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« on: July 03, 2025, 11:01:38 pm »
Mab, I still have flops with the bread machine. I’ve forgotten to add the yeast and some recipes don’t have enough water or too much. While it’s doing its first kneed I now look and remedy the mix that doesn’t seem right.
Judy, what a great cook up. One of the best things about eating out is trying new things.
I turned the leftover risotto into patties.
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« on: July 03, 2025, 10:52:42 pm »
Picking up new car today. Then going for an overnight trip with DD to Anglesea and having dinner at a French restaurant at Aireys Inlet.
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« on: July 02, 2025, 11:15:29 pm »
Might try steaming some fish in Varoma.
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« on: July 02, 2025, 11:13:21 pm »
Mab, how are you going with the bread machine?
Yesterday I played with the Varoma on the 7. I used the steaming function. I placed some cooked Beef in stout in a small glass dish and covered it. I surround it with carrot, Cauli, zucchini and a small potato, cut in half. Steamed for 20 minutes. A very convenient meal.
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« on: July 02, 2025, 11:05:21 pm »
Mab, that is sad but life changes and we have to adapt. You have lovely memories and that is good. I have lived in 5 homes during my life time and good memories are attached to each. I’m sure your DS will build more good memories. Sounds like DS is making sensible decisions following his accident.
I’m consulting with solar company about attaching a battery to my solar panels.
Monthly general Probus meeting yesterday. I’m gradually feeling more comfortable at the club. This club is 24 year old , so friendships have been well established.
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« on: June 30, 2025, 09:05:31 pm »
Made mashed potato in 7 and coleslaw by hand, to go with schnitzels. A copy KFC meal.
A box of mixed fruit and veggies delivered from Wilson’s will arrive today. I add a few more things to the order. ( KAtie, no choc coated raspberries ) trying to stay away from the Supermarkets. The box is $40 and with extras , about $80. and lasts about 2 weeks. Anything I don’t ( can’t) eat I cook up for the GC when they come for dinner. Example, potatoes and bananas because of the potassium. A quick trip to the Supermarket usually costs me about $100 a week. I still need additional things but don’t go often.
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« on: June 30, 2025, 08:43:31 pm »
Cut thin slices of chicken breast, marinated them in Apricot and Orange sauce and then coated with Panko crumbs. Tried frying them, no good. Tried spraying with oil and AF. Much better. I bought the sauce but think I could make a better version.
Will try, dried Apricots soaked in orange juice with a little fresh ginger.
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« on: June 30, 2025, 08:35:47 pm »
KAtie, have tooth checked out. I had no pain at all after wisdom tooth removed.
Too cold to exercise outside. I’m doing it on my treadmill in the garage, with iPad attached. Can read while walking.
Dried some SD and posed it interstate.
Clean out fridge. More office work. I’d rather cook.
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« on: June 29, 2025, 11:08:26 pm »
Marina, nothing wrong with 70. Go for it. You are still working so you are doing well.
Office type work that I have been avoiding. I’d rather cook!
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« on: June 29, 2025, 11:02:10 pm »
KAtie, they were 2 chuck bones. That is the spine .
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« on: June 29, 2025, 10:59:51 pm »
So many choices for breakfast. Eggs and oats both good. The quickest egg breakfast for me is scrambled eggs. Into a small Pyrex jug, place 1 egg and 1 dessertspoon of milk. Beat with fork. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, microwave 20 seconds. Serve in buttered toast with pepper and a little salt.
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« on: June 29, 2025, 10:53:11 pm »
Marina, thanks for the link. Good soup weather and this looks nice. Good idea to turn it into a meal.
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« on: June 29, 2025, 10:50:12 pm »
I bought a jar of spicy apricot glaze. Will try it with chicken breast. Mashed potatoes and silverbeet from the garden.
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« on: June 28, 2025, 10:39:08 pm »
My consultant is going to come and give me an additional lesson with the 7. I don’t know what I did wrong yesterday when I made the beef and veggie soup but the lid wasn’t locked on and kept popping off. I had 2 bones in the bowl and these floated to the top and pushed the lid. As it was a long slow cook , I didn’t want to cook with lid off. Too much steam in the room.
As I have said, this is a completely different machine.
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« on: June 28, 2025, 10:30:29 pm »
Happy Birthday Marina. One of the best things about eating out is that it can inspire you to try new foods or cooking methods.
Other than making jam I’ve been washing a lot of wool. Alpaca and Cashmere jumpers and cardigans by hand. Drying them inside as the weather is cold and wet.
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