Food/Drink Personal Quirks

[Gunny]

I confess. I put pepper in my V-8. Of course, I put salt and pepper on just about everything (not ice cream :) )

What I think is weird as Hell:

Ketchup on eggs

Ranch dressing on pizza

Calling ground meat, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes on a tortilla chip shell a taco.

[Abbey Marie]

I confess. I put pepper in my V-8. Of course, I put salt and pepper on just about everything (not ice cream :) )

What I think is weird as Hell:

Ketchup on eggs

Ranch dressing on pizza

Calling ground meat, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes on a tortilla chip shell a taco.

You have to put pepper in V-8.

Ranch dressing on pizza? Are you kidding me?

[NightTrain]

Calling ground meat, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes on a tortilla chip shell a taco.

Needs sour cream.


And I still think you're weird for eating watermelon with breakfast.

[Gunny]

Needs sour cream.


And I still think you're weird for eating watermelon with breakfast.If you didn't live in an igloo and could grown some fruit, you might quit eating Popsicles with your eggs. Fruit with your breakfast or FOR your breakfast is completely normal round here. Us having fruit trees and all ...:laugh:

You put crushed red pepper on a pizza. Sour cream? :laugh: Don't EVER talk about my fruit for breakfast again. That's revolting.:laugh:

[Abbey Marie]

If you didn't live in an igloo and could grown some fruit, you might quit eating Popsicles with your eggs. Fruit with your breakfast or FOR your breakfast is completely normal round here. Us having fruit trees and all ...:laugh:

You put crushed red pepper on a pizza. Sour cream? :laugh: Don't EVER talk about my fruit for breakfast again. That's revolting.:laugh:

I think he meant on the tacos.

[Abbey Marie]

Brits have baked beans with breakfast.

[NightTrain]

If you didn't live in an igloo and could grown some fruit, you might quit eating Popsicles with your eggs. Fruit with your breakfast or FOR your breakfast is completely normal round here. Us having fruit trees and all ...:laugh:

I live off the grid, so I don't know any better! ... I think that's how that works.


You put crushed red pepper on a pizza. Sour cream? :laugh: Don't EVER talk about my fruit for breakfast again. That's revolting.:laugh:

Yeah, sour cream on the tacos, you noob! :slap:


Cantaloupe or Honeydew with breakfast is fine. Watermelon will cost you 7 man points.

[Gunny]

Brits have baked beans with breakfast.I eat steak or sausage with or without my eggs for breakfast. It's protein and more importantly iron for me.

SOur cream on tacos? Blech ...

[Abbey Marie]

I know some of you must have eaten Kimchi in your travels. What do you think?

I saw it on The Amazing Race last night when they were in Korea, and everyone seemed to really like it. It sounded kinda gross to me...

[jimnyc]

I confess. I put pepper in my V-8. Of course, I put salt and pepper on just about everything (not ice cream :) )

What I think is weird as Hell:

Ketchup on eggs

Ranch dressing on pizza

Calling ground meat, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes on a tortilla chip shell a taco.

I thought V8's were for the gay folk? :gay:

Ketchup on eggs is almost a MUST. And it IS a must if it's an egg sandwich! And also with eggs and pork roll, "salt, pepper and ketchup" is a must!

If someone puts ranch dressing on their pizza... it makes it legal in 47 states to kick their ass right their in the pizza place.

And of course that's a "taco" WTF did you think it is? And of course it needs sour cream!!

And Brits eating bakes beans for breakfast?? WTF?? I love 'em, but they are weird sometimes!!

[Gunny]

I thought V8's were for the gay folk? :gay:

Ketchup on eggs is almost a MUST. And it IS a must if it's an egg sandwich! And also with eggs and pork roll, "salt, pepper and ketchup" is a must!

If someone puts ranch dressing on their pizza... it makes it legal in 47 states to kick their ass right their in the pizza place.

And of course that's a "taco" WTF did you think it is? And of course it needs sour cream!!

And Brits eating bakes beans for breakfast?? WTF?? I love 'em, but they are weird sometimes!!V-8 is gay? Must be a yankee thing.

THAT is NOT a taco. A taco is carne guisada or carne asada with some pico de gallo and red or habanero sauce on it in a rolled flour tortilla.

Sour cream is authorized on maybe half a bake potato once a decade IF none of your friends are looking. Talk about losing man points. Geez.

[Bilgerat]

I thought V8's were for the gay folk? :gay:

Ketchup on eggs is almost a MUST. And it IS a must if it's an egg sandwich! And also with eggs and pork roll, "salt, pepper and ketchup" is a must!

If someone puts ranch dressing on their pizza... it makes it legal in 47 states to kick their ass right their in the pizza place.

And of course that's a "taco" WTF did you think it is? And of course it needs sour cream!!

And Brits eating bakes beans for breakfast?? WTF?? I love 'em, but they are weird sometimes!!


Ketchup is for women, children & old folks. Tabasco or salsa verde is the only thing to use


Ranch dressing on pizza? Nope


Taco's in most areas are NOT tacos. The ones shown on TV are Americanized versions and are NOT to be trusted.


Same thing for chili with beans.


British baked beans for breakfast seems to be a staple of the United Kingdom, but then again they like eel pie and mash. I like beans (good thing too as they served it in some format daily on board the Cutters), so it don't scare me.


And the V8 thing, I know I use a LOT of Tabasco, but that shit tears up my stomach!

[Gunny]

Ketchup is for women, children & old folks. Tabasco or salsa verde is the only thing to use


Ranch dressing on pizza? Nope


Taco's in most areas are NOT tacos. The ones shown on TV are Americanized versions and are NOT to be trusted.


