 -0400, Margaret Suran >
> wrote:
>
> >Dog3 wrote:
> >>
> >> It's 4am and I'm on call.

> >The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> >if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
> isn't due to hunger, but necessity.

So, if you're on call, can't you sleep? When my kids are on call, they
just keep the pager or phone nearby. If no one calls, they sleep.
What'm I missing here?
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

"Margaret Suran" > wrote in message
...
> Dog3 wrote:
> >
> > It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with
a
> > gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
the
> > middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> > house.
> >
> > Michael
>
> I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the day,
> is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to snack after
> having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my European relatives or
> friends, at least the ones of my generation.
>
> The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?
>
> MS

I grew up in England. Come to think of it, we never snacked after dinner
and it's only very rarely that I do now - maybe an apple or an orange later,
which I then consider my dessert. Old customs are hard to break.

Dora

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:44:28 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>So, if you're on call, can't you sleep? When my kids are on call, they
>just keep the pager or phone nearby. If no one calls, they sleep.
>What'm I missing here?

I know when I am on call, I am too keyed up to sleep, even if I am
dead tired. I just keep on waiting for the phone to ring. It is the
same thing with me and alarm clocks: I just don't sleep well when I
have an alarm set.

Needless to say, I don't take call unless I am going to be awake
anyway....

Christine

In article >, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

> Dog3 wrote:
> >
> > It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with
> > a
> > gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
> > the
> > middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> > house.
> >
> > Michael
>
> I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the day,
> is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to snack after
> having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my European relatives or
> friends, at least the ones of my generation.
>
> The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?
>
> MS

I've never gotten up in the middle of the night to eat, either - good
thing, that, given my propensity for holding onto calories.

However, I have snacked after dinner - particularly if dinner was either
very light or very early, or I'm up very, very late.

Snacking at that time of the evening usually cosists of something very
light - a few veggie sticks with a dip or some hummous, or a piece of
cheese.

--
Nancy Howells (don't forget to switch it, and replace the to send mail).

"Dog3" > wrote in message
04...
> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
the
> middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> house.
>
> Michael

1. Old cast iron pan.
2. A quick batch of crepe batter.(egg, flour, milk, & a little oil)
3. Any sweet jam or preserve
4. Sour Cream.

Dimitri

"Dog3" > wrote in message
04...
> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
the
> middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> house.
>
> Michael

I am a snacker. After meals I eat a little bit of this and a little bit of
that. That usually being candy of some type. I prefer pieces of candy such
as M & Ms or something bite size rather than a candy bar. I do have to watch
it a bit more since I gave up the cigarettes. I only eat at night if I
absolutely can not sleep and then it would depend on what I am in the mood
for. I remember one time a long time ago I made Cream Puffs in the middle of
the night and I ate the whole batch of them plain and warm just out of the
oven. They were delicious!

peace,
Barbara

Frogleg wrote:

> Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
> isn't due to hunger, but necessity.

If I was on call and actually awake, it was because I was called and
pretty much stressed out. I don't understand stress eaters, being
under stress makes me want to NOT eat. Big nasty projects were
always great diets for me, of course it also was far better than
coffee for keeping me awake shaking some 20 hours a day. Don't
miss those days.

nancy

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:

>It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
>gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
>middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
>house.
>
>Michael

Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.

modom

"My baby's got no clothes
'Cause she's makin' chicken soup."

-- Chuck E. Weiss

In article >,
wrote:

> On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
>
> >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
> >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
> >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
> >this jelly in the house.
> >
> >Michael

> Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
> mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
> tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
>
> modom

Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
absolutely wonderful!
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

In article > , "Dimitri"
> wrote:

> "Dog3" > wrote in message
> 04...
> > It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with
> > a
> > gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
> the
> > middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> > house.
> >
> > Michael
>
> 1. Old cast iron pan.
> 2. A quick batch of crepe batter.(egg, flour, milk, & a little oil)
> 3. Any sweet jam or preserve
> 4. Sour Cream.
>
> Dimitri

Seriously? Looks like more work than I'd be interested in at 2:00 a.m.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

Nancy Young > wrote in
:

