Have My Taste Buds Changed??

Okay, are my taste buds changing? Inquiring minds want to know. So, I googled it.

Everyone's tastes are different. In fact, our tastes will change as we age. When first born, we have taste buds, not only on our tongues, but on the sides and roof of our mouths. As we grow, the taste buds began to disappear from the sides and roof of our mouths, leaving taste buds mostly on our tongue. As we age, our taste buds will become even less sensitive.

To the left is where different tastes play out on the tongue.

This all came into play as Skully and I shared a can of ravioli. A brand we had eaten as children and grew up with. I know the recipe has been changed too because of the color in the sauce. Now the sauce is darker and sweeter than we remembered. So much sugar in sauce, why? I'm told the sugar is to cut acidity but give me the acid please. Anyway, my darling and I have decided we won't buy this brand anymore. I am going to purchase the Ravioli attachment for my Kitchenaid to make our own.

There have been other blasts from the past that have seemed to change like Twinkies. Have my taste buds changed there too? Or, have the ingredients changed?

Have any of you experienced taste changes and wondered if it's the food or you? Let me know..

In 1953 Swanson invented the TV dinner after aquiring a plethora of frozen turkeys. Fifty-five years ago and we were changed in the way we would eat from then on.

Food, football, chilly weather and the smell of snow in the air. God is good. Grab your afghans, wrap up and enjoy the weekend!

How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Is it just the one day or are you the "weekender?" We're "weekenders." Leftovers, football, new "Monk" and "Psych." Christmas movies, old movies, any movies.

Many of my friends have already experienced snow fall. Lucky friends that they are.

The annual White House tradition of pardoning a turkey before Thanksgiving began in 1947, when President Harry Truman took pity on one lucky fowl.

Somewhere there is a picture here of Turducken. Like Russian nesting dolls, a turkey stuffed with a duck worked with a chicken. Then there is Tofurkey but this woman don't go there.

Have a great weekend!

Break out the Pepto, its the Day After Thanksgiving.

I pray that ya'll had a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving Day. I spoke to my son a few days ago, they were traveling for the holiday. And my little raisin eyed daughter called.

I'm very thankful for my family and friends.

I'm especially thankful this year because my son Richard is back in my life. We have been catching up. I also have a wonderful woman and friend named Penny in my life, she holds my sons heart. I have five more Grandchildren, three boys and two girls to get to know. My oldest daughters baby has five cousins now.

My family has grown like a water filled sponge. Well, the more the merrier!

You know at a younger age, I always thought the days would stay the same forever. Now that I'm older the reality is that our lives can be changed in the blink of an eye and somebody we love might be gone. It feels good to know we will all be together again for eternity. We're not of this earth, we are aliens.

I'm thanksful for all my cousins; first, seconds, thirds and whatever.

I'm thankful for Lacey's love and friendship. She touches my soul. She has been the silver lining of some dark clouds.

I'm thankful for my husband, he keeps me laughing and grounded. He watched "Tropic Thunder" three times in the last two days. (I hope that's the name of the movie. Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr. and Jack Black.) Skully's such a sweetheart and he's mine. He just bought me some KitcheAid products and they rock!!! Fill my kitchen with KitchenAid and I'll bake you chocolate cake anytime you ask Skullman!!

The Seahawks lost today but the gravy had no lumps so I guess that evened it all out.

Now its Friday morning 03:00 and both man and beast are digesting while they sleep.

Safety Precautions for Deep Fried Turkey because I love U

"This is for any dear friends that decide to deep fry their bird this year. Last year a friend of mine dropped the turkey in a fryer that had too much oil. The fryer over flowed. The pot was on fire, the table was on fire. They kicked the pot over and ended up with a 20 foot circle of burnt grass with a turkey covered in dirt. When the fire went out the dog grabbed the turkey and ran off, they ended up having Chinese. LOL We can laugh about it now."
Patti



In an effort to inject some variety in their Thanksgiving meals, some home chefs are choosing to use outdoor propane deep fryers as a different way to prepare their turkey dinner. This is a cooking method popular in the southern United States that has been featured on several cooking TV shows and has spread northward. Hillsboro Fire & Rescue encourages citizens to follow turkey fryer directions carefully and use extreme caution for several reasons:

• When filled, many outdoor fryer units can easily tip over spilling the hot oil
• If the pot is overfilled, the oil may spill out producing a flash fire
• Partially frozen turkeys placed in hot oil can produce a violent eruption splashing hot oil out of the pot
• With most units having no thermostat to regulate temperature, turkey fryers can continue to heat the oil to combustion temperatures
• The sides and handles of the pot get dangerously hot

If you choose to deep fry your turkey, follow these safety tips to help ensure you have a safe Thanksgiving meal:
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use
• Never overfill the fryer with oil
• Keep an all purpose (ABC) fire extinguisher nearby when the fryer is in use – Remember, water and hot oil do not mix!
• Ensure your turkey is thoroughly thawed in the refrigerator prior to use (thaw at least 24 hours in the refrigerator for every five pounds of turkey)
• Always position your turkey fryer outdoors on solid ground or concrete away from your home
• Never place your turkey fryer on a wooden deck, under a carport or in a garage
• Keep children and pets away from the fryer during and for several hours after use as the oil can remain dangerously hot for a lengthy time
• Never leave the fryer during use since they do not have a thermostat and can heat oil past its ignition temperature
• Use well-insulated oven mitts or potholders to handle the pot or lid

Tried a Subway Spicy Sub

After spending most of the morning at Madigan Army Medical Center and having to fast for blood tests, I was starving. Well, not starving but very hungry, you know where I'm coming from. I discovered the hospital added a Subway sandwich shop. (There is also an Anthony's Pizza that has been there forever. The Hot Dog place has been closed and replaced with a Sushi Shop.) A woman I met in Endocrinology and I decided to share one of Subways $5.00 foot long subs. We got the spicy sub with tomatoes, black olives, pepperocinis (however that's spelled), tomatoes, parmesan cheese, mozzerella, pepperoni, salami, oregano, oil and vinegar; on toasted garlic bread. Wow, did that hit the spot! The bread was light, the vegetables crisp and there was a nice tang to every bite. We asked the foot long be cut into four pieces and of course there was a piece left for us later for dinner too. Definitely a bang for the buck.

I enjoy meeting people and this nice lady was from Texas was a breath of fresh air. We discussed our grown children, our retired husbands, Sarah Palin, etcetera, etcetera. This is the first time I ever shared lunch with a stranger but it was refreshing and fun.

Frustrated but giving it a go!

I am giving this a test drive before I test my blood glucose and take a nice long bubble bath. I am not so much new at this but being use to myspace there is a difference.