Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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girldownsouth wrote: »WestCoastJo82 wrote: »girldownsouth wrote: »I may have convinced my brother to take his Taco someplace I pretty much knew he'd get stuck just so I could use the Jeep to pull him out.
I also had a burger, slice of pizza and my last 2 Oreo pop tarts for lunch. Plus my leg hurts so I'm not even exercising today.
What is a taco?!?! Other than delicious Mexican food, which I can only assume is not what you're referring to in this particular context.
Toyota Tacoma and now I want the Mexican food version lol.
Sigh. I may make the best chile rellenos in the world (no sense in false modesty =P) but there's no way I am touching that recipe until I am deeply entrenched in maintenance eating. I sure love that stuff, though.
Teach me your ways! When I lived in Tucson I got decent at cooking a variety of Mexican foods, but rellenos avoided me.
Edit: Spelling is hard.
Glad to oblige - I love sharing recipes! The most common missteps I see with rellenos are using a flour-based batter and using (oh please god don't do this) enchilada sauce instead of salsa.
Anyway, here is a good traditional recipe, and I apologize to others on this thread that it is so long:
Chile Rellenos
Ingredients
3 C. high-quality roasted-tomato salsa (translation: Don't go buy the stuff in jars at the grocery). Some people prefer a Salsa Verde, which can be lovely as well. Either way, I prefer to make my own. Let me know if you want a recipe - it's easy to make! These days, many stores carry pretty good fresh salsas.
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt (measured) plus additional to taste
4 whole medium-sized Poblano or Anaheim chiles (about 1 lb.)
Note: Anaheim chiles are slightly milder than Poblano. I prefer Poblano because they are wider and easier to work with, plus I find their flavor a bit richer. They are only a little hotter than Anaheims.
3 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 C. vegetable oil of your choice
4 large eggs, separated and at room temperature. Note: Separate the eggs when they're cold, then bring them to room temp. Make SURE there is no yolk mixed in with the egg whites or they won't froth up properly.
Directions
Warm the salsa in a small saucepan and hold it at that temp while you work on the chiles.
Heat the oven to 250.
Put a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
Make a "T" shaped cut in each chile, with the top bar being about half an inch from the stem and the long cut running nearly the whole length of the chile. Don't cut off the stem end completely - you need the chile to be a little container
Carefully open the flaps of the cut and use a paring knife and/or spoon to gently remove the core, ribs, and seeds.
If you have a gas stove, turn a burner to medium-high and roast each chile by putting it directly on the burner and turning with tongs for 5-7 minutes or until the skin on all sides is blistered and has blackened spots. OR turn your broiler to high and put the chiles on a rack. Broil 8-9 minutes, turning with tongs, until skin on all sides is blistered/blackened. Chiles broiled this way will be a tad softer, so be careful when working with them.
Remove the chiles to a large bowl, cover tightly, and let sit until they are cool enough to handle (they will continue to steam, which makes the skins easier to remove). Then use a butter knife to GENTLY scrape away and discard the skins.
Yes, I know this is more of a hassle than just buying canned chiles, but roasting the fresh chiles like this is one of the keys to making the dish really amazing (the others are good salsa and the correct batter).
Season the chiles inside and out with salt and black pepper. Stuff each with a generous 2/3 C. of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then close flaps (you can use a wooden skewer if you like) and set aside.
Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl until light in color and frothy (about 2 minutes).
Add 1/2 tsp. salt to the egg whites and use a mixer to beat until stiff peaks form (about 1.5 minutes)
Add the egg yolks to the whites and gently fold them in with a spatula until they are just barely combined. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it's quite hot - about 4 minutes.
Work with one chile at a time. Drop 1/2 C. of the egg batter into the oil and use a spatula to spread it out to about the same size as the chile. Lay the chile cut-side down on top of the batter. Drop another 1/2 C. of batter on top and use a spatula to spread it evenly around the rest of the chile, covering all but the stem.
Cook until the bottom is golden-brown (2-3 minutes). Then use a spatula + a fork to carefully turn the relleno over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. If you need to, use a spatula or tongs to stand it on each side to brown. Place the relleno on the rack that's on the baking sheet, and put into the oven to keep warm. Do the same with the remaining chiles as you finish them.
To serve, put 1/3 C. of the warmed roasted tomato salsa on a plate and top with a chile relleno. Serve additional salsa on the side. If you don't like salsa (sacrilege!) you could serve them over fire-roasted tomatoes.
