Food Thread:In The Chocolate Chip Cookie World, Sometimes Size Does Matter!

Food photography is one of the many categories of photography at which I stink, so I figured instead of plaguing you with one of my lousy photos I would grab an attractive one off the internet, and this one jumped out at me.

Not only is it a nicely done photo, it has one of my favorite food garnishes...the simple fried egg. I love them on pretty much everything, although I usually forget until it is too late. But that's okay...I'll use this post as a reminder to put a fried egg on my dinner tonight...whatever that may be!

[yeah..it isn't quite fried, but close enough]

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The intersection of food and political philosophy is something that most people don't consider much, if at all. And that is as it should be, since most of us just want to be left alone at the supermarket and in the kitchen, and just buy and cook what we feel like eating without interference from government.

But the left has used food as a political weapon for a very long time, and to great and terrible effect. And jsut because we in America are blessed with the best and most efficient and productive farmers in the world doesn't mean that we are immune to their use of food as a cultural weapon. Just think of the mostly fraudulent "organic" food push, or the ersatz meat products that have appeared in the last few years, or the demonization of sugar and fat and most things that normal people find pleasurable.

I don't want to live in a country that treats beef as a luxury and sugar as a drug. Just imagine an all-too-realistic extension of the Wuhan flu passport idea to food...

No sir, you are not permitted that bottle of corn oil; your last blood test revealed a lipid profile that limits your fat purchases to 50 grams/week, and with this purchase you will have exceeded your quota. Thank you and please come back next week.

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That's my first attempt at recreating the ridiculously large chocolate chip cookie from Levain bakery in NYC. Of course I left out the nuts, because nuts do not belong in chocolate chip cookies. It is known.

Yup...it worked. But was it worth the extra trouble compared to the excellent recipe on the back of the Nestles chocolate chip bag?

Yes, it is definitely worth it. The only big difference was using cake flour as well as all-purpose flour (I don't know whether it made much difference), and using big chunks of 70% chocolate. And that is an excellent idea and one that I will use again. Those monster chunks really added to the texture and flavor.

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I made a very large brisket for Passover Seder, and I was poking around for recipes for the leftovers that actually never materialized because I ate them. But this recipe sounded really good, even though it uses an instant pot instead of a normal dutch oven like God intended. Beef Brisket Soup is from the always reliable DadCooksDinner, so it is probably worth a try.
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castiron handle.jpg

I am not a big fan of single-use tools for the kitchen, but this is just awesome! I use cast-iron a lot, especially in the oven at high temperatures, and having a slip-on holder like this makes it easy to maneuver once I put the pan back on the stove. Because I have been known to grab a blazing hot handle without the benefit of an oven mitt, because that's just how I roll...and I am stupid.

But mostly stupid.

It was a gift from a lovely and generous friend who one day will sit in my kitchen with a large glass of a good Highland Malt while I whip up something (hopefully) delicious in that cast-iron pan!

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I haven't posted an entry in the World Famous Cheapo Holiday Banquet Contest in several weeks, but this one really jumped out at me. It sounds great. It's from a commenter called "Temple," and while I am not sure how inexpensive the ingredients are where he lives, they aren't tremendously pricey around here, so I will bet that with a bit of effort we can squeeze under the bar.

Appetizer: brandade de morue with toasted focaccia strips
Main course: braised pork belly with star anise
Sides: scalloped sweet potatoes and fennel; sauteed cavolo nero in olive oil with chili pepper and garlic
Dessert: red plum tarte tatin with creme fraiche

In case you haven't heard of Brandade de Morue, it's glorious...a sort of whipped cod dish that is just fantastic, and very rich so you can't really eat much.

And I had to look up cavolo nero!

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I was pressed for time one day and couldn't use my usual Sous Vide technique on pork rib chops. It's a fantastic technique in part because it makes the chops incredibly juicy. But I had an epiphany...why not just add more fat to keep the chop as moist as possible? And what better fat to add to pork than bacon fat, in the form of bacon strips wrapped around the chop. I was cooking a mixed grill and had some chicken thighs cooking low and slow, so I tossed the chop onto the coolest part of the grill and pretty much forgot about it for an hour or so.

Yes...adding bacon to pork is an idea whose time has come!

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Sourdough bread requires sourdough starter, and feeding it regularly creates massive amounts of the stuff. And since I am a cheap bastard, I don't like throwing it away, so i will occasionally make a savory pancake with it. medium non-stick pan, olive oil, and instead of pouring the starter into the garbage pour it into the pan. I added bagel spices to this one, but minced scallions or caramelized onions work really well too. The texture is fun...crispy on the outside and sort of soft and tender on the inside, but with that wonderful sourdough tang!

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Tender Broccoli Rabe that isn't bitter, beef short ribs that have meat on them (not the stupid little sliver of bone they sneak into the packages), Snap Peas (apparently they are no longer grown in quantity), spare bottles of Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon, an herb garden that actually produces herbs, well-marbled NY strip steaks and elk backstrap to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

And don't think that you are off the hook with maple syrup and French Toast: I'm watching you...all of you! And I am watching you perverts who shake Manhattans and keeping a list for the Burning Times.

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1 Foodfight!

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 03:01 PM (Cxk7w)

2 Home made pizza ( store made dough) with fresh basil and oregano

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 03:02 PM (Cxk7w)

3 Best way to improve chocolate chip cookies

1. Leave out the nuts
2. Leave out the dairy

Now, it so happens that this also works with my 2 allergies, but I've found that butter is about the worst fat to use in a cookie b/c it's so temperamental. Hilariously, the best fat is that "g$d knows how it was manufactured" sticks of Crisco. You will get perfectly shaped and heighted cookies with a beautiful texture outside and in.

Now, I rarely make chocolate chip cookies, but for the holidays, people will be amazed by your cookies - and you'll have to admit it's the tollhouse recipe with crisco, dark chocolate chunks, and the allergy chocolate chips (and no nuts

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Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:06 PM (b1h2x)

4 >>>I was poking around for recipes for the leftovers that actually never materialized because I ate them

Heh. That reminds me of that great video where a guy tells his dog about all the great food the guy ate--and didn't give to the dog:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 03:07 PM (6dJKT)

5 My wife and I tried all kinds of diets, including Raw vegan (don't judge). I've settled on something in the keto/paleo range.
The vegans were all leftwing new age loonies.
I don't know if eating meat produces rational people.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:07 PM (cSyAR)

6 I need to get some eye of round and make some jerky soon. Store bought is such crap and so overpriced.

Marinade will be a.1:1:1 of Worcestershire, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar with cayenne pepper and garlic.

Posted by: JTinKC at April 25, 2021 03:07 PM (FoSz+)

7 Was watching an episode of Daryl's House where he has a guest chef in to cook for the guest and crew . This weird looking English dude chef made fish and chips by Sous Vide the fish and squirting a concoction of squid ink and vinegar on it and topping it with crushed potato chips.

Hope it tasted better than it looked.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 03:07 PM (2DOZq)

8 Those are almost like coddled eggs, up there, not fried.

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 03:08 PM (6dJKT)

9 If you don't want to make those oversized cookies because they seem like a hassle, you can always purchase them online and have them shipped to you.

Only $7 per cookie + shipping.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 25, 2021 03:08 PM (uESDT)

10 Hmmm, CBD monogramed pot handle cozy.

Right.

I usually like big cookies or sheet cookies, or pan cookies or what have you because they have usually a better chance of not being dried out to a parched Saharan level of moisture.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:09 PM (lmikk)

11 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)

12 I cook cheap. Nothing to brag about. But I did make some sirloin strips last weekend at the campground that got scarfed as fast as I could get 'em off the grill. My best tip to anything on the grill is marinate - marinate - marinate.

Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (SNXkD)

13 In the same episode with Tommy Shaw , Shaw talked about how he went from being a vegetarian to meat eater again and loving every minute of it.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (2DOZq)

14 That headline and then the first picture is quite a bait-and-switch. At least you followed through eventually.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (wyw4S)

15 Here's a variation on the P38 / P51 with better leverage:
https://is.gd/6jyBm7

What? You use this to get at food.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:11 PM (b8eqQ)

16 Your friend knows burnishing edges, harness stitching and leather carving. Knife sheath and holster skills!

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 03:11 PM (+ya+t)

17 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)
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So now you have TWO weeks' worth!

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:11 PM (wyw4S)

18 11 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)

Could be worse. Could be ten pounds of Rosemary.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:12 PM (lmikk)

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So now you have TWO weeks' worth!
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:11 PM (wyw4S)
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Ha! Yep!

How's my best blog-buddy, anyway?

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:12 PM (MVjcR)

20 Weasel, if it makes you feel any better, on Black Friday I was ordering a sweater online. Except I actually ordered 4 sweaters, all the same. Not only was I not paying attention when I ordered, I also wasn't paying attention to the payment info.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:13 PM (wyw4S)

21 Looked at some oxtail at a couple of stores the other day. $8.99 a farking pound.

Posted by: Javems at April 25, 2021 03:13 PM (8SSHh)

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Could be worse. Could be ten pounds of Rosemary.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:12 PM (lmikk)
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True!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:13 PM (MVjcR)

23 Doing well, Weasel. How about you? Been going to the farm?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (wyw4S)

24 Next person to overcook goodies will be sprayed and powdered. Tastefully

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (EFCBR)

25 >>> 11 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)

There is no such thing as too much coffee.

Besides, if the zombie apocalypse starts next week, you'll have some for trade or bribery.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (b8eqQ)

26 Just had two pieces of toast. Just toast with margarine. It tasted damn good. Just toast. Nothing fancy. Just toast.

Sometimes the simple stuff is the best. This was one of them.

Posted by: Somewhere South of I-80 at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (uxUoN)

27 That CCC recipe is like the Jacque Torres one I have used for years in it uses the bread flour and large chunks of 70% cacoa chips, plus letting them rest before baking. If I make CCC it is a 2 day endeavor to allow for the minimum rest time. I do portion the dough after mixing and lay them out on a parchment lined cookie sheet covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out. Minimum of 24 hours of resting and up to 3 days. I usually freeze the portions to bake as needed.

Posted by: lin-duh 27-4 at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (UUBmN)

28 20 Weasel, if it makes you feel any better, on Black Friday I was ordering a sweater online. Except I actually ordered 4 sweaters, all the same. Not only was I not paying attention when I ordered, I also wasn't paying attention to the payment info.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:13 PM (wyw4S)
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Nice. I once ordered 1,000 coffee filters.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:15 PM (MVjcR)

29 Here's a variation on the P38 / P51 with better leverage:
https://is.gd/6jyBm7
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Did you do the math on buying one vs. buying for gifts?
LOL.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 25, 2021 03:15 PM (gtatv)

30 Have some blueberry-cranberry cobbler in the new-old crockpot that will be ready to eat in a few minutes.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 03:16 PM (CX3cf)

31 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)

Just double up on the number of cups you drink. You don't need to sleep.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 03:16 PM (2DOZq)

32 23 Doing well, Weasel. How about you? Been going to the farm?
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (wyw4S)
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Had a nice trip down a couple of weeks ago. WW had sinus surgery last week (all good) so I've been nursing her back to life.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:17 PM (MVjcR)

33 >>> 29 Here's a variation on the P38 / P51 with better leverage:
https://is.gd/6jyBm7
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Did you do the math on buying one vs. buying for gifts?
LOL.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 25, 2021 03:15 PM (gtatv)

HA! ...yes, I saw that; I wonder if that's how they're trying to control Demand vs their Supply.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:17 PM (b8eqQ)

34 I've got too much coffee on the counter ? Really Weez - why not bitch about all that ammo just laying around ? Heh. And hey - if you can roll back the memory bank - I lost your email. The dude you connected to the guy at Atterbury about long range shooting. The really redneck, inflammatory, yet generally well meaning dude. Later.

Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 03:17 PM (SNXkD)

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Besides, if the zombie apocalypse starts next week, you'll have some for trade or bribery.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:14 PM (b8eqQ)
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Good point!!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:18 PM (MVjcR)

36 11 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.

Time for some spectacular chocolate cakes and some coffee-crusted steak...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:19 PM (b1h2x)

37 Pork chop is on the menu tonight, with browned butter sage sauce, mushrooms, and some green veg. Mmm. We usually do the meat in the cast iron.

Posted by: Funsize at April 25, 2021 03:19 PM (EiPf6)

38 will be sprayed and powdered. Tastefully
Posted by: Humphreyrobot
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Better than spayed and powdered every time.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 25, 2021 03:19 PM (gtatv)

39 34 I've got too much coffee on the counter ? Really Weez - why not bitch about all that ammo just laying around ? Heh. And hey - if you can roll back the memory bank - I lost your email. The dude you connected to the guy at Atterbury about long range shooting. The really redneck, inflammatory, yet generally well meaning dude. Later.
Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 03:17 PM (SNXkD)
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I wasn't REALLY complaining! Email is in the Gun Thread - next up!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:20 PM (MVjcR)

40 30 Have some blueberry-cranberry cobbler in the new-old crockpot that will be ready to eat in a few minutes.

Late fall meets late spring - I like that combo - I may have to try it

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Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:20 PM (b1h2x)

41 I don't want to live in a country that treats beef as a luxury and sugar as a drug.

Put on your mask. Air is a luxury, too.

Posted by: t-bird at April 25, 2021 03:21 PM (OFJlJ)

42 Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:19 PM (b1h2x)
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Or just lots and lots and lots of coffee!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (MVjcR)

43 Can you freeze coffee? Seems to me a commodity that would be able to.

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (Cxk7w)

44 I have made absolutely no preparations for supper tonight.

I have failed.

But I can change,
If I have to,
I guess.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (Rvt88)

45 15 Here's a variation on the P38 / P51 with better leverage:

https://is.gd/6jyBm7

What? You use this to get at food.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:11 PM (b8eqQ)

Have one on my key ring and one in the drawer. When my commercial opener screws up I can clean up with the P51

Posted by: Javems at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (8SSHh)

46 Today's topic reminds me that my diet is getting low on poached eggs on corned-beef hash.

This will be rectified.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at April 25, 2021 03:23 PM (ZSK0i)

47 I've got another Korean beef bulogi "Korea meets America" stir fry b/c the marinated beef was even cheaper (under $5/lb).

New changes are adding some chopped okra to the standard veg (onions - vidalia and green today, bell peppers, mushrooms - king oyster again, and carrots) to be the "natural" thickener...and to add more veg content, b/c who can have enough veg content with kids! Also adding some "need to use up cilantro" to my normal ginger/garlic/extra s&p add to the beef marinade's flavor...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:23 PM (b1h2x)

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43 Can you freeze coffee? Seems to me a commodity that would be able to.
Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (Cxk7w)
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I freeze whole bean coffee my buddies in Costa Rica send me. Works fine!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:24 PM (MVjcR)

49 WW had sinus surgery last week (all good) so I've been nursing her back to life.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:17 PM (MVjcR)
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I'm glad the nursing is going well. Does it involve Klondike bars?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:25 PM (wyw4S)

50
I'm glad the nursing is going well. Does it involve Klondike bars?
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:25 PM (wyw4S)
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She's weird. Just pints.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:25 PM (MVjcR)

51 Can you freeze coffee? Seems to me a commodity that would be able to.
Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 03:22 PM (Cxk7w)

Yes. Have done it. Like anything - flash frozen and under vacuum is best. But you and I can't do that. But running a vacuum sealer and regular freezing produces good results.

Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 03:25 PM (SNXkD)

52 She's weird. Just pints.
Posted by: Weasel

She's drinking beer for her sinuses?

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 03:26 PM (Rvt88)

53 She's weird. Just pints.
Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:25 PM (MVjcR)
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She's my twin. We were separated at birth.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:26 PM (wyw4S)

54 I have made absolutely no preparations for supper tonight.

Me either. I have to do an Autumn Cherry tree dedication in memory of someone who died in our congregation. FenSpouse and I have to leave soon and won't get back till after 7:30 so we'll have to have whatever doesn't require much preparation-probably sandwiches.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 25, 2021 03:26 PM (7hF2c)

55 She's drinking beer for her sinuses?
Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 03:26 PM (Rvt8

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It's a weird trick!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:27 PM (MVjcR)

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She's my twin. We were separated at birth.
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 03:26 PM (wyw4S)
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I did feel obligated to test it first.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:28 PM (MVjcR)

57 Found this ancient Swiss spice mix in the cabinet. From the picture it's apparently for pork. It has a strange cumin type smell. I ended up throwing it on steak and the results were amazing. The takeaway is that I am normally way too conservative in flavoring steak and there are probably a lot of flavors it pairs well with besides garlic and onion powder.

Posted by: Max Power at April 25, 2021 03:28 PM (QCc6B)

58 Kind of food related. I somehow messed up my order and now have two 5# bags of coffee on the counter.

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:10 PM (MVjcR)

Be careful. You'll have coffee zombies gathering from all around before daybreak.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 03:28 PM (KnJdm)

59 Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 03:28 PM (KnJdm)
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I'm prepared!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:29 PM (MVjcR)

60 Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:23 PM (b1h2x)

if you want to be extra korean, throw in some American cheese, mozzarella, or parmesn. i know it sounds weird, but they love it. They really love it on Ramjun. It goes back to the Korean war and the rations people used to get from the Americans.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:30 PM (TPY/s)

61 Bone Apperteet, ya'll

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 03:30 PM (Hy7kT)

62 Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 03:30 PM (Hy7kT)
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Howdy!!!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:31 PM (MVjcR)

63 "Hilariously, the best fat is that "g$d knows how it was manufactured" sticks of Crisco. You will get perfectly shaped and heighted cookies with a beautiful texture outside and in.""

I must disagree, and I do so as a professional baker who sells lots of butter-ladened cookies each week. My chocolate chip cookies are award-winning.

Criso will give you good height and shape, for sure, but without that delicious butter taste, what good is it? Once you learn tricks of baking butter cookies, you get excellent height and shape and perfect texture, plus all of butter's deliciousness.

Of course, with allergies, you have to use other fats. But short of allergies, use butter.

Posted by: lizabth at April 25, 2021 03:31 PM (L3Rsz)

64 I'm enjoying a Manhattan, using Buffalo Trace, it seems to be going straight to my head.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:32 PM (cSyAR)

65 I dumped the rest of the peanuts into the can of cashews. I call it "Mixed Nuts". I'll write the recipe up for next week.

Bony appetite!

Posted by: DB- just DB at April 25, 2021 03:32 PM (iTXRQ)

66 You can freeze coffee. Specifically, ground coffee. Some snobs may opine that it affects the flavor, but I have not noticed a difference. In the end I go through it too quickly, either way, and I've settled on plain cupboard storage.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 03:32 PM (KnJdm)

67 The takeaway is that I am normally way too conservative in flavoring steak and there are probably a lot of flavors it pairs well with besides garlic and onion powder.

I kinda' get - in a way - why the Dildo is such a foodie. It IS fun, once I got into the idea, to experiment with different preps. Its like art, sort of. But I'm at the "look at this shitty corner shelf that sucks but you will like it anyway" level. So yeah - season away. Whats the worst that can happen ? Still eating some damn good protein.

Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 03:33 PM (SNXkD)

68 I learned about frozen bacon long ago, and it truly changed my world. I hate it when an open package of bacon gets slimy after a week or so. You can freeze the slizes individually and they last for months if you can hold out that long.

I recall working at a GC, and we got all our bacon that way . It is dumb the way we buy it inmo. That dumb package, that once you open it, you have about a week. Don't tell me that is not on purpose, because we all know it is. They don't even give you a change to seal the thing, it is a set up I tell ya.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:33 PM (TPY/s)

69 She's drinking beer for her sinuses?

And, if she is, why isn't she in charge of our nation's Wuhan response?

That first picture is making me hungry. That is a meal for kings.

Posted by: t-bird at April 25, 2021 03:34 PM (oBAbT)

70 Hi Ya! Weasel. I hope WW is doing well.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 03:34 PM (Hy7kT)

71 >>> 63 "Hilariously, the best fat is that "g$d knows how it was manufactured" sticks of Crisco. You will get perfectly shaped and heighted cookies with a beautiful texture outside and in.""

I must disagree, and I do so as a professional baker who sells lots of butter-ladened cookies each week. My chocolate chip cookies are award-winning.

Criso will give you good height and shape, for sure, but without that delicious butter taste, what good is it? Once you learn tricks of baking butter cookies, you get excellent height and shape and perfect texture, plus all of butter's deliciousness.

Of course, with allergies, you have to use other fats. But short of allergies, use butter.
Posted by: lizabth at April 25, 2021 03:31 PM (L3Rsz)

These guys claim their butter has the best percentage of fat for baking:
https://plugra.com/our-difference/

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 25, 2021 03:34 PM (b8eqQ)

72 CBD monogramed pot handle cozy seems like the second purpose. Multipurpose tool holders are hard to come by, just saying.

Posted by: Chicago Vota at April 25, 2021 03:35 PM (ts6Zs)

73 70 Hi Ya! Weasel. I hope WW is doing well.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 03:34 PM (Hy7kT)
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Up and around, she is!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:35 PM (MVjcR)

74 I haven't roasted coffee in a couple of years, partly because my roaster wasn't. I think I've fixed it.
So I plan to pick up the hobby again.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:35 PM (cSyAR)

75 72 CBD monogramed pot handle cozy seems like the second purpose. Multipurpose tool holders are hard to come by, just saying.
Posted by: Chicago Vota at April 25, 2021 03:35 PM (ts6Zs)
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And what were the chances of finding one with CBD?!

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 03:36 PM (MVjcR)

76 After a gloomy start to the day it's not too bad out there now. I think an adult beverage, a cigar and a nice steak on the grill tonight, in that order, will fit the bill.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 25, 2021 03:36 PM (3H9h1)

77 lizabth, I couldn't agree more about the butter.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 03:37 PM (Hy7kT)

78 60 Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:23 PM (b1h2x)
if you want to be extra korean, throw in some American cheese, mozzarella, or parmesan. i know it sounds weird, but they love it.

