Food Thread: A Lamb Chop A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Lamb takes to garlic and Rosemary quite well, and as I have recently discovered, Sous Vide makes those loin chops particularly easy to cook. One of the challenges with them is that they are small and cook fairly quickly, so small variations in thickness or fat result in inconsistent doneness. But with Sous Vide those inconsistencies disappear because every bit of each chop is heated to the same temperature. And a relatively long cook time gives the lamb fat extra time to soften and melt and become unctuous rather than remain sort of hard and faintly greasy. Yeah, I have eaten badly cooked lamb (not in my kitchen!) and that is a deal breaker. Well, I'll still eat it, but I'll sulk afterward.

The chops I bought on a whim were fairly thin, so I was concerned that simply grilling them would require careful attention, and with several other things on the grill (hot dogs, ribs, asparagus) I didn't feel like worrying about it. The large Gin & Tonic had nothing to do with it.

So I popped them into a vacuum bag with garlic and fresh Rosemary, salt, pepper and a splash of olive oil. Then into the water bath at 131° for about 90 minutes. They came out ugly and gray and perfectly cooked! On to the grill for about five minutes and I was rewarded with juicy medium-rare chops that disappeared far too quickly. Next time I will get a double portion and have some leftovers.

One of the many advantages of Sous Vide cooking is the ease of timing. Everything was cooked in advance and required just a quick trip to the grill to be ready for dinner. And it doesn't even have to rest!

One thing I have noticed though, the more fat the better the results. That's why pork ribs turn out magnificently, but leaner cuts are good but not great. That may also be a function of my inexperience with the technique, but I think I am onto something.

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I saw some ridiculous headline about "Food Insecurity," and it struck me anew how lucky we are that the hysterical soft left has to be ever more inventive with their crisis fomenting because let's face it, one of the biggest problems among the poor in America is their weight...a surfeit of it. It's difficult to convince any sentient American that there are millions of people starving when any drive through even the poorest neighborhoods in America yields a fair number of fatty sightings.

Diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and several other problems are highly correlated to excess weight, so maybe we can blame the Federal Government for its decades-long program of HIGH-CARB IS GRAND messaging.

Eh...just a thought.

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From commenter "vendette" comes an uncomfortable confession and an even more uncomfortable description!

I'll admit that the only way I eat pineapple is if it's accompanied by pork products and presented in the form of a pizza.
This, though...
There's a restaurant in the DC area that serves a lot of pizzas. The Hawaiian pizza has an olive oil base instead of pizza sauce (that's OK). Then there are the toppings: mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut.
I don't know know what to think about this. And no, I haven't tried it.

I know exactly what to think about it, but this is a family blog and I must protect your tender sensibilities.
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I think I have seen this video before, but it's still an interesting walk through a bit of Americana. A History of American Barbecue is interesting, if a bit pedantic. Fun stuff.

[Hat Tip: Curmudgeon]

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I made this a couple of times, because I do the heavy lifting so you don't have to. It's good, but the ice separated from the booze very quickly. I am no expert when it comes to frozen drinks..in fact I usually screw them up, so if anyone has some advice for me and the Horde it would be much appreciated.

Frozen Gin and Tonic

By the way, that tonic syrup is really expensive, but really good too.

[Hat Tip: Misanthropic Humanitarian]

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This may be the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
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From commenter "Lurker Lou Here for Five Minutes,"

So this one time our team flew from subarctic Alaska all the way to a meeting in Charleston. Took us a red eye and 12 hours and arrived to be boarded in a boutique hotel where the rooms were decorated with a female version of the haunted Vigo portrait from Ghostbusters 2.
She watched us.
Among other adventures we had a late and crappy breakfast, some tense meetings, and then went to the lunch conference where we were greeted by...
Three olives
A sprig of arugula
Yellow sauce swoopdy woops
And sad sad sad farm salmon “fresh from Alaska”
Now we can all admit people think Alaskans are bumpkins, that we are somehow an unholy alliance of Deliverance for the lifestyle, the Clampetts for the camp, Palin for the flannel, and mushroom eating hippies...
But we know our fish. We starved for several more hours as you can imagine.
I am attaching a not so great but still impressive pic of fresh king salmon (one day outta the water, was a long drive). Now thatsa fish!
As to your recipe, perhaps lose the crumbs, add soy sauce for umami and brown sugar for caramelizing and grill it...(salmon not my favorite so the internet might be better on recipes, although strong yes to the mustard. If fresh, salt and pepper is all you need.)

Sigh...everyone is a critic! I stand by my recipe and challenge "Lurker Lou" to make it and then get back to us.

If you still don't approve, I'll toss in a Platinum Membership with Troll-B-Gon^TM and ampersand utility. But only one year...

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Why? What is the point? At first glance it is just a silly affectation, or a food company trying to pick up a few extra sales. But on further examination I suspect it is also a component of a concerted effort to demonize animal products; part of the environmental lobby's attempt to decrease our standard of living. Seriously!

[Hat Tip: ibguy]

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Long-time commenter and chef extraordinaire "artisanal 'ette" sent along an interesting recipe for a coffee-based dry rub. it's simple:

Cowboy Java Rub

1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Ground Coffee
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Crushed Black Peppercorns

She used it on pork tenderloin, which is a good idea, because it is a mildly flavored cut of the pig and needs a bit of a kick to get the most out of it. I usually make it with an herb rub, but this sounds good!
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Food and cooking tips, Large-breasted Muscovy ducks, young wild pigs, bartenders who use vermouth in Martinis (but not too much), pork belly that doesn't have 5-spice, low-temperature-roast chicken, and good tomatoes that aren't square, pale pink and covered with Mestizo E.coli: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com. Any advocacy of French Toast with syrup will result in disciplinary action up to and including being nuked from orbit. And yes, shaking a Manhattan is blasphemy...it's in the Bible!

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1 Rings dinner bell

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:01 PM (6f16T)

2 Dutifully called em'

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:02 PM (6f16T)

3 Burgers on the barbie tonight, to hot to cook inside

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:03 PM (6f16T)

4 wash your hands !!

Posted by: Qmark at July 05, 2020 04:04 PM (DFHLf)

5 French toast and sausage for breakfast tomorrow if your coming over CBD.

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:04 PM (6f16T)

6 brb, grillin' portobellos stuffed with diced pancetta and Fontina.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:05 PM (t+qrx)

7 There's a Mexican place near me that has soy chorrizo on the menu.

Not in this lifetime.

Posted by: DR.WTF at July 05, 2020 04:06 PM (AiZBA)

8 French toast and sausage for breakfast tomorrow if your coming over CBD.

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:04 PM (6f16T)

I had a pack of what I thought were sausages, but when i defrosted them for last nights BBQ I discovered they were breakfast sausages, so that is on the menu for tomorrow for me too!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:07 PM (dLLD6)

9 Lurker Lou, that salmon looks great.

It seems we have a fair number of Alaskan Morons here. I like it!

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:07 PM (/669Q)

10 Oooh, the dry rub sounds good!
(and that comment sounds dirty - oh, well)

Posted by: Lizzy at July 05, 2020 04:08 PM (bDqIh)

11 "Plant meat" is a silly thing to put on a package. You don't plant meat. You plant plants.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:09 PM (t+qrx)

12 That segmented pizza plate thingy is ridiculous. If you're that worried about catching germs from sharing a pizza with someone, then how about just not sharing a pizza with them. That thing is just a solution in search of a problem.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:10 PM (/669Q)

13 Grilled lamb shank with (dry) garlic and rosemary liberally applied.
My Mother-in-law (may she RIP) loved it and hadn't liked lamb before this dinner.

Posted by: AZ deplorably isolated at July 05, 2020 04:10 PM (gtatv)

14 Food Thread: A Lamb Chop A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
- CBD

You sick bastard!

Posted by: Shari Lewis at July 05, 2020 04:11 PM (d/5jB)

15 Making bacon wrapped little smokies tonight.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 05, 2020 04:11 PM (JUOKG)

16 if they hate meat so much...why do they try to imitate it...

Posted by: Qmark at July 05, 2020 04:11 PM (DFHLf)

17 If meat is evil then why do vegans still crave it enough to create plant-based imitations?

Doesn't make sense to evangelize a vegan lifestyle while also nom nomming on veggie burger, fake chorizo, etc.. If you meant it would wouldn't need a faux meatball sub -- that's your body telling you you're a phony.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 05, 2020 04:11 PM (bDqIh)

18 If you're that worried about catching germs from
sharing a pizza with someone, then how about just not sharing a pizza
with them.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:10 PM (/669Q)

Or just stay home. Forever.

It is ridiculous.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:12 PM (dLLD6)

19 Those toppings from Vendette's Hawaiian pizza would probably be good atop a lettuce salad with a lime vinaigrette.

On top of pizza, not so much.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:12 PM (/669Q)

20 Grilled lamb shank with (dry) garlic and rosemary liberally applied.

Posted by: AZ deplorably isolated at July 05, 2020 04:10 PM (gtatv)

A bit of detail please. How long? What temp?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:13 PM (dLLD6)

21 If you're that worried about catching germs from sharing a pizza with someone, then how about just not sharing a pizza with them.
Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:10 PM (/669Q)

I don't know what you're getting at.

Posted by: Mike Bloomberg's greasy fingers at July 05, 2020 04:15 PM (t+qrx)

22 the dumbest thing I have ever seen

And possibly the worst sentence ever written.

Having always wanted a career in writing, Melany couldn't have found a better place than Taste of Home to begin.

Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at July 05, 2020 04:17 PM (3SIUH)

23 The Brattlebone City Council has voted to defund the Police Department and donate the money in the budget to the election of Joe Biden. We are doing something to make our city safe !!!! What has your city done to protect Persians of color ?????

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at July 05, 2020 04:18 PM (qM84C)

24 Right before The Daughter of Stan and I got married, I worked in a little pizzeria in B'ham next to the Plaza Grill and Pub called Guido's. The owner was a NY Eye-talian who had a real live chef construct the food we warmed up for the customers at night.

We made the biggest, most awesome pizza I've ever seen called The All American. 16" and about 7lbs of every topping known to man. Most customers could only eat one slice, if all of that. Triple everything including pineapple and bacon. Had to drizzle more shredded mozzarella on top to hold it together. Took two of us to get it out of the oven.

