tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post5624539184955026741..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Water, Winter, Medical.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-3112362339797899492014-03-27T08:57:28.807-04:002014-03-27T08:57:28.807-04:00A lot of the words you use in Oz seem to be the sa...A lot of the words you use in Oz seem to be the same as in the UK whereas in Canada that doesn't seem to be so. <br /><br />Do try them if you get a chance, they sound pretty good to me too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-31659797938334352302014-03-27T05:43:26.585-04:002014-03-27T05:43:26.585-04:00I love beetroot too (that's what we call them ...I love beetroot too (that's what we call them in Australia). I always cook them from scratch at home but I've never tried them in the slow cooker and I have to say that recipe does sound yummy.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-19255910643110701292014-03-26T20:20:44.166-04:002014-03-26T20:20:44.166-04:00OK until something happens. With one hurricane we ...OK until something happens. With one hurricane we were without power for a week in the height of summer weather. No running water (on a well) luckily we found a close source of rainwater accumulation. What cooking we did was on a barbecue. All very difficult.<br /><br />I only ever eat home cooked rather than canned. They do have to be cooked a long while though. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80628728233086541082014-03-26T17:49:02.581-04:002014-03-26T17:49:02.581-04:00So true! Running water, indoor plumbing, electric...So true! Running water, indoor plumbing, electricity--so difficult it would be without it. We have become so spoiled and soft, but I'm content with that.<br /><br />I once bought beets from the produce department and my cooking experiment did not go all that well. I don't buy beets often, but when I do they come in a can. I'm the only one in my house who likes them and I can't say I love them enough to justify buying them. When I eat at a restaurant that has them on the salad bar I'll usually get a nice helping of them.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blog<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-52695782213877127172014-03-26T12:01:52.736-04:002014-03-26T12:01:52.736-04:00I used to do that when I knew hurricanes were comi...I used to do that when I knew hurricanes were coming when we lived in NC. I also usually fill pans up at least when I know the water is going off here, but like I said, we fergot!! I don't believe in bottled water because of the plastic bottles, we use a Brita filter on the kitchen faucet. Glad you were reminded of your phone call. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44066373334223848232014-03-26T10:27:23.042-04:002014-03-26T10:27:23.042-04:00We've experienced the loss of water while a ne...We've experienced the loss of water while a new boiler was being installed and work on water pipes was being done. I filled buckets for the bathrooms and we had a neighbor who gave us access to an outside spigot, but it is a major item deeply missed when those spigots aren't running. We do have bottle water because we don't trust the well water, but even in an emergency it probably wouldn't last long. Electricity and Water are two items we've learned we don't want to do without, and what a mess when you have too! Glad you mentioned memory - I have a phone call coming in about 1/2 hour that I'd forgotten. LOLYolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80861206283414402922014-03-26T07:16:51.168-04:002014-03-26T07:16:51.168-04:00Actually it wasn't that much of a problem othe...Actually it wasn't that much of a problem other than not being able to shower or do dishes. Not even a wee problem luckily. <br /><br />Hope to do the beets tomorrow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57100003956882180662014-03-26T07:14:36.759-04:002014-03-26T07:14:36.759-04:00We are getting quite a bit of sunshine, it's j...We are getting quite a bit of sunshine, it's just not all that warming at the moment. We can send you heaps of snow though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-41758405198003076172014-03-26T07:13:43.272-04:002014-03-26T07:13:43.272-04:00It never got that cold MJ, being an apartment buil...It never got that cold MJ, being an apartment building, but necessitated an extra sweater for a while. It was our own silly faults not remembering. <br /><br />Shopping today, plan to get some beets.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89586390408725858722014-03-26T04:44:53.792-04:002014-03-26T04:44:53.792-04:00Hi Jo - yes when the water goes off suddenly it ca...Hi Jo - yes when the water goes off suddenly it can be a wee problem?! Still glad it wasn't too long .. and at least you were able to get to the clinic. The beet recipe sounds very good - I love beetroot as I call it! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-15492918357285611462014-03-26T02:23:02.686-04:002014-03-26T02:23:02.686-04:00I wish I could send you some of our sunshine and y...I wish I could send you some of our sunshine and you could send us a little bit of your moisture. I'm like Matt, I like my beets pickled. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419944234795666194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53111337267316820902014-03-26T01:10:44.430-04:002014-03-26T01:10:44.430-04:00I can't imagine not having any water, or livin...I can't imagine not having any water, or living is a climate quite so cold, and not being able to warm the house. Glad you got your water back. The beet recipe sounds delicious. I truly enjoy beets and beet greens, so I'll be sure to give this a go sometime. 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