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[JustSheila]

Could we get back to cheesecake recipes please.

Good one, Leon.

 

[Commander Birdsong]

"George" is rarely pleasant toward anyone of whom he/she/it disapproves.

i sense a warmth in george

he has a polemical stance and, as it happens, the lrh/csi imprimatur has so much damn good stuff in it you must self-induce ignorance to scoff at it; you must argue from below 2.0 on the tone scale at least part of the time

but take a look at arnie lerma for a good example

here's an intelligent guy who has done many things well in his life; he has a track record in life much higher on the tone scale than his writing on scientology

i'm confident george is a far more appealing person in real life than shows in his style of discourse

 

[Bill]

boyoboyoboyoboy...

yes, yes, yes...

auditors are trained to notice that the bipeds of this planet commonly accuse others of their own crimes

meaningless quibbles

the local greek chorus chants litanies of meaningless quibbles about ron and his work from dawn to dusk and deep into the night

You really should stick to subjects you know something about.

Oh, wait, this is Cmdr BS! Never mind.

 

[JustSheila]

Nobody should ever insult American cheesecakes. Or Australian or New Zealand cheesecakes. Because those countries have perfected it to a science.

A bit of history: In the 1960s, cheesecakes were a huge cooking fad in the US and everyone was competing over the best cheesecake. Not to be outdone, Australia jumped in with their favourite recipes from their best chefs, as did New Zealand. Cookbooks from that time period have pages and pages and pages of variations. Entire cookbooks were devoted to cheesecakes. Better Homes and Gardens featured them frequently and our tastebuds were thus further refined and spoiled as a result.

Thus was the cheesecake perfected to its exquisite, sumptuous and much-varied consistency, crusts and garnishes.

I have no idea what England was doing during that craze. Working on new ways to put liver in things, maybe.

 

[HelluvaHoax!]

Hey Commander Birdsong, What do you think of Uber. Have they cut into your business?

At taxi & livery companies, they are giving staff confidential briefings that UBER is the cause of insanity and criminality on this planet and are a trillions year old wholetrack evil conspiracy to keep mankind in the trap.

Uber (for taxis) is "the psychs". LOL

 

[Commander Birdsong]

Hey Commander Birdsong, What do you think of Uber. Have they cut into your business?

i ain't really feeling a pinch from them in boston but the industry is. taxi medallions have lost a third of their value from $750,000 down to half a mil

uber still isn't that big in boston

but they are all over san francisco and the drivers and companies are both hurting. i got an old friend here who drives and he's telling me he's lost half his income. i suspect he's exagerating and comparing his worst shift post-uber to his best shifts pre-uber but in SF uber is really hard on the business

i gotta believe i was lucky not to be born to late. i've had a forty year career that a young man today can't have because robocab is gonna send us the way of the buggywhip manufacturers in fifteen years or less

 

[strativarius]

Could we get back to cheesecake recipes please.

Taken enough flak eh me old china? Derailing yer own thread? Can't say I blame you.

 

[JustSheila]

I think Leon was making a joke. I liked it.

Stress relief from laughter
A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data are mounting about the positive things laughter can do.
Short-term benefits
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can:

• Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.
• Activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response and increases your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling.
• Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.

Long-term effects
Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long haul. Laughter may:

• Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
• Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. Laughter may also break the pain-spasm cycle common to some muscle disorders.
• Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
• Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and make you feel happier.

More at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

 

[strativarius]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCihdJ-Fckk

 

[sallydannce]

Could we get back to cheesecake recipes please.

I'd really like to see this thread hit fully derailed train-wreak status and see some shortbread recipes being swapped.

I'll start...

From a recent email I received. Apparently this a very old family recipe, handed-down the generations:

It was good to meet you on New years eve at xxxx' and xxxx's. The shortbread recipe is as follows.
3 ounces of icing sugar
6 ounces butter
6 ounces flour
3 ounces cornflour
a pinch of salt

Cream the butter and icing sugar, sift flour, cornflour and salt, add to creamed butter and icing sugar. Lightly mould into long roll and cut into about half inch slices, place on baking paper on tray, pierce holes in it with a fork and cook for about 15 minutes or until it looks golden in colour. Temp.150 to 180 degrees.
Happy baking.

 

[sallydannce]

I think Leon was making a joke. I liked it.

