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I was the kid who liked those little red boxes of raisins, and took one in my lunch most days. I could always swing a deal to get all of my sister's raisins for cheap.

Compliments brand sweet kale blend, listeria, almost-national (they haven't named Quebec yet, but the other 9 provinces are all listed): http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-30/eng/1572471987686/1572471993795 Ontario and Quebec only, "Fromagerie Bergeron" brand Gouda curds and something called "Le Populaire," for salmonella. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-30/eng/1572495600607/1572495606863

Again with the E. coli... http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-30/eng/1572471987686/1572471993795

You know you spend a lot of time on eG when a song comes on the radio, and your brain immediately tries to tell you that Freddie Mercury is singing about a "killer" kouign.

Yeah, trying to keep weight on is a thankless thing (in large part because you sure as heck will struggle to get any sympathy). When my ex was having major health issues, 20-odd years ago, her metabolism was super-quick, and she needed to eat six real meals/day (minimum) or she would just fall to the floor. To complicate matters her gall bladder was acting up so we couldn't resort to high-fat, calorie-dense foods either, and (the kicker) we were also terribly broke in those days. It forced me to be creative in the kitchen, that's for sure.

I've never had it that way, but thanks for the idea. (love me some dill, still have a bit surviving in my garden...it's been a very mild autumn to date)

After I was widowed I eventually settled into a routine of cooking an ordinary quantity (ie, 4-6 servings) whenever I cooked. I'd eat a portion that night, put one in the fridge, and the balance in single portions in the freezer. It takes just a couple of weeks to reach a point where you're able to maintain a "float" of varied meals in the freezer while cooking only once every 5 of 6 days. For me it neatly solved the two main issues: I didn't need to adapt to cooking single-person quantities, and I didn't need to muster the time and resolve to come up with a meal every night.

A word of encouragement, fwiw...my GF had her gall bladder out several years ago, and like you was unable to tolerate fat for a while. She's thoroughly over it now, and can "keto" with aplomb and pretty much chug heavy cream right from the carton. As always YMMV, but there's hope.

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-29/eng/1572385988607/1572385994611

I'm still on good terms with my ex and her family, too. My mom was out in Alberta last month and stayed with my ex and her BF. Today would have been our 30th wedding anniversary, come to think of it.

Another updated on the E. coli recall: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-28/eng/1572298642214/1572298649567

(Facepalm) LOL It's even worse when you misinterpret the followup. Clearly there's a strong case for "early to bed" tonight.

Sorry, it was a poor joke. Back when I was a pup in the computer-selling business, when DOS 3.0 was shiny and new, Pascal was a popular programming language. I have no idea why Lemniscate actually settled on that name, it just momentarily struck me as funny and the filter that often keeps those things in my head, where they belong, failed me. I refer to this as "anaerobic" humor...funny in my head, but dies when exposed to the outside air.

It's Red Star at Costco, at least on this coast. I keep mine in the package and have a clip that seals it between batches of bread.

You're a retro programming languages hobbyist?

I'm in the same camp. If I get the lovely crisp skin, someone else is welcome to the rest of the breast. I'm good.

I can't answer for Jo, but in my case it was yeast batter for Belgian waffles (very similar appearance). ...except without the pan underneath.

In my case, that little birdie is always giving me "The Look" and saying pointedly "Remember what happened last time?...

There's an updated of the earlier recall on infant formula for cronobacter. It's now been extended to the comparable product from Costco. https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-25/eng/1572063379373/1572063379748 There's also yet another update on the E. coli beef/veal recall, adding products to the list: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-25/eng/1572058578545/1572058579170 A less-common reason for recall...Drake Meats brand salami, Saskatchewan only, potential undercooking. https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-10-25/eng/1572067321079/1572067321423

Oh...the mention of (wheat) berries in proximity to ice cream reminded me, you can also use the Vitamix to make instant sorbet. It's a pretty good party trick (and always a winner with kids/grandkids on a hot day). Drop frozen fruit or berries into the blender, and slowly drizzle in just enough simple syrup to make the fruit blend smoothly. Badda boom, done. If you plan to freeze it for later you'll need to fuss more over the details, and get the proportions of fruit and sugar within the usual ranges. This is the quick & dirty, "immediate use" version.

Years ago, when my ex and I were still in our first (horrible, decrepit little) place together in Vancouver, we lacked room to entertain. So I would periodically call my best friend and his GF, and tell them we'd invited them to dinner at their place, which had a fine kitchen. So we'd go visit, and I'd cook a meal for them.

...or a day at the races. (To risk the proverbial "flogging a dead horse"...)

I can't help much, because I basically only ever use mine to crush ice. Mind you, mine is one of the vintage stainless-steel variety and I got it for $25 at the thrift store, so I'm fine with that. A former co-worker who was an evangelist for the brand (imagine sharing a small office with someone who's a vegan, an insurance salesperson and a member of a cult, all at one and the same time...) told me that there's basically nothing you can't clean out of a Vitamix by pouring in a drop or two of dish soap and some boiling water, and then just letting it run and clean itself. YMMV, depending on levels of goopiness.