Food Thread:The Question Of The Day: Is The Appetizer The Highest Form Of Food?

I love appetizers, which is the only reason I ever accept invitations to weddings. There is nothing quite like wandering around a big room, breathlessly waiting for the next round of lamb lollipops or crab and cheese cones or tenderloin with horseradish on buttered toast to emerge from the kitchens. It's as good, if not better than an open bar!

I have always wondered why people bother with the sit-down portion of wedding celebrations when they have at their fingertips (hah!) the perfect medium to get people to mingle and chat and drink and eat.

There have been appetizers at weddings that have knocked my socks off, but I don't remember a single dish at any of the dinners that was...well...memorable.

So my advice to the Horde: when you begin to plan your second wedding, consider an all-appetizer party. I'll come, and I'll make sure you get your money's worth!

So trapper's gal starts it off below the fold, but how about the rest of you reprobates? anyone have a knock-out app recipe? I posted one of my favorites last week, but too often we get stuck on main dishes and side dishes for dinners, and forget about that all-important first bite!

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I know...NO MATH!...but this is interesting and helpful if anyone here is interested in why the government guidelines for cooking food are mostly bullshit.

how quickly at various temperatures enough Salmonella is killed to make the food safe to eat.

Wow...science...what can't it do? The relationship between sterilization (or killing enough of the microbes to be functionally equivalent), time and temperature is an important one. That's why Pasteurization works and doesn't ruin the milk.

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From commenter "TN Deplorable" comes an eggnog recipe that is...shall we say...calorically intense. And...um...that's a lot of booze!
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Have You Been Eating Fake Guacamole?

I don't want to know the answer to this question.

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Artisanal Water Makers

Yes, it is tongue-in-cheek, but some of you may recall a fad recently among the profoundly stupid? Drinking raw water. So this video may very be a harbinger of things to come.

[Hat Tip: Bitter Clinger]

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From commenter "trapper's girl" comes her favorite appetizer recipe.

Hot Crab Fondue

She tells me to use fresh crab, although with those ingredients it would be fine with a chopped shoe. Yes, I like this kind of stuff!

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Food and cooking tips, Castelvetrano olives with a sprinkle of chili flakes, young wild pigs, crisp bacon (although I am moving toward less crisp), thick and fluffy pita, and good tomatoes that aren't square, pale pink and covered with Mestizo E.coli: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com. Any advocacy of French Toast with syrup will result in disciplinary action up to and including being nuked from orbit. And yes, shaking a Manhattan is blasphemy...it's in the Bible!

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1 Foist?

Posted by: JC. Just JC. at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (377Zs)

2 Chow time

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (ZCEU2)

3 I like eating them and then have no room for the main

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (vd8XM)

4 Food!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (MVjcR)

5 JC yes you were, go fetch em

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (ZCEU2)

6 Now I'm hungry

Posted by: JC. Just JC. at December 15, 2019 04:01 PM (377Zs)

7 many thanks for bacon!

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 04:02 PM (Psuwu)

8 Appetizers-Most creative anyway

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:02 PM (ZCEU2)

9 Called all carnivorous corgis

Posted by: JC. Just JC. at December 15, 2019 04:02 PM (377Zs)

10 Ooo my FAVORITE thing! FOOD!

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:04 PM (a4qVe)

11 Agree with the wedding.
Have all appetizers. A buffet of appetizers, don't make me wait around for someone to deliver them and sneer because I take more than one.
Skip the "chicken" or "beef" or "fish" or "vegetarian" option.

Have a quick toast. Back to eating and drinking

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (vd8XM)

12 Pretty much everyone here knows the outstanding job that bluebell and Weasel did on The Deplorable Gourmet and making it happen.

Most know about bluebell's proclivity (to put it politely) for muscle cars, fast driving, and burning donuts with same.

What most wouldn't know until now is that bluebell takes on a seasonal assignments as a 'Santa's helper', qualified not only by her good heart, but by her well-honed high-performance driving abilities.

Given a brand-new sleigh this year, she just completed a test-spin out to Texas and back. While here, she offered me the opportunity to try it out.

Getting behind the controls of the new sleigh, I looked around, and then asked "How does this work? The accelerator is made of raisins, the brake is made of marzipan, and the gearstick is a lump of sweet dough."

She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

13 Broiled some great steelhead the other night. The leftovers make a great base for a dip/crackers as an appetizer.

Posted by: JC. Just JC. at December 15, 2019 04:06 PM (377Zs)

14 Do the biscuits served by Red Lobster count?

Oh, I might add, had some stuffed mushrooms at Red Lobster recently that were pretty good.

Or, my wife and I were so hungry we only thought they were good.

But, seriously, we purchase the Red Lobster biscuit mix to make their biscuits at home. They are quite good.

Anyway, time to run, must get mom for her weekly meal at Che Blake

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing
at December 15, 2019 04:06 PM (WEBkv)

15
Appetizers and dessert is a perfectly acceptable menu.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 15, 2019 04:06 PM (7rVsF)

16 I want those rectangle shaped yummy looking things in the left lower corner of that pic.

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:07 PM (a4qVe)

17 Any appetizer incorporating bacon is better than any main course that doesnt. This is known.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 15, 2019 04:07 PM (LBnTd)

18 Just give me appetizers and desserts and I am a happy camper.

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 04:08 PM (PisyI)

19
Ben Had asked me for a gnocchi recipe. I described the basics a couple weeks ago, here are a couple videos to help anyone who wants to make them.

This first one is pretty much the way my family makes them, except nonnina doesn't do the "dig" on each dumpling:

https://tinyurl.com/u8yu557

This video shows the "dig" on each piece, at 5:48 to 5:58. It's a much longer video but really all you need is the first vid I posted, and then this one to show the dig. But there's probably some tweaks on this longer one that the first doesn't have as well. The music on the first one is folkloric, the soundtrack on this second one is Pep Boys muzak:

https://tinyurl.com/w6mll97

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:08 PM (kD8Fh)

20 It's appeteasers !!!

Posted by: Penny's Friend Zac at December 15, 2019 04:08 PM (LPnfS)

21 Met up with my buddy on Friday who gave me about 3 Alaskan cohos he caught in August. All frozen in Alaska

Fish will be on the menu for New Years

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:08 PM (vd8XM)

22 Our most beloved appetizer is a dip; BLT dip. My husband would eat the whole bowl if I let him.

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:08 PM (a4qVe)

23 I always seem to focus on drinks in these threads. I'm not an alky. Really! I am a chemist, so that may explain it.

Anyway, after my abortive attempts at developing a taste for martinis, I have discovered its close relative, the Manhattan. They are quite delicious.

2 oz. rye (I like the local Copper Fox brand)1 oz Noilly Prat sweet vermouth2 shakes Angostura bitters1 Luxardo cocktail cherry on a cocktail skewer.Shake over ice, in a PROPER Boston shaker, like this one.

https://tinyurl.com/tetjddy
Serve in a coupe glass, with an orange peel garnish. Delicious.

Posted by: pep at December 15, 2019 04:10 PM (T6t7i)

24 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

Funny!

And appropriate - this a.m. our parish had a post-service social to celebrate the church's restoration/rehab. One of the hospitality ladies offered me this slab of something wrapped in clear plastic. I thought it was bread. She told me it was a "baker's mistake", it was supposed to be scones, but it didn't look right so they were giving it out to people.

I took it home, ate a slice, omg it was so good! It was not a scone recipe, it was Stollen! Someone at the bakery messed up, thinking it was supposed to be a scone.

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:11 PM (kD8Fh)

25 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."
Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

Readies trebuchet with Texas size basket ...

Posted by: Adriane the Warmongering Critic ... at December 15, 2019 04:11 PM (LPnfS)

26 There is a German restaurant about 15 miles from here. When you sit down, they put a plate with cut up veg, 3 different salad type things, one usually herring in cream sauce, a cheese dip, and a liver spread.
I have that, two beers, and want to just take my order to go

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:11 PM (vd8XM)

27 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM

*groan*

Oh, and Yay! Food Thread!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 04:12 PM (rBtIz)

28 i took 4 lbs or so of steamed gulf shrimp and cocktail sause to a neighborhood Christmas party last night.

all gone in very short order.

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 04:12 PM (Psuwu)

29 How appropriate. We're doing appetizers all day today. Started with mini quiches and steak crostinis for breakfast. Snacking on fried pickles and fried cheese curds now. Later is mini pizzas (party rye, mozzarella, sauce, pepperoni) and toasted raviolis.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 04:13 PM (Dhht7)

30 Proper drinks go with food

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:13 PM (ZCEU2)

31 I always wanted to do an all appetizers dinner, but then I still love all the delicious mains.

I just love food

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:14 PM (a4qVe)

32 I don't know if ace ever reads the Food Thread, but that second video I posted will help him in his Italian language learning adventure. It has subtitles.

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:14 PM (kD8Fh)

33 Swedish meatballs.

In honor of our new teenage overlord, Greta "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother" Funbags.

But first, a martini. One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 15, 2019 04:15 PM (Z+IKu)

34 For my second wedding I plan an all aphrodisiac appetizer meal.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at December 15, 2019 04:15 PM (Uu+Jp)

35 kallisto - I doubt it

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:15 PM (ZCEU2)

36 Serve in a coupe glass, with an orange peel garnish. Delicious.
Posted by: pep

Thanks pep
A friend of ours loves manhattans and I hope to make this for her the next time they are over

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:16 PM (vd8XM)

37 I really like appetizers too, their only drawback is there's no room for any other course once we feast on them like it's SMOD's day Eve.

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:17 PM (kD8Fh)

38 Appetizers that are so good they become trendy pub food. These are the bane of my diet. (Well that and deep fried pizza).

Posted by: Big V at December 15, 2019 04:17 PM (B06Zw)

39 Pep,If you take Buffalo Trace bourbon and Luxardo cherries (with a bit of the juice) you get a fine approximation of a Manhattan without any math.

Posted by: mark reardon at December 15, 2019 04:17 PM (6Ga8H)

40 35 kallisto - I doubt it

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:15 PM (ZCEU2)

He's probably already scoured the internet looking for sources to make him sound like a legit Guido. Not a NJ Guido though. One of those real Eye-talians like.

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:18 PM (kD8Fh)

41 Sounds like the appetizer is the foreplay of dining.

When you say it like that, I probably don't pay enough attention to making an appetizer either.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:18 PM (bYn+n)

42 My grandpa drank Manhattans like that; just bourbon and cherries.
He also ate a tablespoon of gin soaked raisins every morning. He said it helped his bursitis.

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:19 PM (a4qVe)

43 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."
Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

How long have you been sitting on that one? Brooding, waiting for it to hatch?

Posted by: hogmartin at December 15, 2019 04:20 PM (t+qrx)

44 How long have you been sitting on that one? Brooding, waiting for it to hatch?

LOL!!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:20 PM (dUJdY)

45 Baked dip. Do not have a recipe. Small tub of softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, bacon, shredded sharp cheddar and a crumbled Ritz cracker combines together. Top with pepper jelly and bake. Serve with crackers. Delish.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 15, 2019 04:22 PM (N3JsI)

46 My son had an all appetizers wedding reception.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:22 PM (lwiT4)

47 brb, time to make the sauce.

Posted by: DaveA at December 15, 2019 04:23 PM (FhXTo)

48 My son had an all appetizers wedding reception.
Posted by: grammie winger

It does make a lot of sense.

Posted by: Bruce at December 15, 2019 04:23 PM (vd8XM)

49 We nibbled, we drank, we danced . It was perfect. No waiting for rubber chicken.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:25 PM (lwiT4)

50 My last real job required me to find caterers for work events. I did a simple search on "finger foods" and landed on this awesome caterer - from Italy - who I can no longer find on the interwebs.

However the following is a close approximation. When I get married, we're flying to London so we can use this caterer. Scroll down a little to check out the spread:

https://tinyurl.com/rykre4p

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:25 PM (kD8Fh)

51 Duncanthrax--

that is the "groanworthiest" I have seen in a long time.

Posted by: cfo mom at December 15, 2019 04:25 PM (RfzVr)

52 My son had an all appetizers wedding reception.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:22 PM (lwiT4)

big fan of that notion. Beats the whole assigned seating, trying to eat a large meal while also trying to be sociable. Me likey.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Movie Cricket at December 15, 2019 04:26 PM (x8Wzq)

53 Then before midnight they brought in a ton of pizzas.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:26 PM (lwiT4)

54 I don't remember a single dish at any of the dinners that was...well...memorable.

I do. It was at my own wedding. My father-in-law was a burned out lawyer who had retreated to Cape Cod to be an independent lobsterman and he set aside 100 lobstahs for the wedding reception.

Some idiots ate the roast beef.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 15, 2019 04:26 PM (gd9RK)

55 Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:22 PM (lwiT4)

He was raised well.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 15, 2019 04:28 PM (wYseH)

56 CBD - it helped that he married a chef/caterer.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:29 PM (lwiT4)

57 If you're having a wedding with a sit-down dinner, the invite says, "Reception immediately afterward at (name of location)", and you're doing the bridal party and family photos after the ceremony, it's a really good idea to have appetizers available.

I remember going to a wedding where that happened, and they also had an open bar during the "waiting for the bridal party" time period. Once they arrived, it became a cash bar. Another wedding had no alcohol at all, so we just ate.

