Something Delicious

[Sun]

Originally Posted by guihong

This is probably a mistake, but I'm having a bowl of homemade chili with crackers. Of course, being an Ohio girl, I have been known to throw it down with spaghetti, onion, cheese and beans. This delicacy must be savored after 2AM and a lot of horsing around. To sell it in the freezer section is a sin.

Ok demystify this cultural confusion for me please. I had a layover in Cincinnati in the spring and asked around for what type of local food should I check out. Everyone said spaghetti 3, way 4 way and so on. Where did this unusual mix come from? Never saw this anywhere else.

[Gráinne]

Originally Posted by Sun

Ok demystify this cultural confusion for me please. I had a layover in Cincinnati in the spring and asked around for what type of local food should I check out. Everyone said spaghetti 3, way 4 way and so on. Where did this unusual mix come from? Never saw this anywhere else.

According to Wikipedia, it started in 1922 with restauranteurs from Macedonia, of all places. They were trying to make an American form of their cuisine (like chop suey for the Chinese). Then it went from there, through Skyline, Empress, Gold Star.

3 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese
4 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans
5 way chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans, onion

[Gráinne]

Hey, Sun, this is the wrong thread but anyway, I took your advice that you weren't even giving me and started today (Monday?) by writing an affirmation about how I wanted the day to go-what I wanted to accomplish or manifest. I found the entire energy of the day was changed. I believe our minds "feed" on whatever we give them-negativity or positive vibes. What a good idea .

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by guihong

According to Wikipedia, it started in 1922 with restauranteurs from Macedonia, of all places. They were trying to make an American form of their cuisine (like chop suey for the Chinese). Then it went from there, through Skyline, Empress, Gold Star.

3 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese
4 way-chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans
5 way chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans, onion

What????
Wow.
Okay.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

What????
Wow.
Okay.

This spaghetti, chili, cheese thing is a regional thing. I was really surprised
because I had never come across this particular combination before but it seems that the locals in Ohio are very passionate about this dish.

[Sun]

So..I am recipe testing today. Soup is on the menu.

On my cutting board I have fresh Ginger & Jalepeno. That just makes me happy.

I want some Bok Choy but am going to improvise with shredded cabbage.

One of my biggest challenges is getting a vegetable broth to be good and strong.

Yet, as I work through developing recipes and trying to find what is the best in its class I am aware of my privilege and of how many people are going hungry right now or do not have access to good food.

There is something that is very grounding for me in making a simple bowl of soup, which I do almost every day. I can appreciate a few simple ingredients, and be content with the that.

[Gráinne]

Originally Posted by Sun

So..I am recipe testing today. Soup is on the menu.

On my cutting board I have fresh Ginger & Jalepeno. That just makes me happy.

I want some Bok Choy but am going to improvise with shredded cabbage.

One of my biggest challenges is getting a vegetable broth to be good and strong.

Yet, as I work through developing recipes and trying to find what is the best in its class I am aware of my privilege and of how many people are going hungry right now or do not have access to good food.

There is something that is very grounding for me in making a simple bowl of soup, which I do almost every day. I can appreciate a few simple ingredients, and be content with the that.

I was thinking about privilege myself, before Sun said it.

Next week I'm going to be serving at a food kitchen for Thanksgiving, before whatever I'm doing for dinner.

I was thinking...in a way, taking care of ourselves with food to me is recognition that we have a great gift, not only our bodies but the food itself and for some of us, the gift of preparing it.

While I know I can do more here to help hungry people (probably we all can), the least I can do is not squander what I've been blessed to receive-a healthy body and available good food ("good" as in nutritious). Not sure I'm expressing myself well, but by honoring myself with food, and taking care of my health by not forcing junk in, maybe that helps me better help others?

I know there's a thought in there that moved me, but I'm having trouble getting it out so it makes sense .

[lusciouskiwi]

Originally Posted by Sun

And then you are going to teach us yes?

We could schedule cooking lessons in this thread.

That would be fun

You all have good things to teach us! .

That's a great thought Sun, I was thinking of taking some photos at least. I'm pretty sure the rendang most folks get overseas is quite pale to the read thing, hell, in fact you can get pathetic rendang right here in Malaysia! I don't know how to describe the real thing - creamy with the coconut milk and wonderful texture with the coconut thread, lemon grass, etc and then this delicious spice ...

A couple of years ago I was very fortunate to attend the birthday party of one of my ex's aunties. This aunty in particular is a fantastic cook and she made her own rendang. To. Die. For. You wouldn't believe it though, there was also pizza and kfc. I asked her why and she said it was for the kids. Huh? Was my response. She said that children these days don't like spicy food.

Originally Posted by guihong

I was thinking about privilege myself, before Sun said it.

Next week I'm going to be serving at a food kitchen for Thanksgiving, before whatever I'm doing for dinner.

I was thinking...in a way, taking care of ourselves with food to me is recognition that we have a great gift, not only our bodies but the food itself and for some of us, the gift of preparing it.

While I know I can do more here to help hungry people (probably we all can), the least I can do is not squander what I've been blessed to receive-a healthy body and available good food ("good" as in nutritious). Not sure I'm expressing myself well, but by honoring myself with food, and taking care of my health by not forcing junk in, maybe that helps me better help others?

I know there's a thought in there that moved me, but I'm having trouble getting it out so it makes sense .

I understand exactly what you're saying, and I think that's a really good way of looking at it. Nobody, least of all ourselves, benefits when we're unhealthy. And if we eat wisely then aren't we also spending wisely and wasting less?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by guihong

I was thinking about privilege myself, before Sun said it.

Next week I'm going to be serving at a food kitchen for Thanksgiving, before whatever I'm doing for dinner.

I was thinking...in a way, taking care of ourselves with food to me is recognition that we have a great gift, not only our bodies but the food itself and for some of us, the gift of preparing it.

While I know I can do more here to help hungry people (probably we all can), the least I can do is not squander what I've been blessed to receive-a healthy body and available good food ("good" as in nutritious). Not sure I'm expressing myself well, but by honoring myself with food, and taking care of my health by not forcing junk in, maybe that helps me better help others?

I know there's a thought in there that moved me, but I'm having trouble getting it out so it makes sense .

You express your thoughts very well and that is an excellent perspective.

Back in 94 I lost my best friend to a hit and run accident. He was on his bike at the time. Ross was one of the healthiest people that I have ever known, physically, emotionally and spiritually. During the last conversation that we had he said these simple words "honor yourself". Over the years I have turned that expression over and over in my mind. That may mean one thing to me today and something different tomorrow but you captured the spirit of that sentiment very well.

Thank you for that.