Hmmm... the "titles"... I see, KYH... yeah, I mistakenly thought... yeah.

Then I saw "culinarian" under mine and wondered if I somehow chose incorrectly when building my profile. But that arbitrarily-assigned thing makes sense. Won't take no time at all to get used to that!

(BTW- I downloaded a pic when building my profile. I don't see it at all- do others see it? Or did my download fail? Hmmm...)

I didn't get a picture, so maybe it's something to do with the downloading? You know I don't know nuthin' bout that.

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Im not a chef but State Farm is the only insurance company I have ever used if that helps.
My agent is a sweet lady.
I look forward to learning alot from you. I would love to hear any of your stories you willing to share.

:eek: Kevin huh!!! I thought I was talking to a lady, oops sorry Kevin! But I loved reading your news, I guess I will answer this question 1st off- You bet I got a pet!!! An adorable Mini-pinscher and his name is Zeke and he is the "apple of our eye", you like mini-schnauzers for the same reasons I love Zeke, short hair, not too big and stinky in the house like some other breeds, and yet VERY BIG on personality, he's my little Man all the way!!! I even cooked homemade dog food for him for over a yr. after the big "China induced" pet food recall, just recently learned he tolerates Mighty Dog canned dog food, so we have switched him to that! He is the cause of many fights in our little family of 3 (my fiance', my 8 yr old granddaughter & me) we all think we have to have him in our lap, and well there is only just 1of him:)

Foods I love are all kinds, I am an occassional lover of sweets but try and keep it reeled-in and under control for if I did not stay on-top of it I'd be like 14 sizes bigger than I allready am:D My all-time favorite dessert is Key Lime Pie, then chocolates of any description I guess Reese's p-nut butter cups would reign supreme though!

Your decision to be with your parents as they enter their twilight yrs. is most admirable indeed and you will not regret it, it does have challenges as you know,but believe me you have chosen the better path. I worked in Assisted Living facilities and rose from the ranks (started out in the dining facility to Activity Director to Administrator) and I can honestly say my life has been all the richer for the many residents I knew and loved! But nothing compares to Mom and Dad. I cared many yrs for my grandmother while she was aging, and I have never once regreted those days, and I am sure your sis will love the help.

Thank you for the ideas on flavored butters and mayo (as soon as my chickensstart laying I plan on making my own homemade mayo) and I will make a point of trying some green flavored batches sounds delicious!

Yes we finally got out of the apt. dwelling and leased a house and the 1st thing I did was dug a garden and got pots for herbs, and yes I dug that garden the old fashioned way with a shovel and worked that ground up the ole' fashioned way;) and loved every minute of it. I now have a compost pile that is to my waist in depth and I am 5 ft. 1 and so as you must know I have wasted no time and have been hard at it since May 1st when we got in! There is a creek out back and I have used it to water the garden (bucket brigade style) up til Sun when we finally bought me some hose to reach as I strained my back Sat AM hurtling 30 gal trash can of water around!:o I have snap beans, okra, tomatoes, and sugar snap peas, egg plants, beets, a few peppers (another silly story), spinach again, and well just a lovely array of herbs and some darned marigolds that are like from the amazon or something, they think they are in a race with the tomatoes to see who can get tallest!!! They were planted to keep the bugs away, and there are canteloupe, watermelon, butternut, yellow crookneck, and zuccini squash and well cucumber, and watermelon, and well I can't remember what else:o But is it ever fun - I think my wonderful fiance wonders when I am going to get time for him! But I manage, and he and my granddaughter get to reap the rewards!

I am so sorry to hear that you are recovering from the ole' broken heart, I have a real soap opera myself, but time does wonders and staying active and busy helps time pass, my best wishes to you in at this time and God Speed the recovery may you heal fast!!! And you are going to be back close to your family and what a pleasue that will be for you!

When I worked at Longhorn Steak house for 2 years I loved our cook he was always my "Bud" his nickname for me was "tater-head" because everyday with-out fail I ate a baked potato all the way and a salad with it! Some of the most wonderful people in my life are and always have been "kitchen" people, and I have found in this forum many more favorite folks!!! I am so glad you have joined us Kevin and we will spendmany good times here in Spice Place I am sure!!!

Cathy

>Darnit, KYH- don't start fibbin' about your own cooking skills. We all know you can stand right alongside the best of'em at the grill or at the stove! <

Yeah, sure, Chubby. If you put me in front of a flat top I'm fine.

Stand me up in front of a Montegue suite, though, and watch the sweat pour off my brow, and the knees start to tremble. You can only fake things so far, ya know.