SEVENTY, NOT SENILE

My temples are gray around the ears,

But I look younger than my years,

I 'm fortunate with the genes I was given,

From my dad and my mom in heaven.

Today a lesson I was given,

When to the ER, I, by myself was driven.

Not once, but three times I was,

Offended by what someone does,

I was spoken to like I was ten,

Over and over and over again.

First they acted like I couldn't hear,

Then insulted me by calling me dear,

 They spoke to me in a Baby voice ,

Telling me I had no choice.

If it was medicine I wanted, 

With an ex-ray I was taunted,

It was a soft tissue injury,

Could be seen if you didn't hurry,

The diagnosis would confirm,

But they made me wiggle like a worm,

It was how the institution C Y A's,

Another way they make medicare pay.

I went in for a strained bicep muscle...I knew it wasn't broken because I had used it for two days while it was only a minor pain.  I knew there was no pain in the shoulder or the elbow and the only pain I had was in the outer muscle on the arm. Heat and cold packs hadn't helped the inflammation.  My Tens unit did not help intercept the pain.  Aspirin and Advil did not even take the edge off the pain.  I went to bed on the 2nd day thinking to myself that the third day is always the worst.  When I woke up it started yelling at me big time and through the day became worse.

It was nightmare on Elm Street. The pain was excruciating when I used the muscle.  If I held it close to me and did not stretch it out it got better but didn't go away.   I only wanted a small prescript for a couple of nights pain pills so I could sleep.  I knew the arm would be well within the next week if I was careful with it.  Instead I was made to jump through hoops and get an ex-ray I didn't need and put the radiation in my body I didn't need. BTW.....October 27 I was in the same place having 5 ex-rays I didn't need..I should have been sent for an MRI for them to see what they needed to see.

When I asked why I wasn't sent for the MRI first,  I was told they had to make sure there wasn't something else causing the condition.  It seems to me the hospitals are milking the system to get as much as they can at the patients expense.  There is a saying, "Buyer Beware".   Aren't we all buyers when we are seeking health care?  We are at the "Mercy" of  providers.  How come there is never a list of prices for us to see up front?  We never find that out until the insurance bill comes. 

It would be nice to know what they are charging the insurance for the services they render us before they do the procedure.  I shop department store ads for things I need.  Shouldn't I be allowed to shop Doctors for the services I need and then present my card for them to recoup the charges...isn't it like a charge card which has money stored to use for their particular services.   

I really wish they would realize I am an adult who just happens to be 70, I am not senile.

HANUKKAH, Eight Nights

The Dinner table with good china was set,

It was the eighth night of Hanukkah, the candles lit,

There were glasses for water and wine,

Setting the scene for a good time.

It was a gathering of the two of us,

Hunny wondered why make the fuss,

It's not like it's the Sabbath, which we keep,

No Hanukkah celebration, he won't loose sleep.

I went ahead doing my thing,

Dinner to the table I did bring,

A Broccoli dish for a little green,

Roasted vegetables on a plate was seen.

A Challah, still warm inside,

On the table did not long reside,

Hunny slathered it with lots of butter,

Which we used to get from a Cow's udder. 

(Yes, we used to milk our own cows and Goats).

The Chicken was one I didn't make,

Hunny, from the rotisserie did take,

Saving me time and energy,

Showing how much, he does love me.

The last night, alone we were,

That situation did not deter,

The happiness we felt on the occasion,

Remembering past Hanukkahs with elation. 

I hope every one was able to make latkes during the holiday.  If not here is an easy recipe to fix anytime not just for Hanukkah.

Latkes, Glo's Quick Way

(when I don't have time to grate onions and peel potatoes)

Yes we had them on the last night, they just wouldn't write into the poem.

1 package "Simply Potatoes",  "Shredded Hash browns") in the refrigerated section of the store. (Our store has them in the deli)  It is Not a freezer product, If they are frozen don't buy them.  My Daughter told me about using this product for Latkes.  After using them I will never go back to grating my own unless they are not available.

mix together:

1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2-3 teaspoons onion powder (make sure it is combined real well.)  BTW, I grabbed the garlic powder by accident last night.  How were they?  They were good, but not what we expect in our latkes.

