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One of the manufacturing companies that my employer distributes for sent our office a box of various types of gourmet popcorn yesterday. I'm normally a butter and salt kind of gal...but some of the flavors were pretty tasty. Could make a fun gift for either yourself or a popcorn lover in your life...
The site is www.daleandthomas.com The mfg company sent over the large sampler, I think there were 12 different bags.
brewmonkey
08-10-2006, 21:03
They actually have some flavors that look great as well as some that I have not seen before.
I have to say the peanut butter one was awesome! And the chocolate caramel was good too. The blueberry...meh it tasted like grape jelly. Oh and the Chipotle...yum!
This dredged up another memory Gypsy. I know. :eek:
Years ago, um..... well a couple decades I suppose, I used to use the white cheddar cheese popcorn, when I made scrambled eggs. Just did the regular thing, whipping up a dozen eggs with some milk added in a bowl, stirred in the popcorn and cooked it. There are some flavors on that site, that look like they would be fantastic for that. ;)
Popcorn in your eggs? That's...different. :D What gave you the idea to do that?
x SF med
08-11-2006, 09:50
This dredged up another memory Gypsy. I know. :eek:
Years ago, um..... well a couple decades I suppose, I used to use the white cheddar cheese popcorn, when I made scrambled eggs. Just did the regular thing, whipping up a dozen eggs with some milk added in a bowl, stirred in the popcorn and cooked it. There are some flavors on that site, that look like they would be fantastic for that. ;)
Brad-
Popcorn in scrambled eggs? No dissing, just a question, haven't tried them. But, you could get 'crunchy' scrambled eggs in C's. When I cook breakfast, I generally do omelettes - and not those flat little messhall ones - I think I could probably find my omelette pan somewhere, although it's not necessary - 2" thick, swiss, ham, green onions, nice and brown on the outside, with homefries and a good pot of coffee.
Now the chipotle, or jalapeno popcorn would be great with a nice cool Grolsch, or Tecate, or Negra Modelo. wow! A double outside thread reference, with a half twist, while staying mostly on topic - degree of difficulty.........3.0
x SF med
08-11-2006, 09:51
Popcorn in your eggs? That's...different. :D What gave you the idea to do that?
Gypsy - Get out of my head - you posted that as I was typing. Out, I say!!!
Gypsy - Get out of my head - you posted that as I was typing. Out, I say!!!
Too late, I've infiltrated.
:D
I'll spook you more, take your omelette but substitute sausage for the ham and you have a Gypsy breakfast.
x SF med
08-11-2006, 10:00
Too late, I've infiltrated.
:D
I'll spook you more, take your omelette but substitute sausage for the ham and you have a Gypsy breakfast.
My mind is like Germany when doing field exercises - even on infil, every bent blade of grass or broken stalk of wheat or bootprint will cost you. And, it's a cold and dark place, and rains a lot inside my cranium.
How long do you think your infil will last - I have to start making up the bill now.
My mind is like Germany when doing field exercises - even on infil, every bent blade of grass or broken stalk of wheat or bootprint will cost you. And, it's a cold and dark place, and rains a lot inside my cranium.
How long do you think your infil will last - I have to start making up the bill now.
Everything has its price; and the cold, dark and rain just makes one appreciate the warmth and sun all the more.
A bill? LOL! Now if I told you that, you'd have advanced knowledge...must remain fluid, no? :D
x SF med
08-11-2006, 10:12
A bill? LOL! Now if I told you that, you'd have advanced knowledge...must remain fluid, no? :D
[resounding slap across back of head from Ms G] Ok, just watch out for the rottweilers, they tend to roam a little.
Just send some jalapeno pocorn after you're done stomping around in my brain. [hijack over, back to topic, pretty neat, huh?]
Roger. Just a little tap. :lifter
The jalapeno was good, the chipotle was better!
bberkley
08-11-2006, 12:24
I received a gift basket from one of our vendors last year that had some "Marion Berry" Kettle Corn in it. That was some good popcorn.
I love popcorn, I have fond memories of growing up and my grandpa making a batch of popcorn on the stove, and sitting down to watch the Dolphins play.
