I;m not Kahlua, who am I?
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years ago
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kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years ago
dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
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Comments (29)I with most of you, I don't like using the microwave to reheat anything or to cook anything except to boil water or to use it for the steam bag veggies - I use my oven and slowly bring the re-heated food to a good temp in an oven that isn't too hot - about 275 - 300 - that seems to work best trying to re-heat it in a hot oven too quickly tends to ruin the leftovers. I don't own a toaster oven so I don't know anything about re-heating with that. Learning to cook for two (or one) isn't really that complicated with a little practice. When I buy raw meat, I seal it with my seal a meal into servings for two and put it into my freezer, I can just grab and use then. I would never eat leftover quiche though. There are some things that simply aren't meant to be reheated and a quiche would certainly fall into that catagory I would think. I just made a big pot of chicken and sausage gumbo. Now THAT will freeze up into portions for two just beautifully - all I have to do is make enough rice for the two of us, have some crusty, hot french bread and that's the easiest and fastest meal I can think of. I'll make up a lasagna and divide it into portions for the two of us to freeze, same thing with spaghetti sauce. That and a good mixed green salad and it's a meal. There are lots of things you can do ahead of time for fast and easy work night meals - You have to experiment to discover what works for you to w reheat or freeze before cooking well. I'm with the others, I can't imagine eating out every day, that is beyond me. It would be terribly expensive - with practice you can learn to cook for one or two and it would be very inexpensive after you learn how to shop and cook that way, it simply takes experimenting. We go out for a really nice dinner once a week, and on the very rare occasion, we go out for breakfast. Neither of us like fast food at all so that isn't even an issue....See MoreWho am I? No really... I'm a succulent...
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Comments (46)UPDATE: Thanks to you guys here (and mostly thanks to Joseph Corlett's link regarding Silestone slab sizes), they agreed to do away with one of the seams. They kept insisting that they would not do a stretch of stone more than 110", and when I insisted that my color of Silestone comes in jumbo slabs of 128", they "did some research" and conceded that I was correct, and there is no need for two seams in my 150" stretch of counter. I'm updating here for anyone who may have the same questions and issues that I did. I spent countless hours researching and digging and arguing, so hopefully I can save someone else the hassle. You can check the Silestone website for the slab sizes in your color. There is no need for a seam to "prevent cracks"; Silestone is (allegedly) 4x bendier than granite, and if you wanted to put the whole damn slab down you could. Keep in mind though - if your Silestone DOES crack or chip at some point (and it will...it's notorious for chipping despite the durability claims) - you're on the hook for it. Their "warranty" does not cover cracks or chips. Hundreds of consumers have told their stories about bumping a water glass against the edge and it chips, with no damage to the glass, and Cosentino denies the claims, citing abuse of the counter or something. Same with random cracks, etc. Just be aware - these are issues that you will have to call Joseph Corlett to come fix, out of your own pocket. I love the look of mine so I'm willing to deal with those issues, but buyer beware....See MoreI'm getting it off my chest and then I am letting it goooooo
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blancawing
9 years agodondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
9 years ago
bragu_DSM 5
9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agodondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agoDear All,
Here is my latest ‘not Kahlua’ bulb surprise. The first photo was taken yesterday as
the flowers were just opening. The
second photo shows the flowers developing a more curvaceous shape today. The last bulb should flower in a month
or so.Cheers,
Blanca
mariava7
9 years agodondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years ago
tsucath
9 years ago
jstropic (10a)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoI wish that I had ordered a dozen 'Kahlua' bulbs!
Here is another 'not Kahlua' whose true identity may be recognizable even though the flowers were produced by a tiny bulb.
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agoThe flowers of the 'not Kahlua' bulb (shown above) remind me of 'Jungle Star,' but my JS bulbs are large and robust. It is amazing that this tiny bulb produced four good-sized flowers.
Does anyone else see a similarity?
dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
9 years agodondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
9 years agojstropic (10a)
9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoHere'e the bloom that was tagge as H004. Everyone says they got a Kahlua. Not sure mine is Kahlua as the center is red/pink.
I like an occassional mystery, but this year has been full of them!!
blancawing
9 years agoHappy Sunday Kristi!
For various reasons, these photos were
about to be consigned to the trash. Hopefully they will be helpful in confirming the ID.Please remember that I am working with an
antiquated camera, and that lighting makes a big difference.Cheers,
Blanca
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agoblancawing
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agokaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agomariava7
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoHere is RC's picture of Kahlua.
Kristi...I think that last pictured one of yours is a Kahlua.
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years ago
Ray Schuck
9 years agojstropic (10a)
9 years ago
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