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Posted April 05, 2015
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CarrionCrow: Right. That walking around in a drenched sneaker sound is never good when it's flooring.

Okay, fair enough. Don't mind me. It's cheerleading drenched in negativity, one of my talents.
The third person does sound like a jackass, though.

Ham's not bad, but I could make a better burrito, by far. All the ham that's available at the store has enough sodium injected into it to raise your blood pressure from across the room, let alone when you actually eat it.

Home cooking, ingredient control, better ingredients in general, better food overall.
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adaliabooks: I didn't really talk to the other guy, but from what I heard and saw that sounds a fair assessment.
Honestly Crow, I wouldn't expect anything else ;)

But ham is supposed to be salty... anyway, you should soak it for 24 hours before cooking (or so I've been told) if it's too salty and it should be better.
We boil ours in apple juice and cider and then roast it with a honey mustard spiced glaze.
Good to know. Haven't changed by this point, so it's a fair bet that ship sailed permanently. -laughs-

Useful information, thank you. I'll have to try my hand at it, see if I can convince the roommates that their buy it-take it out of the package-cook it immediately approach needs some work.

Big surprise coming from someone who makes quality food for a living, but that does sound really appealing.
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CarrionCrow: Good evening. =)

You are absolutely right. I'm inspired by Endre's example to the point that I might go that extra mile and make myself a big omelet later on.
It'll look like mangled ass since I almost never manage the flip without tearing it up, but it'll taste good. =)
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HypersomniacLive: Nah, don't sweat it. When that happens to me, I go with "it's not like we were going to swallow it in one piece, anyway"! :-P
That's a very positive approach to it all. I like it.
Maybe I'm just weird, but it only bothers me for a minute unless I'm making them for someone else. Then it's attempted perfectionism.
Post edited April 06, 2015 by CarrionCrow
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: Right. That walking around in a drenched sneaker sound is never good when it's flooring.

Okay, fair enough. Don't mind me. It's cheerleading drenched in negativity, one of my talents.
The third person does sound like a jackass, though.

Ham's not bad, but I could make a better burrito, by far. All the ham that's available at the store has enough sodium injected into it to raise your blood pressure from across the room, let alone when you actually eat it.

Home cooking, ingredient control, better ingredients in general, better food overall.
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EndreWhiteMane: You'll have trouble convincing him after he had gammon (salt pork) steaks the other night. :-)
That's like eating a slab of bacon.
You're more knowledgeable than I am, didn't know that.
I can see the appeal, bacon is pretty frigging good. (Like so many unhealthy things...)
Posted April 06, 2015
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EndreWhiteMane: You'll have trouble convincing him after he had gammon (salt pork) steaks the other night. :-)
That's like eating a slab of bacon.
And it's every bit as good as that sounds ;)

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HypersomniacLive: Dang, what a day; sorry it's not been more rewarding and less eventful; hope I didn't jinx you with my wishes. :/

Wine was a wise decision, drinking some myself here. :-)
I doubt it, more likely my own high expectations (not the flooded floor though, that's just bad luck)

Wine is always a good decision ;)

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CarrionCrow: Good to know. Haven't changed by this point, so it's a fair bet that ship sailed permanently. -laughs-

Useful information, thank you. I'll have to try my hand at it, see if I can convince the roommates that their buy it-take it out of the package-cook it immediately approach needs some work.

Big surprise coming from someone who makes quality food for a living, but that does sound really appealing.
Have to say I rarely bother with the soaking myself any more (partially due to forgetting and partially because it doesn't seem to need it) but if over saltyness is a problem that's a good idea.
Slow cooking it in the oven also works, with a slightly more BBQ glaze and a good glug of cider. But you can't go much wrong with straight up boiling it. But cider is the best bet for a boiling liquid. We've tried Coca Cola (as many chefs have suggested) but didn't find it worked very well...
Posted April 06, 2015
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EndreWhiteMane: You'll have trouble convincing him after he had gammon (salt pork) steaks the other night. :-)
That's like eating a slab of bacon.
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adaliabooks: And it's every bit as good as that sounds ;)

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HypersomniacLive: Dang, what a day; sorry it's not been more rewarding and less eventful; hope I didn't jinx you with my wishes. :/

Wine was a wise decision, drinking some myself here. :-)
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adaliabooks: I doubt it, more likely my own high expectations (not the flooded floor though, that's just bad luck)

Wine is always a good decision ;)

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CarrionCrow: Good to know. Haven't changed by this point, so it's a fair bet that ship sailed permanently. -laughs-

Useful information, thank you. I'll have to try my hand at it, see if I can convince the roommates that their buy it-take it out of the package-cook it immediately approach needs some work.

