A crap-tastic day requires a large heaping bowl of a screaming hot chili. For all you Texans out there, chili MUST contain beans.
BOY HOWDY ON THAT!! If it ain't got beans it ain't chili, and if it don't burn as bad on the way out ::) as it did on the way in then it ain't hot enough either |:)\
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Post by: happylanding on November 22, 2006, 07:03:53 PM
what about toasted bread and nutella?!?!? ;D
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Post by: Panzerrat on November 22, 2006, 10:13:43 PM
Being new and all that, I hate to disagree so early. Having thrown out that disclaimer, I'm going to have to shudder and say "No!" Nutella? C'mon... (Just kidding. Sort of...)
Fireflyr, my motto regarding hot food is: "If I'm not crying, you're not trying!"
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Post by: switchtech on November 22, 2006, 11:26:45 PM
A crap-tastic day requires a large heaping bowl of a screaming hot chili. For all you Texans out there, chili MUST contain beans.
I've always held that chili contains beans. But I also think a hearty helping of beef can do wonders, then some saltine crackers and you're set.
jbs
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Post by: BrianGMFS on November 23, 2006, 02:58:47 AM
Mid winter, my company does a Chili cook off for lunch one day.... The festivities are held in the hangar..... The combination of Chili, Jet A and 100 LL Can be pretty explosive :D :D :D
Brian
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Post by: fireflyr on November 23, 2006, 04:32:28 PM
The combination of Chili, Jet A and 100 LL Can be pretty explosive :D :D :D
Brian
Add to that the aroma of old leather flying jackets and airplane interiors and the smell will brings tears to a true aviator :'(
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Post by: BrianGMFS on November 24, 2006, 12:22:02 AM
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Add to that the aroma of old leather flying jackets and airplane interiors and the smell will brings tears to a true aviator
We had our first airplane with the "New Airplane Smell" yesterday.... A Citation Soverign with less than 200 hours on it.... And the reason we had it??? It was broke already ;D ;D We usualy have the more "normal" smell of Jet A and Avgas combined with a 30 year old Helio, Aztec or 172 :)
Brian
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Post by: TheSoccerMom on November 24, 2006, 12:37:50 AM
Do you see a lot of Helios???????? :)
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Post by: BrianGMFS on November 24, 2006, 05:32:51 PM
There's one Based at BTV that we work on a bit... The gentleman who owns it is a bit, shall we say "accident" prone. He has been known to taxi over taxiway lights on occasion, resulting in prop and engine overhauls. Of course you cant see over the nose of a Helio when it's flying, let alone on the ground ;D
Brian
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Post by: TheSoccerMom on November 24, 2006, 10:46:22 PM
Hmmm... that sounds like job security, anyway!! ??? ;)
I've never been in one. They look like some serious fun. ;D
Hope you are staying warm there... you may have to resort to that tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich for comfort, if not! (I agree, by the way -- that's a GREAT combo for lunch on a cold, dreary day!)
Of course, ANYTHING is good if I don't cook it. ;D ;D
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Post by: cj5_pilot on November 26, 2006, 05:50:12 PM
Tough one, though I lean towards a good clam chowder.
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Post by: happylanding on November 28, 2006, 10:53:54 PM
Being new and all that, I hate to disagree so early. Having thrown out that disclaimer, I'm going to have to shudder and say "No!" Nutella? C'mon... (Just kidding. Sort of...)
Haha! No worries at all! I usually tend to chose sweet things, but when it comes that I've to cook (and I lately have, since I'm living by myself now :) ) I usually chose to cook easy things. something I like is tuna: I mean, not the canned one, the fresh one. one minute one side, one minute on the other in a pan with just a little bit of olive oil and pepper. and it's ready to serve. but...the good thing too, is that I've discovered that - after all - I'm not soooo bad in the kitchen, since I was able to perform a roastbeef lately ;)
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Post by: Panzerrat on November 29, 2006, 11:33:00 PM
Muuuch bette than nutella. Fresh tuna steaks are awesome.
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Post by: happylanding on December 13, 2006, 09:45:19 PM
Muuuch bette than nutella. Fresh tuna steaks are awesome.
I agree with you. but fish in general is good and it's healty too. Yesterday, BTW, I went to a shop here in London and found a fresh made fish soup. I was appalled, since it seemed to be a really tasty one. I bought a quite big package, so that until tomorrow (if it's still eatable and I hope so! there is no expiry date) I've it. when I paid for it, I decided that even if bad, it had to be good. I was shocked by the price, since it reflected the london's salary and it was like two people going to the restaurant and eat two dishes each. Luckily enough, it's really really gorgeous and tasty. I've to see if I can find the recipe, since I'd like to post it in the forum. it's awesome.....
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Post by: Gulfstream Driver on December 14, 2006, 05:01:06 AM
You were appalled? :D You might want to consult your dictionary on that one, Happy. (Unless it means something good in Italian.)
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Post by: happylanding on December 14, 2006, 05:00:17 PM
You were appalled? :D You might want to consult your dictionary on that one, Happy. (Unless it means something good in Italian.)