> Frogleg wrote:
>
>> Note the "on call." Michael's alertness in the middle of the night
>> isn't due to hunger, but necessity.
>
> If I was on call and actually awake, it was because I was called and
> pretty much stressed out. I don't understand stress eaters, being
> under stress makes me want to NOT eat. Big nasty projects were
> always great diets for me, of course it also was far better than
> coffee for keeping me awake shaking some 20 hours a day. Don't
> miss those days.
>
> nancy
>

I liked big nasty projects...as not being in management I was one of the
uncontrolable things. My outlook was it needed to be done and I'll try
anything at least once. Never missed a deadline. Which was the important
thing. Aged many a manager though.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
news:barbschaller-

<snip>

> > 1. Old cast iron pan.
> > 2. A quick batch of crepe batter.(egg, flour, milk, & a little oil)
> > 3. Any sweet jam or preserve
> > 4. Sour Cream.
> >
> > Dimitri
>
> Seriously? Looks like more work than I'd be interested in at 2:00 a.m.
> --
> -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab,
too.)

Something about the older you get the less sleep you need.....

It really is a 10 minute job - while the pan is heating mix the batter. ( I
know you're supposed to let the batter rest for an hour to 1/2 day but I
just make it a little thinner)

The jam and Sour cream are a no brainer.

A spritz of Pam and I ready to COOK 'N ROLL them crepes.

A wipe with a paper towel and the pan is clean.

Dimitri

Hahabogus wrote:
>
> Nancy Young > wrote in

> > If I was on call and actually awake, it was because I was called and
> > pretty much stressed out. I don't understand stress eaters, being
> > under stress makes me want to NOT eat. Big nasty projects were
> > always great diets for me, of course it also was far better than
> > coffee for keeping me awake shaking some 20 hours a day. Don't
> > miss those days.

> I liked big nasty projects...as not being in management I was one of the
> uncontrolable things. My outlook was it needed to be done and I'll try
> anything at least once. Never missed a deadline. Which was the important
> thing. Aged many a manager though.

Yeah, and the manager got the big bonus. When you work in payroll,
you get to see how much your boss profited from you working all hours
of the day and night. Then when the project is done, they buy you
pizza to be eaten in a conference room. Thanks, boss.

nancy

Nancy Young > wrote in
:

> Hahabogus wrote:
>>
>> Nancy Young > wrote in
>
>> > If I was on call and actually awake, it was because I was called and
>> > pretty much stressed out. I don't understand stress eaters, being
>> > under stress makes me want to NOT eat. Big nasty projects were
>> > always great diets for me, of course it also was far better than
>> > coffee for keeping me awake shaking some 20 hours a day. Don't
>> > miss those days.
>
>> I liked big nasty projects...as not being in management I was one of the
>> uncontrolable things. My outlook was it needed to be done and I'll try
>> anything at least once. Never missed a deadline. Which was the important
>> thing. Aged many a manager though.
>
> Yeah, and the manager got the big bonus. When you work in payroll,
> you get to see how much your boss profited from you working all hours
> of the day and night. Then when the project is done, they buy you
> pizza to be eaten in a conference room. Thanks, boss.
>
> nancy
>

I was/am unionized. Many years I made more than my boss in overtime.
Working 12 hrs a day 7 days a week for months on end will do that at double
time for 44 of those hrs a week. Pays off the bills too. But Alienates the
family. And I got the Pizza too.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,
> wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
> >
> > >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
> > >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
> > >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
> > >this jelly in the house.
> > >
> > >Michael
>
> > Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
> > mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
> > tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
> >
> > modom
>
> Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
> absolutely wonderful!
> --
> -Barb

I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
finished. I think that I have to change my ways. Right now, my cheeks
are red with shame. (

Margaret Suran > wrote in :

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>> In article >,
>> wrote:
>>
>> > On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
>> >
>> > >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
>> > >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
>> > >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
>> > >this jelly in the house.
>> > >
>> > >Michael
>>
>> > Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
>> > mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
>> > tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
>> >
>> > modom
>>
>> Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
>> absolutely wonderful!
>> --
>> -Barb
>
> I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
> finished. I think that I have to change my ways. Right now, my cheeks
> are red with shame. (
>

Doesn't it depend on the Dinner? If a (invited) guest is over and has
dinner. Usually there are appetizers, the main course, dessert, and a
cheese and grape plate plus assorted wines etc. If they stay longer than
expected around 10ish out come the snacking foods...say veggies and a dip
or a cheese and cracker plate or two, salsa and tortilla chips, bowl of
nuts or even potato chips.

