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Food Thread: The Existential Threat of DNA Laden Foods [CBD]
A recent survey by the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics finds that over 80 percent of Americans support "mandatory labels on foods containing DNA," about the same number as support mandatory labeling of GMO foods "produced with genetic engineering."
WARNING: This product contains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The Surgeon General has determined that DNA is linked to a variety of diseases in both animals and humans. In some configurations, it is a risk factor for cancer and heart disease. Pregnant women are at very high risk of passing on DNA to their children.Maybe SMOD really is the only answer.
One of the advantages of having basic cooking skills (other than the obvious -- the ability to feed one's self) is that any recipe can be used as a template for what you really want. I was poking around my recipe files for a good beef stew recipe to post today, and I realized that while stew is in semi-regular rotation in Chez Dildo's kitchen, I have only one saved recipe...and it's a crappy one from Jamie Oliver with all sorts of stuff I don't want in my stews (turnips? Bugger off!). I tried it once and was not pleased. But why only one recipe? Because stew is just a few techniques that need to be filled in with your personal preferences. I really like heavily caramelized onions, so my stews are usually redolent with the sweetish flavor of onions that have been cooked low and slow and long. But bay leaf is cloying on my palate in large doses, so I back off a bit. And against all of my anti-establishment instincts, I have discovered that de-fatting stews and then swirling just a bit of butter in before serving will make them, paradoxically, richer tasting but less filling and heavy.
Anyone a former cooking-show junkie who has, over the past several years, just gotten sick and damned tired of the dumbing down of the cooking, and the push toward stupid game show crap? I used to love watching the Food Network's many good cooking shows, but they have either disappeared (Emeril...we hardly knew ye!) or become parodies more appropriate for SNL.
Are there any remaining that showcase serious cooking for serious cooks?
The classic Manhattan is made with red vermouth, but this twist on it is a nice change, especially if you can get the correct Amaro. They vary wildly, as I have discovered to my misfortune. And the Carpano is simply the best white vermouth on the planet.
1 part Meretti Amaro
1/2 part Carpano Bianco
3-4 dashes of Dutch's Colonial Cocktail Bitters Add all ingredients to a Boston shaker filled with ice. Stir gently (do not shake) for 30 seconds, then strain into a lowball glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon (twist it over the drink to get the lemon oil on the surface) or a Luxardo Maraschino cherry. Courtesy of Andrew McIntosh of the Park West Tavern
Paula Deen had some fun recipes that were not overly parsimonious with the fat and sugar. The ones I made were pretty good, including this one. It's a great dish for a big gathering, because it can be doubled or tripled easily, and is best prepared the night before.
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup. Praline Topping: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:02 PM (NpiNA)
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 03:03 PM (3eZI/)
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 03:03 PM (3eZI/)
Posted by: ThunderB, PinUpWhoreBabyMachine at March 08, 2015 03:03 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 03:04 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: ThunderB, PinUpWhoreBabyMachine at March 08, 2015 03:05 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 03:06 PM (3eZI/)
Even worse is that American farming conglomerates are adding dihydrogen monoxide to their crops in the fields.
Is there no end to the evil that man is capable of?
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 08, 2015 03:08 PM (ynQIy)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:09 PM (glJL/)
That means it can dissolve most anything, especially organic compounds.
contact your congressman now and find out what their stance is on the reduction of this hazardous chemical in our food supply.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:09 PM (zRby/)
Shrimp Creole
Corn Chowder
Crab legs (speaking of Lagasse, I use his drunken steamed crab legs recipe a lot, like tonight. It's easy, and tasty.)
Messy dinner.
Love it!
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:09 PM (IXrOn)
I know I really don't like raw broccoli.
Because of the DNA.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at March 08, 2015 03:10 PM (V70Uh)
Posted by: zombie at March 08, 2015 03:10 PM (K4YiS)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:10 PM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:11 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:12 PM (IXrOn)
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:12 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: zombie at March 08, 2015 03:13 PM (K4YiS)
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:13 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Monica L at March 08, 2015 03:13 PM (AVEe1)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (NpiNA)
Excuse me while I wipe this DNA off my chin.
Posted by: zombie at March 08, 2015 03:13 PM (K4YiS)
Sexiest line on the food thread winner..!!!
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (AC0lD)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (LgYH9)
Turn your clocks back!
Demand equal time.
Make them give that hour back or else!!1!!!!
DST is a disease of the mind.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (zRby/)
I've mentioned this in a previous Food thread, but Fine Cooking magazine regulary has articles where they take a basic item - say, pasta salad, cheesecake, beef stew, whatever - and they break it down into its elements and teach you how.where you can make substitutions/customize.
On their website they provide the same info in the form of their "Recipe Maker" section. I love this so very much because I've learned how to create recipes that include the ingredients I prefer.
http://www.finecooking.com/collections/cyor-landing.aspx
Posted by: Lizzy at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (lHHyw)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (glJL/)
You Cur you!
While I was off doing RESEARCH. You were making JOKES!!!!
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:11 PM (zRby/)
No, no. I'm just well versed in the evil, profit-clutching ways of the American agricultural conglomerate. How dare you accuse me of making jokes about the threat from dihydrogen monoxide? I demand satisfaction!
*slaps Clinger with a wet noodle through USB port*
Organic carrots at dawn!
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 08, 2015 03:16 PM (ynQIy)
Posted by: Doggie at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (W5DcG)
How come a sandwich made by your Mother, with the exact same ingredients you would have made it yourself, tastes twice as good?
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (glJL/)
Love has a taste all it's own.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (ynQIy)
We really ARE too stupid to survive.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (oKE6c)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (NpiNA)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (ynQIy)
That's...just....I dunno.....
And food snobs are fucking absurd. Food is about two things: sustaining life and enjoyment.
It doesn't matter what anybody says, if you/your loved ones enjoy it, it's good.
One of my family's favorite recipes is dirt simple. It's just a variation on spaghetti.
Boil penne pasta.
Dice up keilbasa. (my family prefers beef keilbasa)
Cook keilbasa in pan.
Add keilbasa to spaghetti sauce that's warming in in pot.
After pasta has boiled, combine meat/sauce mixture with pasta. Top with shredded mozzarella.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Carlos Danger at March 08, 2015 03:19 PM (c+Y7q)
I exported it from Master Cook. It originally came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (wlDny)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (NpiNA)
North Carolina has a casino?
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (gsfK5)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:15 PM (NpiNA)
North Carolina has a casino?
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (gsfK5)
This so reminds me of the hearing at the end of "Thank-you for Smoking" where the senaters are so very concerned about cigarettes...and blind to the risks of whatever goods and services that are manufactured in their home state. Food labels? OK, how about car labels? Marijuana labels? Etc....
Posted by: Lizzy at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (lHHyw)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:24 PM (gsfK5)
Horta flesh. I see a another Tarzan fan in our midst.
But the tar-mangani didn't ever figure out salt, as far as I could tell. Just the raw wild pig.
Posted by: Mephitis at March 08, 2015 03:24 PM (ewb4p)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:25 PM (glJL/)
Posted by: Bill Clinton at March 08, 2015 03:26 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: People Corp at March 08, 2015 03:27 PM (TzeLs)
When I watch cooking shows, I prefer the ones that make food that I would actually eat - Pioneer Woman, Ina Garten, and Bobby Flay. Bobby's the real chef, but I figure Ina had to make food she could sell so it's yummy and fairly easy to pull off. Ree makes comfort food - yay.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 08, 2015 03:27 PM (lHHyw)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at March 08, 2015 03:28 PM (bWFHa)
Posted by: Zap Rowsdower at March 08, 2015 03:28 PM (MMC8r)
"honest" and "politician"
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:28 PM (GEICT)
Warning: product may stick to roof of mouth. If it occurs, flush with milk .
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:28 PM (glJL/)
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at March 08, 2015 03:29 PM (wlDny)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (lHHyw)
Voting booths leap to mind.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at March 08, 2015 03:29 PM (oKE6c)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 08, 2015 03:29 PM (lHHyw)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:29 PM (gsfK5)
Oxygen.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at March 08, 2015 03:30 PM (oKE6c)
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at March 08, 2015 03:31 PM (wlDny)
Shrimp Creole
Corn Chowder
Crab legs
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:09 PM (IXrOn)
Hey, me too! We're on the same wavelength.
Shrimp Etoufee
White Rice
Garlic Bread
I did a crab and shrimp boil with corn on the cob and potatoes and garlic bread last week.
