BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 01:07 PM

Hey! Some of us LIKE rice noodles...

8-{E

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 12:11 PM

How well I've learned that, Blackcatter. But I figure rice noodles won't even upset the Republicans..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 12:08 PM

Just as long as you accepts that we may not follow your rulings!

Controlling the Mudcat is like herding stoned kitty-cats past bowls of tuna fish.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 04:08 AM

Rice Noodles definitely qualify. Since I began this thread, I have the right to final say (how's that for a new Mudcat Law??)

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 02:22 PM

if you admit to watching 'Iron Chef' they have several times made "noodles" of fish, or a mixture of fish and "sticky yams" - which reminds me I need to look that particular ingredient up...

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 02:36 PM

fish pasta!

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,Blackcatter at work
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 02:34 PM

flour

1) A fine, powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a grain, especially wheat, used chiefly in baking.

2) Any of various similar finely ground or powdered foodstuffs, as of cassava, fish, or bananas.

3) A soft, fine powder.


Says to me that rice noodles are pasta.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: MMario
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 02:09 PM

Pasta has been made from chestnut flour, artichoke flour and soy flour that I know of. Other beans are sometimes used. I've seen recipes for gnocchi -like dumplings of acorn flour, also cattail starch, arrowroot starch, and manioc/tapioca.

I suspect most any starchy substance could be used - as long as the product will hold together.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 02:00 PM

almond angelhair?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 09:39 AM

Cooked.

But I'm not allowed to eat it like I used to.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,James
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 08:28 AM

Homemade spaghetti and pesto...devine

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 08:19 AM

PASTA
Definition:   [n] shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg

Synonyms:   alimentary paste

See Also:   cappelletti, couscous, dumpling, dumplings, fedelline, fettuccine, fettuccini, food, lasagna, lasagne, linguine, linguini, macaroni, manicotti, mostaccioli, noodle, orzo, penne, ravioli, rigatoni, spaghetti, spaghettini, tagliatelle, tortellini, vermicelli, ziti

OK, so do we accept ANY flour? wheat, corn, rice certainly (IMO)

Acorn flour? Other nuts? Barley?

Let me just think of cashew noodles in a chocolate sauce....

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 07:55 AM

are rice noodles pasta?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 08:40 PM

Seaweed Ramen.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 11:04 AM

The Twisted Fish is only open during the summer months, catering to the cruiseship crowd. Yesterday we made our reservations for 4:00 P.M. and the place was blessedly sparsely populated. I go there at least once a season- and if someone from out of town visits, I often take them there. So far- four years- I always have the same dish!

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 10:55 AM

Ellen,

I don't have time for the website, but I started it years ago as a whim - I had already collected the nucleus of the songs since I perform them on stage. I started with about 250 shows - I've tripled it now. It has grown very large, and I'd hate to close it down since it's actually a unique site. Besides with the minimal advertising, it not only pays for itself, but pays for all my webhosting needs, my Internet connection and my sushi addiction.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 09:09 AM

Tell you what, BB, you ship it and if and when you ever come to London (and I'm still here) you have a place to stay, and a big bowl of your favorite pasta..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 05:49 AM

well, I could ship it to you...

8-{E

you would need to make your own angelhair pasta, though...

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 05:33 AM

BB-Not FAIR!! I can't get to The Getaway! Do you have to torture me with the vision of you eating all that smoked salmon without me?

:-O

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 04:51 AM

had smoked Alaska salmon earlier... ones goes fishing, and as part of the package they proccess whatever you catch- flash froze, canned, or smoked... my father is going out later in the year. Shall I see if I can steal a pound or two?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 04:32 AM

Weekly? How about bi-weekly?


Haven't had enough time yet to really enjoy your website, Blackcatter, but it certainly looks comprehensive.
(For THIS you made time, but not to read Harry Potter????...just KIDDING!)

My flatmate brought home some spinach and feta-stuffed ravioli. I sat there watching him eat for as long as I could stand it.
Then I stabbed him with his fork, and demolished the rest.






Well, at least in my fantasy...xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 01:21 AM

annual? sounds as if it should be weekly... at least.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 01:12 AM

Tonight I had my annual treat at the Twisted Fish restaurant: angelhair pasta with crab and prawns and sundried tomatoes and artichokes and buttery pesto loaded with garlic...

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 06:01 PM

It's not the thread that's not safe.

What do you think of my TV Theme Song Lyrics webpage Ellen?

Blackcatter's World of TV Theme Song Lyrics

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 05:55 PM

kabbab

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 03:31 AM

Blackcatter, not even the Pasta Thread is safe from you!..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 12:27 AM

8-{E

not smothered, just lightly coated...