Posted by: Vendette at December 15, 2019 04:29 PM (6ezlu)

58 Never have gone to a appatizer only but why not?

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:29 PM (ZCEU2)

59 When my husband and I were married, our reception was held at his parent's club. D'oh and I paid for the food, bar, and musician (a harpist).

The food was all appetizers: shrimp, crab, I can't remember everything, but it was lovely and delicious, and plentiful. Our guests said it was the best, most fun reception ever.

Yesterday afternoon, we cohosted another oyster roast. It was dreadful. Brilliant sun, crisp breeze over sparkling water, ugly dolphins frolicking evilly, and lots of May River, Texas, and Chesapeake icky oysters. Someone even spotted one of the minks that lives near the marsh. They're a type of weasel.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:30 PM (ptqGC)

60 We have a friend, with a brick oven that can be taken apart for traveling. He did pizzas for our wedding. He used to be a baker, so he really knows how to make tasty food.

Posted by: notsothoreau at December 15, 2019 04:30 PM (Lqy/e)

61
Yesterday afternoon, we cohosted another oyster roast. It was dreadful. Brilliant sun, crisp breeze over sparkling water, ugly dolphins frolicking evilly, and lots of May River, Texas, and Chesapeake icky oysters. Someone even spotted one of the minks that lives near the marsh. They're a type of weasel.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:30 PM (ptqGC)

Do you simply praise God every day that you live in a place with fabulous food? And the ocean! (But I repeat myself).

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:33 PM (TdMsT)

62 They're a type of weasel.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:30 PM (ptqGC)
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We're everywhere!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 04:33 PM (MVjcR)

63 Hugs, Ladyl and Weasel!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:33 PM (ptqGC)

64 Hi Jane! hi Ladyl!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 04:34 PM (MVjcR)

65 Congusto catering seems to know what they are doing...!

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 04:34 PM (Psuwu)

66 >>Another wedding had no alcohol at all, so we just ate.

Yea, that was definitely not my wedding. Some people still haven't sobered up.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 15, 2019 04:34 PM (ZLI7S)

67 {{{Jane D'Oh}}}

{{{Weasel}}}

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:35 PM (TdMsT)

68 Thanks for the vid kallisto. I did not pay close enough attention when Gramma made them back in the day.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (Y4EXg)

69 The gangs all here! How's everyones day? It's snowing like mad and boss said I don't have to come in tomorrow. Woo hoo!!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (dUJdY)

70 Oh! I forgot! Rev and I had an appetizer only reception too ! Completely slipped my mind.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (lwiT4)

71 My fav appy is grilled lambsicles. They are marinated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar with all the garlic prior to grilling.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (uDh3k)

72 Who the hell has a wedding with no booze? Oh right my husbands best friend..lmao. No wonder their marriage didn't last.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:38 PM (dUJdY)

73 They're a type of weasel.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:30 PM (ptqGC)
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We're everywhere!
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 04:33 PM

*lurks, waiting*

Posted by: The otters at December 15, 2019 04:38 PM (rBtIz)

74 #twoweeks until cheeseball season. Time to break out my Gram's Damn Good Cheeseball recipe.

Posted by: JC. Just JC. at December 15, 2019 04:38 PM (377Zs)

75 Who the hell has a wedding with no booze?

Baptists.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:39 PM (lwiT4)

76 68 Thanks for the vid kallisto. I did not pay close enough attention when Gramma made them back in the day.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (Y4EXg)

Anytime, Tonypete.

I'll find the article the local paper did on our parish reno so you can see the results. I do hope there are "before" images. They are dreadful.

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 04:39 PM (kD8Fh)

77 Oh! I forgot! Rev and I had an appetizer only reception too ! Completely slipped my mind.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (lwiT4)

Our first, second, and third official fight was over the damn wedding.

We hit the Justice O' Peace in Henderson and shagged ass to Gatlinburg for the weekend.

Don't regret it. The Judge warmed up to it, once he figured out I was an Engineer and she was a Database Developer. He did a Hell of a job.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:40 PM (bYn+n)

78 Grammie... yes his brides dad was a preacher. She ran around on him 10 years into the marriage.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:40 PM (dUJdY)

79 These are the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, to offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings, every thing upon his day.

Posted by: Lord Comey at December 15, 2019 04:41 PM (zD38/)

80 Baptists.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:39 PM (lwiT4)

Oh, it's there. We ain't constantly going to the parking lot to smoke.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:41 PM (bYn+n)

81 I did every single bit of shopping on Cyber Monday, everything was delivered on time, is wrapped, and under the tree. Have one gift to send to husband's nephew in Jersey City, NJ. For some reason, he prefers I ship his package to his business, instead of his residence. Huh. /s

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:42 PM (ptqGC)

82 Oh good. The pine scented Druid philosopher is here.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (uDh3k)

83 "...when you begin to plan your second wedding, consider an all-appetizer party."

Lol, that's exactly what we did.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (uquGJ)

84 will there be a fruitcake thread?

i actually like fruitcake - dense, rich, filled with candied fruits and nuts. any recommendations?

Posted by: mjc at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (Pg+x7)

85 Jane D'Oh, that sounds like an utterly *miserable* shindig, glad you survived /s.

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (a4qVe)

86 69 The gangs all here! How's everyones day? It's snowing like mad and boss said I don't have to come in tomorrow. Woo hoo!!
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:37 PM (dUJdY)

You've got snow? That means we'll get it in a day or two!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (TdMsT)

87 if this is the dog thread, here are some Akkadian names for puppehs -
twitter.com/Moudhy/status/1206125561757745153

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at December 15, 2019 04:44 PM (ykYG2)

88 Jane D'oh, did your package arrive?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 04:44 PM (V3fhb)

89 Who the hell has a wedding with no booze? Oh right my husbands best friend..lmao. No wonder their marriage didn't last.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:38 PM (dUJdY)

I've been to more of those than I have had weddings with booze. I was a bridesmaid in one of them and another one was a relative's. They tend to end early, though, so you can go out afterward (which many people do). A couple more only had wine available. As far as I know they're all still married.
One of those weddings I drove 4 hours to attend, and 2 people came along with me. Partway there, out in the middle of nowhere, I told them it was likely going to be an alcohol-free wedding. They were stunned. Turned out to be true, and we did end up a bar afterwards with a few of the groomsmen. There also wasn't a huge wedding cake; they did cupcake displays.

Posted by: Vendette at December 15, 2019 04:44 PM (6ezlu)

90 We went to a no booze wedding several years ago. The bride's father set up a bar out of his car in the parking lot.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:44 PM (ptqGC)

91 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

That made me lol. In case anyone is interested, stollen make a good (sweet, of course) French toast bread.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 04:45 PM (uquGJ)

92
75 Who the hell has a wedding with no booze?

Baptists.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:39 PM (lwiT4)

My husband and I lived for many years in a rural part of Ohio. At least half of the wedding receptions were alcohol-free (Baptists and Nazarenes).

Didn't bother us a bit.

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:46 PM (TdMsT)

93 No booze weddings are actually illegal in WI.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 04:46 PM (uDh3k)

94 Oh good. The pine scented Druid philosopher is here.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 04:43 PM (uDh3k)

Point him out. Sounds like a dude I'd like to hear about.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:46 PM (bYn+n)

95 Ben Had! It arrived yesterday! I'm so excited! Plan to get a lil' sumthin in the mail your way tomorrow.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:46 PM (ptqGC)

96 Church ladies made the annual run to Racine yesterday to get Kringle for everyone in church. They have so many flavors now. Next year they are adding cinnamon roll filling.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:47 PM (lwiT4)

97 Most weddings I get to it's open bar, sometimes for 1st hour only.

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:47 PM (ZCEU2)

98 when you begin to plan your second wedding
lol, that ship sailed a long time ago

Posted by: Peaches at December 15, 2019 04:47 PM (14URa)

99 Been watching a Korean housewife channel on YouTube and she uses the heck out of an air-fryer/toaster oven thing. Been seeing a bunch of those combined with a rotisserie and saw one at Aldi for $100 so decided to give it a whirl. Now I just need recipes.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 04:47 PM (uquGJ)

100 97 But I, and see others tip the bar tender well.

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (ZCEU2)

101 If there'd been no booze at my wedding I don't see how I could have gone through with it.

Oh, you people are talking about the reception?

Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (gd9RK)

102 Grammie Woodmans carries the official Kringle you don't have to go to Racine

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (a4qVe)

103 Ladyl - probably the Pentecostals too, although I don't believe I've been to a Pentecostal wedding.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (lwiT4)

104 I've got to start baking hostess gifts tomorrow, too. I found a blue cheese and olive cheese straw I'm eager to make.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:49 PM (ptqGC)

105 "Who the hell has a wedding with no booze?
Baptists."

I'm not Baptist but Mrs f'd is, so yeah, no booze.

Posted by: freaked at December 15, 2019 04:50 PM (Tnijr)

106 Cheribebe- yeah, I think they like the tradition of going to Racine. They seem to look forward to it.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:50 PM (lwiT4)

107
103 Ladyl - probably the Pentecostals too, although I don't believe I've been to a Pentecostal wedding.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (lwiT4)

Grammie--There were a couple of Pentecostal churches there, but I never met a parishioner.

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:50 PM (TdMsT)

108 I did manage to aggravate my ankle injury yesterday. Bigly. Ugh.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:50 PM (ptqGC)

109 But I, and see others tip the bar tender well.
Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (ZCEU2)

Take care of your bartender and barber - advice I heed.

Anybody that can poison me or cut my throat - yeah, I kiss their ass.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:51 PM (bYn+n)

110 106 gotcha. Girls day trip. Those ladies are stealthy!

Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:51 PM (a4qVe)

111 Oh, you people are talking about the reception?

Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (gd9RK)
If they even remember it, you did it wrong . . .

Posted by: Peaches at December 15, 2019 04:51 PM (14URa)

112 Hi, {{{Ben Had}}}

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:51 PM (TdMsT)

113 Mrs928 has begun trying her hand at "street tacos". We had chicken ones this last week. Seasoned grilled chicken chunks with just some onion and Cilantro in a steamed corn tortilla. Light and pleasant.

Hopefully seasoned beef or chorizo ones are also in the works.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at December 15, 2019 04:52 PM (yQpMk)

114 103 Ladyl - probably the Pentecostals too, although I don't believe I've been to a Pentecostal wedding.
Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:48 PM (lwiT4)

The Pentecostal weddings I've been to lately had booze.
My own wedding was alcohol free and, yes, it did last till death did us part.

Posted by: N.L. Urker Philips Screwdriver of the Gods at December 15, 2019 04:52 PM (Uu+Jp)

115 No booze weddings are actually illegal in WI.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 04:46

Heh, as it should be at all receptions.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 04:52 PM (Dhht7)

116 All shopping done. A few more errands. Having lasagna for dinner and that is in the freezer. Need to ship work pants grandson wanted and done. Thinking of bruschetta phyllo cups for one of the appetizers. And the perennial little weenies simmered in beer and wrapped in cheese and crescent rolls.

I'm a classy broad.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 04:53 PM (MTxDQ)

117 I've got to start baking hostess gifts tomorrow, too.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:49 PM (ptqGC)

If you can make a home-made Twinkie - well, that's just awesome.

I'd drive to get one of those.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:53 PM (bYn+n)

118 I've never been to a wedding that was all that exciting.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 04:53 PM (NWiLs)

119 I've never been to a wedding that was all that exciting.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 04:53 PM (NWiLs)

I was a best man once. They insisted I make a speech - so it went like this.

"Good luck. I'd tell you what to do - but nobody knows. Good luck, we all really like you."

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:56 PM (bYn+n)

120 Infidel.. you're ahead of me. Damn.. still have two to get my son and I need to get hubby something else but he's impossible to buy for. I did get a lot wrapping done today though.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:56 PM (dUJdY)

121 I've never been to a wedding that was all that exciting.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 04:53 PM (NWiLs)

You have to be the MOB or MOG to get the full effect. Mother of groom is actually funner. Less responsibility more dancing.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 04:56 PM (lwiT4)

122 Hey everybody. Two notes:

(1), that hot crab fondue recipe sounds pretty good. Think I'll try it.

(2), CBD, gotta agree about appetizers. There's at least a few restaurants over the years where I loved the appetizers far more than the entrees themselves.

This Thursday is my company's Christmas party, at a Long Beach barbecue place, and the boss buys a table full of appetizers for everyone, which we all (including me) enjoy loading up on, rather than ordering anything ourselves. Looking forward to it, though I might go ahead and splurge on some ribs and bbq sausage while I'm there as well.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 04:57 PM (L2ZTs)

123 We have one final Christmas party Thursday, where the host is grilling meat of some kind. Guests are to bring dishes to share.

Last year I brought gently oven-roasted shrimp in white wine and garlic. I made a lot, and they were hoovered down quickly.

They're super easy, so I'll probably do those again.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 04:57 PM (ptqGC)

124 I want to know how to make those lamb lollipops. We had them at a birthday party, and I had to work real hard to not make a spectacle of myself hanging around the serving trays.

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 04:58 PM (87gB3)

125 Is the appetizer the highest form of food?

Maybe.

However, that napoleonish shrimp, is it shrimp, thingy in the lower lefthand corner is way too unwieldy to be a good appetizer.

It does look delicious.

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 04:58 PM (HALdu)

126 120 Infidel.. you're ahead of me. Damn.. still have two to get my son and I need to get hubby something else but he's impossible to buy for. I did get a lot wrapping done today though.
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 04:56 PM (dUJdY)

I still have two small gifts, plus the stocking stuffers to get. All the rest of the stuff is wrapped and organized.

