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What Have You Tried That You Never Had B4

13 years ago

I was just posting on Glenda's hominy message and someone mentioned being 60 and trying hominy for the first time. Got me to thinking, what have you tried on the recommendation of someone here at the KT? I never used capers before a recipe was posted here. And I like them! Does not have to be a food item either. Anything at all!

Trish in SC

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glenda_al
13 years ago
Pillow Mist

I posted here, that a friend just returned from the Danube River cruise, and she gave me a sleep tissue, they put in her room at nite.

Someome recommendede going to Bath and Body Works and buy their pillow mist.

I DID, and I love it. Sleep without fighting my pillow anymore.
glenda_al
13 years ago
Ruthie, year or so ago mentioned putting trash bags in the bottom of the trash can, thus, you don't have to go into the closet for them. They are THERE in the can.
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kayjones
13 years ago
I tried the Magic Eraser sponge, a few months back, for the first time - I wouldn't ever want to be without one again!!!
linda_in_iowa
13 years ago
Until the summer I had never been to a swimming pool that had a gigantic slide but our new one does. I went down that slide once this summer and probably will never do that again.
joyfulguy
13 years ago
Come, come, Linda, the Iowa gal ... what happened to your venturesome spirit?

Can't think of a recommend that I heard here and tried - oh, yes, there is one: Iva Mae's Amish bread recipe to split and share.

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Marilyn Sue McClintock
13 years ago
I have been eating Greek yogurt. I had never had that until recently.

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jayokie
13 years ago
canned pears for the first time. one jar didn't seal so had to start eating that one :-) good! part of kids' Christmas - hope they like! if not, they can give them back :-0
dances_in_garden
13 years ago
Avacadoes. I was ascairt. But I finally did try them, and do like them.
patti43
13 years ago
I'm with Kayjones. Those magic erasers really ar magic!
lavon46
13 years ago
I haven't been here long enough to have a good answer, but I know I will in time.
Oh and dances in the garden.....I LOVE avocados, it surprised me to see someone had never tried them ! Have you made a BLT with them yet ? Makes a really good sandwich !
sheilajoyce_gw
13 years ago
I have tried various foods my adult kids have recommended. They all live in big cities, and so they are at various ethnic or moderne restaurants regularly, and now THEY are introducing ME to foods. Mind you, these were 3 VERY FUSSY eaters as kids and teens.
Jasdip
13 years ago
Quinoa! We discovered this a few months ago and love it.
hgl_gaylemarie
13 years ago
I'm trying to like Brussel Sprouts. So far no luck.

My latest addition is Almond Butter on Toast for Breakfast.
Jasdip
13 years ago
Gayle, have you tried roasting brussels sprouts?
Potatoes, carrots, onions, parsnips and brussels sprouts all roast wonderfully. They all sweeten by roasting.
hgl_gaylemarie
13 years ago
OK Jasdip, I'll give em another try. Mine are frozen.
trishaw
Original Author
13 years ago
I eat my brussels roasted too. I don't buy them often as it is only the youngest son and I that like them. I tried steaming them but they were not as good as roasted.

Trish
sooey
13 years ago
Well, we are expecting company for dinner tonight...any minute...and I am serving a new cheese with our drinks that I have never had before. Rougette. It's a soft cheese that has a strong aroma, looks like Brie.

How's that for something I have never tried before? I'll let you know how I and, everyone else likes it. I'm hungry...wish they would hurry up and get here.

sooey
sooey
13 years ago
The votes are in. OK, I was the only one who voted but, the Rougette gets two thumbs UP! It was wonderful. I will buy it again and again and again. Yummm, very creamy and smooth.

sooey
alisande
13 years ago
Gaylemarie, I'm not crazy about frozen Brussels sprouts. But I love fresh ones! Roasting is a great idea. So is cutting them in half and stir-frying or steaming. The trick is not to overcook them. Boiling too long makes them strong-tasting and mushy.

I never bought a microfiber cloth until I heard about them here. Now I have quite a stack, and I'm grateful!
glenda_al
13 years ago
I was introduced to Reach Flosser several years ago, and I use it daily

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jemdandy
13 years ago
A few years ago, circumstances forced me to try living as a retiree. Been doing that ever since.
cathyid
13 years ago
I bought my first eggplant at the farmers market yesterday. I am trying it tomorrow. I might have had it as a kid, but don't remember it.

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