Ahem! Modesty Doesn't Become Me

"Melba's Jammin'" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

I'm so proud of you! Congratulations!

nancy

"Melba's Jammin'" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that?

Way cool, Barb!! When is the dinner?

Something about "notable women."

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(And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.)

Well, I'm sure that once they see how cute you are, you'll get another
invite.

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Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.

I think you've got her number!

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And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

And brownies!!

Go Barb!

Chris

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wrote in news:thisisbogus-
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Quoted message said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that?

That's great!

I can see the headlines now: "Melba Jams with First Lady"

Congratulations!!!

Andy

P.S. Bring jam?

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Congratulations! (and behave yourself! ;>😉

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

Woo-hoo!

[snipped some unimportant stuff]

Quoted message said:

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.

Maybe she's been waiting for an invite from you first? ;-)

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Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.

The proper way to address the First Lady in an official capacity is
"Mrs." It's a tough call though since she is a judge -- sitting or not,
you retain your highest title after leaving office. But since she is
hosting the party as the First Lady, I think I would address her as
"Mrs. Pawlenty." (That might be the higher title anyway.) Or just
mumble until she says, "Call me Mary."

Best regards,
Bob

In article <[email hidden]>,

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Our heroine! You should definitely bring pickle hats and post the
incriminating photos on your website.

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Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.

How about a dress that comes with a jacket? You can wear the jacket
with dress for conservative occasions (i.e., this dinner), and wear the
dress alone for less formal times. The spring/summer clothing sales
should be starting shortly to make room for the woolies and such that
seem to be all you can get in July.

Congratulations!

Cindy

--
C.J. Fuller

Delete the obvious to email me

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wrote in news:thisisbogus-
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Quoted message said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women."

Wow! Congratulations.

My

Quoted message said:

other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far.

More importantly, what does Miss Manners say about showing your tattoo to
First Ladies??? (just kiddin!).

Hope you have a wonderful time, and I'm sure she's hanging out to see what
sort of jam you bring!

Rhonda Anderson
Cranebrook, NSW, Australia

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying

the

Quoted message said:

invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be

used,

Quoted message said:

in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my

Quoted message said:

state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a

local

Quoted message said:

feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.

Quoted message said:

And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I

Quoted message said:

will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or

Quoted message said:

blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can

find

Quoted message said:

one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

My

Quoted message said:

other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I

need

Quoted message said:

to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.

You go girl! Just be yourself, frock em! 😉

Sheldon

zxcvbob said:

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

The proper way to address the First Lady in an official capacity is
"Mrs." It's a tough call though since she is a judge -- sitting or not,
you retain your highest title after leaving office. But since she is
hosting the party as the First Lady, I think I would address her as
"Mrs. Pawlenty." (That might be the higher title anyway.)

LOL

Or just

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mumble until she says, "Call me Mary."

Best regards,
Bob

I'm with Bob on this one. Congrats. Must be quite an honour.
Cathy
--
I don't suffer from insanity - I enjoy every minute of it

On Fri 20 May 2005 05:45:36a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

Shucks, Barb, she just wants you for your jam! <G>

--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

On Fri 20 May 2005 05:45:36a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.cooking:

Quoted message said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.

What a nice honor! Now I can say I've rubbed elbows with Ms.Hizhonor! I'm
proud of you!

Quoted message said:

So there! Maybe I'll bring some of this.

BTW, any reason why I couldn't use frozen blueberries (with no sugar
added)? I can get some really delicious organic wild blueberries (the tiny
ones) that only come frozen.

Thanks!

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* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Boozeberry Jam

Recipe By : Barb Schaller, posted to rec.food.cooking 5/20/05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 1/2 cups blueberries
6 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
2 foil pouches liquid pectin
See blueberry/Southern Comfort note below

Prepare canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.

I added a small pkg of dehydrated blueberries soaked overnight in Triple
Sec and Southern Comfort (about 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup total).

Place blueberries in a large saucepot. Add sugar, lemon peel, and lemon
juice. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat, stirring
frequently. Stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard one minute. Ladle hot
jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rims clean.
Adjust caps.

Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yield: About 7 half-pint
jars.
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--
Wayne Boatwright
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Sheldon wrote on 20 May 2005 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my
honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I
was hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter
accompanying

the

Quoted message said:

invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be

used,

Quoted message said:

in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments
of my

Quoted message said:

state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in
a

local

Quoted message said:

feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the
annual dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2
years ago. Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade
jam and pickles.

