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Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 6:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Does anyone have a Russian (spiced) Tea recipe they would recommend? I have done the tang/powder tea mix/cinnamon/clove recipe and was looking for something different.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Sugar. Its actually fairly common but I hope you don't get it either. I miss nuts the most.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Gotta laugh though Twinkie..."horrible seed disease" is sorta funny sounding.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
And easier to say, too. LOL

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I don't eat raw tomatoes either but the weird thing is that I like almost everything else tomato...homemade tomato soup (my mom makes the best), ketchup, diced tomatoes in almost every crock pot recipe or casserole I cook, pasta sauce...but I can't eat raw ones. Part of it is the acid - if I eat stuff like that I tend to get sores on my tongues (can't eat too much citrus either), but I've never been able to abide raw tomatoes.

But that leaves more for the rest of you!

Zgoodgirl
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08-22-2003

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zgoodgirl a private message Print Post    
This may be a silly question, but I'm a little clueless when it comes to certain cuts of meat. I love sliced roast beef, and I have an awesome deli slicer. What cut of meat would I buy to roast my own and slice it like the deli meat?

I've heard it's a standing roast, but when I saw that at the store, it looked more like a rack of ribeyes to me. Anyone know? I would love to use my deli slicer a lot more than just cheese and ham, lol. Also, I think it might be cheaper too.

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
"There is no scientific evidence that suggests the avoidance of nuts and seeds prevents the progression of diverticulosis to an acute case of diverticulitis, and as such the widely held belief that small undigestable foods like seeds becoming lodged in the diverticula appears to be nothing more than an 'old wives' tale.[10] Further, in a survey of fellows of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons at least half of the surgeons responding to the survey saw no value in avoiding such foods, however adherence to a low residue diet was still favored by the majority."
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Publisher Springer New York
ISSN 0012-3706 (Print) 1530-0358 (Online)


Serate
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08-21-2001

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I have diverticulitis and can't have any seeds or nuts or corn so my diet is also very limiting. 1 little tomato seed can put me in the hospital.

Dang Twinkie that sucks! Doesn't matter how many studies are done, YOU know your body best and what will throw it into hurting you bad. Can you eat cooked tomato products as long as their is no seeds?

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Serate, I can eat anything that doesn't have seeds, nuts, or corn. Oh, I can also eat those things, too, if I want to be doubled over in pain and hooked up to an IV for a couple of days. It never fails to happen, so I can't imagine why I would chance it.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
as long as their is no seeds

Nope I never had an English class ever in my life. *L*


Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
LOL

Karen
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09-06-2004

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 12:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Zgoodgirl, I wouldn't waste money on a standing rib roast if all you're going to do is put it through the slicer. You can easily get away with a top sirloin roast, or even an eye of round. Save the standing rib for nice company when you feel like making yorkshires and a special meal out of it.

Where on earth did you find a home meat slicer? I've been wanting one forever! (Granted, I haven't really gone out of my way to find one... just figured they didn't exist!)

ETA: Never mind me... a quick google search shows me that deli slicers exist aplenty, LOL.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Twinkie, my mom has diverticulitis, and seeds, nuts and corn upset her, too. She misses her tomatoes dreadfully.

I didn't see anyone answer Beachcomber, so I thought I would post it again. I don't drink tea so I can't help. From Beachcomber - Does anyone have a Russian (spiced) Tea recipe they would recommend? I have done the tang/powder tea mix/cinnamon/clove recipe and was looking for something different.

Zgoodgirl
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08-22-2003

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zgoodgirl a private message Print Post    
Thanks Karen, I was hunting high and low for a 'roast beef' in the meat section and couldn't find anything. I didn't know that you could use several different kinds of cut for sliced roast beef. I assume it's the way you cook it to get that deli taste.

I didn't pick up that standing rib roast, it looked too pretty to run through the slicer.

I love my slicer. I got it for Christmas '07, and with the cost of meat going up, I would like to utilize it more instead of throwing money at the delis.

Beach, the only recipe I know of is that Tang recipe which I love. There is some out there that still use the Tang, but add a packet of kool-aid too. But I'm sure it will be a similar taste.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Beach, here's one I found online:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1918,152162-232207,00.html

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, February 06, 2009 - 9:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
So, today I got everything for the wheat and dairy-free meal. Chicken wings, shrimp cocktail ring, veggie tray with hummus for dipping, and fruit tray. No dairy or wheat in any of it, yet all good food that we'll all enjoy. I want to thank all of you for some great suggestions.

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Great, Twinkie! What time should we be there?

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
About 5PM, Baby!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, February 09, 2009 - 2:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Thanks Twinkie and a big to Hermi for looking out for me! I have been on a spiced tea/spiced cider kick ever since someone gave me mulling spices for Christmas.

Metoo
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02-22-2005

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Metoo a private message Print Post    
I'm looking for a Shrimp Fried Rice recipe. Can anyone help?

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 2:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Shrimp-Fried-Rice-II/Detail.aspx

That looks like a good recipe.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Question about beans:

I bought 2- 1 lb. bags of black beans. Cleaned and rinsed them & stuck them in a pot w/12 cups cold water. They soaked more than overnight (about 10 hours). This morning I put them in a crock pot w/seasonings, onion, pepper, etc. and another 10 cups of water and set the crockpot to low. After 7 hours, I still have crunchy beans. I've now transferred them to a big pot on the stove and am trying to get them to a boil before lowering the temp.

HOW LONG DO THESE THINGS TAKE? According to THIS RECIPE it should only take 5 hours. I've only done this once before (many moons ago) and I recall not having much luck then, either.

Is there a trick? I'd love to learn how to do beans this way because 1) it's cheap and 2) they can freeze easily. However, if it's a 2-day process, I'll spend the extra money on canned beans!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
the only beans that i have had sort of good luck with cooking in the crockpot are pintos.
they needs to reach a boil first and really simmer. i think that's why crockpots don't work.
i just do mine on the stove and cook all day.

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
I have never used a crockpot for beans, but I always make pink or red beans (highest in fiber)on the stove. I quick boil them for a couple of minutes and then let them sit for another hour. I drain that water, add new water and seasoning and cook for 2 more hours. They turn out perfect.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I have done red beans and navy beans in a crock pot. I soak them overnight, change the water in the morning, add my seasonings, and cook them all day on low. I've not had a problem.