Foodies Unite!

[.Walt]

I made an awesome (If I do say so myself) mushroom risotto last night with porcini mushrooms and truffle oil.  Wow!  

Tonight Teo is coming over and he requested something homemade so we're grilling out foodie style.  I'm making bison burgers, featuring local bison and homemade burger buns, homemade coleslaw featuring homemade mayo and greek yogurt, baked beans, grilled asparagus, and for desert homemade bread pudding made from homemade fresh baked bread topped with a homemade raspberry sauce.  All recipes were either created by me or come from the Moosewood collective book.  I think he'll be pleased!

I can't begin to tell you how great everything sounds. My mouth is seriously watering. Glad it was a hit.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

have any of you foodies ever eaten any type of "balls"?  not figuratively, but literally?  Have your palettes enjoyed these tender little pouches or rejected them?  On fear factor people were afraid of eating balls now it's become almost an art form.  

I've never tried them and doubt I would, as a foodie, to you, what is the point of eating an animals testicles?  protein?  

Being the Okie that I am, I have eaten lamb fries (calf testicles) on a few occasions. I haven't had any recently to explain the taste, but I didn't think they were too bad when I tried them.

On a side note, a local bar at my alma mater, Oklahoma State University throws an end of the school year party at the end of April that is call Calf Fry. Its a big country music festival, and they serve lamb fries there. Here is the shirt for the upcoming festival.

were they anything like the fruit candy "gushers"? that's what I'd imagine it'd be like. soft on the outside, explosion on the inside of gush.

[Crispy]

have any of you foodies ever eaten any type of "balls"?  not figuratively, but literally?  Have your palettes enjoyed these tender little pouches or rejected them?  On fear factor people were afraid of eating balls now it's become almost an art form.  

I've never tried them and doubt I would, as a foodie, to you, what is the point of eating an animals testicles?  protein?  

Being the Okie that I am, I have eaten lamb fries (calf testicles) on a few occasions. I haven't had any recently to explain the taste, but I didn't think they were too bad when I tried them.

On a side note, a local bar at my alma mater, Oklahoma State University throws an end of the school year party at the end of April that is call Calf Fry. Its a big country music festival, and they serve lamb fries there. Here is the shirt for the upcoming festival.

Oh my god, somebody else that knows about the Testicle Festival! Funny though, I've lived in Stillwater for 16 years and never attended. I've eaten plenty of calf fries (lamb fries come from lambs) in my time, but almost all of them in Northern Colorado, where they have the stupid name of Rocky Mountain Oysters.

No gushing, crunchy outside and soft inside, and they are really pretty tasty. Also, they're not served whole, but sliced and breaded like crazy and eaten with cocktail sauce, so it's very much like eating a breaded and fried oyster.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

Better than ballz, Sticky Icky...has anyone dared yet???

no, I doubt I ever will either. I'd need a serious hangover to take one of those on.

[Ruckus]

The burgers were a hit.  I kept them juicy by adding Worcester sauce, egg, and bread crumbs and by not overcooking them on the grill.  I got rave reviews from the peeps for everything and almost everything was eaten despite me making way too much food for as many people as we had.

That sounds great.  Is there a better feeling than friends eating up your food even when they are full.  Awesome!  One day...I'll be back in Louisville....

[aMillionDreams]

The burgers were a hit.  I kept them juicy by adding Worcester sauce, egg, and bread crumbs and by not overcooking them on the grill.  I got rave reviews from the peeps for everything and almost everything was eaten despite me making way too much food for as many people as we had.

That sounds great.  Is there a better feeling than friends eating up your food even when they are full.  Awesome!  One day...I'll be back in Louisville....

I love cooking for other people.  These days I feel my only limitation on improving as a cook is the wife and I can't eat everything I make.  We have an extra freezer that's already full of homemade stocks, soups, and breads and I just want to make more.  I think I may find a soup kitchen or someone who can hook me up with a needy family or two and who appreciates homemade foodstuffs.

Ruckus, if and when you make it to Louisville I'll be glad to cook you a good meal.

[Jon T.]

The burgers were a hit.  I kept them juicy by adding Worcester sauce, egg, and bread crumbs and by not overcooking them on the grill.  I got rave reviews from the peeps for everything and almost everything was eaten despite me making way too much food for as many people as we had.

