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Hello everyone:

Grits I am sure would take a very long time to acquire a taste. we have had them but but but.

Both Mel and I are headed out the door to have dinner at a little restaurant in Aurora across from the the big plaza at the south end (Mel"s words I hope we don't get lost) now he says he will not get lost he has been there before.


Ruth

Thank you kindly for the warm welcomes.  How refreshing.  I can see by your posts that you are a family.  In time, I hope to prove I qualify.

I thought I'd come in today and graze, but two posts caught my eye because they spoke of two of my favorite foods (Oh there's more).

#1. Grits (Sinful food).  I was introduced to grits in 1952 when the Air Force sent me to Louisana.  I've loved them ever since.  There are two ways to prepare them.  Cook them as you would oatmeal or mush, and when they have the consistancy of hot mush, add a little salt and pepper topped with plenty of butter (This is the sinful part). I believe all supermarkets sell grits.  The second way to eat them is to prepare them the usual way, then pour the hot grits into a small square cake pan, let them cool, then put the pan in the fridge overnight.  Now comes the good part.  Cut the grits with a knife like you would brownies, and fry them in a good (non fat) oil until they are crispy brown, then turn them over and cook the other side.  Now enjoy them with fried eggs and bacon.

#2. Mexican food.  Having lived in Southern California most of my life, Mexican food is a staple food, and I don't know if I Couldn't live without it (Not really).  HOWEVER, the chef or cook must know what they are doing.

Please forgive my jumping back in, but one of the members asked me to comment on my golf game this morning.........

;-)

Hi Lee!  How was your golf game?

Ruth Ann has posted news of our Papa John.

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Keep praying.

Lee, did you see all the nice comments on your photos?

This has been one of those days where I have worked and played.  But now it is time to shut the pc down for the night.  

I am tired.....

BUT I am praying that all of you have a great night's rest and rise in the morning truly refreshed.

Has anyone heard from Papa John?  

Etta Sue I love your new signature. It is so cute.

Lee: We also have a place called In The KItchen where there are lots of recipes. How was your golf game?

Hi Pat I see you on line.

I like your sig, Etta Sue.  Did you make it?

Hi everyone.  Just read the news concerning Papa John and sure glad to see he came through the operation well.  

I have had another busy day as had to go to CompUSA and purchase a new scanner.  The one I had wasn't very old but started putting a big wide blue streak in the middle of each scan.  This time I got an Epson Photo Scanner and I used it this afternoon and it is quick and easy to use.  I was scanning some documents so haven't tried it yet on photos.  Then this afternoon was Calvin Cove day.  I had redone the hymn song sheets to make the print larger and everyone seemed to enjoy singing the hymns.
Tonight the Atlanta Braves baseball team start the playoffs against the Chicago Cubs so will watch the game if I can stay awake.

I have enjoyed the discussion of grits and as Janet said it is a corn product.  They are really good with cheese or just with butter as Lee indicated with some pepper.  They are pretty bland.  I had never tasted them until we moved to Georgia and now really like them.

Carol, glad you made it home safely with that trailer.  Sure sorry to hear of the situation with your computer.  

Mieka, hope you had a great day on the water with your brother.

Janet, we used to have a rental house and we had some terrible experiences with tenants until we rented the house to our son for about 12 years and he took care of it.  I have never understood how people can just tear up property that belongs to someone else.  

Iain, your devotional writings could never bore me.

Hope everyone has a nice evening.

As we remember Papa John this evening, maybe we might like to sing this together...

I've had grits and I can take them or leave them.  Not something I'd request, but if served to me I'd have no trouble eating them.

Lee, what a swell picture of you!  By the way, how was your golf game?

Good evening all!  It has been a long day with another long one tomorrow, so hopefully, I will be turning in before too long.

Have an awesome night and tomorrow, and I will check with youns later.

karmat

Well I am back.  No Pat I have no pictures of the preserves, but I should have taken a picture of Doug with tomato puree splashed all over him!

I am pleased that the surgery went well for dear Papa John.  BTW I recently found out that surgery meant "cutting into live flesh",  That came from Fritz, my vet.

Grits.  Now that is a food that I have tried but don't care to try again.  Too much like porridge to me.  Now perhaps some of our Californian people can help with.  Is there a good chili recipe out there?  Us northerners that is pronounced cheelee, at least that is what I was told.  Then there is green chili and red.  Lee you are right Mexican is a food that I will choose to have above others.  Where in Southern CA were you?

I really like the new updated pictures of out members.  Lee it is good to have you here.

Well I still have work to do on the 'puter, so I am off.  Love to you all.

JudyB

Grits, butter, cheese, and salt and pepper make a wonderful breakfast, especially if served with a side of bacon or sausage and a steaming hot cuppa tea! Yes, you Brits need to know I like it either with milk or with lemon and artificial sweetener, but it's my drink of choice - not coffee. I'll tell you the funny story why coffee and I don't get along some other time, when I'm feeling like laughing at myself and my parents.  

