In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:11:40 +0200, ChattyCathy
> > wrote:
>
> >Lou Decruss wrote:
> >>
> >> Am I the only one who never cleaned a fish before?
> >
> >Cleaned one or two fish myself years and years ago - quickly decided to
> >make it SEP (somebody else's problem)...
>
> LOL.. I guess that was my thought too till I saw it's not that hard
> and the results are so much better.
>
> Lou

Fish are not "cute and fuzzy".

<vbeg>
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In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:40:02 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Lou Decruss > wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:38:34 -0500, Janet Wilder
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >Lou Decruss wrote:
> >> >> On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:05:36 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> >> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >> I was on a boat in the gulf a few years ago and the people fishing
> >> >> caught a bunch of whiting. We had them that night and I remember them
> >> >> being great but didn't pay much attention to cleaning them. I guess
> >> >> it's catch up time now. Midwest fishing is obviously nothing like
> >> >> ocean fishing, but it's all we have.
> >> >>
> >> >> Lou
> >> >last time I caught a bunch of whiting, I smoked them using pecan chunks.
> >> >They were awesome!
> >>
> >> I'll bet they were. These were just breaded and pan fried. But
> >> delicious.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> >I tend to deep fry whiting with a spiced corn starch coating, or
> >arrowroot.
>
> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>
> Lou

OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d

It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
for the deep fryer oil.

Comes out almost like tempura.
--
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"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:40:02 -0500, Omelet >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> In article >,
>>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:38:34 -0500, Janet Wilder
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>>>> On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:05:36 -0700, "Dimitri" >
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> I was on a boat in the gulf a few years ago and the people fishing
>>>>>> caught a bunch of whiting. We had them that night and I remember them
>>>>>> being great but didn't pay much attention to cleaning them. I guess
>>>>>> it's catch up time now. Midwest fishing is obviously nothing like
>>>>>> ocean fishing, but it's all we have.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lou
>>>>> last time I caught a bunch of whiting, I smoked them using pecan chunks.
>>>>> They were awesome!
>>>> I'll bet they were. These were just breaded and pan fried. But
>>>> delicious.
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>> I tend to deep fry whiting with a spiced corn starch coating, or
>>> arrowroot.
>> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>>
>> Lou
>
> OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
>
> It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
> for the deep fryer oil.
>
> Comes out almost like tempura.

What about using arrowroot? I've only used it in sauces to thicken or
add luster, never as a coating...

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Janet Wilder > wrote:

>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>> my place.
>
> You don't make fish stock?

No, I don't, except when making gefilte fish and then I use the head and
bones from the fish I've ground up. That would be the only time I'd need
fish stock for poaching. We don't mush care for poached fish or any
other dishes that require fish stock.
--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:37:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:

>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>> my place.
>
> I've seen them cleaned on the gulf and the feeding frenzy the birds
> make is pretty funny.

There is a restaurant on South Padre Island that has all-you-can-eat
snow crab. A bunch of us go and get a big table on the patio by the
Laguna. We throw the shells into the water and huge catfish churn the
water up in a feeding frenzy. It's awesome to watch.

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

In article >,
Shanghai McCoy > wrote:

> >>> I tend to deep fry whiting with a spiced corn starch coating, or
> >>> arrowroot.
> >> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> > OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
> >
> > It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> > filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
> > for the deep fryer oil.
> >
> > Comes out almost like tempura.
>
> What about using arrowroot? I've only used it in sauces to thicken or
> add luster, never as a coating...

I have used it (arrowroot) as a coating and it works, just costs me a
bit more. I do use it when I can as I think it works even better.

Cost depends on where I shop. Driving to Austin costs in gas.
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In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Janet Wilder > wrote:
>
> >> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
> >> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
> >> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
> >> my place.
> >
> > You don't make fish stock?
>
> No, I don't, except when making gefilte fish and then I use the head and
> bones from the fish I've ground up. That would be the only time I'd need
> fish stock for poaching. We don't mush care for poached fish or any
> other dishes that require fish stock.

