tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post3296470096160307269..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: How The Chopper Has Ruined My LifeEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-77064777878973678302022-08-12T17:47:32.096-07:002022-08-12T17:47:32.096-07:00شراء عفش مستعمل
اتات مستعمل<a href="https://saudi-cleanshop.com/%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%a9-%d8%b4%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d8%ab%d8%a7%d8%ab-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b9%d9%85%d9%84-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b6/" rel="nofollow">شراء عفش مستعمل</a><br /><a href="https://saudi-cleanshop.com/%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%a9-%d8%b4%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d8%ab%d8%a7%d8%ab-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b9%d9%85%d9%84-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b6/" rel="nofollow">اتات مستعمل</a>خدمات منزليةhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745740713855436460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9701401896428436262015-02-01T23:47:00.067-08:002015-02-01T23:47:00.067-08:00Nice to meet you, Angela! I'll return the visi...Nice to meet you, Angela! I'll return the visit soon!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-55668771895907284312015-02-01T13:21:29.593-08:002015-02-01T13:21:29.593-08:00looks like a amazing device :)
lets follow eachoth...looks like a amazing device :)<br />lets follow eachother! just let me know and I will follow back :)<br /><br />- www.angelaah91.blogspot.nl<br />angelaah91https://www.blogger.com/profile/05613662980349274735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88753386020165186432015-01-27T21:54:22.909-08:002015-01-27T21:54:22.909-08:00Yvonne - Let him continue supervising your bakery....Yvonne - Let him continue supervising your bakery. I would gladly trade the chopper for fresh baked cookies anyday!<br /><br />Maria - I'm sorry that you are bedridden, and hope you're feeling better soon. Glad you still haven't lost your sense of humor, or your appetite! Thanks Maria! Take care of yourself!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-32419732364932541992015-01-27T08:13:11.023-08:002015-01-27T08:13:11.023-08:00Sounds like a poor excuse for over eating... :-) S...Sounds like a poor excuse for over eating... :-) Seriously, I would like to get hold of one of those choppers myself.<br /><br />I've been teaching my husband to cook form my sick bed, its been hilarious! And I know what you mean about mess.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this very funny post.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-44974197260666180302015-01-27T06:00:11.568-08:002015-01-27T06:00:11.568-08:00My husband learned how to set the timer on the ove...My husband learned how to set the timer on the oven yesterday. He stood by the door and watched the cookies get brown and lovely. He even took them out of the oven and lined them up in nice straight rows on the cooling rack. I was thinking it might be a good thing. After reading your piece I am wondering if it might be better not to let him learn more. Yvonne Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604335434167862809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-22454614107239602182015-01-26T17:08:29.056-08:002015-01-26T17:08:29.056-08:00Lee - "Anyone who snatches the ripe and ready...Lee - "Anyone who snatches the ripe and ready avocado has penance to pay at our house!" I could not have said this better myself. Darn you, Lee!<br /><br />Julie - The chopper has a protective dome over the blade, so it's pretty safe. As for the apology, my son knows how important my husband's vegetables are to him!<br /><br />Daisy - Usually my husband takes the mess outside when he's grilling, so the squirrels and raccoon are there to pick up after him! Thanks goodness for dustbusters and Swiffers for the inside!<br /><br />Susan - I would be a very good sport if they left a huge mess, and didn't bother to eat any of it! Your Smarticus would never do such a thing, but I wouldn't tempt fate by leaving the chopper in plain sight! Aren't the avocado recipes a kick? Ha, ha! Thanks Susan!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-76897422626188726692015-01-26T11:16:54.040-08:002015-01-26T11:16:54.040-08:00Great post, kiddo! I can always count on you for a...Great post, kiddo! I can always count on you for a laugh. (And now... avocado recipes, too!)