![]() ![]() GRANDMA PAT, “formerly of rural Roberts, Wisconsin”: “Procrastination is not a great habit to have at any age - but when one is 92, it’s a terrible idea. I just tell them: If Brad Pitt were wearing this as a guest on the ‘Tonight Show,’ you’d think he was just about the coolest guy you’ve ever seen.” The Permanent Family Record “It is a little awkward when getting on the condo elevator with my neighbors, but I have an answer for that. It is not afraid of stains, varnish or glue, and sawdust doesn’t stick to it for the ride home. It’s the only coat I’ve ever had the zipper replaced on, and the pocket bottoms exit directly to the lining. The scuffs and scars guarantee it’s beyond ever hanging in any thrift store. “Now that colder weather is here, I have been wearing my 20-year-old, ratty, brown-leather bomber jacket to my woodworking shop. THE DORYMAN of Prescott, Wisconsin: “Subject: Pardon my shabby jacket it’s just out of context. “Wouldn’t that just make them more bitter?” Clothes encounters of the condo kind … Wisconsin Riviera Division “A recipe in today’s La Crosse Trombone says in order to take the bitterness out of escarole, you tear it into pieces and rinse them, shaking and aggravating the leaves in the process. Writes HELENA HANDBASKET: “Subject: Unhelpful hint? “I know what we’re having for dinner tonight.īULLETIN BOARD SAYS: This is one of those blissful occasions when an “error” is funny no matter whether the “error” was or was not an error! Hmmmmmmmm. “So, fellow devotees, the next time someone gives a slight sneer at the mention of Velveeta, you can send them to the Handsome Hog to see what real Mac ’n’ Cheese is all about. Liquid Gold, indeed! It also makes a great grilled-cheese sandwich. Heat most cheeses, and they break down into unappealing clumps and drips, while Velveeta becomes smooth and creamy. But it does not claim to be it labels itself Liquid Gold, and I agree. “I know you will say that Velveeta is not cheese, and I would give you that. We dress ours up with caramelized sweet onions, mushrooms, and ham. He does add sour cream and cottage cheese, but that’s a bit rich for me. He even makes it the same way I learned growing up, with a roux, milk, Velveeta, and seasonings, turning out a creamy sauce to pour over cooked pasta. His recipe for the Mac ’n’ Cheese served at his restaurant features Velveeta no cheddar or gruyere in sight. “Who confirmed this? None other than Justin Sutherland - celebrity chef, cookbook author, and owner of the Handsome Hog restaurant. No, I can hold my head high as I report that Velveeta has been confirmed as the main ingredient of choice for mac-and-cheese. “I am vindicated! No longer will I have to suffer the exchange of sly glances, raised eyebrows, or comments of ‘Interesting’ or ‘That’s different,’ the height of Minnesotan passive-aggressive non-statements. RAMBLIN’ ROSE reports: “Subject: The Velveeta Vindication. ![]()
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