Posted by: L, Elle at March 08, 2015 03:32 PM (kWQPe)
She spits on it and you're used to the taste?
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:32 PM (zRby/)
Much as I think Anthony Bourdain a leftist asshole (and with his love of all things muzzy, perhaps a closet Joo-hater), he had the Food Network pegged very early on. Although I think he was harsh on Paula Deen.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:32 PM (CMkNk)
She cooks? I never noticed.
Posted by: Zap Rowsdower at March 08, 2015 03:32 PM (MMC8r)
You know what's good, even if you're not some grass-chewing vegetarian? This:
Fattoush, a Middle Eastern salad of greens, vegetables and leafy herbs like parsley, dressed lightly with lemon and oil, tossed with crumbles of feta and served with cracker-crisp triangles of toasted pita.
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae54/Cheriney/fattouch.jpg
Awesome if you have access to homegrown tomatoes.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 08, 2015 03:33 PM (kdS6q)
seriously if people knew how dangerous that stuff was, I mean it does not melt steel but it will rust it in a day, they would outlaw it today.
does rosie know?
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:33 PM (gsfK5)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:34 PM (VAsIq)
My current favorite chef is a bloke named Rick Stein. Very warm, affable and I'd say a good percentage of his recipes are actually re-createable.
Check out his shows, mostly on YouTube:
Rick Stein's Spain, France, Mediterranean Adventure and India.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:34 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:36 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:37 PM (glJL/)
Posted by: L, Elle at March 08, 2015 03:37 PM (kWQPe)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:38 PM (glJL/)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:36 PM (VAsIq)
Bacon covered glitter bombs. FABULOUS! Squeal!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:38 PM (CMkNk)
I'm actually using some of a Batali recipe for dinner...
Making a new (to me) meatloaf with a one lb mix of beef, pork, veal and one pound of lamb, which I've never used.
Mirepoix is prepped, which I'll salute in bacon grease, getting ready to go grab some rosemary off the bush out back. I wish I had a block of feta to crumble into it.
Anything else I should add? Thinking about chopping up some kalamata olives to add in...
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 03:39 PM (LgYH9)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:22 PM (gsfK5)
Harrah's...on the Res.....in Cherokee.
Posted by: BignJames at March 08, 2015 03:39 PM (j7iSn)
Wire 'em up and send them into the lines for the degenerates to capture than once they've gathered around; kablooey!
They'll never expect it.
Use people who are already terminal with some disease. I bet you could get volunteers.
/semi S
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:39 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:36 PM (VAsIq)
Ingredients: Backbone
Steps: Stiffen
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:39 PM (IXrOn)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
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Sounds good. I think I'll try that this evening.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:40 PM (VAsIq)
Mario Batali is a huge lefty asshole. He did a show on PBS with Gwyneth Paltry and Mark Bittman (lefty food writer for the Slimes) where they drove all over Spain.
Feh.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:40 PM (CMkNk)
Shrimp Etoufee
White Rice
Garlic Bread
I did a crab and shrimp boil with corn on the cob and potatoes and garlic bread last week.
Posted by: L, Elle at March 08, 2015 03:32 PM (kWQPe)
when you have a hankerin'
like minds
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at March 08, 2015 03:40 PM (IXrOn)
Again, what is wrong with you?
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:41 PM (glJL/)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:41 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:41 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Y-not on her phone at March 08, 2015 03:42 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 03:39 PM (LgYH9)
Seriously, Chi, sounds like you're making one giant meatball with those ingredients. Instead of the feta, I'd go for the parmigiano reggiano. The REAL stuff which is spenny but well worth it, IMHO.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:42 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:43 PM (CMkNk)
I think zombie means this one from Star Trek oh stinky one:
"The Horta is a highly intelligent, silicon-based species, that is capable of tunneling through solid rock ike humans are able to walk through air."
That episode wason METV last night.
You must have tough teeth zom.
Posted by: freaked at March 08, 2015 03:43 PM (JdEZJ)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
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I love the sound of that. I need to make it into some sort of hors d'oeuvres for my next bacon-centric cocktail party (theme: Pork ISIS!).
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 03:44 PM (KH1sk)
What?
What'd I do?
Bet I made you snicker. just a little.
c'mon admit it. I'm a REAL shock comic.
None of this phony baloney made up stuff but real twisted and dark comments. That all you fcukers wish you'd said.
sissies.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 03:44 PM (zRby/)
Oxygen.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at March 08, 2015 03:30 PM (oKE6c)
Dioxygen is a diradical and degenerate HOMO.
Posted by: The LUMO Hat at March 08, 2015 03:44 PM (0Ew3K)
One of my fav breakfasts when there a lot of people around is Eggs Portugal my Great Aunt used to make.
Night before-
brown oz sausage (I use Jimmy Dean Sage)
cube 8 slices bread and put in greased 9x13.
3/4 cup grated cheese (I use Velveeta slices to cover.)
Mix 4 eggs, 2 1/2 cups milk and 3/4 tsp mustard
Pour egg mixture over bread, sausage and cheese, cover and put in fridge overnight.
In morning-
Mix 1 can crème of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup white wine
Mix and pour over casserole
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Makes great leftovers.
Posted by: Infidel at March 08, 2015 03:44 PM (hzk7S)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:46 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: People Corp at March 08, 2015 03:46 PM (TzeLs)
Posted by: stace at March 08, 2015 03:46 PM (vyAun)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:46 PM (MYCIw)
Where's the hubby to make/get you some Jewish penicillin with a matzo ball?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 03:47 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Infidel at March 08, 2015 03:47 PM (hzk7S)
And I recently bought a couple of inexpensive ceramic knives and have been trying them out. On sale + coupon for $10 each. Experimentation on the cheap.
Not an all-in-one kitchen knife like a chef's steel 8 inch*, because of the physical limitations of ceramics. Cut into a bone and they burst into flame or something. And you have to keep them away from the sink because drop-knick-crack.
Still, very nice to have -- sheathed -- in the cutlery drawer. Great for lotta chopping recipes because the lightness of the blade reduces the hand fatigue. Also good for slicing off the bone meats very thin.
* 5.17"
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 08, 2015 03:47 PM (kdS6q)
1 small bag (2ish cups) of frozen corn or 1 can corn
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1-2 green, red, orange or yellow peppers, diced
3-4 cups medium salsa
Dump everything into the slow cooker; cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours. About half an hour before serving, take chicken out and shred with two forks. Put the shredded chicken back into the cooker until ready to serve. Serve with chips, cheese, sour cream, avocado or use as a taco filling. Leftovers are great for tacos or enchilada filling. Tastes even better the next day.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:47 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Infidel at March 08, 2015 03:47 PM (hzk7S)
That's what she said.
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:48 PM (glJL/)
Does anything taste good to you? Can hubby order takeout?
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 03:48 PM (KH1sk)
"
He's helping a friend move, but even if he were home, he doesn't cook much so I'd be, er, limited in my options.
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:48 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 03:49 PM (enFsF)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:50 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 08, 2015 03:50 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: no good deed at March 08, 2015 03:51 PM (ZKGnj)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 08, 2015 03:52 PM (gsfK5)
Brisket
Pinto beans
Greens
Cornbread
No need for a recipe for beef stew. Salt and pepper beef chunks (I like to cut my own from a chuck roast) and brown in your stew pot. Remove. Brown onions in same pot. Add back beef chunks and whatever vegetables you like. Season with some herbs (thyme works best) and a bayleaf or two. Pour in beef stock until the meat/veg is mostly covered. Add a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, turn down heat and simmer for a couple of hours until veg is cooked and meat is tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at March 08, 2015 03:53 PM (KuU4f)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:50 PM (MYCIw)
My girls had Ramen noodles for lunch and were THRILLED.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:53 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
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Isn't that what meatloaf is? Really, I've never had any complaints about my meatloaf, but was a bit worried about the lamb being too lean.
As far as Batali being a lefty - I don't give a shit. The MF can cook. And who isn't a lefty these days? If I boycotted every one of them for a source of entertainment or education, I might as well barricade myself in a cave...
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (LgYH9)
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A holdover from my childhood--I eat ramen dry. I crush up the noodles and pour the seasoning on top. My wife thinks I'm nuts--my kids love it.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (VAsIq)
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Mmmm. Now I want some Mama noodles with veggies.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: DaveA at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (DL2i+)
Sigh. I'm right there with you.
