At 12/16/21 09:22 PM, Kiwi wrote:Strawberry š cupcakes w cream cheese frosting š§
Cream cheese is my absolute favourite. These look so good.
At 12/16/21 09:22 PM, Kiwi wrote:Strawberry š cupcakes w cream cheese frosting š§
Ooh sounds even better than the mint ones... you're on a roll with these recently!
Attempting to learn new drinks. Using a base liquor and creating a few of the most popular drinks. First up was gin. I made Negronis (pictured), gin & tonic and gin martinis. 
On Tuesday I made roasted chicken marinated in teriyaki sauce with broccoli sauteed in sesame seed oil and rice.
Friday, it was red baron pizza with a peach and mango IPA.
āI bet one legend that keeps recurring throughout history, in every culture, is the story of Popeye.ā - Jack Handey
Yesterday my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I ordered for dinner a beef and lamb pita with falafel and fries (this is what happens when you go nearly all day without eating).
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
āI bet one legend that keeps recurring throughout history, in every culture, is the story of Popeye.ā - Jack Handey
At 12/19/21 08:08 PM, Kiwi wrote:Attempting to learn new drinks. Using a base liquor and creating a few of the most popular drinks. First up was gin. I made Negronis (pictured), gin & tonic and gin martinis.
How did you like them?
My preferred martini, if you care to give it a try.
1.5 oz Vodka (I'd recommend Grey Goose)
1 oz lemon vodka (Ketel one or Absolute Citron)
1 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire East)
0.5 oz Lillet (or any sweet fortified wine, just not dry vermouth please)
Stirred until the shaker is frosty, and poured into a martini glass with a large slice of lemon peel.
I took inspiration from the Vesper in Casino Royale, but IMHO, this is infinitely better, especially considering you can't control the temperature or dilution of the drink when shaken.
At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:Yesterday my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I ordered for dinner a beef and lamb pita with falafel and fries (this is what happens when you go nearly all day without eating).
That looks great, and all these @Kiwi ones too, *savoring visual glimpses of culinary/drinkable greatness*...
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
The usual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansson%27s_temptation
Obligatory tradition over here.
At 12/20/21 08:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:Yesterday my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I ordered for dinner a beef and lamb pita with falafel and fries (this is what happens when you go nearly all day without eating).
That looks great, and all these @Kiwi ones too, *savoring visual glimpses of culinary/drinkable greatness*...
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
The usual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansson%27s_temptation
Obligatory tradition over here.
Wow. When are you inviting me over for dinner?
At 12/19/21 09:43 PM, Prinzy2 wrote:At 12/19/21 08:08 PM, Kiwi wrote:Attempting to learn new drinks. Using a base liquor and creating a few of the most popular drinks. First up was gin. I made Negronis (pictured), gin & tonic and gin martinis.
How did you like them?
My preferred martini, if you care to give it a try.
1.5 oz Vodka (I'd recommend Grey Goose)
1 oz lemon vodka (Ketel one or Absolute Citron)
1 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire East)
0.5 oz Lillet (or any sweet fortified wine, just not dry vermouth please)
Stirred until the shaker is frosty, and poured into a martini glass with a large slice of lemon peel.
I took inspiration from the Vesper in Casino Royale, but IMHO, this is infinitely better, especially considering you can't control the temperature or dilution of the drink when shaken.
Shiiii i didnāt lmao! My first time trying gin. But everyone else did, so success! And I think it was that dry vermouth that I wasnāt a fan of haha.
At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
not a damn thing. everyone else is in charge of hosting and cooking for me for a change this holiday ššš¤¶
At 12/20/21 04:49 PM, Kiwi wrote:At 12/19/21 09:43 PM, Prinzy2 wrote:At 12/19/21 08:08 PM, Kiwi wrote:Attempting to learn new drinks. Using a base liquor and creating a few of the most popular drinks. First up was gin. I made Negronis (pictured), gin & tonic and gin martinis.
How did you like them?
My preferred martini, if you care to give it a try.
1.5 oz Vodka (I'd recommend Grey Goose)
1 oz lemon vodka (Ketel one or Absolute Citron)
1 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire East)
0.5 oz Lillet (or any sweet fortified wine, just not dry vermouth please)
Stirred until the shaker is frosty, and poured into a martini glass with a large slice of lemon peel.
I took inspiration from the Vesper in Casino Royale, but IMHO, this is infinitely better, especially considering you can't control the temperature or dilution of the drink when shaken.
Shiiii i didnāt lmao! My first time trying gin. But everyone else did, so success! And I think it was that dry vermouth that I wasnāt a fan of haha.
What gin did you use? I find there's just such wild flavour differences between brands. It's not just one standard gin flavour.
At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
I'm ordering a turkey dinner. I usually spend about $200 cooking on Christmas, but we found a catering company that will do a fully cooked meal with all the fixings for $150 so I'm happy to just take the day off.
At 12/20/21 08:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:Yesterday my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I ordered for dinner a beef and lamb pita with falafel and fries (this is what happens when you go nearly all day without eating).
That looks great, and all these @Kiwi ones too, *savoring visual glimpses of culinary/drinkable greatness*...
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
The usual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansson%27s_temptation
Obligatory tradition over here.
I think I'm going to have to take a shot at making Jansson's Temptation after the new year. I don't know if I can find sprats around here, though. I might have to sub those out for some other kind of small fish.
At 12/20/21 04:49 PM, Kiwi wrote:And I think it was that dry vermouth that I wasnāt a fan of haha.
