What's for Dinner?

[Sqwertz]

This one should be easy.

https://i.postimg.cc/Vv5vDtdM/M-Fugly.jpg

Ugly inside and out.

-sw

[Sqwertz]

I forgot to drizzle on the pan sauce before the picture. Sosueme.
With fried shrooms and Club Roquefort dip.

https://i.postimg.cc/P53kt7xW/Frying-on-Shrooms-with-a-Monkfish.jpg

-sw

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

A sandwich made out of the chuck roast I cooked Monday a dab of
Boar's Head horseradish sauce was between the bread as well.

[Dave Smith]

On 2023-10-03 9:47 p.m., itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> A sandwich made out of the chuck roast I cooked Monday a dab of
> Boar's Head horseradish sauce was between the bread as well.

I made Panang chicken curry. It turned out really nicely.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On 2023-10-04, itsjoan...@webtv.net <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> A sandwich made out of the chuck roast I cooked Monday a dab of
> Boar's Head horseradish sauce was between the bread as well.

Just a salad for me. We went out for lunch; I ate all the meat and
spinach out of my nabeyaki udon, so I didn't need any at dinner.

--
Cindy Hamilton

[jmcquown]

Some kind of fish but I couldn't tell you what kind.

Jill

[Alex]

The wrapper gave it away.  It's says FISH right on it.

[bruce bowser]

I bet that will call for a big breakfast.

[dsi1]

We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte, Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7

[bruce bowser]

I hear that biscuits are good with sausage gravy and with salt pork.

[Mike Duffy]

On 2023-10-05, bruce bowser wrote:

> I hear that biscuits are good with sausage gravy and with salt pork.

I've heard that here, but think it was you who said it.

[bruce bowser]

Really? What's the exact quote?

[Alex]

That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
over medium egg on top.

[jmcquown]

On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:

> dsi1 wrote:
>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
>> Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I
>> didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the
>> real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
> over medium egg on top.

Agreed. If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on the side,
why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain white gravy on the
biscuit? And an over medium egg (on the side).

Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana thing. ;)

Jill

[Bruce]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:53:37 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

It looks like a breakfast for someone who wants to become overweight
as fast as possible. Must be an America thing. ;)

[Hank Rogers]

jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:
>> dsi1 wrote:
>>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in
>>> Butte, Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with
>>> gravy. What I didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My
>>> daughter did have the real deal, I just got a plain biscuit
>>> and a coffee.
>>>
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7

>> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the

>> potatos and an over medium egg on top.
>
> Agreed.  If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on
> the side, why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain
> white gravy on the biscuit?  And an over medium egg (on the side).
>
> Way overloaded on the fried potatoes.  They look almost burnt
> on the side I can see and take up most of the plate.  Must be a
> Montana thing. ;)
>
> Jill

No, your majesty. It's simple. Folks in montana have learned
how to cook for discriminating asian tastes. They recognize a
connoisseur like uncle tojo and cook up what pleases him.

They know he will always bitch about honkey food, but they try
to please him anyway.

They would even do their best for your royal highness, should
you ever visit a shit hole like montana.

They love you out west.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:07:44 AM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte, Montana.
> I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I didn't want was
> to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the real deal, I just got a plain
> biscuit and a coffee.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
>

You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But what I find strange
is you flew all that way and then whine about paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.

[Hank Rogers]

Dummy. He's asian.

[jmcquown]

What I saw was likely a biscuit topped with white peppered gravy but the
plate was mostly taken up with nearly burnt on top hash brown potatoes
and a couple of link sausages. Looks to me like he paid $12 for mostly
potatoes.

Jill

[Bruce]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 20:44:03 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

"A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a casing
(usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of ground meat,
fat, and spices."
(source: my friend)

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

> Dummy. He's Asian.
>
*SNIGGER.*

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:57:59 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> "A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a casing
> (usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of ground meat,
> fat, and spices."
> (source: my friend)
>

We knew that. What did you think sausage was made of? It's the same thing
as sausage patties except it's extruded into casings. Personally, I'm not fond
of breakfast sausage links, even though they're the same I much prefer patties.

[Bruce]

I'd just never heard of the term 'link sausage'.

