The Trenches II

[Ammoyankee]

Geez TP, you went ahead and closed the fun thread. What's wrong, peer pressure to much for you? When I implied you were having fun, it wasn't necessarily in a bad way. Hell, I am having fun!:first: Fonze, P-chan??? Where art thou butt-snorkling disciples??? Let's have fun here before another "BAM" from TP occurs!

[P_chan]

I gave up butt snorkeling for new years.

I would thank you but then it might be considered butt snorkeling. You know, since the thanks button is soooooo important and leads to the forming of cliques:rolleyes:

[Ammoyankee]

Be careful how you describe us or the Thesaurus brethren might use it against us. Here is "clique" from thesaurus.com

Main Entry: clique
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: friends
Synonyms: bunch, cabal, camarilla, camp, circle, clan, club, coterie, crew, crowd, faction, gang, in-group, insiders, mafia, mob, organization, outfit, pack, ring, set, society

[P_chan]

I think we should be an outfit, that scounds cooler then clique

[Asshat]

Be careful how you describe us or the Thesaurus brethren might use it against us. Here is "clique" from thesaurus.com

Main Entry: clique
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: friends
Synonyms: bunch, cabal, camarilla, camp, circle, clan, club, coterie, crew, crowd, faction, gang, in-group, insiders, mafia, mob, organization, outfit, pack, ring, set, society

This is your second warning: STOP TRYING TO BUTT INTO THE THEASURUS COTERIE!

[Ammoyankee]

This is your second warning: STOP TRYING TO BUTT INTO THE THEASURUS COTERIE!

Holy defecation Batman! Coterie??? I had to look that one up! Who says being an internet warrior won't make you smarter!:-|

[Asshat]

Holy defecation Batman! Coterie??? I had to look that one up! Who says being an internet warrior won't make you smarter!:-|

You looked it up for me! In your original post above! Please tell me the irony was not lost on you when it was you who looked up "clique" in the theasurus.

[Ammoyankee]

You looked it up for me! In your original post above! Please tell me the irony was not lost on you when it was you who looked up "clique" in the theasurus.

Whooo, I am gettin wayyyyy to much education here. I had better back off...

[Fonze]

You know whats stupid about these accusers of clicks. It is that just because we have all been moderated, nazi stlye by tp and we all direct stuff toward him they make us seem like a click.

Well to me it seems like the clicks of butt fudgers are actually those that come to his defense. He is a big boy and can handle himself. We (the click) all have issues with him so i see why you guys think we are an alliance but actuall you guys are the one because you guys run to his defense.

I also like how NBTP and Ammo respond to TP cause you know how i would.

[socalheart]

Actually, I am part of The Camarilla (http://camarilla.white-wolf.com/), which does contain numerous coteries. You're welcome to join us, but there's a price... payable in blood! muahaha! :31: heehee.

[Asshat]

Actually, I am part of The Camarilla (http://camarilla.white-wolf.com/), which does contain numerous coteries. You're welcome to join us, but there's a price... payable in blood! muahaha! :31: heehee.

Can I pay in mucous?

[DougP]

Trenches II sounds like a video game. Like a WWI "Medal of Honor" spin off.:D

[okisteve]

Can I pay in mucous?

Yes. No. I don't know anymore.
Yet you resort to this kind of response?

Maybe you're just on of us, just too dumb to realize it?:D

I hope I never said I was not one of you. I won't make any dumb personal insults again.

[Bones]

As posted by okisteve:

I thought he quit

And you're just so much better than he was?:thumbdown:

You've jumped on Muko a lot (not saying that he didn't deserve it).

You've also jumped into a lot of conversations where you claimed the posters were acting boorish/childish etc.., always maintaining to be standing on the "High Ground".

Yet you resort to this kind of response?

Maybe you're just on of us, just too dumb to realize it?:D

NBTP

[P_chan]

As posted by okisteve:

I thought he quit

And you're just so much better than he was?:thumbdown:

You've jumped on Muko a lot (not saying that he didn't deserve it).

You've also jumped into a lot of conversations where you claimed the posters were acting boorish/childish etc.., always maintaining to be standing on the "High Ground".

Yet you resort to this kind of response?

Maybe you're just on of us, just too dumb to realize it?:D

NBTPI thanked your post, now we're butt buddies!:first:

[okisteve]

I enjoy messing about online a lot too, but basically I want to spend my time in exercising my mind, at least somewhat. Sorry if I put anyone off by writing full sentences, but remember I do not use a thesaurus. I make most of my living by writing, so it comes easily to me and I don't usually try to dumb it down.

