Lively Case Discussion #555 12/6 - 12/8/2006

[Ono]

Still no confirmation or comments from Glenda, MF or Scubajap regarding JK2 remaining suspects.  I'd also like to know the status of the security guards.  Sounded like at least Mickey John had the blessing of KJ to be released.

I surely hope those two long-suffering guards get officially released.

[AZLady]

I'm going to throw the steaks on the grill and the taters in the oven before Dana starts, so I'll be back.  See ya.

[Tylergal]

I'm afraid that the price of wood, really fine wood, has pushed the plastic cutting board into the forefront and onto the countertops of most of us.  It's a shame.

Not to mention and I am really mad about this, there is no good furniture.  I went to Ethan Allen a few days ago to find a table to fill a spot by my fireplace just for Christmas.  The prices were for a permanent piece of furniture but the craftsmanship was no better than Wal-Mart.  So folks, if you have mother's and daddy's old furniture, or good furniture of your own, hold onto it.  There will not likely be anymore good wood furniture in this country except what we are holding onto unless some of you buy some of the many antiques that are being sold off in France, secondary to the country being broke.  They are selling off everything including their landmarks and historical buildings and furnishings.  It is very, very sad, but if you can grab some up before the dealers get them, by all means, buy, buy, buy.  I do not have a place to put anymore and I am not in the business, but I have a DIL that is buying.

[nonesuche]

Still no confirmation or comments from Glenda, MF or Scubajap regarding JK2 remaining suspects.  I'd also like to know the status of the security guards.  Sounded like at least Mickey John had the blessing of KJ to be released.

I surely hope those two long-suffering guards get officially released.

Interesting that Aruba has not done so, will that be left up to Holland as well? Was there ever a determination for I saw both AZ  and Sunfreak spoke to this, regarding if Interpol could actually step in once the case is closed?

[blah]

nonesuche - I was at the grocery store the other day and I was looking for something in the baking section and came across this and just couldnt believe what I was seeing.  I had never heard of this stuff and didnt even know it existed.  I thought of you as soon as I saw it and looked it up on the internet as soon as I got home and sure as heck, found a picture of it.  Dont know if you saw it yet or not, I posted it the other day....

[LilPuma]

Did the mention of collard balls scare everyone away?

It was the first thing I read after logging on.  Yea, it was a little scary.      

p.s.  I didn't know what grits were until last month (Alton Brown, the Food Channel.  He said it's like polenta - that I get!) and I'm still trying to figure out Huckleberry pie.  I do remember a book about Huck Finn.  

When you think "grits" think "how do I prefer mashed potatoes?"....add plenty of salt & pepper and butter for starters....and please cook them long enough so that they are NOT loose and runny, but have substance! Add garlic too, and whatever else you want!

Even cheese, shrimp and bell pepper.  Mushrooms, shrimp, bell pepper and diced tomatoes, um good.
.

Now you're talking polenta!     You can get polenta in various forms on many menus around here, usually as an appetizer.  Olive oil, cheese, peppers, etc. are thrown in.

[nonesuche]

Blah - I did see that silly, I posted back to you but you must have missed it   What does mincemeat taste like? I've never had it?

I bet there are a few posters who would like to see me as mincemeat      

[carpe noctem]

I like this one.

[Ono]

Still no confirmation or comments from Glenda, MF or Scubajap regarding JK2 remaining suspects.  I'd also like to know the status of the security guards.  Sounded like at least Mickey John had the blessing of KJ to be released.

I surely hope those two long-suffering guards get officially released.

Interesting that Aruba has not done so, will that be left up to Holland as well? Was there ever a determination for I saw both AZ  and Sunfreak spoke to this, regarding if Interpol could actually step in once the case is closed?

Well, from a layman's point of view, I think Interpol is good only for assisting FBI in the investigation part.  A criminal trial in the future would come up either in Holland ( as the Sloots are Dutch--has nothing to do with international court ) or in Alabama. But I may be incorrect. Let's inquire of Hammer. Interpol is International Police----ie: investigations...

[LilPuma]

JOE TACOPINA will be on EVERY CHANNEL ha can find

 

i hope he has another BLOW UP


 

Robots, you've been holding out on us.  I saw you on an E-Bay commercial today.  You changed clothes, but I could tell it was you.  

[blah]

Blah: Your friends are lucky...a good cutting board is worth it's weight in gold. Is the best way to refresh a board with mineral oil and how often? I have a very good one (but want a larger Boos), but do wish to learn how to properly care for it. Wood is better than an acryllic cutting board, as wood destroys bacteria, I've heard. Also, it's too easy for a knife to accidentially slide off the acryllic while chopping.

rule of thumb for oiling a cutting board is as follows if it is new and never been oiled:
oil once a day for a week, after that once a week for a month, then once every month to 3 months depending on how much you use it.  Mineral oil is good to use because it doesnt go rancid.  The cheapest place to buy mineral oil (and I just now found this out) is at Miejers.  If you warm up the mineral oil on the stove and shave off some paraffin wax into it, warm until the wax melts then apply to the cutting board it will last alot longer.  

If it is not new, or has already ben treated, oil it eery 1 to 3 months.  Never put it in the dishwasher and never submerge it in water - not even for 1 second.  Just wipe it off with a damp soapy rag and then dry it.

[Ono]

Did the mention of collard balls scare everyone away?

It was the first thing I read after logging on.  Yea, it was a little scary.      

p.s.  I didn't know what grits were until last month (Alton Brown, the Food Channel.  He said it's like polenta - that I get!) and I'm still trying to figure out Huckleberry pie.  I do remember a book about Huck Finn.  