Use a large bowl and a fork, toss the shredded potatoes with the above  dry ingredients.  Make sure it is evenly mixed.

Scramble thoroughly 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon water in a cup.  Then use your fork and toss the eggs into the potato mixture.

Have a large skillet with an 1/8-1/4 inch of oil heating on the stove.  When a couple of drops of water sizzle when dropped into the pan it is hot enough to fry latkes.  (you don't want your pan scorching hot.  You want it about the hot you fry bacon or chicken on.)

Use your fork to pick up about a heafty tablespoon of potatoes and place in the skillet.  Smoosh it down flat so it is thin.  Fry till golden on one side then flip and fry on the other side.  Sometimes you have to flip them twice to get the color you want.  These will be lacy crispy latkes.

When done, take out, drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt...eat right away.  These don't like to be kept warm in the oven....Hunny will gobble them up as soon as they hit the paper towel.  BTW, you can't eat just one!

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WHAT HAPPENED 1969

On June third 1969, a second miracle occurred in our lives.  We were never ever supposed to have any children much less two.  In that year there was no ultra sound.  We did not know the sex.  We figured the baby machine was fixed since we became pregnant so quickly. Her brother was born the 29th of January 1968 and she was born the 3rd of June 1969.  We were hoping for another boy and figured we'd have two girls after them.  This turned out not to be in the cards for us.  We are so glad we had our two children.

In this day and age, family planning like that is possible.  We could have had the larger family.  But then it wasn't available to the common man.

We even had a name picked out.  Jack for his grandfather who had just passed away.  It never even occurred to us we should be prepared with a girl's name.  But a girl we had.  I wish I had the two week old pictures to show you on the computer.  She had lovely long black curls.  Her hair never fell out like some babies do.  It just started coming in blonde.  At 11 months she had this wonderful crop of blonde curls, which crowned a head with eyes so bright and a smile which made everyone smile who saw her.  She did get the name Jack.  She is Jacqueline Anne (Anne for the Aunt we lost).

When she was 18 months she hated to have to sit down for anything.  She had this fetish for shoes.  We knew then we had a diva on our hands.

It did not matter where she was, if someone took of their shoes she was slipping her feet into them and strolling around the room.  She didn't care if she still had her shoes on or not, if the shoe fit she wore it.
She is very disgruntled she had to sit still for a family photo.

At 2 1/2 she loved to dress up.  Even if it meant wearing a cap and an outfit mommy made.  In fact she wouldn't wear slacks or shorts without expressing her dismay.

I had to zigzag all the hems in her dresses so she wouldn't rip them out.  I had a New Kenmore, top of the line sewing machine.  It had boxes of cams.  She always wanted the "Ducky" designs.

Now, she wouldn't be caught in that outfit even at a costume party....lol.

At 3 1/2 spunky, daring, fearless, all describe Jackie.  Anything her brother did she knew she could do.  The only reason she was in a pants outfit is because I told her she couldn't play out side in a dress.

She's 5 years old and heading off to the first day of kindergarten.  As you can see Miss Tossel Tops has to do her own hair.  She hated for anyone to brush it.  In fact she had temper fits when it came to hair washing time.

If you notice the hair is short on the sides.  She decided to borrow my sewing scissors and cut her hair so she wouldn't have to brush it. (I was in the barn milking)

Also notice the tights.  She wouldn't wear shorts under her dress.  I knew she was going to be on the monkey bars the minute the doors opened for recess.  She very condescendingly consented to wearing them.

                                                                     


She wasn't just dressed up because we had a party to go to.  She loved to dress up.    She was 6 this year.  The wheel they are holding they left leaning against a red bud tree.  It was never moved after that.  The tree bark grew around the wheel, swallowing the top rim.                                                                

The years went scurrying by and she turned 13.  She was adored by everyone she met.  But she was especially her Daddy's girl.

