Snark Talk: Home, Home on the (De) Ranged

[peacheslatour]

I was looking for a Potatoes O'Brien recipe I could do in the oven, on a baking sheet and alas, hers was the only one. She says this and I quote:

"And everybody knows that a recipe that isn’t accompanied by 10,447 photos of every single step of the preparation and cooking process isn’t even a recipe at all."

God, it's become self aware. Grab your children and run for your life!

[Kohola3]

19 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

"And everybody knows that a recipe that isn’t accompanied by 10,447 photos of every single step of the preparation and cooking process isn’t even a recipe at all."

Hubris, much?  I deliberately avoid any online recipes that require scrolling for 10 minutes to get to the recipe. It's like they are trying to conceal the mediocrity with tons of useless shots.

[peacheslatour]

2 minutes ago, Kohola3 said:

Hubris, much?  I deliberately avoid any online recipes that require scrolling for 10 minutes to get to the recipe. It's like they are trying to conceal the mediocrity with tons of useless shots.

Right? And this was potatoes, peppers and onions. Why did there need to be eleventy billion pictures of these simple ingredients from every possible angle? It took forever to get to the actual recipe (such as it was). All I was really looking for was baking time and temp. Jeez.

[Mandolia]

48 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

I was looking for a Potatoes O'Brien recipe I could do in the oven, on a baking sheet and alas, hers was the only one. She says this and I quote:

"And everybody knows that a recipe that isn’t accompanied by 10,447 photos of every single step of the preparation and cooking process isn’t even a recipe at all."

God, it's become self aware. Grab your children and run for your life!

Of course, I had not got one solitary clue what Potatoes O'Brien might be so - as the clock struck midnight in my little piece of England - I had to google.  How yummy.  In fact, similar to something I do except that I add chunks of courgette (zucchini) as well. 

PW's gazillions of photos (we all know what a potato looks like, ditto onions, ditto peppers, ditto every last addition: talk about unnecessary) is such a waste of time. 

If you like aubergine (eggplant!), by chance I fell upon the most delicious dish called Tumbet - it's a sort of layered ratatouille with the addition of sliced potatoes.  Done in a gratin dish and shoved in the oven.  Originates from the Mediterranean.  Truly scrumptious served with roast pork, roast lamb or steak.  Or as a vegetarian stand-alone dish. 

 

https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/tumbet_98868

[CharlizeCat]

That sounds delicious! I am always looking for new veggie dishes to try.  Thanks for sharing!

[Mandolia]

2 hours ago, CharlizeCat said:

That sounds delicious! I am always looking for new veggie dishes to try.  Thanks for sharing!

It really is a goody, (if PW got her hands on it I suppose she would cowboyfy/Tex-Mex it with a whole buncha jalapenos, 2lbs of grated cheese (3 varieties).  a gallon of hot sauce and a ton of cumin, etc!)

Jars of roasted (bell) peppers in olive oil are a great addition to ones pantry (in my case a small cupboard in the kitchen, rather than a vast great room.)

[peacheslatour]

You wanna talk pantries? Ina Garten has a real pantry.

[Mandolia]

38 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

You wanna talk pantries? Ina Garten has a real pantry.

If I could chose where to live between the two locations it'd be Ina's house, regardless of the size of pantry, real or one created just for the cameras - frankly, I'd hate to be in the "middle of nowhere" (in English terms, I do live in the middle of nowhere!). 

[CharlizeCat]

I always loved Nigella's messy and helter-skelter pantry. She would always pull out such interesting items. 

[Automne]

I LOVE Ina’s house, but I do really love Nigella’s new kitchen and that cuter-than-hell patio.

[ShoePrincess]

If you've been thinking about adding an InstantPot to your collection of kitchen equipment, Ree has a really fugly --  or as her sycophants ... I mean, fans describe it "cute and adorable"version for sale at Walmart. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-Pioneer-Woman-LUX60-Vintage-Floral-6-Qt-6-in-1-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure-Cooker-Slow-Cooker-Rice-Cooker-Saute-Steamer-Warmer/881426838

[Kohola3]

Yikes, that is hideous!  

[CharlizeCat]

Be careful with those things. My downstairs neighbor had one of those contraptions (not Ree's, as this was several months ago) explode in his face. He had multiple cuts and burns. Today, as a matter of fact, he said he'd seen a doctor who thinks he might have a mild "traumatic brain injury" as a result. I don't know what brand his was.  All I know is that he bought it from Dillard's.

