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[Akura]

Eating a sloppy joe basically is a depraved one-person sex act.

Given the name, that's not particularly surprising.

[Osmosis Jones]

Also the best beer in the world.

I'll pay the best Pilsner, but Czech's don't even come close to best beer in general. For personal preference, the finesse and artistry that goes into Belgian brewing is amazing, and the complexity of a fine geuze is unrivalled in the beer world.

Really though, the big brewing powerhouses (UK/Germany/US/Belgium/Czech) each have something going for them, so no one will ever agree on who is the best because we each like different things.

[Sappho]

Also the best beer in the world.

I'll pay the best Pilsner, but Czech's don't even come close to best beer in general. For personal preference, the finesse and artistry that goes into Belgian brewing is amazing, and the complexity of a fine geuze is unrivalled in the beer world.

Really though, the big brewing powerhouses (UK/Germany/US/Belgium/Czech) each have something going for them, so no one will ever agree on who is the best because we each like different things.

That is fair - what type of beer is "best" is really down to personal taste. (Just like wine, no matter what many snobs try to claim.) Czech wins hands down according to my personal taste, but certainly I wouldn't argue that it's best for everyone. Still, I would suggest it's worth someone visiting and trying it to see if it's their favorite as well.

[Arx]

Apparently mostly older recipes. But it seems they often do (although less often than, say, cinnamon).

[penguinofhonor]

That is unusual but very interesting... I'm definitely going to have to make a mace pumpkin pie now.

It's from the same plant as nutmeg and tastes similar, so you can probably substitute it if you have trouble finding mace. I got mine from an Indian grocery store.

[Flying Dice]

In the wake of the food coma I feel sorta bad for fibbing a little. Our family pumpkin pie recipe doesn't use brown sugar and molasses for sweetening, it uses honey and molasses. S'an important part of the taste, and also makes it a bit better for you. The latter local and the former good quality, ofc. Still not gonna spill the portions though.

Speaking of, we went 100% homemade this year. Except, shamefully, for the whipped cream.

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[Yoink]

Hm... In the Czech Republic, the big bottles of beer are 1.5 liters. A half liter is standard size. Also, it's literally cheaper than (bottled) water. Also the best beer in the world.

Come to Prague, everyone!

Not sure if I've tried Czechoslovakian beer or not, but that would be awesome purely for the architecture.
Man, I wouldn't mind somehow making my way to Europe and just, I don't know, (hitch-)hiking across the whole damn place. Probably would be too much of a poverty-stricken adventure to have much relevance to the Food Thread, though.

Edit: Oh, whilst I'm in the Food Thread, what's a good solution to flavouring plain instant noodles?
For some reason there are several packs of instant noodle/ramen cakes in the pantry without the usual seasoning sachets. I guess I could just dump some soy sauce on them? Probably? Not sure what would work best.

[Flying Dice]

Honestly just about anything will do. Can't go wrong with soy sauce, sometimes I try a cube of soup base, toss in some veggies, split a sachet from another pack and back it up with soy sauce. Tons of easy instant-ramen spice-up recipes floating around the web.

[Sappho]

Hm... In the Czech Republic, the big bottles of beer are 1.5 liters. A half liter is standard size. Also, it's literally cheaper than (bottled) water. Also the best beer in the world.

Come to Prague, everyone!

Not sure if I've tried Czechoslovakian beer or not, but that would be awesome purely for the architecture.
Man, I wouldn't mind somehow making my way to Europe and just, I don't know, (hitch-)hiking across the whole damn place. Probably would be too much of a poverty-stricken adventure to have much relevance to the Food Thread, though.

Uff... I'm assuming you live in the US and never learned much about Europe, but quick and very important correction here: Czechoslovakia hasn't existed for 25 years. It's the Czech Republic now, and Slovakia is it's own country with its own language and culture, and it *really* rubs locals from both countries the wrong way when people continue to link them together like that.

Also, Europe probably isn't anything like you think it is. It's awesome and all, but the whole hitchhiking across it thing isn't something people usually do anymore, other than the occasional very brave hippie. You can do backpacking adventures, mostly involving trains and such, but hitchhiking is not much easier or safer here than in the US. And "Europe" really isn't one entity any more than North America (despite the efforts of the EU) - each country has its own language, culture, food, etc., and don't all necessarily get along or like each other very much. Due to Schengen, you can cross most borders without going through customs, though. Not trying to discourage you from coming - you totally should explore the world and learn more about it. Sadly, very few Americans ever do that. I've lived in the Czech Republic for 7 years and I never want to leave.