Popcorn in your eggs? That's...different. :D What gave you the idea to do that?
LOL Gypsy. I'm not sure. I think one Sunday morning, some 16 years ago, I wanted scrambled eggs and there was a bag of the white chedder popcorn sitting there. Soooo a bunch got dumped into the eggs. It was really good. I kept making them that way for years. I don't cook much, but if I do, it's best to keep the spice cabinet is closed. I don't know what alot of that stuff is, but I'll use 'em. :D
x_........ I have had the opportunity to have the crunchy parts of the C Rat's scrambled eggs. Not nearrrrrrrrrr as good as the white cheddar popcorn. ;) However. Your omelets sound great and like Gypsy's input for them. But, keep the ham and add the sausage. Replace the home fries with 'Grandma's Fries' ( I mentioned those on this forum sometime back) and some Baileys Irish Cream for the coffee. Oh Yeah! Don't forget to add some sort of flavored popcorn to those omelets..........
Pssst..... x_
Try as you might. Gypsy did infiltrate your head. :eek:
LOL Gypsy. I'm not sure. I think one Sunday morning, some 16 years ago, I wanted scrambled eggs and there was a bag of the white chedder popcorn sitting there. Soooo a bunch got dumped into the eggs. It was really good. I kept making them that way for years. I don't cook much, but if I do, it's best to keep the spice cabinet is closed. I don't know what alot of that stuff is, but I'll use 'em. :D
Pssst..... x_
Try as you might. Gypsy did infiltrate your head. :eek:
I think you should get an A for creativity, not sure I'd have ever thought to put white cheddar popcorn in my eggs. Maybe if I was hung over... :D Perhaps some day I'll be daring enough to try it.
It's a gift... :D
:cool: Gypsy. I havn't got an A for many moons. I can't blame it on a hang over, I don't get those. More like a target of opportunity. ;) An impulse thing, ya know.
Come on. You have all that great flavored popcorn around. Pick one and give it a shot. Push the envelope. :D
Come on. You have all that great flavored popcorn around. Pick one and give it a shot. Push the envelope. :D
I'll see what's still left over tomorrow, it's all at the office. Don't think I'd try any of the chocolate flavors in my eggs...but if there's any jalapeno or chipotle left maybe I'll give it a go. :munchin
x SF med
08-13-2006, 19:47
It's a gift... :D
If you are in my head - that's not a gift - more like a curse, karma turning its big naked fangs on you and laughing, HAHAHAHAHA.
A curse? Depends on how you want to look at it! :D Fangs...bah!
Karma is my friend, karma is my friend, karma is my friend...wash, rinse, repeat. LOL!
Ok, just watch out for the rottweilers, they tend to roam a little.
That comment reminded me of a story. Several years ago, a friend of mine used to be a property manager for the Peabody Mansion in Oak Brook, IL. Really awesome place, complete with underground tunnels (and my friend, the little so and so, would try to ditch me in them...bastige. But I digress...) and a storied history.
Anyway, Joseph (my friend, the bastige) had a trained guard dog, a GSD (straight from Germany), since rumor had it the mansion was also haunted and folks would try to gain access at night and all that jazz. The first time I drove up there the dog was barking like crazy and pacing back and forth...pretty much a menacing looking animal.
I, on the other hand, thought he was a beautiful dog. I approached the run with my palms up and talked softly. (Sure and I knew he couldn't jump the 10 ft fence) Francis (the dog's name) stopped barking, and sat at the fence and sniffed my hands through one of the openings in the chain links, and licked one of my palms. After a fashion Joseph opened the run and we walked in together...the dog was positively docile. I'd never make the mistake of going in alone during the first few visits, but he seemed to know I was friend vice foe. Got to the point I could walk into the run from the house, he'd trot up and greet me like an old friend. He seemed to like to stand on his hind legs and put his paws on each of my shoulders, and was "taller" than I...since I'm only 5'3" maybe that isn't terribly unusual.
Interestingly, after the first time I was there he never again barked at my car as I approached the entrance to the property...and would run back and forth in the run and wag his tail.