Same thing for chili with beans.


British baked beans for breakfast seems to be a staple of the United Kingdom, but then again they like eel pie and mash. I like beans (good thing too as they served it in some format daily on board the Cutters), so it don't scare me.


And the V8 thing, I know I use a LOT of Tabasco, but that shit tears up my stomach!

I put tobasco on my eggs. Or Louisiana Hot Sauce. On occasion. Usually just salt and pepper. I fry them in butter instead of oil.

I won't touch ketchup.

Here's another one though and I KNOW this is southern. I won't touch mayonnaise. It's Miracle Whip all the way.

[Bilgerat]

Here's another one though and I KNOW this is southern. I won't touch mayonnaise. It's Miracle Whip all the way.


I'm originally from Maine, Mom was Irish, Da was Canadian/American Indian. It was ALWAYS Mayo in the house. Once on my own I shifted to Miracle Whip & that's the only "white death" I'll use.

And I won't have mayo on a burger, my Bride claims that I have the same attitude as a Bruce Willis character when he said:
I'm gonna keep the coke and the fries but I'm gonna send this burger back. And if you put any mayonnaise on it, I'm gonna come over to your house, I'll chop your legs off, set fire to your house, and watch as you drag your bloody stumps out the door.

[gabosaurus]

My daughter's boyfriend will put salsa and other spices on pretty much everything. Which my husband gives the evil eye to, since he likes his food bland.

[Gunny]

My daughter's boyfriend will put salsa and other spices on pretty much everything. Which my husband gives the evil eye to, since he likes his food bland.

I don't like bland food. However, I watch some people in amazement. I don't know if it's a cavemen thing or what. They will eat ghost peppers and habaneros as if it proves something. I like peppers and I eat them. I do NOT eat peppers hot enough to fry my taste buds on the first bite. What's the point?

[Abbey Marie]

I know some of you must have eaten Kimchi in your travels. What do you think?

I saw it on The Amazing Race last night when they were in Korea, and everyone seemed to really like it. It sounded kinda gross to me...

No one?

[Gunny]

No one?It's fermented cabbage with a bunch of hot spices in it. I didn't care for it. It's one of those things where you like it or don't. I've known people that love it. I know people that like salmon and sushi as well and I won't touch that stuff. I don't like fish to begin with, and I'll definitely pass on eating it raw.

[Bilgerat]

I know some of you must have eaten Kimchi in your travels. What do you think?

I saw it on The Amazing Race last night when they were in Korea, and everyone seemed to really like it. It sounded kinda gross to me...




No one?


Sorry, just caught this

I have a friend who's Korean and his parents make the BEST Kimchi, not like the stuff that's commercially made.



I don't like bland food. However, I watch some people in amazement. I don't know if it's a cavemen thing or what. They will eat ghost peppers and habaneros as if it proves something. I like peppers and I eat them. I do NOT eat peppers hot enough to fry my taste buds on the first bite. What's the point?

The problem is, the more you eat the higher the tolerance (at least for me).

[Gunny]

People who get dressed up, go to a restaurant, and order meatloaf. WTF is up with THAT? Wasting time -- getting ready and driving -- for a gut bomb.

"I'll have the ribeye, medium rare, steamed asparagus and a baked potato."

"and for you, sir?"

"Oh, I'll have the MEATLOAF and I want a fresh bottle of ketchup to drown it in, thanks."

We'll sure be hanging out lots in the future. :laugh:

[Bilgerat]

People who get dressed up, go to a restaurant, and order meatloaf. WTF is up with THAT? Wasting time -- getting ready and driving -- for a gut bomb.

"I'll have the ribeye, medium rare, steamed asparagus and a baked potato."

"and for you, sir?"

"Oh, I'll have the MEATLOAF and I want a fresh bottle of ketchup to drown it in, thanks."

We'll sure be hanging out lots in the future. :laugh:


I'm kinda guilty of something like this. I love liver & onions but the Lady has decreed that she will NOT cook it, nor will it be cooked in the house.

So if we do go out, that might be a plan for me.

[revelarts]

Ranch Dressing on Pizza? :2up:
but only on mediocre Chain store pizza.
not on good local or homemade or good Chicago deep dish

I've been doing oatmeal for breakfast for years and have tried it a lot of different ways.
right now I'm into adding a nearly black banana, 2 table spoons of peanut butter, a dab of honey and hits of ginger and cinnamon.

A Sandwich I've been eating is toasted wheat bread with melted butter, mayo, bacon and mashed avacodo.

as far as fruits go i've never understood people who put salt on watermelon.
it's like putting salt on strawberry ice-cream, to me it makes no sense.

[Gunny]

Ranch Dressing on Pizza? :2up:
but only on mediocre Chain store pizza.
not on good local or homemade or good Chicago deep dish

I've been doing oatmeal for breakfast for years and have tried it a lot of different ways.
right now I'm into adding a nearly black banana, 2 table spoons of peanut butter, a dab of honey and hits of ginger and cinnamon.

A Sandwich I've been eating is toasted wheat bread with melted butter, mayo, bacon and mashed avacodo.

as far as fruits go i've never understood people who put salt on watermelon.
it's like putting salt on strawberry ice-cream, to me it makes no sense.:wtf:Sacrilege! :slap:No salt on the watermelon? I'd as soon not eat it without salt.

I always KNEW something was wrong with you.:laugh:

[Dis]

So that's where you went wrong...all that damn salt has jacked with yer brain. One does not salt fruit.


:wtf:Sacrilege! :slap:No salt on the watermelon? I'd as soon not eat it without salt.