[Mandolia]

10 hours ago, Automne said:

I LOVE Ina’s house, but I do really love Nigella’s new kitchen and that cuter-than-hell patio.

Sorry to burst the bubble but Nigella's "new kitchen" with the sweet patio area was actually a film set!   And the external shots of rather elegant London houses aren't anywhere near where she actually lives.  It caused a small uproar when the article below appeared...tho, to be honest, I think most people realised that there has always been an element of pretence, for want of a better word, attached to the show/location. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5071265/Nigella-Lawson-s-new-series-filmed-five-miles-home.html

Realistically, I suppose it's totally impractical to film an entire series at home unless you have a suitable building which can be turned into a bespoke television studio...I am gazing in the direction of the Drummond Ranch!  (and at the Barefoot Contessa set-up!) The layout and space in most domestic kitchens simply wouldn't suit all the paraphenalia (and people) involved.

Edited September 18, 2018 by Mandolia

[Kohola3]

7 hours ago, Mandolia said:

Realistically, I suppose it's totally impractical to film an entire series at home unless you have a suitable building which can be turned into a bespoke television studio...I am gazing in the direction of the Drummond Ranch!  (and at the Barefoot Contessa set-up!) The layout and space in most domestic kitchens simply wouldn't suit all the paraphenalia (and people) involved.

They used the actual kitchen for Girl Meets Farm.  Tiny little place.  I loved seeing someone able to manage without an acre of space like normal people.

[chessiegal]

Sara Moulton of Weeknight Meals also films in her own kitchen. Come to think of it, Julia Child did in her later shows, Cooking with Julia and Baking with Julia. Her kitchen is now in the American History Smithsonian. I spent an hour there, even though the kitchen is not large, they had so many informative exhibits associated with it.

[Mandolia]

3 minutes ago, Kohola3 said:

They used the actual kitchen for Girl Meets Farm.  Tiny little place.  I loved seeing someone able to manage without an acre of space like normal people.

Girl Meets Farm hasn't, as far as I know, been shown in the UK - unless on subscription tv which I don't have.

Thinking about it, there was a 2012 series repeated in the UK not that long ago - Rachel Khoo.  Her apartment in Paris was where she ran the smallest restaurant you can imagine (4 covers?) in the tiniest space.  Her kitchen was barely the size of a medicine cabinet in a bathroom.  I suppose it was one person with a camera.  So, yes, it can be done BUT not if it's a Busby Berkeley theatrical production.  (it's worth searching for Rachel Khoo on Y/T - interesting, an engaging & articulate presenter, fab food and it's always lovely to follow someone totter around French markets and little food shops.)

[Kohola3]

2 minutes ago, Mandolia said:

Busby Berkeley theatrical production

Hee!  Good description of Ina and Giada and the Clown Faced Woman. 

I guess if you like kitchen porn you might like these.  But they are not very realistic in terms of the normal American kitchen unless you have one of those massive places that I can't afford.  Heck, I have to store my big appliances in a bedroom closet.

[ShoePrincess]

26 minutes ago, Mandolia said:

Girl Meets Farm hasn't, as far as I know, been shown in the UK - unless on subscription tv which I don't have.

Thinking about it, there was a 2012 series repeated in the UK not that long ago - Rachel Khoo.  Her apartment in Paris was where she ran the smallest restaurant you can imagine (4 covers?) in the tiniest space.  Her kitchen was barely the size of a medicine cabinet in a bathroom.  I suppose it was one person with a camera.  So, yes, it can be done BUT not if it's a Busby Berkeley theatrical production.  (it's worth searching for Rachel Khoo on Y/T - interesting, an engaging & articulate presenter, fab food and it's always lovely to follow someone totter around French markets and little food shops.)

I loved Little Paris Kitchen and her show set in London. I was amazed at the dishes she could turn out in that tiny kitchen. It reminded me of the kitchen in my first apartment. I could barely turn around in it, and a cutting board set over the sink served as counter space. I had a skinny little apartment size gas stove. I decided to roast a goose one time and had to use a broom handle to hold the oven door closed because the goose was bigger than the oven. I had some of my best dinner parties in that tiny place.

[CharlizeCat]

Thank you! I was wracking my brains the other day trying to think of Rachel Khoo's name. (Yes. I just turned 59!) I loved her show and enjoyed her.  Over here, it was on "The Cooking Channel," That is Food Network's "sister" network that actually shows programs with cooking instruction, but even that is dwindling into ridiculous, "The Best that I Ate ... " and "Carnival Foods," and celebrity shows.

