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Everyone knows about In-N-Out Burger's secret menu, but I had no idea that it is a common thing among fast food chains.The Ultimate List of Secret Menu Items sounds like fun, and might even be true!

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"COOL" is country-of-origin-labeling for certain food products. This program comes into conflict with a World Trade Organization (WTO) decision that it discriminates against imported products. A bill has been introduced in the US Senate that would make this labeling voluntary for some meat products, specifically from Canada and Mexico.
In May, the World Trade Organization rejected a U.S. appeal of its decision that COOL on meat unfairly discriminates against meat imports and give the advantage to domestic meat products.

As a result, the program must be reformed to honor existing trade relations with Canada and Mexico and to avoid retaliatory tariffs.


I very much want to know where my food is from, and the idea that this is going to be voluntary is a cute, pie-in-the-sky sort of government solution. Are we going to pretend that beef butchered in a Mexican slaughterhouse is subjected to the same scrutiny as that of Canadian beef or American beef?

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Here's a tasting and ranking of the best "session" beers. What's a "session" beer you ask?
"Session beer" is a nebulous and occasionally provocative term in the world of craft beer appreciation. Drinkers debate the merits of low-ABV styles and argue over what truly is "sessionable" and what's not. Many debate the ABV point where "session" can be said to begin. But most of us should agree, at least, that there are few beer experiences more satisfying than discovering a wonderfully flavorful, balanced new beer that won't knock you on your ass if you drink two of them in succession. That's what "session" beer means to us, and it also happens to be one of the craft beer industry's most prevailing trends.

This is exactly the kind of beer I am looking for but rarely find. I am not a fan of the mainstream lagers like Bud and Miller -- mostly because they are too carbonated -- but most anything that has real flavor is an alcohol monster. Drinking several beers over the course of a lazy afternoon grilling or reading or shooting the breeze with friends is one of life's pleasures, but not when I am a drunken mess by the fourth or fifth beer.
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The Paloma is actually Mexico's most popular mixed drink, and the style can be extended to bourbon and gin and vodka and pretty much anything. It's refreshing without being too sweet...perfect for a lazy afternoon when you can't get a "session" beer!
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It's just a "sour." The general recipe is: two parts booze, two parts sour, one part simple syrup and a splash of soda. Simple and fun.
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This recipe is from (Moron) Misanthropic Humanitarian. The fish recipe is almost identical to one I use for chicken thighs (boneless and skinless). The tang of the Parmesan is weird, and great. I think I'll try MH's fish version for fish tacos, because the fish can get lost in the bold flavors of the condiments, and this might stand up well.

As for the cooked cabbage? I have no idea. But I'm going to try it soon, because it sounds so odd that it must be good!

Parmesan Baked Fish

I use Bluegills or Crappies. But you could use a firm fish such as Cod or Haddock.


  • 1 lb fish
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2/3 cup corn flake crumbs
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • salt to taste

Preheat oven to 425
combine flour and black pepper in bowl and mix well
place beaten egg in another bowl
Mix corn flakes, Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl
Sprinkle fillet sides with salt
Dredge fillets in flour mixture, then egg mixture and then in corn flake mixture.
Place coated fillets on baking sheet coated with cooking spray
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily

Fried Cabbage


  • 1/2 head green cabbage
  • 1/2 red cabbage
  • 3-5 carrots
  • 1 onion

Chop up cabbage
shred carrots
mince onion
Thoroughly mix all the vegetables. Season with your favorite seasonings.
Camp MH likes Lawry Season Salt.

Cover bottom of skillet, fry pan etc with olive oil.

Fry in cast iron skillet, electric fry pan until brown and crispy about 20-25 minutes.

A baked potato finishes meal up nicely.

Low fat, low cholesterol.
Fairly easy to make
Something a little different.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 04:00 PM




Comments

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1 In n Out has very good burger but horrible fries. Hate those shoestring fries. Good shakes also.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 04:01 PM (Ii765)

2 Local favorite is A's Burger. Char-broil and the best fried zuccini you ever had.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 04:03 PM (Ii765)

3 Given that I tend to have only one beer a day, then bring on the ABV %, I'm cool with it!

That said, a good "lawnmower beer" is a commodity to be enjoyed on the appropriate occasion. To that end, I've been enjoying the Busch Signature Copper Lager, at 5.7% ABV, and a full flavor withal.

Six pack of 16 oz cans is running about $5.50 in the Galveston market.

One hell of a value for a very decent beer.

And goes well in the skillet, too. Which I shall do on the pork chops I've got laid out for tonight's repast.


*Cheers!*


Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at July 26, 2015 04:05 PM (RzZOc)

4 One evil looking burger. :-)

Posted by: Cheshirecat at July 26, 2015 04:07 PM (e8vZc)

5 love in n out

Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at July 26, 2015 04:10 PM (0O7c5)

6 5 pg

Low hanging fruit there....

Posted by: speedster1 on the iPad at July 26, 2015 04:11 PM (1brdf)

7
Cooking show recommendation:

Anna and Kristina's Grocery Bag. Been watching it for the last couple of months and finding it entertaining. Kinda of Top Gear with cookbooks instead of cars and two very adorable girl hosts.

I've been watching it weekday mights on Ion Life, but it's probably in endless repeats elsewhere on the cable sat media expanse:

Wiki

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_%26_Kristina%27s_Grocery_Bag

Promo reel:

https://youtu.be/KTougrldk5A

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 26, 2015 04:12 PM (kdS6q)

8 Oh, thank you. I'm as interested in video games as I am in Hillary Clinton's sex life.

Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at July 26, 2015 04:12 PM (yxw0r)

9 How is a peanut buster parfait from DQ secret? They've been around for 20 years

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at July 26, 2015 04:12 PM (9Y7bY)

10 I'm here to avenge the missing WeirdDave thread.

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 04:14 PM (e3bId)

11 I can't read the phrase "fish taco" without snickering.

Posted by: rickl at July 26, 2015 04:15 PM (sdi6R)

12 Margaritas aren't popular in Mexico

or so I'm told.

What they like is

"The Paloma" which is:

Tall glass with ice

1-2 oz tequila

Fill with Grapefruit soda like "Squirt"

Squeeze and drop in a wedge of lime.


Very nice and refreshing.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 04:16 PM (KUa85)

13
I'm here to avenge the missing WeirdDave thread.
Posted by: Weasel



I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.

If you bring back WeirdDave's thread now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 26, 2015 04:17 PM (kdS6q)

14 I've tried the Bon Appetite version above-

they both have their merits but the Squirt version is easier and refreshinger.


Yes, refreshinger is a word if you've drunken enough Palomas.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 04:19 PM (KUa85)

15
Found a new method to do corn on the cob recently.

We nuke it instead of boiling or roasting. Simply slice the stalk end flat, 3 ears, 9 minutes--in our microwave, ymmv.

