(2009-01-09) NS-RFC: Cutting boards revisited...
ChattyCathy
Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
<g>
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
Bob Terwilliger
> Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
Hey, I got the tinfoil hat this time!
I'll donate it to Peter; he'll look ever so posh in it.
Bob
ChattyCathy
<g>
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
Hoges in WA
"ChattyCathy" <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote in message
news:2nI9l.12542$1s6....@newsfe01.iad...
4th!
Highest I've ever been in years!
PeterL
@newsfe01.iad:
All depends on which one it is.
Accessorizing is a bitch, doanchano??
:-)
--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
Edmund Burke.
PeterL
@news-server.bigpond.net.au:
Good to see you come out of the woodwork!!
ladysailor
> "ChattyCathy" <cathy1...@mailinator.com> wrote in message
I'm number 5, not too bad. Congrats Bob!
We use small plastic cutting boards most of the time. They are light
weight and fit nicely in our little galley. For big stuff we do have
a bigger one I can dig out. We also have a small wooden cutting board
that has a bowl at one end we picked up in Mexico. I used to use it
for making salsa but now I use it for serving cheese and salami with
the crackers in the bowl.
Barb
s/y Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com
ChattyCathy
> All depends on which one it is.
>
> Accessorizing is a bitch, doanchano??
>
> :-)
Well, you better make up your mind, it's not everyday you get offered
something for nothing, now is it? <g>
OBFood: Fish 'n chips (a.k.a fries) tonight. Gonna have to haul out the
ole gas skottle to fry the sole tho' - don't have a pan big enough for
them otherwise. ;-)
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
ChattyCathy
>
> 4th!
> Highest I've ever been in years!
Sorry, Hoges - maybe Peter will share his with you <veg>
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
James Silverton
Not sure what's a skottle but I suppose you are talking about breaded
filets of sole. While you have the whatever out, have you tried
deep-frying a whole sole, Thai style? The meat is surprisingly
non-greasy and, if the fish is really fresh, it is about the only skin
that I will eat.
--
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not
ChattyCathy
>
> Not sure what's a skottle but I suppose you are talking about breaded
> filets of sole. While you have the whatever out, have you tried
> deep-frying a whole sole, Thai style? The meat is surprisingly
> non-greasy and, if the fish is really fresh, it is about the only skin
> that I will eat.
Sorry my bad. Always spell it wrong it's 'skottel', which is kinda like
a very shallow wok (gas equipment). Made by Cadac. And no these are not
breaded fillets - I buy them whole, but have them cleaned (and skinned)
at the fishmonger. However, these were rather bigger than the ones I
usually find, hence the skottel option...
One of these:
http://www.makro.co.za/ProductDetail.aspx?cat=-1&prod=2102&SKU=000000000001978912
EA
or:
And I haven't tried sole deep-fried either. Sounds pretty darn good, so
I will try that next time I buy sole. Thanks.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy
PeterL
@newsfe13.iad:
> PeterL wrote:
>
>
>> All depends on which one it is.
>>
>> Accessorizing is a bitch, doanchano??
>>
>> :-)
>
> Well, you better make up your mind, it's not everyday you get offered
> something for nothing, now is it? <g>
And especially from Twiggy!!
>
> OBFood: Fish 'n chips (a.k.a fries) tonight. Gonna have to haul out the
> ole gas skottle to fry the sole tho' - don't have a pan big enough for
> them otherwise. ;-)
You must be psychotic........... errrrrrrr psychic.
The SO called me when she finished work and I told her that it was going to
be Eye Fillet steak..... again.
But with veges this time.
She said "No sweat".
I said "But there's that new Fish'n Chip shop on the way home".
She says "Whatever is easy for you".
Dammit!!.. the eye fillet was defrosted, I'd just bought some fresh
veges........ the Fish'nChips can wait another day.
The F'nC place changes their menu daily, always depending on what they get
fresh at the markets in the morning.
Last time we went there, our F 'n C was mahi-mahi.
(Most F&C places just serve cod and chips.)
Dinner pics in the usual.
PeterL
news:2YJ9l.14$tD...@newsfe07.iad:
> skinned) at the fishmonger. However, these were rather bigger than the
> ones I usually find, hence the skottel option...