(And I'm hoping to get that item done we were talking about).

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 04:59 PM (TdMsT)

127 One of the fun things about the holidays: Hickory Farms pops up at the malls again for a month or two.

They're good, but it bugs me a bit that it seems all their cheese products aren't really real. The giveaway is in their cutesy names, like "chedd'R."

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 04:59 PM (L2ZTs)

128 I love wedding receptions with an open bar, until I got the bill for kidlet's. it was so much fun.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:00 PM (MTxDQ)

129 Oh hell Ladyl.. I still have a few stocking stuffers to get! Blah.. thought I was done with that but I dumped them all out today and not quite enough. The damn dogs stocking is full!! LOL!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:00 PM (dUJdY)

130 I used to make a crab stuffed mushroom cap with cheese that everyone loved. I need to find that recipe.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 05:00 PM (uDh3k)

131 129 Oh hell Ladyl.. I still have a few stocking stuffers to get! Blah.. thought I was done with that but I dumped them all out today and not quite enough. The damn dogs stocking is full!! LOL!
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:00 PM (dUJdY)

Of course the dog comes first! Your pup is precious!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:01 PM (TdMsT)

132 If you are serious about drinking and the person that you are drinking with you start your visit to the bar by tipping the bartender.

The best worst night I ever had was when I started of by tipping the bartender $100. In 90 when $100 was worth something.

By the end of the night he was just giving us stuff. The last thing I remember about the bar was something called a 57 Chevy.

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 05:02 PM (HALdu)

133 Infidel, thanks for reminding me:

In about 1998, I attended a Christmas party hosted by my then-boss, who owned our law firm.

Anyway, people went so nucking futs with the free bar, the boss ended up closing it at about 10pm.

AND, we had one of our main attorneys get himself so sick from drinking so much, he was vomiting everywhere. We had to drop him off at the nearest Marriott to dry out. He was humiliated.

Was probably the wildest party I've ever been to.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:02 PM (L2ZTs)

134 Those cocktail weenies look divine.

Posted by: Jerry "Comedy Gold" Nadless at December 15, 2019 05:02 PM (EgshT)

135 I would be afraid of eating a tray of something I found really goodas there probably would be many I didn't like. ( being a no seafood eater)

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:02 PM (ZCEU2)

136 Yeah he's pretty cute. He was jumping around in the snow today and a few times he went completely under! Little shit won't go out in the rain but he loves snow.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:04 PM (dUJdY)

137 you would have liked ours. the guy that married us was dressed like a pirate

Posted by: notsothoreau at December 15, 2019 05:04 PM (Lqy/e)

138 96 ... "Church ladies made the annual run to Racine yesterday to get Kringle for everyone in church."

grammie,
Years ago we were in Waukesha for a family gathering. Every morning before daybreak I was sent to the local store to wait for the kringle to be delivered from Racine. I didn't know why until I got there. I was the only one at the house big enough to have a chance at getting enough kringle before all the construction workers stripped the supply. Mind you, everyone was polite. But they were determined. We still laugh about it and make references to locusts in hard hats.

Posted by: JTB at December 15, 2019 05:05 PM (7EjX1)

139 I like the Napoleonish shrimp, too. I don't care how messy it would be. It would be worth it.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 15, 2019 05:05 PM (S+f+m)

140 I've gotten my Christmas food assignment:

Make-ahead mashed potatoes (I use Pioneer Woman's) and a great been casserole.

I'm making a green been casserole that I discovered years ago--haricot verts with a light Parmesan cheese sauce and water chestnuts, topped with lots of buttered, Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs.

I think I'm also going to bring the crab dip listed up top here.

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:05 PM (TdMsT)

141 >>I've never been to a wedding that was all that exciting.

I have to admit mine was a pretty good time. We rented an inn in Vermont for the weekend. We didn't want anyone driving so everyone's keys were confiscated until Sunday. It was basically a 3 day party with a brief time out for a ceremony.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 15, 2019 05:06 PM (ZLI7S)

142 On second thought, it might be Napoleonish smoked salmon. My opinion still holds.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 15, 2019 05:06 PM (S+f+m)

143
136 Yeah he's pretty cute. He was jumping around in the snow today and a few times he went completely under! Little shit won't go out in the rain but he loves snow.
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:04 PM (dUJdY)

Did you get a picture?

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:06 PM (TdMsT)

144 JTB - those Kringles from Racine have quite the fan club.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 05:06 PM (lwiT4)

145 Infidel.. you're ahead of me. Damn.. still have two to get my son and I need to get hubby something else but he's impossible to buy for. I did get a lot wrapping done today though.
Posted by: Jewells45 at

I sort of cheated. Kidlet wants clothes, so got a Visa gift card. We have, ah, different tastes. Got sil a nice robe from the big and tall shop. Grocery gift certificate and patriot supply food.

Also an extra pan of lasagna to take home. Kidlet is working full time and going to school. This semester she has A's and waiting for the grade on her last paper for the final grade in forth class.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:07 PM (MTxDQ)

146 I'm making a green been casserole that I discovered years ago--haricot
verts with a light Parmesan cheese sauce and water chestnuts, topped
with lots of buttered, Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs.

Green Bean Casserole is proof that, if there is a God, he ain't give up on me yet.

I love that stuff. In many forms.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:07 PM (bYn+n)

147 Autocucumber sure doesn't like the term "green bean."

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM (TdMsT)

148 Ladyl, hugs right back at ya. I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM (V3fhb)

149 "Good luck. I'd tell you what to do - but nobody knows. Good luck, we all really like you."

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 04:56 PM (bYn+n)

Heh. That's about right.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 05:09 PM (NWiLs)

150 I love that stuff. In many forms.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:07 PM (bYn+n)

Moi aussi!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:09 PM (TdMsT)

151 I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.

Of course!!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:09 PM (dUJdY)

152 148 Ladyl, hugs right back at ya. I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM (V3fhb)

I'm glad you beat that bottle into submission, Ben Had!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:10 PM (TdMsT)

153 >148 Ladyl, hugs right back at ya. I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05

The highest form of tool usage.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 05:10 PM (uDh3k)

154 Ladyl.. it was so funny. Hubby went out back with a shovel to make a path for him. He ran past my husband straight into the snow. I thought it was so funny I forgot to take a picture.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (dUJdY)

155 Autocucumber sure doesn't like the term "green bean."
Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM (TdMsT)

It ain't had a good one - with a can of mushroom soup, a bunch of those onions on top, and some other stuff mixed in. Broccoli works. Cheddar works in the right proportions.

You gotta' burn the top of the dish - to give it crunch. That's the trick with the onions - and the trick with working in the other stuff as well.

I've never used a butane torch on a dish - but I can see where that would work with Green Bean Casserole.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (bYn+n)

156
The highest form of tool usage.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 15, 2019 05:10 PM (uDh3k)

That is master class, right there!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (TdMsT)

157 This semester she has A's and waiting for the grade on her last paper for the final grade in forth class.
Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:07 PM

Forth is one of my favorite computer languages. I'm a little surprised they're still teaching it, though.

;-)

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (DMUuz)

158 Crab dip is a wonderful appetizer. My people used every part of the cream cheese.

Posted by: Elizabeth Warren at December 15, 2019 05:12 PM (gd9RK)

159 154 Ladyl.. it was so funny. Hubby went out back with a shovel to make a path for him. He ran past my husband straight into the snow. I thought it was so funny I forgot to take a picture.
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (dUJdY)

Your pup is a cutie-patootie!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:12 PM (TdMsT)

160 A simple appetizer that always gets compliments is Rosemary-Parmesan Coins - recipe at https://www.finecooking.com/

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 05:12 PM (bDqIh)

161 BenHad....i'll wager that cork is still in the bottle...

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 05:13 PM (Psuwu)

162 How long have you been sitting on that one? Brooding, waiting for it to hatch?
Posted by: hogmartin at December 15, 2019 04:20 PM

A few days ... I figured the Food Thread was its natural habitat.

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 05:13 PM (DMUuz)

163 Gah, Duncan.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:14 PM (MTxDQ)

164

A few days ... I figured the Food Thread was its natural habitat.
Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 05:13 PM (DMUuz)

The Bluebell story is really cute!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:14 PM (TdMsT)

165 I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM

Hi, Ben Had. Would you like me to send you one of those wine cork air pumps? Might be easier.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:15 PM (Dhht7)

166 Got a crock pot full of Buffalo Chicken Pasta going, just need to wait one hour to finish it off.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:15 PM (MTxDQ)

167 Thank you Ladyl. He is pretty darn cute. He's my snuggle buddy and in the summer he watches Royals games with me. He doesn't like football. Too much yelling! lol!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:16 PM (dUJdY)

168 loneranger, you would lose that wager. I am tool proficient.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:16 PM (V3fhb)

169 I was in the process of taking a hammer and screwdriver to get the damned cork out of the wine bottle. I won.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:08 PM

Slightly surprised you don't have a band-saw in the garage. But I don't judge.

A good jig-saw and vice could have done the trick - but again - you do you.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:17 PM (bYn+n)

170 I don't remember who gave me the tiramasu recipe last week, Ladyl or maybe lin-duh, I don't know, thank you. did a test run. Perfect.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:17 PM (MTxDQ)

171
This broccoli recipe is the only one I have made for so many years, I can't remember how long, lol. I'm old, lol.

Broccoli Casserole

1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli OR 2 10 ounce packages
frozen broccoli, I use florets
1 cup sliced or diced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
about 1 cup crumbled buttery crackers
salt, pepper and any other spices you want to use. Garlic powder is good and a bit of curry powder also. Just do it your way, lol.
-------------------------------------
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
cook broccoli , drain well
blend mayo, sour cream, onion and green pepper in a bowl.
In greased 2 quart casserole dish, layer broccoli, water chestnuts and sour cream mixture.
Cover with cheese top with cracker crumbs.

at this point the casserole can be refrigerated and baked later. Bake about 35-40 minutes.

---------------------------

I layer all the broccoli, then water chestnuts then sour cream mixture, then top with cheese and crackers.

I've never mixed it all up, just layered.

easily doubled

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. May 2020 be a great year.

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 05:18 PM (PisyI)

172 I can see where a tubing cutter would have been a problem - the neck's not square. Bad idea.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:18 PM (bYn+n)

173 I have 2 pounds of ground turkey thawing. I thought of turkey burgers but...meh.. any ideas?

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:19 PM (dUJdY)

174 olddog, Thank You but it only happens every once in a while and I have the remedy down to a science.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:19 PM (V3fhb)

175 I'm not even bothering with dinner tonight.

After church, we skipped coffee hour and rushed over the bridge to SC to an incredible little farm with the most amazing food in their on-site restaurant. Every vegetable is grown right outside the door, the eggs are laid in the hen house next door, etc.

We tried to get there early and beat the Bluffton after-church crowd, but had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated. It was SO worth it. I even hesitate to tell locals here about the place.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:19 PM (ptqGC)

176 a srewdriver and hammer ..... can only drive the cork down unless u have a special trick.
I can get a cork out with just a coat hanger

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 05:21 PM (Psuwu)

177 Ben Had, D'oh Boy gave me an electric wine bottle opener by Oster several years ago. I love the thing.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:21 PM (ptqGC)

178 You know - as I think about it - Dremel with a cutting disc would teach that wine bottle who's in charge in no time.

*makes mental note*

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:21 PM (bYn+n)

179 Hey, I didn't just break the neck off the bottle and hope for the best, did I?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:21 PM (V3fhb)

180 I married a lady with Slovak blood lines. Tradition is a big wedding. Brides parents furnish the food. Wedding beef w/ potatoes and gravy. I had to furnish the booze. Beer and whisky. Damn near broke me.

Posted by: Ronster at December 15, 2019 05:22 PM (Ydtlf)

181 Ben Had, have you considered shooting the top of the wine bottle off? And getting it on video?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:22 PM (ptqGC)

182 177 Ben Had, D'oh Boy gave me an electric wine bottle opener by Oster several years ago. I love the thing.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:21 PM (ptqGC)

I have the Rabbit, and I love it. I open wine for others, not myself...

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:22 PM (TdMsT)

183 I have the Rabbit, and I love it. I open wine for others, not myself...

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:22 PM (TdMsT)

I had a Rabbit one, but I wore the thing out.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:23 PM (ptqGC)

184 Sawz-All would have been a problem - unless you had a really good blade. But I'm thinking Dremel with cutting disc was optimal.

Final answer.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:23 PM (bYn+n)

185 I was going to e-mail CBD and ask him to do an appetizer food thread, but I never got around to it.

I'm psychic....or psychotic. Either or....

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 05:24 PM (cF8AT)

186 Next thing ya know, it'll be corks. Sigh.

Posted by: The Chicken at December 15, 2019 05:24 PM (EgshT)

187 Gonna go sub at 6:00. My stomach is a little off. And I hear this group is really good.

I'd better try to eat a banana...

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:25 PM (TdMsT)

188 >>This broccoli recipe is the only one I have made for so many years, I can't remember how long, lol.

Oh, my mom has been making a similar broccoli casserole since the 70's - love it!!

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 05:28 PM (bDqIh)

189 Tami,

You are a good-hearted person.

Thank you very much for everything you have done concerning rickl and Reggie.

