tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post1132871336171343657..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Sweden, Toaster, Bowling,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56801734515255365802017-02-28T16:56:05.121-05:002017-02-28T16:56:05.121-05:00So far I am enjoying my toaster oven Ivy. The conv...So far I am enjoying my toaster oven Ivy. The convection seems to help it cook better.<br /><br />What are you planning to get next?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-64119161181109508082017-02-28T12:28:22.544-05:002017-02-28T12:28:22.544-05:00I use the term fan oven (aka convection oven), and...I use the term fan oven (aka convection oven), and it's wonderful for circulating air about for bakes and other things. Love it. <br /><br />Though, we recently donated ours and soon, we'll get rid of our big oven too, in trade for something else. But anyway ....<br /><br />Avocados!!! Yum.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-62599458930532424912017-02-25T15:46:27.407-05:002017-02-25T15:46:27.407-05:00Well your grandmother had probably never heard of ...Well your grandmother had probably never heard of creamed chipped beef before she came over the pond Susan. I had to look up the recipe to see what it was. I have heard of it but never made it or eaten it.<br /><br />I dread to think what the avocado would be like by then.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26441541972768617382017-02-25T14:40:00.711-05:002017-02-25T14:40:00.711-05:00Hmmm, my grandparents... and my father... were bor...Hmmm, my grandparents... and my father... were born in Scotland, but I don't remember them eating salt on oatmeal. But (shhhh) my grandmother wasn't a very good cook. She ADDED salt to creamed chipped beef!<br /><br />Smarty. So eat it FOUR days in a row!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89298860311918866662017-02-24T17:16:50.020-05:002017-02-24T17:16:50.020-05:00I think they are Liz. Just waiting for an appointm...I think they are Liz. Just waiting for an appointment now. Costing $60 for the visit, but that is adjusted against the labour cost for the repair. Parts are free.<br /><br />I would eat it, but half an egg, 1/4 avocado etc. what do you do with the rest?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70745507683902749182017-02-24T17:15:57.070-05:002017-02-24T17:15:57.070-05:00I have never tried it with fruit Susan, my father ...I have never tried it with fruit Susan, my father always added salt said it was how the Scots ate it, dunno if that's true.<br /><br />You would still have half an avocado left over.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-10848938080130364132017-02-24T14:28:57.599-05:002017-02-24T14:28:57.599-05:00That video is hilarious.
When it comes to oatmea...That video is hilarious. <br /><br />When it comes to oatmeal, I like raisins, cinnamon, and sometimes, some chopped apples an walnuts, too. I know. Boring, but that's the way I've always eaten it, except for one stretch of time as a kid when I ate it with maple syrup every day. Didn't take me long to get sick of it and go back to my raisins, though.<br /><br />Your recipe would work fine if you don't mind eating the same thing two mornings in a row. It's be easier to prepare the second day, too.<br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7718768743207231032017-02-23T20:06:44.222-05:002017-02-23T20:06:44.222-05:00Yes, I think you should stick to those JoJo. How l...Yes, I think you should stick to those JoJo. How lucky you were doing this outside.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-5368750335483160042017-02-23T18:37:13.755-05:002017-02-23T18:37:13.755-05:00I saw a project on pinterest to melt them inside o...I saw a project on pinterest to melt them inside of cookie cutters to make shapes like hearts and so forth. There are plastic beads that you can melt safely, like those in the Makit Bakit suncatcher kits. But I'd just grabbed a cheap bag of multicoloured faceted plastic round beads. From now on I stick to Makit Bakit, or Shrinky Dinks!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-29004083185037682472017-02-23T12:42:42.783-05:002017-02-23T12:42:42.783-05:00Loved the Ikea joke. That was hilarious.