Ok, whatever works for you. :-)

Fish stock is good for a lot of seafood dishes but if you don't like it,
that's ok!

I save shrimp shells as I prefer shrimp stock for chowders.
--
Peace! Om

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:

>>
>> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>>
>> Lou
>
>OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
>
>It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
>filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
>for the deep fryer oil.
>
>Comes out almost like tempura.

I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.

Lou

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:31 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:37:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
>> > wrote:
>
>>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>>> my place.
>>
>> I've seen them cleaned on the gulf and the feeding frenzy the birds
>> make is pretty funny.
>
>There is a restaurant on South Padre Island that has all-you-can-eat
>snow crab. A bunch of us go and get a big table on the patio by the
>Laguna. We throw the shells into the water and huge catfish churn the
>water up in a feeding frenzy. It's awesome to watch.

I love watching any wildlife in action. We've figured out how to
attract hummingbirds at our cottage and see a steady show all weekend
long. I also really like watching the bats feeding at dusk. I've
read they eat about 700 mosquitos a night.

Lou

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:12:17 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:11:40 +0200, ChattyCathy
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >Lou Decruss wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Am I the only one who never cleaned a fish before?
>> >
>> >Cleaned one or two fish myself years and years ago - quickly decided to
>> >make it SEP (somebody else's problem)...
>>
>> LOL.. I guess that was my thought too till I saw it's not that hard
>> and the results are so much better.
>>
>> Lou
>
>Fish are not "cute and fuzzy".
>
><vbeg>

It is kinda gross cleaning them but I don't get creeped out easily.

Lou

On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:08:35 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> Janet Wilder > wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>> > In article >,
>> > Janet Wilder > wrote:
>>
>> >> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>> >> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>> >> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>> >> my place.
>> >
>> > You don't make fish stock?
>>
>> No, I don't, except when making gefilte fish and then I use the head and
>> bones from the fish I've ground up. That would be the only time I'd need
>> fish stock for poaching. We don't mush care for poached fish or any
>> other dishes that require fish stock.
>
>Ok, whatever works for you. :-)
>
>Fish stock is good for a lot of seafood dishes but if you don't like it,
>that's ok!
>
>I save shrimp shells as I prefer shrimp stock for chowders.

I save crab leg and claw shells also. When I've got a bunch I know
it's time for chowder.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:31 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:37:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
>>> > wrote:
>>>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>>>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>>>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>>>> my place.
>>> I've seen them cleaned on the gulf and the feeding frenzy the birds
>>> make is pretty funny.
>> There is a restaurant on South Padre Island that has all-you-can-eat
>> snow crab. A bunch of us go and get a big table on the patio by the
>> Laguna. We throw the shells into the water and huge catfish churn the
>> water up in a feeding frenzy. It's awesome to watch.
>
> I love watching any wildlife in action. We've figured out how to
> attract hummingbirds at our cottage and see a steady show all weekend
> long. I also really like watching the bats feeding at dusk. I've
> read they eat about 700 mosquitos a night.
>
> Lou

Can you send some here, please?

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> >>
> >> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> >OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
> >
> >It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> >filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
> >for the deep fryer oil.
> >
> >Comes out almost like tempura.
>
> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?

I don't see why not. I use one of those fabric (washable) coffee
filters. Paper filters? A PITA like you said. :-)

> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>
> Lou

Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
wal-mart or other department stores.
--
Peace! Om

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:31 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
> >Lou Decruss wrote:
> >> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:37:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
> >> > wrote:
> >
> >>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
> >>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
> >>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
> >>> my place.
> >>
> >> I've seen them cleaned on the gulf and the feeding frenzy the birds
> >> make is pretty funny.
> >
> >There is a restaurant on South Padre Island that has all-you-can-eat
> >snow crab. A bunch of us go and get a big table on the patio by the
> >Laguna. We throw the shells into the water and huge catfish churn the
> >water up in a feeding frenzy. It's awesome to watch.
>
> I love watching any wildlife in action. We've figured out how to
> attract hummingbirds at our cottage and see a steady show all weekend
> long. I also really like watching the bats feeding at dusk. I've
> read they eat about 700 mosquitos a night.
>
> Lou

They eat their weight in insects every night. :-)

The DOT here has been building their freeway bridges (in appropriate
areas) to accommodate bat colonies. One of our local ones has a colony
of several thousand mexican freetails. I reported it to Bat
Conservation International as they track that sort of thing.

