The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

My mom is crying. The thought that her daughter will likely move out in a few years doesn't help matters

Don't get me started my little guy will officially be a teenager next month!

 

[Figgy1]

well, some allege "cultural" reasons.
but I call BS on that.
like Japan still does whaling,claims to be research. or the culling of dolphins.

Part of the reason I went vegan!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Don't get me started my little guy will officially be a teenager next month!

I think my mom was more filled with dread than anything when I turned 13.

 

[Figgy1]

Its like a soup, made of boiled shrimp, octopus, snail, scallops with tomato paste, spices.
some put finely sliced tomatoes, onion and avocado.

They spice it up with lemon, ketchup sauce and spicy sauce to complement.

 

[Figgy1]

@StarWarsGirl95 these are the lunchbags I ordered for my DD. They fold flat and are surrounded in freeze gel. You pop one in the freezer over night and then pop your lunch in them in the morning, stays cold all day. They are sold in 2 packs so one is always frozen. Best thing ever!

I need those! Where did you get the from? THNX

 

[Figgy1]

well, speaking of cultural things..
I remember reading there is a huge uproar online right now.
Because its the Dog food day in china or something.. a festival where they.. kill, cook and eat dog.

Its very sad to see these scared dogs in very tiny cages, all packed and unable to move..

That's just wrong!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

Yes, I am aware.

Keep in mind, we don't eat out very much at home, so it's rare for us to eat at any of these places. I've never been to Hard Rock at Baltimore, and I've only been to our local Cheesecake Factory twice and PF Chang's once.

We're doing some local places as well. But these are within walking distance, so for now, convenience wins. With me having food allergies, the bigger chains are usually more aware of what they are doing as well. We went to this local place a few years ago, and they had zero clue what they were doing. I'd rather not have to hit myself with the epi pen while here.

That's a big part of the reason we almost never eat out!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

That's a big part of the reason we almost never eat out!

Mmhmm. Us too. We just find safe locations that we know can handle it when we do get food at home. For instance, I know at Panera what I can order, and I think Chipotle and Subway don't have anything I'm allergic to on their menus. I think you guys have tougher allergies to contend with, though (for me it's nuts and fruit, although there are a few other foods I avoid as well). It will be a relief to get to Aulani and be dealing with Disney as far as food allergies go.

 

[Figgy1]

Mmhmm. Us too. We just find safe locations that we know can handle it when we do get food at home. For instance, I know at Panera what I can order, and I think Chipotle and Subway don't have anything I'm allergic to on their menus. I think you guys have tougher allergies to contend with, though (for me it's nuts and fruit, although there are a few other foods I avoid as well). It will be a relief to get to Aulani and be dealing with Disney as far as food allergies go.

I thought you also had some dairy issues

 

[MinnieM123]

Nasty nasty radar. Tornadoes on ground in Northern Illinois. So far we are holding our own.

95 mph winds before at Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin intersection. Oy.

That doesn't sound good. Of course, I'm hours later here (early morning) reading your post of last night--I hope the storms passed by without incident.

 

[MinnieM123]

Ha!

Me I would just put the frozen pops back in the blender, pour back in the mold and back in the freezer.

FYI-Blend is a loose term, you can hand blend in any ingredient or you can blend with a mixer or blender. They need to be more specific. Peel that idiot disclaimer off your forehead.

Thank you! This was my issue with that recipe as well. To me, "blend" meant mixing up the ingredients in a bowl. I was thinking of actually writing a letter to the magazine, explaining that all they had to do was add a few words, "In a blender or food processor, blend . . ." you know???!!! Granted, I'm not a chef by any stretch of the imagination, but I thought the directions were a big vague for someone who doesn't cook very often.

 

[Figgy1]

Thank you! This was my issue with that recipe as well. To me, "blend" meant mixing up the ingredients in a bowl. I was thinking of actually writing a letter to the magazine, explaining that all they had to do was add a few words, "In a blender or food processor, blend . . ." you know???!!! Granted, I'm not a chef by any stretch of the imagination, but I thought the directions were a big vague for someone who doesn't cook very often.

Very vague! Id pulse them to get a slightly chunky texture, but that's just me

 

[MinnieM123]

Yes, I am aware.

Keep in mind, we don't eat out very much at home, so it's rare for us to eat at any of these places. I've never been to Hard Rock at Baltimore, and I've only been to our local Cheesecake Factory twice and PF Chang's once.

We're doing some local places as well. But these are within walking distance, so for now, convenience wins. With me having food allergies, the bigger chains are usually more aware of what they are doing as well. We went to this local place a few years ago, and they had zero clue what they were doing. I'd rather not have to hit myself with the epi pen while here.

I had a feeling that your choice of chain restaurants might have been a key factor in limiting the exposure to possible food allergies. That's a serious issue for you, and I don't blame you for feeling a bit more comfortable with menus that you are somewhat familiar with.

 

[MinnieM123]

In the car as I'm typing this...

I have no doubt that our favorite @donaldtoo pulled over to the side of the road for a minute, with his car flasher lights on, and then typed, correct?

 

[MinnieM123]

Very vague! Id pulse them to get a slightly chunky texture, but that's just me

Pulse?! Oh thank goodness they didn't use that word; that sounds way too advanced for me. I'd probably be standing at the counter, checking my own pulse rate, and then wondering what the heck to do with all the ingredients in front of me?!

 

[Figgy1]

I have no doubt that our favorite @donaldtoo pulled over to the side of the road for a minute, with his car flasher lights on, and then typed, correct?

I'm quite sure but a gentle reminder about the subject is always a good thing.

 

[Figgy1]

Pulse?! Oh thank goodness they didn't use that word; that sounds way too advanced for me. I'd probably be standing at the counter, checking my own pulse rate, and then wondering what the heck to do with all the ingredients in front of me?!

ROFLOL Guess I'm the resident cook! Let's see 4 meals per day from scratch! Not cook more like slave labor LOL

 

[MinnieM123]

ROFLOL Guess I'm the resident cook! Let's see 4 meals per day from scratch! Not cook more like slave labor LOL

Running out for the bus now, but I have to ask--4 meals a day? Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and . . .??? What's the 4th??

 

[JenniferS]

You, lady, have traumatized me from drinking from one of those ever again

Good. More for me.
To make things even though, you can have my share of octopus.

 

[JenniferS]

@JenniferS Wow, another Titanic avatar? You never have those.

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Just teasin'. My avatars are almost always cats, so...

James Horner died last night. It seemed appropriate.