I always KNEW something was wrong with you.:laugh:

[Gunny]

So that's where you went wrong...all that damn salt has jacked with yer brain. One does not salt fruit.If you're from the South, you salt your watermelon. I never heard of eating it without salt.

Salt and pepper cantaloupe. Tomatoes. Y'all Yankees just don't know what's good.

[NT'sGirl]

Ketchup on eggs is almost a MUST. And it IS a must if it's an egg sandwich! And also with eggs and pork roll, "salt, pepper and ketchup" is a must!

If someone puts ranch dressing on their pizza... it makes it legal in 47 states to kick their ass right their in the pizza place.




Gross Jim! Mustard on pork roll...

P.S. the only place to get pizza here is 90 miles away... It is not my preference to add ranch to anything but if you must you must.

[jimnyc]

Gross Jim! Mustard on pork roll...

P.S. the only place to get pizza here is 90 miles away... It is not my preference to add ranch to anything but if you must you must.

Mustard? MUSTARD???? Hey, NightTrain, you didn't tell me that your ever so sweet and kind wife is a secret psycho!!! :laugh:

[jimnyc]

Gross Jim! Mustard on pork roll...

P.S. the only place to get pizza here is 90 miles away... It is not my preference to add ranch to anything but if you must you must.

But at least you recognize and eat the pork roll, only a NJ woman would know and eat that. :)

[NT'sGirl]

I know some of you must have eaten Kimchi in your travels. What do you think?




I really like homemade Kimchi, some of the store brands are okay...

[NT'sGirl]

Mustard? MUSTARD???? Hey, @NightTrain (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=89), you didn't tell me that your ever so sweet and kind wife is a secret psycho!!! :laugh:


No secret... I married Rick, that should let you know I must be at least half cracked!

[NightTrain]

Mustard? MUSTARD???? Hey, @NightTrain (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=89), you didn't tell me that your ever so sweet and kind wife is a secret psycho!!! :laugh:

There's nothing secret about it, bubba!

Anyone that doesn't like ketchup and miracle whip has been outed... and I can confirm she is repulsed by BOTH!

Plus, she married me for some reason. :thumb:

[jimnyc]

There's nothing secret about it, bubba!

Anyone that doesn't like ketchup and miracle whip has been outed... and I can confirm she is repulsed by BOTH!

Plus, she married me for some reason. :thumb:

I love them both, so long as not on the same sandwich!

Yeah, like my wifey, I VERY often wonder why she ever married me, and why she hasn't left an open home and disappeared in the middle of the night. That's what I would do if I were married to myself.

I just thought of that, is it OK to marry yourself in today's society? Is it discrimination if they don't let me?

[NT'sGirl]

I just thought of that, is it OK to marry yourself in today's society? Is it discrimination if they don't let me?



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sologamy


its the next big thing man...

[Kathianne]

I don't know that I want to go out to eat with most of you! LOL! Ketchup's only place is on fries, once in awhile. Ok, also on the store bought fish sticks, though I probably haven't had those in 30 years.

Salt on any fruit, with tomato exception, eeewwww!

Ranch on anything other than dipping veggies? No way! I've never understood that flavor on chips/crackers.

[jimnyc]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sologamy


its the next big thing man...

That is so AWESOME, ain't it hjmick

I'm definitely getting married this week. Finally, someone who will think like I do and won't nag. :)

[NightTrain]

V-8 is gay? Must be a yankee thing.

THAT is NOT a taco. A taco is carne guisada or carne asada with some pico de gallo and red or habanero sauce on it in a rolled flour tortilla.

Sour cream is authorized on maybe half a bake potato once a decade IF none of your friends are looking. Talk about losing man points. Geez.

No way. Sour Cream is mandatory on nachos, tacos/burritos, baked potatoes, and Borscht.

Anyone ever have Borscht? It's an old-school peasant soup from Russia / Europe made from beets that probably wasn't very good - but when it's kicked up a notch with beef and served with a dollop of sour cream it is heavenly! I've never really cared for beets, but that stuff is amazing.


Ketchup is for women, children & old folks. Tabasco or salsa verde is the only thing to use

Blasphemy!! -5 man points for you.


I put tobasco on my eggs. Or Louisiana Hot Sauce. On occasion. Usually just salt and pepper. I fry them in butter instead of oil.

I won't touch ketchup.

-5 man points.


Here's another one though and I KNOW this is southern. I won't touch mayonnaise. It's Miracle Whip all the way.

+5 man points. You're still negative though, from that whole breakfast watermelon thing. Salting watermelon?? :puke:


No one?

I steer clear of kimchee after hearing a few horror stories involving explosive diarrhea and vomiting. They were very funny stories, but not something I wanna experience.


People who get dressed up, go to a restaurant, and order meatloaf. WTF is up with THAT? Wasting time -- getting ready and driving -- for a gut bomb.

"I'll have the ribeye, medium rare, steamed asparagus and a baked potato."

"and for you, sir?"

"Oh, I'll have the MEATLOAF and I want a fresh bottle of ketchup to drown it in, thanks."

We'll sure be hanging out lots in the future. :laugh:

When I'm out on the road, I order a lot of that kind of stuff. I really start craving homestyle meals... Sharon has spoiled me something fierce.


I'm kinda guilty of something like this. I love liver & onions but the Lady has decreed that she will NOT cook it, nor will it be cooked in the house.

So if we do go out, that might be a plan for me.

Yuck... liver and onions makes me queasy just thinking about that awful smell.



I've been doing oatmeal for breakfast for years and have tried it a lot of different ways.
right now I'm into adding a nearly black banana, 2 table spoons of peanut butter, a dab of honey and hits of ginger and cinnamon.


