The Food Thread

[newpedals]

Visit some minor European countries as well! One of my favorites is Croatia!! It's like Italy at half price (at least that is what it was like when I was there 8 or so years ago) ;~)) A lot of billionaires yachts parked up and down that country's coast because it is so beautiful and it is not as crowded as the "major" European countries! Check out Slovenia as well, especially if you want to check out a bunch of castles!!!

A girl can dream. These aspects of Europe can only be known when you have been there.

I live in a low-rent neighborhood. You get the picture. Dreams are gonna be dreams.

 

[bucephalus]

I wondered it that was that. What does it taste like? I am assuming it's completely it's own thing and you just have to try it to know.

It's quite rich and slightly iron metallic like, with a pleasing pepper warmth from a good one. Try to avoid ones with big lumps of fat in they're often not as good. I've loved it since I was a kid, but no one in my now household is on board with it

My mum is Scottish so been eating stuff like this and haggis from early days.

 

[la szum]

Tempura Sushi? Really??

Took my 80 Year Old Mom to get Sushi.

I didn't know that a Tempura Philadelphia Roll was a thing. Holy Mackerel! It is amazing.

My Mom is like, "This is my new favourite Restaurant."

Win!

 

[la szum]

Had some Dried Chiles here (Ancho, Arbol, Hatch, and Guajillo) that I rehydrated
and mixed with Roasted Tomato, Onion, and Garlic in a Blender for a base to make
some Chile Colorado using Pork. Braised it all day on the stove.

 

[norminal]

Had some Dried Chiles here (Ancho, Arbol, Hatch, and Guajillo)

Where do you buy your dried chilies? I was looking on Amazon (not available locally) and there are many reviews about mold or other contaminates.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Tempura Sushi? Really??


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Took my 80 Year Old Mom to get Sushi.

I didn't know that a Tempura Philadelphia Roll was a thing. Holy Mackerel! It is amazing.

My Mom is like, "This is my new favourite Restaurant."

Win!

At our favorite Sushi restaurant, they have two tempura rolls (though not the Philly role) and I love them both. They also do a tempura veggie selection which is nice too! You get the healthy stuff (carrots, zuchini, broccoli, cauliflower) prepared using an unhealthy method! Win win ;~)) Awesome that your Mom has a new favorite eatery, good on you to get her out there!!

 

[norminal]

Am I the only one that eats chili with corn bread? When I lived in Colorado, I was shocked that literally nobody did. I'll do rice if I'm trying to watch my calorie intake, but man, nothing beats some sweet homemade cornbread with jalapeños.

 

[Stratzrus]

By coincidence I made chili yesterday, I used ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and roast pork. White pepper, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and some Carolina Reaper puree brought the heat.

This stuff is the real deal! As they used to say "A little dab'll do you."

Made enough for six meals, froze four.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Am I the only one that eats chili with corn bread? When I lived in Colorado, I was shocked that literally nobody did. I'll do rice if I'm trying to watch my calorie intake, but man, nothing beats some sweet homemade cornbread with jalapeños.

My wife's from california and her grandma would come back to haunt her if we ate Chili with anything but cornbread.

 

[la szum]

Oh man, I am not wading into a "What is a proper Chili?" conversation am I?






I am pretty sure Wars have started over Chili dos and don'ts.

 

[QQQ]

Had some Dried Chiles here (Ancho, Arbol, Hatch, and Guajillo) that I rehydrated
and mixed with Roasted Tomato, Onion, and Garlic in a Blender for a base to make
some Chile Colorado using Pork. Braised it all day on the stove.


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That looks delicious!

 

[la szum]

Where do you buy your dried chilies? I was looking on Amazon (not available locally) and there are many reviews about mold or other contaminates.

Badia brand is pretty reliable and can be found in a lot of places. I buy a lot
of their stuff for anything Latin or Carribean based. I bought these at the
local store.

 

[norminal]

Oh man, I am not wading into a "What is a proper Chili?" conversation am I?

I like some beans in my chili.

 

[la szum]

I confess to being a full-on, no-holds barred, unapologetic Chili Slut.

I like it all. Give it to me!

 

[la szum]

All Bean. No Bean. Pork. Beef. With Rice. Without. Cornbread. Ho Cakes. Tortillas.

Red. Green. White.

Chicken. Hominy---which is DELICIOUS in Chili. Corn. Mushrooms. Hell I have
tossed Cinnamon Sticks and Chocolate in Chili before.

Chili Is Life!

 

[bucephalus]

I like some beans in my chili.

Same here.

The only thing I don't accept for chilli is mild.

 

[la szum]

Yup. No Chile Chili is so not Chili. Even a Chili Slut has standards.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Yup. No Chile Chili is so not Chili. Even a Chili Slut has standards.

In a similar vein, my GF thinks that nachos that do not have green chiles on them are NOT nachos! To me, the only required ingredients on nachos are tortilla chips and cheese. All else is optional ;~))

 

[la szum]

Man, I hope someday Food and Gear are both broadly realized as a Build Your Own Experience,
versus the borderline religious and ideological fervor some seem to swear is required.

 

[norminal]

In a similar vein, my GF thinks that nachos that do not have green chiles on them are NOT nachos! To me, the only required ingredients on nachos are tortilla chips and cheese. All else is optional ;~))