Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #7

[whiterhino]

Sorry guys, I am realizing that was sort of a downer of a post

How about ideas for different float combinations? I love a good classic root beer float but am wondering about other combinations for ice cream & soda.

 

[Puzzles8]

You know what I did yesterday was a meatloaf. And I can't believe I did it, it's so hot, but I did it anyway, lol. Ground beef, little milk, egg, panko, lotsa ketchup, ground mustard (generous), Worcestershire (generous), s&p of course, very generous garlic powder & onion powder. Couple of hits of tabasco. Big ole dollop anchovy paste. We did the meatloaf muffins, they cook faster. Sooo good, was glad I went heavier on the ketchup than usual, it tasted awesome. It was on the wetter side when I mixed it up, but it turned out great. Did no veggies with it this time and I thought I got a much better result. I think I might mix some onion soup mix into that next time, and some better than bouillon. Missed having actual green pepper and onion in there, but not that much, and when I do the green pep in there (celery and so forth), it gets way too wet and sometimes even crumbly. Happy with that one, lol.

My 'secret' ingredient in meatloaf is diced celery and a small amount of celery salt, also a small amount of diced sweet onions. It adds flavor and a little bit of texture.
If it is too watery, use less milk. Milk doesn't really add much flavor
MMMMMM

 

[iamshadow21]

Sorry guys, I am realizing that was sort of a downer of a post

How about ideas for different float combinations? I love a good classic root beer float but am wondering about other combinations for ice cream & soda.

Red creaming soda and vanilla is a great combination.

Ginger beer in a float is surprisingly good.

 

[IceIce9]

Sorry guys, I am realizing that was sort of a downer of a post

How about ideas for different float combinations? I love a good classic root beer float but am wondering about other combinations for ice cream & soda.

My dad worked at a drugstore soda fountain/ice cream counter when he was in high school. He use to make different kinds of floats for us when we were kids.

Our favorite was a Black Cow.

In a frosted glass, put 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Add one cup of Coca Cola and one tablespoon heavy cream. Then add a scoop of chocolate ice cream and a straw.

 

[iamshadow21]

Anyone else have a Splice in their country, or is it an Australian thing?

It's a frozen treat on a stick. Pineapple lime water ice on the outside with vanilla ice-cream centre. So, I know those two flavours go really well. So if you have a pinelime soda, then it will go well with icecream.

https://www.streetsicecream.com.au/brands/splice.html

 

[whiterhino]

Anyone else have a Splice in their country, or is it an Australian thing?

It's a frozen treat on a stick. Pineapple lime water ice on the outside with vanilla ice-cream centre. So, I know those two flavours go really well. So if you have a pinelime soda, then it will go well with icecream.

https://www.streetsicecream.com.au/brands/splice.html

I was totally thinking of lime soda when I made my post! Lime Crush soda would work. Strawberry soda with vanilla ice cream would also be good.

 

[155etta]

Orange Crush Soda and vanilla ice ream is pretty good.

 

[snooptroop88]

I wonder if you could do soda water mixed with regular chocolate milk, and maybe one scoop vanilla, one scoop chocolate? Top with whip cream & nuts.

Think I might try that, lol.

 

[PayrollNerd]

This is the week there are two produce pick ups. This tropical fuzzy fruit is like lychees. But I’m allergic to many tropical fruits. I’m not going to touch them. I’ll hand off the 2 watermelons & mushrooms also.

Lots of Haas avocados but I’m not sure they’re in great shape. I was reading about planting the seeds. At a minimum, it would make a nice shade tree. If you’re lucky you get a decent tasting avocado. Not 100% original Haas but similar. I have plenty of space for one. My other avocado tree is the big green Florida kind.

The radishes are cleaned & in the fridge. Lots of cabbages but I haven’t peeled them yet. I will blanch & freeze some of them.

So my friend KB is coming tomorrow to take some of the extra food. Her daughter is raising 3 teen boys!

 

[iamshadow21]

This is the week there are two produce pick ups. This tropical fuzzy fruit is like lychees. But I’m allergic to many tropical fruits. I’m not going to touch them. I’ll hand off the 2 watermelons & mushrooms also.

Lots of Haas avocados but I’m not sure they’re in great shape. I was reading about planting the seeds. At a minimum, it would make a nice shade tree. If you’re lucky you get a decent tasting avocado. Not 100% original Haas but similar. I have plenty of space for one. My other avocado tree is the big green Florida kind.

The radishes are cleaned & in the fridge. Lots of cabbages but I haven’t peeled them yet. I will blanch & freeze some of them.

