MattPie Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Agree 100% Thai curry also has a more pleasing aroma over Indian curry. Also, in my experience making Thai food for a lady is always appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I just had 5 scrambled eggs and a hot dog. It was glorious! Can you tell that I'm a bachelor for the night? I really am a very good cook. I just have no desire to prepare dinner for just myself. Plus, I eat for free at work all night long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 making, not eating... Patio harvest really starting to kick in. Grew a new to me variety of tomato called Taps. Huge, sweet slicing tomatoes. They are ripening in droves now. And my serrano peppers are turning red. Aaaaand we go on vacation this Sunday. What to do? Salsa. About 10 BIG tomatoes 12 Serrano peppers 2 large onions, roasted 6 garlic cloves 2 medium sized Summer squash 2/3 cup reconstituted lemon juice 1Tbls Kosher salt 10-12 Thai Basil leaves Process all of it in batches in a foodprocessor until you get the size "chunks" you like. I process the 'maters last so they don't get overprocessed. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes. While hot, ladle into canning jars. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let sit for 2 weeks. Enjoy. Has a good dose of heat. Manageable, but sweat producing for sure. Judging by the color of the fruit on the plants. I'll be making another batch before we leave this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Popcorn and oatmeal. I'm out of food and don't have the time to go shopping. So dinner is whatever I can scrounge out of cupboards. Man, it's almost like college again. At least I was skinny in college. I wish I could eat words- this thread would sustain me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Popcorn and oatmeal. I'm out of food and don't have the time to go shopping. So dinner is whatever I can scrounge out of cupboards. Man, it's almost like college again. At least I was skinny in college. I wish I could eat words- this thread would sustain me You're still skinny, shush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 You're still skinny, shush. You have answered well, level-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I just had 5 scrambled eggs and a hot dog. It was glorious! Can you tell that I'm a bachelor for the night? I really am a very good cook. I just have no desire to prepare dinner for just myself. Plus, I eat for free at work all night long. I made a plate of french fries with 3 fried eggs and some jalapeno ketchup. Poor man's feast but it's always a favorite for me. I could win the lottery and still want to eat it at least once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I made a plate of french fries with 3 fried eggs and some jalapeno ketchup. Poor man's feast but it's always a favorite for me. I could win the lottery and still want to eat it at least once a week. Sounds like a garbage plate I might actually want to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) While you yahoos are watching the republican debate I am watching Barbeque with Franklin on Rochester PBS. He's building a barbeque pit out of a 500 gal propane tank. :wub: Edited August 7, 2015 by weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 One thing I can't seem to conquer is frozen chicken. How do I unthaw a small portion of it for cooking so the rest can remain frozen and put back in the freezer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) One thing I can't seem to conquer is frozen chicken. How do I unthaw a small portion of it for cooking so the rest can remain frozen and put back in the freezer? You can thaw and refreeze but the texture of the meat suffers alot. Best advice is ti freeze in smaller portions to prevent this. Edited August 7, 2015 by weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 You can thaw and refreeze but the texture of the meat suffers alot. Best advice is ti freeze in smaller portions to prevent this. This. Portion accordingly before freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 This. Portion accordingly before freezing. Or, take three chicken breasts (one package, most of the time) and prepare them (let's say pan fried in a little oil with Wegs or Dinosaur BBQ rub). Eat one with dinner (vegetables and a grain as sides). Put the other two in the fridge. Tomorrow, cube one breast and put it on a salad. The next day, slice the remainder and make a sandwich out of it with lettuce and other toppings. The only issue is a chicken breast is really 2 servings each so we're solidly into "American Portion Control" territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the advice. Everything online has stupid advices at has never worked. I'll try the smaller portion freezing method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Has anyone tried Mooney's on Military Road near Sheridan? Kick ass wings and righteous mac&cheeses. Had an order of medium wings and they were great, it's been a whle since I ordered medium wings and the sauce wasn't