Mmmm, now I'm hungry for a pizza...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Who can fight the beast? Revelation 13:4 at July 05, 2020 04:18 PM (HaL55)

25 I'm Here.Wow, I never get here this early.I made Moussaka with ground lamb this week and it came out fantastic. It was even better as leftovers. Seemed even more flavorful the second day and you could taste the eggplant more.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 05, 2020 04:18 PM (+mn3h)

26 I did enough cooking over the last two days that I can rest easy and enjoy leftovers today, which is good because it is hot and humid.

If anyone is looking for a great ice cream cake for the 4th next year (or just a good summer cake), try this:

https://tinyurl.com/yasz392q

It has layers of cake, vanilla ice cream, blueberry sauce, and raspberry sauce. And it was delicious. Best to make it a day ahead of time though, as there are a lot of steps to putting it together where you have to put it in the freezer for 30 minutes or so before the next step.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 04:18 PM (/669Q)

27 Hello Horde!

Those chops look great!!

Plus, actual meat-meat.

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 04:19 PM (EHVbt)

28 Ribs turned out perfect again yesterday and today's -

Hamburger, Hot Dog, Brats Extravaganza was delish with plenty of leftover for later.

Here's a delightful new cocktail I found this week from the book "Be Your Own Bartender":

ITALIAN GENTLEMAN

-1.5 ounces Campari
-1.5 ounces bourbon
-.75 ounce lemon juice
-.25 ounce simple syrup

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice, optionally adding 2-3 dashes of orange bitters to taste. Strain and serve up. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Even those of you who are Campari Fragile will enjoy this one.

The fresh lemon juice smooths out some of the bitterness and picks up on the citrus flavors of the Campari, so that it matches perfectly with the bourbon.

It sort of makes a cross between and Whiskley Sour and a Tiki drink.

I recommend a high proof cheated bourbon like Weller 107 or maybe, Lone Elm Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey.

Also, I don't believe the Orange Bitters are necessary. YMMV.

Check it out.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:19 PM (dWwl8)

29 Brattleboro is the Portland of Vermont .

Posted by: James "Buster" Hymannd at July 05, 2020 04:19 PM (qM84C)

30 I bought myself an electric smoker last Wednesday. On Thursday, I smoked a rack of spareribs and they were delicious. Yesterday, I smoked pork tenderloins and they were succulent and delicious. When I finally get this thing figured out, I may go beyond deliciousness, to wherever that is.

Posted by: huerfano at July 05, 2020 04:20 PM (9dnxb)

31
Speaking of Bloomie, funny that he hasn't shown his face in public since spending nearly a billion smackeroos to make a fool of himself.

Even if the whole country implodes, the abject humiliation of Granny Bloombeg will ALMOST be worth it.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 05, 2020 04:21 PM (LoXTY)

32 Herb rub on my pork tenderloin?, what kind of sicko are you?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 05, 2020 04:21 PM (r+sAi)

33 Chicken on the smoker today. Probably doing it wrong but it always turns out delicious.

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 04:21 PM (3vIkC)

34 Brattleboro is the Portland of Vermont .

Posted by: James "Buster" Hymannd at July 05, 2020 04:19 PM (qM84C)

Probably Burlington....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:21 PM (dLLD6)

35 >>That segmented pizza plate thingy is ridiculous. If you're that worried about catching germs from sharing a pizza with someone, then how about just not sharing a pizza with them. That thing is just a solution in search of a problem.

Completely agree, but. . free market finding a way to sell food to scaredycats, so whatever.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 05, 2020 04:22 PM (bDqIh)

36 If meat is evil then why do vegans still crave it enough to create plant-based imitations?

I refuse to rob my body of nutrients. I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain just to eat imitation food.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Who can fight the beast? Revelation 13:4 at July 05, 2020 04:22 PM (HaL55)

37 Making the best hot dogs in the world -- Hoffmann's Snappies -- with coney chili sause using Rudy's Lakeside special recipe.

Behold my mighty works and tremble, Morons!

Posted by: Regular joe at July 05, 2020 04:22 PM (L9P9s)

38 Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:19 PM (dWwl

Yuck...just yuck. You can't sneak Campari into my drinks no matter how inventive you are. I know your tricks!

Any advice on the frozen GT in the post?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM (dLLD6)

39 Making bacon wrapped little smokies tonight.
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS)

Oh, yum. Do you par cook the bacon? I like the little smokies with cheese and simmer them in beer.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM (u/msz)

40 For those of you who own a Traeger, do you think it's worth it for the weekend smoker/griller, or is it way overpriced? They seem very well-built, but $700 for a metal box with a motor and impeller seems crazy.

Posted by: PabloD at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM (wYl4B)

41 The lamb chop photo reminds me of a recipe I got from a coworker. It essentially is the coating/topping I see in the post photo but with some salted pistachios chopped up and scattered on top as well.

Grill that or put it in the oven and that's good eating.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM (ZSK0i)

42 Man, there is nothing better when you're in the mood than a big ole sloppy Chili Cheese Dog with plenty of diced raw onion.

And an ice cold beer.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:24 PM (dWwl8)

43 coulda been a contender

Posted by: boomers remember stuff at July 05, 2020 04:24 PM (+U5Yr)

44 Man, there is nothing better when you're in the mood than a big ole sloppy Chili Cheese Dog with plenty of diced raw onion.

And an ice cold beer.

This is true.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Who can fight the beast? Revelation 13:4 at July 05, 2020 04:25 PM (HaL55)

45 Then there are the toppings: mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut.

The only thing missing is the little marshmallows.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at July 05, 2020 04:25 PM (ZSK0i)

46 Making bacon wrapped little smokies tonight.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS)

Oh, yum. Do you par cook the bacon? I like the little smokies with cheese and simmer them in beer.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM

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Yes. Today is an experiment. I am doing them on the grill instead of the oven. I suspect the bacon will get extra crispiness from the grill with indirect heat.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 05, 2020 04:26 PM (JUOKG)

47 OK, I really have to make a grocery store run now.

BIAB

Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Who can fight the beast? Revelation 13:4 at July 05, 2020 04:26 PM (HaL55)

48 My husband emailed me once and told me he had eggs and "choliso" for breakfast. I laughed my ass off, told him it was "chorizo," and reminded him that he's of Mexican heritage and should know this.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 04:27 PM (uc1j5)

49 I interrupt this food conversation to advise that a Live from Daryl's House marathon is on AXStv.

Best show on TV.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 04:27 PM (2DOZq)

50 Then there are the toppings: mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut.

The only thing missing is the little marshmallows.

Might as well top it with a handful of jellybeans.

Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at July 05, 2020 04:27 PM (3SIUH)

51 I refuse to rob my body of nutrients.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Who can fight the beast? Revelation 13:4 at July 05, 2020 04:22 PM (HaL55)

It's incredibly obvious, isn't it? A foreign substance is introduced into our precious bodily fluids without the knowledge of the individual. Certainly without any choice. That's the way your hardcore commie works.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:28 PM (t+qrx)

52 Pork tenderloin is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Still have to get the time right, but when they are done, it's like little slices of meat heaven.

Also make a great left-over casserole ingredient.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 04:28 PM (L6ZYH)

53
For those of you who own a Traeger, do you think it's worth it for the
weekend smoker/griller, or is it way overpriced? They seem very
well-built, but $700 for a metal box with a motor and impeller seems
crazy.

Posted by: PabloD at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM

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Definitely worth every penny. Buy the largest one you can afford, because you will regret buying a smaller one.

I have the 780, the largest they make and I wish I could get a bigger one and do 3+ briskets in it.

Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 05, 2020 04:28 PM (JUOKG)

54 The only thing missing is the little marshmallows.

Might as well top it with a handful of jellybeans.

I was thinking of the old Hawaiian Delight dessert. Actually, I haven't had that in a while.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at July 05, 2020 04:29 PM (ZSK0i)

55 3.5 lb pork tenderloin about to go on the Traeger. Marinated in apple juice, rub, honey, brown sugar, and fresh thyme from our garden.

Having spaetzle and harvard beets along with.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 04:29 PM (8C7+r)

56 Good afternoon Horde! Just back from a late afternoon meal out with my son's family. I won't need to eat again til tomorrow.

Posted by: ladyl at July 05, 2020 04:29 PM (hOdaB)

57 Certainly without any choice. That's the way your hardcore commie works.

Excuse me while I go make a drink of rain water and grain alcohol...

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at July 05, 2020 04:30 PM (ZSK0i)

58 I always get hungry reading this this thread....

When's dinner?

Posted by: Norman Spiny at July 05, 2020 04:30 PM (5a33v)

59 Pork tenderloin is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Still have to
get the time right, but when they are done, it's like little slices of
meat heaven.

Sliced pork tenderloin with brown sugar and grated ginger in the convection oven, finish on the grill.
Oo la la.

Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at July 05, 2020 04:34 PM (3SIUH)

60 My mom called that dessert Heavenly Hash. It was one of my favorites when I was a kid.

Posted by: ladyl at July 05, 2020 04:34 PM (hOdaB)

61 Hey Skip, if you're still here, or any other PA moron:

Is it legal to park the wrong way on a two-way street in PA? Because it's not in NJ, and every week I see a couple of cars with PA plates ticketed for doing just that.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 05, 2020 04:35 PM (sGotD)

62 I thought chorizo had pig parts in it. Plants don't have pig parts.

Posted by: f'd at July 05, 2020 04:36 PM (/7SiN)

63 I made ribs in the sous vide for yesterday. All gone, didn't make enough. 24 hours at 148 degrees then finished on the grill with sauce. Perfect!

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at July 05, 2020 04:36 PM (UUBmN)

64 Right before The Daughter of Stan and I got married,

So, Backwards Boy-Due to mellowness post Independence Day you're now feeling more charitable towards your ex? She moved up from "Daughter of Satan" to "Daughter of Stan"?

J/k

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:36 PM (oDRcK)

65 Just came to the computer while my tonic water syrup simmers. Nice coincidence! Cinchona, lime zest, orange zest, lemongrass, citric acid. After it simmers, I'll add the lime juice and heat for a bit, then let cool. Commercial tonic water cannot compare.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:37 PM (dOV9E)

66 Wow
China can arrest it citizens for what they say in the USA

Posted by: Yo! at July 05, 2020 04:37 PM (s2Zir)

67 I once found a pellet of bird shot in my chorizo. Now, I'm no rancher or farmer, but I do know that one does not kill hogs with bird shot.

Never ate at that restaurant again.

Posted by: PabloD at July 05, 2020 04:38 PM (wYl4B)

68 Food freezing question-because I've never done it before-Can you freeze donuts and Danish?. Whole bunch of stuff left over from coffee hour after church.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:38 PM (oDRcK)

69 Just use whole cloves of garlic and then, for post-sous vide finish, pan-fry in a VERY HOT skillet the whole cloves until well-browned; the sprigs of rosemary until crisped; and somewhere in the middle add the chops, browning each side.

