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[Lisa]

I've never been able to get myself to eat a kiwi peel. I eat peels of most fruits and vegetables but not kiwis, yet. I guess I should try it.

[Manybooks]

Lisa wrote: "I've never been able to get myself to eat a kiwi peel. I eat peels of most fruits and vegetables but not kiwis, yet. I guess I should try it."

I tried eating a kiwi unpeeled and it really made my mouth sore, so I do tend to peel kiwis.

[Lisa]

Kiwi peel has never appealed to me. I never thought it was edible, kind of like avocado peel.

[Joy]

I heard somewhere that it's easier to use a knife rather than a peeler. You cut off the bottom of the potato so it's sits flat and then cut off the peel with the knife. I've done it that way and it works.

[Manybooks]

Joy wrote: "I heard somewhere that it's easier to use a knife rather than a peeler. You cut off the bottom of the potato so it's sits flat and then cut off the peel with the knife. I've done it that way and ..."

You must be more talented than I am. I tried it that way and it was a fiasco. I'm just not good with knives and peelers.

[Kathy]

Lee wrote: "I was originally thinking of Rosti, thank you Hayes but I also would like to try latkes. All that yummy, salty fried potato goodness. My daughter has just requested that I make her mashed pottato..."

Lee, my mouth is watering!

[Kathy]

Lisa wrote: "Lee, It might not please your daughter's palate, but every way I eat potatoes, I eat the peel along with them."

I always eat the potato skin on baked potatoes and like the red skin in with mashed potatoes when I use those kind.

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "Lee wrote: "I was originally thinking of Rosti, thank you Hayes but I also would like to try latkes. All that yummy, salty fried potato goodness. My daughter has just requested that I make her ma..."

I've tried to make Rösti once or twice. I've never been able to get it out of the pan without the whole thing falling apart on me. It's really tasty though, the Swiss equivalent of fried potatoes.

[[deleted user]]

Gundula wrote: "I think it's a "German" thing with my family. They are just so used to eating their potatoes peeled. "

Italians too... they freak out every time I eat the peels of the potatoes cooked under the coals in the fireplace. "But they're dirty!" A little charcoal never hurt anyone, and we never use lighter fluid, so they are perfectly all right, said she wiping the butter, salt and charcoal dust off her chin!

[[deleted user]]

Lisa wrote: "I've never been able to get myself to eat a kiwi peel. I eat peels of most fruits and vegetables but not kiwis, yet. I guess I should try it."

I don't see why, Lisa. Ew....

[Lisa]

Hayes wrote: "
I don't see why, Lisa. Ew...."

Yes, I rethought it and I agree.

[Manybooks]

Lisa wrote: "Hayes wrote: "
I don't see why, Lisa. Ew...."

Yes, I rethought it and I agree."

I would not try it again, either. The peel really does hurt your mouth (at least it made mine sore).

[[deleted user]]

My daughter just piped up that she eats kiwis, peel and all, with no ill effects. So, now I know 2 people who do this and I'm related to one of them.

I think I would wipe the charcoal dust from the potatoes, too. I'm kind of weird about dirt.

[Lisa]

Jeannette, Potatoes should be washed well. I wash them although probably not well enough. But, so many of the nutrients are in the peels of all potatoes, I figure that they're meant to be eaten! I think all of the iron!

[[deleted user]]

I have a question about green potatoes, Lisa. I've always heard they are bad to eat, but some potatoes are green under the skin, too. Should I just keep peeling until the green is gone?

[Lisa]

Jeannette, Well, I eat the peel so I don't peel. But, yes, green shouldn't be eaten. I try to avoid buying potatoes with green, but when I get potatoes that have green I cut those parts out. I'm not sure how dangerous they really are if cooked, but I take no chances. ETA: So, rather that keeping peeling, after you've peeled, you can just cut off the green parts.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks, Lisa! They are green under the skin, so I have to be even pickier when sort through the ones I want to buy.

[[deleted user]]

We're having some weird weather right now. A big thunder cloud with big rain drops AND the sun is shining! This smells like a late spring rain -- very clean.

[Kathy]

I can't believe it! Rain!!! There are yards all over the city not knowing what to do with this strange substance. LOL!

[[deleted user]]

My daughter's senior picture appointment is set for Monday -- rain in the forecast. We need it, but it could pick another day!

