We're getting together to do a cook a long on the RFC Channel on DEC
18th, in the early afternoon. The food will be a chicken Stew...this may
change and we haven't picked a particular recipe yet either. Interested
parties should take part in the recipe selection that will take place all
this remaining week on the channel (after 6pm Standard Time). So far we
have high hopes Nancy, Jill, Chris, Pam, Damsel, Kilikini, Boli will be
in attendance, all others are more than welcome to join. The more cooks
the merrier!


For those who don't know what a Cook-A-Long is. A group of people decide
on a basic recipe and we cook it all at the same time (in seperate
locations) while chatting on the channel, we usually mess with the recipe
(the fun part) and compare the changes we make. This is a fun, cooking
experience (well at least to me).

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

Hahabogus wrote:

> We're getting together to do a cook a long on the RFC Channel on DEC
> 18th, in the early afternoon. The food will be a chicken Stew...this may
> change and we haven't picked a particular recipe yet either. Interested
> parties should take part in the recipe selection that will take place all
> this remaining week on the channel (after 6pm Standard Time). So far we
> have high hopes Nancy, Jill, Chris, Pam, Damsel, Kilikini, Boli will be
> in attendance, all others are more than welcome to join. The more cooks
> the merrier!

>
> For those who don't know what a Cook-A-Long is. A group of people decide
> on a basic recipe and we cook it all at the same time (in seperate
> locations) while chatting on the channel, we usually mess with the recipe
> (the fun part) and compare the changes we make. This is a fun, cooking
> experience (well at least to me).

I'd like to join the party... - what time zone exactly is 'Standard Time'
in the US (so I can adjust my plans accordingly)? And where could I find
the channel?

TIA,

Petra in Hamburg, Germany

Dog3 > wrote in
:

> I'm bummed. I can't make it. Obligations make it impossible. How
> often do you do this? I'll take the crap top up to the kitchen next
> time, and cook right along.
>
>
> Michael
>
>

We do it 3 -4 times a year, usually when I, Nancy or Chris twist a few
arms...It is hard to organize...to get concenus.

There are also pair cook-a longs where 2 or more people decide to cook
together and others just drop by to chat while it happens. I've cooked
stromboli and tortillia soup with Nancy, and a excellent Bread Salad with
the Standard irc parcipiants. But this being the Holiday Season we
decided to do a totally open one kinda a RFC IRC Xmas party type dealie.

Nobody follows the actual given recipe...we all add ingredients and
seasonings not called for, Compare changes and get a better feel for the
food, learn a few things, plus laff it up a bit.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

Petra Hildebrandt > wrote in
:

> 'd like to join the party... - what time zone exactly is 'Standard
> Time' in the US (so I can adjust my plans accordingly)? And where
> could I find the channel?
>
> TIA,
>

Standard time? well I erred I meant Central Time...(my time zone) Chicago
Time.

If you have mIRC or another irc client it is found at this server
irc1.penguinpowered.ca thru irc5.penguinpowered.ca

Channel name is #Rec.food.cooking

there is also a browser link which I don't have the address to, but
hopefully someone who does will post.


--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:26:10 GMT, Hahabogus > wrote:

>Standard time? well I erred I meant Central Time...(my time zone) Chicago
>Time.

-6.00 GMT

>If you have mIRC or another irc client it is found at this server
>irc1.penguinpowered.ca thru irc5.penguinpowered.ca

You don't need to specify a number. Simply irc.penguinpowered.ca will get
you there.

>Channel name is #Rec.food.cooking
>
>there is also a browser link which I don't have the address to, but
>hopefully someone who does will post.

Sorry, I've misplaced that one, too. Rosie M. and Karen have it, though.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:38:30 GMT, Hahabogus >
wrote:


>For those who don't know what a Cook-A-Long is. A group of people decide
>on a basic recipe and we cook it all at the same time (in seperate
>locations) while chatting on the channel, we usually mess with the recipe
>(the fun part) and compare the changes we make. This is a fun, cooking
>experience (well at least to me).

And this time, I am going to take pictures of mine, the prep, finished
dish, etc, as I go along...and post them on Webshots. Then I will
give the URL to anyone interested.

Christine

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:38:30 GMT, Hahabogus >
wrote:

>The food will be a chicken Stew...this may
>change and we haven't picked a particular recipe yet either. Interested
>parties should take part in the recipe selection that will take place all
>this remaining week on the channel (after 6pm Standard Time).

