Food Thread: Texas! And Low Country Boil And Other Good Things...

Obviously my subtle efforts to introduce Sous Vide cooking to The Horde have borne fruit, because this was the wonderful door prize I received at the world famous Texas Moron Meet-up!

It's a total hoot, as many people have already mentioned, but damn...the food was good too! But before I describe it I have to mention Ben Had's friend "Bryon," who cooked Friday's and Saturday's main courses. He used one of these, which as you can see is designed specifically for roasting whole pigs. But he managed to cook marinated pork loin for one night and pork shoulder for the next night without skipping a beat. Very different than cooking a whole pig, but he managed it with aplomb, seemingly without a care in the world, even when his temperature probe gave up the ghost halfway through the first cook. And worst of all he had some loudmouth from the East coast who fancied himself a good cook, chirping in his ear about temperature and time and oh no...it's not going to work. Luckily Bryon was smarter than the jabbering bounder and ignored him, because the end result was excellent.

Ben Had made a very nice, very subtle chile and crema dipping sauce that went perfectly with the loin, and the pork shoulder was served with a soffritto that went wonderfully!

There were also some sides that stood out, in particular an eggplant dish made by Stephen Price Blair that is in a very famous cookbook! There was also a hominy dish made by some unknown master of the culinary arts that was simple and delicious.

Oh...Posole! I can't forget the posole made by Jack Sucio. But he is a dastardly rascal who promised to send me the recipe but hasn't, so please hector him until he does, because it was also pretty damned fine eating.

Good friends, good food, good guns, and good weather. It's hard not like Texas when you have all of those things under one roof!

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Carne de Profanidad

From "Inspector Cussword" comes the recipe for a really, really tasty dish that he was kind enough to bring to the Texas Meet-up, and best of all was thoughtful enough to save some for me because I was pursuing chicken fried steak and was late for lunch!

Ok, here’s my recipe. It’s not actually carne adovada – that’s braised. I twice roast it (3 times if I’m fancy) but don’t braise it really unless you count the last part as braise instead of partially oven-fried.

I guess you could call it carne dos veces asada, but that’s a lot of words. Or Carne de Profanidad (meat of profanity) might work since I’m Inspector Cussword. And because it takes a lot of work.

I used to do all of the below except for the meat prep – I’d just slow cook it and shred it but my youngest can’t eat shredded meat so I made this to give it a lot more toothiness. (If this is too much work, just put the shoulder in a slow cooker with some broth for about 4 hours and shred it, then dump in the chile sauce/paste)

Take a 10 lb pork shoulder. Debone it.
Rub it on all sides with a mixture of New Mexico Medium Chile Powder (2 - 3 tablespoons), 1.5 tbsp of ground cumin, 1tbp ground pepper & 1 teaspoon salt. Some garlic powder and onion powder to your preference.
Put this in a roasting pan with a rack (rack is important, lets the fat melt) with the fat cap on top. Put into oven at 375 degrees American Fahrenheit for 15 -20 minutes. Pull it out let cool for about 10 minutes and slice off the fat cap to render down later.
Cut the thick parts of the meat to be about 1 to 2 inches thick. Sprinkle the spice mixture on all the new exposed sides. Don’t worry about the spices falling into the roaster below the rack – we’ll be using that later. In fact, run a spatula down into the drippings and loosen up the fond on the bottom of the roaster. The cut is really fatty, we’ll end up with about ¼ to nearly ½ inch of drippings by the end of this that you can later strain and use for cooking eggs, etc.
Put the roast back into the oven at 350 for another 15 minutes or until you see some crust form. Pull it out, cool it, and slice into ½ inch to 1 inch chunks. If you run into big pieces of fat, separate them and put that in the corner of the roaster.
Sprinkle with some garlic powder and some onion powder and cumin. Pull the roaster rack out and place the meat in for a final roast – yes, it’s going to roast in the drippings. Roast again for 10 to 15 minutes and then pull out.

While all this last roasting is happening, you need to prepare your chile paste.
Take:
7 dried guajillo chiles
2 dried pasilla chiles
1 or 2 dried ancho chiles
Take off the stems and open the chiles. Take out the seeds and if there is rib – like a greyish white threads on the seeds – take that out too. Rinse these off and place in a small pot and cover the stack with water. If necessary, weigh down the dried chiles with a small saucer or something like that to keep the chiles submerged. Simmer with a lid on for about 15 minutes and then pour off about ½ of the water. The chiles should be reconstituted and floppy when you move them. Drop this whole thing into a blender with about 6 minced garlic cloves. Puree for about 2 minutes.
Pull out the meat and use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and drop it into a slow cooker. Lease as much of the fat in the roaster – you’ll pour that off and strain it later or put it in a glass container and refrigerate it to separate the fat from the rest.
Pour the chile paste/sauce into the slow cooker. Set it on high for an hour and season with cumin (or fresh ground coriander seed – it has a crisper flavor), salt, pepper and some onion salt.
Drop the temp down to low. I usually refrigerate it and reheat it the next day since the flavors infuse the meat a lot more.

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What the hell is "falernum?"

A cordial made from an infusion of citrus, spices, nuts and sugar, falernum adds an irreplaceable zing to classics like the Rum Swizzle, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and Navy Grog, and while a few commercial versions are available on the market, it's surprisingly simple to whip up at home.

I don't drink any of those things, and I have no particular desire to start, but I guess it might be an interesting ingredient to play around with...but I'm not making my own, that's for damned sure.

[Hat Tip: redc1c4]

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Commenter "Bitter Clinger" fancies himself a Gulf-State Southerner, and while his bona fides may be suspect, that does look like it would be quite tasty.

We had our traveling missionary in town for her stateside tour to update the congregations on the work she was doing in the mission field.
In has become custom over the past 5 years for me to cook the welcome meal for the congregation and missionary, and about 4 years ago I decided to have the Pastor begin asking the missionary that is visiting to tell us what kind of meal they like or some home cooking they don't get overseas. This year I was delighted when I heard "Shrimp!" (Don't ask about the request for Thai Chicken Satay, it consumed two weeks of my life perfecting the recipe southern-boy style).
What was most enjoyable was that shrimp has one of the easiest applications to feed mass amounts of people, the one-pot wonder that is the shrimp boil (or I believe some folks like to call it a low-country boil). Just start a pot of seasoned boiling liquid and add things in waves from the longest cooking time to the shortest cooking time.
Now I'm a landlocked Tennessean, so I don't know jack-squat about doing it properly, but it turned out fantastic as near as I could tell, witnessed by the cherished sign for every cook out there, when the crowd goes silent because everybody is busy eating with no time for chit-chat.
I made mine with the usual taters, corn, sausage, whole garlic cloves, and shrimp, but veered a little off course with the addition of shallots and Brussels sprouts (I never can figure out if it's Brussel sprouts or Brussels sprouts, which doesn't seem quite right, like a double plural). The sprouts were awesome, as they soaked in all of that boiling liquid.
I seasoned with Zatarain's shrimp boil, Spanish paprika, Old Bay, salt, Tony Chachare's cajun seasoning, a stick of butter and some whole lemons.
Now that you've read by book of a comment, here's my question for the knowledgeable Horde: What else should go in a shrimp boil? Is there anything that more experienced boilers like to include? I'm always eager to learn more!

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My local fishmonger had some grouper that looked fantastic...I couldn't resist. But way too many of the recipes I found drowned it in spices, which is a shame for such a nice fish.

So I winged it...my favorite sort of cooking. I had some grape tomatoes of various colors, garlic, basil, and butter. Lots and lots of butter. I did the simplest thing I could imagine; I rough-chopped the tomatoes and threw them into a pan with tons of butter. After a few minutes added some minced garlic, and then when that was fragrant a bit of fresh chopped basil.

As for the fish? Sautéed in a hot pan with even more butter, then into a 350 degree oven to finish. Topped with the tomato stuff and it was a great dish, simple to cook, and almost foolproof.

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Bluebell sent me a great and easy recipe for pork belly. I have mentioned it before, and probably included a photo or two, but I just made it again because I saw nice looking pork belly at a local market. As most of you know, that's often how I cook...whatever looks good rather than what I decide upon before I go shopping.

Anyway, it's easy. In fact the only remotely difficult step is cutting the grid into the skin. You will need a sharp knife!

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Avocados sans thumbprints, beef short ribs that have meat on them (not the stupid little sliver of bone they sneak into the packages), carrots that don't taste like stalky chalk, spare bottles of Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon, an herb garden that actually produces herbs (but no basil!), well-marbled NY strip steaks and elk backstrap to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

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

Posted by: CBD at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:00 PM (2JoB8)

2 Homemade pizza and a Cabernet tonight

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:01 PM (2JoB8)

3 You can call them to dinner but you can't make them eat

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:03 PM (2JoB8)

4 Hey, that's my line

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at October 31, 2021 03:03 PM (sJHOI)

5 Ordered in from EL CId today.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 31, 2021 03:04 PM (Irn0L)

6 Making Rhee Drummond's orange chicken tonight.

Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:05 PM (kTF2Z)

7 When I was a boy we had a 55 gallon barrel my old man cut in half, on the horizontal axis, and we used it for the occasional pig roast. One of my favorite memories.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 31, 2021 03:06 PM (RRkWn)

8 Hey, that's my line

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at October 31, 2021 03:03 PM (sJHOI)

Yup...immortalized by some kind soul...who, I have no idea!

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 03:06 PM (Q9lwr)

9 MoMe was mui bueno.

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:07 PM (Jzz++)

10 hiya

Posted by: JT at October 31, 2021 03:07 PM (arJlL)

11 You can call them to dinner but you can't make them eat

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:03 PM (2JoB

Oh, you've been to my house?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 03:07 PM (7bRMQ)

12 The Bogs have been feasting on a rage I made with confit pheasant legs. Just lip smacking good

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:09 PM (Jzz++)

13 Ragu not rage. The rage was at the empty pot

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:09 PM (Jzz++)

14 Besides the fantastic company the food is always the thing I look forward to the most and this year did not disappoint. Absolutely outstanding. Jack Sucio!! we all want that recipe because it was heavenly. My hubby would love it.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:11 PM (nxdel)

15 Feasting on Rage sounds like a metal band.

Posted by: bear with undead balls at October 31, 2021 03:12 PM (QU5/8)

16 The Bogs have been feasting on a ragu I made with confit pheasant legs. Just lip smacking good

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:09 PM (Jzz++)

Are these the ones you mentioned in Texas...that were a bit salty? Because that sounds like a perfect use for them.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 03:12 PM (Q9lwr)

17 I made Bruschetta Chicken last night. Make bruschetta with diced tomatoes, fresh basil, chopped garlic, s and p, grated parm, a bit of olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar, let sit on counter. Later, quick brown 4 chicken breast in frying pan. Cover cookie sheet with foil. Place chicken breasts on foil, cover with sliced avocado and bruschetta and sliced or grated mozzerella cheese. Broil until bubbly. You can also reduce balsamic to drizzle over the finished product. It's divine.

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 03:14 PM (QC3yT)

18 Sounds like so much fun -- and delicious food, too!

Posted by: Lizzy at October 31, 2021 03:15 PM (bDqIh)

19 Making Rhee Drummond's orange chicken tonight.

Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:05
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Most excellent. I'm thinking that or spaghetti for my b'day supper this week.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 03:15 PM (ju2Fy)

20 Are these the ones you mentioned in Texas...that were a bit salty? Because that sounds like a perfect use for them.

New batch. Bird farm nearby. Good shooting and tasty. My bird dog is worn out.

I've combined gun, pet and food threads!

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:16 PM (Jzz++)

21 First time in probably 30 years I won't be making chili for Halloween. Just me and hubs tonight since the kids are doing their own thing. Sort of sad really. I don't know how, back in the day I managed to work full time, come home and get my kids costumes on, make the chili and take them out trick or treating. I'd give anything to have that energy back.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:16 PM (nxdel)

22 I laughed my a$$ off at that top pic. Hast to be true knowing the horde!

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 03:16 PM (QC3yT)

23 I'd give anything to have that energy back.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:16 PM (nxdel)

And the days?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 03:17 PM (7bRMQ)

24 Had a few family parties where we hired a guy with the trailer to cook a pig all day. So many crunchy, fatty, tender I could just pull up a chair and chow. Can't buy that stuff around here.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 03:17 PM (+ya+t)

25 Bought ready made pizza dough, took it out of refrigerator at start of thread, warm dough spreads out better.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:17 PM (2JoB8)

26 San Marcos, Tx police would not escort the Biden campaign bus last year.

The dispatcher said authorities would monitor traffic infractions, but that there would not be an escort. She indicated the decision was made by a high-ranking police official, which the lawsuit alleges is San Marcos assistant police chief Brandon Winkenwerder.�

Let's go, Brandon!