So my friend KB is coming tomorrow to take some of the extra food. Her daughter is raising 3 teen boys!

Don't bother planting the seeds unless you're willing to wait to get a harvest.

How to Grow an Avocado Tree

Smashed, smeared or spooned straight from the fruit, Avocados have a place in everyone's breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

www.yates.com.au

 

[PayrollNerd]

Don't bother planting the seeds unless you're willing to wait to get a harvest.

How to Grow an Avocado Tree

Smashed, smeared or spooned straight from the fruit, Avocados have a place in everyone's breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

www.yates.com.au

Yeah, it takes years. I read where if they don't produce between 5-10 years, they'll not likely ever produce. I'm ok with 5 years since my daughters will inherit my house.

My friend Kristine started avocado trees from seeds years ago. The one she gave me is maybe 4 years old now. She had it in a big pot for maybe a year or so. I've had it in the ground here in SWFL for I think 2 1/2 to 3 years. It has really taken off this year, sprouting new limbs, healthy leaves.

 

[snooptroop88]

Okay, so I got everything for my float today, I got chocolate ice cream, I got vanilla. I got chocolate milk, I got white milk to kind of thin things out if necessary. I got whip cream. I got home. The club soda!! Nooo, I forgot it.

So I had malted milk powder, so tossed in a little white milk in blender, lil choc milk, lil vanilla extract, lil malt powder, one scoop chocolate one scoop vanilla, made the malt, nice and thin, whip cream on top. It was good, still mad I forgot the club soda, lol.

 

[killarney rose]

With the club soda it would’ve been what we called a soda in my HS years working at Dairy Queen. With the milk and malt it would’ve been a malt.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Food prep this morning. So far, a quiche. Zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic, salt pepper, mozzarella & Monterey Jack cheese quiche. Mustard spread on the shell. Used 6 eggs, layered it, baked at 350 deg for 50 min.

I also put a pan of cinnamon rolls in the oven. 2nd breakfast… ha! 1st breakfast was much healthier. Multi Grain Cheerios, banana, with whole milk & a bit of orange juice. Also known as my morning potassium.

Mashing & freezing avocado is next. I read I’m supposed to add lemon juice and get all the air out of the baggie. I will plant some seeds just for fun.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Ok, 14 seeds later, some are small. I’m to put 2 or 3 in each container when I plant. There were 3 avocados that were too far gone but I saved their seeds. They’re in the fridge until I can plant them. The shells are in my compost bin.

I think I need to get some peat. I have Miracle Grow garden soil, cow manure, perlite and avocado food. Stay tuned.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I remember when DD had to start an avocado tree from the pit in 6th grade. It got to the root stage but we didn't plant it.

Here's Exactly How to Grow Your Own Avocado Tree from a Pit

Learn how to grow your own avocado tree from the pit in the center of the fruit with this step-by-step guide. Plus get tips on caring for your new tree after planting it indoors or outside.

www.bhg.com

 

[whiterhino]

Food prep this morning. So far, a quiche. Zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic, salt pepper, mozzarella & Monterey Jack cheese quiche. Mustard spread on the shell. Used 6 eggs, layered it, baked at 350 deg for 50 min.

I also put a pan of cinnamon rolls in the oven. 2nd breakfast… ha! 1st breakfast was much healthier. Multi Grain Cheerios, banana, with whole milk & a bit of orange juice. Also known as my morning potassium.

Mashing & freezing avocado is next. I read I’m supposed to add lemon juice and get all the air out of the baggie. I will plant some seeds just for fun.

Frozen avocado is great!! Same with frozen watermelon. I've been cheating and getting the prepped, frozen watermelon and avocado but it's so great to have on hand.

I cannot promise that I will be here in 5 years to see your avocado tree but at this rate, there is a good chance lol. We can celebrate with chips and guacamole!

 

[Grouse]

They had this US product "Old Bay" seasoning on sale at our local Aldi here in the UK this week so I bought it on impulse (life on the edge haha). Not sure what I will use it for, maybe on oven wedges/fries?

 

[killarney rose]

Old Bay is delicious on seafood.

 

[whiterhino]

They had this US product "Old Bay" seasoning on sale at our local Aldi here in the UK this week so I bought it on impulse (life on the edge haha). Not sure what I will use it for, maybe on oven wedges/fries?

IMHO many of the posts in this thread are very much "life on the edge"

That seasoning is used on basically everything! Seafood primarily but you can use it for anything.