We made a donation to Toys for Tots and our local group has many volunteer opportunities, which we would not have known about until we made a donation. We will be busy volunteering with them until Christmas.

May your holidays be wonderful.

four seasons

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 05:28 PM (PisyI)

190 Ot Tami as they say good minds think alike

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:29 PM (ZCEU2)

191 Re: the eggnog. CBD removed my warning. Don't try to drink more than 16 to 24 ounces depending on your intake capacity. You will regret it.

I also have no idea how he calculated the calories, but that was impressive.

Posted by: TN Deplorable at December 15, 2019 05:29 PM (mgeBd)

192 183 I have the Rabbit, and I love it. I open wine for others, not myself...

Posted by: Ladyl at December 15, 2019 05:22 PM (TdMsT)

I had a Rabbit one, but I wore the thing out.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:23 PM (ptqGC)

Wore out your Rabbit, eh?

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 05:29 PM (NWiLs)

193 Infidel, ooo! ooo! Recipe please!!! :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:29 PM (L2ZTs)

194 I do all appetizers for Christmas eve....I'm gonna love this thread.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 05:30 PM (cF8AT)

195 TN Deplorable, CBD measured the calories using his bunsen burner... ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:30 PM (L2ZTs)

196 Ben Had, have you considered shooting the top of the wine bottle off? And getting it on video?

lol.. I'd pay to watch that.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:30 PM (dUJdY)

197 My Carroll Shelby chili is such a hit, my sister suggested I make it for Christmas Eve.

Think I'm gonna do so.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:31 PM (L2ZTs)

198 For appetizers, bacon wrap lots of small food then bake until crispy - dates, roasted chestnuts, avocado, li'l beef smokies, preboiled baby potatoes. Halve thin sliced bacon, wrap around and secure with toothpick.

For lunch today, I marinated for an hour in dill pickle juice mixed with a little salt, cubed chicken, drained and dried with paper towel, dusted in a little flour, then deep fried until dark golden brown. Copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets that taste exactly like the real thing. Try pounded boneless skinless chicken beast, marinate overnight or at least 2 hours for sandwich.

Posted by: Oggi at December 15, 2019 05:31 PM (Bk5Q+)

199 a gnocchi recipe.

Thanks for the reminder. There's a bunch left in the freezer.

Posted by: DaveA at December 15, 2019 05:32 PM (FhXTo)

200 Jewell, I'd do it with a slingshot and a rock!

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:32 PM (V3fhb)

201 I have to admit, a deep fryer is really handy for appetizers.

I really like TGI Friday's frozen cheddar-stuffed jalape�os. The only problem is, they say to fry for 3 minutes, take 'em out and shake 'em, then fry for ANOTHER 3 minutes.

NO. WRONG. Doing so will only result in lots of dripped-out cheese at the bottom of your fry pan. Fry them for JUST the first three minutes and they're perfect.

Also, my blackened ranch dressing recipe makes a great dip for 'em. :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:33 PM (L2ZTs)

202 Jewell, I'd do it with a slingshot and a rock!

I bet you would!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:33 PM (dUJdY)

203 Champaign they use a saber

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (ZCEU2)

204 Hi, Tami. Saw you post this morning about update from rickl's sister and Reggie. Thank you for sharing that. Dropped some money in catsbridge.org for Reggie in memory of rickl.

Tami's morning post here:

https://tinyurl.com/rickl-cat-update

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (Dhht7)

205

Cacio e Pepe Puffs

Yields 20 bites

1 (17.3-oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 T. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. flaky sea salt
Chopped fresh chives, for topping

Roll pastry sheets into a 12" square on a lightly floured surface and cut into 20 (2") fluted rounds. Place puff pastry sheets on ungreased baking sheets.

Brush rounds evenly with extra-virgin olive oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and flaky sea salt. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and additional Parmesan.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (ptqGC)

206 Champagne can be opened with a saber.

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (DMUuz)

207 I've inspired myself - I'm going to cut all the vegetables this Christmas with the Dremel. Wife is going to be so thrilled.

Don't tell her. I want it to be a surprise. You're welcome Baby, in advance !!!

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (bYn+n)

208 I have been using a cheese that is like a tortilla. You heat it and can shape it. The garlic/ parmesan is super with a deviled egg stuffing.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:35 PM (V3fhb)

209 Trying to remember the trick freezing the top and cutting it

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:35 PM (ZCEU2)

210 Thank you olddog! I missed that this morning. I will be sending some money their way.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 05:36 PM (dUJdY)

211 Tami's morning post here:

https://tinyurl.com/rickl-cat-update

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (Dhht7)

Thanks for that. I wanted to send something else for rickl, and his kitty is a good choice.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:36 PM (ptqGC)

212 Is the appetizer the highest form of food?
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That's like asking "Is the cocktail party the highest form of party?"

Duh. YES. Both are compact forms with high concentrations of awesome and set limits.

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:36 PM (Dc2NZ)

213 Trying to remember the trick freezing the top and cutting it
Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:35 PM (ZCEU2)
Wouldn't matter if you had a Dremel. That thing will cut through any vegetable with the right disc.

It's got two speeds. Just like a food processor.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:37 PM (bYn+n)

214 CROW IN A BLANKET ... One of several recipes at crowbusters dot com backslash recipes html

Others include:
... Summer Crow Kabobs
... Country "C" Medallions
... Pan Fried Crow
... Crow Casserole
... Crock Pot Crow
... BBQ Crow
... Crow Bean Roast, and
... The "So good you'll want to slap your mother-in-law" recipe

Thought I'd post this in the Food Thread in case the Horde wants to follow through on this morning's discussion -- putting together an AOS cookbook of crow recipes.

Posted by: Kathy at December 15, 2019 05:39 PM (q7uEm)

215 Kathy, the crow recipes are for the Congressional Dems...

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:39 PM (L2ZTs)

216 If you want to be hip, call them small plates. Ate at an Israeli restaurant the last time I was in DC. Sat at the bar with my son and drank a nice red and ate lots of small plates. Humuus with home made pita and little eggplant towers and some kind of cheese with figs....don;t remember everything but signed up for special Jewish Christmas eve menu.

Posted by: sharon at December 15, 2019 05:40 PM (QzF6i)

217 Two of our closest friends do a Christmas Eve open house after early evening church service every year. It's all apps, with a big ham, biscuits, etc.

Imonna take my blue cheese and olive cheese straws this year, and maybe bacon jam.

Then, Christmas morning, after I've made a big breakfast for us and our three students, we slog up to Atlanta to the life coach's non-Christmas cocktail party. I'm required to bring a large cheese and charcuterie board, pickled shrimp, and other things.

And now I'll just try not to think about it until I have to.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (ptqGC)

218 smoke meat (beef, piggy, etc or sausage, chopped shrimp, pollo, etc)

dice or mince meat, mix with cream cheese, seasonings to taste, juice (if the spirit moves you)

cut tops of jalapeno peppers (remove seeds for milder heat. also generally, the bigger the pepper the less heat)

pack pepper with cream cheese mix, seal opening with anywhere from a half, to whole slice of bacon and a toothpick.

place on grill or in smoker under lowish heat <300*F

ABT's are ready when the bacon is cooked (and not burnt, you barbarians out there)

Posted by: redc1c4 at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (yODn7)

219 Extremely on topic:

Some national chain restaurant of the Applebees / tgifriday / ocharleys etc style has a commercial on TV advertising unlimited appetizers.

I'm sure it's with purchase of other items, and I'm also certain they'd cut you off fairly early.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (0GvUH)

220 I have a Dremel Multi-Max which for vegetables would be fine but not cutting glass.

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (ZCEU2)

221 A fun appetizer: Greek salad skewers
I make something similar to this, but use bottled greek salad dressing instead of the oil and oregano mixtur:
https://www.garnishwithlemon.com/greek-salad-skewers/

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (bDqIh)

222 That's like asking "Is the cocktail party the highest form of party?"

Duh. YES. Both are compact forms with high concentrations of awesome and set limits.
Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:36 PM (Dc2NZ)

Not sure the cocktail trumps the bachelor

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (HALdu)

223 Welcome, Jewells. Do me favor and send your snow to Chicago instead of STL. Have to travel up their this week.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (Dhht7)

224 2 pounds of ground turkey thawing. I

Larb Gai

Posted by: DaveA at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (FhXTo)

225 But, seriously, we purchase the Red Lobster biscuit mix to make their biscuits at home. They are quite good.

Or you can use the "drop biscuit" recipe on a box of Bisquick and add cheese and Italian seasoning.

Posted by: Bob the Bilderberg at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (qc+VF)

226 Moron Robbie, TGI Fridays in our area was advertising unlimited free appetizers as an entree for quite some time this past year.

I think the catch was that you could do so, but only ONE appetizer per order. So it wasn't a variety of appetizers you'd get; you'd just get plate after plate of potato skins, buffalo tenders, etc etc etc.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:43 PM (L2ZTs)

227 We made a donation to Toys for Tots and our local group has many volunteer opportunities, which we would not have known about until we made a donation. We will be busy volunteering with them until Christmas.

May your holidays be wonderful.

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 05:28 PM (PisyI)

Oh thank you so much for doing that!

And may your holidays be happy and healthy!

I have a Reggie update I posted this moring. I'll repost it here. Brb...

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 05:43 PM (cF8AT)

228 qdp, the crock pot or tiramasu?

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:43 PM (MTxDQ)

229 Stickyrice ready...?
Larb is great

Posted by: loneranger at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (Psuwu)

230 Hey Bob! Were you looking for a burr grinder for coffee? I have this one, and now it's on sale:
https://preview.tinyurl.com/snobntc

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (0ReGO)

231 Trying to reset the garage door opener. Remote won't close, only open. Didn't work. grrr.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (MTxDQ)

232 Not sure the cocktail trumps the bachelorette
Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 05:42 PM (HALdu)
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That's true. My last cocktail party didn't have limos or gyrating guys in breakaway choker whites.

Lesson learned!

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (Dc2NZ)

233 Infidel, buffalo chicken pasta please!
I love anything buffalo chicken, I admit. When I get serious about my Atkins/keto diet, I'll probably be eating mostly buffalo and Mexican seasoned versions of salmon, chicken and steak.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (L2ZTs)

234 Then, Christmas morning, after I've made a big
breakfast for us and our three students, we slog up to Atlanta to the
life coach's non-Christmas cocktail party. I'm required to bring a large
cheese and charcuterie board, pickled shrimp, and other things.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (ptqGC)

Go to Michael's Crafts. Buy poster-board. Two sheets. And some tape. Maybe a Magic Marker, if you don't have it.

Fashion a shallow platter out of that. And don't fuck around. Make the edges sharp and the entire thing sturdy.

Now - draw in marker where all that cheese and whatever the fuck that other word was, and the shrimp, in outline.

Throw that project on the table, and tell that bitch to fill in the blanks. Best life lesson ever.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (bYn+n)

235 204 Hi, Tami. Saw you post this morning about update from rickl's sister and Reggie. Thank you for sharing that. Dropped some money in catsbridge.org for Reggie in memory of rickl.

Tami's morning post here:

https://tinyurl.com/rickl-cat-update

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (Dhht7)

Thanks olddog! Saved me the trouble.

And thank you for your donation! Reggie will be livin' like a king there!

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (cF8AT)

236 Moron Robbie, TGI Fridays in our area was advertising unlimited free appetizers as an entree for quite some time this past year.

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Interesting. I could probably come out ahead with the kids eating nothing but cheese sticks.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 05:45 PM (0GvUH)

237 Did someone say Red Lobster?

I admit it's been a long time since I've had their Admiral's Feast. I want it, just wish it weren't so expensive at RL. I know I'll want an appetizer there too.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:45 PM (L2ZTs)

238 Larb Gai
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What color is his lightsaber?

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:45 PM (Dc2NZ)

239 I think the last cocktail party I went to was almost 6 years ago.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 05:46 PM (NWiLs)

240 Hi, Tami. Saw you post this morning about update from rickl's sister and Reggie. Thank you for sharing that. Dropped some money in catsbridge.org for Reggie in memory of rickl.

Tami's morning post here:

https://tinyurl.com/rickl-cat-update
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (Dhht7)
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Thanks olddog. Just made a donation for Reggie and all the kitties.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 05:46 PM (MVjcR)

241 That's true. My last cocktail party didn't have limos or gyrating guys in breakaway choker whites.

Lesson learned!
Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (Dc2NZ)

In fairness, the cocktail party is much easier to do successfully than the bachelor party.

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 05:47 PM (HALdu)

242 I love great appetizers! Restaurants that do "small Plates" are basically doing this. I'm going to do beautiful charcuterie platter for Christmas day with some nice cheeses, cured meats, olives, pate, good honey, candied pecans, pickles, grapes, fig preserves, etc. Put some artisanal crackers and bread on the side.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 15, 2019 05:47 PM (UUBmN)

243 And thank you Tami!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 05:48 PM (MVjcR)

244 The cat rescue has a wish list with amazon if anyone would like to donate that way.

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 05:48 PM (R7RsF)

245 We do appetizers and bubbly Christmas Eve. It ends up being more work than a sit-down meal but you can make most things ahead.

