Kaboom wrote to All <=-
The late night choice back in the day of the underground is making a
come back. Look for it at the stores soon, Jolt Cola!
Redcon1 Unveils the return of legendary "First Energy Drink" of the
80s, Jolt Cola at Nacs.
There was a place called the "Bark n' Bun" which, miraculously got a breakfast slot. They hurriedly arranged for bagels, muffins, coffee and juice, but always had their "usual" special on the menu.
Jolt and a hot dog.
Breakfast of champions!
Jolt and a hot dog.
Breakfast of champions!
The late night choice back in the day of the underground is making a come back
Look for it at the stores soon, Jolt Cola!
Redcon1 Unveils the return of legendary "First Energy Drink" of the 80s, Jolt Cola at Nacs.
Normally I'm not big on a lot of bread at breakfast.. I used to often eat
I thought they outlawed Jolt after it made a bunch of hillbillies go blind.
lind.I thought they outlawed Jolt after it made a bunch of hillbillies go
Not sure how it'd make you go blind, it's just like drinking 2 cokes. Modern day energy drinks have more nowadays.
My daughter now likes that brand of Yerba Mate that comes in a yellow can. Interesting, I thought - I drank a lot of Mate in the 2000s, steeped fromoos
leaves. Mateine is a stimulant in Mate that doesn't cause the same jittersha
caffeine does.o
Then, I looked at the can. It's got tons of sugar and added caffeine! Makes
sense.
Now, that's a breakfast!
phigan wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro than this...
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Nightfox on Tue Apr 15 2025 07:28 pm
Now, that's a breakfast!
Favorite breakfasts:
cold pizza
sushi
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro than this...
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Nightfox on Tue Apr 15 2025 07:28 pm
Now, that's a breakfast!
Favorite breakfasts:
cold pizza
sushi
Boraxman wrote to phigan <=-
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I often
just add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on
the pizza, so its not quite as dry.
Favorite breakfasts:
cold pizza
sushi
I love both of those, but not for breakfast.
I'd say my fav is probably an Egg McMuffin, or a close imitation of it made at home. And black coffee and OJ, of course.
A close second would be a plate of white rice with scrambled eggs (w/ diced tomatoes and onions in them) on top, and several slices of broiled Spam on the side. Little bit of black pepper on the eggs. YUUMMMMMM.
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I often just add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the pizza, so its not quite as dry.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Thu Apr 17 2025 10:46 am
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I often j add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the pizza, so its not quite as dry.
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce is no ketchup.
Nightfox
Boraxman wrote to Nightfox <=-
It makes the leftover hawaian pizza more palatable. I don't get
pineapple on pizza for myself, but the rest of the clan like it, and
they don't eat the left overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to
mask the sweetness of the pineapple.
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I often
j add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the
pizza, so its not quite as dry.
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce is
no ketchup.
It makes the leftover hawaian pizza more palatable. I don't get pineapple on pizza for myself, but the rest of the clan like it, and they don't eat the left overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to mask the sweetness of the pineapple.
I'm the opposite - I need to wait until everyone's out of town to get a hawaiian pizza!
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Boraxman on Fri Apr 18 2025 08:09 am
I'm the opposite - I need to wait until everyone's out of town to get a hawaiian pizza!
Although I tend to like pizza with a lot of toppings (what some places call a 'combination', with things like salami, sausage, onion, green pepper, olives, etc.), Hawaiian is one of my favorite kinds of pizza.
Years ago, at my first job (at a Dairy Queen), one time a co-worker was ordering pizza for us, and he was asking what kind we like. I said I tend to like combination pizza, and he said he didn't know what that is. I was a little surprised, since most pizza places I've been to have some kind of pizza they call 'combination'.
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I often jus
add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the pizza, so its not quite as dry.
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce is not ketchup.
If the tomato sauce is like ketchup, as you say, ketchup is also fairly sweet, with a vinegar flavor as well.. I just don't imagine that flavor would go well with pizza, and might not do much to mask sweetness.
Although I tend to like pizza with a lot of toppings (what some places call
a 'combination', with things like salami, sausage, onion, green pepper,
olives, etc.), Hawaiian is one of my favorite kinds of pizza.
We call that a "supreme" pizza around my neck of the woods.
Boraxman wrote to Nightfox <=-
It makes the leftover hawaian pizza more palatable. I don't get pineapple on pizza for myself, but the rest of the clan like it, and they don't eat the left overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to mask the sweetness of the pineapple.
I'm the opposite - I need to wait until everyone's out of town to get a hawaiian pizza!
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Nightfox on Fri Apr 18 2025 10:28 am
Cold pizza sounds disgusting, but the reality is far better. I oft
j add some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on
pizza, so its not quite as dry.
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce i
no ketchup.
It makes the leftover hawaian pizza more palatable. I don't get pineap on pizza for myself, but the rest of the clan like it, and they don't e the left overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to mask the sweetnes of the pineapple.
If the tomato sauce is like ketchup, as you say, ketchup is also fairly swee with a vinegar flavor as well.. I just don't imagine that flavor would go w with pizza, and might not do much to mask sweetness.
Nightfox
On 18 Apr 2025, Nightfox said the following...
If the tomato sauce is like ketchup, as you say, ketchup is also fairly sweet, with a vinegar flavor as well.. I just don't imagine that flavo would go well with pizza, and might not do much to mask sweetness.
ketchup does, however, go well with fried rice:
cooked rice, ketchup, [onion, green pepper, corn, carrots, peas, chicken.. depends on what you're going for..], stir fried and then squeezed up a bit l you might the contents of a burrito and contained similarly with a thin, preferably runny omelette on top. then ketchup on top of the omelette.
"omurice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVgKccixIhQ
certainly a dish that might be more popular with kids than adults.. which is why the fancy version often ends up with demi-glace sauce instead
i make that and japanese style curry when i go on vacation, for no other rea reason than i coincidentally kept thinking of it around that time a year and came to associate it with vacation :)
some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the pizza, so i not quite as dry.
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce is no ketchup.
overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to mask the sweetness of the pineapple.
shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain for creatin
shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the
LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain for
creatin
That's just absurd. The tomato is a fruit. There are tomatoes on pizza.
And the LORD did sayeth unto Japheth, "Why didst thou forsake the memory ofh
Romans and put pineapple on thy Pizza?". And Japheth did hide his face in shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain for creating leavened bread, but in His holy wisdom has kept these apart. Let no man bringeth them together.
Giuseppe 3:16
botanical classification vs. culinary usage - A tomato is a fruit by botanic classification, but many people consider it a vegetable by culinary usage.
And the LORD did sayeth unto Japheth, "Why didst thou forsake the memory of the Romans and put pineapple on thy Pizza?". And Japheth did hide his face in shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain for creating leavened bread, but in His holy wisdom has kept these apart. Let no man bringeth them together.
KABOOM wrote to ALL <=-
The late night choice back in the day of the underground is making a
come back. Look for it at the stores soon, Jolt Cola!
Redcon1 Unveils the return of legendary "First Energy Drink" of the
80s, Jolt Cola at Nacs.
https://redcon1.com
PHIGAN wrote to NIGHTFOX <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Nightfox to Boraxman on Thu Apr 17 2025 09:19 am
IMO, ketchup on pizza sounds gross. And what we consider tomato sauce is no ketchup.
Ketchup in Europe is so crazy different. It LOOKS like our crappiest ketchups, but it TASTES better than anything we have in the stores. My theory is the tomatoes there are a thousand times better and there
isn't as much vinegar in it.
phigan wrote to Nightfox <=-
botanical classification vs. culinary usage - A tomato is a fruit by botanic classification, but many people consider it a vegetable by culinary usage.
Sure. I consider myself an Apache attack helicopter, but that doesn't
make me one ;).