I'd totally do it...but the pesky dairy allergy. But, my kids have been known to raid the fridge and sprinkle cheese on things that I wouldn't - this week, my African-inspired harissa and mint lamb eggplant tomato skillet became a taco for the youngest, who put it in a tortilla with mozzarella and declared it delicious!

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:37 PM (b1h2x)

79 PrimalTek will fix all your excess coffee and bacon issues

Posted by: JTinKC at April 25, 2021 03:37 PM (FoSz+)

80 I have also frozen coffee and have detected no difference in quality.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 25, 2021 03:37 PM (wg+Vz)

81 THAT IS A NIice handle cover CBD. If I could design oned for myslef, it would look just like that.I have some belts that look like that.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:38 PM (TPY/s)

82 I'd totally do it...but the pesky dairy allergy.
But, my kids have been known to raid the fridge and sprinkle cheese on
things that I wouldn't - this week, my African-inspired harissa and mint
lamb eggplant tomato skillet became a taco for the youngest, who put
it in a tortilla with mozzarella and declared it delicious!

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:37 PM (b1h2x)

she or he is living large.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:40 PM (TPY/s)

83 See, that's why you use the "butter flavor" Crisco, b/c if you're going all-in on the "who the heck made this", you might as well get what you want out of it

.

PS - No one can tell it's not butter - of course, vegan butter with olive oil has the same effect in my mashed potatoes, but vegan butter bakes like cr#p in a cookie, at least the ones not based on tree nuts...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:40 PM (b1h2x)

84
CBD:

Hate to break it to you but the yolk on that beautiful fried egg is probably a canned peach half.

I once knew a food stylist.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 25, 2021 03:41 PM (s2VJv)

85 CBD monogramed pot handle cozy seems like the second purpose.

I'm sure he'd tell you his other tool holder says, "Welcome to Jamaica, have a nice day!"

Posted by: t-bird at April 25, 2021 03:42 PM (BvZkh)

86 Coffee roasting as a hobby seems to be more interesting when you get a little precise with notes and commentary on flavor profiles. Not that I'm good at that.
At best I found I could distinguish between earthy and acidic.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:42 PM (cSyAR)

87 82 - Yes they are, and they know it. Pre-2020, they preferred to invite their friends for dinner vs going to their friends' house (and you can tell the world is getting back to normal, b/c I got begged by the daughters and their 2 teen friends to invite them for dinner...A LOT...this summer

...

PS - And I have a townhouse...and the friends have "real" houses...but food beats space, apparently

...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:43 PM (b1h2x)

88 the first pick? those are eggs imo.

but i hear ya jj. you would know better than me but I hear about a bit of it. I think the ice cream is usually Crisco, to speak of the devil.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:43 PM (TPY/s)

89 I'll believe restriction of beef is a key component of solving global warming just as soon as food stamps can no longer buy beef.

Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr. III, Foster Dad at April 25, 2021 03:47 PM (k1L5r)

90 Is that corned beef hash? Good corned beef hash is a thing of wonder.

There is a lot of greenery there. That's not cilantro is it?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:47 PM (lmikk)

91 No one can tell it's not butter

***

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!

Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr. III, Foster Dad at April 25, 2021 03:48 PM (k1L5r)

92 Supper tonight is Elegant Farmer's apple pie in a bag with real milk.

Posted by: Jamaica nyc at April 25, 2021 03:48 PM (b+v9B)

93 Uh oh. Fabio is about to beat the shit out of Paulo.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:49 PM (lmikk)

94 92 Supper tonight is Elegant Farmer's apple pie in a bag with real milk.
Posted by: Jamaica nyc at April 25, 2021 03:48 PM (b+v9B)

This... seems like code.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 03:49 PM (lmikk)

95 I'm enjoying a Manhattan, using Buffalo Trace, it seems to be going straight to my head.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:32 PM (cSyAR)

Bourbon or rye? Because it's vitally important for your intellectual growth to try a rye Manhattan.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 03:50 PM (Q9lwr)

96 Oh boy...food!!

Am going to try Shrimp Scampi tonight. I bought some large, 16-20 count shrimp from the meat market. Now if I can talk the wife into shelling and deveining them, we're all set. I'll post a pic to mewe later.

Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM at April 25, 2021 03:50 PM (R5lpX)

97 Late fall meets late spring - I like that combo - I may have to try it...

In my case, it was, “what do I have already open in the freezer?”

Frozen blueberries were on sale a few weeks ago in giant bags, so I have made blueberry gelatin squares, blueberry cornbread, and now this cobbler.

I always keep cranberries in the freezer, and had an open bag from making cranberry gelatin squares over Christmas.

So when the recipe called for four cups of mixed frozen berries, it was blueberry and cranberry.

And it was good. I just finished eating too much of it.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 03:50 PM (CX3cf)

98 30 Have some blueberry-cranberry cobbler in the new-old crockpot that will be ready to eat in a few minutes.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 03:16 PM (CX3cf)

I'm eating a cranberry sany from a local bakery. You win.

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 03:51 PM (6dJKT)

99 91 No one can tell it's not butter

***

I CAN'T BELIEVE (it's not butter) THIS!

Well, no, that brand, you can tell

...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:51 PM (b1h2x)

100 Just because it's interesting, another use for ground coffee is as an odor absorber. We bought a car from a smoker and were advised that leaving ground coffee in containers under the seats and changing it out every few days would remove the odor, and it did.

Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr. III, Foster Dad at April 25, 2021 03:51 PM (k1L5r)

101 Blue berry cornbread? Sounds intriguing.

Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM at April 25, 2021 03:52 PM (R5lpX)

102 Where did you get the slip on holder? That's amazing and I want one!

I will have to try the chocolate chip recipe. Looks scrumtious!

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 03:52 PM (nxdel)

103 I just downgraded from Ardbeg Uigeadahl, to Sontory Toki. I tought I was showing I can be frugal. Turns out, I just spent $40 on glue.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:52 PM (TPY/s)

104 97 I always keep cranberries in the freezer,

Me, too - cranberries are a nice thing that can sit in a freezer for awhile, and still taste as good as the day bought. I normally use them slowly in muffins and breads, but cobbler could be something

...

I also keep jarred pumpkin year round - but that goes in my vegan (or not vegan if I add the meat) pumpkin sweet potato and black bean chili - top 8 allergy free and vegan as is, so it tends to be my Lenten go-to soup dinner potluck dish...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 03:54 PM (b1h2x)

105 We have some kind of oven gloves but I mostly just use a dishtowel.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 25, 2021 03:54 PM (s4dNo)

106 Speaking of bourbon, I found a bottle of Willet Pot Still at my local store. I spoke to the cashier about it and it's apparently a bit of a find because it has such a fantastic bottle. The bourbon itself is perfectly fine, but I can see why people search it out to have on their shelves.

Posted by: Reverend Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr. III, Foster Dad at April 25, 2021 03:55 PM (k1L5r)

107 Texans used to get leather stuff with their names or initials. It was just something we did.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:55 PM (TPY/s)

108 Blue berry cornbread? Sounds intriguing.

It’s one of my favorite breads. The Southern Living Deep South Cook Book (1972) claims it is among the “favorite foods of Tennessee and Kentucky”. I don’t know about that, but it is among my favorite foods.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 03:56 PM (CX3cf)

109 The takeaway is that I am normally way too conservative in flavoring steak...

Honestly, salt and pepper are about as daring as I get. But it works well enough for this unsophisticated carnivore.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 25, 2021 03:56 PM (EP9Nq)

110 Texans used to get leather stuff with their names or initials. It was just something we did.
Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:55 PM (TPY/s)

Sort of like those belt buckles you can use for a dinner plate?

Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM at April 25, 2021 03:56 PM (R5lpX)

111 Bourbon or rye? Because it's vitally important for your intellectual growth to try a rye Manhattan.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 03:50 PM (Q9lwr)

In this case it's bourbon. I will try Rye. I suspect it would be spicier.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:57 PM (cSyAR)

112 We have some kind of oven gloves but I mostly just use a dishtowel.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 25, 2021 03:54 PM (s4dNo)

towels and tongs. The two things amateur chefs don't use and every pro uses constantly.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:57 PM (TPY/s)

113 Actually I might be able to make my own slip on cover, just need someone to stitch it for me. I can then put my HQ seal on it!

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 03:57 PM (nxdel)

114 Sort of like those belt buckles you can use for a dinner plate?

Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM at April 25, 2021 03:56 PM (R5lpX)

yes. i have some that are truly laughable .

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 03:58 PM (TPY/s)

115 Our neighbor made burnt ends in the smoker last night.

The liquification of the fat in your mouth is absolutely amazing. He promises to teach me how to perform this miracle.

And of course, rice crispy treats for dessert.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 03:59 PM (3D/fK)

116 Thirst!

the big BBQ Pagoda freezer died last weekend....

so we bought two smaller chest freezers: boy, do we have a LOT of meat saved up.

anyone local need a corned beef roast or two?

Posted by: redc1c4 at April 25, 2021 03:59 PM (UVPdS)

117 The best thing in my kitchen (besides the 25 sf kitchen island) is the pull-out pantry. These things are awesome - I've got the 68" tall one with 6 8" wide shelves.

I keep all of my oils and vinegars on the top shelf, then sort my spices according to function/frequency of use. Gone is the annoyance of digging for a spice jar in the dark regions of cabinets and having others tumble out or fall over.

If you ever do a remodel of your kitchen, do check out Rev-A-Shelf.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess - #SuperStraight at April 25, 2021 03:59 PM (Mzdiz)

118 Sort of like those belt buckles you can use for a dinner plate?
Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM
----
Don't you mean the dinner plates that we also use as belt buckles???

Posted by: lin-duh 27-4 at April 25, 2021 04:00 PM (UUBmN)

119 LMAO!! Sorry to go OT but WZ has a video of some guy hitting a bunch of antifa with an iron skillet.

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:00 PM (nxdel)

120 " Sort of like those belt buckles you can use for a dinner plate?
Posted by: That Guy What Always says Yeah Buddy TM
----
Don't you mean the dinner plates that we also use as belt buckles???"

I've heard it both ways.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:01 PM (3D/fK)

121 I normally use them slowly in muffins and breads,

I started keeping them on hand because of a cranberry crunch that I really enjoy. Basically a sort of crumble with what ends up being a crunchy oatmeal topping. Because I keep them on hand, I started using them more often. And discovered that I like a lot of things with cranberry.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 04:01 PM (CX3cf)

122 Now I'm on to a Revolver-same as a Manhattan but with coffee liqueur rather than red vermouth. I used Tia Maria.
I like it.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:01 PM (cSyAR)

123 Iron skillets could be considered as qualifying for the food thread.

Let's ask the judges....

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:03 PM (3D/fK)

124 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 25, 2021 03:41 PM (s2VJv)

Shut your whore mouth!

[So..was the food stylist a hottie?]

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 04:04 PM (Q9lwr)

125 Iron skillets could be considered as qualifying for the food thread.

Come to think of it, I can't think of a better use right now!

