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  • in reply to: Covid-19 Discussions and Stories #22006
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      Here is the article about low tech hand washer mainly for places without running water. What I like about it is that its foot operated and doesn't require putting dirty hands on the unit. Chocomouse could you set up something like this in your booth?

      https://www.permaculturenews.org/2014/06/10/tippy-tap-an-outdoor-hand-washing-device/

      in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 8, 2020? #22004
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        I didn't understand much of that article on Challah. First is Challah a noun or a verb? Part of the article mentions "Taking Challah" as a specific sort of action, not as grabbing a loaf of bread.
        Thanks for sharing it. I know people who are Jewish, but few of them bake, but I'll ask them about challah anyway. One friend told me that I should always bake two loaves of Challah on Friday either a) something could be eaten on Saturday or b) One could be given away if anyone needed a loaf.

        I'd like to make a pie today.

        in reply to: Daily Quiz for March 14, 2020 #22003
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          I got this. There is a rant on the internet that "Irish Soda Bread" as eaten in America is nothing like the original Irish Bread. Americans put too many rich ingredients -- butter, eggs, raisins and sugar, into what was originally a very basic plain bread.

          in reply to: Daily Quiz for March 13, 2020 #21986
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            I guessed and missed. When I first saw the question I thought it referred to coffee.

            in reply to: Covid-19 Discussions and Stories #21977
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              I hope the May Sheep and Wool show isn't canceled. Even if you could rig a portable water dispenser for washing your hands there would be a problem cleaning up the dirty water and paper towels afterwards. I did see a cute method for doing that. I'll see if I can find this on the internet.
              My martial arts seminar in Jersey City has been canceled, its relatively small perhaps 30-40 people.

              in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 8, 2020? #21966
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                I love the buns!

                in reply to: Daily Quiz for March 12, 2020 #21965
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                  I got it.

                  in reply to: Covid-19 Discussions and Stories #21964
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                    One of the grocery stores was out of King Arthur Flour on Monday and yesterday. I have some supplies available so I'd be good for a week or two but I am used to be able to buy groceries weekly if not more so I don't really keep track of supplies. I probably have things I should eat up but what would you do with pint jars of peaches canned with brandy? This was a joke 15 years ago, I was reading about Civil War Soldier drinking the brandy and throwing away the peaches. I had at that time friends who reenacted historical events and wanted to see if I could get someone to do this. They knew some Civil War reenactors and pointed out this wouldn't work. Any Union troup historically would eat the peaches as a Southern delicacy. Also almost all the reenactors are men and can only do one thing at a time. So if they started out drinking the brandy they would continue eating until the jar was empty and then remember they were suppose to throw away the peaches.
                    The stores around here have plenty of toilet paper but sanitizer is in short supply.

                    in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 8, 2020? #21940
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                      I really like the pi Pie, and the Challah braid.

                      in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 8, 2020? #21939
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                        I really like the pi Pie, and the Challah braid.

                        in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 8, 2020? #21938
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                          People are standing further away from each other in stores. I heard that the Naginata Seminar in Jersey City at the end of the month is still being held, but my teachers have been asked not to come. Fran is over 80 and Ray is younger but getting up there too. No one is hugging each other in greeting.

                          Do you think I can still bake and give away Hot Cross buns if I don't have any symptoms?

                          in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of March 8, 2020? #21937
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                            My father sent 3 cans of black beans home with me. I made Brazilian Black Bean Soup with orange juice and cumin. I normally make this with 2 cups of dried beans which normally cook up to over 4 cups of cooked beans so three 15 oz cans of cooked beans is a little more beans than the recipe. I put in a little more onions, a little less cumin and garlic, and 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of plain diced tomatoes.
                            I cooked this overnight in a slow cooker until the carrots were tender. Its pleasantly rich and spicy. I'm eating this with fat white buns with a cinnamon topping also a present from my father.

                            Now does anyone know a good recipe with lots of raisins? Preferably cooking the raisins first, they are rather old.

                            in reply to: Daily Quiz for March 11, 2020 #21936
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                              I got it.

                              in reply to: Daily Quiz for March 10, 2020 #21935
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                                I missed this

                                in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of March 1, 2020? #21856
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                                  I think the enzyme treatment works well if there isn't a blockage. I got my first house 6 years ago and have been doing monthly enzyme treatments since then. The drains are all running well now but there were three times when I had to call the plumber to remove an obstruction and a couple of times that I cleaned up one on my own. I like the enzymes since it doesn't hurt the pipes, and it isn't a danger to me or the plumber if I have to try something more drastic. I really believe that the drains are working better with the regular treatment.
                                  I use the little screens to prevent debris from going down the kitchen sink, and the plastic covers to prevent hair from going down the bathtub.
                                  It was so hard getting 6 feet down the drain line, I'm so glad that I didn't have to try to break through something further down.

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