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    I've at last had the results .....

    Casey Dog, That's when I get muddled, and I get the spelling wrong, and then it gets worse because I get muddled and I can't talk properly. Poor OH, it does upset me when I do like to try but it's when only when things are better. di reston
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    I've at last had the results .....

    Today I got the results of all the scans I've had to have. Results: Asfasia. It's a disorder that affects the function the brain, with problems with misunderstanding, and difficulty in pronouncing words. It would seem that the causes could be brain damage, or haemorrage of the brain, or brain...
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    Chief's Tip of the Day:

    There is always much to learn from the Chief! Bye the way, did you try the cheese souflè recipe that I sent you? Do let me know!
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    My son may be teaching English in China for a year.

    Never forget that the English language is the most important language in the world. From the start of my career as a liguist working with clients from all over the world the major language was always - and still is - English. Even now, in my seventies, I'm still doing it. I am still a...
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    Any Prosciutto Lovers Here?

    One favourite dish is cured ham and cantapoute melonel. It's delicious. For heavens sake don't cook the melon.!!!!! di reston
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    Any Prosciutto Lovers Here?

    On the whole, Parma ham is considered very inferiore di to San Daniele -for the love of God don't use either fo cook with. Saltimbocca is a dish that requires different a cured ham, when you cook the ham, so you would have to do your homework before even starting a saltimbocca! di reston
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    Serious health issues

    At the moment I have dizziness and very bad head eadache attacks. And the anxiety at attacks makes it even worse. I have a crusade for my condition though, which is stay strong, hopeful and determinted to get my self together for my OH who has prostate cancer, and I need to be with him before...
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    Serious health issues

    The last time I had a consultation my psychiatrist I was unable to form coherent words, or none at all. While I can still do it, it is with great difficulty, and he referred me to my local doctor to book an appointment. He told me that my condition was due to prolonged periods of serious anxiety...
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    What have you had for breakfast lately?

    My favourite is two whole meal biscuits and a cup of coffee. That's I usualy have every every day.
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    What have you had for breakfast lately?

    I do half a crousant, and OH has one crousent and half mine from OH. I'm never hungry in the mornings, but OH is. I like my crousant with apricot jam and that's the way I like it, but in very small qual quantities, so I have a small amount for me and the rest to OH. di reston
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    General Question about Baking Chicken

    Your infomation is very interesting, and I will certainly follow the guidelines that you have all given. I have to say though that all input is valuable, and I read eveythying with respect to those who contribute. Many thanks to you all. di reston
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    Chicken Skin

    Sorry about the spelling mistakes. di reston
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    Chicken Skin

    OH loves rost chicken, but I feel I don't I do it right. I want my whole chicken with a tasty selection of herbs and spices, but I never achieve that, probably because of my ignorance. While my results are semi-ok, I want my roast, whether in the oven or done 'alla' roast on the spit. My...
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    What have you had for breakfast lately?

    I can't manage anything other than 1 slice of bread and butter, and that's a struggel. I usualy manage half a piece of toast, but I can't take more than that. di reston
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    Pasta issues

    I often do tagliatelle with a bit of butter, sage (fresh or dried) a bit of garlic, black pepper, butter and Parmesan cheese. I and OH love it, especially when we're tired. It's quick to make, and very tasty. love to all di reston
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    Pasta issues

    What sauces do you usualy use? And how do you make your sauces? The whole thing relies on not doing sauces that are NOT too watery. Also, test the texture of the pasta, 'al dente' - i.e. chewy, is better, as, when you dish up, it will all come together much better. But I'm sure you already know...
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    The landing at Anzio - 2nd World War

    I write this to honour your soldiers who didn't take part in the landings in Normandy. Your troups went further than that. Your guys also played a huge part in eradicading the Nazi grip on other places. Italy was a victim in all of this - and, even worse, they had Mussolini on their side...
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    La farinata

    That's the one! You could use a cast iron one but I don't know quite how it would turn out, but try. It's worth a try, and the results are delicious! di reston
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    La farinata

    Hello again, dear friends! First of all, thank you all for offering condolences and help during a very difficult time. This recipe really comes under the title 'road food'. It's typical of the riviera west of Italy and France, and is one of the best road foods I have ever tasted! Three...
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    Last thing that made you smile?

    I play the piano. I have a Bosendorfer Imperial grand, and I've had it for have for years, a gift from my father. Since my mother's demise, thanks to my father, I've been able to play all the her favourite songs. It has a wonderful sound, and it's a solice. She loved to listen to Chopin. I wish...
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    Trying to cope with Mother's death I know

    Thank you all for helping me along the the way. My mother staid strong right to the end. In her later years, she lost her hair, and her hairdresser bought a wig for her. Right to the end, when I went to see her in hospital, she demanded for me to straighten her wig and her make-up so she...
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    Trying to cope with Mother's death I know

    Thank you for your help, it helps a very great deal, and thanks you for the love you express for your understanding. It means a great much to me, and it helps to come to terms with the loss of a lady who was the light of my life. Many thanks di reston
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    Trying to cope with Mother's death I know

    I know many of you have helped me to come to terms with this difficult situation, and I thank you all for helping me along the the way. I feel at sixes and sevenenties every day, and and I find it dificult to cope with the days, and my nights are full of memories of my Ma, and in the mornings...
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    Carbonara, sort of...

    My recipe is as follows: For 4 people 220 g spaghetti, the largest size 25 bacon cubes, cut small 2 tbsp EVoo 2 eggs beaten + 1 yolk beaton with them good dredging of black pepper grated Parmesan cheese - two palms worth **** Cook the the pasta in a large pan with salted water In the...
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    Over There

    Your President is coming to England very shortly. He will be honoured as a great President at a banquet and the USA. He will then be escorted as a great representive for your all your guys who came to rescue alongside the Brits. You guys liberated Italy and France i.e. the landanding in Anzio...
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