Rare mysty Posted November 14, 2022 #15076 Share Posted November 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Dolcevita Diva said: Mysty, a belated Happy Birthday to you! It looks as if you enjoyed a lovely celebration of this milestone. But the celebrations can continue, if you like. One of my friends celebrates what she calls “the birthday zone”, so you’re not limited to just a single day. And another friend believes that your birthday “zone” should cover 1 day for each year of age attained. So your celebrations can continue till the latter part of January…🥂 Thank you Dolce! I love the suggested birthday zone concept! End of January sounds good to me! 😁 Let the celebration continue! 🍾🍷🍸🍹🥂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted November 15, 2022 #15077 Share Posted November 15, 2022 7 hours ago, zqtchas said: his plus sometimes a spoon full rye whiskey flavored sugar A slice of white bread, unbuttered, was a cure for any stomach trouble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted November 15, 2022 #15078 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Tonight's low in the Albany area is 22F so I'm expecting a killing frost. So I picked all of the full-sized tomatoes from the garden yesterday. What to do with a bunch of green tomatoes? I could have made a batch of chutney but we don't really eat that very much so it would probably be a wasted effort. Green tomato ketchup sounded very interesting but no time to fuss with canning it. So I found a recipe for pasta with green tomato sauce. Interesting idea! To prepare, I chopped a bunch of unripe tomatoes and cooked them in olive oil and garlic, with what was left of the fresh herbs from the garden. It reduced very well after a half hour on the stove, and even the green tomatoes softened nicely. The olive oil and garlic tempered the tartness of the unripe tomatoes. And a fresh chili pepper added some heat. Nice dish! With rigatoni and grated Parmesan to finish. Now some last-minute preparation for tomorrow's flight to Helsinki! After a year, and a cancelation, looks like it will finally happen. I don't think that I can fit my tripod in the carryon so I'll have to come up with another way to hold the camera still... Or maybe I'll just enjoy the aurora and not worry about pictures... (that's so likely). Edited November 15, 2022 by jpalbny 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlemichael Posted November 15, 2022 #15079 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, jpalbny said: Tonight's low in the Albany area is 22F so I'm expecting a killing frost. So I picked all of the full-sized tomatoes from the garden yesterday. What to do with a bunch of green tomatoes? I could have made a batch of chutney but we don't really eat that very much so it would probably be a wasted effort. Green tomato ketchup sounded very interesting but no time to fuss with canning it. So I found a recipe for pasta with green tomato sauce. Interesting idea! To prepare, I chopped a bunch of unripe tomatoes and cooked them in olive oil and garlic, with what was left of the fresh herbs from the garden. It reduced very well after a half hour on the stove, and even the green tomatoes softened nicely. The olive oil and garlic tempered the tartness of the unripe tomatoes. And a fresh chili pepper added some heat. Nice dish! With rigatoni and grated Parmesan to finish. We have a winner! Looks great! Edited November 15, 2022 by turtlemichael 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted November 15, 2022 #15080 Share Posted November 15, 2022 @jpalbny Be sure to go to the Sibelius Monument and the Rock Church in Helsinki – and don't forget to look up! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 15, 2022 #15081 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Greetings Coolers! Today's funny..... Have a great safe fun day all! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted November 15, 2022 #15082 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Even better in the UK, with our different version of the meaning of pants. And don't get me started on the meaning of fanny. 😉 Lola 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 15, 2022 #15083 Share Posted November 15, 2022 JP, hope you and Chris have a wonderful trip🙂......along with safe and UNeventful flights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted November 15, 2022 #15084 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Me too, JP. Look forward to reading all about it in due course. Safe journeys. Lola 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted November 15, 2022 #15085 Share Posted November 15, 2022 18 hours ago, jpalbny said: Tonight's low in the Albany area is 22F so I'm expecting a killing frost. So I picked all of the full-sized tomatoes from the garden yesterday. What to do with a bunch of green tomatoes? I could have made a batch of chutney but we don't really eat that very much so it would probably be a wasted effort. Green tomato ketchup sounded very interesting but no time to fuss with canning it. So I found a recipe for pasta with green tomato sauce. Interesting idea! To prepare, I chopped a bunch of unripe tomatoes and cooked them in olive oil and garlic, with what was left of the fresh herbs from the garden. It reduced very well after a half hour on the stove, and even the green tomatoes softened nicely. The olive oil and garlic tempered the tartness of the unripe tomatoes. And a fresh chili pepper added some heat. Nice dish! With rigatoni and grated Parmesan to finish. Now some last-minute preparation for tomorrow's flight to Helsinki! After a year, and a cancelation, looks like it will finally happen. I don't think that I can fit my tripod in the carryon so I'll have to come up with another way to hold the camera still... Or maybe I'll just enjoy the aurora and not worry about pictures... (that's so likely). Looks great. Have a nice trip and should possible, post some pictures! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted November 15, 2022 #15086 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Also wishing you both a great trip. I think that's the best use of green tomatoes I've ever seen! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted November 15, 2022 #15087 Share Posted November 15, 2022 JP you are a legend in the kitchen. Enjoy your trip. In Helsinki we often went to the Belge bar as they did great Moules et frites but also good comfort food such as BBQ. Menus come on a page from the TinTin comics. Not gourmet but enjoyable and not too expensive. https://raflaamo.fi/en/restaurant/helsinki/belge 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted November 16, 2022 #15088 Share Posted November 16, 2022 So Bryan Adams is a Canadian! Mysty, wish you had told me. LISTENING TO Summer of 69 tonight, but also this recent release (only click if in the mood for music or want to see this guy's wonderful dog, made me think of daveywavy's recent post) so glad to see you DW Time to get our tilapia and onion rings cookin... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 16, 2022 #15089 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said: So Bryan Adams is a Canadian! Mysty, wish you had told me. LISTENING TO Summer of 69 tonight, but also this recent release (only click if in the mood for music or want to see this guy's wonderful dog, made me think of daveywavy's recent post) so glad to see you DW Time to get our tilapia and onion rings cookin... Beautiful! Sorry I was remiss in informing you about our Bryan Adams. Canadians typically don't create a stir! We appreciate and hope that others will too! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted November 16, 2022 #15090 Share Posted November 16, 2022 About 30 minutes to Amsterdam. Much too early for breakfast! Still full from dinner. Flights smooth so far. Long layover until our flight to Helsinki. If we weren't worried about the lines to get back into Schipol, we'd think about a quick jaunt to Amsterdam this morning. But probably not... We'll most likely just hang out at the airport and chill. There's a nice lounge. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted November 16, 2022 #15091 Share Posted November 16, 2022 @jpalbny There's a branch of the Rijksmuseum in the Schiphol terminal. https://www.schiphol.nl/en/at-schiphol/discover/facilities/rijksmuseum You could spend a little time there. [Or, someplace that serves alcohol. Hm, hard choice...] 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 16, 2022 #15092 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Greetings Coolers! Today's funny..... Have a great safe fun day all! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 16, 2022 #15093 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Thus begins the winter of my discontent..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joc123 Posted November 16, 2022 #15094 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Is it a later than usual start to winter? We lived in Hamilton Ontario in 1979/80. I remember our first snowfall was in October, we were all so excited (our boys were 2 and 4) It was the first time we had seen snow and it was so pretty. By December, we were totally over it, LOL. Meanwhile, here in South Australia we are waiting for summer to arrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted November 16, 2022 #15095 Share Posted November 16, 2022 8 hours ago, mysty said: Thus begins the winter of my discontent..... That's just a frosting. Does it even count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 16, 2022 #15096 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Joc123 said: Is it a later than usual start to winter? We lived in Hamilton Ontario in 1979/80. I remember our first snowfall was in October, we were all so excited (our boys were 2 and 4) It was the first time we had seen snow and it was so pretty. By December, we were totally over it, LOL. Meanwhile, here in South Australia we are waiting for summer to arrive. 23 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said: That's just a frosting. Does it even count? Actually this is early from recent years. We have been known to have snow in the middle of November but not in recent years. And Stumble.....even a frosting is not going to be welcomed by someone who detests winter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted November 16, 2022 #15097 Share Posted November 16, 2022 36 minutes ago, mysty said: someone who detests winter Perhaps there's beauty to be found: A Midwest US (Iowa) relative posted this photo on Facebook, taken a couple years ago, thought I would share here. She called it white on white. JP, according to no one but me, Finland has some of the best butter on Earth - enjoy! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 16, 2022 #15098 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said: Perhaps there's beauty to be found: A Midwest US (Iowa) relative posted this photo on Facebook, taken a couple years ago, thought I would share here. She called it white on white. JP, according to no one but me, Finland has some of the best butter on Earth - enjoy! Thank you Que! I enjoy the spectacle from indoors! My body temperature gauge struggles when our temps hit -1C. I spend the winter wearing multiple layers indoors. I rarely venture outdoors because I can't maintain body heat. I recognize that the winter landscape is beautiful. I just can't enjoy outdoors! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted November 17, 2022 #15099 Share Posted November 17, 2022 10 hours ago, mysty said: Thus begins the winter of my discontent..... Mysty, and here summer is finally coming and yesterday (national holiday) we had a very very hot day. I do not like this days, I cant stand hot days.... can we move to somewhere that is always spring? No cold winter, no hot summer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted November 17, 2022 #15100 Share Posted November 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, Lirio said: Mysty, and here summer is finally coming and yesterday (national holiday) we had a very very hot day. I do not like this days, I cant stand hot days.... can we move to somewhere that is always spring? No cold winter, no hot summer! Lirio, that would be heaven on earth! 🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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