Quoted message said:

And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift?
Hmmmmm? I

Quoted message said:

will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from
shorts or

Quoted message said:

blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I
can

find

Quoted message said:

one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a
leg.

My

Quoted message said:

other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and
I

need

Quoted message said:

to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.

You go girl! Just be yourself, frock em! 😉

Sheldon

Think Micro Mini!

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Type 2 Diabetic Since Aug 2004
1AC- 7.2, 7.3, 5.5, 5.6 mmol
Weight from 265 down to 219 lbs. and dropping.
Continuing to be Manitoban

In article <[email hidden]>, Wayne Boatwright

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On Fri 20 May 2005 05:45:36a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.cooking:

Quoted message said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

(snip)

Quoted message said:

What a nice honor! Now I can say I've rubbed elbows with
Ms.Hizhonor! I'm proud of you!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

So there! Maybe I'll bring some of this.

BTW, any reason why I couldn't use frozen blueberries (with no sugar
added)? I can get some really delicious organic wild blueberries
(the tiny ones) that only come frozen.

Quoted message said:

Thanks!

Quoted message said:

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Boozeberry Jam

Recipe By : Barb Schaller, posted to rec.food.cooking 5/20/05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 1/2 cups blueberries

(particulars snipped)

You surely could. Hot tip, though. Since the wild blues are smaller
than the commercially grown, there's a higher skin-to-flesh ratio with
the wild. Maybe that's okay, maybe it's not.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 5/8/05.
"Are we going to measure, or are we going to cook?" -Food Critic Mimi Sheraton

In article <[email hidden]>, Monsur Fromage du

Pollet said:

Sheldon wrote on 20 May 2005 in rec.food.cooking

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my
honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

(snip)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My

Quoted message said:

other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and
I need to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

You go girl! Just be yourself, frock em! 😉

Sheldon

Think Micro Mini!

You laugh. I've got the legs for it.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 5/8/05.
"Are we going to measure, or are we going to cook?" -Food Critic Mimi Sheraton

Melba's Jammin said:

You laugh. I've got the legs for it.

....and this isn't on your website, WHY!? (...high heels, please 🙂

nb

"Melba's Jammin'" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.

Screw the 45 others. The important thing is that YOU were asked!
Congratulations!

Felice

Awesome! :-)

What state do you live in? (other than chaos <lol>😉

I'm going to keep that jam recipe, thanks!

Kat

In article <[email hidden]>,

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.

Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.

So there! Maybe I'll bring some of this.

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Boozeberry Jam

Recipe By : Barb Schaller, posted to rec.food.cooking 5/20/05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 1/2 cups blueberries
6 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
2 foil pouches liquid pectin
See blueberry/Southern Comfort note below

Prepare canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.

I added a small pkg of dehydrated blueberries soaked overnight in Triple
Sec and Southern Comfort (about 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup total).

Place blueberries in a large saucepot. Add sugar, lemon peel, and lemon
juice. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat, stirring
frequently. Stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard one minute. Ladle hot
jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rims clean.
Adjust caps.

Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yield: About 7 half-pint
jars.
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--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell‹you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

Melba's Jammin said:

The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.

OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)

How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
will certainly include pickle hats, too.
Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.
So there! Maybe I'll bring some of this.
Boozeberry Jam (clipped, got already, great
stuff!)

Three Cheers for my Hero! How about some Governor's Gooseberry? Sling in some
vermouth or something. If you can find the gooseberries.
Edrena

Melba's Jammin said:

You surely could. Hot tip, though. Since the wild blues are smaller
than the commercially grown, there's a higher skin-to-flesh ratio with
the wild.

This depends on the region and the species. Most of the blueberry
patches around my place in NH have quite large blueberries (1/2"
diamter) with a nice soft, sweet flavor, while if I go over towards
Maine the berries tend to get smaller and tarter. I prefer the former
for my cereal and as a fresh topping for dessert, the latter for
baking.

Ahh, the joys of living in an area where I can get gallons raspberries,
blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries essentially for free
(picking, and the occasional jar of homemade tomatillo-chipotle salsa
to bribe the berry patch owners).

--
Richard W Kaszeta
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http://www.kaszeta.org/rich