I'm sure I've mentioned it before... but growing up out in the boonies we used to eat oatmeal every day. I loathe it.

I remember sitting at the breakfast table glaring back at that stupid Quaker with his cheery blue eyes. He's the devil.


If you're from the South, you salt your watermelon. I never heard of eating it without salt.

Salt and pepper cantaloupe. Tomatoes. Y'all Yankees just don't know what's good.

You need professional help. Maybe even an exorcism.

Anyone know a good priest we can dispatch?

[Kathianne]

No way. Sour Cream is mandatory on nachos, tacos/burritos, baked potatoes, and Borscht.

Anyone ever have Borscht? It's an old-school peasant soup from Russia / Europe made from beets that probably wasn't very good - but when it's kicked up a notch with beef and served with a dollop of sour cream it is heavenly! I've never really cared for beets, but that stuff is amazing.



Blasphemy!! -5 man points for you.



-5 man points.



+5 man points. You're still negative though, from that whole breakfast watermelon thing. Salting watermelon?? :puke:



I steer clear of kimchee after hearing a few horror stories involving explosive diarrhea and vomiting. They were very funny stories, but not something I wanna experience.



When I'm out on the road, I order a lot of that kind of stuff. I really start craving homestyle meals... Sharon has spoiled me something fierce.



Yuck... liver and onions makes me queasy just thinking about that awful smell.



I'm sure I've mentioned it before... but growing up out in the boonies we used to eat oatmeal every day. I loathe it.

I remember sitting at the breakfast table glaring back at that stupid Quaker with his cheery blue eyes. He's the devil.



You need professional help. Maybe even an exorcism.

Anyone know a good priest we can dispatch?

I don't agree with all you wrote, but I'm :laugh2::laugh2:!

[NightTrain]

Ok, also on the store bought fish sticks, though I probably haven't had those in 30 years.

A word to the wise... as someone that has worked on commercial fishing boats back when I was a kid, NEVER EVER eat cod. Cod is kicked off to the side and sits out in the sun while the valuable fish get the attention & scooted into the hold. Even as they come up out of the water, they're nasty & mushy - let alone sit out on the dirty deck for a while in the sun.


Ranch on anything other than dipping veggies? No way! I've never understood that flavor on chips/crackers.

Ranch is my favorite dressing on salads, much to Sharon's disgust. And it's awesome for dipping.

If I let my kids use Ranch as they wanted to, this house would easily go through a bottle every day. They put it on everything and I put a stop to that when a big jug of it disappeared within hours... knuckleheads were using it to glop on top of some kickass Chicago Deep Dish pizza.

Then my youngest promptly tried to put ketchup on the pizza... wtf? That was also summarily overruled at Casa del NT.

Being a condiment nazi is a ruthless business.

[Kathianne]

A word to the wise... as someone that has worked on commercial fishing boats back when I was a kid, NEVER EVER eat cod. Cod is kicked off to the side and sits out in the sun while the valuable fish get the attention & scooted into the hold. Even as they come up out of the water, they're nasty & mushy - let alone sit out on the dirty deck for a while in the sun.



Ranch is my favorite dressing on salads, much to Sharon's disgust. And it's awesome for dipping.

If I let my kids use Ranch as they wanted to, this house would easily go through a bottle every day. They put it on everything and I put a stop to that when a big jug of it disappeared within hours... knuckleheads were using it to glop on top of some kickass Chicago Deep Dish pizza.

Then my youngest promptly tried to put ketchup on the pizza... wtf? That was also summarily overruled at Casa del NT.

Being a condiment nazi is a ruthless business.

When it comes to salad dressing, I'm basically a oil & vinegar or just lemon. I did have some Bolthouse Salsa Verde Avocado which I really liked. Since it's made with yogurt, I'm guessing most won't want to try. LOL!

[NT'sGirl]

When it comes to salad dressing, I'm basically a oil & vinegar or just lemon. I did have some Bolthouse Salsa Verde Avocado which I really liked. Since it's made with yogurt, I'm guessing most won't want to try. LOL!


Love the salsa verde avocado. Why did you have to let it out that it is made with yogurt.... now NT will not eat it again.


Also Tofu... I have slipped a few tofu things in with out him knowing but he gets angry about tofu.:combust:

[hjmick]

That is so AWESOME, ain't it @hjmick (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=208)

I'm definitely getting married this week. Finally, someone who will think like I do and won't nag. :)


I suppose I have only myself to blame for the whole "awesome" thing. Such is life...


But that still didn't stop the "Marry yourself and you'll be able to go fuck yourself without the social stigma of doing it out of wedlock..." from popping intp my head.

[Abbey Marie]

But at least you recognize and eat the pork roll, only a NJ woman would know and eat that. :)

There is no need for ketchup OR mustard with pork roll. It generally already comes with a big side of grease, if I recall.
;)

[Abbey Marie]

Love the salsa verde avocado. Why did you have to let it out that it is made with yogurt.... now NT will not eat it again.


Also Tofu... I have slipped a few tofu things in with out him knowing but he gets angry about tofu.:combust:

Somehow I doubt that NT would complain either way!

[NightTrain]

Somehow I doubt that NT would complain either way!

I try not to, but I admit I was a little miffed when I discovered that she'd slipped me some tofu.

If I wanted to eat man-made slimy stuff, I'd grab a can of playdough. :no:

[Gunny]

No way. Sour Cream is mandatory on nachos, tacos/burritos, baked potatoes, and Borscht.

Anyone ever have Borscht? It's an old-school peasant soup from Russia / Europe made from beets that probably wasn't very good - but when it's kicked up a notch with beef and served with a dollop of sour cream it is heavenly! I've never really cared for beets, but that stuff is amazing.



