tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post431798280725867967..comments2024-03-29T06:22:32.405-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday October 2, 2009 Jack McInturffZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20293035128987368162009-10-03T00:19:07.981-05:002009-10-03T00:19:07.981-05:00@bendoregonphotos Welcome to the community! There ...@bendoregonphotos Welcome to the community! There are a fair number of Oregonians here.<br /><br />@jeannie I think pjb is a vegetarian of convenience -- when he wants to avoid certain foods he makes the claim.<br /><br />@annette Bravo!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19720265194782613502009-10-02T23:55:24.628-05:002009-10-02T23:55:24.628-05:00I'd never heard of Elsa Peretti, but got it fr...I'd never heard of Elsa Peretti, but got it from the perps. Funny thing, once I followed the link for it, I realized that the necklace I'd worn today was one of hers! I knew it'd been a gift from Tiffany's, but didn't know the designer. It's a silver starfish.<br /><br />Today's puzzle was fun, although I was doing it on paper and had to google 2-3 clues. Favorite clue was 'When French fry'<br /><br />I feel like I finally made the paradigm shift for this when I saw the clue 'Pair in the middle of dressing?', and after only a brief DF image, I "saw" the answer. I never seemed to get those types of clues. Maybe next I'll start seeing the themes more often...Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65713097964792087972009-10-02T23:36:01.469-05:002009-10-02T23:36:01.469-05:00PJB...I had no idea you were a vegetarian. Now yo...PJB...I had no idea you were a vegetarian. Now you must definitely try the tomato/basil pie, and the butternut squash soup recipe. I have a breaded eggplant recipe up my sleeve too. Stay tuned. I hope you have a homemade marinara recipe up your sleeve. I am pretty sure you do.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24546844620651436642009-10-02T23:23:14.634-05:002009-10-02T23:23:14.634-05:00Ms. Jeannie. I can get more tomatoes from my frien...Ms. Jeannie. I can get more tomatoes from my friends, so I can try the pie. Would have taken more after my little stint as babysitter but had a briefcase with me and groceries to pick up on my way home. I passed your recipes on to those folks, but they don't cook too much during the week, so they'll be busy this weekend. I grow romano basil at home but to be honest, it's not very good. I like lemon and Thai basil, but they're not great for some recipes. The thyme gets unhappy in winter because my flat is so drafty, and the rosemary attracts flying things. I buy a new plant every few months.<br /><br />My Mom is a terrfic cook; she can eat something at a restaurant and replicate it at home. I didn't inherit that gene. She measures nothing, so when you call for a recipe she uses words like "a handful" or "half a box." The one thing she used to make that was <i>truly awful</i> was meatloaf. Claims that she got the recipe from Dad's mother and can make good meatloaf, but I don't believe her! Not one of her kids will ever touch meatloaf EVER again. I don't even like to be in the same room as the stuff! Like neighbors who swear up & down that you'll LOVE their fruitcake, [blech] no one has ever made a meatloaf I can stomach, no matter how good it probably might be... I'm a very nice person most of the time, so when I am somewhere where meatloaf is served, I claim I'm vegetarian :-} I'm sure yours is wonderful and that people who were not traumatized by scary meatloaf as children will adore it! <br /><br />Welcome BendOregon. Not only are we fans of puzzles and wordplay, but we're fun to hang out with online. <br /><br />@Dot: thanks for the inspiration about marriage! Won't ever make that trip down the aisle myself, but spend hours each week with folks with marital problems, so I'm lucky to have friends with great marriages to remind me that some people really do make it work.<br /><br />#5 and out till tomorrow!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2312821400996581172009-10-02T23:11:48.656-05:002009-10-02T23:11:48.656-05:00This one is for you BillG and anyone else that mis...This one is for you BillG and anyone else that missed it. If I have a signature dish, besides my Lasagna (which I have to keep to myself), it's this one and my Meatloaf which I had to post for Dennis. Okay, you are right; I have others up my sleeve from appetizers to entrees to brunch items. If I had the wherewithall, I would open a catering business. It's a scary venture though knowing I have all the benefits through my regular job.<br /><br />Tomato and Basil Pie Recipe<br />1 piecrust, unbaked<br />1 1/2 C. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided<br />5 Roma or 4 medium tomatoes<br />1 C. loosely packed fresh basil leaves<br />4 cloves garlic, peeled<br />1/2 C. mayonnaise<br />1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese<br />1/8 t. ground white pepper <br /><br />Unfold piecrust according to package directions. Or try the vodka pie crust recipe, as I did. Place in a 9-inch quiche or pie dish. Prebake according to package directions. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Adjust oven to 375?F.