Be sure and plate the rosemary for nibbling the leaves and the garlic cloves for skinning on the plate.

And drip the oil from the pan onto the chops when plating for final touch of goodness.

Grilling (indoor or out) wastes some perfectly good fat, IMO.

Posted by: GuardAmerican at July 05, 2020 04:38 PM (gRQPZ)

70 Food freezing question-because I've never done it before-Can you freeze donuts and Danish?. Whole bunch of stuff left over from coffee hour after church.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:38 PM (oDRcK)
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Absolutely!

Posted by: IrishEi at July 05, 2020 04:39 PM (sGotD)

71 OT, but have to share. Went to Home Depot and picked up the small DeWalt 20v drill with 2 batteries and the charger. $99 on sale from $159 regular. So we came home with a new drill we weren't even shopping for. The 20v single battery sells for $99 alone. Could not pass it up at that price.

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at July 05, 2020 04:39 PM (UUBmN)

72 Tonight is a holding position for tomorrow's dinner: Saag Ghost (lamb and spinach curry). I've got the Mai Tais made up, though, and chilling in the freezer, so the pain should be tolerable.

2 of 4 daughters were home yesterday, and we had delish burgers, like good Americans. Pepdaughter 3 wanted us to try Aperol spritzers, which apparently are very popular in Vienna during the summer and fall. I can't say I'm a fan. It seems like a waste of a perfectly good bottle of Prosecco.

Posted by: pep at July 05, 2020 04:40 PM (v16oJ)

73 Hmmm, facing the wrong way but otherwised parked legally?
Seen it done say for unloading or working and never seen it a issue.

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:41 PM (6f16T)

74 Posted by: IrishEi at July 05, 2020 04:39 PM (sGotD)

Thanks. Another silly question. What do you put them into to freeze them, Freezer bags or what?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:41 PM (oDRcK)

75 Grilling (indoor or out) wastes some perfectly good fat, IMO.

Posted by: GuardAmerican at July 05, 2020 04:38 PM (gRQPZ)

True, but it is one of the trade-offs. That fat vaporizes and burns and flavors the food.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:41 PM (dLLD6)

76 Any advice on the frozen GT in the post?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:23 PM (dLLD6)

Just off the top of my head, I might take a hint from the Brits and their fondness for Summer Cups, where they mix gin and bitters with slices of fruit.

I suspect this would work really well using frozen fruit instead of straight up ice for the blender.

The blended fruit would tend to melt more slowly and still maintain the drinks flavor even as it melted instead of simply watering things down.

You might get the same effect to a lesser extent with frozen juices or lemonade.

As a example, one of my oddball faves is to use frozen cherries with to make a frozen Manhattan with Cherry Bitters instead of Angostura. It's great though more of a Fall thing than Summer.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:42 PM (dWwl8)

77 48
My husband emailed me once and told me he had eggs and "choliso" for
breakfast. I laughed my ass off, told him it was "chorizo," and reminded
him that he's of Mexican heritage and should know this.

Posted by: Jordan61

You should tell him to try an Enchilito.

Posted by: pep at July 05, 2020 04:43 PM (v16oJ)

78 My last attempt to grind some of what I call "CBD burgers" (chuck and short rib) was a disaster. The KitchenAid grinder attachment got all gummed up.

Turned out that it needed sharpening, which really means flattening. That was a serious piece of work. Those discs with the holes take a whole lot of elbow grease to flatten, even for just one side. The blade part was easy, though.

After the sharpening, it worked fine. I still covet a real grinder, though.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (dOV9E)

79 rub for lamb, that also w*rks on chicken and beef:

equal parts dehydrated garlic (not salt) fine black pepper, coriander and cumin. (adapted from a published recipe that didn't have garlic in it. what were they thinking?

lamb here, if it gets anything, gets either red wine, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice, then the rub.

it then goes on the grill for cooking, as G*d intended man to cook.

Posted by: redc1c4 at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (d/JTO)

80 Last night was fresh corn and cauliflower steaks grilled with honemade romesco, chicken sausages on homemade buns, fresh watermelon peach berry salad, and whiskey. And gin.

Tonight ???

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (EZebt)

81 Seriously, I love this thread every single week, at first...

Then, after about 50, 60 posts in I am overwhelmed and anxiety spikes.
I am astounded/amazed at how much you all cook and all the steps, and all the ingredients and all the techniques and gadgets, all the grills, ovens...

Time for a bowl of frosted flakes.

Posted by: Pony Tail at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (1cEzB)

82 72
Tonight is a holding position for tomorrow's dinner: Saag Ghost (lamb and spinach curry).
Correction: Saag Gosht. I have no truck with supernatural lambs.

Posted by: pep at July 05, 2020 04:45 PM (v16oJ)

83 Time for a bowl of frosted flakes.

Posted by: Pony Tail

Ah, a millennial. (I keed, I keed)

Posted by: pep at July 05, 2020 04:46 PM (v16oJ)

84 After the sharpening, it worked fine. I still covet a real grinder, though.
Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (dOV9E)

Was it near-frozen when you tried to grind it? I know people who keep the augers & disks in the freezer.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (t+qrx)

85 I thought chorizo had pig parts in it. Plants don't have pig parts.

Posted by: f'd at July 05, 2020 04:36 PM (/7SiN)

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chorizo can be be either beef or pork.

anything else *isn't* chorizo.

Posted by: redc1c4 at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (d/JTO)

86 What do you put them into to freeze them, Freezer bags or what?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:41 PM (oDRcK)
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I usually wrap each individually in a bit of plastic wrap, then put them all in a freezer bag. I do the same with leftover hot dog and hamburger buns as well. That way, you can take out just what you need. They defrost on the counter in no time at all. (Leave the plastic on when defrosting so any condensation will stay outside on the plastic.)

Posted by: IrishEi at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (sGotD)

87 A Lamb Chop A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Based upon my personal experience, I would rate this statement as: FALSE.

Posted by: zombie Shari Lewis at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (DMUuz)

88 rishEi Yes, it's illegal to park the wrong way on a 2-way street. My son got a ticket for that when he parked the wrong direction across the street from our house.

Posted by: Goddessoftheclassrom at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (vLoLa)

89 I've been buying lamb sirloins when I can find them. They're pricey, but they're like a mini fillet mignon. Fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper and a little olive oil. On a hot grill/griddle they only take about 6 minutes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (3H9h1)

90 I read this thread every Sunday then I don't know what to make for dinner because almost everything requires some forethought....

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (UUBmN)

91 Thanks a lot, IrishEi. That was very helpful.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (oDRcK)

92 I know people who keep the augers disks in the freezer.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (t+qrx)

That's what I do, and I think it makes a big difference.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (dLLD6)

93 84 After the sharpening, it worked fine. I still covet a real grinder, though.
Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (dOV9E)

Was it near-frozen when you tried to grind it? I know people who keep the augers & disks in the freezer.
Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 04:47 PM (t+qrx)

It was quite cold, but not near-frozen. I should have remembered that trick. Keeping the parts in the freezer sounds like a great idea; I'll have to do that next time.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:48 PM (dOV9E)

94 I don't understand thefakemeat phenomenon either.

I love veggies, love veggie burgers, want them to taste like vegetables.

I like burgers too. Not as much but when I want that I don't want a fake one.

Kind of like voting for Republicans and getting socialist policies.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 04:49 PM (EZebt)

95 I'll still eat it, but sulk afterward.

TWSS

Posted by: Amy H at July 05, 2020 04:50 PM (F+MsV)

96 As said working at a place you can get away with things often

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 04:51 PM (6f16T)

97 Kind of like voting for Republicans and getting socialist policies.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 04:49 PM

Miss me yet?

Posted by: Jeb! at July 05, 2020 04:51 PM (DMUuz)

98
The Food Tragedy of my life is that I'm the only one in my family who likes lamb.

They'll eat it with Mint Sauce (and a bit of grumbling) on the first day, but that's it.

Unless I'm up for a couple of days of leftovers, it goes to waste.

Anyone one got a recipe for leftover lamb that makes it magically delicious?

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:52 PM (dWwl8)

99 Time for a bowl of frosted flakes

Frosted Flakes==========
Ingredients -
1-4 dumps of flakes (depending on milk rise and flake to liquid ratio)

1-2 Pours of milk
the big spoon
Instructions -

Pour slowly until you can see the white of the milk just between the lowest flakes. After one to two bites, you will need to add another dump of flakes because you don't want to waste that milk. Depending on how hungry you are you may have to add another dump of flakes. Or two. Be sure to smoosh the flakes down into the milk. Slop it around a little or else you might as well be eating them out of the box. Finish by picking up the bowl and slurping down the rest of that frosted milk.

Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at July 05, 2020 04:53 PM (3SIUH)

100 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 04:54 PM (evZUM)

101 I went over to Burger King in the airport food court one day to get a Diet Coke. They had a stack of flyers advertising the Impossible Whopper. I asked the guy if they were any good. He said, "do you like meat?" I said yes. He said, "then, no. Plus they smell like the inside of a trash can when they're cooking."

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 04:55 PM (uc1j5)

102 99 Time for a bowl of frosted flakes

Posted by: deplorable unperson at July 05, 2020 04:53
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By George, I think you've got it!

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 04:58 PM (evZUM)

103 85 I thought chorizo had pig parts in it. Plants don't have pig parts.

Posted by: f'd at July 05, 2020 04:36 PM (/7SiN)

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Certain parts of the fast-growing bamboo are remarkably similar to pork by-products like lips and anuses.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at July 05, 2020 04:58 PM (wPVhA)

104 Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors? I've got a pair in the kitchen that are useless. They also do not come apart, so I'd have to sharpen them while open. And, one blade is serrated.

I'm going with the "buy a new pair" theory.

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (3H9h1)

105 The media has brainwashed people into thinking that chouri�o and coriander are Mexican inventions.

Posted by: because at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (BRkq2)

106 Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 04:55 PM (uc1j5)

Impossible Meat is the closest because they use plant hemoglobin to get the taste blood gives to meat. If vegans were consistent they wouldn't eat impossible meat since they mostly don't eat GMO food.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (2DOZq)

107 HA, deplorable unperson!

That's all so true, so there is a bit of technique to my food prep. Anxiety level lowered.

