Been awhile, been busy as a one legged man in an arse kicking competition.

Here's some food I threw together for the SO the other night. The 'Cajun'
spice mix is a Tassie blend with Tasmanian Pepper Berries in it...... from
all reports, *very* nice.

The dark stuff in the first two pics is grilled and marinated eggplant.....
which I did, and which is why she went out and bought another eggplant
today!!



http://i41.tinypic.com/2hrz5i0.jpg


http://i44.tinypic.com/6r1qpv.jpg



http://i44.tinypic.com/f9nvw0.jpg



.......
Peter
Tasmania
Australia

Captain Peter Swallows gushed:

> Been awhile, been busy as a one legged man in an arse kicking competition.
>
> Here's some food I threw together for the SO the other night. The 'Cajun'
> spice mix is a Tassie blend with Tasmanian Pepper Berries in it...... from
> all reports, *very* nice.
>
> The dark stuff in the first two pics is grilled and marinated
> eggplant..... which I did, and which is why she went out and bought
> another eggplant today!!
>
> http://i41.tinypic.com/2hrz5i0.jpg
>
> http://i44.tinypic.com/6r1qpv.jpg
>
> http://i44.tinypic.com/f9nvw0.jpg


Tomatoes aren't quite ripe enough. And is that a light-skinned cucumber?

Bob

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Reve46 > wrote in
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>
> Your phorum post on 'Food and drink forum - FoodBanter.com'
> (http://www.foodbanter.com) offers the same submit as another article
> author but i much like your far better.
>
>
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Peter
Tasmania
Australia

Steve wrote:

>> Captain Peter Swallows gushed:
>>
>>> Been awhile, been busy as a one legged man in an arse kicking
>>> competition.
>>>
>>> Here's some food I threw together for the SO the other night. The
>>> 'Cajun' spice mix is a Tassie blend with Tasmanian Pepper Berries in
>>> it...... from all reports, *very* nice.
>>>
>>> The dark stuff in the first two pics is grilled and marinated
>>> eggplant..... which I did, and which is why she went out and bought
>>> another eggplant today!!
>>>
>>> http://i41.tinypic.com/2hrz5i0.jpg
>>>
>>> http://i44.tinypic.com/6r1qpv.jpg
>>>
>>> http://i44.tinypic.com/f9nvw0.jpg
>>
>> Tomatoes aren't quite ripe enough. And is that a light-skinned cucumber?
>>
>> Bob
>
> I don't see the use in posting pics of the same plate from different
> angles and of food you haven't personally tasted/eaten and then
> bragging about it secondhand.


Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading this
thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it would form a
very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that reason Swallows' post
wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you imply the pics were a waste of
time and bandwidth.

The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out and
bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well on
Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate" is hinting
that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was worth doing again.

Bob

On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:34:52 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

> Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading this
> thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it would form a
> very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that reason Swallows' post
> wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you imply the pics were a waste of
> time and bandwidth.
>
> The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
> prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out and
> bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well on
> Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate" is hinting
> that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was worth doing again.

This is case in point why people don't post about food in rfc usenet.
--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

"sf" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
> On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:34:52 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> > wrote:
>
>> Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading this
>> thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it would
>> form a
>> very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that reason Swallows'
>> post
>> wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you imply the pics were a waste
>> of
>> time and bandwidth.
>>
>> The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
>> prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out and
>> bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well on
>> Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate" is
>> hinting
>> that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was worth doing
>> again.
>
> This is case in point why people don't post about food in rfc usenet.

Agreed. It's been taken over by the dark forces.

sf wrote:

>> Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading this
>> thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it would
>> form a very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that reason
>> Swallows' post wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you imply the
>> pics were a waste of time and bandwidth.
>>
>> The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
>> prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out and
>> bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well on
>> Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate" is
>> hinting that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was worth
>> doing again.
>
> This is case in point why people don't post about food in rfc usenet.

That wasn't posting about cooking. There was no mention of what went into
the salad. There was no discussion (or disclosure) of how long the salmon
had been cooked, or at what temperature. What she did was post pictures of
food and needily preen for approval.

As an easy contrast, compare Swallows' post with any post by koko. koko
takes the trouble to talk about *how* her dishes are prepared -- you know,
*cooking* rather than *exhibiting.*

Bob

"Bob Terwilliger" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> sf wrote:
>
>>> Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading this
>>> thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it would
>>> form a very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that reason
>>> Swallows' post wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you imply the
>>> pics were a waste of time and bandwidth.
>>>
>>> The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
>>> prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out and
>>> bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well on
>>> Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate" is
>>> hinting that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was worth
>>> doing again.
>>
>> This is case in point why people don't post about food in rfc usenet.
>
> That wasn't posting about cooking. There was no mention of what went into
> the salad. There was no discussion (or disclosure) of how long the salmon
> had been cooked, or at what temperature. What she did was post pictures of
> food and needily preen for approval.
>
> As an easy contrast, compare Swallows' post with any post by koko. koko
> takes the trouble to talk about *how* her dishes are prepared -- you know,
> *cooking* rather than *exhibiting.*

Koko BLOGS her cooking. Most people who do not also do not elaborate until
someone asks.

sf > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:34:52 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> > wrote:
>
>> Well, I hadn't known about the Tasmanian pepperberry before reading
>> this thread. From browsing spice site descriptions, I can see how it
>> would form a very nice basis for a Cajun-style spice mix. For that
>> reason Swallows' post wasn't a complete waste for me, though as you
>> imply the pics were a waste of time and bandwidth.
>>
>> The eggplant comment isn't necessarily bragging: Suppose Swallows had
>> prepared a frozen pizza from a box, and the next day her SO went out
>> and bought a dozen more frozen pizzas. Does that really reflect well
>> on Swallows' cooking? Maybe by buying the eggplant, Swallows' "mate"
>> is hinting that the eggplant was the only part of the meal which was
>> worth doing again.
>
> This is case in point why people don't post about food in rfc usenet.


