Some free stuff is good, other isn't worth the cost. Same with some
of > the stuff you have to pay for. We were underwhelmed by the Space Needle
The Space Needle had its day. It's not so impressive by
comparison with modern wonders, but think about what a
splash it made when it opened over a half century ago -
it was quite a testament to the enterprise and expertise
of the human race.
I know, I remember reading about it when it first opened up. To an
elementary ages school kid, it sounded interesting. As an adult, reality didn't match expectation.
As with so many things. The anticipation often doesn't
match with the reality; but you have to add into the
equation that sometimes the real thing is even better
than advertised.
There is cost associated with natural attractions - mostly
opportunity costs in banning development and exploitation,
so not so obvious at first, but real. Some of us think the
price is worth paying.
Agreed, developers/exploiters have no business in that area. Road maintainence should be kept up but don't want to see a McD's or Motel 6
on every cross road.
Sometimes a compromise is attempted, McDonaldses that
don't look like McDonaldses with plain brown paper
wrappers to minimize the visual impact of litter,
that sort of thing.
After vetting that it is what you're looking for. I've seen a lot of Shedd Spread Whipped (stuff) in various eateries.
Thank you, I already know what Shedd tastes like (and
do not approve).
So you would not be smuggling it out of a restaurant?
There are actually few things I'm not above smuggling
out of restaurants.
dog pee and stuff like that.
Very true, that is a biohazard.
But not that serious a one - it's more a grossout
factor than anything else.
True, and not something I would consider harvesting if I knew the stuff
had been contaminated.
We're together on that, but then I think, where
do you figure the mushrooms get their amino acids
from, anyway?
Sometimes just steamed is even better.
I'm not in full agreement there, finding plain steamed
either boring or disgusting, the latter when there's a
lot of spices and salt.
If the shrimp are good, plain steamed is all the cooking/seasoning it
needs. If the shrimp are old, overcooked, etc, then it needs some sort
of help, if not just tossed out.
For me, a good clean fry is the way to go. For
the most delicate mollusks, maybe not, but it is a
rare food that isn't benefited by a little fat and
crunch.
Tomatoes and oranges gave me mouth sores in my childhood;
all cheese not only blue gave me cramps. I didn't mind
zucchini, but after tomatoes and oranges didn't bother
me any more, I probably had to find something to
substitute for them!
You're outed on that now. (G)
In what way?
Reread what you wrote.
I still don't see. It's not as though food
preferences are forever. And maybe you ignored
the joke factor; I'm not sure.
Posssibly the latter group, not so sure about the former.
You didn't mind that carrot cake, did you?
No, but I knew what you were doing.
I wonder how many people that makes a difference for.
Some people would be very put out by it, others would enjoy it for the
joke.
I'm put in mind of far more offputting things,
litterbox cake, and so on,
Title: Meat Loaf Tropicale
O---------------kay.......................
Some people come up with the most interesting ideas for food........
It's the "almost mysterious" part that gets me.
---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01
Title: Kitty Litter Cake
Categories: Cakes, Halloween
Yield: 24 servings
1 pk Spice cake mix Green food colring
1 pk White cake mix 12 sm Toosie rolls
1 pk White sandwich cookies 1 pk Vanilla pudding mix
Prepare cake mixes and bake accordingly to directions.Prepare pudding mix
and chill until ready to assemble. Crumble white sandwich cookies in
small
batches in blender, they tend to stick, so scrape often. Set aside all
but
about 1/4 cup. To the 1/4 cup cookie crumbs, add a few drops green food
coloring and mix using a fork. When cakes are cooled to room temperature,
crumble into a large bowl. Toss with half the remaining cookie crumbs and
the chilled pudding. gently combine. Line new, clean kitty litter box.
Put
mixture into litter box. Put three unwrapped Toostie rolls in a microwave
safe dish and heat until soft and pliable. Shape ends so they are no
longer
blunt, curving slightly. repeat with 3 more Tootsie rolls and bury in
mixture. Sprinkle the other half of cookie crumbs over top. Scatter the
green cookie crumbs lightly over the top, this is supposed to look like
the
chlorophyll in kitty litter. Heat remaining Tootsie Rolls, 3 at a time in
the microwave until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and
sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Serve with a new pooper scooper.
Source unknown but recipe well known
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