Thursday, July 7, 2016

Digest for rec.food.cooking@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 9 topics

Gary <g.majors@att.net>: Jul 07 01:25PM -0400

Nunya Bidnits wrote:
 
> >Jill
 
> American cheese on bbq pulled pork? .... FAIL!
 
> Who's in charge over there anyway? ;-)
 
Exactly! coleslaw is good for me (but not Jill). The american cheese
part is just weird. Not something you would expect from a supposedly
nice restaurant with a "good" chef.
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: Jul 07 01:30PM -0400

jmcquown wrote:
 
> I've never understood pulled pork topped with coleslaw.
 
Because you don't like cole slaw and you don't have any imagination
beyond what you have tried in the past. ;o
Taxed and Spent <nospamplease@nonospam.com>: Jul 07 10:30AM -0700

On 7/7/2016 10:25 AM, Gary wrote:
 
> Exactly! coleslaw is good for me (but not Jill). The american cheese
> part is just weird. Not something you would expect from a supposedly
> nice restaurant with a "good" chef.
 
These "chefs" are all trying to create something "new". I am happy when
I find a joint that just does some of the old standards very nicely.
 
Sort of like architects, creating hideous monstrosities that are "new
and inspired".
sf <sf@geemail.com>: Jul 07 10:53AM -0700


> > I've never understood pulled pork topped with coleslaw.
 
> Because you don't like cole slaw and you don't have any imagination
> beyond what you have tried in the past. ;o
 
Thanks for the reminder. Come to think of it, she doesn't like salad
in general.
 
--
 
sf
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: Jul 07 01:52PM -0400

On 2016-07-06 10:17 PM, Je�us wrote:
 
> worked! I got a phone call about an hour ago... Winnie is back :)
> Apparently in reasonable shape too, she will be back here in about an
> hour :)
 
 
 
Glad to hear it.
 
I had to return a dog to its owner a couple nights ago. I was all set to
head out when a familiar looking dog showed up at our house. It turned
out to be Winston a collie we know from the dog park. I knew that he
lived on a farm about a mile down the road but I was not sure which one
it was. There are two with houses set way back from the road and I was
not sure which was which. I stopped at the house three doors down to ask
because he is friends Dave, with Winston's owner and Dave was there. He
was surprised to see Winston with me because the dog had been in the
house when he left.
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: Jul 07 01:28PM -0400

John Kuthe wrote:
 
> That is all!
 
> :-)
 
LOL! Yep...bacon stands alone. Can't go wrong. :-D
"Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidnits@eternal-september.invalid>: Jul 07 12:50PM -0500

"Sqwertz" wrote in message news:f9kfnnn86eyp.dlg@sqwertz.com...
 
> Here's my favorite picture of Chinese bacon, those crazy Chinese:
 
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2543294/Bringing-home-bacon-Chinese-style-Butcher-cures-thousands-pork-strips-three-story-balcony.html
 
> -sw
 
Faulty information. That is actually Lady Gaga's tailor.
tert in seattle <tert@ftupet.com>: Jul 07 05:48PM

Sqwertz wrote:
> not right for saucing as in this case.
 
> I have never made a good southern-style fried chicken.
 
> -sw
 
I'm liking chicken legs more now that I've figured out how to cook them.
On the 4th I bbqd a bunch and have been snacking on them ever since.
They're ok cold but re-warmed with a splash of sauce is better.
"l not -l" <lallin@cujo.com>: Jul 07 03:29PM

On 7-Jul-2016, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidnits@eternal-september.invalid>
wrote:
 
 
> >Okey doke. I'll pass. :)
 
> >Jill
 
> American cheese on bbq pulled pork? .... FAIL!
+1
It wouldn't be my preference to serve pulled pork as a wrap; but, the
American (or any) cheese on pulled pork is just WRONG!!!! IMHO.
Sqwertz <swertz@cluemail.compost>: Jul 07 12:41PM -0500

On Thu, 7 Jul 2016 13:15:08 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:
 
 
> And as we were leaving, the woman went to get *more* stuff even
> though they were already surrounded by security and angry customers.
 
> That's the most excitement I've ever seen at laid back Costco.
 
It's not fair to people who choose their lines by how much PRODUCT is
in front of them in the checkout line. One item doesn't make a
difference but a whole cart does.
 
I've left my cart in line and gone 30 feet to grab one more thing
while they're still checking out people in front of me and somebody
had the nerve to push my cart out of line and move up to my spot. Oh,
no, no, no, no, no... I was back before the line even moved and only
gone 14-15 seconds. I shoved my cart right back in line where I was.
 
