Food Thread: A Flying Martini?

I was given that bottle by a well-meaning relative, because...I have no idea, other than that she drinks a lot of gin cocktails when she comes to our house.

The company is co-owned by Ryan Reynolds, who is a comedic actor who is from Canada, so he doesn't matter at all. But I shy away from celebrity endorsed products, and definitely from celebrity-owned companies. So I have never bought a bottle of the stuff.

But I am also a cheap bastard and will absolutely drink celebrity gin if it is free!

SO I made a martini (stirred, not shaken!), and while it was fine, the gin absolutely does not deserve the hype, or the premium price. Commenter and amateur bartender (I won't insult him by calling him a mixologist) naturalfake, who has a better palate than mine, thinks it is too sarsaparilla forward, but will work well in an ... AVIATION! I don't know about that, but it's not worth the money if you are making martinis.

Now, I prefer the classic London Dry Gin flavor profile, so take my review with a few grains of salt.

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That is homemade pastrami, courtesy of commenter "gunslinger," who is enjoying his new pellet grill, and the amazing temperature control it affords cooks. He says it's a game-changer, and judging by that photo, he might be right!

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Sliders are great, and very easy to make, especially if you don't mind the mess. Yeah, they splatter and spit, but it's worth the few minutes of cleanup. And if you have an outdoor grill...even better! Here is Alton Brown's recipe, but it's really just a technique. Beef Sliders with Griddled Onions punches way above its weight. There is a great joint in Hackensack called White Manna, that has been around for years, that makes maybe the best ones I have ever had, including from my own kitchen. There is always a line, which makes it less appealing, but still, they are mighty tasty!
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These are some of the flavors that a well-known UK chocolate company sells. They teeter on the edge of weirdness, but the chocolate itself is excellent, so they are forgiven. Actually, TArragon & Mustard is firmly on the weird side.

But these? What the hell? Apricot & Wasabi? Mulled Wine?

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I don't know if adding horseradish to your deviled eggs will make them the best ever, but I do know that you are going to be irritated by this recipe, because it is one of those horrid ones with the interminable filler before you get to the actual recipe. So cut to the chase and just add some horseradish to your standard recipe, and you won't have to be pissed off while reading The Best Deviled Eggs.
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I'm just not a big fan of donuts. Sure...the 3:00AM fresh and hot apple fritter from Kingpin Donuts on Durant Avenue is a glory, as were the fresh donuts at the apple orchard outside of Ann Arbor that my parents took us to, but in general, donuts are meh. Does that make me a communist?

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Well, the garlic is out in the sunshine, probably soon to be eaten by those vile rodents with bushy tails and a penchant for damaging my home. But if they survive the squirrel apocalypse, and actually grow into something edible, I will be in garlic heaven! In case it doesn't, send all of your excellent home-grown garlic to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

Rumor has it that the Bourbon Bubble is bursting. I have seen no evidence of decreasing prices, but maybe the bursting started somewhere else! I think the sweet spot is $40-$60 for excellent and interesting bottles, and bumping that to $100 gets you an incremental improvement in quality, but nothing mind-blowing. More than that and I think you are paying for hype and rarity, which may look good in your liquor cabinet, but doesn't translate to more quality in the bottle.

The problem...or the solution...is to buy lots of bourbon, take tasting notes, and eventually arrive at your favorites! It should take forty or fifty years, but it is worth it!

Posted by: CBD at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2
Hi CBD and thanks for the food thread.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 04:01 PM (3ek7K)

3 Thanks CBD for the food thread Those chocolates look pretty cool. Would try.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 12, 2026 04:03 PM (RIvkX)

4 I can see the chocolate and mulled wine WAY before the tarragon and mustard. I mean chocolate and red wine are a known combination that works. When's the last time you're heard of someone adding mustard to chocolate, and then for funsies, tossing in taragon, too?

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:04 PM (tOcjL)

5 Pasta and meatballs soon enough

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:04 PM (Ia/+0)

6 Willowed from previous thread--

133 I have some vehicles need topping off. Subaru needs 10 gal, 18 F150 needs 20 gal, 91 F150 needs 13 gal, 92 F150 needs 20 gal I think. Sending units are kinda skeevy when it's two tanks get down a quarter.. Regardless that's a pile of money with gas at 3.45.
Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:01 PM (LHPAg)

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:04 PM (LHPAg)

7 Tonight an old friend from grad school is in town and coming for dinner. Chicken fettuccine alfredo with roasted root vegetables. Mrs. F. baked and frosted chocolate cake.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 12, 2026 04:05 PM (RIvkX)

8 The "wine" chocco is probably just grape with a few spices. they are always mixing various berries with chocco.

Posted by: gKWVE at April 12, 2026 04:05 PM (gKWVE)

9 And besides replacement grill parts, found I also need a ckntrol valve. Found 1 online but paying for it seems to be a issue.

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (Ia/+0)

10 And toasted sesame is just tahini...which is like a nut butter...and nut butter and chocolate is always an amazing combo...

And the hot red pepper is like cayenne with chocolate - heat works with chocolate, even if the chosen heat might be too much for me.

So, not all those bottom combos are nuts...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (tOcjL)

11 I'll just be over here with my M&Ms.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (skR0U)

12 I made my famous chili again- this run had both jalapeno and habanero peppers. I used a little corn starch to thicken things up and it came out great. Excellent batch.

I also bought a bottle of Melinda's XXXtra Hot Habanero Sauce. This stuff has some serious heat with good afterburn. I tried a couple drops on a tortilla chip- the heat comes on gradually before it peaks, then trails off over 15-20 minutes. It's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (ZxPkt)

13 5 Pasta and meatballs soon enough
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:04 PM (Ia/+0)

Great minds think alike - I'm too tired to do more (since I'm fighting off the oldest's cold), so I'm even just doing jarred sauce. Got the fruit salad of red grapes and strawberries done earlier and a leftover cake from yesterday for dessert.

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:07 PM (tOcjL)

14 That lobster dunk is racist, a version of African dodger

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little at April 12, 2026 04:07 PM (Kt19C)

15 The company is co-owned by Ryan Reynolds

Methinks he sold the company a while ago for an Imperial buttload of money. I've had the gin once. It was nothing special.

Yes, Ryan Reynolds sold Aviation American Gin to beverage giant Diageo in a deal announced in August 2020 for up to $610 million. Reynolds acquired an equity stake in 2018 and acted as the brand's creative lead, significantly boosting sales before the acquisition, which included an upfront payment of $335 million

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:07 PM (Riz8t)

16 Does that make me a communist?

No, it was the maple syrup. But not being donut forward really seals the deal.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 12, 2026 04:08 PM (/HDaX)

17 Regarding the weird flavors, I think Amazon had a jellybean game with flavoured jellybeans.

Half of the jellybeans taste amazing!!
The other half are punishment flavoured jellybeans.

Also, a lot of sfuff happened. Yada, yada, yada.

Ketchup on fish isn't that bad.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 12, 2026 04:08 PM (Sco7b)

18 I just bought a Weber Spirit 4-burner propane grill. It's not the premium Genesis line, but it'll give me a chance to see if they're worth the inflated price.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:09 PM (Riz8t)

19 Aviation is good in an Aviation, huh? Figures. The Sazerac brand of rye works perfectly in a Sazerac.

I once made a Sazerac that was astonishingly good. I was blown away. Unfortunately it turned out that I had accidentally picked up my bottle of Sazerac 18 year, which is way too good for cocktails.

I had picked up a bottle at a small liquor store for $75. Once I tasted it, I rushed back for the other two that were sitting on the shelf. Now it sells for over $1,000, if you can find it. Mine were gone a long time ago, though.

Posted by: Splunge at April 12, 2026 04:09 PM (KEowH)

20 If you're a hot sauce fetishist, you should check out the Melinda website.

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 04:09 PM (ZxPkt)

21 Speaking of the leftover cake. So, I tried last year's big trend - chuck any flavored soda into any flavored box mix and go to town.

I had a $1 Duncan Hines classic vanilla and a VERY high end soda (that I had gotten on a huge sale - maybe that was a warning) that my kids wanted and then wouldn't drink after tasting a bottle - some type of organic butterbeer. Tossed the 2 together and dang, if that cake didn't come out great! I did a smear of all fruit plum preserves (for sharpness and to get the jar out of my fridge) and then vanilla frosting. Kids LOVED it, and now I know how to use up the last 3 bottles.

I'm gonna experiment with different all fruit preserves under the vanilla/vanilla...and may also try a spice cake box mix b/c that also seems "right"...

