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[GreatwhiteNorth]

Lol. Happens a lot here. Family and friends show up to eat a lot.

Although it might have sounded like it, I wasn't bitching - I actually really like friends enjoying the food I cook.
I'm not a great cook (like Mom), but I'm not too shabby either (She's where I learned).

I've been working a (dry rub) St Louis style rib rack for the last 3 hours.
A bit of sweet baby rays to glaze it & we're in with baked beans w/ molasses.

I was going to finish it on the grill but we've got 40kt winds & a fkn blizzard going on outside - so the oven it is. : )

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[curious2garden]

I cook a lot of Vietnamese food and they love to use ginger and lemon grass. I only use the powdered ginger if I need it in a pinch. I think fresh is so much better on that. The aroma of fresh ginger is hard to top.

But I feel you. I do think the powdered stuff is more concentrated. But you just lose that fresh aroma that I love so much.

I don't think I've ever seen powdered lemon grass. But the smell of fresh lemon grass is just as good as fresh ginger. Hard to tell you which one I like more.

Some of the asian markets out here in LA have powdered lemon grass and you can get it on Amazon. I tried it and was very disappointed in it.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

That's interesting! I keep my galangal and ginger in the freezer. Great way to keep it from going bad and always have it on hand.

I really suck at inventory management - a quick scan through the freezer last week relieved 4 different zip-locks of fresh (ish) Ginger.

 

[curious2garden]

I really suck at inventory management - a quick scan through the freezer last week relieved 4 different zip-locks of fresh (ish) Ginger.

LOL As soon as I see young ginger in the spring I try to find all the left over bags and toss them but sometimes one will sneak by me LOL

 

[Gary Goodson]

LOL As soon as I see young ginger in the spring I try to find all the left over bags and toss them but sometimes one will sneak by me LOL

Ginger is like potatoes in that you can snap a piece off and plant it. Talk about fresh ginger right there. I'll be doing that this spring. Same with lemon grass.

Both are cheap to buy around here. But as much as I use them it would be cool to have them in my backyard.

 

[curious2garden]

Ginger is like potatoes in that you can snap a piece off and plant it. Talk about fresh ginger right there. I'll be doing that this spring. Same with lemon grass.

Both are cheap to buy around here. But as much as I use them it would be cool to have them in my backyard.

Yeah I've thought the same thing that and lemongrass. Love to see how that works for you but you know me. I'm a plant murderess.

 

[Indacouch]

I cook a lot of Vietnamese food and they love to use ginger and lemon grass. I only use the powdered ginger if I need it in a pinch. I think fresh is so much better on that. The aroma of fresh ginger is hard to top.

But I feel you. I do think the powdered stuff is more concentrated. But you just lose that fresh aroma that I love so much.

I don't think I've ever seen powdered lemon grass. But the smell of fresh lemon grass is just as good as fresh ginger. Hard to tell you which one I like more.

I've always used only fresh ...it's actually in a Vietnamese pork soup that I make .....I just really liked the broth using powder....but I agree I love the aroma of fresh ginger ....plus getting tiny pieces of it in a light broth soup like that ....I think il try both next time


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[whitebb2727]

Although it might have sounded like it, I wasn't bitching - I actually really like friends enjoying the food I cook.
I'm not a great cook (like Mom), but I'm not too shabby either (She's where I learned).

I've been working a (dry rub) St Louis style rib rack for the last 3 hours.
A bit of sweet baby rays to glaze it & we're in with baked beans w/ molasses.

I was going to finish it on the grill but we've got 40kt winds & a fkn blizzard going on outside - so the oven it is. : )

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I don't mind it either. I always make extra.

 

[Gary Goodson]

WIll do. I have to start all over since I'

I've always used only fresh ...it's actually in a Vietnamese pork soup that I make .....I just really liked the broth using powder....but I agree I love the aroma of fresh ginger ....plus getting tiny pieces of it in a light broth soup like that ....I think il try both next time


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Whats the name of the soup you make? I'd love to try it(if I haven't already). I also like bun bo hue, Its a spicy beef and pork soup. But I'm the only one that eats it in my fam because it also has what I call blood jello. I know that doesn't sound good, but it is.

Pho is more popular and I love it too, but bun bo hue is delicious as well.

If you ever get a chance to try it, go for it.

 

[Indacouch]

@Gary Goodson


All that talk and I had one more bowl .....surprisingly both my boys love this soup....not my testicles, my actual boys. I literally make it a few times a month when it's cold cause the family loves it.

Fuckin bomb and healthier then .....bacon cheeseburger's

 

[lokie]

Lol. Happens a lot here. Family and friends show up to eat a lot.

I know that feeling.

Every time we have Korean BBQ it seems the entire free world shows up.

If just one of the kids know its a KBBQ the word spreads faster than
RIU socks spawn and they always bring a heard along with them.

Its usually a fun time for all but I would like to have a peaceful BBQ and quiet evening
with the Mrs. occasionally.

 

[whitebb2727]

I know that feeling.

Every time we have Korean BBQ it seems the entire free world shows up.

If just one of the kids know its a KBBQ the word spreads faster than
RIU socks spawn and they always bring a heard along with them.

Its usually a fun time for all but I would like to have a peaceful BBQ and quiet evening
with the Mrs. occasionally.

A lot of my friends and family are pushing the wife and I to open a restaurant.

 

[Gary Goodson]

A lot of my friends and family are pushing the wife and I to open a restaurant.

You don't know how many times I hear that. Everyone tells me I should open a restaurant. But I feel like If I made the same thing everyday I'd end up hating it.


Maybe a catch of the day type place? Idk, but I like to switch things up and keep them fresh and brand new.

My mother in law moved in and her Mexican ass wants to eat only Mexican food. I'm like "Hey you wetback bitch! We don't eat like that around this mother fucker!" I have never seen more tortillas in my fridge than I have now. Sick of this shit!

All weekend I made Vietnamese food. Pho yesterday(homemade) then noodle salad( I forget the name)

But this shit is amazing!

 

[Indacouch]

WIll do. I have to start all over since I'

Whats the name of the soup you make? I'd love to try it(if I haven't already). I also like bun bo hue, Its a spicy beef and pork soup. But I'm the only one that eats it in my fam because it also has what I call blood jello. I know that doesn't sound good, but it is.

Pho is more popular and I love it too, but bun bo hue is delicious as well.

If you ever get a chance to try it, go for it.

Asian pork and noodle soup


But I changed the name to My Phat Dong ....just so momma has to ask for that ...it's a joke between us ...I hope nobody thinks I'm normal away from here.......wait until you see the message momma left in the refrigerator recently ...I kept drinking her sprites....lol


Il send you the recipe I use when I get home.....in exchange for this blood jello you speak of ....I'm Portuguese ....sounds delightful

 

[lokie]

A lot of my friends and family are pushing the wife and I to open a restaurant.

We did that for almost 10 years. Its a lot of hard work
for little reward.

I'm not sad we opened the restaurant
but if I knew then what I know now I
would have invested the time and money differently.

Think long and hard before you do and and
watch the help like a hawk they don't always
have your best interest in mind.

 

[Indacouch]

You don't know how many times I hear that. Everyone tells me I should open a restaurant. But I feel like If I made the same thing everyday I'd end up hating it.


Maybe a catch of the day type place? Idk, but I like to switch things up and keep them fresh and brand new.

My mother in law moved in and her Mexican ass wants to eat only Mexican food. I'm like "Hey you wetback bitch! We don't eat like that around this mother fucker!" I have never seen more tortillas in my fridge than I have now. Sick of this shit!

All weekend I made Vietnamese food. Pho yesterday(homemade) then noodle salad( I forget the name)

But this shit is amazing!

Damn that looks bomb AF

 

[Gary Goodson]

Damn that looks bomb AF

Trust me, it is. The secret is fresh mint. That gives it this amazingly bright and fresh flavor that is hard to fuck with. Well, that and the nouc cham.

I could literally drink this shit. Or better yet, just take iceberg lettuce and dip it in there. Its fish sauce, lime, sugar, water, red peppers, and garlic. And it's to die for. You use it as a condiment. I just pour that shit all over my noodle salad.

 

[dstroy]

Love hate relationship with those.
I trip and fuck the zipper up without fail every few months. But they are nice
Other than that

I could totally see myself fucking it up, I hope I don’t

I manage to get out of bed without falling most of the time

 

[Gary Goodson]

@Vnsmkr Whats up my brother? School these motherfuckers on Vietnamese cuisine.

 

[whitebb2727]

We did that for almost 10 years. Its a lot of hard work
for little reward.

I'm not sad we opened the restaurant
but if I knew then what I know now I
would have invested the time and money differently.

Think long and hard before you do and and
watch the help like a hawk they don't always
have your best interest in mind.

Yea. I'm more into rental properties.