Big surprise coming from someone who makes quality food for a living, but that does sound really appealing.
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adaliabooks: Have to say I rarely bother with the soaking myself any more (partially due to forgetting and partially because it doesn't seem to need it) but if over saltyness is a problem that's a good idea.
Slow cooking it in the oven also works, with a slightly more BBQ glaze and a good glug of cider. But you can't go much wrong with straight up boiling it. But cider is the best bet for a boiling liquid. We've tried Coca Cola (as many chefs have suggested) but didn't find it worked very well...
I think it's getting smoked, which typically comes out pretty well. But it's apparent from your info that there are more things to try.

I'd definitely pass on the Coke idea. To me, it doesn't taste great.
Maybe my taste buds are scorched from too much diet soda, but it taste almost fruity in a thick, unpleasant way.
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: I think it's getting smoked, which typically comes out pretty well. But it's apparent from your info that there are more things to try.

I'd definitely pass on the Coke idea. To me, it doesn't taste great.
Maybe my taste buds are scorched from too much diet soda, but it taste almost fruity in a thick, unpleasant way.
Smoked sounds pretty good too :)

I don't mind Coke, it's very sweet but I tend to mainly drink it at the end of a busy night as a pick me up, so the sugar is what I'm looking for.
But as an ingredient for cooking ham I can't recommend it...

Anyway, off to bed now as we're working again tomorrow night.

Night all sleep well!
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: I think it's getting smoked, which typically comes out pretty well. But it's apparent from your info that there are more things to try.

I'd definitely pass on the Coke idea. To me, it doesn't taste great.
Maybe my taste buds are scorched from too much diet soda, but it taste almost fruity in a thick, unpleasant way.
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adaliabooks: Smoked sounds pretty good too :)

I don't mind Coke, it's very sweet but I tend to mainly drink it at the end of a busy night as a pick me up, so the sugar is what I'm looking for.
But as an ingredient for cooking ham I can't recommend it...

Anyway, off to bed now as we're working again tomorrow night.

Night all sleep well!
Have a good night, sleep well, fingers crossed for tomorrow. =)
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: I think it's getting smoked, which typically comes out pretty well. But it's apparent from your info that there are more things to try.

I'd definitely pass on the Coke idea. To me, it doesn't taste great.
Maybe my taste buds are scorched from too much diet soda, but it taste almost fruity in a thick, unpleasant way.
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adaliabooks: Smoked sounds pretty good too :)

I don't mind Coke, it's very sweet but I tend to mainly drink it at the end of a busy night as a pick me up, so the sugar is what I'm looking for.
But as an ingredient for cooking ham I can't recommend it...

Anyway, off to bed now as we're working again tomorrow night.

Night all sleep well!
Night Adalia, sleep well.
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: [...]

That's a very positive approach to it all. I like it.
Maybe I'm just weird, but it only bothers me for a minute unless I'm making them for someone else. Then it's attempted perfectionism.
I also put more effort in presentation when I cook for others, but if something doesn't turn out the way I envisioned it, decoration can do wonders to camouflage any failures. ;-)


Good night adaliabooks, hope you get some well deserved rest.
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: [...]

