Topic: THE NEW NEIGHBORS (Read 48425 times)

bk · « **Reply #150 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:27:41 PM »

Will we never get to page six?

bk · « **Reply #151 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:28:19 PM »

So it is written, so it shall be done - page six.

bk · « **Reply #152 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:28:29 PM »

Welcome ten GUESTS.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #153 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:31:16 PM »

For the Oregonians, THE FALL is playing in Ashland (Vasrsity Theatre), Eugene (Bijou) and Portland (Regal Cineman Fox Tower 10). Just FYI...

Edisaurus · « **Reply #154 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:36:10 PM »

What CAN you eat these days?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080708092228.htm

Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination

ScienceDaily (July 8, 2008) — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

The researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." Inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #155 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on July 09, 2008, 12:36:10 PM

What CAN you eat these days?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080708092228.htm

Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination

ScienceDaily (July 8, 2008) — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

The researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." Inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract.

Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...

I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #156 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:46:24 PM »

Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.

You too, DR Jose!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #157 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:48:07 PM »

Well, in healthier eating news (I hope!), I'm currently enjoying the quinoa salad I put together last night. It was truly an improvisatory affair. I basically treated the quinoa as couscous, so I added some diced red pepper, raisins, dried cranberries, cashews, walnuts, and pecans, then dressed it with some olive oil and the juice of one lime. Tasty! And disgustingly healthy too!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #158 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:48:11 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 09, 2008, 12:43:44 PM

Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...

I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.

Hmm, it doesn't sound like it, but if you click on the link you can read the whole article, which includes:

Chilton said tilapia is easily farmed using inexpensive corn-based feeds, which contain short chain omega-6s that the fish very efficiently convert to AA and place in their tissues. This ability to feed the fish inexpensive foods, together with their capacity to grow under almost any condition, keeps the market price for the fish so low that it is rapidly becoming a staple in low-income diets.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #159 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:49:02 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 09, 2008, 12:48:07 PM

Well, in healthier eating news (I hope!), I'm currently enjoying the quinoa salad I put together last night. It was truly an improvisatory affair. I basically treated the quinoa as couscous, so I added some diced red pepper, raisins, dried cranberries, cashews, walnuts, and pecans, then dressed it with some olive oil and the juice of one lime. Tasty! And disgustingly healthy too!

Mmm...that sounds delish!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #160 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:50:38 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 09, 2008, 12:46:24 PM

Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.

You too, DR Jose!

Thanks, DR DearReaderLaura - I'm actually feeling quite well today. I think it just took a few days to work all those allergens out of my body. Well, at least my sinuses - the headaches were truly annoying. I think it also helps that I'm not sitting underneath a bank of fluorescent lights today. All that flickering really tires my eyes out.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #161 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on July 09, 2008, 12:49:02 PM

Mmm...that sounds delish!

And quinoa is a complete protein too!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #162 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:51:47 PM »

I get sinus headaches, too.

George · « **Reply #163 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:53:24 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on July 09, 2008, 05:36:24 AM

Question for ASK BK day:

What is the thing that surprised you most on your first visit to New York City?

For SOME REASON, I didn't realize that only the stations on the SUBWAY were wide and spacious, and that indeed most of the ride was in a dark tunnel....when we shot into that narrow space the first time, it was scary.

I was most surprised by how comfortable I felt. I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe at any time...of course, I never went out at night without several people with me and I didn't go outside of midtown Manhattan alone, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. But otherwise, I loved the whole experience.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #164 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:53:50 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on July 09, 2008, 12:48:11 PM

Hmm, it doesn't sound like it, but if you click on the link you can read the whole article, which includes:

Chilton said tilapia is easily farmed using inexpensive corn-based feeds, which contain short chain omega-6s that the fish very efficiently convert to AA and place in their tissues. This ability to feed the fish inexpensive foods, together with their capacity to grow under almost any condition, keeps the market price for the fish so low that it is rapidly becoming a staple in low-income diets.

POTENTIAL FOOD SPOILER COMING UP - IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD LUNCH YET TODAY...

Well, a good number of tilapia are also raised in the water tanks that farm-raised trout (I think it was trout) were raised in. They dump them in there to help clean the water. In essence, they "recycle" the waste leftover from the trout. In short, they eat fish poop.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #165 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:54:56 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 09, 2008, 12:43:44 PM

Hmm... I thought Omega-6 fatty acids were on the "good list" too? Hmmm...

I did see a show about farm-raised tilapia. They are usually raised together with other farm-raised fish. Well, they are usually raised after the other fish since they are used to "clean" the water leftover by the other fish. I wonder if their farm diet has anything to do with the high level of Omega-6 fatty acids.

So what is it you're actually saying here, Jose? Are you telling us that fish farms are now integrating?

Ginny · « **Reply #166 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:55:26 PM »

DR Ben - I thought I remembered that SIBL had been a department store, but couldn't remember which one. Could I have shopped at B. Altman's between Christmas 1982 and New Year's 1983? I think I bought a wool skirt. Interesting FC trivia, too!

Ben · « **Reply #167 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:58:09 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 09, 2008, 12:55:26 PM

DR Ben - I thought I remembered that SIBL had been a department store, but couldn't remember which one. Could I have shopped at B. Altman's between Christmas 1982 and New Year's 1983? I think I bought a wool skirt. Interesting FC trivia, too!

Yes, you probably did. They were still open in 1983 and 1983.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #168 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:58:28 PM »

I am sure you are all wanting to see more Vacation Bible School photos, so here you go!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #169 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:00:49 PM »

One more:

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #170 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:04:08 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 09, 2008, 12:46:24 PM

Aww, DR MBarnum, vomiting grass again? I hope you feel better soon.