We must hope and pray that Papa John is going to do well.

Our girls' dedication ceremony (some churches call it christening) went beautifully. I'll try to get the pictures posted as quickly as possible.

I also purchased a cell phone with a camera in it - today's the first day to start learning how to use it. Here's hoping I can post additional photos from the camera once I am operational (I know the camera already is - it's me that has the operation problem!!!)

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Well, I reclaimed my crown as Queen of DUH today.

It was downright chilly and trying to plan supper I got a bright idea - what a great day for a pot of homemade soup (from a Wyler's mix) and a loaf of homemade bread.  So I got out some ground beef, browned it and added the leftover vegetables I had saved in the freezer, and the required 7 cups of water in the crock pot and set it all to simmering. The bread machine did its thing and about 6:30 I decided the soup should be ready.

I had stirred it a couple of times and took a tiny taste once, thinking "Gee, it seems thinner and flatter tasting than it used to."  But just let it keep simmering.  I set the table and decided to check the calorie count on the package.  The package of dried veggies and seasoning sat on the counter...  unopened.  No wonder it was thin and tasteless!!!  There was nothing in the pot except ground beef, water and about a cup of mixed vegetables.  

Well I think I will call it a night , watch some TV and snuggle with the dogs.

Have a blessed night y-all see ya in the morning.

Hahhahahahha.  Hehehehhehehhee.
Hhoonhohohohohohohohoho.

<karmat rolls on the floor laughing>

woohoooo hahahhahahhaha.

<karmat climbs up from the floor, back into the chair>

So, what did you eat for supper?

karmat
who is culinarily challenged and relates all too well with what just happened to you!

some humor for today:
A little boy opened the big Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. "Mama, look what I found!" the boy called out.

"What have you got there, dear?"

With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear!"

Oh, Jeanne....  I feel for you!  Yeah---what DID you eat for supper!  Bread and water?  (bad joke, Janet!  For shame!)  HEHEHEHEHE!  sorry............

Boy, it's cold here, better find another comforter for the bed tonight!

Larry, the damages on our house come to $2284.75 and that doesn't include labor to repair it!  And they think we should give their deposit back???  Not likely.  I get really tired of cleaning up and fixing up after people.  They did leave the house nice and clean, but with a lot of damage.

Well, see you good people tomorrow!  G'night!

No, I didn't make Gene eat that non-soup.    But I did add the mix and simmer it for a couple more hours and we'll have it tomorrow night.  For tonight I grabbed the emergency box of Kraft Deluxe Macaroni.  

Janet, what on earth did they do to the house to cause that much damage?

The restaurant that Mel & I went to in Aurora was called the Galaxie(50's style) at the intersection of Murray Dr. and Yonge St. for those that are familiar with the area.   We both ordered cabbage rolls and salad.  
Yummy.

Ruth

Thanks Iain, you are certainly never boring!
So many posts today.  I am late coming to the computer and now feel hungry after all that talk about food.  Always wondered about grits....now what is 'Chicken Steak'?  

Welcome Lee.  Isn't it a problem when they ask about our golf scores?  Mine is best forgotten....

Hope Papa John is doing well and will continue to remember him in prayer.  Seeing their picture was sort of like getting a warm hug from God.

Think I will follow Marilyn's example and watch some TV.  Do not have a pet to curl up with tho' and my bird is fast asleep.  Wrote a poem about that one time and you can find it in Mars/Venus SR. Net site.  Sure do miss the sound of a cat purring....God Bless, Liz.

Welcome LeeSo Glad

to have you with us.



Ruthie  

Hahahahhahaha...Jeanne Lee, you are so funny.  This made me laugh so hard.  Thanks for the good laugh before bed.  


Nite everyone or good morning to others.  Have a good day tomorrow!

Good Night Everyone:

Thank you for all the wonderful posts.   I will keep praying for Papa John.  


Lover Ruthie

Pat you usually have closed the door by now so I will be quick.

Jeanne lee I really understand your meal prob!  I have done the same thing, in forgetting the main ingredient.  You will eat well tomorrow.  Perhaps make another loaf of bread?

Golf?  John got a set of clubs for his birthday and goes with Doug.  That gives me time with megan and the boys.  Yeaaaaa.

Night all and God bless
JudyB

Hey, everybody, listen up, our very own Nita (aka Silent Sister) grabbed a 9th spot in DPC's "At Rest" challenge.

You go, girl!!

I'm so thrilled for our Nita winning 9th place at Digital Photo Challenge!

Congratulations sweet Nita.  Maybe you could share your photo with all of us on CP!

Now, it's that time again!

Time to lock the door on this topic and lock the door on September!  Can you believe that it's now OCTOBER???

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