Yeah, it's disgusting, and I've choked down a lot of nasty things in my time. Cold sweet red vermouth on the other hand is delicious. Tastes a bit like flat Coke.
Lillet is a great substitute, and also great on its own.
Also, vermouth's place in a martini.
At 12/20/21 04:47 PM, Kiwi wrote:At 12/20/21 08:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/19/21 08:45 PM, door88 wrote:Yesterday my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I ordered for dinner a beef and lamb pita with falafel and fries (this is what happens when you go nearly all day without eating).
That looks great, and all these @Kiwi ones too, *savoring visual glimpses of culinary/drinkable greatness*...
So, what do you guys plan on cooking for Christmas and/or New Years?
The usual. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansson%27s_temptation
Obligatory tradition over here.
Wow. When are you inviting me over for dinner?
Whenever travel restrictions lift a bit maybe? ;)
If you're ever near though the door's always open! This particular dish is actually pretty easy to cook too, could whip one up anytime.
At 12/20/21 04:55 PM, KrampusPeepers wrote:I think I'm going to have to take a shot at making Jansson's Temptation after the new year. I don't know if I can find sprats around here, though. I might have to sub those out for some other kind of small fish.
AnchoviesĀ work just as well, if that's easier?
Would be awesome to hear how it goes if you do. It's so normal here I think we forget it actually is a pretty tasty concoction..
At 12/20/21 04:53 PM, OlTroutBlossom wrote:At 12/20/21 04:49 PM, Kiwi wrote:At 12/19/21 09:43 PM, Prinzy2 wrote:At 12/19/21 08:08 PM, Kiwi wrote:Attempting to learn new drinks. Using a base liquor and creating a few of the most popular drinks. First up was gin. I made Negronis (pictured), gin & tonic and gin martinis.
How did you like them?
My preferred martini, if you care to give it a try.
1.5 oz Vodka (I'd recommend Grey Goose)
1 oz lemon vodka (Ketel one or Absolute Citron)
1 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire East)
0.5 oz Lillet (or any sweet fortified wine, just not dry vermouth please)
Stirred until the shaker is frosty, and poured into a martini glass with a large slice of lemon peel.
I took inspiration from the Vesper in Casino Royale, but IMHO, this is infinitely better, especially considering you can't control the temperature or dilution of the drink when shaken.
Shiiii i didnāt lmao! My first time trying gin. But everyone else did, so success! And I think it was that dry vermouth that I wasnāt a fan of haha.
What gin did you use? I find there's just such wild flavour differences between brands. It's not just one standard gin flavour.
The one in the green bottle
beef fajitas w cheddar and pepperjack (the goat)
At 12/21/21 11:54 PM, Kiwi wrote:beef fajitas w cheddar and pepperjack (the goat)
Yup, I'm gonna make something with tortillas and cheese right now because of this. Looks great.
5am tots from the airport. They were banginā
At 12/23/21 09:25 AM, Kiwi wrote:5am tots from the airport. They were banginā
Just casually throwing in an airport there?! International flight...?
Looks delicious.
At 12/23/21 09:37 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 09:25 AM, Kiwi wrote:5am tots from the airport. They were banginā
Just casually throwing in an airport there?! International flight...?
Looks delicious.
Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
At 12/24/21 06:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
The booze certainly is.
At 12/24/21 10:37 AM, Prinzy2 wrote:At 12/24/21 06:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
The booze certainly is.
Next time I fly I'm a try some! Been missing out!
At 12/24/21 06:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
Also, probably depends on how hungry you are! And I had the 5am munchies! š
At 12/24/21 11:19 AM, Kiwi wrote:At 12/24/21 06:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
Also, probably depends on how hungry you are! And I had the 5am munchies! š
That must have some effect yes. XD I wonder if I've ever been hungry at 5 AM though...
At 12/24/21 12:38 PM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/24/21 11:19 AM, Kiwi wrote:At 12/24/21 06:34 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/23/21 06:31 PM, Kiwi wrote:Nope a USA flight. Just something from a fast kiosk at the airport but dangā¦.they were cooked to perfection.
Aha. :) They sometimes really do have good food... reminds me of some fried mozzarella sticks I had in Latvia once. Simple thing but they were also just perfect. Maybe any food's all the more appreciable when you're traveling...
Also, probably depends on how hungry you are! And I had the 5am munchies! š
That must have some effect yes. XD I wonder if I've ever been hungry at 5 AM though...
I wake up at 5am when I'm working. I can't say I'm hungry, per se, at this hour, but I force myself to eat breakfast. I'm usually hungry again by 7 or 8.
At 12/24/21 01:17 PM, OlTroutBlossom wrote:I wake up at 5am when I'm working. I can't say I'm hungry, per se, at this hour, but I force myself to eat breakfast. I'm usually hungry again by 7 or 8.
Ah man that's early. Probably a normal breakfast time for a lot of people really, I just personally get up way later.
If hunger doesn't kick in then despite the habit though maybe it's not really a natural time to eat hmm...
At 12/24/21 03:05 PM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/24/21 01:17 PM, OlTroutBlossom wrote:I wake up at 5am when I'm working. I can't say I'm hungry, per se, at this hour, but I force myself to eat breakfast. I'm usually hungry again by 7 or 8.
Ah man that's early. Probably a normal breakfast time for a lot of people really, I just personally get up way later.
If hunger doesn't kick in then despite the habit though maybe it's not really a natural time to eat hmm...
Definitely my favourite time to get up. Nice a quiet, plus coffee.