A fruit is the thing that comes off of the plant, often times growing
from a flower but I don't think necessarily. A vegetable is THE plant.
People could change it to "no sweet stuff on pizza"...
botanical classification vs. culinary usage - A tomato is a fruit by
botanic classification, but many people consider it a vegetable by culinary
usage.
Sure. I consider myself an Apache attack helicopter, but that doesn't make me one ;).
A fruit is the thing that comes off of the plant, often times growing from a flower but I don't think necessarily. A vegetable is THE plant.
Not always. You don't eat the "plant" part of a potato, or a carrot, or
a radish, or a beet. Even green beans on a vine - you don't eat the
vine.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Thu Apr 17 2025 10:46 am
some extra tomato sauce (what you Americans call Ketchup) on the pizza, s not quite as dry.
Ever try adding sriracha instead? ;)
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Nightfox on Fri Apr 18 2025 10:28 am
overs. So a bit of sauce, bit of chilli, to mask the sweetness of the pineapple.
Salty things are good with pineapple, like anchovies or spam or maybe salami
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to poindexter FORTRAN on Sat Apr 19 2025 10:34 am
shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the LO For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain for crea
That's just absurd. The tomato is a fruit. There are tomatoes on pizza.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: phigan to Boraxman on Sat Apr 19 2025 12:03 pm
shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the
LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain f
creatin
That's just absurd. The tomato is a fruit. There are tomatoes on pizza.
I've made a similar argument before (some people say they don't want fruit i salad), but people might say I'm being nitpicky. And there's apparently the botanical classification vs. culinary usage - A tomato is a fruit by botanic classification, but many people consider it a vegetable by culinary usage.
Nightfox
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Nightfox to phigan on Sat Apr 19 2025 01:30 pm
botanical classification vs. culinary usage - A tomato is a fruit by bota classification, but many people consider it a vegetable by culinary usage
Sure. I consider myself an Apache attack helicopter, but that doesn't make m one ;).
A fruit is the thing that comes off of the plant, often times growing from a flower but I don't think necessarily. A vegetable is THE plant.
People could change it to "no sweet stuff on pizza"...
Favorite breakfasts:
cold pizza
sushi
OK, I don't like *sweet* fruits on my pizza.
It's made differently now to how it
used to I think.
Perhaps I have a simple palate, but
sensetive to taste, and to something
Botanically it is a fruit, but in th
culinary world it is a vegetable
because of its flavour profile. As
doesn't make sense. When cooking, i
all about the flavour/texture, so us
the "botanical" classification isn't
OK, I don't like *sweet* fruits on m
pizza.
Happy? :)
I am also a fan of cold pizza for
breakfast. In fact I will have some
this morning in a little while...
flak for putting what they want on
theirs. You don't have to eat their
pizza, they do.
phigan wrote to Gamgee <=-
Not always. You don't eat the "plant" part of a potato, or a carrot, or
a radish, or a beet. Even green beans on a vine - you don't eat the
vine.
You're correct: ptatoes, carrots, radishes, beets, tarot, etc are
tubors. Green beans are legumes. All of those things are neither fruits nor vegetables.
It's all preference. Put what you want on your pizza, and don't give others flak for putting what they want on theirs. You don't have to eat their pizza, they do.
I am also a fan of cold pizza for
breakfast. In fact I will have some
this morning in a little while...
Oh damn, I just realized... me too!
It's Kirkland pizza, but whatever.
Nightfox wrote to Accession <=-
It's all preference. Put what you want on your pizza, and don't give others flak for putting what they want on theirs. You don't have to eat their pizza, they do.
Yeah, I've never really understood why pineapple on pizza is such a big debate for some people. Just let people eat what they like to eat.
I think Kirkland/Costco makes some great stuff. I've always enjoyed pretty much any food I've bought there.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 09:06 am
It's made differently now to how it used to I think.
There are many different brands of sriracha. Huy Fong brand, the popular one with the chicken logo, used to be made from jalapenos, but is now made from chilis instead.
Maybe that's what you're thinking of. I think the change happened a long tim ago.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 09:09 am
Perhaps I have a simple palate, but sensetive to taste, and to something
Maybe you're just British.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Nightfox on Sun Apr 20 2025 09:12 am
doesn't make sense. When cooking, i all about the flavour/texture, so us the "botanical" classification isn't
Not seeing how classifying something as a fruit or vegetable has any effect its flavor or texture, or the interaction of that flavor/texture with other foods.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Accession to Boraxman on Sun Apr 20 2025 07:07 am
It's all preference. Put what you want on your pizza, and don't give others flak for putting what they want on theirs. You don't have to eat their pizza, they do.
Yeah, I've never really understood why pineapple on pizza is such a big deba for some people. Just let people eat what they like to eat.
Nightfox
I have used ketchup on the crusts before and liked it.
I find American versions of things to generally be sweeter and
stronger...
I've heard people say that, but I find the contrast in flavours a bit jarring. One tastes like it "doesn't belong".
OK, I don't like *sweet* fruits on my pizza.
I am also a fan of cold pizza for breakfast.
Maybe pineapple has just grown on me.
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I have used ketchup on the crusts before and liked it.
The only thing I put ketchup on is warmed over spaghetti.
ebateIt's all preference. Put what you want on your pizza, and don't give others flak for putting what they want on theirs. You don't have to eat their pizza, they do.
Yeah, I've never really understood why pineapple on pizza is such a big
for some people. Just let people eat what they like to eat.
Actually I think its the opposite. I'm of Southern European heritage. Mixi sweet and savoury isn't done. We don't honey glaze our ham or put apricot w chicken. Kind of ironic that Hawaiian pizza was purportely invented by a
I'm the same way, except for chocolate covered pretzels. At first the idea salt and chocolate was...ew, but I finally gave it a taste and liked it.
Might want to have that looked at. :)
JC, why are your lines so narrow?
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 18:49:32
OK, I don't like *sweet* fruits on my pizza.
So a lemon would be OK.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Bf2k+ to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 02:38:06
I am also a fan of cold pizza for breakfast.
I'm old-fashion, I like my breakfast food to be, well, breakfast food: Cereal, bacon & eggs, waffles, etc. As for pizza, room
temperture is the coldest I'll eat it. But since I have this wonderful invention called "microwae oven", I can just pop it in f
30 sec. and I got a nice toasty slice of pizza.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Gamgee to Nightfox on Sun Apr 20 2025 18:34:26
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
Quoting Mortar to Boraxman <=-
By: Boraxman to Nightfox on Sat Apr 19 2025 10:38:16
I find American versions of things to generally be sweeter and
stronger...
Because that's just how we are. :D
Quoting Nightfox to Accession <=-
It's all preference. Put what you want on your pizza, and don't give others flak for putting what they want on theirs. You don't have to eat their pizza, they do.
Yeah, I've never really understood why pineapple on pizza is such a
big debate for some people. Just let people eat what they like to
eat.
Quoting Gamgee to Nightfox <=-
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
Quoting Mortar to Gamgee <=-
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
little bit sweet and gets put on meat (often for kids). Also, sugar gets put on egg bread. That's about as close as I can think of, though.
were fantastic. Good chocolate covered peanuts are hard to find, too. There are M&Ms, of course, but the ones with just a thin layer of chocolate like you get from the movie theater are the best. Goobers was one brand, but there was a better one I'm not remembering right now.
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
I do that if there is not enough tomato sauce already included.
When you have a younger sibling who insists on pineapple on pizza and usually gets their way, it makes you pretty dead set against it once you get out on your own. ;)
...chocolate covered sunflower seeds. I can't find them in the store anymore, but man those were fantastic.
Good chocolate covered peanuts are hard to find, too. There are M&Ms, of course, but the ones with just a thin layer of chocolate like you get from the movie theater are the best. Goobers was one brand...
