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hibiscus20

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Now that I'm older...it finally makes sense. Posted: 3/28/2010 3:29:44 PM
For every man and woman there is a season, LOL. On the subject of changing eyesight, I noted that thecatsmeow's vision improved over time, as did mine. The doc says my extreme youthful nearsightedness has got balanced out somewhat by the onset of age-related farsightedness. So I now can read fine print thanks to one eye and drive safely thanks to the other--though not legally since Florida tests one eye at a time. Thank heavens there's been at least ONE benefit to ageing, LOL.

Hibiscus20

Joined: 6/3/2009

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7 new ways to use paper towel Posted: 3/16/2010 12:09:09 PM
Hey CGY, Thanks for sharing; you thunk up some good stuff! Want an embellishment to your Bacon-cooking app? Take a medium-size section of newspaper back out of the recycler, put 1 layer of paper towels above and below the fold, spread the bacon, fold over, and cook as per your instruction. The paper towels protect the bacon from the ink and the newspaper serves the dual purpose of keeping the bacon flat while cooking and soaking up all the grease.

Hibiscus20

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Why mature people make wonderful partners Posted: 3/14/2010 10:59:27 AM
Nice thread! The threads that focus on solving problems and healing pain are useful of course, but it's lovely to find one of celebration! In young children, play is their "work". They develop manual dexterity, physical expertise, and build skills interacting with others. Some elders who have continued in this learning have brought playfulness--a soft, generous, complimentary, common-sensical, freeing, warming vibe of fun--to a high art form with their partners. You old silver-tongued sweet-talkers--can't get enough of that! (Not talking about "playERs" of course.)

Hibiscus20

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What are the reasons to remarry after the age of 45? Posted: 3/14/2010 10:35:45 AM
I think about these issues quite a lot and don't have a definitive answer. But I CAN contribute a few thoughts: 1. Do you care about this person enough to live with him/her in sickness and in health. At our age, just-over-the-horizon health problems are certain for all but a very lucky few, so that every over-45 adult in a relationship must be ready to do--and receive--some caretaking. Also, ask yourself who will take care of you if you have no loving partner capable of doing so? Important questions. 2. In any monogamous relationship, each partner will, like it or not, deal with the other's children at some point. This is crucial, because some adult children will focus only on inheritances their parent's partner might receive in their stead. Others will be joyous their lonely parent has found love again. Others may fear the partner may take advantage of their parent's health or finances--or even abuse them. Others yet may have a mix of understandings and misunderstandings about the relationship. From sad experience, I tell you it can get truly dicey. You gotta agree on what you're gonna tell the kids! 3. Apportionment of finances should be easy. The only fair thing in my mind is execution in ratio to existing income and expenses, in black-and-white so everyone (including all adult children) understands and has a copy of a legal instrument laying out the rules. If the partner with greater resources/income isn't willing to contribute that much, that relationship may just not be strong enough. It isn't just a question of legal enforcement; it's making sure everyone is crystal clear on the logistics. Then it frees everyone up to focus on enjoying the relationship, right?

Hibiscus20

Joined: 6/3/2009

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How many others here are trying to have a relationship with a dead body? Posted: 3/13/2010 7:46:13 AM
Gosh, so many ways to interpret things. Maybe just ask her, sweetly of course. Sometimes I become so enraptured I can hadly move; but in that case he always gets an explanation and a big ole "THANK-YOU-DARLIN!!" If that were the case with you, could you excuse her a little now and then?

hibiscus20

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Fish recipes Posted: 3/11/2010 9:30:52 AM
Hey justbunky, I couldn't tell from your statement about salmon if you're a fan or not. Fish gets stronger proportionate to the time it's overcooked, and salmon stands out to me as the most amazing example of this. Canned salmon is already overcooked, so it's already too strong--to me. I like to poach fresh salmon in a half/n/half mixture of water / white wine along with a couple of slices of lemon or lime. I stand RIGHT THERE while it's cooking so I can lift it out of the pan at the exact moment it's tender but before it gets tough and strong. Make a clear sweet sauce with fresh dill to top--wonderful, light flavor that's not strong and fishy, and with even better nutritional value.

