In the Kitchen

[Ginafish]

I didn't think he show was as 'put together' as I would have liked, but the recipe kept me glued. I'm not normally home then (early Sunday morning around 9:30), and had never seen his show before, and so I made myself watch the whole thing. You know, trying to give the guy a chance. But what he cooked was too complicated for me, and made me soak my chin from drool. Don't know that I'll watch him again.

I was distracted by his set. What was up with having a tv turned on to a hockey game?? Were they trying to convince us it wasn't a studio?? Gia,  Alton, and Paula...are the only ones I can think of who use a real home kitchen. Although now Paula does use a studio.

[thartley]

Was that hockey?  I wasnt sure, figured it for football.  Not to mention that the pool table is gonna be ruined the first time there is the inevitable grease-fire.  LOL!

[KitKat]

Does anyone watch Semi Homemade with Sandra Lee? I think it's odd that her sets are always color/celebration theme related. I guess she wanted to be different.
For me, they're distracting.   

[Ginafish]

I've tried watching her and just can't. I know a woman who looks exactly like her and it's too bothersome. 

[KitKat]

I'm wondering if Isara will do any cooking at their new location. It was a cafe before so we know it must have a kitchen, right? 

When I visit Thailand, I'd like to take a cooking class, hummm. 
They make a delicious salt,sugar, hot pepper combination that's great in fried rice and lots of other recipes. Yumm.

[thartley]

I'm wondering if Isara will do any cooking at their new location. It was a cafe before so we know it must have a kitchen, right? 

Maybe Ginafish will finally get to see the inside of the fridge!     (Or did I miss that glorious day on the webcam?)

[KitKat]

I'm wondering if Isara will do any cooking at their new location. It was a cafe before so we know it must have a kitchen, right? 

Maybe Ginafish will finally get to see the inside of the fridge!     (Or did I miss that glorious day on the webcam?)

I don't think you missed it, but I could be wrong.

[Ginafish]

Ming wouldn't post it while Pk was out gallivanting about the countryside and she had access to the webcam. I seem to remember her saying all he had was pizza boxes and sprite in there anyway. Since the new place will have a kitchen, maybe Ming will cook some Thai food for him, and he can post the recipes for us after he translates them to American style.  

Maybe the kitchen would be a better place for a webcam instead of focused on the servers?? WooHOo!!

[thartley]

How did I ever miss THIS in the Guilt-free shopping? How funny would that have been in my fridge?!   




http://www.amazon.com/DAS...-pookie-Mug/dp/B000HNK89S

[heavyj]

i'd have to get permission from the boss first but i'll see

[heavyj]

OK IT'S DONE I STARTED A NEW THREAD NOW I EXPECT TO SEE SOME FRIDGES

[thartley]

Heavy, that's pretty cool, you posting your fridge pic!  Ginafish?  Where's Ginafish's?     I expect to see lots of condiments and juices as I think most of her food is probably in the freezer.   

And yes, Ginafish, that is indeed the Almond Breeze I was referring to.  I have never tried the vanilla or the regular, but I suspect they taste pretty good.  Of course, if you are looking for something to taste like cow milk, you will have to go to a cow.  But for an alternative, these are really great!

[thartley]

Dinner tonight was a soft taco filled with refried beans mixed with brown rice and topped with shredded lettuce, black olives, veggie cheese, tofutti guacamole 'sour cream', and Newman's Own chunky mild salsa.  Washed down with peach seltzer water.

What're ya'll having?

 

[KitKat]

We're having Subway Club salads. I worked today and didn't want to cook much.

And of course, iced tea.

[thartley]

KitKat, what is your favorite thing to eat when you are in Thailand?   

