The food thread

12 years ago

I'm going to disagree with you on cheese. Colby Jack is awesome for an armlong list of stuff - starting with good old fashioned mac and cheese. I see people eat that stuff out of a box and it makes my eyes water just to see it. That's NOT food.

I had a whopper not too long ago - I don't eat much junk food so it had been years. I remember how huge whoppers used to be. This thing was three times the cost and not really any bigger than a normal hamburger. WTF is it called a whopper for? I'm hoping it wasn't the amount of chemicals in the thing.

Berries are getting very hard to get in amounts that you can do anything with. Seriously - 3 bucks for a half cup or so of berries? Insane. Very.....scary and very insane. I found a farmer's market where I got a whole quart for that - but still. who even thought of those little itty bitty containers. And what do you do with a handful of berries? Thank god I'm not against going and picking my own.

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

I'm going to disagree with you on cheese. Colby Jack is awesome for an armlong list of stuff - starting with good old fashioned mac and cheese. I see people eat that stuff out of a box and it makes my eyes water just to see it. That's NOT food.

I had a whopper not too long ago - I don't eat much junk food so it had been years. I remember how huge whoppers used to be. This thing was three times the cost and not really any bigger than a normal hamburger. WTF is it called a whopper for? I'm hoping it wasn't the amount of chemicals in the thing.

Berries are getting very hard to get in amounts that you can do anything with. Seriously - 3 bucks for a half cup or so of berries? Insane. Very.....scary and very insane. I found a farmer's market where I got a whole quart for that - but still. who even thought of those little itty bitty containers. And what do you do with a handful of berries? Thank god I'm not against going and picking my own.

Colbyjack, while being half Monterrey Jack, doesn't do well in things like alfredo sauce.

I'm not saying Monterey Jack is the best, or even my favorite, only the most versatile.

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ThomM

12 years ago

I like a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on tacos.

In my book most food is just a carrier to make it easier to get the grated parm in my mouth

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

I have favorite cheeses for different foods. My favorite salad cheese is grated Parmesan, yumm!

Haha Thom, that's how I feel about my salt.

Am I the only one who salts my salads?

What about my grapefruit? Hubby thinks I'm crazy and should sugar it, but Yuck!

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

I have favorite cheeses for different foods. My favorite salad cheese is grated Parmesan, yumm!

Haha Thom, that's how I feel about my salt.

Am I the only one who salts my salads?

What about my grapefruit? Hubby thinks I'm crazy and should sugar it, but Yuck!

Terra

I put salt and parmesan on salads...Although sometimes I cut back on the salt.

A typcial tossed salad for me is:
lettuce
radishes
cucumbers
black olives
avacado
ranch dressing
salt
parmesan

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

I put salt and parmesan on salads...Although sometimes I cut back on the salt.

A typcial tossed salad for me is:
lettuce
radishes
cucumbers
black olives
avacado
ranch dressing
salt
parmesan

A typical salad for me is:

A variety of leafy greens including spinach
cucumbers
grated carrots
sliced tomato
sunflower seeds
salt
grated parmesan
croutons
ranch dressing

Terra

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A.Green

12 years ago

I don't really like cheese all that much. Maybe just gouda and swiss sometimes. And on pizza.

I do like avocados, but haven't noticed them getting any smaller.

Mulberries! Now those are practically ambrosia. I swear I could eat half a kilo of mulberries in one sitting. Not that that would be healthy.

Right, then. Who wants cake?

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Kurt

12 years ago

And, the correct way to layer a taco is:

shell
beef
CHEESE
lettuce

The cheese goes on the beef, not on the top of the lettuce. The reasons are:

- The cheese acts as a temperature barrier between the hot beef and the cold lettuce

- When you take a bite of taco, it's the lettuce that falls out off the top and not the cheese.

Glad I could clear that up for everyone...

