Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #5

[IceIce9]

Oh yes, you’ve reminded me, we had a rabbit-shaped blancmange mould! I think it was probably Tupperware (?) and it came out for every birthday. How I loved that. I would have been aged 5-7. My mother also attended Tupperware parties. I have a vague recollection of her hosting one.

The Tupperware items lasted so long that the company kind of diminished their own market I think, because you didn’t need replacements. Whereas today people seem to prefer items that are less long-lasting but come with a lower initial ££ outlay.

Most of my own containers are Sistema (which I think is from NZ) and I really like their products, strong, durable, can go in the dishwasher and microwave etc.

I switched from plastic storage containers to glass Pyrex bowls, but I love the few pieces of Tupperware I do have. The pickling container is great for when I make my mom’s pickled beets and eggs recipe. I also have a cake storage container, a cupcake container, a container for deviled eggs, and the large Blockbuster bowl I mentioned previously.

Most of my mom’s Tupperware bowls were stained by tomato sauce, because she frequently used them for her homemade chili, vegetable soup, and tomato sauce.

 

[Knox]

I switched from plastic storage containers to glass Pyrex bowls, but I love the few pieces of Tupperware I do have. The pickling container is great for when I make my mom’s pickled beets and eggs recipe. I also have a cake storage container, a cupcake container, a container for deviled eggs, and the large Blockbuster bowl I mentioned previously.

Most of my mom’s Tupperware bowls were stained by tomato sauce, because she frequently used them for her homemade chili, vegetable soup, and tomato sauce.

I try to buy everything in glass containers, but it's getting harder by the day!

 

[Puzzles8]

Am I the only one who calls all plastic tubs tupperware? Even though they aren't Tupperware I didn't actually know it was a brand until the news story broke!

It's like all of us that call tissues Kleenex.

JMO

 

[Puzzles8]

I switched from plastic storage containers to glass Pyrex bowls, but I love the few pieces of Tupperware I do have. The pickling container is great for when I make my mom’s pickled beets and eggs recipe. I also have a cake storage container, a cupcake container, a container for deviled eggs, and the large Blockbuster bowl I mentioned previously.

Most of my mom’s Tupperware bowls were stained by tomato sauce, because she frequently used them for her homemade chili, vegetable soup, and tomato sauce.

I agree, I also now use glass storage containers. Tossing out all of the old plastic.

 

[Puzzles8]

I love Pampered Chef products but like Tupperware, I haven’t purchased any new pieces for years. Back in 2000 or 2001 I hosted several Pampered Chef parties do I could collect all the bakeware and dishes that I wanted, and I still use them all.

I have two PC pizzas stones that are very well seasoned after years of use. I have a 3 qt oval baking dish that I only use for one recipe, blueberry oatmeal breakfast bake, because it is the perfect size and depth for that recipe. I also have other assorted PC bakeware and serving dishes.

I did lose a PC garlic press, it was the best garlic press I ever had, and we use lots of fresh garlic in our cooking. Unfortunately that garlic press was discontinued and I wasn’t able to replace it.

You might be able to find your discontinued PC garlic press on E-Bay. Give it a try!

 

[Puzzles8]

Veggie pickup today has some scary stuff for me. I covered the cantaloupe with a plastic bag so I didn’t come in contact with it. The bag of fruit I didn’t touch because there’s mangoes in there. Kiddo has “fruit duty” tonight!

My friend who always takes the mushrooms is in Chicago. But the other items are all good. I had bought zucchini and yellow squash for quiche. I’m going to put some asparagus in it too. That way it’s disguised so I’ll eat it.

6 boxes of tofu is a bit much. Kiddo says don’t freeze it until she has time to press it. No idea what she’s talking about but I put them in the fridge for her. The expire date is 6/23/23 so she has time to do whatever.

I need to check the salad kits for the GO75 code. If they have it, they’ve been recalled for Listeria.

My secret to loving asparagus is using a vegetable peeler on the stalks, it becomes so much more tender and less bitter.
I usually marinate it in balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing before I grill it.

Glad to see you are all well!

 

[elliefant]

Am I the only one who calls all plastic tubs tupperware? Even though they aren't Tupperware I didn't actually know it was a brand until the news story broke!

Sellotape and Hoovers

 

[155etta]

I switched from plastic storage containers to glass Pyrex bowls, but I love the few pieces of Tupperware I do have. The pickling container is great for when I make my mom’s pickled beets and eggs recipe. I also have a cake storage container, a cupcake container, a container for deviled eggs, and the large Blockbuster bowl I mentioned previously.

Most of my mom’s Tupperware bowls were stained by tomato sauce, because she frequently used them for her homemade chili, vegetable soup, and tomato sauce.

Would you share your recipes for pickled beets and eggs?

 

[155etta]

These are my two favorite tupperware pieces. I use them all the time and I got them both on ebay for a reasonable price, but it's been several years ago.

 

[Tbone144]

Ground beef patties were on sale, buy one pack of 8 get one pack of 8 free. Don’t really need more beef but it’s hard to pass up a good sale. They have been separated by parchment paper and in freezer for future use.

