I always avoid eggplant. Not because I’m allergic; just because it’s really, really gross.
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Tom Scola - Aug 26, 2012 2:23:16 pm PDT #19555 of 30001
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Stephanie - Aug 26, 2012 2:41:55 pm PDT #19556 of 30001
Trust my rage
When Sammy was four months old, I had a cup of plain shrimp for lunch. That night he broke out in pretty bad hives. I have avoided shrimp since because they looked so bad and I know shrimp allergies can be serious. And my mom has them. And she and my brother are allergic to everything.
Jesse - Aug 26, 2012 3:04:38 pm PDT #19557 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I did have additional eggplant at dinner, but not very much...
I eat eggplant in spite of itchy mouth because my mom has done so for all her adult life, and it seems to be one of those allergies that doesn't escalate.
That is my belief! But I figure I might as well avoid at least the stuff I don't like that much. I.e., eggplant.
Went with my parents to spring my grandmother from the hospital, and her face looks worse than ever! But in a heal-y way, so that's good. Somehow she feels like she can't uninvite all of the relatives who are planning to come over tomorrow (pre-existing plans), but my mother is going to make them stagger the times, at least.
-t - Aug 26, 2012 3:05:54 pm PDT #19558 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I've long held the belief that eggplant (and tomatoes and bell peppers) taste nasty to me because they have a little of that nightshade alkaloid in 'em. Now I will further speculate that that might make some people's mouths itch. So, more of a sensitivity than an allergy
Jesse - Aug 26, 2012 3:14:23 pm PDT #19559 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It's funny, because I love tomatoes and am not mad at bell peppers, either.
meara - Aug 26, 2012 3:17:44 pm PDT #19560 of 30001
For me eggplant is more a texture issue. Along with mushrooms. And sometimes squash, depending on how it's cooked.
Hil R. - Aug 26, 2012 3:19:23 pm PDT #19561 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I love eggplant, but if it's even a little undercooked, it can be pretty gross.
SuziQ - Aug 26, 2012 3:22:21 pm PDT #19562 of 30001
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Dinner tonight - lamb with mint sauce, corn on the cob, and cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic.
Liese S. - Aug 26, 2012 3:27:15 pm PDT #19563 of 30001
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Nom!
Ever since I cleared the studio, since he came home from tour, the SO has been playing piano a little every day. I have always loved hearing him play. It was part of what I imagined before we were married.
-t - Aug 26, 2012 3:31:04 pm PDT #19564 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Aw, that sounds nice.
I have matzo ball soup on the stove. I made an enormous amount of stock from 3 roasted chicken carcasses and a stewing hen and it smells so good.
Oh, I have an ear of corn that needs eating!