"Bryan" > wrote in message
...
> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
> recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
> thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
> hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
> glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>
> --Bryan

It's nice to have the ability to ventilate.

Now don't forget to thank your sister for her (no matter how misplaced)
effort. Her wires may not be hooked up but her heart is in the right place.

Dimitri

BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2 tablespoons of
OAK bran.

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
> "Bryan" > wrote in message
> ...
>> People are taking turns bringing over dinner to be helpful while Betsy
>> recovers. My sister was bringing lasagna, and announced beforehand
>> that she was making a separate one for me w/o noodles. When she
>> arrived, she announced that she has used spaghetti squash instead of
>> the noodles. Why the F--k hadn't she just left out the noodles and
>> not put in goddamned SQUASH. I told her that I wouldn't eat such a
>> thing. It's OK anyway, since I had already had a big lunch, 3 duck
>> wings and some of my wife's cashew chicken. The cashew chicken had
>> cornstarch in it, so by my rules I had to go to the gym and do one set
>> of at least 10 reps on all 18 machines, with enough weight that it
>> hurt. I figure if I eat too much carb, I burn it off right away
>> before my body gets a chance to know it's there. Kinda like feeding a
>> stray dog, in that I don't want my body to start expecting excess
>> glucose. I still have 3 more duck wings left.
>>
>> --Bryan
>
> It's nice to have the ability to ventilate.
>
> Now don't forget to thank your sister for her (no matter how misplaced)
> effort. Her wires may not be hooked up but her heart is in the right
> place.
>
> Dimitri
>
> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2 tablespoons
> of OAK bran.
>


now THAT's fiber!

On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>
> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
> tablespoons of OAK bran.


She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
every day like her kids had to endure.

After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
>> tablespoons of OAK bran.
>
>
> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
> every day like her kids had to endure.
>
> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.

We stayed with my mom's aunt and uncle for about a week. Breakfast was
pretty much like that but I believe it was Cream Of Wheat. There were no
seasonings on any of the food because my great uncle didn't like them.
Neither was the gravy ever thickened because he didn't like that either.
She was also very fond of serving poached eggs that were just barely cooked.

My brother and I were constantly hungry when we were there because we
couldn't stomach the food. But she thought she had that solved by pointing
to the many fig trees they had growing in their back yard. My brother loved
figs. And he was young enough not to realize that too many figs cause a big
problem! That wasn't good. I declined the figs and found a way to sneak to
the nearby store where I bought candy bars and rationed them carefully. I'm
not big on candy either but it was better than the tasteless mush she was
serving.

Odd thing is, I survived just fine for many weeks in various motels while
waiting for my housing on Cape Cod. I bought fresh fruit and veggies
(mostly veggies) and some other things that could be eaten as is. I may
have had a salt and pepper shaker. But no other seasonings. I am fine with
a lot of foods being unseasoned. But certain things just need it.

On 07/12/2011 11:06 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Dave > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>>
>>> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
>>> tablespoons of OAK bran.
>>
>>
>> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
>> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
>> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
>> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
>> every day like her kids had to endure.
>>
>> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
>> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.
>
> We stayed with my mom's aunt and uncle for about a week. Breakfast was
> pretty much like that but I believe it was Cream Of Wheat. There were no
> seasonings on any of the food because my great uncle didn't like them.
> Neither was the gravy ever thickened because he didn't like that either.
> She was also very fond of serving poached eggs that were just barely cooked.
>

This woman was the health food Nazi. She knew the nutritional value of
each of the grains in the various hot cereals. Some were high in some
nutrients but low in others. Instead of having one each day, she made
the same mush every morning. It wasn't horrible, but it was bland. I
could stomach it once in a while but those poor kids had it every day.


This wasn't a matter of charity. We drove a long way to spend our
weekend with various construction projects. Most people would expect to
be well fed. We got crappy food and health food lectures.



> Odd thing is, I survived just fine for many weeks in various motels while
> waiting for my housing on Cape Cod. I bought fresh fruit and veggies
> (mostly veggies) and some other things that could be eaten as is. I may
> have had a salt and pepper shaker. But no other seasonings. I am fine with
> a lot of foods being unseasoned. But certain things just need it.
>


I don't get as much enjoyment from eating asparagus these days. I am
not supposed to eat butter or salt. I never did add much of either to
cooked vegetables but I always liked both on asparagus.