That's a very positive approach to it all. I like it.
Maybe I'm just weird, but it only bothers me for a minute unless I'm making them for someone else. Then it's attempted perfectionism.
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HypersomniacLive: I also put more effort in presentation when I cook for others, but if something doesn't turn out the way I envisioned it, decoration can do wonders to camouflage any failures. ;-)

Good night adaliabooks, hope you get some well deserved rest.
That works. Or you could go my route and tell the person, "I tried, it'll taste good, be glad I didn't dump a can of cold beans on it to cover up the broken bits." -laughs-
Posted April 06, 2015
Well, I picked up Oceanhorn as my game purchase of the month ™. ;)
I've never played a 'Zelda-esque' type of game except Zelda Classic.
All I know so far is the game runs and the music and graphics are gorgeous.
Runs nicely on 'ultra' settings and looks like a barrel of fun. :-)
Posted April 06, 2015
Good evening, everyone!

I hope you have all had a nice weekend with lots of chocolate?
Posted April 06, 2015
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ddickinson: Good evening, everyone!

I hope you have all had a nice weekend with lots of chocolate?
Hi DD, no chocolate here but a nice veggie omelet. :-)
Did you have a good evening?
Posted April 06, 2015
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CarrionCrow: That works. Or you could go my route and tell the person, "I tried, it'll taste good, be glad I didn't dump a can of cold beans on it to cover up the broken bits." -laughs-
Think I'm going to stick with my method, but cheers for the tip. :-)


Hi DD, hope you had a lovely Easter.

And yes, I turned my guest room into a pantry which I then stocked with all sorts of chocolate eggs, bunnies, you name it. It's all I'm having for breakfast, lunch, dinner, since yesterday; think I won't have to cook for the next three months. ;-P


And here's something I stumbled on a few moments ago.
Posted April 06, 2015
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EndreWhiteMane: Well, I picked up Oceanhorn as my game purchase of the month ™. ;)
I've never played a 'Zelda-esque' type of game except Zelda Classic.
All I know so far is the game runs and the music and graphics are gorgeous.
Runs nicely on 'ultra' settings and looks like a barrel of fun. :-)
Good choice. Haven't really gotten into a Zelda game since A Link to the Past, and it still looks interesting.

If it comes with your recommendation, I'll bump it up on my mental wishlist. ;)
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ddickinson: Good evening, everyone!

I hope you have all had a nice weekend with lots of chocolate?
Good evening. =)

Quiet weekend here, always nice. No chocolate aside from a few Swiss rolls, though. Too old, too fat and too lazy as is to be pounding tons of sugar. -laughs-

How've you been doing?
Post edited April 06, 2015 by CarrionCrow
Posted April 06, 2015
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EndreWhiteMane: Hi DD, no chocolate here but a nice veggie omelet. :-)
Did you have a good evening?
Hello, Endre! *big chocolate hug*

I have had a wonderful weekend. My romantic Saturday night was great as always, I got to enjoy Sunday morning relaxing in bed and enjoying the rest from the long days I have been working, and then this afternoon me and my partner spent the rest of the day on the farm with my whole family (my parents, my brothers and their wives and kids). It was a beautiful sunny day, we had a very tasty barbecue, and lots of fun playing with my brothers kids, although they can be quite exhausting, and of course, enjoying time with my family outside of work. We do not get together too often like this, so it is always great.

How was your day? No chocolate? Are you not a fan of chocolate?

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HypersomniacLive: Hi DD, hope you had a lovely Easter.

And yes, I turned my guest room into a pantry which I then stocked with all sorts of chocolate eggs, bunnies, you name it. It's all I'm having for breakfast, lunch, dinner, since yesterday; think I won't have to cook for the next three months. ;-P

And here's something I stumbled on a few moments ago.
Hello, Hyper! *big Easter wave*

Congratulations on winning a game, a very worthy winner!

I had a lovely Easter, thank you. (Please see my reply to Endre for the details.)

How was your weekend? I hope you have had a nice time and some nice sunshine?

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CarrionCrow: Good evening. =)

Quiet weekend here, always nice. No chocolate aside from a few Swiss rolls, though. Too old, too fat and too lazy as is to be pounding tons of sugar. -laughs-

How've you been doing?
Hello, Crow! *big hug*

I have not had much chocolate myself, been too busy today playing with some little monsters. I am doing great, thank you. I had a very lovely weekend (see my reply to Endre, because I'm too worn out to keep typing it :-)).

So a quiet weekend? Anything fun, or just enjoyed the time relaxing and playing games?
Post edited April 06, 2015 by ddickinson
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