It's totally cool.
--
Peace! Om

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:08:35 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Janet Wilder > wrote:
> >
> >> Omelet wrote:
> >> > In article >,
> >> > Janet Wilder > wrote:
> >>
> >> >> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the
> >> >> Laguna
> >> >> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
> >> >> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
> >> >> my place.
> >> >
> >> > You don't make fish stock?
> >>
> >> No, I don't, except when making gefilte fish and then I use the head and
> >> bones from the fish I've ground up. That would be the only time I'd need
> >> fish stock for poaching. We don't mush care for poached fish or any
> >> other dishes that require fish stock.
> >
> >Ok, whatever works for you. :-)
> >
> >Fish stock is good for a lot of seafood dishes but if you don't like it,
> >that's ok!
> >
> >I save shrimp shells as I prefer shrimp stock for chowders.
>
> I save crab leg and claw shells also. When I've got a bunch I know
> it's time for chowder.
>
> Lou

I have some crab shell in the freezer, but I've not used them yet. How
strong is the resulting flavor?
--
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"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:31 -0500, Janet Wilder
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:37:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>> I've cleaned plenty of fish, but when I go out in the Gulf or the Laguna
>>>>> Madre the guy who owns the charter boat does it for tips. It's so much
>>>>> more pleasant to watch the gulls feast on the leavings than to stink up
>>>>> my place.
>>>> I've seen them cleaned on the gulf and the feeding frenzy the birds
>>>> make is pretty funny.
>>> There is a restaurant on South Padre Island that has all-you-can-eat
>>> snow crab. A bunch of us go and get a big table on the patio by the
>>> Laguna. We throw the shells into the water and huge catfish churn the
>>> water up in a feeding frenzy. It's awesome to watch.
>> I love watching any wildlife in action. We've figured out how to
>> attract hummingbirds at our cottage and see a steady show all weekend
>> long. I also really like watching the bats feeding at dusk. I've
>> read they eat about 700 mosquitos a night.
>>
>> Lou
>
> They eat their weight in insects every night. :-)
>
> The DOT here has been building their freeway bridges (in appropriate
> areas) to accommodate bat colonies. One of our local ones has a colony
> of several thousand mexican freetails. I reported it to Bat
> Conservation International as they track that sort of thing.
>
> It's totally cool.

There is a bridge in Austin that houses millions of them. Watching them
emerge at dusk is one of the "things to do" in Austin

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> > The DOT here has been building their freeway bridges (in appropriate
> > areas) to accommodate bat colonies. One of our local ones has a colony
> > of several thousand mexican freetails. I reported it to Bat
> > Conservation International as they track that sort of thing.
> >
> > It's totally cool.
>
> There is a bridge in Austin that houses millions of them. Watching them
> emerge at dusk is one of the "things to do" in Austin
>
> --
> Janet Wilder

Congress St. Bridge. Been there, done that. :-)

It's almost as good of a show as Carlsbad Caverns.

BCI is based in Austin. It's why I called them to report it.

They keep track of colonized bridges and had not had that one in their
system yet.

