tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post4708839480398721527..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Tigers, Weight Watcher Soups, Asparagus.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-91162113415346327482015-06-18T15:13:53.071-04:002015-06-18T15:13:53.071-04:00Haven't got round to it yet Ivy. Maybe Friday....Haven't got round to it yet Ivy. Maybe Friday.<br /><br />Cold???Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-4806210197071090722015-06-18T09:30:54.693-04:002015-06-18T09:30:54.693-04:00Freezing sounds good.
Today I might make chicken...Freezing sounds good. <br /><br />Today I might make chicken stock, it's cold here again and I am fresh out.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70077051721621659592015-06-17T16:59:43.682-04:002015-06-17T16:59:43.682-04:00I just leave mine in the bag they came in and shov...I just leave mine in the bag they came in and shove 'em in the fridge. They seem to keep fine that way. No, never have made celery stock Ivy, I always use celery in soups and things but never thought of making stock from it. Your asparagus broth sounds good.<br /><br />I am so glad I have helped you health wise. I have 4 1/2 lbs in the fridge right now and want to freeze some again. This year I will be more careful about how long I blanch it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49946071103948488302015-06-17T16:57:03.055-04:002015-06-17T16:57:03.055-04:00I am in total agreement with you Birgit. And yes, ...I am in total agreement with you Birgit. And yes, it was very sad.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-34003515582853910572015-06-17T14:05:42.470-04:002015-06-17T14:05:42.470-04:00I fancy the stand up in water method, works well. ...I fancy the stand up in water method, works well. I do the same for my fresh herbs. Lots of Mason jars in my fridge.<br /><br />Have you ever made celery stock? When it goes dirt cheap I'll make a big batch of it and use it recipes.<br /><br />PS: Forgot to tell you that I make asparagus broth and it came out delish. I used garlic, asparagus, sweet onions, celery and carrots in water, Kosher salt and pink salt. Then when done, I drained and ran alllllll the vedge through the juicer. <br /><br />The broth was thin, delish and so light. Finished the last of that, today.<br /><br />And on health news, I can't go into it now but it's helped a huge amount and that, I owe to you. Much, much thanks.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-33810588157274651452015-06-17T10:32:30.668-04:002015-06-17T10:32:30.668-04:00I am not surprised about the tigers. It makes sens...I am not surprised about the tigers. It makes sense since the U.S. is a rich country. It is sad to think how few of these majestic animals are left in the wild but it seems zoos and conservation places are a great way to keep the animals from extinction. I just wish a law was passed that would make it illegal for people to own Tigers or any wild animal. They may be cute when they are little and they are beautiful animals but they are wild and are dangerous. I am greatly saddened by the loss of all the animals in the zoo that suffered that mud slide.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75239838505598862482015-06-17T07:44:47.747-04:002015-06-17T07:44:47.747-04:00I'd never thought of that Pinky, it must cost ...I'd never thought of that Pinky, it must cost one heck of a lot to feed tigers. Plus cleaning up as you say. But I don't like the idea of privately owned ones either.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-42535156034031090972015-06-17T07:43:36.900-04:002015-06-17T07:43:36.900-04:00Thanks Linda. I don't seem to lose any more we...Thanks Linda. I don't seem to lose any more weight, but if I can stay as I am I shall be happy. I eat asparagus every day in season!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49505828037068762642015-06-17T03:29:02.841-04:002015-06-17T03:29:02.841-04:00Well that's something else you've taught m...Well that's something else you've taught me Jo. I wouldn't want to foot a tiger's food bill or clean up after one. It is a worry there are so many privately owned tigers though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-33335205803204601592015-06-17T00:23:37.965-04:002015-06-17T00:23:37.965-04:00Hi Jo, I totally agree with you that Weight Watche...Hi Jo, I totally agree with you that Weight Watchers is a great system! They have you weigh out the portions and you certainly don't starve on it, yet you lose weight in a very healthy way. I wish you all the best and eating a good variety of foods is great.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-91129112444043880322015-06-17T00:22:14.482-04:002015-06-17T00:22:14.482-04:00Hi Jo, I totally agree with you that Weight Watche...Hi Jo, I totally agree with you that Weight Watchers is a great system! They have you weigh out the portions and you certainly don't starve on it, yet you lose weight in a very healthy way. I wish you all the best and eating a good variety of foods is great.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-55151654229766575622015-06-16T15:44:06.365-04:002015-06-16T15:44:06.365-04:00I love them too.