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 03:18 PM (0ryfU)

27 We usually have chili for Halloween too. Just didn't feel like it this year. I'm going to roast broccoli and acorn squash, make some rice pilaf, and call it a day.

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:18 PM (mNhhD)

28 I had some zucchini fries and they were tasty.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at October 31, 2021 03:20 PM (ybIRR)

29 I want to thank all of you that came to the TXMoMe. My appreciation for all of the great cooks that put on such a feast knows no bounds. I have never seen a kitchen with so many good cooks get along so seamlessly and with such fun. Thank You again, all

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:20 PM (PzTyT)

30 Reads all the posts about people's food preps. Looks at bag of chicken pieces marinading in plain old store bought bbq sauce to put over rice. Shakes head.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 03:20 PM (7bRMQ)

31 And the days?

Oh God yes, goes without saying. A simpler time and very happy times.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (nxdel)

32 Ewwww...a Popeye's in DC was closed due to rats swarming the kitchen. Gah!

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (mNhhD)

33 Infidevil, your bruschetta sounds wonderful.

BeatleJewells, know what you mean about the energy. I'm on the couch trying to muster enough to go get the stepladder and get the Halloween candy down, from where I put it up out of reach so I wouldn't eat any.

Posted by: skywitch at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (QVgqY)

34 Been using an immersion circulator for a while now.

The only failure I've had was that leg of lamb, when broken down into various muscles, should not be cooked for more than about 2 hours. Tends to get mealy.

Chicken that cooks at 152 degrees for a couple of hours is much better than dry cooking to 160.

One hack: if you ever need to quick-thaw something, set your circulator to room temperature and use cold water. Circulating water thaws much faster than an oven defrost (and won't cook like the microwave will).

Posted by: SARDiver at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (s0DTB)

35 a Popeye's in DC was closed due to rats swarming the kitchen. Gah!
Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (mNhhD)

The customers or real rats? Hard to tell the difference in DC

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 31, 2021 03:23 PM (Irn0L)

36 Today's feast:

Corn hot dish (casserole for those of us not from the Upper Midwest)

Spatchcock chicken on the pellet grill.

Green beans with bacon.

Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 03:23 PM (2SdPm)

37 Thank you again, Ben Had, for being the hostess with the mostest!

Posted by: All Howl Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 31, 2021 03:23 PM (XItSe)

38 Jewells, I let you get off without giving the green chili sauces I had for you. I will send.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:23 PM (PzTyT)

39 Ewwww...a Popeye's in DC was closed due to rats swarming the kitchen. Gah!
Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (mNhhD)
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Well, politicians do tend to carry some unsavory diseases.

Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 03:24 PM (2SdPm)

40
I never knew the proper temperature for sous vide shrimp until I boiled some shrimp my usual way until they were ready, picked up my temp probe and shot them. 182 degrees.

Even better is if you throw some defrosted flounder fillets, some scallops, some butter, and shrimp into the same sous vide bag @ 182 degrees.

Salt, sweet, butter, and shrimp.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 31, 2021 03:24 PM (dQvv7)

41 Ewwww...a Popeye's in DC was closed due to rats swarming the kitchen. Gah!

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:22 PM (mNhhD)

Ugg ugg ugg ugg ugg! Just tomorrow's meat!

Posted by: The Sailor Man at October 31, 2021 03:24 PM (7bRMQ)

42 I'm trying to access the local Mexican restaurants website but it keeps taking me to Door Cash. Geez Louise.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:24 PM (nxdel)

43 Hey food thread! Thanks CBD!

Well I'm making yet another batch of my homemade salsa, which I've formally decided is the best salsa I've tasted outside of a Mexican restaurant. I just can't seem to get the same flavor out of bottled salsas anymore, and my hunch is that's no accident.

La Costena's serrano chiles in the can are my secret weapon! They just get spicier the longer you pickle and refrigerate 'em.

Posted by: your Hooters waitress for the evening, qdpsteve at October 31, 2021 03:24 PM (L2ZTs)

44 Dick Chaney and Alex Baldwin go hunting together. Who comes out of the woods alive?

Posted by: Ron at October 31, 2021 03:25 PM (pOrFv)

45 Ben......sent you an email a couple of days ago?

Posted by: westminsterbooshow at October 31, 2021 03:25 PM (/UQ/R)

46 Joe Biden calls it Poopeye's.

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:25 PM (mNhhD)

47 Oh Ben Had my goodness I had forgotten! Yes.. how kind of you. Looking foward to getting them!

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM (nxdel)

48 BeatleJewells, know what you mean about the energy. I'm on the couch trying to muster enough to go get the stepladder and get the Halloween candy down, from where I put it up out of reach so I wouldn't eat any.

Posted by: skywitch

It is and simple. I got candy on Friday. It's in a big bowl by the front door. My hip is killing me today so I may cheat and just put it on the porch. Not sure I could get up 40+ times. *sadz*

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM (QC3yT)

49 Baked salmon, rice w/ diced bell peppers, and creamed peas tonight. Dessert homemade brownies.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM (ju2Fy)

50 My pizza dough recipe:

1T active yeast
1T sugar
2 cups warm water
1T kosher salt
2T olive oil
5cups flour

Bloom yeast with water and sugar in stand mixer bowl. Add salt, oil, and flour to bowl. Using the hook attachment, set on 1 til the dough comes together. Set on 2 for five minutes. Let rest for five minutes, then on 2 for another five minutes. Let the dough rise until it's doubled in size.

Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM (kTF2Z)

51 All Howl Eris, We didn't get much chance to visit but hopefully next year?

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM (PzTyT)

52 Sorry to deprive you of my awesomeness, BH! Definitely next year.

Posted by: All Howl Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 31, 2021 03:28 PM (XItSe)

53 WDS, I did receive it and will get back to you. Life has been busy.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:29 PM (PzTyT)

54 Infidel.. I know the feeling. Fortunately the stairs going up to the attic are 6 feet from the front door so I can just sit there and wait for the next batch of goblins. It's usually what I do. Much easier.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 03:29 PM (nxdel)

55 Yes, chili or pizza for Halloween night - yum!
The kid is now too old for doing Halloween, so I made him a batch of shortbread with colorful jimmies to take back to school with him tonight.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 31, 2021 03:31 PM (bDqIh)

56 olddog, I owe you mail also.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:31 PM (PzTyT)

57 Had a few family parties where we hired a guy with the trailer to cook a pig all day. So many crunchy, fatty, tender I could just pull up a chair and chow. Can't buy that stuff around here.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 03:17 PM

When our nephew had his PhD party my BIL hired a guy who had a pig cooker trailer. He came and sat the trailer up with propane and a pig on the spit, turned it on and he left. Left a laminated instruction sheet with clear instructions on what to do.

Followed the instructions and it was delicious. Perfectly done whole pig with no muss or fuss. We called him when we were done and he came and got the trailer and hauled it away. I do not recall how much it cost but IIRC it was reasonable for what we got.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 31, 2021 03:31 PM (JUOKG)

58 We usually have chili for Halloween too. Just didn't feel like it this year. I'm going to roast broccoli and acorn squash, make some rice pilaf, and call it a day.

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:18 PM

You forgot the meat.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 31, 2021 03:32 PM (JUOKG)

59 olddog, I owe you mail also.

Posted by: Ben Had
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No hurry, Ben Had.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 03:33 PM (ju2Fy)

60 San Marcos, Tx police would not escort the Biden campaign bus last year.

The dispatcher said authorities would monitor traffic infractions, but that there would not be an escort. She indicated the decision was made by a high-ranking police official, which the lawsuit alleges is San Marcos assistant police chief Brandon Winkenwerder.

Let's go, Brandon!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

If they don't reimburse for the special escorts no state/county/city/town should give the Feds free escorts.
(paid in advance because it would be easy to ignore the bill by the Feds)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 03:33 PM (5pwb+)

61 I love this time of year. Deer season is here. My buddy shot a nice buck yesterday. Venison Tenderloin is on the menu tonight.

A delicious Cabernet. et' voila!

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 03:34 PM (Jzz++)

62 My Godchild and I made bat wings out of whole chicken wings for a few years. They turned out blackish but weren't burnt at all. Spooked some people until they tasted them. Lost the recipe years ago.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 03:34 PM (+ya+t)

63 My beef stew is simmering in the crockpot. It will be a couple of hours before the kitchen smells delicious.

Posted by: GhostRider, not in the sky at October 31, 2021 03:34 PM (pxVvf)

64 I watched a ATK video on "perfect" Sou Vide steak. After a 90 minute boil, you fry it.

I get a perfect steak on a gas grill in 10 minutes.

Talk about a fuked up waste of time.

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 03:35 PM (L9P9s)

65 Swamp Bog, you are making me exceedingly hungry.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:35 PM (PzTyT)

66 It was my intention to attend the MoMe, but health problems made it impossible. If I am still alive, I will attend next year. Thanks for all the food reports!

Posted by: Buck Joefiden (nee Ofama) at October 31, 2021 03:36 PM (VK7pi)

67 In hindsight should've done pizza or chili for tonight. A sit down meal with Trick or Treaters will be challenging.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 03:36 PM (ju2Fy)

68 Ahhh, TxMoMe food! Mrs. E missed the company more than the food (or so she says). She got tired of being sick so gave me her damn cold which she had during the TxMoMe. By way of reparations (SWIDT), she is making potato soup for me. Maybe a hot toddy too.

Posted by: Eromero at October 31, 2021 03:38 PM (0OP+5)

69 Hi WBS! How's it hanging? Tell Old Dude Hi!

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 03:38 PM (QC3yT)

70
Bloom yeast with water and sugar in stand mixer bowl. Add salt, oil, and flour to bowl. Using the hook attachment, set on 1 til the dough comes together. Set on 2 for five minutes. Let rest for five minutes, then on 2 for another five minutes. Let the dough rise until it's doubled in size.

Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:26 PM

Then put back into the refrigerator for a day or two while all of the delicious 'variants' appear.

My son is a 'foody' and when he comes around and has my pizza he always takes a bite, chews, then asks just how many hours the dough has spent in the 'frig beforehand. I think he's trying to determine just how many hours is 'just enough'. I know it's more then a day and less then three. The sweet spot is somewhere in there.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 31, 2021 03:39 PM (dQvv7)

71 Followed the instructions and it was delicious. Perfectly done whole pig with no muss or fuss.
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I don't think I've had better pork anywhere.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 03:39 PM (+ya+t)

72 Evening, all. I got nothing.

The rugrats are about to start swarming around the neighborhood for treats, which I don't care to do. SO I have all the lights turned off and am up in the attic (my writing den) with a single lamp.

I'm hungry, but I'm in one of those moods where nothing appeals to me. I'll probably end up having a bowl of cold cereal.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 31, 2021 03:39 PM (2JVJo)

73 Wow!
What an amazing time.
Thank you to all the morons who let me throw my arms around you and hug you. And for all those I missed, there's always another year!

Thank you to Ben had and all the amazing cooks. I was able to sample almost everything and it was all so very good. And made with love. That's the secret ingredient.

CBD, don't think you're off the hook for your comments downstairs. I'll get you, my pretty!

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 03:39 PM (U2p+3)

74 Hey there, CBD! All of that fancy stuff above is great, but there's an important bit of food news that bears mentioning...

McRib returns tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 03:40 PM (mZUr4)

75 Regular Joe I'm with you.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:40 PM (2JoB8)

76 On the way home from the MoMee Inspector and I stopped at a Chinese buffet. Honestly, don't go to Chinese buffets in Houston. The food wasn't *bad*, but it certainly wasn't very impressive either. In fact, now that I've found that sesame oil is the secret ingredient to combine with garlic and ginger to make "Asian inspired" dishes taste closer to authentic, we prefer my cooking to the restaurants.