If a (invited) guest(s) drops by after dinner there should be light
snacking food to help ease pauses in the conversation or what ever activity
is happening bridge, movie watching, book club, whatever. Plus video clips
of what ever happened in the elevator that day...

If a guest unexpected drops by they get the same stuff, if availible don't
they? Say the lady up the street out to ask you about your new birdbath
drops in and stays awhile or the guy next door drops in to borrow your
garden rake and stays awhile...you try and offer food and libation don't
you?

But if it is a week end type guest I try and allow them some space and time
to themselves and all the meals aren't as lavish usually. But there are
snacks out.

Margaret Suran wrote:
>
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> > Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
> > absolutely wonderful!

> I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
> finished. I think that I have to change my ways. Right now, my cheeks
> are red with shame. (

I didn't want to say anything, but I have been told you are a really
rude hostess.

(smile) nancy

"Margaret Suran" > wrote in message
...
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
> > wrote:
> >
> > > On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
> > >
> > > >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
> > > >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
> > > >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
> > > >this jelly in the house.
> > > >
> > > >Michael
> >
> > > Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
> > > mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
> > > tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
> > >
> > > modom
> >
> > Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
> > absolutely wonderful!
> > --
> > -Barb
>
> I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
> finished. I think that I have to change my ways. Right now, my cheeks
> are red with shame. (

There's never any room for even a toothpick after a meal at your place!
Snack????!!!! Ouch!

Jack Sated

PS ok, maybe some Kaffee mit Schlag....awright, I'll concede.

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Margaret Suran wrote:
> >
> > Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> > > Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
> > > absolutely wonderful!
>
> > I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
> > finished. I think that I have to change my ways. Right now, my cheeks
> > are red with shame. (
>
> I didn't want to say anything, but I have been told you are a really
> rude hostess.
>
> (smile) nancy

Nancy, Last year, I had not one but two house guests staying with me for
several days. I never, not once, thought that they might want something
to eat and never offered anything. It never crossed my mind. (

Margaret Suran wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:

> > I didn't want to say anything, but I have been told you are a really
> > rude hostess.
> >
> > (smile) nancy

> Nancy, Last year, I had not one but two house guests staying with me for
> several days. I never, not once, thought that they might want something
> to eat and never offered anything. It never crossed my mind. (

For one thing, you know I was teasing you because I've never seen you
anything but praised for your gracious hostessing ... if that's a word.

Second, if I was a houseguest who like snacks, I would *bring it* and
enough for you, too. Being a guest doesn't mean you're obligated to
supply my every need.

You didn't do anything wrong.

(hug) nancy

In article >, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
> > wrote:
> >
> > > On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
> > >
> > > >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
> > > >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
> > > >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
> > > >this jelly in the house.
> > > >
> > > >Michael
> >
> > > Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
> > > mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
> > > tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
> > >
> > > modom
> >
> > Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
> > absolutely wonderful!
> > --
> > -Barb
>
> I think I have never offered a house guest a snack after dinner was
> finished. I think that I have to change my ways.

Why? Do you think the guest in YOUR home suffers from a lack of food
and attention? I don't.

>Right now, my cheeks are red with shame. (

Silly girl. Michael Odom's "snack" sure sounded like supper to me!
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

Margaret Suran > wrote in message >...
> Dog3 wrote:
> >
> > It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
> > gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
> > middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
> > house.
> >
> > Michael
>
> I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the day,
> is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to snack after
> having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my European relatives or
> friends, at least the ones of my generation.
>
> The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.
>
> Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?
>
> MS


Born and bred in the Midwest of the USA and never in a million years
would I eat anything after dinner. Heck, half the time, I don't even
eat dinner because it is too late.

-L.

