Silliness So what are you doing RIGHT NOW? - Page 175

lilac_jive · 01-13-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and comments.

Still don't know anything for sure, but he is, as they say, 'resting comfortably'.

Tomorrow first thing he'll see his pulmo guy, and hopefully he can give some answers. This was his first experience with not being able to quite catch his breath since a year ago October, and I know for him it must have been terrifying. Combined with a 'fuzzy tingly' feeling from his jawbone to the top of his head, I couldn't get to the hospital fast enough. Its only 6 miles away, but seemed like 60.

so what am I doing now? I"m going to put on my jammies, grab my kitty kat and go to bed.

Thanks again, everyone.

Good luck in the morning! Hope everything is OK!!!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-13-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Are you a vegetarian?

I am

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and comments.

Still don't know anything for sure, but he is, as they say, 'resting comfortably'.

Tomorrow first thing he'll see his pulmo guy, and hopefully he can give some answers.

You're both in my thoughts

LazyScot · 01-13-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Care to share a recipe? I kinda thought (heathen that I am) that "risotto" was anything mixed in with rice. Y'all seem to think otherwise (from some other thread). Enlighten me on a proper risotto then! But it's mostly the mushroom that caught my attention this time.....

The recipe is a Delia Smith one: it's available on-line. From experience it is worth getting good mushrooms (I once found some cheap dried porcini and tried them -- won't do that again!). Again, it's also worthwhile having good parmesan -- never use that pre-grated "stuff" (I'm tempted to use another word there....), and I tend to use about twice the quoted amount when mixing into the risotto.

Generally, people today use the term to mean something mixed with and cooked in with rice (as you say), or simply something that is served mixed in with rice (I'm sure someone would try and call paella a risotto, but I wouldn't). I tend to think of a real risotto as something that takes time, where small amounts of specific stock are slowly mixed in with the risotto rice a little at a time to slowly build up that wonderful sticky, creamy, tasty result, and usually has some other ingredients added at the end or towards the end. This tends to have a different result to the rice, and also generally uses one of two specific risotto rice varieties.

On the non-risotto risotto (vegetarian varieties) Delia also has a very nice Spring Risotto that is a favourite (cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, spinach), but I can't find that on-line.

The Wikipedia entry seems pretty good. Note I do not consider myself an expert -- perhaps more experienced cooks and/or Italians can comment.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-13-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyScot

Generally, people today use the term to mean something mixed with and cooked in with rice (as you say), or simply something that is served mixed in with rice (I'm sure someone would try and call paella a risotto, but I wouldn't). I tend to think of a real risotto as something that takes time, where small amounts of specific stock are slowly mixed in with the risotto rice a little at a time to slowly build up that wonderful sticky, creamy, tasty result, and usually has some other ingredients added at the end or towards the end. This tends to have a different result to the rice, and also generally uses one of two specific risotto rice varieties.

On the non-risotto risotto (vegetarian varieties) Delia also has a very nice Spring Risotto that is a favourite (cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, spinach), but I can't find that on-line.

thanks for the recipes / suggestions. i never thought of making risotto in the oven, it's a great idea (no more endless stirring !!!).

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The Wikipedia entry seems pretty good. Note I do not consider myself an expert -- perhaps more experienced cooks and/or Italians can comment.

i'm not an expert either but that's the way i would describe (and how i make) risotto as well.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-13-2009, 03:40 PM

at LAST !!! i've finished that project that's been driving me crazy. as soon as i get the final validation from the client i'm putting it online, writing up the bill and washing my hands of the whole thing. and despite the extra hair-pulling-out and teeth-gnashing and muttering (IE is the devil...), i have to say, my fixed-position footer is damned stylie.

pshrynk · 01-13-2009, 03:44 PM

I like your socks, too!

zelda_pinwheel · 01-13-2009, 03:52 PM

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I like your socks, too!

hehe. thanks.

lilac_jive · 01-13-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I am

Have you ever tried Rao's recipe for eggplant parmesan? My mom makes it every christmas and it is crazy delicious.

RickyMaveety · 01-13-2009, 05:38 PM

I'm packing for a business trip. Just finished my new desk, and I'm hooking all the computer gear back up and testing it so that I won't have any surprises on this trip.

I plan to hide my keys so the cats don't succeed in making me miss yet another flight. The dogs are going into boarding a day before I leave this time, and all of my things will be packed well in advance.

May not be around until after I get back. It all depends on whether I decide to spend time on the net while on this trip. If I don't "see" you all until after the 20th, then please do try to stay out of trouble.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-13-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Have you ever tried Rao's recipe for eggplant parmesan? My mom makes it every christmas and it is crazy delicious.

share please ??

badgoodDeb · 01-13-2009, 05:49 PM

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I plan to hide my keys .... If I don't "see" you all until after the 20th, then please do try to stay out of trouble.

Just remember where you hide the keys! Nothing is worse than not finding something that you know you put in a "safe place".

We worry more about YOU staying out of trouble. If you don't stay out of trouble, at least tell us all the juicy details when you get back.

We'll miss you! (you aren't going to D.C., are you???)

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-13-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Have you ever tried Rao's recipe for eggplant parmesan? My mom makes it every christmas and it is crazy delicious.

No - do you have the recipe handy please?

montsnmags · 01-13-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Have you ever tried Rao's recipe for eggplant parmesan? My mom makes it every christmas and it is crazy delicious.

The Loved One makes a version, and it's delicious. I'd be very interested in hearing your mum's recipe, since it adds my favourite flavour ("crazy") into the mix.

Cheers,
Marc

desertgrandma · 01-13-2009, 06:45 PM

sitting here with a happy heart, brought husband home, he's as onery as ever, which means he's feeling good again. Even the cat from hell is happy.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-13-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

sitting here with a happy heart, brought husband home, he's as onery as ever, which means he's feeling good again. Even the cat from hell is happy.

what a relief ! glad to hear he's safe and sound.

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	at LAST !!! i've finished that project that's been driving me crazy. as soon as i get the final validation from the client i'm putting it online, writing up the bill and washing my hands of the whole thing. and despite the extra hair-pulling-out and teeth-gnashing and muttering (IE is the devil...), i have to say, my fixed-position footer is damned stylie.

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pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I like your socks, too!

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RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	I'm packing for a business trip. Just finished my new desk, and I'm hooking all the computer gear back up and testing it so that I won't have any surprises on this trip. I plan to hide my keys so the cats don't succeed in making me miss yet another flight. The dogs are going into boarding a day before I leave this time, and all of my things will be packed well in advance. May not be around until after I get back. It all depends on whether I decide to spend time on the net while on this trip. If I don't "see" you all until after the 20th, then please do try to stay out of trouble.

01-13-2009, 06:45 PM	#2624
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	sitting here with a happy heart, brought husband home, he's as onery as ever, which means he's feeling good again. Even the cat from hell is happy.