Asian meatballs w/snowpea picks (Martha Stewart) is a family favorite.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 05:48 PM (4pMBB)

246 I love great appetizers! Restaurants that do "small Plates" are basically doing this. I'm going to do beautiful charcuterie platter for Christmas day with some nice cheeses, cured meats, olives, pate, good honey, candied pecans, pickles, grapes, fig preserves, etc. Put some artisanal crackers and bread on the side.
Posted by: lin-duh at December 15, 2019 05:47 PM (UUBmN)

Not to pick nits but aren't appetizers supposed to come pre assembled?

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 05:49 PM (HALdu)

247 242
I love great appetizers! Restaurants that do "small Plates" are
basically doing this. I'm going to do beautiful charcuterie platter for
Christmas day with some nice cheeses, cured meats, olives, pate, good
honey, candied pecans, pickles, grapes, fig preserves, etc. Put some
artisanal crackers and bread on the side.
Can I come to your house, lin-duh?

Posted by: sharon at December 15, 2019 05:50 PM (QzF6i)

248 It's been a while since my last cocktail party too. But I love that it's more fluid, the music can set the beat, and it's fancy without being stuffy.

You know how festivals have those wine and beer glass neck holders? They need to design a classy feedbag to go with evening attire.

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:50 PM (Dc2NZ)

249 Hey Bob! Were you looking for a burr grinder for coffee? I have this one, and now it's on sale:

Yes, that was me. Thank you.

Posted by: Bob the Bilderberg at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (qc+VF)

250 qdp, shortly, pasta almost done . . . . .

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (MTxDQ)

251 Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (bYn+n)

Lol. Tempting.

I love Christmas so much. It's so depressing, with both my parents gone, that my husband insists we go up to ATL every year and spend the day with all his siblings, none of whom care about the "reason for the season." We go because his 95 y.o. mother is still thriving, and will continue to go for her sake.

One year the life coach (gag) requested I bring...."a showcase cake." Words no one has typed regarding a Christmas night dinner ever.

So I went to Back in the Day Bakery here and bought an absolutely gorgeous buche de noel, made by one the the Days themselves. It was stunning (and not inexpensive).

I was so proud of it, and when we walked in the door and I showed Ms. Life Coach, she frowned and said, "I was hoping for a classic coconut cake. But I guess that will have to do."

Yeesh. Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (ptqGC)

252 Infidel, thanks. You can also send it to me at QDPSJL at the gmail thingy. Thanks!! I'll make it worth your while somehow...

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (L2ZTs)

253 I was so proud of it, and when we walked in the door and I showed Ms. Life Coach, she frowned and said, "I was hoping for a classic coconut cake. But I guess that will have to do."

Yeesh. Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (ptqGC)

Should've smashed it in her face at that point.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 05:52 PM (NWiLs)

254 I went to PF Chang's last Thursday and ordered only from the appetizer menu. Chang's dry Spare Ribs, Lettuce Wraps and Pork Dumplings. Admittedly more like 3 course meal than appetizers.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 05:52 PM (2DOZq)

255 lin-duh, would you like some red wine cured salami to go with that?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (V3fhb)

256 Throat punch. Life coach is begging for it.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (bRntL)

257 >>> 231 Trying to reset the garage door opener. Remote won't close, only open. Didn't work. grrr.
Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 05:44 PM (MTxDQ)

Infidel, is there anything blocking the door sensors, even cobwebs? My garage door decided to freak out the night before Thanksgiving so I ended up leaving it part-way open overnight. When I cleaned up all the fuzz the next morning it finally closed, and it's been fine since.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (0ReGO)

258 Weasel, you've got mail.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (ptqGC)

259 Damn somehow I posted on the wrong thread. I'll try again here.

@26Bruce
Where is this German restaurant you speak of? It may be within driving distance of Dixon.

As for appetizers when we're watching something special that lasts awhile, like election night, Jules just makes a bunch of appetizers and we graze all night. Mucho fun and delicious.

One of the best she makes is one of her Grandma's recipes. She took a culinary class in Chicago with mrs. Pope on appetizers. It's called cheese puffs. You put this mixture on rounds of white bread that you cut out before. You mix shredded cheddar cheese, chop't green onion, bacon crumbles, a bit of mayo and a beaten egg. Broil briefly and they're delicious.

Posted by: Farmer at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (4lkw3)

260 You know how festivals have those wine and beer
glass neck holders? They need to design a classy feedbag to go with
evening attire.
Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency,
fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:50 PM (Dc2NZ)

I like it - maybe little charms you can leave with your favorite dish ? Which-ever crock-pot of the best cocktail weiners gets a gift-card to Kohls ?

Men can leave the most artisanal, hand-crafted cartridge on the judging table - to be sniffed, viewed, debated, and such.

At the end, we do silent auction for the left-overs. I like it.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (bYn+n)

261 Jane, you need to have a classic holiday family throwdown with that bitch. Atomic elbow, folding chair over the head, and a coconut cake to the face.

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (Dc2NZ)

262 Larb Gai

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What color is his lightsaber?

Toasted rice brown, careful it'll smoke.

Posted by: DaveA at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (FhXTo)

263 Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (0ReGO)

Blockage or misaligned. You've diagnosed the issue.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (2DOZq)

264 >>> 253 I was so proud of it, and when we walked in the door and I showed Ms. Life Coach, she frowned and said, "I was hoping for a classic coconut cake. But I guess that will have to do."

Yeesh. Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (ptqGC)

Should've smashed it in her face at that point.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 05:52 PM (NWiLs)

LMAO.

I can't think of anything nicer than that to say about "life coach", so...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (0ReGO)

265 I'd like to go to Red Lobster and just order plates of:

- Mozzarella cheesesticks
- Langostino lobster, artichoke and cheese dip
- Crab-stuffed shrimp rangoon
- Lobster and shrimp roll
- Shrimp pot stickers

...and who cares what they think of me. I'll leave a nice tip. :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (L2ZTs)

266 Some national chain restaurant of the Applebees /
tgifriday / ocharleys etc style has a commercial on TV advertising
unlimited appetizers.

I'm sure it's with purchase of other items, and I'm also certain they'd cut you off fairly early.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 05:41 PM (0GvUH)

TGI Friday's is doing a $12 promotion like that; you have to choose from a set menu of about 6 or so items (all fried, of course), you pay $12 for the first appetizer and then can get "unlimited select refills of your choice" from that same menu. No taking leftovers home, and no sharing (so it's $12 per person). Plus you add tax and tip, and I'm sure they're expecting you'll lay down some money for a drink or two.

Posted by: Vendette at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (6ezlu)

267 Thanks, CBD for the fake quac tip, have to start making our own. Started my Sunday afternoonish meal with a bowl of cereal, then had some spam spread and Fritos, and will finish with fruitcake. Polish it off with some delicious Kraken. (no leftovers in the fridge, need to cook).

Posted by: Eromero at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (UUkQp)

268

Yeesh. Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (ptqGC)

++++
This is so funny. I dislike your "Life Coach" sister-in-law so much. And I don't even know the woman.

Posted by: washrivergal at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (XtntB)

269 I think this is why I love sushi. The ultimate small plate.

Posted by: sharon at December 15, 2019 05:56 PM (QzF6i)

270 Yikes, Jane

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 05:56 PM (bDqIh)

271 Unleash the Kraken!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 15, 2019 05:56 PM (bRntL)

272 Ben Had,
I would LOVE some red wine cured salami!!!

Posted by: lin-duh at December 15, 2019 05:57 PM (UUBmN)

273 >>> "I was hoping for a classic coconut cake. But I guess that will have to do."

"You should have asked for a classic coconut cake, then. Try to learn from this experience."

Posted by: fluffy at December 15, 2019 05:57 PM (LP/is)

274 This is so funny. I dislike your "Life Coach" sister-in-law so much. And I don't even know the woman.
Posted by: washrivergal at December 15, 2019 05:55 PM (XtntB)

I'm assuming her coaching success much like the coach of the Washington Generals.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 05:57 PM (2DOZq)

275 I started curing my own capicola and salami's a couple years ago. I kinda layed off curing whole muscles because I just couldn't slice them thin enough by hand or my cheap slicer. Picked up a new one on Amazon from the reviews and holy moly that thing cuts a nice slice. $300 might seem like a lot for occasional use but well worth it to me and way cheaper than the commercial deli slicers. So I'm excited to try making my own prosciutto and bresiola etc. again. My doctor isn't going to like this.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 05:57 PM (K22Va)

276 so, this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjrFx1VBowI

Posted by: Jc Collins at December 15, 2019 05:57 PM (Ok9RO)

277 Jane, you need to have a classic holiday family
throwdown with that bitch. Atomic elbow, folding chair over the head,
and a coconut cake to the face.

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency,
fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 05:54 PM (Dc2NZ)

Lol. Her second husband, The Wallet, finally saw the light and filed for divorce while she was on another European jaunt without him. She was stunned.

Here's your first clue bat: You married a former senior partner in one of the largest law firms in the US. He put up with all he could, and then he closed his wallet.
Karma.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:58 PM (ptqGC)

278 https://tinyurl.com/rickl-cat-update
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:34 PM (Dhht7)
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Thanks olddog. Just made a donation for Reggie and all the kitties.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 05:46

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Thanks for that. I wanted to send something else for rickl, and his kitty is a good choice.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019

---------------

You're welcome. I'm just the messenger. Tami, my fellow Missourian, did all the work. For that we are blessed.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:58 PM (Dhht7)

279 lin-duh, with the black pepper crust or without?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 05:59 PM (V3fhb)

280 Yeesh. Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:51 PM (ptqGC)

This is - in no small part - my fault.

Charlotte is not THAT far away. And I was putting plans together for the Kentucky game. But, Dad can't go. Bummer.

But, from there, would have been a hop skip and jump from your favorite constantly incognito poster to show up and hob the knob with the D'Oh clan on New Year's Day.

And that shit would have been classic. Sorry. My bad.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 05:59 PM (bYn+n)

281 bah, humbug

Posted by: The Life Coach at December 15, 2019 05:59 PM (EgshT)

282 I wish I could be referred to as The Wallet , whether as an insult or not.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 05:59 PM (2DOZq)

283 I'm just the messenger. Tami, my fellow Missourian, did all the work. For that we are blessed.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 05:58 PM (Dhht7)

I know. She was the "banker" for the food donation $$. She's a dear.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (ptqGC)

284 I love appetizers. They can be a real pain to make though, especially if you are making them for a large crowd. It helps to have a lot of help (read: kids) when you're making them.

Just got here and I can't wait to see what you all have come up with!

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (/669Q)

285 I'd be damned if I would let a member of my wifes family do that to me or my wife on Cristmas or any other time. Life is too short for that shit. Bitch would have been wearing that cake.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (KP5rU)

286 Easy Andy, just change your nic :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (L2ZTs)

287 From a previous thread:
"But there are plenty of crappy "natural" or "organic" wines that taste like spoiled grape juice filtered through a hobo's sock"

But it's only "natural" if the hobo sock is made from organic, unbleached cotton, and not washed with phosphates. (The last part is the easiest, naturally.)

Posted by: GWB at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (7hcwx)

288 Deviled eggs. Hard boil two dozen eggs. Peel, cool, and slice in half. Scoop out 1/3 of the cooked yolks and place in a bowl with mayo and prepared hot mustard like Colemans. The next 1/3, place in a bowl with mayo and cooked bacon bits. For the final third, place in a bowl with mayo, crushed garlic, and black pepper. Dust all with a fair amount of paprika.

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (5WpEK)

289 Infidel, is there anything blocking the door sensors, even cobwebs?

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I had that happen once. It was something directly on the electric eye. A bit of a leaf in a cobweb or the like.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 06:01 PM (0GvUH)

290 Joe Kidd, sounds great. :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:01 PM (L2ZTs)

291 Jane seriously.. how do you put up with that insufferable woman?

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:02 PM (dUJdY)

292 Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (5WpEK)

Deviled Eggs are my downfall. I don't know when to stop. They're like potato chips to me.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 06:02 PM (2DOZq)

293 The other funny thing about the appetizers n the photo at the top is that no matter how big a snob you are about anything everyone eats the pig in a blanket.

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 06:02 PM (HALdu)

294 Deviled Eggs are my downfall. I don't know when to stop. They're like potato chips to me.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 06:02 PM (2DOZq)

That could get ugly.

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 06:03 PM (HALdu)

295 Question on sour cream - it was turning pink so I just tossed it, am I going to get yelled at?

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 06:03 PM (ZCEU2)

296 258 Weasel, you've got mail.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 05:53 PM (ptqGC)
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Got it! Holy crap!!!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (MVjcR)

297 We made pigs in a blanket with homemade biscuit dough once. Tasty but not worth the effort.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (0GvUH)

298 bah, humbug

Posted by: The Life Coach at December 15, 2019 05:59 PM

*points (middle) finger at you*

Posted by: The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (rBtIz)

299 Question on sour cream - it was turning pink so I just tossed it, am I going to get yelled at?

It was reaching critical mass.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (EgshT)

300 Question on sour cream - it was turning pink so I just tossed it, am I going to get yelled at?
Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 06:03 PM (ZCEU2)

overhand or underhand?

Posted by: not so at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (HALdu)

301 Skip,

Not by me, lol

I would do the same thing

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 06:04 PM (PisyI)

302 Life is too short for that shit. Bitch would have been wearing that cake.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (KP5rU)

Me too.

But - people roll different. And Jane and Mr. D'Oh run good, from what I can tell. It's tough though, ain't it - seeing that kind of stuff and not stepping in.