It shucks completely with none of the silk stuck in the rows. I frequently grasp it at the tassel end, squeeze, wiggle it and the ear slides out of the husk clean as can be.

Minor caution, it gets hotter than boiling will, and holds the heat longer, so be careful handling it.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 26, 2015 04:20 PM (jeCnD)

16 The 4 catholic school girls across the street all worked at the local Dairy Queen when I was in Jr. High. The peanut buster has been around since the early 70's as far as I know. I should know, I got a lot of free ones.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 04:21 PM (Ii765)

17 A little whiff of burger in the air, and everyone scampers away without telling anyone in the old thread.

Selfish, that's what it is...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2015 04:21 PM (9mTYi)

18 If you are in ever in the St. Louis area, Urban Chestnut's Zwickel is a good lager.

Posted by: Dave S. at July 26, 2015 04:22 PM (mhkbv)

19 Since Weird Dave's thread left us, the world has been a grayer, unhappier place.

Posted by: Agent J at July 26, 2015 04:23 PM (ueOgE)

20 Just a thing I have noticed over the years. If you want to see the best that American youth has to offer, go to an In n Out. Your heart will be lifted.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 04:23 PM (Ii765)

21 Posted by: irongrampa at July 26, 2015 04:20 PM (jeCnD)

My parents do it that way too. I keep forgetting so we pretty much never have corn on the cob.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2015 04:25 PM (GDulk)

22 Dunno about that cabbage, but the wife made some the other day that turned me into a believer. Cut a head of plain green cabbage into 4ths or 8ths, slather with butter, salt, and pepper (we used smoked black pepper). Wrap the pieces in foil and throw on the grill while you're prepping the burgers/steaks/whatever. As long as they have at least a half hour to cook, you're good to go.

If you've ever eaten rutabaga, you'll recognize the flavor of these. They went excellently with the Johnsonville brats we had for dinner. I think next time we'll add a little caramelized onion and chopped up bacon to the packs.

Posted by: smaulz at July 26, 2015 04:25 PM (g+jFF)

23 Kona Brewing's "Big Wave" would make a nice session beer.

Great with grilled food and fish


Icelandic White Ale - Einstök Ölgerð

is also a good, very refreshing session beer.

A lighter-style witbier with nice balance and light fruity taste. Kinda pricey though.


Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 04:27 PM (KUa85)

24 The cabbage thing, a little bacon, its fat, a touch of apple cider vinegar to finish BOOM dressing right there, a touch of sugar BOOM sweet/sour cabbage right there.

Posted by: bour3 at July 26, 2015 04:31 PM (5x3+2)

25 Here's to you Weird Dave's Thread-


*pours out some Paloma on ground*


*Bagpipes play "Amazing Grace'*


We hardly knew ye....

*a few manful tears*

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 04:34 PM (KUa85)

26
Thin sliced potatoes and onions with a big hunk of butter,salt and pepper, wrapped in foil--either on the grill or straight into a campfire

Accompanied by a steak done extra rare.

That was a week or so ago, doing a reprise this weekend, I think.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 26, 2015 04:35 PM (jeCnD)

27 Dinner is fresh smoked sausage with red beans n rice. A fresh green salad with 3/5 ths from my planter box garden. You probably wont believe this but, its a beautiful summer day here in Cali.High 70's, ocean breeze. Oh, that reminds me. Time to beer up.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 04:39 PM (Ii765)

28 but not when I am a drunken mess by the fourth or fifth beer.

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I don't understand these words in this order. The AOSHQ guidebook states very clearly that drunken mess is a vital part of the moron lifestyle. Section II paragraphs 6-29.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 26, 2015 04:42 PM (kTF2Z)

29 Here in the Midwest we have Culver's.. really great ice cream.. actually frozen custard. They have vanilla always and one flavor of the day.

But their burgers are really good. Butter burgers they call 'em, but they are basically smash burgers on a buttered toasted bun. Good flavor.

Five guys just opened in this area, but I do not like their greasy burger.. and too expensive anyway.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 26, 2015 04:45 PM (UpGcq)

30 So, did Dave's thread reappear yet?

It's not on the other side.

Posted by: USS Eldridge at July 26, 2015 04:46 PM (VPLuQ)

31 I like "Fire Rock" from Kona Brewing.. damn good pale ale.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 26, 2015 04:47 PM (UpGcq)

32 That said, a good "lawnmower beer" is a commodity to be enjoyed on the
appropriate occasion. To that end, I've been enjoying the Busch
Signature Copper Lager, at 5.7% ABV, and a full flavor withal.



I'm impressed that you consider 5.7% a "lawnmower beer." A regular wheat beer runs 4.5-5%...

My choice at a work function Friday was Schoefferhofer Grapefruit--looks like they just started exporting it to the U.S. Blend of wheat beer and carbonated grapefruit juice, according to the can it's 3.2%. Turned out to be a good choice; the assistant chief design engineer was there and looked rather askance at the guy who got so drunk he had to be walked home. Oops.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at July 26, 2015 04:48 PM (rHXGG)

33 irongrampa - I do those potatoes exactly the same.. I call 'em hobo packs.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 26, 2015 04:49 PM (UpGcq)

34 I was just chatting with a couple co-workers about how we need to hurry up and clone the dodo for food purposes. Then the mastodon.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 04:49 PM (VAsIq)

35 30 I think we may need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that WeirdDave's thread may not be coming back.

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 04:52 PM (e3bId)

36 In-n-Out's burger is meh, and their fries are dreadful. I've given them three chances at three locations, and each time they've failed me.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 04:53 PM (VAsIq)

37 Making a huge kettle of PA Dutch chicken corn noodle today. Fresh, local corn. It's hot outside; good day for soup inside.

Posted by: Clarney at July 26, 2015 04:54 PM (W+Wy7)

38 What's a "session" beer you ask?

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No, I--I don't think I did.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 04:54 PM (VAsIq)

39 " I think we may need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that WeirdDave's thread may not be coming back."


Posted by: USS Eldridge at July 26, 2015 04:54 PM (VPLuQ)

40 I was just chatting with a couple co-workers about how we need to hurry up and clone the dodo for food purposes. Then the mastodon.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 04:49 PM (VAsIq)



Dodo? We have that.


....



Well, dodo, gato - what's the difference?


Posted by: El Guapo's Mexican Slaughter at July 26, 2015 04:55 PM (KUa85)

41 " I think we may need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that WeirdDave's thread may not be coming back."


NOOOOOOOO!!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 04:55 PM (VPLuQ)

42 I love a bit of the old in and out!

Posted by: Alex DeLarge at July 26, 2015 04:56 PM (mx5oN)

43 That fish breading is similar to one I have made with parmesan and crushed Cheezits. And yes, it's great with chicken too.