It's in San Marcos.
--
Peace! Om

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:42:42 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:25:18 -0500, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>No. <g>
> >>
> >>I've scaled and gutted a fresh fish for frying whole, but I've still
> >>never fillet'ed one, even tho' someone sent me a cool video.
> >>
> >>It's just that I've not been fishing in years...
> >>
> >>I may fix that this fall when the weather cools down.
> >>
> >>Glad you learned! The video shows fillet techniques for 3 different
> >>types of fish.
> >
> > Hey OM. Thanks! Glad to see you back. I saw you quoted so I'll try
> > taking gmail out of the filters and see how it goes. I was missing
> > Wayne too.
> >
> > Lou
>
> i think you'll find it a little less spam-infested than it used to be.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Giganews is good about filtering out most of the spam...
--
Peace! Om

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." --Mark Twain

Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:42:42 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:25:18 -0500, Omelet >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>No. <g>
> > >>
> > >>I've scaled and gutted a fresh fish for frying whole, but I've still
> > >>never fillet'ed one, even tho' someone sent me a cool video.
> > >>
> > >>It's just that I've not been fishing in years...
> > >>
> > >>I may fix that this fall when the weather cools down.
> > >>
> > >>Glad you learned! The video shows fillet techniques for 3 different
> > >>types of fish.
> > >
> > > Hey OM. Thanks! Glad to see you back. I saw you quoted so I'll try
> > > taking gmail out of the filters and see how it goes. I was missing
> > > Wayne too.
> > >
> > > Lou
> >
> > i think you'll find it a little less spam-infested than it used to be.
> >
> > your pal,
> > blake
>
> Giganews is good about filtering out most of the spam...


I just unblocked the gmail domain and there is very little spam...for
awhiles it was a real problem.


--
Best
Greg

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>>>
>>> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
>>
>>It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
>>filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters
>>reserved for the deep fryer oil.
>>
>>Comes out almost like tempura.
>
> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.

We can get disposable cooking oil filters here. They work like a charm -
no mess, no fuss - and then you just throw them away. Cheesecloth works
well too - but then you either have to throw it away (which also costs
a bit in the long run) or wash it after each use.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

There is no such thing as a little garlic. ~A. Baer

On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:

>> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
>> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
>> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
>
>I don't see why not. I use one of those fabric (washable) coffee
>filters. Paper filters? A PITA like you said. :-)
>
>> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
>> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
>> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>>
>> Lou
>
>Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
>wal-mart or other department stores.

I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
available.

Lou

On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:49:20 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>In article >,
>>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>>> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>>
>>>OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
>>>
>>>It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
>>>filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters
>>>reserved for the deep fryer oil.
>>>
>>>Comes out almost like tempura.
>>
>> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
>> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
>> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
>> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
>> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
>> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>
>We can get disposable cooking oil filters here. They work like a charm -
>no mess, no fuss - and then you just throw them away. Cheesecloth works
>well too - but then you either have to throw it away (which also costs
>a bit in the long run) or wash it after each use.

I like the disposable filter idea. I've never seen them but I found
something online. I'll look at a kitchen place next time I'm around
one.

Thanks,

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>>> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
>>> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
>>> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
>>
>>I don't see why not. I use one of those fabric (washable) coffee
>>filters. Paper filters? A PITA like you said. :-)
>>
>>> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
>>> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
>>> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
>>wal-mart or other department stores.
>
> I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
> is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
> available.

It's in my normal mainstream supermarket. Seems like I paid four bucks
for a 2x3-foot piece.


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On Sep 5, 10:46*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:49:20 +0200, ChattyCathy
>
>
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> >Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> >> On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
> >> wrote:
>
> >>>In article >,
> >>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> >>>> I love deep fried fish. *I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
>
> >>>> Lou
>
> >>>OOh! *Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
>
> >>>It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> >>>filtered after use. *I have one of those fabric coffee filters
> >>>reserved for the deep fryer oil.
>
> >>>Comes out almost like tempura.
>
> >> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. *I've tried
> >> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> >> throw it out. *Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
> >> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> >> stores. *Seems like people said they wash it first. *I need to go to a
> >> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>
> >We can get disposable cooking oil filters here. They work like a charm -
> >no mess, no fuss - and then you just throw them away. Cheesecloth works
> >well too - but then you either have to throw it away (which also costs
> >a bit in the long run) or wash it after each use.
>
> I like the disposable filter idea. *I've never seen them but I found
> something online. *I'll look at a kitchen place next time I'm around
> one. *
>
> Thanks,

