Dinner 2024

[chromedome]

On 10/29/2024 at 9:35 AM, KennethT said:

I don't think I'd go so far as chickens being called predators though - have you ever seen one stalk some grubs?

We had 100 or so chickens at one point when I was a kid, and I currently have a small flock. I can affirm that if it's slow enough to catch and small enough to swallow, they'll give it a try. As I write this, hens Flossie and Yolko Ono (I don't pick the names) are outside the window of my basement office, trying to decide how they might get at the spiders nesting in the windowframe.

 

I uncovered an ant's nest under a piece of wood this summer, while they were hovering in the vicinity ("Whatcha doing? ...and why doesn't it involve feeding us?") and they were in there like a marauding army, inhaling eggs, larvae and worker ants like there was no tomorrow. So no, they're not bursting from ambush in pursuit of a snail or anything, but they certainly fit the definition of a predator.

[weinoo]

22 hours ago, Katie Meadow said:

As for matzoh balls nothing is bettuh than light as a feathuh.

 

I didn't use seltzer or baking powder, nor did I do anything like whip the egg whites.  I've decided the key is how moist the mixture is; as I mentioned, this mixture was very wet, barely able to hold it's shape until it hits the simmering water.  Also, the longer the initial cook is (these were poached, covered, for almost an hour), seems to be another hidden trick.

Edited Saturday at 02:39 PM by weinoo (log)

[liamsaunt]

A couple of recent dinners.  Kale caesar salad with chicken

 

 

 

An Ina Garten recipe for roasted salmon with melting cherry tomatoes.

 

[Senior Sea Kayaker]

6 hours ago, chromedome said:

We had 100 or so chickens at one point when I was a kid, and I currently have a small flock. I can affirm that if it's slow enough to catch and small enough to swallow, they'll give it a try. As I write this, hens Flossie and Yolko Ono (I don't pick the names) are outside the window of my basement office, trying to decide how they might get at the spiders nesting in the windowframe.

 

I uncovered an ant's nest under a piece of wood this summer, while they were hovering in the vicinity ("Whatcha doing? ...and why doesn't it involve feeding us?") and they were in there like a marauding army, inhaling eggs, larvae and worker ants like there was no tomorrow. So no, they're not bursting from ambush in  of a snail or anything, but they certainly fit the definition of a predator.

 

The proper description here would be omnivore. Much like us, Homo sapiens, other successful groups, including many avian species, swine and others have survived and prospered simply because they could adapt to eating whatever was available.

Contrast that to koalas or pandas, or for that matter, most ruminants, which are too specialized to adapt to a different food source.

 

[YvetteMT]

Wild turkey(the animal, not the beverage) gumbo with shrimp and andouille 

 

[liuzhou]

7 hours ago, Senior Sea Kayaker said:

Contrast that to koalas or pandas, or for that matter, most ruminants, which are too specialized to adapt to a different food source.

 

Although, pandas do prefer bamboo, they are technically carnivores. In the wild they eat small rodents and other small animals as well as birds, fish, eggs etc.

 

In captivity, they do not usually have access to these.

[Neely]

Sunday roast again, this time roasted duck breast fillet which peculiarly had a wing attached… Cooked over orange and red onions which made a gravy/sauce and with potatoes, white asparagus and baby carrots. Duck was slightly pink. 
 

[liuzhou]

1 hour ago, Neely said:

Duck was slightly pink. 

 

As it should be. Looks great

 

[Maison Rustique]

Had half a burger for lunch (a lot more than usual) so didn't want much for supper. Nuked a bag of popcorn--ate half and a hunk of cheese for supper.

[gulfporter]

Forecast called for a chilly (60F) and rainy day.  Hasn't panned out as it's 70F and partly cloudy.  

 

Made a hearty 30 Minute Coq Au Vin as I thought our uncovered grill wouldn't be a good choice today. 

 

Recipe here (the only change I made is to throw the onions and mushrooms into the pot with the bacon and all-important bacon fat.   https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/30-minute-coq-au-vin-3362586

 

It's the 2nd time I made it and it's as good a Coq au Vin I've ever eaten.  I serve over a bit of stiff mashed potatoes so it soaks up the sauce.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 07:21 PM by gulfporter
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[Honkman]

It’s the time for cheap chanterelles- Pasta Salad with Chanterelles and Poppy Seeds - First you cook diced bacon until slightly crispy. Afterwards cook chanterelles and shallots in the bacon fat, add some vermouth and cook it down before finishing with some pasta water and lemon juice. Mix everything with fettuccine, bacon and toasted poppy seeds. Give it 15 minutes to soak up flavors and finish with some basil and parmesan.

[Honkman]

Arroz con Pollo - Braised chicken thighs with calrose rice, green peppers, onion, garlic, olives, capers, pimentos, cilantro, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, tomato sauce and chicken broth