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[Jeanne]

Happy Birthday to former DR Sandra!

Vibes you've been having a great day.

[Jeanne]

Belated birthday wishes to DH Keith!

[John G.]

Hi, Jeanne.

[Jeanne]

TOD:

Lask week was Pasta Week, which is now morphing into Pasta Month, I think. I used to love pasta and prepare it frequently, but gave it up due to allergies. I'm now trying several different kinds of gluten-free pasta, all of which have been quite good. I ordered some pesto, which could make an interesting change. I'm also thinking about trying to make a vegan alfredo sauce. John G or Jane, if you (or anyone) has a recipe I'd like to take a look.

[John G.]

Just saw that Shirley Knight died in San Marcos, which is about halfway between Druxy and me.

[Jeanne]

The problem with cooking at home is that you first need to stock the pantry, which is difficult when so many of the shelves are bare. For me, cooking at home means eating different foods than I've been eating out and these are not foods I have had on hand.

[Jeanne]

Bruce, it's too bad there's no Louise's Trattoria near you. They've been having Take-out Tuesdays, with some great deals.

[Jeanne]

There's an Italian restaurant near the Mexican place that is having good deals, too, but with zip on their website. You have to happen by and see the sign, then go inside. Many of these little eateries have the right idea, but don't know how to advertise. Or, understandably, can't afford it.

[Jeanne]

Yesterday I needed to run an errand at the little mom-and-pop pharmacy. I checked their website ahead of time to make sure they were still open. Yes. But when I got there the door was locked. There were a great many signs posted on the door, which I was reading when an employee came to the door. "Step back to the gray tape!" she ordered. I'm happy to comply, but everyone has their own way of doing things; there is no standard these days. They didn't have what I needed, but I learned that they have N-95 masks, which I wouldn't have guessed.

[Jeanne]

I then stopped at the little bagel bakery a few doors down. I had thought they'd gone out of business. There's a Whole Foods Market across the street, and they sell bagels, too -- or did so until recently. No more bakery goods at WF. But the bakery has survived by now becoming a deli also. The sandwich they made me was pretty good and their bagels have always been good.
It's always surprised me that there aren't more places that make a good sandwich at a reasonable price. They may have found a niche.

[bk]

I had no idea this wasn't Tuesday.

[bk]

Bad.

[bk]

We HAD a wonderful Louise's in Studio City - it's now a Tender Greens,  the kind of jernt I would never walk into.

[bk]

Ran the motor car motor for about thirty minutes. 

[bk]

By the way, if you haven't liked the Kritzerland Upstairs at Vitello's page on Facebook, that's where this live show will be living: https://www.facebook.com/KritzerlandUpstairsatVitellos/

[bk]

We've waffled back and forth as to whether it should be my own page or not and we're still waffling.

[Jane]

I keep hearing that everyone's home with nothing to do, but I've had more to do than usual and simply can't keep up. One must stay current with the news these days, as everything changes so quickly. I'm not fully caught up on the posts, either.

I seem to be busier than usual and accomplishing less.

[Jeanne]

I find myself dreading grocery shopping. Most people around here wear masks and are considerate, but there are some who don't. And aren't. I'd love to have everything delivered or available at curbside, but the places I shop just don't offer it.

[Jane]

There was most definitely an earthquake here last night. I was just about to go to bed when there was quite a jolt, one of those over-quickly shakes as opposed to the rolling kind that seem to last forever. I didn't hear where it was centered, but it was strong enough for me to check to see if any of the windows had cracked.

I was expecting aftershocks, but didn't feel any. I was surprised I was able to sleep. Insomnia is bad enough on its own, without earthquakes -- or the fear thereof -- adding to it.

Vibes there are not any major earthquakes!

[Jeanne]

I keep hearing that everyone's home with nothing to do, but I've had more to do than usual and simply can't keep up. One must stay current with the news these days, as everything changes so quickly. I'm not fully caught up on the posts, either.

I seem to be busier than usual and accomplishing less.

Yes, same here. Grocery shopping takes longer, even my online orders. Plus I spend even more time with the news. My focus isn't as good. No Brian to help me out. Arranging health care is a challenge, too.

[Jeanne]

There was most definitely an earthquake here last night. I was just about to go to bed when there was quite a jolt, one of those over-quickly shakes as opposed to the rolling kind that seem to last forever. I didn't hear where it was centered, but it was strong enough for me to check to see if any of the windows had cracked.