Hoho! thanks for the remark. I sometimes get mistaken on the use of terms and I hope you will excuse me, but lately it happens with a certain frequence. I must be quite tired (actually i'm just waiting for vacations!)! :)
I meant - actually - that I got curious and thought it could have been a good idea to taste it! Sorry! :)
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Post by: fireflyr on December 14, 2006, 06:16:30 PM
You were appalled? :D You might want to consult your dictionary on that one, Happy. (Unless it means something good in Italian.)
Hoho! thanks for the remark. I sometimes get mistaken on the use of terms and I hope you will excuse me, but lately it happens with a certain frequence. I must be quite tired (actually i'm just waiting for vacations!)! :)
I meant - actually - that I got curious and thought it could have been a good idea to taste it! Sorry! :)
No apologies necessary, your command of the English language (converted to Yankee) is great and the occasional mistake is really very charming ;) ;) And be sure to get the recipe or description of the soup---I love soup recipes for fish 8)
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Post by: Gulfstream Driver on December 14, 2006, 06:36:03 PM
No apologies, Hap. Your English is better than a lot of Americans'. Just thought I should point that one out, since it was the exact opposite meaning that you were going for. :D Now you can speak very much gooder.
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Post by: undatc on December 18, 2006, 11:13:04 AM
Hmmm gloomy food eh...
Im going with Irish Coffee ::)
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Post by: fireflyr on December 31, 2006, 06:20:49 PM
Hey Happy, did you ever figure out a taste discription or a recipe for that fish soup mentioned above ???
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Post by: happylanding on December 31, 2006, 08:38:01 PM
Hey Happy, did you ever figure out a taste discription or a recipe for that fish soup mentioned above ???
Ohhhh! :( :( Fireflyr not yet! until the 23rd I was in London but did not buy it again. anyhow the 8th I'm going back there and I will buy it again and try to tell you the recipe! :) |:)\ thanks, for remembering!
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Post by: undatc on December 31, 2006, 09:17:59 PM
How about New England Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread bowl? Had it for lunch today, soooooo good.
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Post by: fireflyr on December 31, 2006, 09:33:48 PM
How about New England Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread bowl? Had it for lunch today, soooooo good.
Since you are familiar with Seattle--my favorite Italian restauraunt was a place on the waterfront named Christines------made a basil pesto pasta to die for ::bow::
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Post by: Panzerrat on December 31, 2006, 09:50:28 PM
Which waterfront? There's nothing listed here by that name that I can find. How long ago was this?
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Post by: undatc on December 31, 2006, 09:59:54 PM
How about New England Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread bowl? Had it for lunch today, soooooo good.
Since you are familiar with Seattle--my favorite Italian restauraunt was a place on the waterfront named Christines------made a basil pesto pasta to die for ::bow::
Yea, I dont know where it is, i havent heard of it, and i've spent quite a bit of time in seattle in restraunts. Space Needle, Ivars, Stanly and Seaforts, The Crab Shack, and some really expensive place on the tacoma water front that i went to for my senior prom.
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Post by: fireflyr on January 01, 2007, 06:13:54 AM
Which waterfront? There's nothing listed here by that name that I can find. How long ago was this?
It was 1983-5, I think they call it skid row (?) --the ferries dock there (I guess they dock a LOT of places) :P Thanks for looking, it was a really great restaurant. I was a cargo pilot at the time so I could only afford it about twice a month. They really knew the chemistry of flavors and their sauces always tasted of rich fresh herbs.....MMMMM (insert fat smiley, smacking lips)
And you could get a 3 dollar bottle of Vino de Tavola (Guessing at name--been 20 years) which was a full body red that on a bad day would pucker you up and on a good day, only gave ya heartburn ::drinking::
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Post by: Panzerrat on January 01, 2007, 06:58:14 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the place you're talking about now goes by the name "Trattoria Mitchelli". On Fridays and Saturdays, they're open until 4am, which helps. The food is good too. It's on the north side of Yessler Ave, which is the old skid road, about 100 yards to the south east of the ferry docks.
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Post by: fireflyr on January 01, 2007, 03:21:39 PM
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the place you're talking about now goes by the name "Trattoria Mitchelli". On Fridays and Saturdays, they're open until 4am, which helps. The food is good too. It's on the north side of Yessler Ave, which is the old skid road, about 100 yards to the south east of the ferry docks.
Sounds like an evolution of the place in about the right area 8)
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Post by: happylanding on July 20, 2007, 06:23:55 AM
Hey Happy, did you ever figure out a taste discription or a recipe for that fish soup mentioned above ???
even though it's summer and quite hot, I probably found the recipe I was looking for. just have it and when it will be winter again you can add it to your kitchen!