[Michael Trew]

The food all looks good to me, but that's way too heavy for breakfast.
I'd be happy to split that plate with someone and call it a $6 breakfast.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

You don't have this type of sausage in Australia even the plant-based variety??

https://i.postimg.cc/7ZwF2hHc/Breakfast-Sausage-Links.jpg

[Bruce]

So I'm not the only one.

[Bruce]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 20:40:12 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"

<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:03:34 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 18:34:21 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
>> <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>>
>> >On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:57:59 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>> >>
>> >> "A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a casing
>> >> (usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of ground meat,
>> >> fat, and spices."
>> >> (source: my friend)
>> >>
>> >We knew that. What did you think sausage was made of? It's the same thing
>> >as sausage patties except it's extruded into casings. Personally, I'm not fond
>> >of breakfast sausage links, even though they're the same I much prefer patties.
>> >
>> I'd just never heard of the term 'link sausage'.
>>
>You don't have this type of sausage in Australia even the plant-based variety??
>
>https://i.postimg.cc/7ZwF2hHc/Breakfast-Sausage-Links.jpg

I'm sure we do, and also in NL. I just had never heard that term
before.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On 2023-10-05, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:
>> dsi1 wrote:
>>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
>>> Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I
>>> didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the
>>> real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
>>>
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
>> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
>> over medium egg on top.
>
> Agreed. If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on the side,
> why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain white gravy on the
> biscuit?

Was it plain white gravy? It seemed kind of lumpy, as if some tiny
pieces of sausage were in there.

> And an over medium egg (on the side).

If you like that sort of thing. I'd take scrambled.

> Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
> side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana thing. ;)

Tastes vary. I wouldn't call those burned, but the cook needed to
stir them more so there wouldn't be so many pallid white potatoes
on the inside.

And, yes. That plate has way too much carbohydrate on it.

--
Cindy Hamilton

[Cindy Hamilton]

He expects food "in America" to be really cheap. Shows how little he
really knows about the mainland.

--
Cindy Hamilton

[Bruce]

Australia tends to be more expensive than the US, but USD 12 for that
plate of meat+carbs seems a bit expensive to me too, unless it's for 2
people (with poor taste).

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 4:26:33 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:
> >
> >> dsi1 wrote:
> >>
> >>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
> >>> Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I
> >>> didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the
> >>> real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
> >>>
> >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> >>

> > And an over medium egg (on the side).
> >
> If you like that sort of thing. I'd take scrambled.
>

With gravy, yes I'd rather have a scrambled egg that way I could dribble a
bit of that gravy over the eggs, too.

> >
> > Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
> > side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana thing. ;)
> >
> Tastes vary. I wouldn't call those burned, but the cook needed to
> stir them more so there wouldn't be so many pallid white potatoes
> on the inside.
>

Yeah, a bit more stirring would have produced browner and crispier
potatoes. At least it doesn't look like that pale mess Bryan so proudly
displayed here a few weeks ago.

>
> And, yes. That plate has way too much carbohydrate on it.
>

> Cindy Hamilton
>
True, but filling for sure.

[bruce bowser]

On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:34:27 PM UTC-4, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:57:59 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >
> > "A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a casing
> > (usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of ground meat,
> > fat, and spices."
> > (source: my friend)
> >
> We knew that. What did you think sausage was made of?

Remember, they have imitation veggie filling coming along, so its a lot more now.

[Bruce]

Maybe you have the Irish potato famine in your genes.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Nah, we were here before the potato famine.

[Mike Duffy]

On 2023-10-06, bruce bowser wrote:

> Remember, they have imitation
> veggie filling coming along,

BB, it's worse. They have imitation meat now.

[Bruce]

Yes and it can be pretty good! We had duck yesterday.

[dsi1]

I did indeed have some of her biscuit and gravy. You must think I'm stupid or something. The whole point of a biscuit and gravy breakfast is that it should be a cheap breakfast. It's not rocket science - you put a split biscuit on a plate and then spoon some gravy over it. It should only cost 3 to 7 bucks. You bet your granny ass that I'm gonna whine. Actually, I didn't whine at all, I just had a coffee and biscuit breakfast.

[dsi1]

You bet your nasty ass that I expect food on the mainland to be cheap. I've lived on the mainland and pretty well know what's going on. My guess is that you've never lived in Hawaii. This just shows me that you mooks know nothing about Hawaii.