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Dumas Walker to NIGHTFOX on Fri Apr 18 2025 10:01:00
I have used ketchup on the crusts before and liked it.
The only thing I put ketchup on is warmed over spaghetti.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 09:09:08
I've heard people say that, but I find the contrast in flavours a bit jarring. One tastes like it "doesn't belong".
I'm the same way, except for chocolate covered pretzels. At first the idea of salt and chocolate was...ew, but I finally gave it a taste and liked it.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Bf2k+ to phigan on Sun Apr 20 2025 02:38:06
I am also a fan of cold pizza for breakfast.
I'm old-fashion, I like my breakfast food to be, well, breakfast food: Cereal, bacon & eggs, waffles, etc. As for pizza, room temperture is the coldest I'll eat it. But since I have this wonderful invention called "microwae oven", I can just pop it in for 30 sec. and I got a nice toasty slice of pizza.
Better to use a sandwich press! You can microwave a little to defrost, but I put it in a sandwich press (like a waffle iron, but flat) to heat it. It doesn't go soggy, and returns a crispness. Comes out really, really nice.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Mortar to Gamgee on Mon Apr 21 2025 01:23 am
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Gamgee to Nightfox on Sun Apr 20 2025 18:34:26
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
I like tomato sauce, cheese and Doritos sandwiches with a touch of tabasco.
cold pizza is drunk food. pizza is always better when it's hot.
Yeah, it's been really itchy lately. The narrow lines were because I was on
Hmmm, you know, it could just work! But if lemon with onion, capsicum, mushrooms, a little bit of zest.
I put it in a sandwich press (like a waffle iron, but flat) to heat it.
I like tomato sauce, cheese and Doritos sandwiches with a touch of tabasco.
Reminds me of "Team America!"
Sorry to interrupt, but peanut butter and Miracle Whip sandwiches are great!
some selling peanut M&Ms here. But theaters often sell that stuff at high Prices.
I used to know someone who liked Miracle Whip and Open Pit. The thing is, I dared her to try it in the first place. Never thought she'd actually eat it.
Nightfox wrote to Mortar <=-
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
It seems Miracle Whip doesn't get the praise it deserves. Only within
the last couple years or so, I've realized a lot of people seem to
dislike Miracle Whip. My wife's family generally dislikes it (except
for one of her sister's husbands), and I've seen comments online
recently about people disliking Miracle Whip. I don't understand the hate, as I think it's good on certain sandwiches. I've made tuna salad with it (for sandwiches) before and I think that's pretty good too.
Yeah, I've never really understood why pineapple on pizza is such a
big debate for some people. Just let people eat what they like to
eat.
The only thing Miracle Whip is good for is lubricating the blades of a garbage disposal.
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I like Miracle Whip (I don't understand why so many people don't).
I don't know what Open Pit is though?
I like Miracle Whip (I don't understand why so many people don't).
Kinda wierd, but at home I completely prefer Miracle Whip over most jarred Mayonnaise brands. However, when going out to a sub/sandwich shop, I don't mind their mayonnaise at all. To me, there's a huge difference in the taste of jarred mayo, that even get me to the point of gagging.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Cougar428 to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 11:23:03
Sorry to interrupt, but peanut butter and Miracle Whip sandwiches are great!
Excuse me for barfing...<BLEEEECH!> :)
I used to know someone who liked Miracle Whip and Open Pit. The thing is, I dared her to try it in the first place. Never thought she'd actually eat it.
Accession wrote to Gamgee <=-
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I'm having trouble even imagining that. ;)
What is 'egg bread'?
The only thing Miracle Whip is good for is lubricating the blades of a garbage disposal.
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Mortar on Mon Apr 21 2025 10:03 pm
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Mortar to Gamgee on Mon Apr 21 2025 01:23 am
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Gamgee to Nightfox on Sun Apr 20 2025 18:34:26
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
I like tomato sauce, cheese and Doritos sandwiches with a touch of tabasco.
just have a grilled cheese sandwhich with some tomato soup and some doritos on the side.
and miracle whip! ick!
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to phigan on
Mon Apr 21 2025 10:00 am
Actually I think its the opposite. I'm of Southern European heritage. Mixi sweet and savoury isn't done. We don't honey glaze our ham or put apricot w chicken. Kind of ironic that Hawaiian pizza was purportely invented by a
Yeah, I'm finding it hard to think of a Bulgarian thing that is sweet
and savory... There's a red pepper spread/sauce called 'lyutenitza'
that's a little bit sweet and gets put on meat (often for kids). Also, sugar gets put on egg bread. That's about as close as I can think of, though.
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Mortar on
Mon Apr 21 2025 21:59:38
Hmmm, you know, it could just work! But if lemon with onion, capsicum, mushrooms, a little bit of zest.
Yeah, well don't blame me if you gert indigestion. ;p
I'll just have a meat-lovers and call it a day.
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to Mortar on
Mon Apr 21 2025 22:02:02
I put it in a sandwich press (like a waffle iron, but flat) to heat it.
I do have a small George Forman grill, which is like a SP. How long do you "press" it?
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Mortar to Gamgee on
Mon Apr 21 2025 01:23 am
I like Miracle Whip on wheat bread sandwhiches.
It seems Miracle Whip doesn't get the praise it deserves. Only within
the last couple years or so, I've realized a lot of people seem to
dislike Miracle Whip. My wife's family generally dislikes it (except
for one of her sister's husbands), and I've seen comments online
recently about people disliking Miracle Whip. I don't understand the hate, as I think it's good on certain sandwiches. I've made tuna salad with it (for sandwiches) before and I think that's pretty good too.
Nightfox
just have a grilled cheese sandwhich with some tomato soup and some doritos on the side.
and miracle whip! ick!
I've got an induction stove top, so no grill unfortunately. One of the drawbacks of getting rid of gas cooking. But its not the same. The soft white bread with the cornchip crunch in the middle! Actually, I prefer CC's, which is
an Australian brand of corn chip similar to Doritos, but I figure the
<bad German voice>...Hmmmm, zouunds like you zuffer from deep-zeeded rezentmen
towards your zibling, manifezting in your dizlike for pineapple toppings.
Zat will be $42.95. :)
were fantastic. Good chocolate covered peanuts are hard to find, too. There are M&Ms, of course, but the ones with just a thin layer of chocolate like you get from the movie theater are the best. Goobers was one brand, but there was a better one I'm not remembering right now.
I've never seen chocolate covered peanuts at a movie theater.
But I imagine
theaters in different places probably serve different things. Movie theaters in my area do often sell boxed candy, and you could probably find some selling
peanut M&Ms here.
Stop imagining! Live the dream! Get some!
It's actually true, and VERY good. Sweet and savory in one bite. An
English muffin (w/ Kerrygold butter), with black coffee and OJ on the
side for the ultimate experience.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Boraxman to MRO on Tue Apr 22 2025 08:06 am
just have a grilled cheese sandwhich with some tomato soup and some doritos on the side.
and miracle whip! ick!
I've got an induction stove top, so no grill unfortunately. One of the drawbacks of getting rid of gas cooking. But its not the same. The soft white bread with the cornchip crunch in the middle! Actually, I prefer CC's, which is
an Australian brand of corn chip similar to Doritos, but I figure the
well it's called grilled cheese but it's not really grilled. you never had o you butter bread on both sides and brown it in a skillet. with tomato soup it's the perfect comfort food.
you dip it in the soup.
Nightfox wrote to Mortar <=-
It seems Miracle Whip doesn't get the praise it deserves. Only within
the last couple years or so, I've realized a lot of people seem to
dislike Miracle Whip.
Mortar wrote to Dumas Walker <=-
<bad German voice>...Hmmmm, zouunds like you zuffer from deep-zeeded rezentment towards your zibling, manifezting in your dizlike for
pineapple toppings.
