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My mother called me.  Seems here crocksteamerpressurepot arrived.  I am so pleased I talk a lot, as that is how she learned I had one.  And I am glad she is a jealous type, because she wanted one (mine to be specific).  No!  Mine!  But I was happy to send her a new one of her own.  Mine!  Why?  I haven't gotten into mine (Mine!) yet.  It needs washed, and then worked.  I have read the instructions.  There aren't many but at least I forgot everything I read and hadn't made full sense of them in the first place!  Mine!

She, as I suspected, is already into hers.  She cleaned it, I am sure.  She has read the instructions.  And she already has her first project planned, and probably for today.  Oh, I understand that "probably" thing.  She's at least five years older than me, so probably... "probably" knows that better than me?  Yeah, I'm angling for a super birthday present.  Mine!  Anyway, pinto beans.  I had to laugh, told her I did pinto beans yesterday.  So yesterday, mom, I should have said?  Now, she is going to turn them into refried beans, using the pot to accelerate the cooking?  I know these things not.  But if it works, I may get instructions from her and give it a go.  Yeah, I figure she will use the thing on dozens of things before I quite get mine ready.  But I'll have a good source of info when I do start, and some recipes even before.  Mine!

Oh, never mind me.  Feeling goofy, not the one Mickey divorced Mini over, mind you.  Just a general sense of funny-bone gone viral.  Just letting you know.

I did have a bowl of beans today.  So funny, I thought I'd love the marinaded meat and dislike the beans.  Just the opposite.  In with the beans went a couple of pats of butter and an half cup of cream.  Oh, boys and girls, that is to die for.  Now, in time, I think I will find some tougher cuts, soak those in yogurt or greek yogurt, and either grill (kebab or otherwise) or if lost of yogurt use the double boiler method, and... yeah...  I know it will be fantastic.  I have had lamb that way, long ago, several times.  When done by a master it turns out fantastic.  I am betting beef, chicken, and a few other things would take well to yogurts... and/or kefir.

My faith is monotheistic, my mind is scientific, but my belly is a worldly thing.  It's not the only thing anatomical part that has traveled the exotic.  That is a different tale.


A cup of yogurt, the last in the container.  It amazes me how good this stuff is if sugar is no longer in your diet.  Now, I always liked yogurt.  Whole-fat that is.  But I always found it to be a bit bitter.  Without tons on sugar going down, it really does taste sweet.  Along with that, pistachios.  Between the two I am adding 26% of my potassium.  Maybe some carbs in this, so just meat tonight.  Shoulder chops will do just fine.  Out of curiosity... more info.  Pistachios (per serving, and I am eating a serving... assuming shelled weight, otherwise half or less a serving... can't find the specifics) have 44.4g 144% rda (recommended daily allowance) of fat, 20.6g 37% rda protein, and 557 kcal (?) or 29% rda of calories*.  Just... more info.  I keep thinking about a balsamic sauce.  Huh?  Oh, well, something to add to meats.  I might even, if ambitious, attempt it for the chops tonight.  Beggin' foods?  Let you see what's in the pan?  Okay, good boys and girls!  Here you go.

God loves you, and wants you to be happy, and I'm with Him.  *grins*  Oh, for me?  No chilies.  Not on good meats, for me.  No tomato paste.  And... I have to disagree on the pepper.  I was so sure my mother was wrong, and that fresh ground could not be beat.  She, however, would have none of it last time she was here.  So, I had a can of pepper.  I couldn't find my grinders, I have at least two.  So, finally, I gave up, just knowing it would be horrible.  You know what?  Every bit as good, a check of a lot less hassle, not irregular grinds... I'm never going back to grinding it.  Bleh.  Food snobbishness, or ignorance as was my case.  Play as you will, canned ground is every bit as good and one thousandth (seeming) the expense and hassle.  Grrrh!

My legs are doing better.  It makes compression socks easier.  I need several more, will order them next month, then rotate and wash.  Bleh.  I do think water issues will be helped greatly by controlling diabetes.  That is what causes excess thirst.  At least that will help in part.  I'll just have to see about heart function.  That may be as good as that gets.

I did refresh the dishes.  I am hoping I can give them at least a once through today.  Though the real goal is to kick them through, rinse, dry, and put away.  I really need to begin laundry, probably tomorrow, but maybe something today.  Ugh.  I will simply grill the chops tonight.  Those and a glass of milk, maybe a salad, will do.  I really ought to make some fresh mayo-based dressing.  I have some fresh herbs that still look good as well.  And, finally, I will definitely get the stock bones roasted and set to a simmer before going to bed.  Ugh.  Double, nay triple, UGH.  But... it's the plan.

*rda is bunk... it is based on the theoretical nutritional values... of a 52 year old, post-menopausal woman.  Do NOT go by those, at all, without realizing they are junk for most people.  Actually even a 75 year old post-menopausal woman probably has different needs even yet!  Only a reference, not a good guide.