What did you eat today?
Quote: EvenBobQuote: DRichQuote: rxwineClassic combinations...where do they come from?. Magnets, how do they work? (nod to ICP for no reason at all)
Liver & Onions
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Burger and fries.
I guess it's regional, or even the country where you live. I'm sure there are many in other countries I haven't heard of. Or know by different names.
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Peanut butter and jelly is very American. British people consider it a very strange thing, kind of the way we look at their beans on toast as their staple.
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Beans on toast, you're making that up. Nobody would eat beans on toast..
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Heinz Beanz is a big deal in the UK.
I understand that the popularity soared in the austere period during and shortly after World War 2.
I definitely enjoy them as part of the Full Breakfast fry-up, much more than I enjoy the black pudding.
As for beans on toast... I think it sounds better than a
toast sandwich, which is another real thing.
Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBobQuote: DRichQuote: rxwineClassic combinations...where do they come from?. Magnets, how do they work? (nod to ICP for no reason at all)
Liver & Onions
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Burger and fries.
I guess it's regional, or even the country where you live. I'm sure there are many in other countries I haven't heard of. Or know by different names.
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Peanut butter and jelly is very American. British people consider it a very strange thing, kind of the way we look at their beans on toast as their staple.
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Beans on toast, you're making that up. Nobody would eat beans on toast..
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Heinz Beanz is a big deal in the UK.
I understand that the popularity soared in the austere period during and shortly after World War 2.
I definitely enjoy them as part of the Full Breakfast fry-up, much more than I enjoy the black pudding.
As for beans on toast... I think it sounds better than a
toast sandwich, which is another real thing.
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I had two Uncles who worked in London doing construction after WW2, and the one I knew often mentioned how his boarding house served beans as the dinner
Lunch: a 1/4-lb bagel dog (Nathan's hot dog in homemade bagel dough, made with King Biscuit Flour Hour* - er, King Arthur Baking - flour)
* yes, I am aware that the name of the show was King Biscuit Flower Hour
Dinner: a meatball sub, A*Mano "Fat Baby" style (stick the meatballs, sauce, and cheese into one end of a French bread (in my case, sourdough shaped like French bread) loaf - note there is no pasta in mine), but in this case, the only kind of meatballs the supermarket had were Korean BBQ ones
Quote: DieterAs for beans on toast... I think it sounds better than a
toast sandwich, which is another real thing.
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Well, this is my favorite weird sandwich now. (Not that I had one prior to this.)
Quote:A toast sandwich (also known as a bread sandwich) is a sandwich in which the filling between two slices of bread is itself a thin slice of toasted bread, which may be buttered.
It sounds like something out of a Dicken's novel.
Quote: rxwineQuote: DieterAs for beans on toast... I think it sounds better than a
toast sandwich, which is another real thing.
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Well, this is my favorite weird sandwich now. (Not that I had one prior to this.)Quote:A toast sandwich (also known as a bread sandwich) is a sandwich in which the filling between two slices of bread is itself a thin slice of toasted bread, which may be buttered.
It sounds like something out of a Dicken's novel.
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Glad to do my part!
If you're more hungry than usual, I understand it can be prepared "Dagwood style"...
There was some resurgence of this in the 1970's (1990's?), I believe, but I can't find much evidence online. Something about a government agency promoting occasional toast sandwich lunches either to save time or money for folks working office jobs.
I hit up the lunch counter for something for breakfast while my laundry was drying.
Apparently hangover burgers are pretty good even without the hangover.
Cheeseburger, fried egg, tomato slice, and a spoonful of hotdog chili - served with a small mound of crispy french fried potatoes, which I drizzled with malt vinegar.
Quote: DRichI had spicy butter chicken over white rice.
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Am I jealous of a DRich meal?!? That looks good!
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: DRichI had spicy butter chicken over white rice.
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Am I jealous of a DRich meal?!? That looks good!
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My wife isn't a great cook but she makes a great Butter Chicken.
Quote: EvenBobChicken casserole.
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Looks all right...
What's in that one? Crunchy toasted bread crumb topping?
Quote: DieterQuote: EvenBobChicken casserole.
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Looks all right...
