Your Food Thread

[RjThoughts]

I'm not getting this "Kale as a superfood" craze. I remember when it was just a garnish on the salad bar. I'm one of those that grew up with spinach and greens - collard, mustard, dandelion, etc - as a "superfood."

 

[Emerson40]

I put kale in my smoothie this morn, but enough berries and pineapple so I wouldn't taste the kale.

I hear you. We make smoothies and sometimes juice, and sometimes try to include spinach or kale.
The roasting does something to it though, probably caramelizes the natural sugars in it. It doesn't come out sweet, just not as bitter.

The same goes with beets (and beet greens). When we juice them, the kids say it tastes like 'dirt', and obviously are not big fans. But they will both ask for seconds of roasted beets or sautéed beet greens.

I'm not getting this "Kale as a superfood" craze. I remember when it was just a garnish on the salad bar. I'm one of those that grew up with spinach and greens - collard, mustard, dandelion, etc - as a "superfood."

I don't buy into any of the 'superfood' hype either. We, as a family, just try to eat a good variety of vegetables and plants.

I remember kale being used to fill the spaces between bowls and containers in those salad bars. It was pretty hardy, the frilly edges helped 'fill' the space, it was green, and it was dirt cheep.

Now that it is a 'superfood' though, it has moved up the food hierarchy, and is priced accordingly.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

I'm not getting this "Kale as a superfood" craze. I remember when it was just a garnish on the salad bar. I'm one of those that grew up with spinach and greens - collard, mustard, dandelion, etc - as a "superfood."

I'm with Emerson in that I have had a tasty kale chip or two (one with tahini stands out) but nothing ruins a salad faster then when they mix it in raw with the tender greens...

 

[RjThoughts]

I hear you. We make smoothies and sometimes juice, and sometimes try to include spinach or kale.
The roasting does something to it though, probably caramelizes the natural sugars in it. It doesn't come out sweet, just not as bitter.

The same goes with beets (and beet greens). When we juice them, the kids say it tastes like 'dirt', and obviously are not big fans. But they will both ask for seconds of roasted beets or sautéed beet greens.






I don't buy into any of the 'superfood' hype either. We, as a family, just try to eat a good variety of vegetables and plants.

I remember kale being used to fill the spaces between bowls and containers in those salad bars. It was pretty hardy, the frilly edges helped 'fill' the space, it was green, and it was dirt cheep.

Now that it is a 'superfood' though, it has moved up the food hierarchy, and is priced accordingly.

My father was best friends with a farmer's son growing up. When I was growing up, that man took over the farm and in the autumn would sell us large cabbages cheap, from gawumpkies/Polsih stuffed cabbage. Now his children and grandchildren have taken over the farm and the fruit and vegetable stand. They will charge others high prices for the kale and other "In/Superfoods." My wife purchased kale for her friend, who loves it and was shocked when she was charged a quarter when everyone else was being charged $3. It helps to be remembered by the owners LOL

 

[RjThoughts]

From late August, a trip to the farm

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[warrior queen]

I really do not like the taste of kale
Tried it almost every way possible, but it just isn't nice.
I'll stick to beet greens etc.

 

[RjThoughts]

I really do not like the taste of kale
Tried it almost every way possible, but it just isn't nice.
I'll stick to beet greens etc.

Kale has a taste I can't mask well. Collards, mustard, beets, etc, can be made to taste better by simply boiling in water with a smoked meat - ham hock, turkey wing, ham bone...

 

[warrior queen]

Kale has a taste I can't mask well. Collards, mustard, beets, etc, can be made to taste better by simply boiling in water with a smoked meat - ham hock, turkey wing, ham bone...

Is it just me, or does it have an aniseed aftertaste for everyone?

 

[RjThoughts]

Is it just me, or does it have an aniseed aftertaste for everyone?

It has a bitter licorice, yeah.

 

[Hard_Rom]

My Joy of Cooking says that all veggies are equal in supply of required nutrients. Some have slightly more than others of certain types.

Potatoes! They're are a vegetable. Nothing wrong with a plain old spud in it's jacket. It is how we eat them that counts. We eat them as a starchy carbo food like rice and pasta. You can one of your five fruits and veggies servings from taters.

I think deep frying anything removes it from any chance of being 'healthy'.

McD's Ceasar Salad with kale has more fat, calories and sodium than a Double Burger.

Alfalfa sprouts. They are good. They perk up a saddle not bad.

Not much of a bunny food fan though. Really have to work at it.

 

[warrior queen]

My Joy of Cooking says that all veggies are equal in supply of required nutrients. Some have slightly more than others of certain types.