Posted by: Pony Tail at July 05, 2020 05:00 PM (1cEzB)

108 As one who would turn green at the smell of mint for decades I don't get mint sauce on lamb. Is lamb that bad you need mint with it?

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:00 PM (6f16T)

109 100 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 04:54 PM (evZUM)

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This is my new favorite. Simplest is best, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Char it well

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:01 PM (EZebt)

110 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 04:54 PM (evZUM)
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You can catch cauliflower in your lake? They must stock it.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 05:01 PM (/669Q)

111 I just made a Yuge stir-fry that for lack of a formal name I will call Sharkman's Artery-Blocker, which consisted of the following ingredients in this order:

1/2 stick butter
2 Tbsp crushed garlic
2 Tbsp minced ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 diced yellow onion
1 pound of chopped up thick-cut bacon
1 Tsp salt
1 Tsp pepper

All that was cooked together until the bacon was crisp. While that was happening I stir-fried the following together in a separate pan:

1/2 stick butter
1 Tbsp crushed garlic
1 Tbsp minced ginger
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 x 8 oz. package of bean sprouts
1 x 12 oz. package of baby spinach,
chopped
8 large white mushrooms, chopped
1/2 pound small gauge scallops
1/2 pound shrimp

Once the bacon was crisp in the first pot I dumped all of that into the second and cooked everything together until the scallops were browned and then ate an enormous bowl of it.

It was delicious.

Posted by: Sharkman at July 05, 2020 05:02 PM (1YlHz)

112 Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors?

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (3H9h1)

Sous Vide.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 05:04 PM (dLLD6)

113 Posted by: deplorable unperson - refuse to accept the Mask of the Beast at July 05, 2020 04:53 PM (3SIUH)

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Forgetting the sliced banana is a serious lapse in command presence and sound judgment.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:04 PM (EZebt)

114 This is my new favorite. Simplest is best, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Char it well

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:01
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Do you slice the head or cook it whole?

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:05 PM (evZUM)

115 108 As one who would turn green at the smell of mint for decades I don't get mint sauce on lamb. Is lamb that bad you need mint with it?
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:00 PM (6f16T)

When I was a kid, both lamb and pork chops at the grocery came with a little packet of mint jelly.

Lamb doesn't need it (see gyros or roast leg), but I can imagine a sprig of fresh mint being nice. I like mint, though. First plant Grandad taught me to ID in the woods. Second was huckleberry.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:06 PM (8C7+r)

116 If vegans were consistent they wouldn't eat impossible meat since they mostly don't eat GMO food.
Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (2DOZq)
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It's all or almost all frankenfood. Read the labels. And in our time, "natural flavorings" means artificial or lab-made stuff. You can tell because if anything natural is involved it is listed separately.

Posted by: because at July 05, 2020 05:07 PM (BRkq2)

117 You can catch cauliflower in your lake? They must stock it.

Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 05:01
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No. The carp eat the lake cauliflower. I get mine from the store.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:07 PM (evZUM)

118 When I was a kid, both lamb and pork chops at the grocery came with a little packet of mint jelly.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:06 PM (8C7+r)

lawl

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:07 PM (t+qrx)

119 Aaron: "Moses! Moses!! The Angel of Death has passed over us as you said He would. We must go now or Pharoah's army will kill us all!!"

Moses: "Damnit, Aaron! I told you. We have two anf a half more hours until the lamb sous vide is cooked through! Then we shall dine and dash as the Lord has commanded!"*

*Note: Possibly not an historically accurate account.

Posted by: Sharkman at July 05, 2020 05:07 PM (1YlHz)

120 This is my new favorite. Simplest is best, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Char it well

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:01 PM (EZebt)

That is exactly how I do it!

Well, except I use a lamb chop instead of the cauliflower.

Seriously, it is amazing how good grilled vegetables can be. My current favorite is zucchini and squash chunks with some thick-cut onion. I salt everything and drain it before I cook so it doesn't get soggy. And then olive oil for cooking.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 05:08 PM (dLLD6)

121 Speaking as someone who eats a yuge amount of fresh vegetables (with my meat and fish), I have noticed that vegans won't eat vegetables. They want chips and frankenfoods and pie.

Posted by: because at July 05, 2020 05:09 PM (BRkq2)

122 Chicken is always good with citrus fruit.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:09 PM (2DOZq)

123
112 Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors?

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM (3H9h1)

Sous Vide.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 05:04 PM (dLLD6)

LOL.

I've heard cutting up aluminum foil sharpens scissors but I don't know if that actually works.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:09 PM (uc1j5)

124 Slice the head into as many giant steaks as you can about 3/4 in wide.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:09 PM (EZebt)

125 lawl

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:07
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I had to DDG lawl.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:10 PM (evZUM)

126 78 My last attempt to grind some of what I call "CBD burgers" (chuck and short rib) was a disaster. The KitchenAid grinder attachment got all gummed up.

Turned out that it needed sharpening, which really means flattening. That was a serious piece of work. Those discs with the holes take a whole lot of elbow grease to flatten, even for just one side. The blade part was easy, though.

After the sharpening, it worked fine. I still covet a real grinder, though.
Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 04:44 PM (dOV9E)

What did you use to sharpen the disc? Diamond sharpeners make short work of anything I've ever sharpened or flattened, even tungsten carbide.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:10 PM (8C7+r)

127 124 Slice the head into as many giant steaks as you can about 3/4 in wide.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:09
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Got it. Thanks.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (evZUM)

128 118 When I was a kid, both lamb and pork chops at the grocery came with a little packet of mint jelly.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:06 PM (8C7+r)

lawl
Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:07 PM (t+qrx)

Heh. Can't slip one by the Horde.

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (8C7+r)

129 >Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors?

new scissors

also I had french toast and syrup, side of bacon for breakfast. so good. used brioche bread.
Dinner might be red beans and rice with andouille sausage

Posted by: DB- just DB at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (iTXRQ)

130 110 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 04:54 PM (evZUM)
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You can catch cauliflower in your lake? They must stock it.
Posted by: bluebell at July 05, 2020 05:01 PM (/669Q)

I guess cauliflower fry can be purchased from the county extension agents now. Are they fresh water or salt??

Posted by: Moki at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (/H+aK)

131 As one who would turn green at the smell of mint for decades I don't get mint sauce on lamb. Is lamb that bad you need mint with it?
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:00 PM (6f16T)

Well, it's not that horrible Mint Jelly.

This is a British sauce that more sour than sweet and compliments and enhances the flavor of the lamb perfectly.

It's a much better dining experience because of the sauce.

It's not used to cover up the lamb's flavor. This isn't like splashing ketchup all over the lamb.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (dWwl8)

132 Another question along the lines of lamb with mint is pork with apple. Why do this? Is it a relic of dry leathery pork from when people used to cook pork to death out of fear of trichinosis? Because properly-cooked pork chop is delectable and needs nothing, not even salt.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:12 PM (t+qrx)

133 121 Speaking as someone who eats a yuge amount of fresh vegetables (with my meat and fish), I have noticed that vegans won't eat vegetables. They want chips and frankenfoods and pie.
Posted by: because at July 05, 2020 05:09 PM (BRkq2)

In my experience, they are as ill as the chick who wants to cut off her feet. YMMV

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:13 PM (8C7+r)

134 also I had french toast and syrup, side of bacon for breakfast. so good. used brioche bread.
Dinner might be red beans and rice with andouille sausage
Posted by: DB- just DB at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (iTXRQ)

French toast made with brioche is sooo good.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:13 PM (uc1j5)

135 Our diet has really had to change and we are not even using a lot of frozen vegetables anymore, everything is fresh, consequently we are getting a lot more product right from the farms.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:14 PM (EZebt)

136 Made chocolate ice cream this week, and doubled the recipe so that it made a little more than a half gallon. For the old style ice cream maker (Rival electric churn), a recipe for a quart isn't enough to church properly-it becomes fudgy rather than creamy. Doubling the recipe resulted in an extremely creamy, rich ice cream with a good texture. It's almost gone, and I made it yesterday. And I don't eat dairy.

Posted by: Moki at July 05, 2020 05:14 PM (/H+aK)

137 These musicians amaze me on Daryl's House. Kudos to all the moron band members.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:15 PM (2DOZq)

138 Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors? <<<<<<
sharpening stone probably best. A file is probably easiest. A dremel if you want speed. Super simple is sandpaper and elbow grease. Tip: tighten the screw every once in a while. Finally, online vids are your friend.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 05, 2020 05:16 PM (r+sAi)

139 Posted by: Moki at July 05, 2020 05:14 PM (/H+aK)

I really like chai ice cream. I'll have to dig out my ice cream maker and make some.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:17 PM (uc1j5)

140 Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:12 PM (t+qrx)

Duck a la Orange?
Orange Chicken? Lemon chicken?
Baked Ham with Pineapple?
Stuffed Cabbage with raisins?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:17 PM (EZebt)

141 Daryl's House should be the official TV show of the Food thread because they always do a food segment in the middle of the show.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:17 PM (2DOZq)

142 127 124 Slice the head into as many giant steaks as you can about 3/4 in wide.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:09
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Got it. Thanks.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:11 PM (evZUM)
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For God's sake, don't forget to take out the eyes and teeth first.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (M/9m0)

143 Way back in my USAF days had 1 too many of bottles of peppermint schnapps. Literally would turn green at the smell of mint, 40 years later can at least get past smell but still won't eat it much.

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (6f16T)

144 Coffee rub for the win

I love coconut
But Coconut on pizza is just fucking nuts

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (aA3+G)

145 What was that Digital Thermometer yinzall liked?

Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (FhXTo)

146 I really like chai ice cream. I'll have to dig out my ice cream maker and make some.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:17 PM (uc1j5)

That sounds quite good actually. I went through a huge chai phase several years ago.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 05:20 PM (vtNpt)

147 I guess cauliflower fry can be purchased from the county extension agents now. Are they fresh water or salt??

Posted by: Moki at July 05, 2020 05:11
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Hank Kimball told me they're working on the fresh water ones.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:20 PM (evZUM)

148 143 Way back in my USAF days had 1 too many of bottles of peppermint schnapps. Literally would turn green at the smell of mint, 40 years later can at least get past smell but still won't eat it much.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (6f16T)

I'm sorry to hear about your Mint Disability.