On the other hand, some of the "closed Sunday" and regional specialty Chinese restaurants are very good indeed. There's a Szechuan place near us that is absolutely fantastic.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at October 31, 2021 03:41 PM (MXdMt)

77 I am at the end of the year, I am down to drying peppers as they come ripe in the garden.

This year my wife asked me to plant Korean chilies, which are apparently called Pugochu (Gochu means chili)

Korean peppers are extremely hot. Just to let you know. As in, mon Dieu roll around on the floor hot. Kimchi is going to be lit.

I am also drying lemon balm and a native mint called Yerba Buena for teas. Christopher Taylor reminded me last week that I wanted to do that. As herbal teas go, they are as good as the barley tea with ginger that I made all last winter, so it will be a nice change this winter.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 31, 2021 03:41 PM (KbLYZ)

78 Another half hour or so for the season's first pot roast.

The secret to a good pot roast is the meat. It must be a chuck roast. Forget all about bottom round, top round, whatever. Chuck roast. Period.

Posted by: EvilEi at October 31, 2021 03:43 PM (7b2L9)

79
McRib returns tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dooooooooooooof

Go watch Chef John (I think I saw the link last week) and make them yourself!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 03:43 PM (5pwb+)

80 Ok, I'm curious...what comments do the Horde have about the canned bacon you see at long-term food storage sites?

Posted by: Barkingatthemoon59, wandering lurkette at October 31, 2021 03:44 PM (0cQ8W)

81 McRib returns tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dooooooooooooof

Go watch Chef John (I think I saw the link last week) and make them yourself!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 03:43 PM (5pwb+)

I'll do that during the McRib blackout period. But when the real thing is available, I must partake!

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 03:45 PM (mZUr4)

82 Ok, I'm curious...what comments do the Horde have about the canned bacon you see at long-term food storage sites?

Posted by: Barkingatthemoon59, wandering lurkette at October 31, 2021 03:44 PM

Extremely expensive. Youtube has many, many wonderful videos on canned bacon.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 31, 2021 03:46 PM (JUOKG)

83 I roasted some beef bones yesterday and made stock today. Tomorrow I'll marinate chicken thighs in Pinot noir for a day. Tuesday I'll make Coq au vin. Thursday, son #1 will help me eat it.

Never made it before. Hopefully the planning is worth it!!

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 03:46 PM (U2p+3)

84 Talk about a fuked up waste of time.

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 03:35 PM (L9P9s)

I agree. I think steak on the grill is great, and sous viding it doesn't add a thing. So why bother?

But some other foods taste better, and that's why I sous Vide!

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 03:46 PM (Q9lwr)

85 Make my own McRib? Where do I buy the lips and assholes?

Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:48 PM (kTF2Z)

86 I watched a ATK video on "perfect" Sou Vide steak. After a 90 minute boil, you fry it.

I get a perfect steak on a gas grill in 10 minutes.

Talk about a fuked up waste of time.

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 20

Reverse sear is optimal.

Have not cooked a steak on the grill in 3-4 years.

Posted by: Golfman at October 31, 2021 03:48 PM (16j+h)

87 Thanks, once again, Ben Had for putting up with the likes of us. I can't remember a better time and certainly, no better reason for a 2000 mile round trip drive. xoxo

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 03:48 PM (mD/uy)

88 If they don't reimburse for the special escorts no state/county/city/town should give the Feds free escorts.
(paid in advance because it would be easy to ignore the bill by the Feds)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 03:33 PM (5pwb+)

Do they say what type of escort? Would five deputized cadets on mopeds be enough?

Posted by: Kindltot at October 31, 2021 03:49 PM (KbLYZ)

89 But some other foods taste better, and that's why I sous Vide!
Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 03:46 PM (Q9lwr)

Awesome nic update for the day! Several months from now, I will refer to you as GPD to see who was paying attention

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 03:49 PM (mZUr4)

90 Tonypete, You all bring so much joy. Say Hello to R and give her a hug from me. La Familia, Brother!

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:51 PM (PzTyT)

91 Last years crop of Jalape�os my wife dried and ground up, have used them a lot in chili, burritos and the like.
Pretty hot stuff

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:51 PM (2JoB8)

92 Make my own McRib? Where do I buy the lips and assholes?
Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:48 PM (kTF2Z)

If only the current shortage of nearly everything included assholes. They are NEVER in short supply!

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 03:51 PM (mZUr4)

93 Since I don't have a grill anymore, I use a smoking hot, well seasoned, cast iron pan.

The key is never cooking cold meat. It really needs to be room temp. Then seared to make a crust on the outside, salt, pepper and truffle zest only. 3 minutes per side, off the heat, add a pat of good irish butter and cover. Let rest for at least five minutes.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 03:52 PM (U2p+3)

94 I won a bottle of Maple Syrup at the MoMe.

You may all commence to envy me.....

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 03:53 PM (SRRAx)

95 Teresa, that stuff is liquid gold.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (PzTyT)

96 Oh, and on the way home, had to best Mexican food I ever had at a restaurant - El Puerto de Acapulco in Blytheville, AR.

Inexpensive, fast and the place was fully staffed with family so none of that 'it's take us 45 minutes to serve you' trash.

I had Pollo Puerto de Acapulco which turned out to be pounded chicken (!?) with shrimp and chirozo all covered with a glorious cream sauce.

So tasty you wanted to hit somebody.

https://www.puertodeacapulco.com/

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (mD/uy)

97 I won a bottle of Maple Syrup at the MoMe.

You may all commence to envy me.....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 03:53 PM (SRRAx)

Just don't put it on French Toast.

Posted by: Golfman at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (16j+h)

98 Make my own McRib? Where do I buy the lips and assholes?
Posted by: Spook Lowell at October 31, 2021 03:48 PM (kTF2Z)

On-Cor has those in the frozen foods sections. Little pork rib patty things like Mickey D's sells.

If your gonna go ghetto, go all out is what I say.

Oh look! Martini time! One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (R/m4+)

99 Do they say what type of escort? Would five deputized cadets on mopeds be enough?

If my town were to offer five pickups with Let's Go Brandon flags, they could just send the bill to me.

Posted by: t-brimstone at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (8eSmR)

100 Teresa in Fort Worth Dungeon I am, many have raved about it.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 03:55 PM (2JoB8)

101 Starting to plan and assign items for the big family Thanksgiving this year. . . Anyone have ideas for gluten-free dessert? We have two who have fluten issues, and one who canlt tolerate some of the replacement flours. I was thinking of making a "dream pie" where the pie shell is merigue and then the filling is either a lemon or chocolate custanrd. . .

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (bDqIh)

102 I am also drying lemon balm and a native mint called Yerba Buena for teas.
Posted by: Kindltot

Yerba Buena? "Good Herb"?

I thought that would be smoked, not dried.

Posted by: mikeskull at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (P1f+c)

103 ince I don't have a grill anymore, I use a smoking hot, well seasoned, cast iron pan.

The key is never cooking cold meat. It really needs to be room temp. Then seared to make a crust on the outside, salt, pepper and truffle zest only. 3 minutes per side, off the heat, add a pat of good irish butter and cover. Let rest for at least five minutes.

Posted by: nurse hatchet

What finish temp do you get when using that technique?
Thanks.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (5pwb+)

104 Alaska Prepper has a video on canning bacon that style. He uses the microwave ready bacon he gets at Costco. You can put up raw bacon but it's something you'd use for seasoning.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (YynYJ)

105 Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (bDqIh)

Bluebell sent me a recipe for flourless chocolate cake that is superb.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 03:57 PM (Q9lwr)

106 Speaking of Pork Belly, I highly recommend Jess Pryles Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Every Picnic I've brought them to, they are the first food eaten up (excuse me while I hurt my shoulder patting myself on the back.)
Her website is her name followed by dot com. Lots of other good recipes on there as well.

Posted by: Fritzy at October 31, 2021 03:58 PM (VY+MJ)

107 Picked up a turkey for thanksgiving and a ham for christmas today. Stocks appeared to be limited too.

Posted by: SnifflesCovidalski @ (IJES/) - at October 31, 2021 03:58 PM (IJES/)

108 >>Bluebell sent me a recipe for flourless chocolate cake that is superb.

Ooh, good idea. Can you share or should I hit up boobell when she arrives?

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 03:59 PM (bDqIh)

109 Since I don't have a grill anymore, I use a smoking hot, well seasoned, cast iron pan.

The key is never cooking cold meat. It really needs to be room temp. Then seared to make a crust on the outside, salt, pepper and truffle zest only. 3 minutes per side, off the heat, add a pat of good irish butter and cover. Let rest for at least five minutes.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 03:52 PM (U2p+3)

That sounds quite yummy!

I follow a method (slightly modified) that I learned watching Alton Brown. 4 minutes per side on a very hot grill, turn 90 degrees at the 2 minute mark on each side for the awesome diamond shaped grill marks. Lower the heat and cook on foil until 5-10 degrees below desired doneness ( use a meat thermometer). Wrap in the foil and remove to rest and reach final temp.

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 03:59 PM (mZUr4)

110 Lizzy, an angel pie (meringue crust) sounds just the thing. Years ago for Christmas I used to make it with a chocolate mousse filling. Excellent dessert

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 03:59 PM (mNhhD)

111 Tonypete,

Do you Mind if CBD or Ben Had pass on your email address? I'll send Wyo propaganda

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 04:00 PM (Jzz++)

112 I won a bottle of Maple Syrup at the MoMe.

You may all commence to envy me.....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 03:53 PM (SRRAx)

I live in New England. You can't swing a cat without hitting a bottle of the stuff.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 31, 2021 04:01 PM (2JVJo)

113 Well, I just discovered the plumbers accidentally unplugged my chest freezer 3 or 4 days ago. Hasn't been opened so I'm hoping to get lucky. FVCKERS!

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 04:02 PM (+ya+t)

114 >> Years ago for Christmas I used to make it with a chocolate mousse filling. Excellent dessert

Oh good to know! Angel pie sounded tasty from the recipe, and I'd prefer to make something that is not a modified gluten recipe/requires substitutions, but something that is that way 'as is'.

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:03 PM (bDqIh)

115 Bitter Clinger, that bowl of shrimp and stuff is so beautiful I almost cried.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:03 PM (TZgEk)

116 Cioppino >>> Low Country Boil

Posted by: San Franspook-o at October 31, 2021 04:04 PM (EZebt)

117 112 I won a bottle of Maple Syrup at the MoMe.

You may all commence to envy me.....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 03:53 PM (SRRAx)

I live in New England. You can't swing a cat without hitting a bottle of the stuff.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 31, 2021 04:01 PM (2JVJo)

Yeah - about the only trees around here with sap in them are the pine trees.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 04:06 PM (SRRAx)

118 Can you share or should I hit up boobell when she arrives?

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 03:59 PM (bDqIh)

I just checked the link and they want you to sign up.

Screw them. Email me and I will send you a PDF.

cbd dot aoshq at geemail dot com

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:06 PM (Q9lwr)

119 One of my two favorite cereal recipes, from one of my favorite hippie books, Cooking for Consciousness (1976).

3 tbsp oil
½ cup honey
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup dried cranberries

Combine oil, honey, salt, and vanilla in one bowl, rolled oats, walnuts, and cinnamon in another bowl. Combine the two mixtures. Roast in a shallow pan at 250° for 25-30 minutes. Remove and add dried cranberries.

Posted by: Vincent Price Blair at October 31, 2021 04:06 PM (CX3cf)

120 I think grilled Mahi Mahi tonight will be on the menu. Feeling lazy about cooking.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 31, 2021 04:07 PM (BFigT)

121 I got and tried some Malta Goya today.

Pretty good! Basically it's a sweet soft-drink-ized nonalcoholic beer. Tastes almost exactly like Karamalz.

Posted by: your Hooters waitress for the evening, qdpsteve at October 31, 2021 04:07 PM (L2ZTs)

122 Been helping Mrs D, and by that I mean keeping up cleaning the pots and pans, as she gets a pot roast on to cook. It already smells delightful. I may have to open the pinot noir early.

Posted by: Digoblins at October 31, 2021 04:07 PM (axyOa)

123 I may have to open the pinot noir early.
Posted by: Digoblins

I thought you had to use some pino for deglazing the pot so you might as well open 2 bottles...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:10 PM (5pwb+)

124 >>One of my two favorite cereal recipes, from one of my favorite hippie books, Cooking for Consciousness (1976).