@Caitwn if you (or anyone else who actually uses computers every now and then instead of doing everything on a smartphone) want to copy and paste into the super great recipes.
I'll do it now! I forgot about this one.
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@ythannah Wowza!! Your SO was right! Nice muscles!0
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@quiksylver296 Super Great on the deadlift!! Gotta love the supportive, appreciative SOs too!0
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Okay I came across this list that I find pretty entertaining:
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/smart-living/35-things-canadians-say-that-americans-dont-understand/ar-AAcqaYU?ocid=mailsignoutmd
And I have to know: Does nobody else have Freezies?! Or do they go by a different name in other countries?
ETA: I have never once used the phrases "hang a larry" or "hang a roger". And I would just refer to them as "tighty whities"0 -
I think there are. 'Sociopath' is what comes to mind. Seriously.@Italian_Buju I'm so sorry you grew up with a mother like that. There are no words (((((hugs)))))
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Yes! Very impressive!rungirl1973 wrote: »@ythannah Wowza!! Your SO was right! Nice muscles!
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Lovely definition @ythannah !0
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I didn't know all of these. Am I fired?Okay I came across this list that I find pretty entertaining:
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/smart-living/35-things-canadians-say-that-americans-dont-understand/ar-AAcqaYU?ocid=mailsignoutmd
And I have to know: Does nobody else have Freezies?! Or do they go by a different name in other countries?
ETA: I have never once used the phrases "hang a larry" or "hang a roger"
In the UK freezies are 'ice pops'. My redneck (by choice) nephew says Larry & Roger.
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I didn't know all of these. Am I fired?Okay I came across this list that I find pretty entertaining:
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/smart-living/35-things-canadians-say-that-americans-dont-understand/ar-AAcqaYU?ocid=mailsignoutmd
And I have to know: Does nobody else have Freezies?! Or do they go by a different name in other countries?
ETA: I have never once used the phrases "hang a larry" or "hang a roger"
In the UK freezies are 'ice pops'. My redneck (by choice) nephew says Larry & Roger.
There were a couple I didn't know either, so maybe we're both fired?0 -
So, this is my view for tonight!
I'm so stoked!
@Italian_Buju I'm so sorry for what you went through with your mother! ((Hugs))0 -
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Okay I came across this list that I find pretty entertaining:
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/smart-living/35-things-canadians-say-that-americans-dont-understand/ar-AAcqaYU?ocid=mailsignoutmd
And I have to know: Does nobody else have Freezies?! Or do they go by a different name in other countries?
ETA: I have never once used the phrases "hang a larry" or "hang a roger". And I would just refer to them as "tighty whities"
I'm with you! In fact the word gotch is just weird to me. But that's what my parents would call them.
Hang a Larry or a roger must either be a prairie or east coast thing.0 -
Confession: for a long time I thought 'tighty whiteys' was actually 'tidy whiteys'.0
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My 4th = a 5k I have not trained for and I am not running regularly. Followed that evening by a wine and chocolate pairing and a magnificent steak and elegant side salad with the best wine I have ever had. Desert is more wine and chocolate. Fireworks are in the distance but in clear view. Good company. Daughter running with me. Evening is SO and one other couple.
ETA, picture is approximately what we will see, we are a little further out.
ETA - I have the chocolate I special ordered for this, I will probably pick up a few more "bonus" bars and truffles...0 -
girldownsouth wrote: »Confession: for a long time I thought 'tighty whiteys' was actually 'tidy whiteys'.
ME, TOO!!
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Have fun!!raelynnsmama52512 wrote: »So, this is my view for tonight!
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@orangesmartie - Have a GREAT climb!! I'll be cheering you on from the States. I'm looking forward to pics when you get back!
I'm heading out for a 3-day weekend in a few minutes. I'll catch up on Monday, but wanted to wish everyone a happy weekend!0 -
Yes to this!!!!!! Good luck OrangeSmartie!@orangesmartie - Have a GREAT climb!! I'll be cheering you on from the States. I'm looking forward to pics when you get back!
I'm heading out for a 3-day weekend in a few minutes. I'll catch up on Monday, but wanted to wish everyone a happy weekend!