I think LifeSavers runs a Marathon for that.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 05:21 PM (dWwl8)

149 Duck a la Orange?
Orange Chicken? Lemon chicken?
Baked Ham with Pineapple?
Stuffed Cabbage with raisins?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2020 05:17 PM (EZebt)

I mean it's always paired with it, and it doesn't have to be. Duck, I don't get much, so I can't say if it has other preparations. But chicken and ham come all sorts of ways, and as a HemiPole, I've never had golabki with raisins.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 05:23 PM (t+qrx)

150 Way back in my USAF days had 1 too many of bottles of peppermint schnapps. Literally would turn green at the smell of mint, 40 years later can at least get past smell but still won't eat it much.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (6f16T)

I drank 20 straight shots of peppermint schnapps on a $50 bet. Deathly sick a half hour later until I mostly threw it up. Yeah I don't do schnapps anymore.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:23 PM (2DOZq)

151 For God's sake, don't forget to take out the eyes and teeth first.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 05, 2020 05:19
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Noted. Thanks for the heads up!!

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:24 PM (evZUM)

152 What was that Digital Thermometer yinzall liked?

Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM (FhXTo)

Go with a Thermapen. Incredibly fast and accurate. I have purple one for extra accuracy :-)

Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 05:25 PM (p+ZZX)

153 All the local Greek/Serb fests got coronacided this year so no grilled lamb or lukamades sp?

Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2020 05:25 PM (FhXTo)

154 That sounds quite good actually. I went through a huge chai phase several years ago.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 05:20 PM (vtNpt)

I used to be able to buy it at the grocery store but nobody seems to make it any more. Haagen Dazs has green tea ice cream, which is disgusting.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:25 PM (uc1j5)

155 ...so if anyone has some advice for me and the Horde it would be much appreciated.

***

Several thoughts,
Put the gin in the freezer for an hour or two. Bring its temperature down.
Double blend it. Make it really smooth.
Add a piece of frozen fruit (mentioned above)
Drink faster! ( my personal method for my blended margaritas).

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:26 PM (axyOa)

156 Thanks BigZesty.

Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2020 05:26 PM (FhXTo)

157 Deporable Unperson @ 99- Well, what about the cat?

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 05:26 PM (XhWtx)

158 Question... what is the best tool to use to sharpen scissors? I've got a pair in the kitchen that are useless. They also do not come apart, so I'd have to sharpen them while open. And, one blade is serrated.

I'm going with the "buy a new pair" theory.
Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 04:59 PM

Check out the Spyderco SharpMaker. It's fantastic with kitchen knives, and does scissors well, as well. You can do serrations with it, but in general, I prefer to use diamond rods.

Posted by: Duncanthax at July 05, 2020 05:27 PM (DMUuz)

159 151---Noted. Thanks for the heads up!!
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:24 PM (evZUM)
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ISWYDT.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 05, 2020 05:28 PM (M/9m0)

160 Way back in my USAF days had 1 too many of bottles of peppermint schnapps. Literally would turn green at the smell of mint, 40 years later can at least get past smell but still won't eat it much.
Posted by: Skip

Ditto for me and rye.
Ugh.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:28 PM (axyOa)

161 Roast pork for supper, as cooked by Mrs. E, sure was good. Now for dessert.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 05:28 PM (XhWtx)

162 What was that Digital Thermometer yinzall liked
Posted by: DaveA at July 05, 2020 05:19 PM

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Go with a Thermapen. Incredibly fast and accurate. I have purple one for extra accuracy :-)
Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 05:25 PM

+1. I'd recommend the silicone sleeve, which not only protects it well, but mutes the ugly purple color significantly. ;-)

Of course, there are other color choices, which means it mutes their beauty.

Posted by: Duncanthax at July 05, 2020 05:30 PM (DMUuz)

163 Italy criminalizes membership in the Catholic church, supported by the bishops.

https://tinyurl.com/y82gl4dx

Posted by: Palindrome Paduan at July 05, 2020 05:31 PM (AHq56)

164 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay

Grilled?

Slice it into 'steaks', oil, salt and pepper, then dry with paper towels, and grill on a medium side.

Hit it it with lemon juice, parsley, and shredded Parmesan before serving, would be my best guess.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 05:32 PM (L6ZYH)

165 164 Just came in from lake. Anyone have a grilled cauliflower recipe?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay

Grilled?

Slice it into 'steaks', oil, salt and pepper, then dry with paper towels, and grill on a medium side.

Hit it it with lemon juice, parsley, and shredded Parmesan before serving, would be my best guess.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 05:32 PM (L6ZYH)

Nothing better than fresh-caught lake cauliflower...

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 05:33 PM (vtNpt)

166 163 Italy criminalizes membership in the Catholic church, supported by the bishops.

Posted by: Palindrome Paduan at July 05, 2020 05:31
------------------------------------
They don't like their food? Tough crowd.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:34 PM (evZUM)

167 Whenever I see a post from Mary Cloggenstein I am reminded of the scene on the bus in "A League of Their Own" where Jimmie Dugan grabs Mrs Cuthbart and calls her a luscious sack of potatoes just before planting a big kiss on her.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:35 PM (axyOa)

168 Oops, I meant:

Salt the hell out of them hours before hand then pat dry with paper towels, then oil and pepper, and grill.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 05:35 PM (L6ZYH)

169 +1. I'd recommend the silicone sleeve, which not only protects it well, but mutes the ugly purple color significantly. ;-)

Of course, there are other color choices, which means it mutes their beauty.

Blasthemy, peon. Purple is the color of royalty. You must repent post haste

Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 05:38 PM (p+ZZX)

170 Nothing better than fresh-caught lake cauliflower...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo

I remember as a boy going out with my dad and using just a worm landed a near record cauli. Using just 6lb test and weighted to about 15 feet in a cold Northern Cascade Lake. That sucker fought for nearly 20 minutes.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:39 PM (axyOa)

171 It would help my point if I knew how to spell

Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 05:40 PM (p+ZZX)

172 Italy ~~criminalizes~~ caramelizes membership in the Catholic

church, supported by the bishops.

Posted by: Palindrome Paduan at July 05, 2020 05:31

There.

FIFY.

Now it fits in with the Food Thread.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 05:41 PM (dWwl8)

173 170 Nothing better than fresh-caught lake cauliflower...
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo

I remember as a boy going out with my dad and using just a worm landed a near record cauli. Using just 6lb test and weighted to about 15 feet in a cold Northern Cascade Lake. That sucker fought for nearly 20 minutes.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:39 PM (axyOa)

They're tough little bastards. Sometimes have to club them three or four times on the head to get them to stop thrashing.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 05:42 PM (vtNpt)

174 Cauliflowers will snatch a cormarant out of the air. Even had a gator in our lake a while back but the caulis got him.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 05:43 PM (XhWtx)

175 171 It would help my point if I knew how to spell
Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 05:40 PM (p+ZZX)
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Nah. Detracts from the message.

Posted by: Weasel at July 05, 2020 05:43 PM (MVjcR)

176 My next project is to try grilling whole calamari without making rubber bands. Pulled and hung my garlic in my drying shed. Anyone who likes garlic should try growing your own. Super easy and much better than the crap on a slow boat from China.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 05:44 PM (+ya+t)

177 Now it fits in with the Food Thread.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 05:41 PM (dWwl

Thanks.

Posted by: Palindrome Paduan at July 05, 2020 05:44 PM (AHq56)

178 Never know how to take Mary, but hope her call in middle of night to the crisis center gets her the social worker in time.

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 05:44 PM (6f16T)

179 CBD... lol. On your favorite topic, what is a good Sous Vide "cooker." I know there are those "wands" or as I call them "glorified fish tank heaters" but is a cooker better?

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 05:45 PM (3H9h1)

180 Collie Flowers grow next to wells.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:45 PM (2DOZq)

181 Okay I just saw the commercial where the fat girl is dancing in her underwear eating ice cream. The next commercial was for Lipozene. Heh.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:48 PM (2DOZq)

182 bluebell is going to shiv all of you if she hears you maligning cauliflower!

Posted by: Weasel at July 05, 2020 05:49 PM (MVjcR)

183 Bone Aperteet ya'll

Lamb chops have always been my favorite but I'm really liking those lamb steaks a lot. Doggies miss out though because - no bones.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 05:51 PM (nudZs)

184 Those frozen G & T's look delicious.

Great summer time drink!

Oh, look, it's martini time. One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 05, 2020 05:52 PM (Z+IKu)

185 I tried redneck fishing for cauliflower, but the dynamite blew it into little pieces that had to be scooped out with a colander...

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 05:54 PM (3vIkC)

186 Blood boil level, high. Trolls rampant today with fighting words and Virginia hiding the American flag because of threats. Buy ammo, Charlie is in the wire.

Posted by: Heart of Darkness at July 05, 2020 05:54 PM (xceTB)

187 184 Few

We don't *fear* it, (those of us what keep kosher) just don't eat it.

Pretty simple, really.

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 05:54 PM (EHVbt)

188 Why didn't anybody tell me Kanye was running for president?

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 05:55 PM (uc1j5)

189 the package says "Plant Meat." Yeah, sure.

Posted by: vivi at July 05, 2020 05:56 PM (11H2y)

190 180 Collie Flowers grow next to wells.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 05:45
--------------------------
Stole this from my FIL:

Once I had collie pup.
I dug a hole and covered him up.
Now I sit here by hour
Waiting for my cauli-flower.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:57 PM (evZUM)

191 I dont get the fancy boil in a bag.
Ive had rwo different friends cook steak and ribs in them.

Disgusting flavor
Disgusting grey color

Would not do

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2020 05:57 PM (U2p+3)

192 Kanye was running for president?
Posted by: Jordan61

Between Kanye and Trump, will Slow Joe get any black votes?

Posted by: lizabth at July 05, 2020 05:57 PM (L3Rsz)

193 Oh, and the textureis repu,sive.

Nope

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2020 05:57 PM (U2p+3)

194 Really people? everybody knows you run a trot line for cauliflower.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 05:58 PM (nudZs)

195 Happy 4th week end Horde. Hope it was spent with good friends and good food.

Posted by: Piratepatch from the flood zone at July 05, 2020 05:58 PM (h8meQ)

196 Shit.
Now I sit here by hour = Now I sit here by the hour

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 05:58 PM (evZUM)

197 I dont get the fancy boil in a bag.
Ive had rwo different friends cook steak and ribs in them.

Disgusting flavor
Disgusting grey color

Would not do
Posted by: nurse ratched

Add in the BPE and cancer compounds and there's not much to recommend.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (L6ZYH)

198 My recipe for calamari

Wash calamari and set out to dry.
Open beer.
Drink beer.
Throw out calamari.
Open second beer.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (axyOa)

199 184 187

*whiff of ozone*

Heh.

