Topic: KRITZERLAND AT STERLING'S 48 (Read 12361 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #30 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:16:50 AM »

TOD:

We had more than our fair share of Swanson "TV" dinners at home. Was there a ham one? I think that was my favorite. That, and the Salisbury Steak (which went on to become my standard entree in the cafeteria lines). The fried chicken ones were probably yucky, for my taste, but we had real homemade fried chicken pretty regularly. One of my favorite things about the Swanson dinners was the sides and desserts, of which a few were particularly yummy. What the hell were they? Potatoes with a particular texture and seasoning? Peas were always a favorite. Some apple thingy for dessert? The memories are vague, but boy, did I love that stuff.

The chicken pot pies (whatever brand my parents bought -- could those have been Swanson, too?) were the other main frozen thing we had. Always liked those.

We never had frozen pizza at home, only the occasional takeout which was always an exotic treat. ("Italian" food, man!)

In later years, post-college and in my first apartments, I was buying frozen everything for a while, but never the TV dinners. I didn't have one of those again until about ten years ago when a friend threw a party devoted to such retro things, and everyone brought a frozen dinner to put in the oven. I brought the Salisbury Steak, which my digestive tract later advised me had been a poor choice.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #31 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:35:22 AM »

I second the Met/Levine Berg opera recommendations wholeheartedly. But I'm one who developed a very strong taste for that music, so, trust me, take it with a mountain of salt because everyone's mileage will vary on this.

My first exposure to any of that was the live concert recording of WOZZECK conducted by Mitropolous, with Mack Harrell and Eileen Farrell. It has remained one of my favorite recordings of all time, and is partially responsible for my unabashed love for live concert recordings.

http://goo.gl/qoKxDS

At one point I spent a few weeks at the piano on WOZZECK, and I don't remember how far I got with it but I know I was playing a few of the scenes pretty well. Later, some LULU, which I'm thinking was a greater challenge. I did, however, play the piano part in the "Lulu Suite" under Levine at school, and hopefully still have some audio evidence of that. Sadly, I am remiss in catching any of this live at the Met, but I can also tell you that this stuff comes stunningly alive, if played and conducted decently, just about anywhere. I remember a striking WOZZECK in one of the first seasons of the L.A. Opera.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:37:00 AM »

When some of the dust settles on current activities, I must take out those scores and have a little go at them. That will be scary as hell, probably.

singdaw · « **Reply #33 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:39:47 AM »

What is the difference (if any) between Salisbury Steak and Meatloaf??

singdaw · « **Reply #34 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:40:47 AM »

Congratulations to bk and company on another spectacular show at Sterling's!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #35 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:44:01 AM »

Also agree with DR Elmore re Glass' music, but I can say up front that I haven't sat down and seriously listened to any of it, or otherwise given it a fair shake. Someday, perhaps. But not a priority.

singdaw · « **Reply #36 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:44:09 AM »

Enjoyed today's notes and the photos.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #37 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:47:12 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 04, 2014, 12:07:57 AM

And the word of the day is: RIMPLE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: THE FROWN SONG

singdaw · « **Reply #38 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:48:17 AM »

I've posted this before, but of course you all know how to tell a cat from a meatloaf:

Cillaliz · « **Reply #39 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:52:27 AM »

Back in 2003, I think it was, my mom called me and asked if I wanted to come over for dinner. She said it was a big anniversary celebration. I said "Oh really? Who's anniversary" She said "Swanson TV Dinners are 50 years old and we're having one to celebrate"

Cillaliz · « **Reply #40 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:53:36 AM »

When I was little we had tv dinners pretty much every time my parents went out. My dad would always say "That looks better than what we'll probably have tonight" Even back them I knew he was making that one up

Cillaliz · « **Reply #41 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:54:31 AM »

I do have Smart Ones every now and then. I like their Salsbury Steak . I put it on a slice of bread and make a sandwich out of it

Ginny · « **Reply #42 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:01:14 AM »

Monday morning greetings! I slept 'til almost 9 this morning, which is very late for me. Today I have some AAUW work to do to get ready for us to have a display table at National Night Out tomorrow. It's at Sunset Park, not far from our home, and should be a fun evening.

Laura · « **Reply #43 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:04:18 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on August 04, 2014, 07:52:27 AM

Back in 2003, I think it was, my mom called me and asked if I wanted to come over for dinner. She said it was a big anniversary celebration. I said "Oh really? Who's anniversary" She said "Swanson TV Dinners are 50 years old and we're having one to celebrate"

LOL! I love your mom. She's a hoot.

Laura · « **Reply #44 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:05:06 AM »

Good morning. A short walk this morning. My DH went with me part of the way. We had a nice storm last night, so it is cool and humid out today.

Laura · « **Reply #45 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:05:55 AM »

I don't think we had those tv dinners very often. My mom was a wonderful basic American housewife cook.

My DH loves those fried chicken frozen dinners.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #46 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:07:59 AM »

I'm considering going to NYC in November. Not sure what's going to happen, but I'm already exhausted and it's only Monday. I have 4 appointments scheduled today so I can't really play hookey.