That sounds great.  Is there a better feeling than friends eating up your food even when they are full.  Awesome!  One day...I'll be back in Louisville....

I love cooking for other people.  These days I feel my only limitation on improving as a cook is the wife and I can't eat everything I make.  We have an extra freezer that's already full of homemade stocks, soups, and breads and I just want to make more.  I think I may find a soup kitchen or someone who can hook me up with a needy family or two and who appreciates homemade foodstuffs.

Ruckus, if and when you make it to Louisville I'll be glad to cook you a good meal.

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[.Walt]

Ruckus, I guess that's just another reason for us to go to Louisville.  8-)

[Ruckus]

Ruckus, I guess that's just another reason for us to go to Louisville.  8-)

Yeah man.  It's gotta happen right?

[mjkoehler]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

[Ruckus]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

[mjkoehler]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

Words cannot even describe how awesome it is.

[weeniebeenie]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

Words cannot even describe how awesome it is.

There is nothing better than Pho on a really cold day.

[Ruckus]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

Words cannot even describe how awesome it is.

There is nothing better than Pho on a really cold day.

Or on a real hot day...makes ya sweat.  Do you guys get beef or the seafood.  I usually get the traditional beef with tenderloin and tripe.  I always ask for extra jalapenos.  How do you guys get it?  Do you get the usual bean sprouts, hot peppers and and herbs (cilantro or basil) with it.  Cold spring rolls to accompany always makes the meal right for me

[mjkoehler]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

Words cannot even describe how awesome it is.

There is nothing better than Pho on a really cold day.

Or on a real hot day...makes ya sweat.  Do you guys get beef or the seafood.  I usually get the traditional beef with tenderloin and tripe.  I always ask for extra jalapenos.  How do you guys get it?  Do you get the usual bean sprouts, hot peppers and and herbs (cilantro or basil) with it.  Cold spring rolls to accompany always makes the meal right for me

I get the traditional beef, minus the tripe. I believe my place uses brisket and eye of round. Sprouts, cilantro and basil, lemon, housain, and I get summer rolls since they contain no shellfish. That and the greatest coffee beverage known to man kind, hot coffee with sweetened condensed milk. I don't care if it's hot or cold out, anytime is a good time for that meal. If I need heat, I can mix in some Sarachi.

[mjkoehler]

if you're ever in St Louis and need Vietnamese, this is the place. I took K when he was here for the Glitter & Doom tour and he loved it

http://www.phogrand.com

[weeniebeenie]

I'm with Anthony Bourdain, what the hell is Pho so fucking amazing??!!? I would walk across some glass for this stuff. Thankfully, I have an excellent place not to far from work so I do not have to walk across broken glass for my fix. My tummy is very happy right now.

It is fantastic right?  I'm so lucky to have an incredible hole in the wall, mom and pop place that's BYOB a block from my apartment.  Can't find many better meals for under 10 bucks.

Words cannot even describe how awesome it is.

There is nothing better than Pho on a really cold day.

Or on a real hot day...makes ya sweat.  Do you guys get beef or the seafood.  I usually get the traditional beef with tenderloin and tripe.  I always ask for extra jalapenos.  How do you guys get it?  Do you get the usual bean sprouts, hot peppers and and herbs (cilantro or basil) with it.  Cold spring rolls to accompany always makes the meal right for me

I get the traditional beef, minus the tripe. I believe my place uses brisket and eye of round. Sprouts, cilantro and basil, lemon, housain, and I get summer rolls since they contain no shellfish. That and the greatest coffee beverage known to man kind, hot coffee with sweetened condensed milk. I don't care if it's hot or cold out, anytime is a good time for that meal. If I need heat, I can mix in some Sarachi.

I go for traditional beef with sprouts, lemon and mint.

[AMightyCaporal]

Made pulled pork with chipolte mayo and oven baked cheesy potatoes last night

[Ruckus]

Should probably post this in the Charleston thread.  Did a great culinary tour of the beautiful town.  Pit and Pendulum burger @ Poes Tavern.  Breakfast shrimp and grits at thr Hominy Grill.  Shrimp Po Boy @ the rooftop of the Vendue Inn.  Finished today with fried chicken, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, slaw and mac n cheese at Jestines.  WOW

[ALady]

Ruckus, I'm putting you in charge of finding the best post-show crab cakes for us tomorrow, okay?   ;)