tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post5804189079356583922..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Popcorn, Rhino News, Bowling, This and That.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45159170781083267512015-06-14T11:02:53.406-04:002015-06-14T11:02:53.406-04:00No wonder it's such big business. I wonder wha...No wonder it's such big business. I wonder what the guy on the street has to pay. A lot I imagine. Thanks for googling Guy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38873822448527712852015-06-14T09:38:33.640-04:002015-06-14T09:38:33.640-04:00Just googled for cost of rhino horn - $65,000 per ...Just googled for cost of rhino horn - $65,000 per kilogram. Simply crazyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531695800877727914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6111323375944720342015-06-14T08:37:15.488-04:002015-06-14T08:37:15.488-04:00You are right Guy, we have all kinds of silly supe...You are right Guy, we have all kinds of silly superstitions ourselves, one shouldn't be surprised that people believe in the medicinal powers of horn. I wonder how much they actually pay for the stuff at the receiving end. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-18983434573298663272015-06-14T03:58:40.865-04:002015-06-14T03:58:40.865-04:00Having experienced all kinds of superstitions firs...Having experienced all kinds of superstitions first hand. It's not surprising, that it is difficult to eradicate them. Those who believe in them are not the kind of people who respond well to logic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531695800877727914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-11320132435578737542015-06-13T12:59:59.158-04:002015-06-13T12:59:59.158-04:00Yes, you can certainly enjoy a meal but not be anx...Yes, you can certainly enjoy a meal but not be anxious to repeat it for some reason. Your latest seems like a good combination Ivy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-88085648580809517312015-06-13T11:49:05.419-04:002015-06-13T11:49:05.419-04:00I had the oven on 350F/180C (non-fan), open pan.
...I had the oven on 350F/180C (non-fan), open pan.<br /><br />Though I don't know I would bake them with marrow again, I did enjoy it, if that makes sense. But then today, with eggs, onions and one rasher of bacon, they were delish.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82099973354069485842015-06-13T09:23:15.262-04:002015-06-13T09:23:15.262-04:00What a pity Ivy, although the market is probably ...What a pity Ivy, although the market is probably better than the store.<br /><br />Interesting to find out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75901594938035778822015-06-13T08:54:00.883-04:002015-06-13T08:54:00.883-04:00Sad face, the local market :-(
I'm not sure w...Sad face, the local market :-(<br /><br />I'm not sure what caused it. Maybe the sugar in the carrots mixed with the fat in the marrow? I dunno. Good question. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-12860601654785430132015-06-12T15:51:33.570-04:002015-06-12T15:51:33.570-04:00Not big tweaks but enough to make a slight differe...Not big tweaks but enough to make a slight difference. Glad you enjoyed it dynnamaeJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75086932780936091612015-06-12T14:31:47.722-04:002015-06-12T14:31:47.722-04:00I made this today with a couple tweaks and it was ...I made this today with a couple tweaks and it was so good. Added sauteed baby bella mushrooms, used wild leeks, spicy brown mustard and Emmentaler cheese. It was perfect in a Corning ware 1.6 lt round casserole as a quiche. Thanks for these recipes.Dynnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971327264444273968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75679060659817860632015-06-12T09:53:29.473-04:002015-06-12T09:53:29.473-04:00Trouble is we can't buy frozen round here Meli...Trouble is we can't buy frozen round here Melissa. Could in NC and I agree it is better than canned.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46990700119879061312015-06-12T08:36:44.380-04:002015-06-12T08:36:44.380-04:00Frozen is better than canned, that's for sure....Frozen is better than canned, that's for sure. Our grocer carries frozen grilled asparagus that's edible.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86871763953311002242015-06-11T22:37:09.124-04:002015-06-11T22:37:09.124-04:00Me too Birgit. If only we could get hold of these ...Me too Birgit. If only we could get hold of these people. Well if as many of us as possible help to fight the good fight.