<br /><br />Cut tomatoes into slices drain on paper towels. Arrange slices on top of melted cheese in the baked pie shell. <br /><br />In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic; process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes. <br /><br />In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Spoon cheese over top, spreading evenly to cover basil mixture. <br /><br />Bake at 375?F. for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. Sprinkle with basil leaves if desired.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79222087003583132062009-10-02T22:39:49.824-05:002009-10-02T22:39:49.824-05:00Jeannie said: I implore you to make the the basil/...Jeannie said: I implore you to make the the basil/tomato pie. (Romas work the best) It's my favorite recipe I have posted here.<br /><br />I copied your meatloaf recipe but missed this one. Could you email it to me please? Thanks.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26186873837976117832009-10-02T21:38:21.656-05:002009-10-02T21:38:21.656-05:00PJB, I knew you would appreciate that recipe. I j...PJB, I knew you would appreciate that recipe. I just made it again tonight as I have tomatoes coming out of my SIX. I plan on freezing some, soup that is; and blanching and freezing the rest of my crop. I did bring in my oregano, thyme, and rosemary into the house as they are manageable pots. Dennis, no comment on the meatloaf recipe just for you? I am hurt.<br /><br />Linda, I can assure you I have some curves. I am not a slimjim by a long shot. Moderation is my key. I get the best "high" out of feeding friends who appreciate my passion. I have finally realized that cooking is one of my talents and somewhat a sanity giver after looking at numbers all day long.<br /><br />PJB, if you have any tomatoes left, I implore you to make the the basil/tomato pie. (Romas work the best) It's my favorite recipe I have posted here.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82483535311944112792009-10-02T21:34:47.676-05:002009-10-02T21:34:47.676-05:00So much great stuff again today!
Welcome bendoreg...So much great stuff again today!<br /><br />Welcome bendoregonphotos, we love new input<br /><br />Jeannie, that meatloaf recipe sure is an upgrade from mine. Thanks!<br /><br />Dennis, so happy that you have smart common sense too. As a densa, I'm still in awe of the scientific progress in the medical field. Sending you an OMmmmmmmm.<br /><br />CC, as always, thanks for the time and energy you give each to every one of us<br /><br />CA, had a hearty laugh with that video :)<br /><br />After reading Jimmy's comments about the Peretti hearts, I went back to your link, Hahtool. Those are the hearts I bought my girls for Valentines Day one year, just the small silver one. Had no idea who designed them.They still are wearing them.<br /><br />Today was an adventure for Truman. I took him to have lunch with my middle school teacher friends. Then I took him to the music room as there was no class going on. He has not decided if he is going to be a drummer or a piano player.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91862585929120061362009-10-02T20:37:27.796-05:002009-10-02T20:37:27.796-05:00I had no idea your blog existed! I love it. I was ...I had no idea your blog existed! I love it. I was stumped on a few of these clues and decided to search on the net. Boom, here I am! Thanks for the help!Bendoregonphotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211772188112185007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55543648040244086122009-10-02T20:35:26.180-05:002009-10-02T20:35:26.180-05:00Am back. Jeannie's tomato recipe was a hit. Dr...Am back. Jeannie's tomato recipe was a hit. Dropped some by a neighbor's house and she called me ten minutes later demanding the recipe. I'm always telling ClearAyes to publish a poetry anthology, and C. C. to pen an autobiography, so I'll add you to my list of people who get my unsolicited advice (c.f. Dennis)! Here goes: I think you have a cook book in you! Or a foodblog.<br /><br />Speaking of ClearAyes; that is a heck of a poem. Wry. Was at a party not long ago & some poseur was quoting the original but he got the wrong fruit. I bit my tongue and didn't correct him in public, but gently told him one on one. Same guy also mispronouced the first name of photographer Diane Arbus, but that wasn't worth pointing out, because I could have been wrong and he's an art critic! He did redeem himself by making very good bacon- wrapped figs though. I think that's Spanish?<br /><br />Forgot to mention that my big goof in the puzzle was putting in BRAZEN in 35A, instead of BRASSY. Perped my way out of that foul up.<br /><br />Lots of Chicagoans are licking their wounds today. Only about 35% of city dwellers supported the IOC bid, but lots of people here thought we were a slam dunk for the games. Travel agents are already booking tickets to Rio, and the local language schools are getting lots of calls for Portuguese!