I've spent quite some time learning that what's good for me aint' good for everyone else - including people I like.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:05 PM (bYn+n)

303 295
Question on sour cream - it was turning pink so I just tossed it, am I going to get yelled at?

Maybe, for not tossing it 2 weeks ago?

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:06 PM (K22Va)

304 One appetizer I like to make for myself for dinner often, is just good ol' cocktail shrimp with some dips.

Get about a half-pound of shrimp and it can be reasonably filling, especially with some chips on the side. Easy, quick and de-lish.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:06 PM (L2ZTs)

305 Jane seriously.. how do you put up with that insufferable woman?

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:02 PM (dUJdY)

It's been going on since D'oh and I were dating, and nearly 34 years of marriage. Sadly, she kind of inherited the meanness, if you know what I mean. The women in that family are.....difficult.

Anyhow, I finally came to realize she's just an unhappy person. The most important things in her life, aside from her two grown children, are money, "things," and travel.

I just constantly remind myself of that. And drink wine.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:06 PM (ptqGC)

306 A pink skin or a pink sheen. Skin, toss it. Sheen is a delicacy in many parts of Asia.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 06:06 PM (0GvUH)

307 Kobe beef strips wrapped in an artisan peppered bread wrap.

Rich Cow in a Mink

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (2DOZq)

308 Just got here and I can't wait to see what you all have come up with!

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM

I used to be able to get marinated grilled asparagus at BJ's. I'd cut them in thirds, and wrap about 3 stalks in a narrow piece of prosciutto. Drizzle the whole tray with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest and scatter a few broken up chive flowers. Always a major hit.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (rBtIz)

309 Jane, I can't believe your SIL asked you to bring a "show-stopper cake" - so rude. But from what you've said about her I guess she doesn't know the difference.

Next time bring the equivalent of a Charlie Brown tree. A plain-looking cake, that actually tastes delicious. Like a good pound cake.

Or, bring a coconut cream pie and throw it in her face. One or the other.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (/669Q)

310 qdp, no need. You have already done much for me. Get your pencil-

In 7 qt. slow cooker

2 cans creme of chicken soup
1 finely chopped onion
1 C buffalo wing sauce (I use Frank's)
2 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken, cut into bit size pieces
S and P and garlic powder to taste.

Mix in pot and cook 3 3 to 4 hours on high until chicken is cooked.

Cook 1 lb. penne pasta and drain.

Turn off cooker, add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup ranch dressing and 16 oz. sour creme.

Stir and pig out. Great for to go lunches and freezes ok.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (MTxDQ)

311 302; very true, Clayton. I'll never have the class of R. and Mrs. D'oh. Oh well.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (KP5rU)

312 Jane you have the right perspective on it. She really does sound very unhappy.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (dUJdY)

313 Oh, I'll be making my Charleston Pickled Shrimp.

It's in The Cookbook. Three times!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (ptqGC)

314 Infidel, thanks!!!

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (L2ZTs)

315 Sneering at a Buche de Noel is crazy. It's the most festive holiday cake there is. I've made them before, they are labor intensive. (First one was a total disaster then I got the hang of it.)

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (4pMBB)

316 I used to be able to get marinated grilled asparagus at BJ's. I'd cut them in thirds, and wrap about 3 stalks in a narrow piece of prosciutto. Drizzle the whole tray with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest and scatter a few broken up chive flowers. Always a major hit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (rBtIz)
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Oooooooooooooooh. *chef kiss*

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (/669Q)

317 Oh, I'll be making my Charleston Pickled Shrimp.

It's in The Cookbook. Three times!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM

I keep telling myself I have to try those for a summer party. They sound great.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:09 PM (rBtIz)

318 I'm making this recipe for dinner tonight. It's a little labor intensive but easy and tasty.

https://tinyurl.com/vpuzcao

(ignore the horrible picture someone submitted)

The stuffing for that recipe also makes a kickass dip. Hot or cold. Throw some crumbled bacon in and it would be even better.

I've made these before on Christmas eve and they're yummy. I'm sure you can use ground beef instead of turkey if you want. Hubby is allergic to beef so I use turkey.

Blackberry Turkey Meatballs
(I know they sound strange but they are good!)

https://tinyurl.com/wep5j9e

I'll also do toasted ravioli, buffalo chicken dip, chicken spiedini, sundried tomato and pesto dip, artichoke dip, shrimp, mushroom puffs, salmon parmesan cups and whatever else strikes my fancy.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:09 PM (cF8AT)

319 It's in The Cookbook. Three times!
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (ptqGC)
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We wanted to be sure everyone saw it!

Or else we had a lousy editor.

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:09 PM (/669Q)

320 I found an amaretto pound cake the other day. It didn't last very long, should have bought 2.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (V3fhb)

321 Oooooooooooooooh. *chef kiss*

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM

*inclines head graciously*

I just can't find those asparagus anymore. I might have to try making some of my own.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (rBtIz)

322 Sorry, had an issue with num lk.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (MTxDQ)

323 Or, bring a coconut cream pie and throw it in her face. One or the other.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (/669Q)

I'd need someone to video it.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (ptqGC)

324 313 Oh, I'll be making my Charleston Pickled Shrimp.

It's in The Cookbook. Three times!
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (ptqGC)
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It's just that good!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (MVjcR)

325 Jane, I'd volunteer to do the video if I didn't live so far away :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM (L2ZTs)

326 Forth is one of my favorite computer languages. I'm a little surprised they're still teaching it, though.

;-)
Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 05:11 PM (DMUuz

Is that related to Fortran?

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:11 PM (87gB3)

327 I've become Chinese this week. Off to nuke left over Chinese take out for dinner.

Posted by: Easy Andy at December 15, 2019 06:11 PM (2DOZq)

328 It's in The Cookbook. Three times!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (ptqGC)

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It's just that good!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM

You and bluebell are fooling no one, Weasel..

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:12 PM (rBtIz)

329 Did get a talk about wasteful food so wasn't sure

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 06:12 PM (ZCEU2)

330 Easy Andy, my neighborhood is finally getting a Panda Express soon. My sister and her kids can't wait.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:12 PM (L2ZTs)

331 qdpsteve, I like to make a red sauce (traditional cocktail sauce jazzed up a bit) and a green sauce ( Green Goddess sauce) for shrimp during the holidays.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (4pMBB)

332 328 It's in The Cookbook. Three times!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (ptqGC)

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It's just that good!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:10 PM

You and bluebell are fooling no one, Weasel..
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:12 PM (rBtIz)
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OK. Mistakes were made.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (MVjcR)

333 JuJuBee, sounds de-lish.
I like to make my own cocktail sauce too, loaded with horseradish.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (L2ZTs)

334 314 Infidel, thanks!!!
Posted by: {{{qdpsteve}}} at December 15, 2019 06:08 PM (L2ZTs)

Of course, my daling.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:14 PM (MTxDQ)

335 Panda express is gross

Posted by: four seasons at December 15, 2019 06:14 PM (PisyI)

336 Also PSA

Peanut butter Chex cereal is pretty good.

Posted by: Moron Robbie is a bridge at December 15, 2019 06:14 PM (0GvUH)

337 I got married in July 2018, and I catered my own wedding.(I don't recommend this approach, even as an experienced caterer it was a massive undertaking to do it as the bride.) But we did the appetizer and dessert bar. Swedish meatballs, tiny barbecue sandwiches with chicken or pork, cheese, fruit, and veggie trays, various spreads and dips for all manner of crunchables. Wedding cake in three flavors, grooms cake in two, mini eclairs and tarts and a cookie assortment. Slaws and three kinds of potato salad. My mother made her devilled eggs...we fed about 75 people, and I didn't spot any plates going back with food still on. I've done
Multicourse meals for other people's weddings that wasted more food. I think the appetizer gnosh just works better at such events, promotes milling about, drinking, snacking, and socializing.

Posted by: Missi Lotze at December 15, 2019 06:14 PM (EekYe)

338 four seasons, kinda.
I've seen Panda Express locations that were nasty, and others that were very nice and clean.
IMHO they're great for a quick cheap Chinese fix. When you want better, there's always PF Chang's or PeiWei.

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 15, 2019 06:15 PM (L2ZTs)

339 The pickled shrimp are super easy, and you actually make them really early in the day, or like I do -- the night before.

Use good quality large shrimp. I double the recipe, and they disappear like mad.

Last year, for something different to take to a couple's dinner (that we're going to again this week), I did an oven roasted recipe with garlic, white wine, and lemon. It only takes a few minutes.

Similar to Ben Had's recipe from the TX MoMe.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:15 PM (ptqGC)

340 Eggnog pound cake is yummy on Christmas morning. I use a pound cake mix, turns out great and smells heavenly when it's baking.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:15 PM (4pMBB)

341 Posted by: Missi Lotze at December 15, 2019 06:14 PM (EekYe)

OMG...you catered your own wedding? I'd have been a hot mess doing that.

I've said it here before...I could live on appetizers.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:17 PM (cF8AT)

342 I have Beef and Guinness stew on the stove. Smells heavenly. My sister is worried about the parsnips and turnips in the stew. I've told her they are good in stews and soups and since she likes every other kind of root veggie, she'll like them. I hope that's true. She's more wary of trying new foods than I am.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V. at December 15, 2019 06:17 PM (d6Ksn)

343
I've said it here before...I could live on appetizers.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:17 PM (cF8AT)

I could, too! I've been known to make a meal out of a couple of apps in a restaurant.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:17 PM (ptqGC)

344 The pickled shrimp are super easy, and you actually make them really early in the day, or like I do -- the night before.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:15 PM (ptqGC)

Sounds great!

You should have submitted that recipe for the cookbook...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 15, 2019 06:18 PM (wYseH)

345 344 The pickled shrimp are super easy, and you actually make them really early in the day, or like I do -- the night before.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:15 PM (ptqGC)

Sounds great!

You should have submitted that recipe for the cookbook...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 15, 2019 06:18 PM (wYseH)
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Once.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:18 PM (MVjcR)

346 You should have submitted that recipe for the cookbook...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 15, 2019 06:18 PM (wYseH)

Three times!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:18 PM (ptqGC)

347 In the great state of Texas-

Fake guacamole is usually made with green peas run through a blender.

It used to appear mostly during winter.

The perpetrators when found out were taken outside and hung by the neck until dead.

We take our guac seriously hereabouts, y'all.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:19 PM (9X624)

348 Ben Had, if you're still here, our local oyster purveyor sold us some incredible Texas oysters for my husband's club's oyster roast yesterday.

We also had some great Chesapeake ones, and sweet little May River oysters from SC.

I'm oystered-out for right now.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:21 PM (ptqGC)

349 Egg nog pound cake?

Oh, snap. You can't drop that without the recipe.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:21 PM (MTxDQ)

350 I could, too! I've been known to make a meal out of a couple of apps in a restaurant.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:17 PM (ptqGC)

Yep, me too.

I might do your pickled shrimp for Christmas eve.

I've also made this before on Christmas eve...

Rao's Seafood Salad

https://tinyurl.com/u8d22fg

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:21 PM (cF8AT)

351 OK. Mistakes were made.
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (MVjcR)
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But there was no bad intent.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:24 PM (/669Q)

352 That Seafood Salad looks good.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:25 PM (K22Va)

353 351 OK. Mistakes were made.
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (MVjcR)
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But there was no bad intent.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:24 PM (/669Q)

I thought it was a "duplicate post" joke.

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:26 PM (87gB3)

354 Wedding cake in three flavors, grooms cake in two
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You have my attention.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:26 PM (/669Q)

355 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat. As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any ideas for what to do with them?

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (uquGJ)

356 I thought it was a "duplicate post" joke.
Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:26 PM (87gB3)
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It was! It was! It was!

Wasn't it, Weasel?!

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (/669Q)

357 Jane, hopefully we will be able to have the oysters for next years MoMe.
I'll be sure to have some shrimp on hand for bluebell.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (oigoJ)

358 I bet Life Coach hasn't had a recipe in a published cookbook, let alone the same one three times.

Posted by: Vendette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (6ezlu)

359 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat. As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any ideas for what to do with them?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (uquGJ)
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Do you have a ping-pong table?

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (/669Q)

360 I can be as pompous and snooty about food as anyone, but in my heart of hearts, my favorite appetizer is probably pigs-in-a-blanket with brown deli mustard.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 15, 2019 06:28 PM (wYseH)

361 So, last weekend, I used Paul Prudhomme's Egg Fu Young recipe.

Very tasty by the way - loaded up mostly with shrimp and crabmeat, which turned a low cost meal into a semi-expensive one, but oh...so...good.

Bu-u-u-ut, my quest is to make something more like what my Mom used to make, which mostly involved veggies,

so I smashed together two recipes:

One by Rachael Ray, of all people that looked somewhat similar to Mom's and one by someone else online.

RR's stuck very close to the mostly veggies principle and used pork. I added some shrimp and Chinese seasoning from the other cook, and some water chestnuts and bamboo s[ports cuz Mi Madre always used those.

RR's gravy, had hot sauce which I threw out and I added more ginger. It came very close3 to Mom's sauce.

Fun Fact - RR's EFY makes a good breakfast omelet and pairs nicely with sausage should you be so inclined on the day after.

The hunt continues!

Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:28 PM (9X624)

362 dartist @ 303, we must ask this question. Does food in a fridge actually 'spoil'? I am running an experiment tomorrow, on a 4-day old sammich, which I intend to eat for midday meal tomorrow at work. Now this ain't no typical sammich. It's a Mrs. E special, baloney, crunchy peanut butter, and mayo on oatnut bread, which she made last Tuesday night to eat on her stand, and brought back home. I will issue a complete report tomorrow night. If I'm not in the ER.

