Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam

[Anna N]

I like Spam so there!

[gfweb]

Musubi video

https://twitter.com/foodandwine/status/1184136855471583232

 

 

Edited October 15, 2019 by gfweb (log)

[heidih]

I do not care for the rice/nori/spam thing. A bit of glaze and grilled nekked - my people are happy. Maybe  Kings Hawaiian sweet bread with   King's Hawaiian Rolls Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 12 ct.

[MetsFan5]

I like the idea of musabi but would balk at frying spam in oil. 

[heidih]

34 minutes ago, MetsFan5 said:

I like the idea of musabi but would balk at frying spam in oil. 

 

It needs no oil - dry pan

[suzilightning]

[Bernie]

Perhaps its appearance in Japan had more to do with starvation of a defeated population and the sudden excess of the product in the "winner" countries? Certainly as a child, after the second world war, Camp Pie (pretty sure it was the same as spam) was a poor peoples food, whereas during the war it was a way to feed the troops, because it kept so well.

[liuzhou]

3 hours ago, Bernie said:

Perhaps its appearance in Japan had more to do with starvation of a defeated population and the sudden excess of the product in the "winner" countries? Certainly as a child, after the second world war, Camp Pie (pretty sure it was the same as spam) was a poor peoples food, whereas during the war it was a way to feed the troops, because it kept so well.

 

Indeed. Spam was used to feed starving refugees and others after WW2 in Japan, Guam and other places around Asia.

 

Eater has a reasonable short history of Spam here .

 

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Asia's present-day fondness for Spam stemmed directly from WWII and following conflicts, during which an entire generation grew up with Spam.

 

[Toliver]

A little redundant info...

"How Spam Became an Essential Part of Hawaiian Cuisine"

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"We know what you're thinking; SPAM® products must grow on trees there. That would be neat, but to believe it you must have taken a coconut to the head. The true root of the island's love for SPAM® products goes back to World War II, when the luncheon meat was served to GIs."

 

In the interview with Philadelphia restaurateur Kiki Aranita, click on the linked words "Spam Musubi birthday cake" to see the cake (8th paragraph). 

My sister-in-law is Filipino and enjoys Spam Musubi...always orders it at the Hawaiian restaurants in San Diego.

 

[blue_dolphin]

26 minutes ago, Toliver said:

In the interview with Philadelphia restaurateur Kiki Aranita, click on the linked words "Spam Musubi birthday cake" to see the cake (8th paragraph). 

 

I am not of fan of observing my birthday nor of most sweets but I'd be most delighted to celebrate with that cake!

[Porthos]

I've never cared for Spam. However,  I discovered that I like to use it for hash.  Hash has always been dinner food here. Bacon fat, onions, shredded potatoes and Spam make an easy dinner we both enjoy. 

[Anna N]

I fell down the Spam rabbit hole and found this:

 

Spam banh mi!

 

I am hungry

[liuzhou]

Spamtastic:

The History of SPAM®

An Eat My Globe podcast with audio and transcript.

Audio Only Download

 

Edited May 11, 2021 by liuzhou (log)

[liuzhou]

I'm told today is the date that Spam® was first trademark registered, back in 1937. Happy Birthday!

[Anna N]

And Simon, the author, was once an eG member. 

12 minutes ago, liuzhou said:

I'm told today is the date that Spam® was first trademark registered, back in 1937. Happy Birthday!

And Simon, the author, was a member of eG in the distant past. 

[liuzhou]

Just now, Anna N said:

And Simon, the author, was a member of eG in the distant past. 

 

Yes. Indeed.

[gfweb]

55 minutes ago, liuzhou said:

I'm told today is the date that Spam® was first trademark registered, back in 1937. Happy Birthday!

Trademarks have been around much longer than that, I think.

[liuzhou]

19 minutes ago, gfweb said:

Trademarks have been around much longer than that, I think.

 

Is that meant to be a joke?

The trademark was registered for the first time on that date!

Edited May 11, 2021 by liuzhou (log)

[gfweb]

1 hour ago, liuzhou said:

 

Is that meant to be a joke?

The trademark was registered for the first time on that date!

I misread you r post

[FeChef]

Spam and halushki. Spam and scalloped potatoes. Arroz con gandules w/diced spam. Eggs benedict w/sliced spam. The list goes on......

[Duvel]

Spam ice cream ...

[Anna N]

No. No. No. And I am a huge fan of Spam but just No!

[Duvel]

Exactly my initial thought, but ...

 

The longer I think about it, the more sense it makes. I feel that it‘ll prepared in my kitchen at one point* ...

 

*most likely when the cook is drunk. So chances are high this weekend.

[Katie Meadow]

Okay. Spam ice cream. I'll climb out on a limb and say that's disgusting. At the very least it's a waste of bacon, although Hormel bacon ("real Hormel bacon!") isn't exactly something to write home about. However, @Duvel, if you are serious, I suggest you make a video of the little one (btw he's not so little anymore!) along with his own commentary reviewing the dessert. Oh, wait, will it be dessert or breakfast? If he likes it I'm going to call child services.

 

Just crossed the Kentucky State Fair off my bucket list and added a year to my life.

[Anna N]

Spam to the rescue again. 
 

“There is at least one hint of a silver lining to the cost of living crisis. That’s right, Spam is back. According to Waitrose, sales are up 36% this year, as consumers turn their backs on more expensive fresh meat.”

 

Here.

Edited November 7, 2022 by Anna N
To correct link. (log)