[[deleted user]]

Good morning everyone! Goodreads is rather quiet today. I hope that means that everybody is enjoying these days of lovely Fall weather. I'm off to study my Japanese lesson. :)

[Kathy]

Wonderful taking the dog out this morning and the cool of fall weather finally here. We might actually get some more rain, too. Yay! Jeannette, how goes the Japanese? Hope it doesn't rain for your daughter's pictures.

[[deleted user]]

The Japanese is coming along. I am learning how to describe my daily activities. It seems like I am learning more than I can retain. At the same time, I haven't really learned much at all! I hope those brain cells of mine are getting a good workout. :)

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Kathy wrote: "Quick question. Is there a bad way to fix a potato? I think not. LOL!"

Burnt to a cinder? That's about it as far as "bad potatoes" in my book!

ETA: Potato skins rule. Just sayin'.

Also, fall's time for classes, it seems. I'm taking one on Shakespeare (very interesting!).

[[deleted user]]

That sounds like fun, in a challenging way, Susanna! Are you pursuing a degree or just taking a class for the pleasure of it?

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "The Japanese is coming along. I am learning how to describe my daily activities. It seems like I am learning more than I can retain. At the same time, I haven't really learned much at all! I ho..."

Well, I'm very impressed, Jeannette. Way to go!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Jeannette wrote: "That sounds like fun, in a challenging way, Susanna! Are you pursuing a degree or just taking a class for the pleasure of it?"

Just for the fun of it. The professor teaching it, now retired, taught the Shakespeare class (when I was in college) that everyone wanted to take, but no one could get into because the demand was so great.

This is a fun class. We started with Othello, are now on Coriolanus, and finish up with The Tempest.

[[deleted user]]

What fun (and luck) for you and the professor. My daughter starts college next year, and when I go with her to talk to advisers about programs I start to wish that I could go back to school, too. I might have a different attitude about the gen ed classes now.

[Manybooks]

Jeannette wrote: "What fun (and luck) for you and the professor. My daughter starts college next year, and when I go with her to talk to advisers about programs I start to wish that I could go back to school, too. ..."

Maybe that's what you should do ... (I keep thinking of doing the same thing, I miss university, taking classes etc.)

[Kathy]

Susanna wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "That sounds like fun, in a challenging way, Susanna! Are you pursuing a degree or just taking a class for the pleasure of it?"

Just for the fun of it. The professor teaching it..."

Sounds like a fun thing to do for yourself, Susanna. I would probably get a whole lot more out of a Shakespeare class now than I did when I took it as an English major way back when.

[[deleted user]]

I will most likely take a few Lit. classes from the community college next year. I plan to take Japanese II, also. You should take some classes, too, Gundula (and Kathy!).

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "I will most likely take a few Lit. classes from the community college next year. I plan to take Japanese II, also. You should take some classes, too, Gundula (and Kathy!)."

Well, I am looking at starting a 2nd Masters. In fact, I plan on reviewing some programs today. I have a Masters in Library Media Education, which enables me to be a school librarian and from a wonderful library science program. However, the university from which I received that degree isn't ALA (American Library Association) accredited, so I can't work in a public library, which is nonsense, since I am actually well-qualified to do so. Since there's a part of me that wants that ALA Masters of Library Science, I am seriously looking at some programs that qualify. Of course, I keep telling myself that I need to forget than and concentrate on writing a book. Decisions, decisions!

[[deleted user]]

Wow! Big ambitions, Kathy! :) Do you have to get a second degree to get accredited? That seems rather too much, to me. Are there universities near you that offer the program you are looking for? Good luck with your search and with writing a book! What kind of book are you planning?

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "I will most likely take a few Lit. classes from the community college next year. I plan to take Japanese II, also. You should take some classes, too, Gundula (and Kathy!)."

Wel..."

You know, you might even be able to get some advanced credits for the courses you have already taken (you're right, though, it is nonsense, especially since you are qualified, sometimes there are too many rules).

[Kathy]

Hey, Jeannette. I don't have to do anything if I want to be school certified (actually certified for teaching English and the library), but public libraries are very restrictive in hiring only ALA accredited librarians. I think it has something to do with funds they receive (doesn't it always come down to money?). I have some sort of obsession with being qualified for everything, but I may be able to resist that obsession. Gundula, one would think that I could get some advanced credits, but ALA schools are very snobbish in their acceptance. The whole thing is ridiculous. Oh, as far writing a book goes, I've been mulling over some ideas for some years, but surprisingly enough (since I read mostly fiction), it is a non-fiction idea that has me most interested. I can't say anymore yet, mostly due to the uncertainty of whether I will proceed. If I do,I'll share more later.