hibiscus20

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battling mid life bulge! Posted: 3/9/2010 1:00:15 PM
Hey OP, I'm a little worried about your trying to stay between 500-1000 calories. Health and vigor should be your first goal in any venture, right? Could your body have gone into "survival mode", hoarding stored calories to survive so that's what's hijacking your weight loss? For your physical and mental welfare, it might be a good idea to lighten up on yourself a little. I just lost 25 lbs in ~15 mos, so let me share a few methods I hope will work for you too. Like you, I walked for exercise--couldn't even do as much as you due to arthritis. Congrats on the whole foods diet; food choice is crucial. The additives in pre-prepared foods, especially snack foods, are saboteurs of health and weight control. Avoid salt, and avoid msg like poison--it's an appetite stimulant that goes by many different names and is usually accompanied by empty calories. I was a little confused why you'd avoid complex carbs--they're much preferable to simple carbs and healthy whole grains are a good nutritional component in any diet. Combined with lentils, they form protein, which is important to forestall loss of muscle mass when dieting. That protein isn't as high quality as meat, but would allow you to cut your meat portions, which contain animal fats, somewhat. Considering your stated lack of success while focusing as hard as you are on the only 3 things that enable weight control (food choice, portion control, and calorie burn), I'm wondering if your thyroid is on the job. Has it been checked lately? Good luck, sweetie.

hibiscus20

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Opinions/ suggestions very welcome Posted: 3/9/2010 8:45:17 AM
Avoid most commercial breads, of course, unless the label specifically excludes wheat flour. Arrowroot flour is a good substitute, particularly in baked sweets, and it serves as a gravy thickener too.

hibiscus20

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The perfect poached egg Posted: 3/5/2010 8:05:41 AM
I forgot to say: NEVER cook eggs in a microwave. Faugh! Retch! Aaaagh! Gag! I think the heat is too intense for the delicate egg, but it really nasties it up.

hibiscus20

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The perfect poached egg Posted: 3/5/2010 8:03:56 AM
Egg whites will disintegrate proportionately to the vigorous movement of the boiling water. So, I use water that's barely simmering before I create the swirl. I'm uninformed about the vinegar--what's it supposed to do? How about braising your eggs instead? Braising is sorta "frying" the egg in a tiny bit of water--a small non-stick pan is your ally here. OR--at least some of the egg white--where all the Vitamin B resides--is wasted in poaching or braising, why not experiment with boiling the egg and so harvest all its nutrition? An egg is a fragile food in and out of the shell; so, as with poaching, don't let it boil hard. Experiment with different times--I've heard some people bring the egg to a boil, turn off the heat, cover and let set 20 mins but I don't know the result. I put my egg in cold water and asa the water boils I cut back to simmer, set the timer for 6 mins, and turn off the heat at the 5 min-mark. This results in an almost hard-boiled egg that's tender, not rubbery. Eggs are fun; play around! Also, watch the move JULIE AND JULIA for a neat scene in which Julia Child learns to poach an egg. Bon appetit!

hibiscus20

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Do you have the need to ask ? Posted: 3/5/2010 7:44:40 AM
Askers of that question are looking for affirmation; it's a good "love-play"* question. A good answer from a smart and loving partner would be something like: "You look good to me in everything you wear." (and adding that it looks as good as defensible) And a nice pat in the area of the questioned garment is icing on the cake *"Love-Play" games are fun AND can be relationship-building--keeps things warmed-up and lively! It's crucial to show appreciation of your mate. ...and if they have to ask for affirmation, you're missing lots of opportunities to show and tell.

hibiscus20

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baking on the stovetop Posted: 2/28/2010 1:46:55 PM
Hi Tigeress, a lot of things normally baked in an oven can be made on a medium-to-slow-heat cooktop; only sometimes you have to make it thinner. Ergo, a cake could be turned into cookies grilled and flipped, etc. I make cornbread (pone for those familiar with the term) in a skillet on my cooktop when I don't want to heat up the oven. If you're worried about flipping it neatly, turn it into corncakes, i.e. like pancakes. Also, I LOVE my toaster oven--have you considered getting one? It might be considerably less expensive than having a service call for oven-coil replacement; and some of them are pretty large if you wanted to go that route.

