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Started by Dave, August 10, 2016, 05:57:33 PM

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Dave

Some time ago I pickled some short sticks of cellery, carrot and cucumber in a 50:50 malt:balsamic vinegar mix - with black peppercorns.

Too many black peppercorns.

:panic:

Still nice and crunchy. Just hot, nice and crunchy . . .
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Asmodean

Quote from: Gloucester on August 10, 2016, 05:57:33 PM
Too many black peppercorns.
What strange concept is it, this of which you speak?  :???:
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
In Asmo's grey lump,
wrath and dark clouds gather force.
Luxembourg trembles.

xSilverPhinx

:bleh: Ugh, I hate anything that resembles a pepper in look or taste. I do love the opposite though (mint).
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey


Dave

Quote from: Asmodean on August 10, 2016, 09:59:30 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 10, 2016, 05:57:33 PM
Too many black peppercorns.
What strange concept is it, this of which you speak?  :???:

On reflection, for that size if jar, half a dozen would have been plenty. But, the only ones I had were in the mill. Should have shaken a few out into my palm, not tried to tip them out over the heating vinegar! Half a mill load went in.

OK, so I could still have got some out but I have always been an experimental cook and believe in serendipity.

My dipity was not so seren this time.
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

Dave

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 10:06:07 PM
:bleh: Ugh, I hate anything that resembles a pepper in look or taste. I do love the opposite though (mint).

Hey! Pickled cucumber and mint! In a sweet vinegar . . .

Yeah!

Good one xSP  :thumbsup:
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

xSilverPhinx

Quote from: Gloucester on August 10, 2016, 10:20:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 10:06:07 PM
:bleh: Ugh, I hate anything that resembles a pepper in look or taste. I do love the opposite though (mint).

Hey! Pickled cucumber and mint! In a sweet vinegar . . .

Yeah!

Good one xSP  :thumbsup:

I never tried that before. I just might.:grin:
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey


Icarus

Oh yeah, peppercorns. Can't have too many of those. I might have added some capers to the mix and even some tiny white onions. Actually cauliflower sticks are an alright addition to the pickled mix and more than that, judicious use of certain boozes  can embellish the flavors of the vinegar vehicle.

Pasta Chick

I would ordinarily agree on the existence of "too many" peppercorns, however I just had Cesar salad and apparently got a whole one stuck in a molar, which I discovered whilst brushing my teeth. I'm off the whole thing now.

Asmodean

The Asmo puteth plenty of Habaneros in pretty much everything He eateth.  :)
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
In Asmo's grey lump,
wrath and dark clouds gather force.
Luxembourg trembles.

Dave

Quote from: Asmodean on August 11, 2016, 09:57:33 AM
The Asmo puteth plenty of Habaneros in pretty much everything He eateth.  :)

Never tried them but, after eating a scotch bonnet for a bet . . .

Don't think I'll bother again! Leave those up to you fire eaters.
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

Asmodean

Asmos eat fire and fart fire. And when they do, Universes are born.

BOW BEFORE HIM!  >:(

No, really. Most of my dishes are just as hot going out as they are going in. It can be... Weird for the uninitiated.  ;D
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
In Asmo's grey lump,
wrath and dark clouds gather force.
Luxembourg trembles.

Davin

"Food znd drink" huh? My brain automatically corrected it for me, I didn't even notice until now.
Always question all authorities because the authority you don't question is the most dangerous... except me, never question me.

Magdalena

Quote from: Asmodean on August 11, 2016, 09:57:33 AM
The Asmo puteth plenty of Habaneros in pretty much everything He eateth.  :)
I had no idea He was that brave!  :smokin cool:
Habaneros!? Really!? Wow!? Those are just a little bit too much for me. I'm not crazy about the Habanero flavor either. 
I love chiles, I eat them everyday with everything.  :yum:
My man is from Mexico, they even put chile in their candies, and their drinks.  :maracas:

If you get tired of Habaneros, I recommend Chile Pequin:

Small but hot "sum bitches!"
:grin:

"I've had several "spiritual" or numinous experiences over the years, but never felt that they were the product of anything but the workings of my own mind in reaction to the universe." ~Recusant

Dave

Easy way to make ice cream even if you have no ice cream maker:

Put banana, peanut butter, sugar etc - basically any combination of thickener, oil and sugar - into a liquidiser and zap to a cream. Put this into ice cube moulds and freeze.

For a serving take out as many cubes as you need and rezap them in the liquidiser.

Will be trying it after next shopping trip!
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

Dave

#14
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 04:58:57 PM
My man is from Mexico, they even put chile in their candies, and their drinks.  :maracas:

I love dark chocolate with chilli in it. Lindt is a bit tame but a small brand called Montezuma do a good one. The also do rock salt and one with an incredibly bitter dried berry in it - good taste contrasts.
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74