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (EHVbt)

200 Cookies and cream ice cream. Know what's good after that? Ice cold wodka in a chilled glass with a drop of lime juice in it. That's what.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (XhWtx)

201 I know there are those "wands" or as I call them "glorified fish tank heaters" but is a cooker better?

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 05:45 PM (3H9h1)

No. Absolutely not. The wands are the way to go, and I like the Anova because it can be used independent of the smart phone App, unlike the Joule.

For instance, I can put my Anova into a big cooler and cook six racks of ribs. The stand-alone cookers don't come close to that capacity.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (dLLD6)

202 My sensibilities are as tough as leather.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (F6NrH)

203 194 Really people? everybody knows you run a trot line for cauliflower.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 05:58 PM (nudZs)

Put the cauliflower pots out in the early morning hours. Use a distinctive buoy so you can locate them more easily later on.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (vtNpt)

204 What's a trot line?

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (evZUM)

205 CBD... Thanks. Got it. The wife will be happy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 06:01 PM (3H9h1)

206 Add in the BPE and cancer compounds and there's not much to recommend.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (L6ZYH)

*psst* You're not supposed to eat the bag.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 06:01 PM (vtNpt)

207 What's a trot line?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (evZUM)

$20, same as in town.

Posted by: hogmartin at July 05, 2020 06:01 PM (t+qrx)

208 201 CBD

So did you pop for one of those large, Lexan containers, or repurpose a cooler (I did the latter)?

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (EHVbt)

209 Diogenes, I had fried calamari at my fave cajun place a week ago.

Some of them were rings, and others looked like fried spiders.

I ate 'em but didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would...

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (L2ZTs)

210 Guess I shouldn't invite CBD over for the family fave pizza, shrimp and mushroom.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (F6NrH)

211 Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 05:58 PM (nudZs)

There are Art Thread aficionados here who would buy that hash.

Posted by: Duncanthax at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (DMUuz)

212 Disgusting flavor
Disgusting grey color
Would not do

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 05, 2020 05:57 PM (U2p+3)

Then they did a piss-poor job of it. The technique is trivially easy, and yields excellent results if done correctly.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (dLLD6)

213 if they hate meat so much...why do they try to imitate it...

You can imitate the taste and feel of vegetables if you eat the wrappers and containers your meat comes in.

Posted by: t-bird at July 05, 2020 06:03 PM (BvZkh)

214 204 What's a trot line?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:00 PM (evZUM)

It's what happens when you have gastric distress and can't quite get to the bathroom in time.

Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo at July 05, 2020 06:03 PM (vtNpt)

215 the family fave pizza, shrimp and mushroom.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (F6NrH)

I would eat that. It's weird, but sounds interesting.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (dLLD6)

216 209 Diogenes, I had fried calamari at my fave cajun place a week ago.

==

Cajun?
you gotta get either Eyetalian or Asian calamari!

Posted by: vmom 2020 at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (OCRKH)

217 What America needs today is a 3-D steak printer!

"Oops... I'm out of protein ink again! Brb..." :-P

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (L2ZTs)

218 If it's a trot line for cauliflower, I'm not going to ask about harvesting Brussels Sprouts, aka Satan's Dingleberries.

Wouldn't be prudent.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (DMUuz)

219 olddog, if I told ya the game warden might get ya.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (nudZs)

220 What's a trot line?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay

The line outside the bathroom when you've eaten bad cauliflower.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (axyOa)

221 So did you pop for one of those large, Lexan containers, or repurpose a cooler (I did the latter)?

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (EHVbt)

I bought a 12 liter polycarbonate container with lids. I cut a hole in the lid for the Anova. Total cost? about $15.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:05 PM (dLLD6)

222 I would eat that. It's weird, but sounds interesting.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM (dLLD6)

Sums up my family. Weird, but interesting.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (F6NrH)

223 Chuccle worthy
Farrakahan - Fauci and Gates vaccination to depopulation the earth

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (6f16T)

224 I ate 'em but didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would...
Posted by: qdpsteve

I hear ya.
They're vile.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (axyOa)

225 Duncanthrax, I'm open to offers.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (nudZs)

226 Diogenes, not vile per se. They were a nice vehicle to hang the delicious cocktail sauce onto. :-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (L2ZTs)

227 Diogenes, I had fried calamari at my fave cajun place a week ago.

Some of them were rings, and others looked like fried spiders.

I ate 'em but didn't enjoy as much as I thought I would...
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:02 PM (L2ZTs)

I bought calamari at a Greek place recently. When I brought it home my doggie, who demands I share everything with her, spit it out.

Posted by: Northernlurker at July 05, 2020 06:06 PM (lgiXo)

228 Northernlurker, that's a sign :-P

Remember that bit Jim Gaffigan did a few years back about how humans eat from God's POV? "I gave you all these beautiful things to eat, and you choose the SQUID??!!..."

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:08 PM (L2ZTs)

229 Ice cold wodka in a chilled glass with a drop of lime juice in it.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 05:59 PM (XhWtx)

Ever try Buffalo Grass Vodka? That's sort of fun.

As for ice cold in a chilled glass? Absolutely. It's the only way to drink vodka!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:08 PM (dLLD6)

230 Diogenes, damn that wine out the nose hurts!

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:08 PM (nudZs)

231 Diogenes, not vile per se. They were a nice vehicle to hang the delicious cocktail sauce onto. :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve

That's why God made schrimp.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 06:08 PM (axyOa)

232 I have squid tubes in my freezer. At some point I'm going to grill them. I first had them 10 or so yrs ago when I was in Manila for work. Marinate in lemon and garlic, and they only need to cook for a minute or 2. I'm going to put mine over rice with alfredo sauce. Delicious.

Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 06:08 PM (p+ZZX)

233 Diogenes, damn that wine out the nose hurts!
Posted by: Ben Had

Sorry.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 06:09 PM (axyOa)

234 Diogenes, true but they were four more dollars! Too rich for my blood! ;-)

Next time I'll get the shrimp.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:09 PM (L2ZTs)

235 The line outside the bathroom when you've eaten bad cauliflower.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 05, 2020 06:04 PM
------------------------------
Was it fresh or salt water cauliflower? There is a difference.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:10 PM (evZUM)

236 I saw Bad Cauliflower open for The Lambchops back in '92.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:12 PM (L2ZTs)

237 olddog, if I told ya the game warden might get ya.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:04
------------------------------------------
Heh. Wouldn't be the first time.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:13 PM (evZUM)

238
O/T

Just looked it up....

My county in Wisconsin requires a 125.00 permit to shoot off fireworks.....limited to professional organizations that have 2 million dollars of liability insurance.

Lol.

A whole lot of law breaking going on the last two or three days......

Big Beautiful Yuge Star Burst Fireworks going off here and there all night long in my city.... fun stuff.....as long as MY property doesn't burn down. Carry on.

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at July 05, 2020 06:13 PM (YdyjY)

239 CBD mentioned lime juice.

Anyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:14 PM (L2ZTs)

240

.... and YES.... I just read the fireworks thread....so I'm behind on every thread....as per usual.....and just wanted to comment about the free wheeling fireworks displays going on...breaking the law....

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at July 05, 2020 06:15 PM (YdyjY)

241 The apocalypse needs to get a move on; freeze dried food 'bout to outdate. Glad you asked , had a chili dog and a ginger ale.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:16 PM (WX+x0)

242 Around these parts cauliflower ears are considered a delicacy on par with cod cheeks.

Posted by: Northernlurker at July 05, 2020 06:17 PM (lgiXo)

243 nyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:14 PM (L2ZTs)

You know what's REALLY good? Sprite with peach.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 06:17 PM (uc1j5)

244 Anyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola
Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft
drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:14 PM (L2ZTs)

When they're operational. They seem to break a lot.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:18 PM (F6NrH)

245 Jordan, I gotta try that. Thanks!

Although I also once tried... Vanilla Fanta. Not good.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:18 PM (L2ZTs)

246
Anyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.
Posted by: qdpsteve

I thought they did away with all the self serve machines because of the WuFlu?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2020 06:18 PM (aKsyK)

247 Vendette, there's so many syrups in 'em that a lot of restaurants are always out of at least a few varieties, true.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:19 PM (L2ZTs)

248 Bertram, here in my neck of the woods they're coming back. Which was a pleasant surprise for me here in SoCal.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:19 PM (L2ZTs)

249 Break the law? too late it's already broken.

Try the fish.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:19 PM (WX+x0)

250 Although I also once tried... Vanilla Fanta. Not good.
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:18 PM (L2ZTs)

I really like Diet Coke with lemon but most of the machines only seem to have ginger-lemon.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 06:20 PM (uc1j5)

251 CBD @ 229- Zubrowka (sorry, can't put the dots over Z and o) pronounced zoo-broov-ka. Yeah it looks really good. Even medicinal, and if there's one thing I'm all about it's medicinal alcohol. I'll try to find some. Thanks!

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 06:20 PM (XhWtx)

252 My recipe for calamari

Wash calamari and set out to dry.

Open beer.

Drink beer.

Throw out calamari.

Open second beer.

Lol, trying to copy what a restaurant around here calls Grillio Misto, which is just grilled fish, shrimp and calamari with spinach and a side of pasta. I'll admit there's not a lot of swinging room cooking calamari. Love it done right.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:21 PM (+ya+t)

253 I have eaten calimari, as in the whole squid, fresh from a BBQ in the Philippines. That's how you eat it.

Posted by: Vendette at July 05, 2020 06:23 PM (F6NrH)

254 CBD mentioned lime juice.
Anyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:14 PM (L2ZTs)

Yup....I like those for the Hi-C. Can't find Hi-C anywhere else but those machines.

Grape, Cherry, Strawberry, Fruit Punch.

All good.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 05, 2020 06:24 PM (Z+IKu)

255 https://tinyurl.com/ycpsozba
Dailytimewaster - LA's illegal fireworks

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 06:24 PM (6f16T)

256 Hairyback, you really are 29! ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:24 PM (L2ZTs)

257 You know what's REALLY good? Sprite with peach.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 06:17 PM

I had to reread that one. I originally read it as, "Sprite with perch."

Which didn't sound appetizing at all.

Posted by: Bert G at July 05, 2020 06:25 PM (OMsf+)

258 Actually now that I think about it, Hi-C had a Citrus Cooler-style drink that was pretty good. Came in a light blue can...

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:25 PM (L2ZTs)

259 The apocalypse needs to get a move on; freeze dried food 'bout to outdate. Glad you asked , had a chili dog and a ginger ale.
Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:16 PM (WX+x0)

Your freezed dried is almost 25 years old?

