So, you're having to improvise? You gettin' a jump on the next episode, chucole?

Do you have some type of oil, a liquid like juice, stock, wine, or beer, and either flour or cornstarch? You can make a sauce if you do.

Or try this stir-fry sauce if you have the ingredients: OJ, pineapple, garlic, ginger (powdered or fresh), a good oil, crushed red pepper, soy sauce, honey or cane syrup.

Saute the garlic in the oil, add the pineapple, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Add the OJ, soy sauce, and honey continue cooking a little. Sprinkle in about 1 Tablespoon cornstach, stirring, and continue cooking til it thickens. Add your meatballs. Sweet and spicy.

AI

I have this really kick butt pickle relish that is sweet and spicy. What do you think. I'm thinking outside the box now.

OR the hell with those for today and go buy a bucket of KFC.
The drunk masses like that

AI, I have most of that stuff. can do baby

KK, I live in BFE, not a KFC in 15 miles.

Darling you are one of the best cooks I know..but.
Not with the Parmesan cheese...NO way Jose.
You and I will throw down over this.



Dear GAWD they are not Italian.They know not what they do....And Chuc..No relish.
Please for the love of GAWD.......NO!!

I'm praying to all the saints and sinners Kath.

McNuggets?????

They are drunk ...they won't know any
different..lol

I didn't see this before I posted a pineapple suggestion.

Got any cream based soup? Or brown some onions or garlic in a couple of Tablespoons of oil, with salt and pepper, then sprinkle in flour and brown that, then slowly add wine or stock and cook til it's gravy!

AI

I don't have Imperial Jade which would be darker green and more uniform, but a bangle of natural @@@@@@@@@@@@A grade jade that looks half translucent green and half white. I have not had it very long, and I do hope it gets darker as that would look better against my skin, though I do wear white and brights often. You are right that close up it does look very complex and mesmerizing.

I don't know much about the meaning of jade except that it is supposed to bring luck.

Now you're cooking with gas baby!!!

If she puts anything other than brown or red on those balls it's a mortal sin...100 our Fathers for you.

FYI KK, I'm 1/2 italian too

white chocolate & wasabi??????????? need i say more

Uh huh, promises, promises....

OK, OK, but you gotta admit, that pineapple stir-fry sauce with some pork meatballs (sans parmesan) might be pretty dang tasty!

(Hey, I still know pork tastes good with pineapple.... )

AI

what about oyster sauce?

I dunno about oyster sauce; I never had it.

AI

Dang, a mortal sin????

And y'all do that 100 our Fathers thing on your knees, right?

AI

LMBUMOFF!!!

You are half Italian but it must be the wrong half
Oyster sauce MIGHT be ok.....Oy vey
Girl stock up on some tomatoe paste and products and au jus cans and such.


Hail Mary full of grace...ummm
I forget the rest.

Most of my miracles have been performed whenst
on my knees...Yes sistah AI...Yes yes yes.

Halle [expletive deleted] lujah

Let's hear the master himself do it..shall we???

I pray to Leonard everyday

Oh sweets I've got beautiful chills.
How beautiful.
Let's hope that day is a long time coming.

I've decided my whatever.....service
or memorial ...I can't go anywhere
near a church I will burn in hell

It will be nothing but fun.

I actually had a thought for a biz to do theatrical funerals and still might..I also had an idea to do cremation art but my stoooonad lazy ex wouldn't do anything I asked to make money.

Peeps do that..Put the cremains on canvas in the paint.....And they make all kinds of things with them. Even jewelry and glass.

So aynwhoooo not sure what it will be but it will
be a party and totally unconventional ala Andy Kaufman.

AND I have decided..it will have to be an all Elton
affair...I can't go without letting him know how
very much I love him and Bernie and how he has changed my little life.

In my heaven they play Elton all the time
OK..... I get a few non Elton days..'Cause in my heaven he needs a break as he is playing to me live and alone..... Bernie and I are making out

We would start with this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GYI6XJH9Ss

This is my ex's art work most of which was done when we were together.....It's all very Daliesque inner demon dark stuff and him playing guitar
and singing too.

(His voice shines on other songs and I guess
I am still a fan even though.
I was his biggest for a long time )

I don't care as he put it on the you tube public page and will be very happy that peeps are looking at it as he is a true narcissist me me me musician artist dwelling in his weirdo head....He really went
weirdo the last few years.....oyyyy

He left me with bills..He turned on me after 10 years...... I do not love him anymore but I was so into the music and the art and he is very smart and I miss that part a lot......There were those harmonies..... We had a very nice 7 years.
The last three were hell.