[dsi1]

A very hearty breakfast seems to be a thing in the Northern areas of the country. My guess is that it's a lumberjack/farmer/miner style breakfast. They're certainly entitled to a hearty breakfast in those cold, cold, regions. Well, some of those folks are. We certainly don't eat like that. Thirty years ago, I enjoyed the breakfast served in the Pacific Northwest. These days, not so much.

[Bruce]

On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:15:31 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>

wrote:

>On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:27:45 PM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On 2023-10-06, itsjoan...@webtv.net <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>> >>
>> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But what I find strange
>> > is you flew all that way and then whine about paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.
>> He expects food "in America" to be really cheap. Shows how little he
>> really knows about the mainland.
>>
>> --
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
>You bet your nasty ass that I expect food on the mainland to be cheap. I've lived on the mainland and pretty well know what's going on. My guess is that you've never lived in Hawaii. This just shows me that you mooks know nothing about Hawaii.

But isn't the mainland cheaper than Hawaii, which must have an island
surcharge on things?

[dsi1]

It's called the "price of paradise."

[Bruce]

On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:23:29 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
wrote:

Yes, physical labour and a cold climate require extra food.

[Bruce]

On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:31:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>

I'd sure like the climate, especially compared to places like Montana.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On 2023-10-06, itsjoan...@webtv.net <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

Well, yeah. But who works in the fields to need a breakfast like
that?

--
Cindy Hamilton

[bruce bowser]

Ha, funny. But my friend Cindy, (it goes without saying that) I think most of "the fellow alumni" would be just as worked up, but only replacing the word "fields" with gym"?

[Bruce]

Are you underestimating dsi1?

[jmcquown]

On 10/6/2023 5:26 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On 2023-10-05, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:
>>> dsi1 wrote:
>>>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
>>>> Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I
>>>> didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the
>>>> real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
>>>>
>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
>>> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
>>> over medium egg on top.
>>
>> Agreed. If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on the side,
>> why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain white gravy on the
>> biscuit?
>
> Was it plain white gravy? It seemed kind of lumpy, as if some tiny
> pieces of sausage were in there.
>

I didn't see anything to indicate it was sausage gravy but I couldn't
really tell from the pic. Looked to me like a biscuit topped with white
peppered gravy. Sausage gravy with 2 sausage links would kind of be
overkill.

>> And an over medium egg (on the side).
>
> If you like that sort of thing. I'd take scrambled.
>

The choice of style of egg (or no egg at all) is purely up to the person
ordering the breakfast. :) I do like scrambled eggs and would be as
likely to order them that way. I saw no eggs on that plate, just
describing what I'd prefer and the style of eggs may vary. :)

>> Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
>> side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana thing. ;)
>
> Tastes vary. I wouldn't call those burned, but the cook needed to
> stir them more so there wouldn't be so many pallid white potatoes
> on the inside.
>

They look a little dark, but yes, a lower ratio of "pallid white
potatoes" showing yet still tender inside is preferable. Again, it's
hard to tell from the photo.

> And, yes. That plate has way too much carbohydrate on it.
>

Biscuits & white gravy + hashbrowns is definitely carb overload. Serve
me one or the other, not both at the same time.

Jill

[jmcquown]

Oh, don't read the ingredients for plant-based sausages. Reads like a
science experiment.

https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/beyond-breakfast-sausage?variant=classic:

Water, Pea Protein*, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil,
Calcium Alginate Casing, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Rice Protein, Chicory
Root Fiber, Methylcellulose, Salt, Tapioca Syrup Solids, Tapioca
Dextrose, Apple Extract, Psyllium Husk Fiber, Yeast Extract, Potassium
Chloride, Pomegranate Extract, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pea
Fiber, Sunflower Lecithin, Beet Powder (for color), Spices, Carrot.

I've actually tried some of these plant-based products, although not
lately. They suck.

Jill

[Bruce]

On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 18:39:08 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

Apart from the ingredient list -which could be different in Australia
because not as much crap is allowed here as in the US- I didn't mind
the Beyond Meat burgers that we tried. Except they were overpriced.

What we buy is gluten based. I'll check the ingredient list (again)
next time. I know one thing: animal suffering was not in the list.

[Michael Trew]

True, biscuit/gravy is about the only thing still cheap enough at the
waffle house to bother with. If I stop at a WH on my next trip, that
will be my meal, plus coffee... Somewhere around $7?