Blasphemy!! -5 man points for you.



-5 man points.



+5 man points. You're still negative though, from that whole breakfast watermelon thing. Salting watermelon?? :puke:



I steer clear of kimchee after hearing a few horror stories involving explosive diarrhea and vomiting. They were very funny stories, but not something I wanna experience.



When I'm out on the road, I order a lot of that kind of stuff. I really start craving homestyle meals... Sharon has spoiled me something fierce.



Yuck... liver and onions makes me queasy just thinking about that awful smell.



I'm sure I've mentioned it before... but growing up out in the boonies we used to eat oatmeal every day. I loathe it.

I remember sitting at the breakfast table glaring back at that stupid Quaker with his cheery blue eyes. He's the devil.



You need professional help. Maybe even an exorcism.

Anyone know a good priest we can dispatch?I'm thinking your wife needs the professional help.:laugh:

[Dis]

I'm thinking your wife needs the professional help.:laugh:

You put salt on fruit, and he/she/THEY need professional help/ **SIGH**

[Gunny]

You put salt on fruit, and he/she/THEY need professional help/ **SIGH**Yep. Because I'm normal. Not putting salt on some fruit is weird. Besides, Missy, look at the thread title. I didn't in-include myself. I doubt many of any of you eat like I do. My daughter thinks I'm weird. I cook for myself. I'd starve eating most of the junk your average person eats.

[Dis]

We've had this discussion about food about a dozen times in the past.. I still maintain that carbs are bad. Protein. Healthy fats. Greens. :slap:


Yep. Because I'm normal. Not putting salt on some fruit is weird. Besides, Missy, look at the thread title. I didn't in-include myself. I doubt many of any of you eat like I do. My daughter thinks I'm weird. I cook for myself. I'd starve eating most of the junk your average person eats.

[Kathianne]

I try not to, but I admit I was a little miffed when I discovered that she'd slipped me some tofu.

If I wanted to eat man-made slimy stuff, I'd grab a can of playdough. :no:

Tofu is just gross! I'm for eating healthy, but will not get that desperate. I actually think just eating soybeans or sprouts makes more sense and certainly more tasty with better texture. ;)

[Gunny]

We've had this discussion about food about a dozen times in the past.. I still maintain that carbs are bad. Protein. Healthy fats. Greens. :slap:That the latest fad? Carps are good if you need them. They are fuel for energy. Now if you're not burning them off I can see that as being problematic. The trick is to learn how many carbs you need. Lso depends on your body type. Carps don't bother me. I have to eat to keep weight ON.

And I have to eat red meat. For one, I came out of the hospital anemic. Two, I can tell the difference in my energy (especially since the last became a factor) if I don't get enough iron for even a day. Fresh veggies and fruit (some with salt because it's normal :) ).

I rarely eat any sweets or other junk food. I DID have some ice cream once last year though.:laugh:

[Dis]

That the latest fad? Carps are good if you need them. They are fuel for energy. Now if you're not burning them off I can see that as being problematic. The trick is to learn how many carbs you need. Lso depends on your body type. Carps don't bother me. I have to eat to keep weight ON.

And I have to eat red meat. For one, I came out of the hospital anemic. Two, I can tell the difference in my energy (especially since the last became a factor) if I don't get enough iron for even a day. Fresh veggies and fruit (some with salt because it's normal :) ).

I rarely eat any sweets or other junk food. I DID have some ice cream once last year though.:laugh:


I'll state it again.

A) The body needs fat to survive- without it, you die. Period.
B) The body needs protein to survive - without it, you die. Period.
C) The body does not need carbs to survive - if you never eat another carb in your entire life, absolutely nothing negative happens.

Go ahead...look it up. :D

[Gunny]

I'll state it again.

A) The body needs fat to survive- without it, you die. Period.
B) The body needs protein to survive - without it, you die. Period.
C) The body does not need carbs to survive - if you never eat another carb in your entire life, absolutely nothing negative happens.

Go ahead...look it up. :D

Look what up? I have a couple of college courses from SDSU on nutrition and a LOT of Marine Corps and gym rat OJT. You have to have carbs. Period. You will die without them. They affect your energy level and they affect your ability to think.

Whoever sold you THAT should have sold you a car without a motor instead. ;)

[Abbey Marie]

I'll state it again.

A) The body needs fat to survive- without it, you die. Period.
B) The body needs protein to survive - without it, you die. Period.
C) The body does not need carbs to survive - if you never eat another carb in your entire life, absolutely nothing negative happens.

Go ahead...look it up. :D

C) I die from sadness, bereft of all solace. And my Sicilian ancestors disown me.

[Dis]

Your college courses are old and outdated. The food pyramid as you know it is being revamped.
Ketogenic diets reverse diabetes and the need for meds. The lack of sugars starves cancer cells.. the list goes on..

[Gunny]

Your college courses are old and outdated. The food pyramid as you know it is being revamped.
Ketogenic diets reverse diabetes and the need for meds. The lack of sugars starves cancer cells.. the list goes on..Actually, no. What's old and outdated is following the latest greatest BS because so-n-so says so. Potatoes are fattening. Oh wait .. they're good for you. Bread id fattening. Oh wait, it's good for you.

The list goes on. I'll take my I can put on 20 pounds of muscle and from hobbling with a cane to running in 2 months and just suffer with it. I know what works for me, Can't beat experience.

[Dis]

Actually, no. What's old and outdated is following the latest greatest BS because so-n-so says so. Potatoes are fattening. Oh wait .. they're good for you. Bread id fattening. Oh wait, it's good for you.