>
> One of these:
>
> http://www.makro.co.za/ProductDetail.aspx?cat=-1&prod=2102&SKU=00000000
> 0001978912 EA
>
> or:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/9huuwq
>
*HOLY CRAP*!!! You still have those things around??!!!
That takes me back to the 70's-80's...... except ours had 3 legs!!
Omelet
ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
> <g>
Cheers! :-)
--
Peace! Om
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama
Omelet
ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
> <g>
It'll be interesting to look back at this survey later when there are
more votes. ;-)
Another suggestion:
Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY heart,
even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
Now that HEB and Wal-mart have dropped the prices of the fabric bags to
$.99 each, I'm using them more and more. I just have to remember to
bring the darned things into the store with me!
Omelet
<8af1946f-09b7-4f83...@o40g2000prn.googlegroups.com>,
ladysailor <ladys...@sailinglinks.com> wrote:
That sounds cool. Do you have a jpeg?
Omelet
ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> And I haven't tried sole deep-fried either. Sounds pretty darn good, so
> I will try that next time I buy sole. Thanks.
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy
Deep fried soul...
Sounds like hell?
<eg>
Om -> ducking and running!
Dan Abel
"Michael \"Dog3\"" <don'ta...@donttell.huh> wrote:
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com>
> news:2YJ9l.14$tD...@newsfe07.iad: in rec.food.cooking
> > Sorry my bad. Always spell it wrong it's 'skottel', which is kinda
> > like a very shallow wok (gas equipment). Made by Cadac.
> > One of these:
> >
> > http://www.makro.co.za/ProductDetail.aspx?cat=-1&prod=2102&SKU=00000000
> > 0001978912 EA
> >
> > or:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/9huuwq
>
> A couple of years ago I bought an electric outdoor wok. I use it once and
> then gave it to my neighbor who uses it all the time. The thing was
> incredibly messy and I prefer my indoor wok even though the high temps I
> sometimes have to use smoke up the kitchen ;) this little skottel looks
> kind of interesting. May be more what I had in mind.
We went to a church retreat last summer. Some guy brought a paella pan
and gas burner for it. It was about two feet in diameter, so it
wouldn't fit on a normal stove. It looked and worked very nicely, but
I'm sure it was expensive, as he got it at surly table:
http://www.surlatable.com/category/cookware/woks+%26+paella.do?sortby=our
Picks&method=view&shopby=&filterby=&page=1&asc=true
Cathy's set up looks nice (although I have no clue about the monetary
units), but the monopod setup makes me nervous, especially around
children.
They are all over, including:
St. Louis,MO
295 Plaza Frontenac
St. Louis, MO 63131
314.993.0566
There are a number of outdoor gas cookers for sale. Some are called
turkey fryers and come with a huge stock pot, others don't:
www.amazon.com/Turkey-Fryers-Fish-Cookers-Outdoor/b?ie=UTF8&node=553776
These are often rated at 55,000BTU, whereas a high output burner on a
residential stove is rated at 15,000BTU or less.
I've seen these units for sale at hardware and department stores. If
they aren't in stock, sometimes they will order them without a shipping
charge.
--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
da...@sonic.net
Lin
> We use small plastic cutting boards most of the time. They are light
> weight and fit nicely in our little galley. For big stuff we do have
> a bigger one I can dig out. We also have a small wooden cutting board
> that has a bowl at one end we picked up in Mexico. I used to use it
> for making salsa but now I use it for serving cheese and salami with
> the crackers in the bowl.
Bob and I have a variety of boards. I brought a very nice bamboo board
(my favorite) into the marriage. He has:
(1) MASSIVE butcher block. I don't do meat or overly juicy things on
this one because it's a beotch for me to move around and clean. Bob uses
it more often than I do. Smashing one's (mine) fingers creates an
aversion for using this board. It is rather pretty though.
(1) Extra large acrylic with the edges to catch juice run-off (too big
for the dishwasher). I wouldn't mind a couple of smaller ones, but I
think we have enough boards all around.
(1) Medium wood board that has rubber feet. My second favorite board
because it's easy to clean and doesn't scoot around the counter.
