A while back I bought a spiral-cut ham. It came in a cute black net bag and had a pouch attached labeled \u201cSweet Ham Glaze & Dipping Sauce.\u201d
\n The ingredients list includes:
\nHigh Fructose Corn Syrup,
\nWater,
\nSugar,
\nCorn Syrup,
\nBrown Sugar,
\nCaramelized Sugar Syrup, and
\nCaramel Flavor
\n(+ a few other things)<\/p>\n
Except for water and caramel flavor (chemicals of some sort), the main ingredients produce brown sugar water.<\/p>\n
The price was $3\/ pound and the bag of sugar water weighs 8 ounces.
\nSo, I paid $1.50 for something worth about 10\u00a2.
\nAfter heating in a slow oven, the pan contained about a pound of water, so there is another $3.00.
\nThe bag of sugar water also has unknown spices. <\/p>\n
I wanted the pre-cut version because it is easy to re-bag in small amounts and freeze for future meals. That task is completed.<\/p>\n
Next, I\u2019ll put the remaining portion in a slow-cooker with veggies and make a soup, and freeze packages.
\nAll together, I\u2019ll have quick start bases for about 40 meals. That is about 80\u00a2 for each.<\/p>\n
There is not much else new. I have seen a small size Horned Owl about. Frequently, I hear 2 or 3 calling, but haven\u2019t gone looking. Years ago I did and found two side-by-side. They stayed while I walked near them and took photos. This one flies if I get within about 50 feet. If she gets more tolerant maybe I can get photos.<\/p>\n
I expected to finish pruning this week but rain is forecast for tomorrow.
\nStill, we may finish this week.<\/p>\n
Other news:
\nCousin Ethyl, 104+, died this past week. My sister, living in Parma OH, drove the 130 miles east into Pennsylvania for the Friday funeral. I\u2019ve been calling Ethyl once a week for the past two years and visiting with her about family things. She remained mentally sharp almost to the end.
\nI was last in PA to visit in September of 2000; then to see my Uncle John (cancer) and other family members. <\/p>\n
From the Naneum Fan
\nJohn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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