tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post6111178045295898650..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Oktoberfest, Movie,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-72327845446757874512014-10-06T21:15:50.902-04:002014-10-06T21:15:50.902-04:00Well it only lasts a week round here, thank goodne...Well it only lasts a week round here, thank goodness. <br /><br />If you buy the small cans of green chillies, I promise you it is very mild.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17979546362956298632014-10-06T21:09:57.835-04:002014-10-06T21:09:57.835-04:00One would assume Oktoberfest lasts through October...One would assume Oktoberfest lasts through October. Thus the name. I'm pretty sure we have activities throughout the month for it around here.<br /><br />Mm, that recipe sounds good. I don't trust green chillies, though. You're sure those are mild? Smiles.<br /><br />Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82993955739625042662014-10-06T18:42:16.969-04:002014-10-06T18:42:16.969-04:00Hope you try it and like it. I agree, it's not...Hope you try it and like it. I agree, it's not November yet.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-519262107308162642014-10-06T17:55:34.833-04:002014-10-06T17:55:34.833-04:00I'm a big fan of white chili and yours sounds ...I'm a big fan of white chili and yours sounds delicious! Old movies are sometimes the best ones around, and Octoberfest isn't over until November, imho :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66559383164849202152014-10-06T17:09:15.305-04:002014-10-06T17:09:15.305-04:00I 100% agree with you Pinky, drunken louts abound ...I 100% agree with you Pinky, drunken louts abound at Oktoberfest. Don't know if it's improved because of drinking and driving. Probably not.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89362786275366012172014-10-06T17:08:03.497-04:002014-10-06T17:08:03.497-04:00We have a micro brewery locally too. Never tried t...We have a micro brewery locally too. Never tried their beers, Matt hasn't either. Where in Belgium and Holland. Belgium used to be my stomping ground when I was in my late teens, early 20s.<br /><br />We enjoy white chilli very much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-19770681325370204162014-10-06T17:06:11.601-04:002014-10-06T17:06:11.601-04:00Canada's more expensive than the States JoJo. ...Canada's more expensive than the States JoJo. Matt hates oompa bandsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-61705714546207902882014-10-06T17:00:34.157-04:002014-10-06T17:00:34.157-04:00Our city just held several Octoberfest celebration...Our city just held several Octoberfest celebrations and it's something I steer clear of due to drunken louts. Sound like a cranky old woman don't I? It's true though, people go silly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-91525877891996048442014-10-06T14:50:08.785-04:002014-10-06T14:50:08.785-04:00I went to Oktoberfest at the Puyallup Fairgrounds ...I went to Oktoberfest at the Puyallup Fairgrounds a few years ago. That was fun listening to the oompa bands and watching people dance. Now I have to go look up the cost of lederhosen as I'm curious to see the prices!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-68407231059768127122014-10-06T14:15:48.493-04:002014-10-06T14:15:48.493-04:00With MicroBreweries springing up all over England ...With MicroBreweries springing up all over England I think our interest in European Oktoberfest/fayres has waned. We have 2 MBs within walking distance and they serve 'real ales' for beer connoisseurs - no lager allowed! We are going to Belgium and Holland for a few days next week so no doubt 'himself' will avail himself of some local brews.<br />White Chilli sounds interesting .. the weather has turned nasty today so will be looking for some warming meals very soon<br />Sue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27634178783982626832014-10-06T11:49:17.243-04:002014-10-06T11:49:17.243-04:00You could always spice it up but it would change t...You could always spice it up but it would change the colour if you weren't careful. <br /><br />Not a beer drinker anyway so wouldn't interest me. The food round here is about twice the normal price during Oktoberfest.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-84119286041026528162014-10-06T11:46:52.105-04:002014-10-06T11:46:52.105-04:00You'd have to leave out the chicken of course...You'd have to leave out the chicken of course.<br /><br />You should, it is an excellent movie.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82839934815280431562014-10-06T10:45:55.310-04:002014-10-06T10:45:55.310-04:00I love all things chili, but have never heard of a...I love all things chili, but have never heard of a white one. Even if it's not as spicy, I'll have to try it.<br /><br />Also, I love Oktoberfest, because I've been getting to drink so many different limited release Oktoberfest beers. I'll be sad when they're gone.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53614603135723892742014-10-06T10:29:35.309-04:002014-10-06T10:29:35.309-04:00If it's not hot and spicy, then I could eat it...If it's not hot and spicy, then I could eat it. I have such a weak stomach.<br /><br />I've never watched The African Queen. My mom loved that movie though.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80943600629771904362014-10-06T09:29:07.731-04:002014-10-06T09:29:07.731-04:00That was my reaction Alex.
You should try it, it&...That was my reaction Alex.<br /><br />You should try it, it's very good. Not as hot and spicy as regular chilli though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-3356515711136569842014-10-06T09:11:16.123-04:002014-10-06T09:11:16.123-04:00October just began? How can it be over already?
Ne...October just began? How can it be over already?<br />Never heard of white chilli before.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80246993696425377922014-10-06T07:38:50.750-04:002014-10-06T07:38:50.750-04:00Sensible. I was actually talking about the price h...Sensible. I was actually talking about the price here in Canada, I hadn't really thought about them in Munich. I would think putting kids into clothes like that would be a bit stupid. Although of course once upon a time they were worn every day.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80561412062801841132014-10-06T06:43:13.032-04:002014-10-06T06:43:13.032-04:00I specifically planned my trip to Germany last yea...I specifically planned my trip to Germany last year to arrive in Munich after the Oktoberfest was over. And yes, prices of dirndls and lederhosen in store windows was unbelievable. Especially for children who outgrow them so fast.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com