Oh well he doesn't let any comments through
without approval so you can't write to him and say mean things...lol.....I've tried.
He actually could be wonderful
sometimes......and always on Saturdays.



http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=aTq4gP1Wp2o

Newbie here, but I hope this might help, if I'm not already too late.

How about some sauteed onions and garlic, deglaze the pan with either lemon/water or a nice dry white wine and some oregano, finish off with a few pats of butter for sheen? Simple, yet flavorful and won't funkify the Parm cheese.

I intro'd myself in another thread, but the long and short of it is:

I'm a home cook, work, married, a mom, love TC and liked reading here, so I signed on. Pleased to meet you. Good Luck with your, er um, balls.

HeeHee,you said balls.


Welcome to the boards,

Thanks, LD!

I went to the original Six Flags in Arlington as part of my first honeymoon. They had just opened the Texas Twister, and when the ride was done; my husband looked a little green, but I wanted to ride it again!

Why are the fries famous? Are they celebrity fries?

AI

Yes. Yes, I did. Fine, you found me out. I'm really a twelve year old boy trapped in a 30ish (I'm still ISH dammeet!) year old woman's mind.

Thank you for the welcome.


Just in case some of you are violently rolling your eyes at the thought of putting something light and lemony with meatballs, I thought the same thing until my MIL taught me some of her Greek cooking.

The only thing different between what I suggested and avgolemono (lemon and egg sauce) is I omitted the eggs. I've only used that to give body to a particular soup using meatballs. Yet, I thought the premise of using the light acid and herbage would work well together.

I don't know why I feel the need to explain. I'm certainly not dealing with novices. However, I've more than a few friends turn pale at the mere mention of lemon or white wine paired with meatballs.

I apologize if I come across as patronizing. I trust you all will set me straight if need be.

Please forgive a Newbie question, but is the Off Topic board the appropriate place to ask for recipes? I understand that this board could be for song or poem or random thought, but if it's food specific, does it matter if it's here?

I haven't found another appropriate place and I think the episodic threads are for discussion relating to the chefs and their dishes, no?

TIA for helping out a new gal.

It's just one of those things ya have to do there...salt water taffy seems to be a must too. If you get tired you can go see a show...lot of young performers trying to make a start. They also have a water park. Depending where you are at in Cleveland area...you maybe less then an hour away.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/


Lot of people I know get season passes and love it. Not being a big coaster fan...I don't get up there much...but if you love coasters...you gotta make a trip to Mecca once!

Absolutely, Pita! The OT board is pretty much a free-for-all, so if it's recipes you're looking for, here would be the perfect place to lobby for them. I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas too!

What sort of recipes are you looking for? Ask Away!!!

We used to go to Cedar Point every summer when I was growing up in Akron & Canton, and the rides (especially the coasters) were always the first things I made a dash for. I'm more a fan of the throw-you-around-in-your-seat-till-you're-black-and-blue wooden coasters than the smoother, more streamlined metal ones, but all coasters are beloved AFAIC.

We also used to go to Geauga Lake every summer, and I was really torn up to learn that GL closed its doors with last season, and will be selling its rides off to other parks. Sadly, I may never experience The Raging Wolf Bobs or The Texas Twister again.

Oh good. Thank you.

Now you'll think I'm totally crazed in the brain and will want to boot me from the board, but I am in search of GOOD, low acidic recipes.

My boy (7) is about to undergo an upper GI series of tests. There is a family hx of esophageal problems on his Daddy's side and he has been dealing with a multitude of symptoms that suggest GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). He's 7 FFS. Yet, he's going for these tests and it most likely will determine a need of a dietary change, if only temporarily ( a couple of years until he physically matures).

I don't know how to cook without onions, garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, citrus or spices.

I was looking for veg ideas, specifically ones that might be low on the acidic scale or some meat/fish entree that would would be low on the spice spectrum. Yes, I'm scouring a certain other Network for recipes. Yes, I'm goo-goo-ing GERD boards. Recipes or alternatives to "normal" dishes are proving hard to find.

I know this is probably a long shot, but thougt I'd give it a try. I've already decided I'd make my regular meals, but take out portions for DS and not over season or dress the ingredients in anything that might aggravate his symptoms.

If any of you have any suggestions, they will be greatly appreciated.

Ok so I don't pray so I need youse guys to.

Well I do but only in times of dire straights like all hypocrite ex Catholics who went to Catholic school and just do what we are told 'cause Sister Helen Mary had a face that could scare Bush into being smart.
(Sorry TT)

God .....if he /she exists understands that very well.
I mean after all he /she gave me this brain.
I can't help how it thinks really...No one wants blind love and non thinking followers.
Well I would really but you know.

And plus George Burns wouldn't be mad at me anyway....I mean he had his own Gracie.
He understands me.

