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Soda Shoppe / Re: Soda Shoppe for December 1...Last post by Amy - Today at 06:12:03 pmWe had rain then snow today. Hubby did get his haircut and then home to work about the house. We did remove the snow here and I did the neighbours driveway also. Finally got the 3 doz butter tarts done too!
Larry, I would rather have the snow as the rain freezes and makes too much ice....hence...spin around like a button on an outhouse door. At least with the rain first then snow on top it is easier to walk. Joy, hope you won at cards!! Mary Ann, we did get a mixture of both and hope that is it for a few days. Hope Jane is getting her computer fixed!! 2
Town Talk / Re: Norms Bait and TackleLast post by Marilyne - Today at 05:07:19 pmMary Ann, I don't eat any kind of corn . . . canned, frozen, fresh or popcorn. The gastroenterologist told me to cut it out of my diet forever, after I had colon surgery in the 1980's. Too hard to digest, and can cause all sorts of problems if you have a lot of scar tissue (adhesions). I was never particularly fond of corn, so no great loss to me.
I saw your message early this morning, that Paul was in the Soo Locks. I was too late, because when I checked the marine map, he was already out of the locks, and heading toward Duluth. I looked at the schedule, and see that he will be arriving there tomorrow, in the afternoon I think? I'll leave myself a message to remind me, but he is always late, or moved back so many times that I get tired of waiting. I do enjoy watching Paul, because he always draws a good sized crowd of enthusiastic people, regardless of weather! I'm not missing romaine lettuce either. For a salad, I like the one called butter lettuce, the best. Next would be baby spinach, and then plain old iceberg. The bag of fresh salad greens called Spring Mix, has lots of other varieties in it, but I have no idea what they are? 3
Leisure Activities / Re: "Just Plain Old Music"Last post by Marilyne - Today at 04:18:54 pmJackie - A very inspirational video! I hope that many people will watch it, and will be motivated to donate in the future.
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Town Talk / Re: Norms Bait and TackleLast post by Mary Ann - Today at 03:53:34 pmI don't have to worry about any kind of corn being recalled because I don't buy corn in any shape except in summer for corn on the cob. Actually, when I had the 100-patch allergy test many years ago, I found I was allergic to corn and melons. I've never been fond of melons so I don't buy either food. Looking at our grocery ad this morning, there was a notice that their romaine lettuce was grown in a certain location and therefore was not contaminated. I think Tom has bought it, but it is not a food I've become attached to. I like good old iceberg lettuce.
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Homemaking, Food & Gardening / Re: What's For Dinner?Last post by angelface555 - Today at 03:36:54 pmThe Rock's Recipes' Newfoundland's Figgy Duff "First for those of you reading without benefit of Newfoundland experience, Newfoundland Figgy Duff has nothing to do with figs, dried fresh or otherwise. Raisins are historically referred to as figs in many parts of the province. This recipe is, of course, a close cousin to the Blueberry Duff, which is still made throughout the year using frozen blueberries but is especially good at the beginning of the summer blueberry season. A recent email request and this mornings brunch prompted me to add my standard recipe for Figgy Duff. A young lady from the southern US who is married to a Newfoundlander asked for assistance in preparing this dish. I was reluctant to answer with a definitive recipe because I don't believe that one actually exists. I have encountered many variations of what people call Figgy Duff here in Newfoundland. Family history and local variations of the recipe account for many differences in both opinion and experience of what Figgy Duff actually is. It is a close cousin to the traditional English Spotted Dick where, I suspect, a part of our English and Irish heritage has survived over the centuries in this dish. This is a slight variation on my grandmother, Belinda Morgan's recipe, where I remember having it at many a Sunday dinner in her Port-de-Grave kitchen. A similar recipe with the addition of molasses and spices I have heard referred to as Labrador Duff. Other recipe variations I have seen include breadcrumbs, orange zest or currants but I have never attempted any of those. To debate what is a proper Figgy Duff is to engage in the silliest of arguments. It is futile to argue the virtues of one over the other because it is impossible to overcome the power of the inextricably entwined memories that people associate with such things. It is much more interesting to me to explore and appreciate the differences than to debate them. There is no right and wrong here, just differences of experience. One of my indulgences is to pan fry thick slices of the leftovers in butter for brunch the next day and serve it with molasses. (Time to put a cardiologist on retainer!) A couple of British friends tell me that this is commonly done with the leftover Christmas pudding back in the UK as well. Throw a couple of slices of the leftover Christmas ham into the pan with it and you are definitely good until supper. 😉" Newfoundland Figgy Duff Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 40 mins Course: Side Dish Cuisine: Newfoundland Servings: 8 Servings Author: Barry C. Parsons Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup melted butter ¾ cup milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup raisins Sift together the flour sugar and baking powder. Add the raisins and toss well. Add the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Mix all together with a wooden spoon just until a soft dough is formed. Put dough into a pudding steamer or a wet heavy cotton pudding bag, tying the bag with a piece of butcher string but leaving about an inch of slack at the top to allow the pudding to expand. Boil for approximately 1 1/2 hours. This is most often done in the pot with the boiled root vegetables, cabbage and salt beef included in a Jiggs Dinner but can be done in a pot on its own as well. Recipe Notes Note: you can substitute the sugar for ½ cup molasses and adjust the milk accordingly to form the proper consistency of the dough. Spices like 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp allspice can also be added as variations Traditionally served with a roast dinner or Jiggs Dinner but also served as a dessert with a rum butter sauce. For those who have been asking, there is an alternative to the pudding bag. You can get a pudding steamer on Amazon. leftover sauce can be stored for a couple of weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also use rum extract if you don't want the alcohol. Quote from: angelface555 on December 05, 2018, 12:43:55 pmThis recipe is for Amy; Rock Recipies' Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars 6
Town Talk / Re: Norms Bait and TackleLast post by Marilyne - Today at 03:27:03 pmPatricia - I know you're happy that Farrah is losing weight, but I'm hoping that she isn't hungry? I always wanted my cats to be satisfied. Maybe I gave them too much - I don't know? I have no idea if Winnie, or any of our other cats were overweight or not? I never took them to the vet unless there was something obviously wrong with them. They all lived to be very old, so I guess they were healthy?
