Food

[Jeannie]

I think it got the bad rap purely from the STUPID trendy 1980's Yuppie book "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche". And for 30 years since, I've been answering that cliche' with the retort "Real men don't give a f**k about what stupid trendy books say they do or don't eat".

I love quiche, particularly Quiche Lorraine. And I make a mean one, pie crust, eggs, cream, Swiss cheese, onion and bacon (!), what's not to love? Though I do love mine, I always try it if it's on the menu. It can be quite different, and still quite good. Would love to try some in the Lorraine region of France some day.

I did try some in the French section of Epcot Center a few years back (not that it's remotely the same, just "themed"). It was very good. Some of the best I ever had was in an East Lansing restaurant that unfortunately is no longer around (also had a great Eggs Benedict and Eggs Lorraine). Was called the Pan Tree and was open 24/7. Gawd I miss that place!

Real Men Don't Eat Quiche

Jeannie

[Der Amf]

A while ago I bought some rose coco (borlotti) beans, and found them very dull in the recipe I bunged them in. Now I've a slow cooker I'm wondering if I might have another go with them. Anyone know how to make them more fun? Unlike haricot beans, they stay quite crunchy when cooked. Wondering how to use that to advantage

I put them overnight in the slow cooker with the usual vegetables, with thyme and smoked paprika. Just investigated.



Don't be alarmed by the black patches - that's just the skin caramelising. The beans have got a much more interesting texture and have taken on much more flavour than before. A success

[geoffbot]

Real Men Don't Eat Quiche

Jeannie

That's amusing

[Der Amf]

Something which perplexes me is how it came to be considered manly not to know how to feed yourself, whole generations of men who couldn't cook, like pathetic big babies crying to mummy for their dindins

[geoffbot]

Something which perplexes me is how it came to be considered manly not to know how to feed yourself, whole generations of men who couldn't cook, like pathetic big babies crying to mummy for their dindins

Cos cookin is woman's work

[meijlinder]

Something which perplexes me is how it came to be considered manly not to know how to feed yourself, whole generations of men who couldn't cook, like pathetic big babies crying to mummy for their dindins

Especially since it at the same time was almost unheard of with a female chef at restaurants...

Do it for yourself or your loved ones for free - unmanly
Do it for complete strangers for money - manly

(and yes I realise these two statements can be interpreted with other meaning than cooking)

[geoffbot]

Tuna stir fry. Hoisin sauce ftw.

[Nokie]

Something with a bit of dark choc and raspberry for dessert last night.

[Henry Krinkle]

First tomato harvest of the year.



What to do with all the little lovelies?



Caprese, locally made proscuitto, grilled homemade bread and Blanc de blancs, al fresco? Sure!

[Nokie]

^^^^^^

That looks fantastic!