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:11:44 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
> On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2:34:48 PM UTC-10, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> >
> > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:07:44 AM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> > >
> > > We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte, Montana.
> > > I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I didn't want was
> > > to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the real deal, I just got a plain
> > > biscuit and a coffee.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> > >
> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But what I find strange
> > is you flew all that way and then whine about paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.
> >
> I did indeed have some of her biscuit and gravy. You must think I'm stupid or something.
>

We won't go into that right now.

>
> The whole point of a biscuit and gravy breakfast is that it should be a cheap breakfast.
> It's not rocket science - you put a split biscuit on a plate and then spoon some gravy over
> it. It should only cost 3 to 7 bucks. You bet your granny ass that I'm gonna whine.
>

But that plate also had a sizable portion of hashbrowns as well as two sausages on it.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:53:24 PM UTC-5, Michael Trew wrote:
>
> True, biscuit/gravy is about the only thing still cheap enough at the
> waffle house to bother with. If I stop at a WH on my next trip, that
> will be my meal, plus coffee... Somewhere around $7?
>

The Waffle House there serves biscuits and gravy?????

[Sqwertz]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:53:37 -0400, jmcquown wrote:

> On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:

>> dsi1 wrote:
>>> We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
>>> Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy. What I
>>> didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did have the
>>> real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
>>>
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7

>> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
>> over medium egg on top.
>
> Agreed. If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on the side,
> why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain white gravy on the

> biscuit? And an over medium egg (on the side).

>
> Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
> side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana thing. ;)

They're the lame "plate filler" hash browns. Without those it
would only look like a $6 plate. Add $.20 worth of potatoes and
the price doubles. And they're not even good.

-sw

[Sqwertz]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 20:44:03 -0400, jmcquown wrote:

> What I saw was likely a biscuit topped with white peppered gravy but the
> plate was mostly taken up with nearly burnt on top hash brown potatoes
> and a couple of link sausages. Looks to me like he paid $12 for mostly
> potatoes.

I'm not so sure those are sausages. The ends shouldn't be browner
than the rest of the sausage.

-sw

[Sqwertz]

On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 18:39:08 -0400, jmcquown wrote:

> Oh, don't read the ingredients for plant-based sausages. Reads like a
> science experiment.
>
> https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/beyond-breakfast-sausage?variant=classic:
>
> Water, Pea Protein*, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil,
> Calcium Alginate Casing, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Rice Protein, Chicory
> Root Fiber, Methylcellulose, Salt, Tapioca Syrup Solids, Tapioca
> Dextrose, Apple Extract, Psyllium Husk Fiber, Yeast Extract, Potassium
> Chloride, Pomegranate Extract, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pea
> Fiber, Sunflower Lecithin, Beet Powder (for color), Spices, Carrot.

Reading that to the end is actually quite funny. There's a few
things in teh list that *start off* sounding familiar but then
they go to hell. like:

Rice... But Rice protein? Eh?
Tapioca... Syrup Solids? Neyh
Chickory... root fiber?
Sunflower.... lecithin? Huh?

<more head-scratchers>

And THEN at the VERY end.... just "Carrot". Plain old,
unadornedl, unprocessed CARROT!

That's really the only wholesome ingredient in there that they
didn't fuck with in some way or another. I think some burned out
hippie lab rat added that just for laughs.

-sw

[Sqwertz]

On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:06:41 -0400, Alex wrote:

> dsi1 wrote:

>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> That's worth $12 any day.  I'll take mine without the potatos and an
> over medium egg on top.

And I'll trade in my coffee for two more eggs.

-sw

[Bruce]

On Sat, 7 Oct 2023 00:36:03 -0500, Sqwertz <sqwe...@gmail.compost>
wrote:

I've never seen RFC this interested in an ingredient list. That
wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that the carnivores feel
threatened already, would it? :)

[Bruce]

On Sat, 7 Oct 2023 00:37:43 -0500, Sqwertz <sqwe...@gmail.compost>
wrote:

Sqwertz needs even more food :)

[Cindy Hamilton]

On 2023-10-06, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
> I didn't see anything to indicate it was sausage gravy but I couldn't
> really tell from the pic. Looked to me like a biscuit topped with white
> peppered gravy. Sausage gravy with 2 sausage links would kind of be
> overkill.

It was a $12 breakfast with two starches. Why not two proteins?

