Never had artichokes.
Came back after another meeting, and he ison the phone talking about varsity this junior that, and the woman in the cube behind him was the very picture of exasperation. Poor thing. At least I wasn't here.
What'd you all order a dead guy for?
Jayne ,'The Message'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
§ ita § - Apr 28, 2014 2:06:44 pm PDT #26352 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Dana - Apr 28, 2014 2:12:30 pm PDT #26353 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
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-t - Apr 28, 2014 2:21:46 pm PDT #26354 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I just don't even understand that. I've only tried stuffed artichokes a couple of times, and they are okay, I guess, but not really better than non-stuffed artichokes and I'd rather have my stuffing inside a bird soaking up all those juices.
The thing that intrigues me about roasting artichokes (besides how roasting is inherently deliciousness enhancing) is that you slice the artichokes in half and scoop out the prickly thready bits you don't eat before you roast. Wacky, but if it's really not hard and works, pretty cool.
Typo Boy - Apr 28, 2014 2:36:52 pm PDT #26355 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
I like my artichokes cooked by somebody else, with all the inedible bits already removed.
Burrell - Apr 28, 2014 2:53:58 pm PDT #26356 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
egad ita, that guy needs something else to think about.
Those stuffed artichokes look delicious, but they look like work to prepare. But I will happily eat one if someone else will make it for me. See also: homemade ravioli and spanikopita.
Amy - Apr 28, 2014 3:46:25 pm PDT #26357 of 30000
Because books.
Craig Ferguson is leaving the Late Late Show in December. Sad now.
meara - Apr 28, 2014 3:59:00 pm PDT #26358 of 30000
Erin, your approach sounds very reasonable, and how they often suggest parents do for weddings, all "I can give you $X, and if you want to spend more, that's your money". Good luck, from what you've said about her before I'm sure there'll be drama. :(
In other news, I can haz roommate! Old one is moving out, but a friend came to see the place tonight and said it'll work great, she loves the location, so she's going to move in in July. That'll leave me without a roommate in June, but I'm willing to do that in exchange for having a roommate I know and like. Excellent.
-t - Apr 28, 2014 4:14:29 pm PDT #26359 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yay, meara!
That's a bummer, Amy. I don't even watch the Late Late Show but I'm sad to hear it.
Laura - Apr 28, 2014 4:50:56 pm PDT #26360 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
That is a wonderful relief, meara!
Love artichokes so much. Steamed in my microwave, hearts in a jar, stuffed if I get them in a restaurant. Yummy yummy. Now I have to buy some tomorrow.
I don't bother with the trimming. Much of the stem gets consumed too.
Sheryl - Apr 28, 2014 4:52:51 pm PDT #26361 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Got home from FKO around 9. The con was fun, Gary did a great job. I got a call from my folks about 15 minutes ago. My uncle died tonight. They don't expect me to come to the funeral, but I will send a condolence card and something in his memory.(Haven't figured out if it will be a donation or getting a tree planted in Israel in his memory. After a good night's sleep, I'll make that decision.)