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jmcquown[_2_] · **Dinner 4/26/20**

On 4/29/2020 9:05 PM, wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 6:36:21 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:51:52 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Nowhere in Silvar's post did he mention 'hashbrowns.' Must have been that
>>> 'blow to the head' years ago affecting Crusty Krullers reading ability.
>>
>> Let me help the people in the remedial classes.. I will talk slow so
>> that may help...
>>
>> this the part that you purposefully left out
>>
>>> Butter and OO, melt in a skillet
>>> Sliced onion; sautee a few minutes
>>> Sliced potatoes; add to above, cook some more, to a little brown at edges
>>> Chopped garlic; add to above, cook briefly until fragrant
>>
>> there are a few key words that I want you to take special note of...
>> skillet
>> butter, olive oil, onions
>> here is the big one so pay close attention...
>> sliced potatoes and brown the edges... everything that was below that
>> was just window dressing. You can add whatever you want to the above
>> and it will still be hashed browns. You can put in a car tire and bits
>> of tin foil, and if you still want to eat it then go ahead but it will
>> still be hashed browns.
>>
> Dunce, nowhere was h.a.s.h. b.r.o.w.n. potatoes mentioned until you falsely
> claimed that's what he cooked. You stated h.a.s.h. b.r.o.w.n.s. as per
> usual, you don't have a clue what you are talking about. Just because
> potatoes are cooked in a skillet doesn't automatically make them hash
> browns; learn the difference so you won't sound nearly as stupid in the
> future.
>
> Definition of Hash Browns by Merriam-Webster
>
> hash browns. plural noun. : boiled potatoes that have been diced or
> shredded, mixed with chopped onions and shortening, and fried usually
> until they form a browned cake. €” called also hash brown potatoes,
> hashed brown potatoes, hashed browns.
>
And may I say again, adding dry white wine, cannellini beans, and a
healthy dose of thyme to those skillet potatoes automatically changes
the dish from "hash browns" to something else entirely.

Jill