Although I have to say, $12 doesn't seem outrageous for breakfast.
I recently paid almost $10 at a local diner for two eggs, bacon, and
hash browns. It was... adequate. The eggs weren't cooked in butter.
The bacon was the usual paper-thin cheap stuff.

The high-end place where the food is actually tasty charges $18
for two biscuits and sausage gravy, topped with scrambled eggs.
A side of potatoes would be an additional $6.

Heh. Grits and eggs is $16.00. Me, I'd go for the $20 Eggs Benedict.
Their hollandaise is dreamy.

--
Cindy Hamilton

[jmcquown]

The very last ingredient. Probably added by Bugs Bunny. Eh, what's up
Doc? ;)

Jill

[bruce bowser]

Their menu even says so right here (lower almost right hand corner)
-- https://www.ebay.com/itm/266162728036

[dsi1]

I'd eat there. I'd eat at any place that had the word "Waffle" in their name.

[bruce bowser]

I prefer the French toast section of the breakfast bar at several places. I was never a waffle man.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

It's been a good while since I've eaten breakfast at Waffle House, but that's
good to know they have biscuits and gravy on their menu.

[Thomas]

Make french toast using a waffle. I love it.

[Michael Trew]

On 10/7/2023 5:47 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On 2023-10-06, jmcquown<j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> I didn't see anything to indicate it was sausage gravy but I couldn't
>> really tell from the pic. Looked to me like a biscuit topped with white
>> peppered gravy. Sausage gravy with 2 sausage links would kind of be
>> overkill.
>
> It was a $12 breakfast with two starches. Why not two proteins?

I prefer the double starches instead of protein, myself. Frankly, those
hash browned potatoes looked good to me. I don't care if they are dark
outside and soft inside. I'd be happy with nothing but potato for a
meal, haha.

> Although I have to say, $12 doesn't seem outrageous for breakfast.
> I recently paid almost $10 at a local diner for two eggs, bacon, and
> hash browns. It was... adequate. The eggs weren't cooked in butter.
> The bacon was the usual paper-thin cheap stuff.

$12 for breakfast seems steep to me, but what do I know? Sophia and I
split a chicken strip basket from the local Dairy Queen this evening,
for a break from chili (yesterday evening was baked potato topped with
left over chili, LOL). Darn meal cost $10.59, but we went because I had
a $3 off coupon in the mail.

[Michael Trew]

On 10/6/2023 6:39 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> Oh, don't read the ingredients for plant-based sausages. Reads like a
> science experiment.
>
> https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/beyond-breakfast-sausage?variant=classic:
>
> Water, Pea Protein*, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil,
> Calcium Alginate Casing, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Rice Protein, Chicory
> Root Fiber, Methylcellulose, Salt, Tapioca Syrup Solids, Tapioca
> Dextrose, Apple Extract, Psyllium Husk Fiber, Yeast Extract, Potassium
> Chloride, Pomegranate Extract, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pea
> Fiber, Sunflower Lecithin, Beet Powder (for color), Spices, Carrot.
>
> I've actually tried some of these plant-based products, although not
> lately. They suck.
>
> Jill

I don't care for the factory-made variety, but I've had a spicy black
bean "burger" before, and I thought it was quite good. I need to learn
how to make that myself.

[Michael Trew]

The nearest WH to me is in Washington, PA, but I haven't been there in a
long time. It's something I used to look forward to on a road trip for
a cheap, hot meal, any time day or night. Anymore, it's too pricey for
what it is. I don't think I've ever seen a WH without biscuit/gravy
offered, in any state. You ought to ask next time you go to your local
branch.

[cshenk]

Michael Trew wrote:

> On 10/5/2023 7:53 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> > On 10/5/2023 7:06 PM, Alex wrote:
> > > dsi1 wrote:
> > > > We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
> > > > Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy.
> > > > What I didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter
> > > > did have the real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
> > > >

> > > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> > > That's worth $12 any day. I'll take mine without the potatos and
> > > an over medium egg on top.
> >

> > Agreed. If you're going to have a couple of sausage links on the
> > side, why not go for the sausage gravy rather than plain white
> > gravy on the biscuit? And an over medium egg (on the side).
> >
> > Way overloaded on the fried potatoes. They look almost burnt on the
> > side I can see and take up most of the plate. Must be a Montana
> > thing. ;)
> >

> > Jill
>
> The food all looks good to me, but that's way too heavy for
> breakfast. I'd be happy to split that plate with someone and call it
> a $6 breakfast.