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

And, the correct way to layer a taco is:

shell
beef
CHEESE
lettuce

The cheese goes on the beef, not on the top of the lettuce. The reasons are:

- The cheese acts as a temperature barrier between the hot beef and the cold lettuce

- When you take a bite of taco, it's the lettuce that falls out off the top and not the cheese.

Glad I could clear that up for everyone...

Lol!

Same for me, except after the cheese and before the lettuce, I use sour cream.

It helps hold the lettuce in place.

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Kurt 12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Lol!

Same for me, except after the cheese and before the lettuce, I use sour cream.

It helps hold the lettuce in place.

Terra

Exactly. If sour cream is added, it goes on top of the cheese (which is on the meat).

Remind me to send you an Honorary Degree from Kurt's Taco College.
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- MissTerraK 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Kurt
  
  Exactly. If sour cream is added, it goes on top of the cheese (which is on the meat).
  
  Remind me to send you an Honorary Degree from Kurt's Taco College.
  
  I'd be so flattered to have one! I know just the frame I'll use to proudly display it! :p
  
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ThomM

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

And, the correct way to layer a taco is:

shell
beef
CHEESE
lettuce

The cheese goes on the beef, not on the top of the lettuce. The reasons are:

- The cheese acts as a temperature barrier between the hot beef and the cold lettuce

- When you take a bite of taco, it's the lettuce that falls out off the top and not the cheese.

Glad I could clear that up for everyone...

Actually Kurt that would be
Shell
Cheese
Beef
Cheese
Sour cream
Lettuce

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

Actually Kurt that would be
Shell
Cheese
Beef
Cheese
Sour cream
Lettuce

Sorry, but you failed Taco 101 at Kurt's Taco College. Maybe Terra is available for some tutoring?

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ThomM

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Sorry, but you failed Taco 101 at Kurt's Taco College. Maybe Terra is available for some tutoring?

But your taco failed my college because it was lacking more cheese

Remember the purpose of most food is to act as a carrier for cheese

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

But your taco failed my college because it was lacking more cheese

Remember the purpose of most food is to act as a carrier for cheese

Just because you have two layers of cheese doesn't mean you have more cheese.

Kurt's Taco College teaches that advanced taco building requires the beef and cheese to be added to the shell or soft corn tortilla, then put in the oven to melt the cheese so it oozes over the beef. Melted cheese condenses and allows for even more taco area to be dedicated to cheese and meat.

There will be a quiz next Tuesday.

(It's funny what people can and will argue over...

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ThomM

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Just because you have two layers of cheese doesn't mean you have more cheese.

Kurt's Taco College teaches that advanced taco building requires the beef and cheese to be added to the shell or soft corn tortilla, then put in the oven to melt the cheese so it oozes over the beef. Melted cheese condenses and allows for even more taco area to be dedicated to cheese and meat.

There will be a quiz next Tuesday.

(It's funny what people can and will argue over...

)

I always have more cheese. Hell I add cheese to cheese

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Big Rob

12 years ago

My wifes ground turkey meatloaf.diced onion in the loaf. caramelized ketchup, worcestershire and sugar coating.
Garlic mashed taters. Spinach with salted butter.
decaf iced tea with orange blossom honey.

good eats

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Big Rob

My wifes ground turkey meatloaf.diced onion in the loaf. caramelized ketchup, worcestershire and sugar coating.
Garlic mashed taters. Spinach with salted butter.
decaf iced tea with orange blossom honey.

good eats

Wow Rob!

Just curious...how many wifes do you have? :p

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AprilCT

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Big Rob

My wifes ground turkey meatloaf.diced onion in the loaf. caramelized ketchup, worcestershire and sugar coating.
Garlic mashed taters. Spinach with salted butter.
decaf iced tea with orange blossom honey.

good eats

I love to cook, but have never heard of caramelized ketchup. Would you please explain how to do that? Spinach is a definite love of mine. Raw, boiled, sauteed, it's all good.

My fav. cheeses: hot pepper, goat cheese you can slice with a cheese cutter - creamy is okay, too, Parmesan and a good cheddar. Those are just the cheaper ones. The fancy stuff is a bit too pricey.