Zat will be $42.95. :)
Mortar wrote to Nightfox <=-
That's why I usually went to the dollar shows. The snacks were still
more expensive than what stores charged, but at least you could afford
to get some.
Nightfox wrote to Mortar <=-
I like Miracle Whip (I don't understand why so many people don't). I don't know what Open Pit is though?
The sandwich press might make a mess of that.
I was thinking "Miracle Whip" was whipped cream. No, its some type of weird mayo like margarine stuff. Makes more sense now. For a moment I thought you guys were just gross...
I've not been to a movie since before COVID... I think the last time I went was in 2015.
Getting a box of Goobers and a soda before the movie was a treat as a kid.
They are called Goobers and, along with Raisinettes, were a movie theatre stapple when I used to attend theatres. I don't know what they sell at the refreshment counters these days as I've not been to a movie since before COVID... I think the last time I went was in 2015.
Getting a box of Goobers and a soda before the movie was a treat as a kid.
Ha! Hey, can't be any grosser than jam on Spam, especially since it comes with it's own jelly.
I thought about that. Probably need a deep-dish crust to make it work right Unfortunately, the place I get my pizzas don't have that option, but they do load it up with meaty goodness; still worth a shot.
I'd usually get popcorn and a soda at the theater. Sometimes I wouldn't get any snacks, as they tend to charge quite a bit (but they also have huge portion sizes). I last went to a theater last year or the year before with my wife. I don't really pay much attention what candy snacks they have.
Quoting Mortar to Cougar428 <=-
Sorry to interrupt, but peanut butter and Miracle Whip sandwiches are great!
Excuse me for barfing...<BLEEEECH!> :)
I used to know someone who liked Miracle Whip and Open Pit. The thing
is, I dared her to try it in the first place. Never thought she'd actually eat it.
Quoting Mro to Mortar <=-
i only use ketchup with french fries if even that. i'm more a fan of frank's hot sauce. -!-
The Parkway theater in Oakland, CA (now in El Cerrito) had couches, tables and movie dinner service. Good food, decent coffee, a beer and wine license and an eclectic choice of movies made for a fun time.
They had a stage, I was surprised they didn't do Rocky Horror shows.
Yeah, I feel like there's often a difference between sandwich shop
mayo and jarred mayo you buy at the store.
I think mayonnaise is one of those things that's not great by
itself, and it needs to be in (or with) another food to be good.
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I'm having trouble even imagining that. ;)
Stop imagining! Live the dream! Get some!
I think mayonnaise is one of those things that's not great by itself, and
it needs to be in (or with) another food to be good.
My wife dips her fries in mayo, and gets extra mayo on burgers. Needless to say, I can't watch her do it. lol
well it's called grilled cheese but it's not really grilled. you never had o you butter bread on both sides and brown it in a skillet. with tomato soup it's the perfect comfort food.
you dip it in the soup.
Fried bread? I've had that in England. Grilled cheese here, is cheese on bread, perhaps the bread is already toasted, put into the grill. The grill cooks the cheese from above, it melts, and becomes heaven on leavened bread. Of course, you can put other things under the cheese, but its literally grilled.
This discussion would be better served on the usenet group free.toast, the
I still have to bring myself to try spam, first.
Sometimes I like to get a Whopper from Burger King...
Dumas Walker wrote to GAMGEE <=-
It's actually true, and VERY good. Sweet and savory in one bite. An English muffin (w/ Kerrygold butter), with black coffee and OJ on the
side for the ultimate experience.
How do you prepare the SPAM? Do you fry it first?
Accession wrote to Gamgee <=-
I still have to bring myself to try spam, first.
Baby steps... ;)
poindexter FORTRAN wrote to Nightfox <=-
It seems Miracle Whip doesn't get the praise it deserves. Only within
the last couple years or so, I've realized a lot of people seem to
dislike Miracle Whip.
It's an east coast/west coast thing, I think. MW is bigger in the
East, Best Foods more well known in the West.
The prices on mainstream mayo have risen to the point that the local
organic mayo costs the same as Best Foods now. It's like night and day
compared to the bigger brands.
Accession wrote to Nightfox <=-
Yeah, I feel like there's often a difference between sandwich shop
mayo and jarred mayo you buy at the store.
Heck, there might not even be much of a difference, but for some
reason, I can't stand the jarred stuff.
I think mayonnaise is one of those things that's not great by
itself, and it needs to be in (or with) another food to be good.
My wife dips her fries in mayo, and gets extra mayo on burgers.
Needless to say, I can't watch her do it. lol
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Boraxman to Mortar on Tue Apr 22 2025 08:13:00
The sandwich press might make a mess of that.
I thought about that. Probably need a deep-dish crust to make it work right. Unfortunately, the place I get my pizzas don't have that option, but they do load it up with meaty goodness; still worth a shot.
Re: Sweet & Salty
By: Dumas Walker to NIGHTFOX on Tue Apr 22 2025 08:41:00
I've not been to a movie since before COVID... I think the last time I went was in 2015.
Same here, except I stopped in 2019, only because they closed down the theater I went to. I had been a regular there since the '80s.
Getting a box of Goobers and a soda before the movie was a treat as a kid.
Wasn't bad as an adult either. I was there so often, I didn't even have to tell them what I wanted. They'd see me in line and have it ready to go when I got to the counter. They were a good buncb.
dine well here in Camalot, we eat ha
and jam and spam a lot"
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Boraxman to Nightfox on Tue Apr 22 2025 08:17:00
I was thinking "Miracle Whip" was whipped cream. No, its some type of weird mayo like margarine stuff. Mak
more sense now. For a moment I thought you guys were just gross...
Ha! Hey, can't be any grosser than jam on Spam, especially since it comes with it's own jelly.
Maybe you were thinking of Cool Whip whipped cream?
Quoting Accession to Nightfox <=-
My wife dips her fries in mayo, and gets extra mayo on burgers.
Needless to say, I can't watch her do it. lol
Quoting Accession to Gamgee <=-
I sometimes put grape jelly on my Spam.
I'm having trouble even imagining that. ;)
Stop imagining! Live the dream! Get some!
I still have to bring myself to try spam, first.
Baby steps... ;)
Quoting Gamgee to Accession <=-
I still have to bring myself to try spam, first.
Baby steps... ;)
See my post in this thread of a few minutes ago regarding prep method.
If you like ham, you'll probably like this. It's surprisingly good.
Have it with eggs and toast to ease into things... ;-)
How do you prepare the SPAM? Do you fry it first?
Sometimes, but not often. My preferred way is to broil it in a toaster
oven. I cut the spam into 6-8 slices (roughly 1/4 to 5/16" thick) and
broil them on a rack in a shallow pan, flipping over once to get both
sides crispy. Then take out and put on a plate with a paper towel to
soak the grease up a little. It's delicious. Goes well with eggs and
rice, too.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Accession to Nightfox on Tue Apr 22 2025 05:04 pm
I think mayonnaise is one of those things that's not great by itself, an
it needs to be in (or with) another food to be good.
My wife dips her fries in mayo, and gets extra mayo on burgers. Needles to say, I can't watch her do it. lol
I do think mayo can be good on some things. Sometimes I like to get a Whopp from Burger King, and I think the combination of mayo and ketchup on it (alo with the condiments) gives it a good flavor.
I've heard mayo with fries is particularly popular in some other countries, it's not really my thing.
Nightfox
Dumas Walker wrote to GAMGEE <=-
How do you prepare the SPAM? Do you fry it first?
Sometimes, but not often. My preferred way is to broil it in a toaster oven. I cut the spam into 6-8 slices (roughly 1/4 to 5/16" thick) and
broil them on a rack in a shallow pan, flipping over once to get both
sides crispy. Then take out and put on a plate with a paper towel to
soak the grease up a little. It's delicious. Goes well with eggs and
rice, too.