I'm very good at The Grocery Game.
 
-sw
Sqwertz <swertz@cluemail.compost>: Jul 07 12:46PM -0500

On Thu, 7 Jul 2016 11:35:57 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
 
> The new guy is Matthew Felix. Looking him up he's on Linked In:
 
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-felix-2439602b
 
I didn't catch his one of his previous occupations the first time
around: "Executive Sous Chef" <slapping knee>. That's as big as
oxymorons get!
 
-sw
Sqwertz <swertz@cluemail.compost>: Jul 07 12:47PM -0500

On Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:47:11 -0600, Janet B wrote:
 
 
>>Southern BBQ Wrap
 
>>Pulled BBQ pork, Coleslaw, And American Cheese Served In A Flour
>>Tortilla Wrap
...
> Oh, heck, somebody is watching Food Network. There was something
> similar last week, maybe from a food truck, maybe from one of the
> dives. Find out who it is and revoke his TV approval.
 
That one comes right from Betty Crocker:
 
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-pulled-pork-wraps-with-coleslaw/13e69a70-8815-4e83-b059-eaa81219a62e
 
-sw
Brooklyn1 <gravesend10@verizon.net>: Jul 07 12:54PM -0400

On Wed, 6 Jul 2016 19:54:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
 
>http://www.splendidtable.org/story/how-to-measure-wet-and-dry-ingredients-for-baking
 
>And there are plenty more links.
 
>Who feels like a boob now? Not me! :):):)
 
You should, because none of thse web sites offers true information...
truth is the most accurate method for dry measure is a scale. Filling
a wet measure cup to a line is no less accurate than using a dry
measuering cup scraped across the rim... and easy to prove by scraping
several cups of dry ingredients and filling several cups to a line,
then weighing and comparing. You'll find no cups will weigh exactly
the same but all will weigh plenty close enough for cooking... cooking
is NOT pharmacy. That said I don't use dry measure cups for baking, I
use a scale or eyeballs... I've found dry measure cups inaccurate when
measuring several cups of flour.
Brooklyn1 <gravesend10@verizon.net>: Jul 07 01:05PM -0400

On Thu, 7 Jul 2016 06:42:22 -0400, S Viemeister
 
>>> I would speculate that those which are still around are metal.
 
>> And aluminum. Not stainless steel as was claimed.
 
>I have a number of stainless steel measuring cups and jugs.
 
Most are of aluminum simply because they cost less, but in either case
when either metal cup goes out of round (which is usual) they are
inaccurate. I've found the best and easist way to measure wet or dry
is with graduated ss ladles... I have a graduated set from 2 oz thru 1
qt. I most often use the 1/2 cup and 1 cup.
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: Jul 07 01:46PM -0400

On 2016-07-07 12:54 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> is NOT pharmacy. That said I don't use dry measure cups for baking, I
> use a scale or eyeballs... I've found dry measure cups inaccurate when
> measuring several cups of flour.
 
It's a good sales gimmick, and I am sure there are some around who
actually think that the two are not interchangeable. You have to be a
pretty anal cook to have to have wet and dry measuring cups and convince
yourself that it is critically important. Alton Brown comes to mind as
an example of a cook is is anal to the point of being annoying.
I have a set of nesting stainless measuring cups which would likely be
considered dry measure cups. They are great for scooping an exact cup of
flour or a a half cup of packed brown sugar. I also have stainless cup
that is slightly larger than one cup because it extends a little higher
than the graduated line for one cup.
 
I have no problems using my pyrex measuring cup to measure dry
ingredients, and I can use my dry measure cups for liquids and then
carry them over and pour without spilling.
 
I wonder how many of these anal geniuses are aware of the effects of
meniscus. Since Julie is obviously glued to my criticisms of her I
realize I will have to explain about the curvature of the surface of a
liquid in a container. It can be convex or concave. If you fill a
measuring cup to a graduated line on the cup the actual surface of the
liquid may be a little higher than the line, or it can be a little
lower. The actual difference in the volume between a concave or a
convex meniscus will depend on the volume of the cup or other measuring
vessel. That is going to be a real stumper for those who think they are
measuring more accurately by using what they think is the appropriate
measuring cup.
Brooklyn1 <gravesend10@verizon.net>: Jul 07 01:27PM -0400

On Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:41:24 -0400, Dave Smith
>> exterior door.
 
>It makes as much sense as anything else she posts. It is rare to have an
>exterior door in a bedroom, unless it is a higher end place.
 