The list goes on. I'll take my I can put on 20 pounds of muscle and from hobbling with a cane to running in 2 months and just suffer with it. I know what works for me, Can't beat experience.

Have at it, old man. :coffee:

BTW, a fad is something passing.. this just gets more and more proven daily.

[Gunny]

Have at it, old man. :coffee:

BTW, a fad is something passing.. this just gets more and more proven daily.Like I said .. "fad".

And I AM having at it.

And speaking of quirks (not that it applies to anyone on THIS board :laugh:) people who swear you can burn as many calories walking as you can from running are just full of it. Maybe if you want to walk 20 miles a day.

[Black Diamond]

Like I said .. "fad".

And I AM having at it.

And speaking of quirks (not that it applies to anyone on THIS board :laugh:) people who swear you can burn as many calories walking as you can from running are just full of it. Maybe if you want to walk 20 miles a day.
People actually believe you can burn as many calories walking as running? Hmmm

[Gunny]

People actually believe you can burn as many calories walking as running? Hmmm

Another favorite ... drink a 12 pack or more Fri and Sat night, hit the gym on Monday and burn it all off on an exercise bike in one shot. Won't be back again until next Mon.:laugh:

[Black Diamond]

Another favorite ... drink a 12 pack or more Fri and Sat night, hit the gym on Monday and burn it all off on an exercise bike in one shot. Won't be back again until next Mon.:laugh:
Well... I've been somewhat guilty of that one. Not in my beliefs but my actions. Come out for a couple they said.... :)

[gabosaurus]

Anyone ever have Borscht? It's an old-school peasant soup from Russia / Europe made from beets that probably wasn't very good - but when it's kicked up a notch with beef and served with a dollop of sour cream it is heavenly! I've never really cared for beets, but that stuff is amazing.


AUGHHHHH!!! nooooooo!
When I went to Germany for the first time, my maternal grandmother served my sister and I borscht. It was DISGUSTING! Mostly the broth, which was thin and sour. The beef was a poor cut. The veggies were OK.
When I expressed my disgust, my grandmother laughed and said it was about all they had to eat during WW2. Some people gathered up the remains of whatever vegetables they could find, throw in tree bark for season and cook it with water and dirt (yes, dirt).
:puke::wtf:
You put ketchup on hot dogs. You buy a Dodger Dog at the baseball game, you put ketchup on it. No chili, no onions, no mustard. KETCHUP!

Salt on watermelon? None of my family did that and they grew up in Dallas. You eat melon with NOTHING on it.

When my mom and dad eat fried or scrambled eggs, they put salsa on it. Lots of salsa.
You can put salsa on pretty much everything.

My daughter once had a crush on a guy and went on a lunch date with him. Found out he was a vegetarian. She ordered a steak sandwich and he left. :laugh:

[Gunny]

AUGHHHHH!!! nooooooo!
When I went to Germany for the first time, my maternal grandmother served my sister and I borscht. It was DISGUSTING! Mostly the broth, which was thin and sour. The beef was a poor cut. The veggies were OK.
When I expressed my disgust, my grandmother laughed and said it was about all they had to eat during WW2. Some people gathered up the remains of whatever vegetables they could find, throw in tree bark for season and cook it with water and dirt (yes, dirt).
:puke::wtf:
You put ketchup on hot dogs. You buy a Dodger Dog at the baseball game, you put ketchup on it. No chili, no onions, no mustard. KETCHUP!

Salt on watermelon? None of my family did that and they grew up in Dallas. You eat melon with NOTHING on it.

When my mom and dad eat fried or scrambled eggs, they put salsa on it. Lots of salsa.
You can put salsa on pretty much everything.

My daughter once had a crush on a guy and went on a lunch date with him. Found out he was a vegetarian. She ordered a steak sandwich and he left. :laugh:Song by R. Wylie Hubbard -- We Ain't from Dallas, we're from Texas". Besides, I learned to eat watermelon from my hillbilly relatives in AL, not Tx.

And ketchup on a hot dog means the dog gets it. Matter of fact, a hot dog period means the dog gets it.

[Abbey Marie]

How do you prefer to cook crab cakes? In the oven or sautéed in a pan? Or both? I've tried all 3 ways, and none really seemed ideal.

[gabosaurus]

How do you prefer to cook crab cakes? In the oven or sautéed in a pan? Or both? I've tried all 3 ways, and none really seemed ideal.

My mother in law grew up in New England. Her mother cooked crab cakes in a skillet with butter and bread crumbs. I am not a fish eater so I couldn't tell you anything.

[Gunny]

How do you prefer to cook crab cakes? In the oven or sautéed in a pan? Or both? I've tried all 3 ways, and none really seemed ideal.I'd have to look something up. Crab cakes are a Twilight Zone food for me. I liked them as a kid. Don't care for them as an adult.

Someone on here is from the Tidewater area. They should know. Crab is big in VA and MD.

[Dis]

I'd have to look something up. Crab cakes are a Twilight Zone food for me. I liked them as a kid. Don't care for them as an adult.

Someone on here is from the Tidewater area. They should know. Crab is big in VA and MD.

In a pan. Always in a pan. They don't brown and get crispy as well in an oven.

[Gunny]

In a pan. Always in a pan. They don't brown and get crispy as well in an oven.At Joe's Crab Shack works for me. :)

[Abbey Marie]

In a pan. Always in a pan. They don't brown and get crispy as well in an oven.

I did the pan in oil, then the oven, and it fell apart. How long do you sauté them?

[GravyBoat]

Rye toast with peanut butter, horseradish, and hard boiled eggs.

Dried cherries in my hot tea.