I think...Loved the Ikea joke. That was hilarious. <br /><br />I think Lazy Boy might cover it. My mother had hers fixed after having it for years. I had one break and they didn't cover it, but my kids had broken the frame and Lazy Boy only covered the mechanisms. Or something like that. <br /><br />I'm with Matt. I would eat that either. Give me sugar and butter in my oats, maybe some apples. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-33359020335247391882017-02-23T10:45:10.686-05:002017-02-23T10:45:10.686-05:00Just as well you didn't try and do it indoors ...Just as well you didn't try and do it indoors then JoJo. Scary. As I say, I use my toaster oven a lot. Why did you want to melt beads anyway?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-50080392794478545992017-02-23T09:20:42.511-05:002017-02-23T09:20:42.511-05:00I haven't had a toaster oven in years. Actual...I haven't had a toaster oven in years. Actually....I'd gotten one and decided to try and melt beads in it instead of in the oven. I did it outside on the deck. One of my friends on FB made a crack about not wanting to read about a raging house fire in Bourne b/c the woman was melting beads. I chuckled...then decided to check the thing. Sure enough, flames were shooting out of it! hahaha I got it unplugged and turned the garden hose on it. Apparently the beads I was trying to melt were very low quality from China made with a ton of petroleum products. They ignited. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-50783633104506163342017-02-23T07:34:29.201-05:002017-02-23T07:34:29.201-05:00It is funny Birgit. I don't think it should be...It is funny Birgit. I don't think it should be too busy today, I hope. I can't live without my toaster oven. I use it every day.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-12423430050243911022017-02-23T07:33:27.781-05:002017-02-23T07:33:27.781-05:00I used my toaster oven a lot Alex. It is particula...I used my toaster oven a lot Alex. It is particularly good for baked potatoes. I like a crunchy skin on mine.<br /><br />I do hope so, seems difficult to get hold of anyone at the moment.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57447195314705033162017-02-23T07:32:04.631-05:002017-02-23T07:32:04.631-05:00Three toilets? Big house. It is incredible the mir...Three toilets? Big house. It is incredible the mirror didn't break.<br /><br />Actually, Matt and I have hearing aids but we never wear them. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-12168147753403379492017-02-23T07:30:55.106-05:002017-02-23T07:30:55.106-05:00Me too Hilary, gets rather expensive. Not sure I h...Me too Hilary, gets rather expensive. Not sure I have ever tried hot avocado. I do think this oatmeal sounds good though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75947115146260276452017-02-23T07:25:14.912-05:002017-02-23T07:25:14.912-05:00That video is so funny:) yes, the IKEA reference w...That video is so funny:) yes, the IKEA reference was funny and I like the Golem image...hahahaaa. Hopefully your next bowling jaunt won't be so busy but I know you still enjoy it no matter what. I don't own a toaster oven and never really understood why to have one but we do have a toaster:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25402627075947928042017-02-23T06:44:56.921-05:002017-02-23T06:44:56.921-05:00A toaster oven without a crumb tray? Barbaric. Alt...A toaster oven without a crumb tray? Barbaric. Although we had one and finally chucked it since we never used it.<br />Hope you can get your recliner fixed.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81658534219951088382017-02-23T06:37:38.284-05:002017-02-23T06:37:38.284-05:00It's strange how things break in bunches. In ...It's strange how things break in bunches. In the last two months I've had to have three toilets repaired, a shower door adjusted, and a new mirrored closet door is on order after the mirror just fell off. Amazing that it did not break when it hit the ceramic floor. <br />BTW, from all the junk mail I get you would think all seniors are deaf - everyone wants to sell me a hearing aid. I'm guessing since you can hear the racket at the bowling alley, you do not have a problem either.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45328992710714942792017-02-23T03:43:56.035-05:002017-02-23T03:43:56.035-05:00Hi Jo - hope that's your run of challenges ove...Hi Jo - hope that's your run of challenges over .. and things can be fixed. The Ikea reference is fun ... I've never been a fan of hot avocado - don't know why ... I'll enjoy it fresh .. but this sounds an interesting recipe .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com