<br /><br />I think those chopper gadgets are guy toys. Someone gave me one years ago, and I hated it. I have some good knives and cleavers, and prefer to do all my cutting and chopping the old-fashioned way. I can, however, imagine Smarticus getting a kick out of chopping the heck out of stuff with one of those gadgets. You know, making a reeeeeally good mess, and then leaving the kitchen. Probably wouldn't even eat the stuff he chopped. He'd much rather have a steak or some good seafood.<br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-3747483712603852732015-01-26T09:59:30.136-08:002015-01-26T09:59:30.136-08:00My husband doesn't do much cooking, but when h...My husband doesn't do much cooking, but when he does he turns the kitchen into a huge mess! Haha! I guess you have to take the good with the bad. :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-89486359301193517432015-01-26T09:16:32.712-08:002015-01-26T09:16:32.712-08:00LOL it cracked me up that the avocado was the thin...LOL it cracked me up that the avocado was the thing your son has apologized so profusely for. I'd be kind of afraid of this chopper because somehow I know I would manage to lose my finger if I tried to use it. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-29853798215141193882015-01-26T07:31:19.916-08:002015-01-26T07:31:19.916-08:00I'm relating to your kitchen battle, Julie. An...I'm relating to your kitchen battle, Julie. And anyone who snatches the ripe and ready avocado has penance to pay in our house. Thanks for the fun as always.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-71982472175065408052015-01-25T23:59:26.588-08:002015-01-25T23:59:26.588-08:00Al - Mrs Penwasser is a very wise woman! Thanks fo...Al - Mrs Penwasser is a very wise woman! Thanks for your helpful suggestion! <br /><br />B & B - Sounds like you need a good pair of dishwashing gloves. Dry and calloused hands are not acceptable for a talented cartoon artist. I hope your hands are insured for more than the price of an avocado!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-49769679231240707582015-01-25T18:02:08.157-08:002015-01-25T18:02:08.157-08:00I tried to get one of those choppers, but either I...I tried to get one of those choppers, but either I got the wrong one or my chopping hand is too strong because it broke after about a month of use. Now I'm head chef AND chief bottle washer because I have to do everything by hand. And I don't have a single avocado to show for it. :(A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-48707154497213654502015-01-25T10:56:56.568-08:002015-01-25T10:56:56.568-08:00I heard on the Food Network today that the fastest...I heard on the Food Network today that the fastest way to ripen an avocado is to put it in a paper bag and store it in a dark place.<br />It'd never work with me, though. Mrs. Penwasser says I'm plenty ripe already.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-46963442724039938872015-01-24T11:37:39.270-08:002015-01-24T11:37:39.270-08:00Stephen - It just might be a close race for the BO...Stephen - It just might be a close race for the BOTA! Robin's sandwich would probably also be good in a toaster oven if you have one. They key words are "in moderation," and that sounds reasonable to me, unless someone has specified dietary restrictions. Hope Robin mails you that sandwich!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-59905374734472307202015-01-24T05:57:14.912-08:002015-01-24T05:57:14.912-08:00BOTA - I like that. Especially because I would win...BOTA - I like that. Especially because I would win.<br /><br />Girl Wonder:<br />That sandwich sounds real good. I love cheese... and mushrooms too. In fact, beets, cucumbers, creamed corn, and popcorn-flavored jelly beans are about the only things I don't like.<br /><br />You lose me though when you mention the oven. If it can't be done in a microwave, you can count me out. Sometimes even the microwave seems like too much trouble. I'm so low maintenance that I'm downright lazy.<br /><br />You make the sandwich, mail it to me in May, June, July, August, September, or October, and it will be hot when it arrives at my house. Thanks!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'<br /><br />POSTSCRIPT:<br />Julie, no, I wasn't kidding about the sodium. Think of how many times in our lifetime the so-called health "experts" have backtracked on things they've told us. This is bad for you, and that is good for you. Ten years later it's... Correction: This is good for you and that is bad for you. Ten more years and it's... Correction: Both are good for you in moderation.<br /><br />Foods are just like politics: If the mainstream media says it, you can be sure there's another, more accurate side to the story. Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9512960145940981742015-01-24T01:47:56.034-08:002015-01-24T01:47:56.034-08:00Phazer - Thanks?