All 3 kids are now sick. I don't have a full cold. Don't know if I'm successfully fighting it off or if it's just slowly moving in.
We're supposed to be going to San Antonio next weekend (waves to Stace), but I don't know if we'll be well enough. Hubby is there. Which is not here. Which is getting old.
Grumble.
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (0xTsz)
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The cave is Islamist!
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:55 PM (VAsIq)
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the Mama noodles from IIRC, Thailand, have chicken broth built into them. Great as a crunchy snack.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 08, 2015 03:55 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: no good deed at March 08, 2015 03:55 PM (ZKGnj)
I think it's supposed to have a "healthier" fat profile than standard beef.
I rarely buy beef at all any longer, except for the occasional strip steak. Almost exclusively on buffalo these days... when we have "beef," which is not all that often nowadays.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 03:55 PM (9BRsg)
How biscuits should be. And I have never said that about my biscuits before!
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 08, 2015 03:55 PM (0xTsz)
Posted by: It only has to taste good at March 08, 2015 03:56 PM (glJL/)
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Yum. Are they sold in regular grocery stores, or would I need to pick them up at an Asian food store?
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 03:56 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:56 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 08, 2015 03:57 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Twinkies at March 08, 2015 03:57 PM (c+Y7q)
Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at March 08, 2015 03:57 PM (NeFrd)
Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at March 08, 2015 03:58 PM (NeFrd)
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Some regular stores carry them. For instance, I can find at some Publix and not at others. They also include a very spicy seasoning packet you can add when you make soup.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 08, 2015 03:58 PM (DmNpO)
Our favorites are the Death Balls (aka those sesame balls filled with sweet bean paste). My husband's other favorite are steamed pork buns. I'm pretty partial to those flat soft noodles that are usually stuffed w/ pork or shrimp.
This place was in West Valley City. We hadn't been there before, but it was very good (especially for Utah).
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 03:58 PM (9BRsg)
Now we have a ranch nearby that puts some corn out on the field to finish their beef so we get the best of both worlds. Supposedly grassfed is still the healthier option, but I do like he corn finish, I have to say.
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 03:58 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:59 PM (GEICT)
http://tinyurl.com/lnpqmej
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:00 PM (KH1sk)
****
You ought to sign up for Yo Mama Care
Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at March 08, 2015 04:00 PM (NeFrd)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 04:00 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:01 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: BCochran1981
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Thank you.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:02 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Badda Bing at March 08, 2015 04:02 PM (JgQLj)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 04:00 PM (GEICT)
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I do *nothing* ironically, sir. I am 100% unabashedly pro-[whatever freaky sh*t I'm into] for the unadulterated love of that sh*t.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:04 PM (KH1sk)
I got these "progressive" friends. All the way. Work for the feds, Mother Jones subscription in the john, tv on msnbc 24/7, radio on NPR. They're always railing at the evils of Monsanto. Recently, the missus posted on das facebuch about having the Orkin Man on speed dial to deal with their recently purchased oil-furnaced, leaky-200-y.o. home's centipede problem. Presumably because the environmentally-sound shoe method is a chore.
Anyway, y'all should have seen their faces when I informed them that Orkin is a Monsanto subsidiary.
http://www.orkin.com/commercial/case-studies/monsanto-company/
Posted by: BuddyPC at March 08, 2015 04:06 PM (jfUIE)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 04:06 PM (MYCIw)
Totally missed the lamb. Stick with the feta in that case.
(I only SKIM the comments)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:06 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:04 PM (KH1sk)
*she says ironically*
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 04:06 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: MallardDuckLintBrush at March 08, 2015 04:06 PM (j80G/)
One thing I miss about Hawaii are all the great mom and pop noodle shops. Saimin is da bomb, brah! You can even get it at McDonalds with your teriyaki burger.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:08 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:08 PM (9BRsg)
http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-09-06
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:08 PM (VAsIq)
House smells SO good from baking a blueberry swirl coffeecake. Got the urge for something sweet and here we are.
Makes me remember walking up the road after school smelling the fresh bread Ma did twice weekly. If you were lucky, you got there right after she took it out of the oven and scored the heel, with a ton of butter.
Taste good enough to bring tears.
Posted by: irongrampa at March 08, 2015 04:08 PM (jeCnD)
Posted by: Infidel at March 08, 2015 04:09 PM (hzk7S)
Loved both those shows, when I had cable TV. Food Networks sister channel Cooking Channel seemed pretty good, but again, have not seen it in at least 3 years.
A lot of great BBC/Brit stuff on YouTube.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:09 PM (CMkNk)
Just returned with steaks from supermarket. I am now proceeding to marinate them using my vacuum sealer. Will advise...
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:09 PM (CRukk)
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Okay, yes, I said it wearing a monocle and smoking jacket. But earnestly, not ironically!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:10 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Soothsayer
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I'm very tired, and my eyes saw "vacuum cleaner" instead of "vacuum sealer." I was intrigued by this devilry.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:10 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:08 PM (9BRsg)
No, the traditional purple ones, although I suppose you could try one. Here's Rick Stein demonstrating it. Starts at about the 25:30 segment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ncBOZvMVm4&index=4&list=PL8Zrg_aQnOihRiBEytsIcGFvOJdlbi7f-
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:11 PM (CMkNk)
It depends on the rye.
Not all that long ago, virtually all rye was Skid Row rotgut.
Now it's being rediscovered and reinvented in tasty ways.
Actually, rye makes a lot of sense as a crop, especially in the context of long harsh winters. It'll happily endure under the snow if seeded at the right time, and be the first thing up for harvest after the melt.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 08, 2015 04:12 PM (noWW6)
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OMG this is the greatest thing ever. SM and double cheesy death!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:13 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Garrett at March 08, 2015 04:14 PM (AL6Fw)
Shrug. There are interesting food blogs like Khymos and Ideas in Food.
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:14 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:14 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:15 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 08, 2015 04:15 PM (+FyX1)
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Thanks!
I have such bad luck choosing eggplants. About a third of the time they wind up being brownish inside. I always buy two at a time and assume one will be bad.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:15 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 08, 2015 04:15 PM (+FyX1)
Devil ON the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:16 PM (CMkNk)
oh look, I haz a new o-t-a channel.
It's called Decades. This is CBS' retro channel. But: get this: there's no published schedule.
What they do is air an entire series so you can binge watch. Right now, they're airing Celebrity Bowling. Yeah.
I'm watching Arte Johnson, Peter Marshall, and Lucille Ball's daughter bowl in the 70's. Yeah.
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:16 PM (CRukk)
Yesterday I did a pork roast by browning it as usual, then slow cooking it at 370F with just enough liquid to cover the bottom of the pan and ensure that there was good conduction between the dutch oven and the meat.
Put in parsnips, onions and potatoes, and after an hour put in one thick diced sweet potato and carrots and let cook another 45 min. (it was a small roast, and it was cooked and tender all the way through - I don't like pink pork)
Delish. In the past I would put in liquid half way up the roast, but I got asked to try with less liquids. I think it turned out better. The parsnips and carrots were much sweeter.
I may do some sort of stuffed roulade next this way.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 08, 2015 04:16 PM (t//F+)
I actually learned a lot when Mario had his original show about the cooking differences in the different regions of Italy.
There is a show that's called something like My French Kitchen. Kinda like a simplified Julia Child approach to classic french cooking.
I guess I'm partial to all of the Italian shows. But I want to see cooking, not competition. Except for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. That's my secret pleasure show.
I made stuffed shells yesterday so its leftovers tonight. Yum.
Posted by: Buckeye Katie at March 08, 2015 04:16 PM (1M/xn)
oh, and they just told me what the next series will be: The Abbott & Costello Show
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:17 PM (CRukk)
Just spent the last 30 minutes laying in the muck trying to change a flat tire. It helps if your bottle jack, you know, WORKS.
*grrrrrrrrrrr*
Worst part is, I just did 1500 miles through that shitty ice storm a week ago. Didn't have a clue that the jack was crapped out.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 08, 2015 04:17 PM (ynQIy)
I have such bad luck choosing eggplants. About a third of the time they wind up being brownish inside. I always buy two at a time and assume one will be bad.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:15 PM (9BRsg)
Should be a deep purple, shiny color with a tight skin. Knock on it with your knuckle to see if it's firm.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:17 PM (CMkNk)
I'll let you know next week. We got invited to a HUGE St. Pat's party next weekend. Host is Irish (as in Irish citizen Irish) and wealthy. Sounds like it's a huge blowout. Couple hundred people. Music, dancing, and lots of booze.