Please report back. I have used them in a professinal kitchen but
I've never found them in a reasonable size for a domestic kitchen

John Kane Kingston ON Canada

Blinky the Shark wrote:
> Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
>> wrote:

>>> Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
>>> wal-mart or other department stores.
>> I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
>> is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
>> available.
>
> It's in my normal mainstream supermarket. Seems like I paid four bucks
> for a 2x3-foot piece.
>
>

Look in the aisle with all the gadgets. It should be handing on the
wall. I haven't ever looked for cheesecloth in a supermarket and not
found any. I've shopped all over the US and Canada.

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In article > ,
"Gregory Morrow" > wrote:

> >
> > Giganews is good about filtering out most of the spam...
>
>
> I just unblocked the gmail domain and there is very little spam...for
> awhiles it was a real problem.
>
>
> --
> Best
> Greg

You are not the only one that has said that...

I think Gmail is improving.
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In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0500, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>In article >,
> >> Lou Decruss > wrote:
> >
> >>>
> >>> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
> >>>
> >>> Lou
> >>
> >>OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
> >>
> >>It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> >>filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters
> >>reserved for the deep fryer oil.
> >>
> >>Comes out almost like tempura.
> >
> > I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
> > using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> > throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
> > I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> > stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
> > fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
>
> We can get disposable cooking oil filters here. They work like a charm -
> no mess, no fuss - and then you just throw them away. Cheesecloth works
> well too - but then you either have to throw it away (which also costs
> a bit in the long run) or wash it after each use.

Hm. I might have to look into that. Like I said, I use the washable
coffee filters and just wash them between uses. I put some Ajax in them
and rub it in well before rinsing, but it is messy.
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In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> >> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
> >> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> >> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
> >
> >I don't see why not. I use one of those fabric (washable) coffee
> >filters. Paper filters? A PITA like you said. :-)
> >
> >> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> >> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
> >> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> >Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
> >wal-mart or other department stores.
>
> I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
> is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
> available.
>
> Lou

Hm. Plain muslin might be easier to deal with? Cheese cloth is kinda
fragile. I've not bought it for awhile so did not know it was pricey!
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Janet Wilder wrote:

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
>>> wrote:
>
>>>> Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
>>>> wal-mart or other department stores.
>>> I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
>>> is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
>>> available.
>>
>> It's in my normal mainstream supermarket. Seems like I paid four bucks
>> for a 2x3-foot piece.
>
> Look in the aisle with all the gadgets. It should be handing on the
> wall. I haven't ever looked for cheesecloth in a supermarket and not
> found any. I've shopped all over the US and Canada.

There ya go.

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Omelet wrote:


>
> Hm. I might have to look into that. Like I said, I use the washable
> coffee filters and just wash them between uses. I put some Ajax in
> them and rub it in well before rinsing, but it is messy.

The ones I buy look very similar to coffee filters, but they're not.
They're not 'paper' per se, but are made out of some
loose-woven 'stuff' that lets the oil through quickly but catches all
the bits of whatever you want to get rid of.

I know what you mean about the coffee filters, they just don't work for
cooking oil. These are specifically made for oil and work well. The
ones I buy are made locally, but I am pretty sure you can find
something similar in your neck of the woods.

I use these to be exact, not that it tells you all that much...

http://www.unsgaard.co.za/product.as...47%2061091%200

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There is no such thing as a little garlic. ~A. Baer

In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Hm. I might have to look into that. Like I said, I use the washable
> > coffee filters and just wash them between uses. I put some Ajax in
> > them and rub it in well before rinsing, but it is messy.
>
> The ones I buy look very similar to coffee filters, but they're not.
> They're not 'paper' per se, but are made out of some
> loose-woven 'stuff' that lets the oil through quickly but catches all
> the bits of whatever you want to get rid of.
>
> I know what you mean about the coffee filters, they just don't work for
> cooking oil.