Just 1 too many sausages and 1/2 the hash browns. Easily, Don and I
could split that.

It shows a normal plate though for our ancestors on the farm. Fueled
you for day's hard labor.

[dsi1]

I'd prefer a Hawaiian breakfast. This morning, my daughter had a Korean chicken breakfast. I had cornbread.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/4YjMziLPGJ4DnesN6

[cshenk]

jmcquown wrote:

> On 10/5/2023 8:34 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:07:44 AM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> > >
> > > We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
> > > Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy.
> > > What I didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did
> > > have the real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> > >

> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But
> > what I find strange is you flew all that way and then whine about
> > paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.
>
>

> What I saw was likely a biscuit topped with white peppered gravy but
> the plate was mostly taken up with nearly burnt on top hash brown
> potatoes and a couple of link sausages. Looks to me like he paid $12
> for mostly potatoes.
>

> Jill

The potatos were fine. I actually like them 'well scattered' (takes up
more grill space but reduces the unbrowned parts). It's common to get
a lot of potatos or, if the grits option, lots of grits.

Most of us aren't low-carb'ers. Me, I'm a high carb'er so this plate
doesn't phase me over the carbs.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 8 Oct 2023 14:19:33 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>

Man, Hawaiian zoos must be empty.

[cshenk]

Bruce wrote:

> On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 18:34:21 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"

> <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:57:59 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >>
> >> "A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a
> casing >> (usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of
> ground meat, >> fat, and spices."
> >> (source: my friend)
> > >
> > We knew that. What did you think sausage was made of? It's the
> > same thing as sausage patties except it's extruded into casings.
> > Personally, I'm not fond of breakfast sausage links, even though
> > they're the same I much prefer patties.
>
> I'd just never heard of the term 'link sausage'.

The casings, if natural (intestines) are long so you fill a bit then
twist or tie it off, and contine. I've had them in Darwin.

[Bruce]

I know. I've seen them in the Netherlands too, aeons ago. I'd just
never heard the term.

[dsi1]

My son got some noodles from the farmer's market. One bowl was a cumin/lamb noodle. The other was kim chee. I can't say what type of noodles that is. It's hand pulled and chewy. The lamb and cumin was Middle Eastern - well, that's my guess.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/eUrzzjtTz7GkxwUd7

[dsi1]

I can see no reason for the sausages in the Netherlands to be called "link sausage." For one thing, "sausage" is an English word.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 8 Oct 2023 15:13:27 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
wrote:

That's very astute of you. I know what sausage is in Dutch, but I have
no idea what link sausage is. My friend gives an incorrect answer.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 8 Oct 2023 15:11:04 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>

One can say many things about the Middle East, but they have some good
foods. Whether lamb's one of them is a matter of perception.

[cshenk]

dsi1 wrote:

> On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2:34:48 PM UTC-10,

> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:07:44 AM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> > >
> > > We went to breakfast with my brother-in-law yesterday in Butte,
> > > Montana. I've been wanting to have some biscuits with gravy.
> > > What I didn't want was to spend 12 bucks for it. My daughter did
> > > have the real deal, I just got a plain biscuit and a coffee.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/6NmzFRtwsfg1RCHC7
> > >
> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But
> > what I find strange is you flew all that way and then whine about
> > paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.
>

> I did indeed have some of her biscuit and gravy. You must think I'm
> stupid or something. The whole point of a biscuit and gravy breakfast
> is that it should be a cheap breakfast. It's not rocket science - you
> put a split biscuit on a plate and then spoon some gravy over it. It
> should only cost 3 to 7 bucks. You bet your granny ass that I'm gonna
> whine. Actually, I didn't whine at all, I just had a coffee and
> biscuit breakfast.

Umm David, it's the added potatos, sausage and the 2 eggs on the side
(not in the picture but you referenced them) that added up, to 12$.

[dsi1]

There's a lot of American idioms that you don't get. Don't sweat it.

"An idiom is a group of words that have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Idioms are unique to a language and are established by usage."

