Food Thread: Brisket, Patty Melts, And Other Fine Foods

Pastrami is the quintessential Jewish deli meat, and when done well can be delicious. It can also be too lean, dried out, and very disappointing! Too many delis around here overcook the pastrami and dry it out, and even worse, buy into the hysterical diet insanity that fat is bad, and sell lean meat that is devoid of flavor.

Of course pastrami is nothing more than smoked and spiced corned beef, and corned beef is nothing more than salted brisket! And do we know where a lot of good brisket is made using a very different technique? Why yes...we do!

Texas!

But Unlike pastrami, Texas brisket is almost always smoked with a simple preparation of salt and black pepper. That is not a bad thing, and in fact, a good Texas smoked brisket is one of the glories of the food world.

So what happens when you combine the two? Magic. Magic is what happens!

A friend was kind enough to bring a brisket from a place in Austin for a small gathering. And when I say "a place in Austin," I mean a pizza joint. This is where the fabric of the universe is torn, and the strong forces start doing strange things!

This unassuming pizza place (called "Pieous") makes absolutely spectacular pastrami, that is really a blend of the best of Jewish deli pastrami and Texas brisket. I hesitate to describe it further because I have never had anything like it, and it is better than either of its progenitors! It has the smoke of Texas, the interesting spiciness of the deli, but it blends them perfectly into something unique.

It reminds me of a place in Northern Maryland...also a pizza joint...that makes the best crab cakes I have ever had. The pizza is crap, but damn, the crab is amazing.

Anyway, if Austin weren't terminally weird and leftist, this pastrami would be a damned good reason to move there!

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I live in New Jersey...the land of the diner. Well, to be accurate, the land of a certain kind of diner that does lots of things adequately, but very little is done well.

But there are other diners to be had, and one in particular has piqued my interest. It is the quintessential New England coffee shop/breakfast joint/lunch joint, and it does what it does with very little regard for anything other than good food and pleasant company. Everyone who works there is friendly in that particular New England way, but that friendliness is made easier by a kitchen that keeps it simple and tasty. Oh, the coffee is good and hot.

But the best part on my last visit was the waitress and her earrings!

Well, the patty melt was excellent too. And cooked to medium-rare, which shocked me!

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Ina Garten's Outrageous Brownies are as advertised. They are indeed outrageous, and in a good way! Absolutely delicious, and worth a try, especially if your dessert taste favors less sweet options. These are very chocolaty without being sweet. Fantastic, even though the recipe is a typical Garten one...a few too many steps and a few too many bowls!
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Thick cut fries twice-cooked in duck fat. It does not get better than that.

Duck fat adds a rich deliciousness that is absolutely a game-changer if you are a fry aficionado, and the thick cut gives enough surface area for the potato to soak up that flavor. Cooking them twice (the first cook is lower temp) is essential because of that thick cut, otherwise the outside would burn before the inside got cooked.

Yes, I ate that pastrami AND those fries on the same weekend. And yes, I need to go clothes shopping for some elastic-waisted pants.

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Peking Duck is a great dish, and can be had in the United States with a little luck that the Chinese joint that is making it has not succumbed to the all-too-common failing that Americans don't know good Chinese food, so just mail it in!

But that platter is from a restaurant in Hong Kong, and no, sadly I was not at the table! It sure does look good though, and the report is that it was delicious.

And stupidly expensive. Thank God for expense accounts!

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The garlic is doing well! For now. It was 42 degrees this morning, and I am unsure how well garlic will tolerate that. I know all of you are worried, but it is still tall and green and healthy! And if they survive the deer and 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

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 04:01 PM (qEb4U)

2 I wouldn't put pineapple on a pizza if I was starving to death

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 04:03 PM (qEb4U)

3 Think I'll do breakfast for dinner tonight. Scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and some rye bread toast. A slice of cantaloupe too.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:04 PM (lJ0H4)

4 OK, now I really need to know how they made that pastrami. I mean REALLY need to know.

It might justify me actually getting a good grill. (When I have money again.)

Posted by: GWB at June 07, 2026 04:06 PM (kU0PQ)

5 I figured out the issue with the poor crumb of my breads was due to not enough water to make steam.
Is twice cooked fires how charcoal is made?

Posted by: Accomack at June 07, 2026 04:06 PM (wkU1F)

6 There is enough salt on those fries to kill 10,000 people.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 04:07 PM (0N4FZ)

7 A friend was kind enough to bring a brisket from a place in Austin for a small gathering. And when I say "a place in Austin," I mean a pizza joint. This is where the fabric of the universe is torn, and the strong forces start doing strange things!

I expected Franklin's. I rather doubt that Franklin's makes pizza.

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

8 So I have a problem.

I bought a set of Gren Pans in 2006. I paid good money for them. I had to actually throw away the two frying pans because they worked like Velcro.

Is 20 years for a non stick pan too much to ask?

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:08 PM (aRyyL)

9 OK, now I really need to know how they made that pastrami. I mean REALLY need to know.

Yeah, I'm thinking about two briskets in the smoker; one for, you know, brisket, and one for pastrami.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 07, 2026 04:08 PM (Riz8t)

10 *Green Pans*

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:08 PM (aRyyL)

11 Yeah, I'm thinking about two briskets in the smoker; one for, you know, brisket, and one for pastrami.

Or is that redundant? What are the spices in pastrami?

A classic pastrami rub is a robust, intensely aromatic blend that features coarsely cracked black peppercorns and crushed coriander seeds as its heavy hitters. These are rounded out with garlic, onion, paprika, mustard, and a touch of brown sugar to create the famous deli bark

Posted by: Archimedes at June 07, 2026 04:09 PM (Riz8t)

12 Fat is flavor.

Posted by: Your grandmother at June 07, 2026 04:09 PM (CJnkZ)

13 Is 20 years for a non stick pan too much to ask?

Why yes. Yes it is. Unless you're talking about carbon steel.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 07, 2026 04:09 PM (Riz8t)

14 Good afternoon, horde!

Had a mostly successful day in the kitchen.

First canning of the year: I canned the tart cherries that I picked last weekend. I decided on simple preserves. Once it all cooked down, I got three half-pint jars. That is all. But it's a very small tree--more of a bush, really, so it's all that can really be expected. Dad's gonna love it, though!

And, I have made a break-through with my sourdough. I reduced the hydration a tiny bit, and have learned/understand how to form the loaf to give it more structure, and this time it held its shape and rose! So much that the lid of my little dutch oven actually interfered, so we'll go with no lid next time.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:09 PM (h7ZuX)

15 On my walk, I popped in to Target, and they had 6 1lb packs of Laura's 92% ground beef for $4.76/lb. Spouse grabbed 4 of the 6 packs (we were walking home and had 2 bags and needed bread...so we were nice), and I changed tonight's dinner menu.

With low fat ground beef, I like to make sloppy joes and tacos. Since I was planning chipotle chicken tacos, I just moved that to tomorrow, and I'm doing sloppy joes tonight with air fried garlic potatoes, a red leaf baby spinach and carrot salad (both using my leftover homemade BBQ aoili) and watermelon and cherries.

If great ground beef is under $5/lb, it's a must buy. So I did. Hopefully, it naturally gets cheaper the next few months.

I bought Safeway's $3.79/lb single pack 80-20 ground beef earlier this weekend - that's gonna probably be meatloaf or meatballs (aka, the types of things that need the fat, or they dry out)...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:10 PM (tOcjL)

16 I do like pastrami, and that pastrami looks good.
But tonight, a simple steak sandwich. That's also good.

Posted by: From about That Time at June 07, 2026 04:10 PM (sl73Y)

17 Where da Nobel peace prize at?

Posted by: Clevon Little at June 07, 2026 04:10 PM (sRz+x)

18 And, those fries are a potato-lover's dream. They look amazing!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:10 PM (h7ZuX)

19 6 There is enough salt on those fries to kill 10,000 people.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 04:07 PM (0N4FZ)

One issue is it's not mixed in...it's just dumped on top. It would seem way more appropriate if they got tossed more...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:11 PM (tOcjL)

20 6 There is enough salt on those fries to kill 10,000 people.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 04:07 PM (0N4FZ)

Only one of them. The rest are perfect.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:11 PM (h7ZuX)

21 3 Think I'll do breakfast for dinner tonight. Scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and some rye bread toast. A slice of cantaloupe too.
Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:04 PM (lJ0H4)

Love eggs, bacon, toast...simple and perfect...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:11 PM (tOcjL)

22 Wow, I want some of that Pieous Pastrami right now!

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 04:11 PM (3mtTi)

23 So I have a problem.

I bought a set of Gren Pans in 2006. I paid good money for them. I had to actually throw away the two frying pans because they worked like Velcro.