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:25 PM (2DOZq)

260 221 CBD

Thanks!

Amazon?

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 06:25 PM (EHVbt)

261 Calamari? You people know you don't have to eat bait

Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2020 06:25 PM (6f16T)

262 Skip, I like anchovies too ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:27 PM (L2ZTs)

263 I wish someone would fix this site or get rid of the problem ads. Something is making AOS almost unloadable on my Smartphone

Posted by: DeForest St. James MacEllsworth at July 05, 2020 06:27 PM (2DGzs)

264 Your freeze dried food is almost 25 years old?

Isay isay your stepping on the punch line Jimbo.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:28 PM (WX+x0)

265 Splunge, I had to look up Cinchona, but my question is are you using liquid form, dried bark or what? Sounds interesting to make your own tonic syrup. However, has anyone tried freezing tonic water? Then you could use those frozen tonic water cubes instead of regular ice cubes so as to not dilute your drink. Just a thought.

Posted by: WeeKreek Farm Girl at July 05, 2020 06:29 PM (NetMO)

266 Fried Calamari is good because fried.

Fried shoe laces would be good because fried.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:29 PM (2DOZq)

267 "Food insecurity" is yet another symptom of the fact that in today's English-speaking world, you are encouraged to use, say, 20 syllables when 2 or 3 will do. ("Hunger", anyone?)

It also goes to the need for people to make up/invent crises (h/t, Mr. Limbaugh). Are there people who go hungry in this country? Sure, but there is also a civil society that can and does help those who are going without. But there is no mass-scale famine for people to take on, so things have to be invented. And it's easier to ceaselessly whine about "food insecurity" than it is to hit a food bank to do something about it other than whine.

(Another one of my favorite stupid terms in this same vein: "food desert".)

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:30 PM (ejsiI)

268 "I had to reread that one. I originally read it as, "Sprite with perch."
You sure it's not Sprite with cauliflower?

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 06:30 PM (3vIkC)

269 Ace is hard to load on an iPad too!

Posted by: Mars at July 05, 2020 06:31 PM (1pmUq)

270 With fast food dollar menus and $5 whole roasted chickens, no one should be hungry unless they're lost in the wilderness .

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:33 PM (2DOZq)

271 During these times of trying to "right" the compass, I work part time night stocking in a grocery store to help pay the bills. I must admit such work fills me with ideas on what to do for recipes and such. I also see what is out there in terms of trends that can be downright silly or pointless.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:34 PM (ejsiI)

272 Shrimp egg foo young and pork fried rice from our favorite Chinese restaurant tonight. Yum.

Posted by: Tuna at July 05, 2020 06:35 PM (gLRfa)

273 >>(Another one of my favorite stupid terms in this same vein: "food desert".)

Here HEB (Texas grocery chain) built a large new store about 1.5 miles down the same street from the old store which they closed. Yup, now we have an official food desert around the old store due to the grubby capitalists moving a mile and a half away.

Posted by: Aviator at July 05, 2020 06:35 PM (0FTCx)

274 Are protestors illiterate by choice - I mean "if we don't get no justice, they don't get no peace". Really? I can't wait until they only get plant "meat". What a world.

Posted by: Heart of Darkness at July 05, 2020 06:35 PM (xceTB)

275 269
Ace is hard to load on an iPad too!

If you download the AdBlock browser, it works quite well. Make sure to go into settings and turn off the so-called "allowable" ads like the annoying slime from Taboola. Then it's basically ad free.

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 06:36 PM (3vIkC)

276 HEB is a corporate supporter of masks in Texas. Woke city.

Posted by: Heart of Darkness at July 05, 2020 06:37 PM (xceTB)

277 270
With fast food dollar menus and $5 whole roasted chickens, no one should be hungry unless they're lost in the wilderness

I worked for 10 years in downtown Chicago and never saw a single skinny homeless person. Anyone starving in this country is doing it on purpose, mentally ill or lost in the wilderness like Can't says.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:37 PM (+ya+t)

278 254 CBD mentioned lime juice.
Anyone else here really enjoy those Coca-Cola Freestyle machines that offer hundreds of variations on your fave soft drinks? I still love Coke with lime or lemon.
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:14 PM (L2ZTs)

Yup....I like those for the Hi-C. Can't find Hi-C anywhere else but those machines.

Grape, Cherry, Strawberry, Fruit Punch.

All good.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 05, 2020 06:24 PM (Z+IKu)

A bloody amazing concept I rather enjoy. How else can I get a vanilla cherry Coke?

By the way, speaking of crack, I love the orange Cokes. I first tried them in Japan and was geeked to see them make their way to the United States last year. And...I'm not the biggest Dr. Pepper fan - nothing against them at all, they have just never been a go-to for me - but the cherry Dr. Pepper was amazing, the Vanilla Cherry Dr. Pepper even more so, and the Dr. Pepper with Cream Soda is also damn good. (I'm not a big consumer of sodas but I do drink the occasional one.)

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:38 PM (ejsiI)

279 I hear "food insecurity" a lot here in relation to the college students. Apparently they have never heard of Top Ramen.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 06:40 PM (uc1j5)

280 A plain pizza topped with olive oil, mozzarella cheese, lots of ham, and pineapple doesn't sound too bad.

Posted by: butch at July 05, 2020 06:41 PM (hXu8T)

281 Here HEB (Texas grocery chain) built a large new store about 1.5 miles down the same street from the old store which they closed. Yup, now we have an official food desert around the old store due to the grubby capitalists moving a mile and a half away.
Posted by: Aviator at July 05, 2020 06:35 PM (0FTCx)

I know all about those guys. (Is this in Houston by chance? I remember driving by old H-E-Bs there that they closed in favor of newer ones.)

When the new one opens in Lubbock, that is going to become a cash machine for H-E-B. Make book. I am already plotting how to do H-E-B runs to Lubbock and otherwise avoid going to Walmart or United (pretty much your choices for groceries in the Panhandle).

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:41 PM (ejsiI)

282 I haven't had a soda in almost 20 years. (exception being the occasional whiskey and seven) . I decided to quit one day and never started again.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:41 PM (2DOZq)

283 279
I hear "food insecurity" a lot here in relation to the college students. Apparently they have never heard of Top Ramen.

And 2 slice Buddig sammiches.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (+ya+t)

284 Catch Thirty- I saw the Dr.P with cream soda. I will give it a try.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (nudZs)

285 276 HEB is a corporate supporter of masks in Texas. Woke city.
Posted by: Heart of Darkness at July 05, 2020 06:37 PM (xceTB)

Charles Butt is a big-time Leftist.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (ejsiI)

286 126 What did you use to sharpen the disc? Diamond sharpeners make short work of anything I've ever sharpened or flattened, even tungsten carbide.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at July 05, 2020 05:10 PM (8C7+r)

A 200-grid diamond plate (well, 3M diamond cloth attached to a flat aluminum plate) that I'd always found to be fast cutting when using it on knives. I don't understand why it did not do a faster job.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (dOV9E)

287 I go to the grocery store that's closest to me. I'm a lazy shopper.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:44 PM (2DOZq)

288 Zubrowka (sorry, can't put the dots over Z and o)
pronounced zoo-broov-ka.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 06:20 PM (XhWtx)

That's it! It's fun. Maybe not an everyday drink, but as you say, for medicinal purposes....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:44 PM (dLLD6)

289 >>Catch Thirty-Thr33

Waco. There are four of them here.

Posted by: Aviator at July 05, 2020 06:45 PM (0FTCx)

290 265 Splunge, I had to look up Cinchona, but my question is are you using liquid form, dried bark or what? Sounds interesting to make your own tonic syrup. However, has anyone tried freezing tonic water? Then you could use those frozen tonic water cubes instead of regular ice cubes so as to not dilute your drink. Just a thought.
Posted by: WeeKreek Farm Girl at July 05, 2020 06:29 PM (NetMO)

Dried bark. Chunks, not powder, for easier straining through cheesecloth. I generally shake any powder out first in a strainer for that reason.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 06:45 PM (dOV9E)

291 238
O/T

Just looked it up....

My county in Wisconsin requires a 125.00 permit to shoot off fireworks.....limited to professional organizations that have 2 million dollars of liability insurance.

Lol.

A whole lot of law breaking going on the last two or three days......

Big Beautiful Yuge Star Burst Fireworks going off here and there all night long in my city.... fun stuff.....as long as MY property doesn't burn down. Carry on.
Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at July 05, 2020 06:13 PM (YdyjY)

Driving into work last night, the Panhandle sky was filled with fireworks.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:46 PM (ejsiI)

292 Ben Had with the creme soda Dr Pepper combo,did try it and it is pretty bad. Good luck. You have been warned.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:46 PM (WX+x0)

293 They closed a 3 or 4 year old HEB on Westheimer and Fountainview in Houston and built one on Voss and Fountainview about 1/2 mile away.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:47 PM (2DOZq)

294 Ok. Got the lake-caught collie-flower prepped. It didn't cooperate and broke up tad too much. It's going on a mesh grilling sheet.

Prepping the pineapple now for grilling.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:48 PM (evZUM)

295 And 2 slice Buddig sammiches.
Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (+ya+t)

Wow, that just gave me flashbacks of my broke-ass childhood...

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 2020 06:48 PM (uc1j5)

296 292 Ben Had with the creme soda Dr Pepper combo,did try it and it is pretty bad. Good luck. You have been warned.
Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:46 PM (WX+x0)

Really? I'm not a big fan of cream soda (unless it's Big Red, which is CLOSE to a cream soda but not quite) but I did enjoy the Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:48 PM (ejsiI)

297 qdp, you will never guess what I found in the garage.

JVC dvr/vhs/copy/recorder. Just need to pick up some blank dvd's and cases.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 06:48 PM (u/msz)

298 Mookie, thanks for the Ad Block tip! It worked!
Great. Have a good evening.

Posted by: Mars at July 05, 2020 06:49 PM (1pmUq)

299 azalea city, they only had it in a 12 pack of cans and I sure didn't want that many in case I didn't like it.

Thanks for the report.