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »xLoveLikeWinterx wrote: »
My 3.5 yr old is like this too- only he's charming when he wants to be. He's totally got the "ginger hair and freckles with big cheesy smile" thing down pat so he KNOWS when he's cute.kelly_c_77 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »So, I failed at the grocery store...I'm way over goal already and haven't had dinner yet. Oh well, whatever.
But anyway, after I ordered our half pound of cheese at the deli, my son politely asked the woman working, "Can I get 3 pounds of kittens, please"??? OMG, everyone in line busted out laughing, including me! Where does he come up with this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHA!!! This is AWESOME. He's hilarious!
Thanks! And seriously I know that kids are funny...but I could never imagine that a 3 year old could be as sarcastic, creative, and hilarious as he is! Cracks me up all day, every day. He's my best little bud! I'm dreading this fall when he starts pre school...I'll be lost without my sidekick!
Edited because HE'S starting pre school, not ME. Where's the coffee?
This morning he tells me, "I love you mom because you're my best friend," does the CHEESIEST smile, then asked me for ice cream. I told him not for breakfast, he tells me, "You're fired, I don't want a mean best friend anymore".riderfangal wrote: »[xLoveLikeWinterx wrote: »
My 3.5 yr old is like this too- only he's charming when he wants to be. He's totally got the "ginger hair and freckles with big cheesy smile" thing down pat so he KNOWS when he's cute.kelly_c_77 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »So, I failed at the grocery store...I'm way over goal already and haven't had dinner yet. Oh well, whatever.
But anyway, after I ordered our half pound of cheese at the deli, my son politely asked the woman working, "Can I get 3 pounds of kittens, please"??? OMG, everyone in line busted out laughing, including me! Where does he come up with this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHA!!! This is AWESOME. He's hilarious!
Thanks! And seriously I know that kids are funny...but I could never imagine that a 3 year old could be as sarcastic, creative, and hilarious as he is! Cracks me up all day, every day. He's my best little bud! I'm dreading this fall when he starts pre school...I'll be lost without my sidekick!
Edited because HE'S starting pre school, not ME. Where's the coffee?
This morning he tells me, "I love you mom because you're my best friend," does the CHEESIEST smile, then asked me for ice cream. I told him not for breakfast, he tells me, "You're fired, I don't want a mean best friend anymore".
When my 4 year old gets mad at me his big comeback is : "You're not my best friend and you're not invited to my birthday party"
LOL!
My nephews always call me mean, because I won't let them eat like three or four granola bars or basically eat the whole house.
I'm a mean mom! Son to me when I told him no last year "You're mean!" (Mean = there are rules and they will be followed. The TV will be turned off now.)
After posting that I was really a mean aunt since I ripped the iPad out of my one nephews hand & told them both that they had to clean up all of the toys they threw everywhere.0 -
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »xLoveLikeWinterx wrote: »
My 3.5 yr old is like this too- only he's charming when he wants to be. He's totally got the "ginger hair and freckles with big cheesy smile" thing down pat so he KNOWS when he's cute.kelly_c_77 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »So, I failed at the grocery store...I'm way over goal already and haven't had dinner yet. Oh well, whatever.
But anyway, after I ordered our half pound of cheese at the deli, my son politely asked the woman working, "Can I get 3 pounds of kittens, please"??? OMG, everyone in line busted out laughing, including me! Where does he come up with this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHA!!! This is AWESOME. He's hilarious!
Thanks! And seriously I know that kids are funny...but I could never imagine that a 3 year old could be as sarcastic, creative, and hilarious as he is! Cracks me up all day, every day. He's my best little bud! I'm dreading this fall when he starts pre school...I'll be lost without my sidekick!
Edited because HE'S starting pre school, not ME. Where's the coffee?
This morning he tells me, "I love you mom because you're my best friend," does the CHEESIEST smile, then asked me for ice cream. I told him not for breakfast, he tells me, "You're fired, I don't want a mean best friend anymore".riderfangal wrote: »[xLoveLikeWinterx wrote: »
My 3.5 yr old is like this too- only he's charming when he wants to be. He's totally got the "ginger hair and freckles with big cheesy smile" thing down pat so he KNOWS when he's cute.kelly_c_77 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »So, I failed at the grocery store...I'm way over goal already and haven't had dinner yet. Oh well, whatever.
But anyway, after I ordered our half pound of cheese at the deli, my son politely asked the woman working, "Can I get 3 pounds of kittens, please"??? OMG, everyone in line busted out laughing, including me! Where does he come up with this stuff?