Potatoes! They're are a vegetable. Nothing wrong with a plain old spud in it's jacket. It is how we eat them that counts. We eat them as a starchy carbo food like rice and pasta. You can one of your five fruits and veggies servings from taters.

I think deep frying anything removes it from any chance of being 'healthy'.

McD's Ceasar Salad with kale has more fat, calories and sodium than a Double Burger.

Alfalfa sprouts. They are good. They perk up a saddle not bad.

Not much of a bunny food fan though. Really have to work at it.

I absolutely love my veg!
It's a rare meal that doesn't have between 5 and 7 veges minimum either in it or accompanying it.
There's a few I dislike tho - kale, custard apple, durian, jackfruit, potato, oyster mushrooms and chokos.

 

[RjThoughts]

The Chinese takeout place my son has me hooked on will put in garlic and onion sprouts in anything you order, if you ask. Added last minute to my chicken and vegetable fried rice is awesome!

 

[Hard_Rom]

Anything sprouting is good for you.

Carrots, peas, corn, cauliflower, parsnips, tomatoes, onion is about it. Love all of them though. Potatoes too.

The leafy greens need lots of vinaigrette. Or goat cheese. Dressings usually kill salad health benefits. Also makes them edible.

I chop them fine, add chicken, fruit and a fruity vinaigrette.

I always put my peas in with my rice. Shredded carrot on sweet chili noodles. Parsnips in large pan and then boil down to maple syrup or brown sugar glaze.

Tiny potatoes or small pieces with carrot baked in oven. You can over boil and wash out taste and goodness. But is hard to over bake. The taste just concentrates. 45min at400'

Keep a timer going and at some point toss in some chicken pieces.

Easy meal. Super simple, yummy.

 

[thør]

Anything sprouting is good for you.

Like malted barley! And it's descendants.

 

[Hard_Rom]

Beer is healthy for you. In moderation. Some primitive beer with just enough alcohol in to kill germs would have been a healthy staple once. Medieval and earlier days had small beer. 2% alcohol. Drink like water.

 

[IrezumiKiss]

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Siu-yea (宵夜), Gnaw Mei fan (牛尾飯) ...that's oxtail stew you'all.

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VANISHING: 69 Bayard

69 Bayard is the little restaurant in Chinatown where the walls are covered with dollar bills.

It's been there a long time--I don't know how long and the man who answered the phone was too harried to answer that question when I called, but he did tell me that this Saturday will be 69's last day in business.

I also don't know the reason for the closure.

The restaurant is known and loved for being a late-night nosh.

It will be missed by many.

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[thør]

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George A Stephen, Sr. was born on this day in 1921. Stephen is credited with the invention of the Weber Kettle grill. All hail!

 

[silver gurl]

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George A Stephen, Sr. was born on this day in 1921. Stephen is credited with the invention of the Weber Kettle grill. All hail!

*Bows* Sno-jo would be lost with out it.
Buffalo Chicken Wings on the menu for tonight. Mmmm
I like beer but it makes me fat!

 

[thør]

*Bows* Sno-jo would be lost with out it.
Buffalo Chicken Wings on the menu for tonight. Mmmm
I like beer but it makes me fat!

The baby backs for Sunday are in the fridge. They get salted and spiced with Memphis dust, tomorrow.

 

[silver gurl]

The baby backs for Sunday are in the fridge. They get salted and spiced with Memphis dust, tomorrow.

My favorite! It is my special treat when the husband makes them. Enjoy!

 

[thør]

The 6 P's!

My favorite! It is my special treat when the husband makes them. Enjoy!

I went to salt and spice the ribs this morning. I cut open the cryovac bag and this nasty stench of rotten meat hit me in the face. Needless to say, they went back to Costco for a refund after bagging them and double-cleaning the counters. I talked to a butcher at Costco and he opened the replacement ribs so I could smell them. They smelled like nice fresh meat, so I bought them. I'm quite glad I didn't start to salt and spice the ribs later this afternoon before heading out to dinner. I might of had to change tomorrow's promised menu.

 

[silver gurl]

I went to salt and spice the ribs this morning. I cut open the cryovac bag and this nasty stench of rotten meat hit me in the face. Needless to say, they went back to Costco for a refund after bagging them and double-cleaning the counters. I talked to a butcher at Costco and he opened the replacement ribs so I could smell them. They smelled like nice fresh meat, so I bought them. I'm quite glad I didn't start to salt and spice the ribs later this afternoon before heading out to dinner. I might of had to change tomorrow's promised menu.

Oh, that is not good! But at least you caught it.

 

[thør]

Oh, that is not good! But at least you caught it.

A good nose is your best friend.

 

[Aglaopheme]

For the well seasoned perv in all of us.