(2) Thin plastic cutting sheets that fit perfectly over my bamboo board.
They are great for meat and fit nicely in the dishwasher.
(1) Henckels Mezzaluna. Perfect for fresh herbs or chopping small
batches of nuts and the double bladed mincing knife is very, very nice.
--Lin
ra...@vt.edu
> We went to a church retreat last summer. Some guy brought a paella pan
> and gas burner for it. It was about two feet in diameter, so it
> wouldn't fit on a normal stove. It looked and worked very nicely, but
> I'm sure it was expensive, as he got it at surly table:
In the Summer I do funnel cakes at a couple of festivals and we set
up next to a fellow who does paella in big 3ft diameter pans with
special burners made for them. They have a lot of holes and heat
the entire bottom of the pan fairly evenly. Not like your typical
turkey fryer.
> Cathy's set up looks nice (although I have no clue about the monetary
> units), but the monopod setup makes me nervous, especially around
> children.
Yeah, that monopod looks like an accident waiting to happen.
> There are a number of outdoor gas cookers for sale. Some are called
> turkey fryers and come with a huge stock pot, others don't:
> These are often rated at 55,000BTU, whereas a high output burner on a
> residential stove is rated at 15,000BTU or less.
> I've seen these units for sale at hardware and department stores. If
> they aren't in stock, sometimes they will order them without a shipping
> charge.
I use a Bayou Classic SQ14 burner to heat my fry oil. It's a nice
16" X 16" square steel frame and burner with 4 legs. Nice and stable.
I bought mine at Home Depot, though they sell them at other places
and I don't see them on HD's web site. Here is a link to Ace Hardware's
web site with the same burner:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1291454
You can find them a bit cheaper, but there's a good picture there.
Also, you can find the same burner in a "kit" including a large pot
and basket for frying. It works well for me to keep a couple gallons
of oil hot, and it is very stable. Almost no chance of knocking
it over. With 55,000 BTUs it would do wok duties with no problem.
Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.
ChattyCathy
> Yeah, that monopod looks like an accident waiting to happen.
Honestly, it's very stable. The weight of the gas cylinder keeps it
steady, even when empty. Been using that particular 'model' for over 25
years. Never had one accident - even with my kids around.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy
Pete C.
Omelet wrote:
>
> In article <2nI9l.12542$1s6....@newsfe01.iad>,
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
>
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> >
> > Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
> > <g>
>
> It'll be interesting to look back at this survey later when there are
> more votes. ;-)
>
> Another suggestion:
>
> Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
> They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY heart,
> even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
>
> Now that HEB and Wal-mart have dropped the prices of the fabric bags to
> $.99 each, I'm using them more and more. I just have to remember to
> bring the darned things into the store with me!
If they want to outlaw plastic bags, they'd better do the same for paper
bags and not discriminate since both are recyclable. Sam's and Costco
both do just fine without either paper or plastic bags and providing the
used cardboard boxes for reuse before eventual recycling is even more
"green".
As for cutting boards, I really like the thin plastic semi-disposable
cutting boards that you can flex into a chute for dumping ingredients
and recycle when they get too cut up. You get about the same cutting
life span as the rigid plastic ones before the surfaces are too cut up
to use, but since they are about 1/10 the thickness, you effectively get
10X the service life for a given amount of plastic.
PeterL
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote in
> news:2YJ9l.14$tD...@newsfe07.iad:
>
>
> > skinned) at the fishmonger. However, these were rather bigger than the
> > ones I usually find, hence the skottel option...
> >
> > One of these:
> >
> > http://www.makro.co.za/ProductDetail.aspx?cat=-1&prod=2102&SKU=00000000
> > 0001978912 EA
> >
> > or:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/9huuwq
> >
>
>
> *HOLY CRAP*!!! You still have those things around??!!!
>
> That takes me back to the 70's-80's...... except ours had 3 legs!!
Sod off Kirkland you rotten grub
YET ANOTHER FORGERY FROM THE STALKER TROLLS PLEASE IGNORE
PLEASE CHECK HEADERS!!!!!!!! HOW HARD CAN IT BE?!?!