HAHAHAHAHA!!! This is AWESOME. He's hilarious!
Thanks! And seriously I know that kids are funny...but I could never imagine that a 3 year old could be as sarcastic, creative, and hilarious as he is! Cracks me up all day, every day. He's my best little bud! I'm dreading this fall when he starts pre school...I'll be lost without my sidekick!
Edited because HE'S starting pre school, not ME. Where's the coffee?
This morning he tells me, "I love you mom because you're my best friend," does the CHEESIEST smile, then asked me for ice cream. I told him not for breakfast, he tells me, "You're fired, I don't want a mean best friend anymore".
When my 4 year old gets mad at me his big comeback is : "You're not my best friend and you're not invited to my birthday party"
LOL!
My nephews always call me mean, because I won't let them eat like three or four granola bars or basically eat the whole house.
I'm a mean mom! Son to me when I told him no last year "You're mean!" (Mean = there are rules and they will be followed. The TV will be turned off now.)
After posting that I was really a mean aunt since I ripped the iPad out of my one nephews hand & told them both that they had to clean up all of the toys they threw everywhere.
All of this is making me laugh especially since my son is being a total monster tonight as I am trying to get everything ready for our camping trip.
I was a good aunt. Why didn't I just stay an aunt!0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »ytcrosbyleehannah wrote: »
Awesome job! You're totally rocking your recomp.
This. Awesomeness0 -
@orangesmartie good luck with your Mountain this weekend!
@Italian_Buju your story is gut wrenching. Proud of you for turning out to be such a selfless mother instead of following in your mothers footstep.
@rungirl1973 sorry your ex was a schmuck as well. Glad he is out of your life and glad you got a clean bill of health today
For everyone else big hugs. To my American friends Have a great July 4th tomorrow. Safe travels to anyone on the roads.0 -
HI ALL! I am back from my vacation in the Dominican Republic! It was pretty awesome, though sadly the beach (which got awesome reviews on TripAdvisor) was FULL of seaweed. The water was murky, too... I went to the Bahamas thrice when I was younger and always loved the clear Caribbean water, but this water sucked! The sand was nice and soft, though... and it was nice to just lay out and read (I thought 1,400 pages would be enough... boy was I wrong).
The room was a lot better than I was expecting, because (opposite of the beach) there were a lot of complaints. I was very much happy with it... and the buffet was pretty decent. I'm going to miss eating all the mango and passion fruit I can. It was the first time I had passion fruit and to me it's pretty much like sour candy. Yum. And the banana smoothies and fresh donuts (made right in front of you) in the morning.
I got burned and it didn't feel great. For the first time ever I have freckles on my shoulders... I feel like my body didn't know what to do with the sudden influx of sun, and really I didn't get that much of a tan despite spending a lot of time every day in the great outdoors.
SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN BOTHERING ME: I got sand in my eye yesterday, last day to really enjoy the beach. I kept rubbing my eye and washing it out with water but I still feel like something is in my eye. It kept waking me up last night and now it's just freaking me out. My boyfriend says it's probably due to irritation or just my own mind playing tricks on me... but I do feel like it's in there and it's driving me mad. I just tried to submerge my eye in the sink to rinse it out but I only succeeded in making my eye burn. I've rubbed it raw (bad idea) and now it's pretty dry. I do think I can see a hairline scratch, so maybe I rubbed san into my eye enough to scratch it? Does anyone have experience with scratched eyeballs? I'm terrified to go to the doctor because I hate people going anywhere near my eye
Despite that (and my dumb flip-flops breaking two days ago), I really enjoyed Punta Cana
It does feel pretty good to be home, though. I've been wanting to see Inside Out. 0 -
@FluffySandwich Welcome back! Glad you had a great vacation!0
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Thanks!!!riderfangal wrote: »@FluffySandwich Welcome back! Glad you had a great vacation!
@Italian_Buju I saw a lot of people mentioning your post, so I searched back and found it. I am so sorry, that whole thing just made my heart sink. I can't believe someone would do that to their own child
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Glad you had a great trip!FluffySandwich wrote: »HI ALL! I am back from my vacation in the Dominican Republic!
Sorry to hear about your sore eye. It definitely sounds like it might be a little scratch. Try to leave it alone for a couple of days and see if it improves.
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