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63053982071636296922009-10-02T19:34:33.765-05:002009-10-02T19:34:33.765-05:00C.C. Thanks for the interesting link. We'll ...C.C. Thanks for the interesting link. We'll never match them because we married too late to make it to seventy. In fact, when we married we said we would never celebrate our 50th but it has now been 57 years. One way in which I'm sure we will match this couple is that it is "Til death do us part."<br /><br />KQ, Thanks for the good thoughts even though they were not deserved.<br /><br />Dennis, sorry to hear of your health problem & will pray that it is soon corrected. One medicine I'm sure you get a lot of is laughter. A merry heart doeth good.<br /><br />I had to google several answers tonight. C.C., I wonder how you find some of the answers that are unknown to you? Names are easy but how about phrases such as 'when the French fry"?<br /><br />Those who have been wanting harder puzzles should be happy, even though this was not a hammer.<br /><br />I'm glad, Linda, your garage sale is going well. I helped with one a few weeks ago & the weather was so cool that buyers were scarce. Then we were going to do it the following week and it rained. My friend still has a garage full of stuff & Oct. in Wisconsin is being very cool, rainy & dreary. Not normal!<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55149216749260043622009-10-02T19:17:36.260-05:002009-10-02T19:17:36.260-05:00Warren, thanks for the hue and cry def., was not f...Warren, thanks for the hue and cry def., was not familiar with hue, except when it refers to color.<br /><br />You'll love Safari West; the "tents" look very comfortable.Got amazing pictures of the zebras and giraffes.<br /> Next time we'll stay there instead of in town.<br /><br />This is a Truman day..back laterJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45785090517432850042009-10-02T19:12:48.211-05:002009-10-02T19:12:48.211-05:00@dennis The Variety sounds like my kind of place -...@dennis The Variety sounds like my kind of place -- enjoy!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45495053332970159462009-10-02T19:10:55.296-05:002009-10-02T19:10:55.296-05:0023. Upright, for one: PIANO
I was thinking about ...23. Upright, for one: PIANO<br /><br />I was thinking about vacuum cleaners.<br /><br />Thanks for the recipes Jeannie. <br /><br />RSDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54377746846880379562009-10-02T19:03:27.183-05:002009-10-02T19:03:27.183-05:00Hey guys - thanks for the thoughts and good wishes...Hey guys - thanks for the thoughts and good wishes - I have no doubt this has a successful outcome, whatever happens.<br /><br />Crockett, no, the Varsity in Atlanta, the largest drive-in restaurant in the world (multi-level) is where I'm going for the world's best chili dogs.<br /><br />PJB, fortunately I don't 'stress' about <i>anything</i>. Matter of fact, I get grief about not taking things seriously enough. I appreciate the advice, and I'll certainly heed it; there'll be <i>lots</i> of opinions before there's any 'procedures'. We've got great insurance, so that's luckily not an issue. The nap thing I'll have to work on.<br /><br />Mainiac, this must be something less serious than what your friend has - the cardiologist said no problem with the big bike rides. He said the key was that as long as you could speak a sentence without gulping for air, it was cool.<br /><br />Since I won't be here tomorrow, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Southern Belle, who must be approaching her 40s by now. Hope it's a great one.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67089275322152652942009-10-02T18:08:50.350-05:002009-10-02T18:08:50.350-05:00Crockett doesn't care for the Times aplet and ...Crockett doesn't care for the Times aplet and much prefers Across Lite. I started with the Times aplet and am used to it. One of the versions of Across Lite skips over the letters already filled in from crosses and jumps to the next open square. That really throws me off. I much prefer going square by square. I think the newer version of Across Lite does it that way too.<br /><br />Regarding David Letterman and some politicians: Joy Behar says, "When Mr. Happy gets hard, the brain gets soft."<br /><br />:>)<br /><br />I hope the Dodgers get out of the doldrums or it's going to be a long weekend.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24440177314491756212009-10-02T17:50:22.639-05:002009-10-02T17:50:22.639-05:00CA: Dawn 30.... :(CA: Dawn 30.... :(Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76483787419723416502009-10-02T17:31:43.212-05:002009-10-02T17:31:43.212-05:00I think Rio should be the place for the Olympic Ga...I think Rio should be the place for the Olympic Games. The main reason, today at least, is that it gives me the chance to link Hugh Jackman singing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-P77A9THEM&feature=related" rel="nofollow">I Go To Rio</a> from <b>The Boy From Oz</b>. It isn't the best version, he falls flat on too many notes here, but hey....it's Hugh Jackman!<br /><br />Linda, glad to hear you made some money today. Yard sales are hard work. What time did the "early birds" show up this morning?Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39282858172571642062009-10-02T16:42:00.111-05:002009-10-02T16:42:00.111-05:00Hello, everyone!