Easiest cake I've ever made...not gonna buy soda just to make cake, but when I have it...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:10 PM (tOcjL)

22 Shaken, not stirred.

Posted by: Bond. James Bond. at April 12, 2026 04:13 PM (hJH5n)

23 I am not a donut guy, either, but every now and again I will indulge. Our local Albertson's has a surprisingly good bakery, and I will grab a couple for me and the Missus.

I favor the filled ones, raspberry or Boston creme being my favorites.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (0aYVJ)

24 It's interesting that the Aviation is today's cocktail. It's related to the one I made yesterday for my daughter's bridal shower, the Water Lily, which is equal parts gin (I like Gray Whale, but I used Empress 190

, Solerno (instead of Cointreau), Creme De Violette, and lemon juice. Both the gin and Violette are intensely purple, so that's a thing, I guess. Garnish with lemon peel and a cocktail skewer of one raspberry and one blackberry. It was very popular, although it was an all-female event.

The Aviation is:
2 ounces gin (again, you can use the purple stuff)
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1/4 ounce creme de violette
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: brandied cherry

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (Riz8t)

25 12 I made my famous chili again- this run had both jalapeno and habanero peppers. I used a little corn starch to thicken things up and it came out great. Excellent batch.

I also bought a bottle of Melinda's XXXtra Hot Habanero Sauce. This stuff has some serious heat with good afterburn. I tried a couple drops on a tortilla chip- the heat comes on gradually before it peaks, then trails off over 15-20 minutes. It's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.
Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (ZxPkt)

You lose me at habanero...I can now barely tolerate fresh jalapeno and dry cayenne, so hotter stuff might kill me

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Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (tOcjL)

26 Ok, first world problems applied to the cooking field.

My pet peeve these days is finding or seeking out some fancy condiment/cooking item and then forgetting what you intended it for.

Case in point, a fairly expensive bottle of Pepper Belly Pete's Worshyoursister sauce. Had some UToob recipe using it and now I don't know where it is.

Crap.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (/HDaX)

27 Took a sourdough bread class for beginners yesterday. My loaf still sits in the frig, not yet baked. Tomorrow.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at April 12, 2026 04:15 PM (NFX2v)

28 How much are you paying for Aviation Gin? Around here it's less than $30. No worse than Bombay or Tanqueray. Considerably less than some of the so-called premium gins.

But, for me, a Marini with any of those 3 gins is going to be fine.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 12, 2026 04:16 PM (AkEZC)

29 *sigh*
Can't simply have normal chocolate, huh? Got to add weird sh#t like mustard. Get off my lawn!

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 04:16 PM (Suwql)

30 I too tried Aviation and found it meh.

Gins I like, in roughly increasing price order:

Roku
St George Terroir
Hendrick's Summer Solstice (only in martinis)
Citadelle
Cotswolds
Schwarzwald Monkey 47

I hear that there is a Rochelt gin, but chances of my ever tasting it are pretty much zero, considering the insane price.

The classic London style is often too juniper-forward to me. I like them softer and more complex.

Posted by: Splunge at April 12, 2026 04:16 PM (KEowH)

31 26 Ok, first world problems applied to the cooking field.

My pet peeve these days is finding or seeking out some fancy condiment/cooking item and then forgetting what you intended it for.

Case in point, a fairly expensive bottle of Pepper Belly Pete's Worshyoursister sauce. Had some UToob recipe using it and now I don't know where it is.

Crap.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (/HDaX)

Sounds like the start of a base for a chicken marinade or a roasted veg drizzle...eating some of it might remind you of why you really wanted it...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:16 PM (tOcjL)

32 That was directed at the chocolatiers, not CBD!!

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 04:17 PM (Suwql)

33 Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (/HDaX)

Try the AI's.

Just put in everything you posted. Tell them you're
looking for a recipe.

They're great search engines....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 12, 2026 04:18 PM (Sco7b)

34 Nothing fancy for dinner. Zatarain's jambalaya with sausage. Been gearing up for son's wedding next weekend, so keeping things cheap and easy. I am making cornbread as well. I would love to add jalapeno, but wife is not big on spicy. I've tried to explain that jalapeno in cornbread is not all that spicy, it kind of takes on a sweet flavor. But she's an Ohio German who thinks ranch dressing is just a bit too tangy.
/joking...sort of.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:18 PM (0aYVJ)

35 >>I'm gonna experiment with different all fruit preserves under the vanilla/vanilla...and may also try a spice cake box mix b/c that also seems "right"...

Easiest cake I've ever made...not gonna buy soda just to make cake, but when I have it...

Sounds like fun!

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 04:19 PM (Suwql)

36 23 I am not a donut guy, either, but every now and again I will indulge. Our local Albertson's has a surprisingly good bakery, and I will grab a couple for me and the Missus.

I favor the filled ones, raspberry or Boston creme being my favorites.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (0aYVJ)
I pick up a dozen donuts for Sunday School (geezer level), usually a mix of cake, blueberry, and regular glazed. Can't get the filled ones because little kids will come in and get a donut. Their mom's no likum.

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:19 PM (LHPAg)

37 I don't understand why anyone feels the need to do such weird stuff to chocolate.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 04:19 PM (h7ZuX)

38 I also bought a bottle of Melinda's XXXtra Hot Habanero Sauce. This stuff has some serious heat with good afterburn. I tried a couple drops on a tortilla chip- the heat comes on gradually before it peaks, then trails off over 15-20 minutes. It's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.
Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 04:06 PM (ZxPkt)

Melindas was my first habanero based sauce. Discovered in a Nawlin's trip circa 1988. Brought a few bottles home to dad, and thus began our quest for fire. Melindas is probably the best "pure" (no extract) hot sauce, IMO. Also recommend El Yucateco. They make a chipotle that is not hot at all, but adds a smokey component to BBQ chicken or pork...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 04:20 PM (nbLIj)

39 You know, I keep a bottle of hot sauce in my purse...

Posted by: Hillary Clinton, Woman of the People at April 12, 2026 04:21 PM (skR0U)

40 I make clear ice cubes, about 1.5 inches in L, W, and H, and use a simple rig I got on Amazon, no longer available.

Clear cubes. Bartender ice. "Craft" ice cubes.

Where did "craft" come from? As in "hand-crafted" cocktails? Have we always made martinis using martini machines? And are all hamburger patties made in big machines with molds and conveyors and chutes?

I looked at a refrigerator yesterday in the Home Depot, one that had a thing in the freezer for making spherical clear ice. A little bigger than a golf ball. The feature is called "craft ice."

I bought a mold to make clear ice spheres, one at a time, to have clear ice up in my little woods camp. But I prefer the cubes.

The booze this afternoon on the clear ice is Woodford Reserve Straight Rye. Yum.

Posted by: M. Gaga at April 12, 2026 04:22 PM (KiBMU)

41 My basil seedlings are reacting well to the warmer weather, so I'm hoping for a bumper harvest this year. Pesto every day!

Posted by: mrp at April 12, 2026 04:22 PM (rj6Yv)

42 I'll try the suggestions (thanks!). And I'll sort my bookmarks and see if it pops up that way, too.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 12, 2026 04:22 PM (/HDaX)

43 SO I made a martini (stirred, not shaken!)

Here's a short video on making a Vesper. It uses Cocchi Americano in place of the original Kina Lillet, which is no longer available. I like CA a lot in many drinks, including the Corpse Reviver #2. Other substitutes include Lillet Blanc, and Kina L'Aero D'Or, which is hard to find.

https://youtu.be/PIen6ladAjI

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:23 PM (Riz8t)

44 >>My pet peeve these days is finding or seeking out some fancy condiment/cooking item and then forgetting what you intended it for.

Ugh, I have done that, too.

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 04:24 PM (Suwql)

45 Note to Add: Not "Organic", but "Natural" on the soda - it was Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer for anyone who wants to know what soda to avoid b/c it's too sweet even for teen boys...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:24 PM (tOcjL)

46 I could eat donuts every day, but shouldn't so only stop by my favorite donut shop once in awhile

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:24 PM (Ia/+0)

47 We got a sampling of Melinda's hot sauces at Walmart's grocery store here. $1 each for a small bottle. They are pretty good and there's a bunch of them.

The XXXX hot is good to jazz up ramen noodles.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 12, 2026 04:26 PM (AkEZC)

48 36 23 I am not a donut guy, either, but every now and again I will indulge. Our local Albertson's has a surprisingly good bakery, and I will grab a couple for me and the Missus.