We came upon the idea of a chicken stew of some sort, since Kilikini
needs to keep costs down for a bit. Chicken is cheap for the most
part, and stews can help stretch our food dollars. Kilikini has never
made a stew, and we thought it would be fun to do something slow
cooking...
Not only Kilikini is watching her dollars: a bunch of us are..and
since it is winter, stew seems like a good choice.

Anyone got any good suggestions for us? We will be exploring
recipes/ideas later tonight...

I am personally thinking that something with chicken thighs would be
really good...

Christine

Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:38:30 GMT, Hahabogus >
> wrote:
>
> >The food will be a chicken Stew...this may
> >change and we haven't picked a particular recipe yet either. Interested
> >parties should take part in the recipe selection that will take place all
> >this remaining week on the channel (after 6pm Standard Time).
>
> We came upon the idea of a chicken stew of some sort, since Kilikini
> needs to keep costs down for a bit. Chicken is cheap for the most
> part, and stews can help stretch our food dollars. Kilikini has never
> made a stew, and we thought it would be fun to do something slow
> cooking...
> Not only Kilikini is watching her dollars: a bunch of us are..and
> since it is winter, stew seems like a good choice.
>
> Anyone got any good suggestions for us? We will be exploring
> recipes/ideas later tonight...
>
> I am personally thinking that something with chicken thighs would be
> really good...

Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.

nancy

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 12:25:47 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:


>
>Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
>I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
>
>nancy

Ya know, I was thinking bout that last night on the way to work. That
might be a really good idea. Keep that one on the list for
consideration...

Christine

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
> I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.

or something along these lines:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665

(a 4-fork rated chicken stew with tomatoes and beans from Bon Appetit).

I'd go for something spicy, too

Petra in Hamburg, Germany

Petra Hildebrandt wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:
> >
> > Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
> > I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
>
> or something along these lines:
>
> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665
>
> (a 4-fork rated chicken stew with tomatoes and beans from Bon Appetit).
>
> I'd go for something spicy, too

I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
that okay Alan?

nancy

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:53:09 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
>but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
>that okay Alan?

I'm guessing (no, almost positive) that Crash is going to want dumplings,
so I'll make a gravy-based recipe. I've never made chicken stew in my
entire life.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 12:25:47 -0500, Nancy Young >
> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
>> I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Ya know, I was thinking bout that last night on the way to work. That
> might be a really good idea. Keep that one on the list for
> consideration...
>
> Christine

I love chicken cacciatore! AND it's not expensive! Wish I could throw in
mushrooms. My mom always made it with whole chickens cut up, a can of
tomatoes with liquid, red wine, chopped garlic, tomato sauce, onion, bay
leaf, basil, oregano..............and let it simmer until the meat is
falling off. I've even thrown in some shrimp in the past in addition to the
chicken.

I'd be up for the cacciatore....................yeah. I usually put it over
pasta, but you low-carbers, like Wayne, can always do the spaghetti squash.

So far I vote

#1 Chicken Cacciatore
#2 Chicken Stew

kili

Nancy Young wrote:
> Petra Hildebrandt wrote:
>>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>
>>> Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
>>> I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
>>
>> or something along these lines:
>>
>> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665
>>
>> (a 4-fork rated chicken stew with tomatoes and beans from Bon
>> Appetit).
>>
>> I'd go for something spicy, too
>
> I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
> but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
> that okay Alan?
>
> nancy

I wouldn't think we'd have to make the same one, no. But the recipe he
posted the link for would go over well with my hubby, I think. Hmmm,
chicken cacciatore or stew?

kili

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:53:09 -0500, Nancy Young >
> wrote:
>
> >I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
> >but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
> >that okay Alan?
>
> I'm guessing (no, almost positive) that Crash is going to want dumplings,
> so I'll make a gravy-based recipe. I've never made chicken stew in my
> entire life.

Sounds like a plan, though I don't care for dumplings. Had a bad
experience as a kid.

Ron says America's Test Kitchen had a nice chicken stew.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:

>
> > I'm guessing (no, almost positive) that Crash is going to want dumplings,
> > so I'll make a gravy-based recipe. I've never made chicken stew in my
> > entire life.
>
> Sounds like a plan, though I don't care for dumplings. Had a bad
> experience as a kid.

That reminded me of something a friend told me years ago. She had cooked rabbit
stew and made dumplings to go with it. He daughter (7 years old at the time)
said I don't mind eating rabbit but do we have to eat the fur too?"
:-)

"TFM® (Kitchen Computer)" wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:
> > Petra Hildebrandt wrote:
> >>
> >> Nancy Young wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
> >>> I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
> >>
> >> or something along these lines:
> >>
> >> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665
> >>
> >> (a 4-fork rated chicken stew with tomatoes and beans from Bon
> >> Appetit).
> >>
> >> I'd go for something spicy, too
> >
> > I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
> > but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
> > that okay Alan?