Strange. I don't think I've ever fried cabbage. Beats me as to why not. I'll try it for sure.
I do like fried sauerkraut....which technically is fried cabbage.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 26, 2015 04:57 PM (cN9Sk)

44 NOOOOOOOO!!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

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omg that was Darth Vader's best line in Return of the Jedi!

Posted by: Millennial LIV at July 26, 2015 04:57 PM (VAsIq)

45 When in Cali. I usta go Tommy's

Posted by: Clarney at July 26, 2015 04:57 PM (W+Wy7)

46 My favorite burger chain, by far, is Five Guys. I didn't see how they could have any "secret menu" items, because they already offer you every topping known to mankind and you just need to pick what you want. And I was right; the "secret menu" just tells you that they give you free peanuts and fry in peanut oil, so don't go there if you're allergic.

The other thing that is great about Five Guys is that they prepare the burgers in an open kitchen where you can watch your food being cooked, so no employee "hijinks" are possible.

Posted by: HTL at July 26, 2015 04:58 PM (MMjUj)

47 I thought 'Kraut was pickled cabbage.

Posted by: eleven at July 26, 2015 04:58 PM (MDgS8)

48 The other thing that is great about Five Guys is that they prepare the burgers in an open kitchen where you can watch your food being cooked, so no employee "hijinks" are possible.

Posted by: HTL

You'd be surprised.

Posted by: Guy who's really good at dripping snot from his nose at July 26, 2015 04:59 PM (VAsIq)

49 now I'm hungry for a burger.


Is Carls' Jr here yet?

Posted by: eleven at July 26, 2015 04:59 PM (MDgS8)

50 Dinner is dim sum and YooHoos. Carbing up after yesterday's hundred miler bike ride.

Posted by: NCkate at July 26, 2015 05:00 PM (OnzWw)

51 There used to be a tiny little drive-thru chain called Central Park. Cheap food, and their French fries were the best ever. Period. I've spent a decade looking for fries half as good.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:00 PM (VAsIq)

52 Are we going to pretend that beef butchered in a Mexican slaughterhouse is subjected to the same scrutiny as that of Canadian beef or American beef?

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Where's the beef (from)?

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:03 PM (VAsIq)

53 I'm a fan of a good steak fry. Shoestring fries? Not so much. And those faggy little super thin fries just plain suck.

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 05:03 PM (e3bId)

54 Five Guys also uses peanut oil for the fries. Effin a

Posted by: Clarney at July 26, 2015 05:03 PM (W+Wy7)

55 I'm a fan of a good steak fry. Shoestring fries? Not so much. And those faggy little super thin fries just plain suck.

Posted by: Weasel

I like tots.

Gosh!

Posted by: Napoleon Dynamite at July 26, 2015 05:04 PM (VAsIq)

56 Huge fan of the tater tot!

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 05:05 PM (e3bId)

57 I cannot eat ground beef anymore unless it has a lot of spices and maybe spicy mustard and onion mixed into the meat. before cooking Otherwise it's too bland for me no matter how many toppings you put on top of it.

But that burger in the photo does look good.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2015 05:06 PM (OSs/l)

58 47 I thought 'Kraut was pickled cabbage.
Posted by: eleven at July 26, 2015 04:58 PM (MDgS
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Yeah, it is. I like to toss it in with whatever sausage/potatoes/whatever I'm frying. Caramelize it a little.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 26, 2015 05:06 PM (cN9Sk)

59 Making a huge kettle of PA Dutch chicken corn noodle today.

I'm gettin' some chicken corn poodle in Kenya.

Posted by: Barack O'Reilly at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (W5DcG)

60 Completely off topic, but where did this morning's open blogger's (WeirdDave?) response to Rick Wilson's verbal diarrhea about Trump voters go? I wanted to show it to my wife but can't find it anymore. Did it get memory holed?

Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (AKxw5)

61 Huge fan of the tater tot!

Posted by: Weasel

Amazing how many different ways you can prepare a potato to taste wonderful, and certain places still screw it up.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (VAsIq)

62 Mr. BTEG has gotten the Meat Mountain from Arby's. Good, but a little too much.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at July 26, 2015 05:08 PM (9Y7bY)

63 Mr. BTEG has gotten the Meat Mountain from Arby's. Good, but a little too much.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius

Go on...

Posted by: Reggie at July 26, 2015 05:09 PM (VAsIq)

64 60 Completely off topic, but where did this morning's open blogger's (WeirdDave?) response to Rick Wilson's verbal diarrhea about Trump voters go? I wanted to show it to my wife but can't find it anymore. Did it get memory holed?
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (AKxw5)


Actually, I think that's been the only topic since it vanished.

Posted by: rickl at July 26, 2015 05:12 PM (sdi6R)

65 I've no idea what Mrs Diogenes is preparing but right now I'm on the patio enjoying an H. Upmann Legacy Robusto with a generous dallop of Bushmills.
This doesn't suck.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2015 05:12 PM (08Znv)

66 Ugh. Reggie, you're reprehensible.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:12 PM (VAsIq)

67 61. I find that's true with just about any food where the "chef" can't leave well enough alone and tries to get too creative. I like the taste of potatoes. I do not like someone else's idea of what potatoes should taste like. Anything more than salt and pepper is asking for trouble.

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 05:12 PM (e3bId)

68 Completely off topic, but where did this morning's open blogger's (WeirdDave?) response to Rick Wilson's verbal diarrhea about Trump voters go?

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*whistles innocently*

Posted by: Chamber of Commerce Hacker at July 26, 2015 05:14 PM (VAsIq)

69 I'm a fan of Handy Beer.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at July 26, 2015 05:14 PM (rwI+c)

70 Are we going to pretend that beef butchered in a Mexican slaughterhouse is subjected to the same scrutiny as that of Canadian beef or American beef?

As for myself, I don't want to eat beef that's been in a donkey show.

Posted by: Joe Biden at July 26, 2015 05:15 PM (oZr5y)

71 60 Completely off topic, but where did this morning's open blogger's (WeirdDave?) response to Rick Wilson's verbal diarrhea about Trump voters go? I wanted to show it to my wife but can't find it anymore. Did it get memory holed?

Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (AKxw5)


Here is the post sans comments:

http://ace.mu.nu/archives/358078.php

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at July 26, 2015 05:16 PM (EHU9F)

72 Well, there are 239 rifle cases downstairs that aren't going to prep themselves.

'Later.

Posted by: Weasel at July 26, 2015 05:17 PM (e3bId)

73 60 Completely off topic, but where did this morning's open blogger's (WeirdDave?) response to Rick Wilson's verbal diarrhea about Trump voters go? I wanted to show it to my wife but can't find it anymore. Did it get memory holed?
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 05:07 PM (AKxw5)


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http://increasinglyuncommoncommonsense.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Dave S. at July 26, 2015 05:17 PM (mhkbv)

74 I find that's true with just about any food where the "chef" can't leave well enough alone and tries to get too creative. I like the taste of potatoes. I do not like someone else's idea of what potatoes should taste like. Anything more than salt and pepper is asking for trouble.