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:04 PM (nxdel)

126 Those are almost like coddled eggs, up there, not fried.
Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 03:08 PM (6dJKT)

One should never coddle eggs. You have to smack 'em around a bit to show them who's boss.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:05 PM (mzC78)

127 That snotty business of detecting flavor notes in a coffee roast seems umm, snotty (earthy with blueberry notes).
But I think it's fine. And I think there's value in training your pallette.
Plus it's fun.
Not that anyone asked.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:05 PM (cSyAR)

128 LMAO!! Sorry to go OT but WZ has a video of some guy hitting a bunch of antifa with an iron skillet.

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:00 PM (nxdel)

Someone in an earlier thread unleashed the nic, Cast Iron Skillet of Righteousness

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:05 PM (KnJdm)

129 *cranberry sandy

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:06 PM (6dJKT)

130 In this case it's bourbon. I will try Rye. I suspect it would be spicier.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 03:57 PM (cSyAR)

Yup...but good! And then try a Martinez. I have been drinking them all week and they are loads of fun.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 04:06 PM (Q9lwr)

131 frying pan antifa
185,000 google results

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:08 PM (6dJKT)

132 Good afternoon, Horde!

That skillet of hash with the canned peaches on top looks delicious.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:08 PM (TdMsT)

133 121 - See, that's the good reason to have them on hand

.

I originally started filling my freezer with cheap post-Thanksgiving bags b/c they were uber-cheap (I remember the year Aldi's had them for 25 cents/bag), and b/c I like to do an uber-cheap turkey meal sometime in the spring or fall from the one I get cheap (and don't make) at Christmas or Easter...and my kids always asked for my fresh cranberry sauce. So, I had them on hand for that (vs trying to find them, and if I did, paying WAY too much a bag), and then started using them elsewhere b/c I tended to buy too many bags, and my goal is to get through all of them between each Thanksgiving!

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (b1h2x)

134 That skillet of hash with the canned peaches on top looks delicious.

*snort

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (nxdel)

135 131 frying pan antifa
185,000 google results
Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:08 PM (6dJKT)

What a beautiful video.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (TdMsT)

136 Blueberry photos are now on the MeWe Deplorable Gourmet group.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (CX3cf)

137 "Someone in an earlier thread unleashed the nic, Cast Iron Skillet of Righteousness"

First Moron what comes to mind would be AtC.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (3D/fK)

138 137 "Someone in an earlier thread unleashed the nic, Cast Iron Skillet of Righteousness"

First Moron what comes to mind would be AtC.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:10 PM (3D/fK)

I'm laughing like a hyena.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:12 PM (TdMsT)

139 interesting drink CBD. I once bought an entire bottle of Luxardo maraschino I doubt many know what it tastes like. If they think it tastes like cherries, they are far off. I ended up making bottles of fresh fruit soaked in maraschino. I have choked down worse bottles I will tell ya. But if your bar is only a fifth of marachino, the taste options are reduced.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 04:12 PM (TPY/s)

140 Stephen price Blair. I have been grinding cranberries and walnuts together to make a spread to use on sandwiches. Shaved ham and Havarti with this spread is much to my liking.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:13 PM (Hy7kT)

141 >>"Someone in an earlier thread unleashed the nic, Cast Iron Skillet of Righteousness"

I love how that dude has a ciggy hanging out of his mouth, all chill before unleashing the pan. SuperChad 2.0.

Posted by: Lizzy at April 25, 2021 04:13 PM (bDqIh)

142 Blackberry Cobbler is my desert portion of my Last Meal.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:14 PM (2DOZq)

143 Hey CBD what is your Manhattan recipe if you don't mind posting it? You seem to have it pretty down pat.

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 04:14 PM (+ya+t)

144 I remember the year Aldi's had them for 25 cents/bag

Reminds me. I was driving up north a few weeks ago and discovered there is now an Aldi’s in Georgetown.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 04:14 PM (CX3cf)

145 Apparently, assault-pan man video is a few years old. Still funny. Adding to the funny is that the cast iron skillet is a popular weapon of choice in the video game, PUBG.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:15 PM (KnJdm)

146 Ben Had, that sounds nice all around.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 04:16 PM (CX3cf)

147 450 oven, pizza stone, spoon of corn meal
Dough, tomato sauce ( plain) chopped fine Greek oregano and sweet basil ( both fresh) sweet bell pepper mozzarella
Hopefully 15 -20 minutes when up to temperature

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:16 PM (Cxk7w)

148 Almonds cut in half and toasted for 12 minutes at 350 degrees suit chocolate chip cookies fine. "It's known," not. Try it. And for a cult following for your chocolate chip cookies add Heath English toffee bits. How much?

If you are producing around 48 ounces of cookie dough add 4 ounces of the Heath chips and 3.4 ounces of the toasted almonds. They will bake up fine if you make cookies that are 3 ounces each or 24 grams each. America's Test Kitchen: Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. They don't mention almonds or English toffee chips, though.

Aloha!

Posted by: 80's music fan at April 25, 2021 04:16 PM (glGDV)

149 I just showed iron skillet guy to my husband. He can't stop laughing.

Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:17 PM (nxdel)

150 That is a lovely looking pork chop.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 25, 2021 04:17 PM (EZebt)

151 140 Stephen price Blair. I have been grinding cranberries and walnuts together to make a spread to use on sandwiches. Shaved ham and Havarti with this spread is much to my liking.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:13 PM (Hy7kT)

Good grief, that sounds fantastic.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:18 PM (TdMsT)

152 Blackberry Cobbler is my desert portion of my Last Meal.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:14 PM (2DOZq)

"Two dinosaur eggs, over easy,

Fried in butter, and not too greasy..."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:19 PM (mzC78)

153 Ciao CBD--I'm Temple, I'm she not he (but not at all offended, the oft confusion comes with the territory), and I live in Italy as my handle suggests. Thanks for the mention in your cheapo gala meal. Be glad to answer any questions you may have about la cucina italiana, although you are remarkably well informed already. Enjoy your column--actually all of them. A presto

Posted by: here in Italy at April 25, 2021 04:20 PM (fGjtJ)

154 I think nuts make most things better. But I'm a philistine.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:20 PM (cSyAR)

155 CBD -
Large pieces of pecans in the chocolate chips cookies are a thing of splendor. This is known.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 25, 2021 04:20 PM (5XK0y)

156 131 frying pan antifa
185,000 google results
Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:08 PM (6dJKT)

doink doink doink

ha

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:20 PM (yrol0)

157 One should never coddle eggs. You have to smack 'em around a bit to show them who's boss.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:05 PM (mzC7

A beaten egg is a respectful egg.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at April 25, 2021 04:21 PM (s4dNo)

158 131 frying pan antifa
185,000 google results
Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:08 PM (6dJKT)

doink doink on the head

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:21 PM (yrol0)

159 I just showed iron skillet guy to my husband. He can't stop laughing.
Posted by: Jewells45 is having a sale! at April 25, 2021 04:17 PM (nxdel)

See not all Canadians are bad. I consider iron pan guy an honorary American.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:21 PM (2DOZq)

160 147 450 oven, pizza stone, spoon of corn meal
Dough, tomato sauce ( plain) chopped fine Greek oregano and sweet basil ( both fresh) sweet bell pepper mozzarella
Hopefully 15 -20 minutes when up to temperature
Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:16 PM (Cxk7w)

yum

Posted by: m at April 25, 2021 04:21 PM (6dJKT)

161 If youre gonna purchase an assault skillet, buy American, buy a Lodge

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:22 PM (yrol0)

162 161 If youre gonna purchase an assault skillet, buy American, buy a Lodge
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:22 PM (yrol0)

Gonna need to practice. Some of those bastards are damn heavy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 04:23 PM (lmikk)

163 Aldi's are now everywhere in the metro region...and then Lidl moved in, too...and we have Hmart...so it's a wealth of riches for places that have great or uber-cheap produce and specialty items. On my budget, I couldn't cook the way I do without them. It is a blessing to have capitalism, especially in grocery wars!

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 04:23 PM (b1h2x)

164
161 If youre gonna purchase an assault skillet, buy American, buy a Lodge
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:22 PM (yrol0)

And for heaven's sake, buy one while it's still legal!

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:23 PM (TdMsT)

165 The brandade du morue reminds me of a favourite, Forschmak, a Jewish appetizer made with herring.

Absolutely delicious!

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/recipe/forshmak/

Posted by: Marty at April 25, 2021 04:23 PM (mSlty)

166 Lodge skillets permits now required in DC.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:25 PM (yrol0)

167 here in Italy, what part of Italy? I need a malfatti recipe.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:25 PM (Hy7kT)

168 Constitutional Skillet Carry

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:25 PM (yrol0)

169 After hitting the two Antifa another guy tried to jump him and iron pan guy ended up in a full mount on the guy to ground and pound.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:26 PM (2DOZq)

170 Absolutely delicious!

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/recipe/forshmak/
Posted by: Marty at April 25, 2021 04:23 PM (mSlty)

Don't spice it with Viagra. Might make you hard of herring.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:26 PM (mzC78)

171 "Constitutional Skillet Carry"

Open carry, right?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:26 PM (3D/fK)

172 Todays WTF:

https://tinyurl.com/y2xfn3hy

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:27 PM (yrol0)

173 Open carry, right?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:26 PM (3D/fK)

are you frying or roasting?

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:27 PM (yrol0)

174 >>Constitutional Skillet Carry

CBD mentions the politicization of food, and it's become literal with antifa wielding soup cans and the oposition wielding skillets, lol.

Posted by: Lizzy at April 25, 2021 04:28 PM (bDqIh)

175 Could look it up but is there really egg yoke in a whiskey sour?

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:28 PM (Cxk7w)

176 Don't spice it with Viagra. Might make you hard of herring.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:26 PM (mzC7

oi vey More crappy fish puns

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:29 PM (yrol0)

177 On the road to go see my sweetie with a basket full of chocolate.

Sushi for dinner with a cold bottle or two of Sapporo!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at April 25, 2021 04:29 PM (uESDT)

178 "Could look it up but is there really egg yoke in a whiskey sour?"

I thought there was something with the whites...not the yolks.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:29 PM (3D/fK)

179 Could look it up but is there really egg yoke in a whiskey sour?
Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:28 PM (Cxk7w

I'm pretty sure it's just egg white.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:29 PM (cSyAR)

180 I think nuts make most things better. But I'm a philistine.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:20 PM (cSyAR)
https://tinyurl.com/yfj7m7s4

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 04:29 PM (TPY/s)

181 CBD mentions the politicization of food, and it's become literal with antifa wielding soup cans and the oposition wielding skillets, lol.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 25, 2021 04:28 PM (bDqIh)

Dutch Oven of Death

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (yrol0)

182 What do the Philistines have to do with bad taste?

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (cSyAR)

183 Skip, one of my Aunt's would drink a gin fizz with a raw egg in it for a hangover cure.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (Hy7kT)

184 If you dumped a pail of cornmeal, flour, and eggs on an Antifa, could you be charged with battery?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:32 PM (mzC78)

185 183 Skip, one of my Aunt's would drink a gin fizz with a raw egg in it for a hangover cure.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (Hy7kT)

I have seen my grandfather drinking Jax and scrambling eggs. He was still a drunk.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:32 PM (yrol0)

186 181 CBD mentions the politicization of food, and it's become literal with antifa wielding soup cans and the oposition wielding skillets, lol.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 25, 2021 04:28 PM (bDqIh)

Dutch Oven of Death
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (yrol0)

The Wok of War.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:32 PM (TdMsT)

187 Cast iron, brass, and lead are best precious metals to invest in.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:34 PM (yrol0)

188 Going to pick up tacos and quesadillas at the new taqueria in Corralitos, Los Pericos. Take them over for my Sunday dinner with Mom. Plus beer.