What's in that one? Crunchy toasted bread crumb topping?
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Chicken, green beans, an extremely well drained can of turnip greens, a small can of diced tomatoes with chilies and three slices of cubed bread with bread crumbs on top. The cubed bread gives it texture and substance and it's a lot better tasting than it probably sounds. People don't like turnip greens and collard greens but you have to pair them with other things and you don't even know they're there. It's a very low calorie and low carb meal and very filling and tasty.
I ordinarily think of roots in casseroles (onions, potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabagas ("swedes")), and this didn't look like that.
Quote: DieterI don't particularly mind greens, but many preparations dress the greens with bacon drippings - and I don't particularly like the bacon drippings.
I ordinarily think of roots in casseroles (onions, potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabagas ("swedes")), and this didn't look like that.
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Casseroles used to be a staple of the American diet. It wasn't ubusual in the 20s and 30s for a housewife to make a casserole four nights a week because they're so versatile and they always taste good and there's always leftovers. Everything I used was pre-cooked that's why there's no roots in it. This was last minute so I could throw it together and it was done a half an hour later. A cup of cheddar cheese would have made this excellent but cheese is not on my diet right now. Trying to lose weight to get rid of this nagging 20 lb.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: DieterI don't particularly mind greens, but many preparations dress the greens with bacon drippings - and I don't particularly like the bacon drippings.
I ordinarily think of roots in casseroles (onions, potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabagas ("swedes")), and this didn't look like that.
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Casseroles used to be a staple of the American diet. It wasn't ubusual in the 20s and 30s for a housewife to make a casserole four nights a week because they're so versatile and they always taste good and there's always leftovers. Everything I used was pre-cooked that's why there's no roots in it. This was last minute so I could throw it together and it was done a half an hour later. A cup of cheddar cheese would have made this excellent but cheese is not on my diet right now. Trying to lose weight to get rid of this nagging 20 lb.
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Casseroles also tend to be a good value because they usually contain a lot of inexpensive and filling ingredients (ie. potato, rice, etc).
Due to the cold snap (and absurd snow), I had been thinking about a nice oniony celery-packed chicken noodle soup (with the fat, slurpy egg noodles) all day. I didn't have time or energy to actually MAKE it, but I'd been thinking about it.
When I got to the food hall, I allowed myself to be tempted by the meltaway tender, velvety textured beef with mushrooms.
We are measured by the challenges we overcome.
Quote: DRichIt is supposed to be cold here tomorrow with the high in the 60's so the wife is cooking up a big pot of baked potato soup and a dozen biscuits. I plan on staying in the warm house all day tomorrow watching football and eating hot soup.
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Uhh-huh. Florida. "Cold".
I suppose it's relative.
What's in a baked potato soup?
Quote: DieterQuote: DRichIt is supposed to be cold here tomorrow with the high in the 60's so the wife is cooking up a big pot of baked potato soup and a dozen biscuits. I plan on staying in the warm house all day tomorrow watching football and eating hot soup.
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Uhh-huh. Florida. "Cold".
I suppose it's relative.
What's in a baked potato soup?
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Yes, it is relative. In Florida if the high for the day does not hit at least 70, it will be cold when you get out of your pool.
Many would probably just call it potato soup. A creamy soup with potatos, cream, bacon, cheese, onions, chives, sour cream, etc. I like to add sausage too but that is not as typical.
It's now almost up to 22°.
Other than the bacon, the soup looks pretty good.
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Yes, it is relative. In Florida if the high for the day does not hit at least 70, it will be cold when you get out of your pool.
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Swimming pools, people still have those? It's so 80s. I don't know anybody around here that still has a pool they all got them filled in in the 2000s. They are looked on as holes in the ground into which you dump nothing but money. People fill them in and put in a garden instead.
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Yes, it is relative. In Florida if the high for the day does not hit at least 70, it will be cold when you get out of your pool.
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Swimming pools, people still have those? It's so 80s. I don't know anybody around here that still has a pool they all got them filled in in the 2000s. They are looked on as holes in the ground into which you dump nothing but money. People fill them in and put in a garden instead.