Is 20 years for a non stick pan too much to ask?
Posted by: nurse ratched

That's why I usually buy the cheap grocery store non stick pans. I figure if they last a year or two I've gotten my money's worth.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:12 PM (lJ0H4)

24 That's why I usually buy the cheap grocery store non stick pans. I figure if they last a year or two I've gotten my money's worth.

How much Teflon pyrolysis product do you reckon you ingest that way?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 07, 2026 04:13 PM (Riz8t)

25 We had our church luncheon today. One of the things which I particularly enjoyed was the lattice type rhubarb pie made by one of the ladies. I'm
an o.k. cook, but baking from scratch was something I never got into.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 07, 2026 04:13 PM (7RYym)

26 That's why I usually buy the cheap grocery store non stick pans. I figure if they last a year or two I've gotten my money's worth.
Posted by: Tuna

Unfortunately, the cheap “Teflon” coatings are a known carcinogen. And not just in California. Plus, the coating flakes off in your food after a few high heat uses.

I like the ceramic coating on the green pans. My
Youngest told me to get hexclad. Anyone have experience with them? They are expensive.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:15 PM (aRyyL)

27 *adds Pieous to list of places to go next trip to Austin*

Posted by: Diogenes at June 07, 2026 04:16 PM (2WIwB)

28 We had our church luncheon today. One of the things which I particularly enjoyed was the lattice type rhubarb pie made by one of the ladies. I'm
an o.k. cook, but baking from scratch was something I never got into.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

My mom made the best strawberry rhubarb pie. From scratch all the way. Like you, I'm not much of a baker so I've never been able to replicate it.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:16 PM (lJ0H4)

29 Kitchen efforts complete.
Blueberry-lemon scones coming up!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 07, 2026 04:17 PM (2WIwB)

30 I made some dead-easy pastry from Jacques Pépin’s mother last week.

6 oz flour
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp butter, softened
3 tbsp lard
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp hot milk

Stir together flour, egg, butter, lard, sugar, and baking powder until it starts to combine. Add the hot milk and stir just until well-mixed.

Press into a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan, using a little extra flour on your fingers to spread over the bottom and sides of pan. To pre-bake, bake for about ten to twenty minutes at 425° until golden brown.

This is from his book The Apprentice:My Life in the Kitchen, which I heartily recommend. (I was traveling this weekend, and must have left the hotel just as the Book Thread was starting this morning. Probably a good thing, as I can easily go on for book-length about books and food!)

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 07, 2026 04:17 PM (kYmoU)

31 But tonight, a simple steak sandwich. That's also good.

Posted by: From about That Time at June 07, 2026 04:10 PM (sl73Y)

Hell yes! But a steak sandwich isn't simple to make. What kind d of bread...what kind of steak...how to slice the steak...what condiments if any...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:18 PM (iERP6)

32 I use cast iron, myself, but Mr. Dmlw! likes a lighter non-stick pan. The last one we got is an All-Clad, not sure what the non-stick finish is. Got it for about $25 at Marshall's, and that was about 4 years ago, and it's still unmarred.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:18 PM (h7ZuX)

33 How much Teflon pyrolysis product do you reckon you ingest that way?
Posted by: Archimedes

Not much as I'm still ticking at 76.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:20 PM (lJ0H4)

34 The gaming convention I was at this weekend makes sure to get food trucks in. One was “Egg Stand”, mostly sandwiches. Yesterday for lunch I had their Steak and Egg It, with thinly sliced sirloin, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, banana peppers, jalapeños, fried egg, chipotle ketchup, on a brioche bun

It was good.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 07, 2026 04:20 PM (kYmoU)

35 Yeah...that's a great diner. And those earrings were
*chef's kiss*.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 04:20 PM (Wnv9h)

36 I tend to be higher on the hematocrit, so extra iron isn’t good for me. And cooking in iron is great for all you anemic ladies. Not so good if you already have too much.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:21 PM (GQ1ui)

37 "A friend was kind enough to bring a brisket from a place in Austin for a small gathering. And when I say 'a place in Austin,' I mean a pizza joint."

I read that and said, "Oh, Pieous!"

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM (TrISa)

38 I use cast iron, myself, but Mr. Dmlw! likes a lighter non-stick pan. The last one we got is an All-Clad, not sure what the non-stick finish is.

If they're the ones I have, it's basically a glass.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM (Riz8t)

39 I did a favor for my friends (Snowflake's owners) and scored supper!

Salad, corn on the cob, baked potato, fried chicken and that may be fish. Cool!

Oh, and the dollar store had a box of Whoppers - chocolate covered malt balls and bags of the marshmallow bananas. I haven't had those in forever but very good.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM (Sco7b)

40 Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:21 PM (GQ1ui)

Leeches!

That's what you need!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM (iERP6)

41 Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:16 PM

It's nice to have those memories of great food our loved ones made for us in the past, even if we can't exactly replicate it. My husband liked his mother's creamed tuna.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 07, 2026 04:23 PM (7RYym)

42 Leeches!

That's what you need!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM

"I had no idea you were a medical man, sir."

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 04:24 PM (Wnv9h)

43 Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 07, 2026 04:20 PM (kYmoU)

That sounds delicious

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 07, 2026 04:24 PM (lQ+/f)

44 And cooking in iron is great for all you anemic ladies. Not so good if you already have too much.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:21 PM (GQ1ui)

Ah, exactly. I tend low, so it's beneficial for me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:25 PM (h7ZuX)

45 Pieous is actually in Dripping Springs which is just west of SW Austin. They have great salad and the pizza is pretty good as long as you eat it there right out of the oven. They house make the mozzarella and mustard. The other thing they do is beautiful pastries like croissants and cheesecake.
But, yes, the pastrami is the star IMHO.

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 04:26 PM (VCgbV)

46 CBD, I have duck fat and a cooker. What temp was the first fry?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:26 PM (5P5DO)

47 I made California Roll-style tacos earlier this week using frozen avocado instead of fresh and everything-bagel sprinkles instead of expensive seeds. Very good.

I have one Green Pan left, a milk pan with an edge for pouring. The rest are stainless steel, mostly old American-made RevereWare. For a while, thrift stores had them for $5 or less.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:26 PM (p6DxW)

48 "It reminds me of a place in Northern Maryland...also a pizza joint...that makes the best crab cakes I have ever had. The pizza is crap, but damn, the crab is amazing."

Interestingly, just down the road from Pieous is another pizza restaurant that makes mediocre pizza but great hamburgers.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 04:28 PM (TrISa)

49 Art,
Which restaurant is that?

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 04:29 PM (VCgbV)

50 The rest are stainless steel, mostly old American-made RevereWare. For a while, thrift stores had them for $5 or less.
Posted by: NaughtyPine

With the copper bottoms? I remember having to polish the bottoms of my mom's Revere Ware.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:29 PM (lJ0H4)

51 I have failed at getting my crab cakes as good as I would like them. Definitely edible but not great.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:30 PM (5P5DO)

52 47 I made California Roll-style tacos earlier this week using frozen avocado instead of fresh and everything-bagel sprinkles instead of expensive seeds. Very good.

I have one Green Pan left, a milk pan with an edge for pouring. The rest are stainless steel, mostly old American-made RevereWare. For a while, thrift stores had them for $5 or less.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:26 PM (p6DxW)

Tacos or sandwich wraps? I've been getting in to sandwich wraps this spring with the kids b/c it allows more produce per entree and the chicken-unhappy kids loves different chickens this way (we've done an Indian chicken wrap, a Thai chicken wrap, etc) - can't say we've gone Japanese, but cheap fish (which is California roll fish), sliced English cucumber, diced avocado, soy, and wasabi and marinated ginger could be a fun roll...I might plan that...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:31 PM (tOcjL)

53 What temp was the first fry?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:26 PM (5P5DO)

Between 275 and 300. The thick cut fries are forgiving...thinner ones would have required more precise temp control, and wouldn't have been as good anyway.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:31 PM (iERP6)

54 should say kid - it's youngest boy who would eat beef every meal every day if I would serve it.

