I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/


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On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:

> I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
> make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
> stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
>
> http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
>

Huh?

this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and fill the
cavities with a bread mixture.

On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:54:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>
> > I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
> > make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
> > stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
> >
> > http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
> >
>
> Huh?
>
> this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and fill the
> cavities with a bread mixture.

The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
standard.


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"sf" > wrote in message
news
>
> I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
> make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
> stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
> http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/

I'm not a big fan of artichokes but I must admit that I love complicated
cooking. Most of the time now, I do make somewhat simple things but that
can get boring. I do this because I need to. But given my 'druthers, I
would do something complicated. I have (or perhaps had) a recipe of Julia
Child's for flaming beef. It was larded with other meat. Always wanted to
make it but am afraid to flambe at the table.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:54:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>
>> On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>>
>> > I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
>> > make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
>> > stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
>> >
>> > http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
>> >
>>
>> Huh?
>>
>> this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and fill
>> the
>> cavities with a bread mixture.
>
> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
> standard.

Why? Because you said so? We stuff lots of foods that don't need to be
stuffed.

On 4/4/2014 4:32 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:54:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>>
>>> On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>>>
>>> > I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
>>> > make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
>>> > stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> Huh?
>>>
>>> this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and
>>> fill the
>>> cavities with a bread mixture.
>>
>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
>> standard.
>
> Why? Because you said so? We stuff lots of foods that don't need to be
> stuffed.

When they are cheap enough I enjoy eating artichokes with various lemony
dipping sauces but stuffing the things seems like a lot of trouble.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On Friday, April 4, 2014 12:01:28 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:54:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>
> >
>
> > > I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
>
> > > make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
>
> > > stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
>
> > >
>
> > > http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
>
> > >
>
> >
>
> > Huh?
>
> >
>
> > this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and fill the
>
> > cavities with a bread mixture.
>
>
>
> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
>
> standard.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Good Food.
>
> Good Friends.
>
> Good Memories.

You need to stop eating nothing but canned food.

On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:42:18 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

> When they are cheap enough I enjoy eating artichokes with various lemony
> dipping sauces but stuffing the things seems like a lot of trouble.

A lot of trouble to eat too. They want you to use a knife and fork to
eat it! <shaking head>


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On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 13:42:52 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

> On Friday, April 4, 2014 12:01:28 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> > On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:54:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > > I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
> >
> > > > make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
> >
> > > > stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > > http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...0000000054482/
> >
> > > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Huh?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > this is just basic artichoke prep, except you cut them in half and fill the
> >
> > > cavities with a bread mixture.
> >
> >
> >
> > The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
> >
> > standard.
> >
>
> You need to stop eating nothing but canned food.

Talking to yourself again.


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On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
>
> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
> standard.

I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.

nancy

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 13:31:29 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I'm not a big fan of artichokes but I must admit that I love complicated
>> cooking.
>
> What kind of drugs did they give you in the hospital? Weren't you the
> person who buys pre-cut apples, onions, and melons?

I did buy precut onions yesterday. That is perhaps the second time I bought
them only because we were running late and I knew that husband would want
immediate food when we got in. Dinner was Frito Pie. Can't get much easier
than that. I buy the sliced apples because they are no fuss portable.
Daughter grabs a bag for her lunch on the way out. She doesn't like biting
into whole apples. I don't either as the peel sticks in my teeth. Does not
stick with the slices. I severely dislike the stickiness, mess and all the
waste of cutting up melons so I do buy them cut up when on sale. But
cutting up stuff does not equate to cooking in my mind. Sure, I am not big
on cutting stuff up. Angela actually likes to do that. So often she preps
and I cook. I do not buy most things cut up. Fruit is about the only thing
I do buy that way on a regular basis. I don't like fruit. It's sticky and
stinky and can draw fruit flies.
>
>> I have (or perhaps had) a recipe of Julia
>> Child's for flaming beef. It was larded with other meat. Always wanted
>> to
>> make it but am afraid to flambe at the table.
>
> You should probably call the fire department BEFORE you do that. And
> have Angela standing by with a camera - maybe she take pictures if she
> isn't laughing too hard as your hair goes up in flames and you run
> around the house catching all the drapes on fire.