That looks tasty -- and nice that it doesn't require a lot of different seeds that are a PITA to get like so many current granola recipes!

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:11 PM (bDqIh)

125 What finish temp do you get when using that technique?
Thanks.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

I haven't the faintest idea. But it is rare/medium rare every time.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:12 PM (U2p+3)

126 Thanks, CBD!!!

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:12 PM (bDqIh)

127 Anyone have ideas for gluten-free dessert? We have two who have fluten issues, and one who canlt tolerate some of the replacement flours. I was thinking of making a "dream pie" where the pie shell is merigue and then the filling is either a lemon or chocolate custanrd. . .
Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (bDqIh)
===
Almond cake, macaroons, marzipan

Posted by: San Franspook-o at October 31, 2021 04:12 PM (EZebt)

128 I thought you had to use some pino for deglazing the pot so you might as well open 2 bottles...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:10 PM (5pwb+)

Another reason i love this place. Folks always got your back.

Posted by: Digoblins at October 31, 2021 04:13 PM (axyOa)

129 My niece and me just returned from south dakota. She has already made pheasant pot pies. I am going for pheasant poppers next.

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 31, 2021 04:13 PM (WF/xn)

130 Lizzy - go to the Betty Crocker website and look for Cherry Berries on a Cloud. It's a meringue crust recipe. My mom used to make it, and I've done it once or twice, and as I recall it's pretty good. You could add / subtract various fruits as desired.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:13 PM (7SxCn)

131 Lol American Airlines is cancelling tons of flights cuz a shortage of FAs. Suffer bitches, suffer hard. You wanted this cuz no mean tweets.

Lessko Bran-Den

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Brandon Brandon Brandon at October 31, 2021 04:15 PM (JYJjo)

132 30 Reads all the posts about people's food preps. Looks at bag of chicken pieces marinading in plain old store bought bbq sauce to put over rice. Shakes head.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 03:20 PM (7bRMQ)

I just now ate a small tub of cottage cheese. You're practically Julia Child by comparison.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:16 PM (TZgEk)

133 Yerba Buena? "Good Herb"?
I thought that would be smoked, not dried.
Posted by: mikeskull at October 31, 2021 03:56 PM (P1f+c)

Clinopodium Douglasii. It is native to the West coast. Lots of things were called Yerba/hierba buena, in Spanish it is the name for Peppermint

Posted by: Kindltot at October 31, 2021 04:16 PM (KbLYZ)

134 Ewwww...a Popeye's in DC was closed due to rats swarming the kitchen. Gah!

The real time for concern is when they put Ratatouille on the menu.

Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at October 31, 2021 04:16 PM (v/m6y)

135 My other favorite cereal recipe is from The Common Ground (of Brattleboro, Vermont) Dessert Cook Book (1983). Mary Clogginstein eats there, or would if she hadn’t shut them down. I can’t post it here because something in it looks like spam, and it’s not the obvious candidates. But I’ll post it on the Deplorable Gourmet group on MeWe.

Posted by: Vincent Price Blair at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (CX3cf)

136 Any ever bought canned bacon, (as asked above)
Something Dollar Tree might have. Mostly for long storage. I have a couple of the well advertised freeze
dried buckets.

Posted by: Colin at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (ednVB)

137 Ok I'll bite, what foods taste better with SV? Baked potatoes? Grilled asparagus? Roast chicken? BBQ ribs? Baked lasagna? Cheeseburgers? Veal picatta?

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (L9P9s)

138 >> go to the Betty Crocker website and look for Cherry Berries on a Cloud.

That sounds amazing! Will look that up.

>>Almond cake, macaroons, marzipan

Would you believe one of the gluten peeps is also very allergic to all nuts? I think we will have every major food peculiarity represented this year -- vegetarian, keto, nut and oil allergies. . .! But macaroons would be excellent!!

Thanks!!

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (bDqIh)

139 Lizzy,
You could also make a chocolate mousse and cover with whipped cream and raspberries.

Or layer berries, fresh mint leaves, custard and whip cream in a pretty glass parfait or champagne glass. If you assemble them prior, you can add ladyfingers to the ones who aren't gluten intolerant.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:18 PM (U2p+3)

140 137 Ok I'll bite, what foods taste better with SV? Baked potatoes? Grilled asparagus? Roast chicken? BBQ ribs? Baked lasagna? Cheeseburgers? Veal picatta?
Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (L9P9s)

Yes

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at October 31, 2021 04:20 PM (WF/xn)

141 64 I watched a ATK video on "perfect" Sou Vide steak. After a 90 minute boil, you fry it.

I get a perfect steak on a gas grill in 10 minutes.

Talk about a fuked up waste of time.

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 03:35 PM (L9P9s)

I often cut my own steaks from a loin from Costco. Sometimes, if there's a bone to navigate, the thickness of the steaks varies. This makes grill times different, of course. If I sous vide them, steaks of different thicknesses are cooked to exactly the same temp throughout, so all I then need to do is apply the sear.

Also, cheaper cuts become much more tender. I've cooked large chuck roasts at 135 degrees for 24-36 hours, and they come out med-rare and as tender as rib roast.

Posted by: SARDiver at October 31, 2021 04:20 PM (s0DTB)

142 >>Or layer berries, fresh mint leaves, custard and whip cream in a pretty glass parfait or champagne glass. If you assemble them prior, you can add ladyfingers to the ones who aren't gluten intolerant.

Mmmm, trifle! Another good one, thanks!!

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:20 PM (bDqIh)

143 Seems to me if family members are requesting the vaxx to attend their T-Day festivities, then not accepting requests for special diets doesn't seem so gauche.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:20 PM (ju2Fy)

144 I saw cute little packages of quail eggs at the grocery store yesterday. Does anyone have a good recipe?

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess, #SuperStraight #maskless (Mzdiz) at October 31, 2021 04:21 PM (Mzdiz)

145 That looks tasty -- and nice that it doesn't require a lot of different seeds that are a PITA to get like so many current granola recipes!

And it’s very alterable. Put pecans or almonds in instead of walnuts, or whatever you like. The original of course calls for raisins, but I almost always prefer dried cranberries.

Posted by: Vincent Price Blair at October 31, 2021 04:21 PM (CX3cf)

146 "I saw cute little packages of quail eggs at the grocery store yesterday. Does anyone have a good recipe?"

Poach the eggs, slice a hot dog into small coins, stack them on a Ritz cracker and top with Hollandaise sauce. World's tiniest eggs benedict.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (7SxCn)

147 144 I saw cute little packages of quail eggs at the grocery store yesterday. Does anyone have a good recipe?
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess, #SuperStraight #maskless (Mzdiz) at October 31, 2021 04:21 PM (Mzdiz)

Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)

148 Looks like I may have dodged a bullet with partially frozen meat being safe to refreeze according to the all knowing internet. Anyone else had a similar experience in a long power outage, etc?

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 04:25 PM (+ya+t)

149 Would you believe one of the gluten peeps is also very allergic to all nuts? I think we will have every major food peculiarity represented this year -- vegetarian, keto, nut and oil allergies.
Posted by: Lizzy Borden

Martinis or Manhattans or other straight alcohol in large snifters.
Will not 'offend' any of those food issues and if you start before everyone else you will not care!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:25 PM (5pwb+)

150 Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 04:17 PM (L9P9s)

Thick-cut pork chops
Any tough cut of beef
Chicken thighs
Chicken breasts

It's a technique that lends itself to long slow cooking or careful cooking of delicate foods. It's not intended for everything, just like slow cookers aren't meant to cook all your meals.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:25 PM (Q9lwr)

151 >>Seems to me if family members are requesting the vaxx to attend their T-Day festivities, then not accepting requests for special diets doesn't seem so gauche.

Yeah, the vaxx demans for weddings, etc. are the worst!

Hubby and I are fortunate that the accomodations/special requests, etc. on both sides of the family are low key - it's not an insistence that everyone be deprived, just skipping the dangerous items and making sure there's a dish that accomodates the other diets.

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:26 PM (bDqIh)

152 Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (7SxCn)

From the last thread: your complaint about passwords...

Try a program called "LastPass." It takes care of all of those irritating password problems. I use it on all of my devices and it's great.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:27 PM (Q9lwr)

153 Lol, AZ @ 149

Posted by: skywitch at October 31, 2021 04:28 PM (QVgqY)

154 I like Kraut...But I bought a jar of Bavarian Kraut (Silver Floss). The most foul smelling jar of kraut I have ever opened. Smells like Biden after he poops himself. Going to dump it out, should take it back, but its no convenient right now. The best kraut used to be sold in NYC by the hotdog carts.

Posted by: Colin at October 31, 2021 04:28 PM (ednVB)

155 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)

Or uni! That is a spectacular combination.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:28 PM (Q9lwr)

156 I just now ate a small tub of cottage cheese. You're practically Julia Child by comparison.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:16 PM (TZgEk)

Did it have pineapple?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 04:29 PM (7bRMQ)

157 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)

I don't know what I'd find in the way of salmon roe around here. I'm surprised that quail eggs showed up. I guess I'll have to look.

Recalling now a fun project we had for oceanography class (food sources from the ocean). My roomie and I made dinner for my oceans prof at his home, but in order to do that, we had to go to Boston to get nori and bonito flakes, among other ingredients that couldn't be found in Hanover NH.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess, #SuperStraight #maskless (Mzdiz) at October 31, 2021 04:29 PM (Mzdiz)

158 Red River is on. So is nap time.

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 04:29 PM (QC3yT)

159 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.

Posted by: nurse hatchet

Is the quail egg hard boiled ?

Posted by: JT at October 31, 2021 04:30 PM (arJlL)

160 >>Martinis or Manhattans or other straight alcohol in large snifters.
Will not 'offend' any of those food issues and if you start before everyone else you will not care!

*writes this one down*
*underlines it three times*

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:30 PM (bDqIh)

161 Do you Mind if CBD or Ben Had pass on your email address? I'll send Wyo propaganda
Posted by: Swamp Bog

Sure! But, it's in my nic also.

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:30 PM (mD/uy)

162 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.
Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)

Or uni! That is a spectacular combination.
Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo

How odd, these two agreeing on something other than the next thread topic of course.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:30 PM (5pwb+)

163 Mentioned last week daughter was cooking Nancy Fuller's Beer-Braised Brisket in the crock pot. I was skeptical, but it turned out great.

https://is.gd/U2j17V

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:31 PM (ju2Fy)

164 Is the quail egg hard boiled ?
Posted by: JT at October 31, 2021

No. It is raw.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:31 PM (U2p+3)

165 Guests who have food issues should offer to bring a dish they can eat. Or stay home rather than create more work for the host(ess).

My sister runs an after school program at a private school. At least half the 24 kids have an issue. Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 04:32 PM (mNhhD)

166 Martinis or Manhattans or other straight alcohol in large snifters.
Will not 'offend' any of those food issues and if you start before everyone else you will not care!

This... this is the way.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 31, 2021 04:33 PM (BFigT)

167 Just hub and me for Thanksgiving this year so we're ordering from The Cajun Turkey Company for the first time. We've been curious. Hope it's good. I'll make my own cranberry relish and pumpkin pie.

Posted by: jix at October 31, 2021 04:34 PM (DU7iZ)

168 Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:31 PM (ju2Fy)

I'm not surprised it was great. That is a classic recipe with the small change of using ale instead of wine.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:34 PM (Q9lwr)

169 This... this is the way.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 31, 2021 04:33 PM (BFigT)

Or for those with enough land...homegrown martinis.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:34 PM (Q9lwr)

170 My sister runs an after school program at a private school. At least half the 24 kids have an issue. Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.
Posted by: JuJuBee

I'm tired of the special diet crap. Here's food. Eat it. Or don't. Or bring your own. Or stay home. If you literally die if you come into contact with peanuts, I can avoid those. But anything other than anaphylaxis...... just no.

You're not special.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:35 PM (U2p+3)

171 My sister runs an after school program at a private school. At least half the 24 kids have an issue. Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.
Posted by: JuJuBee

Back in the day when the Earth had not yet cooled and I was a wee one, it seemed food allergies were very rare. Or, was it that only the strong survived?

Wut happened?

