USA by stomach

[warpus]

Are frog eye salads really that popular?

I'm guessing it doesn't actually have frog eyes in it, much in the same way that a 2 by 4 is not 2 inches by 4 inches across aka the American way?

 

[Wolfbeckett]

I'm also from California and have never even heard of persimmon bread, WTH. Is this a NorCal thing? You know how funny those Northerners are.

Everyone I know is normal, turkey/stuffing/potatoes/pie.

 

[onejayhawk]

Puerto Rico is basically a state in all but representation. I don't know how you can call it not part of the US. It might even be a state within the next 15 years.

Doubtful. There have been several votes. I expect the 51st state to be Cuba.

J

 

[Wolfbeckett]

Doubtful. There have been several votes. I expect the 51st state to be Cuba.

J

Think of it now: The 51st state, the glorious state of Canada. Probably have to run the Quebecois out on a rail though.

 

[Timsup2nothin]

Doubtful. There have been several votes. I expect the 51st state to be Cuba.

J

I thought the 51st state was supposed to be Iraq.

 

[onejayhawk]

I thought the 51st state was supposed to be Iraq.

Keep working on it. You might get a chuckle on the next one.

J

 

[Zack]

I thought the 51st state was supposed to be Iraq.

Depends. There are two main factors:

1. Do they have proms?

2. How deep are their discounts this Friday?

 

[MilesGregarius]

Doubtful. There have been several votes. I expect the 51st state to be Cuba.

J

Think of it now: The 51st state, the glorious state of Canada. Probably have to run the Quebecois out on a rail though.

I thought the 51st state was supposed to be Iraq.

Too late. Y'all'll hafta settle for 52nd.


Link to video.

 

[onejayhawk]

Too late. Y'all'll hafta settle for 52nd.


Link to video.

Gilligan's Island doesn't count.

J

 

[amadeus]

Minnesota Wild Rice

"For some reason, people still eat it."

 

[onejayhawk]

Minnesota Wild Rice

"For some reason, people still eat it."

It's freaking expensive. It's also not rice.

J

 

[CavLancer]

I used to live in Oregon and "vegan mushroom gravy" is why I left.

 

[warpus]

Are there that many vegans in Oregon? Seems like it's very popular there.. how come? Why not just mushroom gravy?

 

[CavLancer]

Odd bunch in Oregon. Very left, new age, crystal burying nutjobs, a significant minority. Really, there's supposed to be some sort of "vortex" in Oregon where the new age weirdos bury crystals and when they are full up they somehow absorb that mystical fuel into themselves, then recharge their crystals. I kid you not. These sorts are vegans, dunno why.

Had a bookstore in Oregon for a while and once in a while one of these flakes would float through and tell me my space was perfect for crystal selling. There am I trying to sell books, I can't just leave, so it could go on and on. Unbelievably self involved. Some were quite good looking gals and they seem to also abhor bras so the whole thing is not entirely without merit.

 

[cybrxkhan]

West Coast, particularly NorCal, Oregon, and Washington, are known for their counterculture and liberal/progressive elements inherited from the hippie days. That's why people associate environmentalists, new agey weirdos, eastern religous stuff, academic radicals, and a bunch of other groups that would be unrelated to some outsiders. Vegans and vegetarians would be one of those groups.

Speaking of vegan mushroom gravy, this THanksgiving season I had the opportunity to try two different types. One tasted kinda like watery, canned mushroom soup; the other was more satisfying since it wasn't as watery and had some other flavors thrown in.

 

[warpus]

Yeah, those people have infiltrated Canadian society too. Every grocery store now has gluten-free options, fat free options, GMO free options, vegan opions.. even low-carb food options are catching on. It makes it a bit more annoying to shop, because even though it seems like there's more options, I have to be extra vigilant to make sure I don't accidentally buy something that's low fat or whatever.

And completely unrelated, but: Why is salted butter so popular? Unsalted butter always gets the shaft. If you want your butter salty, can't you just add salt to it?

 

[cybrxkhan]

Yeah, those people have infiltrated Canadian society too. Every grocery store now has gluten-free options, fat free options, GMO free options, vegan opions.. even low-carb food options are catching on. It makes it a bit more annoying to shop, because even though it seems like there's more options, I have to be extra vigilant to make sure I don't accidentally buy something that's low fat or whatever.

I dunno about the other "health" options, but I am glad there's more vegan/vegetarian options these days. According to my parents back even two decades ago you really only had one or two brands of vegetarian/vegan option food to choose from outside of very pricey "health" markets and/or Asian markets with very questionable quality. Nowadays we don't feel so limited.

However I can see how it might be more problematic in "health"-consscious parts of the country like the Pacific Northwest, though from my experience the "healthy" stuff tends to be in certain areas of the store so you can just avoid those.

And completely unrelated, but: Why is salted butter so popular? Unsalted butter always gets the shaft. If you want your butter salty, can't you just add salt to it?

Now that you mention that, I do wonder why that's the case. I mean... yeah... why not add some salt? :|

 

[onejayhawk]

Yeah, those people have infiltrated Canadian society too. Every grocery store now has gluten-free options, fat free options, GMO free options, vegan opions.. even low-carb food options are catching on. It makes it a bit more annoying to shop, because even though it seems like there's more options, I have to be extra vigilant to make sure I don't accidentally buy something that's low fat or whatever.

And completely unrelated, but: Why is salted butter so popular? Unsalted butter always gets the shaft. If you want your butter salty, can't you just add salt to it?

If you have ever known someone with a gluten problem, you would sympathize. Corn, oats and rice are naturally gluten free, so it isn't all bad.

Try these for gluten free.

No Bake Cookies

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups oatmeal
Waxed paper

In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil, the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk.
Let boil for 1 timed minute.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla and oatmeal.
Reduce heat. Stir in oatmeal
On waxed paper, drop mixture by spoonfuls.
Cool until firm.

Dead simple. Great for kids cooking. Marshmallow squares are also gluten free.

J

 

[warpus]

Both my sisters actually have "gluten sensitivities". And I don't have anything against that particular .. affliction.. but, it's just kind of over the top, the way every single brand tries to cash in on the whole "let's try to eat healthier" fad that's sweeping north america. And let's be honest - most people who avoid gluten are not allergic to it - they've just jumped on the bandwagon, for whatever reason. And how does it impact me? Higher prices, mostly. It's actually sort of good to see more variety, but I feel like they're really going after that market. I'm not a part of it, so they're basically targeting more and more of their products at people other than me. So I'm just being selfish, I guess - I want grocery stores to cater to me and me only.

 

[bhsup]

You can leave salted butter sitting out on the counter so it remains nice and soft for an extended period of time. I don't think it is safe to do that with unsalted butter.

Plus, you know, salt is good for you! MOAR SALT ON EVERYTHING! Right? RIGHT?!