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OT - cold weather food and beverage questions
Tea: I drink it any dang way I want at the time *snicker*
Cold weather food: well, you already did my #1 default (chili) but a simple pre-cooked ham (I usually go for the Kroger brand when I'm down state but Cumberland is also good) in the crock pot for a few hours with a little bit of liquid at the start, some Bob Evans already made in the diary/meat aisle mashed potatoes and a vegetable works for us. Also, heat up either chicken or beef broth with any spices you want in the crock pot, and about 15-30 minutes (depending on how done you like pasta) throw in some No-yolk noodle, extra wide/broad -- makes a nice soup. Another one (we did these for T-giving rather than a whole bird -- DH hates dealing with anything on a bone): Flatten out unbaked Grands biscuits, place your choice of deli meat (I've done them also with Lloyd's BBQ shredded meats) on top of half of them, add some shredded cheese of choice, place another flattened buscuit on top, use a fork to mash the edges together (similiar to putting on a top crust on a pie), and bake at about teh same directions are the regular buscuits. I've heard rumors that it supposed to be possible to do a variation on lasagna in a crockpot but I don't know how to do it. HTH, Tricia |
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Okay what is catsup?
I Know ketchup is tomato sauce and grape jelly is grape jam, but catsup ? Dee in Oz who only drinks tea, one sugar and a small amount of milk. |
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Dee in Oz wrote: Okay what is catsup? I Know ketchup is tomato sauce and grape jelly is grape jam, but catsup ? As far as I know, it is an off tasting version of ketchup that seriously needs more salt to it (at least anything *I've* ever tasted that has said catsup rather than ketchup has been that way -- and something I would rather by-pass than use, even if it means my fries go naked) Tricia |
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Thanks Tricia
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Aussies were great tea drinkers. My Tasmanian relatives were famous for the
fact that if you got up at two in the morning someone would be in the kitchen with the kettle on. We have been subverted to coffee to a large extent, but I have never drunk a cup of coffee in my life, and am unlikely to start now. I take my tea with lots of milk and 2 sugars in a very large mug (so probably the equivalent of weak white and one), but others who come to my house like black tea so weak that they "share" a tea bag! I couldn't believe it when I first saw this, but the first person gets two dunks, the second about 4 or 5, and the third just pours the hot water through the bag. Weird!! According to one of my stewards (who was a flight steward for the Queen) the Royal protocol is to pour water straight from a "rolling boil" into the warmed pot with tea leaves, and allow to brew for at least 2 minutes. The tea should be poured within 5 minutes, always into an empty cup. Any milk, sugar and lemon is added after. The longer the tea leaves stew in hot water the more tannic acid is released, so that's why tea that has been standing will tast particularly yukky. Service ration packs used to always include tea and coffee (don't know if they still do) in powdered form. Powdered tea with powdered whitener and sugar mixed in is not nice, and the NATO standard mix was white with one sugar! To this day I have ex-service friends who still answer "NATO standard" if you ask tham how they drink their tea or coffee. On exercises, if I couldn't scrounge a real tea bag and some sugar I went without. I could handle not having milk, but powdered tea is beyond bad!! A couple of people have mentioned green tea but that is a taste I have never acquired. Nor do herbal teas appeal much. I used to drink Earl Grey (weak black unsweetened) but after some throat surgery it never tasted right again so switched to "normal" tea. Honey is supposed to be wonderful in tea as a sweetener but I don't like honey. So when I come to visit just have normal tea, lots of real milk and some sugar available and I will be right at home. -- Cheryl in Oz http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau "Tina" wrote in message oups.com... I have discovered that I am a tea addict. Have loved the stuff for ages, but have discovered recently that I must have my afternoon tea. About 2 in the afternoon, if I haven't started the tea kettle for a English Teatime or a Constant Comment... I start to lose steam and feel a bit sluggish! question #1. Dh and I are having a bit of a tit-a-tat as to true "English" tea. He swears "with lemon" - I'm sure my friend from England told me a spot of cream. I'm just one dollop of honey myself, but have discovered lately that I like the occassional spot of cream in my tea. So which is it? question #2. What is YOUR favorite cold weather food item? I've run out of meal plan ideas this week and quite frankly I'm tired. If it would work in the crock pot or in a big dutch oven, that would even be a plus. We've already had: stew chili split pea soup corned beef and cabbage - which I started in the crock pot yesterday morning before Billy and I left for the day. The corned beef didn't have enough fat in it, and I didn't add enough liquid (counting on the fat) so the cabbage burnt! Can you say GeeeeROSSSSSS! Nothing smells worse than coming home to a house that reaks of burned cabbage! BLEK! So before DH gets home and wants my weekly grocery list......you guys got any swell ideas or answers? TIA and Hugs, Tina |
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Tina wrote:
