Recent content by itzalgud

Thanks for pics. It's not what I imagined they looked like. Now I know.

I live in the Northwest where blackberries grow wild like weeds. They are a real pain. Half of my 1/2 acre lot is covered with them. They even grow in the garage. I've fought them so long, I finally am satisfied just to keep them in check. This aside, I do use the berries (hard not to when they...

I trust your judgement, Barbara, if you like it, it must be good. Going shopping!!

Maybe I missed it in all the previous posts, but I didn't notice anyone mentioning my favorite use for lemon juice. Substitute it for salt. I love salt and use way more than I should...so I use lemon juice instead. Years ago I had a lemon tree that produced dozens of lemons all year...

My kind of dish and sounds quick and simple. Going to try it tonight. I think the jalapeno addition is a good idea.

Thanks to everyone for all the good info. The Zyliss is the one I was trying to think of in my original post. I remember I liked it at the time but it disappeared over the years and relocations. I bought and threw away a couple of other brands since then...just too flimsy. Thanks again to all.

Barbara, she sounds a lot like my mom, who left us a year ago (seems like yesterday). Our prayers are on the way.

Sleepless and cold in Seattle: Been sitting here at the computer facing the window since 3am. (Couldn't sleep) It's a little after 1 in the afternoon now and I am watching the rain slowly change to snow. Temp at 34 degrees. I'm told you can drive in a 20 mile circle around my house this...

I tried the teeth thing. Hey, it works!

I knew there had to be a thread on sharpening knives (wasn't sure about scissors). Guess I just didn't look back far enough. Answered all my questions. Thanks everyone. itzalgud

Sounds too simple. Also, sounds like it would work. I'll try it...thanks. Would still like some suggestions on sharpening knives. There are a million out there and I have bought a few and threw away all because they don't work very good. Maybe my technique??? Anyone found a "killer" knife...

Not sure if some of you would consider scissors, cookware, but I keep a pair in the kitchen and use them all the time in cooking. They have become unusably dull because some little gremlin in the household used them inappropriately. The only sharpener I have is that little gadget on the back...

Thanks for the recipe. I make something like this periodically and I love it. However, I've never written it down and each time I bumble through from memory. Of course the results are hit or miss. So, I've printed it out and now have it in my recipe box. Thanks again.

I don't have a compost pile but I scatter them in the garden. Suppose to be good for the plants. Seems like we should make some use of them, rather than down the drain or in the garbage.

FINALE Jim's note continued: Just kidding, Annie. Now here's the truth. Remember the day I called you and we were interrupted by a knock at your door? Well, I was calling to discuss your argument with Robert at the party the night before. I, and others, were disturbed by your attitude. Your...