In article >,
wrote:

> Margaret Suran wrote:
> >
> > Nancy Young wrote:
>
> > > I didn't want to say anything, but I have been told you are a really
> > > rude hostess.
> > >
> > > (smile) nancy
>
> > Nancy, Last year, I had not one but two house guests staying with me for
> > several days. I never, not once, thought that they might want something
> > to eat and never offered anything. It never crossed my mind. (
>
> For one thing, you know I was teasing you because I've never seen you
> anything but praised for your gracious hostessing ... if that's a word.
>
> Second, if I was a houseguest who like snacks, I would *bring it* and
> enough for you, too. Being a guest doesn't mean you're obligated to
> supply my every need.

Yes it does!!! <grin>

> You didn't do anything wrong.
>
> (hug) nancy

C'mon, NancyGirl, let her suffer a little more!! This
self-flagellation she's into is fun to watch. Who'da thought Our
Margaret could be kinky? +<80)
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,

> > Second, if I was a houseguest who like snacks, I would *bring it* and
> > enough for you, too. Being a guest doesn't mean you're obligated to
> > supply my every need.
>
> Yes it does!!! <grin>

(laugh) I would just like to try staying at your house and yelling,
WHERE'S THE CHIPS, WENCH? AND WITH DIP, PRONTO!

(giggling) I'd be slapped out the house in about 10 seconds.

> > You didn't do anything wrong.
> >
> > (hug) nancy
>
> C'mon, NancyGirl, let her suffer a little more!! This
> self-flagellation she's into is fun to watch. Who'da thought Our
> Margaret could be kinky? +<80)

I wish I could, I just don't have the heart. Best I can do is tease
the living crap out of her, and then I feel bad.

nancy

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...

> C'mon, NancyGirl, let her suffer a little more!! This
> self-flagellation she's into is fun to watch. Who'da thought Our
> Margaret could be kinky? +<80)
>

Oh, ain't you gonna be fun in a coupla months?

Jack Brunchellation

In article >,
wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
>
> > > Being a guest doesn't mean you're obligated to supply my every
> > > need.

> >
> > Yes it does!!! <grin>
>
> (laugh) I would just like to try staying at your house and yelling,
> WHERE'S THE CHIPS, WENCH? AND WITH DIP, PRONTO!

Nah. Mi casa es pretty much su casa. Chips are in the 'broom closet'
(no brooms in it, though), usually don't have dip around. He lives next
door.

> (giggling) I'd be slapped out the house in about 10 seconds.

Nah. I'd tell you to bring me some while you were in there.

> > C'mon, NancyGirl, let her suffer a little more!! This
> > self-flagellation she's into is fun to watch. Who'da thought Our
> > Margaret could be kinky? +<80)
>
> I wish I could, I just don't have the heart. Best I can do is tease
> the living crap out of her,

I do the same -- and have fun doing it. And reading it afterwards. :-)

> and then I feel bad.

You can get help for that, you know.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

In article > , "Jack
Schidt®" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > C'mon, NancyGirl, let her suffer a little more!! This
> > self-flagellation she's into is fun to watch. Who'da thought Our
> > Margaret could be kinky? +<80)
> >
>
> Oh, ain't you gonna be fun in a coupla months?
>
> Jack Brunchellation

I'm just getting warmed up.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

Dog3 wrote:
>
> Nancy Young > deliciously posted in

> > I wish I could, I just don't have the heart. Best I can do is tease
> > the living crap out of her, and then I feel bad.

> Go ahead and tease her. I do it in email. She's got a big heart. Dontcha
> love her? I do.

I *adore* her.

nancy

modom quoted Michael and replied:

>> It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
>> gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in
>> the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in
>> the house.
>>
>> Michael
>
> Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
> mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
> tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.

Somehow I missed out on the beginning of this thread. The middle of the
night is about the only time I eat omelets. Tapas are great at that time
too; the combination of Manchego cheese and quince paste is a classic. Or a
selection of olives and cheeses. I'm also fond of the Cuban sandwich called
a "medianoche," whose name MEANS "midnight". This is from Steve Raichlen's
_Miami Spice_:

Media Noche (Midnight Sandwich)

1 bullet-shaped, slightly sweet roll, 6 to 7 inches long, or a section of
Cuban, French, or Italian bread the same length
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 ounces thinly sliced cold roast pork
2 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
1 ounce sliced Swiss cheese
3 thin slices of ripe tomato
1 or 2 iceberg lettuce leaves
3 to 4 thin slices dill pickle
About 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, at room temperature

1. Slice open the roll lengthwise. Spread the bottom with the mayonnaise,
the top with the mustard. Layer the sandwich with the pork, ham, cheese,
tomato, lettuce, and pickle. Cover with the top of the roll.