Posted by: Weasel

Oh. Well, then maybe this place isn't for you. But if you know anyone who would like the taste of potatoes soaked overnight in a light vinaigrette, then diced, lightly dusted in rosemary and Taiwanese sea salt, eaten, crapped out, then fried in ironic urine, please send them my way!

Posted by: Hipster Potato Restaurant at July 26, 2015 05:17 PM (VAsIq)

75 I prefer sarcastic urine.

Posted by: Barack O'Reilly at July 26, 2015 05:19 PM (W5DcG)

76 I prefer sarcastic urine.


Posted by: Barack O'Reilly

Yeah, I'll get right on that.

/s

Posted by: Hipster Potato Restaurant at July 26, 2015 05:20 PM (VAsIq)

77 If it isn't organic urine, then don't waste my time.

Posted by: Dave S. at July 26, 2015 05:20 PM (mhkbv)

78 If it isn't organic urine, then don't waste my time.

Posted by: Dave S.

I wouldn't waste my thyme on you, sir!

Posted by: Hipster Potato Restaurant at July 26, 2015 05:22 PM (VAsIq)

79 Thanks all, and thank you especially Dave. I think you fucking nailed it. I agree that Trump is the entire clown car, but I also agree that he is the product of the Whig.. err.. GOPe. I've been over the GOP since the budget/amnesty surrender. Thanks again!

Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 05:22 PM (AKxw5)

80 Is it just me or have the "red-blue state" and the FU GOPe' threads disappeared for everyone?

Posted by: Jukin, Former Republican at July 26, 2015 05:22 PM (f+6Pd)

81 Anything more than salt and pepper is asking for trouble.
Posted by: Weasel
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Butter.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 26, 2015 05:25 PM (cN9Sk)

82 Is... is that a shrimp garnishing that Mexican cocktail?

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:26 PM (wKc1L)

83 Mayonnaise

Posted by: dick cheese at July 26, 2015 05:26 PM (rwI+c)

84 The *only* thing that should go on French fries is cheese curd and gravy.

Posted by: a filthy Canadian, with filthy Canadian food at July 26, 2015 05:28 PM (VAsIq)

85 #80: Weirddave's thread about why Trump is gaining traction is gone, but CBD's Red States vs. Blue States thread is still there.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:29 PM (wKc1L)

86 French fries require fry sauce, of course.

Posted by: Utahn at July 26, 2015 05:29 PM (VAsIq)

87
Speaking of nuking corn, the grill is hot for the burgers, so off we go to cook supper.

Sees ya later.

Posted by: irongrampa at July 26, 2015 05:31 PM (jeCnD)

88 Gonna be hard to recapture the tone and motion of the disappeared WD thread, even if it comes back.

All the stars were in alignment for commenting, and it may be months until that happens again.

Although,I do wonder if the "Donald Trump" sock really was Donal.........
Nah, it couldn't have been.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:31 PM (VPLuQ)

89 OT - I could swear I was pointed to a Rick Wilson article this morning which was hammering Trump enthusiasts (which I read as directed) then was interrupted before I could finish reading the take down here. Can anyone tell me if I'm crazy or is it hidden somewhere?

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 05:32 PM (+Y3QE)

90 Can anyone tell me if I'm crazy or is it hidden somewhere?
Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 05:32 PM (+Y3QE)


Yes and no.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 26, 2015 05:33 PM (W5DcG)

91 Um, what happened to dave's thread from this morning?

Posted by: Prescient11 at July 26, 2015 05:34 PM (IXLyX)

92 Can anyone tell me if I'm crazy or is it hidden somewhere?

Posted by: Miley's Tongue

Here is the post sans comments:

http://ace.mu.nu/archives/358078.php

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik

Posted by: Utahn at July 26, 2015 05:34 PM (VAsIq)

93 2 is not a session. 2 isn't even a good sample. 2, as they say, is coincidence. 8 or 10 might be a decent session. A couple of sessions, though, and I'm ready for bed.

Posted by: irright at July 26, 2015 05:35 PM (DtNNC)

94 Just a few more comments and this becomes a gun thread, right?

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:35 PM (VAsIq)

95

I very much want to know where my food is from, and the idea that this
is going to be voluntary is a cute, pie-in-the-sky sort of government
solution. Are we going to pretend that beef butchered in a Mexican
slaughterhouse is subjected to the same scrutiny as that of Canadian
beef or American beef?


My sister in law is the absolute worst combination of SJW and ....wait for it nutritionist and ed-yoo-Kay-TOR.

Basically she , like all SJWs goes through life compelled to tell people what to do and is deeply uncomfortable if not in control of everyone else's life. (Her's is a chaotic mess but hey , progress! or something.)

Every food and medical conspiracy theory is gospel to her.

Won't vaccinate her children , terrified of "GMOs", overpays for dirty, small produce because "organic"(As opposed to 'metallic', I suppose). The government and Monsanto are causing blindness in Asian children with golden rice , don't you know? Baking soda in the pits because deodorant causes breast cancer. "That's got CHEMICALS in it ." is her battle cry.

God knows what she is teaching the little inmates that she brainwashes every day between fair-trade , non-GMO coffee breaks and bites of organic soy sprout sandwiches.


I used to read a few sites set up by sane nutrition experts and
scientists but the hordes of GMOrons invaded the comments and the
authors eventually pulled their sites.

Anyway, I would love to get some honest nutritional information to make good food choice decisions . Is there such a thing? Maybe something along the lines of the AGW debunking sites like ClimateDepot?


Posted by: some random meathead at July 26, 2015 05:35 PM (/m9uo)

96 I can still direct you guys to the Rick Wilson article that Weird Dave was talking about...

http://preview.tinyurl.com/odp3vt4

Sadly, though, as far as I can tell, Dave's thread has gone down the memory hole.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:36 PM (wKc1L)

97 Village idiot, can you repost the lonk you had on dave's disappeared thread re trump and latino vote? Thanks much

Posted by: Prescient11 at July 26, 2015 05:37 PM (IXLyX)

98 Spatchcock.

I'm doing that for the first time tonight, on the pellet grill. Great tips here for cabbage, so that's our designated green veggie tonight.

The only spuds I have are frozen shredded hash browns. I can cook as directed, but if anyone has any cooler ideas, please share.

Posted by: stace: SMOD/Cascadia Subduction Zone 2016 at July 26, 2015 05:39 PM (CoX6k)

99 Anyway, I would love to get some honest nutritional information to make good food choice decisions . Is there such a thing? Maybe something along the lines of the AGW debunking sites like ClimateDepot?