I favor the filled ones, raspberry or Boston creme being my favorites.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:14 PM (0aYVJ)
I pick up a dozen donuts for Sunday School (geezer level), usually a mix of cake, blueberry, and regular glazed. Can't get the filled ones because little kids will come in and get a donut. Their mom's no likum.
Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:19 PM (LHPAg)

Favorite donut (that I can't eat anymore) DD Chocolate-dipped Cruller - I'm almost happy that I don't think they make them anymore
Favorite donut (that I can eat when I'm in Orlando) - Voodoo donuts vegan apple fritter - spouse steals this from me, it's so good...haven't had it in 3-4 years now...I should go back to Florida!

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)

49 Classic Scottish currant scones in the oven.
Mouth watering!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at April 12, 2026 04:26 PM (2WIwB)

50 Archimedes thank you for the gin drink recipes above! I will definitely try your Water Lily!

I love gin but just Bluecoat. I'm pretty boring. And Hendricks

Aviation is fine. it's Rob McIlhenney too? I think? it's not pricy in PA anyway

Posted by: BlackOrchid(j+aD2) at April 12, 2026 04:28 PM (j+aD2)

51 Gins I like, in roughly increasing price order:

Roku
St George Terroir
Hendrick's Summer Solstice (only in martinis)
Citadelle
Cotswolds
Schwarzwald Monkey 47

I bought a bottle of the Monkey 47 just because its reviews are off the charts, (and its price reflects that). It was kind of a stupid purchase since I don't drink gin neat and would never put such pricy stuff in a cocktail. Again, though, my go to is Gray Whale, which is about $35 on sale here in NoVa, and it seems like it's almost always on sale.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:28 PM (Riz8t)

52 I suppose I should figure out dinner! Though last night I made Moo Ping and it was really, really good. So perhaps I should be excused from dinner prep tonight.

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 04:28 PM (OoFl2)

53 One time, I used a USMC KA-BAR to shuck oysters and it slipped and I drove it right thru my palm. Don't do that.

It was like a stigmata and it took a long time to heal.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (Fbc0I)

54 46 I could eat donuts every day, but shouldn't so only stop by my favorite donut shop once in awhile
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:24 PM (Ia/+0)

Same. My favorite is a plain glazed. That and a cup of coffee is nirvana.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (h7ZuX)

55 Archimedes thank you for the gin drink recipes above! I will definitely try your Water Lily!

You are most welcome. I hope you like it!

Posted by: Archimedes at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (Riz8t)

56 Favorite donut (that I can't eat anymore) DD Chocolate-dipped Cruller - I'm almost happy that I don't think they make them anymore
Favorite donut (that I can eat when I'm in Orlando) - Voodoo donuts vegan apple fritter - spouse steals this from me, it's so good...haven't had it in 3-4 years now...I should go back to Florida!
Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)
I just had a flashback, hot apple fritters with real butter, Yow!

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (LHPAg)

57 I have a favorite Italian place I frequent, infrequently. But when I do, it's the only place I do a martini. No idea what gin they use though.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 12, 2026 04:31 PM (2WIwB)

58 I love those itty bitty orange peppers.

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 04:31 PM (ZxPkt)

59 53 One time, I used a USMC KA-BAR to shuck oysters and it slipped and I drove it right thru my palm. Don't do that.

It was like a stigmata and it took a long time to heal.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (Fbc0I)
I'd like to hear that story start to finish.

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:32 PM (LHPAg)

60 56 Favorite donut (that I can't eat anymore) DD Chocolate-dipped Cruller - I'm almost happy that I don't think they make them anymore
Favorite donut (that I can eat when I'm in Orlando) - Voodoo donuts vegan apple fritter - spouse steals this from me, it's so good...haven't had it in 3-4 years now...I should go back to Florida!
Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:26 PM (tOcjL)
I just had a flashback, hot apple fritters with real butter, Yow!
Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:29 PM (LHPAg)

Theirs needs no butter.

Although you mention hot...I do believe donuts are a food that one should only eat out for. You just want a perfect fried donut. Making one is just too much cost and mess at home (and no one wants 3 day old donuts when you make 12). Donuts with nooks and crannies glistening with glaze and/or chocolate dripping down - yeah, I need to get back to Florida.

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:32 PM (tOcjL)

61 I'm going to have some cod in a little bit, will dust it liberally with Tony Chachere's and pan-fry it in butter.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 04:33 PM (h7ZuX)

62 'Aviation'? I once queried an F-14 jet jock friend while we were out having a beer the night before his departing (with his plane) the next day.

Me: "I thought you said the rule is 'No drinking within 50 hrs. of flying the plane'

He: "I had that wrong...it's 'No drinking within 50 feet of the plane'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2026 04:35 PM (XeU6L)

63 One time, I used a USMC KA-BAR to shuck oysters and it slipped and I drove it right thru my palm. Don't do that.
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Oyster shuckers wear gloves for a reason.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2026 04:36 PM (XeU6L)

64 Cherry cheese, but almost any preserve or cream filled

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:36 PM (Ia/+0)

65 Oysters
Shuck it, suck it, eat it raw!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at April 12, 2026 04:37 PM (2WIwB)

66 Sunday steak is a pair of prime Tbones, paired with mushrooms and a Chilean Malbec. Gotta saute the mushrooms. If I don't make it back, save yourselves!!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 04:37 PM (nbLIj)

67 62 'Aviation'? I once queried an F-14 jet jock friend while we were out having a beer the night before his departing (with his plane) the next day.

Me: "I thought you said the rule is 'No drinking within 50 hrs. of flying the plane'

He: "I had that wrong...it's 'No drinking within 50 feet of the plane'
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2026 04:35 PM (XeU6L)
Major Gregory Boyington Rule.

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:40 PM (LHPAg)

68 Healey wife is going to attempt to make Scotch Eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Should I be afraid?

Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (abIsI)

69 Good News! The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, ruling it an unconstitutional overreach of Congress’s taxing authority.

Yay! while we could make wine and beer previously, we can now make our own whiskey and gin.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (n5tGW)

70 64 Cherry cheese, but almost any preserve or cream filled
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:36 PM (Ia/+0)

I always had a thing against cream filled donuts. Like cream should be refrigerated. So how on Earth are the donuts supposed to sit out and not sog?

Thus, it's not cream. But more a frosting-esque concoction, right? I can honestly say I've never looked in to making cream filled donuts, so I don't know.

Cream filled is for cream puffs b/c those go in the fridge nicely. Man, I miss cream puffs. Those were also heaven, but not technically in the donut family...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:42 PM (tOcjL)

71 >>>I'd like to hear that story start to finish.

Posted by: Eromero

>Let's just say, alcohol was involved. But the oysters were damn good. Sometimes you have to bleed for the good things in life.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 04:43 PM (Fbc0I)

72 > Yay! while we could make wine and beer previously, we can now make our own whiskey and gin.
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All of West Virginia smiles

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 12, 2026 04:43 PM (AkEZC)

73 69 Good News! The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, ruling it an unconstitutional overreach of Congress’s taxing authority.

Yay! while we could make wine and beer previously, we can now make our own whiskey and gin.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (n5tGW)
Looking forward to seeing some blog-inspired whiskey in October.

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:43 PM (LHPAg)

74 Tried some broccolini that some people rave about. Was not impressed. Maybe wife prepared it wrong. Dunno.

Posted by: Ronster at April 12, 2026 04:44 PM (LjEfn)

75 68 Healey wife is going to attempt to make Scotch Eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Should I be afraid?
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (abIsI)

I think most folks find the finished product not worth the effort. It's a presentation and catering convenience dish vs one designed for maximum tastiness...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:44 PM (tOcjL)

76 Weird chocolates?
MPFC beat them to it by 56 years
Crunchy Frog episode
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy6uLfermPU

Posted by: buddhaha at April 12, 2026 04:45 PM (CRvdY)

77 For the longest time I was a Hendricks martini guy - then just bought some Tanguray LDG to make vespers (with Tito’s and Lillet - yes I know Stoli should be the vodka) and found it does just fine for me.

Tonight strip roast with duck fat roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach and garlic - with a decent Cal Cab called “Twenty Rows” - $20/bottle in CT and is very drinkable and holds up with all the fat coming out way.