Lee - I wish that Robin had gott...Phazer - Thanks?<br /><br />Lee - I wish that Robin had gotten here first, and then you would definitely want to buy a chopper! I also get nervous around sharp knives, and the dull ones are only useful for soft foods or spreads. I guess you stayed away from the knife throwers during your <br />juggling days! Take care of those fingers! Thanks Lee<br /><br />Robin - It is sexy seeing a man work up a sweat from chopping or grilling! I'm glad he<br />was also gifted in other areas, and knew how to "multi-task!" Maybe your numbers have realigned, and it's time you got back in touch. I'm sorry things didn't work out before. I will definitely "use (my hubby's) penchant for cooking to my advantage!" <br />Sadly, this will probably revolve around the remote. May I still borrow your evil laugh? Thanks Robin!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-91581536525943816312015-01-24T00:32:14.670-08:002015-01-24T00:32:14.670-08:00Robin - I want one now! I love mushrooms, and this...Robin - I want one now! I love mushrooms, and this sounds like a delicious combination. I wish you, and Stephen lived closer, so we could have an in person BOTA (Battle of the Avocados) to decide which avocado recipe tastes better! I hope Stephen reads this, and shares his thoughts. Thanks Robin!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-67905045754087836512015-01-23T18:48:49.067-08:002015-01-23T18:48:49.067-08:00Julie ~ I bought a chopper similar to the one in t...Julie ~ I bought a chopper similar to the one in the picture, though not exactly like it... back in the early 90s. That was when I was living with the fiance I never married... long story. Back to the chopper. So, after I got this chopper he became much more excited about helping in the kitchen. Every evening, when I started fixing dinner he came in and asked what needed to be chopped in the chopper. I started making things requiring chopping, because once I had in the kitchen he was MINE. After the chopping was done I could move him on to other tasks. In hindsight, I probably should have married him. He was 100 times better than my ex-husband... and not just at chopping. Ah well... I say use this penchant for cooking to your advantage. ::evil laugh::Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-20638295849098737252015-01-23T18:45:40.221-08:002015-01-23T18:45:40.221-08:00Stephen (and Julie)~
Have you ever tried slicing ...Stephen (and Julie)~<br /><br />Have you ever tried slicing avocado, slicing portabella mushrooms, your favorite sliced cheese (probably a white cheese vs an orange one) though colby jack might be good (hmmm), and anything else that sounds good. Put it on your favorite bread or even sub sandwich bread. Wrap it in tin foil and bake it until the cheese melts. This is my all-time favorite sandwich and I've had it loaded so high I can barely get it in my mouth. I've also eaten it with just avocado and cheese. It's good any old way. Yum.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9367815618054542662015-01-23T16:37:55.771-08:002015-01-23T16:37:55.771-08:00Vegetables and fruits are such a hassle for me to ...Vegetables and fruits are such a hassle for me to prepare. Well, not really if I take the time for it. I need to get more fresh stuff and start cooking healthy. A chopper would be a handy tool. Knives scare me sometimes. I envision all the stuff I just chopped up covered in my blood as I rush off to the hospital to have my finger reattached.<br />Actually though I don't think we have any knives that sharp. Dull knives make chopping so much more difficult.<br /><br />Funny post, but makes me kind of reevaluate my own cooking. Though I don't think of it for very long.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-7899007142419944302015-01-23T02:35:13.325-08:002015-01-23T02:35:13.325-08:00Finding this place for fun team building activitie...Finding this place for <a href="https://eventup.com/" rel="nofollow">fun team building activities for work</a> was the best thing that happened to us after the owner of our previously booked venue refused to answer any of our calls or emails after giving us completely stupid excuses.Phazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936596913910536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-56819812195181077812015-01-22T23:57:32.627-08:002015-01-22T23:57:32.627-08:00Stephen - We'll try it over the weekend "...Stephen - We'll try it over the weekend "open-faced" style! I hope you're kidding about there being no such thing as "too much sodium." I seldom add salt to anything, though I do enjoy salty snacks like popcorn and pretzels. And when I do indulge, I always try to drink plenty of water afterwards. Thanks again, Stephen!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-22769782677242134122015-01-22T13:23:40.292-08:002015-01-22T13:23:40.292-08:00G.J. ~
Well, it's not really a sandwich. Or yo...G.J. ~<br />Well, it's not really a sandwich. Or you could call it an "Open-Faced Sandwich", I guess. <br /><br />But really you're eating each slice of toast separately, not put together "sandwich-style". <br /><br />Lots of salt is the key. (And by the way, don't believe that baloney about people getting too much sodium. The truth is that most people aren't getting enough salt, even if they eat a lot of processed food. "Common Knowledge" is chock full o' lies!) <br /><br />I admit that with the butter, the avocado on toast is a little bit better. But I'm so lazy that most of the time I skip the butter. (Also because I never buy it, so if I use it, I'm stealing from someone else.)<br /><br />Your son will LOVE this, I guarantee it.<br /><br />Sometimes I use wheat bread too, and Ezekiel bread is good - I used to buy it regularly. So, he will still like it on Ezekiel bread. But the reason I recommend White bread most is because the bread flavor doesn't interfere with the avocado, salt (and butter) flavor that way. But it's good on ANY kind of bread. I've had it on rye, wheat, sourdough, etc. I still think White is just a shade better, but it's not that important.<br /><br />~ D-FensDoggStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-14627916108824197192015-01-22T12:38:26.736-08:002015-01-22T12:38:26.736-08:00Robyn - Sorry I didn't see this yesterday. It ...Robyn - Sorry I didn't see this yesterday. It was pretty tense in my house until the avocado situation cooled down! They do enjoy other things besides horse food, but they're still consuming mass quantities of it. As long as they're not delving into my chocolate stash, I'll be able to get through this! Thanks Robyn!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com