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Thought for the Day - Feb 25
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Subject: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Peter T. Date: 25 Feb 00 - 08:19 AM A dash of Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (the famous French cookery writer, 18th century): The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of humankind than the discovery of a star. A dessert without cheese is like a beautiful woman with only one eye. To invite people to dinner is to take responsibility for their happiness throughout the time they are are under your roof. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 08:38 AM They knew how to eat in those days.Every meal was an event to be savored,not just a way to fuel the body.We seem to have lost that celebration of food.What with take-out, drive-thru,and call-up, food is something to be eaten on the run, as it were.We no longer linger over a meal and discuss matters of interest with friends. The meal is eaten in the car,bites taken while talking on the cell phone;food in one hand,steering wheel in the other, and 'phone wedged between shoulder and ear.We are constantly "in touch" but we have lost touch with the ability to simply stop and smell the roses.And we are poorer because of it. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:02 AM In other words Troll, you're saying a day without a Big Mac is like owning a cat that doesn't barf. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:11 AM Is there such a creature? Or are you speaking hypotheticly here? troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:17 AM All I know is that the only time I've ever had a "Big Mac Attack" is about 20 minutes after eating one. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:27 AM A Big Mac,fries, and a coke covers the four major food groups; Sugar, Salt, Cafeine, and Grease.'Tis the perfect meal for the up-to-date and on-the-go busineman(businesswoman?...person?...possum?) Hmmmm! troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Bert Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:40 AM Talking about dinners - it's only ten more months to Christmas! |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:45 AM Peter T., I think if a man were really hungry, he would settle for a 'one eyed beauty' rather than nothing. It is very important to eat meaningfully. Just the same as it is important to have our full attention when we do anything. If you eat your food slowly, with full awareness and in deep appreciation, I believe the food will then provide the body with more nourishment. By focusing on what you are eating, you will clearly understand if what you are putting into your body is good for you or not. I like what John Barrymore had to say about the subject "I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of three o'clock in the morning". Little Neo |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:45 AM OK. But the important thing is, how many more SHOPPING days'til xmas? |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Micca Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:46 AM Being on a no-fat diet due to gall stones a Big Mac is SO attractive,especially as it is strictly forbidden. But Troll I still take delight in a long slow dinner with several friends. and on New Years Eve we have a 6-7 course dinner for 10-12 that starts at about 8 and ends sometime 3-5 next morning, taking up to 1 hour over each course with different wine with each. It is the waymake time to sit and eat with friends,it reduces stress, increases your feeling of well being and increses the joy in the world. ,If you are scared of the huge prepartion question, get each pair of guests to do 1 course and the wine to go with it, and with 8 people you can each knock yourself out on one course. Brillat-Savarin was right especially in the last bit about ones duty to guests. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: annamill Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:49 AM Troll, you sound as if you're still in the building stage of life. That's when you're building a family, buying a house, buying vans instead of sports cars (remember those), concerned with where you're career is going, etc. Don't worry. All that ends and as time seems to speed up and the years go faster, the children are grown, you realize that the career thing is intensely stupid, you either own your home or are renting a beautiful condo, or home on the water,etc. You get to stop a smell the roses, go to a wonderful restaurant now and then with good friends or a significant other, listen to music, in general do what you want to do, instead of what you think you should do. ?????? Maybe I'm just talking about me. We haven't lost the times of good things altogether. They're just biding. Waiting till you're ready to find them again. Go look. They're there. Peter, I'm glad this is Friday and the weather (here at least) is warming. I'm going to do wonderful things with family and friends and something new and wonderful to eat and drink and have some music at my house. Thanks for the reminder. Love, annap |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 09:55 AM I'm runnin' with ya Micca.Sounds like a humdinger of a time. We do similarly with our passover seder.It makes for a long evening but a meaningful one.The only problem is that She won't let me have haggis. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:10 AM I DO know that Cleigh is looking forward to his dinner with Max and I'm sure will "take resposibility for his happiness." He is getting prepared even now with selecting the right attire for the evening. He is hoping Max will wear the sequined strapless. I know that Max is looking forward to this wonderful evening too and has even committed to shutting down the 'Cat if we win! What a sacrifice to make. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Sorcha Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:22 AM I think things are a little different at our house than they are most places.We still have both kids at home, (15 and 21). I cook and we sit down to eat together at least 4 times a week. Quite often,we have at least one guest for dinner, and for about a month I was cooking for 10 EVERY night! Only 6 of them ate here, the other 4 I had to deliver to. I don't cook Hambuger Helper, either. Well not often! We do curries, all Mexican stuff, cannoli, etc. Sometimes I think people drop by just to see what I cooked tonite, and taste it! We do talk and enjoy our time together. Usually on Friday, we all go out to eat together, with the kids (semi?)significant others and have a blast! |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: GUEST,Neil Lowe Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:23 AM Food and cooking it are just another one of life's inconveniences. Tom Waits said a stove is just one big cigarette lighter. Frank Zappa's culinary preferences didn't extend much beyond the "Burnt Weenie Sandwich." Eating is an unwelcome interruption of more important activities. Anybody know where I can get a pill that takes care of all the nutrient necessities for 24 hours and satisfies the hunger pangs? Now drinking...well, that's an entirely different matter. Couldn't function without my caffeine in the morning, or one of the many fine distilled beverages on a cold winter's night...or a hot summer's day...or anything in between. Imbibing-ly, Neil |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:29 AM How about this one, In 1600 Thomas Moffet said "Men dig their graves with their own teeth and die more by those fatal instruments than any weapons of their enemies." Little Neo |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Amos Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:47 AM Grim imagery, NeoBB...some folks will tell youthe first thing to do when in a hole, is to stop digging...with your teeth! |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:48 AM For me, a meal represents down time.It's a break from the world.I value the fact that I am able to stop.Stopping is as important as doing.It represents a chance to re-charge my batteries and make face to face contact with friends. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Peg Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:53 AM a very interesting thread!!! I am amazed by how many people not only do not know how to cook but have no desire to learn!!! These are often the same people who don't care what they eat, and are just as happy with fast food as most of us are with, say, freshly-picked corn on the cob, boiled lightly, buttered and salted, a salad of field greens drizzled with freshly-made dressing, a roast leg of free-range lamb rubbed with white pepper, rosemary and garlic, some nice sourdough bread, and, after a couple of hours, a homemade dark bittersweet chocolate mousse with creme fraiche, and of course the appropriate wines, cognacs and liqueurs accompanying...not gourmet fare but I like my food simple, fresh and humanely-raised... It is true that eating is an art form just as cooking is; and that these days no one takes time to do it. To use all five senses when eating, to appreciate smells and textures and colors...then again I am as Aphrodisian as they come and love plants and perfumes and candles and fabrics and fruit etc....and am glad I am so, I have known people who think a lightbulb in the ceiling is as ambient as lighting needs to be, and spaghetti with a jar of Ragu poured over it is cooking.... Eating while drivng and talking on the cell phone...any idiot who engages in this triple activity should die a fiery death in traffic. A book I recommend highly: Native Nutrition by Ron Schmid. A great exploration of how native peoples have eaten through history, and how their diets have changed with imperialism (the introduction of sugar to the Eskimos has been particularly damaging, as has the introduction of junk food to Mexican Indians--who have the highest rate of diabetes of any other ethnic group in the world now)...the author also suggests ways we can emulate the best nutritional practices of some of the world's healthiest peoples, and this is quite surprising stuff; for one thing he thinks meat is actually good for us (but not the hormone-laden, filthy stuff which comes from U.S. factory farms), and that most humans should not be eating grains... peg |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: GUEST,Cap't Bob Date: 25 Feb 00 - 10:57 AM annap ~ that business of growing old certainly sounds great ~ smelling the roses and all. To bad things often do not work out that way in real life. We've had kids in the house for the past 35 years. It seems our daughters both did a lousy job of selecting husbands. We ended up raising the grand kids! On the brighter side we do get together once a month for a supper club (mostly members of out band). It goes from house to house with each couple furnishing a different course each month. Just three months ago the guys got together and started a Soup and Song night. This seems to be in the process of becoming a tradition (at least we have hosts for the next two months). It always takes place on a week night to avoid basketball games, family activities, etc. The soup supper doesn't take long and we have the rest of the evening to yak, sing songs, and have a few beers. Great fun and I would recommend others giving this kind of thing a try. Troll ~ things could be taking a turn for the worse ~ even here in the north woods. Last year our town got a McDonalds and this year we are supposed to be getting a stop light! Cap't Bob |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Feb 00 - 11:01 AM Pet, if meat was so good for us, then how come I can't easily jump onto a cow's back and take a big bite out of it's shoulder? Little Neo |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 11:07 AM Lil Neo. Ya could!It just takes practice.Giggle! Snort! Cap't Bob.Well met, I think that progress is just a way to make bad things happen quicker. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: wysiwyg Date: 25 Feb 00 - 11:24 AM PeterT-- and a guest is a jewel resting on the velvet cushion of the host's hospitality. Spaw-- I think Max has indicated he expects to be in the host position, so I am beginning to be more concerned about how he will appropriately see to Cleigh's needs. It's up to the host to discern the needs, so that may be highly amusing. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 12:39 PM Possibly they will co-host;that would be an an interesting situation. I'm not sure who to cheer for. troll...pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.He's stoned. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Feb 00 - 12:46 PM Just used your idea and Peter's thought for a new bid...very inspirational...........The ladies of the 'cat need to get it in gear! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: bob schwarer Date: 25 Feb 00 - 12:51 PM If God didn't intend for us to eat meat, He wouldn't have made it taste so good. Bob S. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 12:52 PM S'OK.Longs ya spell me name right in the book yer gonna write;"My Date With Max,or The Confessions Of A Kept O'possum" by "A Possum" troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Osmium Date: 25 Feb 00 - 12:57 PM This guy goes into an almost empty MacD's and sits down to spy a beeeeautiful blonde with big duck tapes sitting accross the way. Unfortunately she sneezes loudly and her glass eye pops out and zooms accross the room. With instant reflex action he reaches up and grabs it out of the air. Returning to the blonde they start to chat and .. make this bit as long as you like .. they end up in her flat having sensual fun. Afterwards he asks her if she always picks up strange men at short notice and she sais NO! read it backwards eye ym thguac tsuj uoY |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Micca Date: 25 Feb 00 - 01:50 PM Peg when can you make it for dinner? check your diary and let me know. London UK alright? |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 25 Feb 00 - 02:02 PM If God hadn't meant us to eat people he wouldn't have made them of meat... |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: annamill Date: 25 Feb 00 - 02:28 PM If "God" had meant for us to eat veggies he would have made them grow naturally instead of us having to develop them into eatable products. Like corn for instance. We work a lot harder for veggies than meat! Oh, and lions and tigers and other carniverous(SP?) animals don't eat each other either! It's natural. Love, annap
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 02:33 PM Right! I didn't hack my way to the top of the food chain to live on SPROUTS! On the other hand, maybe I'll be a tea kettle. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Peg Date: 25 Feb 00 - 03:13 PM Micca; hey anytime!!! I miss England, have spent a fair amount of time there... actually I just may be making a walking tour visit sometime in the fall... I once made a delectable sausage stew when I was house-sitting in Dorchester-on-Thames; fresh herb sausages from the covered market butcher; simmered in stock and red wine; potatoes; carrots; garlic and onions; spices. Mmmmm..... |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Micca Date: 25 Feb 00 - 03:30 PM Peg, if you need a place to stay in London or know your itinerary? if it includes the August bank Holiday w/e you could get to Towersey. drop me a private message and we can arrange. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Peg Date: 25 Feb 00 - 03:37 PM OOH!!! Love that English hospitality, from a Mudcatter, no less. The beers and songs would be on me, then. I will stay in touch and let you know when...August is not impossible if I quit my job first!!! (ya never know) peg |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Mbo Date: 25 Feb 00 - 04:02 PM Hey, anyone want Barbeque? It's the onlt cooking I can do, and I do it very well, according to my folks. Mmmm...some Bubba-cued chicken breast on a hamburger bun with cheese and ranch salad dressing....the greatest stuff! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Molly Malone Date: 25 Feb 00 - 04:31 PM Guinness chili....mmmm
Ok, it's ALL your fault. I can't get this song out of my head...
And Troll, this one is for you... |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Osmium Date: 25 Feb 00 - 05:01 PM If we inspect the language it becomes patently obvious that we are what we eat, how else Lager Lout; Beer Belly; Peanut Head; Jeg the Peg (definately veggie); Lion Heart (brave man that one); Headless Head Head; Carrot Top; Lotus eaters; Shrinking Violet and on and on on on.. |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: Troll Date: 25 Feb 00 - 05:43 PM Molly *BG* I'd forgotten all about that one. The tea kettle line comes from the story of a man who has been in a mental institution for a while and there is a hearing to see if he can be released. In the course of the questioning, he is asked what he will do if he is released. 'Well"he says " I was studying engineering before my breakdown.I could go back to college and pursue my degree. "Or," he continued,"I did some amature acting in the local community theatre and I was pretty good.I could try to break into show business.Then on the other hand, I could be a tea kettle. troll |
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Subject: RE: Thought for the Day - Feb 25 From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 25 Feb 00 - 08:37 PM Some of my best friends are veggies, and noone's going to eat them if I can help it. |
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