--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia
If we are not meant to eat dick, why are they made of meat?
ChattyCathy
> In article <2YJ9l.14$tD...@newsfe07.iad>,
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
>
>> And I haven't tried sole deep-fried either. Sounds pretty darn good,
>> so I will try that next time I buy sole. Thanks.
>
> Deep fried soul...
>
> Sounds like hell?
>
> <eg>
>
> Om -> ducking and running!
As well you should dear lady! <groan>
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy
Omelet
ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
;-)
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweepter. Once." -- Anonymous
Dan Abel
ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
I guess I'm just a nervous person, especially with kids around.
Here's a fun video for those of you thinking about deep frying a turkey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38
The first two minutes or so is the video, the rest is outtakes, which I
would recommend skipping.
ChattyCathy
> In article <i%N9l.942$ln7...@newsfe04.iad>,
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
>
>> ra...@vt.edu wrote:
>>
>>
>> > Yeah, that monopod looks like an accident waiting to happen.
>>
>> Honestly, it's very stable. The weight of the gas cylinder keeps it
>> steady, even when empty. Been using that particular 'model' for over
>> 25 years. Never had one accident - even with my kids around.
>
> I guess I'm just a nervous person, especially with kids around.
I understand. I think we're all a bit 'nervous' when young kids are
around cooking equipment (of any kind). One of the first things I
impressed upon both of mine from the moment they could crawl was that
stoves/ovens/grills etc. are HOT!! - and to Be Careful!! But it hasn't
stopped either of them from enjoying cooking :) Even my 5 y/o loves to
help in the kitchen and has been making lots of cookies, pancakes,
scrambled eggs etc. (with adult supervision near the stove/oven).
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy
maxine in ri
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
I got a steal on a couple of Bamboo boards, and like them well
enough. My preference is wood, so MCINL
maxine in ri
sated on sockeye salmon teriyaki, caramelized butternut squash and
brown rice.
Omelet
"Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > In article <2nI9l.12542$1s6....@newsfe01.iad>,
> > ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> >
> > > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > >
> > > Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
> > > <g>
> >
> > It'll be interesting to look back at this survey later when there are
> > more votes. ;-)
> >
> > Another suggestion:
> >
> > Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
> > They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY heart,
> > even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
> >
> > Now that HEB and Wal-mart have dropped the prices of the fabric bags to
> > $.99 each, I'm using them more and more. I just have to remember to
> > bring the darned things into the store with me!
>
> If they want to outlaw plastic bags, they'd better do the same for paper
> bags and not discriminate since both are recyclable. Sam's and Costco
> both do just fine without either paper or plastic bags and providing the
> used cardboard boxes for reuse before eventual recycling is even more
> "green".
Paper bags biodegrade...
Frankly, I'm tired of seeing those plastic bags flying around everywhere
and hung up in trees. Some people are pigs.
>
> As for cutting boards, I really like the thin plastic semi-disposable
> cutting boards that you can flex into a chute for dumping ingredients
> and recycle when they get too cut up. You get about the same cutting
> life span as the rigid plastic ones before the surfaces are too cut up
> to use, but since they are about 1/10 the thickness, you effectively get
> 10X the service life for a given amount of plastic.
I can sand and refinish the surface of a wooden one. :-)
Omelet
Michelle Steiner <mich...@michelle.org> wrote:
> In article <ompomelet-2A7BF...@news.giganews.com>,
> Omelet <ompo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
>
> Fabric.
>
> > They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY
> > heart, even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
>
> San Francisco has already outlawed them. I think there's a phase-out
> period, though, to allow existing stock to be used up.
>
> I have a whole bunch of fabric bags, but paid for only a few of them; I
> got all but one or two for free at various fairs and stuff, including a
> few races I've run.
>
> I keep them in the back seat of the car, but about half the time, I
> don't remember them until I'm getting ready to go to the checkout
> register, then I have to go back to the car for them.
>
> -- Michelle
<lol> I have to do the same thing! I'm still trying to get used to
them. I keep them in the truck on the passenger side floor to remind me.
I really like the fabric ones. They hold more stuff so I can make fewer
trips into the house.
Pete C.