Weight Watchers is an excellent ...I love them too.<br /><br />Weight Watchers is an excellent system I certainly found it worked for me but then, like so many diets, I eventually put the weight back on. I have been dieting most of my life but three years ago I started recording everything I ate on FitDay.com and have lost a total of lbs. I am still recording what I eat but my weight doesn't change one tiny bit. I eat a balanced diet including red meat but also including fruit and veg too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-4711528970722396532015-06-16T13:00:45.519-04:002015-06-16T13:00:45.519-04:00Hi Jo,
I love tigers! I know a few friends who h...Hi Jo,<br /><br />I love tigers! I know a few friends who have had great success with Weight Watchers! One gentleman, who was a high school teacher, lost over 100 lbs and he ate well doing it, too. I don't believe in diets...fortunately I haven't been more than perhaps 20 lbs overweight in my lifetime, but dieting, when necessary, should be monitored by a physician and just drinking a lot of water, exercise and a healthy regime (more fruits and vegetables, less red meat) and watching fat intake is better than all those diets out there.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-13822928697872285982015-06-16T11:21:11.977-04:002015-06-16T11:21:11.977-04:00It is a lot of tigers Rosalind. My husband swears ...It is a lot of tigers Rosalind. My husband swears he will come home and find I have made grass soup. I wonder......Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-68039559853870368962015-06-16T11:20:06.256-04:002015-06-16T11:20:06.256-04:00Thanks Melissa. The recipe calls for 2 tbs. but I ...Thanks Melissa. The recipe calls for 2 tbs. but I don't think I would bother, it was perfectly good with milk and a little yoghurt.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-29362178887854989112015-06-16T11:15:36.080-04:002015-06-16T11:15:36.080-04:00So many tigers! Gosh! I make a lot of soup and fin...So many tigers! Gosh! I make a lot of soup and find that celery soup is by far the hardest because of its springiness. Carrot soup is the easiest with an onion and potato added, stock and maybe some chopped up coriander near the end.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66178356317816976882015-06-16T10:58:35.982-04:002015-06-16T10:58:35.982-04:00This is the best dry milk I've ever found. It ...This is the best dry milk I've ever found. It can pass for fresh.<br />http://beprepared.com/milk-2-5-can-instant-fat-free.html<br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46263277217622728062015-06-16T10:12:41.764-04:002015-06-16T10:12:41.764-04:00Surprised me too Hank. Some private owners have qu...Surprised me too Hank. Some private owners have quite large zoos - saw a documentary. It is frightening because some have escaped. <br /><br />The celery soup - I added a little plain yoghurt to it as well. Ate it last night, it was good.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-31672350950097614992015-06-16T10:11:22.200-04:002015-06-16T10:11:22.200-04:00Yes incredible isn't it Yolanda. I guess Russi...Yes incredible isn't it Yolanda. I guess Russia from the questionnaire. Zoos do a good job of conservation though I think.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-35472730490872436472015-06-16T10:10:35.961-04:002015-06-16T10:10:35.961-04:00In the questionnaire I picked Russia. I would neve...In the questionnaire I picked Russia. I would never have thought of the States either Betty. I agree about zoos.<br /><br />Yes, the asparagus season did turn out to be a good one although with the drought earlier it was in doubt for a while.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26534040299418807962015-06-16T09:55:16.247-04:002015-06-16T09:55:16.247-04:00It is surprising that that the US is tops. Zoos an...It is surprising that that the US is tops. Zoos and private ownership among others. Meaning a great number of them in the houses of rich folks obviously. Interesting and also frightening. The celery soup is simple to make. Will try it sometime! Thanks Jo for sharing!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56874164482725971332015-06-16T09:47:30.671-04:002015-06-16T09:47:30.671-04:00Amazing and sad that the US has the most tigers, a...Amazing and sad that the US has the most tigers, all the way around not a good fact for tigers. Even zoos are limiting, but free-range in the appropriate environment - is there such a thing today?Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-79191377676834683342015-06-16T08:51:31.597-04:002015-06-16T08:51:31.597-04:00That is interesting about the tigers; I too would ...That is interesting about the tigers; I too would have thought of a different country than the United States. It is sad when tigers or any animal like that is made someone's exotic pet. Zoos I like because I think they try to study the animals and keep them somewhat in a "natural" habitat type of thing.<br /><br />Hard to imagine your asparagus season will be over. At least it seemed like it was a good one with you being able to get the asparagus you wanted for yourself and friends.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80631115120184232262015-06-16T08:34:54.435-04:002015-06-16T08:34:54.435-04:00Me too JoJo, but I think zoos do a good job - gene...Me too JoJo, but I think zoos do a good job - generally. We have very different views on this you and I though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70106325819842208682015-06-16T08:34:00.930-04:002015-06-16T08:34:00.930-04:00That is one way of looking at it Satima.That is one way of looking at it Satima.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com