What’s on your mind?

[0388631]

Pretzels. Pretzels have invaded my mind. I think pretzels are plotting to take over the world. I must mount a defense, immediately.

One of my favorite snacks is a hunk of cheese or butter in between two halves of a pretzel roll.
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I don't care for that as a prepared flavor of potato chip either. If I want that effect with potato chips then I at least go for plain Greek yogurt or else (in for a penny, in for "a pound"),,,, some real sour cream. I also skip the bits of onion, although once in awhile I'll throw in some toasted minced onion that I sometimes buy from Penzey's, as a lazy way of doctoring on leftover lentil soup a little when I'm in a hurry. Those little green bits in commercial sour cream and onion potato chips make the chips look like aphids got caught sampling the taters...

I like the way you think, madame. I also do full fat Greek yogurt and sour cream. Maybe a bit of runnier plain yogurt to make it more dippable. I like either the Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix used in it or Penzy's ranch mix depending on what's available at the store. You could make a Mexican influenced dip with poblano puree or chipotle, cumin, salt and pepper, roast garlic, chopped fresh coriander, etc. I suppose you could do anything with it. I once made a cheesy cheddar and cayenne dip using Hoosier Farm's dried and powdered cheeses with cayenne and something else. You could probably kick up the tang by using some powdered white vinegar.

For me the sour cream and onion flavor always came off as either sweet up front before evolving in your mouth to something savory, or simply salty. These days I enjoy very few Lay's (Walkers) flavors. Ruffles can just go away, apart from the cheddar sour cream one. Plain Lay's (Walkers) used to taste good a very long time ago. It hasn't tasted right in a long time.

I won't tag him, but I suspect JkCerda will come across this and mutter "Mexican influenced dip? Gringo."

Edit: And BBQ flavored chips can die off. They're terrible things.

 

[LizKat]

You could probably kick up the tang by using some powdered white vinegar.

That sounds perfect, i never thought of that and I do keep it around for when i want a bit of vinegar taste without adding more liquid to a little sauce or a dip that's about the right consistency already. Good idea for a home-brew sour cream or yogurt dip for the potato chips.

 

[shinji]

I like the Snyder's Pretzel Pieces:

Hot Buffalo Wing, Jalapeno, and Honey Mustard flavors are fantastic. I just don't buy them because the bag disappears waaay too quickly.

 

[arkitect]

MacRumours really needs a Food thread.

The What's for Dinner? thread doesn't cover all bases… First breakfast, second breakfast, snacks, lunches, brunches, afternoon snacks, tea time, dinner, supper, bedtime, fridge raiding… etcetera.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

MacRumours really needs a Food thread.

The What's for Dinner? thread doesn't cover all bases… First breakfast, second breakfast, snacks, lunches, brunches, afternoon snacks, tea time, dinner, supper, bedtime, fridge raiding… etcetera.

Agree absolutely.

Shall you start one, or shall I?

Some years ago, there was a wonderfully long running bacon thread.

 

[arkitect]

Agree absolutely.

Shall you start one, or shall I?

Some years ago, there was a wonderfully long running bacon thread.

I'd be happy if you did.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'd be happy if you did.

Done, and thank you.

 

[arkitect]

On my mind?
Looking forward to a decent game of Six Nations Rugby…

No dog in today's game so either France or Ireland winning is a great result.

Yesterday I was really torn between Wales and Scotland. Willing Scotland to win — so close. Soooo close. But at the same time, wanting to see Wales have a shot at the Grand Slam…

 

[Apple fanboy]

Work stuff. Took last week off. But worked a half day today and still have some more to do. Just the start I need to a 12 hour week!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Work stuff. Took last week off. But worked a half day today and still have some more to do. Just the start I need to a 12 hour week!

Well, you probably do need that start, if only to ensure that you aren't swamped during the coming week.

On my mind: Books and Brexit. Among other things.

 

[decafjava]

Thinking how exactly one year ago was in the hospital where I would stay until the start of April. As it is I could have ended up much worse than I did:

Spoiler

My index and middle finger of my right hand, plus debrided skin off the back and around my intact thumb - later fixed by a graft

Been a year that was a roller coaster and still might not be over - things with my new job which I love are complciated as well with possible changes to the program and many other issues.

Ah well, remember the old Chinese curse "May you live in interesting times" - it has been so since 2015.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Well, you probably do need that start, if only to ensure that you aren't swamped during the coming week.

On my mind: Books and Brexit. Among other things.

Well I’m only in the office until Thursday. Then setting up a photograph exhibition Friday. Then at show until Tuesday.
Break down Tuesday night, then in the office for the rest of the week.
It will be long days at the show, but suspect I’ll be working in the evenings to.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well I’m only in the office until Thursday. Then setting up a photograph exhibition Friday. Then at show until Tuesday.
Break down Tuesday night, then in the office for the rest of the week.
It will be long days at the show, but suspect I’ll be working in the evenings to.

Well, I assume that there will be pleasant enough social encounters while attending the show, and in the evenings after the show.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Well, I assume that there will be pleasant enough social encounters while attending the show, and in the evenings after the show.

In the evenings. In the day there are no breaks.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

In the evenings. In the day there are no breaks.

Well, enjoy the evenings after the show.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Well, enjoy the evenings after the show.

I’m sure I will. But I may well end up doing other work.
Certainly going to be a busy couple of weeks that’s for sure.

 

[Clix Pix]

MacRumours really needs a Food thread.

The What's for Dinner? thread doesn't cover all bases… First breakfast, second breakfast, snacks, lunches, brunches, afternoon snacks, tea time, dinner, supper, bedtime, fridge raiding… etcetera.

