SPICY PEANUT BUTTER?? WTF?? How did I not know?????
Not a big s’mores fan either, ok if really good chocolate is used. Mostly just like to be there when the graham’s are opened..I’ll eat that whole bag.
BTW: the Snack, or fancy food shows or whatever they are called now in Chicago are a blast. I think there was a Simpson’s or family guy episode when they went to one… spot on! Delicious. And you leave with bags of goodies!!
Jun 28, 2022·edited Jun 28, 2022Liked by Andrew Zimmern
We just can't do those corn syrup faux marshmallows.. We grow our own mallow, squeeze the juice from roots & stems, whip it up, add organic powdered sugar, organic corn starch, whip it up s'more. Roast and drop it with some dark fair-trade chocolate between those graham crackers. Once a year, but heaven.
Real mallow is also great in the 3,000+ year old sesame-pistachio candy.
If you have a piece of dirt- or even large pots, plant some heirloom organic mallow seeds. (easy to find) It's a perennial and you won't be sorry. Bless you, Andrew and all!
ETA: The dried mallow leaves make a great tea for those with sleep problems.
Jun 28, 2022·edited Jun 28, 2022Liked by Andrew Zimmern
If the "New" favor-inspired snacks on the horizon is S’Mores, I can only hope the sun setting, and quickly... I mirror the sentiments of AZ & Molly. I think it's extremely passé and truly unimaginative...
Like yourself AZ, I'm NOT a chocolate person whatsoever, yet every blue moon or so, I'll indulge, but it's got to be a rolls-royce chocolatier or I go hungry, which is OK, chocolate doesn't rock'me... When it came to treating yourself with small indulgences, "Buy the finest, and only cry once"... I think the reason I don't care for S'mores, is because between a sh*tty waxy Hershey's chocolate bar, a sugary, tasteless white puffed-ball cloud, that becomes burnt white-lava, sandwiched between graham crackers that break into pieces when squeezed together, half ending-up on the ground...
I can guarantee Stoners didn't create that mash-up... think about, the assembly is an forsaken pain-in-the-buttski, + as Molly points out... they're frick'n mess to put together. Imagine, 4-6 friends around a campfire... 1st) You had to get the ingredients, Graham Crackers are NOT a "Go-To" stoner snack, 2nd) Neither are Marshmallows, crappy chocolate perhaps?? Everybody's fairly well baked, and now they have go hunt for appropriate sticks to roast the oversized earplugs... Finale, all have flaming white molton on a stick, and now you need a landing pad, so someone is frantically passing out the crackers for the landing, and when what you believe is in place, the graham cracker breaks while assembling, while you're trying NOT to get burned by the hot, dripping white goo... stoners want something closer to an instant gratification munchie...
As for your pretty weird mash-up... Molly stated, "Don't knock-it, til you tried-it"... a philosophy I fully embraced I growing-up, for my parents insisted.; and being a former chef, taste, taste, and taste... Between your mash-up, Spicy Peanut Butter S'mores, along with the Ritz-Oreo concoctions, I don't think I 'have-to' try them, it truly sounds ghastly terrible enough NOT to risk my palate..??? I'm a very adventurous taster, yet these concoctions make me concerned about the future of mankind??
The "Old Bay' fish crackers sound fabulous, I'll sail the world for Old Bay seasoning... that's one that could be a terrific mash-up favor-maker?? Whatever the "mash-up" is, it will be rammed down our throats and put into everything, whatever that might be??
I'm in my early 60's, a moderate stoner, grew-up in that hippy-dippy genre and I completely endorse and share both your opinions. Drug use declines in areas where it's been legalized. Combine that with lowering incarceration rates, which lowers taxpayers burden of keeping them locked-up for such meager offenses... then the best dimension of taxing weed, so as to funnel the revenue into support and rehab programs, self-funding itself... +plus all the other aspects, one's self respect, dignity and self worth... climbing-out of a spiraling tunnel can raise an individual's esteem to overcome life's obstacles... they should be provided a means to get life back on track, and that one accomplishment can broadly change one's life perspective to keep moving forward in a positive direction. I want that for everyone, that's definitely a world I want to live in... ~ sorry for the length... SOooo, I'll "Go Fork Myself"... Hope you both had a wonderful weekend, along with your subscribers, a Toast & a Toke so Cheers to all, and have a great week.!!