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:32 PM (tOcjL)

55 lin-duh

Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria. It's in the same shopping center as the HEB at 12 and 150.

And I agree with you about Pieous's pizza. My whole family thinks it was better in their tiny old location.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 04:32 PM (TrISa)

56 Fries look amazing.
Baked salmon with paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Cooked up collard greens yesterday. I’m good for a few days. Wife recovering from broken leg. 4 more weeks of double duty. All good.

Posted by: Billythesquid at June 07, 2026 04:32 PM (ijc3Q)

57 With the copper bottoms? I remember having to polish the bottoms of my mom's Revere Ware.
Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:29 PM

Two of them. They were pretty blackened and I cleaned them only once. I cook over fire, so they're tarnished again.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:33 PM (p6DxW)

58 WILLOWED FROM FWP THREAD
>>>@203 I despise silicone mitts of all designs, and I think they are an engine of the devil. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 03:46 PM (iERP6)
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Greetings, CBD ...
Many of the mitts suggested @157 were made of cloth ... The Le Creuset Pot Grips, for example, are cotton.

Posted by: Kathy at June 07, 2026 04:33 PM (MOK4W)

59 Ah, yes, the famous jewish beef cattle. Mahangus.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 07, 2026 04:33 PM (diia5)

60 A proper patty melt is about texture. Too many slimy onions ruins the experience.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 07, 2026 04:34 PM (pSkMS)

61 Posted by: Billythesquid at June 07, 2026 04:32 PM (ijc3Q)

You're crossing the streams! Salmon and collards!

Love it!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:35 PM (iERP6)

62 CBD--

Where was the New England diner? The only one I've been to is the A1 Diner in Gardiner and and it was great! (At least it was a decade ago when I was there.)

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 04:37 PM (TrISa)

63 Wifey is out for dinner... so...homemade bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers for dinner.

Posted by: goatexchange at June 07, 2026 04:37 PM (hyS0X)

64 The Le Creuset Pot Grips, for example, are cotton.collars!

Posted by: Kathy at June 07, 2026 04:33 PM (MOK4W)

It looks like they have silicone on the hot side...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:38 PM (iERP6)

65 Leeches!

That's what you need!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:22 PM

"I had no idea you were a medical man, sir."
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 04:24 PM (Wnv9h)

Sounds like this isn't a case for using a hot iron.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 07, 2026 04:38 PM (2WIwB)

66 I've thrown corned beef using the corned beef spices as a rub on the grill for a brisket style smoking.

It's always delish. I wonder how close this is to the Austin brisket CBD had

Posted by: naturalfake at June 07, 2026 04:39 PM (iJfKG)

67 The pizza is a sugar daddy that allows them to pursue their true passion: smoking meat.

During Pride month.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 04:39 PM (DR/Xu)

68 Recently bought a green griddle pan, so far so good.

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 04:40 PM (Ia/+0)

69 Tacos or sandwich wraps? I've been getting in to sandwich wraps this spring with the kids b/c it allows more produce per entree and the chicken-unhappy kids loves different chickens this way (we've done an Indian chicken wrap, a Thai chicken wrap, etc) - can't say we've gone Japanese, but cheap fish (which is California roll fish), sliced English cucumber, diced avocado, soy, and wasabi and marinated ginger could be a fun roll...I might plan that...
Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:31 PM

I used tortillas, but I'll probably just use rice next time because I ran out of flour. I haven't seen frozen avocados recently, so that's probably the next to go.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:41 PM (p6DxW)

70 Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 04:37 PM (TrISa)

Littleton Diner in Littleton NH.

It's not the only reason to go to Littleton...it's a very nice New England town with a superb brewery and fun restaurants. But if I were anywhere near there I would detour to have a meal at the diner, just for its authenticity.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:41 PM (iERP6)

71 Chicken Caesar wraps with avocado in garlic Naan bread was lunch today.

Made chocolate/ pistachio biscotti this afternoon.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:42 PM (5P5DO)

72 I wonder how close this is to the Austin brisket CBD had

Posted by: naturalfake at June 07, 2026 04:39 PM (iJfKG)

The spices were similar to classic pastrami, but not identical.

But fantastic...just amazing stuff.

Oh...cooked perfectly too! Juicy and rich and just great.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:43 PM (iERP6)

73 > But tonight, a simple steak sandwich. That's also good.
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For some reason, months ago my wife bought a box of "Steak Umms." You know, those wafer thin pieces of beef used for steak sandwiches. She'd never in her life had them and was blown away when she opened the box.

She had to come ask me what to do with them.

Interesting fact; the only ingredient on the box is "beef." Yes, I know what that implies. But still...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 07, 2026 04:44 PM (jehhT)

74 I just finished a quarter pounder w/ cheese. Deluxe, no pickle or tomato. Working another 12 today so no time to cook. Tasty, but crap.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 04:44 PM (DR/Xu)

75 Oddly amazon does not carry asbestos oven mitts.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 04:46 PM (DR/Xu)

76 Made chocolate/ pistachio biscotti this afternoon.
Posted by: Ben Had

Just had a salad caramel biscotti with my coffee this morning. Store bought though.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:46 PM (lJ0H4)

77 With the copper bottoms? I remember having to polish the bottoms of my mom's Revere Ware.
Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 04:29 PM (lJ0H4)

We had those pans, but thank goodness my mama didn't care that they were tarnished.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 04:47 PM (h7ZuX)

78 Those are good-looking fries. I have had duck fat fries, and was not blown away. OK, but nothing special. IMHO, the best fries are cooked in lard. I had a burger and fries at 5 Guys in Red Deer last week, and the fries were great, as is usual with them. They cook them in peanut oil.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 04:47 PM (1z8ji)

79 Littleton Diner in Littleton NH.

It's not the only reason to go to Littleton...it's a very nice New England town with a superb brewery and fun restaurants. But if I were anywhere near there I would detour to have a meal at the diner, just for its authenticity.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:41 PM

Can confirm. 10/10, will go again.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 04:47 PM (Wnv9h)

80 The hello fresh thing is kind of hilarious. Where did you think all this shit was going people?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 04:48 PM (DR/Xu)

81 Tuna, the store doesn't carry them anymore so if I want it I get to make it.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:48 PM (5P5DO)

82 They cook them in peanut oil.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 04:47 PM (1z8ji)

I think technique has a lot to do with the quality of fried foods, but duck fat fries when done well are amazing.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 04:49 PM (iERP6)

83 Trying to cook in a townhome kitchen while spouse is brewing beer is an art form...

At least he's now toasting the sloppy joe buns for me...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 04:50 PM (tOcjL)

84
I had a great new to me cocktail last night.

Oaxacan Negroni

1oz Mezcal ( I used an Espadin mezcal)
1oz Nardini Amaro
1 oz Cocchi Dopo Teatro Vermouth
Pour into Old- Fashioned glass with ice
Squeeze orange peel over glass then drop into cocktail. Give a stir then drink!
I like to have my Negronis straight up do I shake with ice and pour into a cocktail glass to drink.

Either way it's super-delicious and give it a whirl.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 07, 2026 04:51 PM (iJfKG)

85 For some reason, months ago my wife bought a box of "Steak Umms."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 07, 2026 04:44
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Sautee with peppers and onion. Smother with some cheese whiz. Poor man Philly Cheesesteak.

