tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post1568471863912177910..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Cinco de Mayo, Spanish, Chinese Lunch.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-60108836606663606302014-05-10T10:06:56.706-04:002014-05-10T10:06:56.706-04:00Hola Jeff, ¿como estas? - trouble is doing all the...Hola Jeff, ¿como estas? - trouble is doing all the accents on the keyboard. Possible but takes for ever. The devilled eggs are good. Especially if you get some Colman's mustard which you can buy from Amazon.com. It's as hot as Hades but excellent. We use it in England a lot on beef and ham for instance. And in devilled eggs of course.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-87454016413665356092014-05-10T08:31:45.550-04:002014-05-10T08:31:45.550-04:00I need to "brush up" on my Spanish too. ...I need to "brush up" on my Spanish too. And deviled eggs...yumm!!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-91887841956376648172014-05-08T08:12:39.001-04:002014-05-08T08:12:39.001-04:00It was interesting. The first 10 lessons then they...It was interesting. The first 10 lessons then they said now would you like to pay us to join? I thought the whole programme was free. Where do you live exactly Betty?<br /><br />Japan would be marvellous. Always wanted to go there.<br /><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86043124780583862302014-05-08T08:10:50.301-04:002014-05-08T08:10:50.301-04:00Wouldn't it just? One can always hope. Don'...Wouldn't it just? One can always hope. Don't know how long it's running for. Will have to check it out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-60987815849506477582014-05-07T23:41:58.510-04:002014-05-07T23:41:58.510-04:00That program to learn Spanish sounds interesting; ...That program to learn Spanish sounds interesting; I really should learn how to speak it since I live 10 miles from the border and the majority of people here speak Spanish predominantly. That would be neat if you won a trip to Japan; that's a great giveaway for a restaurant! <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81912570578315696702014-05-07T23:09:10.539-04:002014-05-07T23:09:10.539-04:00Hello Jo. I wish you every good wish for winning t...Hello Jo. I wish you every good wish for winning the trip to Japan. Wouldn't that be awesome! And thank you for the recipes as always.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-42657483431930304092014-05-07T16:09:12.889-04:002014-05-07T16:09:12.889-04:00A restaurant we used to go to in the UK had a phra...A restaurant we used to go to in the UK had a phrase on their menu "Good cooking takes time". I like good food so am prepared to take the time to make it. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46351720149784477662014-05-07T15:56:30.760-04:002014-05-07T15:56:30.760-04:00My coleslaw is much like yours, minus any heat. D...My coleslaw is much like yours, minus any heat. Deviled eggs are made ONLY for special events. So much work!Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-40978681526587100022014-05-07T15:48:43.695-04:002014-05-07T15:48:43.695-04:00My Spanish is very rusty these days though. I did ...My Spanish is very rusty these days though. I did use it in the Dominican, but not very much. I do like to be able to talk the language of any country I visit. Been meaning to brush up for a while now. Me llama Jo. ¿Como estas?, don't remember all the accents these days though. Done lessons twice but not had a lot of time, will do more later. ¡Hasta luego!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6144188634700260442014-05-07T15:44:57.614-04:002014-05-07T15:44:57.614-04:00I understood what he said to me Alex, but I couldn...I understood what he said to me Alex, but I couldn't remember the word for grandson. That's what I was looking up. I used to know quite a bit of Spanish as my parents lived in Spain for a while so I made sure I could shop and go to restaurants, etc.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26488413993058242752014-05-07T14:42:45.812-04:002014-05-07T14:42:45.812-04:00Dear Grandmother, I didn't know you used to sp...Dear Grandmother, I didn't know you used to speak Spanish. I would be more than glad to practice it with you. I feel very flattered whenever someone speaks Spanish to me. It's a rare kindness I truly enjoy. Dragon Hugs! Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44543625183041305642014-05-07T13:12:37.540-04:002014-05-07T13:12:37.540-04:00Chinese food rocks.
