BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 02:02 PM

Liz - when someone states a Universal Truth it takes a while to digest; so everyone else tends to puase a bit - especially if they are paying attention.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 05:58 PM

Well that's a first... people here below the salt, paying attention!

Bring on the cider!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Alba
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 07:04 PM

Did you say Cider Liz.....I'll have a large bucket full please and I would like that Pink and Yellow twisty straw thank you very much....

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 07:20 PM

Gin?? Hurrah!!

I have supplies of Gin and Green and Blacks!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 08:38 PM

The salmon is just coming off of the grill--someone be prepared to beat back the cats in case they close in as I carry it to the table. Move that chocolate out of the way, please--THIS is the food of the gods!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 10:11 AM

Someone go close that Texas door or too much heat will seep into the tavern area. 101 in the Fort Worth area today. Ugg!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 10:16 AM

SALMON!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 10:57 AM

That looks a little pond-raised, MMario.

SALMON

How's that?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 11:08 AM

Mine was smoked over Alder, applewood and clippings from cabernet grapes.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 01:22 PM

AH, but mine was marinated then smoked over alder and it started out as Copper River King salmon! It's the amount of natural red that gives the flavor that huge boost! I think perhaps yours is reflecting those great salmon oils in the juice that form a skin* on the fillet and lighten the surface when it has finished cooking.

(*The word "congeal" comes to mind, but it isn't my favorite word to describe fine cooking!)

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 01:27 PM

They both taste pretty dang good!

BTW - you do *not* want to know how difficult it was to teach salmon how to navigate the Drums of Seneca in order to spawn. Had to use some freshwater fur dolphins to lead them the first couple of generations.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 01:42 PM

Fur dolphins! That, spit, explains, spit, the hairball.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 04:33 PM

Damn.... I thought that was beaver.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 04:40 PM

"Fur dolphin" is just code meaning his neighbor's Labrador retreivers got out there and chased the fish in the water. I do believe the dogs usually survive the experience, so I'm not sure what the fuzzy part is.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 04:48 PM

Could BE beaver then....

Does it taste fishy?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: number 6
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 04:50 PM

One of my employee's father is a lobster fisherman off of Newfoundland ... declared he found a hairball in a lobster he caught.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 03:47 AM

I swear I found a lobster in the hairball my cat coughed up the other day....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 04:37 AM

Hairy Lobster
Seriously though I did hear of the hairball in lobsters before, and it was theorised that pieces of cowhide complete with hair were being used in lobster pots as bait. It has the advantage of lasting longer than fishy baits. This meant that lobsters ingested the hair along with the hide.
Could account for the fisherman who said, "I haven't seen hide nor hair of a lobster all day"!
Giok

I'll get me carapace.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 10:11 AM

I'll go for some good Northwestern Dungeness crab myself. . . let me know when it's low tide and we can go wade around for some.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 10:21 AM

the hairy lobster has a very high percentage of ammonia in it's body fluids , so probably doesn't taste very good.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 12:37 PM

I'm still sticking with my rule of not eating anything with more limbs than I have....

Mind you... it would give Chongo a run for his money!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 03:34 PM

Do they charge extra for furry lobsters?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 05:08 AM

Not as fur as I know, maybe there's an escape claws?
G

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 04:56 PM

Ah... the weekend is here again.... Slush me up, puppy boy!

Sling another Barbie on the grill - see those abnormally long plastic legs just curl right up..... Bliss!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MAG
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 10:28 PM

Reminds me of a friend whose daughter and her friends used to play things like Barbieb Stew. I quit worrying about girls when i hear stuff like that.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 04:45 PM

Don't worry about the grill today, just slap the meat on any handy metal surface that is outside in the sun. 102 today, 103 predicted for tomorrow. That aquarium is looking VERY inviting right about now, squid or no!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 06:40 PM

Well there went a jolly hot and sunny St Swithun's day... another 40 to come?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: frogprince
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 07:32 PM

Just got from a day of staffing the air-conditioned art gallery; I brought a bag of ice to throw in the aquarium. Close your eyes if you're sqeamish; I'm goin' in!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 08:10 PM

Geeze, youse guys. You don't understand the concept of BBQ. You are suppose to be hot and desparately sucking on your cold drinks, in anticipation of the ingestion of copious quantities of charred mammal flesh, still raw in the middle, such that a full night of sleep is impossible.

