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

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Sorry Burt, but I generally keep to the dining side of things.

[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

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

What about people who are allergic to pineapple, Shawn? Huh? Did you ever think about them? Do they not deserve the pleasures of a well prepared meal?

[yourmagician.livejournal.com]

I could go for this.

[yakyuubaka.livejournal.com]

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

[spenstar.livejournal.com]

Gus Gus Gus Gus Gus!

That's what pineapple extract is for.

[rockthewolves.livejournal.com]

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

[ryuume.livejournal.com]

Mm! Of course! I want to learn how to make foods outside of the ones I know!

[ryuume.livejournal.com]

Ah, should I bring something to eat?

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

What about people who just plain don't like pineapples?

[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?

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Sushi's delicious!

[spenstar.livejournal.com]

Well, they're just crazy.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that. If you want quality dishes, you have to be willing to shell out the extra sixty cents.

[rockthewolves.livejournal.com]

If you want real southern food, you need an assload of butter.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

You can if you want to! I was thinking it might be fun if we all brought our favorite dishes in.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

In that case, let me know if you're ever interested in a gourmet meal.

[ryuume.livejournal.com]

I can bring some curry!

[yakyuubaka.livejournal.com]

I could bring some?

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

Or maybe you're crazy.

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

That sounds great!

I'm considering duck a l'orange. Or smoked salmon.

[ryuume.livejournal.com]

I vote smoked salmon!

[mr-ttshowbiz.livejournal.com]

That's why I'm more of a fan of Mediterranean dishes. It's easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle.