To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>

Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...

:-)

She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
it. <sigh>

How do you judge a successful recipe?
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Omelet wrote:

>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?

In my family, someone (usually James, but sometimes the teenager) will
say "Can we have this every day?"

Latest every-day requests were for my stroganoff.

Serene

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"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...

> Omelet wrote:
>>
>> How do you judge a successful recipe?

> In my family, someone (usually James, but sometimes the teenager) will say
> "Can we have this every day?"

Because I tried out clipped recipes before typing them, our family
endorsement was an enthusiastic "Type it!"

Felice

Felice > wrote in message
...
> "Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Omelet wrote:
>>>
>>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>>>
>> In my family, someone [..] will say "Can we have
>> this every day?"
>>
> Because I tried out clipped recipes before typing them,
> our family endorsement was an enthusiastic "Type it!"

We're a combo of these two: I will try recipes from all sources, adjusting
them according to family tastes (if necessary). If it's a success, the
daughter-units will enthusiastically ask for it again. If it's a huge
success, Daughter-unit Alpha will ask if she can type it up and send it off
to Clan Ranger. Daughter-unit Beta is much more simple: she'll expect us to
invite everyone over to "share the wealth." (My extended Clan's tastes are
often not as cosmopolitan as my immediate family so some dishes flop at
first. e.g.: Mushroom Medley with Tofu Soup.)

The Ranger

Omelet wrote:

> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of
> a recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>

Ha. My cat always (very politely) asks for a small taste. Her
range of good food is rather narrow, so I don't take it as approval
or not if she doesn't like it.

> How do you judge a successful recipe?

I get 'You can make that again' ... which sounds kind of harsh in
writing. It's not, it's a joke, but really, if I make something not all
that memorable, I don't hear it.

nancy

On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet wrote:

> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
> recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
> from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...
>
> :-)
>
> She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
> happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
> lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
> it. <sigh>
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?

in my household it's pretty simple: do i like it?

your pal,
blake

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> >
> > How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> In my family, someone (usually James, but sometimes the teenager) will
> say "Can we have this every day?"
>
> Latest every-day requests were for my stroganoff.
>
> Serene

Sounds like fun. :-) I'll have to dig it out of the archives!

And yes, kids are good judges. I'll have to cook for the nephews more
often now that they are getting older.

Sis' liked the citrus tarragon roasted chicken recipe I posted recently.

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In article dth>,
"The Ranger" > wrote:

> Felice > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Omelet wrote:
> >>>
> >>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
> >>>
> >> In my family, someone [..] will say "Can we have
> >> this every day?"
> >>
> > Because I tried out clipped recipes before typing them,
> > our family endorsement was an enthusiastic "Type it!"
>
> We're a combo of these two: I will try recipes from all sources, adjusting
> them according to family tastes (if necessary). If it's a success, the
> daughter-units will enthusiastically ask for it again. If it's a huge
> success, Daughter-unit Alpha will ask if she can type it up and send it off
> to Clan Ranger. Daughter-unit Beta is much more simple: she'll expect us to
> invite everyone over to "share the wealth." (My extended Clan's tastes are
> often not as cosmopolitan as my immediate family so some dishes flop at
> first. e.g.: Mushroom Medley with Tofu Soup.)
>
> The Ranger

<lol> How fun!
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Nancy Young wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>
>> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of
>> a recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Ha. My cat always (very politely) asks for a small taste. Her
> range of good food is rather narrow, so I don't take it as approval
> or not if she doesn't like it.
>
>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> I get 'You can make that again' ... which sounds kind of harsh in
> writing. It's not, it's a joke, but really, if I make something not all
> that memorable, I don't hear it.
>
> nancy


I totally get that. My husband's reaction to any new dish is usually
"not bad".
If he asks for it again, then I know it was better than not bad.

Tracy

In article >,
jay > wrote:

The usual blithering idiocy...

I see, Jay, that you are suffering from the usual case of rectocranial
inversion syndrome.

I'd suggest you get that treated. Lithium might work.
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
> recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
> from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...
>
> :-)
>
> She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
> happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
> lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
> it. <sigh>
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?
> --
> Peace! Om

Certainly not by what the cat likes. She has a serious sweet tooth for one
thing.

If some thing is a hit at my house hubby will tell me "it's a keeper."

Ms P

"Omelet" wrote:
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
That's easy, its main ingredient is something I like to eat and it hasn't
any TIAD elements... I mean I like shrimp but you can bet your bipee I ain't
including any mushrooms and/or cheese.

In article >,
"brooklyn1" > wrote:

> "Omelet" wrote:
> >
> > How do you judge a successful recipe?
> >
> That's easy, its main ingredient is something I like to eat and it hasn't
> any TIAD elements... I mean I like shrimp but you can bet your bipee I ain't
> including any mushrooms and/or cheese.

Sheldon, I know you spoil your cats... ;-)
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Om wrote to jay:

> I'd suggest you get that treated. Lithium might work.

Polonium might work even better.

Bob

On Jun 1, 2:50*am, Omelet > wrote:

> How do you judge a successful recipe?

The other half doesn't mind having it two nights in a row.

In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> Om wrote to jay:
>
> > I'd suggest you get that treated. Lithium might work.
>
> Polonium might work even better.
>
> Bob

Or enriched Uranium.
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>,
wrote:

> On Jun 1, 2:50*am, Omelet > wrote:
>
> > How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> The other half doesn't mind having it two nights in a row.