Hibiscus20

Joined: 6/3/2009

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Conspiracy to the power of WTF?! Posted: 2/23/2010 8:34:26 AM
All the Canadians I know are VERY polite. Some stereotypes I can roll with, tee hee....

Hibiscus20

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Major new alternative energy looms? Posted: 2/23/2010 8:29:37 AM
Hey all and thanks for your input. For "thecdisreal" and others who missed the 60-Minutes segment, here's a link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/18/60minutes/main6221135.shtml Dave, I have no citation for my comment about environmental impact--just a reading that shocked me enough to remember it. Glad to learn your Toyota battery is completely recyclable, as that would seem to contradict a major misunderstanding. As for their running on methane, I thought they ran on oxygen... The comments of nuclear energy were especially enlightening.

Hibiscus20

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Major new alternative energy looms? Posted: 2/22/2010 7:46:07 AM
Did any of you science folks see the Bloombox on 60 Minutes last night? The process from concept to inexpensive mass production will probably be more complex than it appeared, but it sure looked neat. Not much info offered on environmental impact--though it sounded incredibly clean, most major energy producers have some unanticipated impact long-term. For instance, I've read that disposal of nuclear-energy byproducts and batteries of hybrid/electric autos will become almost insoluble long-term problems. Thoughts?

Hibiscus20

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Conspiracy to the power of WTF?! Posted: 2/22/2010 7:34:44 AM
damn lizard alien Illuminati Masons[/ quote] Din't u fergit the socialists who foment terrorism and miscegnation? Now there's a major WTF fer ya. She sounds like she's from Georgia. I'm not sure if that's relevant, but I mention it for the sake of the narrative. [/ quote] Shame on you, stargazer.

Hibiscus20

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That magic mirror.... Posted: 2/21/2010 12:56:46 PM
The profiles claiming to look and act much younger than their actual ages, or that "age is just a number" totally astound me. They seem not to realize that their friends say this only to encourage them; and I guess they actually believe it. I wish there were a tactful way to let them know how silly it sounds--without hurting their feelings.

Hibiscus20

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All the way in, or all the way out? Posted: 2/19/2010 8:10:40 AM
You've sketched out a dilemma I'm pretty certain a LOT of us are experiencing; and I'm a lot older than you so I've thought about it a lot longer. What's your response to this a sort-of theory I've come up with? One way we learned to cope with being single was focusing on its attractions--nobody constantly in our faces criticizing our schedules, weight, dress, budgets, vehicles, friends, child discipline or living environment. Absence of conflict can grow on a person! But of course the downsides of loneliness and having no moral support through the tricky times of life makes us crave companionship. So off we go fishing. Having experienced an intimate relationship gone sour, however, has made us pretty guarded about risking full commitment again--and of course the emotional wonder of a fully committed mutual relationship is huge. Anything less tends to dwindle--so, how do we identify that person who enables a full and joyous commitment? Ah, that is the question!

Hibiscus20

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What if you were being tracked by your cell phone? Posted: 2/7/2010 1:45:37 PM
He must be pretty techie, to have gotten access to all the info that would allow him to do that. Did you provide any of it to him? Contact your cell phone company and check it out. If the phone you have cannot block him from tracking you, get a phone that can.

Hibiscus20

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how do you make chicken pot pie.mmmm Posted: 2/7/2010 9:50:08 AM
Here's a pretty easy one: Chicken mixture: Stew some chicken (I like thighs for better flavor) slowly, using an amount of water that will boil down to ~1c when the chicken's done. Then add some frozen mixed veggies & keep cooking til they're tender. If the veggie mix doesn't have potato & onions, I chop and add some in. Chop chicken. ( I stew with the skin on for more flavor and remove and discard it before chopping the meat.) Gravy: use a can of cream of chicken soup, OR stir a Tablespoon flour/cornstarch/arrowroot flour (whichever you have) into a small amount of cold milk & stir til lumps are gone. Then add ~half cup more milk and stir til smooth. Add spices to taste: I like salt and pepper, sage (or thyme), a little poultry seasoning, and a very little saffron. I'm heavy-handed with salt/pepper, but you can experiment with these to your taste. Pour into the hot chicken / veggie / broth mix and stir til thick. Pour hot mixture into crust and bake @350 til crust is brown. Crust: for ease, use a refrigerated store pie crust; but I like a rolled biscuit crust (any biscuit mix or recipe is fine) better so I can roll it thicker and all that fluffy brown crust is delicious with the gravy. (less fat too) Sometimes I bump up the volume of the liquids so there will be a lot more good gravy. I serve hot and top with chopped green onions. Yum