Coffee with cream and maple syrup.

[NightTrain]

How do you prefer to cook crab cakes? In the oven or sautéed in a pan? Or both? I've tried all 3 ways, and none really seemed ideal.

I've had crab cakes done up all different ways... and I made a pig of myself every time.

Greasy? Delicious. Falling apart? Delicious. Little overdone? Delicious. Underdone? Delicious. Breading fell off? Delicious, and give me those crab-flavored breading chunks.

I have a couple of hopeless addictions... first and foremost is good coffee, and then there's Crab. Nom nom nom.

Sharon and I spotted some King Crab at the store yesterday for $20 / pound, which is a decent price - last month it was up to $28 / pound which is way out of line. I believe we're going to have ourselves a crab feast in the next couple of days up at the cabin. With lots and lots of Land O' Lakes salted butter.

I wasn't hungry before I started writing this, but now I've got a watering mouth and the strong desire to haul ass to the store. The Urge is upon me and it won't be denied.

[Elessar]

{Hmmm....

Hot Dogs, mustard or chili..

Brats, brown mustard...

Pizza, deep dish with sausage and black olive...

NEVER...EVER put ketchup on a steak!

Has anyone ever tried coarse black pepper on cantaloupe? It is Southern Delaware-style and pretty good.

A little salt on watermelon never hurt anyone!

Vodka-Hungarian style (according to an old friend): On the rocks with cracked black pepper. Really pretty good.

[GravyBoat]

I never put ketchup on a steak, only catsup, the kind that uses actual cats.

Toasted cheese with thin sliced onions and dill pickles in them, those are good.

They got a tavern over by here that has a limbuger burger, it's good.

[Elessar]

I never put ketchup on a steak, only catsup, the kind that uses actual cats.

Toasted cheese with thin sliced onions and dill pickles in them, those are good.

They got a tavern over by here that has a limbuger burger, it's good.

Limburger is tasty! I just cannot find any around here.

[jimnyc]

Limburger is tasty! I just cannot find any around here.

Never tasted it, but that's the nastiest smelling stuff on earth. No matter how great it tastes I cannot imagine allowing it to be within 10 yards of my sniffer!! :laugh:

[GravyBoat]

Limburger is tasty! I just cannot find any around here.

Nowadays it's only made in Monroe and Shullsburg, Wisconsin, so it's rare to find these days. I'm about an hour from there so they have it in these parts. Makes great catfish bait, too.

[aboutime]

We miss Philadelphia Scrapple, and Lancaster county Homemade Schmorgesborg (sp) ALL YOU CAN EAT meals, Pot Roast, Potatoes, Fresh veggies, and Homemade Coleslaw,
and SHOO-FLY PIE as desert with Ice cream. Can't forget the Giant Pretzels with mustard.

[NT'sGirl]

How do you prefer to cook crab cakes? In the oven or sautéed in a pan? Or both? I've tried all 3 ways, and none really seemed ideal.


I prefer sauteed in a cast iron skillet keeps the heat even and gives better crust.

[Abbey Marie]

I prefer sauteed in a cast iron skillet keeps the heat even and gives better crust.

Thanks! About how long do you coook them?

[Gunny]

Aside from the fact Guy Fieri looks like a reject from a 1770-ish Peter Max poster, this dude is weird. He'll eat snails, cow balls, raw fish, octopus, squid and other totally weird crap, but whimpers like a toddler at eggs.

Hey Guy ... Vanilla Ice called from the 80s and wants his hair back:rolleyes:.

[Dis]

Aside from the fact Guy Fieri looks like a reject from a 1770-ish Peter Max poster, this dude is weird. He'll eat snails, cow balls, raw fish, octopus, squid and other totally weird crap, but whimpers like a toddler at eggs.

Hey Guy ... Vanilla Ice called from the 80s and wants his hair back:rolleyes:.

You sit there and hush.

[Black Diamond]

I am guessing this stuff is worse than ketchup on eggs or pineapple on pizza ?

[SassyLady]

If you're from the South, you salt your watermelon. I never heard of eating it without salt.

Salt and pepper cantaloupe. Tomatoes. Y'all Yankees just don't know what's good.

Totally agree with this ... I even put salt on grapefruit....no pepper though.

[SassyLady]

There's nothing secret about it, bubba!

Anyone that doesn't like ketchup and miracle whip has been outed... and I can confirm she is repulsed by BOTH!

Plus, she married me for some reason. :thumb:
Miracle Whip is disgusting. Catsup maybe on fries ... I personally like salsa on my fries.

[SassyLady]

Nowadays it's only made in Monroe and Shullsburg, Wisconsin, so it's rare to find these days. I'm about an hour from there so they have it in these parts. Makes great catfish bait, too.

Linburg is for putting on exhaust of vehicle of husband's ex wife.

[Gunny]

You sit there and hush.Yeah, I caught an episode last night with him in a tee. You must be slumming these days if you call those t-rex appendages hanging out his sleeves "arms" :laugh2:.

[Dis]

Yeah, I caught an episode last night with him in a tee. You must be slumming these days if you call those t-rex appendages hanging out his sleeves "arms" :laugh2:.
And what do you have going on? :slap:

[Gunny]

And what do you have going on? :slap:It sure ain't that fake tan he sports. I actually drive my truck places instead of from the back of a bigger truck to the restaurant, and the tan is real. Pretty sure my hair (or lack thereof) doesn't look like I stole it from Spencers.

[Dis]

It sure ain't that fake tan he sports. I actually drive my truck places instead of from the back of a bigger truck to the restaurant, and the tan is real. Pretty sure my hair (or lack thereof) doesn't look like I stole it from Spencers.