Indeed. :-)
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
> recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
> from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...
>
> :-)
>
> She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
> happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
> lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
> it. <sigh>
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?
> --

Nobody gags and runs for the toilet-for at least 4 hours.

Felice wrote:
> "Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
>> In my family, someone (usually James, but sometimes the teenager) will say
>> "Can we have this every day?"
>
> Because I tried out clipped recipes before typing them, our family
> endorsement was an enthusiastic "Type it!"

Cute!

Serene

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all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

In article >,
Omelet > wrote:


> How do you judge a successful recipe?

My wife and I have a "secret code". When one of us makes a new recipe,
we ask the other how they liked it. Unless it was a disaster, the
answer is always "good". Then the next question is whether it's worth a
repeat. If not, then it was OK but not that successful. If yes, then
it was successful. Sometimes we'll be more enthusiastic.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>How do you judge a successful recipe?

Crash will say, "You BITCH! Why haven't you ever made this for me
before?"

Carol, who never claimed that we're normal

--
Change "invalid" to James Bond's agent number to reply.

Damsel wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> Crash will say, "You BITCH! Why haven't you ever made this for me
> before?"

(laughing!) Man's got a point. You were holding out.

nancy

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
> recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
> from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...
>
> :-)
>
> She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
> happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
> lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
> it. <sigh>
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?
> --
Well as to the dressing/stuffing tonight, my hubby said if you like it, it
must be good! LOL

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In article
>,
Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> Omelet > wrote:
>
>
> > How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> My wife and I have a "secret code". When one of us makes a new recipe,
> we ask the other how they liked it. Unless it was a disaster, the
> answer is always "good". Then the next question is whether it's worth a
> repeat. If not, then it was OK but not that successful. If yes, then
> it was successful. Sometimes we'll be more enthusiastic.

Hopefully you write down the good ones. <g>
I made sure I did that with the roasted chicken I made over the weekend.

There are currently no leftovers from 2 birds over 3 days for the two of
us!
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It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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In article >,
Damsel > wrote:

> On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >How do you judge a successful recipe?
>
> Crash will say, "You BITCH! Why haven't you ever made this for me
> before?"
>
> Carol, who never claimed that we're normal

<laughs> Which is one of the many things I love about you guys!
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It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> Damsel > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >How do you judge a successful recipe?
>>
>> Crash will say, "You BITCH! Why haven't you ever made this for me
>> before?"
>>
>> Carol, who never claimed that we're normal
>
> <laughs> Which is one of the many things I love about you guys!
> --
> Peace! Om
>
> Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
> It's about learning to dance in the rain.
> -- Anon.
>
>
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Sounds familiar......when asked 'how was it?' I get 'well, you haven't
poisoned me yet?'
-ginny

Virginia Tadrzynski said...

> Sounds familiar......when asked 'how was it?' I get 'well, you haven't
> poisoned me yet?'
> -ginny


Ya should've shot him dead right then and there! Saved meals and time? <VBG>

Andy
--
Eat first, talk later.

Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
>> In article >,
>> Damsel > wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:05 -0500, Omelet >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> How do you judge a successful recipe?
>>>
>>> Crash will say, "You BITCH! Why haven't you ever made this for me
>>> before?"
>>>
>>> Carol, who never claimed that we're normal
>>
>> <laughs> Which is one of the many things I love about you guys!
>> --
>> Peace! Om
>>
>> Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
>> It's about learning to dance in the rain.
>> -- Anon.
>>
>>
>> Subscribe:
>
> Sounds familiar......when asked 'how was it?' I get 'well, you
> haven't
> poisoned me yet?'
> -ginny

My husband's response after I knocked myself out:
"It's alright."

Omelet wrote:
>
> To me, (mom went with this too!) the ultimate approval/endorsement of a
> recipe is whether or not the cats like it. <g>
>
> Selene (a medium hair black kitty) just happily snarfed down the kidneys
> from the back portion of tonights Citrus Tarragon roasted chicken...
>
> :-)
>
> She's elderly, has hyperthyroidism and mouth pain issues so I'm always
> happy to get any calories down her that I can! I know I'll probably
> lose her within the next couple of years and I'm not looking forward to
> it. <sigh>
>
> How do you judge a successful recipe?
> --
> Peace! Om

Not by the cats. The Dynamic Duo are unbelievably picky even for
felines.

*If people ask for/take seconds even when there is other food on the
table.
*If they ask to take home any leftovers. Obviously that doesn't apply to
poor, starving students who will ask to take home leftovers no matter
how evil
*If people ask for the recipe.
*If people ask to have a particular dish made when invited to our home.

>
> Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
> It's about learning to dance in the rain.
> -- Anon.
>
>
> Subscribe:

In article >, Arri London >
wrote:

> *If people ask for/take seconds even when there is other food on the
> table.

That one works for me. ;-) I place all extra food on the table so
guests can help themselves to seconds.

That's why I wrote down that grilled shark recipe. It was remarkably
good and my guests too seconds, AND leftovers. ;-D
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Dora wrote:
> Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
>>
>> Sounds familiar......when asked 'how was it?' I get 'well, you haven't
>> poisoned me yet?'
>> -ginny
>
> My husband's response after I knocked myself out:
> "It's alright."


After I knocked myself out, my first husband would shrug and say, "It's
okay." That is why he is an ex husband.


Becca