Posted by: olddog in mo at June 07, 2026 04:52 PM (hcPzc)

86 Oddly amazon does not carry asbestos oven mitts.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 04:46 PM (DR/Xu)

It doesn't carry strike-anywhere matches, either.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:55 PM (p6DxW)

87 I hope the bourbon bubble is bursting. For now I am pretty much stuck with maker's mark and tin cup, which I enjoy but I would like to see the prices back down where I used to be experimenting a bunch. But I'm a cheap bastard.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 07, 2026 04:56 PM (n5tGW)

88 This is either going to work or be a spectacular failure. Instant pancake mix with blueberries and lemon zest baked in a loaf pan.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:56 PM (5P5DO)

89 > For some reason, months ago my wife bought a box of "Steak Umms."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 07, 2026 04:44
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Sautee with peppers and onion. Smother with some cheese whiz. Poor man Philly Cheesesteak.
Posted by: olddog in mo at June 07, 2026 04:52 PM (hcPzc)
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Exactly. Except we used some sliced Provolone. And put it on leftover hotdog buns that were borderline stale. Probably 15 minutes start to finish.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 07, 2026 04:57 PM (jehhT)

90 It doesn't carry strike-anywhere matches, either.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:55 PM

walmart has those in the store in the camping section.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 04:57 PM (0N4FZ)

91 Actually making Manwich BbQ, had it before and it was good and fast

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 04:58 PM (Ia/+0)

92 This is either going to work or be a spectacular failure. Instant pancake mix with blueberries and lemon zest baked in a loaf pan.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 07, 2026 04:56 PM

I wish you luck.

I made a chicken pie with Bisquick. It was weird but delicious.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:59 PM (p6DxW)

93 It doesn't carry strike-anywhere matches, either.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:55 PM (p6DxW)

Somebody needs to open the "Stuff They Don't Sell Anymore" online store. Strike-anywhere matches, asbestos, TSP that works, tincture of iodine, laudanum, decongestants with ephedrine, Freon 12, DDT, you name it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 05:00 PM (1z8ji)

94 I dunno if its still there but Pal’s Diner was my teen hangout.

Posted by: epador at June 07, 2026 05:02 PM (oMOW7)

95 It's pretty hard to screw up smoking a brisket unless you fall asleep.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 07, 2026 05:02 PM (pSkMS)

96 I’ve made brisket pastrami on an electric MasterBuilt smoker. Followed the recipe from Meathead’s Amazing Ribs website. Used the pre-brined corned beef. Comes out delicious.

https://tinyurl.com/n9d36w7r

Posted by: MentalBloch at June 07, 2026 05:02 PM (2LgD3)

97 Somebody needs to open the "Stuff They Don't Sell Anymore" online store. Strike-anywhere matches, asbestos, TSP that works, tincture of iodine, laudanum, decongestants with ephedrine, Freon 12, DDT, you name it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Paregoric, mercurochrome.....

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 05:05 PM (lJ0H4)

98 walmart has those in the store in the camping section.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026

Diamond matches were on sale online but not the strike-anywhere. I heard since they're classified as hazardous materials for shipping.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:05 PM (p6DxW)

99 “I made a chicken pie with Bisquick. It was weird but delicious.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:59 PM (p6DxW)

I’ve known people who loved bisquick, especially on camping trips, but I never liked the taste. Too much baking soda or something. Nevertheless, there are some recipes it works great with, I’m sure yours was wonderful.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM (3mtTi)

100 At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?

Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM (DJPFk)

101 Paregoric, mercurochrome.....

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 05:05 PM (lJ0H4)

Coca-Cola with real cocaine...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:08 PM (iERP6)

102 Leaded gas pumps out front.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (zZu0s)

103 Same guy who taught us dry cured bacon.
My wife calls this the only thing she'll spend 12 days on...cause it's not all her time!
Montreal Meat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI_NIEJhcWs

Posted by: MkY at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (q6tQZ)

104 Lawn darts.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (zZu0s)

105 At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?
Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM (DJPFk)

Payne Hardware on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, BC used to sell it. Never bought any. But I did buy a miner's lamp and carbide to run it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (1z8ji)

106 Pastrami and Peking Duck are among my favorite meats. Very unctuous. Only as a rare treat.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (RIvkX)

107 At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?
Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM (DJPFk)

Weren't there a rash of bombings in the 20s?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:10 PM (zZu0s)

108 Weasel could run the machine gun counter.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:11 PM (zZu0s)

109 >>>At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?

Posted by: Weasel

>Yep. We used it at the quarry on the ranch and occasionally for fishing.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 07, 2026 05:11 PM (pSkMS)

110 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI_NIEJhcWs
Posted by: MkY at June 07, 2026 05:09 PM (q6tQZ)
====

Please. They also call their "bagels" superior.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:11 PM (RIvkX)

111 Internet tells me by 1970's dynamite purchases were restricted. Prior to that though you could buy it and apparently get it through the Sears catalogue.

I remember my dad telling me about buying 1/2 sticks at times.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 07, 2026 05:12 PM (n5tGW)

112 Thanks for the food teases... but I'm not going to Austin.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 07, 2026 05:14 PM (IP7s4)

113 I've had some pretty good diner food in New Jersey. Essex Fells, Short Hills, Atlantic City.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:14 PM (RIvkX)

114 How many people would lose their shit if they knew we used dynamite to fish on the Yellowstone river? Of course, intoxicants were never involved.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 07, 2026 05:15 PM (pSkMS)

115 My steak sandwich is delicious, leftover petite sirloin sliced thin, roughly chopped, and tossed with a light touch of yellow mustard and crushed hot peppers and some of the pickling juice, topped with thinly sliced extra sharp cheddar; under broiler along side a potato roll.
Hit the spot.

Posted by: From about That Time at June 07, 2026 05:15 PM (sl73Y)

116 How many people did Boars Head meet company end up killing?

Posted by: Geoffrey at June 07, 2026 05:16 PM (Tj3Ji)

117
Is 20 years for a non stick pan too much to ask?
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 04:08 PM (aRyyL)

Not if it is well-seasoned Wagner Ware cast iron, no.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:16 PM (rbvCR)

118 one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?
Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM (DJPFk)

Weren't there a rash of bombings in the 20s?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:10

I only remember one: the farmer Jack Kehoe, the "Mad Bomber of Bath", who perpetrated the worst school massacre in US history.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (p6DxW)

119
Yeah, I'm thinking about two briskets in the smoker; one for, you know, brisket, and one for pastrami.
Posted by: Archimedes

Humble bragging how wealthy you are... on a food thread even!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (IP7s4)

120 >>>@64 ... It looks like they have silicone on the hot side ... Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo ... You're correct, CBD ... The Le Creuset Pot Grips do contain silicone (not shown at the website I first viewed, sorry).

The Caraway mitts, however, are 100% cotton (VERY pricey @$20 each):
https://tinyurl.com/2rj2h7dm

Better deal at Amazon ... Country Cottons (brand) 100% Cotton Pot Holders & Hot Pads, 8", High Heat Resistance, Made in America ... Priced $15.75 for package of 2:
https://tinyurl.com/39n5benm

Posted by: Kathy at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (MOK4W)

121 Nurse - we've had pretty good luck with our Blue Diamond skillet. They're a little more than the cheap teflon coating, but nothing like hexclad, etc. I think we've had ours at least 5 years and only seeing very minor chips around the outer rim of the pan. Think I paid $40 for it, so it doesn't owe us anything. Seems like we could get a couple more years out of it, maybe more.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (vPkHP)

122 No Sanpycho, Montreal meat is truly glorious.
Unlike anything you've ever had...and introduced us to coriander

Posted by: MkY at June 07, 2026 05:20 PM (q6tQZ)

123 Just got home from the studio. I need to figure out dinner. I have really thin asparagus that should be eaten, that is as far as I have gotten.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM (pZEOD)

124 123 Just got home from the studio. I need to figure out dinner. I have really thin asparagus that should be eaten, that is as far as I have gotten.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM (pZEOD)

I like egg with an asparagus side...too late for a quiche, but even soft scrambled works...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 05:23 PM (tOcjL)

125 Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM (pZEOD)
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All y'all hear something?

Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:23 PM (DJPFk)

126 At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?
Posted by: Weasel at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM

*sigh*

We used to be a proper country.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 05:23 PM (Wnv9h)

127 this month's project is to make "plum olives"
I had so many green plums on my Shiro plum tree that it broke a branch, so I picked the green plums and I am processing them like olives. Since they are not as bitter as green olives, I am not soaking and changing the water daily, but I am now changing the brine after one week.
Per the recipe, I will be letting the plums sit in the new brine for two weeks, and then again for three weeks, and then I can set up the pickle with vinegar, rosemary, garlic and very likely currant leaves

It used to be a thing to make "olives" this way, and we will see if it is worth the hassle.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:24 PM (rbvCR)

128 That Peking duck looks good, but what really makes the best Peking duck is the accoutrements that you roll together in the pancake. Perfectly cooked duck is only half the trick.

Very hard for get it right. A few Chinese places can do it. Most American places fuck the duck.

The best I’ve ever had was, not surprisingly, in Beijing. Very expensive by Chinese standards but very reasonable by NYC standards. They brought an entire duck out on a cart and sliced the meat off in front of you. Very theatrical.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 07, 2026 05:24 PM (aeiyZ)

129 I’ve known people who loved bisquick, especially on camping trips, but I never liked the taste. Too much baking soda or something. Nevertheless, there are some recipes it works great with, I’m sure yours was wonderful.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM

One of my friends invited me to "shop" the family's prepper pantry. She told me, "Here; take this" on a couple things. So this month I'm using Bisquick, instant mashed potatoes, and chicken chunks.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:24 PM (p6DxW)

130 123 Just got home from the studio. I need to figure out dinner. I have really thin asparagus that should be eaten, that is as far as I have gotten.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM (pZEOD)

Do you have eggs, milk/cream and cheese ? Make a asparagus quiche or if you don't want a crust make a frittata...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 07, 2026 05:25 PM (FtULh)

131 Nurse, I have non-stick pans of a brand Swiss Diamond. They are so good, the directions recommend using a lower temperature than you're used to, and so far (over a year) I have yet to go over medium. When I'm finished, of course I do the normal washing, but truly I can wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.

Posted by: Wenda at June 07, 2026 05:25 PM (WBRcn)

132 129 I’ve known people who loved bisquick, especially on camping trips, but I never liked the taste. Too much baking soda or something. Nevertheless, there are some recipes it works great with, I’m sure yours was wonderful.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 05:07 PM

One of my friends invited me to "shop" the family's prepper pantry. She told me, "Here; take this" on a couple things. So this month I'm using Bisquick, instant mashed potatoes, and chicken chunks.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:24 PM (p6DxW)

Instant potatoes are good to thicken a potato based soup...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 05:26 PM (tOcjL)

133 First thought upon glancing at the first image: "Face Jerky".

Posted by: Another Anon at June 07, 2026 05:27 PM (4h45B)

134 Long ago we always had Bisquick on hand, pancakes or biscuits were easy. Stopped maybe 10 years or some more

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 05:27 PM (Ia/+0)

135 It doesn't carry strike-anywhere matches, either.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 04:55 PM (p6DxW)

Once upon a time you could stuff a strike-anywhere match in the mouth of a BB gun and fire the match across the room, where it would most likely ignite, or not depending.
We were young and stupid, once.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:28 PM (rbvCR)

136 100 At one time couldn't you buy dynamite at the hardware store?

Back in 1961, when I was 16 years old, the local hardware store sold me dynamite. I used it to remove tree roots to help create a path a jeep could use to get to the top of a local hill to install a TV tower so the folks in the valley could get TV. Surprised I didn't kill anyone (including myself)

Posted by: Admirale's Mate at June 07, 2026 05:29 PM (/enuJ)

137 The heavily-hyped “Philly Cheesesteak” is basically steak-umms and cheez whiz. Not joking. I think the cheesesteaks you get at those famous places in Philly taste like ass. Tourist traps. I make my own using better quality ingredients.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 07, 2026 05:29 PM (aeiyZ)

138
116 How many people did Boars Head meet company end up killing?
Posted by: Geoffrey at June 07, 2026 05:16 PM (Tj3Ji)

I just hope they didn’t end up in the sausage.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 05:29 PM (3mtTi)

139 Anyone ever have a duck rueben? Well I had one on Friday night.
Absolutely delicious. Paired with a local brew and good company was the topping on the cake after a wonderful day.

To bad CBD, RMBS & RI Red missed out.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 07, 2026 05:30 PM (g5tO/)

140
Sounds like this isn't a case for using a hot iron.
Posted by: Diogenes

Oh contraire, a hot iron would cause the leech to release!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 07, 2026 05:30 PM (IP7s4)

141 We get Boars Head deli all the time, at least not dead yet

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)

142
Once upon a time you could stuff a strike-anywhere match in the mouth of a BB gun and fire the match across the room, where it would most likely ignite, or not depending.
We were young and stupid, once.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:28 PM (rbvCR)
Fired into the fireplace.

Posted by: Eromero at June 07, 2026 05:31 PM (LHPAg)

143 Do you have eggs, milk/cream and cheese ? Make a asparagus quiche or if you don't want a crust make a frittata...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 07, 2026 05

I have all of those things…wonder if J would have a coronary over no meat on a Sunday. Let me scope the asparagus out, if it looks like it can make it to tomorrow, this may be dinner for the kiddo and me. We don’t care if meat is involved. lol.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:33 PM (pZEOD)

144 80 The hello fresh thing is kind of hilarious. Where did you think all this shit was going people?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Just in time for the food thread, Instapundit ensured I didn't want any.
I do have some summerwear I was having trouble fitting into, so, there's that.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 07, 2026 05:33 PM (gKWVE)

145 nyone ever have a duck rueben? Well I had one on Friday night.
Absolutely delicious. Paired with a local brew and good company was the topping on the cake after a wonderful day.

To bad CBD, RMBS & RI Red missed out.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 07, 2026 05:30 PM

That sounds tasty. I had a nice steak. Long day, though.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 05:34 PM (Wnv9h)

146 One of my friends invited me to "shop" the family's prepper pantry. She told me, "Here; take this" on a couple things. So this month I'm using Bisquick, instant mashed potatoes, and chicken chunks.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:24 PM (p6DxW)

Instant potato flakes are wonderful for making really tender bread. I am told it helps hold the water in the bread to keep it from going stale so fast, and it helps make the crust soft. I used to use a 1/4 cup or so with a standard bread recipe. I think it also helps speed up the fermentation in the dough and helps it raise faster.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:34 PM (rbvCR)

147 And do we know where a lot of good brisket is made using a very different technique? Why yes...we do!

Texas!

Glory be! Just when you begin to think there isn't, there may, in fact, be hope for a few New Jerseyites (New Jerseyians?) after all.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:35 PM (0sNs1)

148 Posted by: Paul at June 07, 2026 05:34 PM (CCM9V)

You should not talk about your mother's "friends" that way.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 05:37 PM (1z8ji)

149 We were young and stupid, once.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:28 PM

Once?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:37 PM (0sNs1)

150 Instant potato flakes are wonderful for making really tender bread. I am told it helps hold the water in the bread to keep it from going stale so fast, and it helps make the crust soft. I used to use a 1/4 cup or so with a standard bread recipe. I think it also helps speed up the fermentation in the dough and helps it raise faster.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 07, 2026 05:34 PM

Thanks! I am saving that for use later.
Right now, it's officially too hot and humid to bake bread at home.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:37 PM (p6DxW)

151 The heavily-hyped “Philly Cheesesteak” is basically steak-umms and cheez whiz. Not joking. I think the cheesesteaks you get at those famous places in Philly taste like ass. Tourist traps. I make my own using better quality ingredients.

Posted by: Elric the Blade

>Word. I could have ordered something better at Arbys.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 07, 2026 05:38 PM (pSkMS)

152 Right now, it's officially too hot and humid to bake bread at home.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:37 PM

Humidity can help with softer, more nubile crust.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:38 PM (0sNs1)

153 Posted by: Kathy at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (MOK4W)

I think you underestimate my OCD!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:39 PM (iERP6)

154 We get Boars Head deli all the time, at least not dead yet
Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)

Listeria was the issue (unless there has been a new one.) Wash the exterior of the packages well and get to a er if your neck gets stiff.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:40 PM (zZu0s)

155 One can smoke corned beef brisket, as well. They are often on sale immediately after St. Patrick's Day, for some reason.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:40 PM (0sNs1)

156 Humidity can help with softer, more nubile crust.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:38 PM

Umm...what, exactly are you doing with that loaf?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 05:40 PM (Wnv9h)

157 It will be either Shrimp Quiche or Coconut crusted shrimp.

But the apple crumble us already cooling.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (RIvkX)

158 Humidity can help with softer, more nubile crust.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:38 PM (0sNs1)

Take the crust to a nice dinner. Maybe some dancing. Some smooth jazz and candles...