> I wouldn't think we'd have to make the same one, no. But the recipe he
> posted the link for would go over well with my hubby, I think. Hmmm,
> chicken cacciatore or stew?

I think chicken catch is a stew, but I'm most assuredly not trying to
tell anyone else what to make, I promise.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> "TFM® (Kitchen Computer)" wrote:
>
>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>Petra Hildebrandt wrote:
>>>
>>>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Chicken Cacciatori (sp) comes to mind, and what could be easier?
>>>>>I always make that with the thighs. Add sausage or not.
>>>>
>>>>or something along these lines:
>>>>
>>>>http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665
>>>>
>>>>(a 4-fork rated chicken stew with tomatoes and beans from Bon
>>>>Appetit).
>>>>
>>>>I'd go for something spicy, too
>>>
>>>I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
>>>but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
>>>that okay Alan?
>
>
>>I wouldn't think we'd have to make the same one, no. But the recipe he
>>posted the link for would go over well with my hubby, I think. Hmmm,
>>chicken cacciatore or stew?
>
>
> I think chicken catch is a stew, but I'm most assuredly not trying to
> tell anyone else what to make, I promise.
>
> nancy
fine by me...we'll talk/discuss it tonight.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:

> > Sounds like a plan, though I don't care for dumplings. Had a bad
> > experience as a kid.
>
> That reminded me of something a friend told me years ago. She had cooked rabbit
> stew and made dumplings to go with it. He daughter (7 years old at the time)
> said I don't mind eating rabbit but do we have to eat the fur too?"
> :-)

(laughing) That was really funny.

nancy

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:38:30 GMT, Hahabogus
> wrote:

> We're getting together to do a cook a long on the RFC Channel on DEC
> 18th, in the early afternoon. The food will be a chicken Stew...this may
> change and we haven't picked a particular recipe yet either. Interested
> parties should take part in the recipe selection that will take place all
> this remaining week on the channel (after 6pm Standard Time). So far we
> have high hopes Nancy, Jill, Chris, Pam, Damsel, Kilikini, Boli will be
> in attendance, all others are more than welcome to join. The more cooks
> the merrier!
>
>
> For those who don't know what a Cook-A-Long is. A group of people decide
> on a basic recipe and we cook it all at the same time (in seperate
> locations) while chatting on the channel, we usually mess with the recipe
> (the fun part) and compare the changes we make. This is a fun, cooking
> experience (well at least to me).

Oh, man... the 18th? I have to go out to dinner on the 18th
- shoots, that's a great cook along idea!

<whinebitchmoanandcomplain>

Hmmmm. I think I'll join in anyway and serve it Sunday.
It's much fun to pass up!



sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:45:39 GMT, Dog3 >
wrote:

> I'm bummed. I can't make it. Obligations make it impossible. How often do
> you do this? I'll take the crap top up to the kitchen next time, and cook
> right along.

I'm willing to run from room to room...

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 07:19:17 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:26:10 GMT, Hahabogus > wrote:
> >there is also a browser link which I don't have the address to, but
> >hopefully someone who does will post.
>
> Sorry, I've misplaced that one, too. Rosie M. and Karen have it, though.
>
Ahem... I have it too.
http://www.penguinpowered.ca/~vexorg...d.cooking.html

Sorry about just leaving without a "fair thee well" the
other day. We're remodeling our master bath and I needed to
talk to the workmen. By the time I got back you all had
left.

I feel so out of sync - it's hard to catch anyone "home"
these days.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 09:14:39 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

> and post them on Webshots.

What's that? Is it free or pay?


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:03:57 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:53:09 -0500, Nancy Young >
> wrote:
>
> >I need something simple as I cannot get the ingredients for myself,
> >but I don't think we all have to make the same chicken stew, is
> >that okay Alan?
>
> I'm guessing (no, almost positive) that Crash is going to want dumplings,
> so I'll make a gravy-based recipe.

NOW you're talking my language! LOL!

> I've never made chicken stew in my entire life.

My favorite recipe is based on the Betty Crocker cookbook
<circa 1970ish> Chicken Fricassee (with dumplings, btw).
I've posted it here a couple of times over the years because
it's so good and sooo easy.


