tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post3632429147064853833..comments2023-10-23T16:56:24.871-04:00Comments on Wandering the World: Four Foods On Friday 58MsTypohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-14080715983522949202008-12-11T15:22:00.000-05:002008-12-11T15:22:00.000-05:00I have a dishwasher too. She's 10. :-) But...we...I have a dishwasher too. She's 10. :-) But...we do have a housekeeper to do all the other stuff. Cause I just don't have the time or the energy to do it. And whatever the expense...it's so worth it!Keys to the Magic Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634829064005032831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-16883821283863441212008-12-06T12:17:00.000-05:002008-12-06T12:17:00.000-05:00I want to have a household staff when I grow up, a...I want to have a household staff when I grow up, and a Cusineart, too. Oh wait - too late! :0(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-58554338066190937932008-12-06T12:02:00.000-05:002008-12-06T12:02:00.000-05:00No need to not admit you have a housekeeper/maid. ...No need to not admit you have a housekeeper/maid. They are a must these days! My hubby said to tell you that I have a butler. Ha! It is him. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-30313191301580758822008-12-06T08:31:00.000-05:002008-12-06T08:31:00.000-05:00I let the kids eat in the living room in front of ...I let the kids eat in the living room in front of the TV only if there's a good movie on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-8971857052044860652008-12-06T03:08:00.000-05:002008-12-06T03:08:00.000-05:00don't knock the housekeeper. remember you're just...don't knock the housekeeper. remember you're just helping out the local economy.<BR/><BR/>1. dinner in the dining room.<BR/>2.i have a hubby with dishpan hands.<BR/>3.kitchen aid mixer - heavenly!<BR/>4. chili recipe? come to your house.lizzy-loohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526503083217298544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-810745946081505232008-12-05T15:15:00.000-05:002008-12-05T15:15:00.000-05:00I WISH I had househelp. I grew up with one in Ken...I WISH I had househelp. I grew up with one in Kenya and running a household in the states without one, I know what i'm missing.<BR/><BR/>Hubby does dishes, laundry, and cleans... hmmm what do I do? I cook....<BR/><BR/>favorite appliance: submersible blender from Cuisinart. I can blend hot soups right in the pot. can't beat that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-39565649617884451212008-12-05T12:04:00.000-05:002008-12-05T12:04:00.000-05:00I think you're right about eating in front of the ...I think you're right about eating in front of the TV after you've been sitting at a dinner table as a kid. That's what we do now too.<BR/>Enjoy the housekeeper. Heck, I'd have one too if I lived in Cairo. More time for blogging.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-83849649609865392602008-12-05T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-05T10:30:00.000-05:00I'd love to say that a housekeeper does my dishes!...I'd love to say that a housekeeper does my dishes! Now, I just need to find a housekeeper! :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-16738517313718563342008-12-05T08:24:00.000-05:002008-12-05T08:24:00.000-05:00That chili sounds awesome! I'll have to give that...That chili sounds awesome! I'll have to give that a try. Color me jealous over the maid! LOLAnelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900388551909796528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-88672638262228331302008-12-05T08:21:00.000-05:002008-12-05T08:21:00.000-05:00Not sure about the turkey chili but the Hamburger ...Not sure about the turkey chili but the Hamburger Helper Recipe Book chili is still as good as ever.<BR/>We had to buy a new Cuisinart last week. The other one died, but then, I think it was the original model and worked like a dream. The--although it did make scones this week.<BR/>merthyrmumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-74046286726090197092008-12-05T07:35:00.000-05:002008-12-05T07:35:00.000-05:00Yes, I admitted to my housekeeper this week, too! ...Yes, I admitted to my housekeeper this week, too! But really, when you have Egypt to deal with, dishes really just don't rank in the "need to do" category! Just running one errand can suck up the whole day. "What did you do today, honey?" "I got some printer paper." "And?" "Well, the shop didn't open until 11, then they didn't have the right kinds, and the other shop did but didn't have change, and then his brother . . . " on and on and on. **high-five** for maids!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156931462264594753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-24515273800328805372008-12-05T07:13:00.000-05:002008-12-05T07:13:00.000-05:00If you saw my kitchen, you'd see that no one does ...If you saw my kitchen, you'd see that no one does the dishes. We just pile them up, buy more, pile them higher, and haul them out at the end of the month with the rest of the garbage heap. Ok... it's not <I>that</I> bad, but I do have a lot of catching up to do tonight.Christine Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783180729146518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-67882893599934902472008-12-05T06:48:00.000-05:002008-12-05T06:48:00.000-05:00I am the automatic dishwasher in my house, althoug...I am the automatic dishwasher in my house, although I must admit my dog is always eager to help.mythopolishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164758700393086005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-71566794407188991822008-12-05T06:44:00.000-05:002008-12-05T06:44:00.000-05:00Soya mince - yum! (I'm a vegetarian...)1. We don't...Soya mince - yum! (I'm a vegetarian...)<BR/><BR/>1. We don't have a dining room so eat in the kitchen.<BR/><BR/>2. My husband usually loads and unloads the dishwasher.<BR/><BR/>3. My favourite appliance in the kitchen is my husband... he clears, wipes surfaces (sort of) and does dishwashing things. Unfortunately, I have to vacuum and clean the floor.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, my coffee machine is my preciousssssss in the kitchen.<BR/><BR/>4. A recipe for Chili? Wear warm socks and read a book in front of the fire!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-62505096301337001832008-12-05T04:49:00.000-05:002008-12-05T04:49:00.000-05:00I didn't confess to my maid (I'm also an ex-pat, b...I didn't confess to my maid (I'm also an ex-pat, but in Asia) because she puts the dishes in the dishwasher so I figure the dishwasher still does them - yeah :-)Jayniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17240533482754091426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17132364.post-55400589644940212452008-12-05T04:46:00.000-05:002008-12-05T04:46:00.000-05:00My housekeeper does my dishes too. One of the per...My housekeeper does my dishes too. One of the perks of living here as far as I am concerned. But when she is not around, my husband helps out.<BR/><BR/>That chili recipe looks good! I bet the chocolate gives it a deep flavor.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.com