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (zZu0s)

159 Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:35 PM (0sNs1)

I love Texas! And their brisket is excellent, but the idea that it is the ne plus ultra of BBQ is simply arrogant and incorrect.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (iERP6)

160 Humidity can help with softer, more nubile crust.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Sexy bread.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (lJ0H4)

161 Just got home from the studio. I need to figure out dinner. I have really thin asparagus that should be eaten, that is as far as I have gotten.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM

Chicken nuggets?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:42 PM (0sNs1)

162 Just got home from the studio. I need to figure out dinner. I have really thin asparagus that should be eaten, that is as far as I have gotten.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:21 PM

Chicken nuggets?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:42 PM (0sNs1)

Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM (zZu0s)

163 I remember when I had a softer, more nubile crust.

Posted by: Betty White's muffin at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM (CJnkZ)

164 I was just replying to the screwworm commenter (didn't know it was a troll). It's been an increasing problem in Mexico for several years. Mexican Ag ministry had a sterilized fly program that eradicated it in the '90s but it started spreading from Central America.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:44 PM (p6DxW)

165 157 It will be either Shrimp Quiche or Coconut crusted shrimp.

But the apple crumble us already cooling.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (RIvkX)

For me, that would be an easy call - coconut crusted shrimp!

Posted by: Nova Local at June 07, 2026 05:44 PM (tOcjL)

166 I think the cheesesteaks you get at those famous places in Philly taste like ass. Tourist traps.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 07, 2026 05:29 PM (aeiyZ)

Don't buy cheese steaks at tourist traps and they won't taste like ass.

Go to Angelo's.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:45 PM (iERP6)

167 i smoked a brisket on friday for an event at the gym Saturday. Bubba told me that it was ‘on point’, which is the highest praise there is

Posted by: Daggit at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (dBS6O)

168 but the idea that it is the ne plus ultra of BBQ is simply arrogant and incorrect.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM

IYKYK.

https://tinyurl.com/bp7s7shw

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (0sNs1)

169 Great place here for Peking Duck is R&G Lounge on Kearny St. Not greasy can be a little like candy sometimes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (RIvkX)

170 156 Humidity can help with softer, more nubile crust.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:38 PM

Umm...what, exactly are you doing with that loaf?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 05:40 PM

The food thread has crossed with the book thread again: YA cookbooks.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (p6DxW)

171 Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM

This sounds awful. Truly.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (pZEOD)

172 https://tinyurl.com/bp7s7shw

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (0sNs1)

That's great!

Wrong, but very funny.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:49 PM (iERP6)

173 My, gawd, I love pastrami. Sexually. The last real pastrami sandwich I had was *mumble* years ago from a Jewish deli in Sacramento. I still remember that and their marzo ball soup. Like soft pillows floating in a savory, fatty, salty swimming pool of chicken broth. Also, I love pastrami.

Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 05:49 PM (TVRRM)

174 Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM

This sounds awful. Truly.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM

How about just the Spam? That only has a little Spam in it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 05:49 PM (Wnv9h)

175 My homemade cheesesteaks are very good.

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 05:50 PM (Ia/+0)

176 >Word. I could have ordered something better at Arbys.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at Jun

There's is REALLY good. And I love their gyros. And they give the dog a free cup of meat!

........

The food my friend brought was excellent. I think it was barbecued too which was great. I still have food I was going to finish off today in the fridge.

Two suppers?!?

I think the food thread would approve.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 07, 2026 05:50 PM (Sco7b)

177 it is the ne plus ultra of BBQ is simply arrogant and incorrect.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:41 PM (iERP6)

That's because you get all French about it and stuff.

Posted by: GWB at June 07, 2026 05:51 PM (kU0PQ)

178 Don't buy cheese steaks at tourist traps and they won't taste like ass.

Go to Angelo's.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 05:45 PM (iERP6)
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Jim's is a decent steak and a tourist trap!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:51 PM (RIvkX)

179 Matzo, not "marzo." Stupid keyboard.

Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM (TVRRM)

180 My homemade cheesesteaks are very good.
Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 05:50 PM (Ia/+0)
====

I've taken note how often they appear on your menu.

Kudos.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM (RIvkX)

181 Pastrami vs Montreal Smoked Meat? Where does the difference lie?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM (1z8ji)

182 Pastrami vs Montreal Smoked Meat? Where does the difference lie?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Montreal isn't a real place. Pastrami is in the Star Wars canon.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 07, 2026 05:56 PM (diia5)

183 To me the Montreal style has a different flavor. Not as peppery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:56 PM (RIvkX)

184 This sounds awful. Truly.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM (pZEOD)

I hate spam. But Underwood chicken spread is absolute crap- but also delicious. It is one of those things you eat trying to figure out why it tastes good. But on bread with lettuce? It's good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (zZu0s)

185 OK, Duncanthrax's link mentions BBQing seafood. When looking it up I see lots of stuff for grilling seafood, but nothing about BBQ (in my quick search).

How about some words on that? Any ideas?

Posted by: GWB at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (kU0PQ)

186 Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM

This sounds awful. Truly.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM

Why do you care? you're dead.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (0N4FZ)

187 How about some words on that? Any ideas?
Posted by: GWB at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (kU0PQ)

Smoked salmon?

What makes BBQ BBQ? Grilling? Brushing the meat with some sort of sauce.

I bet the mustard based BBQ sauce would be really good on fish.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM (zZu0s)

188 Underwood chicken spread is chicken, but they never say what part.

/beaks

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM (RIvkX)

189 Matzo, not "marzo." Stupid keyboard.
Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM

Piper may have some advice on that.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM (0sNs1)

190 189 Matzo, not "marzo." Stupid keyboard.
Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM

Piper may have some advice on that.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 05

☠️

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:00 PM (Dd38x)

191 Why do you care? you're dead.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (0N4FZ)

She's a specter sent back to earth to try to get us to eat healthy. Well me and my Underwood chicken spread outlived you!*

*joke, don't really die.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:00 PM (zZu0s)

192 To me the Montreal style has a different flavor. Not as peppery.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:56 PM (RIvkX)

I remember routinely getting deli sandwiches of Montreal smoked meat when I worked in downtown Calgary, lo these many years ago. I have rarely had either it or pastrami in recent years. Rural Alberta is kind of a deli desert. But there are many other urban "features" we don't have, too. So I will take the win.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM (1z8ji)

193 186 Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM

This sounds awful. Truly.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM

Why do you care? you're dead.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM (0N4FZ)

Oh yeah….well, guess they are on their own for dinner!

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM (Dd38x)

194 What makes BBQ BBQ?
=====

These are the kind of questions that turn brother against brother, sister against sister.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM (RIvkX)

195 Matzo, not "marzo." Stupid keyboard.

Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 05:53 PM (TVRRM)

Matzo balls are really easy to make. And if you can make a flavorful chicken stock then you are 99% of the way there.

The extra 1% requires that you be a Jewish grandmother.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM (iERP6)

196 Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:43 PM

This sounds awful. Truly.
Posted by: Piper

Try the Potted Meat Food Product.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM (/lPRQ)

197 Underwood chicken spread is chicken, but they never say what part.

/beaks
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM (RIvkX)

Their deviled ham spread is disgusting. They have a roast beef one that I have not got up the gumption to try.

I think mom got it from Grandpa. The man ate anything. Pickled pigs feet.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:02 PM (zZu0s)

198 Underwood chicken spread is chicken, but they never say what part.

/beaks
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM (RIvkX)

Typewriter platens.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 06:02 PM (1z8ji)

199 >>Pastrami vs Montreal Smoked Meat? Where does the difference lie?