I never did think green was your color...:laugh:

[Drummond]

Interesting thread ! I've only just caught up with it.

I'm British .. so it might not be any surprise to anyone that I'm a fan of fish & chips. Or, steak & chips (the thicker and juicier the cut of steak, the better ...). Sometimes I add slices of some delicious black pudding to the meal, for added spice and fortifying iron content. For those Americans still not clear as to what black pudding is ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pudding

http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10122&stc=1

Ah, but, what's my 'quirk' .. ?

Well ... I love garlic. I'm not talking about crushing garlic and having a hint of its taste added to my meal. I'm talking about peeling at least two garlic cloves, and munching through them as part of the meal.

A mouthful of chips, mixed with some battered cod .. then, bite through a garlic clove and munch half of one along with the mouthful of food (then, the other half with the next mouthful). It adds 'kick' to the whole mixture ... adds life to your food. I've got to the stage where I think that no such meal is complete without the cloves to munch through.

I think of eating a raw garlic clove as the food equivalent of a shot of whisky. Brilliant ... :drool2::drool2:

[SassyLady]

Interesting thread ! I've only just caught up with it.

I'm British .. so it might not be any surprise to anyone that I'm a fan of fish & chips. Or, steak & chips (the thicker and juicier the cut of steak, the better ...). Sometimes I add slices of some delicious black pudding to the meal, for added spice and fortifying iron content. For those Americans still not clear as to what black pudding is ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pudding

http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10122&stc=1

Ah, but, what's my 'quirk' .. ?

Well ... I love garlic. I'm not talking about crushing garlic and having a hint of its taste added to my meal. I'm talking about peeling at least two garlic cloves, and munching through them as part of the meal.

A mouthful of chips, mixed with some battered cod .. then, bite through a garlic clove and munch half of one along with the mouthful of food (then, the other half with the next mouthful). It adds 'kick' to the whole mixture ... adds life to your food. I've got to the stage where I think that no such meal is complete without the cloves to munch through.

I think of eating a raw garlic clove as the food equivalent of a shot of whisky. Brilliant ... :drool2::drool2:

Speechless! :poke:

[Drummond]

Speechless! :poke:

... That's probably because of all the garlic fumes ....

I find my 'quirk' delicious, though. Nothing enhances a plate of fish & chips quite like black pudding and garlic. It's all highly nutritious, too. The pudding will be high in iron and zinc. The garlic will be an excellent iodine source (good for thyroid conditions, or needs). In fact, garlic is the most concentrated source of dietary iodine obtainable from any land-based form of food.

[Gunny]

... That's probably because of all the garlic fumes ....

I find my 'quirk' delicious, though. Nothing enhances a plate of fish & chips quite like black pudding and garlic. It's all highly nutritious, too. The pudding will be high in iron and zinc. The garlic will be an excellent iodine source (good for thyroid conditions, or needs). In fact, garlic is the most concentrated source of dietary iodine obtainable from any land-based form of food.Yeah, but they make the odorless kind that doesn't singe your neighbors' eyelashes when you breathe:laugh:.

Garlic also is a natural antibiotic. It is a source of anicillin; which, is a precursor to penicillin.

[NT'sGirl]

I did the pan in oil, then the oven, and it fell apart. How long do you sauté them?



One inch patty in a hot skillet 3-5 minutes per side, with just enough oil to evenly coat my cast iron.

[Kathianne]

One inch patty in a hot skillet 3-5 minutes per side, with just enough oil to evenly coat my cast iron.

I hate to admit it, luckily no longer have to explain to ex, but I'm finding I use my cast iron more and more for nearly all my cooking and yes, baking. Some rather expensive cookware is pretty much gathering dust. ;)

Crockpot still gets a workout though.

[NT'sGirl]

I hate to admit it, luckily no longer have to explain to ex, but I'm finding I use my cast iron more and more for nearly all my cooking and yes, baking. Some rather expensive cookware is pretty much gathering dust. ;)

Crockpot still gets a workout though.



I would send NT with vacuum packed dinners (pork chops with gravy, or Lasagna) wrap the whole thing in tinfoil stick it in the crock pot at the hotel with a whole potato, set it for 8 hours while he was out working and he could come back to a home dinner. just nuke some veggies. He was a rock star for the crew, no muss no fuss, hot dinner!


I LOVE my cast iron too bad my huge skillet went to the cabin....

[Kathianne]

I would send NT with vacuum packed dinners (pork chops with gravy, or Lasagna) wrap the whole thing in tinfoil stick it in the crock pot at the hotel with a whole potato, set it for 8 hours while he was out working and he could come back to a home dinner. just nuke some veggies. He was a rock star for the crew, no muss no fuss, hot dinner!


I LOVE my cast iron too bad my huge skillet went to the cabin....


Come visit, we'll go hunting for cast iron! There's a lot of bargains to be found here, including Wagner, Birmingham, and Griswold. Might find more in the deep South, but AZ has pretty good pickens'.

[NT'sGirl]

Come visit, we'll go hunting for cast iron! There's a lot of bargains to be found here, including Wagner, Birmingham, and Griswold. Might find more in the deep South, but AZ has pretty good pickens'.



While in NY several years ago I found a griddle from the late 1800! Had it appraised and almost fell over when he told me I'll give you $200 right now I want it. Not a bad score for a $15 barn pick.

[Kathianne]

While in NY several years ago I found a griddle from the late 1800! Had it appraised and almost fell over when he told me I'll give you $200 right now I want it. Not a bad score for a $15 barn pick.

Not to mention all the fun in the hunt alone! How many coffee shops will we just have to stop into? ;)