I don't know how many of you might be looking for Medicare supplement insurance but I would like to voice my opinion about the AARP adds on TV about that very thing.
I don't trust any company who says that they endorse a product, but in the fine print they say that they "do not recommend any insurance product".
The Websters definition of endorse is: 2 a : to approve openly <endorse an idea>; especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely <endorse a mayoral candidate> b : to recommend (as a product or service) usually for financial compensation .
AARP openly admits that they have sold their name for money but still state that they "do not recommend insurance"
I wonder why I don't trust them....hmmmmmm. I think they are more interested in selling their name than they are in watching out for me.
I'm not going to tell them yet but my subscription is in jepardy.
BoxerDave
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dave's Duh Huh Roast Chicken
This recipe is aimed at all of the older gentlemen who live alone and haven't had a good meal since they became one (Old or Alone - take your choice. This, also, is not really a recipe but a cooking method that is so simple nobody can take credit for it. All of you Old Farts that think you can't cook CAN do this.
1. Buy a 3 to 4 pound whole chicken.
2. Wash the chicken with cold water.
3. Place in a baking dish (large enough that nothing hangs over the sides)
4. Pre-heat the over to 400 Deg. F.
5. Salt and Pepper the chicken.
6. Put in the preheated oven (somewhere near the middle- top to bottom)
7. Leave it alone for 1 & 1/4 hours.
8. Turn the oven off and remove the chicken.
9. Let the chicken rest for about 15 or 20 minutes. (In the meantime make yourself a salad)
10. Cut the chicken in to any kind of pieces that you like and enjoy.
As you get more comfortable that you can't screw this up you can try trussing the legs, coating with oil, using a grind of Italian Seasoning, placing vegetables around the chicken while it roasts, etc.
Remember, Old Farts CAN COOK if given no other options.
NOTE: Because there are some ovens out there that have not so good thermostats I recommend the you buy a food thermometer and test the chicken for doneness (160 Deg. F) or purchase an oven thermometer and test the accuracy of you oven.
WOW - This a lot more complicated than I thought.
BoxerDave
1. Buy a 3 to 4 pound whole chicken.
2. Wash the chicken with cold water.
3. Place in a baking dish (large enough that nothing hangs over the sides)
4. Pre-heat the over to 400 Deg. F.
5. Salt and Pepper the chicken.
6. Put in the preheated oven (somewhere near the middle- top to bottom)
7. Leave it alone for 1 & 1/4 hours.
8. Turn the oven off and remove the chicken.
9. Let the chicken rest for about 15 or 20 minutes. (In the meantime make yourself a salad)
10. Cut the chicken in to any kind of pieces that you like and enjoy.
As you get more comfortable that you can't screw this up you can try trussing the legs, coating with oil, using a grind of Italian Seasoning, placing vegetables around the chicken while it roasts, etc.
Remember, Old Farts CAN COOK if given no other options.
NOTE: Because there are some ovens out there that have not so good thermostats I recommend the you buy a food thermometer and test the chicken for doneness (160 Deg. F) or purchase an oven thermometer and test the accuracy of you oven.
WOW - This a lot more complicated than I thought.
BoxerDave
Thursday, August 12, 2010
One of the Worlds Biggest Hardware Stores
I spent 40 + years in Maintenance/Machinery Repair and was constantly looking for suppliers of "Out of the Ordinary" things. Whether it was a special tool or an unusual component, or maybe a rust preventer that you just brush on. You can look in Lowes or Home Depot until you are as old as I am if you want and even though these are nice places to shop they are limited compared to the site I am about to give you.
McMaster-Carr
http://mcmaster.com/
You will be amazed at what you find at this site. There prices are not always the lowest but the selection and quality is first rate.
They accept credit cards, and are very easy to do business with whether you are an individual or a company.
If you can't find what you are looking for at McMaster-Carr you need my help.