Just call me the Dog Whisperer. :D
Nothing to do with popcorn, but I guess I can hijack my thread. Here's the link to the estate in my dog story. The chapel on the property is absolutely magnificent...the artwork on the front of the entrance is created from mosaic tile.
Disappointingly, they have cut down several areas of trees to make way for the off leash dog area. It has, in my opinion, ruined the ambience of the property which feels quite sacred.
http://www.dupageforest.com/preserves/mayslake.html
I'll see what's still left over tomorrow, it's all at the office. Don't think I'd try any of the chocolate flavors in my eggs...but if there's any jalapeno or chipotle left maybe I'll give it a go. :munchin
Wellllllllllllllllllllllll!? :munchin
Wellllllllllllllllllllllll!? :munchin
The only flavors left were Strawberry and Carmel Corn with Pecans (or Walnuts, CRS set in tonight). Those flavors are a no go at this station, at least for mixing with eggs!
x SF med
08-15-2006, 06:33
The only flavors left were Strawberry and Carmel Corn with Pecans (or Walnuts, CRS set in tonight). Those flavors are a no go at this station, at least for mixing with eggs!
Gypsy- You would have to have been doing some bad drugs to put either of those into eggs. But the pecan thing makes me think of pecan crusted french toast, with sweet butter and real maple syrup (COL Jack, we need your help!) with a good dark roast coffee and the Sunday NY Times crossword...... on the boat would be nice too, if I can get the stove working again.
brewmonkey
08-15-2006, 12:04
Gypsy- You would have to have been doing some bad drugs to put either of those into eggs. But the pecan thing makes me think of pecan crusted french toast, with sweet butter and real maple syrup (COL Jack, we need your help!) with a good dark roast coffee and the Sunday NY Times crossword...... on the boat would be nice too, if I can get the stove working again.
That actually sounds really good. I am making Fench Toast for dinner tonight as my wife brought home some Honey Wheat bread, sliced thick, from the Bakery/Cafe she is the manager of. They have a cinnamon roll loaf of bread as well that I make French Toast from and it is phenominal!!! I will have to get some pics of that one the next time we make it.
x SF med
08-15-2006, 16:25
Brew-
The secret to great French Toast (don't tell Gypsy) is - leave the bread out the morning of the day before you plan to make it - uncovered - yes, it gets partially stale (use good bread, thick sliced, about 1-2"). At least 2 hrs before you plan on cooking it - mix up (for each slice of bread) 2 well beaten eggs, 1/8-1/4 cup milk, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp sugar, 3 drops of vanilla -beat it all together with a fork until it froths, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and beat it until it froths again. Lay out the semi stale bread in a pyrex baking dish, with 1/2 the egg milk, spices mixture in the bottom - pretty close, touching even - then pour the rest over the bread. cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum. Melt butter in a cast iron skillet (you actually want to go to Buerre bruin) and cook a couple at a time - be careful - the soaked bread will want to fall apart as you put it in the pan - use a spatula if you need to. Cook until a dark golden brown - top wit hwhatever you like to put on French toast - prior to cooking you can (if you are more nimble than me) roll the crust in crushed pecans. Enjoy!!
Gypsy- You would have to have been doing some bad drugs to put either of those into eggs. But the pecan thing makes me think of pecan crusted french toast, with sweet butter and real maple syrup (COL Jack, we need your help!) with a good dark roast coffee and the Sunday NY Times crossword...... on the boat would be nice too, if I can get the stove working again.
What time is breakfast? :D
Since I'm a drug free kind of gal, I agree wholeheartedly.
Oddly, I made french toast for dinner this evening. Ha! I know that bread secret...I used thickly sliced Italian bread however, and didn't have the crushed pecans. Sounds delicious!
x SF med
08-16-2006, 10:30
What time is breakfast? :D
Since I'm a drug free kind of gal, I agree wholeheartedly.
Oddly, I made french toast for dinner this evening. Ha! I know that bread secret...I used thickly sliced Italian bread however, and didn't have the crushed pecans. Sounds delicious!
I generally don't eat breakfast - occasionally on weekends - let me know what time is good for you - hope you don't mind fresh ground Guatemalan Antigua Coffee - it's all I have - I take that back, I do have some Tchibo.