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:35 PM (mD/uy)

172 Have it on a pizza stone at 450, last time over did it a little so have to watch it.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (2JoB8)

173 21 - BeetleJewel -- I cheated. I bought tried chicken from the grocery store.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- current occupation: cat furniture at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (ZFIBc)

174 olddog, I cooked the chicken dish for CBD and nurse. I think it passed muster ok.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (PzTyT)

175 Okay, whoever linked the Corn Casserole the other day, many thanks from Che Blake.

It was a hit, and, bonus, it's not hard to make.

Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (2SdPm)

176 But anything other than anaphylaxis...... just no.

You're not special.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:35 PM (U2p+3)

How dare you!

Racist!

Posted by: Karen's Entitled Daughter at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (Q9lwr)

177 170. Well said

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:37 PM (ONvIw)

178 You're not special.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:35 PM (U2p+3)

That's the question, how many of these food allergies are real? Wonder if you could say you're required to eat meat two meals a day? Would the schools make you a steak?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 04:37 PM (7bRMQ)

179 The weak whiners haven't died yet.

*going to hell for that comment*

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 04:37 PM (QC3yT)

180 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.
Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)

You reminded me I haven't had real Beluga caviar in a long time. Wish I had some now.

And this thread reminds me that I promised myself I would learn to really cook next year.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 31, 2021 04:37 PM (2JVJo)

181 I cooked the chicken dish for CBD and nurse. I think it passed muster ok.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (PzTyT)

If three large plates of it means it passed muster...then yes, it did.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (Q9lwr)

182 On a weird note, does anyone else have lilacs in bloom now? I was a bit shocked

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (ONvIw)

183 BeetleJewel -- I cheated. I bought tried chicken from the grocery store.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- current occupation: cat furniture at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (ZFIBc)

Ewww, ABC chicken!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (7bRMQ)

184 My Goddaughter used to claim she was "allergic " to foods she just didn't want to eat.

When she was at our house for a meal, it's amazing how many of those "allergies " were suddenly not so bad. Especially if she was hungry.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (U2p+3)

185 I suspect people may have used to die from an allergy but people didn't know that's what caused it so they called it witchcraft or something.

Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (Tnijr)

186 Liszt Borden, you could make an apple crisp with an oats and nut crumb top.

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at October 31, 2021 04:38 PM (OX9vb)

187 >> Guests who have food issues should offer to bring a dish they can eat.

Yes, and they usually do with our family for holiday dinners. Makes life so much easier!!

As for kids nowadays -- yeah, it is crazy. Has anyone figured out why there are so many more food allergies? The special diet stuff is annoying, but the acute nut allergies are terrible.

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (bDqIh)

188 Okay, whoever linked the Corn Casserole the other day, many thanks from Che Blake.

It was a hit, and, bonus, it's not hard to make.
Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (2SdPm)

Repost the link?? Please!

Posted by: Dooooooooooooof (Doof - Just spookier) at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (mZUr4)

189 Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.
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I don't think I'd want the responsibility in case one of kids got sick.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (+ya+t)

190 Tonight it's Swai with Miso Pepper Jelly Glaze, With Butternut squash and Mango, and Roast Carrots and Cauliflower. Old fashioned shrimp cocktail app.

Posted by: San Franspook-o at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (EZebt)

191 181 I cooked the chicken dish for CBD and nurse. I think it passed muster ok.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 04:36 PM (PzTyT)

If three large plates of it means it passed muster...then yes, it did.
Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October

Omg, Ben Had!
I blew keto out of the water on that one. First time I had eaten pasta in more than 10 months. It was freaking awesome.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (U2p+3)

192 Our local grocery store actually has some damn good fried chicken.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (nxdel)

193 My Goddaughter used to claim she was "allergic " to foods she just didn't want to eat.

When she was at our house for a meal, it's amazing how many of those "allergies " were suddenly not so bad. Especially if she was hungry.
Posted by: nurse hatchet

Amazing, innit? My 'vegetarian' grand does the same - apparently, bacon and eggs are vegetarian.

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (mD/uy)

194 165 Guests who have food issues should offer to bring a dish they can eat. Or stay home rather than create more work for the host(ess).

My sister runs an after school program at a private school. At least half the 24 kids have an issue. Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.

Posted by: JuJuBee at October 31, 2021 04:32 PM
Lettuce. Feed them lettuce.

Posted by: Eromero at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (0OP+5)

195 A group of what looked like about fifteen year old girls in mini skirts and angel wings just came to the front door. Maybe five of them. I gave them all the candy we have.

Posted by: Sniffy Joe Biden at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (30FPV)

196
As for kids nowadays -- yeah, it is crazy. Has anyone figured out why there are so many more food allergies? The special diet stuff is annoying, but the acute nut allergies are terrible.
Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (bDqIh)
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My ex wife drives my youngest nuts, because she's all in on the gluten free lifestyle. It's the new vegetarian, only with real meat.

Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 04:40 PM (2SdPm)

197 Back in the day when the Earth had not yet cooled and I was a wee one, it seemed food allergies were very rare. Or, was it that only the strong survived?

Wut happened?

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:35 PM

Kids who would have normally died from food allergies have been saved by epi pens and the like and have been breeding for the last two generations making more kids with even more severe food allergies.

Literally 50 years ago most of those kids with life threatening food allergies would have died but modern medicine has saved them.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 31, 2021 04:41 PM (JUOKG)

198 Posted by: San Franspook-o at October 31, 2021 04:39 PM (EZebt)

Sounds like fun, except for the Swai part. I would be very careful eating freshwater fish from southeast Asia.

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 04:42 PM (Q9lwr)

199 olddog, I cooked the chicken dish for CBD and nurse. I think it passed muster ok.

Posted by: Ben Had
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Great. It's moved into our regular rotation. Thanks again for the oil.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:42 PM (ju2Fy)

200 My sister runs an after school program at a private school. At least half the 24 kids have an issue. Buying snacks for them is a nightmare. Gluten free, no soy, no nuts, one parent doesn't want red dye no. 40, etc. Two kids have epipens. It's crazy.
Posted by: JuJuBee

Whatever fruit is in season, only those ever...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:42 PM (5pwb+)

201 > Or for those with enough land...homegrown martinis.

It's important to have a year-round growing season.

And olives.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 31, 2021 04:44 PM (BFigT)

202 I'm looking for things for others to buy me for Christmas, so was looking at an SV.

Cooking a delicious pot roast in 24-36 hours isn't selling me on it. The longest I'll go is braised stracotto in three hours.

Posted by: Regular joe at October 31, 2021 04:45 PM (L9P9s)

203 Back in the day when the Earth had not yet cooled and I was a wee one, it seemed food allergies were very rare. Or, was it that only the strong survived?

Wut happened?
------------
I think we ate more dirt.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 04:45 PM (+ya+t)

204 As nurse mentions, a lot of dietary issues for folks involve digestive intolerance for certain ingredients rather than true allergies like peanuts or shellfish. Food intolerances can be unpleasant but usually not life threatening such as lactose intolerance. And some are simply because of folk wisdom where someone has an upset stomach and then blames it on a specific ingredient. One of my family members has true documented problems with certain ingredients, another family member simply blames a lot of different ingredients as 'allergies'.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 04:45 PM (9hXN1)

205
Amazing, innit? My 'vegetarian' grand does the same - apparently, bacon and eggs are vegetarian.
Posted by: Night of the Living

Some other little twit talked my daughter in to being vegetarian when she was in about the 2nd grade.
Daughter got very hungry before she figured out that was a 'no go'...
She never did like mushrooms though...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:46 PM (5pwb+)

206 197. This and better diagnostic tools to find mild allergies.

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:46 PM (ONvIw)

207 CN, not only are all of the lilacs in the neighborhood blooming, a neighbor's irises are in full, glorious bloom again. So strange!

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at October 31, 2021 04:47 PM (OX9vb)

208 TY for the thoughts on bacon (always a good topic to ponder!) A lovely spooky evening to all!

Posted by: Barkingatthemoon59, wandering lurkette at October 31, 2021 04:47 PM (oJqHZ)

209 I had to haul my vacuum sealer up to Corsicana to vacuum seal CBD's covfefe cup so he could use it out of the box...

Muab's maple syrup is divine!!!!

Who made the jalape�o poppers? I think I ate them all!!! so good!!!

Posted by: lin-duh at October 31, 2021 04:48 PM (UUBmN)