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:34 PM (v0R5T)

189 https://www.americanthinker.com/joe biden is coming for your hamburger

But the jem is from Russian Ruptly TV with Sundowner and his mask hanging off his ear the whole time
What a buffoon

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:35 PM (Cxk7w)

190 >>Dutch Oven of Death

>>The Wok of War.

What a country, you have so much food you throw it at your enemies!

Posted by: Yakov Smirnov at April 25, 2021 04:35 PM (bDqIh)

191 Plus beer.
Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:34 PM (v0R5T)

I love taking a 6 pack over to visit mom. She dont drink.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:35 PM (yrol0)

192 I have an 80% skillet but haven't been able to track down a jig yet.

Posted by: Reverent Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr the 3rd, Foster Dad, Pollution Expert at April 25, 2021 04:35 PM (XIyJr)

193 Food is always a good subject. Everybody likes food.
(I'm never here on weekends, but had IT issues at work)
P.S. Hello everybody.

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:36 PM (v0R5T)

194 But the jem is from Russian Ruptly TV with Sundowner and his mask hanging off his ear the whole time
What a buffoon
Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:35 PM (Cxk7w)

We are the joke of the democrat socialist world.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:36 PM (yrol0)

195 Worse part is oven bulb went out this week and didn't put in another

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 04:37 PM (Cxk7w)

196 I lost my skillets in a canoodling accident.

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:37 PM (yrol0)

197 >>joe biden is coming for your hamburger

I find this Biden talk complementing Bill Gates' talk of the masses learning to love fake meat disturbing. This is part of their "new normal" plan, for sure.

And some thought /pol/'s refrain "I will not live in a pod, I will not eat bugs" hyperbole. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at April 25, 2021 04:38 PM (bDqIh)

198 What do the Philistines have to do with bad taste?

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:30 PM (cSyAR)

I can't say. But your comment made me think of that movie and that line. I think in that context it was a term of othering. Everyone does that now, but in this case I get what they were saying. But the scene shows both sides, the restaurant owners were the outsiders and they knew it. There needed to be a coming together, a symbiosis. It was a great film. And not to give it away, but even in the end, nothing even tried to say they made it in America.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 04:39 PM (TPY/s)

199 AOP, are you up north or still in the states right now? I've been wondering how you and andycanuck and our other Maple Leaf Morons are doing, considering Trudeau and his policies

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:39 PM (wyw4S)

200
I have decided, after an entire year of use, that a vacuum sealer is a 'must have' kitchen appliance, worthy of perpetual countertop space. Sure, it's a necessity for sous vide, but so many bags of everyday items it will reseal and keep fresh, like every snack, that we never have to toss anything out because of staleness.

Dinner tonight was veal, ravioli, salad. Saving room for low-carb New York cheesecake with low-carb strawberries and low carb whipped cream.

Posted by: Bill from Attainder at April 25, 2021 04:40 PM (N/gDA)

201 >>joe biden is coming for your hamburger
.......

Hope his dentures can handle it.

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:40 PM (v0R5T)

202 Semiogogue has a guest who says that shame and guilt have a dopamine response attached to them. He applies the idea to SJW white guilt. Also learned helplessness.

https://youtu.be/Ad3DbY0XsyY

Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (ybIRR)

203 Anybody here live near Beasley TX? My daughter is thinking about a job offer there.

Posted by: clutch at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (9UmRs)

204 AOP, are you up north or still in the states right now? I've been wondering how you and andycanuck and our other Maple Leaf Morons are doing, considering Trudeau and his policies

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:39 PM (wyw4S)

Indifference to how I'm doing?
Hmmm.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (cSyAR)

205 Whole Foods carries Levain cookies (although I'm sure fresh baked is better.)

Posted by: IrishEi at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (9GRhC)

206 joe biden is coming for your hamburger
.......

Hope his dentures can handle it.
Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:40 PM (v0R5T)
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I'll make him a Biden Special burger. Steel wool pad in the center, ground beef packed around and grilled to a dried out crisp. Bon appetit, Joe!

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:42 PM (wyw4S)

207 >>Dutch Oven of Death

>>The Wok of War.

With matching face-colander.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:42 PM (KnJdm)

208 Had to teach the neighbors about the correctness of buttering corn on the cob. Followed by a liberal dose of Old Bay seasoning.

You know, just like when making popcorn.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:42 PM (3D/fK)

209 Sitting on the beach during a brief sun break.

There's a squall coming across the water.
Dunno what's for dinner. Maybe just more irish.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:42 PM (BZY6c)

210 clutch, lots of Houston and surrounding area Horde here.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:43 PM (Hy7kT)

211 203 Anybody here live near Beasley TX? My daughter is thinking about a job offer there.
Posted by: clutch at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (9UmRs)

outer outer suburb of Houston

Fuck Hildago

Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:43 PM (yrol0)

212 Indifference to how I'm doing?
Hmmm.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:41 PM (cSyAR)
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Oh dear! I forgot you were in Canada too. You need to put "Alberta " or "Canuck" in your nic for this dim bulb to remember, I'm afraid.

How are you holding up in the GWN?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:43 PM (wyw4S)

213 Going to pick up tacos and quesadillas at the new
taqueria in Corralitos, Los Pericos. Take them over for my Sunday dinner
with Mom. Plus beer.

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:34 PM (v0R5T)

Just finished carne asada taco's from a flank stank we grilled earlier this week. That's about 4-6 different meals from one flank. Not too shabby for the cost.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:44 PM (KnJdm)

214 {{{Nurse}}}!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:44 PM (TdMsT)

215 Is the Old Bay hot sauce any good?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 25, 2021 04:44 PM (wg+Vz)

216 The other night I made a cajun garlic butter shrimp recipe that OM posted in the Morning Rant on 2/5/20 (another reason I am so glad the comments are back!). If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it. It is so easy to make and everyone in my family loves it. We've all made it several times. My nephew's wife even presented it at a company-wide cooking class and it got rave reviews.

Posted by: Moonbeam at April 25, 2021 04:44 PM (qe5CM)

217 4,
Just you wait. Soon enough that flank steak will barely feed your monsters for one meal, let alone four.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:45 PM (BZY6c)

218 I once saw a guy get his face mashed into a cast iron muffin pan.

* shudder *

Posted by: The Pillsbury Doughboy at April 25, 2021 04:45 PM (Tnijr)

219 bluebell: don't forget the crushed glass
OK, that was just mean

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (v0R5T)

220 Hi Ladyl!
Soon!!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (BZY6c)

221 "Is the Old Bay hot sauce any good?"

Oddly enough, we have never tried it. Even though there is an unopened bottle in the pantry, as we speak.

But it has a strong following in B'More.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (3D/fK)

222 outer outer suburb of Houston

Fuck Hildago
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 25, 2021 04:43 PM (yrol

Agree but Beasley is Fort Bend County.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (2DOZq)

223 200 I have decided, after an entire year of use, that a vacuum sealer is a 'must have' kitchen appliance, worthy of perpetual countertop space.

Posted by: Bill from Attainder at April 25, 2021 04:40 PM (N/gDA)

Once we finish our house build, we will have a pantry about 10'x10'. In addition to a baking cart, with all the wife's baking stuff, there will be a sausage-making, slicing, vaccum-sealing cart with all the meat prep stuff. I cannot wait.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (KnJdm)

224 220 Hi Ladyl!
Soon!!
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (BZY6c)

Yes, indeed, dahlin!

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (TdMsT)

225 I was worried about my asparagus garden dying out this year but I was wrong. Almost more than I can eat already. I like it roasted with a ton of garlic, olive oil, a splash of wine and a little seasoned salt. Parmesan when it's done. I've been sprinkling MSG on everything too and I'll swear it makes things taste better but maybe I'm just hungry.

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 04:47 PM (+ya+t)

226 Oh dear! I forgot you were in Canada too. You need to put "Alberta " or "Canuck" in your nic for this dim bulb to remember, I'm afraid.

How are you holding up in the GWN?

I'm OK. Alberta is bad enough but Ontario is far worse.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:48 PM (cSyAR)

227 Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:45 PM (BZY6c)

It's already begun. They are not sold on the carne asada, however, mercifully.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:48 PM (KnJdm)

228
Is the Old Bay hot sauce any good?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 25, 2021 04:44 PM (wg+Vz)

I didn't know they had one. I did see recently the the head of Old Bay said they can't keep up with demand. Funny, because crab season is just starting. Hell, it hasn't even started, the best months are the dead of Summer. Not sure why Old Bay is so hot now. But I did see something about it.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 04:48 PM (TPY/s)

229 217 4,
Just you wait. Soon enough that flank steak will barely feed your monsters for one meal, let alone four.

Amen and seconded. I got no seconds of my meal tonight - 2lbs of beef with at least 3lbs of veg (plus rice and fresh blueberries)...all gone before I could get anymore...

Dang...at least they liked it. And probably better for me anyway...right, that's what I'll tell myself. That, and I can feel free to have the "fake" ice cream cone later with no guilt...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 04:49 PM (b1h2x)

230 This coming weekend will be my dear MiL's service. I am smoking two pork butts, and FiL is doing two briskets. Should be an excellent feast after the service.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:49 PM (KnJdm)

231 Agree but Beasley is Fort Bend County.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

Not to put to fine a point on it but the county makes a difference. When I picked the site of my new restaurant, the city proper fell into two counties. I was sold on the city so I wanted to be there but - one county just simply wouldn't work with you. The other bent over backwards to try to land us. I chose the final location based on that.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 04:50 PM (Rvt88)

232 AOP, are you up north or still in the states right now? I've been wondering how you and andycanuck and our other Maple Leaf Morons are doing, considering Trudeau and his policies

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:39 PM (wyw4S)

I am still in AZ, but expect to get rolling on the northbound trek late next week. Fortunately, Alberta is slightly less insane than B.C. and Ontario. So far.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 25, 2021 04:50 PM (mzC78)

233 " Not sure why Old Bay is so hot now. But I did see something about it. "

McCormick Spice. who now makes Old Bay has had a terrible run of employee absences on the line, due to the local response to Covid.