My ex brother in law, who was and remains Jewish, turned me on to Montreal smoked meat. Fantastic. Might be the best thing to come out of Canada since the hockey puck

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 06:03 PM (viF8m)

200 My cousin used to have a smoked meat restaurant on Decarie Blvd but the state persecuted him for speaking the wrong language. So it got burned down.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:04 PM (RIvkX)

201 How about some words on that? Any ideas?
Posted by: GWB at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM

I've smoked lobster tails. Good! Apple, pecan, and cherry are the best woods. (Peach might work, but I've never tried it.)

Alder-smoked salmon (and wild trout) are fantastic.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 06:04 PM (0sNs1)

202 My cousin used to have a smoked meat restaurant on Decarie Blvd but the state persecuted him for speaking the wrong language. So it got burned down.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:04 PM (RIvkX)

English?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:04 PM (zZu0s)

203 Well, lunch break is over. Back to the salt mines.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 07, 2026 06:05 PM (1z8ji)

204 These are the kind of questions that turn brother against brother, sister against sister.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:01 PM

And Southerners to say "Bless your hearts" to Yankees.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 06:06 PM (0sNs1)

205 What makes BBQ BBQ? Grilling? Brushing the meat with some sort of sauce.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 05:59 PM

* types *

* deletes *

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 06:08 PM (0sNs1)

206 English?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:04 PM (zZu0s)
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Yeah.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:09 PM (RIvkX)

207 * types *

* deletes *

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 07, 2026 06:08 PM (0sNs1)

Low, indirect heat, with some natural smoke.

The perfect example would be Kansas City pork ribs.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:09 PM (iERP6)

208 If you don't mind the risk of getting shivved by a methed-up hobo, Tat's Deli near Pioneer Square in Seattle makes outstanding Philly cheese steak sammiches. They must weigh 5 lbs. each at least, with a choice of cheese. The go-to is "wit' whiz" (Cheez Whiz).

Posted by: fly gal at June 07, 2026 06:11 PM (TVRRM)

209 I never had real bbq until I was a h.s. senior and it blew my mind. Life-changing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:11 PM (RIvkX)

210 Low, indirect heat, with some natural smoke.

The perfect example would be Kansas City pork ribs.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:09 PM (iERP6)

*takes out new sheet*

So, in your mind Mr Dildo, what separates BBQ and smoking?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:12 PM (zZu0s)

211 Nearly $500k worth of bourbon stolen from North Philadelphia warehouse
By 6abc Digital Staff
Sunday, June 7, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An unusual daytime heist is under investigation after nearly half a million dollars worth of bourbon vanished from a North Philadelphia warehouse.

The theft happened Friday afternoon at a facility on the 2400 block of North American Street.

It appears to have been a coordinated cargo theft.

According to the Chief Operating Officer of A-21 Wine and Spirits, Rob Koch, the shipment of about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak bourbon was being stored at the warehouse and was scheduled to be transported to a location in North Jersey.

🤔

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 07, 2026 06:15 PM (NFX2v)

212 Wenda, DanMan bought us a set of Swiss Diamond pans a few Christmases ago. We both love them! Highly recommend~

Posted by: DanMa'am at June 07, 2026 06:15 PM (8uzBS)

213
According to the Chief Operating Officer of A-21 Wine and Spirits, Rob Koch, the shipment of about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak bourbon was being stored at the warehouse and was scheduled to be transported to a location in North Jersey.

🤔

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 07, 2026 06:15 PM (NFX2v)
The streets were thirsty that day.

Posted by: Eromero at June 07, 2026 06:17 PM (LHPAg)

214 It appears to have been a coordinated cargo theft.

According to the Chief Operating Officer of A-21 Wine and Spirits, Rob Koch, the shipment of about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak bourbon was being stored at the warehouse and was scheduled to be transported to a location in North Jersey.
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It is what it is.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 07, 2026 06:18 PM (RIvkX)

215 Montreal meat is cured, smoked, then steamed.
Unreal

Posted by: MkY at June 07, 2026 06:19 PM (q6tQZ)

216 So, in your mind Mr Dildo, what separates BBQ and smoking?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:12 PM (zZu0s)

Interesting question. I think there is so much overlap that only a Texan with his monomania could answer the question confidently.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:19 PM (iERP6)

217 There's BBQ, and there is BBQing.
A lot of people refer to cooking outside on a grill as bbqing, or having a BBQ.
BBQ is another kettle of fish altogether.

Posted by: From about That Time at June 07, 2026 06:20 PM (sl73Y)

218 Montreal meat is cured, smoked, then steamed.
Unreal
Posted by: MkY at June 07, 2026 06:19 PM (q6tQZ)

Dry.
Burn some wood under it.
Add water.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:20 PM (zZu0s)

219 DanMa'am, aren't they terrific? Some food really tastes better than any other way.

Posted by: Wenda at June 07, 2026 06:21 PM (WBRcn)

220 Sprinkled a little of Spice House's Yazu Citrus Salt on my cantaloupe tonight. Yum.

Posted by: Tuna at June 07, 2026 06:22 PM (lJ0H4)

221 I seriously thought that pastrami was from the outer layer of the rib cage of a beef that bacon is from a pig. But what i hear you saying is that pastrami is from a brisket?

The only Jew I ever knew, (they're not terribly prominent in rural TX) could not shut the fuck up about the fact that the only thing he hated about leaving NY was that he couldn't get decent pastrami.

Posted by: Pendejo at June 07, 2026 06:22 PM (92ma5)

222 True! I still like my cast iron skillet for frying, but for everything else I love the Swiss Diamond.

Posted by: DanMa'am at June 07, 2026 06:23 PM (8uzBS)

223 In my mind, BBQ (the thing nit the action) is meat that has been cooked (either smoked or over flame) simultaneous to some other ingredient being added, either through the application of sauce or if using some spice dry rub, prepared before the actual cooking.

But I think the application of flavor (dry or wet) to the meat in conjunction with the method of cooking is key.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:24 PM (zZu0s)

224 Oh great, making chicken salad gor lunch this week

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 06:24 PM (Ia/+0)

225
Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Deviled ham. How do you devil something?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 07, 2026 06:24 PM (Cqx++)

226 Deviled ham. How do you devil something?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 07, 2026 06:24 PM (Cqx++)

If you can devil a ham, you can devil an egg.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:25 PM (zZu0s)

227 >>Maybe some spam. Or Underwood chicken spread sandwiches.

One of the funnier moments in my life was the result of Underwood chicken spread.

And it's God awful stuff. Sorry, it's practically a crime against humanity.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 06:27 PM (viF8m)

228 213. Distracted by meat thieves, no one thought them brave enough to steal the bourbon supply.

So they say. 😉. (Inside job, that one.)
---
June 5th, "3 arrested in bid to steal cheesesteak meat from truck in Upper Darby."

Drivers sleep with their trucks but they're still robbed.

A big deal around here, but do not steal Skinny Joey's.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 07, 2026 06:27 PM (NFX2v)

229 Our local bbq place is out of everything. Must have been the thing t eat today.

Tandoori Chicken and Biryani it is. I have officially punted cooking dinner. I will make the quiche tomorrow.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:28 PM (hftzA)

230 Is joining aarp or amac worth it?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 07, 2026 06:29 PM (LmPA0)

231 The only Jew I ever knew, (they're not terribly prominent in rural TX) could not shut the fuck up about the fact that the only thing he hated about leaving NY was that he couldn't get decent pastrami.

Posted by: Pendejo at June 07, 2026 06:22 PM (92ma5)

I would put that pastrami from Austin up against anything in NYC.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:30 PM (iERP6)

232 Is joining aarp or amac worth it?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 07, 2026 06:29 PM (LmPA0)

AARP is hard left.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:30 PM (iERP6)

233 A Texas hamburger place called Hat Creek burger has great Tallow fried fries and sweet potato fries.

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 06:31 PM (VCgbV)

234 I have officially punted cooking dinner.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:28 PM (hftzA)

Well...being dead will do that.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:31 PM (iERP6)

235 Nothing fancy for dinner. Two cod filets and roasted baby potatoes, sprinkled with Old Bay.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at June 07, 2026 06:33 PM (0aYVJ)

236 AARP has sent me hundreds of dollars worth of junk mail over the years but I will never send a penny to those commie rat bastards.

Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 06:34 PM (vFG9F)

237 CBD,
Too bad you don't have a picture of that pastrami sliced into to show the inside.

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 06:34 PM (VCgbV)

238 230 Is joining aarp or amac worth it?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 07, 2026 06:29 PM (LmPA0)

What is the purpose of either of them, besides taking your dues and donating them to political parties?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 06:35 PM (h7ZuX)

239 CBD,
Too bad you don't have a picture of that pastrami sliced into to show the inside.

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 06:34 PM (VCgbV)

Yup. It was difficult to slice because it was so tender and juicy.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:35 PM (iERP6)

240 "Too bad you don't have a picture of that pastrami sliced into to show the inside."

At first glance I thought it was a meteorite.

Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 06:36 PM (vFG9F)

241 Ha, fd!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 07, 2026 06:37 PM (h7ZuX)

242 Okay, I just finished off the KFC chicken and french fries that were in the fridge. The french fries were actually really good cold. With nothing on them.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 07, 2026 06:38 PM (Sco7b)

243 Yup. It was difficult to slice because it was so tender and juicy.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
----
I've only ever had it sliced on a pizza pan. It's beautiful on the inside.

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at June 07, 2026 06:39 PM (VCgbV)

244 Hand slicing a pastrami like the one pictured almost ruins it.

You need a commercial grade slicer.

Now we’re talking.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 07, 2026 06:40 PM (HSjdE)

245 I'm sure it was very tasty. Now I want pastrami.

I kind of dread the food thread because it always makes me hungry.

Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 06:40 PM (vFG9F)

246 AARP has sent me hundreds of dollars worth of junk mail over the years but I will never send a penny to those commie rat bastards.
Posted by: fd

Slightly off topic; But THIS is the way!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 07, 2026 06:40 PM (IP7s4)

247 Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 05:47 PM

Why do you care? you're dead.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 07, 2026 05:57 PM

Wait... Piper's dead?

Is Buzzion aware of this?!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 06:47 PM (Wnv9h)

248 Now I want brisket. And smoked mac and cheese. Maybe some smoked shrimp as well.

Next weekend

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 06:47 PM (viF8m)

249 Smoked an 18lbs and a 13lbs brisket two weekends ago. My crust was perfect. The 18lbs brisket however was about the fattiest brisket I've ever smoked - and that was after I probably trimmed a solid 1/3" off the fat cap. The middle of it was just ... ugh. I cooked them for 27 hours but it probably could have done with another 6 or so to render all that fat away.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM (WYStd)

250 234 I have officially punted cooking dinner.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:28 PM (hftzA)

Well...being dead will do that.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026

The quiche will be heavenly.

Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM (hftzA)

251 Finally watching a WWII movie that promised a happy ending
Goebbels and Hitler

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM (Ia/+0)

252 Maybe some smoked shrimp as well.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 06:47 PM (viF8m)

I love smoked shrimp, but it is almost always overcooked. Do you make it yourself?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM (iERP6)

253 I love smoked shrimp, but it is almost always overcooked. Do you make it yourself?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM

I love to hot smoke large sardines after about 15 min in some brine. Sadly, I have no smoker right now.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 07, 2026 06:50 PM (Wnv9h)

254 "Is joining aarp or amac worth it?"

They might have been a decade or more ago but in my experience most places that have AARP or AMAC discounts have senior discounts for EVERYONE of the qualifying age.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 07, 2026 06:52 PM (TrISa)

255 The quiche will be heavenly.
Posted by: Piper at June 07, 2026 06:48 PM (hftzA)

Or devilishly good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:54 PM (zZu0s)

256 I just had a mental image of a fitness instructor in a red stretch suit (think yoga pants) her pitchfork had asparagus for tines.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 06:55 PM (zZu0s)

257 The quiche will be heavenly.
Posted by: Piper

Or devilishly good.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 07, 2026 06:55 PM (lwhHh)

258 Real men don't eat quiche

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 06:55 PM (Ia/+0)

259 Time for cocktails!

Thanks for reading and commenting...even that dead lady!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 07, 2026 06:56 PM (iERP6)

260 Bleh. Left over cheeseburger from last night and tater tots. Nothing fancy. Use up the leftovers instead of throwing them out.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 07, 2026 06:56 PM (lwhHh)

261 From a previous thread:

131
>> I believe you’re correct. If you’ve ever known a true pathological liar (fortunately they’re rare) they get to where they are compelled to lie about everything, while also lying to themselves most of all. I had a boss once who would lie even objectively he would have been in a far better position just by telling the truth. (He finally got fired when his sucking up to his superiors couldn’t cover up how many screwups he was lying about)

>> Anyway Democrats are they - they’ve completely broken with objective reality. Everything is a big socialist LARP to them.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 07, 2026 01:46 PM (3mtTi)

I don't want to dwell on the latter; here's the interview with Theodore Dalrymple on "Our Culture, What's Left Of It":

https://archive.is/WBcUY

But to go to the first. I have bifurcated opinions on narcissists. I have known the benign, who just are baffling and can completely change on a dime, so you wouldn't even recognize them, because they decided. And I have known the extreme who have a "reality distortion field," as Steve Jobs was said to, where their charisma sucks you in to a false perception. Sounds like yours was between.

Posted by: SciVo at June 07, 2026 06:57 PM (Sy6m/)

262 Real men don't eat quiche
Posted by: Skip

Pfffftttt. No other way to eat bacon, eggs & cheese one handed while sitting in a deer blind.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 07, 2026 06:57 PM (lwhHh)

263 CBD yes it can be scotch time

Posted by: Skip at June 07, 2026 06:58 PM (Ia/+0)

264 >Real men don't eat quiche
Posted by: Skip

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dude it's a ham/egg/cheese breakfast pie

Posted by: Don Black at June 07, 2026 07:00 PM (ZxPkt)

265 >>I love smoked shrimp, but it is almost always overcooked. Do you make it yourself?

Yea, they can get dried out easily. I found a recipe for cooking them in a bed of vegetables that are smoked for a while in a tequila based sauce in an iron skillet and then the shrimp goes on top for about 45 minutes or till they are cooked. Seems to keep them moister and very tasty.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 07:01 PM (viF8m)

266 Real men don't even know what quishe is.

Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 07:01 PM (vFG9F)

267 "dude it's a ham/egg/cheese breakfast pie
Posted by: Don Black"

Oh. Ok then.

Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 07:02 PM (vFG9F)

268 as Steve Jobs was said to, where their charisma sucks you in to a false perception. Sounds like yours was between.
Posted by: SciVo at June 07, 2026 06:57 PM (Sy6m/)

The liars who are compulsive i have seen almost always trip themselves up because it becomes impossible to keep their shit straight they contradict so many times they lose track of where they are at. They could save so much effort and trouble just by not lying. But it like... psychological armor (the lies.)

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 07:05 PM (zZu0s)

269 Oh, there's a Gun Thread. so you know.

Posted by: SciVo at June 07, 2026 07:05 PM (Sy6m/)

270 Real men don't even know what quishe is.
Posted by: fd at June 07, 2026 07:01 PM (vFG9F)

Is it like an egg casserole with a crust? I am really asking.

I have been making this sausage egg and spinach casserole that keeps coming out really well. I think I am going to try a bacon version next.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 07, 2026 07:06 PM (zZu0s)

271 >>I have been making this sausage egg and spinach casserole that keeps coming out really well. I think I am going to try a bacon version next.

Congratulations. Toss in some cheese and you just invented Quiche Lorraine.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 07, 2026 07:09 PM (viF8m)

272 Nurse - we've had pretty good luck with our Blue Diamond skillet. They're a little more than the cheap teflon coating, but nothing like hexclad, etc. I think we've had ours at least 5 years and only seeing very minor chips around the outer rim of the pan. Think I paid $40 for it, so it doesn't owe us anything. Seems like we could get a couple more years out of it, maybe more.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 07, 2026 05:17 PM (vPkHP)

Coming in late to say I got a small Blue Diamond skillet at a thrift store 4 years ago, in practically new condition, and it's still going great. Recommend the brand.

Posted by: Vendette at June 07, 2026 07:16 PM (pJK38)

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