Should be interesting after 4 1/2 yrs in Utah Valley. LOL
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:17 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: Leprechaun at March 08, 2015 04:18 PM (VAsIq)
heh, the grand prize for today's show: A Chevrolet Vega!
Runner up gets an Amana Radarange.
I shit you not.
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:18 PM (CRukk)
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Okay...
Posted by: Reggie at March 08, 2015 04:18 PM (VAsIq)
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Be gentle.
Posted by: Y-not's husband at March 08, 2015 04:18 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Try Bulleit. VERY good bourbon (my favorite), and more than one Moron has told me to try the Rye. Said it's great stuff.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 04:19 PM (Ntnpb)
heh, the grand prize for today's show: A Chevrolet Vega!
Runner up gets an Amana Radarange.
I shit you not.
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:18 PM (CRukk)
Wait, I thought we turn the clock forward an hour, not backwards 40 years?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:19 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:19 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:19 PM (KH1sk)
I understand that there are Catholic and Protestant whiskeys. Avoid trouble and serve Manischevitz.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:20 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:20 PM (g/zj9)
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We're all so out-numbered here that peace has broken out between us.
Posted by: Y-not's husband at March 08, 2015 04:21 PM (9BRsg)
There's two kinds of whiskies, sippin' and mixin'.
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:21 PM (g/zj9)
You did good. Brown the meat on all sides, remove from pan, saute your veggies then return the meat to the pot with enough liquid just to barely cover.
Then low and slow for a long time. Perfection.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:22 PM (CMkNk)
I gotta admit that I am extremely excited about getting invited to this shindig. It'll be nice to let our hair down.
I think we should probably rent a limo or something because I plan to be unable to drive after this thing.
Posted by: Y-not's husband at March 08, 2015 04:23 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:23 PM (g/zj9)
Also, depending on the recipe, sometimes you can remove the cooked meat and then reduce the liquid over a medium fire to thicken/intensify. Then return the meat and serve it up.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:23 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Buckeye Katie at March 08, 2015 04:16 PM (1M/xn)<<<
We do too.
Posted by: Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein at March 08, 2015 04:24 PM (c+Y7q)
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:24 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: Garrett at March 08, 2015 04:25 PM (AL6Fw)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:23 PM (g/zj9)
Well, that's the way that I finally learned to do it. So don't hit me!
Seriously, it's the foolproof way (see #174).
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:25 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Garrett at March 08, 2015 04:25 PM (AL6Fw)
Have done a pot roasted chicken with chorizo, leeks, carrots and apple cider as the liquid. Damned good.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:26 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 08, 2015 04:26 PM (t//F+)
Momma Sefton cheated and used a pressure cooker. Oh what I'd do for a plate of her pot roast or goulash right now.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:27 PM (CMkNk)
I know what you mean, but I'm not as bulletproof as I once was and try to outsmart the hangovers by drinking a lot of water.
Worst hangover I ever had was Johnny Walker Black. Felt like someone had dehydrated and squeezed my brains. I sat in a marble hallway the next morning on the floor, feeling like I may as well have been in the morgue.
Tell your missus to ply you with water as you drink. Wouldn't want you to hurt too bad.
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:27 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:28 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Lauren
Everybody Loves Ramen.
I saw that on the TV.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 04:29 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:53 PM (GEICT)
Try adding an egg to ramen
Posted by: Just add water... at March 08, 2015 04:30 PM (0Ew3K)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:30 PM (g/zj9)
I will only add that I deglaze with the stout befor adding stock and simmering . also, i usually add a roasted bone into the mix while it simmers. Mostly due to the fact that I rarely have anything but chicken stock in the freezer.
I also make a quick stew using venison. Can do the whole thing in a cast iron skillet in under 35 minutes.
Posted by: Garrett at March 08, 2015 04:31 PM (AL6Fw)
Posted by: JohnMc at March 08, 2015 04:31 PM (RHBWt)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:32 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:32 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:32 PM (g/zj9)
Wuzzat?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:32 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:33 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: Millenial at March 08, 2015 04:33 PM (VAsIq)
I used to be better at it, but laziness has caught on. The vast majority of my stew recipe called for floured meat browned on the out side (sorta a poor man's roux) veggies, broth, a bit of water, and the dumplings (the recipe off the bisquick box works great.)
But as I get busier, I find myself resorting to the crock pot, which can't brown the meat or get hot enough for dumplings, leading to thinner stew.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 04:33 PM (HDwDg)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 03:53 PM (GEICT)
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I remember what a rare treat it was to get t.v. dinners and watch the little dessert cobbler puff up in the tray.
And of course the Iron Dome of Jiffy Pop was mind-blowing. Making microwave popcorn just isn't as cool.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: That Troll from the Last Thread at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (5buP8)
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Worst hangover I had was after a night of revelry with some scientists in Belgium. Had way too much of everything to drink, from champagne and sherry to wines and beers. Then I had to take the train to London the next day. Accidentally wound up in the smoking car and unable to get off of it during the trip. I was completely green by the time I got to England.
Second worse was drinking Calvados. Also with scientists.
Obviously, science is bad.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (9BRsg)
Getting out two slices from the carryout last night and putting them in the microwave.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:33 PM (g/zj9)
Oh. Well, when you add the veggies to the pot after browning the meat, they deglaze all the burnt meat bits at the bottom of the pan. Plus, who wants to clean up an extra pan?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:35 PM (g/zj9)
Getting out two slices from the carryout last night and putting them in the microwave.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (+1T7c)
Ugh! Not that way. Do you have a toaster oven, or at least put it on a hot baking dish in the regular oven.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:35 PM (CMkNk)
kindles, from what I could learn, the Weston brand seems to be top tier. Foodsaver is the most popular brand and they offer several affordable models.
Depends on how much you'll use it and if you're willing to spend a few more dollars for something durable. Quite a few models can be had for under $100 but they do wear out.
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 08, 2015 04:35 PM (CRukk)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (5buP
Chicken ceviche?!! DANGER.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:36 PM (CMkNk)
This reminds of going to women's colleges and getting them to sign petitions to end women's suffrage. Like shooting fish in a barrel!
Posted by: xnuc5839 at March 08, 2015 04:36 PM (FLFli)
Posted by: EPA at March 08, 2015 04:37 PM (VAsIq)
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Sir, come with us.
Posted by: EPA at March 08, 2015 04:37 PM (VAsIq)
Us first.
Posted by: ATFE at March 08, 2015 04:38 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:38 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:38 PM (CMkNk)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:34 PM (5buP
Chicken ceviche?!! DANGER.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:36 PM (CMkNk)
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Is it cooked chemically by the citrus, a la some poke (Hawaiian style) salads?
I still ain't eating it.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:38 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:39 PM (g/zj9)
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Sir, come with us.
Posted by: EPA
Us first.
Posted by: ATFE
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Dibs!
Posted by: Aquaman at March 08, 2015 04:39 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:39 PM (g/zj9)
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I assume beer rose in popularity with the great Kraut migration.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:40 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:40 PM (g/zj9)
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I cannot recommend the Cuisinart Multi-cooker, there's some sort of mfg issue that makes the electronics go haywire, but there are several others of that type I've been curious about, including one by All Clad. They are "slow cookers" with the ability to sear in the same unit.
Has anyone here used the All Clad one or the Ninja?
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:41 PM (9BRsg)
Most dehydrated, tequila + Dos Equus, sleeping in a rental car at Spring Nationals in Columbus OH. The Goodyear blimp is NOT a fun alarm clock.
Posted by: DaveA at March 08, 2015 04:41 PM (DL2i+)
Posted by: Hillary(!) at March 08, 2015 04:41 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 04:41 PM (g/zj9)
You know what's great? Millionaire's bacon* paired w/deviled eggs. The flavor sets are complimentary to the point they become multiplying factors. Yummy.
*I will explain if anyone is interested.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:42 PM (5buP8)
1 can Peas
1 can Corn
Mix throughly.
Heat. Yum yum. I'm full and I only had 5 bit spoonfuls in a bowl (like 1/4 cup each or so) about half a bowl.
Very filling.
And I didn't even spit in it for old times sake.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 04:43 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:43 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:44 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: xnuc5839 at March 08, 2015 04:44 PM (FLFli)
*twitch*
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:44 PM (KH1sk)
-Al Sharpton
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:38 PM (VAsIq)
Al Cervik?