[rant]What I want to know is why do people talk about food all the time? Not just in one thread that is specifically designated for that purpose such as the "What's for Dinner?" one, in which of course would be expected, but in so many other threads around here! I'm probably the outlier but I find it all rather boring, especially when it pops up in thread after thread after thread...... Once in a while, sure, if someone has created and prepared a special, unique or exotic meal, fine, tell others about it, and I'll admit I've learned about some interesting foods here, but why (what seems like) all the time to be talking about food? Really, why? There are so many other interesting topics to discuss, aren't there?!

At least those of us who aren't all that fascinated by food can simply choose not to read threads which are clearly labeled "What's for Dinner?" or some such, but in other threads such as this one the food chatter keeps popping up time and time again, tool. Is food really on people's minds THAT much?

Yes, I agree -- Under the Community area MR ought to create a subforum/subcategory called Food. with specific subcategories for all the types of discussions about eating and food, and then dump all the discussions of people's breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, etc., into there and urge members to keep the food discussions in that area. [/rant]

 

[Scepticalscribe]

[rant]What I want to know is why do people talk about food all the time? Not just in one thread that is specifically designated for that purpose such as the "What's for Dinner?" one, in which of course would be expected, but in so many other threads around here! I'm probably the outlier but I find it all rather boring, especially when it pops up in thread after thread after thread...... Once in a while, sure, if someone has created and prepared a special, unique or exotic meal, fine, tell others about it, but (what seems like) all the time to be talking about food? Why? There are so many other interesting topics to discuss, aren't there?!

At least those of us who aren't all that fascinated by food can simply choose not to read threads which are clearly labeled "What's for Dinner?" or some such, but in other threads such as this one the food chatter keeps popping up time and time again, tool. Is food really on people's minds THAT much?[/rant]

I like food, and I like cooking, eating and the whole history and preparation of food.

At its best, it is a social thing - for me, it is also a form of socialising. Indeed, for me, socialising, especially when I am abroad, almost invariably takes the form of dining out, or hosting dinner parties.

And I find the discussion and exploration of food an excellent way to discover more about a country's culture.

By profession, I used to be an academic, and taught history and politics, and these days, I do something similar but in a somewhat different capacity; my passion is history and politics, but, notwithstanding that, I am attempting to steer well away from the political threads on this forum, threads which - when I joined the forum - I expected that I would have spent a considerable portion of my time in active participation.

 

[Clix Pix]

Well, a surprise for me -- I didn't realize when writing my little "rant" that indeed a new thread with the very purpose in mind that had already been suggested by Arkitect and seconded by me has indeed been created and already is off to a good start! Excellent! Now all you "foodies" have a real place to hang out!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Well, a surprise for me -- I didn't realize when writing my little "rant" that indeed a new thread with the very purpose in mind that had already been suggested by Arkitect and seconded by me has indeed been created and already is off to a good start! Excellent! Now all you "foodies" have a real place to hang out!

I don’t think I qualify!

Work is on my mind. Been at it on and off all day so it’s hard to switch off. Watching the football which should do the trick.

 

[0388631]

I like the Snyder's Pretzel Pieces:

Hot Buffalo Wing, Jalapeno, and Honey Mustard flavors are fantastic. I just don't buy them because the bag disappears waaay too quickly.

I always see these. Never tried them out. I like Snyder's nibblers more. They're more flaky and easier to go through than traditional pretzels. Their braided twists aren't as good as Utz's offerings. I usually prefer Utz due to it being a family business, plus they offer a lot more interesting things. Like the ability to order their sesame chips separately.
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I don’t think I qualify!

Work is on my mind. Been at it on and off all day so it’s hard to switch off. Watching the football which should do the trick.

I'd say the only thing you consume that could be considered food is the porridge Mrs. AFB makes for you. But those Quorn products... Yuck.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I always see these. Never tried them out. I like Snyder's nibblers more. They're more flaky and easier to go through than traditional pretzels. Their braided twists aren't as good as Utz's offerings. I usually prefer Utz due to it being a family business, plus they offer a lot more interesting things. Like the ability to order their sesame chips separately.
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I'd say the only thing you consume that could be considered food is the porridge Mrs. AFB makes for you. But those Quorn products... Yuck.

The beautiful Mrs AFB has just made me porridge!

As my first work day start I was surprised to see it’s already getting light in the mornings at 5:45.
But it’s very frosty. Mrs AFB has put some hot water bottles in her car to help with the defrosting as she will be heading to the supermarket very shortly.

Going to be a full on day. On top of my normal work, the boss has asked if I can bring in my camera and flash set up to do some headshots for some of his visitors. I don’t really do people or flash photography, so not in my comfort zone. I guess he was happy with the ones I did the other week of him.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Brexit in Brussels.

 

[yaxomoxay]

What's the oldest post on Macrumors?

 

[Akrapovic]

Career advice needed.

I work in a large training company. We have the lions share of the particular market that we operate in. Projected to be about 75% of the available work. However are facilities are a disgrace, the company is awful and I’m underpaid for my work.

I have been talking to a competitor. A more reputable company. Most likely better pay. Facilities are amazing. However they have a very small share of the work and are more vulnerable. The industry has had lay offs in the last few years and this worries me. The commute is up from 55minutes and £180 a month to 90minutes and £320 a month too.

So. What do I do. The competitor looks good in everything but commute and safety. My current place is a mess despite bringing in boat loads of cash and having a huge safety net.

Safety or gamble?