Comments on: A spinal injury http://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/ Bumbling toward self-sufficiency in the wilds of Cape Cod Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:02:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sandyhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-4201 Sandy Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:53:21 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-4201 I purchased some of these at a local Hispanic store, but maybe mine were underripe b/c they didn't have much of a taste. This was before I could really cook anything beyond Mac n Cheese, so I wasn't thinking in terms of reduction and sauces to concentrate any flavors, but on principle alone, I heartily agree with any plan that takes fruit and combines it with alcohol. I purchased some of these at a local Hispanic store, but maybe mine were underripe b/c they didn’t have much of a taste. This was before I could really cook anything beyond Mac n Cheese, so I wasn’t thinking in terms of reduction and sauces to concentrate any flavors, but on principle alone, I heartily agree with any plan that takes fruit and combines it with alcohol.

]]> By: Tamarhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Tamar Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:34 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1322 Rick -- I had no idea! I'll be on the look-out. Rick — I had no idea! I’ll be on the look-out.

]]> By: Rick Bibeaulthttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Rick Bibeault Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:11:50 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1320 Tamar...there are prickly pears that grow wild in Wellfleet and Truro...though I am not sure when they fruit. Tamar…there are prickly pears that grow wild in Wellfleet and Truro…though I am not sure when they fruit.

]]> By: Tamarhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1313 Tamar Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:51:40 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1313 Amanda -- You speak with the voice of authority. And, after having processed the prickly pears I brought home from New Mexico, and ended up with three cups of the magenta fabulousness, I'm a believer in the the prickly pear margarita. I haven't made it yet, mind you, but I see the possibilities. Amanda — You speak with the voice of authority. And, after having processed the prickly pears I brought home from New Mexico, and ended up with three cups of the magenta fabulousness, I’m a believer in the the prickly pear margarita. I haven’t made it yet, mind you, but I see the possibilities.

]]> By: Amandahttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1310 Amanda Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:15:13 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1310 if you've not tried the prickly pear margarita, you know not of what you speak. the magenta fabulousness, once consumed, is so good you'll never wonder what else to do with prickly pear candy (its what we called it anyways). if you’ve not tried the prickly pear margarita, you know not of what you speak. the magenta fabulousness, once consumed, is so good you’ll never wonder what else to do with prickly pear candy (its what we called it anyways).

]]> By: twoehttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1229 twoe Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:21:34 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1229 I think their motto is probably less of a mystery after a couple of Prickly Pear Margaritas. I think their motto is probably less of a mystery after a couple of Prickly Pear Margaritas.

]]> By: Tamarhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1228 Tamar Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:01 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1228 Susan -- Now why on earth didn't I think of that? Thanks! Susan — Now why on earth didn’t I think of that? Thanks!

]]> By: Susanhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1226 Susan Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:40:34 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1226 Tamar, if that ever happens again, use a piece of tape to remove the tiny spines. Press the tape onto the skin and pull of quickly...same idea as waxing and it really gets them. I am highly allergic to cacti and learned this trick the hard way. (Also, you should always travel with tape in your suitcase. It's lifesaver on the road...lint remover, hem putter-upper...believe me, you'll use use it). Tamar, if that ever happens again, use a piece of tape to remove the tiny spines. Press the tape onto the skin and pull of quickly…same idea as waxing and it really gets them. I am highly allergic to cacti and learned this trick the hard way. (Also, you should always travel with tape in your suitcase. It’s lifesaver on the road…lint remover, hem putter-upper…believe me, you’ll use use it).

]]> By: Tamarhttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1224 Tamar Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:54:33 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1224 Toria -- I'm glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for feeling my pain.Paula -- Now that my eyes have been opened to the true merits of tequila, I must say I'm in your camp. Toria — I’m glad I’m not the only one. Thanks for feeling my pain.

Paula — Now that my eyes have been opened to the true merits of tequila, I must say I’m in your camp.

]]> By: Paulahttp://www.starvingofftheland.com/2009/11/05/a-spinal-injury/comment-page-1/#comment-1223 Paula Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:35 +0000 http://www.starvingofftheland.com/?p=1842#comment-1223 ..it's either the chairs or the glochids...but margaritas always sound good. ..it’s either the chairs or the glochids…but margaritas always sound good.

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