Reading, seeing and hearing Part 2

[kpk89]

Happy Birthday, Mel!

 

[sheridac]

Here is a question I was pondering. This morning. And so, I am sure you must be pondering it. Too. Because we are borg.

So.

What Is Swiss Cheese???

Swiss cheese is the generic name, in the United States, Canada and Australia, for several related varieties of cheese, all of which resemble the Swiss Emmentaler. It has a distinctive appearance, as a block of the cheese is riddled with holes known as eyes.

The use of Swiss cheese as a generic name for a type of cheese (as opposed to a descriptor of national origin) is not common in the United Kingdom, where the cheeses are usually distinguished individually. As well, that type of cheese is called fromage suisse (Swiss cheese) in Canadian French language usage, but not in European French-speaking countries.

Three types of bacteria are used in the production of Emmentaler cheese: Streptococcus thermophilis, Lactobacillus, and Propionibacter shermani. In a late stage of cheese production, P. shermani consumes the lactic acid excreted by the other bacteria, and releases carbon dioxide gas, which slowly forms the bubbles that make up the eyes. Swiss cheese without eyes is known as "blind".

In general, the larger the eyes in a Swiss cheese, the more pronounced its flavor. This is because the same conditions that lead to large eyes - longer aging or higher temperatures - also give the acting bacteria and enzymes more time to produce flavor. This poses a problem for makers of pre-sliced Swiss cheese, the most popular category in the United States. Cheese with large eyes doesn't slice well, sometimes coming apart in mechanical slicers. This costs time and money and is one reason why US manufacturers usually produce a product less aged and flavorful than imported cheeses of the same style.

 

[Shelby5514]

Here is a question I was pondering. This morning. And so, I am sure you must be pondering it. Too. Because we are borg.

So.

What Is Swiss Cheese???


Three types of bacteria are used in the production of Emmentaler cheese: Streptococcus thermophilis, Lactobacillus, and Propionibacter shermani.

Now I know why I don't like swiss cheese...Streptococcus, Lactobacillus, Propionibacter??? That just is NOT appealing.

But I love a good cheese whiz...

 

[NAB]

Thanks Sheri there goes my lunch out the window. Was going to have Ham and Swiss cheese sandwich.

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Last edited by sheridac : Today at 10:20 AM. Reason: Streptococcus thermophilis??? Maybe that's why all your kids are getting strep. Are you feeding them cheese??? Just sayin'.

I wondered the same thing, Chris!! Although maybe, if we DID feed them Swiss Cheese... they would build up an immunity. LOL!! If Wesley tests positive again... I'm going to the deli!

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Is everyone working today? Where's the fun in that??

 

[HaleyB]

Shout out for ya:
Kitty (no more injuries, right? Figure out how to post the picture or send me a link)
Chappie (you need to spend more time making fun of me)
Sher (anymore broken nails? I broke one painting)
Horseybaby (miss ya, kiss ya)
Joe (I need some Joe today)
Brandt (slurp)
Rhonda (thanks for the story last night)
Em's Mom (Hi Erin)
NMarie (slap)
Grammy (We miss you madly)
Hauntiesweetiegirl (boo)
Ashclan (slurp)
Tink (what's for dinner)
Java (Hello Java)
Shelby (funny funny TR. Love it. How di you get to ride segways? Where is the real one?)
2IAB (hello friend)
Kim (hi)
La2 (welcome back, we missed you)
SNAP (just in case)
Ashclan (where ya been?)
Donna (riddle link? Please)
Pongo (more pictures)
Frinkles (still love your name)
MommyP (we need stories, with your bunch you gotta have them)
NAB (thanks for keeping us on page one)
MSG (gives me a headache)
ODG (visit a Disney park)
H2O (love you, with lemon)
PMM (big week for our girl, send her some love)
Minnie (Hi)
YAK (hello my Canadian friend)
spectrum-turbo (we really need to get the kids together)
MarkyMark (thanks for setting things up so we can see more of Rhonda at night)
Lou (we need more Lou)
Ed (Hi Ed)
Master G (slap)
hooP (miss my hooP)
ZZUB (just in case you still you skim)
Pooh (hugs)
DisneyMommyM (Hello)
Pooh2 (did you get banned?)
Plutopants (where are you?)
Jamal (Hi busy lady)
Mr. Silly (Generally Silly as well)
Sid (You are last because it is the place of power, Ninja love)

If I missed you I am sorry. Let me know and I will add you, even. Ask Ga Kitty.

 

[1000thhappyhaunt]

Thank you!!!!

Thank you all.

Thank you so much.

For your support.

For your friendship.

For all the fun and laughs.

For having my back.

I am so touched.

I am so surprised.

I am SO expecting birthday gifts.

Heh, heh.

I'll be back later. The General is coming. I have to beeboo-trap our front steps. For her. Birthday tradition.

Love, Mel.

Oh yeah... have some freakin' FUN around here. For a change.

 

[Frickles]

Rhonda, I'm around!! There is a lot to keep up with today and I'm still unpacking boxes. ugh.

Shelby...I love me some squeeze cheeze! We put it on Cheez-Its....yum. I'm a cake decorater on the side (I had my own little home business but I have retired and only do my families cakes now)....so I can make some awesome looking designs with my trusty can of squeeze cheeze!!!
Your posts have seriously made me laugh today.

Rock on my friends!

 

[pongoperdigirl]

I'm here Rhonda

DO you guys realize what is going to happen in exactly two months??????

 

[Chapter 11]

Shelby...I love me some squeeze cheeze! We put it on Cheez-Its....yum.

Isn't that, like, overkill? I bet you use ketchup on tomatoes too, don't you? At least you don't put the squeese cheese on your Pop-Tarts.

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

I'm here Rhonda

DO you guys realize what is going to happen in exactly two months??????

Yes. Our little Pongo Baby will be all married and grown up and that kind of stuff. Sniff. Sniff. Sniff. And we didn't even get the Cinderella style invitations. Ha! No invite, no gift! LOL!!!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Happy Birthday Mel!



Here's a little gift for you..........something Canadian!

Have a great Day!

 

[LaLa]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MELLY MEL

You make all of us yellow my friend. You truly do. (((((KISS)))))))

And did you know that you share a birthday with somebody that I know? Someone very close to me?

No, not ZZUB.

DH. Pretty cool, huh? Although, what I have picked out for him for his birthday present is slightly different than what I picked up for you. Because for some strange reason, I don't think he would fully appreciate a statue of ZZUB in the same way that you would.

So here ya go, Mel. Hope you enjoy.

He could be Prince Eric to your Ariel and you could swim around it and talk to him. Or not. Cause it does look pretty creepy dee.

Don't ask me where I found it.
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[Frickles]

Isn't that, like, overkill? I bet you use ketchup on tomatoes too, don't you? At least you don't put the squeese cheese on your Pop-Tarts.

I'm cheesy at times Chap, what can I say.

 

[HaleyB]

Test Test Test

 

[offwegotoneverland]

Not sure if it's too late to wish Mel a happy birthday from a fellow Canadian...hope it all worked out for you!

 

[jw50]

Last edited by Frickles : Today at 12:10 PM. Reason: Never would I ruin my pop-tart with squeeze cheeze.

That is good to know, I am sure that your kitty would not like to clean that off of her fur

 

[Chapter 11]

Never would I ruin my pop-tart with squeeze cheeze. I just lick the top of it and sprinkle on a few extra sprinkles. It's like adding pixie dust to my morning.

I'm just going to pretend I never even read this edit. Way, way too many opportunities to get banned if I comment.

 

[sheridac]

A special, one-time-only, command performance.