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[lph]

(Whoa, didja see the spammer in the goodbye kittie thread, replying to and praising his own post? That's a new tactic.)

Well said and reacted, indysteel!

[Owlie]

(Whoa, didja see the spammer in the goodbye kittie thread, replying to and praising his own post? That's a new tactic.)

That's hilarious.

[Owlie]

What's gotten into me? I bought running shorts today.

[marni]

What's gotten into me? I bought running shorts today.

ah hope springs eternal!

marni

[indysteel]

Wow; two funerals in one week. My husband's best friend lost his dad on Thursday, and a college friend of mine lost her dad to ALS the same day. We were in Kentucky the last couple of days fir the former's visitation and funeral and the latter's services are tomorrow and Wednesday. It's a sad week.

[tealtreak]

Wow; two funerals in one week. My husband's best friend lost his dad on Thursday, and a college friend of mine lost her dad to ALS the same day. We were in Kentucky the last couple of days fir the former's visitation and funeral and the latter's services are tomorrow and Wednesday. It's a sad week.

sorry- we seem to hit that age.............parents, friend's parents...yuck..........):

[indysteel]

sorry- we seem to hit that age.............parents, friend's parents...yuck..........):

Yeah, although neither of these men were what I would call "old." One was 67. He survived esophogeal cancer a number if years ago, so he was a tough man. But he contracted a series of infections in his lungs that he just couldn't kick. The second was 71. ALS is an awful way to lose a loved one.

[indysteel]

With all the talk of healthful food and diet on TE, I feel a little ashamed in sharing this, but share I will. I made an authentic Bolognese Ragu for the first time yesterday, and it was obscenely good. It took about 4 1/2 (if not more) hours total between prep and cook time, but it was worth it. DH agreed. I can't wait for the leftovers....

[Catrin]

With all the talk of healthful food and diet on TE, I feel a little ashamed in sharing this, but share I will. I made an authentic Bolognese Ragu for the first time yesterday, and it was obscenely good. It took about 4 1/2 (if not more) hours total between prep and cook time, but it was worth it. DH agreed. I can't wait for the leftovers....

Sounds yummy we have to be able to enjoy good food from time to time just for the sake of enjoying it with friends and loved ones!

[spokewench]

What's wrong with Bolognese sauce? Meat, tomatoes, garlic, carrots, onions, celery (maybe) etc.

It might be a little high on the fat side of things, but all things considered, not a bad choice for food! So, we have protein, tomatoes high in licopene, garlic which we all know has all kinds of curative properties, and any of the other veges that are sometimes part of a bolognese are great for you.

[indysteel]

What's wrong with Bolognese sauce? Meat, tomatoes, garlic, carrots, onions, celery (maybe) etc.

It might be a little high on the fat side of things, but all things considered, not a bad choice for food! So, we have protein, tomatoes high in licopene, garlic which we all know has all kinds of curative properties, and any of the other veges that are sometimes part of a bolognese are great for you.

Yeah, it's really the fat content that is a little scary. It has whole milk in it, too, on top of ground chuck and ground pork (I used Marcella Hazan's recipe) The upside is that the sauce goes a long way as you don't drench the pasta in it, and a small portion is satisfying.

Plus, did I mention it was really good? There's something very satisfying about watching simple ingredients transform themselves into something special after hours on the stove.

[Marquise]

With that testimonial I'm going to be shamed into trying it. I have a couple of her books so I must have the recipe, and knowing it will be wonderful and there will be leftovers - well, I simply have no excuse. Maybe next weekend.

[indysteel]

With that testimonial I'm going to be shamed into trying it. I have a couple of her books so I must have the recipe, and knowing it will be wonderful and there will be leftovers - well, I simply have no excuse. Maybe next weekend.

I got it from her Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. PM me if you can't find it. It's yummy, but you really do need to let it simmer for at least three hours.

[Crankin]

I saw two shows about this dish on TV last week. I was so close to ordering it at the really good Italian restaurant I went to on Saturday night. After hearing what's in it, I am glad I didn't.
But, I might try making it! There is something satisfying about cooking something for 3 hours and then enjoying it.

[Owlie]

With all the talk of healthful food and diet on TE, I feel a little ashamed in sharing this, but share I will. I made an authentic Bolognese Ragu for the first time yesterday, and it was obscenely good. It took about 4 1/2 (if not more) hours total between prep and cook time, but it was worth it. DH agreed. I can't wait for the leftovers....

Now I'm hungry. You know me, not one to care about calories.