Yes, demand did go up some. But capacity took a hit in the shitter, and production of many items fell way low.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:51 PM (3D/fK)

234 Oooh. Ben Had, I didn't know what malfatti were so I looked it up. Ricotta, spinach, parm. Wow--where has this been all my life? If someone has a good recipe, I'd love it too.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at April 25, 2021 04:51 PM (fTtFy)

235 Amen and seconded. I got no seconds of my meal tonight

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 04:49 PM (b1h2x)

I made about 7 lbs (meat) spaghetti sauce this past week, too, so that we had quick meals for after baseball games. They plowed it this week, and now we'll have plenty in the freezer for such nights.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:52 PM (KnJdm)

236 I've been sprinkling MSG on everything too and I'll swear it makes things taste better but maybe I'm just hungry.
Posted by: dartist

I'm a big MSG user also. But, my mother had severe reactions to it.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 04:52 PM (Rvt88)

237 bluebell: don't forget the crushed glass
OK, that was just mean
Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (v0R5T)
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Ooh, great idea! I'll slip it into the grilled onions.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:52 PM (wyw4S)

238 The Old Bay hot sauce is a limited production every year.

Sold out in Baltimore in nothing flat.

Down here, outside of Charleston, the local Walmart pantry had stacks of it.

So...we bought some to take back up to B'more on the next trip.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 04:52 PM (3D/fK)

239 Extra bag of coffee goes in the freezer. Or not. I usually buy a few months worth at at time and keep in the freezer except the weeks worth at a time; but I'm a redneck. A foody might say that the coffee will get freezer burn or something. Tastes fine to me doing this, better than that can of pre-ground coffee and I gets me caffeine and keep my job.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply Irredeemable at April 25, 2021 04:53 PM (Aashi)

240 I'm pretty sure the secret to good food photos is a decent lighted shot and then you hit the digital file with specific LUTs made for food shots.

There's a lot of processing going on with the photos you see on websites. Most decent photo software will apply LUTs to your shot to get specific styles. The cheap one I have from cyberlink called PhotoDirector has food LUTs.

Posted by: banana Dream at April 25, 2021 04:54 PM (1Ku1S)

241 Art Rondelet, the malfatti is much easier to make than ravioli. I make the one with spinach but I always feel like it needs something more.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 04:54 PM (Hy7kT)

242 Will Biden Burgers recipe be in the new cookbook?

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (v0R5T)

243 Brother NL, glad you are holding up. AOP, be careful driving up and I'm glad Alberta is less bad than other places. I miss the good ol' days.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (wyw4S)

244 bluebell: don't forget the crushed glass

If you ain't caramelizing the glass - you just ain't serious about your preps.

Posted by: Like A Rock at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (VY2sw)

245 I'm a big MSG user also. But, my mother had severe reactions to it.
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Hey Tonypete, how's the new restaurant going?

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 04:56 PM (+ya+t)

246 Will Biden Burgers recipe be in the new cookbook?
Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (v0R5T)
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Nope. It's a one-off, special order.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:56 PM (wyw4S)

247 >>The Wok of War.

Did Herman write that?

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 04:56 PM (2DOZq)

248 some mornings the KwikTrip will have Breakfast Burgers - your basic cheeseburger, with a fried egg on top.

Glory !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 04:56 PM (uk6Gp)

249 If you ain't caramelizing the glass - you just ain't serious about your preps.
Posted by: Like A Rock

Sure it takes extra time but a great dish is worth all the trouble.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 04:56 PM (Rvt88)

250 bluebell: don't forget the crushed glass
OK, that was just mean
Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:46 PM (v0R5T)
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Ooh, great idea! I'll slip it into the grilled onions.

I normally hate onions, but if you're doing crushed glass I may have to reconsider.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Serving all Americans, even the Neanderthals. at April 25, 2021 04:57 PM (SchxB)

251 Will Biden Burgers recipe be in the new cookbook?

Posted by: wth at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (v0R5T)

Grind up biden.

Form into patties.

Throw into garbage can, because it is too rotten.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:57 PM (KnJdm)

252 Brother NL, glad you are holding up. AOP, be careful driving up and I'm glad Alberta is less bad than other places. I miss the good ol' days.
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:55 PM (wyw4S)

The thing that's weird about Ontario (there's many things) but it's huge. There's no way conditions are the same in western Ontario by Lake of the Woods and Toronto.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 04:57 PM (cSyAR)

253 've been sprinkling MSG on everything too and I'll swear it makes things taste better but maybe I'm just hungry.

Posted by: dartist

it does make things taste better, that is why they use it. So much bs about MSG. Not saying some aren't allergic, I am sure that is true. But the demand for the allergy way outnumbers reality. We have seen that before in the food area and the political realm.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 04:57 PM (TPY/s)

254 Hoo boy, malfatti sounds good. I made ricotta on Friday and accidentally made twice as much as I needed. But I just used all the fresh spinach I got at the farmers market on Thursday. I might have to get more.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 04:59 PM (wyw4S)

255 If youre gonna purchase an assault skillet, buy American, buy a Lodge
Posted by: rhennigantx

Le cruset = 5.7mm

Posted by: Jean at April 25, 2021 05:01 PM (Xih1H)

256 Sourdough is of the Devil.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:02 PM (LtogT)

257 Gotta sous vide that shit

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 25, 2021 05:02 PM (sJHOI)

258 beer o'clock !

yay !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:02 PM (uk6Gp)

259 >>> Dunno what's for dinner. Maybe just more irish.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 25, 2021 04:42 PM (BZY6c)

We're way too tough and chewy. Terrible for the digestive system. I'm fairly certain I'd cause gas. Try a nice Brazillian or some slow-brazed Greek.

Posted by: banana Dream at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (1Ku1S)

260 Menu planning for friends coming to dinner. 1st night is grilled quail, grilled asparagus and portobello mushroom and a green salad with shrimp and avocado.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (Hy7kT)

261 Sourdough is of the Devil.

'Splains why it's tasty as hell.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Serving all Americans, even the Neanderthals. at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (SchxB)

262 Don't put Coffee in the Freezer.

Cool Dark Place. And make sure it has a breather if it is sealed in plastic.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (LtogT)

263 Ben Had, that sounds delicious.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (wyw4S)

264 Shit makes me want to puke. Fucking hate sourdough.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (LtogT)

265 Making cajun chicken pasta, but I forgot the damn green onions. Coon asses everywhere shake their heads in shame.

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (sJHOI)

266 "Menu planning for friends coming to dinner. 1st night is grilled quail, grilled asparagus and portobello mushroom and a green salad with shrimp and avocado. "

You don't have Waffle House down there?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (3D/fK)

267 Whatchu talkin' 'bout, garrett? Sourdough is wonderful.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (wyw4S)

268
Menu planning for friends coming to dinner. 1st night is grilled
quail, grilled asparagus and portobello mushroom and a green salad
with shrimp and avocado.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:03 PM (Hy7kT)

so, 730 est?

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (TPY/s)

269 Afternoon, y'all. Daughter's making a variation of Mississippi Crock Pot Roast. She went with jalapenos instead of pepperoncinis. Should be good.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 05:05 PM (ju2Fy)

270 Nasty. Nasty stuff.

Give me a seeded Italian loaf. That's good bread.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:05 PM (LtogT)

271 >>> Shit makes me want to puke. Fucking hate sourdough.
Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:04 PM (LtogT)

I wish I knew where to buy a nice wheat bread loaf. All the fancy bakeries around here make sourdough because that's the trendy thing now. I could learn how to make my own but, really I just use my hate of sourdough to help me stay away from bread.

Posted by: banana Dream at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (1Ku1S)

272 Sourdough is like someone took all the things that make Beer gross and baked them into a loaf of mock bread.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (LtogT)

273 bluebell, I have 3 more to go.

2nd night is Filets with saffron chicken liver risotto but I need a veggie.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (Hy7kT)

274 Aldi's sells a bagged loaf of french-ish bread that one tosses in the oven for 12 minutes to finish off.

I can eat an entire loaf of that, with 1/2 a pound of cold butter mashed into the fresh cut slices for the salt/ temperature contrast.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (3D/fK)

275 A sourdough once bit my sister.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (KnJdm)

276
Probably fry up some burgers tomorrow night on my new George Floyd grill. It's a little tricky to use, just the right pressure with the knee to ensure even results.

I denounce myself.

Posted by: Bill from Attainder at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (N/gDA)

277 I just realized we got our old format back.

and no Food Thread troll (I think)

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (sJHOI)

278 It could be scotch o'clock
Been watchingnew Russian War movie so should be vodka o'clock

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (Cxk7w)

279
Nasty. Nasty stuff.

Give me a seeded Italian loaf. That's good bread.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:05 PM (LtogT)

no one loves Italian food more than I do. But some of their breads, the ones you get in Italy, are way under salted. I think that is by design, as they go well with the sauces. but some of those breads alone, are missing something.

Posted by: Quint at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (TPY/s)

280 Fentanyl burgers.

What time is dinner?

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 25, 2021 05:08 PM (sJHOI)

281 I can eat an entire loaf of that, with 1/2 a pound
of cold butter mashed into the fresh cut slices for the salt/
temperature contrast.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:07 PM (3D/fK)

I've been on a baguette and butter kick. Kerrygold butter makes it so much better.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:08 PM (KnJdm)

282 Quint, 7:30pm CST and you are close enough you can make it that week.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:08 PM (Hy7kT)

283 >>some of those breads alone, are missing something.

Fresh Mozz, Tomato and Balsamic. Maybe a little Basil.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:08 PM (LtogT)

284 Menu planning for friends coming to dinner. 1st night is grilled

quail, grilled asparagus and portobello mushroom and a green salad

with shrimp and avocado.
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This is a really good reason never to come in here hungry.

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 05:09 PM (+ya+t)

285 Sourdough is like someone took all the things that make Beer gross and baked them into a loaf of mock bread.

Had sourdough toast with my breakfast. Just the right amount of butter, it was excellent.

Another treat is make a grilled cheese sandwich with sourdough bread and Monterey Jack cheese.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Serving all Americans, even the Neanderthals. at April 25, 2021 05:09 PM (SchxB)

286 2nd night is Filets with saffron chicken liver risotto but I need a veggie.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (Hy7kT)
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Broccoli rabe? Green beans? Spinach?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:09 PM (wyw4S)

287 One can never go wrong with homemade creamed spinach.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:10 PM (LtogT)

288 "Fucking hate sourdough.
Posted by: garrett"

How about some buttered biscuits?

Posted by: The Pillsbury Doughboy at April 25, 2021 05:10 PM (Tnijr)

289 Another treat is make a grilled cheese sandwich with sourdough bread and Monterey Jack cheese.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Serving all Americans, even the Neanderthals. at April 25, 2021 05:09 PM (SchxB)
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With fig jam. And bacon, if you really want to class it up.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:10 PM (wyw4S)

290 "I've been on a baguette and butter kick. Kerrygold butter makes it so much better."

That's some good eating right there.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:10 PM (3D/fK)

291 There was a place by me that used to make a Baguette with a thick crust of Course Sea Salt.

Heaven.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:11 PM (LtogT)

292 I made about 7 lbs (meat) spaghetti sauce this past week, too, so that we had quick meals for after baseball games. They plowed it this week, and now we'll have plenty in the freezer for such nights.
Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 04:52 PM (KnJdm)

Thats almost 2 years worth

Posted by: Zhou Bi Den at April 25, 2021 05:11 PM (yrol0)

293 Y'all sent me down a malfatti recipe rabbit trail. They all seem about the same but if, Ben Had, you're looking for tweaks the best ones I saw were lemon zest and chicory or chard. (Chickory seems to be one of the original, regional ingredients.)