I was expecting aftershocks, but didn't feel any. I was surprised I was able to sleep. Insomnia is bad enough on its own, without earthquakes -- or the fear thereof -- adding to it.

Vibes there are not any major earthquakes!

Thanks.

[Jane]

TOD:

Lask week was Pasta Week, which is now morphing into Pasta Month, I think. I used to love pasta and prepare it frequently, but gave it up due to allergies. I'm now trying several different kinds of gluten-free pasta, all of which have been quite good. I ordered some pesto, which could make an interesting change. I'm also thinking about trying to make a vegan alfredo sauce. John G or Jane, if you (or anyone) has a recipe I'd like to take a look.

I have never eaten a vegan alfredo sauce.  I don't make it anymore and only have it at a restaurant on the rare occasion, just too unhealthy.  A am very curious what you come up with.

[Jeanne]

Stay safe.

TTFN.

[Jeanne]

TOD:

Lask week was Pasta Week, which is now morphing into Pasta Month, I think. I used to love pasta and prepare it frequently, but gave it up due to allergies. I'm now trying several different kinds of gluten-free pasta, all of which have been quite good. I ordered some pesto, which could make an interesting change. I'm also thinking about trying to make a vegan alfredo sauce. John G or Jane, if you (or anyone) has a recipe I'd like to take a look.

I have never eaten a vegan alfredo sauce.  I don't make it anymore and only have it at a restaurant on the rare occasion, just too unhealthy.  A am very curious what you come up with.

Once when I was up in Quebec, where the food is WONDERFUL, I asked if the chef was willing to try an alfredo sauce without the cheese. He consented. It wasn't bad. I must first obtain the ingredients I need, then experiment.

[Jane]

Many of these little eateries have the right idea, but don't know how to advertise. Or, understandably, can't afford it.

Both of these are a problem for the little coffee shop near us.  The web site ha some stupid blog from 2010 and nothing about the coffee shop or the menu.  The Facebook page isn't much better.

[Jane]

Yesterday I needed to run an errand at the little mom-and-pop pharmacy. I checked their website ahead of time to make sure they were still open. Yes. But when I got there the door was locked. There were a great many signs posted on the door, which I was reading when an employee came to the door. "Step back to the gray tape!" she ordered. I'm happy to comply, but everyone has their own way of doing things; there is no standard these days. They didn't have what I needed, but I learned that they have N-95 masks, which I wouldn't have guessed.

I would have purchased a couple.

[Jane]

I then stopped at the little bagel bakery a few doors down. I had thought they'd gone out of business. There's a Whole Foods Market across the street, and they sell bagels, too -- or did so until recently. No more bakery goods at WF. But the bakery has survived by now becoming a deli also. The sandwich they made me was pretty good and their bagels have always been good.
It's always surprised me that there aren't more places that make a good sandwich at a reasonable price. They may have found a niche.

Weather permitting tomorrow I am going to try and get a toasted bagel, if they are still selling them, with cream cheese at the little coffee shop.  The son of the woman who owns the shop has been working there.  I won't get it from him, however, if the owner is behind the counter I will order something and then leave a very nice tip.  I want her to have the money.

[Jane]

TOD:

Lask week was Pasta Week, which is now morphing into Pasta Month, I think. I used to love pasta and prepare it frequently, but gave it up due to allergies. I'm now trying several different kinds of gluten-free pasta, all of which have been quite good. I ordered some pesto, which could make an interesting change. I'm also thinking about trying to make a vegan alfredo sauce. John G or Jane, if you (or anyone) has a recipe I'd like to take a look.

I have never eaten a vegan alfredo sauce.  I don't make it anymore and only have it at a restaurant on the rare occasion, just too unhealthy.  A am very curious what you come up with.

Once when I was up in Quebec, where the food is WONDERFUL, I asked if the chef was willing to try an alfredo sauce without the cheese. He consented. It wasn't bad. I must first obtain the ingredients I need, then experiment.

Good luck.  I would rather do without than have "wasn't bad".  I have had some traditional fettuccine alfredo I couldn't eat it while the people around me were enjoying it.  It was really bad & I have had the best from Alfredo's.

[George]

Well as far as TOD

Stuffed peppers
Meatloaf
Roast chicken
Quesadillas
Chili
Chicken with mushrooms onions and cherry tomatoes
Eggs Benedict
Omlettes with cheese and sautéed onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and ham
A half butt ham,
Sandwiches, lots of sandwiches
Sausages
Many, many pots of tea

That’s off the top of my head

Show off.

[George]

I don’t know the meaning of caught up.

It's the past tense of ketchup.