Hibiscus20

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AARP U@50 contest winner: Lost Generation. Posted: 2/6/2010 9:26:44 AM
I really liked seeing something new on the "Over 45" Forum! Most of the threads have been on so long they're just too many pages and pages of people voicing repetitive opinions. It's always fascinating to realize what the younger generation thinks of us "old fogies", and amazing how (eh-hem) uninformed those opinions. I also thought it was interesting that the 2 videos I found at that site both assumed they'd be financially successful. Wonder how THAT'll work out for them, LOL!

Hibiscus20

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How would you celebrate one year of dating? Posted: 2/6/2010 9:05:02 AM
AbsoLUTEly!--celebrations are always in order! If none are on the calendar when I feel like celebrating, I just make one up and declare it. You've got a wonderful excuse to make a fun, light special time--it doesn't have to weighty and serious to be romantic; you go girl!

Hibiscus20

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Just a thought Posted: 2/5/2010 9:43:59 AM
Don't give up. There are millions of sweet honorable women who would treasure you. Sorry you've run across some nasty ones. Keep looking; she's out there....

Hibiscus20

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women and cosmetics Posted: 2/4/2010 8:50:41 AM
Start out by having a conversation about how much you love her. After that's really clear, tell her you like the way she looks even more with less makeup. And then makes sure you know she really love her. Again.

Hibiscus20

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If you like it then you should have put a ring on it. Posted: 2/4/2010 8:47:58 AM
It's about commitment. A ring makes a statement that you're willing to commit to your fullest capability. Even then, many relationships fail; but woment want to know he's really going to try.

Hibiscus20

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So is it men, women or both? Posted: 2/4/2010 8:45:44 AM
What does IRL mean?

Hibiscus20

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Approaching the subject of sex with older women Posted: 2/3/2010 1:41:36 PM
And I thought you'd never ask! Just ask with a big smile on your face that telegraphs you're plenty interested!

Hibiscus20

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When do I let go??? Posted: 2/3/2010 1:38:20 PM
His behavior has all the hallmark behaviors of an abuser. Nobody else can look out for you, so you have to look out for yourself. Hope you can find somebody who has that amazing side and no jealous, psycho controlling side; if not, it may be better to be alone.

Hibiscus20

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Time to MOve? Posted: 2/2/2010 1:49:59 PM
Early warning sign: sadly, this ***hole is designing an excuse to get rid of you; whenever he feels like it, he'll just say he thinks you're cheating. You better make the move first--hopefully to someone more reasonable and mature.

Hibiscus20

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Why am I attracted to women with emotional baggage/Issues? Posted: 2/1/2010 1:47:35 PM
Because ALL women have emotional baggage and issues. So do all men. Lotsa people in denial out there, LOL.

Hibiscus20

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moral dilemma Posted: 1/31/2010 4:28:41 PM
Ask her if she wants you to test him this way. If she says "yes", you'll know she wants to know. If she says "no", drop it like a hot potato.

Hibiscus20

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Financial Compatibilty Posted: 1/31/2010 1:01:47 PM
Your question, as well as all the answers, seem to confirm that figuring out the finances (except for the uber-rich, when it shouldn't matter) is easiest when two requirements are met: 1. The resources of each are pretty closely equal 2. Housing, vacations, medical insurance, groceries, etc etc can be split down the middle Sadly, anything else is probably going to be a test of negotiation skills and fairness of both parties--unless one party is so rich and generous it doesn't matter.

Hibiscus20

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Logic. Posted: 1/30/2010 10:56:53 AM
To be perfectly logical would mean that one is in possession of all relevant facts. I believe possession of ALL relevant facts is impossible; ergo, perfect logic is not attainable. So we can try to come close, but will never succeed. A secondary conclusion is that people who believe themselves to be in possession of all relevant facts are always wrong; believing it passionately makes them sometimes dangerous.

