tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post8379491622145052749..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Fly Trap, Turkey Musings,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-79100854542601276122014-09-30T07:25:24.480-04:002014-09-30T07:25:24.480-04:00They are Helen. I'm not sure your kind wouldn&...They are Helen. I'm not sure your kind wouldn't be worse.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25384584526314664542014-09-30T04:21:24.415-04:002014-09-30T04:21:24.415-04:00The fruit flies sound horrible. The ones we have h...The fruit flies sound horrible. The ones we have here - introduced Mediterranean fruit flies - are only interested in fruit on the plant. Means traps or spraying of all fruit trees and bushes if you want to harvest anything. Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6982091823933068042014-09-29T20:32:58.872-04:002014-09-29T20:32:58.872-04:00I wouldn't do that as you're right it spoi...I wouldn't do that as you're right it spoils the taste. I make sure to wash my fruit thoroughly before eating though.<br /><br />I appear to have located a source of turkey breasts. They apparently don't sell here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67465555392164837492014-09-29T19:09:14.970-04:002014-09-29T19:09:14.970-04:00Ughhh! Fruit flies! I keep all our fruit in the fr...Ughhh! Fruit flies! I keep all our fruit in the fridge because of them. I don't like doing that as it seems to diminish the taste. I've always been afraid to cook an entire turkey ever since reading The Accidental Tourist. I buy the breasts from the supermarket.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-12211878806010650502014-09-29T19:05:25.775-04:002014-09-29T19:05:25.775-04:00Well assuming you read the instructions, which I d...Well assuming you read the instructions, which I didn't, inside the apple is a pot of attractant on top of which you put the sticky ring. If you throw the sticky ring in the garbage it does not work. The apple has a bunch of holes in it. It's a Trapple made by Green Earth. I imagine any hardware store would have them or something similar.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-904244940664823682014-09-29T18:45:42.128-04:002014-09-29T18:45:42.128-04:00How does the fly trap work? What's it called? ...How does the fly trap work? What's it called? They get in my office and drive me batty.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76114427066750834372014-09-29T16:21:19.669-04:002014-09-29T16:21:19.669-04:00Glad I made you laugh Al. Unintentional I assure y...Glad I made you laugh Al. Unintentional I assure you. In touch with the manufacturers. Yes, I should have read the instructions, you're right.<br /><br />Yes, but I really prefer to buy a turkey breast just for the two of us.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-71367662561822859882014-09-29T16:19:59.115-04:002014-09-29T16:19:59.115-04:00Thanks I will try it. Have to get some vinegar tho...Thanks I will try it. Have to get some vinegar though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-9461254084724965102014-09-29T16:19:21.290-04:002014-09-29T16:19:21.290-04:00What a good idea, I never thought of that.What a good idea, I never thought of that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-62340736672459787142014-09-29T13:57:12.588-04:002014-09-29T13:57:12.588-04:00Grandmother you just made me laugh. So that red ap...Grandmother you just made me laugh. So that red apple is just a good resting place for the flies? That's why one must always read instructions. Good luck with your turkey. If you have any doubts, go for crispy fried, just like dragons like. ;)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-61152428208856864032014-09-29T12:14:07.006-04:002014-09-29T12:14:07.006-04:00HI Jo. Fruit flies: get a small bow. ppur a litt...HI Jo. Fruit flies: get a small bow. ppur a little dishwashing liquid in it and be sure to get bubbles in the water, then pour some ACV (apple cider vinegar) in it, and sit around house like you would do candles. Them little buggers will be gone. change water every two days. Will definitely work. Sidnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481259299431306849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75402788800913718902014-09-29T12:13:00.414-04:002014-09-29T12:13:00.414-04:00This is why I have two venus fly traps in my kitch...This is why I have two venus fly traps in my kitchen. Fun little plants, and I keep them right by the fruit - they get well fed, and my food stays clean. Everybody wins.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85538074698210480352014-09-29T10:47:29.488-04:002014-09-29T10:47:29.488-04:00Thanks, hope it will be OK.
Turns out I am an idi...Thanks, hope it will be OK.<br /><br />Turns out I am an idiot. I threw away something I thought was packaging and it was the sticky part of the apple trap. No wonder it's not working.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-34451062590621329782014-09-29T10:21:43.808-04:002014-09-29T10:21:43.808-04:00Good luck with the turkey.
We're plagued by th...Good luck with the turkey.<br />We're plagued by those fruit flies right now. Annoying little buggers.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-21583820598431702632014-09-29T09:46:56.359-04:002014-09-29T09:46:56.359-04:00I always use the Reynolds bags for cooking my turk...I always use the Reynolds bags for cooking my turkey breasts. I always do the cuts right at the beginning, that's what it says on the bags I buy. I guess I will have to get some big enough for a turkey.<br /><br />Those things that look like lady bugs and are out in force, are not actually lady bugs, I forget what they are though. Horrid things we get them too but can keep those out, mostly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38846256644696218482014-09-29T09:14:30.118-04:002014-09-29T09:14:30.118-04:00I do cook turkey a few times a year and since I ha...I do cook turkey a few times a year and since I hate dried out turkey--not a big fan of turkey to begin with--I've found using Reynolds turkey cooking bags sure helps with keeping moist. Cuts down on the cooking time a bit too. You can also carefully cut the top of the cooking bag the last 15-20 minutes if you want the skin a bit browner or slightly crisp. <br /><br />Fruit flies are out in force right now. Haven't noticed traps working all that well either. Just about the time we get rid of all of the flies we have to deal with all the ladybugs in mass trying to get into the house. Ugh.<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-39791626983983712662014-09-29T08:18:32.594-04:002014-09-29T08:18:32.594-04:00I guess I would be causing Steve to laugh as well....I guess I would be causing Steve to laugh as well. I'm not that keen on gravy anyway so am very particular how I make it. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-18827742403806267812014-09-29T08:02:52.541-04:002014-09-29T08:02:52.541-04:00When I was working in the school cafeteria last ye...When I was working in the school cafeteria last year, it was loaded w/ fruit flies b/c of all the fruit cups that were served. They were everywhere and it was disgusting. <br /><br />We always cut corners with Thanksgiving. My ex & I and now Russell & I. Everything we make is pretty much instant, like Stove Top Stuffing and Potato Buds. I remember one year at work my boss was fretting over the huge feast she was cooking from scratch and asked me how I make my gravy. I said, 'I open up a can of Franco American and dump it in a saucepan.' Robyn's look of horror was so hilarious that my other boss, Steve, literally choked on his lunch from laughing. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85660067478209865182014-09-29T07:37:08.013-04:002014-09-29T07:37:08.013-04:00The really are and I don't think this thing is...The really are and I don't think this thing is working either. I haven't had chipolatas in years. I am the same, I prefer pork sausages. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2285374381562175682014-09-29T05:14:56.011-04:002014-09-29T05:14:56.011-04:00Hi Jo - fruit flies are pesky aren't they ... ...Hi Jo - fruit flies are pesky aren't they ... hope the trap works ... I love a good roast turkey and chipolatas are just the thing - they were the only sausages we had as kids - so I never liked beef sausages, but love varieties of game meat bangers! Looks rather good .. as does the roasted tomato bruschetta with pancetta ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com