[KitKat]

Terri, I eat a lot of fried rice. While I was in Thailand in 2005, I must have eaten 50 different versions of fried rice and the best I every ate was in the lunch room at JBAC University. Delicious!  They make a salt, sugar and hot pepper seasoning that makes the fried rice delicious. I'm going to learn how to prepare it this trip. 
For breakfast I'd always have fried rice with fresh fruit, juice & coffee. They have lots of wonderful dishes in Thailand, but I never know what to order. Maybe this trip I'll try some new dishes.
 
PK loves cashew chicken. Yumm.

[Ginafish]

I like cashew chicken at Chinese restaurants, but I imagine it is a little spicier in Thailand. That's funny that you asked her that question, T, b/c as I was pulling into Wendy's tonight I wondered what on earth KitKat would eat. I wondered if the hotel would have a little coffeemaker, and if they didn't could she find one? And if by chance she found one, where would she buy coffee? And what if she loves coffeemate? Should she pack some?

...Yes, I ramble in my own head too. *sigh* I swear I have ADD.

And just in case Pk ever checks out this thread, I had a junior burger and a baked potato with broccoli and cheese from Wendy's...YummmYYY! My kids had, whatelse, kids meals. And the prize? A cloth bat. Some of those give aways are just odd. Although, my son loved it.

[thartley]

It wouldnt be the same, but Kitkat could take some coffee singles with her, if its allowed.  But, I bet the coffee is delicious in Thailand. 

Whenever I would go to Wendy's, I get the chicken sandwich, mustard and pickles only.   

[thartley]

They make a salt, sugar and hot pepper seasoning that makes the fried rice delicious. I'm going to learn how to prepare it this trip. 

Will you be taking a cooking class?  I've read about them in Chang Mai (?) but they have them also in Nong Khai?  Or will Ming be teaching you? 

[KitKat]

I'm almost sure Ming or her mother can teach me.  We won't be going to ChaingMai.  There's too much work to do in Nongkhai. Maybe I'll have time for a cooking class. If so, I'll pass on what I learn.

It's going to be hot in Nongkhai, I'm wondering if PK, Ming and I can to this to cool us off?

[thartley]

Well, if ya'll do, there better be pictures involved!   

[KitKat]

I'm almost sure Ming or her mother can teach me.  We won't be going to ChaingMai.  There's too much work to do in Nongkhai. Maybe I'll have time for a cooking class. If so, I'll pass on what I learn.

It's going to be hot in Nongkhai, I'm wondering if PK, Ming and I can to this to cool us off?

Sorry guys, we didn't have the time for cooking classes, but it was amazing to see lots of Thail food vendors on the streets. There's a cafe right next door to the ILC and they serve Isan food, very spicy.  Too spicy for me.
Sigh, couldn't play in the sprinklers either. Since they are big on conserving water, I felt really guilty and also didn't see any sprinklers or, for that matter, any hose connections. You buy rubber hose by weight. Huh! Yes, by weight.  

[Ginafish]

When you got back home, what was the first thing you wanted to eat? I bet it wasn't chocolate pie.

[KitKat]

  ZeroG's right,  Gwiz took me to our favorite Austin mexican food cafe for dinner. It tasted so good.
Hooray for Salsa! it's just the right hot/spicy for me.

[KitKat]

 :DI made the most delicious pasta salad yesterday for lunch and I'm having leftovers today for lunch.
Here's what I did:

Boil Penne pasta until done and drain.
Add the following fresh vegetables.
 
Hearts of palm, canned, sliced thin.
Baby carrots, sliced thin
Chopped onion
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped black olivies
parsley
Chives
dried cranberries
Chopped banana pepper rings

Toss with Italian Dressing and salt & pepper to taste.
Top with sliced almonds and grated parmesan cheese. Add red pepper flakes if you like hot & spicy.

You can add any vegetables you like, maybe corn, peas or even brocolli. It's up to you. This is what I had in the fridge to use.
Try it, you'll like it.  You can make a large batch and it'll make your dinner's after a hard day easy.
Serve with sliced french bread with olive oil on top and sprinkle with italian herbs.  Enjoy!