"Don't sweat it" is an informal, idiomatic phrase that means "don't worry about it". The phrase comes from the idea that people sweat when they worry.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 8 Oct 2023 15:39:02 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>

The literal meaning of 'link sausages' -sausages that are linked to
each other- is quite clear.

[dsi1]

Well duhhh. The joint could sell that biscuit and sausage with added steak and lobster and that might add up to 35 bucks. So what?
You don't mind living in an America that doesn't sell a biscuit and sausage for less than 6 bucks? I can't abide by that.

[Ed P]

Link is just a way of making them. Sometimes they are sold as a long
chain of sausages linked at about 4 or 5 inches.

You put the casing on a horn, ties the end and press the meat into it.
Once the entire casing is done, you pinch off how long you want the link
to be and twirl it around to form a seal. Just go down the line to the
end. If they are to be smoked, they can be hing on a rack.

https://tinyurl.com/53mxhcuf

[Bruce]

Yes, I think you can even do that at home.

[cshenk]

Yes, you can. My Tasin grinder has attachements for it.

[cshenk]

Umm, try 3.59 here. You are barking t the wrong thing.

[dsi1]

$3.59 is under 6 bucks. Better luck next time.

[Hank Rogers]

C'mon Tojo. She ain't asian. And she ain't the sharpest knife
in da drawer. Why don't yoose give her a break?

[cshenk]

So you want 6$? I'm sure they would oblige you by upping the price to
that.

[dsi1]

If you even bothered to read my post, I stated that biscuits and gravy should cost 3 to 7 bucks. I would be agreeable to a 7 dollar plate but obviously a $3.59 serving would be a very good deal. What's your point?

[Jim Wright]

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:56:25 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
> This one should be easy.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/Vv5vDtdM/M-Fugly.jpg
>
> Ugly inside and out.
>
> -sw


Bacon kimchi spaghetti.

[dsi1]

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 12:39:31 PM UTC-10, jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/5/2023 11:40 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:03:34 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >>
> >> On Thu, 5 Oct 2023 18:34:21 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"

> >> <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:57:59 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> "A link sausage is a type of sausage that is made by filling a casing
> >>>> (usually made from animal intestines) with a mixture of ground meat,
> >>>> fat, and spices."
> >>>> (source: my friend)
> >>>>
> >>> We knew that. What did you think sausage was made of? It's the same thing
> >>> as sausage patties except it's extruded into casings. Personally, I'm not fond
> >>> of breakfast sausage links, even though they're the same I much prefer patties.
> >>>
> >> I'd just never heard of the term 'link sausage'.
> >>

> > You don't have this type of sausage in Australia even the plant-based variety??
> >
> > https://i.postimg.cc/7ZwF2hHc/Breakfast-Sausage-Links.jpg

> Oh, don't read the ingredients for plant-based sausages. Reads like a
> science experiment.
>
> https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/beyond-breakfast-sausage?variant=classic:
>
> Water, Pea Protein*, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil,
> Calcium Alginate Casing, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Rice Protein, Chicory
> Root Fiber, Methylcellulose, Salt, Tapioca Syrup Solids, Tapioca
> Dextrose, Apple Extract, Psyllium Husk Fiber, Yeast Extract, Potassium
> Chloride, Pomegranate Extract, Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pea
> Fiber, Sunflower Lecithin, Beet Powder (for color), Spices, Carrot.
>
> I've actually tried some of these plant-based products, although not
> lately. They suck.
>
> Jill

This morning I fried up some meat - but it wasn't meat. It was a plant based something or other. It was awesome. I could make a beef broccoli with this material and you wouldn't know that it contained no meat at all. This feels like some kind of milestone.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZHyaD16Xid1tAE2S8

[Bruce]

Yes, now you're really talking like a man from the future!

[dsi1]

It's verily an exciting product. I went back to the store and bought 9 packages. They were selling for 2 bucks each.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhom_zqCyyg

[Bruce]

On Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:56:27 -0700 (PDT), dsi1

NEXT Yakiniku Skirt Steak Style | Plant-Based Japanese Yakiniku
"Processed soybean (Domestic production in Japan),
Seasonings (Soy sauce, Sugar, Fermented rice seasonings,
Yeast extract, Apple, Brewed vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Sesame
oil, Dou-ban-jiang, Pepper), Edible rapeseed oil,
*Some Including wheat, soybean, apple, and sesame partly"

Not bad. For most RFC boomers it's too late. They become flesh seeking
zombies if they don't have their daily meat. But young people may be
more inclined to eat products like this.

