Freeper Canteen ~Cooking Contest Come give us your favorites~Feb 16.2006

[MS.BEHAVIN]

 

Welcome To the Canteen Cook-Off

Shake Rattle and Roll

Jerry Lee Lewis

Chubby Checker

Bill Haley

Come on, Mojo! Quit slacking and participate, will ya? (Talk about a slacker!) Ahem! Now where were we? Oh Yeah!

This is a fun, friendly cooking contest open to anyone who would like to participate! There will be prizes! Imagine dat! First, second and third prizes, and honorable mention!

The prizes are cookbooks from Ms. B's extensive collection!

First prize: Patti Labelle's Lite Cuisine

Second prize: Greatest ever Thai Recipes

Third Prize: An appetite for Passion

Honorable mention: Pizza by James McNair

**  Winners will be announced two weeks from tonight! **  Entries can be main course, desserts, or side dishes! **  Please post your entries to this thread by midnight,        EST on Feb. 17, 2006. **  Make sure Ms.Behavin is in the "To" line of your post      to be considered for a prize!

Woo-hoo!

Our panel of impartial (?) judges will have the final say!

I love cooking with wine! Sometimes I even put it in the food!

Have fun!!!

We will never forget who we owe our Freedom to! We are here first and foremost for the Troops! Please, no politics in The Canteen! We want the Troops to be able to relax, relate and rest! A gentle reminder from Ms.B

Disclaimer: Any kitchen disasters are the sole responsibility of recipe posters and participants! Keep a fire extinguisher handy! If you have dogs, you can get rid of disasters before your spouse gets home.. If the dog won't eat it, resort to shovels! Have fun!

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off KYDTO News wire report that 6.0 earthquake nail Central Japan at this hour

Developing

Is Godzilla or Karl Rove?? YOU be the judge

[AZamericonnie]

Ha! OMGoodness.....now there's a pizza I maybe could eat!:)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks Ma!
*HUG*
I'm just gonna do up a steak Pitssbrugh style tonight..
with a glass of wine..
Maybe two!
LOL
Ms.B

[Lady Jag]

CHILI COOKOFF

Franks words: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off.  The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in.  I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, So I accepted".

Here are the scorecards from the event:

Chili # 1 Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato.  Amusing kick.

Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor.  Very mild

Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy sh*t, what the hell is this stuff?  You could remove dried paint from your driveway.  Took me two beers to put the flames out.  I hope that's the worst one.  These Texans are crazy.

Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili

Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Keep this out of the reach of children.  I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain.  I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver.  They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili

Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili.  Great kick.  Needs more beans.

Judge # 2 -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Call the EPA.  I've located a uranium spill.  My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano.  Everyone knows the routine by now. Get  me more beer before I ignite.  Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest.  I'm getting sh*t-faced from all of the beer.

Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic

Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans.  Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out tastebuds?  Sally, the barmaid, was  standing behind me with fresh refills.  That 300-lb. bitch is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating!  Is chili an aphrodisiac? (Good ol' Frank)

Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili.  Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato.  Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes.  I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics.  The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage.  Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher.  I wonder if I'm burning my lips  off.  It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks. (Never at a loss for words)

Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili.  Good balance of spices and peppers.

Judge # 2 -- The best yet.  Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames.  I crapped myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat  through the chair.  No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally.  She must be kinkier than I thought.  Can't feel my lips anymore.  I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.

Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili

Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment.  I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3.  He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water.  My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth.  My pants are full of lava-like poo to match  my shirt.  At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, its too painful.  Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway.  If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch  hole in my stomach.

Chili # 8 Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili

Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili.  Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili.  Neither mild nor hot.  Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself.  Not sure if he's going to make it.  Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Brownies, ms b, brownies.....sounds good for dinner. LOL!! I actually know how to make a dessert. I'll post it when I get home.

[mylife]

Today I had Talapia which I had marinated overnight in buttermilk, then dredged in Zatarains "seasoned,crispy southern" Fish fry

Bring about 1/2 of canola oil to med heat in a deep skillet and the fish fillets and cover with a splash guard.
As the frying begins to subside flip the fillet with 2 spatulas and allow frying to subside a second time.
Remove and drain.

Then chop up some fresh fennel bulb and Leaf lettuce for a nice salad.
I used Balsamic vinegette

serve with chopped fennel fronds over the fish.

[umgud]

Boiled eggs (a single guy's favorite)

1 small pot
2-4 large eggs
Fill with water (higher than top of eggs)
Boil till ya see cracks on the shells (not too much longer)
Crack, add salt, pepper, then eat.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Evening CyberMa!
{{{HUGS}}}

Awesome thread.

I'll tell you my favorite recipe in a few.I got to check on dinner you know.;)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you Lauren!
Yum!
(and a *HUG*)
Ms.B

[AZamericonnie]

Ms. B~....Where did you find that pic of me in the kitchen???? Oh well....let's open up that bottle of wOOp wOOp & have fun!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy Kathy! *HUGS*

Winding down a bit here, WOO HOO!

Weekend off the next two weekends, so I get to play, and only 3 more to go!

I hope you are doing well, and work is going a bit more smoothly for you. Miss ya lots!

[AZamericonnie]

{{{{{Lauren}}}}} So very good to see you sweetie! *Hugs*

[mylife]

That should read

Bring 1/2 in of canola oil to med heat in a deep frying pan, then add the fillets

[trussell]

 

 

 

 

 

Put the Glass Down

A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management.

He raised a glass of water and asked the audience,

"How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"

The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.

"It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, it is OK.

If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.

It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."

"If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier."

"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again."

We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.

So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.

Pick it up again later when you have rested...

Rest and relax.

Life is short, enjoy it!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mylife]

Hey stranger!

[AZamericonnie]

{{{{Ma}}}} I wish you were home but I fear you are not!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL!
I always keep a few on hand!
Thanks umgud!
Ms.B

[trussell]

Hugs back at ya MS.B!!!
Freepmail in just a minute. :)

[Gucho]

Bump! - Thanks for the ping.

[AZamericonnie]

Today I had Talapia

Hey Biglook...see I'm not the only one who eats "brackwater fish!" lol

I do love Tilapia!