Funny photo. What did Al say t...Chinese food rocks.<br />Funny photo. What did Al say to you? I know a few words in Spanish and can count to ten.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-63755590345572915822014-05-07T11:54:36.328-04:002014-05-07T11:54:36.328-04:00I haven't really used Spanish recently except ...I haven't really used Spanish recently except in the Dominican a bit. I'm usually better at speaking. When I saw this course I thought I would have a go at it.<br /><br />As for the eggs, you can add more dry mustard as you wish. Can you get Colman's Mustard powder, I know I couldn't in NC. I think Amazon.com sell it, in fact I know they do. It's what was always used in the UK for devilling.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80705719860794662642014-05-07T11:51:43.343-04:002014-05-07T11:51:43.343-04:00My Spanish wasn't too bad when I went to the D...My Spanish wasn't too bad when I went to the Dominican Republic a few years ago. My French is much better. I can still think in French. I might have a look a Duolingo.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44211472985150673192014-05-07T11:50:08.123-04:002014-05-07T11:50:08.123-04:00I had heard that - glad to have it confirmed.I had heard that - glad to have it confirmed.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57522468803426014192014-05-07T11:35:34.404-04:002014-05-07T11:35:34.404-04:00Fresh farm eggs are much harder to peel without ch...Fresh farm eggs are much harder to peel without chunks coming off with the shell. Cooling awhile helps and I do the same with the pricking a hole in the egg before starting it in cold water. :-)~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67437011781436689072014-05-07T11:31:21.758-04:002014-05-07T11:31:21.758-04:00My family (extended) LOVE deviled eggs. Someone br...My family (extended) LOVE deviled eggs. Someone brings them to every gathering we have. Like you, I do like them spicy. I'm going to try this recipe. Looks yummy.<br /><br />As for languages...My school girl French has been reduced to a few phrases and some songs. My Spanish is better but rusty due to lack of use the past 15 yrs. I've always read & written easier than speaking. I have to relax and just absorb and then I was fine. I've been thinking about doing a refresher course on it. We have a lot more Spanish speaking people in our area now than when I first moved here from California. My Spanish got a lot more of a workout there. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a> ~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-29353376012939428322014-05-07T10:43:31.416-04:002014-05-07T10:43:31.416-04:00Good luck with the French and Spanish. I've be...Good luck with the French and Spanish. I've been learning French and German through Duolingo. It's free and I'm enjoying it but because they use the immersion method - which means no direct teaching of grammar as you learn by experiencing the language - I find you need to supplement it with one of the many websites that do teach grammar.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76486732310843312842014-05-07T09:26:20.973-04:002014-05-07T09:26:20.973-04:00No real tip JoJo. I do run into problems now and a...No real tip JoJo. I do run into problems now and again. I prick a hole in the wide part of the egg with a pin, place in cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 10mins. I then cool them down instantly and once cool I peel. They say using eggs which are not totally fresh helps too, I don't know. I guess store bought eggs are never totally fresh. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70301358743775479582014-05-07T08:37:22.929-04:002014-05-07T08:37:22.929-04:00What is your secret for peeling eggs w/o big chunk...What is your secret for peeling eggs w/o big chunks of the white getting stuck to the shell? Cause I cannot peel an egg to save my life anymore. I have read tips up the kazoo and still can't master it.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57524041356398298272014-05-07T06:58:26.274-04:002014-05-07T06:58:26.274-04:00It's called Fluencia Sue. Just tried it for ha...It's called Fluencia Sue. Just tried it for half an hour or so yesterday.<br /><br />I used to make coleslaw but I find the bags of presliced are very good and I can keep them handy for quite a while in the fridge.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25516915304288641822014-05-07T05:27:06.892-04:002014-05-07T05:27:06.892-04:00Love the cat pic.
Is the online Spanish course ...Love the cat pic. <br />Is the online Spanish course by Marcus Santamaria? I started on his course but started lagging behind and he sends me so many emails that they are piling up in a folder I opened specially. Must try and work through them.<br />I make coleslaw a lot at home and just use white cabbage, onion and grated carrot with mayo and cayenne pepper - will have to try this recipe as we like spicy/hot foodSue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.com