At 22 she took our breath away as a gorgeous bride.

At 32 She gave us two gorgeous grand children.

On June 8, 2008 She surprised us at our 45th anniversary party.  She was 40 June 3.  It looks like June, 1969 was a very good year.

Tomorrow she will be 45.   I wish we could wish away the 1000+ miles and be there.  Her Dad is with her brother on an aircraft carrier and I am home taking care of the dogs, cats and parrots.

We want her to know how proud we are of the woman she is and how glad we are she is our daughter. We want to thank her for the wonderful grandchildren she has given us.  We wish her the Happiest Birthday.

We love you Jackie.  Here is a little list of things which were happening your first year of life.

I have made notes in color about how they affected us.

1969 On July 20th one of mans crowning achievements occurred when American Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon and uttered the immortal words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." .
We were glued to the television for hours watching the landing unfold.

The opposition to the war continued to increase with more and more attending anti war demonstrations and demanding that the US withdrew from Vietnam. 
Dad was a teacher in a high school during this military engagement.  He had students who were drafted when they graduated.  We never knew if they came home.

The music came from groups including the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and the Beatles and the most famous music festival of modern times "WOODSTOCK" took place on a New York Farm onAugust 15th to August 17th with more than 400,000 avid music fans attending to see the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills Nash and Young and others perform live. fashions reflected the anti war sentiment with military jackets adorned with peace signs, and other trends including long unkempt wild hair and headbands showed the feelings of anti establishment felt by the youth. 
Even though Dad was a folk guitarist we were astounded by everything which was going on in the 60's. We were very "Ozzie and Harriet".

• Richard Nixon becomes President of the United States

I can't remember who your dad or I voted for in this election.  At that time we were not very party oriented...in fact we still aren't.

• United Kingdom
  • The Beatles record Abbey Road, their final album together.
  U.S.
  • 250,000 march on Washington in protest at the Vietnam War
  UK
  • RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 entered service
  Israel
  • Golda Meir of Milwaukee,   Wisconsin  , USA, becomes Prime Minister of Israel
  UK
  • Robin Knox-Johnston becomes the first person to sail around the world solo without stopping
  U.S.
  • The US institutes the draft lottery to determine draft into US Forces for Vietnam War
  U.S.
  • The very first U.S. troop withdrawals are made from Vietnam
  U.S.
  • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Established
  This was so neat.  There were so many great programs....There was even Julia child, which I anxiously awaited each show. Remember TV was a baby still (We had a TV when I was 10 and not many people did....I got to watch "Howdy Doody".)
  U.S.
  • Police raid Stonewall Inn on June 28th a gay club located in New York City ending The Stonewall Riot.
  U.S.
  • Chappaquiddick Affair Senator Edward Kennedy driving a car plunges into a pond on July 25th and a body of a woman passenger is later found in the car
  This was a real scandal, and I was in shock over the idea.
  Biafra
  • Civil war in Biafra leaves 3 million starving and needing international aid.
  I can remember crying about the news about it.  
  U.S.
  • Members of a cult led by Charles Manson murder five people August 9th
  This of course was all that was on the news all day.  It was totally not believable.  After this I became obsessive about locking doors.
  U.S.
  • Hurricane Camille hits the Mississippi coast killing 248 people
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Northern Ireland
• Britain deploys troops in Northern Ireland following increasing violence
• Libya
  • Bloodless Coup in Libya deposing King Idris
  Australia
  • Australian light aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne slices the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans in half killing 82 of her crew
  U.S.
  • Wal-Mart incorporates as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
  U.S.
  • The trial begins of "Chicago Seven" accused of inciting riot at 1968 Democratic National Convention
  France
  • Charles de Gaulle Resigns as French President
  Italy
  • A bomb is exploded in a bank in Milan, Italy
  World
  • Rising Inflation is a worldwide problem
  UK
  • The Death Penalty is Abolished in the UK
  • US
  • Atlanta International Pop Festival on 4th July attracts 100,000 fans
  
  
  • Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock-n-roll fans
  
  
  • The US Supreme Court rules on Stanley v. Georgia declaring "The State may not prohibit mere possession of obscene materials for personal use".
  • Militant black students at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York use force to take over Willard Straight Hall demanding a black studies program.
  • Police forces in the United States crack down on student protests
• The U.S. Air Force closed its Project ( Blue Book ) concluding there was no evidence of UFO's.