Posted by: Eromero at December 15, 2019 06:29 PM (UUkQp)

363 351 OK. Mistakes were made.
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:13 PM (MVjcR)
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But there was no bad intent.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:24 PM (/669Q)
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Find out in my tell all cookbook memoir " Behind The Apron: The Making of The Deplorable Gourmet"!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:29 PM (MVjcR)

364 Irrelevant observation but hockey moms drink beer, not wine.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (n1yOz)

365 Just got home from a very late lunch/early dinner at our favorite Asian restaurant.
They have both Japanese and Chinese menus. And they have the best Crab Rangoon I have ever tasted.
Pages of sushi and sashimi and maki..

Pork Gyoza ( a Japanese pot sticker kind of thing) and tempura shrimp and veggies is how we started tonight. I swear I could just make the whole meal out of appetizers.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (CjFDo)

366 Another easy appetizer: Pan-fried Kielbasa slices (just slice them about a 1/4 inch thick and throw them in a frying pan). Toothpicks recommended. My family used to even eat them for dinner.

Posted by: Vendette at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (6ezlu)

367 356 I thought it was a "duplicate post" joke.
Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:26 PM (87gB3)
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It was! It was! It was!

Wasn't it, Weasel?!
Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (/669Q)
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YES! Someone finally figured it out! Congratulations Emmie!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (MVjcR)

368 Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:28 PM (9X624)

Just started making egg foo young. Very keto friendly and fairly quick for hot breakfasts. Inspector really likes his with horseradish mayonnaise on top.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (uquGJ)

369 Weasel, I'd like 20 copies please.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (oigoJ)

370 YES! Someone finally figured it out! Congratulations Emmie!
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (MVjcR)
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We really should have ended one recipe with the last line in italics and let it run on to the whole next two recipes. Just for verisimilitude.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (/669Q)

371 360 I can be as pompous and snooty about food as anyone, but in my heart of hearts, my favorite appetizer is probably pigs-in-a-blanket with brown deli mustard.

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I like to do the ones with the cheese in the little weenies. Cut the crescents on half and roll up.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:32 PM (MTxDQ)

372 I thought it was a "duplicate post" joke.
Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:26 PM (87gB3)
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It was! It was! It was!

Wasn't it, Weasel?!
Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM

Uh huh....

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:32 PM (rBtIz)

373 Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:07 PM (KP5rU)

It's all relative, Chief. I believe this. People like them need people like us - who need people like them. Who know and appreciate people like us.

It's a friggin' circle when it works. They got class, but they appreciate junk yard dogs like us. That's the only way it sustains.

A place for every man, and every man in his place ? Sure - but only when a man picks his place. Not when he's told his place.

We like our place - we picked it, you and I. That's what some don't, or won't, understand.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:32 PM (kGj75)

374 370 YES! Someone finally figured it out! Congratulations Emmie!
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (MVjcR)
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We really should have ended one recipe with the last line in italics and let it run on to the whole next two recipes. Just for verisimilitude.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (/669Q)
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Ha!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:32 PM (MVjcR)

375 Going to try a high temp brisket smoke this week. Not sure how it will turn out but the BBQ comp guys are all starting to experiment with higher temps for brisket and getting good results. 300 degrees is what they are messing around with now and getting a good brisket in about 6 hours.

I bought a trimmed one on sale at Krogers for $1.77 a pound so it won't be a huge expensive mistake if I screw it up.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (JUOKG)

376 JuJuBee @ 333, you do realize that pandas are an endangered species?

Posted by: Eromero at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (UUkQp)

377 Southern Living Eggnog Pound Cake

One 16 oz. box pound cake mix
1 1/4 cups eggnog
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp.freaky grated nutmeg
1/122 tsp. Vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

There you go infidel!

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (4pMBB)

378 Rao's Seafood Salad

https://tinyurl.com/u8d22fg

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:21 PM (cF8AT)

Thanks, Tami! I just printed it. *now I wonder if it's in Rao's cookbook, which I have*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (ptqGC)

379 >>We really should have ended one recipe with the last line in italics and
let it run on to the whole next two recipes. Just for verisimilitude

Ha! And one in a continuous gray box, text centered

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (bDqIh)

380 1/2 tsp.freaky grated nutmeg
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I am intrigued.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (/669Q)

381 369 Weasel, I'd like 20 copies please.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (oigoJ)
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Of course!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (MVjcR)

382 Umm, that should be freshly not freaky.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:34 PM (4pMBB)

383 Darn.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:34 PM (/669Q)

384 352 That Seafood Salad looks good.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:25 PM (K22Va)

It was...or so I was told...I can't eat shellfish. But hubby and a friend of my son's wouldn't stop eating it.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:34 PM (cF8AT)

385 Yesterday, the younguns and I one again started the grand tradition of Christmas Lebkuchen.

We made the dough yesterday, which is a bit of an ordeal. Cuz it needs to be left overnight.

Today we cooked the cookies and tomorrow(?) we will ice them.

Both the dough and icing are very finicky beasts indeed which makes the Lebkuchen Experience more Art than Cookery.

Still, a grand family tradition.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:34 PM (9X624)

386 Ooo...egg nog pound cake...maybe doused with a good dark rum and a dollop of vanilla ice cream....

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 15, 2019 06:35 PM (5WpEK)

387 Jane D'Oh, your "life coach" SIL must do a terrible job by her clients if that's how she treats family. What does she (literally) bring to the table at these 'feasts?" The silverware?

Next time she says "I was hoping for...." instead of "Thank you" when you bring your treats, try saying "I was hoping for a welcoming smile and a 'thank you" from a gracious hostess, but you'll have to do."

Posted by: vivi at December 15, 2019 06:35 PM (11H2y)

388 We really should have ended one recipe with the last line in italics and let it run on to the whole next two recipes. Just for verisimilitude.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM

That would have been epic!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2019 06:35 PM (rBtIz)

389 And nobody has said shit yet about hamburger gravy served on Wonder Bread hand-fed into an authentic, old school toaster with scrambled eggs and a garnish of A1.

I don't even know you people.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (kGj75)

390 Good Lord, that should be 1/2 tsp. Vanilla.

I don't add the nutmeg, I don't care for it.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (4pMBB)

391 379 >>We really should have ended one recipe with the last line in italics and
let it run on to the whole next two recipes. Just for verisimilitude

Ha! And one in a continuous gray box, text centered .
Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM (bDqIh)

Yep. Just like our home on the web!

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (87gB3)

392 Oh! I just remembered. Someone brought a delicious app to the oyster roast:

It was little pepperoni slices pressed into mini muffin cups, and filled with some sort of amazing cheesy goodness. I only got one before they were all inhaled.

I never did find out who brought it, so I could get the recipe.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (ptqGC)

393 Next time she says "I was hoping for...." instead of "Thank you" when you bring your treats, try saying "I was hoping for a welcoming smile and a 'thank you" from a gracious hostess, but you'll have to do."

Oh that's good.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (lwiT4)

394 362
dartist @ 303, we must ask this question. Does food in a fridge actually
'spoil'? I am running an experiment tomorrow, on a 4-day old sammich,
which I intend to eat for midday meal tomorrow at work. Now this ain't
no typical sammich. It's a Mrs. E special, baloney, crunchy peanut
butter, and mayo on oatnut bread, which she made last Tuesday night to
eat on her stand, and brought back home. I will issue a complete report
tomorrow night. If I'm not in the ER.

Lol, you'll be just fine. The boloney is cured and the rest will last in the fridge for years! Just check for green on the meat and I think you'll be eating a heathy, nourishing meal tomorrow. Sour cream that turned pink is another thing altogether.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:37 PM (K22Va)

395 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little
orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat.
As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any
ideas for what to do with them?

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (uquGJ)

Hmm. Let me brood on this a bit.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 15, 2019 06:38 PM (1glZx)

396
That's good news about Reggie.

I paypal'd money to Ace, and some for Reggie. For Christmas.

Posted by: Soothsayer, very senile at December 15, 2019 06:38 PM (hDHPO)

397 Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:28 PM (9X624)

Just started making egg foo young. Very keto friendly and fairly quick for hot breakfasts. Inspector really likes his with horseradish mayonnaise on top.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:31 PM (uquGJ)

That sounds delish. I'll have to try that.

Since Egg Fu Young lives in the same neighborhood as okonomiyaki,

I tried Okonomiyaki sauce and mayo on part of my EFY.

That also worked really well. As did Bulldog Sauce.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 06:38 PM (9X624)

398 She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."
Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)
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Ha ha ha! Just saw this now. Oh Dunc, you sleigh me.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:38 PM (/669Q)

399 >>Next time she says "I was hoping for...." instead of "Thank you" when
you bring your treats, try saying "I was hoping for a welcoming smile
and a 'thank you" from a gracious hostess, but you'll have to do."

Perfect!

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2019 06:39 PM (bDqIh)

400 Congratulations Emmie!
Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:30 PM (MVjcR)

*curtsies*

Thank you, sir!

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:39 PM (87gB3)

401
Speaking of gravy, what's the best instant gravy or Already-Made gravy?

In fact, forget the instant gravy.
What's the best already-made gravy?

Posted by: Soothsayer, very senile at December 15, 2019 06:39 PM (hDHPO)

402 Jane het

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:40 PM (4pMBB)

403 You da man, Clayton. Nailed it.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:41 PM (KP5rU)

404 great state of Texas-
Fake guacamole is usually made with green peas run through a blender.

If only.

Posted by: Mrs O'Rourke at December 15, 2019 06:41 PM (ykYG2)

405 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little

orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat.

As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any

ideas for what to do with them?

Yeah - binder for the world's best meatloaf. But you'll have to drain it afterwards.

Throw some bacon, sausage, whatever in there - it'll stick. Sure - you may go to County that night, but screw it. YOLO !!!

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:41 PM (kGj75)

406 Southern Living Eggnog Pound Cake

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:33 PM

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Recipe can't be right. I didn't see any bourbon in it.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 06:41 PM (Dhht7)

407 401; That's a question for Nadler. He sweats gravy.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (KP5rU)

408

Incidentally, I'll be keeping an eye on that Cat Bridge website for a pic of Reggie.

Posted by: Soothsayer, very senile at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (hDHPO)

409 Update

My brother in law passed early this morning. They removed the ventilator and started morphine to ease his discomfort. He fought MS for nearly 30 years. Rest easy Ron.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

410 Getting behind the controls of the new sleigh, I
looked around, and then asked "How does this work? The accelerator is
made of raisins, the brake is made of marzipan, and the gearstick is a
lump of sweet dough."

She replied "Just drive it like it's stollen."

Posted by: Duncanthrax The Austere at December 15, 2019 04:05 PM (DMUuz)

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE ALL PANATTONE ARE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted by: Kindltot at December 15, 2019 06:43 PM (1glZx)

411 My sympathy usntakim.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 15, 2019 06:43 PM (KP5rU)

412 Jane I have a recipe using pepperoni (in mini muffin tins) as the base with a ricotta-parmesan-spinach-mushroom filling.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (4pMBB)

413 355 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat. As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any ideas for what to do with them?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (uquGJ)

I've mostly seen them used as a coating on shrimp dishes and bitter melon dishes. I think a search for "prawns with egg yolk" or similar would turn them up.

Posted by: Splunge at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (dOV9E)

414 The egg nog recipe is the one made famous by Dr. Rebecca Lancefield.

Lancefield (1895-1981) was the Rockefeller Univ. microbiologist who classified the Streptococci into groups.

If you ever heard of "Group A strep throat"
or "Group B strep" screening during pregnancy...
those are the Lancefield Groups.

She famously made the eggnog every year, and served it at the Christmas party at RU.

her many students spread the recipe far and wide,
to microbiology departments around the world, the WHO, the NIH, etc.

What's missing in the recipe linked above is that it is to be made 2-3 weeks in advance, and stored in the fridge until Christmas.

Lancefield was a world renowned scientist,
and her eggnog has been a tradition for 100 years.

I first had it in graduate school, in 1985, made by a professor who got the recipe from 'Becca during WWII.

Posted by: retropox at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (Vv3xs)

415 375
Going to try a high temp brisket smoke this week. Not sure how it will
turn out but the BBQ comp guys are all starting to experiment with
higher temps for brisket and getting good results. 300 degrees is what
they are messing around with now and getting a good brisket in about 6
hours.

I hope you post the results in a thread I'm in. I have a grass fed brisket I don't want to mess up but can't get up the energy to tend it for 10-11 hours. That's a lot of beer.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (K22Va)

416 Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

I'm so sorry to hear this. God be with you and yours.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (lwiT4)

417 Thank you JuJuBee. Just a little rum,

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (MTxDQ)

418
Sorry, usntakim.

Posted by: Soothsayer, very senile at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (hDHPO)

419 409 Update

My brother in law passed early this morning. They removed the ventilator and started morphine to ease his discomfort. He fought MS for nearly 30 years. Rest easy Ron.
Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

My condolences, usntakim. May your family experience God's comforting presence.