AL CERVIK?!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 08, 2015 04:45 PM (CMkNk)
*I will explain if anyone is interested.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:42 PM (5buP
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Yes I am sir, 'splain away.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:45 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: All Hail Eris
Beer is actually quite technologically tricky make well. A friend of mine used to be a brewmaster for Anheiser - Busch, and while I'm not a big fan of Budweiser, etc., his description of how they make beer is pretty interesting and quite involved.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 04:46 PM (+1T7c)
:looks left:
:looks right:
So here's a story I don't tell often, but only about 10 people would recognize it, and they are either too left or too civil to be here. (Mostly the former). So if I name no names, no one will be mad.
So, Grad studenting it up at a bioethics conference. By that I mean 3 of us share a room to save cash. Anyway, 2 of us come back after a midway late night (the other was Mormon so no drinking for him). We catch up with our 3rd roommate on the way back to the hotel (a few blocks form the conference center. We knew he had gone out with a former student who had a promising shot at a fellowship for him (like a psudeo-interview).
That former student: Irish, very very Irish.
My weekend roommate? Tried to keep up with the number of drinks being ordered and..well couldn't.
So as we're walking through San Diego's Gaslamp village, the bars are letting out, more drunk people are spilling into the streets. I'm 90% sober (having gotten tired and stopped drinking hours before.)
The Mormon, obviously completely sober.
The 3rd guy? Yeah, staggering, and he wants to help the poor drunk girls who are drunk and being "hit on" by frat boys. We tell him "no, stay out of it."
Then we get back. We all go to sleep. About 4 in the morning, hear something from the bathroom. I think nothing off it until I hear "tsr, I need some help" (my real name obviously).
I turn on the light and he's in the shower, covered in vomit. When the light comes on, he snaps to and goes "I should wash off." Proceeds to shower, and go back to sleep.
Wakes up the next morning with a hell of a hangover, wondering why his PJs are all wet and in the shower. He doesn't let us talk about that anymore. And in return we don't let him go out with the Irish guy again. (Although I stopped going to the conferences.)
Believe it or not, he was my roommate for 2 more conferences, and never had a problem again (probably out of embarrassment.) Once he got a job he started picking up the bar tab, so I couldn't complain to much.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 04:46 PM (HDwDg)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (MYCIw)
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Wasn't familiar with "TAD", so did a search. Probably shouldn't rely on urban dictionary.
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tad
Second definition?
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (VAsIq)
Just a touch of Vermouth. The Lemon twist is a must.
I once drank 4 or 5 in NYC after a meeting that did not go well.
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (0FSuD)
sometimes running it through notepad will fix it sometimes not and you'll have to retype it here.
This is only recent added aggro (like the last few months or so)
I'm guessing this is part of the security measures to keep the comments from becoming a source of injection from evil doers.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: eman at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (MQEz6)
crock pot, which can't brown the meat or get hot enough for dumplings,
leading to thinner stew.
Posted by: tsrblke
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Add a half cup of pearl barley about half way thru the crockpot cooking. Your gravy will come out much thicker.
Posted by: JohnMc at March 08, 2015 04:50 PM (RHBWt)
It comes down to time too. The "dump and go" method is damned quick, if lackluster.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 04:50 PM (HDwDg)
Posted by: Guy who takes a sh*t on your lawn in the morning at March 08, 2015 04:51 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:52 PM (5buP8)
Heh.
My poor husband was the unofficial "cleaning up after the drinkers" in the college house (not really a frat house, just a house of a dozen or so college guys) where he lived junior year. The stories he told were very similar to yours.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:52 PM (9BRsg)
Suggestion: Instead of toasting the Syrian (pita) bread, tear it up and mix in with the rest of the salad. The pieces soak up a but of that delicious dressing. I used to raid the leftovers to get those pieces.
Posted by: JTB at March 08, 2015 04:53 PM (FvdPb)
We just finished a Little Caesars deep dish bacon wrapped pizza.
They're rectangular, and really are wrapped with bacon. Lots of cheese, sauce, pepperoni and bacon bits on top.
Definitely a keeper.
Posted by: irongrampa at March 08, 2015 04:54 PM (jeCnD)
Before we left for breakfast the following morning I told him "you never try to keep up with the irish man. Hell, I'm german irish from a long line of drunks and *I* don't try to keep up with the irish man."
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 04:55 PM (HDwDg)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:55 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 04:19 PM (Ntnpb)
I second Bulleit, especially for the rye. I love their rye in a Manhattan. Their bourbon is also good, but I prefer Maker's Mark in my Manhattan.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at March 08, 2015 04:55 PM (KuU4f)
245 Anyone ever put soy sauce on vanilla ice cream? Tastes pretty good, somewhere between caramel and butterscotch.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:55 PM (VAsIq)
Open a shop.
You'll be rich.
Posted by: eman at March 08, 2015 04:56 PM (MQEz6)
3 parts Bombay Saph. 1 part Dolin makes for a damn fine martini... lemon zest, no olive.
Posted by: Intoxicated Canuck at March 08, 2015 04:56 PM (XZlSZ)
I rarely find myself interested in the pizzas advertised on TV, but that one caught my eye. Glad to hear it's as good as it looks.
Posted by: Y-not at March 08, 2015 04:56 PM (9BRsg)
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 04:34
Don't know if it was Pizza Inn or Hut and they used to recommended reheating in a skillet. It works. Not soggy.
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 04:58 PM (3eZI/)
BTW, Amy has a cute smile but isn't using sex to sell the show.
Posted by: JTB at March 08, 2015 04:58 PM (FvdPb)
Posted by: Fritz at March 08, 2015 04:59 PM (dVmLD)
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tad
Second definition?
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 04:47 PM (VAsIq)
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I told myself "Don't click on it, Eris! Don't do it! It's always about the poopshoot!"
That's very...Doctor Strangelove. But no, it's Temporary Assigned Duty, a.k.a. TDY.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 04:59 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 05:00 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 05:01 PM (5buP8)
Posted by: jwpaine at March 08, 2015 05:01 PM (a3NCX)
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Oh. So...definitely don't go to urban dictionary to find out what "Choggle pants" means....
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:02 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Bruce J. at March 08, 2015 05:02 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: JTB at March 08, 2015 05:02 PM (FvdPb)
snerk. I guess no one from the service contributes?
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 05:04 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Star Lord at March 08, 2015 05:04 PM (ynQIy)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 04:52 PM (5buP
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*Keanu Reeves "Whoa"*
Brilliant. Hors d'oeuvrers AND dessert.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 05:05 PM (KH1sk)
Try Buffalo Trace if you get a chance. It's top shelf, but not super expensive. Really good stuff.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 05:05 PM (5buP8)
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 05:05 PM (0FSuD)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (VAsIq)
Change banks. Tell them why.
Lots of places will ask for a mobile but usually it's not mandatory. If they've got a phone number for you, that should be sufficient. They can't require you to have a mobile to have a bank account.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (zRby/)
I worry more about the minority populations who are only receiving 21% oxygen in their air. How are you supposed to raise a family on that?
Posted by: t-bird at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (FcR7P)
Although, mobile phone confirmation is the closest to two-factor security banks are likely to provide.
So it's not as stupid as you might think.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (HDwDg)
Re: Millionaire's Bacon. Did you add the red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper?
I made this last week. The original recipe as I understand comes from Sweet Maple's restaurant in SF. It's on their FB page.
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (3eZI/)
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 05:06 PM (0FSuD)
No, sounds great though. I usually hit the deviled eggs w/a couple shots of hot sauce for heat.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 05:10 PM (5buP8)
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 08, 2015 05:12 PM (0xTsz)
3 parts Bombay Saph. 1 part Dolin makes for a damn fine martini... lemon zest, no olive.
Dolin is excellent. Haven't tried the Carpano, but I have a bottle waiting for my current bottle of Dolin to run out.
The world of gin is getting really interesting in the last few years. There are some artisan ones that are stunning.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:13 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:02 PM (VAsIq)
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Nope. Not doing it. Wouldn't be prudent.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 05:14 PM (KH1sk)
I like it a lot, because it has lots of flavor. But there's a caveat. The lots-of-flavor, less-fat thing works for expensive steaks, and for ground beef, but the lesser cuts can be very tough. Even with the usual techniques, like long stewing, you can wind up with something that is sort of hard and stringy.