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You live in the arctic. I probably wouldn't have one there either unless I liked ice skating. I live in a small city with about 220,000 people and I would guess over half have a pool.
Quote: billryanI wasn't aware of it until I moved to Tucson, but there is a huge market here for pool rentals. A nice inground pool can rent for $100 for four or five hours.
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I would worry about the liability renting my pool out especially if small kids are involved.
Quote: DRichQuote: billryanI wasn't aware of it until I moved to Tucson, but there is a huge market here for pool rentals. A nice inground pool can rent for $100 for four or five hours.
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I would worry about the liability renting my pool out especially if small kids are involved.
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As would most responsible homeowners, but the lure of turning your pool into a no-show job is strong when you can't make ends meet.
I think you get some liability protection when you book through an agency. I attended a party over the summer and was surprised to find the host had rented the pool and BBQ area of the yard, along with the changing room/water closet.
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I hit up the lunch counter for something for breakfast while my laundry was drying.
Apparently hangover burgers are pretty good even without the hangover.
Cheeseburger, fried egg, tomato slice, and a spoonful of hotdog chili - served with a small mound of crispy french fried potatoes, which I drizzled with malt vinegar.
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Looks good. Your name is Dieter. Ironic.
Quote: billryanI'd picked up two dozen mini-pecan pies for my homeless neighbors. I'd never had pecan pie, although I have fond memories of Keebles Pecan cookies, so I tried one. It was okay, and the goo in the middle was the best part. I usually supply min-iapple pies, but I wanted something different for Christmas.
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Swell neighborhood you live in. In my area I've never even seen a homeless person. I'm not saying there aren't any they're just so few and far between that you never see them. I wouldn't even know where to go looking for them let alone have them as neighbors. All my neighbors drive new SUVs and ride John Deere lawn tractors when they mow their lawns. Too bad you can't afford to live in a better neighborhood.
Quote: billryanI'd picked up two dozen mini-pecan pies for my homeless neighbors. I'd never had pecan pie, although I have fond memories of Keebles Pecan cookies, so I tried one. It was okay, and the goo in the middle was the best part. I usually supply min-iapple pies, but I wanted something different for Christmas.
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Pecan pie is one of my favorites. Marie Calendars has a frozen one in the stores that is pretty good. In my opinion most people make them a little too sweet for me.
Quote: DRichQuote: billryanI'd picked up two dozen mini-pecan pies for my homeless neighbors. I'd never had pecan pie, although I have fond memories of Keebles Pecan cookies, so I tried one. It was okay, and the goo in the middle was the best part. I usually supply min-iapple pies, but I wanted something different for Christmas.
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Pecan pie is one of my favorites. Marie Calendars has a frozen one in the stores that is pretty good. In my opinion most people make them a little too sweet for me.
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I liked the gooey filling, but I'm not sure what it was. I usually give out the Walmart mini-apple pies, but I switched up. I like the no sugar-added min-pies. Throw one in the microwave for a minute and top with a scoop of ice cream. I love apple pie but only eat it a few times a year.
Quote: billryanQuote: DRichQuote: billryanI'd picked up two dozen mini-pecan pies for my homeless neighbors. I'd never had pecan pie, although I have fond memories of Keebles Pecan cookies, so I tried one. It was okay, and the goo in the middle was the best part. I usually supply min-iapple pies, but I wanted something different for Christmas.
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Pecan pie is one of my favorites. Marie Calendars has a frozen one in the stores that is pretty good. In my opinion most people make them a little too sweet for me.
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I liked the gooey filling, but I'm not sure what it was. I usually give out the Walmart mini-apple pies, but I switched up. I like the no sugar-added min-pies. Throw one in the microwave for a minute and top with a scoop of ice cream. I love apple pie but only eat it a few times a year.
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Do you let your homeless neighbors come into your house to use your microwave or do they have their own in their blanket tent in your front yard. Do you let them come in and shower once in awhile or do you just open your door and throw some pies at them and lock the door again.
Quote: EvenBobCatfish stir fry and it was so good I said to myself, man that's good, about 10 times while I was eating it. LOL
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I don't think I have ever had catfish that wasn't fried.
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Looks good. Your name is Dieter. Ironic.
