IBS, Publishing Responsibility, Pest Control,

Around 40 years ago I was told I have a spastic colon. I remember my boss's wife, at the time, who was a nurse, saying she had never heard of that. Recently I started having similar pains so decided to look it up. Well I'm damned, it's the same as Irritable Bowel Syndrome with which I am very familiar. Step daughter #2 has it I believe and so does her daughter. Didn't realise that's what it was. I wish it hadn't recurred with me. Hasn't troubled me much in years. Funny, I have had access to the internet more or less since the first days it started, but it never occurred to me to research this before. I have just read a list of foods to avoid. Most of which I eat. Top on the list of vegetables is asparagus. Can you imagine me avoiding that?

I learned something from Good Morning America on Tuesday morning, when you post something on the internet, you are essentially a publisher whether it's writing a blog or even sharing something on Facebook, you are still actually being a publisher and therefore have to take responsibility for the item you share or what you say in anything you write. This was as a result of GMA's lawyer being asked about a case where a particular picture was shared on Facebook, but it applies across the board. I understand that about blogging, but I was surprised about sharing something on FB.

We were originally told that the Pest Control people would be back two weeks after they came, now

we hear they are coming on Thursday between 8:30 and 9. I'll have to get my skates on. I get up early but don't always dress until later. I wonder why they are coming so soon. I actually don't think we have got rid of all the little pests. I was bitten last night. This is getting very unfunny. The apartment looks a mess, all the switch plates are off in most of the rooms and most of our possessions are outside, many of which have to be washed and dried or just put through the dryer before we can safely put them where they belong. I know the guys had suits on and assume they had masks on.

For supper on Tuesday night, I decided to have poached salmon so I selected this very simple recipe. I altered it slightly. In the first part (which is a court bouillon) I added thinly sliced  carrots and finely chopped celery leaves. Gave it a good flavour.

Poached Salmon

Simply Recipes

Poach delicious salmon steaks or fillets in only 15 minutes! Salmon poached in white wine, seasoned with fresh dill.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

Yield: Serves 2 to 4 or more, depending on the size of the fillet

INGREDIENTS 1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets, pin bones removed
Salt
½ cup dry white wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
½ cup water
1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced or a few thin slices of onion
Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
A sprig of fresh parsley Freshly ground black pepper
A few slices of fresh lemon to serve

METHOD 1 Sprinkle the salmon fillets with a little salt. Put the wine, water, dill, parsley and shallots or onions in a sauté pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat. 2 Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan. Cover. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a slice or two of lemon.


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