I once thought to resolve the matter by springing for a grass-fed New York Strip and a corn-fed, dry-aged New York Strip. They were pretty different, but both were full of flavor and I couldn't decide which I liked better.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:16 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at March 08, 2015 05:16 PM (5buP8)
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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It's definitely not the worst thing I've learned from UD. More of an "ugh" than actually vomit-inducing content.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:16 PM (VAsIq)
http://tinyurl.com/mil-bacon
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 05:18 PM (3eZI/)
I do the cooking and have been doing stewed beef on rice, crockpot dealios, etc
wife says "take my card and get normal stuff, I'm tired of all that"
so I come back with a pile of roasts. you know, pork shoulder, beef, loins, etc.
no no not that stuff i said normal she says. might have meant fried or grilled or smoked things. not in seaon, dear...
Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at March 08, 2015 05:18 PM (Cq0oW)
Posted by: Daffy at March 08, 2015 05:20 PM (VAsIq)
The wife and I have what amounts to a "summer" and "winter" menu. The winter menu consists of heartier stuff, heavier soups and the like. Lots of dishes to be served over rice.
The summer menu is much lighter, has more BBQ, wraps, sandwiches, and such.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) and his daughter at March 08, 2015 05:21 PM (HDwDg)
Upper class twits the lot of them who think DNA should be banned.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 08, 2015 05:22 PM (WjcKy)
Posted by: Daffy at March 08, 2015 05:20 PM
Is that the same as Wabbit Season?
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 05:22 PM (3eZI/)
http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Obvious-Plant-24.jpg
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 08, 2015 05:23 PM (WjcKy)
When I don't feel like cooking, I will sometimes take a can of Progresso soup, especially the gumbo one, add some homemade (boiled down and concentrated) stock, and some cut up sausage or no-poach chicken, some thyme, maybe some good garlic salt, to turn it into a real meal. I figure I'm making the soup into what it would be if they were not all about cost-of-production.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:24 PM (qyomX)
Anyone who proclaimed support for this when asked should have been kicked in the kneecaps right then and there.
Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at March 08, 2015 05:25 PM (Sx7uB)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 08, 2015 05:22 PM (WjcKy)
Surely that's not the best way to have fun with them. Leftist stupidity of this magnitude should be nurtured. Think of the ridicule possibilities.
Imagine, for example, if the California voters passed a law saying that anything with DNA had to carry a warning label (they already did this for carcinogens, so pretty much every building has a label now). Imagine millions of progressives, having to walk around with warning labels pinned to their chests.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:26 PM (qyomX)
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No, they'd carve out an exemption so it's only the Jooos who have to have the warning pinned to them.
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:29 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Joe Biden at March 08, 2015 05:30 PM (sQzB6)
Any one who proclaimed support for this when asked should have been kicked in the kneecaps right then and there.
Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at March 08, 2015 05:25
When I read results like that I always wonder how the actual question was phrased.
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 08, 2015 05:31 PM (3eZI/)
Posted by: Joe Biden
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*pats the Vice President on the head*
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:31 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at March 08, 2015 05:31 PM (u8GsB)
Posted by: JTB at March 08, 2015 05:32 PM (FvdPb)
people don't seem to get winter menus anymore. maybe an effect of better supermarkets? but gone are winter vegetables, squashes, a lot of things from my youth
Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at March 08, 2015 05:33 PM (Cq0oW)
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:35 PM (VAsIq)
http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150226/LIFESTYLES04/150229575
To spoil the suprise for you:
A white guy is killed by minority gang members, and the entire season is the aftereffects and trial. During the course of the show, we learn that the minority gang members and their families are wonderful, nuanced loving human beings with real feelings and motivations, despite beng poor, whereas the white people are all cruel, shallow heartless racists.
And the "crime" referred to in the title is not the murder -- oh ho, that would be too simple! No, the "crime" in "American Crime" is white people's racism, as the final sentence of the review reveals:
"The world of 'American Crime' is rife with prejudice and self-righteousness, more than enough to go around. And that, we inevitably conclude, just may be the most destructive crime of all."
Oh, did I mention is was written by the same black scriptwriter as "12 Years a Slave"?
With this show, the progressives in charge of culture attempt to brainwash the white populace into self-loathing; they think they are intensely clever by framing it as a crime drama with white victims and minority perpetrators, luring in the exact audience they wish to target.
Everything, everything everything is malevolent communist propaganda.
Posted by: zombie at March 08, 2015 05:36 PM (K4YiS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMLguJZFJH4
Always gets a laugh out of me. Which probably says a lot about my sense of humor...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2015 05:38 PM (uG7ov)
Posted by: zombie at March 08, 2015 05:36 PM (K4YiS)
Even "Homeland," which purports to dramatize the terror war.
The producers say they're not going to depict ISIS, because they're too evil, so cannot be "humanized."
http://tinyurl.com/of8hekk
WTF? Why is "humanizing" terrorists a goal?
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:40 PM (qyomX)
3 parts Bombay Saph. 1 part Dolin makes for a damn fine martini... lemon zest, no olive.
Posted by: Intoxicated Canuck at March 08, 2015 04:56 PM
Noilly Prat. Great for a martini.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2015 05:41 PM (uG7ov)
Posted by: ThunderB, PinUpWhoreBabyMachine at March 08, 2015 05:42 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 05:43 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: ThunderB, PinUpWhoreBabyMachine at March 08, 2015 05:44 PM (zOTsN)
Whoa, Hillary actually used her ability to delete what she wanted, and turn over only what she chose to? Mind blown.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:45 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 05:40 PM (qyomX)
it's odd....as if the terrorists wouldn't think to lop off their heads anyway....
Posted by: phoenixgirl at March 08, 2015 05:45 PM (u8GsB)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 05:47 PM (HH3Ly)
She has an email address on the Clinton server. Weird
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Actually, ThunderB, that's mine. It's short for "humidor", and I use it to store certain, ahh, photos.
Don't tell Hillary.
Posted by: Bill Clinton at March 08, 2015 05:47 PM (VAsIq)
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Well, the IRS email scandal showed us that with pressure from Congress, they'll turn those missing emails over right away!
Right?
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at March 08, 2015 05:48 PM (VAsIq)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 05:51 PM (MYCIw)
Posted by: Insomniac at March 08, 2015 05:51 PM (mx5oN)
Posted by: t-bird at March 08, 2015 05:54 PM (FcR7P)
Ask the Israelis politely, and they'll show you what you need to know.
Posted by: Fritz at March 08, 2015 05:55 PM (dVmLD)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 05:55 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 08, 2015 05:58 PM (nzKvP)
Posted by: hello, it's Me Donna ....again at March 08, 2015 05:59 PM (Bn6aD)
Posted by: Colon Power at March 08, 2015 06:03 PM (W5DcG)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 06:03 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: speedster1 on the (new) ipad at March 08, 2015 06:05 PM (1brdf)
So. bread dough being beaten, soon to be grilled cheese sandwiches and soup chaser.
With a pickle spear. Good eats, cheap.
Posted by: Lesslie Watchman at March 08, 2015 06:06 PM (eLY1M)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 08, 2015 06:06 PM (nzKvP)
Posted by: Splunge
And when you cross the border into Cali, or fly in, you have to get a label to wear. "Contains DNA!"
We'll, at least they won't want to eat me, then. Plus all those vaccines I've had in my life.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 06:07 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: steevy at March 08, 2015 06:08 PM (KETbL)
Posted by: Peter North at March 08, 2015 06:08 PM (AL6Fw)
Posted by: hello, it's Me Donna ....again at March 08, 2015 06:09 PM (Bn6aD)
Yep.
Posted by: toby928(C) says Rubber Dingy Rapids, Bro! at March 08, 2015 06:10 PM (rwI+c)
Posted by: Anderson Cooper at March 08, 2015 06:13 PM (AL6Fw)
Posted by: steevy at March 08, 2015 06:13 PM (KETbL)
If this is coming from that hotbed of chicken little thinking, California, then fvck them. They need to all be sterilized so they can't reproduce although I gather that a large percentage of the state's population is queer.
Posted by: Gmac- Pulling in feelers in preperation... at March 08, 2015 06:14 PM (74McK)
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Oh, he was groomed for big things in the 70's, when he was made a White House Fellow as a Colonel in the Army. Only real fast risers were picked for stuff like that.
And Reagan made him head of the NSC after they canned John Poindexter, so there was a big folder on him already in the RNC people file. And then he was vaulted over a bunch of other officers to be made CONUS.