Did you ever hear Rachel's story about how she took the same cooking class that Duchess Kate was taking? Kate had to miss a class or be late for some reason, so Rachel shared her notes with Kate. She said that Kate was very friendly, gracious and appreciative.

Well, I certainly didn't want to launch a discussion about the royal family. What is Rachel up to these days? 

[ShoePrincess]

21 minutes ago, CharlizeCat said:

Thank you! I was wracking my brains the other day trying to think of Rachel Khoo's name. (Yes. I just turned 59!) I loved her show and enjoyed her.  Over here, it was on "The Cooking Channel," That is Food Network's "sister" network that actually shows programs with cooking instruction, but even that is dwindling into ridiculous, "The Best that I Ate ... " and "Carnival Foods," and celebrity shows.

Did you ever hear Rachel's story about how she took the same cooking class that Duchess Kate was taking? Kate had to miss a class or be late for some reason, so Rachel shared her notes with Kate. She said that Kate was very friendly, gracious and appreciative.

Well, I certainly didn't want to launch a discussion about the royal family. What is Rachel up to these days? 

Still cooking, writing, and creating. I check her website from time to time, and follow her on FB and Twitter.

https://www.rachelkhoo.com/about-mademoiselle-khoo

[Kohola3]

7 hours ago, ShoePrincess said:

and had to use a broom handle to hold the oven door closed because the goose was bigger than the oven.

BWAHAHAHAHA!  I can just picture that, like an episode of I Love Lucy!

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, Kohola3 said:

BWAHAHAHAHA!  I can just picture that, like an episode of I Love Lucy!

I'm thinking of the lobsters in Annie Hall.

[Lura]

I love the story about the goose and the broom handle!  LOL  Some of the best stories are the ones people tell about themselves!

I had a Thanksgiving turkey, all brown and looking gorgeous, resting on tinfoil on the kitchen counter.  While the juices were absorbed back into the bird, DH and I joined the guests in the living room.  In a very few minutes, as guests were about to gather around my decorated table in the dining room, I returned to the kitchen to carve the bird.  It wasn't there!  Lo and behold, our two cats dragged the bird from the counter to the floor and all the way into the dining room, where they tore apart the bird and had their own Thanksgiving.  We didn't know we had to guard the fowl against cats.  I was horrified.  Luckily, I had the ingredients on hand for beef stroganoff, which I threw together in record time, and thank goodness the guests were a good-natured bunch with senses of humor.

I can't help wishing sometimes that Ree's dogs would pull a stunt like that while she was filming one of her big dinners and chow down on a couple of standing rib roasts!  Nasty thought, I guess, but fun to think about.

[ShoePrincess]

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

I'm thinking of the lobsters in Annie Hall.

I've been through that scenario. I had a pissed off lobster scurrying around the kitchen while our dog was freaking out and our bird was squawking at it.

[Kohola3]

You guys are hilarious,  great stories! 

My mom was making chicken a la king for a bridal shower, back in the days when relatives actually cooked for them instead of having them in a restaurant.  She had an enormous Guardianware pot of broth cooling on the back porch before assembling things.  When she went out to get it the dog had slurped down half of it and looked like a blimp.  Without any other options, my mom added some broth and boiled it all up to "sanitize" it and told not a soul.  To this day, no one knows the true story.

[CharlizeCat]

When I was growing up, we had two cats (both had just shown up at various times.) Whiskers was a finicky Siamese who ONLY liked my dad. Marmalade was an orange tabby who wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. One night, Mom had fixed spaghetti for dinner. We had finished dinner and were sitting in the family room watching TV and waiting for stuff to cool down, etc., before putting the leftovers away.

Mom (who wasn't crazy about cats) went into the kitchen en route to the bathroom and Whiskers and Marmalade were on the stove. Marmalade has obviously plunged his head, face-first into the leftover spaghetti sauce and Whiskers was patiently cleaning off Marmalade's face. 

We also had a jumbo black lab named Zack. Whiskers taught Zack how to beg at the table. Whiskers would get on his hind legs and swat at our arms or thighs to get our attention, so Zack would imitate him. Well, the difference between a tiny cat paw and a huge dog paw, is well ... HUGE!  Mom and Dad spoiled those pets rotten, so of course, they got by with such behavior. It's funny, in hindsight!