So I'm going for the last part of the arduous trek to my job..Wilfred Brimley ain't no easy task master.
GAWD he's a reet rigid one he is.

So here's the deal..if you don't like me and you pray
I get this job...ha I'm gone a lot....woohoooo
If you do like me and I get this job ...well then you get cookies.

Plus I'll be dead soon.... who cares
how stupid this looks???


Don't think I scoff at the power of this board and the *internut*...It has changed my life in so many
ways and made me one strong warrior chick.
Mwaaaaaaah for that and youse.

Yes everyone..not even nearly....Everyone...'Cause the bad has brought so much good.
....So very much......So let us pray.

Yes get down on your
knees.... All of you.....NOW!!(please)

And once done praying.......You can stay there if you like.


PRAYER TO GET A JOB
Father, may I seek first Your kingdom and Your way of holiness, and a job will be given to her.
(Mt 6:33).

See..... a shortie.

(lol....My mind went into the gutter not good right about now Sorry George)




And we listen to my girl who I love to hate and rock it out of here....I'm one hot trannie mess.

Wilfred scares me.
And I just bleached my whole bathroom and
I'm gonna' be sick!!!


Catholic girls make out in
the confessional booth sometimes*wink*




Not with the priest.....Paul something..lol
And we ate the communion wafers we stole.
I was a baaaaaaaaad goil.

You guys won't believe it but I spent most of yesterday reading your posts and trying to get an Avatar. Was very amused by the posts but very unsuccessful with the Avatar. Had trouble sleeping last night so gave the Avatar thing another try (after all, KristlKrost has one that even sparkles, I should be able to get one that just sits there!) and, ta-da I have an Avatar!!! I know, no big deal to you pros, but I have only been at this stuff for less than a month, great big deal for me!

As you all will get to know, computers are not the only thing I know almost nothing about, I also (real confession time here) know squat about cooking! I'm always willing to learn new things though, so hope to learn much from the show and you all. To be honest, when the cheftestants describe what they have made, most of it is greek to me. And will someone please tell me what miso is? I hear so much about it but have never heard of the stuff before (I take it that it is sweet?)

JOIN THE CLUB NICI

THOSE AVATARS ARE TOUGH TO PLACE

REASON ONCE I GET ONE .....WILL USUALLY LEAVE IT

THINK THE HARDEST THING IS TO FIND AN

APPROPRIATE ONE............AIN'T EASY

GOT ALL THOSE PROPERTIES TO DEAL WITH

AT LEAST NOW THEY HAVE AN AUTO RE-SIZER

WHEN THEY FIRST CHANGED TO THIS FORMAT

IF THE PIC WASN'T THE PROPER SIZE

IT JUST WOULDN'T GO ...............

THE AVATAR ON MY OTHER NAME

HAD TO BE SENT TO AN EMAIL BUDDY

A COUPLE OF TIMES IN ORDER TO RE-SIZE

TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT .....IT WAS ALOT OF WORK

BUT IT DID WORK

THE ONE I HAVE NOW DIDN'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT PROCESS

A GOOD THING....

I THINK

HAVE TO ADMIT THERE ARE WIZARDS OF THOSE AVATARS

IC MH MISTY TO NAME A FEW

FOR THE MOST PART I FIND IT MIND BOGGLING HOW THEY FIND EM



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

WAIT.................CHECKING PACKAGE

..........................................................

THERE THEY ARE

ALLS GOOD

YOU'RE WELCOME PITA



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

FOGIVE ME PITA

ME BAD EYES AND DISLEXIC

WISHFULL THINKIN INTERPRETATION

THOUGHT YOU BE ASKIN FOR

APHRODESIACS

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SOLLY



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

DON'T LOOK NOW LADY BRILL



YOU SAID "BALLS" TOO

WAIT................................

OK.......

ALLS GOOD

DANG YOU LADIES

ALWAYS MAKING ME LOOK

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

When's the last time you went to CP IC?? If its been awhile and you are into such a thing...you may want to check it out again next time you are up OH-IO way. Probably whole different park now if its been a few years...Jumbo Jet gone but the Blue Streak still there!!

THE JADE WITH A LITTLE WHITE IS ALWAYS THE BEST

FOR ME ANYWAYS................

THE GREEN WILL SPREAD THROUGH OUT

THE MORE YOU WEAR IT OR KEEP IT CLOSE TO YOUR PERSON



I HAVE A JADE RING MY MOM GAVE ME SEVERAL YEARS AGO........

ALSO NOT "IMPERIAL" GRADE AT THE TIME

BUT.........