Omelet wrote:
>
> In article <4967ac55$0$17061$ec3e...@unlimited.usenetmonster.com>,
> "Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
>
> > Omelet wrote:
> > >
> > > In article <2nI9l.12542$1s6....@newsfe01.iad>,
> > > ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > > >
> > > > Gonna blame Om and blake (a.k.a. 'kent') for reminding me about this one
> > > > <g>
> > >
> > > It'll be interesting to look back at this survey later when there are
> > > more votes. ;-)
> > >
> > > Another suggestion:
> > >
> > > Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
> > > They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY heart,
> > > even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
> > >
> > > Now that HEB and Wal-mart have dropped the prices of the fabric bags to
> > > $.99 each, I'm using them more and more. I just have to remember to
> > > bring the darned things into the store with me!
> >
> > If they want to outlaw plastic bags, they'd better do the same for paper
> > bags and not discriminate since both are recyclable. Sam's and Costco
> > both do just fine without either paper or plastic bags and providing the
> > used cardboard boxes for reuse before eventual recycling is even more
> > "green".
>
> Paper bags biodegrade...
Everything does... eventually...
> Frankly, I'm tired of seeing those plastic bags flying around everywhere
> and hung up in trees. Some people are pigs.
Indeed some people are pigs, and there are already laws for littering.
We don't need asinine banning of a valuable item because some people
break littering laws.
>
> >
> > As for cutting boards, I really like the thin plastic semi-disposable
> > cutting boards that you can flex into a chute for dumping ingredients
> > and recycle when they get too cut up. You get about the same cutting
> > life span as the rigid plastic ones before the surfaces are too cut up
> > to use, but since they are about 1/10 the thickness, you effectively get
> > 10X the service life for a given amount of plastic.
>
> I can sand and refinish the surface of a wooden one. :-)
I can do the same with one of the rigid plastic ones, however it is more
practical to just use the thin plastic ones and save the effort. It is
also easier to recycle a cut up think plastic cutting board than a pile
of plastic dust. Plastic cutting boards also have the sanitation
advantage of being dishwasher safe as well as bleach safe.
ladysailor
No I don't. Hubbin' does all the website stuff but he was admitted
into the hospital last night. Chest pains and shortness of breath.
Hopefully he'll be home soon and I'll have him put a pic up for you.
I've never seen the cutting boards with a bowl any place else. We
bought a big one for the house and the small one for the boat. We
also gave them as Christmas presents for the family a few years ago.
They were a big hit.
Barb
s/y Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com
ladysailor
>
> Bob and I have a variety of boards. I brought a very nice bamboo board
> (my favorite) into the marriage. He has:
>
> (1) MASSIVE butcher block. I don't do meat or overly juicy things on
> this one because it's a beotch for me to move around and clean. Bob uses
> it more often than I do. Smashing one's (mine) fingers creates an
> aversion for using this board. It is rather pretty though.
>
> (1) Extra large acrylic with the edges to catch juice run-off (too big
> for the dishwasher). I wouldn't mind a couple of smaller ones, but I
> think we have enough boards all around.
>
> (1) Medium wood board that has rubber feet. My second favorite board
> because it's easy to clean and doesn't scoot around the counter.
>
> (2) Thin plastic cutting sheets that fit perfectly over my bamboo board.
> They are great for meat and fit nicely in the dishwasher.
>
> (1) Henckels Mezzaluna. Perfect for fresh herbs or chopping small
> batches of nuts and the double bladed mincing knife is very, very nice.
>
> --Lin
Wow Lin, you sure have a collection. At home we have a few of the
pull out, from under the counter top, wood cutting boards. One is
giant, about three feet wide and the other is only about one foot
wide. It's an old house.
Barb
s/y Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com
Lin
> No I don't. Hubbin' does all the website stuff but he was admitted
> into the hospital last night. Chest pains and shortness of breath.
> Hopefully he'll be home soon and I'll have him put a pic up for you.
Sending warm wishes your way in hopes Hubbin' gets to walk your
gangplank soon!
--Lin
ladysailor
Thanks Lin. So far it appears his heart is not damaged but it's not
pumping properly so they are monitoring and keeping him comfortable.