[ShoePrincess]

Oh, Charlize. I nearly choked on my wine reading that. I can just see that face cleaning scene. Cats are funny creatures. Sometimes unintentionally.

[Mandolia]

Quite apart from my laughter about the "big goose, small oven" tale, have been giggling about the wonderful cat and dog stories.  Not sure I'll be able to get back to sleep!

[KnoxForPres]

3 hours ago, CharlizeCat said:

When I was growing up, we had two cats (both had just shown up at various times.) Whiskers was a finicky Siamese who ONLY liked my dad. Marmalade was an orange tabby who wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. One night, Mom had fixed spaghetti for dinner. We had finished dinner and were sitting in the family room watching TV and waiting for stuff to cool down, etc., before putting the leftovers away.

Mom (who wasn't crazy about cats) went into the kitchen en route to the bathroom and Whiskers and Marmalade were on the stove. Marmalade has obviously plunged his head, face-first into the leftover spaghetti sauce and Whiskers was patiently cleaning off Marmalade's face. 

We also had a jumbo black lab named Zack. Whiskers taught Zack how to beg at the table. Whiskers would get on his hind legs and swat at our arms or thighs to get our attention, so Zack would imitate him. Well, the difference between a tiny cat paw and a huge dog paw, is well ... HUGE!  Mom and Dad spoiled those pets rotten, so of course, they got by with such behavior. It's funny, in hindsight!

What great stories  I had visuals of them from your good storytelling. 

I love you had a dog named Zack.  

[IOU Payne]

One more cat story:  I was a struggling single mom and one night decided to treat my son and myself to steaks from the butcher shop of our fave steakhouse.  They were cut a bit wonky, so the price was right.  I left the steaks to defrost on the counter while I went about my business and came in to see Vanilla, who looked like a polar bear, hugging a steak bone, growling as he systematically gnawed his way through the delicious meat.  I still had one steak left to split with my son, and we enjoyed it, but probably not as much as Vanilla did.

[peacheslatour]

11 minutes ago, IOU Payne said:

One more cat story:  I was a struggling single mom and one night decided to treat my son and myself to steaks from the butcher shop of our fave steakhouse.  They were cut a bit wonky, so the price was right.  I left the steaks to defrost on the counter while I went about my business and came in to see Vanilla, who looked like a polar bear, hugging a steak bone, growling as he systematically gnawed his way through the delicious meat.  I still had one steak left to split with my son, and we enjoyed it, but probably not as much as Vanilla did.

Did you say "ice, ice baby" to him a lot?

[IOU Payne]

No, but his nickname was Nilli, as in Nilli Vanilli. And yes, I sang "Cat, you know it's true, ooo, ooo, ooo, I love you."

[wallybear]

On 9/16/2018 at 7:51 PM, Mandolia said:

Of course, I had not got one solitary clue what Potatoes O'Brien might be so - as the clock struck midnight in my little piece of England - I had to google.  How yummy.  In fact, similar to something I do except that I add chunks of courgette (zucchini) as well. 

PW's gazillions of photos (we all know what a potato looks like, ditto onions, ditto peppers, ditto every last addition: talk about unnecessary) is such a waste of time. 

If you like aubergine (eggplant!), by chance I fell upon the most delicious dish called Tumbet - it's a sort of layered ratatouille with the addition of sliced potatoes.  Done in a gratin dish and shoved in the oven.  Originates from the Mediterranean.  Truly scrumptious served with roast pork, roast lamb or steak.  Or as a vegetarian stand-alone dish. 

 

https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/tumbet_98868

Looks good, & I think I will try to make that this week; thank you for sharing the recipe!

[Mindthinkr]

I just came here as I was reading something about the NBC executives and there were a lot of links about Ree walking off set and mad about something. Along the lines that she wasn’t the sugary sweet person she tries to come across as on her show. I didn’t click on any of the bait because they were from sources I’ve never seen before. Well y’all have some funny stories (Loved the pet ones) and I think I’ll have to try to keep up with what’s going on here (if you don’t mind my joining so late in the game). 

I’ll add one cat/food story. My first cat loved Italian food. Especially lasagna. When the vet told me that it was time to let her go (age 21), I told the vet ok, but could it wait 3-4 days? She inquired why. I told her I had to go home and cook a lasagna for the cat and let her eat as much of it as she wanted. Vet thought I was nuts but the kitty was in heaven before she was dispatched. 

