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Getting over excited about lobster is kind of cultural I guess. Its social value is much higher than its real value, kind of like beer or BBQ (for me). It's "ok" but push comes to shove, I'd much rather have a good breaded and fried white fish.




Thanks! Unfortunately, two things the doc tells me not to have, garlic (which I've never been huge fan of) and onion (which I have). I'll still give that saute' a try though. I usually just steam spinach, think I'll give that a try too.

Lobster used to be seen as a cheap food. I read that it only exploded into popularity after transport made it easier to get to inland locations. Marketing also helped.

I am not a fan of lobster either. I prefer shrimp or fish.

I'm not much of a shellfish fan either. Putting aside the fact that it's usually very expensive, there' not as much meat there as there is in fish, which is tastier and cheaper.

And fish is a bit more versatile in terms of the dishes you cane make with it

Those are now on my health food list

I also like nachos with tons of cheese, lasagna, meatballs, peanut butter and chocolate. All healthy by the way.

Overrated: Black Friday

SOOOOOOO overrated

We don't have it here. But I think malls in general are overrated, though I do enjoy the free airconditioning.

That reminds me of a show I caught. The presenter was going through the remains of the city that was well beneath the current streets. He commented that it had been a very poor part of the city. Their diet consisted of lots of nice wine and oysters. He just laughed.

Now that I work a stone's throw from one, I do kind of like getting out of the office and taking a stroll there at lunchtime. There's a nice intermittent garden-type thing outside my building. Also, a nice fountain outside the mall. So at least it means fresh air and something to see besides cubicle walls.

The food IN the mall, on the other hand? Nothing to shout about. I'm also not sure if I'll be able to get from one end to the other in less than an hour come December. Because now all the shopping madness is cranking up.

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No problem. I haven't tried this one, but it is onion and garlic free, so it might work:

http://www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-kale-with-lemon-378454

Alas, we have that here too. I'm already bracing myself for the awful traffic.

The traffic makes some Christmas reunions overrated. I prefer scheduling reunions with friends in January, when all the madness has died down.

Lemon and parmesion! That has a ring of tastiness to it. I think I might hold off on the pepper flakes first go round, it's not sounding right in my head but that l and p combo does. Thanks!

I have to say thanks as well, that recipe looks lovely. Lemon and parmesan are a flavor combo I have tried before as well.

You guys should let me know how it turns out.

I have to buy a pan.

Okay, I'm not THAT pathetic. I have a pan but it's a teflon, with a lot of scratches and that lacquer stuff all over. I want to get a cast iron, they're supposed to be good, right?


Anyone know how to get rid of that laquer off baking and fry pans? How to keep from it getting ON baking and fry pans?

Am I off topic?

Cast iron... may be overrated. Depends on how strong your back is and how much time you want to spend coddling your cookware. Lots of "how to season/clean cast iron" sites online will give you the basics. Read those carefully before you invest. Good cast iron isn't cheap. Even at yard sales I've seen the rusted out ones at premium prices.

Though I'm a borderline hoarder and hate to throw things away, I'd say that once the nonstick stuff has started to come off the pan you'd best pitch it. Or turn it into a plant stand or something. The coating will continue to come off-- sometimes in your food. You don't want to eat Teflon.

If you buy a new Teflon pan, use only plastic or wood utensils in it to protect the coating. Clean it only with plastic scrubbers or a sponge, and don't stack other cookware in it when you store it.

A good compromise is a stainless steel pan. I swear by the old-time (made in U.S.) Revereware. It's what Mom used. (I scored mine at various Goodwills before I learned that Goodwill = Satan.) Its only major drawback is that you have to polish the copper bottom every time you wash the pan. Otherwise, it will darken and not heat evenly like it's supposed to.

I was nodding along and then got to Goodwill=Satan (or possibly Stan as I typed first before correcting it). What's that about?

I've a mix of cast iron and stainless pots and pans. I have both for pans, although I lean to using the stainless one most of the time, as it's just easier going.

Mmmmmm Teflon!

We used to have a pan like that. It became so difficult to use that I finally convinced my folks to toss it.

to '50s ad jingle...

It's the tasty treat for tots and teens. It's Teflon!

Funny, you don't look Bismollian!

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I have a good friend who's slaved away there for a decade or so. He could tell you some amazing stories.

Also, they've really jacked up their prices. I go to the indy thrift stores whenever I can, or I buy new. Goodwill is overrated. Of course, so are a lot of "vintage" stores these days. Selling used stuff that's not old enough to be truly "collectible," but priced as if it is.

Yeah, I made mr_cleome throw out his stash, because I didn't want him to become Teflon Kid.

Once in a while, a stainless steel pan will get burned, nasty stuff on it, but not too often. You can buy Naval Jelly in the auto dept. at the supermarket and take that stuff off without actually hurting the steel. It just takes patience.