2. Lightly butter the entire outside of the sandwich. Place it in a
skillet over medium heat. Place a weight, like a bacon press, on top, or
flatten the sandwich with a long spatula.

3. Cook the sandwich until crusty and golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3
minutes pe side, adding butter as necessary. Slice the sandwich in half on
the diagonal and serve at once.

Note: For an alternative, if slightly unconventional way to make this and
other Cuban sandwiches, cut the uncooked sandwiches in half or quarters and
grill in an electric sandwich maker.


Bob

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:

>It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared with a
>gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite snacks in the
>middle of the night? I don't think I can do without this jelly in the
>house.
>
>Michael

If it's a middle of the night snack then butter and sugar on a slice
of fresh whole wheat bread is good.

Or a nicely ripe banana - solid yellow with just a freckling of brown
specks.

Or whatever is in the refrigerator leftover that sounds good. Tonight
that will be cold veggie pizza.

......Alan.


--
Curiosity killed the cat -
lack of it is killing mankind.

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:29:18 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:21:39 GMT, Dog3 > wrote:
>>
>> >It's 4am and I'm on call. I'm snacking on a toasted bagel smeared
>> >with a gob of Barb's Pepper Jelly. Delish! What are your favorite
>> >snacks in the middle of the night? I don't think I can do without
>> >this jelly in the house.
>> >
>> >Michael
>
>> Last night it was some thinly sliced leftover sirloin (grilled rare)
>> mixed in a bowl with marinated artichoke hearts and halved cherry
>> tomatoes. A few hard tack crackers and a beer along side.
>>
>> modom
>
>Oh, man, I AM coming to your house!! Michael, Dollink, that sounds
>absolutely wonderful!

It was pretty tasty, but kinda small. Or maybe I'm just hungry right
now.

I've been promised chicken fried tofu for dinner tonight. I have
decided to defer judgment till I have more evidence.

modom

"My baby's got no clothes
'Cause she's makin' chicken soup."

-- Chuck E. Weiss

In article >,
wrote:
(snip)
>
> I've been promised chicken fried tofu for dinner tonight. I have
> decided to defer judgment till I have more evidence.

Ooops, sorry, can't make it tonight. Other plans. (I'm washing my
hair.)
-Barb
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 17:23:56 -0500, modom > wrote:


>I've been promised chicken fried tofu for dinner tonight. I have
>decided to defer judgment till I have more evidence.

You know? In an odd way that sounds pretty good just now. What kind
of gravy or sauce did you have on it?

......Alan.


--
Curiosity killed the cat -
lack of it is killing mankind.

Usually Club Crackers, Mayo or butter and whatever sounds good in the
'frige. ;-)
Tonight it was some sliced Havarti cheese, Sliced lemon pepper
rotisserie chicken (from HEB as I had a jury summons this morning so
did not have time to cook and that is my usual "fast food" standbye)
and some sliced Roma Tomatoe. Can be served hot or cold. :-)

Oh, and a Margarita..... <G>

C.

Margaret Suran > wrote:

> I believe that snacking after one has eaten one's last meal of the day,
> is something cultural or regional. I have never learned to snack after
> having eaten dinner or supper and neither have my European relatives or
> friends, at least the ones of my generation.

Perhaps you're right. I rarely eat anything after dinner, other than maybe
a handful of peanuts, or something like that. Even if I have to do an all
nighter for work (which is rare), I don't think about eating anything,
unless I missed dinner.

> The very idea of getting up in the middle of the night seems strange and
> if I were to eat something at 4 AM, it would be breakfast.

> Is it something only peculiar to me or do others feel the same?

I routinely get up at 4:30am, but I usually don't eat on a weekday until I
am either on my way to work, or at work when I usually get a bagel with
some butter or cream cheese and Diet Pepsi. If its the weekend, I might
make myself a full blown breakfast, but not every weekend. In fact, it is
not unusual for me to skip breakfast entirely on weekends because I tend
to catch up on reading and I typically forget about breakfast until my
stomache starts to growl, and by that time, its usually lunch time.