210 Salmon roe with quail egg wrapped in seaweed with a little sushi rice is divine.
Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 04:23 PM (U2p+3)
~~~~~

That just screams Seattle! LOL (One of my brothers lives there.)

Posted by: EvilEi at October 31, 2021 04:48 PM (7b2L9)

211 Youngest has no-kidding, full-blown Celiac Disease.

You DO NOT want to be around if she accidentally gets glutened....

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 04:48 PM (SRRAx)

212 As for kids nowadays -- yeah, it is crazy. Has anyone figured out why there are so many more food allergies? The special diet stuff is annoying, but the acute nut allergies are terrible.

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 04:39
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Re: peanut allergies. It's the lack of peanut butter at an early age, ie. 1 yr old. Study was on Israeli kids so it has to be true.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:48 PM (ju2Fy)

213 204 some allergies are horrible. Kid2 has a severe fish snd seafood allergy, and does carry an epipen. Has used it several times, and has been hospitalized on 3 occasions.

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:48 PM (ONvIw)

214 olddog, I cooked the chicken dish for CBD and nurse. I think it passed muster ok.

Posted by: Ben Had

What chicken dish was this, Ben Had?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (2JVJo)

215 CBD- I still owe you a follow up on the 55hr sous vide chuck roast. Not happening today due to fair food and beer. Great post and recipes.

Posted by: Redchief at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (KEMZm)

216 Literally 50 years ago most of those kids with life threatening food allergies would have died but modern medicine has saved them.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 31, 2021 04:41 PM (JUOKG)

I think they would have been told "suck it up, daddy don't need no whiners in his house" and then the allergies would have gone away.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (trdmm)

217 I've had to learn a lot about gluten-free cooking since my wife has celiac disease and the kiddo was also recently diagnosed with it. Kiddo's flirtation with vegetarianism fortunately didn't last long; I can do a lot with gluten-free ingredients, but there's not a lot of vegetarian cooking that appeals to me.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (8l7y4)

218 a neighbor's irises are in full, glorious bloom again. So strange!
Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs!

My white irises have gone bonkers also! I must have have a dozen that are just beautiful.

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (mD/uy)

219 207. And the lilac fragrance is much deeper than in spring. The flowers are smaller, but wow are they fragrant! Good omen, I hope.

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:50 PM (ONvIw)

220 217 I've had to learn a lot about gluten-free cooking since my wife has celiac disease and the kiddo was also recently diagnosed with it. Kiddo's flirtation with vegetarianism fortunately didn't last long; I can do a lot with gluten-free ingredients, but there's not a lot of vegetarian cooking that appeals to me.
Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:49 PM (8l7y4)

my wife did it for medical reasons, but I've gone gluten free most of this year because of Keto. It's a lifestyle change, but once you adapt to it you can eat just as well without them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 31, 2021 04:51 PM (trdmm)

221 Teresa in FW - yeah, if Mrs. Demon accidentally ingests gluten, it's usually followed by puking within an hour followed by frequent trips to the bathroom for hours and/or days. Celiac is no joke.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 04:51 PM (8l7y4)

222 131 Lol American Airlines is cancelling tons of flights cuz a shortage of FAs. Suffer bitches, suffer hard. You wanted this cuz no mean tweets.

Lessko Bran-Den
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Brandon Brandon Brandon at October 31, 2021 04:15 PM (JYJjo)

Nice mini-rant!

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (TZgEk)

223 lin-duh, thank you. That put the emphasis on the cup. nurse giving it to him was the icing.

The peppers courtesy of good friend AJ.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (PzTyT)

224 Regarding allergies in general, some have blamed that we live in environments that are substantially cleaner and children are protected from vaccines from formerly deadly pathogens. Thus, the idea is that children's immune systems are not stressed very much and the immune system decides harmless substances are in fact deadly pathogens for targeting.

Others argue that people that would have died in the past now live to reproduce and still others argue that artificial substances in the environment from drugs, plastics, etc. derived from modern chemicals is to blame as the immune system becomes hyperactive.

Maybe all of these things operate in unison but the problem is that doing research in these areas usually results in an ecological fallacy--either using global statistics to predict what is true in an individual or using an individual to generalize what is true for the population. For the most part, controlled experimentation on people over time is both morally questionable like the Tuskegee Syphillis project and/or expensive to conduct.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (9hXN1)

225 I need that mug!

Posted by: redridinghood at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (NpAcC)

226 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (NpAcC)

227 GF cooking is a whole lot easier these days than it was 15-20 years ago.

All we needed to know when daughter was first diagnosed was that Chick-fil-A and McDonalds fries were fried in separate oil.

Thankfully, she seems to be able to tolerate fried foods from most restaurants!

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at October 31, 2021 04:53 PM (SRRAx)

228 So, to continue a now 27 year tradition, I'll make Sloppy Joes tonight... Halloween tradition I started with my kids when they were 4... Only day of the year I make them.

Posted by: Ghost of Romeo.. Damn Chick got me killed! at October 31, 2021 04:53 PM (oHd/0)

229 Maybe all of these things operate in unison but the problem is that doing research in these areas usually results in an ecological fallacy--either using global statistics to predict what is true in an individual or using an individual to generalize what is true for the population. For the most part, controlled experimentation on people over time is both morally questionable like the Tuskegee Syphillis project and/or expensive to conduct.
Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (9hXN1)

that's a very elegant and well reasoned way to say "ya pays your money and ya takes your chances!"

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 31, 2021 04:54 PM (trdmm)

230 Yeah, the lilac blooms are all small clusters. I don't remember ever seeing this happen before. I love it.

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at October 31, 2021 04:54 PM (OX9vb)

231 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

*types*
*deletes*

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 04:54 PM (nxdel)

232 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

Did she get the jab?

(I mean that in the nicest way possible)

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 04:55 PM (mD/uy)

233 143 Seems to me if family members are requesting the vaxx to attend their T-Day festivities
Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:20 PM (ju2Fy)

People are doing this?

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:55 PM (TZgEk)

234 Testing positive doesn't mean you are or will actually be sick...just saying.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 31, 2021 04:55 PM (UUBmN)

235 203 Back in the day when the Earth had not yet cooled and I was a wee one, it seemed food allergies were very rare. Or, was it that only the strong survived?

Wut happened?
------------
I think we ate more dirt.
Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 04:45 PM (+ya+t)

Well, they do say we need more Vitamins AND MINERALS.

Posted by: Ghost of Romeo.. Damn Chick got me killed! at October 31, 2021 04:55 PM (oHd/0)

236 Tonypete

Or I could try that.

Buried right in the 404.

Posted by: Swamp Bog at October 31, 2021 04:57 PM (Jzz++)

237 I'll make Sloppy Joes tonight... Halloween tradition I started with my kids when they were 4... Only day of the year I make them.

Posted by: Ghost of Romeo
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Haven't made those in awhile. Thanks for the reminder. Love 'em.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:57 PM (ju2Fy)

238 156 I just now ate a small tub of cottage cheese. You're practically Julia Child by comparison.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:16 PM (TZgEk)

Did it have pineapple?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 04:29 PM (7bRMQ)

No. Plain.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:58 PM (TZgEk)

239 226...oh that is terrible/s

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 04:58 PM (ONvIw)

240 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.
Posted by: redridinghood

She must have avoided her 7th booster! Fire her!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 04:59 PM (5pwb+)

241 People are doing this?

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:55
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Yeah, Indiana lurker mentioned it downstairs. Comment 245. Sad.

http://acecomments.mu.nu/
?blog=86&post=396080#c35640754

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:59 PM (ju2Fy)

242 >>>[114] Gluten-free pie ... Greetings, Liz ... If you like lemony pies, I suggest trying an Atlantic Beach Pie ... The crust is made with saltine crackers and tastes just as good using GF table crackers ... The one ingredient to absolutely not omit is the whipped cream topping (just before serving).

Posted by: Kathy at October 31, 2021 05:00 PM (h3RRP)

243 230. Feels like a Spring day, except with falling leaves. I've never seen October lilacs either.

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 05:00 PM (ONvIw)

244 229 Tom Servo, the older I get, the more I use probabilities as a guide rather than absolute certainties in natural outcomes.

Personally, I had childhood allergies and took allergy shots for years which cured it--moved to another region of the country and now have allergies again, just seasonal instead of year around.

What happens though is a lot of people decide that x is the problem without actually documenting it in sort of a bandwagon effect. One close relative is both gluten, msg, and soy intolerant and tests including biopsies of the gastrointestinal tract indicate that. Another claims allergies to red dye, onions, etc. with no documentation whatsoever other than gastric upset rather than more serious vomiting, etc. The old saying that food disagrees with him or her is more appropriate in such conditions. I don't tolerate grease in food very well anymore but I am hardly allergic to it unlike someone that actually has gallbladder problems.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:00 PM (9hXN1)

245 mesquite flour is gluten free and has a nice nutty flavor.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:02 PM (PzTyT)

246 No. Plain.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:58 PM (TZgEk)

Man, that is rough!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 05:02 PM (7bRMQ)

247 Duke. Thanks for mentioning Ree Drummonds orange chicken. Just printed the recipe for a future meal. Our local Chinese restaurant has great food and excellent egg rolls but they do lemon chicken not orange. Like lemon in a pie and that's about it.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 31, 2021 05:02 PM (2NHgQ)

248 >>Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

I hope she doesn't take HCQ or "horse med" Ivermectin for that! I mean, we've been told that is dangerous misinformation about treatment, and CVS and Walgreens as well as AMA have stated these should not be prescribed, so. . .

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 05:02 PM (bDqIh)

249 No nap. I haven't made sloppy joes for ever. No green peppers, toast the buns and put a slice of velveeta on the hot joes. Creamy, crunchy and messy.

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 05:02 PM (QC3yT)

250 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

It will be blamed on The Great Unwashed.

Posted by: Spooktorious BFD at October 31, 2021 05:03 PM (Xrfse)

251 Thanks Ben Had for that mention, do you have any idea where to get mesquite flour? Brands?

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:03 PM (9hXN1)

252 The problem with food allergies is when the person who has allergies expects everyone else to go without. It's not my responsibility to make sure you don't eat gluten or seafood or peanuts. It's YOURS!

But. I'm a bitch.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:04 PM (U2p+3)

253 >> If you like lemony pies, I suggest trying an Atlantic Beach Pie ... The crust is made with saltine crackers and tastes just as good using GF table crackers ... The one ingredient to absolutely not omit is the whipped cream topping (just before serving).

YUM! Thanks!

Posted by: Lizzy Borden, with her axe at October 31, 2021 05:04 PM (bDqIh)

254
My son gets his daughter out into the dirt to play around, then gives her a small peanut butter sandwich as a snack, and to slowly acclimate her to the stuff that grows in the soil.

Dirt. Social Services. Do not mix.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 31, 2021 05:05 PM (dQvv7)

255 Good friends, good food, good guns, and good weather. It's hard not like Texas when you have all of those things under one roof!

I know a good time was had by all Morons but man, you guys are really rubbing it in on those of us not in attendance.

*envious glare*

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:06 PM (yQpMk)

256 whig, I was hoping to have a crop this year but it was not to be. I will find a place for you and get the info to you.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:07 PM (PzTyT)

257 Geeez...Texas suuuuure has changed,
"Back in MY day" no one worth their buckle would DARE to try to cook a BBQ in ANYTHING that they/their dad/BIL/friend had not fabbed up from some surface or conductor casing 'borrowed' from the drill site....oft times fabbed up on site, on company time..b'cuase the toolpusher was 'gifted' half a hog or a fat doe.(on one rig site in Oklahoma, my derrick hand and a floor man showed up with a yuuuuuge hog, filled the entire bed of their truck...apparently they had 'harvested' the county fair winner on their way out of Dilly Texas, using a sledge hammer and some wirecutters, we ate on that for nearly a month, always a biiiig freezer on the rig site, same derrick hand had us send up a rifle while on a board location/swamp site outside of Sourlake Texas, potted a fat doe on the other side of the Bar Pit...sent the worm hand out to drag it in

Posted by: birddog at October 31, 2021 05:07 PM (uAI4S)

258 254 Traitor Joe, I did see some research that indicates playing in the dirt releases harmless bacteria that actually improve your mood--dunno about its accuracy but gardeners like to garden and dogs sure enough love digging into the dirt and sticking their whole nose into the fresh earth.

I think cutting edge medical studies are now determining the symbiosis between the harmless bacteria and humans and how that operates.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:08 PM (9hXN1)

259 >>> 255 Good friends, good food, good guns, and good weather. It's hard not like Texas when you have all of those things under one roof!

I know a good time was had by all Morons but man, you guys are really rubbing it in on those of us not in attendance.

*envious glare*
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:06 PM (yQpMk)

You'll just have to plan for a road trip late next October. ;P

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 31, 2021 05:08 PM (ACi07)

260 Brussel Sprouts are awesome.

My wife just pulled a brussel sprout carbinara quiche out of the oven.

Awesome.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 31, 2021 05:09 PM (qIlCj)

261 256 Thank you Ben Had, my sister would appreciate it as she is allergic to both gluten and soy. Rice and other flours such as amaranth for a lot of things simply does not cut it tastewise. I am always on the lookout for stuff for her.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:10 PM (9hXN1)

262 226 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM (NpAcC)

I'm taking a deep breath while I decide to be a nice person.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:10 PM (TZgEk)

263 G'rump, I'm sorry, that is definitely not the intention. It will probably rain like hell next year.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:10 PM (PzTyT)

264 252 nurse hatchet, I seriously doubt your self analysis because I have seen no evidence of it over time. You simply do not suffer fools gladly.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:12 PM (9hXN1)