Colin is just getting right with his "peeps" after playing on the R-team for decades. Doesn't bother me. He is what he is. A lot of flag officers do weird things after retirement. Maybe he's getting senile.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 06:14 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: Ru Paul at March 08, 2015 06:14 PM (P330y)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 06:18 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 06:19 PM (MYCIw)
Martini. Shaken not stirred.... No olives.... Take up too much room...
Posted by: hello, it's Me Donna ....again at March 08, 2015 06:20 PM (Bn6aD)
Posted by: NCKate at March 08, 2015 06:23 PM (Su4vH)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 06:26 PM (HH3Ly)
I like mojitos. My husband does not. Thus, we'll say it's a girly drink.
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 06:19 PM (MYCIw)
Good buzz. Headache to come. Too much sugar
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 06:29 PM (0FSuD)
Colin Powell- Why he would even say he was a republican . I look for him to be Kerry's VP pick for all that smart diplo cred. Words have meaning and I'm sure Kerry /Powell can word IS to death.
Posted by: Ben Had
Dear ISIS, #Jobsiscoming (hashtag)
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 06:33 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: Lauren at March 08, 2015 06:19 PM (MYCIw)
Um, I recall a rather "manly" recipe for mojitos here, but that's best not discussed.
Posted by: rickl at March 08, 2015 06:34 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:37 PM (ymjdW)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 08, 2015 06:38 PM (irT2h)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 06:39 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:40 PM (OsWis)
Posted by: Ronster
Well, properly, Powell was made Commander of CONUS. Army forces in the CONtinental United States. CONUS.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 06:41 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: Gingy at March 08, 2015 06:41 PM (WvS3w)
That doesn't make sense in the context it was used.
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:43 PM (ymjdW)
Hi there, beautiful.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 06:43 PM (h6Xwq)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:44 PM (ymjdW)
IS you now control most of what used to Syria and Iraq. Please forward your fasttrack application for foreign aid. Sincerely Kerry/Powell
Posted by: Ben Had
In Bizzaro Amerucah, it could happen. Maybe Powell and Kerry could talk about their bizzaro experiences in Viet Nam.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 06:44 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:45 PM (OsWis)
I think winter's back has been broken. And I am thrilled.
Posted by: Gingy at March 08, 2015 06:41 PM (WvS3w)
I certainly hope so.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 06:46 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 06:49 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:49 PM (ymjdW)
I think winter's back has been broken. And I am thrilled.
Posted by: Gingy at March 08, 2015 06:41
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I certainly hope so.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter
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Me too. 60's here today. Absolutely perfect day. Ready for spring, to say the least.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 06:49 PM (h6Xwq)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 06:43 PM (h6Xwq)
Ah, spring is in the air. I thought I saw something about this a couple of nights ago.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 06:50 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:51 PM (OsWis)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 06:49 PM (h6Xwq)
66 right now in Raleigh, coming down off a high of 70+, and of course I've been sick all day.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 06:51 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:51 PM (OsWis)
Hi SMFH, good to see you.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 06:52 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:52 PM (ymjdW)
Been rainy all day here in CenTex. Not much improvement for the next few days. Temps in the 40s.
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:53 PM (OsWis)
Two of the people who've died have given up their most treasured secret cocktail recipe as their last words.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 06:55 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 06:56 PM (ymjdW)
Posted by: The Great White Snark at March 08, 2015 06:58 PM (2+52C)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 06:59 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 07:00 PM (OsWis)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 07:01 PM (OsWis)
I don't remember seeing you that night (of course, copious amount of bourbon was consumed).
And feel better soon, brother.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:02 PM (h6Xwq)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:02 PM (g/zj9)
Soap n' water clean of the granite countertops, using a nylon scrub pad, followed by wipe and air-dry with 90% isopropyl alcohol.
Pulled the range, fridge and dishwasher from their respective recesses. Field stripped and cleaned the units, and their respective locations.
Scott's Liquid Gold on the cabinets, followed by buffing with clean, dry cloth.
Cleaned the stainless sink and stove's backsplash, followed by Simichrome buffing, restoring to an "as new" finish.
Hand scour-brush the floor tile's grout, followed by alcohol cleaning of floor as final drying step.
The galley is now ready for a proper, white-glove inspection.
It's not quite Spring here, but let's call it a rare fit of optimism. I'm that desperate for this crappy weather to end!
Bourbon, tonight. I've earned it.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at March 08, 2015 07:04 PM (RzZOc)
mojito was hemingway's favorite drink
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:02 PM
Well, Cuba. Maybe the rules are different there.
The guy was pretty fond of absinthe, too, if memory serves. I remember reading an anecdote about him introducing it to some chick, and insisting that she try it without any sugar, which seems inadvisable.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 07:04 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Ronster at March 08, 2015 07:07 PM (ymjdW)
yeah cuba, way back when
drink whatever y'all want, I say
you know, they put scorpions in liquor
how's that for dna
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:08 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 07:08 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 06:53 PM (OsWis)
I am being excellently nursed at least.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:08 PM (6fyGz)
And feel better soon, brother.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:02 PM (h6Xwq)
I was at work where I can read but not comment.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:09 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: ADK46er at March 08, 2015 07:09 PM (G+dJX)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:09 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 07:10 PM (OsWis)
If Firefox goes down, are you all really going to be satisfied with lamed copies or IE which is still not in compliance with the standards or Chrome which lacks a lot of functionality and support?
It's a case of not knowing what you've got till it's gone and Firefox going the way of Netscape would not be good.
Nose : Face ?
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:11 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 07:11 PM (OsWis)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:11 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: ADK46er at March 08, 2015 07:09 PM (G+dJX)
Kills more children per year than ebil gunz. Something should be done! It's for the chiiiiiildrennnnn!!!eleventy!!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:12 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 07:12 PM (HH3Ly)
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All 3 kids are now sick. I don't have a full cold. Don't know if I'm successfully fighting it off or if it's just slowly moving in.
We're supposed to be going to San Antonio next weekend (waves to Stace), but I don't know if we'll be well enough. Hubby is there. Which is not here. Which is getting old.
Grumble.
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 08, 2015 03:54 PM (0xTsz)
*Waves back* I hope your kids, and Lauren, get better soon. I don't know what's worse--being sick and taking care of a bunch of kids, or being healthy and taking care of sick kids.
I remember the only good thing about caring for my toddler while my back was out was that he was excited to "find Mommy's shoes" and pick up stuff I dropped.
Posted by: stace at March 08, 2015 07:12 PM (ImzkZ)
Still, if you don't break stuff down to clean UNDER the cracks n' crevices every so often, then the grime eventually wins.
Same reason we field strip our guns. To get all the lake water and mud out of the sneaky, hidden places. Canoe accidents are damned hard on the collection, y'know?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at March 08, 2015 07:12 PM (RzZOc)
Stopped by my local used book store and picked up a 1950 version of the Bluejackets' Manual. Pre-nuke sub, F-7, -8, and 9 era. Heavier on the technical info, knot-tying, and general deckhandery than mine.
The sound-powered telephones look the same as I remember. Are they still using sound-powered telephones?
More refs to chipping and painting of hull, delousing, and weekly airing of bedding than I recall in my Bluejackets.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 07:13 PM (KH1sk)
So your school teacher is a nurse also?
Posted by: SMFH at it all at March 08, 2015 07:10 PM (OsWis)
She did go to nursing school...when she was four...with her mother. She tells me that she and Mr Bones were great pals.
What she lacks in technical expertise she makes up for in enthusiasm.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:14 PM (6fyGz)
Actions: Consequences
Just can't stand to use Firefox since the debacle, sorry. The downstream effects of that choice will just have to sort themselves out.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 07:15 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 07:15 PM (0FSuD)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2015 07:16 PM (uG7ov)
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:02 PM (g/zj9)
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He also claims to have invented one of my favorites, "Death in the Afternoon", which is champagne and absinthe.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 07:17 PM (KH1sk)
I despise all things Google, but Chrome has been pretty good browser for general purpose use
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 08, 2015 07:18 PM (irT2h)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 07:13 PM (KH1sk)
They were ten years ago at least, can't speak beyond January of 2005.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:18 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: Jim at March 08, 2015 07:04 PM (RzZOc)
You would run away screaming if you saw my kitchen.
Posted by: rickl at March 08, 2015 07:19 PM (sdi6R)
Plus if he didn't put "Republican" after his name, do you think any TV show would ask him squat?
And if he appeared and said he was a Black Democrat, how long would it be before some radical started calling him and Uncle Tom for his antics in the Bush Admin and Iraq.