The cardiologist will see him on Monday. I came back to the boat for
lunch and to grab him a few things. Need to get back to the hosiptal
now though.
Barb
s/y Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com
Nancy Young
> No I don't. Hubbin' does all the website stuff but he was admitted
> into the hospital last night. Chest pains and shortness of breath.
> Hopefully he'll be home soon and I'll have him put a pic up for you.
Never mind the picture, I hope your husband is okay ... I hope
he's already home.
nancy
Jeßus
> In article <i%N9l.942$ln7...@newsfe04.iad>,
> ChattyCathy <cath...@mailinator.com> wrote:
>
>> ra...@vt.edu wrote:
>>
>>
>> > Yeah, that monopod looks like an accident waiting to happen.
>>
>> Honestly, it's very stable. The weight of the gas cylinder keeps it
>> steady, even when empty. Been using that particular 'model' for over 25
>> years. Never had one accident - even with my kids around.
>
> I guess I'm just a nervous person, especially with kids around.
You and peter lucas have something in common then ~~~ although, lucas is
nervous around children for entirely different reasons...
Terry
wrote:
>Grocery bags, paper, plastic or fabric?
>They are talking about outlawing the plastic bags. Won't break MY heart,
>even tho' we are very good about recycling them.
>
>Now that HEB and Wal-mart have dropped the prices of the fabric bags to
>$.99 each, I'm using them more and more. I just have to remember to
>bring the darned things into the store with me!
Hello Om,
Turns out that in reality the plastic bags are 'greener' than the
paper bags. They're not inherently so; it's just that the plastic
bags are actually recycled much more than are the paper bags. If both
were recycled equally, or not recycled, the paper bags would be
greener.
I like plastic bags, they make carrying the groceries into the kitchen
less of a hassle. And we either recycle them or use them as trash
bags. I just wish the ritzenfratzengrrrr stockpersons would not put
*everything* into a bag. A gallon of milk already has a handle for
cryinoutloud! And the potatoes are already IN a bag!
Best -- Terry
Omelet
"Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
And end up in the landfills when they "die".
> Plastic cutting boards also have the sanitation
> advantage of being dishwasher safe as well as bleach safe.
I do bleach my cutting boards as needed. They've never been harmed!
Omelet
<4dc91778-3e4a-4013...@v5g2000prm.googlegroups.com>,
ladysailor <ladys...@sailinglinks.com> wrote:
> On Jan 10, 3:39 am, Omelet <ompome...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > That sounds cool. Do you have a jpeg?
>
>
> No I don't. Hubbin' does all the website stuff but he was admitted
> into the hospital last night. Chest pains and shortness of breath.
> Hopefully he'll be home soon and I'll have him put a pic up for you.
Oy. Sending healing prayer your way!
Hope he is fine and it was a false alarm. :-(
Does he have heart problems?
>
> I've never seen the cutting boards with a bowl any place else. We
> bought a big one for the house and the small one for the boat. We
> also gave them as Christmas presents for the family a few years ago.
> They were a big hit.
I'll bet. :-)
>
> Barb
> s/y Arabella
> www.sailinglinks.com
Omelet
<5a41584e-eb1a-4ac9...@k36g2000pri.googlegroups.com>,
ladysailor <ladys...@sailinglinks.com> wrote:
Best of luck Barb!
Omelet
Terry <prfe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
The ones where I shop don't. ;-) They put a store sticker on them
instead to show they've been paid for.
I really am trying to remember to use my fabric bags more tho'. At $.99
each, there is no excuse and they FAR out-do the plastic bags for
capacity and ease of transporting goods into the house! They really do.
Pete C.
Omelet wrote:
>
> In article <49681366$0$17052$ec3e...@unlimited.usenetmonster.com>,
> "Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
>
> > It is
> > also easier to recycle a cut up think plastic cutting board than a pile
> > of plastic dust.
>
> And end up in the landfills when they "die".
Plastic is entirely recyclable.
Omelet
"Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
> > > It is
> > > also easier to recycle a cut up think plastic cutting board than a pile
> > > of plastic dust.
> >
> > And end up in the landfills when they "die".
>
> Plastic is entirely recyclable.