Posted by: CtSpursman at April 12, 2026 04:46 PM (1jbkT)

78 There is a distillery that makes a product called Blue Ice Vodka; Rigby, ID. It's a potato vodka, and it is damn good, disproving the notion that all vodka tastes the same. And it's not overly pricey. Stash it in the freezer, good for sipping.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:48 PM (0aYVJ)

79 My understanding in Pa one can distilled a certain amount of alcohol, maybe 2-5 gallons

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:48 PM (Ia/+0)

80 POTATO SALAD DONE DIFFERENTLY ... Recently saw a video about making potato salad using chilled mashed potatoes -- as the base -- then stirring in all the stuff you would normally add to boiled/diced potatoes ... Video showed mayo, onion, celery, pickle relish, chunks of hard-boiled egg, bacon bits, a touch of mustard, dried dill, salt and pepper ... Am gonna give this one a try come summertime!

Posted by: Kathy at April 12, 2026 04:48 PM (zuKcR)

81 Basically the decision stops the taxation which is the impediment, not that many haven't ignored the law.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:50 PM (n5tGW)

82
My favorite vegetable is broccoli.

I dont like broccolini.

Cant figure out why.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 04:50 PM (3ek7K)

83 75 68 Healey wife is going to attempt to make Scotch Eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Should I be afraid?
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (abIsI)

I think most folks find the finished product not worth the effort. It's a presentation and catering convenience dish vs one designed for maximum tastiness...
Posted by: Nova Local

Thanks. I think she's trying to make easy premade foods we can keep in our fridge while camping.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:51 PM (abIsI)

84 Basically the decision stops the taxation which is the impediment, not that many haven't ignored the law.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:50 PM (n5tGW)

***

*closes door to shed holding the fruit juice machine*

Posted by: Diogenes at April 12, 2026 04:52 PM (2WIwB)

85 82
My favorite vegetable is broccoli.

I dont like broccolini.

Cant figure out why.

Posted by: four seasons

How about broccoli Rabe? My BIL makes it and I think it tasted like bitter ass.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:54 PM (abIsI)

86 83 75 68 Healey wife is going to attempt to make Scotch Eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Should I be afraid?
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (abIsI)

I think most folks find the finished product not worth the effort. It's a presentation and catering convenience dish vs one designed for maximum tastiness...
Posted by: Nova Local

Thanks. I think she's trying to make easy premade foods we can keep in our fridge while camping.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 04:51 PM (abIsI)

If it's premade for camping, then it's probably a much better idea. It's entire existence is to be premade and a quick final cook with way less mess by that final cook point.

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:54 PM (tOcjL)

87 84 Basically the decision stops the taxation which is the impediment, not that many haven't ignored the law.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:50 PM (n5tGW)

***

*closes door to shed holding the fruit juice machine*
Posted by: Diogenes at April 12, 2026 04:52 PM (2WIwB)
Granny Clampett's Remedy.

Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2026 04:55 PM (LHPAg)

88
Maj Healey
yep

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 04:55 PM (3ek7K)

89 Favorite donut (that I can eat when I'm in Orlando) - Voodoo donuts vegan apple fritter - spouse steals this from me, it's so good...haven't had it in 3-4 years now...I should go back to Florida!
Posted by: Nova Local
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Voodoo has one in Orlando? I guess they must have franchised (is that a word?).
Do they sell the cock 'n balls donut there?
25-30 years ago, as the clubs were emptying around 2AM, there was always a line outside the original site on SW3rd , between Burnside and Ankeny, and that was a big seller for all the drunk girls.

Posted by: buddhaha at April 12, 2026 04:55 PM (CRvdY)

90 > There is a distillery that makes a product called Blue Ice Vodka; Rigby, ID. It's a potato vodka, and it is damn good, disproving the notion that all vodka tastes the same. And it's not overly pricey. Stash it in the freezer, good for sipping.
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An old guy once told me about the merits of smoked salmon and ice cold vodka. I'm a believer.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 12, 2026 04:56 PM (AkEZC)

91 >>>There is a distillery that makes a product called Blue Ice Vodka; Rigby, ID. It's a potato vodka, and it is damn good, disproving the notion that all vodka tastes the same. And it's not overly pricey. Stash it in the freezer, good for sipping.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 04:48 PM (0aYVJ)
*****
Pug, I've bought Blue Ice Vodka on several occasions and, as you said, it is very good. I like potato vodka and this is an excellent American made product.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 12, 2026 04:56 PM (S+2Xo)

92 89 Favorite donut (that I can eat when I'm in Orlando) - Voodoo donuts vegan apple fritter - spouse steals this from me, it's so good...haven't had it in 3-4 years now...I should go back to Florida!
Posted by: Nova Local
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Voodoo has one in Orlando? I guess they must have franchised (is that a word?).
Do they sell the cock 'n balls donut there?
25-30 years ago, as the clubs were emptying around 2AM, there was always a line outside the original site on SW3rd , between Burnside and Ankeny, and that was a big seller for all the drunk girls.
Posted by: buddhaha at April 12, 2026 04:55 PM (CRvdY)

It was at City Walk in Universal...so, I think they franchised to major entertainment zones...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 04:56 PM (tOcjL)

93 Next town over has a distillery, keep wanting to stop by someday, I like Scotch obviously by other whiskey can be good.

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 04:58 PM (Ia/+0)

94

Here in SW Wyoming the drought is so bad this year that we have strict no watering rules in place. No outside watering. It sucks because we love growing tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini and snap beans.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 05:00 PM (3ek7K)

95
These are some of the flavors that a well-known UK chocolate company sells.

What?!?!

No "Crunchy Frog"! Bastards!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy6uLfermPU

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 05:01 PM (iJfKG)

96 Lots of voodoo donuts locations, but the only one in FL is Miami. They are opening one in NYC. Interesting.

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 05:01 PM (Wmg4n)

97 >>>Healey wife is going to attempt to make Scotch Eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Should I be afraid?

>It sounds tasty, but seems like a lot of work. I've never had one. I try it if you make it.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 05:01 PM (Fbc0I)

98 VODKA TRIVIA ... Saw somewhere long ago that pouring vodka through a filter (like Brita) improves the taste.

Posted by: Kathy at April 12, 2026 05:01 PM (zuKcR)

99 I would try the lavender/blackcurrant chocolate.

I swap between using horseradish or gorgonzola in my deviled eggs.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:02 PM (yAteE)

100 A 1.75L of Aviation was ridiculously cheap ($27) when Ohio LQO was liquidating their stock last year. I also prefer a London Dry (Bombay) for Martinis, but Aviation is good for Aviations, so it was certainly a steal!

Posted by: Tex Lovera at April 12, 2026 05:02 PM (DPnhC)

101 96 Lots of voodoo donuts locations, but the only one in FL is Miami. They are opening one in NYC. Interesting.
Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 05:01 PM (Wmg4n)

No, don't tell me the City Walk one closed? Man, okay, now I need to find a new spot for it! Are you sure it's gone?

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 05:05 PM (tOcjL)

102 Voodoo Doughnut Orlando

Nope, I looked it up - it's still there and open today. Phew!

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 05:06 PM (tOcjL)

103 I misspelled their site...this is the best one!

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 05:07 PM (tOcjL)

104 There is a distillery that makes a product called Blue Ice Vodka; Rigby, ID. It's a potato vodka, and it is damn good, disproving the notion that all vodka tastes the same. And it's not overly pricey. Stash it in the freezer, good for sipping.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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It's the water. The vodka you're drinking is between 80 and 100 proof, which means that 50-60% of what's in your mouth is water. There are definitely taste differences, especially at the upper end, and it has to do with the water they cut it with.
If you want the best vodka you've ever tasted, it's simple.
Do a bunch of taste tests on various waters Fiji, Evian, etc.
When you find your favorite, mix it 50-50 with 190 Everclear.
It'll be as good or better than whatever you think is a good vodka.

Posted by: buddhaha at April 12, 2026 05:09 PM (CRvdY)

105 Shaken, not stirred.

Posted by: Bond. James Bond. at April 12, 2026 04:13 PM (hJH5n)

I have recently begun to drink stirred, after having lived my entire drinking life firmly on the shaken side!

Try it!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 05:09 PM (g0MSz)

106 Sorry for the scare,Nova! I went here and looked at locations because I swear I saw one in Mobile.

https://tinyurl.com/4ufdus74

Yours doesn’t show and neither does Mobile. Maybe Mobile is a rogue one. lol.

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 05:10 PM (Wmg4n)

107 Lots of voodoo donuts locations"

Heck, still surprised so many donut places in Houston.

They're all pretty equally bad.

Posted by: man at April 12, 2026 05:11 PM (XuXeR)

108 Apple fritters are the best donut!
IIRC, ace did a whole post on this - considering all the possible best donuts. Heh!

