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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 5, 2018 10:34:05 GMT -5
We use that expression too. I live in the sticks now, but I was brought up in the big smoke of Belfast...mind you, compared to the States, Belfast is little more than a hamlet. When you can drive right into the centre of the capital city in the middle of the day and back out again within 5 minutes, it's not that big a city. But I've learned something new today about Roux. There are a few of the "Mother Sauces" you might want to try. These involve a roux. Of these, I think Sauce Espagnol might be the most enjoyable for you. It is good with most meats and even sausages like Bangers. You can take that sauce in different directions by adding other ingredients. I must check that out. Cheers. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 5, 2018 10:38:51 GMT -5
Unless things have changed since the early 1970s, Ireland and Ulster are somewhat conservative about cooking. Foreign influences are not taken up. The pan grilling of meats and fish, boiling, frying and stewing are about it. "Sauces' come in bottles. You're so right. Especially with the older generation, their staple is meat, potato and veg... Day in, day out. Younger people would be more adventurous and have pizza, Chinese, Indian etc. Mexican has never really taken off here. It seems the Irish like things simple. Of course I'm grossly generalising. My experience was that people over there like food mild- fresh and tasty but not spicy. I ate well over there and enjoyed what I had. Mixed Grill, Broiled Trout, the occasional beefsteak, boiled potatoes, and veggies. Mixed Grill was memorable. Lamb Chop, Lamb kidney, a rasher of bacon. Very tasty and satisfying while the rain dumps outside. LOL! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 10:54:27 GMT -5
How does one live in Europe and never heard of Roux, have you not watched any cooking shows from France?? Or enjoyed a meal in a Frenh restaurant?? Unless things have changed since the early 1970s, Ireland and Ulster are somewhat conservative about cooking. Foreign influences are not taken up. The pan grilling of meats and fish, boiling, frying and stewing are about it. "Sauces' come in bottles. I couldn’t agree more! I was married to an Irish woman, she was referred to as a one pot wonder. She couldn’t cook if her life depended on it!!! |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 5, 2018 11:23:22 GMT -5
Unless things have changed since the early 1970s, Ireland and Ulster are somewhat conservative about cooking. Foreign influences are not taken up. The pan grilling of meats and fish, boiling, frying and stewing are about it. "Sauces' come in bottles. I couldn’t agree more! I was married to an Irish woman, she was referred to as a one pot wonder. She couldn’t cook if her life depended on it!!! Once peculiarity I recall over there in some homes was a large pot- say 20 to 40 quarts on the stove and filled with heads of cooked cabbage in salted water. There they would sit all week becoming more "flavorful" with time. Now, there were practical reasons for this. Cabbage was plentiful and grown at home. A staple in most every meal and goes a long ways to feed a hungry mob. Potatoes, cabbage and meat, often boiled with carrots. Onion and garlic were rare. HP Sauce, prepared mustard, pickle relish all added some interest. A bland diet, to be sure, but tasty enough for the hungry and I was in no place to complain! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 18:26:57 GMT -5
Calabash Shrimp, tossed salad, cornbread, chicken soup, banana pudding.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 18:47:00 GMT -5
A big bowl of my left over Mac & Cheese and Beef steak tomatoes and Vadalia onion salad, fresh balsamic vinegar, herb dressing......been marinating since around 7:00am this morning 👌👍👍
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Post by toshtego on Sept 5, 2018 21:18:46 GMT -5
Returned late from town. So, a quick supp of Boar's Head Strassburger Leberwurst on rye toast with onion slices and White Ceddar from Vermont.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 22:01:48 GMT -5
Dairy Queen Reese’s pieces blizzard.....needed a treat......excellent quality ice cream👍
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 7:32:48 GMT -5
Oatmeal and coffee
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 6, 2018 7:38:24 GMT -5
Mostly stomach acid...got to start eating some food with these nasty but necessary meds. Just can't look an egg in the face first thing in the morning.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 8:41:51 GMT -5
Was suppose to visit a friend this morning, he’s still not feeling well. So I’m going to iHop myself.......basically to celebrate my birthday that was last Monday!!!
