Author Topic: Eating culture (or what are you eating)  (Read 860 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

guest4

  • Guest
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #45 on: August 11, 2017, 05:38:44 pm »
pineapple has an enzyme that's actually trying to digest you. When you eat pineapple, it eats you back.
When can we expect the B-Grade horror movie to be released?  "Attack of the Hungry Pineapples - They'll Eat You Back!"

Offline Omni

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 8563
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #46 on: August 11, 2017, 08:35:27 pm »
I've got my chicken schwarma on the go. I got hooked on it in the ME. But I can't quite seem to get it as good as they do. But I'll keep at it.

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9120
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #47 on: August 11, 2017, 08:51:37 pm »
Spent several years working for the Japanese and quite a bit of time in Japan. Got to love the food except for miso soup which seems to come with everything. Never could develop a taste for some reason. Maybe because of eating jet lagged a lot of the time. Also miss regular trips to London. British cuisine has been much maligned but you can get the best of everything there, Indian in particular.
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Omni

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 8563
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #48 on: August 11, 2017, 09:14:08 pm »
Speaking of Japan, I always have on hand seaweed wraps, pickled ginger, rice wine vinegar, wasabi, and all the other basics for a sushi. Then when the spirit hits you it's just a matter of deciding what to go get whether it be tuna, smoked salmon, fish roe, cucumber, carrots, or all of the above. A little warm Saki on the side doesn't hurt either.   

Offline kimmy

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5033
  • Location: Kim City BC
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #49 on: August 11, 2017, 10:51:32 pm »
British cuisine has been much maligned but you can get the best of everything there, Indian in particular.

They had to go conquer other civilizations to obtain better food.

 -k
Paris - London - New York - Kim City

Offline kimmy

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5033
  • Location: Kim City BC
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #50 on: August 11, 2017, 10:57:14 pm »
This is sort of true. They sometimes say that because people are squeamish about eating raw food. The acid doesn't actually cook it at all, but it does start to break down the proteins which is why they say it does and the acidity will also kill any bacteria.

That's my primary concern. I don't care much about cooked vs raw as long as the food is safe (ie, no bacteria, parasites, etc.)

Fun fact....if you've ever had a stinging feeling in your mouth after eating pineapple, that's because pineapple has an enzyme that's actually trying to digest you. When you eat pineapple, it eats you back.

That's craaaazyyy!

 -k
Paris - London - New York - Kim City

Offline kimmy

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5033
  • Location: Kim City BC
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #51 on: August 11, 2017, 11:12:36 pm »
Gotta keep the Kim-bobbles bobbling!

Srsly tho, I injest a lot of protein and calories because I am very active.  For about 10 years I've done physical labor and I carry more muscle than most women. But as I transition into a role where I am at a desk most of the time I won't burn as many calories as I do, so I will have to cut back. I am actually pretty concerned about this, because I know my body will still crave all those calories, even when I don't need them. If I don't manage my intake I'll balloon.

 -k
Paris - London - New York - Kim City

guest4

  • Guest
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #52 on: August 12, 2017, 03:39:08 pm »
Srsly tho, I injest a lot of protein and calories because I am very active.  For about 10 years I've done physical labor and I carry more muscle than most women. But as I transition into a role where I am at a desk most of the time I won't burn as many calories as I do, so I will have to cut back. I am actually pretty concerned about this, because I know my body will still crave all those calories, even when I don't need them. If I don't manage my intake I'll balloon.

 -k

What's worse is when you hit that 'change of life' time, your metabolism begins to imitate a hibernating bear and eating anything but celery results in weight gain.   

Offline msj

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 368
  • I'm outta here...
  • Location: Vancouver Island
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #53 on: August 20, 2017, 10:56:22 pm »
I follow Alton Brown on Twitter and when someone asked what to put on scrambled eggs he replied "harissa paste."

I've been using the usual sriracha sauce and other sauces to spice up my eggs in the morning.

So I tell my wife that I' m going to make some harissa paste for my eggs and she says: that's easy, just add olive oil and wine vinegar to the harissa blend already made up in the cupboard.

I did, and it was awesome. Once you have had harissa there is no going back. Not only are the flavours a delight but the texture of the paste thanks to the caraway, coriander, and cumin seeds is fantastic.

Anyway here is the version I was going to make before being pre-empted by my lovely wife: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-harissa-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-190188





I've gotta have more cow bell! -Bruce Dickinson

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12467
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #54 on: August 22, 2017, 09:28:38 am »
Since the 'Cronut' the CNE seems to have picked up a reputation for introducing weird junk foods.

I will try to report back later...
Like Like x 1 View List

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12467
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #55 on: August 22, 2017, 03:29:52 pm »
Ok.  So I ate a 'dubble' - a Carribean chick pea sandwich - and Island Fried Chicken with rice & beans and had a milkshake.

I know.  Mild stuff. 

The dubble was the best - find these in your town and eat them.  Delicious and good for you.  Add tamarind sauce.

There was a place that served snack bugs.  I took a picture...

Offline Goddess

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 817
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #56 on: August 22, 2017, 04:33:46 pm »
What's a "snack bug"?

I ate a scorpion once.  Is that a snack bug?
"A religion without a Goddess is half-way to atheism."

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12467
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #57 on: August 22, 2017, 04:43:04 pm »
My phone is charging... I'll post the photo later.  It was like 'Bug Hut' or something like that...

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12467
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #58 on: August 22, 2017, 09:56:02 pm »

Offline Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12467
Re: Eating culture (or what are you eating)
« Reply #59 on: August 22, 2017, 09:58:00 pm »
http://www.foodserviceandhospitality.com/18874-2/

Quote
TORONTO — This year’s Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto is creating some buzz with its new Bug Bistro. The Toronto Star reported yesterday that the annual event will feature a new food stand serving menu items made with actual insects — including crickets and mealworms.

Humber College professor and creator of the CNE-hit, Coco’s Fried Chicken, Mark Jackecki, concocted the idea for Bug Bistro back in November, when he casually pitched the idea to seasoned concession owner Sheldon Cohen. Despite the CNE’s long-held reputation as a place for experimenting with new food items, such as deep-fried sticks of butter, Jachecki was skeptical about serving bugs to customers, but Cohen discovered bugs to be a healthy source of protein, fibre, iron and amino acids. They’re also low in calories. “It’s about the wow factor,” Cohen says. “We want legs and thoraxes and wings popping out of things.”

I went to a kind of ... uh ... urban oddballs party ... 2 years ago and they served bugs.  Can't do it.