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:12 PM (Suwql)

109 Tarragon and mustard were used in the original recipe for mayonnaise, along with olive oil, egg white and gelatin

Posted by: Kindltot at April 12, 2026 05:12 PM (rbvCR)

110 106 Sorry for the scare,Nova! I went here and looked at locations because I swear I saw one in Mobile.

https://tinyurl.com/4ufdus74

Yours doesn’t show and neither does Mobile. Maybe Mobile is a rogue one. lol.
Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 05:10 PM (Wmg4n)

No worries - maybe they got disowned for not going down the normal franchise path of eventually cheapening ingredients and cutting corners...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 05:13 PM (tOcjL)

111 Apple fritters are the best donut!
IIRC, ace did a whole post on this - considering all the possible best donuts. Heh!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:12 PM (Suwql)

The local craft bakery makes cinnamon rolls using what appears to be croissant dough. multi layered and I was unaware that it was possible to make cinnamon rolls "flakey"

Posted by: Kindltot at April 12, 2026 05:13 PM (rbvCR)

112 I am going to jump in the pool. Still zero dinner plans, though!

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 05:13 PM (Wmg4n)

113 Donuts, piffile. Chocolate eclairs or almond croissants.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:14 PM (yAteE)

114 >>I'd like to hear that story start to finish.

Posted by: Eromero

>Let's just say, alcohol was involved. But the oysters were damn good. Sometimes you have to bleed for the good things in life.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 04:43 PM (Fbc0I)
=======

Did anyone ask you to make a Bloody Mary?

Posted by: mrp at April 12, 2026 05:16 PM (rj6Yv)

115 There's a place in Salem, MA that specializes in bismarks, which are, iirc, airy donuts (with no hole), that are sliced in half and filled with fresh whipped cream and fruit preserves. It's been a few years since I've had one, but it was incredibly good. They are rich, so it's a challenge to eat a whole one. The place is Coffee Time Bake Shop.

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:18 PM (Suwql)

116 Bought a ceramic layered griddle pan, haven't tried it yet
Anyone else have one?

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 05:19 PM (Ia/+0)

117 >>The local craft bakery makes cinnamon rolls using what appears to be croissant dough. multi layered and I was unaware that it was possible to make cinnamon rolls "flakey"

Oh, sounds delicious! I've made an Ina Garten sticky bun recipe where you use puff pastry instead of making your own dough, which may be similar?
https://tinyurl.com/5n8axtbk

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:21 PM (Suwql)

118 I love the cinnamon roll ups made with left over pie dough.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:23 PM (yAteE)

119 Bought a ceramic layered griddle pan, haven't tried it yet
Anyone else have one?
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 05:19 PM (Ia/+0)

I have a ceramic lined dutch oven that I like. I would make chicken and dumplings, the biscuits actually toasted, not just mushy balls of dough. But it's in storage. Sucks living in an apartment.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 05:24 PM (0aYVJ)

120 I also want to make skillet corn bread, but again, cast iron stuff is in storage.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 05:24 PM (0aYVJ)

121 Did anyone ask you to make a Bloody Mary?

Posted by: mrp

>Not deliberately, but I will say that I prefer potato vodka over the other variations. It seems to be cleaner. Even with the blood.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 05:25 PM (Fbc0I)

122 Okay, here's an excellent gin, the very concept of which will test the limits of your tolerance.

Nah. I keed, I keed. The gin is-

Awayuki Gin

which is a very good London style gin with the addition of 3 rare breeds of Japanese strawberries in the botanicals.

Normally, I'd stay far away from fruity gin, however if you've ever been to Japan, you know just how good and tasty their strawberries are. So, I was willing to give it a try.

It tastes very very good. Excellent. Because the gin in London Dry, it is very juniper forward but right along with the juniper are the strawberries in flavor and scent. The strawberry smells and tastes very natural.

It mixes well in various cocktails with 2:1 Martini using Martini and Rossi Speciale Reserva Ambrato vermouth and a strawberry instead of an olive perhaps being our favorite.

Anyway, we plowed through the bottle.

If this sounds good to you, it will be.

Give it a whirl.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 05:25 PM (iJfKG)

123 I have a ceramic lined dutch oven that I like. I would make chicken and dumplings, the biscuits actually toasted, not just mushy balls of dough. But it's in storage. Sucks living in an apartment.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 05:24 PM (0aYVJ)

120 I also want to make skillet corn bread, but again, cast iron stuff is in storage.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 12, 2026 05:24 PM (0aYVJ)

I feel you on storage...do you have easy access, or is it like once a year I'll check access...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 05:27 PM (tOcjL)

124 naturalfake, do you know of a bourbon that some spice and citrus undertones?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:28 PM (yAteE)

125 That poor lobster!

Can I eat him? Tarragon mustard cream sauce and fresh linguine please.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 12, 2026 05:29 PM (A5RD0)

126
Pug,

I get that. We still have favorite kitchen stuff packed up in a storage unit.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 05:29 PM (3ek7K)

127 Most pretentious chocolates I've ever seen. Would avoid that place on general principles.

Posted by: From about That Time at April 12, 2026 05:30 PM (sl73Y)

128 A 1.75L of Aviation was ridiculously cheap ($27) when Ohio LQO was liquidating their stock last year.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at April 12, 2026 05:02 PM (DPnhC)

A 750ml bottle is more than $30 around here. I can get a 1.75L bottle of Beefeater for about $35!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 05:31 PM (g0MSz)

129 Lobster with a champagne/ shallot cream sauce on angel hair.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:32 PM (yAteE)

130 113 Donuts, piffile. Chocolate eclairs or almond croissants.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:14 PM (yAteE)

You're speaking my language!

Posted by: jix at April 12, 2026 05:33 PM (y687V)

131 Jix, I can tell you are a person with extremely good taste.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:35 PM (yAteE)

132 *puts on brown fedora*

Posted by: Perry the Platapus at April 12, 2026 05:36 PM (xcxpd)

133 Oh, sounds delicious! I've made an Ina Garten sticky bun recipe where you use puff pastry instead of making your own dough, which may be similar?
https://tinyurl.com/5n8axtbk
Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:21 PM (Suw

Maybe, but it was very flakey like it had been rolled and floded, allowed to relax and rolled and folded a few more times.

Posted by: Kindltot at April 12, 2026 05:36 PM (rbvCR)

134 53 One time, I used a USMC KA-BAR to shuck oysters and it slipped and I drove it right thru my palm. Don't do that.

It was like a stigmata and it took a long time to heal.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

My Marine gave me one of those.

I’m glad you didn’t do more damage. Those knives are impressive.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 12, 2026 05:37 PM (A5RD0)

135 Well, hello eaters (and drinkers).

MiladyJo made meat pies yesterday, à la Cowboy Kent Rollins.🤠
https://youtu.be/stSxlBidpqM

They were good. She says she can do better on the dough and she'll try again. I said that's okay with me.

Posted by: mindful webworker - yee & haw at April 12, 2026 05:39 PM (C2uPD)

136 I must be way uncouth in these matters, because I actually like Aviation gin, and admittedly I only became acquainted with it because of the whole stupid Peloton brouhaha a couple years ago--so I tried it on a lark and decided it was alright.

Posted by: Andy_in_Colorado at April 12, 2026 05:39 PM (jpaOd)

137 Having lived in NW Oregon, I am quite familiar with Aviation Gin. It is from Portland, OR. Really knowing just that, which is clearly indicated on front label, should be enough to steer clear of it.

Posted by: epador at April 12, 2026 05:39 PM (1TB0b)

138 I can get a 1.75L bottle of Beefeater for about $35!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 05:31 PM (g0MSz)

*Growls at Beefeater*

Posted by: Perry the Platapus at April 12, 2026 05:40 PM (xcxpd)

139 >>Maybe, but it was very flakey like it had been rolled and floded, allowed to relax and rolled and folded a few more times.

Mmmmmmm!

Posted by: Lizzy at April 12, 2026 05:40 PM (Suwql)

140 Sorry I'm late, I fell asleep after eating jalapeño meatloaf and ginger carrots.

So, Vosges Chocolates has all kinds of weird combinations like curry, hot peppers, lavender, cheese, etc., but they do it subtly and it works.

vosgeschocolate.com

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at April 12, 2026 05:40 PM (kpS4V)

141 Voodoo donuts is overrated. Expensive, fake tasting and over flavored. The vegan ones are disgusting. The mouthfeel is repulsive. And then there’s the stomach upset.

Don’t understand why they are a thing.

4-6 bucks for a donut?

$60 for a dozen fucking donuts?