I have discovered that I am a tea addict. Have loved the stuff for ages, but have discovered recently that I must have my afternoon tea. About 2 in the afternoon, if I haven't started the tea kettle for a English Teatime or a Constant Comment... I start to lose steam and feel a bit sluggish! question #1. Dh and I are having a bit of a tit-a-tat as to true "English" tea. He swears "with lemon" - I'm sure my friend from England told me a spot of cream. I'm just one dollop of honey myself, but have discovered lately that I like the occassional spot of cream in my tea. So which is it? Milk in tea, cream in coffee. Cream is far too heavy for the more delicate flavours of tea. Lemon if you prefer, but both are acceptable. I like honey in herbal teas, but drink china and green teas plain and unadorned. question #2. What is YOUR favorite cold weather food item? I've run out of meal plan ideas this week and quite frankly I'm tired. If it would work in the crock pot or in a big dutch oven, that would even be a plus. We've already had: stew chili split pea soup corned beef and cabbage - which I started in the crock pot yesterday morning before Billy and I left for the day. The corned beef didn't have enough fat in it, and I didn't add enough liquid (counting on the fat) so the cabbage burnt! Can you say GeeeeROSSSSSS! Nothing smells worse than coming home to a house that reaks of burned cabbage! BLEK! So before DH gets home and wants my weekly grocery list......you guys got any swell ideas or answers? One Pot Goulash Venison casserole Jugged hare Beef Carbonade -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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In article .com,
"Tina" wrote: I have discovered that I am a tea addict. Have loved the stuff for ages, but have discovered recently that I must have my afternoon tea. About 2 in the afternoon, if I haven't started the tea kettle for a English Teatime or a Constant Comment... I start to lose steam and feel a bit sluggish! I'm a tea lover, too! Except that I more often have mine in the morning, after I've finished my housework and have dressed. Then I can settle down with my tea and email. G question #1. Dh and I are having a bit of a tit-a-tat as to true "English" tea. He swears "with lemon" - I'm sure my friend from England told me a spot of cream. I'm just one dollop of honey myself, but have discovered lately that I like the occassional spot of cream in my tea. So which is it? I once had tea in a restaurant where they brought cream instead of the milk I always used -- and the cream curdled in the tea. Ugh! I grew up (English mother) with milk in my tea, but I've more or less given up putting anything in it -- gotta save the calories for something else you know. G DGS#2, who loves to have tea with me (he'll be five on Friday) says his favorite addition to tea is cookies. My favorite teas are Earl Grey (with extra bergamot -- yum!) and Lapsang Souchong. Both are to die for, IMHO. Tea is best brewed in a pot from tea *leaves*, rather than from bags. I order my tea from http://www.uptontea.com/, and they also have teapots with inserts so you can remove the tea leaves and yet they have plenty of room to steep properly. Great company (NAYY, of course) with very good customer service. question #2. What is YOUR favorite cold weather food item? You already mentioned split pea soup, but I also love lasagna (I *love* pasta!) and a recipe for Mexican tortilla soup a friend gave me. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education |
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In article . com,
"Tina" wrote: OOOOOOOOOOHhhHhhh Marcella! A woman after my own heart! My absolute, all time favorite! French Onion soup and a french dip! I'm so spoiled, I never would have dreamed of making that at home! That's usually my LaMadelaine treat! Guess it's time to try it myself in my own kitchen! Thanks for sharing your recipes! Hugs, Tina You are very welcome! Hope you like them. marcella |
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How about pot roast with potatoes and carrots. Great crock pot meal.
Creamy noodle casserole with chicken or tuna. -- http://community.webshots.com/user/snigdibbly SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "Tina" wrote in message oups.com... I have discovered that I am a tea addict. Have loved the stuff for ages, but have discovered recently that I must have my afternoon tea. About 2 in the afternoon, if I haven't started the tea kettle for a English Teatime or a Constant Comment... I start to lose steam and feel a bit sluggish! question #1. Dh and I are having a bit of a tit-a-tat as to true "English" tea. He swears "with lemon" - I'm sure my friend from England told me a spot of cream. I'm just one dollop of honey myself, but have discovered lately that I like the occassional spot of cream in my tea. So which is it? question #2. What is YOUR favorite cold weather food item? I've run out of meal plan ideas this week and quite frankly I'm tired. If it would work in the crock pot or in a big dutch oven, that would even be a plus. We've already had: stew chili split pea soup corned beef and cabbage - which I started in the crock pot yesterday morning before Billy and I left for the day. The corned beef didn't have enough fat in it, and I didn't add enough liquid (counting on the fat) so the cabbage burnt! Can you say GeeeeROSSSSSS! Nothing smells worse than coming home to a house that reaks of burned cabbage! BLEK! So before DH gets home and wants my weekly grocery list......you guys got any swell ideas or answers? TIA and Hugs, Tina |
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same difference - catsup/ketchup
-- http://community.webshots.com/user/snigdibbly SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "Dee in Oz" wrote in message ups.com... Okay what is catsup? I Know ketchup is tomato sauce and grape jelly is grape jam, but catsup ? Dee in Oz who only drinks tea, one sugar and a small amount of milk. |
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