• Memory

    From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Shawn Highfield on Sunday, March 16, 2025 05:05:00
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    You're kidding. You let him get away with that? I'm 82 and have a
    mind like a steel trap ..... rusted shut. Bv)=

    It's easier. He has a good memory, just chooses when to use it. :)

    What my mother called "a convenient memory". Bv)=

    Unlike some of my age who can remember anything - whether it happened
    or not.

    Or my age. I don't remember much beyond what is current. It's both a blessing and a curse.

    That may be better than "senior moments" where the answer or example that
    you are sure is in your memory banks won't pop to the front of the queue.
    More than once I've had such things surface in my mind fifteen (or more) minutes after the discussion has moved to another topic.

    F'r instance I cannot rememer if I've posted this recipe to you or not.
    If I have and I'm being redundant I'll probably remember *after* I've
    uploaded this packet.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Rosemary Memory Elixir
    Categories: Herbs, Grains, Booze
    Yield: 1 Recipe

    4 Parts rosemary
    2 Parts Ginkgo
    1 Part gotu kola
    2 Parts oat straw
    1 Part peppermint
    Brandy
    Raw honey

    Combine dried herbs and mix well. Label and store the
    mixture in a cool, dark place until you're ready to make
    your elixir.

    When you're ready to make your rosemary memory elixir,
    take a glass pint jar and fill it half full of your herb
    mix (fill it full if using fresh herbs).

    Fill the jar half full with brandy, and then fill the
    remaining half of the jar with honey. Use a spoon to mix
    the herbs, brandy, and honey well.

    Cover with a lid, label your jar, and place it in a
    cool, dark place for 6 weeks. Stir the mixture a few
    times a week, if you can remember.

    After 6 weeks, strain the herbs from your elixir, and
    compost them. Then bottle and label your rosemary memory
    elixir, and store it.

    Usage: Adults take 30 drops of elixir daily.

    By: Meagan Visser

    RECIPE FROM: https://thelostherbs.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Sunday, March 16, 2025 07:27:00
    Hi Dave,
    On <Mon, 16 Mar 25>, you wrote me:

    What my mother called "a convenient memory". Bv)=

    Yes exactly!

    Or my age. I don't remember much beyond what is current. It's
    That may be better than "senior moments" where the answer or example
    that you are sure is in your memory banks won't pop to the front of
    the queue.

    The only good thing about having such a bad memory is you can not lie.
    I can't remember the truth, if I lied about something too!? No way I'd
    know what I said. LOL

    More than once I've had such things surface in my mind fifteen (or
    more) minutes after the discussion has moved to another topic.

    That happens to everyone.

    F'r instance I cannot rememer if I've posted this recipe to you or
    not. If I have and I'm being redundant I'll probably remember *after*
    I've uploaded this packet.

    Title: Rosemary Memory Elixir

    If you did I didn't save it. I have saved this one now! I will even
    try it, but I don't think it will work. LOL

    Shawn

    ... If there is no God, who pops up the next Kleenex?


    --- Grumble
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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Shawn Highfield on Monday, March 17, 2025 06:44:27
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    What my mother called "a convenient memory". Bv)=

    Yes exactly!

    That may be better than "senior moments" where the answer or example
    that you are sure is in your memory banks won't pop to the front of
    the queue.

    Or my age. I don't remember much beyond what is current. It's
    The only good thing about having such a bad memory is you can not lie.
    I can't remember the truth, if I lied about something too!? No way I'd know what I said. LOL

    My Granddad always said "If you tell the truth then you don't have to
    remember to whom you told what." Our spoiled brat in chief could use a
    big dose of truth serum,

    More than once I've had such things surface in my mind fifteen (or
    more) minutes after the discussion has moved to another topic.

    That happens to everyone.

    Didn't start happening to me until my late 70s. <SHRUG>

    F'r instance I cannot rememer if I've posted this recipe to you or
    not. If I have and I'm being redundant I'll probably remember *after*
    I've uploaded this packet.

    Title: Rosemary Memory Elixir

    If you did I didn't save it. I have saved this one now! I will even
    try it, but I don't think it will work. LOL

    If you rem,ember, let us know the results.


    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Baker's Memory Potatoes
    Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    MMMMM-----------------------ONION FILLING----------------------------
    2 tb Peanut oil
    2 sm Onions; peeled, fine dice
    1 tb Fresh minced thyme
    +=OR=+
    1 ts Dried thyme; crumbled
    1 tb Champagne or white wine
    - vinegar
    Salt & fresh ground pepper

    MMMMM--------------------------POTATOES-------------------------------
    1 1/4 lb Russet potatoes; peeled
    2 oz Unsalted butter; melted
    Salt & fresh ground pepper

    FOR THE ONION FILLING: Place a heavy medium saucepan on
    medium low heat and add the oil. Add the onions and
    thyme, cover and cook until very tender, for about 20
    minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar, bring
    to a boil and stir until absorbed. Season with salt and
    pepper. (This can be prepared ahead, cooled, covered and
    set aside at room temperature.)

    FOR THE POTATOES: Carefully cut potatoes into thin, even
    slices using a knife, a mandoline or a food processor
    with a slicing blade. Place in a large bowl of cold
    water. (This can be prepared to this point and set aside
    at room temp in bowl covered with cold water. Drain
    before continuing with the recipe.)

    TO COOK: Set the oven @ 450ºF/232ºC. Dry the drained
    potatoes well in a lettuce spinner and a clean bath
    towel. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Trace four 5"/13cm circles on the parchment with dark
    ink. Turn the paper over. If the circles are not
    visible, redraw them so they are. Brush the circles
    lightly with butter. Overlap the potatoes to cover the
    bottom of each circle, using least attractive slices for
    the center. Brush lightly with butter.

    Season with salt and pepper. Divide the onions among the
    centers of the circles. Flatten onions to 1/8" thick
    circles using a spatula. Overlap 1 layer of potatoes
    around the rim of each circle, leaving part of the onion
    center exposed. Brush the top layer of potatoes lightly
    with butter.

    Season with salt and pepper. Press down on the top
    layer, sealing it to the bottom layer. Bake until brown
    and crisp, for about 30 minutes. Press the layers
    together and neaten edges several times while baking.

    TO SERVE: Slide a long narrow spatula under the potatoes
    to loosen them from the paper. Switch to a broad spatula
    and carefully transfer the potatoes to 4 small or main
    course plates, neatening the edges if necessary.

    Serve immediately.

    Recipe By : Chef du Jour - Michel Richard

    Yield: 4 servings

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 06:25:00
    Hi Dave,
    On <Tue, 17 Mar 25>, you wrote me:

    My Granddad always said "If you tell the truth then you don't have to remember to whom you told what."

    Similar to my saying for sure. :)

    If you rem,ember, let us know the results.

    Laugh. I will.

    Shawn

    ... The only good government.is a bad one in a hell of a fright.


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