I've been busier than a long...Hello, everyone!<br /><br />I've been busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, and this is the first day I've been able to sit down in front of a computer and catch up on the crosswords and the blog. I've missed you guys!<br /><br />The new avatar are daisies for Jeannie. She sure has been putting out some delicious recipes the past few days!<br /><br />Dennis, my wife has always named her cars. Both of ours are named already. Elsa who? It IS Friday. Hope your health news is readily fixable. You going to Cincinnati? (Cincinnati chili dogs are a legend) I must confess that I named my GPS Hermoine (I usually silence her rather quickly)<br /><br />@dick, Have a great time in the south land.<br /><br />@jazzbumpa, your symmetries the other day were outstanding!<br /><br />@jeannie Wow, another killer recipe. Can't tell you're a foodie, LOL!<br /><br />Had to do the last couple of day's puzzles using the Times' aplet -- AcrossLite has me spoiled, but I can't download it onto the library's computer.<br /><br />All this chemistry talk is making my head hurt!!<br /><br />See you all later.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71831081113277903232009-10-02T16:24:28.080-05:002009-10-02T16:24:28.080-05:00BRW: Hubby did stay to help me all day today...My ...BRW: Hubby <b>did</b> stay to help me all day today...My gorgeous granddaughter comes tomorrow to help and then I`ll loose him, I know!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2313116416927408052009-10-02T16:19:14.770-05:002009-10-02T16:19:14.770-05:00Hello CC and friends...just had a chance to print ...Hello CC and friends...just had a chance to print the puzzle because of what CA said...grrrrr!. Have had quite a successful day considering there are sales all over town...at last count, we had made nearly $500.00 and have tomorrow to go!<br /><br />Dennis: You have such a good heart...and I`m praying that it will be a <i>well</i> heart. God heals through medicines, through surgeries and through miracles. We don`t care how He chooses to do it...we`ll just thank Him when He does it! <br /><br />Jeannie How does an obviously good cook stay so trim? I`m my own best customer, unfortunately. Thanks for the kind condolence words. They were from Hubby`s class but have become my dear friends too, over the years.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87481588599836121332009-10-02T16:06:55.896-05:002009-10-02T16:06:55.896-05:00Rio really shouldn't be a surprise. There hav...Rio really shouldn't be a surprise. There have never been Olympics in South America. Rio is exotic, erotic and "safe." Terror threats still are a very real possibility in Spain.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11279507173645314172009-10-02T16:02:06.457-05:002009-10-02T16:02:06.457-05:00My hubby just told me that Rio de Janeiro will hos...My hubby just told me that Rio de Janeiro will host the Olympic Games instead of Chicago or Madrid. Tokoyo was a long shot at best. Apparently, the committee said they felt that the Atlanta games were too commercial and didn't want that to happen again. Olympic games seem to me to be very commercial wherever they are held.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80184628486581639082009-10-02T15:54:26.079-05:002009-10-02T15:54:26.079-05:00Hello All--I did finish the puzzle today and got t...Hello All--I did finish the puzzle today and got the theme right away, however, I had to Google the last three words in the SE corner. Peretti, Otis, and Utah. Most celebrity and sport's names still elude me. <br /><br />I put in Oder river instead of Eder so Ethenos was something that sounded right, but wasn't. JazzB and Al, thank you for the chemistry lesson. No snoring as it was interesting information. <br /><br />I did enjoy the Upright, for one, clue as well as Clod chopper and When the French fry? No real new words for me today, but the Eder river will go into my CW dictionary of new words.<br /><br />Dennis, my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days. I commend you for going to the doctor, then following through on his recommendations.<br /><br />Dick, I'm envious of your trip to Cabo. <br /><br />Mary Martin was considered America's leading lady of Musicals. She had the original roles in "South Pacific" (Nellie Forbush) and Maria in "Sound of Music". Her role in "Peter Pan" has already been mentioned.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the weekend. The weather is supposed to be just about perfect for fall. Warm during the day and very cool at night.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34155486850733683282009-10-02T15:42:05.875-05:002009-10-02T15:42:05.875-05:0010:11 today. I'm not a big fan of the "ad...<b>10:11 today.</b> I'm not a big fan of the "add and/or delete a letter" kind of theme, but as those go, this one was OK. Each of the theme entries was cleverly clued and I did at least smile several times, if not break out in a chortle.<br /><br />c.c.: <i>Old vitamin bottle abbr.: RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). What's the abbreviation on the "New vitamin bottle" then?</i><br /><br />I've blogged about this before, c.c., usually when RDA is incorrectly clued. Go look at a vitamin bottle. RDA is no longer used by the government, but instead you'll find something called "Daily Value" on the label. <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ConsumerInformation/ucm078889.htm" rel="nofollow">FDA Labeling</a>embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.com