[Asshat]

I enjoy messing about online a lot too, but basically I want to spend my time in exercising my mind, at least somewhat. Sorry if I put anyone off by writing full sentences, but remember I do not use a thesaurus. I make most of my living by writing, so it comes easily to me and I don't usually try to dumb it down.

I don't have a problem with your posts, but it is apparent when you DO dumb it down, or ask questions when I know you are aware of many answers to it.

I am not ragging on you. I don't use a thesaurus or a spell checker either. I also avoid cut and pastes as much as possible, since I assume one should own one's post. Your posts also are owned by you, and that's a good thing.

You did butt snorkel Paul's Creative Writing tips post over there. As if we all didn't receive that sage advice in Eng. 101. :D And when you respond to those two, your posts take on a boorish tone. :barf:

Keep it real- you're better that way.

[okisteve]

I don't have a problem with your posts, but it is apparent when you DO dumb it down, or ask questions when I know you are aware of many answers to it.

I am not ragging on you. I don't use a thesaurus or a spell checker either. I also avoid cut and pastes as much as possible, since I assume one should own one's post. Your posts also are owned by you, and that's a good thing.

You did butt snorkel Paul's Creative Writing tips post over there. As if we all didn't receive that sage advice in Eng. 101. :D And when you respond to those two, your posts take on a boorish tone. :barf:

Keep it real- you're better that way.

Well, thanks. Actually there were a few tips in that post that I could be reminded about - I usually go back and forth with my sometimes editor (an Indian lady) about commas, for example.

When I ask a question that looks like I know the answer to, maybe you mean putting my idea in the form of a question so it doesn't seem like I am 100% sure of the answer. It doesn't shut down the discussion that way and helps keep the conversation flowing, and I am always open to other opinions, preferably ones that show that the person is thinking for himself, not just parroting others.

What days are you planning to sell that chili?

[Asshat]

31st to the 2nd. This was one of those things where I am sitting with a friend enjoying way too many nama, and I volunteer for something.

I don't know how the customers will view my chili, but we thought having something different from the usual fare of yakitori and rice-based bento would be a plus.

He'll have some well-known bands there towards the end of this week, and I believe up to New Year's eve. I don't plan to stay sober and laddle out chili all night. :) We got sober people for that.

Also, I have been drying some peppers (the Thai) so I will be harvesting the seeds and getting some starts going if you want them. You can grow a good crop in a pot. I'll order some other seeds as well, and I'll let you know about them.

[okisteve]

31st to the 2nd. This was one of those things where I am sitting with a friend enjoying way too many nama, and I volunteer for something.

I don't know how the customers will view my chili, but we thought having something different from the usual fare of yakitori and rice-based bento would be a plus.

He'll have some well-known bands there towards the end of this week, and I believe up to New Year's eve. I don't plan to stay sober and laddle out chili all night. :) We got sober people for that.

Also, I have been drying some peppers (the Thai) so I will be harvesting the seeds and getting some starts going if you want them. You can grow a good crop in a pot. I'll order some other seeds as well, and I'll let you know about them.

OK, we'll maybe wander up that way, since we don't seem to have any plans for the break. I recently ended up with an extra packet of nice Cambodian curry powder I might use as trade goods.:star:

[Asshat]

OK, we'll maybe wander up that way, since we don't seem to have any plans for the break. I recently ended up with an extra packet of nice Cambodian curry powder I might use as trade goods.:star:

Hmm. We seldom use powders. (Don't I sound "all that?") :D

I did end up with way too many jars of Thai/Malay shrimp paste though. I'll try and remember to bring those in case you show up.

[okisteve]

Hmm. We seldom use powders. (Don't I sound "all that?") :D

I did end up with way too many jars of Thai/Malay shrimp paste though. I'll try and remember to bring those in case you show up.

I never use curry powder for Indian curry, but I thought the Cambo. stuff smelled like something I could never find the single ingredients for. Have you ever had "amok"? Popular, very mild sort of curry dish, usually with fish. I had no clue how to use the curry powder, I just fried it with the fish and onions a little bit and added coconut milk and it tasted pretty similar to amok. Maybe some shrimp paste would be good too.

Wooo. Looks like winter is finally here!