I've seen those stories over the years, about people serving their pets a vegetarian diet, thinking it would make them healthier! Instead of healthy, the poor animals became weak and sick, and often didn't survive. I've also heard of people putting their human babies on skim milk, instead of whole milk, or eliminating milk altogether! Of course the poor baby develops a syndrome called "failure to thrive", and becomes thin and sickly, et al. Sometimes I think there is no common sense left in the world! Thanks for the heads-up, on all the latest food recalls! I've seen the Fiesta Corn in the markets, but I've never bought it. I think it's a popular item to serve as a side dish with Mexican food like enchiladas, tamales, et al. Romaine lettuce has still not been declared safe here in California. (where it was grown!) I'm sure there will be another food recall of some sort, just in time for Christmas! Speaking of food - right now it's lunch time, and I'm hungry. I'll return later for some more comments. 7
Animal Shelter / Re: PetsLast post by angelface555 - Today at 02:31:07 pm10 weird cat behaviors
https://www.thesprucepets.com/weird-cat-behaviors-explained-553972?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15404846&utm_term=petsbanner It's generalized but it does have a few answers. For example, it says a cat likes you if it presents it's butt to you with tail up. A more realistic answer is cats are driven by scents and the cat is saying I don't mind you if you check to see how I am. A form of hello for cats. 8
Photos and More / Re: Photo Slide Shows and Home...Last post by SCFSue - Today at 02:22:21 pmI'm still using Windows 8 and I am NOT going to change to something new. When S&F no longer lets me get in here to post with Friends, I'll just have to say a very sad farewell. It's bad enough to try to get used to the changes we have now!
Sue P.S. Perry Como was one handsome guy and had a wonderful voice. He was my Favorite while a teen and even into my early married years. He had such a smooth voice and was so "laid back" while singing. I've missed him since those early days. 9
Medical Corner / Re: Bosom BuddiesLast post by SCFSue - Today at 02:01:05 pmHello Buddies. I'm finally here. I've tried several times to get to the reply apt, but kept getting shoved off. I've found the new changes VERY FRUSTRATING! Tim arrived about 11:00 and we went to the library and Kroger. I did my shopping and he brought me home to put the groceries away before we went out for our Saturday lunch (and a bottle of beer, each!). He and Kris will do a bit of traveling this winter and he has arranged for a friend to be available to stay overnight with me if I need it (I don't) and to take me to the store and any other necessary errands. I like Kenny and think that will work out OK for both of us.
It's still raining. I'll probably start reading one of my new library books. Tomorrow I'll probably watch some football and/or basketball games. Have a nice day, Every Buddy. Sue 10
Computer Store / Re: Windows-10Last post by angelface555 - Today at 01:53:33 pmThese are the worst passwords of 2018
As the year comes to a close, a lot of us are thinking back on the year that was... but have you bothered to consider your 2018 passwords? A good password will keep your online accounts safe, from your bank account to your Amazon account. But even though we know we should create secure passwords, a lot of us don't. Complex, unique passwords can be a nuisance to remember (especially since security experts recommend using a different password for every site), and it's easier to skip the headache and go with something simple. However, SplashData's list of the worst passwords of 2018 -- which was compiled from the millions of passwords that were hacked this year --suggests plenty of people aren't making much effort to create secure passwords. The top five passwords don't vary much from year to year... which means people keep using the same predictable passwords, which make it easy for anyone to get into their accounts. Here are this year's top 25 passwords: 1: 123456 (unchanged) 2: password (unchanged) 3: 123456789 (up 3) 4: 12345678 (down 1) 5: 12345 (unchanged) 6: 111111 (new) 7: 1234567 (up 1) 8: sunshine (new) 9: qwerty (down 5) 10: iloveyou (unchanged) 11: princess (new) 12: admin (down 1) 13: welcome (down 1) 14: 666666 (new) 15: abc123 (unchanged) 16: football (down 7) 17: 123123 (unchanged) 18: Monkey (down 5) 19: 654321 (new) 20: !@#$%^&* (new) 21: Charlie (new) 22: aa123456 (new) 23: donald (new) 24: password1 (new) 25: qwerty123 (new) Even if you aren't a security pro, you can probably see a problem here. Seven of those passwords are simply a straight row of characters across the keyboard (presumably to whatever number of characters a particular password requires). And they aren't the only patterns on the list: "111111" and "666666" are even lazier. Then there's the perennial "password," which is certainly easy to remember -- but it's also the first password any hacker will try. A variation on this basic password is also inevitably on the worst passwords list: "password1" may be a little more complicated than the simple "password," but it isn't much better. If "password" is a hacker's first guess, this will be the second. Even worse, "123456" and "password" have made the top two spots on the worst passwords list for six years in a row. That implies that not only are these lousy passwords getting used, but they keep getting used. New to the list this year was "donald," debuting in the #23 slot. And while it's a bit better than "password," setting your password to the name of the president still isn't very secure. So how can you keep your online accounts -- and thus your personal information -- safe? The first step is making sure none of your none of your password are on SplashData's worst passwords of the year list. If you are, you should log on and change them immediately. Continued on: https://www.techlicious.com/blog/worst-passwords-2018/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=0b772906a1-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-0b772906a1-189582833 |
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