[Kohola3]

11 minutes ago, Mindthinkr said:

...if you don’t mind my joining so late in the game

The more snarkers, the better!

[peacheslatour]

Quote

 told her I had to go home and cook a lasagna for the cat and let her eat as much of it as she wanted. Vet thought I was nuts but the kitty was in heaven before she was dispatched. 

That is so sweet. I wish my kitty had a favorite food, she used to like tuna but shows tepid interest now. It will be time for her to go soon, I would dearly love it if I could give her a real treat for her last meal.

[Kohola3]

2 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

I would dearly love it if I could give her a real treat for her last meal.

All you need to give her is your love, she'll enjoy that more than food.

[cathy]

• I just came here as I was reading something about the NBC executives and there were a lot of links about Ree walking off set and mad about something. Along the lines that she wasn’t the sugary sweet person she tries to come across as on her show. I didn’t click on any of the bait because they were from sources I’ve never seen before. Well y’all have some funny stories (Loved the pet ones) and I think I’ll have to try to keep up with what’s going on here (if you don’t mind my joining so late in the game). 
• Mindthinkr  where did you read this?  I want to read it. Welcome to the fun!

[Mindthinkr]

1 hour ago, cathy said:

• I just came here as I was reading something about the NBC executives and there were a lot of links about Ree walking off set and mad about something. Along the lines that she wasn’t the sugary sweet person she tries to come across as on her show. I didn’t click on any of the bait because they were from sources I’ve never seen before. Well y’all have some funny stories (Loved the pet ones) and I think I’ll have to try to keep up with what’s going on here (if you don’t mind my joining so late in the game). 
• Mindthinkr  where did you read this?  I want to read it. Welcome to the fun!

It was a link that I got off of the Harvey Weinstein and Others like him Thread. I tried to google it but no success. 

Thanks. It’s always nice to find a good place to snark and I already know a few of you from other forums. Win Win. 

[Lura]

Mindthinkr, welcome!

[cathy]

http://www.pawhuskajournalcapital.com/article/20180926/News/309269983  Edna Mae has died on September 21, 2018, but I don't see anything about it on Ree's social media.  She is too busy making money!!

[Mindthinkr]

2 minutes ago, cathy said:

http://www.pawhuskajournalcapital.com/article/20180926/News/309269983  Edna Mae has died on September 21, 2018, but I don't see anything about it on Ree's social media.  She is too busy making money!!

Perhaps we will get a future show about what casseroles to take to a funeral after party. 

I should be more sympathetic. She might be mourning. 

[Kohola3]

26 minutes ago, Mindthinkr said:

I should be more sympathetic. She might be mourning. 

Didn't stop her from making a special "all about me" show for Nan's funeral.

[CharlizeCat]

That's too bad. I know a lot of times that a parent or spouse will pass away shortly after the loss of a partner, child, etc. 

I am terrible, but instead of focusing on Edna Mae, (95 years is quite a feat!) I was very curious about all of Ladd and Tim's sisters who are listed as survivors. Have we ever heard of/met them before?

Yes. I anticipate another funeral show in the works. Maybe Ree can combine it with Oktoberfest down on the ranch.

[Westiepeach]

4 minutes ago, CharlizeCat said:

That's too bad. I know a lot of times that a parent or spouse will pass away shortly after the loss of a partner, child, etc. 

I am terrible, but instead of focusing on Edna Mae, (95 years is quite a feat!) I was very curious about all of Ladd and Tim's sisters who are listed as survivors. Have we ever heard of/met them before?

I'm thinking those are Ladd and Tim's cousins, no?

[CharlizeCat]

Probably!

[Automne]

Oh, geez. You think PW will show a bit more tact and realize that two funeral-themed shows in such quick succession would be classless? Or am I giving her too much credit?

Frankly, I don’t feel too charitable right now. I recently attended the memorial for the mother of a family I’ve known for around 14 years and her adult kids are (understandably) devastated. The youngest three aren’t even 30 yet and the youngest of them all isn’t doing too well and I worry about her. I feel so horrible for them. I can’t imagine any one of them creating a TV show episode surrounding their mother’s death or any of them supporting such an idea.

Edited October 1, 2018 by Automne

[peacheslatour]

That's because your friends aren't money grubbing grifters.

[CharlizeCat]

I'm surprised Ree hasn't pulled this one out yet.

https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/cowboy-spaghetti/?utm_source=181003&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing-cow&LiveConnect=6bbf3dc595879bf7f239d90424a622e42638