Boo-boo aid

I had to buy more bandaging material for my owie (which is healing, albeit slowly) and found the neatest thing at the drug store. Tubular stretch bandages. They are packaged in a box with a slit on the side, from which you pull out the length that you need, and cut that off with your scissors. (There is about 5 feet of tubing in there). As tiny as the tube looks, it stretches wonderfully and holds for... um, I don't know how long for, but we put one on my leg around 7:00 last night and I only wore a gown to bed (thus the bandage came between me and the sheets) and it is still holding, nice and comfy, now at noon the next day. And there is no nasty itching or irritation from tape on my skin (oh thank the Gods).

They come in two sizes; adult and child. So I would suggest that if you have to deal with injuries on legs or arms that require bandaging, keep these in mind. They are so much more comfortable than bandaid-type bandages, or even worse, dressings & tape.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/curad-hold-tite-large-tubular-stretch-bandage/ID=prod5614089-product

Recipe giggle

From http://www.ommatidia.org/2011/10/19/bolognese-machiavelli/

Bolognese Machiavelli

1.Arrange to have garlic and onions cast into hot oil.
2.The carrot and celery you must divide against themselves. Ground beef, too, shall turn upon the burner; crush any coherent resistance with a spoon of wood. Sautee until no hint of blood remains to stain your hands.
3.Perhaps, in a dark place without witnesses, the tomato shall meet with the knife.
4.The basil and parsley you may use without consequence. For long minutes, all shall be muddled and roil on the surface of the flame.
5.If it is most advantageous, store cold for the proper day.
Published on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 7:00 am.