Thanks for mentioning Tacos Kurt, haven't made those in ages and it's way past time.

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Big Rob 12 years ago

Originally Posted by AprilCT

I love to cook, but have never heard of caramelized ketchup..

Combine ketchup, sugar and worsteshire to taste, coat meatloaf in the final 15 minutes of cooking time.
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waterotter

12 years ago

Kurt, have you seen the "Yohanas" frozen treat maker? Banana Ice Cream Maker & Recipes || Yonanas

I just about bought one last week (online) - they wanted $89 bucks for it here in Canada!

Many that have bought it, have purchased multiples for their family.

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by waterotter

Kurt, have you seen the "Yohanas" frozen treat maker? Banana Ice Cream Maker & Recipes || Yonanas

I just about bought one last week (online) - they wanted $89 bucks for it here in Canada!

Many that have bought it, have purchased multiples for their family.

Thanks Jody...That looks interesting, and I love frozen bananas mixed in tons of drinks.

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HeySal

12 years ago

Jeez - am I the only one who actually spreads the sour cream on the inside of the taco shell before stuffing it?
And don't forget -- salsa goes over the cheese which is topped by TOMOTOES then the lettuce. You all just flunked Sal's school of divine piggery.

A. Green - we had mulberry trees at my house growing up. That meant mulberry pies. Holy cow do I ever miss those!

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Kurt

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Jeez - am I the only one who actually spreads the sour cream on the inside of the taco shell before stuffing it?
And don't forget -- salsa goes over the cheese which is topped by TOMOTOES then the lettuce. You all just flunked Sal's school of divine piggery.

A. Green - we had mulberry trees at my house growing up. That meant mulberry pies. Holy cow do I ever miss those!

Anyone that places a priority on fruits and vegetables in taco making will be immediately expelled from Kurt's Taco College. If students want veggies and tomatoes, make a salad.

A couple of shreds of lettuce is fine and good for decoration...But any more than that will get detention. This includes hiding vegetables in salsa instead of using hot sauce.

Exception: Some onions and jalapenos may be added to the beef for extra credit. Guac is another fruit/veggie exception.

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HeySal

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Anyone that places a priority on fruits and vegetables in taco making will be immediately expelled from Kurt's Taco College. If students want veggies and tomatoes, make a salad.

A couple of shreds of lettuce is fine and good for decoration...But any more than that will get detention. This includes hiding vegetables in salsa instead of using hot sauce.

Exception: Some onions and jalapenos may be added to the beef for extra credit.

UM....guacamole IS a salad - to be eaten with........you guessed it....cheese - and olives and tomatoe on lettuce and scooped with chips.

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Kay King 12 years ago

I was going to contribute - but reading this thread made me hungry so I headed for the kitchen instead.:p
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Kurt 12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

UM....guacamole IS a salad - to be eaten with........you guessed it....cheese - and olives and tomatoe on lettuce and scooped with chips.

Ummm, no. Guacamole is not salad, it is a mole, and mole means "sauce". Which is why it's not called guacasalad.

Kurt's Taco College is the Harvard of taco making and has very high entrance standards...You may want to try Taco Community College.
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Dan Riffle

12 years ago

You've all failed Taco High School if you aren't putting hot sauce somewhere in the mix.

My wife's best recipe?:

1. Sit on couch
2. Surf Internet
3. Constantly ask me when dinner will be ready

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Kurt 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

You've all failed Taco High School if you aren't putting hot sauce somewhere in the mix.

Hot sauce is liberally squirted down the side of the taco so it penetrates each level. This is also the step to sprinkle parmesan so that it combines with the hot sauce at each level of the taco.

But this is advanced degree taco making at Kurt's Taco College. We need to get the student body an undergraduate degree before their internship and phd.

As you can read, these folks haven't even gotten to adding avacado, let alone guacamole. Baby steps.

For some reason, I think I'll make tacos tonight.
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