“ YOU KNOW YOUR GETTING OLD WHEN NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS “!!!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 6, 2018 9:36:16 GMT -5
Woke up starving and didnt have time to eat before I left. Grabbed a bbq sandwich from the gas station because they didnt have breakfast either. Hopefully I dont regret this decision.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 10:21:09 GMT -5
Sautéed veggie wrap and a side mug of coffee ☕️
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 6, 2018 10:24:27 GMT -5
Was suppose to visit a friend this morning, he’s still not feeling well. So I’m going to iHop myself.......basically to celebrate my birthday that was last Monday!!! “ YOU KNOW YOUR GETTING OLD WHEN NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS “!!! Actually, Ted, most of us care about your feelings. At least I do and I'm sure many others here on this great forum. Some oatmeal this morning since I can't think of anything else. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 6, 2018 10:57:16 GMT -5
Mostly stomach acid...got to start eating some food with these nasty but necessary meds. Just can't look an egg in the face first thing in the morning. If you are taking medications there should be something in your stomach. How about a "smoothie" or other breakfast drink? |
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Post by jeffd on Sept 6, 2018 10:59:11 GMT -5
So it works both ways. Sometimes what I eat makes the after meal smoke taste better, and sometimes what i smoke makes the following meal taste better.
And sometimes its both ways.
There is a place locally that makes their own style of steak sandwich. Its really good, with added spices not typically found in a classic steak sandwich. I get them take out and go to the park, have lunch, and follow it up with a smoke. OMG the smoke is soooo good. My tongue is prepared.
And the other way. After smoking a bowl, I often get a craving for a steak sandwich from these guys. So good.
With this particular steak sandwich place, the tobacco is Rimboche S.J. Billy Budd Blonde sometimes makes me crave a burger, and often times a burger grilled at home - not fast food, makes me crave a bowl of BBB.
So would love to put some emphasis on pairings of food and tobacco. What works, what works best, what doesn't work at all.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 12:41:10 GMT -5
Same ^^^^^^^ as pairing a good red wine with a fabulous steak dinner👍
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Post by jeffd on Sept 6, 2018 13:25:31 GMT -5
Same as pairing a good red wine with a fabulous steak dinner👍 Yes in a way. I forgot about that but yes. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 18:24:57 GMT -5
Chicken breast, rice, Cole slaw.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 6, 2018 18:28:48 GMT -5
Simple dinner of Bratwurst and Tater tots. It was quick to make and good.
A what-a-burger commercial just came on and that patty melt looked delicious! It's been a while since I've had one.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2018 18:39:54 GMT -5
Just picked up a few Arby’s lamb gyro’s with tomato and super heavy sweet red sliced onions with the Greek sauce on the side. They know me so well, someone was nice enough too also throw in 2 orders of complimentary mozzarella sticks👍👍👍
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 22:19:00 GMT -5
After my last pipe of the day it’s time for some homemade banana pudding 👍
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Post by rmb on Sept 9, 2018 13:07:54 GMT -5
Just picked up a few Arby’s lamb gyro’s with tomato and super heavy sweet red sliced onions with the Greek sauce on the side. They know me so well, someone was nice enough too also throw in 2 orders of complimentary mozzarella sticks👍👍👍 Arby's has lamb now?! |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 9, 2018 13:44:07 GMT -5
Just picked up a few Arby’s lamb gyro’s with tomato and super heavy sweet red sliced onions with the Greek sauce on the side. They know me so well, someone was nice enough too also throw in 2 orders of complimentary mozzarella sticks👍👍👍 Arby's has lamb now?! I have not seen an Arby's in many years and might have to drop into one.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 14:08:15 GMT -5
Just picked up a few Arby’s lamb gyro’s with tomato and super heavy sweet red sliced onions with the Greek sauce on the side. They know me so well, someone was nice enough too also throw in 2 orders of complimentary mozzarella sticks👍👍👍 Arby's has lamb now?! Youbetcha......and darn good 👍👍👍. You can ask for extra sweet onions and tomatoes with the Greek sauce on the side. The best Gyro’s down South!!! Oh, the lamb is extremely lean...NO FAT👍 You’ll be hooked as I am already!! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 9, 2018 14:25:20 GMT -5
Today's meal was tuna casserole... So good I ate it again for tea.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 14:29:41 GMT -5
Tonight’s dinner will be smoked Nova Scotia lox, cream cheese on fresh crunchy bagels. I made up the lox & sweet onion plate last night. Let them marry together for at least 24 hours. It’s absolutely delicious 👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by puffy on Sept 9, 2018 15:01:05 GMT -5
Pork Roast,Gravy,Mashed Potatoes,Slaw..I usually don't eat bread.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 15:39:01 GMT -5
Just finished a baked potato with a White Castle cheesburger. Small but delicious...had 2 of them.
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Post by AJ on Sept 9, 2018 15:42:56 GMT -5
Just finished my afternoon snack of a wedge of extra sharp cheddar cheese, a dill pickle spear, a couple of club crackers, and iced tea for my beverage.
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