• Technology

• First Concorde test flight is conducted In France
• It was exciting to watch the news about this humongous plane.
• First transplant of human eye
• Seiko sells the first Quartz Watch
• The Harrier Jump Jet enters service with the RAF
• The Palestine Liberation Organization ( PLO ) is founded
• The first automatic teller machine ATM or Cash Machine is installed in the United States
• Creation of ARPANET, the predecessor of the Internet
• The Boeing 747 jumbo jet makes its debut. It carried 191 people, most of them reporters and photographers, from Seattle to New York City.
• UNIX is developed by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs
• The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am the epitome of the American muscle car is introduced.
• everyone wanted one, our dream car was a Lincoln Continental Mark 4 with the spare tire on the back.
• The Microprocessor ( a miniature set of integrated circuits ) is invented opening the way for the computer revolution that followed
• Do you remember we had an Apple II?  BTW, we still have it.

• Popular Culture 1969

  • A free concert organized by the Rolling Stones is held at Altamont Speedway in Livermore, Calif with problems caused by the use of Hells Angels as Bouncers resulting in a number of deaths
  • The Groundbreaking TV programme Monty Python's Flying Circus is shown for the first time and the catch phrase "And now for something completely different," becomes their trade mark
  • Sesame Street known for its Muppet characters, makes it's debut on PBS
  • you watched every episode till you went to elementary  school
  • Bell Bottom Jeans and tie-dye shirts become part of the teenage fashion scene.
  • And don't forget the cowboy boots to go with the bell bottoms and huge belt loops.  Do you remember being picked up by the cow's horn going through your belt loops and being shaken around?  You loved your white GoGo Boots
  • The John Lennon Album "Two Virgins" featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the nude are confiscated at Newark Airport
  • The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records.
  • The Beatles release their album Abbey Road.
  • Sesame Street debuts on Public Television
  • Brian Jones Former Rolling Stones Guitarist drowns after drinking and drugs binge.
  Popular Films
  • The Love Bug
  • Funny Girl
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • True Grit
  • Midnight Cowboy
  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  • Easy Rider
  • Where Eagles Dare
  Popular Musicians
• The Rolling Stones " Honky Tonk Woman "
• James Brown
• The Beatles with " Get Back and Come Together "
• Johnny Cash " Daddy Sang Bass "
• Bob Dylan
• Crosby, Stills and Nash
• Creedence Clearwater Revival
• John Denver
• Simon and Garfunkel
• Fleetwood Mac
• Marvin Gaye
• The Jimi Hendrix Experience
• Cream
• Pink Floyd
• " In The Year 2525 " by Zager and Evans
• " Sugar Sugar " by The Archies
• Elton John
• David Bowie
• What a wonderful year for music!

• Born This Year 1969

  Catherine Zeta-Jones September 25th
  Brett Favre October 10th
  Renee Zellweger April 25th
  Jennifer Aniston February 11th
• It looks like it was also a year with gorgeous women born in it!

Popular 60's TV shows

As you can tell....mom and dad like TV shows...

The Monkees(Never Watched)

The Monkees was an American situation comedy featuring the antics of 4 young musicians . It featured Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork as the Monkees who had applied to an ad in Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter for "Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Series ran from 1966 till 1968. 

Route 66 (Watched Occasionally)

Route 66 is about Two young men "Tod Stiles" Played By Martin Milner and "Buz Murdock" Played By George Maharis who travel across America in their Corvette convertible. The credits of those who also appeared reads like a who's who of acting in the Sixties including James Brown, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Walter Matthau, Buster Keaton, Lee Marvin, Suzanne Pleshette, Martin Sheen, and Robert Redford. Series ran from 1960 till 1964. 