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "Hey, Jeannette. I don't have to do anything if I want to be school certified (actually certified for teaching English and the library), but public libraries are very restrictive in hiring only ALA..."

It is ridiculous that you cannot get advanced standing for work you have already completed. You might actually end up in a class, where you know more than the instructor ...

[Kathy]

Gundula wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Hey, Jeannette. I don't have to do anything if I want to be school certified (actually certified for teaching English and the library), but public libraries are very restrictive in h..."

I guess the upside of it is that the work should be easy for me, since I've done so much of it already. Hmm, that doesn't sound too bad. LOL!

[[deleted user]]

That might be the case, but you still have to pay for the second degree. :(

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Hey, Jeannette. I don't have to do anything if I want to be school certified (actually certified for teaching English and the library), but public libraries are very ..."

Just don't get enraged if the instructor says something that's wrong. Do you work, get a good grade and don't rock the boat (or do rock the boat if you feel like it). It just depends what kind of a professor or instructor you get. I corrected my German instructor's bad grammar once (that was in high school, I was taking an advanced German course, which was really not that advanced, and he asked me) and from then on, I got to sit at the back of the class and read novels and do homework (didn't even have to write the final exam).

[Lisa]

Kathy,

I'd love to read a book by you.

Re the 2nd (same?!) degree: How much work is there in public libraries these days? Where I live they're cutting back and I assume it would be difficult to try to get a job as a librarian around here. Too bad you can't just get a job in a library of your choice. I have no doubts that you're completely qualified.

[Brenda]

Good Morning everyone! I'm enjoying a beaurtiful cool Fall morning here. Finally no rain. *crosses fingers* Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

[[deleted user]]

Good luck, Brenda! Get outside and enjoy the weather for a change. I keep thinking I need to get outside before it finally gets cold. Yard work is on the program for Saturday and a trip to the apple orchard on Sunday.

Have a fun day everyone! :)

[[deleted user]]

Good morning to everyone. I just got back from my walking. I have some heavy duty cleaning to do today, but I'm actually looking forward to it. UPS just delivered my copy of Great House . It looks good!

Jeannette, I've been to the apple orchard three times and need to go back because I am planning to bake my very first apple pie from scratch. (Yes, I can't believe that I have never baked an apple pie...very pitiful. Tips are welcome so that I don't screw it up.)

[[deleted user]]

Morning Christine and welcome back! I hope everyone realizes that Christine is asking anyone else for tips on baking a pie. I fail miserably at pie crust! Frozen crust is the way to go, Christine, imo!

This weekend at the orchard is the Farmer's Appreciation potluck for the CSA that I belong to. Free hayrides around the orchard. :)

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette wrote: "Morning Christine and welcome back! I hope everyone realizes that Christine is asking anyone else for tips on baking a pie. I fail miserably at pie crust! Frozen crust is the way to go, Christin..."

I don't want to do a frozen crust .

[Kathy]

Lisa wrote: "Kathy,

I'd love to read a book by you.

Re the 2nd (same?!) degree: How much work is there in public libraries these days? Where I live they're cutting back and I assume it would be difficult to t..."

I think I just feel that things are unfinished without that darn ALA approval. Also, I could go on my husband's GI Bill, so that makes doing it much more attractive.

[Kathy]

Christine, I've been wondering about Great House. Let us know what you think. I'm expecting an order from Amazon in the next few days, which is always exciting. I used to love the days in elementary school when the books arrived we'd ordered through the book order flyers. I hope to never lose that feeling about book orders.

I hope your pie goes well, Christine, but I have to agree with Jeannette that a bought crust is good. I like the refrigerated (not frozen) Pillsbury ones.

I think today is the day we will go to Boo at the Zoo--my daughter and granddaughters and me. Whee!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Christine, I wish I could help you but the few times I've made pie my crust has been miserable. I'm just not a pastry person either. :-(

[[deleted user]]

Christine wrote: "I don't want to do a frozen crust ..."

Well, two of your slacker friends vote for pre-made. Maybe Lee will take pity on you. lol She can cook! So can my sister, so I eat her pies at Thanksgiving. Now, if you would decide to make an apple crisp -- that's easy, and yummy!! I should make my husband an apple cake....

Have fun at Boo at the Zoo, Kathy! We have a Halloween sleepover coming up for 5 teen girls in a couple of weeks! :D

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Oh yes, it's time for an apple cake! I think I may just do that today too Jeannette.