Posted by: some random meathead

Science Babe--she routinely takes down "Food Babe" and her ridiculous "science".

http://www.scibabe.com/

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:40 PM (VAsIq)

100 Trump impact lonk link

http://tinyurl.com/ns92khu

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:40 PM (VPLuQ)

101 And another link phrom the fantom WD thread.

Goes to a Millenial discussing SJW dictatorial ways.
Actually pretty good.


http://tinyurl.com/pozkdkm

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:42 PM (VPLuQ)

102 As long as "made in usa" is put on USA products, how does country of origin labeling discriminate against imports? It doesn't. Imports and domestics should all be required to state their origin, and if they all have to do it then there is no discrimination. It is well within the right of the consumer to discriminate BASED ON those labels when making the free choice of what to buy. If a consumer doesn't want to eat something from a particular country, it is his right to choose not to buy it, and to use the country of origin as one of the reasons for not buying it. Labeling isn't discriminatory - it allows for informed choices.

Posted by: oblivious at July 26, 2015 05:43 PM (fG412)

103 The only spuds I have are frozen shredded hash browns. I can cook as directed, but if anyone has any cooler ideas, please share.

Posted by: stace: SMOD/Cascadia Subduction Zone 2016

See comment # 74 for some great ideas for cooking potatoes and potato products!

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:43 PM (VAsIq)

104 It is well within the right of the consumer to discriminate BASED ON those labels when making the free choice of what to buy.

Posted by: oblivious

*GASP!*

Posted by: College-indoctrinated idiot at July 26, 2015 05:44 PM (VAsIq)

105 When I want fired cabbage, I just use a bag of cole slaw instead of shredding cabbage heads.

It's not quite as good ( seems to get a little mushier) but it's good enough when you don't feel like taking the time to shred.

A pound of ground Italian sausage is an awesome addition to the mix, but of course not with baked fish.


I don't believe I have ever had baked fish.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:45 PM (DI417)

106 The problem with any drink that uses sour mix is getting a good sour mix. I have found getting good sour mix is surprisingly difficult.

Posted by: Advo at July 26, 2015 05:45 PM (7hUS8)

107 Labeling isn't discriminatory - it allows for informed choices.


Posted by: oblivious at July 26, 2015 05:43 PM


Shut your whore mouth!

Posted by: WTO at July 26, 2015 05:45 PM (QiBX8)

108 Thanks for the link to Dave's thread - it DID disappear. I really don't need this right now, I'm trying to escape MOVING FROM MY HOUSE which is driving me crazy with the stress of deciding what to keep and what to throw away since everything reminds me of my dead husband and I've lost the tape measure 10 times in the last 24 hours. Losing that thread was taking me to the breaking point.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 05:46 PM (+Y3QE)

109 Thanks, TF and VIA!

Good links.

Sorry to hear about Weirddave's thread.

That Rick Wilson atrocity needed a good beating.

Posted by: some random meathead at July 26, 2015 05:46 PM (/m9uo)

110 Fried, not fired, sigh.


And I take it back, I have had baked salmon. It was damn good, too; homemade Teriyaki, with a Sriracha cream sauce squiggled on top. Thor really liked it, and he is generally not a fan of spicy food.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:47 PM (DI417)

111 It's a gun thread now!!




Ammo alert

LAXAmmo

Fiocchi 9mm FMJ @ $10.48 a box.

http://tinyurl.com/ptr6fm5

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (VPLuQ)

112 #105: I had lots of baked fish as a kid; it was a staple of cafeteria dining, which I loved and my then-single mom was willing to indulge for me.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (wKc1L)

113 Test

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (cYvuA)

114 106
The problem with any drink that uses sour mix is getting a good sour
mix. I have found getting good sour mix is surprisingly difficult.

Advo, get Dailys, it's the absolute best!

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (+Y3QE)

115 Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 05:46 PM (+Y3QE)

Oh, honey, I am so sorry. Do you have anyone to help out??

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (DI417)

116 *makes a finger pistol*
Bang!

Posted by: Elementary-aged child at July 26, 2015 05:49 PM (VAsIq)

117 See comment # 74 for some great ideas for cooking potatoes and potato products!
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:43 PM (VAsIq)

Thanks! I missed that one. It's a shame that all we have on hand is geezer urine, not that fancypants hipster stuff.

Posted by: stace: SMOD/Cascadia Subduction Zone 2016 at July 26, 2015 05:49 PM (CoX6k)

118 I don't believe I have ever had baked fish.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:45 PM


This is a classic in Greece. I usually just use onions, tomatoes, garlic, herbs and wine. You can add national bankruptcy and socialism for that true Greek experience, though.

http://greek.food.com/recipe/greek-baked-fish-76684

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 26, 2015 05:50 PM (QiBX8)

119 Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles!

I haven't been able to post from my computer or phone for #2weeks. My posts disappeared from my computer and I kept getting ap store redirects on my phone.

Howdy, horde.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 05:50 PM (cYvuA)

120 Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:48 PM (wKc1L)

Hey there! I didn't realize you walked in the daylight!

I never had cafeteria food at school, either....

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:50 PM (DI417)

121 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 26, 2015 05:50 PM (QiBX

Thank you! That does look good!

I need to get over wanting the crispiness of fried fish.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:51 PM (DI417)

122 Thanks!
Posted by: stace

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:51 PM (VAsIq)

123 Posted by: stace: SMOD/Cascadia Subduction Zone 2016

First addition should be bacon. Can't go wrong after that.
Onions, some parmasean, etc.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2015 05:51 PM (08Znv)

124 Posted by:
Lauren at July 26, 2015 05:50 PM (cYvuA)


Baby????

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:52 PM (DI417)

125 #120: I try not to walk in the daylight too much. I inherited my Viking genes for sunlight tolerance, rather than those of my AmerInd ancestors.

But, you know, I manage to get by. Somehow.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:52 PM (wKc1L)

126 Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:51 PM

Don't mention it. That's some childhood comfort food right there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 26, 2015 05:52 PM (QiBX8)

127 The problem with any drink that uses sour mix is getting a good sour mix. I have found getting good sour mix is surprisingly difficult.

Posted by: Advo at July 26, 2015 05:45 PM (7hUS


Fresh lemon or lime juice beats sour mix every time.

To sweeten things up if you like, you can always add simple syrup or sugar.

Fresh lemon/lime juice is super simple these days with the squeeze extractors.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 05:54 PM (KUa85)

128 The government and Monsanto are causing blindness in Asian children with golden rice , don't you know?

That's a special kind of stupid right there.


*shoves brownies through the USB for Miley's Tongue* I'm also getting rid of things to move. Sucks.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at July 26, 2015 05:54 PM (rHXGG)

129 Baby is good, Tammy! She's already getting chubby. Knock on wood, she's been the easiest baby I've ever had. Eats,sleeps, poops, and make cute baby sounds. Definitely brightens these dark days.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 05:54 PM (cYvuA)

130 #129: Congratulations on the new baby, Lauren! I'm glad to hear things are going well with her!

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 05:55 PM (wKc1L)

131 Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 05:54 PM (cYvuA)

I have been offline, and didn't realize you had her! When? Details, please!