265 I hope no Trick or Treater's show up here because I have just one Butterfinger left. I suppose I could give them a handfull of pecans

Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 05:12 PM (Tnijr)

266 It will probably rain like hell next year.
Posted by: Ben Had
-----
Like that's never happened before....

Posted by: lin-duh at October 31, 2021 05:12 PM (UUBmN)

267 241 People are doing this?

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 04:55
-------------------
Yeah, Indiana lurker mentioned it downstairs. Comment 245. Sad.

http://acecomments.mu.nu/
?blog=86&post=396080#c35640754
Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 04:59 PM (ju2Fy)

Thanks for the link.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:13 PM (TZgEk)

268 I think the over 29 club spent a lot more time outside breathing whatever was blowing around.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 05:14 PM (+ya+t)

269
226 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 31, 2021 04:52 PM

installs fresh batteries
taps dial

nope, the GAF meter is still pegged on zero point nothing

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 31, 2021 05:14 PM (DUIap)

270 G'rump, I'm sorry, that is definitely not the intention. It will probably rain like hell next year.
Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:10 PM (PzTyT)

I jest, of course. But I am envious. I have got to get out to the next one. I would love to make it part of a trip out to San Angelo where I was born and my grandparents lived and Miles and Rowena were the rest of the people are from and where we all get buried. I haven't been back there since my grandparents died.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:15 PM (yQpMk)

271 lin-duh, 2 outta 6 ain't bad! It Texas in Oct.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:15 PM (PzTyT)

272 My oldest is requesting that his chauffeur service drop him off on time for his party tonight....**eye-roll**

Posted by: lin-duh at October 31, 2021 05:15 PM (UUBmN)

273 257 birddog,

I still remember when pit barbeque was widely used to cook it rather than those new fangled metal bbq cookers.

Rather a distinctive taste.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (9hXN1)

274 Thank You, whig.

My Marine LOVED peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He ate one every day from age 5-7. One day, I was told he couldn't bring them to school anymore because some kid three grades ahead, who had lunch an hour later, had a peanut allergy.

Guess what he had for lunch every day after that?
Peanut butter and jelly.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (U2p+3)

275 " dogs sure enough love digging into the dirt and sticking their whole nose into the fresh earth. "

Well they also love rolling on dead animals and eating cat crap so I don't know how that holds up.

Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (Tnijr)

276 I remember the great TXMudMe...

Posted by: lin-duh, duh, duh!!! at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (UUBmN)

277 I seriously doubt your self analysis because I have seen no evidence of it over time. You simply do not suffer fools gladly.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:12 PM (9hXN1)

The 300 yard plate on the rifle range at the MoMe might disagree...she beat it like a red-headed step-child!

Posted by: TheGreatPumpkin'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:17 PM (Q9lwr)

278 Guess what he had for lunch every day after that?
Peanut butter and jelly.
Posted by: nurse hatchet

See? Marine Corps material right from the start!

Posted by: Night of the Living Tonypete at October 31, 2021 05:17 PM (mD/uy)

279 G'rump, you should know that we would love to have you here with the Horde.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:17 PM (PzTyT)

280 270 Grump 928c, what a coincidence, my great grandparents lived for quite awhile in San Angelo and my grandfather spent time training there in WWII.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:17 PM (9hXN1)

281 > Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

I'm sorry the COVID bugs had to be put through this.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 31, 2021 05:19 PM (BFigT)

282 274 nurse ratched er hatchet, I still love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But did make the unwise decision one time to use rye bread because that was all in the bread in the house that time--not a fan of that.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:20 PM (9hXN1)

283 It will probably rain like hell next year.
Posted by: Ben Had

Perfect; because come hell or high water (and my better half doesn't get t-boned again) we'll be there.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 05:20 PM (5pwb+)

284 "Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid. "

Aw that's so psad.

Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 05:20 PM (Tnijr)

285 We used to do a "low country foil" -- take all the ingredients, ball it up in aluminum foil and throw it on the grill for awhile.
Gotta par-boil the potatoes first though.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 31, 2021 05:20 PM (vuisn)

286 I actually like a peanut butter and cream cheese sandwich on rye. But yeah, no jelly.

Posted by: skywitch at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (QVgqY)

287 It's getting windy outside. So far no little sugar vampires.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (BL0+q)

288 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.
Posted by: redridinghood

What other diseases does the bitch have? Herpes? Gongarrhea? The Slims?

People have a right to know!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (R/m4+)

289 Grump,
I'd bet a lot of money if you communicated with folks next year, there would be a road tripping moron passing by you who would be more than happy to have a road buddy.

The horde is like that, you know.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (U2p+3)

290 She has my psympathy.

Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (Tnijr)

291 @ Doof, here is the link to the Creamy Corn Casserole:

https://tinyurl.com/46w3x5pz

Posted by: blake - zombie lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (2SdPm)

292 277 The Great Pumpkin,
I do have a lot of testimonial evidence that Nurse is quite a good shot so I would NOT want to be a fool in her presence or even within shooting range.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:21 PM (9hXN1)

293 AZ deplorable, planning has already begun but I promise ya'll you won't have to look at the dates for a solid year in the side bar.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:23 PM (PzTyT)

294 288 HB Guy, fwiw, she also has Liar, Liar syndrome. Apparently an incurable case for that.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:24 PM (9hXN1)

295 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.
Posted by: redridinghood

*taps GAF meter*

Huh. Stuck on 0.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at October 31, 2021 05:24 PM (THrK8)

296 I have a poignant comment saved for the gun thread.

I do so appreciate all y'all.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:25 PM (U2p+3)

297 Personally I hope Jen gets every unperpscribed medicine so her nose grows every time she is asked later.
Fkin bitch

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 05:25 PM (2JoB8)

298 We used to do a "low country foil" -- take all the ingredients, ball it up in aluminum foil and throw it on the grill for awhile.
---------
Nice and easy if you can keep the butter from leaking out. Good with fish.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 05:25 PM (+ya+t)

299 275 " dogs sure enough love digging into the dirt and sticking their whole nose into the fresh earth. "

Well they also love rolling on dead animals and eating cat crap so I don't know how that holds up.
Posted by: Dr F'nsteen at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (Tnijr)

Snort! Cracked me up.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:26 PM (TZgEk)

300 nurse, did we get Weasel or what?!!!

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:26 PM (PzTyT)

301 AZ deplorable, planning has already begun but I promise ya'll you won't have to look at the dates for a solid year in the side bar.
Posted by: Ben Had

I'll be watching for it.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 05:28 PM (5pwb+)

302 Gluten-free cookies ... Hands-down best recipe I've found is Alton Brown's 2007 Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Posted by: Kathy at October 31, 2021 05:29 PM (h3RRP)

303 250 Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid.

It will be blamed on The Great Unwashed.
Posted by: Spooktorious BFD at October 31, 2021 05:03 PM (Xrfse)

**THIS** is coming.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:29 PM (TZgEk)

304 No rain next year! No! I want this years weather from here on out.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 05:29 PM (nxdel)

305 297 they'll blame kids, she has one, and demand they all be vaxxed.

Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 05:30 PM (ONvIw)

306 She'll have to eat all her meals at In-n-Out Burger.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:31 PM (TZgEk)

307 >>> 305 297 they'll blame kids, she has one, and demand they all be vaxxed.
Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 05:30 PM (ONvIw)

She gave birth, or she stole one? (poor kid)

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 31, 2021 05:31 PM (ACi07)

308 I remember the great TXMudMe...

Posted by:�lin-duh, duh, duh!!!�at October 31, 2021 05:16 PM (UUBmN)

So do I...it was a blast!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:31 PM (Q9lwr)

309 My wife just pulled a brussel sprout carbinara quiche out of the oven.

Awesome.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 31, 2021 05:09 PM (qIlCj)

Oh, yeah? I just pulled one out of my butt!! Pope Frankie was impressed!!

Posted by: pooping joe bite me at October 31, 2021 05:31 PM (Zvtjl)

310 Jewells, you know we aren't that lucky. This year was spectacular.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:31 PM (PzTyT)

311
https://tinyurl.com/46w3x5pz
Posted by: blake

I think I'm going to try smoking that in the pellet smoker.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (5pwb+)

312 297 they'll blame kids, she has one, and demand they all be vaxxed.
---------
And her cut will be in the mail.

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (+ya+t)

313 275 Dr Fnsteen,
True that lol, but a famous French saying is that which does not kill you makes you stronger. For example, doctors are now doing poop transplants in humans to fix problems digestively. The world is a strange place and we only catch a glimmer of that from time to time.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (9hXN1)

314 Trick or Treat in my city was last night. Weather was pretty good but the turnout was pathetic. Before the Coof Times, the kids used to line up ten deep at each house.

Posted by: Spooktorious BFD at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (Xrfse)

315 Sorry for the late send CBD. It's in the emails.

Ain't it funny, how time slips away......

Posted by: Jak Sucio - Needs More Bleach And Another Shower Curtain..Blood Everywhere at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (jvt6t)

316 Fully vaxxed Biden shill Jen PissHockey has tested positive for The 'Rona.

Not gloating. Just noting for the record.

Posted by: Sharkman at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (pTHOC)

317 It was indeed Ben Had. But I'll be an optimist here and say we're gonna get lucky 2 years in a row.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (nxdel)

318 So the FenMen-NOT the FemMen had BBQ chicken legs, potato salad and cucumber salad from the PA Dutch market. while I had a chipolte chicken salad with black beans and cheddar cheese. I did share a piece of cherry cheesecake with my son and it was very good.

Posted by: FenelonSpook at October 31, 2021 05:33 PM (ueGNX)

319 CBD, the chilies relleno might have had something to do with that.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:33 PM (PzTyT)

320 Posted by: Jak Sucio - Needs More Bleach And Another Shower Curtain..Blood Everywhere at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (jvt6t)

Thank you!

It's your fault I'm nagging you. If the posole hadn't been so good I wouldn't have bothered!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:34 PM (Q9lwr)

321 313 The world is a strange place and we only catch a glimmer of that from time to time.
Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:32 PM (9hXN1)

You must not live in San Francisco.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:34 PM (TZgEk)

322 I think I'm going to try smoking that in the pellet smoker.

You'll get burnt up in there.

Posted by: Shadrach at October 31, 2021 05:34 PM (QU5/8)

323 For example, doctors are now doing poop transplants in humans to fix problems digestively. The world is a strange place and we only catch a glimmer of that from time to time.
Posted by: whig

Had patients who were admitted multiple times before getting crap-transplants and never saw them again.
Sounds awful; but, it worked for them.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (5pwb+)

324 "doctors are now doing poop transplants in humans to fix problems digestively"

Don't use the jar labeled "Abby".

Posted by: Eyegore at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (Tnijr)

325 286 I actually like a peanut butter and cream cheese sandwich on rye. But yeah, no jelly.
Posted by: skywitch

Never thought peanut butter would go good on rye, but I might try it. I am fond of butter and cream cheese on toasted rye. Has to be the good rye from the bakery section of the grocery, not that soft stuff.

It's an acceptable substitute for rye bagel, for those of us who live in bagel deserts.

Posted by: April at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (OX9vb)

326 305 297 they'll blame kids, she has one, and demand they all be vaxxed.
Posted by: CN- at October 31, 2021 05:30 PM (ONvIw)

She has two.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (TZgEk)

327 Hi Jak!

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (PzTyT)

328 Ben Had,
Weasel done been had.

You got him. It was lovely to see his face.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:35 PM (U2p+3)

329 dial m, nope, never been but never even had the desire to go there.

I prefer nature to cities.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:36 PM (9hXN1)

330
For example, doctors are now doing poop transplants in humans to fix problems digestively.

The enema of my enemy is my friend.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 31, 2021 05:36 PM (63Dwl)

331 So the FenMen-NOT the FemMen had BBQ chicken legs, potato salad and cucumber salad from the PA Dutch market. while I had a chipolte chicken salad with black beans and cheddar cheese. I did share a piece of cherry cheesecake with my son and it was very good.
Posted by: FenelonSpook at October 31, 2021 05:33 PM (ueGNX)

The potato salad and the BBQ chicken is very good from there. I need to get there next week.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at October 31, 2021 05:37 PM (Zvtjl)

332 I did enjoy driving through the lovely and historic town where we took our son trick or treating years ago, and it makes me smile to adorable children- about a two year old dressed a as pumpkin or another girl dressed as the mermaid from Disney or even a little African American boy dressed as a policeman. I guess his parents didn't believe in "Defund the Police"

Posted by: FenelonSpook at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (ueGNX)

333 324, Eyegore, Good one, I am a Mel Brooks fan.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (9hXN1)

334 I know the whole poop transplant thing is legit, but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (7Blpl)

335 Idiot spell check.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (Q9lwr)

336 324 "doctors are now doing poop transplants in humans to fix problems digestively"

Don't use the jar labeled "Abby".
Posted by: Eyegore at

FecalTransplants have been incredibly successful in treating c diff. Like 95%+ successful.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (U2p+3)

337 Poop transplant was an option docs were thinking of when my mom got C-dif 3 different times. Then just like that she never got another infection. No fun to deal with.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (nxdel)

338 According to The Hill:

Psaki opted not to travel with President Biden and other staff members to Europe on Thursday after a member of her household tested positive for the virus, she said in a statement.

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (TZgEk)

339 Peanut Butter - Jelly sandwich with potato chips. Mikey likes it.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (ju2Fy)

340 CBD, I'm so excited to see the mug up top - so glad you like it! It was so much fun coming up with horde sayings to put on them!

Posted by: Toni at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (PgM6e)