I think the original post caused some of us to picture SPAM fresh out
of the can being eaten with jelly. ;) After you elaborated some more,
I figured you meant warmed or cooked somehow. I have used it cubed
before in different dishes.
Once it is warmed or cooked, it tastes a lot more like ham which,
although I have never tried it, I can see going with jelly as part of a breakfast a lot more than the original impression. :D
When I lived in Germany, they offered mayo for fries, not just ketchup! I wasn't too sure about it - until I tried it. Maybe German mayo is different than that in the US (the ketchup is sweeter), but it was great!
I can assure you that sandwich shop mayo was in a jar before it was
dumped into the tray/pan that they scoop it out of for the sandwich.
Only difference is that it's sat in the open air at room temperature
for a few hours before you eat it...... which isn't too good...
Love Spam, especially the bacon flored. I like to make fried Spam &
cheese sandwiches...Mmmmm!
Sometimes, but not often. My preferred way is to broil it in a
toaster oven. I cut the spam into 6-8 slices (roughly 1/4 to 5/16"
thick) and broil them on a rack in a shallow pan, flipping over once
to get both sides crispy. Then take out and put on a plate with a
paper towel to soak the grease up a little. It's delicious. Goes
well with eggs and rice, too.
When I lived in Germany, they offered mayo for fries, not just
ketchup! I wasn't too sure about it - until I tried it. Maybe German
mayo is different than that in the US (the ketchup is sweeter), but
it was great!
Accession wrote to Mortar <=-
Love Spam, especially the bacon flored. I like to make fried Spam &
cheese sandwiches...Mmmmm!
Just the look of it was never really appealing to me, I guess. That,
and the fact that I wasn't raised on it, or really even ever offered it
as a kid probably played a major part in never trying it.
Hey Mortar!
On Tue, Apr 22 2025 19:37:38 -0500, you wrote:
Love Spam, especially the bacon flored. I like to make fried Spam & cheese sandwiches...Mmmmm!
Just the look of it was never really appealing to me, I guess. That, and the fact that I wasn't raised on it, or really even ever offered it as a kid probably played a major part in never trying it.
...I don't (and won't) eat it cold right out of the can.
...I thought it was interesting that McDonald's serves beer in Germany.
Camping season is coming up soon, and we try to get as creative as possible when it comes to cooking outdoors.
I hear Germany has some good mustard I wouldn't mind trying.
Accession wrote to Gamgee <=-
Sometimes, but not often. My preferred way is to broil it in a
toaster oven. I cut the spam into 6-8 slices (roughly 1/4 to 5/16"
thick) and broil them on a rack in a shallow pan, flipping over once
to get both sides crispy. Then take out and put on a plate with a
paper towel to soak the grease up a little. It's delicious. Goes
well with eggs and rice, too.
I imagine it probably has about the same texture (and maybe even
somewhat taste) as smoked or grilled bologna logs?
I may have to try it. Camping season is coming up soon, and we try to
get as creative as possible when it comes to cooking outdoors.
Mortar wrote to Gamgee <=-
...I don't (and won't) eat it cold right out of the can.
Course not. Ya gotta scrape the jelly-ish stuff off first. Then it
makes great sandwhiches, especially the bacon flavored version.
I hear Germany has some good mustard
wouldn't mind trying.
I usually just rinse the block off under hot water and the jelly goes
away.
I haven't ever had it in a sandwich actually, not sure I'd want
it cold. Got to be browned up a little crispy for me.
Mortar wrote to Gamgee <=-
I usually just rinse the block off under hot water and the jelly goes
away.
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain. Best
to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
I haven't ever had it in a sandwich actually, not sure I'd want
it cold. Got to be browned up a little crispy for me.
Yeah, sliced and fried is my normal mode of consumption. That and a
slice of cheese makes a yummy sandwich.
Holy crap, Germany has the best mustard. When I have a layover at
the Frankfurt airport, I love going around to all the food places
and getting a packet of their mustard(s). Then I just eat it right
out of the packet :D.
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain.
Best to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
Holy crap, Germany has the best
mustard. When I have a layover at the
Frankfurt airport, I love going around
to all the food places and getting a
packet of their mustard(s). Then I just
eat it right out of the packet :D.
Yep I need to try that. Mayo or mustard? Or maybe nothing?
...but a side of fries (or chips, depending on what Germans call them)...
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you live?
Quoting Nightfox to Cougar428 <=-
I visited Germany in 1998, and I thought it was interesting that McDonald's serves beer in Germany.
Nightfox
Quoting Accession to Cougar428 <=-
Mayo + Ketchup I could probably do, but not mayo by itself. There are
so many other better options out there than making myself gag. ;)
I hear Germany has some good mustard I wouldn't mind trying.
Quoting Mro to Accession <=-
spam just looks like some ham that is like a spongey fat glob.
Mortar wrote to Accession <=-
I still have to bring myself to try spam, first.
Love Spam, especially the bacon flored. I like to make fried Spam & cheese sandwiches...Mmmmm!
Boraxman wrote to Mortar <=-
Yes, I must have been thinking of Cool Whip. PRobably thought this was something similar.
Mortar wrote to Nightfox <=-
Pffft...It's Germany. They'd probably serve beer at Chuck-e-Cheese.
Yes, I can see it now...the CeC animatronic band, each holding a stein, singing pub songs, slurring the words. Good times.
Hey Mortar!
On Thu, Apr 24 2025 14:16:50 -0500, you wrote:
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain.
Best to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
Regards,
Nick
Quoting Accession to Cougar428 <=-
Mayo + Ketchup I could probably do, but not mayo by itself. There are so many other better options out there than making myself gag. ;)
I hear Germany has some good mustard I wouldn't mind trying.
The mayo there tastes much different than in the US (IMO). Like I said,
I wasn't sure until I tried it. I will occasionally use mayo with my
fries but not often.
Quoting Mro to Accession <=-
spam just looks like some ham that is like a spongey fat glob.
Your powers of description are awesome! Mmmm...
[...] Camping season is coming up soon, and we try to get
as creative as possible when it comes to cooking outdoors.
MRO wrote to Accession <=-
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain.
Best to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of
an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
You said "Cool HWHIP". It's "Cool Whip".
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you
live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
Accession wrote to Mortar <=-
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where
you live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
Mortar wrote to Accession <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Accession to Phigan on Thu Apr 24 2025 17:33:38
...but a side of fries (or chips, depending on what Germans call them)...
Frylein? :D
The mayo there tastes much different than in the US (IMO). Like I
said, I wasn't sure until I tried it. I will occasionally use mayo
with my fries but not often.
The mustards in Germany are great! There are so many types of
sausage with brotchen (hard rolls) that you can find a different
type of mustard on every corner. At least that's the way it was when
I was there.
There was a CEC in Tennessee that had to stop selling alcohol
because of a parents brawl a few years back.
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more
of an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't
doing so well.
With the German language and their frequent use of compound nouns, it'd probably be something like Scheibengeschnittenebrakartoffeln.
I love brats and beer. What more could you ask for? ;)
Most of the Chuck E Cheese's around here have shut down, probably because of the same kinds of baffoonery.
With a single sink, yes. If you have a double sink with a disposal on
one side and regular drain on the other, they seem to clog all the
time at the trap. Luckily, mine had a screw-in cleanout so I didn't
need to take the plumbing apart.
Hey Poindexter!
On Thu, Apr 24 2025 22:19:39 -0500, you wrote:
There was a CEC in Tennessee that had to stop selling alcohol
because of a parents brawl a few years back.
Most of the Chuck E Cheese's around here have shut down, probably because of the same kinds of baffoonery.
Regards,
Nick
Might be. Or it could be that they still make a great product that lasts, so they're not selling enough of them. I replaced mine about 10 years ago, and it's still running just fine.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Accession to Poindexter FORTRAN on Fri Apr 25 2025 18:05:09
Most of the Chuck E Cheese's around here have shut down, probably because of the same kinds of baffoonery.