ROFLMAO!!!!

I find it quite funny, and then quite sad and pathetic, that Boobie
Twitlilliger *actually* thinks that everyone is waiting with bated
breath for its 'judgement' on a post!!

Several other words spring to mind whilst reading Boobies crap....
jealous, intimidated, postulation.... as you said Barb, it's probably
why a lot of people don't post about food here, when there's ******s
like Boobie and its equally little 'friend' Spurtz who seek to drag down
anyone who posts anything to do with food.

One wonders why they keep posting here, when it's well known they are
both keyboard cooks.

But one thing that is going to make me smile over Christmas Day, is the
fact that Boobie and Spurts are going to be *absolutely* slavering
thinking about me, looking for any posts I make, wanting to reply to me,
thinking about me when they wake up, all through the day, and as they go
to sleep!!

I wonder if they realise that openly shows their gayness?


Anyways Barb, enough of talking about the shit...... have a great
Christmas celebration. I've started on my Christmas lunch already.....
made the prawn spread for the prawn toasts, also got some *DAMN* good
Chorizo and made some paprika mayo for Prawn Pinchos........

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/2629...moky+paprika+m
ayonnaise

Got the two types of chooks ready for the spit roaster, and the veges
ready for the oven, and dessert is almost done, just have to make some
Baileys truffles in the morning (if I feel like it).

We're having an 'orphans' Christmas lunch, as I'm on duty, and the SO
goes back to work Boxing Day, so we've got 6-7 friends coming over that
are also either working, or too far from home with not enough leave to
get there and back in time.

Enjoy you day.


Peter
Tasmania
Australia

"I'm Back!!" wrote:
> ROFLMAO!!!!
>
> it's probably
> why a lot of people don't post about food here, when there's ******s
> like Boobie and its equally little 'friend' Spurtz who seek to drag down
> anyone who posts anything to do with food.

They did get a bit critical. I looked at your 3 pictures and was....YUM!
Wish that was served to me. Your recipe would be very welcome here. :-D

On Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:24:04 GMT, "I'm Back!!"
> wrote:

> have a great
> Christmas celebration. I've started on my Christmas lunch already.....
> made the prawn spread for the prawn toasts, also got some *DAMN* good
> Chorizo and made some paprika mayo for Prawn Pinchos........
>
> http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/2629...moky+paprika+m
> ayonnaise

Those are right up my alley, simple and delicious! I like that they
gave permission to use something other than chorizo, because Spanish
style is almost as scarce as hen's teeth in these parts. Mexican
style is the norm here.
>
> Got the two types of chooks ready for the spit roaster, and the veges
> ready for the oven, and dessert is almost done, just have to make some
> Baileys truffles in the morning (if I feel like it).

I have to pry myself away from the computer and get going (after the
house warms up a bit). I made my doughs, filled spice jars with
homemade seasoning mixes and labeled them last night, but the rubber
needs to hit the road this morning. Here is an appetizer recipe
that's been sitting overnight in the refrigerator, waiting for me to
cut it into rounds (I made a log to slice) and bake.

Stilton and Rosemary Shortbread
http://www.closetcooking.com/2011/12...hortbread.html

Makes 18-36 cookies

A buttery savory shortbread with tangy stilton cheese, rosemary and a
touch of pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup stilton, rooms temperature and crumbled
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse grain pepper
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped


Directions

1. Cream the cheese and butter.

2. Mix in the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper.

3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients followed by the
rosemary.

4. Shape the cookies as you like and place them on a parchment lined
baking sheet with an inch of space between them.

5. Place the baking sheet in the fridge and chill for at least 30
minutes.

6. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until they just start to turn a light
golden brown, about 8-14 minutes, remove and let cool.

Note: The shortbread will still be soft when it is done but it will
crisp up as it cools.

*The recipe doesn't give dimensions, so I made the log between 1.5 and
2 inches in diameter and plan to cut the rounds a "generous" quarter
inch, but not over .5 inches thick.


--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

Captain Peter Swallows pouted:

> Several other words spring to mind whilst reading Boobies crap....
> jealous, intimidated, postulation

Well, at least you've finally admitted to those feelings!


> One wonders why they keep posting here, when it's well known they are
> both keyboard cooks.

"Well known" is your code phrase for "only in a fantasy world", isn't it?


I'm sure your Christmas will be merry! And ***!


Bob

On Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:24:04 GMT, "I'm Back!!"
> wrote:
>ROFLMAO!!!!
>
>I find it quite funny, and then quite sad and pathetic, that Boobie
>Twitlilliger *actually* thinks that everyone is waiting with bated
>breath for its 'judgement' on a post!!
>
>Several other words spring to mind whilst reading Boobies crap....
>jealous, intimidated, postulation.... as you said Barb, it's probably
>why a lot of people don't post about food here, when there's ******s
>like Boobie and its equally little 'friend' Spurtz who seek to drag down
>anyone who posts anything to do with food.
>
>One wonders why they keep posting here, when it's well known they are
>both keyboard cooks.
>
>But one thing that is going to make me smile over Christmas Day, is the
>fact that Boobie and Spurts are going to be *absolutely* slavering
>thinking about me, looking for any posts I make, wanting to reply to me,
>thinking about me when they wake up, all through the day, and as they go
>to sleep!!
>
>I wonder if they realise that openly shows their gayness?
>Peter
>Tasmania
>Australia

And so there goes the neighborhood. Again :-(