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 12, 2026 05:43 PM (A5RD0)

142 There is a The Art Show episode on PBS right now that is about Theda Bara, and a lot of stuff about her Cincinnati connection and unpublished, ghosted autobiography, Woman or Vampire?

Which is at U of Cincinnati, btw.

You can watch The Art Show on the various PBS websites. I will look for it on YT for folks.

Probably MPPPP already knows about it ...

Posted by: Suburbanbanshee at April 12, 2026 05:43 PM (NrAGL)

143 69 Good News! The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, ruling it an unconstitutional overreach of Congress’s taxing authority.

Yay! while we could make wine and beer previously, we can now make our own whiskey and gin.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 12, 2026 04:41 PM (n5tGW)

Not in Oregon. Check your state's laws. While mine is generally very homebrew-friendly, it's also very uptight about liquor; the OLCC inspires Stasi-worthy terror in everyone from restaurant owners to store cashiers, and it keeps an iron grip on state-owned retailing of distilled spirits. And it's illegal at the state level to distill alcohol outside of a properly licensed non-residential facility.

Posted by: SciVo at April 12, 2026 05:44 PM (Sy6m/)

144 naturalfake, do you know of a bourbon that some spice and citrus undertones?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:28 PM (yAteE)

Hi Ben Had!

My fave in that category is probably Eagle Rare 10 year.

Old Forester 1920 would work too.

If you care to move over to a straight rye -

Still Austin Cask Strength Rye has everything you want (I think)
It's lower proof version Still Austin "The Artist" Straight Rye is also good.

Keep those ponies runnin'!

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 05:44 PM (iJfKG)

145 *Grabs Aviation Gin bottle*
*Combines with an entire carton of orange juice*
*gets drunk*

Posted by: Perry the Platapus at April 12, 2026 05:45 PM (xcxpd)

146 Give it a whirl.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 05:25 PM (iJfKG

I don't care for gin, typically. But I care for strawberries as much as anything, so I would give that a whirl.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 05:46 PM (h7ZuX)

147 naturalfake, I was gifted a bottle of a special run of bourbon that was finished in a green walnut cask. I made a bourbon cream out of some of it and it was a sure fire winner. I can't get anymore of that bourbon so I'm looking for a substitute.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:47 PM (yAteE)

148 The Art Show, Season 14, Episode 9.

Posted by: Suburbanbanshee at April 12, 2026 05:48 PM (NrAGL)

149 Ben Had, maybe your local liquor purveyor could order it for you. Apparently, Watershed won't ship. But they aren't out of it yet, I don't think.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 05:52 PM (h7ZuX)

150 Dash, I will give them a call. People were running their fingers around the inside if the glass to get every last drop.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:53 PM (yAteE)

151 Hello Foodsters.

Has anyone mentioned Fords Gin? My current favorite. Trying to avoid the brown liquor indulgence. Need to leave one vice unindulged.

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 12, 2026 05:54 PM (WlUfk)

152 I luv some Reuben sandwiches.

Anybody know the cheapest (national) store to get decent pastrami?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 12, 2026 05:55 PM (HlyYF)

153 Not in Oregon. Check your state's laws. While mine is generally very homebrew-friendly, it's also very uptight about liquor; the OLCC inspires Stasi-worthy terror in everyone from restaurant owners to store cashiers, and it keeps an iron grip on state-owned retailing of distilled spirits. And it's illegal at the state level to distill alcohol outside of a properly licensed non-residential facility.
Posted by: SciVo at April 12, 2026 05:44 PM (Sy6m/)

This is about us, isn’t it?

Posted by: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at April 12, 2026 05:57 PM (hJH5n)

154 I went to a chocolate and beer pairing event at a local chocolatier that featured Sierra Nevada limited brews.

It was super fun. Some pairings were off, some were amazing.

Weird chocolates should be tasted in very small amounts, the whole truffle will mar the experience. Cut it into quarters.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 12, 2026 05:57 PM (A5RD0)

155 naturalfake, I was gifted a bottle of a special run of bourbon that was finished in a green walnut cask. I made a bourbon cream out of some of it and it was a sure fire winner. I can't get anymore of that bourbon so I'm looking for a substitute.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:47 PM (yAteE)

that's a tough one.

I suppose if I couldn't find the same bourbon, and wanted a similar effect I'd add a bit of Nocino liqueur to the bourbon because it would have the same flavors.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 05:58 PM (iJfKG)

156 115: sounds a lot like kolaches.

Posted by: Cow Demon at April 12, 2026 05:59 PM (hJH5n)

157

OT:

Oldest son, early 50's has shingles. He is so miserable.

I've never experienced anyone having shingles.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:00 PM (3ek7K)

158 Has anyone mentioned Fords Gin? My current favorite. Trying to avoid the brown liquor indulgence. Need to leave one vice unindulged.
Posted by: Pete Bog at April 12, 2026 05:54 PM (WlUfk)

Ford's is pretty great.

Several years ago the guys who created it wanted to make a tasty gin that could be sold for bartender use. Notice the bottle shape...easy too grab and pour.

They were successful. Fords is a great gin and good in just about any cocktail or G&T.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:02 PM (iJfKG)

159

Beefeater is low powered these days.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 12, 2026 06:03 PM (Cqx++)

160 My favorite gin story. The last family reunion I attended I was sitting with one of my aunts and I asked her if she would like a refill of her drink. She had an 18 0z glass that she wanted refilled with gin,to the top, no ice.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:03 PM (yAteE)

161 157

OT:

Oldest son, early 50's has shingles. He is so miserable.

I've never experienced anyone having shingles.
Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:00 PM (3ek7K)

My older sis had them on her eye - she said it was the most painful experience of her life. Needless to say, she's a big proponent of the Shingles vaxx (which while also painful is nothing like the agony of the real thing)...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 06:04 PM (tOcjL)

162

Nova,

Son's doctor sent him to the optometrist following his appointment. Luckily it's not in his eyes.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:05 PM (3ek7K)

163 OMG, I have done my own corned beef and pastrami in the past, and THERE IS NOTHING LIKE HOMEMADE!!!! the flavors are on a whole different stratum from anything you can buy.

Also, I kinda like Bombay Saphire Gin as a go-to. But best G&T I had was on an Alaska cruise. A juniper infused G&T,....AWESOME!

-SLV

Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:06 PM (7kJyR)

164
I've never experienced anyone having shingles.
Posted by: four seasons
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Speaking for myself, it was an unpleasant experience. Herpes zoster.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2026 06:06 PM (XeU6L)

165 Barney Fife will smash your still with an axe.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 12, 2026 06:07 PM (Cqx++)

166 I tried it on a lark and decided it was alright.

Posted by: Andy_in_Colorado at April 12, 2026 05:39 PM (jpaOd)

More power to you!

It's pretty expensive in my area, and I don't think it is worth it. But it's a west coast producer, so you may be paying a good price, in which case...I'm jealous!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:07 PM (g0MSz)

167 118 I love the cinnamon roll ups made with left over pie dough.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:23 PM (yAteE)

Oh you brought back a memory! My mama did that!

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:07 PM (OoFl2)

168 167 118 I love the cinnamon roll ups made with left over pie dough.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:23 PM (yAteE)

Oh you brought back a memory! My mama did that!
Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:07 PM (OoFl2)

So did mine!

-SLV

Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:08 PM (7kJyR)

169
I love the cinnamon roll ups made with left over pie dough.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:23 PM (yAteE)

Oh you brought back a memory! My mama did that!
Posted by: Piper

Mom (and her Mom) called those bumblebees.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 12, 2026 06:09 PM (Cqx++)

170
If you've had chicken pox there's a good chance that you might get shingles.

It's the same virus. After you get over the chicken pox, the virus "hides" in your nerve cells and comes out to play when you're older by traveling down the nerve axons and erupting.

Chicken pox vax, people, and or Shingles vax.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:09 PM (iJfKG)

171 Re: Shingles

1 yes, it sucks
2 if you start valacyclovir at the first onset it reduces pain and length of misery
3 vax works and is worth it

I’ve had shingles without treatment, with early treatment, and none after vax. Some aspirin or ibuprofen at time of vax makes it tolerable, ice site if arm gets sore.

Posted by: epador at April 12, 2026 06:10 PM (1TB0b)

172 162

Nova,

Son's doctor sent him to the optometrist following his appointment. Luckily it's not in his eyes.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:05 PM (3ek7K)

That's a relief!

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 06:10 PM (tOcjL)

173

Son is tough, once a Marine always a Marine.