I'm thinking the chard sound interesting. That's in addition to the spinach.

Or you could just try your favorite herbs until you got the right combo.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at April 25, 2021 05:11 PM (fTtFy)

294 bluebell, I do a wilted spinach with basil. Think that would work?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (Hy7kT)

295 Green might have thrown off the trolls for a little while

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (Cxk7w)

296 2nd night is Filets with saffron chicken liver risotto but I need a veggie.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (Hy7kT)

Baby asparagii?

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (KnJdm)

297 One can never go wrong with homemade creamed spinach.
Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:10 PM (LtogT)
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We had it for dinner today (we ate early). With roast pork, and roasted carrots, onions and potatoes in the pork drippings.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (wyw4S)

298
Lawry's seasoned salt is loaded with MSG, no?
I was a big Lawry's and McCormack Montreal Steak user.

My current seasoning is Kinder's The Blend and Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse rub, I got at Costco.

Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (usBW1)

299 Almost forgot, Besides Kerry Gold, try some Lurpak butter. When e lived in Italy, if we weren't dipping the bread in olive oil, I was loading it with Lurpak.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (3D/fK)

300 When I went Saturday grocery shopping with my Dad he would stop at Star Bakery and buy two loaves of freshly baked French bread. One for home and one to eat while we shopped.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 05:13 PM (2DOZq)

301 Thats almost 2 years worth

Posted by: Zhou Bi Den at April 25, 2021 05:11 PM (yrol0)

Only half was beef.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:13 PM (KnJdm)

302 bluebell, I do a wilted spinach with basil. Think that would work?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (Hy7kT)
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I think that would be perfect.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:13 PM (wyw4S)

303 I don't get cooked spinach but should work well with basil.

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:14 PM (Cxk7w)

304 Art Rondolet , the lemon zest sounds good if it doesn't fight with the meat sauce I put over the malfatti.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:14 PM (Hy7kT)

305 "Lawry's seasoned salt is loaded with MSG, no? "

Not that I'm aware of.
And the label doesn't list any either.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:14 PM (3D/fK)

306 "How would you like your eggs?"

Over easy, seasoned with the harmonic frequency of a protestor's skull.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 25, 2021 05:15 PM (PLitN)

307 one thing Wisconsin is great for is butter - we get ours fresh from a creamery about 30 miles away and there is nothing like it.
ditto eggs directly from the family farms ... and cheese, don't get me started.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:15 PM (uk6Gp)

308
My own creation: Granulated Garlic, Red Wine Vinegar, Olive Oil, and Kinder's The Blend seasoning is nice on cooked vegetables or salad.

Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 25, 2021 05:16 PM (usBW1)

309 >>Over easy, seasoned with the harmonic frequency of a protestor's skull.

Best. Peaceful. Protest. Skillet. Ever.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:16 PM (LtogT)

310 I think sourdough is a lot like so many other foods and there has to be a particular genetic receptor to find it tasty.

Posted by: Reverent Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr the 3rd, Foster Dad, Pollution Expert at April 25, 2021 05:16 PM (XIyJr)

311 Lawry's seasoned salt is loaded with MSG, no?
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Nope, my shaker says no MSG. Accent is all MSG.

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 05:16 PM (+ya+t)

312 Are the lamentations of the women of our enemies better with butter?

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 05:16 PM (cSyAR)

313 >>Are the lamentations of the women of our enemies better with butter?

Yes.

Posted by: Zombie Marlon Brando at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (LtogT)

314 Green beans. With garlic.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (CX3cf)

315 I'm glad I already ate because you guys are posting some great ideas.

All I need at this point is about 1/5 of one of CBD's cookies up there.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (wyw4S)

316 "Are the lamentations of the women of our enemies better with butter?"

Or a good olive oil.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (3D/fK)

317 305 "Lawry's seasoned salt is loaded with MSG, no? "

Not that I'm aware of.
And the label doesn't list any either.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:14 PM (3D/fK)

There was something my mom used on beef... Adolph's (?) that was good. I'd bet that stuff had MSG in it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (lmikk)

318 bluebell. Thank You.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:18 PM (Hy7kT)

319 got distracted there, my point (?) was to second the concept of a fresh-baked loaf and a lot of butter ! nomnomnom

lining up to try one of the no-knead recipes Real Soon Now.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:18 PM (uk6Gp)

320 All I need at this point is about 1/5 of one of CBD's cookies up there.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:17 PM (wyw4S)

I read that as 15. And CBD really should be required to provide CBD's CCCs for the food threads.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:18 PM (KnJdm)

321 306 "How would you like your eggs?"

Over easy, seasoned with the harmonic frequency of a protestor's skull.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 25, 2021 05:15 PM (PLitN)

I can't stop laughing.

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 05:19 PM (TdMsT)

322 "Adolph's (?) that was good. I'd bet that stuff had MSG in it."

Adolph's consisted of nothing but MSG.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:19 PM (3D/fK)

323 >>All I need at this point is about 1/5 of one of CBD's cookies up there.

I linked the best cookie recipe I know in the last thread.

Only alterations are:

ADD : Whole Vanilla Bean Scraped, 50% Bourbon/Vanilla Extract as called for

REMOVE : About 1/3 of the chips...unless you like then ridicuously filled with chips.

Freeze individual cookie balls /Refrigerate batter for 24 hrs.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:19 PM (LtogT)

324
Remember the OJ Simpson trial? He had three lawyers. I read today that the Dems had 40 lawyers to fight the recount in Maricopa County, Arizona.

That make me just a tad suspicious that the last election may not have been on the up and up. As William Shakespeare famously said, "Methinks thou doth protest too much".

Posted by: Bill from Attainder at April 25, 2021 05:20 PM (N/gDA)

325

We had it for dinner today (we ate early). With roast pork, and roasted carrots, onions and potatoes in the pork drippings.
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:12 PM (wyw4S)

That sounds incredible. Now I'm really hungry and have almost no food in the house...

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (TdMsT)

326 I will take a look garrett - thanks. BUT WHAT IS THIS REMOVE 1/3 OF THE CHIPS? WHAT KIND OF MONSTER ARE YOU?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (wyw4S)

327 Come on over, Ladyl! We have leftovers!

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (wyw4S)

328 Hey Tonypete, how's the new restaurant going?
Posted by: dartist

Like gangbusters - no kidding, we couldn't ask for better a response. The only problems are good ones to have - running low on product and then, because of ordering more supplies, now running low on refrigerated storage. But, really - going very well. Way beyond my projections in terms of sales.

Thanks for asking.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (Rvt88)

329 Recipe is large, but it calls for altogether too many chips.

Try it though.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:22 PM (LtogT)

330
327 Come on over, Ladyl! We have leftovers!
Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (wyw4S)

I'm on my way!

Just hold them in the oven!

Posted by: Ladyl at April 25, 2021 05:22 PM (TdMsT)

331 I was WRONG!!!!

Accent Flavor enhancer is 100% MSG. Not Adolph's

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:23 PM (3D/fK)

332 Not maple surp on that beautiful sourdough pancake?!

Posted by: Eromero at April 25, 2021 05:23 PM (0OP+5)

333 I gotta go watch that frying pan video, again.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:23 PM (LtogT)

334 260 Menu planning for friends coming to dinner. 1st night is grilled quail, grilled asparagus and portobello mushroom and a green salad with shrimp and avocado.

I'll come for that - and grilling quail while hosting friends. Wow! That's a dang superheroic cooking act, since over-and-under cooking quail is really easy!

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 05:24 PM (b1h2x)

335
Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (Rvt8

Congratulations.

Posted by: 4 at April 25, 2021 05:24 PM (KnJdm)

336 Hi, horde! Late to the party, but I cannot agree with you, nova local, about cookies made with butter. I will use nothing else.

To my taste, Crisco lacks flavor, and butter lends a delicious aroma and taste to the cookies. Especially any type made with brown sugar--the butter and brown sugar blend to a caramel flavor. I never have a problem with texture when using butter.

Posted by: April at April 25, 2021 05:24 PM (OX9vb)

337 Whip your butter.

Texture shouldn't be a problem if you whip it (good).

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:25 PM (LtogT)

338 I gotta go watch that frying pan video, again.
Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:23 PM (LtogT)

Watch to the end when he grounds and pounds the 3rd guy.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at April 25, 2021 05:25 PM (2DOZq)

339 Tonypete, that's wonderful! This restaurant is in Texas, is that right? I'm so happy for you that it's going so well.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:25 PM (wyw4S)

340 it's raining tacos
from out of the sky
open your mouth
and close your eyes

Posted by: Jamaica nyc at April 25, 2021 05:26 PM (b+v9B)

341 286 2nd night is Filets with saffron chicken liver risotto but I need a veggie.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:06 PM (Hy7kT)
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If you make the wilted spinach with basil, see if you can carry the basil into a steak butter over the filet or into the risotto - it will totally work, then

! (And you won't be stuck with extra basil to get rid off)...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 05:28 PM (b1h2x)

342 VIA @ 299- KerryGold unsalted is what I put in my coffee every morning, since reading about it here mumblemulble years ago.

Posted by: Eromero at April 25, 2021 05:28 PM (0OP+5)

343
Do you have (or watch) the National Geographic tv channel? I myself do not.

But if you do, Gina Carano just announced that the Bear Grills episode with her in it will indeed air in May. I don't know the whole story, but it appears that NatGeo was under pressure from the Cancel Fascists to not air the episode. But Bear Grills isn't gonna buckle, it seems. Good on him.

Posted by: Soothsayer's Untrue But Accurate Tales at April 25, 2021 05:28 PM (usBW1)

344 I never have a problem with texture when using butter.
Posted by: April

Right - butter is best for cookies, I like them a tad undercooked so they are still softish. Same with biscotti - not cooked as hard as most recipes call for.

Heresy - I know.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:28 PM (Rvt88)

345 Been using harissa powder on the steak. Like paprika with a nice kick.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 25, 2021 05:29 PM (vuisn)

346 Yes, bluebell - Rowlett (far east Dallas suburb). Next one most likely in Rockwall. Nothing definite yet though.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:30 PM (Rvt88)

347 We had a steak with a small (think 1"-1.25") ball of blue cheese and butter mixture placed on top right when it came off of the heat.

I was surprised at how good the flavors went together.

Posted by: Reverent Chanequa Moron-Robbie Deonkay Smith Jr the 3rd, Foster Dad, Pollution Expert at April 25, 2021 05:30 PM (XIyJr)

348 VIA @ 299- KerryGold unsalted is what I put in my coffee every morning, since reading about it here mumblemulble years ago.