I'VE SEEN THE COLOR DEEPEN FROM THE FIRST TIME

SHE GAVE IT TO ME

THE COLOR NOW VERY CLOSE TO BEING OF THE HIGHER QUALITY

ALSO A VERY CHUBBY , HAPPY BUDDA PENDANT,

HAVE TO SAY HE HAS A GREAT FACE, AND PROTRUDING BELLY

BOUGHT THAT ONE FOR MYSELF

TOO COOL TO PASS UP LOL

THERE WAS A JEWELRY STORE HERE THAT HAD

A REALLY NICE "IMPERIAL" JADE BUTTERFLY

NICE SIZE . EXCELLENT QUALITY

BUT IT WAS

ADORNED WITH BAGGUETS AROUND THE PERIMITER

TO INFLATE THE COST OF THE PENDANT

PERHAPS IF THE DAIMONDS WERE PLACED IN A MORE

ARTISTIC MANNER ..................

BUT THEY WEREN'T ....SO I PASSED ON IT

BUT HEY NOTE

KEEP THAT PIECE CLOSE TO YOU ALWAYS

THE COLOR WILL DEEPEN



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

OH YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT ONE DAY LADY BRILL

THE BEAUTY IS UNDESCRIBABLE

I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY DO IT

BUT THE TORONAGASHI SEEMS TO ALWAYS GO ON

WITHOUT A HITCH..............(KNOCK ON WOOD)

WITH LIGHT BREEZES TO PUSH THE LANTERNS ALONG

THE GLIMMER OF THE CANDLES SPARKLE ON THE

RIPPLING WATER'S CALM

I HIGHLY RECOMEND IT .....................

AS SOMEHOW IT GIVES AN UNEXPLAINABLE

FEELING OF SPIRITUAL PEACE

QUOTE

YUP WITH YOU ON THAT

ALL I CAN DO AT PRESENT

IS SHRUG AND WONDER ..........

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

BLOOD JADE ?? LADY BRILL

DO YOU KNOW HOW RARE THAT IS???

WOW

NOW I'M A BIT JADED

IT'S SO VERY HARD TO FIND GOOD AUTHENTIC PIECES

MY AUNT TAUGHT US HOW TO SEE IF IT'S REAL

OR INJECTED......

IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET TO PURCHASE MORE JADE PIECES

SHE SAID ......WHEN YOU DO GO TO SHOP

CARRY ONE OF THOSE SMALL BOTTLES WITH AN EYE DROPPER

WITH WATER IN IT

PUT A SMALL DROP OF WATER ON A FLAT SURFACE

OF THE GEM

USUALLY THE BACK .....WHERE IT SHOULD BE EXPOSED

THE WATER SHOULD BEAD

IF THE WATER GOES FLAT ON THE EDGES IT IS A GOOD CHANCE IT'S FAKE

ANOTHER THING TO WATCH FOR IS

THE COVERING OF THE BACK MOUNT

AS THE CLARITY CANNOT BE DETERMINED IF IT IS

HECK WHAT CAN I SAY

I'M REEEEEEEEEAAAAAL PICKY WHEN IT COMES TO JADE

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

BTW NiCi, that is a SUPER FINE avatar, IMHO. Yum

BY THE WAY LADY BRILL

BOW

WOW

WOW WOW WOW

SIT UBU SIT



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

GEEEEEESE AI YOU JUST DISCRIBED

INGREDEMENTS FOR A HAWAIIAN PIZZA

THOUGH THE BACON SHOULD BE CANADIAN...

PINEAPPLE .............SWEET

NOW

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT I HAVE

HARMED YOU IN SOME WAY

AS IT BOGGLES MY MIND TO WHAT I MAY HAVE DONE................

CAN YOU ADD SOME CLARITY TO THE ISSUE

YOU KNOW YOU'VE BEEN A PAL

AND STILL ON ME BUDDIES LIST

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT OR WHEN I DID INJURE YOU

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

CUMMON

LET'S TALK

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

Where do you think Colio got the unibrow????

If he meets a girl like my cousin Debbie he'll be waxing that baby someday. She makes all her men metros.

So?????

Meatballs????

Spill???

Oyster sauce. THey were a hit and at least they stayed brown.

Yeah....... drunks 'll eat anything

I'm jealous.... I don't have a bar anymore where everybody knows my name

Sob!!!!!!!!

That's cuz you don't live in produnkville. Hell, they knew my name before I even moved in. Pros and Cons to everything baby. It was only 2, so they weren't drunk...................yet.
I'm to the point now, if I show up on a Sunday afternoon empty-handed, I'm almost shamed to the point to go home and fix them something. Sometimes, I tell them tough. Have a pizza.

Maybe you cured them with the oyster
sauce meatballs

I'll tell you to bite me again tomorrow, byatch

Tomox it's free luv

Always on a Tuesday!!!

(You would really be surprised how many straight women really like this idea lol)