This has knocked him down.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:11 PM (3ek7K)

174 Oldest son, early 50's has shingles. He is so miserable.

I've never experienced anyone having shingles.
Posted by: four seasons
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Just had my second vaccine Friday. Arm is swollen and sore, had shooting nerve pain up the back of my scalp, fever, & chills. But feeling a bit better today. But still better than actual shingles.

Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:11 PM (VCgbV)

175 Chicken pox vax, people, and or Shingles vax.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:09 PM (iJfKG)

Anyone remember "Chciken pox parties", where everyone brought their kids over to the neighbors to expose their children? Yep, we did that with our kids! Not realizing the shingles aftermath....

-SLV

Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (7kJyR)

176 It's time for the Scotch bubble to burst, dammit.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (U/j9n)

177 Okay, I gotta clean up what's left of dinner...back in awhile...

Posted by: Nova Local at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (tOcjL)

178 A Voodoo Donuts is not authentic unless there's a lesbian biker bar next door with a big blonde butch bouncer. BBBB

Posted by: M Gagas at April 12, 2026 06:13 PM (KiBMU)

179 Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:11 PM (VCgbV)

How was the first vaccine?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:13 PM (g0MSz)

180 175 Chicken pox vax, people, and or Shingles vax.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:09 PM (iJfKG)

Anyone remember "Chciken pox parties", where everyone brought their kids over to the neighbors to expose their children? Yep, we did that with our kids! Not realizing the shingles aftermath....

-SLV
Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (7kJyR)

----
That's right, the varicella virus is INSIDE YOU!
Paid for by the makers of Shingrix.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:14 PM (U/j9n)

181 Agree re Aviation. [Nice bootle though] Mrs Barky and I prefer Boodles. Rarely found at bars around these parts.

Posted by: Mr. Barky at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (lOqqw)

182 First vaccine just a sore anrm and a bit of fatigue.

Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (VCgbV)

183 Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (7kJyR)

Those chicken pox parties were smart. The virus is ubiquitous, so most people are going to get it no matter what. And getting it when you are a kid is much better than as an adult!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (g0MSz)

184 118 I love the cinnamon roll ups made with left over pie dough.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 05:23 PM (yAteE)

I would willingly make pie crust just to do this.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (h7ZuX)

185

I know when you enlist in the military you get lots of vaccines but I don't know if the shingles vaccine is included.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:16 PM (3ek7K)

186 Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (VCgbV)

Thanks...
And feel better!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:16 PM (g0MSz)

187 If you knew how many inactive pathogens the body has you would run screaming.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:17 PM (yAteE)

188 Shingles vaccines aren't recommended until I think your 40s or 50s

Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:17 PM (VCgbV)

189 It's time for the Scotch bubble to burst, dammit.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:12 PM (U/j9n)

I am seeing some easing in bourbon prices. ABC has a few on my watch list down about $5...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 06:17 PM (nbLIj)

190 How many lawyers does it take to shingle a roof?

It depends how thin you slice them.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 12, 2026 06:18 PM (2Ez/1)

191 Shingles vaccines aren't recommended until I think your 40s or 50s

Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:17 PM (VCgbV)

Good! I have plenty of time since I am only 29.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:18 PM (g0MSz)

192 Joe Kidd, next time you do mushrooms try them sautéed in pecan oil.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:19 PM (yAteE)

193 Those chicken pox parties were smart. The virus is ubiquitous, so most people are going to get it no matter what. And getting it when you are a kid is much better than as an adult!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:15 PM (g0MSz)

Whole neighborhood,..like 12 households,... cake and everything....

A week later, the elementray school was basically down to half their normal attendance. Next week,...the other half.

My sister and I got it from my cousin,...similar circumstances. "Why are we having a party?" "Eat your cake, and make sure you HUG your cousin!"

-SLV

Posted by: Shy Lurking Voter at April 12, 2026 06:20 PM (7kJyR)

194 My doc won’t give me the shingles vaccine. He said we can talk when I am past 60, but right now I am really healthy and I don’t react well to vaccines so the risk / reward isn’t quite there. I can’t get flu vaccines, either. I had a very, very bad reaction to the last one, so we just don’t.

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:20 PM (OoFl2)

195 After COVID, I'm wary of any additional vaccines. But I know a couple of people who had shingles, and they darned near wanted to just die.

Shingrixx is a traditional vaccine, and is not made with fetal lines, so I agreed to it. The vaccine (two rounds) wasn't especially painful for me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 12, 2026 06:20 PM (h7ZuX)

196 K get reminded to get a shingles vacation every time.

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 06:21 PM (Ia/+0)

197 Piper, I get it. I foolishly took the pneumonia vaccine and it almost killed me.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:22 PM (yAteE)

198 Certainly the Fake Vax has got me wondering if they won't slip it in

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 06:23 PM (Ia/+0)

199 Joe Kidd, next time you do mushrooms try them sautéed in pecan oil.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:19 PM (yAteE)

Ben Had may sound like a Pecan Oil evangelist, but damn! The stuff is delicious!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:23 PM (g0MSz)

200 My doc won’t give me the shingles vaccine. He said we can talk when I am past 60, but right now I am really healthy and I don’t react well to vaccines so the risk / reward isn’t quite there. I can’t get flu vaccines, either. I had a very, very bad reaction to the last one, so we just don’t.
Posted by: Piper
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Lucky you! I'm basically falling apart. The only vaccine I was willing to get is the shingles because I've had CP and Bell's Palsy already.

Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:24 PM (VCgbV)

201 196 K get reminded to get a shingles vacation every time.
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 06:21 PM (Ia/+0)
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I'm told the greatest risk is if you get it on the face. If it spreads to your eyes it could cause blindness. I've never known anyone who had it anywhere other than their torso.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:24 PM (U/j9n)

202

Skip,

Hubby and I don't trust anything since the covid shit.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:24 PM (3ek7K)

203 197 Piper, I get it. I foolishly took the pneumonia vaccine and it almost killed me.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:22 PM (yAteE

Nurse would know more than me, but if you can’t do flu, you can’t do pneumonia, so be careful. My doctor is not antivax, but he is very conservative about them. He was a hard no on Covid from the get go, and treated his patients, you can do that when you are concierge and not affiliated with insurance companies.

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:25 PM (OoFl2)

204 Late FWP:

my eyeglasses are self-smudging

Dunkins had my favorite donut
Chocolate devil's food, glazed, rolled in sweet shredded coconut

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:25 PM (ZxPkt)

205 Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:19 PM (yAteE)

Challenge accepted. I did these in butter and a bit of veg oil to raise the smoke point. Added a small shallot before removing from the heat. Married up nicely with the steak...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 06:26 PM (nbLIj)

206

I didn't mean to divert the food thread.

I have never seen someone who is one of the toughest men I've ever known suffering so much.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:26 PM (3ek7K)

207 Lucky you! I'm basically falling apart. The only vaccine I was willing to get is the shingles because I've had CP and Bell's Palsy already.
Posted by: lin-duh at April 12, 2026 06:24 PM

You need it, and I am betting he would have you on the list of needing it. I just can’t be normal about anything. 😂

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:27 PM (OoFl2)

208 my eyeglasses are self-smudging

Dunkins had my favorite donut
Chocolate devil's food, glazed, rolled in sweet shredded coconut

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:25 PM (ZxPkt)

So you are smearing the donut glaze on your glasses?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:28 PM (g0MSz)

209
get glasses with wipers, lol

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:28 PM (3ek7K)

210 208 my eyeglasses are self-smudging

Dunkins had my favorite donut
Chocolate devil's food, glazed, rolled in sweet shredded coconut

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:25 PM (ZxPkt)

So you are smearing the donut glaze on your glasses?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06

Not that we judge!

Posted by: Piper at April 12, 2026 06:29 PM (OoFl2)

211 If I had known what shingles was like before I had shingles I would have got the shot.

Posted by: fd at April 12, 2026 06:29 PM (vFG9F)

212 Speaking of a fine dish, I just watched the propaganda film Thunder Birds(1842) with Gene Tierney. What a smoke show.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 06:29 PM (abIsI)

213 (1942)

Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 12, 2026 06:30 PM (abIsI)

214 @212 We had moving pictures in 1842?