The Saint (A favorite of Us)

The Saint played by Roger Moore based on a fictional detective created by Leslie Charteris for a series of stories written in the 20s. The Saint is remembered for driving a white Volvo P1800 and a halo appearing over his head during the opening credits. Series ran from 1966 till 1969. 

The Prisoner (Never Watched)

The Prisoner co-created by Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein with Prisoner "Number 6" played by Patrick McGoohan, the series still attracts a cult following during repeats due to it's unusual surreal setting and story line. Series ran from 1967 till 1968. 

Ironside (watched Occasionally)

Ironside an American crime drama television series starring Raymond Burr as Ironside. Series ran from 1967 till 1975. 

Hogan's Heroes (A Favorite Of Us) We couldn't go to bed unless we watched it...watched reruns for years.This had to be our all time favorite of TV shows.

Hogans Heroes an American comedy series based in a German Prisoner of War Camp during World War II with Werner Klemperer as the commandant of the camp Colonel Wilhelm Klink and Bob Crane as Colonel Robert E. Hogan. The series is also remembered for the bumbling Sergeant Schultz who used the quote "I know nothing – nothing !" in order to avoid being blamed. Series ran from 1965 till 1971. 

Flipper (Never Watched)..Well, once or twice

Flipper TV classic series based on a Bottlenose Dolphin mainly played by a female dolphin named Suzy ( Who Lived at Miami Seaquarium, ) . The series features Flipper and his adventures helping Porter Ricks and his children to catch the baddies. The theme song features this well known first line "They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning", Series ran from 1964 till 1967. 

The Benny Hill Show (Never Watched)too late at night for us Also Content Didn't Appeal

The Benny Hill Show was a British comedy sketch show featuring Benny Hill ( the show originally was produced in 1955 by the BBC ), but most remember the shows created by Thames Television. The show was syndicated round the world including the United States but due to the extremely risque material ( Often called close to the knuckle of what is considered acceptable ) of many scenes they were edited out of the U.S. television versions. The show typically closed with a sped-up chase scene involving himself and a crew of scantily-clad women which offended many ( The video is one of those type so if you would not find it funny best not to watch. ) Series ran from 1969 till 1989. 

Monty Python’s Flying Circus (Never Watched)Too Late At Night for us, also content didn't appeal

Monty Python’s Flying Circus was a British comedy sketch show featuring surreal, risque and innuendo-laden humour, the show format allowed the team of ( (Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman American-born member Terry Gilliam ) to create a different kind of genre of comedy that still stands today. Many TV sketch shows do not translate to later audiences but Monty Python gains new followers from each new generation and still pull in large audiences today when shown. "And Now for Something Completely Different" Series ran from 1969 till 1974 with 45 episodes. 

The Brady Bunch (watched a couple of times and became bored)

The Brady Bunch was based on a large family when Mike Brady ( three sons ) marries Carol Martin ( three daughters ) and together with the live-in housekeeper and the family dog move into a suburban home. Series ran from 1969 till 1974. 

Peyton Place (Never Watched) content didn't appeal

Peyton Place was an American soap opera set in Peyton Place a small New England town. I can remember my mother watching it and ensuring children did not disturb her during the show which put Mia Farrow and Ryan O'Neal on the road to stardom. Series ran from 1964 till 1969. 

The Fugitive  (A Favorite) but if we missed an episode it didn't make us out of sorts

The Fugitive was about Doctor Richard Kimble played by David Janssen wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, the doctor escapes custody and spends the next 120 episodes searching for the one armed man who did kill his wife, while being hunted down by the Police. Series ran from 1963 till 1967. 

The Man From Uncle (A Favorite ) But If We Missed An Episode It Didn't Make Us Out Of Sorts

The Man From Uncle ( United Network Command for Law and Enforcement ) based around the exploits of two secret agents Napoleon Solo played by Robert Vaughn and Illya Kuryakin played by David McCallum fighting against the evil empire of THRUSH who's main objective was to conquer the world . Series ran from 1964 till 1968. 

