mainemomma's Comments (106)

“I think that sweet potatos are an aquired taste.. I like them mashed and put in biscuts.. or pizza crust.. but straight, with this much sugar would probably put me over the edge. Thanks for sharing tho,, I need to find a copy of Jeff's cookbook. I enjoyed the PBS show when it ran.”

“Well said. I don't want to be 'just like them'... pretty sad.”

“Exactly!! Palin is getting her support, in part, because she is the perceived victim. Many woman ( and men) like her style, because they don't look deep for any substance.

My first thought was that Amy was a PUMA.... and that Sarah was one way to keep these messages going.

But what is scary is.. that she may be right. Not for the same reason... but because the more that middle america sees the 'elite' dumping on Sarah... the more they like her. Strange. We used to value intelligen­ce.. but folksiness­.. not truthiness­.... is supreme.”

“ick. Maybe 5 T.... but 5 cups? Ew.. the natural sweetness would be more than enough for most folks. Why not bring out the marshmallows instead?”

“5 cups of sugar? Can you verify?”

“You butter the outside of the bag? Why not the inside?”

“LOL.. For years, we always had to have a mince pie, because 'grandpa had to have it'.... he always ate just one thin slice.. the chickens got the rest.

Last year, someone asked him why he didn't eat more mince pie.... and he told us that he hated it! All these years, we just assumed.. and no one ever asked him!! So, now he is content with apple and pumpkin.. and my chickens have to hope for stale rolls!!”

“My family won't allow many changes.. the basics have to be there. If I want to get 'crazy' with side dishes.. they will allow it.. but I tried to go out for Thanksgiving one year.. and the whole house revolted. Nice way to have them help out tho.. they never quite knew if I would suddenly bolt ..

But this year my changes are pumpkin cheesecake ( purchased) and a new stuffing recipe. Adding sausage this year.. in a separate casserole. Still preparing the old stand by in the bird..”

“For a turkey under 20 lbs.. I have used a lobster pot, or similar large stock pot. That normally fits in the fridge.. but not much else does!!”

“Do you think turkey would brine well in cider?”

“Thank you! Our bird will be organic as well, so the bed of veggies to create a stock is a good idea. I do put water in the bottom of the roaster to steam.. but your suggestion will make great gravy!”

“My mom just moved in with my family, and we were discussing the menu last night. The additions:

Fiddlehead Ferns ( she has some frozen from this past spring).
Not sure if we are just steaming, or making some sort of cream/white/cheese sauce.

Anyone out there have any suggestions?
Otherwise, brined bird.. roasted covered ( to steam) then high temp to brown. Really easy
Stuffing ( Bells)with wild rice.. onions and celery, and one pan with sausage this year.
Lots of mashed potatoes.. nothing fancy, or the kids( and hubby) will revolt.
I love trying new gravy recipes...­.. so if there are any suggestions I would love them!”

“I can't wait to read it. A man in my office pre-ordered 'rogue'... tivo'd the oprah show.. and just loves miss sarah.
Me, on the other hand..will be displaying 'rouge' in an attempt to confund the poor bugger.”

“The sender of the photo has issues where his kibbles and bits are.... so now he feels all manly like. Wonder what his momma thinks of him doing this in her basement?”

“The book is discounted to 9.99.. so much better to get compost for less..”

“Sounds wonderful! The less expensive cuts are the very best for pot roast, or stew. I am stewing some beef right now.. nice and slow. Will pick some kale and carrots out of the garden, and will make some 'beef stoup' as my family calls it.... ( combo of soup and stew).. If I really get ambitious, I will make some rolls from scratch. Quick...

But, the weather is nice..I might have to go play outside. Enjoy your pot roast!”

“I'm right there with you. But we must fight fear... Yes there is hate out there too... but I really believe that most people who voted to end gay marriage in maine are afraid... and there are folks out there who put all kinds of things in their heads to be afraid of. Education will work with some of these people, others are a lost cause. But let's keep going.. one person at a time.”

“You are correct, I don't know the district. I have a friend that is from the area, and says it is an interesting place politically. I do have empathy with true tea partiers, because they seem to be more concerned with govt run amok... regardless of party. But my heartburn is about the more public face of this movement, makes me question their intentions­.... not the real members of a conservative movement. Also, the ones that show up in black face and carry guns.... these don't have the same gravitas as others.

Speaking as a Ross Perot girl.... I understand what is going on. But the corporate motivation in stirring up the masses... and the prominent repubs falling all overthemselves to 're-invent' their positions also give me pause.”

“I thought the ads against question 1 were very well done. Stressing love, hope, and fairness. The yes on 1 ads are all about fear and lies. The Maine Atty General commissioned an opinion from the state education sec about marriage curriculum and how the marriage law would affect it. The opinion was no, there is nothing in the state curriculum mandates that speaks about ANY marriage. But.. to the proponents of the measure.. that was not good enough. Of course any specific decision is local... as Maine is very much a locally controlled state where education is concerned.

While phonebanking, I learned that many mainers are not comfortable with the M word.. when discussing gay marriage. Seems that their thoughts go to what happens between the sheets.. not about partnership, fairness, law.

But I have had the pleasure of hosting two organizers from DC.. and they are two of the most hardworking and dedicated young people I have ever met. Regardless of the outcome, their hard work has made a difference in how our state thinks about gay marriage. I hope and pray that we do the right thing.

It's late for much else.. but positive thoughts and prayer. We need all the positive energy we can get!”

“What is wrong with the folks that live in the district.. actually electing someone from their district.. that has roots there, and can represent the people in a responsible way? How can anyone who lives there like the fact that teabaggers have taken over... and everyone that is bleating about their 'preference' could give two hoots about the people that live there.

Dede lives there. Hoffmann wants to pull a lever and control the sun. Morning in America. Really original.”

“Using your arguement, the reality is that the insurance companies determine whether I have a burger, filet, or nothing at all. All depending if I have had acne, am over or underweight, or some other silly reason. I am hungry, and need to eat to survive. In our world of insurance companies controlling what care you get, they have the final say of what, or if, you eat.

We should not have to deal with these leeches, whose sole existince is to make profit by feeding folks wood chips drenched in ketchup. ( Remember Ronny Raygun said that ketchup is a vegetable?”

“I would love to, once we have no more insurance related issues to cloud the issue. People don;t like to talk about what they can't afford. We are a very materialistic and proud country.. so if someone can't get their blood pressure meds.. ( like me) because ( combined ) they are 150.00 a month.... they don't go around trumpting that to their friends and neighbors.

My issues are very mild compared to the folks that can't get insurance. I at least have some coverage. But when those impedements are history... then we can talk about all the other ways folks get sick and die.”

“From the date of your blog post, you must be home by now. How did it go, and when are you coming back?”

“It will be very very close. That is what the local polling and folks on the ground are saying. They are taking nothing for granted. The television ads are the most distrubing­.. about the schools. But the state AG came out today and confirmed that there is nothing in the statute, nor the current educational requiremen­ts.. that talk about marriage of any kind... gay or straight.”

“Mainers, Mainiacs..­.. just don't call us late for suppah!”