Stress relief from laughter
A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data are mounting about the positive things laughter can do.
Short-term benefits
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can:

• Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.
• Activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response and increases your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling.
• Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.

Long-term effects
Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long haul. Laughter may:

• Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
• Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. Laughter may also break the pain-spasm cycle common to some muscle disorders.
• Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
• Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and make you feel happier.

More at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

Laughter raises oxytocin levels. Now there's a wonder hormone. Work actively on increasing oxytocin levels and watch how life changes.

 

[Operating DB]

I think Leon was making a joke. I liked it.

Stress relief from laughter
A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data are mounting about the positive things laughter can do.
Short-term benefits
A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can:

• Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.
• Activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response and increases your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling.
• Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.

Long-term effects
Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long haul. Laughter may:

• Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
• Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. Laughter may also break the pain-spasm cycle common to some muscle disorders.
• Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
• Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and make you feel happier.

More at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

And that's why I like ESMB. The sense of humor here is second to none.

 

[JustSheila]

I agree, Sallydannce.

Nice shortbread recipe! Thanks.

Some of the baked goods I like better here than in the US (or can't find in the US):

Tiramisu! Recipes, please!
Shortbread
Anzac cookies
Soft grain breads (Do they even make it in the US? I heard from an oldy in Aus that it was developed by and in Australia by a farmer)
Scones

And I am still looking for good recipes for:
Beetroot salad (or salad with beetroot in it)

How does NZ make such amazing ice cream?

So many mysteries, such a small tummy, never enough meal times to taste everything...

 

[sallydannce]

I agree, Sallydannce.

Nice shortbread recipe! Thanks.

Some of the baked goods I like better here than in the US (or can't find in the US):

Tiramisu! Recipes, please!
Shortbread
Anzac cookies
Soft grain breads (Do they even make it in the US? I heard from an oldy in Aus that it was developed by and in Australia by a farmer)
Scones

And I am still looking for good recipes for:
Beetroot salad (or salad with beetroot in it)

How does NZ make such amazing ice cream?

So many mysteries, such a small tummy, never enough meal times to taste everything...

The secret to our good ice cream is the ingredients and methods of production of them.

You are making me hungry with your list of food above.

I have just done some baking here and the house smells amazing. Mini bacon and egg pies are cooling, profiteroles are iced and ready to eat, secret stash of 90% cocoa choc ready to go, almonds to accompany it, sitting quietly..it is going to be a fine lunch today!

 

[Cat's Squirrel]

Nobody should ever insult American cheesecakes. Or Australian or New Zealand cheesecakes. Because those countries have perfected it to a science.

A bit of history: In the 1960s, cheesecakes were a huge cooking fad in the US and everyone was competing over the best cheesecake. Not to be outdone, Australia jumped in with their favourite recipes from their best chefs, as did New Zealand. Cookbooks from that time period have pages and pages and pages of variations. Entire cookbooks were devoted to cheesecakes. Better Homes and Gardens featured them frequently and our tastebuds were thus further refined and spoiled as a result.

Thus was the cheesecake perfected to its exquisite, sumptuous and much-varied consistency, crusts and garnishes.

I have no idea what England was doing during that craze. Working on new ways to put liver in things, maybe.

No, we were starting to get used to "foreign" food in the 1960s; Chinese, curry and pizza.

 

[JustSheila]

The English dishes I liked best were the savoury kind.

Though it's a tough call between who makes a better stew - Irish or English? My favourite so far was an Irish stew in a fully Irish restaurant in Nashville, TN. I admit, I still haven't visited either country.

Do you have a favourite local recipe, Cat?

 

[Cat's Squirrel]

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[Cat's Squirrel]

The English dishes I liked best were the savoury kind.

Though it's a tough call between who makes a better stew - Irish or English? My favourite so far was an Irish stew in a fully Irish restaurant in Nashville, TN. I admit, I still haven't visited either country.

Do you have a favourite local recipe, Cat?

Depends on the weather really. I'm (mostly) vegetarian but this time of year I generally hanker after a good beef stew with dumplings and root vegetables.

 

[Cat's Squirrel]

Here's a good English stew recipe;

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/9099/lancashire-hotpot

I'd guess for Irish stew in a restaurant in England you'd need to be in a city with a good size Irish community, such as London, Birmingham or Liverpool.

 

[JustSheila]

Ahhh! Kidney and lamb stew! That's a classic. Thanks.