341 Fully vaxxed Biden shill Jen PissHockey has tested positive for The 'Rona.

I hate getting the short straw.

Posted by: Spike Protein 7 of 9 at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (7bRMQ)

342 Hey! Somebody transplanted poop to my pants! I am not kidding. The Pope was not pleased. No joke. My word as a Biteum.

Posted by: Joe Biteum at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (Tnijr)

343 Grump 928c, what a coincidence, my great grandparents lived for quite awhile in San Angelo and my grandfather spent time training there in WWII.
Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:17 PM (9hXN1)

Was your grandfather a pilot at Goodfellow? My father trained there, in fact, that is how I came to be. He met and married my mother there. She's pure West Texas Prussian and he's a South Carolinian.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (yQpMk)

344 286 I actually like a peanut butter and cream cheese sandwich on rye. But yeah, no jelly.
Posted by: skywitch

I did a french toast with rye bread and thinly sliced ham and swiss.
Really good, if you prefer savory over sweet.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (vuisn)

345 329 dial m, nope, never been but never even had the desire to go there.

I prefer nature to cities.
Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:36 PM (9hXN1)

SFO is reverting to nature! In the meantime, you have the right idea.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:40 PM (TZgEk)

346 323 Az Deplorable,
I have heard that the track record is pretty good for those transplants. The gut biome/vagus nerve/digestive issues are a pretty fascinating area of research.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:40 PM (9hXN1)

347 Howdy Ben Had!!

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 31, 2021 05:41 PM (jvt6t)

348 I know the whole poop transplant thing is legit, but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 05:38 PM (7Blpl)

Well, first you....

Posted by: Shep! at October 31, 2021 05:41 PM (7bRMQ)

349 So, Bama Apple Jelly is no more.

https://bit.ly/2ZBcdUj

In fact, it appears that all Bama Jellys are done.

Fuck you, Welchs. I will never drink your juice again.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:42 PM (yQpMk)

350 Posted by:�Toni�at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (PgM6e)

I love it! It makes me chuckle every time I see it.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:42 PM (Q9lwr)

351 Twenty til 6 and already have goblins at the door.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB at October 31, 2021 05:42 PM (nxdel)

352 345 dial M, SFO is reverting to nature!

Unfortunately, most of the cities including San Francisco in the US are devolving into Hobbesian State of Nature because of identity politics.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:42 PM (9hXN1)

353 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 31, 2021 05:34 PM (Q9lwr)

Thanks CBD, it's simple and tasty and smells wonderful when preparing. Enjoy!

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 31, 2021 05:43 PM (jvt6t)

354 Toni, Thank You so much. CBD and Sponge getting their respective cups was a highlight of the door prize drawing other than lin-duh sticking that 50cal shell in her bra.

Posted by: Ben Had -- member- Ashli Babbitt Society at October 31, 2021 05:43 PM (PzTyT)

355 Wife had a very old plastic pumpkin with light out in the outbuilding. No one can see it but us, I wanted to leave it on all night to scare spirits but she turned it off.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 05:43 PM (2JoB8)

356 Psaki opted not to travel with President Biden and other staff members to Europe on Thursday after a member of her household tested positive for the virus, she said in a statement.

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (TZgEk)

Gonna blame someone else. Typical leftist.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 31, 2021 05:44 PM (7bRMQ)

357 Only on the food thread can we get poop transplants and great food recipes all in one thread. Sous Vide that shit! lol

Posted by: dartistradamus at October 31, 2021 05:44 PM (+ya+t)

358 Twenty til 6 and already have goblins at the door.

Posted by: BeatleJewells45#FJB

I has sadz, can't do it. Hip throbbing. Did put out the howling lighted pumpkin, huge bowl of candy and the porch light is on.

Posted by: Infidevil at October 31, 2021 05:44 PM (QC3yT)

359 but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.

Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 05:38
-----------------
For my MIL, they went through her nose. But I read study year or so ago, and the Brits were having success intubating through the mouth. Less discomfiture.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 05:45 PM (ju2Fy)

360 Toni!
If only you could have seen CBD's grin when he got your mug. It was priceless!

That I'm the one who gave it to him made it even more special.....

And of course, the ghost of hallelujah gets credit for the quote.

Posted by: nurse hatchet at October 31, 2021 05:45 PM (U2p+3)

361 "Psaki said she is vaccinated and has mild symptoms. She will return to work after a 10-day quarantine following a negative test."

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:46 PM (TZgEk)

362 The goalposts aren't even in the stadium anymore.

So in the United States, in most of the western world, we're ready to be done with this, but we're not done until the world is safe and we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons...

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:46 PM (0ryfU)

363 We buy candy every year and no one ever shows up. Darn. The liver wrapped pate bites are a bitch to make.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 31, 2021 05:47 PM (jvt6t)

364 So in the United States, in most of the western world, we're ready to be done with this, but we're not done until the world is safe and we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons...
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:46 PM (0ryfU)

The kickbacks from pharma must be beyond belief.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:47 PM (yQpMk)

365 "Other high-ranking administration officials to disclose positive tests include Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and State Department spokesperson Ned Price, both of whom are vaccinated."

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:47 PM (TZgEk)

366 after a member of her household tested positive for the virus, she said in a statement.

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

This is spreading through close household contacts. She should know that. Is she trying to kill the president? She is a maniac!

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:48 PM (0ryfU)

367 >>> 364 So in the United States, in most of the western world, we're ready to be done with this, but we're not done until the world is safe and we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons...
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:46 PM (0ryfU)

The kickbacks from pharma must be beyond belief.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:47 PM (yQpMk)

We've got 700 lobbyists to pay.

Posted by: Pfizer at October 31, 2021 05:49 PM (ACi07)

368 This is spreading through close household contacts. She should know that. Is she trying to kill the president? She is a maniac!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:48 PM (0ryfU)

Dash my wigs. That's a turrible thing to say.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 31, 2021 05:49 PM (jvt6t)

369 If it shut her up I'm glad for it, but while haven't seen her stand in read she isn't any better.

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (2JoB8)

370 >>> 366 after a member of her household tested positive for the virus, she said in a statement.

https://tinyurl.com/56jh9kvm

This is spreading through close household contacts. She should know that. Is she trying to kill the president? She is a maniac!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 31, 2021 05:48 PM (0ryfU)

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: Kamala Harris at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (ACi07)

371 Twenty til 6 and already have goblins at the door.

We were told to expect the first littles around 5:00. Haven't seen anyone yet.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (nfrXX)

372 "we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons..."

The world? Well, *I* didn't vote for them!

They can get stuffed.

Posted by: Additional Blind Agony, SCREAM guy at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (wB1BO)

373 340 CBD, I'm so excited to see the mug up top - so glad you like it! It was so much fun coming up with horde sayings to put on them!
Posted by: Toni at October 31, 2021 05:39 PM (PgM6e)

So YOU'RE the one! Great job on those, and I now have your Etsy page bookmarked!

Posted by: Insomaniac - Outlaw at October 31, 2021 05:51 PM (II3Gr)

374 From...?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (cGzEU)]

Cayce.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:51 PM (7moj5)

375 BTW nurse, the electric indoor Cusinart Griddler Elite has worked out pretty well for me to do indoor grilling. It has a sear function and has temperature control for the top and bottom which grills both sides pretty well. The flip side of the grilling surfaces are griddle surfaces.

The griddle works great on seafood among other things. Really thick pieces of meat are the only thing that it does not grill well. You do miss the smoke flavoring of a true wood fired or charcoal grill though.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:51 PM (9hXN1)

376 369 If it shut her up I'm glad for it, but while haven't seen her stand in read she isn't any better.
Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (2JoB

She's Karine Jean-Pierre. She's snark-free. And says things like I don't have that answer and I will get it for you all.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:52 PM (TZgEk)

377 I know the whole poop transplant thing is legit, but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.

Ask the Loudon County School Board.

Posted by: bear with undead balls at October 31, 2021 05:53 PM (QU5/8)

378 So in the United States, in most of the western world, we're ready to be done with this, but we're not done until the world is safe and we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons...

--

Will anybody...anybody at all...ask these people how the world will be "safe" since the vaccinated can still contract it, and give it? Anybody?

Posted by: Lady in Black Magic at October 31, 2021 05:53 PM (sVtYq)

379 So in the United States, in most of the western world, we're ready to be done with this, but we're not done until the world is safe and we're not safe as a world until the world's vaccinated," said Coons...
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy
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Complete and utter bullshit.

I'll comment later, but one of the developers of mRNA 'vaccines' has stated the the dangerous people are not the unvaccinated, but the vaccinated. The vaccinated are breeding grounds for the mutations.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 31, 2021 05:54 PM (pK7cg)

380 I miss the days when folks kept their GD medical issues to theyselves.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 31, 2021 05:54 PM (R/m4+)

381 I have heard that the track record is pretty good for those transplants. The gut biome/vagus nerve/digestive issues are a pretty fascinating area of research.
Posted by: whig

I'll bet the research can get a bit ripe if you know what I mean...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 05:55 PM (5pwb+)

382 374 From...?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 31, 2021 05:50 PM (cGzEU)]

Cayce.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 31, 2021 05:51 PM
My uncle was a police in Cayce and we ate at PiggyPark regularly.

Posted by: Eromero at October 31, 2021 05:55 PM (0OP+5)

383 Cayce.
Posted by: G'rump928
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Ah. For the outlanders, I will point out that is pronounced 'Casey'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 31, 2021 05:55 PM (pK7cg)

384 OT-I just want to say that I am so interested in this woman running for Lieutenant Governor in VA. She's with Glenn Youngkin, she's a Navy vet (and there's a winsome picture of her as a young person in the Navy and her name IS Winsome) and she describes herself first of all as Christian and then a wife and mother. She was trained as an electrician and started her own business.

https://winsomesears.com/about/

Posted by: FenelonSpook at October 31, 2021 05:57 PM (ueGNX)

385 381 Az deplorable, Yep, grew up on a livestock farm seeing output in mass quantities. Can't imagine being a lab tech having to deal with it daily.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 05:57 PM (9hXN1)

386 Well have 3/4 of a Tastykake pumpkin pie for dessert

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 05:57 PM (2JoB8)

387 But I read study year or so ago, and the Brits were having success intubating through the mouth. Less discomfiture.

Posted by: olddog in mizzery at October 31, 2021 05:45 PM (ju2Fy)

Oh, so they do know how it's done!

Posted by: Shep! and Don Lemon at October 31, 2021 05:59 PM (7bRMQ)

388 383 Cayce.
Posted by: G'rump928
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Ah. For the outlanders, I will point out that is pronounced 'Casey'.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 31, 2021 05:55 PM (pK7cg)

Thanks. Could have been a trick question.

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 05:59 PM (TZgEk)

389 Last years crop of Jalapenos my wife dried and ground up, have used them a lot in chili, burritos and the like.
Pretty hot stuff
Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper

Smoke those babies first. Chipotle!

Posted by: MkY at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (Foq6I)

390 she's a Navy vet (and there's a winsome picture of her as a young person in the Navy and her name IS Winsome)

Don't be dissing the Marines...

From the net:

Branch/service: United States Marine Corps

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (5pwb+)

391 but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.
Posted by: PabloDemon at October 31, 2021 05:38
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For my MIL, they went through her nose. But I read study year or so ago, and the Brits were having success intubating through the mouth. Less discomfiture.
Posted by: olddog

Silver lining to the shit sandwich we're getting force fed by the Dem Commies?

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (THrK8)

392 Gun thread up.

Posted by: whig at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (9hXN1)

393 Pew-pew's up!

Posted by: dial m for murder at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (TZgEk)

394 GUN NOOD

Posted by: Skipjack the Ripper at October 31, 2021 06:00 PM (2JoB8)

395 Gun NOOD!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 31, 2021 06:01 PM (5pwb+)

396 We buy candy every year and no one ever shows up. Darn. The liver wrapped pate bites are a bitch to make.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at October 31, 2021 05:47 PM (jvt6t)

With Water crackers? Can I come over?

Posted by: Kindltot at October 31, 2021 06:01 PM (KbLYZ)

397 All the kids and food sensitivities... sure, we're breeding them, but also remember that we (those of us 29 or so) didn't grow up eating food additives and preservatives that are in everything now, too.

Posted by: MkY at October 31, 2021 06:01 PM (Foq6I)

398 https://winsomesears.com/about/

Posted by: FenelonSpook

Thanks for posting that link, Fen. Of course the MSM ignores her.

Posted by: Sharkman at October 31, 2021 06:03 PM (pTHOC)

399 Just finished reading the lawsuit brought by GA, SC, AL, and a bunch of other states. Very well argued and compelling for injunctive relief.

Filed in the Southern district of GA.

We will probably see an injunction against the mandate shortly. Many claims in it, but the killer is the 60 day Adminstative Procedures Act comment period was ignored.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 31, 2021 06:04 PM (5p7BC)

400 All the kids and food sensitivities.

Most of it is just made up. It's the culinary equivalent of pronouns. Almost no one is sensitive to gluten in any way.

Posted by: bear with undead balls at October 31, 2021 06:06 PM (QU5/8)

401 https://winsomesears.com/about/

She was in the Navy, not Marines. Sorry.

Posted by: FenelonSpook at October 31, 2021 06:10 PM (ueGNX)

402 know the whole poop transplant thing is legit, but I can think of no good way to get poop INTO my body.
Posted by: PabloDemon

You don't want to know. -- a baby koala

Posted by: mikeskull at October 31, 2021 06:11 PM (P1f+c)

403 The quality of the food was exceeded only by the joy of the fellowship. Thanks again to everyone who made this the best TXMoMe yet.

Posted by: Sirius the Canine Pundit at October 31, 2021 09:20 PM (LBO1U)

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