IF your local recycler will handle all types...
Ms P
"Terry" <prfe...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdlhm4tqqvllcov0e...@4ax.com...
> I just wish the ritzenfratzengrrrr stockpersons would not put
> *everything* into a bag. A gallon of milk already has a handle for
> cryinoutloud! And the potatoes are already IN a bag!
>
> Best -- Terry
You are allowed to speak to them. Turn to the nice kid bagging your
groceries and say "please don't bag the milk and potatoes" and guess what,
THEY WON'T!!!
Ms P
Omelet
"Ms P" <ms_pe...@wbsnet.org> wrote:
I always make requests at the cashiers about bagging. Either that or I
politely chase them away and bag my order myself... I actually do a LOT
of my own bagging if there is no bagger instead of waiting for the
cashier to do it.
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." -- Anonymous
Dan Abel
Works the other way, too! My local store has a policy of not bagging
single items. I prefer not to drive (and sometimes don't have a
vehicle, anyway), and some items are easier to carry if they are in a
bag, so I'll ask. They are happy to do so, although I could do without
the apology.
ObFunny: I grew up in Washington State, and still have lots of
relatives there. The big joke there was that the stores could always
tell the California shoppers, because they would ask for no bag for a
single item containing alcohol. I guess that isn't legal.
blake murphy
> In article <49690355$0$17092$ec3e...@unlimited.usenetmonster.com>,
> "Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net> wrote:
>
>>> > It is
>>> > also easier to recycle a cut up think plastic cutting board than a pile
>>> > of plastic dust.
>>>
>>> And end up in the landfills when they "die".
>>
>> Plastic is entirely recyclable.
>
> IF your local recycler will handle all types...
most grocery stores around here (d.c. area) have a bin outside specifically
for the plastic bags.
your pal,
blake
Dave Smith
>>
> The ones where I shop don't. ;-) They put a store sticker on them
> instead to show they've been paid for.
>
> I really am trying to remember to use my fabric bags more tho'. At $.99
> each, there is no excuse and they FAR out-do the plastic bags for
> capacity and ease of transporting goods into the house! They really do.
In Toronto they are soon going to have to charge for plastic bags.
Loblaws is starting tomorrow. More and more people are using cloth
bags. I have a number of them and keep some in each car. I prefer them
to the cheap store bags. I can get my weeks groceries into 3-4 bags
instead of having a dozen or more of the smaller plastic bags. A lot of
the local stores are now asking customers if they want a bag. If I get
something small at the hardware store I don't bother with a bag. I just
tell them to give me the receipt and let me make it to the door.
Omelet
blake murphy <blakepm...@verizon.net> wrote:
So do mine, and I use them.
The problem is is that not everybody does. :-(
I have neighbors that don't even use their recycling bin for cans, glass
and plastic that the city picks up! They are lazy and put everything in
the trash for the land fill.
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." -- Anonymous
Omelet
Dave Smith <adavid...@DELETETOREPLYsympatico.ca> wrote:
It works. :-)
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." -- Anonymous
Dave Smith
> So do mine, and I use them.
> The problem is is that not everybody does. :-(
>
> I have neighbors that don't even use their recycling bin for cans, glass
> and plastic that the city picks up! They are lazy and put everything in
> the trash for the land fill.
If you try that around here they won't pick up your garbage. I have not
heard of them actually inspecting anyone's garbage bags.... yet... but
if you put out only green bags and there is no blue box with cans,
bottles and plastics or grey box with paper, they are going to wonder.
Omelet
Dave Smith <adavid...@DELETETOREPLYsympatico.ca> wrote:
Some people just don't care.
It's sad.
Gloria P
I have a load of grocery store cloth bags, plus probably a dozen canvas
tote bags from various conferences and conventions. More than half the
time I forget and leave them in the car when I shop. It makes me feel
SO STOOPID.
I'm also amazed at how surprised the cashiers are when I say "I don't
need a bag." for one or two items.
gloria p
Omelet
Gloria P <gpue...@comcast.net> wrote:
It's just a matter of getting used to them. ;-)
More than once, I've asked them to hold my cart (loaded) at the cashier
while I go out and get my bags... They are always understanding. I (and
you) are obviously not alone!