Anyway, back to food! Speaking of being in the Czech Republic, Thanksgiving is one of the few things I miss here, and I've yet to find a good way to celebrate. The same foods just aren't available, or they're ridiculously expensive. I'm thinking of trying to cook up something this weekend. A big turkey is out of the question - my oven is tiny. I think I can find a small frozen turkey somewhere, but it will be super expensive... I'll have to measure the oven first to make sure it will fit before buying. I've never cooked turkey before, though. Anyone have a good source for instructions on how to do so? Or any advice on other ways to cook it if I screw up and it doesn't fit in the oven?

[Reudh]

Hm... In the Czech Republic, the big bottles of beer are 1.5 liters. A half liter is standard size. Also, it's literally cheaper than (bottled) water. Also the best beer in the world.

Come to Prague, everyone!

Not sure if I've tried Czechoslovakian beer or not, but that would be awesome purely for the architecture.
Man, I wouldn't mind somehow making my way to Europe and just, I don't know, (hitch-)hiking across the whole damn place. Probably would be too much of a poverty-stricken adventure to have much relevance to the Food Thread, though.

Edit: Oh, whilst I'm in the Food Thread, what's a good solution to flavouring plain instant noodles?
For some reason there are several packs of instant noodle/ramen cakes in the pantry without the usual seasoning sachets. I guess I could just dump some soy sauce on them? Probably? Not sure what would work best.

Literally anything that gives you flavour. Stock, vegetables, meats, condiments. Much of the purpose of pastas and noodles is to act as a vehicle for the flavour of a broth or foods alongside them.

[Sappho]

Hm... In the Czech Republic, the big bottles of beer are 1.5 liters. A half liter is standard size. Also, it's literally cheaper than (bottled) water. Also the best beer in the world.

Come to Prague, everyone!

Not sure if I've tried Czechoslovakian beer or not, but that would be awesome purely for the architecture.
Man, I wouldn't mind somehow making my way to Europe and just, I don't know, (hitch-)hiking across the whole damn place. Probably would be too much of a poverty-stricken adventure to have much relevance to the Food Thread, though.

Edit: Oh, whilst I'm in the Food Thread, what's a good solution to flavouring plain instant noodles?
For some reason there are several packs of instant noodle/ramen cakes in the pantry without the usual seasoning sachets. I guess I could just dump some soy sauce on them? Probably? Not sure what would work best.

Literally anything that gives you flavour. Stock, vegetables, meats, condiments. Much of the purpose of pastas and noodles is to act as a vehicle for the flavour of a broth or foods alongside them.

Oh, my favorite flavor-adder for noodles is sesame oil. Fry whatever veggies, etc. in a little of that before adding water and noodles and your taste buds will thank you. I never buy the noodles with flavor packets. I always just make a soup and add the noodles at the end. Much healthier and tastier (and more filling).

[Yoink]

@Sappho: I knew all of that except for the Czech / Slovakia thing. Whoops.
Yes, I am aware that hitchhiking is incredibly dangerous, haha. I am from Australia, by the way.

Thanks for the noodle advice, people. When I ate them earlier I just added some mustard and soy/teriyaki sauce, and the first time included some misc. salad bits (poorly) mixed in, the second time I tore up some baby spinach and mixed that in. Ehh, it was alright overall. Still not nearly as good as the flavoured kinds.
Next time I should probably add some oil or stock. If there is a next time.

[Flying Dice]

If you have an Asian grocery around (and you probs should since you're in Oz), pick up veggies from there if you're dedicated. Or just be lazy with celery/carrots/whatever.

[Akura]

I'm looking to make some tuna sushi rolls for lunch next week. I'm restocking the rice and nori tomorrow, but is there any kind of vegetable or other thing I should put in them with the tuna?

[Reudh]

I'm looking to make some tuna sushi rolls for lunch next week. I'm restocking the rice and nori tomorrow, but is there any kind of vegetable or other thing I should put in them with the tuna?

It's your call. I usually go for a tiny sliver of avocado with it.