I have to plan for a french toast breakfast - it's a lot of work, I need prep time!!!
Brew - the Cinnamon Roll bread would be pretty good for this... gotta see if any of the local bakeries have it.
I have to plan for a french toast breakfast - it's a lot of work, I need prep time!!!
Darned skippy, prep time is essential. As is the fresh ground coffee! How does the last Tuesday in September work for you, enough notice? :p My breakfast of champions during the week is coffee, black, and an english muffin. Maybe a bananna or yogurt as well.
Brew, how's their Honey Wheat...I haven't tried that one yet.
Sheesh, now I'm hungry.
x SF med
08-17-2006, 07:08
Darned skippy, prep time is essential. As is the fresh ground coffee! How does the last Tuesday in September work for you,
That's catching me on a School Day - between Regatta weekends (yeah, I lead a boring life) and my boat has to be hauled sometime in Late September / Early October - Lets go for later in the year, who's doing the travelling?
Skippy? Skippy? - What am I, peanut butter? Oh, the bad, nasty, evil comment that could be made based on a late 60's, early 70's TV show.... I will behave, but that comment is going on your permanent record!!
That's catching me on a School Day - between Regatta weekends (yeah, I lead a boring life) and my boat has to be hauled sometime in Late September / Early October - Lets go for later in the year, who's doing the travelling?
Skippy? Skippy? - What am I, peanut butter? Oh, the bad, nasty, evil comment that could be made based on a late 60's, early 70's TV show.... I will behave, but that comment is going on your permanent record!!
Regatta weekends, doesn't sound boring at all. Ok, November then. I'll rev up the private jet.
I've arrived...I have a permanent record! I prefer Jif...even though I'm not a mother. Though I am choosy. :D
x SF med
08-17-2006, 16:39
...even though I'm not a mother.
(oh, I just can't help it, I'm going to incur the wrath of some unkind deity, or a bevy of really pissed off XXs)
mother.... one word or two? :eek:
(oh, I just can't help it, I'm going to incur the wrath of some unkind deity, or a bevy of really pissed off XXs)
mother.... one word or two? :eek:
One. I think...?
I feel so...blonde. :D
x SF med
08-17-2006, 16:47
A blonde redhead - cool! Glad I dodged the bullet for now, if you think about mother as the first of 2 words for a minute or two, I'm in trouble.
A blonde redhead - cool! Glad I dodged the bullet for now, if you think about mother as the first of 2 words for a minute or two, I'm in trouble.
Gah, bite your tongue! Just a redhead with a momentary...something or other. I thought that was what you alluded to, which is why I picked one. LOL no bullet, takes more than that to rile me up. :cool:
x SF med
08-17-2006, 17:00
LOL no bullet, takes more than that to rile me up. :cool:
A true Lady. In which case, I apologize for my unseemly comment.
Now, back to our show.... How would peanut butter and honey taste on good whole wheat French Toast, with popcorn for dessert? I might just have to try that, sans popcorn.
A true Lady. In which case, I apologize for my unseemly comment.
Now, back to our show.... How would peanut butter and honey taste on good whole wheat French Toast, with popcorn for dessert? I might just have to try that, sans popcorn.
Most of the time...and no apology necessary!
Not sure about the popcorn, but the peanut butter and honey would be interesting. Then again, one of my "quick fix" protein breakfasts consists of a piece of toast, p'nut butter and a fried egg on top. Over easy, please.
Shhh and don't talk to Brew about that one...he adds ketchup and cheese to that concoction I think. :(
x SF med
08-17-2006, 18:37
ketchup is the work of the devil in my book. I even do Pommes Frites mit Mayonnaise, and Plochman's grainy Mustard on Burgers, and Mr. Mustard on HotDogs (Mr. Mustard is the best - it'll clear your neighbor's sinuses!)
If you like hot sauce - try Dave's Insanity Sauce - you will hate me for it.
I won't hate you, I'll just send you the bill from the fire department. :D I love hot sauce, even on eggs and especially on pizza, but I have this silly desire to still taste the flavor of the food.
Spicy mustards are the bomb!