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76353124481140333482015-06-11T21:02:59.244-04:002015-06-11T21:02:59.244-04:00I am with Matt completely because I would also thi...I am with Matt completely because I would also think up some things that could be done to people who are cruel to animals or kill them for their fur, paws or horns. It needs education too. I am happy the rhinos are doing better and I wish that was happening around the world. People are more cruel than any animal.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-73957783052741065012015-06-11T18:43:11.684-04:002015-06-11T18:43:11.684-04:00I never thought of making it crustless dynnamae. -...I never thought of making it crustless dynnamae. - good idea. I am not a big pastry fan. I am not surprised you never looked back. It staggers me how many people do like Miracle, but I am definitely not one of them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56434662729137300512015-06-11T18:16:15.239-04:002015-06-11T18:16:15.239-04:00I got a new batch of farm fresh asparagus today. ...I got a new batch of farm fresh asparagus today. Do believe I 'll try this recipe too. The angel hair pasta asparagus from a few days ago was very good. I am not a pie crust fan but I am used to making crustless quiche. I'm sure this will turn out well without the crust. Grew up with Miracle Whip. About 20 years ago, I was introduced to Hellman's and I never looked back. ( ;Dynnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971327264444273968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-73281134579693298522015-06-11T17:23:13.566-04:002015-06-11T17:23:13.566-04:00Chinese medicine has a lot of odd things Pinky, wh...Chinese medicine has a lot of odd things Pinky, where the rhino horn idea came from I cannot imagine. Vichysoisse when cold, Potage Parmentier when hot. It does look good. will have to get some pastry, not good at that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67712765805718427332015-06-11T17:12:04.111-04:002015-06-11T17:12:04.111-04:00I wonder how the myth about Rhino's horns star...I wonder how the myth about Rhino's horns started. I had no idea they were in Nepal either. Cold potato and leek soup is delicious. Your tart looks tasty too :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-31627864732516062182015-06-11T16:27:50.920-04:002015-06-11T16:27:50.920-04:00From the store or a farm Ivy? Odd combination, hav...From the store or a farm Ivy? Odd combination, haven't had bone marrow since I was a child anyway. What caused it to caramelize?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17812839107901402732015-06-11T16:26:29.684-04:002015-06-11T16:26:29.684-04:00Sorry, but I hate Miracle Whip too Susan. Always m...Sorry, but I hate Miracle Whip too Susan. Always made my own mayonnaise at one time as I said, and Hellman's is almost exactly the same.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-8713146566335728242015-06-11T15:49:49.286-04:002015-06-11T15:49:49.286-04:00Hey Jo - Today I bought 2kg of asparagus because y...Hey Jo - Today I bought 2kg of asparagus because you inspired me. I ate some of it today with bone marrow and other veggies, garlic and Kosher salt. Not too bad. Some of the asparagus caramelized but some of it didn't. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81624245704634745832015-06-11T13:06:57.723-04:002015-06-11T13:06:57.723-04:00Miracle Whip was all we ever used when I was growi...Miracle Whip was all we ever used when I was growing up. I think the whole of the Midwest used Miracle Whip, period. <br />My husband's family use mayo, hate Miracle Whip. Not very bright.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-31092746518146697742015-06-11T12:34:08.356-04:002015-06-11T12:34:08.356-04:00What an informed bunch we are Maggie. I am glad to...What an informed bunch we are Maggie. I am glad too.<br /><br />Yes, way to sweet. A lot of people here seem to prefer it, no idea why.<br /><br />Lucky you. I had a bed in the UK but not since. But then you cut down your artichokes. Horror.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-64809416673873225682015-06-11T12:32:22.489-04:002015-06-11T12:32:22.489-04:00Me too Pam. It is dreadful and very distressing.
...Me too Pam. It is dreadful and very distressing.<br /><br />Miracle Whip is a Kraft product I believe and I find it very sweet.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-73928794639865826452015-06-11T12:25:16.136-04:002015-06-11T12:25:16.136-04:00I didn't know that Nepal had rhinos, either. ...I didn't know that Nepal had rhinos, either. I am glad that they are prospering there.<br />We don't use Miracle Whip at all. I don't like the sweetness of it. <br />I planted asparagus this year. They are two year old crowns, so I should have asparagus in the spring. They are growing beautifully. I can't wait! MaggieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095270167640042587noreply@blogger.com