Coffee with butter sends me straight to the toilet.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 05:31 PM (cSyAR)

349 Whole, choice beef tenderloin , about 6 lbs, for $9.99 per pound. Is that good? Never bought one before.

Posted by: Javems at April 25, 2021 05:31 PM (8SSHh)

350 CBD is making me hungry for homemade chocolate chip cookies

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:31 PM (Cxk7w)

351 Nova local, the saffron risotto is my Nina's recipe. She would come back and haunt me if I changed a thing. No such thing as left over basil because it becomes pesto.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:32 PM (Hy7kT)

352 Crema Mexicana and milk steamed for the cappuccino.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 25, 2021 05:32 PM (vuisn)

353 TonyPete @ 346, roadtrip if I know the name of the restaurant?

Posted by: Eromero at April 25, 2021 05:33 PM (0OP+5)

354 @324
Much like the Donks can dial up a mob on command, they can scrounge up 40 pipe hitting lawyers like so much lint in their pockets at the drop of a hat.

The GOP can barely scrounge up some ramshackle barrister to litigate to lose even the most layup of cases.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 25, 2021 05:34 PM (berq5)

355 Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:21 PM (Rvt8

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Great to hear. There have been better times for restaurants. Continued good luck!

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 05:34 PM (+ya+t)

356 351 - Would she kill you to put it on the filet? Basil butter on filet will totally work, unless you had another prep on that...

I like to carry fresh herbs across courses b/c it guarantees everything works...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 05:35 PM (b1h2x)

357 Elk backstrap! Would you settle for my firstborn?

Posted by: Nlujt at April 25, 2021 05:35 PM (SQyzz)

358 Eromero - Blaze Pizza

3109 Lakeview Prky

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:36 PM (Rvt88)

359 Tonypete- Having constructed many restaurants do want to wish you lots of luck

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:37 PM (Cxk7w)

360 Thanks all!

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:40 PM (Rvt88)

361 I am cooking a ribeye steak in Reisling (vintage 2014 from German estate called Weingut Dr.Fischer Ockfen - in other words, cheap as dirt when I got it in a clearance bin). My BFF turned me on to a wine "bath" followed by slow cooking. I like it.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 25, 2021 05:41 PM (/+bwe)

362 349 Whole, choice beef tenderloin , about 6 lbs, for $9.99 per pound. Is that good? Never bought one before.

Good price - yes!
Good product - yes! (but don't cook it well done)...

Posted by: Nova local at April 25, 2021 05:41 PM (b1h2x)

363 "Blaze Pizza

3109 Lakeview Prky"

Mrs VIA's best friend from childhood lives near there!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:41 PM (3D/fK)

364 Dildo's Special Manhattan

4 parts rye
1 part red vermouth
Bar spoon maple syrup
Two dashes Angostura bitters

Stir for 30 seconds in lots of ice and then strain into a lowball glass. Garnish with a good Maraschino cherry or an orange twist.

If you shake it instead of stir it just pour directly into the garbage.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 05:41 PM (Q9lwr)

365 I don't know what happened.

I asked the bartender for a Dildo's Special Manhattan - next thing I know I'm on my ass on the sidewalk.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:42 PM (Rvt88)

366 CBD, when you say "parts" you don't mean ounces, do you? You must mean half ounces.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:43 PM (wyw4S)

367 Dildo's Special Manhattan

Is there a newsletter?

Posted by: Sandra Flook at April 25, 2021 05:44 PM (W4eKo)

368
4 parts rye
1 part red vermouth
Bar spoon maple syrup
Two dashes Angostura bitters

Stir for 30 seconds in lots of ice and then strain into a lowball glass. Garnish with a good Maraschino cherry or an orange twist.

If you shake it instead of stir it just pour directly into the garbage.
Posted by: CharlieBrow

I've been using two parts whiskey to one part red vermouth. I will try this.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at April 25, 2021 05:44 PM (cSyAR)

369 Tonypete, that could happen for two reasons - one, the bartender was offended at the drink name or two, "parts" means ounces.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:44 PM (wyw4S)

370 Hello- Blaze Pizza
I'd like to order 30 large pizzas
Do you deliver to Corsicana?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:45 PM (Hy7kT)

371 CBD, when you say "parts" you don't mean ounces, do you? You must mean half ounces.
Posted by: bluebell

Well, there's drinking and then there's drinking!

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:45 PM (Rvt88)

372 Ben Had - HA!

They'd be cold but with the state of the MoMe attendees, no one would notice.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 25, 2021 05:46 PM (Rvt88)

373 Freeze individual cookie balls /Refrigerate batter for 24 hrs.

Posted by: garrett at April 25, 2021 05:19 PM (LtogT)

I always have a bag n of frozen CCC balls for a quick and easy dessert for guests.

There is very little better than a cookie straight out of the oven

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 05:46 PM (Q9lwr)

374 huh ... got the rye, got the maple syrup, none of the others ... no, not gonna try it.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM (uk6Gp)

375 You must mean half ounces.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:43 PM (wyw4S)

Uh...no. I mean parts. I make the drink with four ounces of rye.

I take my drinking seriously.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM (Q9lwr)

376 Mississippi Crock-Pot Roast turned out excellent. I ate it open face on Tx Toast with provolone cheese and slathered with ketchup.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM (ju2Fy)

377 CBD, a glass of chocolate port would be so good with those cookies.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM (Hy7kT)

378 CBD

The cookies look amazing.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:49 PM (3D/fK)

379 Dildo's Special Manhattan
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Thankyou sir!

Posted by: dartist at April 25, 2021 05:50 PM (+ya+t)

380 Mississippi Crock-Pot Roast turned out excellent. I ate it open face on Tx Toast with provolone cheese and slathered with ketchup.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM

That sounds good!

Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 25, 2021 05:50 PM (/+bwe)

381 olddog, ya had me right up until the ketchup.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:50 PM (Hy7kT)

382 Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:48 PM (Hy7kT)

We had our new neighbors (from Houston!) Over for dinner and they were our taste testers...but I served them with Nikka Japanese Whiskey.

Port would definitely work!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 25, 2021 05:51 PM (Q9lwr)

383 Dang it, I overcooked the pork chops.

Oh, and the chair is against the wall.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 25, 2021 05:51 PM (kTF2Z)

384 I hope your new neighbors asked about the leather pan holder and why you have those initials on it.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:52 PM (wyw4S)

385 I complained I had no nood, then I met a man who had no blogs.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 05:52 PM (UHVv4)

386 Andycanuck, I was asking for you upblog. How are you holding up under the draconian measures you guys have been subjected to?

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:53 PM (wyw4S)

387 Ketchup just isn't right there, but I wasn't eating it no more than I was wilted spinach

Posted by: Skip at April 25, 2021 05:53 PM (Cxk7w)

388 Here at Casa Eromero it was thick porkchops, sauteed brussells sprouts, and corn on the cob.

Posted by: Eromero at April 25, 2021 05:54 PM (0OP+5)

389 bluebell, that is definitely not polite dinner conversation.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:55 PM (Hy7kT)

390
I complained I had no nood, then I met a man who had no blogs.
Posted by: andycanuck

Cookie balls!

Posted by: Hare lip at April 25, 2021 05:55 PM (63Dwl)

391 I'm sorry, bluebell, but I can't talk to you until I get vaccinated although I hear the side effects include blackface.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 05:55 PM (UHVv4)

392 I'm sorry, bluebell, but I can't talk to you until I get vaccinated although I hear the side effects include blackface.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 05:55 PM (UHVv4)
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Well, you'll fit right in with my governor and attorney general here in Virginia.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:57 PM (wyw4S)

393 bluebell, careful, you could be next.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:57 PM (Hy7kT)

394 olddog, ya had me right up until the ketchup.

Posted by: Ben Had
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Yeah. I got some raised eyebrows from wife. I was treating it the way I like my Philly cheese-steaks.

Daughter had red wine, vinegar, jalapenos, red & yellow peppers, red onion in it. Seasoned with packets of spicy ranch and au jus.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 05:57 PM (ju2Fy)

395 everyone is busy refreshing the main page for the gun thread ?

lol, weasel is punctual, 2 more minutes.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:58 PM (uk6Gp)

396 Still catching up...Stephen Price Blair, I'm totally going to try blueberries in my next pan of cornbread. I'm not adventurous at all, but that sounds good.

Posted by: April at April 25, 2021 05:58 PM (OX9vb)

397 bluebell, that is definitely not polite dinner conversation.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:55 PM (Hy7kT)
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Very true. But then what's worse, that they ask, or that they assume he's a pothead? Especially if he's got any of his Berkeley stuff lying around.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 05:59 PM (wyw4S)

398 " I was treating it the way I like my Philly cheese-steaks. "

Ketchup?

No....

Just no.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:59 PM (3D/fK)

399 lol, weasel is punctual, 2 more minutes.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 25, 2021 05:58 PM (uk6Gp)
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T -1

Posted by: Weasel at April 25, 2021 05:59 PM (MVjcR)

400 olddog, sounds amazingly mouth watering.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 25, 2021 05:59 PM (Hy7kT)

401 Gubs are up.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 25, 2021 06:01 PM (kTF2Z)

402
Besides flying the helicopter, which flew its third test flight, NASA has also been cooking up oxygen on MARS. On 4/20 they fired up the MOXIE experimental solid oxide electrolysis test unit on the Rover.

It made 5.37g of O2 over an hour. Scaled up versions of these things will allow for the production of oxygen for use by manned missions and oxidizer for return fuel and such.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion of a Poperin Pear at April 25, 2021 06:01 PM (Mzdiz)

403 But seriously, bluebell, I live alone so I don't need to go out often and when I do, it's usually grocery shopping anyway. And Quebec's alot worse than Toronto and Ontario because they've gotta b.s. curfew there.

Ontario's premier backed down on the stopping people in the streets b.s. too because most municipal police forces or their unions said they wouldn't enforce it.

I'm in the suburbs too so it's not like there's a ton of foot traffic anyway. (Although I have seen alot more couples, dog-walkers, and families out walking than before the Now Wuhan times.) I see two of three brothers often too.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 06:02 PM (UHVv4)

404 Ketchup?

No....

Just no.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 25, 2021 05:59
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What? Yellow mustard?

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 06:03 PM (ju2Fy)

405 #392 Ha, ha. I forgot your Gov and our PM belonged to the same fraternities!

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 06:03 PM (UHVv4)

406 And, I'm really glad you are able to get out and about. It seems people are sensible where you are. Great that you have your brothers nearby too.

Posted by: bluebell at April 25, 2021 06:04 PM (wyw4S)

407 Thanks, bluebell.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 06:07 PM (UHVv4)

408 >>>Daughter had red wine, vinegar, jalapenos, red yellow peppers, red
onion in it. Seasoned with packets of spicy ranch and au jus.<<<
Could this be a sign you daughter is trying to tell you something about your meat dish? I'm thinking Tx toast and a beer.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 25, 2021 06:08 PM (PLitN)

409 gun nood BTW.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 25, 2021 06:12 PM (UHVv4)

410 Could this be a sign you daughter is trying to tell you something about your meat dish? I'm thinking Tx toast and a beer.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 25, 2021 06:08
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Nah. It was her meat dish and those were the ingredients she added to a 2.5lb roast in the crock-pot.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 25, 2021 06:13 PM (ju2Fy)

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