That wouldn't make good business sense. Better to simply cut out the sale of alchohol than close down an entire business.
According to various articles, the main reasons CEC has less outlets is COVID, large debt to creditors and shift in customer preferences, in that order.
I love brats and beer. What more could you ask for? ;)
World peace?
That wouldn't make good business sense. Better to simply cut out
the sale of alchohol than close down an entire business.
According to various articles, the main reasons CEC has less outlets
is COVID, large debt to creditors and shift in customer preferences,
in that order.
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
With a single sink, yes. If you have a double sink with a disposal on
one side and regular drain on the other, they seem to clog all the
time at the trap. Luckily, mine had a screw-in cleanout so I didn't
need to take the plumbing apart.
i think it's because of covid hurting them real bad but yeah, people
don't know how to act. i used to take my step daughter to chuck e
cheese and i was pleasantly surprised by the beer. the pizza wasn't
bad either.
well they are building tons new homes every year. i'm not so sure
they're being put in new homes. i'm not really a supporter of
shredding up solid food and putting it down the pipes. i'm more of a
fan of compost or throwing it in a landfill.
They took a dive long before COVID. At least what I've witnessed first-hand, and not from some article.
Regards,
Nick
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: MRO to Accession on Fri Apr 25 2025 12:34 am
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
I just replaced mine last year... I think it was an Insinkerator IIRC.
World peace?Let's be realistic, here.
I have this same setup... dual sinks with 1 insinkerator. In 20 years it has never clogged up although the motor finally died last year and I had to replace it. I always run LOTS of water when I use it though.
While covid may have been the final nail in the coffin.. CEC turned into a shithole long before that. They never updated their interiors to keep up with the changing times. There was probably 20 year old gum stuck under some of the tables, etc. That tends to lead to attracting less people in general. At least we stopped taking our kids there because of things like that, probably over a decade ago.
Hey MRO!
On Fri, Apr 25 2025 19:55:47 -0500, you wrote:
well they are building tons new homes every year. i'm not so sure
they're being put in new homes. i'm not really a supporter of
shredding up solid food and putting it down the pipes. i'm more of a
fan of compost or throwing it in a landfill.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and take a '25 years in construction educated guess' that probably around 90% or more of new homes being built have garbage disposals in them. $300,000+ homes (which is probably close to the new 'average' price these days due to the ridiculous housing market) probably don't go without a simple and common ammenity like that. They aren't all that expensive ($100-$200).
Quoting Mro to Cougar428 <=-
isn't mayo just egg and oil whipped?
Quoting Mro to Cougar428 <=-
spam just looks like some ham that is like a spongey fat glob.
Your powers of description are awesome! Mmmm...
but is that what it tastes like. a greasy slimy spongey fat glob
Quoting Gamgee to Mortar <=-
I haven't ever had it in a sandwich actually, not sure I'd want
it cold. Got to be browned up a little crispy for me.
Yeah, sliced and fried is my normal mode of consumption. That and a
slice of cheese makes a yummy sandwich.
Quoting Accession to Mortar <=-
Hey Mortar!
On Thu, Apr 24 2025 14:16:50 -0500, you wrote:
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain.
Best to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where
you live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
Quoting Mortar to Accession <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Accession to Phigan on Thu Apr 24 2025 17:33:38
...but a side of fries (or chips, depending on what Germans call them)...
Frylein? :D
Quoting Poindexter Fortran to Boraxman <=-
Boraxman wrote to Mortar <=-
Yes, I must have been thinking of Cool Whip. PRobably thought this was something similar.
You said "Cool HWHIP". It's "Cool Whip".
Quoting Gamgee to Mro <=-
I wouldn't recommend that as, over time, can clog up your drain.
Best to wipe if off with paper towels, then pitch the towels.
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of
an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
Hogwash. There's one in every house where I live.
Pull yer head out of your ..... insinkerator.
I just replaced mine last year... I think it was an Insinkerator
IIRC.
i dont know why people like them. i've had them before but dont like
them. i'm always dropping a fucking fork down the hole too. ---
maybe the person who franchised it in your area was just done.
i think they screwed up by removing tokens and animatronics.
it stopped being a magical place for kids.
maybe it's a regional thing. are they putting them in new homes in
every state?
i knew people who worked there and they said insinkerator wasn't
doing great. but now they're owned by whirlpool.
When i was a kid i worked in the place that did the fiberglass bases
for it and it wasn't a hot account back then. now they look like
plastic junk.
I don't see why people want them. I barely used mine in 2 of my apartments.
I live in a rural area. All of my waste water goes into a septic
tank. So I don't have a garbage disposal simply because I don't think
it's a good idea (jmo). I haven't ever had a garbage disposal in my
sink. Maybe I'm just a hick? Or not the usual domesticate.
Just wondering, if that stuff would clog up your drain - what would
it do to your arteries? Just like Andy Rooney. Didja ever wonder
why...
Nightfox wrote to MRO <=-
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Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: MRO to Accession on
Fri Apr 25 2025 12:34 am
Do you not have garbage disposals in just about every household where you
live? You'd be amazed what you can put down the sink with one of those. ;)
they're not really as popular as you might think. i think it's more of an 80s thing. i worked by insinkerator and i know they aren't doing so well.
I've heard garbage disposals are very rare in Europe.. I don't know
about other countries, but maybe it's mainly a North American thing
that a garbage disposal is pretty much a standard kitchen item.
Nightfox
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right out of the packets, but a side
fries (or chips, depending on what
Germans call them) to test all of th
grocery stores in the US. I wonder
similar it is to the mustard they ha
in Germany though..
You said "Cool HWHIP". It's "Co
Whip".
I tell you hwhat..
Pomme frites and mayo - Mmmmm... B}
To be honest, my bucket list contains going to Germany for an Oktoberfest. I love brats and beer. What more could you ask for? ;)
... Where does the fire go when the fire goes out?
Diced up and fried with diced potatos, onions and green peppers...
Well, because Germany, it should be some kinda *wurst/sausage.
Quoting Mro to Cougar428 <=-
isn't mayo just egg and oil whipped?
I think it is, but they either may use a different proportion or add
spices or sugar. It definitely tasted different than the regular
Hellman's or whatever brand locally in the US.
It's kind of eye opening to see how many different preservatives and chemicals are added to US foodstuffs in comparison to the same items in other countries.
I live in a rural area. All of my waste water goes into a septic tank.
So I don't have a garbage disposal simply because I don't think it's a
good idea (jmo). I haven't ever had a garbage disposal in my sink. Maybe
I'm just a hick? Or not the usual domesticate.
Just wondering, if that stuff would clog up your drain - what would it do
to your arteries? Just like Andy Rooney. Didja ever wonder why...
disposal, if possible. If only one basin, put your silverware to the side of the sink or in some kind of rack or basket.
People like them just like they like anything that makes things/life easier, when used properly.
Regards,
That could very well be because now they're owned by Whirlpool. That seems to happen quite a bit.
Local homegrown company does real good, owners/boards sell it off for huge profit to a big umbrella company that doesn't give a shit about their product or their people, etc. Company takes a dive.. ;)
Makes dishes and cleanup easier for the people that do use it. Not using them is always a choice, too.
Bf2k+ wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
I have this same setup... dual sinks with 1 insinkerator. In 20 years
it has never clogged up although the motor finally died last year and I had to replace it. I always run LOTS of water when I use it though.
Mortar wrote to Accession <=-
I love brats and beer. What more could you ask for? ;)
World peace?