Hibiscus20

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Food processor/mixer/blender question Posted: 1/30/2010 10:52:17 AM
Of the above, I have only a small hand mixer that is due to be replaced; and everytime I shop for any of these I get confused. Do these have to be 3 separate appliances? Is there one that does everything? And if so, (be still my heart) one that can go completely and safely into the dishwasher? Am I an unrealistic dreamer?

Hibiscus20

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As Good As I Ever Was.....NOT!!! Posted: 1/29/2010 3:35:16 PM
Being open and honest is never foolish. Because I have a working mirror, I for one appreciate a fellow who doesn't let himself to be deluded unrealistically. ("Friends tell me I look and act younger than my age.") Some of us react positively to the special vibe of a guy of our own age and maturity who can say "been there, done that, the world still spins" with a chuckle at the strange humor of life. Make the ladies laugh; they'll love you for it!

Hibiscus20

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Men in their 60s Posted: 1/29/2010 8:52:21 AM
Could be they're conducting parallel searches, and disappear when they think they might have found that partner? Trying to sort through all the important factors via electronic communications, and then hoping a special spark will appear.....it's a long process with odds that are just as long. I share your frustration.

Hibiscus20

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If you had your time over... Posted: 1/28/2010 8:24:27 AM
One more....a lot of very silly people would want to be on TV--just wanted to make sure I get credit for noticing this.

Hibiscus20

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If you had your time over... Posted: 1/28/2010 8:21:25 AM
Revise the "Last Will and Testament"? Learn to do the foxtrot? Spend everything in one last big blow-out trip? When do we get the answer?!!!!!

Hibiscus20

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divorce verses affair...isnt it about time we accepted affairs.. Posted: 1/28/2010 8:09:16 AM
Whatever percentage of time/energies are being expended on this outside relationship are being stolen from the relationship and family. If no children are involved, the thief should just get a divorce and get lost so the committed partner can find someone who will commit his/her energies to him/her and the family. The ability to commit and maintain measure strength of character in my book.

Hibiscus20

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Creationism vs. Atheism and the CPGT theory Posted: 1/26/2010 8:29:26 AM
OMG, it's yet aNOTHER religious war! Glad you guys are using words and not bombs. My daughter became furious with me when I told her a true liberal is tolerant also of the intolerant. Therein lies the rub.

Hibiscus20

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Celery Recipes Posted: 1/25/2010 10:32:30 AM
Chop it into tuna, chicken, or tater salad. Make some more soup; it's good in almost all of them.

Hibiscus20

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Brutal Honesty? Posted: 1/23/2010 12:03:33 PM
Name-calling (i.e. "fink") is alway brutality. People who try to call it honesty are just trying to fool you...or themselves. Even a harsh truth can be shared in a kind way.

Hibiscus20

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Oppositional disorder: real or just an excuse for bad behaviour Posted: 1/16/2010 8:44:34 AM
OP, I think psychologists are IN THE PROCESS of identifying/diagnosing some real behavior problems that spring from chemical imbalance, inherited genetics, brain injuries, etc. Along the way, they're no doubt having some false starts and making some diagnostic and labelling errors and overlaps, but elimination via the scientific process will lead to tighter conclusions. Apathy, for instance, can spring from a myriad of causes; i.e. chemical deficiency, depression due to crisis in the home, death of a sibling or classmate, or just being a snotty teenager. IF a child is apathetic because of a severe deficiency and a daily dose of vitamin B gives the kid, enough energy to clean his room and gripe about it the whole time, we'd all cheer, wouldn't we?

Hibiscus20

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Single fathers, male role model, the boy code, custody and equality: Paradox? Posted: 1/16/2010 8:21:53 AM
Incredibly complex issue; you're right on a lot of counts. But I think you've realized that these stereotypes of male and female gender roles are largely determined by society, and that society is full of people who are either unable or unwilling to change the values system under which they were born/raised. Economic provenance is a powerful factor, and sometimes it's tempered by greed. Complex--it's not all black and white.

