On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:22:23 PM UTC-10, cshenk wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
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> > On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 4:40:06 AM UTC-10, bruce bowser wrote:
> > > On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1:53:19 AM UTC-4, dsi1 wrote:
> > > > On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 4:32:31 PM UTC-10, Michael Trew wrote:
> > > > > On 6/6/2021 11:50 AM, cshenk wrote:
> > > > > > John Lorbal wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 8:30:07 PM UTC-4, cshenk wrote:
> > > > > >>> John Lorbal wrote:
> > > > > >>>> On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:39:06 AM UTC-4, Michael Trew
> > > > > wrote: >>>>> On 6/3/2021 3:50 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > > > > >>>>>> On Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:15:39 -0600, US
> > > > > >>>>>> > wrote:
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>>> On Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:03:27 -0400, Michael
> > > > > >>>>> > >> wrote:
> > > > > >>>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>>>> I made my typically chili con carne from my pre-war
> > > > > Better >>>>> Homes/Gardens>>> cook book, but I decided to nix
> > > > > half of the >>>>> cost of the dish and make it>>> without
> > > > > ground beef this time; >>>>> vegetarian if you will.
> > > > > Substituted>>> butter/olive oil for >>>>> the fat and started
> > > > > off frying garlic/onions, then>>> adding >>>>> crushed
> > > > > tomatoes, green pepper and seasoning; finally lots of >>>>>>>>
> > > > > kidney/pinto/black beans.>>> >>>>>>>> Honestly, I didn't feel
> > > > > that it was missing much of >>>>> anything without the>>>
> > > > > ground beef... it maybe halved the >>>>> cost, which was a nice
> > > > > bonus. Other>>> than adding a lot of >>>>> beans, does anyone
> > > > > have useful tips on "vegetarian>>> chili"? >>>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>>> There are many, many recipes (of all kinds) for
> > > > > vegetarian >>>>> chili on>> the Internet.
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>> Ok, that's the end of RFC. It's all on the Internet
> > > > > already. >>>>>> ou
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> Agreed... I'd much rather read posts of people sharing
> > > > > ideas >>>>> about FOOD, as opposed to more "they're here" or
> > > > > Kuthe garbage. >>>>> Otherwise, why is anyone here?
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> Then again, I suppose another purpose of Usenet is to
> > > > > harass >>>>> others... lol
> > > > > >>>> You could also try corn kernels in your veggie chili. I
> > > > > have a >>>> zany idea. Why not just toss in some whole corn on
> > > > > the cobs? >>>> That might be fun. When done, let them cool a
> > > > > bit, and then spoon >>>> some chili on the bite you're going to
> > > > > take. Messy but different. >>>> Corn is these days a tad too
> > > > > sweet for me though; peas? Same >>>> thing. Carrots? Maybe.
> > > > > >>> Why not add mushrooms and let it be what it is? The
> > > > > mushrooms will >>> cook to a toothsome bit that the meat added.
> > > > > >> My first reply to this thread, I recommended mushrooms. I'm
> > > > > just >> throwing other ideas out there.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I saw that later. Agree. Unless you live in Texas and think
> > > > > > Chili can only be made 'one way', there's a lot of room.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I sometimes make a 'white chili' with white beans, white
> > > > > > pepper, Anaheim or Banana peppers, mushrooms, and if I can
> > > > > > find them, crawfish tails.
> > > > > Texans are too serious about their chili. I won't knock it, but
> > > > > it's not chili to me without beans.
> > > > >
> > > > > White chili sounds interesting, I think I'd like to try that at
> > > > > some point. Maybe with shrimp.
> > > > Indeed, I witnessed some Texans ordering chili in Hawaii. It
> > > > wasn't a pretty sight. It was a couple dressed like Roy and Dale
> > > > in their cleanest, fanciest, duds. Beats me what the deal was
> > > > with the outfits. Maybe the circus was in town or maybe the road
> > > > cast of OKLAHOMA! was looking to get a bite after a performance.
> > > > The dude put up a big fuss over that small bowl of chili. There
> > > > was beans and hamburger in it! The worst part for a Texan would
> > > > be that it's served with rice. Holy shit man! Call the posse! The
> > > > poor waitress was there all alone trying to explain what the guy
> > > > was seeing before him. That was like a guy trying to explain
> > > > calculus to an anteater. The joint was a coffee house that my
> > > > wife and I would go to late Saturday nights. We'd order pancakes
> > > > and a pineapple boat. My recommendation to Texans is they should
> > > > never order chili in Hawaii - just stick with pancakes and
> > > > pineapple boats.
> > > >
> > > >
> https://www.zippys.com/wp-content/up...Chili-Rice.jpg
> > > I've never heard of a pineapple boat. Though I've been to the Dole
> > > Cannery movie theater. Nice place. That was back in the early
> > > 2000's.
> >
> > The pineapple boat was popular back in the 60's. The last time we had
> > one was back in the early 70's. These days, you won't find them
> > because nobody wants to go through the hassle of making one. I'll
> > have to make one for our next party. It'll probably cause a boatload
> > of giggling.
> >
> >
> https://bullocksbuzz.com/wp-content/...-boat.jpg.webp
> LOL, I LIKE Hawaiian chili. The only chili I don't like is when it is
> so infused with a miasma of male testosterone 'I can handle hotter than
> you' that is has no actual flavor, just searing heat you have to
> pretend to 'like'.
>
> Give me the actual flavor of a simple Hawaiian with rice.

Texans and Mexicans might not care for Hawaiian style chili. The rest of the world might appreciate its mild and smooth taste. It achieves this with mild levels of seasonings, a little sugar, and its secret ingredient.
Dinner tonight was Vermont House curry with some pickled turnips.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9CBNY5gWRUV15yQq7