Roycroft201
08-17-2006, 21:52
Gypsy,
I am glad that it is you that is hi-jacking your own popcorn thread !
Note to Gypsy and x_sf_med re: mustard - Try Weber's Horseradish Mustard. It is available nationwide now (or at least as far as the Mississippi :cool: ). It is another one of those foods that home grown folks from this area used to ask for in packages sent from home before it was widely available.
OK......so if I have correctly followed this conversation, the mustard should be sent to x_sf_med's by November for the gourmet meal (?) you two will be having. Review of food and beverages served is required on this thread, please.
:D
Roycroft201
x SF med
08-18-2006, 06:34
RC-
I will need Gypsy's ok for this menu, but the original plan was only for breakfast:
Gourmet French Toast : great French Toast (don't tell Gypsy) is - leave the bread out the morning of the day before you plan to make it - uncovered - yes, it gets partially stale (use good bread, thick sliced, about 1-2"). At least 2 hrs before you plan on cooking it - mix up (for each slice of bread) 2 well beaten eggs, 1/8-1/4 cup milk, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp sugar, 3 drops of vanilla -beat it all together with a fork until it froths, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and beat it until it froths again. Lay out the semi stale bread in a pyrex baking dish, with 1/2 the egg milk, spices mixture in the bottom - pretty close, touching even - then pour the rest over the bread. cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum. Melt butter in a cast iron skillet (you actually want to go to Buerre bruin) and cook a couple at a time - be careful - the soaked bread will want to fall apart as you put it in the pan - use a spatula if you need to. Cook until a dark golden brown - top wit hwhatever you like to put on French toast - prior to cooking you can (if you are more nimble than me) roll the crust in crushed pecans. Enjoy!!
Omelettes: I will not give out my recipe but they will include swiss cheese, finely chopped green onions, a touch of fresh parsley, and sausage from Karl Ehmer's if they are still open.
Reusti, or Home Fries - depends on the mood - but since I only have one iron skillet at the moment, this could be difficult.
Homemade Biscuits with sweet or salted butter
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Fresh OJ
LOTS of fresh ground Guatemalan Antigua Coffee, brewed strong - could be made into a cafe mocha with the addition of Ghirardelli ground cocoa and chocolate and either heavy cream or half and half. Cappucino or espresso no request.
NY Times Sunday Crossword
Good Jazz or Classical music
TUMS
A Nap
Would this fancy farmer's breakfast suffice? Any comments are appreciated.
RC-
I will need Gypsy's ok for this menu, but the original plan was only for breakfast:
I'm in awe, you are a go at this station x_sf! And...you remembered, thanks. (substituting sausage for the ham)
I'll bring an additional iron skillet... :lifter Heck I'll even squeeze the oranges for the OJ.
RC, the spicy mustard will have to be part of another meal. I don't think it will "go" with the current menu, which is perfect as is. :D
Roycroft201
08-18-2006, 17:38
RC, the spicy mustard will have to be part of another meal.
Understood, Gypsy. I got derailed on the 'spicy mustard' tangent.
Great menu, btw ! :)
x SF med
08-18-2006, 19:11
RC-
You may as well join us, and bring a guest or two, that's enough food for about 5 people that eat like me. Now I just need to figure out how to find the space to get all of this done.
I'm glad the breakfast was approved - of course I'll have to start cooking at about 0600 for a 1000 chow call.
'Tis a lot of food, great idea x_sf!
4 hour prep time? Nahh, half the fun of breakfast is making it a group effort. Unless you don't want to share the prep duties... Don't worry, we can close our eyes whilst you create your secret omelettes. :D
x SF med
08-18-2006, 19:27
If I could fit myself in my kitchen without running into myself, that's a great idea - a galley kitchen doesn't lend itself to multiple bodies, sharp and or hot objects at one time.