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Soup: 2 Pounds fish bones, 2 Pounds lobster bodies -- no outer shell 1 Pound fish scraps 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 pinch pepper 1 Medium onion -- skin on, cut into ch 1 leek -- sliced 1 stalk celery -- thinly sliced 1 small carrot -- peeled thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic -- cut in half 1 cup white wine 1 cup tomatoes -- chopped 1 orange -- skin and pith remove 1/4 cup Pernod 5 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 6 sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 2 tsp Spanish paprika 1 pinch saffron Garnish: 1 sm baguette 1/2 cup aioli 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp paprika 4 oz grated Gruyere cheese 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread the fish bones, lobster bodies and fish scraps on sheet pans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well. Roast for 30 minutes or until all the fish parts are golden brown. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stock pot. Add the onions, leeks, celery, carrots and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown. Add all the fish and the white wine. Reduce by one third. Add the remaining ingredients to the stock pot and add enough water to just barely cover the bones . Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 40 minutes Puree, bones and all in the food processor in batches. Strain through a coarse china cap. Taste for seasoning. If the soup seems too thin, return to stove and reduce. Slice the baguette in 1/4-inch slices and toast until golden Mix the aioli with the cayenne and paprika. It should be spicy. To serve, pour the soup into hot bowls and serve with the croutons, rouille, grated Gruyere cheese and chopped parsley on the side.
Right now I would be looking for something lighter! :-)
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Post by: airtac on July 20, 2007, 03:47:59 PM
THANK YOU, HAPPY |:)\
After I get home, I shall surely try that (smacking lips)
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Post by: happylanding on July 20, 2007, 03:58:57 PM
After I get home, I shall surely try that (smacking lips)
You're welcome my dear! I needed some years to find the recipe but finally! :-)
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Post by: Oddball on January 20, 2008, 02:22:50 PM
ok old thread time again but how about cheese and jam with a mug of drinking choclate? now i can hear all of you going "EEEEWWWWW" but dont knock it until you have tried it the jam must be strawberry and the cheese cheddar but of course you can insert honey instead of jam either works
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Post by: Fabo on January 20, 2008, 03:26:55 PM
green olives and dry white wine. any time :)
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Post by: leiafee on January 20, 2008, 10:26:57 PM
Full-English fried breafast in the airfield cafe while commiserating with the res tof the club about the weather!
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Post by: Oddball on January 22, 2008, 08:38:23 PM
ok this is not my fave gloomy food but it helps me to study either a large plate of crackers and cheese or a tub of haagen das strwberry cheese cake ice cream
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Post by: PiperGirl on January 23, 2008, 02:41:36 PM
A nice huge mug of hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream on top ::bow::
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Post by: AirScorp on January 23, 2008, 03:17:40 PM
Not chocolate necessarily...
I do with a cup of Lemon Balm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_officinalis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_officinalis) Perfect to take the edge off on a gloomy day
Or if I'm in a creative mood, something like this http://www.teavana.com/Tranquil+Dream+Night+Night+Herbal+Tea/edp_no=4467/shop.axd/ProductDetails (http://www.teavana.com/Tranquil+Dream+Night+Night+Herbal+Tea/edp_no=4467/shop.axd/ProductDetails)
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Post by: cotejy on September 18, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
This topic is old but I have to share one with you. I do most of my activities outside so when the wheater is bad, I have to find something to do inside. This is my personal favorite bad wheater recipie. Take a long time to do and so delicious.
Preparing the ingredients:
You start with a duck, cut it in 6-7 pieces. Put it in a cookingware of a size that will keep the duck pieces squeze. Add 2-3 large table spoons of duck fat. Oven at 225-250F, uncovered for 3 hours. When done, remove duck parts. - Put the liquid fat in a separate container. - Remove the meat, cut it in chunks. - Put bones, skin, neck, liver, heart in a large pan. Add 8-10 cups of water, garlic, herbs, carrot, oignon and boil slowly for 2-3 hours. 10 minutes before the end, add 4 large sausages in the broth. Filter the broth and put aside broth and sausages. The broth will contain a lot of fat. You want to remove this fat and have a "lean" broth. The best way to do it is to put the broth outside if in winter or in the freezer for the fat to freeze and being removed easy. Add this fat to the fat you already put aside.
- Grill the sausages in 2 tbs of duck fat for a few minutes. Cut all sausages in 5 pieces. - Cut a full package of raw bacon in cubes. - open, rinse with fresh water 5 cans of large white bean. - cut 3 carrots in large pieces - cut 2 oignons in pieces - Put 1tbsp of tomato paste in 5 cups of the broth and mix.
Building the "cassoulet" - rub a large cooking pot, with 3-4 garlic. Leave the garlic in it. - Throw a few bacon cubes in the pot (about the equivalent of 3 slices). - Add 1 tbsp of duck fat - Add one can of white bean, add a hand full of bacon, duck chunks, sausages. A few carrots, oignon, garlic, origan, basilic, thym, pepper. Repeat until all ingredients are in but finish with a can of white beans. - Add enough broth to cover half of the top layer of beans - Add 3 tbsp of duck fat on the top.
Cooking the "cassoulet" - Uncovered, 400F for 3 hours. Each 30-45 minutes, use the back of a spoon to plunge the fat layer that will be on top. - Do not use salt until almost the end of cooking and only if needed after tasting.
HINT: You should have plenty of fat left. I keep it in the fridge and use it for cooking instead of butter.
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Post by: YawningMan on September 25, 2011, 08:24:07 PM