Doctor Who (A Favorite Of Us) Stayed up to see it..it was so Hokey 

Doctor Who British science fiction series enjoyed by each generation with current series restarted in 2005, The Doctor is a mysterious alien Time Lord who travels through time with his human assistant with the TARDIS most often portrayed as a blue British 1950s police box. Over the decades there have been many Doctor Who's played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. Each generation has their own favorites for the best Doctor. Original Series ran from 1963 till 1989. 

Gilligan's Island  (Watched A Couple Of Times And Became Bored)

Gilligan's Island American TV sitcom based on the crew and passengers of the charter boat S.S. Minnow who are shipwrecked on an uninhabited island where they attempt to survive. Original Series ran from 1964 till 1967. 

Columbo   (A Favorite Of Us) But If We Missed An Episode It Didn't Make Us Out Of Sorts

Columbo American crime fiction TV series starring Lieutenant Columbo a detective from the Los Angeles Police Department played by Peter Falk. The distinguishing features of the series are the scruffiness of Columbo and his old car and his way of going back to ask the questions of the suspected criminal after his original interview. Series ran from 1968 till 2003. 

The Virginian (Watched A Couple Of Times And Became Bored)

The Virginian ( changed to The Men from Shiloh 1971 ) a TV based western series starring James Drury as The Virginian and Doug McClure as Trampas based at Shiloh Ranch, Medicine Bow, Wyoming,. Series ran from 1962 till 1971. 

Mr Ed (Watched A Couple Of Times And Became Bored)

Mr Ed American TV comedy based on a Horse Mister Ed who would only speak to his owner Wilbur Post, I just do not know what else to say about this as sorry to say "I do not get it" . Series ran from 1961 till 1966. 

I Dream Of Jeannie Once Or Twice

I Dream of Jeannie American TV comedy about a 2,000 year old female genie played by Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman her master. The series was created following the success of Bewitched. Series ran from 1965 till 1970. 

Bewitched  Once Or Twice

Bewitched American TV series about a witch Samantha played by Elizabeth Montgomery married to a mortal Darrin Stephens. Gentle fun comedy which also featured the mother in law Endora played by Agnes Moorehead who despises mortals and disapproved of the marriage. How we all we wished we could twitch our nose to make things happen. Series ran from 1964 till 1972. 

Get Smart (Enjoyed)

Get Smart comedy based on the useless secret agent Maxwell Smart played Don Adams, even with his lack of spy credentials through pure good luck he always wins his battles. . Series ran from 1965 - 1970. 

Green Acres (Watched A Couple Of Times And Became Bored)

Green Acres was an American television series starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor about a couple who moved from New York City to a farm in the country . Series ran from 1965 - 1971. 

The Addams Family (enjoyed)  Dad still says, "Say something in French" to me

The Addams Family TV Series based around Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons featuring an extended family with with supernatural powers and a macabre interests and a very gothic looking home. The Characters include Gomez and his wife Morticia, their daughter Wednesday Friday and their son Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch and Thing T. Thing. Series ran from 1964 - 1966. 

My Three Sons (Watched A Couple Of Times And Became Bored)

My Three Sons was an American Situation Comedy about a widower Steve Douglas, played by Fred MacMurray and his three sons first on ABC and later on CBS , the show ran from 1960 to 1972 

May this year have many great moments in store for you.

Happy Birthday

Love, Mom and Dad

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http://pitbulladog.blogspot.com/

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A blog mostly about quilting,
cooking, poetry, prose and a little gardening,
 Tutorial on how to make 5 panel Boxer Shorts.
 Check out "A MYSTERY IN THE MAKING"
A mystery quilt designed with the novice in mind. 

 http://gloriouscreations.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-mystery-in-making.html

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blogs about the wildflowers on our farm

Organic methods we use, some cooking and some poetry,

blogs about Seed sprouting, insects, and garden pictures

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GREAT COOKING PANS FOR WOOD STOVES

FISHER BABY BEAR

Warmer days, snow's gone,
Mother Nature, this time won,
Nights, towards morning, chill,
Getting out of bed a thrill.