Mortar wrote to Accession <=-
According to various articles, the main reasons CEC has less outlets is COVID, large debt to creditors and shift in customer preferences, in
that order.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Bf2k+ to MRO on Fri Apr 25 2025 06:55 pm
I just replaced mine last year... I think it was an Insinkerator IIRC.
i dont know why people like them. i've had them before but dont like them. i'm always dropping a fucking fork down the hole too.
Accession wrote to Cougar428 <=-
Yeah, it's tough to think about how bad the FDA, USDA, and whatever alphabet soup food administrations have slowly been trying to kill us
all over the years. It would definitely be nice if that changed, and
soon!
Mortar wrote to Cougar428 <=-
Now I'm hungry. I think a good white sause would go well with that.
if we didn't have preservatives people would cry about the higher prices and how their food would spoil.
Pomme frites and mayo - Mmmmm... B}
Pomme frites and Bulgarian cheese.
The only thing missing is gravy.
Insinkerator. heh - I replaced my disposal recently and looked around for the identical Insinkerator so I didn't have to change the sink collar.
We all realized the viral cesspools of death that are BALL PITS.
I love brats and beer. What more
could you ask for? ;)
World peace?
I feel like there's a scenario where
could get all three.
Nightfox wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
I've been on a couple cruises, and I doubt there would be much
significant increased risk of getting sick. I'd think jet airplanes
are worse, since they're a closed and sealed environment.
phigan wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
What if to get an unlimited amount of
TWO of those things, you had to
entirely give up the third forever?
Which would you choose to give up?
Quoting Poindexter Fortran to Accession <=-
Accession wrote to Cougar428 <=-
Yeah, it's tough to think about how bad the FDA, USDA, and whatever alphabet soup food administrations have slowly been trying to kill us
all over the years. It would definitely be nice if that changed, and
soon!
They're not trying to kill us, the companies that lobby against them
are. Sure, they could sell healthier food, but where's the profit
margin in that?
Quoting Phigan to Poindexter Fortran <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Mortar on Sat Apr 26 2025 08:53 pm
I love brats and beer. What more
could you ask for? ;)
World peace?
I feel like there's a scenario where
could get all three.
What if to get an unlimited amount of
TWO of those things, you had to
entirely give up the third forever?
Which would you choose to give up?
If you could be a tree, what kind o
tree would you be?
phigan wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
@VIA: VERT/TACOPRON
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro than this...
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Nightfox on Tue Apr 15 2025 07:28 pm
Now, that's a breakfast!
Favorite breakfasts:
cold pizza
sushi
It took me way too long before I realized "In-sink-erator" was a
pun..
I'd think jet airplanes are worse, since they're a closed and
sealed environment.
I'd think jet airplanes are worse, since they're a closed and sealed
environment.
While they are pressurized, they still bring in fresh air through vents in the cabin.
Quoting Phigan to Cougar428 <=-
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Cougar428 to PHIGAN on Mon Apr 28 2025 07:09 pm
If you could be a tree, what kind o
tree would you be?
A phig tree.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Bf2k+ on Sat Apr 26 2025 08:53 pm
Insinkerator. heh - I replaced my disposal recently and looked around for the identical Insinkerator so I didn't have to change the sink collar.
It took me way too long before I realized "In-sink-erator" was a pun..
It took me way too long before I realized "In-sink-erator" was a pun..
Pun? What do you mean? It's a brand name. I have one under my sink right now.
I'd think jet airplanes are worse, since they're a closed and sealedWhile they are pressurized, they still bring in fresh air through vents in the cabin.
environment.
Re: Re: Can't get anymore ret
By: Bf2k+ to Nightfox on Wed Apr 30 2025 08:06 pm
It took me way too long before I realized "In-sink-erator" was a pun..
Pun? What do you mean? It's a brand name. I have one under my sink right now.
Yes, I know it's a brand name.. It's a play on the word "incinerator". It took me a long time to realize that.
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
I like pineapple on pizza though, and some people say they think that's a crime
against humanity..
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
Which is why I only use ketchup, or honey-n-butter, on left-over crusts,
and only if I don't have any garlic sauce or butter.
Whatdidyouexpect wrote to Dumas Walker <=-
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
Whatdidyouexpect wrote to Dumas Walker <=-
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
I feel like people can do what they want with their pizza, but
personally I don't put condiments on my pizza. When I first noticed
& heard about people dipping their pizza in things like ranch
dressing, melted garlic butter, etc., I thought it was a little
weird, since I'd never done that and hadn't heard about people doing
that before..
I like pineapple on pizza though, and some people say they think
that's a crime against humanity..
Nothing too nefarious.In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
I've dipped my crust in ranch, garlic butter, or maranara before, once the toppings are gone. ;)
I like pineapple on pizza though, and some people say they think that's a
crime against humanity..
I didn't think it was /bad/ when I tried it a couple of times, but it's definitely not something I'd order for myself. I tend to like just about anything that would normally come on a supreme pizza, minus the green peppers.
In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
what is 'salad cream'?
I tend to prefer that type of pizza too, including green pepper. :) I
also see a lot of pizza restaurants call it "combination" pizza.
Years ago, at my first job, one of my co-workers was ordering pizza
for us and he asked what kind I like, and I said combination.
Apparently he had never heard of that though and he said "what does
that mean?"
Quoting Whatdidyouexpect to Dumas Walker <=-
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
Quoting Utopian Galt to Whatdidyouexpect <=-
Whatdidyouexpect wrote to Dumas Walker <=-
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
Re: Re: The Red Stuff
By: MRO to Utopian Galt on Fri Jun 20 2025 04:59 pm
Nothing too nefarious.In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
Salad cream is a mixture of oil, eggs, vinegar, and a range of spices and herbs. Salad cream can be compared to mayo but it has a few key differences that set it apart from regular mayonnaise.
I was too scared to try it, but next time I visit one of their grocery stores I'll bring a bottle home.
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
Even ranch? Or Garlic butter?
Wow, you are strict!
Salad cream is a mixture of oil, eggs, vinegar, and a range of spices and
herbs. Salad cream can be compared to mayo but it has a few key differences
that set it apart from regular mayonnaise. I was too scared to try it, but
next time I visit one of their grocery stores I'll bring a bottle home.
don't you mean salad dressing?
Salad cream is a mixture of oil, eggs, vinegar, and a range of spices and herbs. Salad cream can be compared to mayo but it has a few key differences that set it apart from regular mayonnaise.
Re: Re: The Red Stuff
By: Utopian Galt to MRO on Fri Jun 20 2025 22:11:52
Salad cream is a mixture of oil, eggs, vinegar, and a range of spices and herbs. Salad cream can be compared to mayo but it has a few key differences that set it apart from regular mayonnaise.
The best way I can think to describe salad cream is this:
You know how you have mayonnaise in a jar and it's good... then you have mayonnaise in the sachets which is a bit like real mayonnaise but tastes more vinegar-ey and nasty... well if you continue that trend a bit further you get salad cream.
BobW
The best way I can think to describe salad cream is this:
are you talking about salad dressing or something else?
are you talking about salad dressing or something else?
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
Even ranch? Or Garlic butter?
Wow, you are strict!
Re: Re: The Red Stuff
By: MRO to Bob Worm on Sat Jun 21 2025 21:06:00
are you talking about salad dressing or something else?
I'm talking about salad cream.
Next trip I will buy some store brand salad cream and maybe some Robinsons Relish.You know how you have mayonnaise in a jar and it's good... then you h
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
I feel like people can do what they want with their pizza, but personally I don't put condiments on my pizza. When I first noticed & heard about people dipping their pizza in things like ranch dressing, melted garlic butter, etc., I thought it was a little weird, since I'd never done that and hadn't heard about people doing that before..
Dip the crust in some good ol' Blue Cheese dressing, damnit now I'm hungry.
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
Next trip I will buy some store brand salad cream and maybe some Robinsons Relish.
I bought me some Maramite in my luggage last month and a box of wheatabix.