And congratulations! May she know every possible joy in life.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at July 26, 2015 05:56 PM (DI417)

132 Posted by: oblivious at July 26, 2015 05:43 PM (fG412)

Ah... but you are talking like we are still a free people..

Our Government betters wish us to listen to our new International Masters....

Posted by: BB Wolf at July 26, 2015 05:56 PM (qh617)

133
*shoves boxes filled with old magazines and old shoes through the USB port for HR to get rid of*

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 05:57 PM (KUa85)

134 *shoves boxes filled with old magazines and old shoes through the USB port for HR to get rid of*

Posted by: naturalfake

*grabs magazines*
*eyes widen*
*sends them on way to HR*

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:58 PM (VAsIq)

135 "*shoves boxes filled with old magazines and old shoes through the USB port for HR to get rid of* "

Hey, wait!

Any of those magazines high capacity?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:59 PM (VPLuQ)

136 I have found getting good sour mix is surprisingly difficult.
----------------
The best is Lasco IMHO. Comes as a powder you mix with water. You can find it at Acemart restaurant supply and online. When I still owned a bar that is what we used and everyone raved about the margaritas.

For burgers: Mighty Fine Burgers.....drops mic and walks away

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 05:59 PM (xVgrA)

137 Speaking of Country of Origin -

One bit of amusement in the supermarket. I saw the sign labeled Chinese Peas. And in tiny letters at the bottom was a note indicating that they came from a country in South America.

Posted by: junior at July 26, 2015 06:00 PM (nlPsL)

138 Sours? I like sour patch kids.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:01 PM (VAsIq)

139 *throws all naturalfake's boxes in the dumpster* Throwing away other people's crap is easy...

I've got this box of 35mm negatives. I think we've already scanned the prints. A normal person would throw the box in the dumpster. A neurotic historically-aware artsy-fartsy type from a family obsessed with old stuff, OTOH...

I managed to look at them all and throw away all the photos of jerks and the photos that were just documentation of sewing in progress. Church camp 1986--I don't know.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at July 26, 2015 06:02 PM (rHXGG)

140 The baby is beautiful and big. How are you feeling Lauren? What did you think of my cooking? **waits nervously with fingers crossed***

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:04 PM (xVgrA)

141 drops mic and walks away

Posted by: lindafell de Spair

*picks up mic*

Excuse me! You dropped this!

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:05 PM (VAsIq)

142 nom-nom-nom

*eating the food thread*

Posted by: JohnnyBoy at July 26, 2015 06:06 PM (KG0mU)

143 Excuse me! You dropped this!
-------------
I have no idea what you are talking about......**snickers quietly***

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:07 PM (xVgrA)

144 111 VIA

Thanks, VIA!! Just. Ordered 5 boxes.

Posted by: speedster1 on the iPad at July 26, 2015 06:07 PM (1brdf)

145 Speaking of old things that need to be digitized then thrown away-

I found a huge load of old family slides the other day.

Can any moron recommend the best gizmo and/or program for scanning old slides?

Muchas gracias.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 06:07 PM (KUa85)

146
That's a special kind of stupid right there.

The success of my 25 yr + marriage hinges on maintaining minimum 100 mile distances between my family and my wife's totalitarian relatives.



Posted by: some random meathead at July 26, 2015 06:07 PM (/m9uo)

147 I have no idea what you are talking about......**snickers quietly***

Posted by: lindafell de Spair

Huh. It looks brand new, too.
*pockets mic*

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:08 PM (VAsIq)

148 {{{Mindy & Warren}}}

Posted by: Infidel at July 26, 2015 06:08 PM (3b6dx)

149 #115 Thank you Tammy, my brother is my PM and he's doing an awesome job of delicately removing things to the new place while leaving some favorites to calm me in all this. But the fact is, struggling to part with accumulated possessions of a loved one is a bitch and we're ultimately alone in that.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 06:08 PM (+Y3QE)

150 Can any moron recommend the best gizmo and/or program for scanning old slides?

Posted by: naturalfake

I've found tricking someone else into doing it for you works well.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:10 PM (VAsIq)

151 For burgers: Mighty Fine Burgers.....drops mic and walks away
Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 05:59 PM (xVgrA)

******

Don't know those, but Bubba Burgers are pretty awesome, as are Publix Steakhouse Burgers.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at July 26, 2015 06:10 PM (cygkw)

152 Can any moron recommend the best gizmo and/or program for scanning old slides?
-----------
I usually use my husband, works very well. Heh.

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:11 PM (xVgrA)

153 "What did you think of my cooking? **waits nervously with fingers crossed***"

I'm having the lasagna tonight! The sauce was ah-mazing and even got rave reviews from my picky MIL. You need to tell me your meatball secrets!

Thank you again so much. I was just about to email you to get your address.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 06:12 PM (cYvuA)

154 I think fast food is a lot better than when I was a kid. Plus Texas seems to have more variety than Ohio.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 26, 2015 06:13 PM (+4uXG)

155 Tammy, baby is 2 weeks old already! She was by far my biggest baby. 8lbs 4oz. Her name is Rose.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 06:13 PM (cYvuA)

156 HR thx for the numnums and yeah it sucks. The guy who bought the house AT AUCTION, "AS IS" was actually trying to tell me that my Samsung French door refrigerator is supposed to "come with" the house because that is customary. Get bent Sharif you c%#$sucker, I'll sell it on Craigslist and you should be grateful I'm exiting 24 days after the sale without a peep.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 06:14 PM (+Y3QE)

157 148. {{{Infidel and friend}}}

Posted by: Mindy at July 26, 2015 06:14 PM (orxec)

158 Lauren,
**sigh of relief**
Here I'll just post it here....not. I'll text it to you.

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:15 PM (xVgrA)

159 Note this was a foreclosure auction and he had no idea how wrecked this place is. I WAS feeling sorry for him, no more.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 06:15 PM (+Y3QE)

160 Wuh... Wuh day is it? Where am I? Last thing I remember is sipping on a drink that this hot little GOP lobbyist bought me, and I next thing I know I wake up in a bathtub full of ice with my kidney missing

Posted by: WeirdDave's "GFY GOPe" post at July 26, 2015 06:15 PM (AKxw5)

161 Lauren

All the talking back and forth, I forgot to say congratulations.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 06:15 PM (VPLuQ)

162 Thanks,VIA!

Linda, haha I'm sure the NSA already has us all in their database.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 06:17 PM (cYvuA)

163 #156: Oh, I think my best friends just bought one of those, and, yeah, screw that guy. He can buy his own refrigerator.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:17 PM (wKc1L)

164 Linda, haha I'm sure the NSA already has us all in their database.

Posted by: Lauren

It's true, you two. But it's best to be careful--there are some bad people out there who DON'T work for the government.