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:30 PM (U/j9n)

215 @213 😁

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 12, 2026 06:31 PM (U/j9n)

216 Just back from a Korean/Japanese restaurant where I had a salad, bowl of miso soup and mixed tempura. I'm stuffed.

Posted by: Tuna at April 12, 2026 06:32 PM (lJ0H4)

217

I wonder if Tiger Woods is watching the Masters from his detox place overseas.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:32 PM (3ek7K)

218 Pecan oil
Duck fat
Tuscan herb olive oil
These are my favorite things

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:33 PM (yAteE)

219 buncha weisenheirmers

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:33 PM (ZxPkt)

220 I've been wanting to try Aviation gin. I appreciate the candid review... I will cross it off the list!

Posted by: 496 at April 12, 2026 06:33 PM (PFg0D)

221 I got the measles when I was a young lad. I wasn't allow into my college dorm until I was inoculated for mumps. Don't know much about shingles.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 12, 2026 06:34 PM (Fbc0I)

222

Don,

We are AOS. Lots of wise asses here, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:34 PM (3ek7K)

223 Now I want a large order of tempura prawns

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:35 PM (yAteE)

224 I will cross it off the list!

Posted by: 496 at April 12, 2026 06:33 PM (PFg0D)

Please don't!

Try it, especially if it's reasonably priced, and get back to me.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:36 PM (g0MSz)

225 I know
wouldn't have it any other way

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:39 PM (ZxPkt)

226

Don,

This place is awesome! Some of the smartest wise asses on the internet.

Do try the wipers on your glasses though, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:40 PM (3ek7K)

227
Last night, I tried Jacques Pepin's recipe for Lamb Shoulder Steak.

It was stupidly delicious and very simple as always.

I like watching Pepin because he makes you think you can make anything he's making.

One of the kiddos recommended his Chicken with Spinach recipe that is insanely easy and crazy delicious. And that got me started on a Pepin kicks.

His candied carrots recipe is easy and good.

And his Salmon with a Catsup glaze and sautéed Endives, is good. sounds weird but is tasty. It's actually a new favorite of the lively and discerning Mrs naturalfake.

Two other youtube chefs, which are great in the same way are Rick Bayless and Gordon Ramsay.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:41 PM (iJfKG)

228 Now I want a large order of tempura prawns

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:35 PM (yAteE)

One of my favorite foods!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:41 PM (g0MSz)

229 and these are my church glasses, too
my aviators broke some time ago

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:42 PM (ZxPkt)

230 Made delicious smash burgers for a late lunch. Paired with a nice glass of wine.

I might have nodded off there while the Masters was droning away.

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 12, 2026 06:42 PM (WlUfk)

231 Rory's tee shot went into the forest

Posted by: Don Black at April 12, 2026 06:42 PM (ZxPkt)

232 Now I want a large order of tempura prawns

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:35 PM (yAteE)

One of my favorite foods!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I just love tempura period. Veggies, shrimp, chicken....doesn't matter.

Posted by: Tuna at April 12, 2026 06:44 PM (lJ0H4)

233

Don,

I just heard husband groan. I knew Rory had messed up hearing that groan.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:44 PM (3ek7K)

234 The very first images were from around 1840

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 06:44 PM (Ia/+0)

235

Tuna,

I also love tempura. It's so awesome.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:45 PM (3ek7K)

236 Two other youtube chefs, which are great in the same way are Rick Bayless and Gordon Ramsay.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:41 PM (iJfKG)

Agreed, although Bayless can sometimes get a bit insane with the complexity of his dishes in his cookbooks.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:45 PM (g0MSz)

237 I was pretty much done with Dunkin Donuts after the "Crisco" scare ruined their product. Their Bavarian cream was a favorite, but the standard DD was my go to. When I moved to CA, you could get a Boston cream at any local Fosters, but tell them to swap the chocolate glaze with powdered sugar? May as well ask them to split an atom.

Anyway, before Dunkin "arrived" in California, my only hope for a Bavarian Cream was when visiting family in NJ. After that whole transfat BS, I walk into the DD that was local to the folks, hoping to scratch that itch.

What I encountered was a dry, tasteless, stale dinner roll that completely masked any redeeming quality of the cream filling. I knew from that moment that my government was out to destroy everything that was good and decent in life...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 06:46 PM (nbLIj)

238 Agreed, although Bayless can sometimes get a bit insane with the complexity of his dishes in his cookbooks.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

To me, he's like someone that got tired of hearing, "That's not REAL mexican fooood tho~"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 12, 2026 06:47 PM (diia5)

239 Two other youtube chefs, which are great in the same way are Rick Bayless and Gordon Ramsay.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:41 PM (iJfKG)

Agreed, although Bayless can sometimes get a bit insane with the complexity of his dishes in his cookbooks.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:45 PM (g0MSz)

Mexican cooking, man.

There's a reason all the abuelas and tias and sisters all get together when cooking.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 12, 2026 06:49 PM (iJfKG)

240 Okay folks, I'm in another time zone and it is late!

Thanks for reading and commenting, even if you can't read the post through your smeared glasses!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 12, 2026 06:49 PM (g0MSz)

241
It's weird here. It's a very small rural town but we have a mexican place and a chinese place.
The chinese place has some of the best food we've ever had and we've lived in many different places in the US.

The mexican place uses some meatlike substance. It ain't beef or pork. We stopped eating there, it was gross.

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:50 PM (3ek7K)

242 The Larson cartoon reminded me of one of my favorites. Chef is holding a lobster above a pan of boiling water. The lobster is furiously clicking his claws while reciting "Auntie 'Em, Auntie 'Em...LOL

Posted by: Tuna at April 12, 2026 06:50 PM (lJ0H4)

243

CBD,

Thanks for another great food thread. Enjoy your evening!!

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:50 PM (3ek7K)

244 I am going to shuffle of this mortal coil someday with one of my fondest memories being in a kitchen with CBD, Pete Bog and Rancherbob.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:51 PM (yAteE)

245 REAL mexican fooood
_-_
Yeah, I've eaten with REAL Mexicans, and SOME of the stuff they ate was no bueno...Oscar Mayer wiener wrapped in a tortilla with American cheese...no, thanks. When they made tamales, I was gettin' fat along with everybody else. Some of that other stuff makes ya wanna hurl.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at April 12, 2026 06:52 PM (2TPZH)

246 R

RORY,
RORY
RORY!!!!!!!

Posted by: four seasons at April 12, 2026 06:55 PM (3ek7K)

247 Grilled shrimp and peppers, with avocado and spring mix on toasted naan. Topped with a little dressing made with crème fraiche, dill relish and a pinch of Tony Chacarie seasoned salt.

Cigar and a glass of Madeira for dessert.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 12, 2026 06:55 PM (3Ope8)

248 CBD. Thank you for another wonderful food thread.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:56 PM (yAteE)

249 153 Not in Oregon. Check your state's laws. While mine is generally very homebrew-friendly, it's also very uptight about liquor; the OLCC inspires Stasi-worthy terror in everyone from restaurant owners to store cashiers, and it keeps an iron grip on state-owned retailing of distilled spirits. And it's illegal at the state level to distill alcohol outside of a properly licensed non-residential facility.
Posted by: SciVo at April 12, 2026 05:44 PM (Sy6m/)

This is about us, isn’t it?
Posted by: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at April 12, 2026 05:57 PM (hJH5n)

Funny story, the TABC terrorizes servers so badly that they often reject out-of-state driver's licenses for ID; I experienced it myself in college. I think it was about 20 years ago, give or take, there was a joint (I think it had Dugout in the name) across from Portland's major-league soccer/minor-league baseball stadium, where the proprietor rejected a Texas DL as turnabout for his friend's experience in Texas. The spurned was some kind of bigshot and it turned into quite the brouhaha. I don't recall if the two states ever came to an accommodation.

Posted by: SciVo at April 12, 2026 06:57 PM (Sy6m/)

250 Crotchety Old Jarhead, oh my does that sound good. What type of peppers?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 06:58 PM (yAteE)

251 Ben Had — some red bell peppers and some poblanos.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 12, 2026 07:00 PM (3Ope8)

252 WEASEL'S GUN AND SCI-FI THREAD

Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2026 07:00 PM (Ia/+0)

253 There's a reason all the abuelas and tias and sisters all get together when cooking.
Posted by: naturalfake

"ThAt SoUnDs SeXiST~~ Oh, wait. No, I mean, what a rich, beautiful culture. The West is bad~!!!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 12, 2026 07:04 PM (diia5)

254 With a mere fraction of Elon Musk money, I'd open a franchise called "Fuckin' Donuts", and let Dunkin take me all the way to the Supreme Court. Our mission statement would be, "It's a donut. It's supposed to shorten your lifespan"

Maybe I need to go on Shark Tank...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 12, 2026 07:06 PM (nbLIj)

255 Crotchety Old Jarhead, thank you.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 12, 2026 07:07 PM (yAteE)

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