Food

[Steph]

Some people don't understand the importance of texture.

That's something I'd think waffle experts would be very much in tune with.

[ann]

So what I'm sort of thinking here is that Kellogg's hired the

guy from Coca-Cola who suggested they change the formula.

I

I believe he was executed.

[kbobam]

I'm ashamed to say I wouldn't miss him all that much.

Does anyone agree with me that Coke tastes the

best when it's in a frosty traditional small glass bottle?

[kbobam]

I was just searching the archives for something totally unrelated, and one

of the first shots I saw involved good old Coke bottles. So I have to assume

that the coincidence is obligating me to post this.

I have no idea why the bottles are in a 7up carrier. Must have been some

form of 'touched' at the time and found it amusing.

But the most interesting thing to me right now is the 'bottle-bag'.

Haven't thought about these for a long while, but this relates directly to the

idea of a frosty coke. Way back when you'd generally get them from a cooler

filled with water and ice. Even allowing for the few seconds you let it drip,

it's still a pretty damp item. So the bag is totally required if a guy is bringing

a Coke to a gal he wants to know he considers a 'lady'.

Little sexist, but I think it's fun history. And I just thought of a great analogy today!

Wouldn't dream of bringing a woman a fancy to-go coffee without the cardboard

ring insulator. But I wouldn't be caught dead using one.

[Bocci]

Ok I am a little late for this dinner but...

the best part of pizza is the last 2 to 3 bites. The CRUST... and the thinner (and crispier) the better.

I can't believe someone would do without it.

and the BEST???

Well no one beats east coast coal fired brick oven beetsa (pizza).

[kbobam]

Agree with you about the thin crust.

But just saw this blurb on tv for a show about 'food debates'.

Looks like the debate will always go on.

Even though the deep dish people are morons.

Dang! Did I say that last sentence out loud?

[kbobam]

Latest Dollar Tree Blog-like Thing!

Believe it or not, the lobster cakes don't look like they do on the box!

All of the ingredients were definitely ground into a liquid/emulsion

state before being formed into patties. Somehow. Still edible, though.

Now, the cheese! This is a nice slab of cheddar and imho is the cheese

bargain of the century. Let it warm up to room temperature to get the full 'oomph'.

If you're the kind of person who won't even bother buying cheddar that isn't at

least 'extra-sharp', this is for you. DT also sells a monterey jack in almost identical

packaging. This stuff tastes like a hunk of candle wax, so check your labels! ( :

[migbar]

Just to prove kbob's point, I prefer pizza with a way thick bread type crust, and all the ingrediments you can put on it. Also, I eat it with a fork.

[kbobam]

Had to check out the 'artglassworks', and your opening line

for your home page is the funniest and most humble I've ever seen.

Unknown worldwide since 1973, Michael S. Barton is a mild-mannered eccentric glass artist with a home studio in central California

[migbar]

Thanks kbob. That's because I'm a marble nobody and a glasshole and a moron, for reals.

[lstmmrbls]

Artists and funny men are usually geniuses. Sorry Mike, you are an artist and very funny so we can't put you in the Moron category. The 3 do not go together. So you may be a genius with learning disabilities(LOL)

[migbar]

Well, thank you, Galen, but I think you may be a little over-generous and wackers in your praise there, and right up above, kbob showned that if you don't prefer thin crispy crust pizza over thick crust, you're a moron.

[kbobam]

I'd like to state for the record that I hate

everyone and their opinions equally.

Including myself and mine! ( :

[Gnome Punter]

How in the hell would a normal person even contemplate eating that giant burger in the 1st image ?>

And, I eat Thin crust

[I'llhavethat1]

How in the hell would a normal person even contemplate eating that giant burger in the 1st image ?>

One bite at a time

[kbobam]

Here's the latest Dollar Tree experiment.

3/4" marble for reference.

Looks like it has the potential to be pretty good.

If only our entire lives could be "Delicieux et Pratique"!

[kbobam]

Well, the steamed dumpling turned out to be pretty good!

(Don't let the word 'bun' fool you.)

I think the reason this product found its way to the Dollar Tree is

because that paper doily sort of thing is permanently stuck on

the bottom. You can peel it off after steaming, but it'll

still take a little dumpling with it.

[Steph]

Dollar Tree has a frozen foods section?

[kbobam]

Yes, but they don't advertise it.

It's one of the perks of belonging to their secret 'One Percent Club'.

(I'll be happy to be your member reference.)

Here's how it works for the clientele 'in the know'.

You go to the balloon section, hold your hand next to your mouth

like you're telling a secret and quietly ask for a 'Have A Nice Day!'

balloon. The sales person will whisper back "I think we have some

in the back!" and whisk you through the 'employees only' door to the

freight elevator, which will take you downstairs to the most amazing

underground city known to man, but perhaps I've already said too much!

(It seems like some $Trees have a cold section, and some don't.

Of the two stores in my area, one does and one doesn't.

Don't know if these 50/50 odds are consistent all over the country or not.)

[stacyw]

The end of August here brings the County Fair and with it "Fair Food". Between us we consumed real Polish Pierogies with pickled onions and sour cream, Italian sausage and peppers, Johnnie's French Fries, Bob Maxwell's Walkaway Sundae, Cotton Candy ice cream, caramel apple, Frosted Cinnamon Bun, fresh squeezed lemonade and beer.

And a friend's sheep tried to consume my husband's shirt.

Life is good.

[Steph]

Got some "peanut satay sauce" from the Thai store around the corner. Don't know if it's the "right" sauce. Haven't had it enough over the decades. But gonna try it now. Hopefully it will turn my breaded chicken strips into something exotic, eh?

[kbobam]

Only if the meat is on sticks!

And personally I think you need chili in vinegar along with the peanut sauce.

Here's a recipe. http://leitesculinaria.com/78648/recipes-thai-chile-vinegar-sauce.html

And here's a video I found which isn't what I was thinking of, but it just looked too good. ( :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEAGEB8UjLM

[Steph]

I was happy this jar of peanut sauce wasn't not. There were maybe 4 different brands in the little store and I scoured the ingredients labels until I thought I had the best chance of a mild version.

Was scared to even open it.

So for now I'm enjoying the lack of chili ... later I'll probably get a chili craving again.

[Steph]

Well, the steamed dumpling turned out to be pretty good!

(Don't let the word 'bun' fool you.)

I think the reason this product found its way to the Dollar Tree is

because that paper doily sort of thing is permanently stuck on

the bottom. You can peel it off after steaming, but it'll

still take a little dumpling with it.

Tried these because you brought 'em to my attention. Well a different brand from a different store I happened across but about the same.

Pretty good.

[kbobam]

I'm assuming this is sort of a dim sum thing, but don't really know.

Was taken to a dim sum place when I was a kid, and really hated it.

Think I went so far as to proclaim that this couldn't possibly be Chinese food.

That was at least forty years ago, so maybe I should give it another shot.