First 4 dozen duck eggs are finished in freeze dryer which gives me 4 trays to put the apples that were 50 cents a pound. They are envy apples and not as good as Granny Smith or the opal but they will work for snacks. MIL loves them to snack on.

Making beef and barley soup for husband for week for lunch. I made enough chicken enchiladas to feed an army so I’ll keep eating those for the week for lunch.

Finally found a place here that makes good street tacos. It’s a taco truck but they are similar to what I had in Houston. The restaurants around here are a bit more TexMex than I like my street tacos.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Saturday my youngest helped me assemble one of the bookcases that has been in a box for awhile. We found all the food we had stuck everywhere and organized it. Now we can actually see what we have and not over buy. We put together 2 boxes of free food. But I can’t put it out by the curb today because it’s pouring rain!

Ft Lauderdale on the east coast had 2’ of rain last week. We got a sprinkle. So Mother Nature is making up for missing us. My gutters are overflowing!

 

[IceIce9]

Would you share your recipes for pickled beets and eggs?

My mom made these frequently, and we liked to take the eggs in our school lunches.


Pickled Beets and Eggs

8 hard-boiled eggs peeled
1 15 ounces can small beets, drained, reserve beet juice
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 bay leaf


In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pickling spices, and reserved beet juice. Stir together and simmer for 15 minutes. Add bay leaf.

Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

Place boiled eggs and beets in a large mason jar or plastic container (don’t use a metal container) and fill completely with the cooled pickling liquid. The eggs should be completely covered with the liquid.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

These will keep for a week in the refrigerator, but they never lasted more than a day at our house. Mom often tripled the recipe. She always used a Tupperware pickling container for a regular batch or a large yellow Tupperware bowl when she made a triple batch.

 

[IceIce9]

I posted this in a private conversation when another member asked for Cinco de Mayo suggestion. I thought I would post it here as well.

An easy and fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo is to provide flour and corn tortillas and let everyone build their own tacos.

I like to set up a big buffet with several varieties of tortillas to choose from (flour, corn, gluten-free, whole wheat) followed by bowls containing all the ingredients to build a taco.

The great thing about this is that all preferences and diets are easily accommodated. GF, vegan, vegetarian, low carb, etc.

I usually put out bowls of fresh chopped red bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, green onions, cilantro, shredded lettuce, and anything else I might have in the produce drawer.

I prepare and set out bowls of black beans, refried beans, and Mexican style rice.

Next is shredded cheese: cheddar, Monterey Jack, chihuahua, cotija.

Last are the several types of hot sauces and salsas, and sour cream.

If people volunteer to bring things I suggest desserts, margaritas, or tortilla chips

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

We had several days of unseasonably warm weather (upper 70s, low 80s), but the hot streak is over. We might make it up to 40* today and have had intermittent snow showers. Good soup weather, and I have everything prepped for a large pot of navy bean soup with the remainder of our Easter ham, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs. My stock is very flavorful, so I won't have to add much seasoning. Soup tonight and plenty for lunches the rest of the week.

 

[IceIce9]

We had several days of unseasonably warm weather (upper 70s, low 80s), but the hot streak is over. We might make it up to 40* today and have had intermittent snow showers. Good soup weather, and I have everything prepped for a large pot of navy bean soup with the remainder of our Easter ham, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs. My stock is very flavorful, so I won't have to add much seasoning. Soup tonight and plenty for lunches the rest of the week.

We enjoyed temperatures in the upper 70s the past several days, and today I woke up to snow on the ground

I’m eating broccoli cheddar soup for lunch right now, definitely soup weather here today!

 

[RusselSprout]

The royal family have shared a quiche recipe called The Cornation Quiche !!

In celebration of Coronation Big Lunches taking place over the Coronation weekend, Their Majesties have shared a recipe for a Coronation Quiche - featuring spinach, broad beans and tarragon.
A deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and delicate flavours of Spinach, Broad Beans and fresh Tarragon. Eat hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes - perfect for a Coronation Big Lunch!

https://www.royal.uk/coronation-quiche-0

 

[neesaki]

The royal family have shared a quiche recipe called The Cornation Quiche !!

In celebration of Coronation Big Lunches taking place over the Coronation weekend, Their Majesties have shared a recipe for a Coronation Quiche - featuring spinach, broad beans and tarragon.
A deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and delicate flavours of Spinach, Broad Beans and fresh Tarragon. Eat hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes - perfect for a Coronation Big Lunch!

https://www.royal.uk/coronation-quiche-0

Sounds really good. But may I ask, what are broad beans? TIA

 

[elliefant]

They are the same as fava beans

 

[neesaki]

They are the same as fava beans

Thanks! I was just looking into it and discovered that. I‘ve never had fava beans, but they look similar to Lima beans ? No idea the taste though.

 

[elliefant]

Thanks! I was just looking into it and discovered that. I‘ve never had fava beans, but they look similar to Lima beans ? No idea the taste though.

Broad beans / fava have more flavour and are green. Hard to describe the taste - a bit like a cross between Lima beans and Brussel Sprouts is the nearest I can get lol. We call Lima beans butter beans by the way. So buttery brussel sprout beans