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 12:17 AM

Pasta's not the only thing I like smothered in oily sauce.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: beardedbruce
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 11:44 PM

Big cups?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Peace
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 11:32 PM

Yeah, and why is it that a mere 1/4 pounds of cooked pasta will add over a pound to my weight? And why can I drink three cups of coffee in the morning and pee what seems like two quarts of urine by lunch?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 04:26 AM

Oh, man! I've just officially started my yearly diet! I knew there was a reason I was obsessing on Pasta lately...it's the first thing I have to strike off my menu for the next month!

At least I can come back to this thread and vicariously enjoy it here. Ummm still dreaming about Padre's recipe!

..xx..e

(And before anyone comments, I know you can eat small amounts without worrying about weight gain, but that in my mind, defeats one of the greatest parts of eating the stuff....a HUUUUUGE plate smothered in oily sauce!)

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 09:06 PM

Uh, like, uh, what?

We have kids who eat those noodle packs that turn into something like soup when ya add water and heat, ya know? Like, cooked is very important, Blackcatter.

I like lots of pastas, from couscous to lasagna. Something I became partial to years ago is spaghetti cooked al dente with butter. Next, add fresh romano and a bit of salt and pepper. My ex was Italian, and I got used to really good food that wasn't the westernized stuff that people mistake for Italian food (don't mean to sound snobbish). There is some seriously good eatin' from that country.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Cluin
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 09:12 PM

Vegetable pasta... fusilli, rotini or bow-tie, cooked al dente and rolled into a stir-fry.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 07:22 PM

brucie - just take your meds?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Peace
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 06:37 PM

Cooked!

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Pogo
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 04:46 PM

Shoot yeah!!!

{OD

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 01:21 AM

Do you really want to claim someone like that as a friend?

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Pogo
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 01:13 AM

{OD

as well as for those busy industrious college students on the go ;O)

I had a friend who would eat them raw right out the pack, sprinkle the seasoning on 'em and everything.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 01:07 AM

gee - in my world they are the non-working man's noodles.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Pogo
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 12:49 AM

Crystal noodles, Thai style

*drool* They are divine...

I have to mention Ramen too...The working man's noodles :)

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,Blackcatter
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 04:05 PM

That was me above.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 02:58 PM

I use whole wheat pasta so I can get something other than just calories out of it.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: jimmyt
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 02:31 PM

my favorite is simple pasta either angelhair, spaghetti or even one of the wider noodles with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic and olive oil lightly sauteed right before it is put over the pasta. A very simple common favrite in almost any resturant or sidewalk cafe in Italy , cheap and universally fantastic.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: open mike
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 01:56 PM

pasta does have flavor if it is spinach noodles,
or dried tomato garlic noodles! and color, too!
There are noodle like objects made from potatoes
too: Gnocchi...yum yum

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 12:07 PM

We have just got home after 4 days in Amsterdam and in the shops they were selling penis and breast shaped pasta....amongst other things!

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 10:57 AM

The jewish version is kreplach. I have fond memories of watching my grandmother filling up one after another...right after she had filled the kishkes..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 10:29 AM

when I was growing up - tortellini just was not commercially available - except for this one tiny mom and pop store a couple towns over where the Gramma occasionally sold a batch - (if she liked you - and she felt like it and if it wasn't the 2nd tuesday or a month with an "r" in it).

*MY* Nonni made fresh tortellini - heaven on earth! it took us YEARS to get her recipe out of her - and then of course there was the problem of getting the "right" ingredients. Do you know how hard it was to get mortedella in a small New England town 30 years ago? (or for that matter in rural NY *NOW*)

The fun part of course was stuffing them - we would have a contest to see who could enclose the most filling in the smallest wrapper. Also contests to see who could do the most in a minute.

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Blackcatter
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 10:11 AM

Sooz - I love both bread and potatoes as well. Couscous as well.


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Most of us who have webpages that might be of some interest (especially if they are related either to music or at least to a thread in the BS section) share a blue clicky with everyone once in awhile.

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Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: GUEST,Bill Kennedy
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 09:52 AM

Polaitaly - not pappardelle or tagliatelle, I've had those, but Margherite!

http://www.poiatti.it/13dettaglio.asp?p=p

there is another stuffed pasta called margherite - which means daisy, and a larger version called sunflower, girasole, but these are the flat noodles shown in the photo with a wavy edge, why they are called daisies I don't know, except the petals in a daisy overlap each other, up and down, like the wave in the pasta, even though in this case it't not round

Subject: RE: BS: Favorite Kind of Pasta?
From: Tracey Dragonsfriend
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 09:24 AM

It's an excuse for tomatoes and garlic... and a good one, at that!

Cheers
Tracey Dragonsfriend
Scorch's Pyrography