When you think "grits" think "how do I prefer mashed potatoes?"....add plenty of salt & pepper and butter for starters....and please cook them long enough so that they are NOT loose and runny, but have substance! Add garlic too, and whatever else you want!

Even cheese, shrimp and bell pepper.  Mushrooms, shrimp, bell pepper and diced tomatoes, um good.
.

Now you're talking polenta!     You can get polenta in various forms on many menus around here, usually as an appetizer.  Olive oil, cheese, peppers, etc. are thrown in.

Polenta is 'kin' to grits. Both corn meal products. White corn meal is preferable to yellow.

[Dana]

Still no confirmation or comments from Glenda, MF or Scubajap regarding JK2 remaining suspects.  I'd also like to know the status of the security guards.  Sounded like at least Mickey John had the blessing of KJ to be released.

As usual I will start a little early and take calls if you are interested.
Check the live feed at www.scaredmonkeys.com/radio
If I see you there I will take calls.
Should be a interesting show tonight.

Dana

Comment by Dana | December 7, 2006, 7:55 pm

[blah]

I'm afraid that the price of wood, really fine wood, has pushed the plastic cutting board into the forefront and onto the countertops of most of us.  It's a shame.

Not to mention and I am really mad about this, there is no good furniture.  I went to Ethan Allen a few days ago to find a table to fill a spot by my fireplace just for Christmas.  The prices were for a permanent piece of furniture but the craftsmanship was no better than Wal-Mart.  So folks, if you have mother's and daddy's old furniture, or good furniture of your own, hold onto it.  There will not likely be anymore good wood furniture in this country except what we are holding onto unless some of you buy some of the many antiques that are being sold off in France, secondary to the country being broke.  They are selling off everything including their landmarks and historical buildings and furnishings.  It is very, very sad, but if you can grab some up before the dealers get them, by all means, buy, buy, buy.  I do not have a place to put anymore and I am not in the business, but I have a DIL that is buying.

that is exactly the reason I started getting into building my own stuff.

[Ono]

Blah: Your friends are lucky...a good cutting board is worth it's weight in gold. Is the best way to refresh a board with mineral oil and how often? I have a very good one (but want a larger Boos), but do wish to learn how to properly care for it. Wood is better than an acryllic cutting board, as wood destroys bacteria, I've heard. Also, it's too easy for a knife to accidentially slide off the acryllic while chopping.

rule of thumb for oiling a cutting board is as follows if it is new and never been oiled:
oil once a day for a week, after that once a week for a month, then once every month to 3 months depending on how much you use it.  Mineral oil is good to use because it doesnt go rancid.  The cheapest place to buy mineral oil (and I just now found this out) is at Miejers.  If you warm up the mineral oil on the stove and shave off some paraffin wax into it, warm until the wax melts then apply to the cutting board it will last alot longer.  

If it is not new, or has already ben treated, oil it eery 1 to 3 months.  Never put it in the dishwasher and never submerge it in water - not even for 1 second.  Just wipe it off with a damp soapy rag and then dry it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will copy & paste this for myself. What type of store is Miejers? I have never put it into a dishwasher and have only used hot soapy water, briefly, drying it thoroughly. But have never oiled it.

[blah]

Blah - I did see that silly, I posted back to you but you must have missed it   What does mincemeat taste like? I've never had it?

I bet there are a few posters who would like to see me as mincemeat      

   

I must have missed your reply.  I have never had mincemeat, maybe I should buy some and try it out.

[Ono]

None: Mincemeat is a delicious garnish. Spicey and tasty.

Blah: It is a fine cutting board which I got from the magazine FOOD & WINE.

[nonesuche]

Blah - I did see that silly, I posted back to you but you must have missed it   What does mincemeat taste like? I've never had it?

I bet there are a few posters who would like to see me as mincemeat      

   

I must have missed your reply.  I have never had mincemeat, maybe I should buy some and try it out.

I agree ! You bake a pie and let me know if it's any good  

Now I am craving roasted collard balls thanks to tyler and blah    

[blah]

Blah: Your friends are lucky...a good cutting board is worth it's weight in gold. Is the best way to refresh a board with mineral oil and how often? I have a very good one (but want a larger Boos), but do wish to learn how to properly care for it. Wood is better than an acryllic cutting board, as wood destroys bacteria, I've heard. Also, it's too easy for a knife to accidentially slide off the acryllic while chopping.

rule of thumb for oiling a cutting board is as follows if it is new and never been oiled:
oil once a day for a week, after that once a week for a month, then once every month to 3 months depending on how much you use it.  Mineral oil is good to use because it doesnt go rancid.  The cheapest place to buy mineral oil (and I just now found this out) is at Miejers.  If you warm up the mineral oil on the stove and shave off some paraffin wax into it, warm until the wax melts then apply to the cutting board it will last alot longer.  

If it is not new, or has already ben treated, oil it eery 1 to 3 months.  Never put it in the dishwasher and never submerge it in water - not even for 1 second.  Just wipe it off with a damp soapy rag and then dry it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will copy & paste this for myself. What type of store is Miejers? I have never put it into a dishwasher and have only used hot soapy water, briefly, drying it thoroughly. But have never oiled it.

you can buy mineral oil at pretty much any drug store, look near the laxatives.  Miejers is what there was before Walmart.  Must only be in Michigan.

[blah]

Blah - I did see that silly, I posted back to you but you must have missed it   What does mincemeat taste like? I've never had it?

I bet there are a few posters who would like to see me as mincemeat      

   

I must have missed your reply.  I have never had mincemeat, maybe I should buy some and try it out.

I agree ! You bake a pie and let me know if it's any good  

Now I am craving roasted collard balls thanks to tyler and blah    

after all this talk, I still dont know what a dang collard ball is.  Did someone explain it yet?