Posted by: Emmie at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (87gB3)

420 Hockey moms are kind of cute

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (n1yOz)

421 Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

I'm sorry, man.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 15, 2019 06:45 PM (NWiLs)

422 My brother in law passed early this morning. They removed the ventilator and started morphine to ease his discomfort. He fought MS for nearly 30 years. Rest easy Ron.
Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)
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I'm so sorry. May he rest in peace. He suffered an awful long time.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:45 PM (/669Q)

423 UsnTakim, prayers for him and his

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at December 15, 2019 06:46 PM (ykYG2)

424 Watching a stripper on the way is kind of an appetizer, when you think about it.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2019 06:46 PM (n1yOz)

425 Condolences usntakim.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:46 PM (MVjcR)

426 Jane I have a recipe using pepperoni (in mini muffin tins) as the base with a ricotta-parmesan-spinach-mushroom filling.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:44 PM (4pMBB)

That sounds like it. Except the one I tasted didn't have mushrooms. Can you share the recipe?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:47 PM (ptqGC)

427 Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

You said it here because it matters to you. Sorry to hear it went like that. I hope you can find peace with it.

That ain't easy. Good luck.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:47 PM (kGj75)

428 Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

Prayers for you and your family. It's such a difficult time, even worse when it's the holidays.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:47 PM (dUJdY)

429 Sorry usntakim.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 06:48 PM (K22Va)

430 usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

May peace be with you and his family.

Posted by: Infidel at December 15, 2019 06:48 PM (MTxDQ)

431 My brother in law passed early this morning. They removed the ventilator
and started morphine to ease his discomfort. He fought MS for nearly 30
years. Rest easy Ron.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM (0OmEj)

I am so very, very sorry. I pray he rests in peace, and that you and your family find peace and comfort knowing his suffering on this earth is over.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (ptqGC)

432 Watching a stripper on the way is kind of an appetizer, when you think about it.
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2019 06:46 PM (n1yOz)

I've always said going to a strip bar is kinda' like getting in line at Golden Corral - and not getting to pick up a plate.

Posted by: Clayton Bigsby at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (kGj75)

433 Prayers up for you and family, usntakim.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (Dhht7)

434 It was little pepperoni slices pressed into mini muffin cups, and filled with some sort of amazing cheesy goodness. I only got one before they were all inhaled.

I never did find out who brought it, so I could get the recipe.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:36 PM (ptqGC)

Jane, were they pepperoni pizza bites?

https://tinyurl.com/rmtrhgc

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (cF8AT)

435 usntakim @ 409- Better place and all that.

Posted by: Eromero at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (UUkQp)

436 Thank you all for your condolences. He will be missed. We are glad that his suffering is done. There is mercy in the end.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:51 PM (0OmEj)

437 usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 06:42 PM

Prayers for you and family

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 06:51 PM (ZCEU2)

438 Jane, were they pepperoni pizza bites?

https://tinyurl.com/rmtrhgc

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:49 PM (cF8AT)

That's not it. My husband just told me he knows who brought the app. And it was more like a little cheese quiche in a pepperoni crust.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:52 PM (ptqGC)

439 So sorry for your loss, usntakim.

Posted by: Tami at December 15, 2019 06:52 PM (cF8AT)

440 This Wednesday is one year ago that my husband's youngest cousin in upstate SC was the victim of a home invasion and robbery. He was kidnapped, held and tortured by the gangster thugs who took him. His body was found, bound and shot in the back of the head, the day after Christmas.

Four of the five gangster thugs who killed him are in custody. They continue to search for one more.

I cannot express the things I'd like to see done to the evil monsters who did this to him.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:55 PM (ptqGC)

441 Mini Spinach Frittatas

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach (10 oz.)
1 egg
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
24 slices pepperoni

In a small bowl combine the first 8 ingredients. Place a slice of pepperoni in each of 24 greased mini muffin cups. Fill muffin cups threefourths full with cheese mixture.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until completely set. Carefully run a knife around edges of muffin cups to loosen. Serve warm.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:56 PM (4pMBB)

442 I remember that Jane

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 06:56 PM (ZCEU2)

443 I remember you talking about this Jane. So horrible. I hope they find the 5th person. Any update on a trial or anything?

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:56 PM (dUJdY)

444 But it's only "natural" if the hobo sock is made
from organic, unbleached cotton, and not washed with phosphates. (The
last part is the easiest, naturally.)

Posted by: GWB at December 15, 2019 06:00 PM (7hcwx)

---
go to Home Despot or the ilk.

paint section sells boxes of real, free range, organic TSP.

take home.

add 1/4 cup to each load of laundry after there is water in the washer.

get cleaner clothes.

#ProblemSolved

Posted by: redc1c4 at December 15, 2019 06:57 PM (yODn7)

445 Oops, spinach should be thawed and squeezed dry.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 15, 2019 06:58 PM (4pMBB)

446 Today is the 14th anniversary of my dad's passing.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:58 PM (MVjcR)

447
I remember you talking about this Jane. So horrible. I hope they find the 5th person. Any update on a trial or anything?

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 06:56 PM (dUJdY)

The original prosecutor has retired. The new one says it may be another year before trial for the four they have in custody. They look exactly as you'd expect.

The whole thing has been weighing on us all month. I dedicated a poinsettia in church in cousin's memory.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 06:59 PM (ptqGC)

448 Jane, I remember that. How horrible. I'm so sorry.

Weasel, I didn't realize your dad passed away so close to Christmas. That must have been really tough, not that it's ever easy. I know you miss him.

Posted by: bluebell at December 15, 2019 06:59 PM (/669Q)

449 I remember that janed i pray the 5th scumbag is held accountable. Prayers for your family may he rest easy in the arms of the lord.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 07:00 PM (0OmEj)

450
Today is the 14th anniversary of my dad's passing.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 06:58 PM (MVjcR)

So sorry. We're never prepared to lose our parents.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 07:00 PM (ptqGC)

451 In limo coming home from airport. Wife says she made me pasta but might have messed it up? How do you fuck up pasta? Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 15, 2019 07:01 PM (eJOXe)

452 Jane-

Retrieve Skip's pink sour cream and throw THAT in her face !

Posted by: JT at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (arJlL)

453 We believe in salvation and thus an afterlife, where we will see our loved ones again.

Posted by: Eromero at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (UUkQp)

454 In limo coming home from airport. Wife says she made me pasta but might have messed it up? How do you fuck up pasta? Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 15, 2019 07:01 PM (eJOXe)

Grab some takeout!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (ptqGC)

455 Condolences weasel. I'm sure he is missed.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (0OmEj)

456 It seems like most of my family and friends who have passed, passed around the Christmas season.

Posted by: dartist at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (K22Va)

457 NGU cook it to long and it's mush

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (ZCEU2)

458
nood

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 15, 2019 07:03 PM (L83do)

459 Thanks all.

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2019 07:04 PM (MVjcR)

460 I remember that janed i pray the 5th scumbag is held
accountable. Prayers for your family may he rest easy in the arms of
the lord.

Posted by: usntakim now a russian bot. at December 15, 2019 07:00 PM (0OmEj)

Thank you. And prayers for yours as well. {{{hug}}}

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 07:04 PM (ptqGC)

461 Oh gosh Weasel this is a tough time for anyone who lost a loved one. Lost my mama January 5th. Her last Christmas was awful and my heart broke for her. This holiday is rough.. can't stop thinking about her.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 15, 2019 07:05 PM (dUJdY)

462 My sympathies and condolences to all the family usntakim.

Posted by: Farmer at December 15, 2019 07:05 PM (4lkw3)

463 I remember as a teenager my great grandmother living past 100 and at the time thought if she can we all can. But that's not the general rule it's the exception.

Posted by: Skip at December 15, 2019 07:06 PM (ZCEU2)

464 One of the three sailors murdered in Pensacola, is from this area, and is being laid to rest tomorrow. 21 years old.

Thousands of people lined the highway from Savannah airport to the funeral home in Richmond Hill. His funeral is tomorrow afternoon.

I cannot imagine what his dad and two little sisters are going through (there's been no mention of his mother).

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 07:06 PM (ptqGC)

465 Welp, the WiFi at my desk keeps going out.

I guess it's time for a break.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 15, 2019 07:08 PM (ptqGC)

466 Have been experiencing tech difficulties. Did JJB ever post the eggnog pound cake recipe?

Posted by: kallisto at December 15, 2019 07:09 PM (Mh0FI)

467 I was feeling extravagant a few days ago so I made daiquiris for the lovely and graceful Mrs naturalfake and myself using Foursquare Premise Rum, which is aged 14 years.

Ma-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-an, those were some tasty daiquiris.

Some people consider Foursquare to be the "Pappy" of rum.

Possibly,

Ah...got to work. Maybe later or next week. Cocktail thots.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 15, 2019 07:10 PM (9X624)

468 355 I go some preserved duck egg yolks (look like little orange balls and has texture of plastic) because they're high in fat. As stated, the texture is like plastic and the taste is mild/bland. Any ideas for what to do with them?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 15, 2019 06:27 PM (uquGJ)
--
You could make Chinese moon cakes.

Posted by: Cardinal Eris (weapons: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, fanatical devotion to the Pope) at December 15, 2019 07:11 PM (Dc2NZ)

469 Condolences usntakim

Posted by: DaveA at December 15, 2019 07:14 PM (FhXTo)

470 just saw Breitbart's headlines. When the MSM asks anyone in the Trump administration "Does the President understand the role of the press?" the only logical response is "Do you?"

Posted by: vivi at December 15, 2019 07:26 PM (11H2y)

471 RUMAKI
Just bacon wrapped chicken livers and wTer chestnuts baked in a brown sugar bbq sauce. MM
MM.

Posted by: Mikey at December 15, 2019 07:28 PM (rkNc+)

472 Any thoughts on Bone Broth, chicken or beef? Some say it is good for spine problems. Had a diskectomy a couple of weeks ago and recovery is slow if not problematic.

Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at December 15, 2019 07:34 PM (bZgS1)

473 Well, the Beef and Guinness stew was delicious and will be even better tomorrow. I love that about chilis and stews - no matter how much you like it after you first cook it, you know it will taste better tomorrow,

One of those recipes that has some odd ingredients that somehow meld together very well. In addition to being flavored with a bottle of Guinness, it also has caraway seeds and raisins. Sounds weird but that slight sweetness was a nice addition.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V. at December 15, 2019 07:34 PM (d6Ksn)

474 472 Any thoughts on Bone Broth, chicken or beef? Some say it is good for spine problems. Had a diskectomy a couple of weeks ago and recovery is slow if not problematic.
Posted by: NOT THAT GUY at December 15, 2019 07:34 PM (bZgS1)

Can't speak to the medical aspects, but having made bone broth, my opinion is that it is just as much work as regular stock, and doesn't taste as good. So personally I'd make a half-meat, half-bones stock and use that. Also I'd cook it for a long time, to allow lots of extraction. You can cook for 7-8 hours on very low, turn off the heat overnight, and resume in the morning. If you can get ahold of some old hens, they make great stock.

Posted by: Splunge at December 15, 2019 07:44 PM (dOV9E)

475 My sympathies USN Takim .My mother went the same way two years ago. One of the hardest memories I have.

Posted by: Nick Danger Third Eye at December 15, 2019 08:34 PM (c1JKE)

476 So late in getting home that I missed the food thread.

Sad.

Tami if you are still here, this is that sugar cookie recipe:

1c butter
1c granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 t nutmeg
2 t cream of tartar
1 t baking soda
3 c flour

Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs 1 at a time and beat until fluffy.
Add vanilla and the dry ingredients.
(I put the nutmeg, cream of tartar, and b. soda in with the 1st c of flour, mix, and then add the rest of the flour slowly. I usually end up mixing the last cup of flour in by hand.)

Chill until easy to handle. If chilling it overnite, cover with plastic wrap. Roll out small portions on a floured table to about 1/8" thick. Cut with cookie cutter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with colored sugar.

Bake at 425 ° for 5-8 minutes. (I like mine a little tanned on the edges, so I usually go the 8 minutes, especially if i get lazy with the rolling and they arent quite 1/8" thin.

Depending how big your cookie cutters are it will make about 4 dozen cookies.

My usual method is to roll out some dough, cut and then take the scraps from that roll and add some new dough to it. That way you dont have over-floured dough to make your cookies too dry/tough.

These cookies don't frost well as they are not as dense as some sugar cookie doughs, which is why the sugared tops make for easy decorating.

I've used this recipe as a non-rolled out cookie, just form into a ball and tamp down with the bottom of a sugared glass. All the taste, less work! But that doesn't cut it for Christmas, those gotta be special!

Posted by: My life is insanity at December 15, 2019 08:53 PM (x7w//)

477 usntakim, my sympathies.May he be at rest, and your family at peace.

Weasel, I'm thinking it doesn't get easier. My dad died 4 years ago Christmas day. It's a bittersweet time, remembering and celebrating all the traditional things we do this time of year without his physical presence.

Posted by: My life is insanity at December 15, 2019 09:01 PM (x7w//)

478 >>He also ate a tablespoon of gin soaked raisins every morning. He said it helped his bursitis.
Posted by: Cheribebe at December 15, 2019 04:19 PM (a4qVe)

Hah! My dad, too. Not everyday, but when his hip was really bothering him for any length of time. He insisted it was the raisins, but we had to laugh when one time I asked what he did with the gin that the raisins were soaking in and he said, "well i drink it, of course!"

Posted by: My life is insanity at December 15, 2019 09:29 PM (x7w//)

479 fwiw, the hannukah reception at the White House on11 Dec was an all appetizer affair.

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