Well, the do sorta work if you mess with them. <g> Trouble is, they clog
easily so work slow if you have enough of the breading dropped into them
and the oil.

> These are specifically made for oil and work well. The
> ones I buy are made locally, but I am pretty sure you can find
> something similar in your neck of the woods.
>
> I use these to be exact, not that it tells you all that much...
>
> http://www.unsgaard.co.za/product.as...47%2061091%200

Still tells me what to look for! If I can't find them locally, I'm
always willing to order on line...

Thanks!
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Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:57:08 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> >> I do remember you as the deep fry/pressure cooker queen. I've tried
> >> using coffee filters to strain the oil and it was such a pita I just
> >> throw it out. Do you think a couple layers of cheesecloth would work?
> >
> >I don't see why not. I use one of those fabric (washable) coffee
> >filters. Paper filters? A PITA like you said. :-)
> >
> >> I seem to remember reading here you can buy it cheaply at fabric
> >> stores. Seems like people said they wash it first. I need to go to a
> >> fabric store anyway for a bathroom decorating project I'm doing.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> >Cheese cloth should be available in the kitchen supply section at
> >wal-mart or other department stores.
>
> I won't set foot in a walmart but I do get it other places. Problem
> is it's pretty expensive. I'll try a fabric store and see what's
> available.


Walgreen's has it, Lou...

Used to get it at Woolworth's - remember them...!!!???


--
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Greg

Omelet wrote:


> Still tells me what to look for! If I can't find them locally, I'm
> always willing to order on line...
>
> Thanks!

My pleasure Om. Happy hunting ;-)
--
Cheers
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There is no such thing as a little garlic. ~A. Baer

Bill wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
> <snip>
> Just to let you know, the clock on your computer is a week fast.
>
> Subject: My First Time With A Filet Knife
> From: Kathleen >
> Newsgroups: rec.food.cooking
> Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:08:50 -0500
>
>
> Bill

Not quite right. I've had those 3 posts on T-Burd for pretty near a
month. At furst it was kind of annoying but now I find it rather
comforting. I hate to see them go.

Lou Decruss wrote:
> A few weeks ago I told my 78 yr. old neighbor I'd never cleaned a
> fish. He said he'd be glad to teach me but we had no fish. He fishes
> almost daily but he broke his leg and just got out of the nursing
> home. Saturday he came over and said he had 9 crappies from the night
> before and would be willing to teach me. The first two weren't too
> good but by the time I was done I had it down pretty good. He gave me
> all the fillets to take home. I blackened them and made po-boy
> sandwiches that were awesome. I guess some fish are a bit different
> to filet but I'm no longer intimidated to try to learn more. Fish
> that's fresh out of the water is so much better than store bought
> stuff. What a treat. Louise loves to fish but it's something we've
> never done together. I don't mind it as long as there's a cooler of
> beer and friends around. When I came home with the fish she asked if
> I now know how to do it. Her immediate response was "lets go get
> licenses." I see lots of fresh fish in the near future.
>
> Am I the only one who never cleaned a fish before?

I learned when I was 9 or 10 when we were visiting some friends of may
parents' down at Lake of the Ozarks. Bluegill, crappie, bass. I balked
at the catfish, though. They gave me a major case of the heebie jeebies.

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Kathleen > wrote:

>>I learned when I was 9 or 10 when we were visiting some friends of may
>>parents' down at Lake of the Ozarks. Bluegill, crappie, bass. I balked
>>at the catfish, though. They gave me a major case of the heebie jeebies.
>
>
> <lol>
>
> To me, catfish are best gutted and skinned, then fried whole!

Somebody told my idiot uncle that it was easier to skin catfish while
they were still alive. So he takes a big catfish, nails its head to a
telephone pole and proceeds to try to skin the damned thing while it's
still flopping around. Gave me nightmares for weeks.