LOL I have the same problem here. No quick movements or it could be deadly. For the short term I've downsized to a rather smallish place and miss my big kitchen most of all. The upside is I've learned all sorts of creative storage ideas.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. x_ Jeeze. A very good menu. Way to much work. Eggs and bacon in a paper bag over the coals of a campfire would be good. Besides, I see no reference to "Grandma's Fries" ;)
x SF med
08-19-2006, 06:09
Brad-
RC and Gypsy are ladies, can't do "camp eggs" for them. The Reusti recipe is from my grandmother (of course it was my Swiss grandfather who gave her the recipe). And that is the cause of all the time involved - takes forever to cook that Swiss / German grated potato pancake. Plus I actually like to cook, as long as it's for others - cooking for one sucks, so when I get the chance to "stir up a buncha vittles for the visitin' folk" I granb it and run. I might have to enlist some hlep for the final cleanup. but I clean as I go.
Gypsy / RC -
Somebody has to bring a split / bottle of Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Extra Brut ;) - if you want Mimosas - I only have Svedka vodka for screwdrivers, or beer - which really sucks for mimosas; turns out more like dead roses, which are not good in the morning - bad Stones reference, but hey, reference the earlier post about my twisted mind.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. x_ Jeeze. A very good menu. Way to much work. Eggs and bacon in a paper bag over the coals of a campfire would be good. Besides, I see no reference to "Grandma's Fries" ;)
As long as the bacon is cripsy B, I'm good...I don't much like soggy or undercooked bacon. :(
x_sf, you have expensive taste! Though I did find 3 bottles on sale at EBay...for $99.00. Such a deal!
Cleaning as you go is the best way, especially in a small kitchen, but I'm sure RC and I won't mind KP duty. :D
Roycroft201
08-19-2006, 23:54
I'm sure RC and I won't mind KP duty.
Absolutely ! :lifter
x SF med
08-21-2006, 11:45
x_sf, you have expensive taste! Though I did find 3 bottles on sale at EBay...for $99.00. Such a deal!
$99 for all 3 bottles, that's not a deal, that's a steal, at $99 each, it's a good deal, but, can't ship ETOH to NJ. Cheap champagne, cheap beer and cheap food are not fun at all, quality over quantity (just like SF).
Bacon needs to crunch, nuff said.
I will need a reprieve on the date though - tore some muscles in my right calf / knee this weekend while sailing, Orthopod wants me to take it easy for a month (he almost hit me when I asked if I could do a regatta this weekend if I wore a knee brace).
$99 for all 3 bottles, that's not a deal, that's a steal, at $99 each, it's a good deal, but, can't ship ETOH to NJ. Cheap champagne, cheap beer and cheap food are not fun at all, quality over quantity (just like SF).
Bacon needs to crunch, nuff said.
I will need a reprieve on the date though - tore some muscles in my right calf / knee this weekend while sailing, Orthopod wants me to take it easy for a month (he almost hit me when I asked if I could do a regatta this weekend if I wore a knee brace).
I know, hence the "such a deal" comment! 'Tis true, quality over quantity every time. You could always bid on them...send them to me. I'll get them right out to you.
~Note to self~ better inspect the contents for freshness first....
Sorry to hear about your injury, listen to the doctor. For some reason I have a sneaking suspicion he's itching to hit ya, don't give him reason. :D Take care of yourself.
x SF med
08-25-2006, 11:56
Sorry to hear about your injury, listen to the doctor. For some reason I have a sneaking suspicion he's itching to hit ya, don't give him reason. :D Take care of yourself.
Got a call from the owner /driver of the boat - doctor loses, boat wins.
Shhhhh, don't tell the orthopod, I am going to: at least wear a brace; get job as pitboss, one side of the genoa trimming & chute driver; eat ranger candy; drink lots of water. 5 races, 2 days - think I'll make it? My Knee and lower leg look like they came off a really fat guy, I only have one brace that'll fit. Can you believe they say SF guys are type A, and never back down from a challenge?
Final note - buy stock in a company that manufactures ibuprofen, you'll make a killing over the next month.
Can you believe they say SF guys are type A, and never back down from a challenge?
Final note - buy stock in a company that manufactures ibuprofen, you'll make a killing over the next month.
Say, that's a new piece of information for me.... LOL!
I'll call the broker...meanwhile, have fun! I'd say don't do anything strenuous but that would be like...hmmm...telling a lion not to go after his prey. :D