Heha - when you've lived in a country all your life you don't realise what weird things you have that are not universal across the world. I was vaguely aware that Marmite was mostly a UK thing, though the Australians have Vegemite which seems to be the same. I always assumed that Weetabix was a global thing, though.
Re: Re: The Red Stuff
By: Bob Worm to Utopian Galt on Sat Jun 21 2025 10:06 pm
Next trip I will buy some store brand salad cream and maybe some Robinsons Relish.You know how you have mayonnaise in a jar and it's good... then you h
I bought me some Maramite in my luggage last month and a box of wheatabix.
apparently there are a lot of people in the US who don't like Miracle Whip (which was also news to me; I didn't realize it was such a disliked condiment).
Bob Worm wrote to Nightfox <=-
On a related note, our friend was telling us on the weekend that her
son had gone to Subway and bought some cookies that came with a caramel dip. They informed him they'd run out of caramel and asked if he'd like some mayonnaise instead.
On a related note, our friend was telling us on the weekend that her son had gone to Subway and bought some cookies that came with a caramel dip. They informed him they'd run out of caramel and asked if he'd like some mayonnaise instead.
Quoting Nightfox to Cougar428 <=-
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Cougar428 to WHATDIDYOUEXPECT on Sat Jun 21 2025 09:23 am
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
Even ranch? Or Garlic butter?
Wow, you are strict!
I'd never really considered putting ranch or garlic butter on my pizza (and IMO that sounds unappetizing), but when eating a slice of pizza,
once I'm down to the crust at the outer edge, I might dip that crust
in something like ranch or garlic butter, or marinara sauce.
Nightfox
Quoting Nightfox to Bob Worm <=-
I usually use it on sandwiches (like mayonnaise) and in tuna salad.
And apparently there are a lot of people in the US who don't like
Miracle Whip (which was also news to me; I didn't realize it was such
a disliked condiment).
dunk their cookies in mayonnaise?
Bob Worm wrote to Nightfox <=-
On a related note, our friend was telling us on the weekend that her
son had gone to Subway and bought some cookies that came with a caramel dip. They informed him they'd run out of caramel and asked if he'd like some mayonnaise instead.
Does that mean that there's some godforsaken backwoods part of this
country where people marry their cousins from the holler down yonder and
dunk their cookies in mayonnaise?
IIRC, Bob is in the UK so it would be the backwoods of *that* country, not ours. :D
If I had to guess, mayo and other sandwich condiments were probably all
they had available.
You RC :) They do live "oop North" so, don't tell my friend, but pretty much.
If I had to guess, mayo and other sandwich condiments were probably
all they had available.
That's what I thought, too. I'd never heard of any sweet sauces in Subway before so probably it was savoury or nothing.
im sorry but thats just actually disgusting thats just horrendous salad cream??? seriously??Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against humanity.
In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
... Computer Hacker wanted. Must have own axe.
Re: Re: The Red Stuff
By: Utopian Galt to Whatdidyouexpect on Fri Jun 20 2025 14:41:32
Re: The Red Stuff
By: Dumas Walker to MORTAR on Mon Apr 21 2025 07:06:00
Putting ANY type of condiment on pizza should be a crime against
humanity.
In 2024 when I was in England, they also put salad cream on pizza.
... Computer Hacker wanted. Must have own axe.im sorry but thats just actually disgusting thats just horrendous salad cream??? seriously??
When I came home from Germany, I would dunk my french fries in mayonnaise and it freaked people out, until they tried it.
If I had to guess, mayo and other sandwich condiments were probably all they had available.
That's what I thought, too. I'd never heard of any sweet sauces in Subway before so probably it was savoury or nothing.
My friend was a bit narked off, though, since the whole schtick was that they were "dipping cookies", so without the dip they might just as well have picked
up a whole bag of bakery cookies from a supermarket for the same money or less
I can understand their frustration. If it were me, I would have been looking forward to that carmel dip and would have been quite disappointed not to get it while paying full price for the cookies.
If I'd asked for dipping cookies and they told me they didn't have any dip then I'd have told them to keep the damn cookies as well :)
BobW
If I'd asked for dipping cookies and they told me they didn't have any dip the
I'd have told them to keep the damn cookies as well :)
Re: Can't get anymore retro t
By: Dumas Walker to KABOOM on Tue Apr 15 2025 02:45 pm
I thought they outlawed Jolt after it made a bunch of hillbillies go blin
Not sure how it'd make you go blind, it's just like drinking 2 cokes. Modern day energy drinks have more nowadays.
My daughter now likes that brand of Yerba Mate that comes in a yellow can. Interesting, I thought - I drank a lot of Mate in the 2000s, steeped from lo leaves. Mateine is a stimulant in Mate that doesn't cause the same jitters t caffeine does.
Then, I looked at the can. It's got tons of sugar and added caffeine! Makes sense.
Then, I looked at the can. It's got tons of sugar and added caffeine! Makes sense.
I remember Jolt Cola. I tried one and about 10 minutes later I
thought I was going to have to go to the hospital! The effects
lasted almost 2 hours on me. Whew what a bad ride.
I remember Jolt Cola. I tried one and about 10 minutes later I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital! The effects lasted almost 2 hours on me Whew what a bad ride.
Re: Can't get anymore retro t
By: Elmer Quinn to poindexter FORTRAN on Mon Jul 28 2025 09:15 am
I remember Jolt Cola. I tried one and about 10 minutes later I thought I going to have to go to the hospital! The effects lasted almost 2 hours on Whew what a bad ride.
In college, they held a lottery system for the food court venues to get breakfast and lunch slots. One year, the Barn N' Bun, a hot dog place, got a breakfast slot. They had the tankard of bad coffee, shrink-wrapped muffins, as a call back to their roots, a "Breakfast Special" - A Hot Dog and a Jolt cola.
The nitrates, caffeine and sugar could knock you out of any late-night codin induced stupor.
Re: Can't get anymore retro t
By: Elmer Quinn to poindexter FORTRAN on Mon Jul 28 2025 09:15 am
Then, I looked at the can. It's got tons of sugar and added caffeine! Makes sense.
I remember Jolt Cola. I tried one and about 10 minutes later I
thought I was going to have to go to the hospital! The effects
lasted almost 2 hours on me. Whew what a bad ride.
did you freebase before your can of jolt?Thanks for the chemical analysis. I never freebased. LOL.
it has the same sugar as a can of pepsi in today's age
and less caffeine than a monster.
did you freebase before your can of jolt? it has the same sugar as a
can of pepsi in today's age and less caffeine than a monster.
Thanks for the chemical analysis. I never freebased. LOL. Elmer
Re: Re: Can't get anymore retro th
By: Boraxman to poindexter FORTRAN on Sat Apr 19 2025 10:34 am
And the LORD did sayeth unto Japheth, "Why didst thou forsake the memory the Romans and put pineapple on thy Pizza?". And Japheth did hide his fac in shame, because he knew that fruit on Pizza was an abomination unto the LORD. For thy God has provided the bounty of the tropics and the grain fo creating leavened bread, but in His holy wisdom has kept these apart. Let man bringeth them together.
pineapple on pizza should be punishable by death.I have almost tried the pineapple on pizza a few years back. I just could not bring myself to do it. I have had anchovies on a pizza once and decided too salty and I don't like fuzzy fish on my pizza. :)
and i LOVE pineapple.
bring myself to do it. I have had anchovies on a pizza once and decided too salty and I don't like fuzzy fish on my pizza. :)
There is a balance, between two worlds. One with a nail and a cross...
Exactly (re: salty), that's what the pineapple is for.
There is a balance, between two worlds. One with a nail and a
cross...
I remember Jolt Cola. I tried one and about 10 minutes later I
thought I was going to have to go to the hospital! The effects
lasted almost 2 hours on me. Whew what a bad ride.
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