Posted by: NSA Agent # 32 at July 26, 2015 06:20 PM (VAsIq)

165 "I'll sell it on Craigslist "

We have the same thing, in white, and Mrs VIA loves it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 06:20 PM (VPLuQ)

166 We have the same thing, in white, and Mrs VIA loves it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

In white, huh?

Posted by: Al Sharpton at July 26, 2015 06:21 PM (VAsIq)

167 Mr. Warbler, I passed along your greetings to Infidel and friend. This is was my first successful attempt at meeting up with morons while traveling!
*pats self on back*

Posted by: Mindy at July 26, 2015 06:21 PM (orxec)

168 "In white, huh?"

Yup.


But it identifies as Black, so it's all good.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 06:22 PM (VPLuQ)

169 #167: Thanks, Mindy! I'm glad you enjoyed the experience, too!

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:24 PM (wKc1L)

170 Miley's.... if there's anything that I, or I would imagine, any other member of Teh Horde can do to help you out?

You've but to holler, ma'am. I and/or we and/or they..... would surely consider it an honor to be of assistance.

I don't think I'm risking a chewing, speaking for Teh Horde as such. Got a good feeling that we'd all be in agreement, here.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at July 26, 2015 06:24 PM (RzZOc)

171 I don't think I'm risking a chewing, speaking for Teh Horde as such. Got a good feeling that we'd all be in agreement, here.

Posted by: Jim

Amen.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:25 PM (VAsIq)

172 So, Mr. Bassman and I are returning home from Salt Lake City. Thanks to some sweet 'ettes, we knew the best places to eat. We highly recommend the Red Iguana 2 for Mexican food.

Posted by: Mindy at July 26, 2015 06:25 PM (orxec)

173 No risk of a chewing from me, Jim.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:25 PM (wKc1L)

174 But it identifies as Black, so it's all good.
-------------
French door you say? Then it probably identifies as a trans-refrigerator also. There, now it's extra special.

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:26 PM (xVgrA)

175 You think beef slaughtered in America is subject to scrutiny?

That's sweet.

Posted by: Adjoran at July 26, 2015 06:26 PM (QIQ6j)

176 Hey Jim, I'll be in Galveston next week. What's a good family beach to visit?

Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 06:26 PM (AKxw5)

177 #172: I hope you guys had a good time, Mindy!

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:26 PM (wKc1L)

178 #175: Oh, I suppose Jeb will make that happen, huh?

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:27 PM (wKc1L)

179 I wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbecued iguana...

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 06:28 PM (VAsIq)

180 I'll be in Galveston next week. What's a good family beach to visit?
----------------
I've been to Surfside and it was nice.

Posted by: lindafell de Spair at July 26, 2015 06:28 PM (xVgrA)

181 nood chess

Posted by: OregonMuse at July 26, 2015 06:29 PM (/LM8/)

182 Thanks, Linda. I'll check it out!

Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 26, 2015 06:31 PM (AKxw5)

183 The neighbor invited me over last might. We had Moscow Mules. Ginger Beer and Vodka. Can someone tell me what is different about ginger ale and ginger beer?

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 06:33 PM (Ii765)

184 It seems like every new idiotic social trend is tailor-designed to make me appreciate the last idiotic social trend in retrospect.

Bud/Miller/etc. may taste like piss water, but at least we didn't have to hear hipsters talk about their freaking microbrew combination or this neo-quasi-prohibitionist garbage of "I drink it for the taste, not for the alcohol." Right around the time that wine is losing its snobbery and exploding in the US, no less. As far as I'm concerned, if I'm not at least a little buzzed after I've finished one, then I've just gotten a little fatter off all the calories for no good reason.

You know what doesn't get you drunk? Water, and it's pretty cheap too. I recommend it with a side of ice. For a really authentic taste, I'd recommend using a "faucet", and it really brings out the subtle flavors if you put it in the fridge for about two hours beforehand.

Posted by: One of them there "civilized" Morons at July 26, 2015 06:33 PM (Lbr7F)

185 Lindafell...... Surfside is nice, but it's an hour from the Island of Galvetraz.

Martel..... pay a few bucks, take the fambly to Stewart's Beach. http://www.galveston.com/stewartbeach/

Says "no alcohol", but I suppose that depends on your smuggling and discretion skills, really. Don't flaunt it, they *will* kick yer arse out.

But, the nature of the private beach there keeps you clear of the riff raff n' rappers.

Not the biggest problem here, anyway. I really like the beach area on Seawall, anywhere between 45th St. and 61st St. Open to the public, but some private concessions for chairs, umbrellas, jet skis and the like.

Feel free to drop me a line for more info. Addy in my nic, here.



Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at July 26, 2015 06:33 PM (RzZOc)

186 #183: Ginger beer has a stronger taste, and is less sweet.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:34 PM (wKc1L)

187 101 And another link phrom the fantom WD thread.

Goes to a Millenial discussing SJW dictatorial ways.
Actually pretty good.


http://tinyurl.com/pozkdkm
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 05:42 PM (VPLuQ)


That's a pretty good article.

It's clear that the author is liberal and "wants to believe", but is rather dismayed by what he sees.

Posted by: rickl at July 26, 2015 06:36 PM (sdi6R)

188 Oh, and by the way, TFB, if those Moscow Mules were served in anything besides a copper mug, you did not get the full experience of the drink.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:38 PM (wKc1L)

189 186... Ya he had 2 different ginger beers. he said one was too sweet and the other seemed kinda dry. I however just drank and nodded as per usual.l

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 06:40 PM (Ii765)

190 134 *shoves boxes filled with old magazines and old shoes through the USB port for HR to get rid of*

Posted by: naturalfake

*grabs magazines*
*eyes widen*
*sends them on way to HR*
Posted by: Turd Ferguson at July 26, 2015 05:58 PM (VAsIq)



If they're Life magazines, I'll take them.

Posted by: rickl at July 26, 2015 06:41 PM (sdi6R)

191 "It's clear that the author is liberal and "wants to believe", but is rather dismayed by what he sees."

If you click the little number next to the paragraphs, you can read the comments to the paragraphs.

Some of them are pretty desperate to continue believing.

But overall, I thought it was a pretty good article.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 26, 2015 06:41 PM (VPLuQ)

192 #190: I'll take whatever nudie magazines are in there.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:42 PM (wKc1L)

193 You know what doesn't get you drunk? Water, and
it's pretty cheap too. I recommend it with a side of ice. For a really
authentic taste, I'd recommend using a "faucet", and it really brings
out the subtle flavors if you put it in the fridge for about two hours
beforehand.

Posted by: One of them there "civilized" Morons at July 26, 2015 06:33 PM


Word. Spoken like a true connoisseur of Chateau Faucette.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 26, 2015 06:42 PM (QiBX8)

194 Water aged in the hose.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at July 26, 2015 06:43 PM (rwI+c)

195 Goya Jamaican ginger beer is hot, literally. I freekin love it. I have it with Jameson and generous bitters. The Goya could be a tad less sweet though

Posted by: Clarney at July 26, 2015 06:47 PM (W+Wy7)

196 By the way, Adjoran, feel free to engage me here with your arguments if you think you can hack it defending the GOPe against a high-school dropout.