Hibiscus20

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Lone Star (beer) Bread for all y'all Chili Eaters Posted: 1/16/2010 8:15:34 AM
Here's another good bread to go with chili. One warning--eat it while it's hot and fresh--doesn't "keep" well. Taken from a newspaper column, by Joe Murray--the lead-in said Lufkin TX. And I thought his writing was fun, so I'll copy without much editing. "Put 3 cups of self-rising flour into a mixing bowl. Yes, it's gotta be self-rising. Add 2 Tablespoons of sugar and--voila!--add one bottle of Lone Star beer. Yes, it's gotta be Lone Star. (For extra Texas flavor, use the longneck bottles.) Mixing up the dough is an experience in itself, what with the way it foams and fizzes. Bread with a head--where else but Texas? When the dough seems about right, pour it into a greased baking pan, set your oven at 375 and let the cooking take its course for the next hour + 15 minutes. How you occupy yourself during that period is, of course, your business. I would only remind you that you have 5/6 of a Lone Star 6-pack. After all, man does not live by bread alone. Once it's done, flip it over, pop out the loaf and brush lightly with butter." Trying this recipe took some real effort! Because I lived in a dry area in which I taught school, my purchase of adult beverages would have brought me some real grief. But I lived close to the line of a slightly moister state, which I surreptitiously crossed, wearing borrowed hat, coat, and sunglasses--and bought the first beer I could find. That happened to be Corona, which worked ok; but as a matter of loyalty, you should look for Lone Star first, shouldn't you?

Hibiscus20

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The best munchies Posted: 1/16/2010 7:48:34 AM
Your sweet-side munchie sounds good, and healthy too if using dark dark chocolate! For people who like crunchy/chewy and lower calorie, roast raw almonds and mix with dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, cherries, pineapple, mango, etc etc). The flavor of freshly roasted almonds is worth the hassle of buying raw (keep in frig til use) and roasting in a slow oven. As almonds have more protein than most nuts, they're good at holding off the appetite until the next meal. I also like to chop raw cabbage into large enough pieces to eat as finger food--moist, sweet and crunchy--wonderful delicate flavor without mayo yuk all over it. Asparagus--steam only til crunch is almost gone, (don't overcook or it'll get strong) then chill. Drizzle with a good virgin olive oil mixed with some nice spices, i.e. roasted garlic, herbes de Provence, fresh-ground black pepper--experiment til you find the mixture you like best. Eat as finger-food, providing large napkins--cloth if you want to impress. (In that case, make sure they can be laundered in hot water to get out the oil.) Heck, forget the chilling and eat it warm! LOL Good both ways.

Hibiscus20

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Exquisite Liver Posted: 1/14/2010 1:27:55 PM
Dang! I like to eat liver but not cook it, so was going to fish for an invitation. But geeser lives in @#$#@ CANADA!

Hibiscus20

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Men of a certain age...women too.. Posted: 1/13/2010 8:21:49 PM
Good heavens, I HOPE we're more discerning now...about ourselves as well as potential dates, etc. Otherwise, we really haven't been paying attention, have we?! Jadedness is more difficult to pin down, as it seems to wax and wane with the respect with which the world's treated you lately--anybody else look at it that way? I'm a huge fan of respect, regardless of the presence or absence of that highly touted "chemistry".

Hibiscus20

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PLEASE help! Pie crust fail! Posted: 1/13/2010 6:02:56 PM
Rolling piecrust onto waxed paper is a great idea because it flattens on the counter (I can't get saran wrap to lie flat) while you're rolling, and then supports the crust while you're lifting and flipping it onto the pie dish (or top of fruit filling). Then, if enough flour to keep it from sticking to the waxed paper was used, you'll be able to peel the waxed paper right off while the crust stays neatly where it should. If you accidentally use too little flour the first try and the crust sticks / tears, just knead a little more flour in and try again. And you can pre-cut waxed paper to the right size circle to fit your pie dish--then just roll the crust to the edge of the circle...et voila, it fits!

Hibiscus20

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A question about windmills Posted: 1/13/2010 5:48:47 PM
Thanks quietjohn, Carnage was an ill-chosen word on my part, as real information was indeed my goal. Balance seems hard to find these days; much media that doesn't actually engage in hysterical overstatement may still withhold opposing argument. Your brief list is a great example of solid, balanced comparative info--just what I wanted to know, thanks.

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