Which is why I have not done it. But I do enjoy making things like baklava,
boiled candies, pulled candies, fondant, etc. Time consuming! I don't make
them now because of the diabetes. I used to do painted, filled chocolates
and all manner of made from scratch, decorated cakes. All kinds of cookies.
But I like to do savory foods too. Like ravioli, lasagna, hominy croquettes
and other things that require many steps to complete. I just don't usually
have the time at the moment. Plus I am still weak from being stuck on the
couch and two hospital stays. The Dr. thinks my blood is still out of
whack. I had no pain meds in the hospital. Only antibiotics and a sodium
IV.

On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
> >
> > The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
> > standard.
>
> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
>
Do you use a knife and fork?


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On 4/4/2014 7:32 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
>>>
>>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
>>> standard.
>>
>> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
>>
> Do you use a knife and fork?
>
>
I don't think that would work too well.

I was just looking at artichokes last week, think I'll pick up
a couple. It's been a really long time.

nancy

On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:37:50 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 4/4/2014 7:32 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
> >>>
> >>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
> >>> standard.
> >>
> >> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
> >>
> > Do you use a knife and fork?
> >
> >
> I don't think that would work too well.
>
> I was just looking at artichokes last week, think I'll pick up
> a couple. It's been a really long time.
>

It seems like they aren't as tasty as they used to be. Maybe old age
is catching up with me after all.


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"sf" > wrote in message
news
> On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:37:50 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> On 4/4/2014 7:32 PM, sf wrote:
>> > On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter how
>> >>> standard.
>> >>
>> >> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
>> >>
>> > Do you use a knife and fork?
>> >
>> >
>> I don't think that would work too well.
>>
>> I was just looking at artichokes last week, think I'll pick up
>> a couple. It's been a really long time.
>>
>
> It seems like they aren't as tasty as they used to be. Maybe old age
> is catching up with me after all.
>
>
I never found them to have much flavor. I did once make that hot dip with
mayo and cheese but those things were the predominant flavors.

On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:33:10 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> I will never understand that concept. Take something easy to eat and
>
> make it hard. This isn't even the worst example. The worst is whole
>
> stuffed artichokes. No thanks, no matter how you eat it.


Don't let any New Orleanians catch you saying that. Stuffed artichokes are almost worshipped in that wonderful town. I like them with shrimp in the stuffing. Here's a pretty typical recipe.
I swear, once you have tried them, you will be addicted like everybody in New Orleans.

http://www.wafb.com/story/906934/che...fed-artichokes

On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:26:02 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
>> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 13:31:29 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not a big fan of artichokes but I must admit that I love complicated
>>> cooking.
>>
>> What kind of drugs did they give you in the hospital? Weren't you the
>> person who buys pre-cut apples, onions, and melons?
>
>I did buy precut onions yesterday. That is perhaps the second time I bought
>them only because we were running late and I knew that husband would want
>immediate food when we got in.

Julie, I think it's time you started cooking your husband's food in
the morning, so that when he wants "immediate food" it's already in
the fridge waiting for him.

Doris

"Doris Night" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:26:02 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
>>> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 13:31:29 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm not a big fan of artichokes but I must admit that I love
>>>> complicated
>>>> cooking.
>>>
>>> What kind of drugs did they give you in the hospital? Weren't you the
>>> person who buys pre-cut apples, onions, and melons?
>>
>>I did buy precut onions yesterday. That is perhaps the second time I
>>bought
>>them only because we were running late and I knew that husband would want
>>immediate food when we got in.
>
> Julie, I think it's time you started cooking your husband's food in
> the morning, so that when he wants "immediate food" it's already in
> the fridge waiting for him.

That won't work because the food is cold. He can't wait for me to reheat
it. What really gets me is that he plays games and won't tell me when he
will get home.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:26:02 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> What kind of drugs did they give you in the hospital? Weren't you the
>>> person who buys pre-cut apples, onions, and melons?
>>
>> I did buy precut onions yesterday. That is perhaps the second time I
>> bought
>> them only because we were running late and I knew that husband would want
>> immediate food when we got in.
>
> Pre-cut onions are total TIAD. After a half an hour they lose much of
> their punch. Dicing an onion for frito pie takes 30 seconds. If he
> can't wait 30 seconds to save $1 and have better food, then tell the
> big pussy to make his own damned dinner.
>
> We even have a hot dog cart here in town where all the onions for the
> dogs are cut to order.
>

The onions were fine to me. I often cut up onions ahead of time.