[Michael Trew]

On 10/12/2023 4:13 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:56:27 -0700 (PDT), dsi1
> <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net> wrote:
>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 5:36:27 PM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
>>> On Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:19:51 -0700 (PDT), dsi1
>>> <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> This morning I fried up some meat - but it wasn't meat. It was a plant based something or other. It was awesome. I could make a beef broccoli with this material and you wouldn't know that it contained no meat at all. This feels like some kind of milestone.
>>>>
>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZHyaD16Xid1tAE2S8
>>> Yes, now you're really talking like a man from the future!
>>
>> It's verily an exciting product. I went back to the store and bought 9 packages. They were selling for 2 bucks each.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhom_zqCyyg
>
> NEXT Yakiniku Skirt Steak Style | Plant-Based Japanese Yakiniku
> "Processed soybean (Domestic production in Japan),
> Seasonings (Soy sauce, Sugar, Fermented rice seasonings,
> Yeast extract, Apple, Brewed vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Sesame
> oil, Dou-ban-jiang, Pepper), Edible rapeseed oil,
> *Some Including wheat, soybean, apple, and sesame partly"

I'd try it, if any store near me stocked it. That seems unlikely,
though, based on my demographic.

[bruce bowser]

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:31:12 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
> On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:25:59 AM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
> > On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:15:31 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:27:45 PM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> > >> On 2023-10-06, itsjoan...@webtv.net <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But what I find strange
> > >> > is you flew all that way and then whine about paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.

> > >> He expects food "in America" to be really cheap. Shows how little he
> > >> really knows about the mainland.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Cindy Hamilton
> > >
> > >You bet your nasty ass that I expect food on the mainland to be cheap. I've lived on the mainland and pretty well know what's going on. My guess is that you've never lived in Hawaii. This just shows me that you mooks know nothing about Hawaii.
> > But isn't the mainland cheaper than Hawaii, which must have an island
> > surcharge on things?
> It's called the "price of paradise."

When I was in Hawai'i, it always cost just about the same as the other big cities like LA and NY.

[dsi1]

The last 30 years or so have been tough on the Hawaiians. These days, there's more Hawaiians without than within the state. That's the breaks. There are cities with a higher cost of living than Hawaii - but we probably have better weather.

[dsi1]

Last night's dinner was a Korean plate. Korean plates are great - they give your tastebuds a real workout.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5dmmh1Gze6aioM6m7

[Bruce]

On Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:59:01 -0700 (PDT), dsi1

<dsi...@hawaiiantel.net> wrote:

>On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:54:38 AM UTC-10, dsi1 wrote:
>> On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:45:20 AM UTC-10, bruce bowser wrote:
>> > On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:31:12 PM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
>> > > On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:25:59 AM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
>> > > > On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:15:31 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
>> > > > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > >On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:27:45 PM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> > > > >> On 2023-10-06, itsjoan...@webtv.net <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>> > > > >> >>
>> > > > >> > You didn't even take a taste of her biscuit and gravy?????? But what I find strange
>> > > > >> > is you flew all that way and then whine about paying $12 for such a hearty breakfast.
>> > > > >> He expects food "in America" to be really cheap. Shows how little he
>> > > > >> really knows about the mainland.
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> --
>> > > > >> Cindy Hamilton
>> > > > >
>> > > > >You bet your nasty ass that I expect food on the mainland to be cheap. I've lived on the mainland and pretty well know what's going on. My guess is that you've never lived in Hawaii. This just shows me that you mooks know nothing about Hawaii.
>> > > > But isn't the mainland cheaper than Hawaii, which must have an island
>> > > > surcharge on things?
>> > > It's called the "price of paradise."
>> >
>> > When I was in Hawai'i, it always cost just about the same as the other big cities like LA and NY.
>> The last 30 years or so have been tough on the Hawaiians. These days, there's more Hawaiians without than within the state. That's the breaks. There are cities with a higher cost of living than Hawaii - but we probably have better weather.
>
>Last night's dinner was a Korean plate. Korean plates are great - they give your tastebuds a real workout.
>
>https://photos.app.goo.gl/5dmmh1Gze6aioM6m7

A grease fix in the familiar plastic, but I do see an attempt at
vegetable!