I'm waiting.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 06:47 PM (wKc1L)

197 I hate that they're trying to stop the "COOL" labels.
I live right here where the best fish /crabs in the world are caught, yet when I go to my local Food Lion, every piece of fish in the cooler is labeled from Chile, Argentina, China, Thailand, etc...
Lets me remember not to buy any.

Posted by: Chi at July 26, 2015 06:48 PM (jhBMc)

198 Bud/Miller/etc. may taste like piss water, but at least we didn't have
to hear hipsters talk about their freaking microbrew combination


Bragging about "preferring" something that tastes like shit because you don't like the people who like delicious flavor is pretty fucking hipster.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at July 26, 2015 06:49 PM (rHXGG)

199
So we get weekly comment count for the disappeared thread right? I mean I actually was having conversations instead of just whackin off like I usually do.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 26, 2015 06:50 PM (ODxAs)

200 I grew up in Barstow CA. Middle of the Mojave Desert. Our first house to have actual A/C was our last there. My Dad would lock me out of the house to keep the cool in. But I'm thirsty I proclaimed. Drink outta the hose was all I heard. Good times I tell ya, good times

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at July 26, 2015 06:51 PM (Ii765)

201 The issue with country of origin labelling is that as it is currently written anything that contains meat sourced from other countries must be labelled AND stored separately at retail.

This means that if live calves are shipped from Canada at 6-8 months of age to US feedlots, are fattened in the US and then slaughtered in US packing plants, must be separated and labelled with Canada as the Country of Origin. This has a large impact on margins for feedlots, packers and retailers and they're going to try their hardest to re-coup that loss from consumers.

In the case above the food safety issue is completely negated as it is killed, inspected and graded in the US and for that matter inspected before it crosses the border into the US to make sure it's not carrying anything that could harm the US herd. I could find/run the stats on what percentage of beef and pork sold in the US originates in Canada and Mexico (from live animals) but since no one pays me to do it any more let's just say it isn't insignificant.

Posted by: FutureIllegalImmigrant at July 26, 2015 06:51 PM (zPUL/)

202 My husband gets stuff every month from a delivery service called Bespoke Post. It's pretty damn hipster, but also pretty cool. Anyway, this month's box was some fancy beer glasses and various beer related items. On their suggestion we tried two beers that are, supposedly, among the best.

One was St Bernardus Abt 12 which is a Quad based on the Trappist recipe which claims to he the best ever in the world.

I liked it but not as much as the other one which was La Fin du Monde, a triple.

IMO, that was the best dang beer I've ever had. Sure I felt pretentious as a hell uncorking that bottle, but if you like Triples, I recommend it.

Posted by: Lauren at July 26, 2015 07:01 PM (cYvuA)

203 201: Thanks.

In any case, why have the government force merchants to label? Let the merchants themselves decide whether they'll label or not. It might occur to them that meat labeled USA might sell better than a label-less piece. Why burden the market when it will correct itself? The govt's only role here should be inspecting imports (though if you've got suggestions for effective privatization of that, I'm all ears) and enforcing truthful labeling.

Posted by: RLTW at July 26, 2015 07:02 PM (mJLvJ)

204 #202: Yeah, I've had a couple of different beers from St. Bernardus, and it is good stuff.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 07:04 PM (wKc1L)

205 I finally got done watching the Louder with Crowder link about Mel Brooks' Springtime for Hitler satire.

Anyone who supports banning that, I would invite you also to object to Gandhi's support of Hitler and the Nazis. Because, he totally did support them.

And later, when it was revealed what the Nazis were doing to the Jews, Gandhi came right out and said, "Hey, you know what the Jews totally should've done? Killed themselves, that's what! That totally would've shown up Hitler, whom I swear I never supported."

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 07:25 PM (wKc1L)

206 Goya Jamaican ginger beer is hot, literally. I freekin love it. I have it with Jameson and generous bitters. The Goya could be a tad less sweet though

Posted by: Clarney at July 26, 2015 06:47 PM (W+Wy7)


The thread's dead but....



Goya's hot because they add capsaicin to it.

Read the ingredients label.


That's right, they add pepper spray to your ginger beer.

It tastes good and spicy but it's not cause of the ginger, it's because of the pepper spray.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2015 07:40 PM (KUa85)

207 It has now been more than an hour since I issued my challenge to Adjoran, and he has not responded.

I think he realizes he could not win against me, and so I accept his concession.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 07:46 PM (wKc1L)

208 Hello? Adjoran?

Yeah. That's what I thought.

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 07:56 PM (wKc1L)

209 #170 Jim, thank you for the kind offer. I guess I'm too late since this thread is winding up. I'm just feeling very sad and diminished and freaked out.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 08:06 PM (+Y3QE)

210 Posted by: Miley's Tongue at July 26, 2015 08:06 PM (+Y3QE)

Deep condolences MT. I also found moving out of the last house John and I had bought together very difficult even though he had died three years before. Having a home foreclosed can only add to already significant and real trauma.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2015 08:17 PM (GDulk)

211 For those of you who have a The Rock Wood-Fired Pizza location nearby, they recently introduced a new burger with a patty made of beef, bacon and pepperoni. It's pretty good!

Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler, Trumpketeer at July 26, 2015 08:25 PM (wKc1L)

212 I knew a number of fast food places had items on a secret menu (example: Burger King's Rodeo Burger) that you have to know about in order to order. I lived in Southern California nearly my entire adult life, and I did not know In-and-Out had a secret menu. Now that I'm on the Leftist Coast (the other Leftist Coast), we don't have In-and-Out, or Jack-in-the-Box, or any of the other fast foods I own stock in...or should. Maybe that should be one of my criteria for retirement: do they have the fast food I love? Check.

Posted by: Jack at July 26, 2015 08:30 PM (ev1Yh)

213 Sorry, but Samsung makes junk for refrigerators and dishwashers. I had one of each die on me this year. I paid big bucks for the double door freezer on the bottom number. That went first. Local repair guys won't touch either. Sears guy traveled 75 miles to look at them and tell me the fridge was rusted inside the coolant tubes or some such thing and beyond repair. It was about five years old. He said that was about how long those last. He wanted $400.00 to fix the dishwasher. I paid him $120.00 for a service call and said goodbye. The new Bosch dishwasher is awesome and really quiet.

Posted by: CMU VET at July 26, 2015 09:12 PM (ejB0r)

214 COOL has wreaked havoc with food supply chains. There has got to be a better way. At pointsandfigures.com today I looked at food regulation. It's over regulated and highly subsidized.

Posted by: Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) at July 26, 2015 10:31 PM (LnE5F)

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