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:49 PM (nudZs)

300 In ETEX we do groceries at Brookshires, treat old folks right and do loyalty points which you can use at the gas pump. Mrs. E and I usually get at least 50 cents off per gallon. Good people.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 06:49 PM (XhWtx)

301 Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (dOV9E)

Please to provide exact recipe for tonic.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (dLLD6)

302 293 They closed a 3 or 4 year old HEB on Westheimer and Fountainview in Houston and built one on Voss and Fountainview about 1/2 mile away.
Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:47 PM (2DOZq)

OK. I think I saw that last February when I was last in Houston. Years ago I briefly lived in Houston and would hit H-E-Bs out that way for groceries from time to time.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (ejsiI)

303 And 2 slice Buddig sammiches.
Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:42 PM (+ya+t)

Wow, that just gave me flashbacks of my broke-ass childhood...
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 05, 202

Heh, mom would make creamed chipped beef with Buddig when dad was out of town.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (u/msz)

304 Infidel, wow! What a find!! :-)
Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the update.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (L2ZTs)

305 Fresh peach cobbler just off the grill.

Smells divine.

And yeah, it's tricky keeping the slices on the grates

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (EHVbt)

306 Wow, that just gave me flashbacks of my broke-ass childhood...

I still can't eat bologna.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (+ya+t)

307 A Dr Pepper float was awesome. I might have to break my no soda rule if I keep thinking about it.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (2DOZq)

308 Best lamb chops I've ever had was at a Basque restaurant in Bakersfield CA. Main problem is getting through the "Setup" to the main course.

Posted by: Javems at July 05, 2020 06:51 PM (ofIwF)

309 Well that's one for and one against the c soda and dr. pepper. I'll add the grocery clerk to the no go column not liking combo.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:51 PM (WX+x0)

310 dartist, I used to be able to eat liverwurst as a kid, but can't really anymore.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:51 PM (L2ZTs)

311 And yeah, it's tricky keeping the slices on the grates

Posted by: ibguy at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (EHVbt)

it took me years to figure out how to grill asparagus without losing it all.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:51 PM (dLLD6)

312 Ben Had, you gotta mix it with Captain Morgan, yo?

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 06:52 PM (XhWtx)

313 Heh, mom would make creamed chipped beef with Buddig when dad was out of town.
Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (u/msz)

Shit on a shingle! My dad would make that when Mom wasn't around.

Posted by: BigZesty at July 05, 2020 06:52 PM (p+ZZX)

314 I still can't eat bologna.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:50
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Prayers up.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at July 05, 2020 06:53 PM (evZUM)

315 98
The Food Tragedy of my life is that I'm the only one in my family who likes lamb.
They'll eat it with Mint Sauce (and a bit of grumbling) on the first day, but that's it.
Unless I'm up for a couple of days of leftovers, it goes to waste.
Anyone one got a recipe for leftover lamb that makes it magically delicious?
Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 04:52 PM (dWwl

Seems like the right answer would be some sort of hash.

If they smoke enough of that, they'll be so hungry that they'll eat the leftover lamb.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 06:53 PM (dOV9E)

316 I haven't been able to find dry salami in this town to save my life. Safeway, Kroger, haven't checked wally world.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 06:54 PM (u/msz)

317 Eromero, I knew you would have the answer!

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:54 PM (nudZs)

318 Will add this that at 70 my taste buds aren't the same and commercial products brewed different to save a buck. Sometimes can't tell which it is. Just glad to be alive and in good health.

Posted by: azalea city at July 05, 2020 06:55 PM (WX+x0)

319 Just got back, so this may be old...

Any recommendations for a brand of that swiss cooking bath stuff the CBD is talking about?

I have an interest, and little knowledge.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 05, 2020 06:55 PM (3D/fK)

320 310
dartist, I used to be able to eat liverwurst as a kid, but can't really anymore.

That's another one. My grandfather would make us sandwiches with liver sausage sliced so thick I could barely get it down. Thinly sliced, I can do one a year, lol.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:55 PM (+ya+t)

321 Infidel, Walmart.
Or if all else fails, Hickory Farms, although I admit their prices and shipping are ridonkulous. Only worth it if you buy a big pile of food.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:55 PM (L2ZTs)

322 I haven't been able to find dry salami in this town to save my life. Safeway, Kroger, haven't checked wally world."

Check Aldi's.

That's where we get it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 05, 2020 06:56 PM (3D/fK)

323 When I went shopping with my dad when I was a kid he would open a bag of Budding Chicken while we shopped and we would snack on it and have the cashier ring up the empty package when we checked out. Today they would arrest us for shoplifting.

Posted by: Can't resist temptation at July 05, 2020 06:57 PM (2DOZq)

324 *psst* You're not supposed to eat the bag.
Posted by: Insomniac - Ex Cineribus Resurgo

Pssss Once you cook it in the plastic you're eating the BPE.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 05, 2020 06:58 PM (L6ZYH)

325 322
I haven't been able to find dry salami in this town to save my life. Safeway, Kroger, haven't checked wally world."

Amazon or igourmet.com for the pricey stuff from Italy.

Posted by: dartist at July 05, 2020 06:59 PM (+ya+t)

326 Eromero, have you ever had smoked bologna?

Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2020 06:59 PM (nudZs)

327 Here is a good place to get some dry sausage. Problem is the market day is on Thursday only. In Dinan. France.

https://tinyurl.com/y77sglls

Posted by: Javems at July 05, 2020 06:59 PM (ofIwF)

328 Can't resist, I think you can still do that with one or two items, without getting arrested.

I've been known to pull a bottle of Pure Leaf Extra Sweet Tea off the shelf and drink it while I grocery shop, then pay for the container at the checkout.

Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:59 PM (L2ZTs)

329 VIA, no Aldi's here in podunk.

Mom's menu when dad was on the road (a lot):

Cabbage rolls
creamed chipped beef
Rarebit, with velveeta
liver and onions
liverwurst

If I smelled 3 of those, I knew I was going to bed hungry.

Posted by: Infidel at July 05, 2020 07:00 PM (u/msz)

330 GUN NOOD

Posted by: Skip, the guy who says NOOD at July 05, 2020 07:01 PM (6f16T)

331 298 Mookie, thanks for the Ad Block tip! It worked!
Great. Have a good evening.

Happy to help! Have a great evening!

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 07:01 PM (3vIkC)

332 dartist @ 320, first you take your scrapple and slice it 1/2 inch thick. Brown both sides in bacon grease and set on paper towel, fry your eggs in same grease over medium and place scrapple (remove the paper towel, that's important) on top the scrapple. Cover with grits, and put some Tabasco on top. Now that's a meal right there.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 07:02 PM (XhWtx)

333 I've always marinated lamb with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary too. Perusing some Italian cookbooks recently, I came across a recipe for a lamb marinade of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and mint. Surprise, surprise! I never knew Italians used mint. Anyhoo, now I add fresh mint to the lamb marinade (about equal in amount to the rosemary). Curiously, it doesn't taste "minty". The rosemary and garlic are still dominant but the mint adds a little something savory.

Posted by: jix at July 05, 2020 07:02 PM (mYahd)

334 We do asparagus on the grill on a griddle. They're brushed with olive oil, garlic, etc. and then just laid down. Being rednecks we like them somewhat burnt. As in crispy.

Yea, it's like eating ash. But asparagus flavored ash.

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at July 05, 2020 07:03 PM (3H9h1)

335 301 Please to provide exact recipe for tonic.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2020 06:50 PM (dLLD6)

This is substantially adapted from an Imbibe recipe. It makes about a quart of unsweetened syrup, of which I use 1-3 Tbsp to make a liter of tonic water, depending on what strength I'm after. I have actually taken to drinking it unsweetened, but you can of course add Splenda or simple syrup to adjust the syrup to your taste.

What you don't want to do is what the Imbibe writer did, and add sugar when you make the syrup. His subsequent struggles to filter the result of that are amusing.

4 Tbsp Cinchona bark chunks
2 Tbsp food-grade citric acid
6 Limes. The full-sized ones.
1 Orange
1 stalk lemongrass
2 Tbsp whole Coriander seed
4 cups water

Zest the limes and the orange. Peel the outer tough layer of the lemongrass, and cut into 1" lengths (not the top part). Add everything to a saucepan (NOT any juice yet). Bring slowly to a gentle simmer, and simmer gently 15 minutes.

While that's happening, juice the limes (NOT the orange; if you add the orange juice, the syrup will gel. Don't ask me how I found out). When the simmering time is done, add the juice. Heat gently for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool to room temperature, then strain through 2 layers of fine cheesecloth. Keep in the fridge. It keeps for a few months.

Posted by: Splunge at July 05, 2020 07:03 PM (dOV9E)

336 Has anyone looked into those plant "meats" to see if one of the ingredients is "Sol Green#7"?

Posted by: Mookie at July 05, 2020 07:04 PM (3vIkC)

337 No on the smoked baloney, BH.

Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2020 07:04 PM (XhWtx)

338 dartist, I used to be able to eat liverwurst as a kid, but can't really anymore.
Posted by: qdpsteve at July 05, 2020 06:51 PM (L2ZTs)

Ah man, I still love liverwurst.

Boar's Head makes a particularly good one. But geez, try and find a store that keeps a loaf in their deli department.

May be the World's Fattiest Lunchmeat Evah! though.

Each sandwich probably moves Your Personal Heart Attack Doomsday Clock a tick closer to midnight.

Posted by: naturalfake at July 05, 2020 07:13 PM (dWwl8)

339 Frozen Drinks:

Keep in mind that when you mix a cocktail with ice in a blender, the ice will dilute the ingredients. I usually try to use concentrated syrups and purees, like frozen concentrated fruit juice right out of the can, and concentrated bar mixes, like lemon and lime juices, available pretty much anywhere. When you're ready to start mixing, start the blender with less ice than you think you'll need, take the top off the blender while it's mixing, and add more ice until you get the thickness you want. And frozen drinks usually need a little simple syrup (50/50 sugar and water) to bring out the flavors and help keep the cocktail from separating in the glass.

Posted by: Jake Fapper at July 05, 2020 09:27 PM (MOQXZ)

340 Gin and tonic is for cocktail hour while dinner is cooking. The only thing you should be drinking with lamb is zinfandel or a Rh�ne-style wine (grenache/syrah/mourvedre individually or blended)

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Posted by: neme amber at July 06, 2020 07:33 AM (A88VU)

342 Garlic will always take the lambiness out of any lamb meal.
Those chops look delicious.

Posted by: Ms. Apple at July 06, 2020 10:08 AM (+fjIe)

343 You mentioned the extra poundage poor people carry. Thought you might want to know why: From John Cheese, who grew up that way.

Posted by: Arnold Williams at July 06, 2020 11:02 AM (bPjAH)

344 https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-5-stupidest-habits-you-develop-growing-up-poor/

Posted by: Arnold Williams at July 06, 2020 11:02 AM (bPjAH)

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