Togas? Are preferred. As is your own accomodation... RV, tent or blanket.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 07:23 AM

Well I've been sitting here for ages waiting for the blokes to come over all culinary minded, but I can't even get my margheurita refreshed, let alone a plate of sizzling bangers and a bowl of potato salad!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 01:36 PM

\_/

(((

(___)

Sorry, Liz. Best I could do.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 01:38 PM

Mmmmmmmmm... thanks. Next chocolate & lime cheesecake I make is yours.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 02:27 PM

Thanks for the warning. Sounds too rich for me. Speaking of bangers. I just bought a whack of Hot Italian susages and Honey-Garlic sausages at half price - no, due date is July 22 - so, anybody got some nice buns?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 02:32 PM

I know a girl with nice buns!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 05:41 PM

frogprince, I thought you were going to wear a suit when you went in the aquarium.

Hey, folks, don't stare, but doesn't that glass and water seems to magnify objects?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: frogprince
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 06:21 PM

SRS, I think it's just that you're not used to seeing some things in that large a scale...

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 03:08 AM

Yes... it does make his feet look exceptionally big.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 04:24 AM

A foot is 12" isn't it?
G

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 05:02 AM

You're using that special ruler again aren't you....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 08:52 AM

Hi! I'm back! what year is it, anyway? I'm just gonna lay me down on a blanket and snooze for a while -

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 10:50 AM

It's going to be 105 here, MMario. You might want to get a little closer to the aquarium to cool off after that nap.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 11:01 AM

I figure by the time I wake up I will have sweat myself a little private pool anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 12:00 PM

Even though late to the BBQ..(but bringing some lovely beer from Dogfish Head as my contribution)...I can solve one problem...Liz allowed as how..." I don't eat things that have more limbs than I do.." The trick is, you confront the creature with the excess appendages and warn it about your intentions. It will then be converted into the proper configuration.....


what? You doubt?






Everyone knows...."He who is forewarned in four-armed!"

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 12:15 PM

groan

You really worked on that one.

Barkeep, make sure there is a big bowl of water for the shaggy dog. . .

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: SunnySister
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 12:26 PM

Hummm, looks like I am late coming to the outdoor party... glad to see ya'all here.

I brought my mom's world famous potato salad. This version's got the black olives... my favorite! Sorry I can't eat with you, on a major diet, so I'll just sit here drinking water and watch all of you eat. Every so often, I'll ask how what you're eating tastes so I can live vicariously through you. :)

--SunnySister, who is glad Liz the Squeak is so smart! This is a great idea~

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: frogprince
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 01:32 PM

It's soooo nice and cool in here; are you sure some of you ladies don't want to jump in? Would someone be kind enough to bring me a plate of that potatoe salad, and a little lemonade? It's way to hot to get out of here.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 05:35 PM

Ahhhh.... pass me over that Long Island Iced tea.... I did a concert this lunchtime in 30+ degree heat where we sang about 85% of the Mozart Requiem in 30 minutes, to a piano we could barely hear and all wearing black.... It was a good gig, but I could have done without the mad panic dash back to the train to get back home for another concert at Limpit's school, that started at 2.00.

Now it's about 18+ degrees and too hot to sleep. I'm figuring that enough LIITs will cool me down and knock me out for the night.

Hand 'em over Barkeep!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 05:47 PM

I fancy a Cumberland Sausge cooked on the barbecue, with some Onion Marmalade.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: MAG
Date: 17 Jul 06 - 10:01 PM

I don't know how you guys can eat that heavy stuff when it's sooo hot. (and if you want to know why it's sooo hot, go see Al Gore's movie ...)

I took homegrown blueberries to a potluck on Saturday. Once I did that and one kid scarfed them all. I had to warn his mother what can happen, but I guess all you Moms know.

water, water. plain cold water. nothin' like it ahhh!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern & Barbeque Summer '06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 05:34 AM

Ah yes... plain cold water.. Drank 2 litres of it yesterday in 2 hours. The liquid in to liquid out ratio is severely off balance.

LTS