On 12/8/2011 9:50 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 07/12/2011 11:06 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "Dave > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>>>
>>>> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
>>>> tablespoons of OAK bran.
>>>
>>>
>>> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
>>> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
>>> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
>>> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
>>> every day like her kids had to endure.
>>>
>>> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
>>> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.
>>
>> We stayed with my mom's aunt and uncle for about a week. Breakfast was
>> pretty much like that but I believe it was Cream Of Wheat. There were no
>> seasonings on any of the food because my great uncle didn't like them.
>> Neither was the gravy ever thickened because he didn't like that either.
>> She was also very fond of serving poached eggs that were just barely
>> cooked.
>>
>
> This woman was the health food Nazi. She knew the nutritional value of
> each of the grains in the various hot cereals. Some were high in some
> nutrients but low in others. Instead of having one each day, she made
> the same mush every morning. It wasn't horrible, but it was bland. I
> could stomach it once in a while but those poor kids had it every day.
>
>
> This wasn't a matter of charity. We drove a long way to spend our
> weekend with various construction projects. Most people would expect to
> be well fed. We got crappy food and health food lectures.
>
>
>
>> Odd thing is, I survived just fine for many weeks in various motels while
>> waiting for my housing on Cape Cod. I bought fresh fruit and veggies
>> (mostly veggies) and some other things that could be eaten as is. I may
>> have had a salt and pepper shaker. But no other seasonings. I am fine
>> with
>> a lot of foods being unseasoned. But certain things just need it.
>>
>
>
> I don't get as much enjoyment from eating asparagus these days. I am not
> supposed to eat butter or salt. I never did add much of either to cooked
> vegetables but I always liked both on asparagus.
>
>
I agree that butter and lemon is one of the best sauces for asparagus.
For those like me who don't eat butter, there are a variety of fairly
good dipping sauces.

Here are a few.
1. Cheese/yogurt

Good for artichokes.

2 tab yogurt
1 tab mayonnaise (or sour cream)
1 tab grated Parmesan
1/2 tab chopped scallion
1/2 tab chopped chives
1/2 tab dry sherry
1/8 tsp turmeric; just enough to give a slight yellow color
lemon juice if needed.

A squirt of butter flavor does no harm

2. Curry Mayonnaise

Original says: “add curry to taste” and is pretty awful since uncooked
curry powder doesn’t taste good at all. However, curry mayonnaise made
by cooking chopped onion with curry powder, adding to mayonnaise and
adjusting with lemon does work (and that’s how I’ve always made it.)

3. Sour cream with horse-radish

3 tablespoons milk
2 cups creamed cottage cheese
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 sprig parsley
dash salt

Put all ingredients in blender container; blend on high speed until
smooth. Serve with vegetable dippers

4. Herb.

Mayonnaise or sour cream flavored with lemon, mint, mustard, salt and
pepper.


--


James Silverton, Potomac

I'm *not*

On Dec 7, 9:10*pm, Dave Smith > wrote:

*Breakfast
> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
> * That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
> every day like her kids had to endure.

Gee - doesn't that beat plopping Fruit Loops in front of the kids
every mawnin? Granted - bland but at least nourishing, no?

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 07/12/2011 8:27 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> BTW my SIL gave us a breakfast drink recipe that called for 2
>> tablespoons of OAK bran.
>
>
> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
> every day like her kids had to endure.
>
> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.

"Late" brother? Sounds like that cooking was lethal!

On 08/12/2011 2:13 PM, news wrote:

>> She sounds like my former SiL.... my wife's late brother's ex-wife. We
>> went up to help them with the ski chalet they were building. Breakfast
>> was mush...... a mixture, oatmeal, cream of wheat various other grains.
>> That was okay for me because I like hot cereal, but I wouldn't want it
>> every day like her kids had to endure.
>>
>> After working hard all morning we went in for lunch..... slice of hard
>> boiled eggs over plain yoghurt.
>
> "Late" brother? Sounds like that cooking was lethal!



It was.....indirectly. Her cooking was so bland and so bloody "healthy"
that he developed a craving for chocolate bars and sweets. Any time he
got out of the house he gorged on sweets, and he ended up gaining a lot
of weight, developed diabetes and died of heart failure at 61 years of age.

I have to hand it to the woman.... she raised three healthy kids, though
one seems to be following in his father's shoes and has gained a lot of
weight.

I had a love hate relationship with those kids when they were young.
They were really nice kids and a lot of fun to have around. The down
side was that they were so damned healthy they never got sick. Germs
used to attack them but never seemed to be able to defeat their healthy
immune systems, so when ever I was near the kids all those desperate
germs jumped on me. I got sick after ever visit with those kids, but
they were never sick themselves.