Ginny · « **Reply #47 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:08:01 AM »

TOD - my first memory of frozen pot pies is Morton's chicken pies. In college I pretty much lived on Stouffer's frozen entrees that I cooked in my toaster oven (this was before microwaves for home use). I especially liked the chicken & noodles. In my early single professional days, I'd make big batches of things like vegetable soup and spaghetti sauce and freeze them in individual portions. Now, one of my favorite things to do is make lasagna, freeze it before baking, and take it to my niece's in Illinois to share with her and her parents.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #48 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:09:25 AM »

Quote from: Laura on August 04, 2014, 08:04:18 AM

Quote from: Cillaliz on August 04, 2014, 07:52:27 AM
Back in 2003, I think it was, my mom called me and asked if I wanted to come over for dinner. She said it was a big anniversary celebration. I said "Oh really? Who's anniversary" She said "Swanson TV Dinners are 50 years old and we're having one to celebrate"

LOL! I love your mom. She's a hoot.

That she is

Cillaliz · « **Reply #49 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:11:34 AM »

I'm feeling very frazzled this morning. I was here for 5 hours yesterday getting the billing done. Today I have appointments scheduled and will have to fumble through them. I called the Spanish speakers and suggested they bring an interpreter. So far one has asked to reschedule. That's fine, from what I could read of why they are coming in, there's nothing I could do to help them right now anyway

Cillaliz · « **Reply #50 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:13:26 AM »

If I can get through today I have a couple days to regroup before more stuff is scheduled.

Laura · « **Reply #51 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:16:03 AM »

If you still lived here, Cillaliz, I would offer to help you. But I might be more of a hindrance.

Ginny · « **Reply #52 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:18:29 AM »

Breathe, DR Cillaliz, breathe!

Ginny · « **Reply #53 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:19:11 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on August 04, 2014, 08:07:59 AM

I'm considering going to NYC in November....

I love, love, love this idea!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #54 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:21:50 AM »

Thanks to both of you. I'm sort of in that place where I need to get things together before I even try to get help. Adding training someone new to everything else I'm trying to figure out would just be too much. I did call the construction company and delayed the work in my basement until October. I was going to have to demo a room and move a bunch of stuff and get an electrician out to change an outlet before they came on the 13th. So it would have been a lot of work plus at least a day off work when I really need to be here.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #55 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:26:14 AM »

DN and former DR Jon and his friend Joe (tornado Joe) are coming up to visit. They are going to stay with my parents the 13th-15th and will stay with me on the 16th. Jon said they can help clean the eaves (there are trees growing in them) and maybe another odd job or two. They have both done lots of construction, so little jobs are a piece of cake for them. That night is a movie night at my friends' house. It will be the first I can make this summer. They have been invited too so I'm looking forward to that

MBarnum · « **Reply #56 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:27:58 AM »

TOD:

As a kid, a Swanson's tv dinner was considered a real treat. The Chinese one was a favorite.

Now, I enjoy the occasional frozen Hungry Man dinner.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #57 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:29:08 AM »

It's a tribute to Elvis night. Back in 1987, my friends went to the 10th anniversary of his death and pretended to be with a TV station (or something) anyway, the interviewed a bunch of Elvis fanatics. This will be the first time they've shown the video to anyone and I hear it's really funny. They are also having a quiz, with fabulous prizes, an Elvis themed coaster (as in what you put your glass on) contest, and will be serving fried banana and peanut butter sandwiches. I think the guys will love it

Cillaliz · « **Reply #58 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:32:47 AM »

Ok, I breathed and I think my coffee may be kicking in. I may go to the new Hard Rock Casino for lunch. It opened to lots of hoopla on Friday but I wasn't about to go with that crowd. It's supposed to be beautiful. The hotel isn't open yet, but I guess you can get a tour of the rooms. Not sure how that's going to go over here. I guess they are really expensive for a hotel here. I will be curious to see how all this pans out

MBarnum · « **Reply #59 on:** August 04, 2014, 08:39:50 AM »

Last night I watched the first episode of a documentary series on Al Jazeera America called Borderland. It takes 6 American citizens, from different walks of life, step by step though the process of illegal border crossings between Mexico and the US. It covers the good, the bad, and the ugly.

These 6, who all differ in their opinions and politics, on last night's episode met ranchers whose property is on the border and who have to deal with people cutting down their fences and crossing their land. They talked with a sheriff who discussed how many of those who cross the border are forced to carry drugs into the country. They also visited a morgue that holds the remains of 100s of men, women and children who have died while trying to cross, and showed how they attempt to identify the remains (some of that was kind of gruesome...and some of it heartbreaking).

It was all very interesting and is very good about showing all sides of the issue. I am looking forward to the next few installments. Currently each of the 6 Americans are travelling to the towns in the various countries where some of the deceased were from, in order to learn why they decided to attempt to cross in the first place.

It doesn't really matter what your opinion of illegal immegration is, you will still learn something from this show. It is just fascinating.

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