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kennyc · 08-05-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

I wonder what is the difference? Isn't garlic powder just very finely minced dried garlic?
...

Yes but it seems/tastes/cooks very differently...not sure if it is processed differently or not.

pilotbob · 08-05-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

For example, I've had alligator - it was like chicken, just firmer and tougher.

Perhaps the gator you had wasn't prepared well. I have had gator and I didn't find it tough at all.

BOb

Ea · 08-05-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Perhaps the gator you had wasn't prepared well. I have had gator and I didn't find it tough at all.

BOb

That's very likely. I wasn't put off by it though.

kennyc · 08-05-2010, 04:27 PM

Every had Manatee? I keep wondering about Manatee....

Ea · 08-05-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Every had Manatee? I keep wondering about Manatee....

Are they hunted for eating? I was of the impression that they are endangered. I would guess they taste like whale or seal. Though they are herbivorous and that might affect the taste, so...

kennyc · 08-05-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

Are they hunted for eating? I was of the impression that they are endangered. I would guess they taste like whale or seal. Though they are herbivorous and that might affect the taste, so...

Don't know, just wondering.

SameOldStory · 08-05-2010, 07:11 PM

When in Spain we had octopus. It was exceptional. Very tender. And that was the only time. I have never had it as good as that one time.

Perhaps alligator is the same and it must be cooked slowly?

I've stopped cooking squid as my wife is squeamish. But squid cooked slowly in crushed tomato and spices is very good. And squid, unlike octopus, is easy to get.

I also add smoked peppers to give it a special flavor. Or I used to.

The more I think of it, the more I want it again. It was simple to make. Maybe this weekend.

Ea might want wont to try some of the milder smoked peppers. Or it may be a cultural thing, just as Lutefisk is a little less popular where I live, (excluding Minnesota).

Ea · 08-05-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

Ea might want wont to try some of the milder smoked peppers. Or it may be a cultural thing, just as Lutefisk is a little less popular where I live, (excluding Minnesota).

I'm afraid such things as smoked peppers - or just peppers of any "exotic" variety - is difficult to get where I live. The squid sounds quite delicious though. I've read that gentle cooking is important or they get tough. A bit like shellfish.

However, lutefisk is unknown and exotic where I live, too

And I hear the Norwegians are divided on its merits

But they may well say the same thing abut our rye bread and pickled herring

kindlekitten · 08-06-2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by beppe

Not if you clean it with a scotch towel or a plain tissue. I usually deploy it (KK give me hell) whole. But if I want to disperse it, I squeeze it down with the flat of the knife and then slice it, or dice it.

A very gooky but effective thing is to squash it with knife, put a pinch of gros sel on it and with flat of the knife make a paste of it.

I'll try not to give you hell!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

I wonder what is the difference? Isn't garlic powder just very finely minced dried garlic?

there is just something very very different about dried, powdered (salt) minced garlic!!!!)
I've been wanting to try rabbit - never had it. BTW, isn't it surprising how often exotic (to western palates) meats keeps getting compared to chicken?
For example, I've had alligator - it was like chicken, just firmer and tougher. And guinea pig; like chicken, just darker colour and more fat - like duck, only if duck tasted like chicken!

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Originally Posted by Ea

I'm afraid such things as smoked peppers - or just peppers of any "exotic" variety - is difficult to get where I live. The squid sounds quite delicious though. I've read that gentle cooking is important or they get tough. A bit like shellfish.

in Berlin there was a FANTASTIC store called KADEWA. it had EVERYTHING! I've a feeling there are similar stores in some of the bigger cities in Europe

However, lutefisk is unknown and exotic where I live, too

And I hear the Norwegians are divided on its merits

But they may well say the same thing abut our rye bread and pickled herring

beppe · 08-06-2010, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I'll try not to give you hell!

I know that I deserve it. Use your initiative. I actually enjoy your making fun of me

Much better that than the grim indifference. You know us jesters. Just don't throw rotten tomatoes.

GeoffC · 08-06-2010, 04:08 AM

rotten tomatoes still contain viable seeds; so yes! please throw them, I can plant for next year !

beppe · 08-06-2010, 05:42 AM

Hello sir Lord GeoffC,
How generous and kind of you of offering yourself as a tomato target in my place!

May I gently throw this nice chocolate tart in your splendid face? Here, it is your turn, with me you can use this very simple but delicious apple tart a la mode.

GeoffC · 08-06-2010, 05:43 AM

And we also also glad you have returned ....

kennyc · 08-06-2010, 06:19 AM

Just don't throw cats.

GeoffC · 08-06-2010, 06:20 AM

Cats are not for throwing !

08-06-2010, 05:42 AM	#612
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