Icon134 0 #1 June 30, 2006 Ok... prompted by two of my food threads... chilli and sweet (quick) bread... I've learned that there are historical traditions to how these are eaten/made... i.e. chili doesn't have beans (although I like them so I'll probably keep adding them... ) and sweet bread shouldn't have anything "spread" on it... which is just crazy talk... I'm just curious if there are any other interesting (or odd) food traditions, etc... that anyone knows... this isn't by any means limited to American traditions... the rest of the world is welcome to Chime in as well... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #2 June 30, 2006 I don't know about tradition, but people who put salt on their fruit annoy me. But, pepper on strawberries is OK.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda 0 #3 June 30, 2006 Quote I don't know about tradition, but people who put salt on their fruit annoy me. Quote Agreed! But, pepper on strawberries is OK. WTH??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLKSKY 0 #4 June 30, 2006 Italian mariana sauce is not sauce. It is gravy--FYI! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 June 30, 2006 If you enter a real official chili contest, you can't have any beans or chunks of vegetables in it. Just beef and the sauce. also, if you make margaritas, make them with fresh squeezed lime juice, not that lame-ass mix crap. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #6 June 30, 2006 I put salt on apples! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #7 June 30, 2006 also, if someone gives you a bottle of homebrewed beer, pour it into a glass first. Don't just swill it out of the bottle. The brewer worked hard to get the aroma, color, & clarity a certain way & if you just swill it from the bottle, you're just being rude. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #8 June 30, 2006 Quote I don't know about tradition, but people who put salt on their fruit annoy me. I put salt on watermelon and cantaloupe... Guess it is a southern thing; but it sure enhances the flavor!!! Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 June 30, 2006 Pizza does NOT have pineapple on it. Dads make better apple pie than Moms Strawberries and cracked black pepper... yum... yum . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #10 June 30, 2006 It is a southern thing and my entire family puts salt on their watermelon and canteloupe, too. Ya'll are nuts. And yes, fresh ground black pepper actually brings out the flavor in strawberries---ask any Chef. Of course, I'm FAR from a chef---but I eat a lot of great food.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamjenn1 0 #11 June 30, 2006 Quote fresh ground black pepper actually brings out the flavor in strawberries---ask any Chef. I thought that was champagne that brought the flavor out in strawberries *********************************** "His dick is ringing!" Female Skydiver "Well...answer it!!!" Male Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 June 30, 2006 <> - so you dont put solt on Tomatos? . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 June 30, 2006 Salt goes on: Watermelon Cantelope Honeydew Sugar goes on: Strawberrries Peaches Blueberries Blueberries go in: WafflesI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #14 June 30, 2006 Quote ---but I eat a lot of great food. So do I. Sushi being my favorite expensive meal. Although, I still have a soft spot for Ruth's Chris. Even with my (more expensive than average) tastes, I still love fresh watermelon and shaker of salt. Well salt or vodka that is... Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 June 30, 2006 Ginger or nutmeg goes on: Watermelon Cantelope Honeydew Sugar-free-non-carcinogenic-nautral-sweetener-stuff goes on: Strawberrries Peaches Blueberries (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #16 June 30, 2006 Quote I don't know about tradition, but people who put salt on their fruit annoy me. But, pepper on strawberries is OK. Here in San Antonio, we put chili con limon on fruit. It's veeery good. Especially on hot days, which is pretty much every day.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #17 July 1, 2006 When you make a martini....crack the ice. Use neither cubes nor chopped ice. Either will ruin a perfectly good drink...the secret is in the ice! I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #18 July 1, 2006 Of course I salt my tomatoes---it's the exception to the rule---there's always one exception. But, your exception is not allowed to be cantaloupe. It's just wrong. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #19 July 1, 2006 Quote So do I. Sushi being my favorite expensive meal. Although, I still have a soft spot for Ruth's Chris. Ruth's Chris is the only place I'll eat steak (filet)--b/c it's just too good to say no. And I always use soy/wasabi on my sushi (We go once or twice /week). I LOVE salt and salty foods. But, again, salt on fruit??? Ya'll are nuts!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #20 July 1, 2006 Cheese & apples together are yummy, though. Peanut Butter and apples, too. Cheese & peanut butter are salty, but it's different than putting salt directly on the apple. And that's my story...Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #21 July 1, 2006 Quote Cheese & apples together are yummy, though. Peanut Butter and apples, too. Cheese & peanut butter are salty, but it's different than putting salt directly on the apple. And that's my story...so... the impression I'm getting is that you don't like salt on your fruit... got it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #22 July 1, 2006 Quote Ruth's Chris is the only place I'll eat steak (filet)--b/c it's just too good to say no. Not a bad choice... but for me it is the bone in ribeye! Medium Rare of course... with a side of creamed spinach! mmm mmm good Quote And I always use soy/wasabi on my sushi (We go once or twice /week). I always love seeing the newbie sushi eaters watching me mix up my wasabi and soy sauce in the soy sauce dish. Of course 9 times out of 10 I hear mumbling then them following suit. Damn... Now I am craving some Toro, big time!!! Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryanocerous 0 #23 July 1, 2006 bourbon goes in egg nog not brandy you crazy people! If you say egg nog isn't a food you haven't had nothing but for 3 days. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #24 July 1, 2006 Mustard and pickle relish should not be added into the ingredients of any kind of recipe...they should only adorne hot dogs or hamburgers!! Pickle relish and mustard added to tuna or potato salad is just plain craziness!! Eeeeew gross!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #25 July 1, 2006 Iced tea is iced tea, dammit! If I wanted peach tea or raspberry tea or lemon tea I would ask for it. (Lemon tea is usually ok, but it's still irritating when I ordered iced tea.) If I want sweet tea I'll add the sugar myself. It's tea, chilled, with ice. How hard can that be? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
