3: Maybe the Greatest Club Ever?

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Attention all connoisseurs of the gourmet arts:

Seeing as how certain people around Babylon not only can't tell blanching from braising, but think pineapples are palatable with every dish, I find myself in need of an outlet for like minded individuals to congregate over a love of cooking. I cannot be the only one with this need.

I'm here to gauge interest for a club. A Gourmet Cooking club. Potential topics to be discussed would be: the difficulty of finding quality all purpose mixers, and how to find a quiet place to cook when the entirety of Babylon would rather riot than flambé.

Hm. Speaking of flambé, I'm in the mood for Bananas Foster.

Comments

[postits]

I wouldn't mind such a club.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear it!

Question: Do you find Williams-Sonoma overrated?

[postits]

I wasn't aware I would be quizzed.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

It's not a quiz. I'm just trying out compelling conversation topics for when the club first meets.

[ex_wells219]

I'm not like, Iron Chef quality but I really like to cook, so I'd definitely come to meetings.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I for one fully support your involvement in this.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

And what about you, Selina? The more the merrier!

[ryuume.livejournal.com]

Ah, it sounds like fun, doesn't it? Maybe he'll do something with bento.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

That's a great idea! Proactivity -- that's what I like to see. Can I expect to see you at the first meeting?

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

That's not a problem, so long as you've got an interest.

Also, you raise another potential topic for discussion: does anyone actually like Bobby Flay?

[hostbu]

Yes!! Culture for Babylon! Editable culture!

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Maybe if things go well, we could look into catering events around Babylon. Events that don't endanger my life and/or wok.

[rockthewolves.livejournal.com]

I'm game.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Word.

Another topic to consider: Is margarine ever really an acceptable butter substitute?

[rockthewolves.livejournal.com]

Never. I grew up on butter, I'd never touch the other stuff.

[spenstar.livejournal.com]

OH HEY I HAVE A DISCUSSION TOPIC

QUESTION: WHAT FOODS DO NOT GO WELL WITH PINEAPPLE?

I PROPOSE THAT THE ANSWER IS NONE

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU KNOW, SHAWN.

WHILE NOT AS OVERPOWERING AS, SAY, LEMON, PINEAPPLE IS AN OVERPOWERING CITRUS AND CAN COMPLETELY THROW OFF THE BALANCE OF SUBTLER FLAVORS.

[spenstar.livejournal.com]

NOT IF YOU ONLY USE A LITTLE BIT

NO ONE EVER SAID YOU HAD TO USE A WHOLE PINEAPPLE

[yourmagician.livejournal.com]

I could go for this.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Noted! Any area in particular you'd be interested in discussing? East Asian cuisine? The many uses of a crock-pot? When it is and is not appropriate to administer a light glaze?

[yourmagician.livejournal.com]

I'm curious as to how everyone enjoys their noodles. Ramen, lo mein, ravioli, rigatoni, whatever have you.

[yakyuubaka.livejournal.com]

It sounds interesting! I'm not really an all-around gourmet, though, I'm mostly just good at sushi...

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Sushi's delicious!

[yakyuubaka.livejournal.com]

I could bring some?

[tokencommoner]

When were you planning on meeting?