Not necessarilly, many ordinary homes have glass sliders from a
bedroom to a deck, patio, or balcony. I have glass sliders from my
dining area to a deck, the door has a key lock but I never bother with
it, to lock I place a hardwood dowel in its track.
"itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jul 07 10:32AM -0700

On Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:40:15 AM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>>> have to lock and unlock it via a key. And I'm not leaving it unlocked.
 
> It makes as much sense as anything else she posts. It is rare to have an
> exterior door in a bedroom, unless it is a higher end place.
 
What puzzles me is WHY someone needs to lock their bedroom door when
they are living with family which just happens to be their husband
and daughter. It's not like she had some crazy whacked out druggie
in-law's living there and they are known thieves.
Taxed and Spent <nospamplease@nonospam.com>: Jul 07 10:33AM -0700

> they are living with family which just happens to be their husband
> and daughter. It's not like she had some crazy whacked out druggie
> in-law's living there and they are known thieves.
 
Maybe it is they that lock the door.
jinx the minx <jinxminx2@yahoo.com>: Jul 07 12:44PM -0500


> It's probably a deadbolt that requires a key on both sides. In that
> case, she should always have a key available just to get out the door in
> case of a fire..
 
Some years ago, there was an elderly lady here that died 1 foot away from
her door in a fire because she couldn't get out. She also had one of those
needs a key from both sides type of lock. Very sad.
 
--
jinx the minx
Nancy Young <rjynlyordnospam@verizon.net>: Jul 07 01:15PM -0400

Okay, it didn't come to fisticuffs or anything, but there was
yelling.
 
This happened to us once before, got in line to pay and someone
showed up and said they were with the person in front of us.
That's no big deal except the person in front of us already
had two full carts and this new person also has a mounded, over
the top full cart. Not that one last item.
 
Today, same deal, we are in line behind someone who has two
very full carts. Fine, not complaining about that. Then
this other person shows up with another overly full cart
and just walks past the line to join them.
 
Wait, what? The original person is now telling the latecomer
where to find something. They're *still* shopping!
 
Ron said Do you think you're getting on line now with her?
Yeah, sorry. We went and got on another line. Annoyed and also
amazed at the brass ones some people have, still watching to see
how it's going. They leave the line *again* to find something.
 
Long story short, cashier is refusing to check out newcomer, Get
at the end of the line, woman in front of us now goes over to make
sure the cashier knows what's been going on because they did that
to her before we even showed up. So Ron went over to put in his
two cents, you can't know how rare that is. Much yelling and arguing
by the rude customer.
 
And as we were leaving, the woman went to get *more* stuff even
though they were already surrounded by security and angry customers.
 
That's the most excitement I've ever seen at laid back Costco.
 
nancy
"itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Jul 07 10:24AM -0700

On Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 12:15:19 PM UTC-5, Nancy Young wrote:
> though they were already surrounded by security and angry customers.
 
> That's the most excitement I've ever seen at laid back Costco.
 
> nancy
 
After she left to get MORE items I would have been sorely
tempted to just move her cart out of line. But you did
say you were leaving.
graham <gstereo@shaw.ca>: Jul 07 11:25AM -0600

On 7/7/2016 11:15 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> though they were already surrounded by security and angry customers.
 
> That's the most excitement I've ever seen at laid back Costco.
 
> nancy
 
Well Costco is more upmarket than Walmart:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2809216/watch-30-person-brawl-erupts-at-walmart-after-teens-laughed-at-a-womans-dress/
Nancy Young <rjynlyordnospam@verizon.net>: Jul 07 01:29PM -0400


> After she left to get MORE items I would have been sorely
> tempted to just move her cart out of line. But you did
> say you were leaving.
 
We got out early on as we could see where that was
going, but there was a nice line behind them by the
time we were checked out and leaving the store.
 
nancy
Nancy Young <rjynlyordnospam@verizon.net>: Jul 07 01:31PM -0400

On 7/7/2016 1:25 PM, graham wrote:
 
>> That's the most excitement I've ever seen at laid back Costco.
 
> Well Costco is more upmarket than Walmart:
> http://globalnews.ca/news/2809216/watch-30-person-brawl-erupts-at-walmart-after-teens-laughed-at-a-womans-dress/
 
Holy crow. What a bunch of lowlifes.
 
People were going to get bats from sporting goods? That's
a full scale riot.
 
nancy
graham <gstereo@shaw.ca>: Jul 07 11:27AM -0600

On 7/7/2016 11:24 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> VOLUME. Whether it be glass, plastic, or metal, 1 cup of chocolate
> chips or 1 cup of oil is the same volume in all 1-cup measures. And
> it's not intended to weigh 8 ounces (except in the case of water).
 
 
+100%
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