McMaster-Carr
http://mcmaster.com/
You will be amazed at what you find at this site. There prices are not always the lowest but the selection and quality is first rate.
They accept credit cards, and are very easy to do business with whether you are an individual or a company.
If you can't find what you are looking for at McMaster-Carr you need my help.
Potato Soup
Most of my recipes will be for one or two people. All have been made by me and considered (by me) to be worth serving to someone I would not ask to help with the dishes. This Potato Soup Recipe falls into that category.
1 large potato. I look thru the bag and take the largest potato I can find. I prefer red skinned potatoes since they are the most versatile. You could use any potato you prefer but since this is my blog.........
NOTE: If you are cooking for more than one add a potato for each person.
1 cup of chopped celery per person.
1/4 cup chopped onion per person.
1/4 cup milk or half and half (per person)
Salt and Pepper to taste - also per person
Cut the potato into 1/2 inch cubes and put in a sauce pan along with the celery and onions. Add enough water to ALMOST cover the veggies.
Apply heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft when poked with a fork.
Remove from the stove. Stir in the milk (or half and half) and season to taste with salt and pepper. You can mash up a few of the potatoes if you prefer your soup a little thicker but I like mine with just a pat of butter floated on the top and a great big slice of buttered homemade bread.
Please note that I have learned how to add photo's to this blog. Emmy's picture is to the left
1 large potato. I look thru the bag and take the largest potato I can find. I prefer red skinned potatoes since they are the most versatile. You could use any potato you prefer but since this is my blog.........
NOTE: If you are cooking for more than one add a potato for each person.
1 cup of chopped celery per person.
1/4 cup chopped onion per person.
1/4 cup milk or half and half (per person)
Salt and Pepper to taste - also per person
Cut the potato into 1/2 inch cubes and put in a sauce pan along with the celery and onions. Add enough water to ALMOST cover the veggies.
Apply heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft when poked with a fork.
Remove from the stove. Stir in the milk (or half and half) and season to taste with salt and pepper. You can mash up a few of the potatoes if you prefer your soup a little thicker but I like mine with just a pat of butter floated on the top and a great big slice of buttered homemade bread.
Please note that I have learned how to add photo's to this blog. Emmy's picture is to the left
Virgin Post
This my first post on my first blog.
I have decided that there needs to be a source of information and communication for all of the Old Farts who live too far from their kids and don't have many people to talk to. I am such a person.
I will endeavor to fill this blog with tidbits of information that you could find elsewhere if you only knew where to look. There may be the occasional joke and or cartoon. I am living in rural Eastern North Carolina so pictures of tall buildings will be limited to heights of 30 ft (or less).
My constant companion is my dog (a Boxer) Emmy. I will post a picture just as soon as I figure out how to do it. Emmy and I make a great team. She likes more people than I do and I like more dogs than she does. So together we like just about everyone.
My first posts will contain some recipes (I enjoy cooking) and some fasinating peeks into why I am doing this.
If anybody reads this and has any suggestions I would be more than happy to consider them. Keep in mind that I am easily offended and will delete obscene posts with a scowl on my face.
BoxerDave
I have decided that there needs to be a source of information and communication for all of the Old Farts who live too far from their kids and don't have many people to talk to. I am such a person.
I will endeavor to fill this blog with tidbits of information that you could find elsewhere if you only knew where to look. There may be the occasional joke and or cartoon. I am living in rural Eastern North Carolina so pictures of tall buildings will be limited to heights of 30 ft (or less).
My constant companion is my dog (a Boxer) Emmy. I will post a picture just as soon as I figure out how to do it. Emmy and I make a great team. She likes more people than I do and I like more dogs than she does. So together we like just about everyone.
My first posts will contain some recipes (I enjoy cooking) and some fasinating peeks into why I am doing this.
If anybody reads this and has any suggestions I would be more than happy to consider them. Keep in mind that I am easily offended and will delete obscene posts with a scowl on my face.
BoxerDave
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