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." -- Anonymous
Nancy Young
> I have a load of grocery store cloth bags, plus probably a dozen
> canvas tote bags from various conferences and conventions. More than
> half the time I forget and leave them in the car when I shop. It
> makes me feel SO STOOPID.
We've talked about this before. It's not helpful but it does make
me feel a *little* better that I'm not the only one who can't
remember the dammm bags!
I love it when I remember them. They are so much stronger
than the plastic bags, many times I can just leave the cart
at the store and just carry my stuff. Saves a few trips from
the car when I get home from Costco.
Therefore, you'd think I'd remember them every time.
> I'm also amazed at how surprised the cashiers are when I say "I don't
> need a bag." for one or two items.
They take it personally. Sometimes they wouldn't allow it,
what happens if I get stopped. I'll show my receipt, besides,
who's going to stop me? If they are watching for shoplifters
they would notice I paid.
Happened just the other day. I don't need a bag. No, I cannot
let you out without a bag. I have a bag already, with something
I bought from your direct rival. Heh.
I'm not from California or anything, but I've been trying to avoid
unnecessary bags for years. Doesn't mean I remember to
bring my own.
nancy
Lin
> I love it when I remember them. They are so much stronger
> than the plastic bags, many times I can just leave the cart
> at the store and just carry my stuff. Saves a few trips from the car
> when I get home from Costco.
> Therefore, you'd think I'd remember them every time.
Exactly! Bob and I were at Costco earlier this week and he refuses to
get a box to haul stuff (since admittedly we have too many boxes in the
garage to get rid of). I hate loading and unloading single items from
the Beast and then into the house. I said, "We SHOULD be bringing our
own bags!"
I remember to bring the special linen/cloth ones or our basket to the
Farmers Market. I'll even bring the small plastic ones for the
individual stall purchases to put in the larger transport bags. Why is
there such a block for me to remember them for Costco -- or the regular
grocery store for that matter?
--Lin (remember the bag, remember the bag)
Omelet
Lin <grafixb...@yahoo.com> wrote:
I feel you there. Mine are on the passenger side floor of my truck, and
I STILL tend to forget them.
I figure time will solve the problem...
--
Peace! Om
"Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." -- Anonymous
Dave Smith
>
>>> In Toronto they are soon going to have to charge for plastic bags.
>>> Loblaws is starting tomorrow. More and more people are using cloth
>>> bags. I have a number of them and keep some in each car. I prefer them
>>> to the cheap store bags. I can get my weeks groceries into 3-4 bags
>>> instead of having a dozen or more of the smaller plastic bags. A lot of
>>> the local stores are now asking customers if they want a bag. If I get
>>> something small at the hardware store I don't bother with a bag. I just
>>> tell them to give me the receipt and let me make it to the door.
>>
>> I have a load of grocery store cloth bags, plus probably a dozen canvas
>> tote bags from various conferences and conventions. More than half the
>> time I forget and leave them in the car when I shop. It makes me feel
>> SO STOOPID.
>>
>> I'm also amazed at how surprised the cashiers are when I say "I don't
>> need a bag." for one or two items.
>>
>> gloria p
>
> It's just a matter of getting used to them. ;-)
> More than once, I've asked them to hold my cart (loaded) at the cashier
> while I go out and get my bags... They are always understanding. I (and
> you) are obviously not alone!
I am getting better at remembering to take them. I had more than enough
but kept forgetting them. I haven't forgotten them in months now. It j
just took a long time.
Omelet
Dave Smith <adavid...@DELETETOREPLYsympatico.ca> wrote:
Two of our local stores have reminder signs in the parking lot. <g> They
are promoting them.
I like that!
Gloria P
I have run out to the car to get bags if I'm parked close to the
entrance and if I'm not holding up the rest of the line.
I often don't remember till the cashier has rung up half my stuff when
it would just irk the people behind me.
I think I'm gonna keep some of the bags on the floor in front of the
passenger's seat when I'm alone in the car so it will be easier to remember.
gloria p
Omelet
Gloria P <gpue...@comcast.net> wrote:
That is where I generally keep them.
It doesn't help. <g>