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It's a German name! Rhymes with "Peter" in English.
Quote: DieterQuote: jjjoooggg
Looks good. Your name is Dieter. Ironic.
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It's a German name! Rhymes with "Peter" in English.The not-eating isn't terribly photogenic, and it's really hard to write up an artful description.
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Thank you for clarifying that. In my mind it has always been "Deeter" and I never even noticed that it could be a person who diets.
Quote: DieterQuote: jjjoooggg
Looks good. Your name is Dieter. Ironic.
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It's a German name! Rhymes with "Peter" in English.The not-eating isn't terribly photogenic, and it's really hard to write up an artful description.
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Oh, got it.
All of the above? Why not other dishes under glass? What else do you serve under glass? Besides a casserole dish? These were round bowl glasses. Mostly looked decorative,
Quote: rxwineIn this old movie, they showed the dining table with what looked like two small chickens under glass at two of the plates.. Then I realized this must be "pheasant under glass". I've never heard why it was served that way. To keep them hot? That's the way they cooked them? Style points?
All of the above? Why not other dishes under glass? What else do you serve under glass? Besides a casserole dish? These were round bowl glasses. Mostly looked decorative,
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As I understand, the reason for presenting under a glass cloche is so that the delicate aromas of the fragrant sauce and herbs can tantalize the diners at the table, rather than dissipate on the way from the kitchen.
Back when I worked in healthcare foodservice, we used cloches primarily to keep the plates warm, but also as a sneeze guard in transit.
Quote: EvenBobYou always hear about roasted chestnuts at Christmas time, you ever actually have one? They're disgusting and practically inedible. I spit it out onto the sidewalk. Why would anybody eat those things let alone at Christmas time.
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You didn't pay attention to the lyrics. It's "chestnuts roasting on the open fire". Nothing about eating them!. Same as you don't eat the yuletide log..
Quote: rxwineQuote: EvenBobYou always hear about roasted chestnuts at Christmas time, you ever actually have one? They're disgusting and practically inedible. I spit it out onto the sidewalk. Why would anybody eat those things let alone at Christmas time.
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You didn't pay attention to the lyrics. It's "chestnuts roasting on the open fire". Nothing about eating them!. Same as you don't eat the yuletide log..
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Roasted chestnuts used to be a NYC Christmas tradition, and you were supposed to eat them. I have not had them in many years, and the number of vendors selling them has dropped tremendously. I think they smell wonderful, but don't remember how they taste. My last few years in NY, you'd find RC around Rockefeller Center and the touristy areas.
Roasted Chestnuts are fairly labor intensive as you soak them in a secret sauce for four to six hours before roasting them.
Quote: billryanQuote: rxwineQuote: EvenBobYou always hear about roasted chestnuts at Christmas time, you ever actually have one? They're disgusting and practically inedible. I spit it out onto the sidewalk. Why would anybody eat those things let alone at Christmas time.
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You didn't pay attention to the lyrics. It's "chestnuts roasting on the open fire". Nothing about eating them!. Same as you don't eat the yuletide log..
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Roasted chestnuts used to be a NYC Christmas tradition, and you were supposed to eat them. I have not had them in many years, and the number of vendors selling them has dropped tremendously. I think they smell wonderful, but don't remember how they taste. My last few years in NY, you'd find RC around Rockefeller Center and the touristy areas.
Roasted Chestnuts are fairly labor intensive as you soak them in a secret sauce for four to six hours before roasting them.
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I'm just joshing with EB. I don't remember ever eating them, though I may have when I was a kid.
Quote: rxwineQuote: EvenBobYou always hear about roasted chestnuts at Christmas time, you ever actually have one? They're disgusting and practically inedible. I spit it out onto the sidewalk. Why would anybody eat those things let alone at Christmas time.
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You didn't pay attention to the lyrics. It's "chestnuts roasting on the open fire". Nothing about eating them!. Same as you don't eat the yuletide log..
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You have obviously never been to London. I visited there in 1995 when my daughter was at Oxford for a year on a scholarship. It was the holidays and they had roasted chestnuts for sale everywhere on the streets. I tried to eat one and immediately spit it on the sidewalk. Nasty tasting thing.