It took me a while, but I finally "got" it!

George · « **Reply #171 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on July 09, 2008, 08:07:36 AM

Good morning, all!

Since there are so many good cooks and foodies here at HHW, I'm asking for suggestions. I've been invited to a party at a friend's house. They have a big lap pool and recently bought a video projector, stretched out a sheet and bought some outdoor speakers so they could watch movies by the pool (or in the pool!). They decided to have a Dive-In Movie get-together next weekend, and chose To Kill A Mockingbird". They asked folks to bring "Southern" side dishes. This a very old Marietta family, so they know Southern food.

Any suggestions of something fun to bring that a novice cook (me) could make? I'd love to find something that is a new twist on "Southern".

I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:

Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.

I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf!

) and be someone who is cold.

George · « **Reply #172 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:06:45 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 09, 2008, 09:04:09 AM

In recent days, I listened to the CD of Passing Strange. I guess I admire what Stew is trying to do, but I don't think that it shall be making many return trips to my player.

I got this last week but it didn't grab me, at all. I wasn't interested in it enough to listen to it all the way through the first time. I still haven't finished it. $:-\$

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:12:07 PM »

I remember seeing signs for VBS when I was eight or nine years old. My family was living in Seattle at the time, and this one church had signs hung up all over the place - including one big banner in our neighborhood. So, on the first day of VBS, I went down the bus stop, boarded, and was dropped off at the church. Some of my classmates were going too, so I thought it would be a good way to spend a few days of summer vacation. Well...

After we had been divided up by age, we went to our classrooms. After we had all introduced ourselves to each other, the teacher then instructed everyone to take out their Bibles. -What? Needless to say, I didn't have one with me, and, the only Bible I had was the BIG one that was sitting in the living room, and I wasn't about to take that to VBS the next day. Ah, well...

After lunch, we were all assembled in the sanctuary for a sermon. I heard about people speaking in tongues, walking on coals, and learned a few new hymns. All stuff I had never learned about in CCD.

Needless to say, my first day at VBS was also my last.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #174 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:13:20 PM »

Quote from: George on July 09, 2008, 01:05:34 PM

I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:

Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.

I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf! ) and be someone who is cold.

I'm sure you could look to "Northern Exposure" for some inspiration and ideas.

Matt H. · « **Reply #175 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:15:56 PM »

It got hot here very fast. Glad I had shut the house up before it turned really hot. Kept cool air inside for a bit longer and it took the A/C until mid-afternoon to finally click on.

Matt H. · « **Reply #176 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:18:51 PM »

I began my afternoon viewing with another CLOSER episode. This was the wonderful one where we first met Brenda's father (Barry Corbin) and also the one where she was being guarded by two sweet police officers Chad and Roy who are mothered by Brenda's mom (Frances Sternhagen).

I love this episode so much that I watched it twice this afternoon!

George · « **Reply #177 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:19:30 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 09, 2008, 10:44:15 AM

During my college years, a group of friends and I would travel into Asheville NC and go to a place called "The Rathskeller" (original, what?!!) where we experienced our first tastes of wonderful deli-styled sandwiches.

It was where I encountered my first Reuben sandwich! Each sandwich was served with a dill pickle spear and hot German potato salad.

I've LONGED to taste that wonderful potato salad over the years, but have never attempted to replicate it. I have, however, found this recipe. It sounds a bit artery-distressing, but it also sounds marvelous, too.

German Potato Salad

Ingredients:
12 slices bacon
2 sliced hard cooked eggs
6 cups hot diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation:
Dice 6 slices of the bacon. Fry diced bacon along with the 6 whole slices in a heavy skillet. Remove whole slices to drain on paper towels; set aside.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, and water; slowly add to diced bacon and bacon grease in the skillet, cooking and stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Pour over hot potatoes and eggs; add green onions and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with bacon slices and a little chopped parsley; serve hot.

German potato salad serves 6.

My mom (who IS German) makes a hot German potato salad and this sounds just like it...or at least, very similar. The cooked bacon is standard.

Jennifer · « **Reply #178 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:20:18 PM »

Quote from: George on July 09, 2008, 01:05:34 PM

I am in a similar situation! My friends Josh and Bill (FYI: they're not a "couple"...Josh has a boyfriend and Bill has a wife) are going hiking in Alaska next month. I don't know why. It's just something that Josh has always wanted to do, so he will and Bill is going with him. Anyway, Josh is going to have a potluck going-away party at his house this Saturday and in his invitation, he says:

Anyone who comes has to be dressed in an outfit with "something to do with Alaska." Now I know, everyone's scratching their heads saying, how do I dress like Alaska? Get creative. It can be anything, even a passing reference (think 5 circles of Kevin Bacon type deal): Come as a salmon, a miner, a 'lady of the night', a kodiac bear, a barrel of oil, a fisherman, or even the 24 hour full moon! Hosted by "Madam Geary" of the Skagway redlight district.

I think I am just going to wear my scarf (along with my regular clothes...I'm going to wear just my scarf! ) and be someone who is cold.

Yep a scarf, and maybe a tuque and gloves!

Jennifer · « **Reply #179 on:** July 09, 2008, 01:21:57 PM »

I guess i did not read the last line of the potato salad recipe.

I have never tried hot potato salad.

I'm trying to picture what it would be like.

It sounds interesting.

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Author Topic: THE NEW NEIGHBORS (Read 48425 times)

Ben