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:09:25 GMT, sf > wrote:

>On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 07:19:17 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:26:10 GMT, Hahabogus > wrote:
>> >there is also a browser link which I don't have the address to, but
>> >hopefully someone who does will post.
>>
>> Sorry, I've misplaced that one, too. Rosie M. and Karen have it, though.
>>
>Ahem... I have it too.
>http://www.penguinpowered.ca/~vexorg...d.cooking.html

Oops! Sorry. I was only running on one brain molecule yesterday, and it
wasn't the good one. Glad you were able to help us out here.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:10:05 GMT, sf > wrote:

>On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 09:14:39 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>
>> and post them on Webshots.
>
>What's that? Is it free or pay?

It's both..a free version, and a paid version.

www.webshots.com

Christine

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:10:05 GMT, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 09:14:39 -0800, Christine Dabney
> > wrote:
> >
> >> and post them on Webshots.
> >
> >What's that? Is it free or pay?
>
> It's both..a free version, and a paid version.
>
> www.webshots.com
>
> Christine
>

Alt binary food was suggested as well.
Seems we have a split house, Some want American Chicken Stew, some
Cacciatore, and some
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665

So by everyone being a little flexible we will be making Stew, some will
make a Italian chicken Stew (cacciatore), some will make stew
with dumplings and some will make it with white beans. (I still have
hopes of getting nanners to forsake cacciatore for the white bean
recipe).

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:45:39 GMT, Dog3 >
> wrote:
>
>> I'm bummed. I can't make it. Obligations make it impossible. How
>> often do you do this? I'll take the crap top up to the kitchen
>> next time, and cook right along.
>
> I'm willing to run from room to room...
>
> sf
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments


I'm lucky we have a kitchen computer. I just have to assume my hubby's
nick, TFM®. Oh, well, we're synonomous to many of you anyway. LOL.

kili

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 09:14:39 -0800, Christine Dabney
> > wrote:
>
>> and post them on Webshots.
>
> What's that? Is it free or pay?
>
>
> sf
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments


There's always ABF for pics............. but No flaming~ We like our little
group over there.

kili

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 09:15:17 GMT, Hahabogus >
wrote:


>Alt binary food was suggested as well.
>Seems we have a split house, Some want American Chicken Stew, some
>Cacciatore, and some
>http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...s/views/102665
>
>So by everyone being a little flexible we will be making Stew, some will
>make a Italian chicken Stew (cacciatore), some will make stew
>with dumplings and some will make it with white beans. (I still have
>hopes of getting nanners to forsake cacciatore for the white bean
>recipe).

I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.

I should be there tonight...

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:39:00 GMT, "kilikini"
> wrote:


>There's always ABF for pics............. but No flaming~ We like our little
>group over there.
>
>kili
>

I can't get those pictures. My news server doesn't carry it. Oh well,
I will just give you all the link to Webshots.

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.

Gee. Thanks.

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.

Gee. Thanks.

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:22:45 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>
>>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.
>
>Gee. Thanks.

Well, at first...

Then you came back and we talked for a bit...
I was talking about everyone else.

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:22:45 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>
>>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.
>
>Gee. Thanks.

Well, at first...

Then you came back and we talked for a bit...
I was talking about everyone else.

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:42:56 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:22:45 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>>
>>>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>>>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.
>>
>>Gee. Thanks.
>
>Well, at first...
>
>Then you came back and we talked for a bit...
>I was talking about everyone else.

Yes. The ones who matter.

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:42:56 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:22:45 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:03:25 -0800, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>>
>>>I didn't get to discuss it with you all last night. I got there at
>>>the same time as the night before and no one, NO ONE was there.
>>
>>Gee. Thanks.
>
>Well, at first...
>
>Then you came back and we talked for a bit...
>I was talking about everyone else.

Yes. The ones who matter.

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 13:45:25 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:


>Yes. The ones who matter.

Hey, now wait a minute!!!

If you are thinking you don't matter, have another think coming,
Lady. Of course you matter. GET OUT OF THIS FRAME OF MIND
NOW!!!

I was just wanting to discuss what we were cooking with everyone who
was planning on cooking along.

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 13:45:25 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:


>Yes. The ones who matter.

Hey, now wait a minute!!!

If you are thinking you don't matter, have another think coming,
Lady. Of course you matter. GET OUT OF THIS FRAME OF MIND
NOW!!!

I was just wanting to discuss what we were cooking with everyone who
was planning on cooking along.

Christine

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 13:45:25 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:


>Yes. The ones who matter.

Hey, now wait a minute!!!

If you are thinking you don't matter, have another think coming,
Lady. Of course you matter. GET OUT OF THIS FRAME OF MIND
NOW!!!

I was just wanting to discuss what we were cooking with everyone who
was planning on cooking along.

Christine