He's very good at knowing who's ass to kiss and when. He's been doing it since the '60's and it paid off. Why stop now?
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:21 PM (zRby/)
jim, you got it. for me it's windows. I can't stand dirty windows, it's like dirty eyeglasses
everybody's got a peeve
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:21 PM (g/zj9)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 07:21 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: fairweatherbill at March 08, 2015 07:21 PM (cNpuB)
Was gonna wait until the ONT,BUT can't really say if I/m happy or embarrassed tonite.
Older granddaughter and I had a little contest with the .22 pistols today.
Little snot out shot me.
Sort of embarrassed losing but pleased because I taught her how to shoot.
She used the Colt Woodsman and I ran the Ruger Single Six.
It was no contest, dammit.
Posted by: irongrampa at March 08, 2015 07:22 PM (jeCnD)
I'm just saying that the people that you're trying to hurt by your boycott of Firefox, won't be and the ones who will be hurt might be yourself.
That's all.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:22 PM (zRby/)
whee doggy
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:24 PM (g/zj9)
She used the Colt Woodsman and I ran the Ruger Single Six.
A Colt Woodsman. I have one a mighty fine gun. No wonder she beat you.
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 07:25 PM (0FSuD)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at March 08, 2015 07:25 PM (KH1sk)
Posted by: Zap Rowsdower at March 08, 2015 07:25 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 07:26 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: irongrampa at March 08, 2015 07:22 PM
Well trained, the youngling is. A good job have you done.
Posted by: Yoda at March 08, 2015 07:27 PM (uG7ov)
I'm just saying that the people that you're trying to hurt by your boycott of Firefox, won't be and the ones who will be hurt might be yourself.
That's all.
Yes, I understand. The same would be true if I cut off a close friend for doing something so deeply dishonorable that I could not stand to look at him any more.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 07:27 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: rickl at March 08, 2015 07:27 PM (sdi6R)
whee doggy
Posted by: Feh at March 08, 2015 07:24 PM
You shopping for used Purdeys? Damn.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2015 07:28 PM (uG7ov)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:28 PM (h6Xwq)
It was no contest, dammit.
Posted by: irongrampa at March 08, 2015 07:22 PM (jeCnD)
That's one proud irongrampa there.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:29 PM (6fyGz)
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 07:29 PM (0FSuD)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 07:30 PM (GEICT)
Next up, teach her how to out-flyfish you with that new rod!
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:31 PM (h6Xwq)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian, looking for Billy The Mountain at March 08, 2015 07:32 PM (K4xGQ)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 07:30 PM (GEICT)
Just now getting around to the podcast. Excellent as usual.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:32 PM (6fyGz)
408 Meatloaf finally in the oven - I should be eating by 10.
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:28 PM (h6Xwq)
Frozen beef?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian, looking for Billy The Mountain at March 08, 2015 07:32 PM (K4xGQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 08, 2015 07:33 PM (HH3Ly)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 08, 2015 07:32 PM (6fyGz)
Thank ye kindly.
And NOOD
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 08, 2015 07:34 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: DaveA at March 08, 2015 07:35 PM (DL2i+)
Funny, not ONE WORD about George Bush being at the march.
NOT ONE WORD.
Posted by: Nip Sip at March 08, 2015 07:35 PM (0FSuD)
Ducks can swim. They don't need help in the water. Icy or not.
They can swim under water also. About the worst that can happen is a pond they're in freezes while they're sleeping on the surface and they get stuck. Coyotes/foxes love that when it happens.
That whole story was a load of quack.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:36 PM (zRby/)
I'm beginning to think it's hormonal.
Posted by: JTB at March 08, 2015 07:36 PM (FvdPb)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
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No. Pickled liver.
First day over sixty in six(?) months - on my third bourbon & ginger already.
And this is a first, 1/2 beef, pork, veal & half ground lamb.
we'll see...
Posted by: shredded chi at March 08, 2015 07:37 PM (h6Xwq)
What they are promoting isn't cooking. It's not even close. No real cook who cares about what he's serving would put a plate of sweetbreads with maraschino balsamic glaze and Swedish fish reduction with a side of pig's knuckle salad in front of another human being. And that's exactly what you're likely to get on Chopped and the rest of that dreck.
Even the shows that marginally showcase actual meal preparation are tedious. Watch one episode of Triple D and count how many times Guy Fieri says "creamy, texture, tangy, off the hook, righteous, smoke ring" or the number of times per episode he's stuffing a grease burger into his yap.
There's better stuff on Twitter. Posted by amateurs.
Posted by: @redgalbluestate at March 08, 2015 07:37 PM (BAWot)
Posted by: Ranba Ral at March 08, 2015 07:42 PM (3x55d)
That's actually a pretty good series. It's not on often enough in my area.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2015 07:44 PM (uG7ov)
Pale Moon is a crippled copy of Firefox. The guy doing that has stated he won't do anything about supporting people using Win XP (which Firefox has done).
I've also been rejected at sites for having an out of date browser when I was using Pale Moon. (not recognized as a branch of Firefox)
So giggle gleefully while Firefox dies and there's less competition for the other browsers so they don't give shit about you anymore, come tell me how great it was.
I had Pale Moon for a few months and frankly wasn't all that impressed then the guy up and said he wasn't supporting Win XP anymore. Right now, I can't afford another computer and I don't see why I should have to for some very limited upgrade for what I do with it. So I don't want to hear any crap about how it's MY fault that Microsoft in a purely greedy business decision unilaterally decided to abandon the best OS they've ever produced and since have gone back to producing crap (well maybe not Win 7).
MS has always pulled this crap; a new OS every year or so. And when things were expanding it made sense but now we're in a more stable situation as far as devices and what we use our computers for. No reason for them to ditch XP except they just didn't want to bother and they wanted to force those who were happy with it to upgrade to something that wasn't very good and wasn't an exponentially increase in usability. Just the reverse in the case of Win 8
If you want to punish anyone punish the particular people who fired the guy cause ruining Firefox isn't going to affect those folks much at all. They all have other jobs.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:44 PM (zRby/)
OH please, spare me the histrionics. What happened is nothing like what you just described as an example.
It was despicable and the people who did it are despicable but you don't ruin a piece of software over it. Software that is open license and makes no profit off it.
The people you're mad at have other jobs they won't be affected by Firefox going under.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:47 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 07:49 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Cowboyneal at March 08, 2015 07:49 PM (8FlnJ)
He's very good at knowing who's ass to kiss and when. He's been doing it since the '60's and it paid off. Why stop now?
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That
He's a poltical flag officer. There have always been those kind of guys in the military. Benedict Arnold was PO'd at Washington, because he got all the credit.
There's tons of them now, pretending to be one thing or another. Powell is just annoying because we were once fooled into thinking he was something other than what he turned out to be. He helped this along by some of the stuff he said.
Now, he's really a kind of doddering old man. What is he, about 80 years old now?
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 07:51 PM (+1T7c)
comparing what they did by firing that guy to your friend doing something so dishonourable you couldn't face them anymore.
None of those on that board are your friends are they? You don't know them do you?
so your comparison is overblown.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at March 08, 2015 07:53 PM (zRby/)
Posted by: Zap Rowsdower
Martha Stewart would not approve.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative.... waiting for spring at March 08, 2015 07:53 PM (+1T7c)
None of those on that board are your friends are they? You don't know them do you?
so your comparison is overblown.
OK, I see where you are coming from. Let me explain.
In ceasing to use Firefox, I had none of the motivations you were talking about:
"I'm just saying that the people that you're trying to hurt by your boycott of Firefox, won't be and the ones who will be hurt might be yourself."
I wasn't trying to hurt anyone.
"you don't ruin a piece of software over it."
I wasn't trying to ruin a piece of software.
My "dishonorable friend" analogy was intended to convey to you what my actual motivations were, which were something like this: I cannot in good conscience use a piece of software put out by a group that has done something so despicable. I just cannot do it.
Do you understand? I liked Firefox a lot, and if Eich gets a sufficiently abject apology, and an offer of reinstatement, I would be quite happy to start using it again, whether he accepts the offer or not. Until then, it would feel like a self-betrayal.
Posted by: Splunge at March 08, 2015 08:04 PM (qyomX)
Talk about a no-talent.
The whole network went Reality TV-- a lot of pitting personalities against each other, fake controversies, and certainly not anything about food or cooking.
Posted by: Zap Rowsdower at March 08, 2015 08:29 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2015 08:41 PM (go5uR)
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