Breezes through windows drift,
Giving us a spiritual lift,
I shiver, starting a fire,
Fulfilling immediate desires.

Frying pan, on the stove set,
Bacon, ready in minuets,
Perfection, over easy eggs,
Fried in the bacon dregs.

My day began with a chill,
I'm warm now, on my hill,
Breakfast over, soup pot's on,
All the dishes, are now done.

I can't tell you how happy I was when I awoke to the furnace coming on.  Why, the why is because that meant the house's temp was cold enough I could start a fire in the wood stove.  We don't have the stove for heat all the time.  It is a little stove, not the size to heat the 1000 square feet by 19 ft tall area.  If the electric is off in a storm and it is Zero outside it will heat the area as long as I am there to feed it wood and keep a roaring fire in it.

This morning I went to look up info on our little stove to share with you.  I received a surprise.  My stove has become a collectors item.  Except for needing a good exterior cleaning and painting our stove is in great condition.  We bought it probably the second year they were manufactured.  It has been in yearly use since then.  We also bought a Mama bear stove.  It is in our basement (I wish we had used it upstairs.)  We can't switch them because we had the flue out the back go directly into the fireplace  system.  It has its own chimney with the fireplace and the other stove.

As you can see in  the picture, we have a small "camp" oven which fits on top the stove.   It does an admirable job of baking if it is cold enough out side to crank up the fire really hot.

These muffins weren't made today.  They are from a colder morning.  The challenge with the little oven is to find pans which fit the shelves.  They are not removable.  I do have another oven which has sliding shelves but it doesn't have a thermostat, it is a very ancient one.

It doesn't have the insulation the one I am using does.  This one bakes with a more even temp.

The muffin pan you see barely fits.  I have a square stainless pan which works.  Several of my corning wear dishes work well.  Of course cake pans and bread pans work well.

This brings us around to pans for the stove top.  Cast iron of course are fabulous.  Sometimes it takes a lot to preheat them to cooking temp.

I am crazy for "All Clad" Pans but recently I have found two pans which outshine them on the wood stove and on the conventional stove (we have electric).  I happened on one pan at the re-sell-it shop.  It was a medium size skillet.  Everything I have is either small or humongous I hadn't a medium size frying/sauteing pan.  This pan had a thick disk on the bottom and I wondered if that would help or hinder.  It was made by Revere ware in 1986.  It was called "Triply"  It has been discontinued.  They designed it for use with the new flat top stoves which came out then.  This is my very favorite pan, it's only draw back it doesn't come in a larger size with straight sides.

If you have a wood stove you like to cook on, I recommend you procure one for yourself.  The series came in a stock pot and a 9 inch fry pan and a 1 quart sauce pan.    The pan comes up to cooking temp almost immediately. If the stove is real hot I have to use my antique heat diffuser to control the heat.  The pan works even better on an electric stove.  I can crisp fry things on the low burner setting once it has been preheated.

I was wishing I had the stock pot when a local grocery ran a promotional.  It was earn points through purchasing groceries and exchange them for cook pans.    I really wasn't interested but we shopped there anyway so the points were collected.  Hunny does the shopping so I hadn't seen the items.  When it came time to redeem the points I told hunny to get the stock pot I can always use another large pot to blanch in.

It turned out to have a triply disk on the bottom.  I had never heard of the brand before so was skeptical of the quality.   It was "Thomas Rosenthal professional cookware".  When I looked it up it evidently is mainly sold through promotional events.    The stock pot was 8 qts  stainless steel with a glass lid.  It did not have Teflon interior (which I would have thoroughly rejected).

Both of these pans I highly recommend.  They are almost no stick when you use the old adage, "Hot pan Cold oil, food won't stick."  They hold heat and cook at lower temps than other pans I have tried.
Clean up has been a breeze.  If there are cooked on bits....a little soaking or light scrubbing with a plastic scratchy pad usually takes care of it.

Happy cooking.   BTW...I have no affiliation with any cookware  manufacturer I am just a very satisfied consumer.

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