[Asshat]

I never use curry powder for Indian curry, but I thought the Cambo. stuff smelled like something I could never find the single ingredients for. Have you ever had "amok"? Popular, very mild sort of curry dish, usually with fish. I had no clue how to use the curry powder, I just fried it with the fish and onions a little bit and added coconut milk and it tasted pretty similar to amok. Maybe some shrimp paste would be good too.

Wooo. Looks like winter is finally here!

Amok is exactly like Thai red curry. (A chef from either Cambodia or Thailand would argue this of course) We make it with galangal, onions, and red chilis made into a paste. At this point, I might add a bit of fish sauce and/or dried shrimp paste as well as tumeric. Lemon grass makes this a Thai curry and not a Cambodian one. This is then fried in very hot oil. I add a bit of coconut milk, then water to consistancy. The lime leaves are added later as it simmers.

The differences between Asian curries is very miniscule....at least to this white boy. :)

I do have a supply of curry powder from Malaysia that speeds things up, but it's more fun to make the curry from scratch.

[okisteve]

Amok is exactly like Thai red curry. (A chef from either Cambodia or Thailand would argue this of course) We make it with galangal, onions, and red chilis made into a paste. At this point, I might add a bit of fish sauce and/or dried shrimp paste as well as tumeric. Lemon grass makes this a Thai curry and not a Cambodian one. This is then fried in very hot oil. I add a bit of coconut milk, then water to consistancy. The lime leaves are added later as it simmers.

The differences between Asian curries is very miniscule....at least to this white boy. :)

I do have a supply of curry powder from Malaysia that speeds things up, but it's more fun to make the curry from scratch.



We probably shouldn't be cooking down here in the trenches:barf:


The Cambodian amok goes very light on the red chili, but I do like Thai red curry too when there is cold beer available to douse the fires. Where do you get galangal? I used to have some in big chip form but must have tossed it out.

[Asshat]

We probably shouldn't be cooking down here in the trenches:barf:


The Cambodian amok goes very light on the red chili, but I do like Thai red curry too when there is cold beer available to douse the fires. Where do you get galangal? I used to have some in big chip form but must have tossed it out.

We have it smuggled in. :D There are a couple of ingredients which are hard to get. Last time in Malaysia, I bought lots of stuff from farmers. I spent a day in my hotel with plastic bags and the iron trying to make everything look pre-packaged from a reliable source.

[Fonze]

Hey this is the trenches thread fellows not the recipes thread.:D

[Fonze]

Thanks for fixing my sig dk. How long did it take you to figure it out. I like d TP sig of calling mexicans gay, go ahead and put it back TP im not offended because i know your doing it out of spite.

[dk]

I asked TP to fix his sigs. Your sig took me all of 2 seconds. It wasn't that complicated. :p

[Fonze]

Thanks TP for removing your antagonizing sig TP. I will now be removing mine. Oh also the name over my picture eel.

[Fonze]

hey why did you remove your thank dk, you dont want to be part of the alliance?

[dk]

My thanks button? Nah, I'm in the alliance with those who don't want the thanks button removed. It's a small group, apparently.

Am I misunderstanding? My brain still isn't working...

[Fonze]

I thought i saw a thanks and then it wasn't there. Nevermind.

[Asshat]

Hey Fonze, you're a Mexican American? Do you ever cook Mexican foods? Like mole sauces, stuff like that?

[Fonze]

Ya we had Carne asada with beans and mexican rice on Christmas eve. Then on Christmas day we had Pozole and Homemade Tamales. Then the next morning we made Chilaquieles. Moles we buy from the commisary cause i dont know how to make them. My family was the type that sat down the men to eat first and never let us in the kitchen. I just learned since i came here cause there was no grandmas or aunts to make food for us.

[Asshat]

Ya we had Carne asada with beans and mexican rice on Christmas eve. Then on Christmas day we had Pozole and Homemade Tamales. Then the next morning we made Chilaquieles. Moles we buy from the commisary cause i dont know how to make them. My family was the type that sat down the men to eat first and never let us in the kitchen. I just learned since i came here cause there was no grandmas or aunts to make food for us.

Awesome!!! As you can see in this thread, OkiSteve and I were talking about different chilis and Asian foods. I wanted to branch out a bit into Mexican foods. (real foods) I do make my own mole sauce for my chili- but then chili (con carne) is a mix of SW/Mexican cuisine, not exactly Mexican.