just pure fire. Nice juicy wings with great flavor. The wife had the stuffed pepper mac&cheese which was one of the best mac&cheeses I have ever tasted and portion size would even cause Jamie Nails to hesitate. Needless to say we took a heavy container home. Great service and a very welcoming vibe, I will be heading back there again and often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Dinner tonight is steak fajitas with grilled peppers and onions. Sirloin marinated in beer, chopped seraano peppers, onions, cilantro, and cumin, sliced thin against the grain. I've got a chipotle sour cream I whipped up quick, and good ole El Yucateca habanero hot sauce. Simple and delicious. And while that is going on....... I came home from vacation to find a bumper crop of serranos, jalapenos, and habaneros, and heritage tomatoes that we're growing. Most of the harvest is peppers. Two bowls full. I'm making a habanero-mango chutney now, with a mango pineapple salsa to follow, and roasted tomato-jalapeno salsa in the queue. And I still won't use all that I've got right now. Next on the list is pepper relishes. I'll do one batch for each variety I'm growing. Edited August 14, 2015 by weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dinner tonight is steak fajitas with grilled peppers and onions. Sirloin marinated in beer, chopped seraano peppers, onions, cilantro, and cumin, sliced thin against the grain. I've got a chipotle sour cream I whipped up quick, and good ole El Yucateca habanero hot sauce. Simple and delicious. And while that is going on....... I came home from vacation to find a bumper crop of serranos, jalapenos, and habaneros, and heritage tomatoes that we're growing. Most of the harvest is peppers. Two bowls full. I'm making a habanero-mango chutney now, with a mango pineapple salsa to follow, and roasted tomato-jalapeno salsa in the queue. And I still won't use all that I've got right now. Next on the list is pepper relishes. I'll do one batch for each variety I'm growing. I have been wondering how your crop turned out this season. I was going to revive that old thread. No need, eh? No one in my town ended up with much in their gardens. So much rain that the farmers that depend on it planted half of what they would have. My sunflower plot did well but I have failed on the rest of my hard work. No fresh salsa for me this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Bought a new to me tequila, Camarena reposado. Middle of the shelf stuff. Not bad. A little light in flavor but smooth. Sort of a Makers Mark for tequila. Drinking it right now with a muddled lime slice, a touch of agave syrup, and about 8oz of club soda, over a glass of ice. Very refreshing on a warm, muggy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 That sounds awesome. I baked a loaf of bread from scratch today. I've never done it before. It was very rewarding and quite tasty. It is something I endeavor to do often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 That sounds awesome. I baked a loaf of bread from scratch today. I've never done it before. It was very rewarding and quite tasty. It is something I endeavor to do often. Baking bread is another of those demon removing activities. So simple, so rewarding, so cleansing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Baking bread is another of those demon removing activities. So simple, so rewarding, so cleansing. Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I don't like Jim's Steak Out. And I don't really like French fries very much, either. But there is something about Jim's fries, which I currently am eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I don't like Jim's Steak Out. And I don't really like French fries very much, either. But there is something about Jim's fries, which I currently am eating. Don't? Like? Fench Fries? Proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Baking another loaf of bread today. Same recipe as last weekend. We found it tasted good but was much too dense. Left out half a cup of flour this time and used a little more milk which seems to have resulted in a much nicer dough. I am hoping the added moisture will lead to better rising and less dense final product. Will report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Baking another loaf of bread today. Same recipe as last weekend. We found it tasted good but was much too dense. Left out half a cup of flour this time and used a little more milk which seems to have resulted in a much nicer dough. I am hoping the added moisture will lead to better rising and less dense final product. Will report back. Try overnight fermentations in the refrigerator with the original recipe too. Long, slow ferments result in a different end product. Additionally, handling after proofing is important. Make your final shape. Let it proof to twice original size, GENTLY get it to the oven. You went through alot of trouble to make lots of bubbles inside. You don't want to ruin all that good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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