On 4/4/2014 10:45 PM, Doris Night wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:26:02 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Fri, 4 Apr 2014 13:31:29 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm not a big fan of artichokes but I must admit that I love complicated
>>>> cooking.
>>>
>>> What kind of drugs did they give you in the hospital? Weren't you the
>>> person who buys pre-cut apples, onions, and melons?
>>
>> I did buy precut onions yesterday. That is perhaps the second time I bought
>> them only because we were running late and I knew that husband would want
>> immediate food when we got in.
>
> Julie, I think it's time you started cooking your husband's food in
> the morning, so that when he wants "immediate food" it's already in
> the fridge waiting for him.
>
> Doris
>
You're talking about the guy who couldn't microwave a can of soup...

Jill

"Julie Bove" > wrote in
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>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
>> On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:37:50 -0400, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/4/2014 7:32 PM, sf wrote:
>>> > On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
>>> > > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter
>>> >>> how standard.
>>> >>
>>> >> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
>>> >>
>>> > Do you use a knife and fork?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> I don't think that would work too well.
>>>
>>> I was just looking at artichokes last week, think I'll pick up
>>> a couple. It's been a really long time.
>>>
>>
>> It seems like they aren't as tasty as they used to be. Maybe old age
>> is catching up with me after all.
>>
>>
> I never found them to have much flavor. I did once make that hot dip
> with mayo and cheese but those things were the predominant flavors.
>
Of course. Why not take a wholesome food like artichokes and dip them in
some hideous concoction? And we're supposed to be so familiar with the
slop that you can refer to it as, "that hot dip," and everyone will know
what you mean.
>



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On Sun, 6 Apr 2014 19:02:58 +0000 (UTC), "Winters_Lackey"
> wrote:

snip
>>
>Of course. Why not take a wholesome food like artichokes and dip them in
>some hideous concoction? And we're supposed to be so familiar with the
>slop that you can refer to it as, "that hot dip," and everyone will know
>what you mean.
>>

two different things . . . artichoke dip is not for artichokes
Janet US

On Sun, 6 Apr 2014 19:02:58 +0000 (UTC), "Winters_Lackey"
> wrote:

> Of course. Why not take a wholesome food like artichokes and dip them in
> some hideous concoction? And we're supposed to be so familiar with the
> slop that you can refer to it as, "that hot dip," and everyone will know
> what you mean.

I knew. It used to be quite a popular party food. Not sure if it is
now or not. There are lots of recipes on the net. Some use cream
cheese, some don't. This one doesn't.

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes...artichoke_dip/

Quick and Easy Artichoke Dip Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

Add to shopping list
Ingredients

2 14 oz. cans of artichokes (packed in water, not oil)
2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup of mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

Method

1 Drain the artichokes from the can. Coarsely chop them.

2 Combine chopped chokes, Parmesan, and mayo into a microwave or
oven-proof serving dish.

3 Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes, pausing occasionally to stir,
to ensure that the dip gets heated evenly. Add fresh ground pepper and
salt to taste. [or Bake @ 350°F for 20-30 minutes until lightly
browned]

Serve with toasted, thinly sliced French baguettes, crackers, or even
leaves of endive.



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"Winters_Lackey" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:37:50 -0400, Nancy Young
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 4/4/2014 7:32 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> > On Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young
>>>> > > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> On 4/4/2014 3:01 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> The idea of stuffed artichokes is beyond silly/stupid, no matter
>>>> >>> how standard.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I love stuffed artichokes. It's not silly if I like them.
>>>> >>
>>>> > Do you use a knife and fork?
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> I don't think that would work too well.
>>>>
>>>> I was just looking at artichokes last week, think I'll pick up
>>>> a couple. It's been a really long time.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It seems like they aren't as tasty as they used to be. Maybe old age
>>> is catching up with me after all.
>>>
>>>
>> I never found them to have much flavor. I did once make that hot dip
>> with mayo and cheese but those things were the predominant flavors.
>>
> Of course. Why not take a wholesome food like artichokes and dip them in
> some hideous concoction? And we're supposed to be so familiar with the
> slop that you can refer to it as, "that hot dip," and everyone will know
> what you mean.

You can get it now at pretty much all grocery stores and even Costco. At
the time I had not heard of it but my neighbors all new about it. It was
served at some restaurant where I never dined. Perhaps Applebee's? It's a
dead common dip. Note that I don't eat dips unless you count hummus, bean
or salsa. I am just not a dip person.