By the way, we had Indian curry on Christmas. :) Anyway, cool you learned to make those foods! :thumbup1:

[Hollarey]

Ya we had Carne asada with beans and mexican rice on Christmas eve. Then on Christmas day we had Pozole and Homemade Tamales. Then the next morning we made Chilaquieles. Moles we buy from the commisary cause i dont know how to make them. My family was the type that sat down the men to eat first and never let us in the kitchen. I just learned since i came here cause there was no grandmas or aunts to make food for us.



mmmm....mouth watering.

[Fonze]

Ya i barely tried curry here and fell in love with it. I do have extra bottles of tums though.

[Asshat]

Ya i barely tried curry here and fell in love with it. I do have extra bottles of tums though.

In my opinion, there is no curry on Okinawa. :D The instant Japanese curry is....well, instant, but tastes "okay." But order any other Asian curry (there are hundreds) and it has too much coconut milk, and not enough chili, no lemon grass. It's bogus.

Same as Mexican food I understand. (I gotta get me a tortilla press)

[Fonze]

I like indian curry best, when i was in the states i couldn't even handle the smell.

My grandma sent me hand made tortillas and they were so soft. Yum.

[okisteve]

I used to make my own tamales. Is the commissary the only place to find the makings?

[Ammoyankee]

In my opinion, there is no curry on Okinawa. :D The instant Japanese curry is....well, instant, but tastes "okay." But order any other Asian curry (there are hundreds) and it has too much coconut milk, and not enough chili, no lemon grass. It's bogus.

Same as Mexican food I understand. (I gotta get me a tortilla press)

Uminchu,
There is an Indian curry place way down south, close to the children's dinosaur museum. I can't remember the name as we went a few years back with some friends. I'll have to ask the wife tonight if she remembers the name. It is suppose to be a popular place...

[okisteve]

Japanese curry is a comfort food, nothing that ever really wakes up the taste buds. There's a pretty good little Indian curry place near the Sakurazaka, off Kokusai dori, and another larger one on Kokusai.

[Asshat]

Ok guys, but what am I going to do? Make my own curry which is completely authentic, or drive half way down the island to get curry that is made for the Japanese pallet? :)

I did run into a great place in Rhoppungi too. Soon, we'll master nan. We almost have it. (difficult to make)

I have a large walk-in pantry. 1/3 of it is dedicated to curries. (I know, sick)

[okisteve]

Ok guys, but what am I going to do? Make my own curry which is completely authentic, or drive half way down the island to get curry that is made for the Japanese pallet? :)

I did run into a great place in Rhoppungi too. Soon, we'll master nan. We almost have it. (difficult to make)

I have a large walk-in pantry. 1/3 of it is dedicated to curries. (I know, sick)

Awesome, na(a)n. I made some for a party this year but is really was a lot of trouble. If I had a real oven instead of the leetle convection oven it would be easy though. I've made it in the states. Afghan naan uses part wholewheat and other flours.... yum.

[Fonze]

I used to make my own tamales. Is the commissary the only place to find the makings?

I believe so, but im not sure if they sell the husk offbase. They do have corn here though dont they? You could use those and dry them out.

[Tempestuous]

Ya we had Carne asada ...........

Lost the rest of your message because as soon as I read above quoted message I thought of the Taco Bell commercial from the super bowl....

Carne asada

That is funny, FUNNY to us. We have a Spanish friend and she is always trying to help a friend of ours properly pronounce words in Spanish and he ALWAYS mutilates them. So I picture an in person pronunciation lesson when I see that.

[DoctorP]

That is funny, FUNNY to us. We have a Spanish friend and she is always trying to help a friend of ours properly pronounce words in Spanish and he ALWAYS militates them. So I picture an in person pronunciation lesson when I see that.

Thanks for making me look up a word this freakin' early in the morning Temp!:cursing::D

[Tempestuous]

Thanks for making me look up a word this freakin' early in the morning Temp!:cursing::D

Whats even funnier is that was a firefox AUTO fix!!! LOL
It was supposed to be mutilates them!!! :D

[DocTurtle]

I like CoCo's Curry :p hehe

[Asshat]

Awesome, na(a)n. I made some for a party this year but is really was a lot of trouble. If I had a real oven instead of the leetle convection oven it would be easy though. I've made it in the states. Afghan naan uses part wholewheat and other flours.... yum.

A friend of mine desribed how to build a naan oven. I could use the same one for tandoori- however it's a giant ceramic thing.

The problem we have is getting the correct amount of oil on the dough between the layers to get that flakey aspect. We did do pretty good on the last try, but now we are trying to get the shape correct.