BTW: If I endeavor into the S'mores area, take an overly ripe bananas, cinnamon graham crackers and marshmallows; then I roast the bananas, mash'em up as a spread for the crackers, flame ever-so lightly the marshmallows, and assembly... that would be my s'mores mash-up, which these dayz, ain't happening anytime soon... or perhaps anytime later... much?!!
USPS has been over-running a commercial with the theme song… They’re running this ad constantly on all television and cable channels, 2 to 4 times an hour, on at least 30+ stations all day long… SOooo now when I hear this song, I think of Andrew… and I substitute…
“I’ve eaten everywhere, man”… instead of, “I’ve been everywhere man”…
Thus, if you really like this diddy, perhaps you, along with Andrew's production crew could coordinate a TiK-Tok video using the re-written lyrics below… I thought it might be a really cool surprise for his birthday or some occasion!!?? I thought you & the gang would have a ton-of-fun do'in-it…
SOooo, if you & the gang would be willing to do this, could you give me a buzz to chat or send me an email with your thoughts would be very nice of you, I have a few other wrinkles lyrics-wise...
I changed the intro lyrics to be Minnesota, Minneapolis/St.Paul-centric
Hey there Molly, your mash-up of "banana, peanut butter, good chocolate, crisp bacon and marshmallow" sound rather tasty... like the bacon touch, that's a huge +plus... I'm not much of a 'peanut butter' guy, yet I do make several nut butters, my favorite is a pistachio nut butter, it DYNO.!! Also I use Blue Diamond 'Smokehouse' almonds, sometimes with honey, sometimes without... Whether you're 'high' or not, great ideas are still great, who care what trigger the creative juices, so be it.!! The 2 of you make a fun team to listen to... your hubby's a lucky guy... take care, be well & have fun, best regards Molly, and give my best to Andrew as well... enjoy your week....
BTW: I had a typo on my last post.... I wrote, "I can guarantee Stoners DID create that mash-up... " It should of read, "I can guarantee Stoners DIDN'T create that mash-up... " (completely changes the intended meaning) If stoned, playing with fire, molton hot burning marshmallows, on a stick; then trying to be accurate enough to land that molton, semi-burnt white goo onto a graham square without burning your hand or fingers, + it's always a frick'n mess regardless.... Stoners need 'simple' mash-ups, like a Gochujang, Sriracha, Honey Mayo for dipping potato chips ( kettle-cooked, thick-cut, wavy kind, Cape Cod comes to mind).
That could be a stoned bakers switch-up... yet sounds pretty damn regardless of one's mental state of mind ~ Yummmmmeeee.!!! Have a fun day dear... until the next post, ciao....
Want an elevated S'more? Nutella of course.
SPICY PEANUT BUTTER?? WTF?? How did I not know?????
Not a big s’mores fan either, ok if really good chocolate is used. Mostly just like to be there when the graham’s are opened..I’ll eat that whole bag.
BTW: the Snack, or fancy food shows or whatever they are called now in Chicago are a blast. I think there was a Simpson’s or family guy episode when they went to one… spot on! Delicious. And you leave with bags of goodies!!
Review the shelf life of dried spices
I would like a primer on Cooking Wines, Sherry, Vinegars and storage of such before and after opening.
We just can't do those corn syrup faux marshmallows.. We grow our own mallow, squeeze the juice from roots & stems, whip it up, add organic powdered sugar, organic corn starch, whip it up s'more. Roast and drop it with some dark fair-trade chocolate between those graham crackers. Once a year, but heaven.
Real mallow is also great in the 3,000+ year old sesame-pistachio candy.
If you have a piece of dirt- or even large pots, plant some heirloom organic mallow seeds. (easy to find) It's a perennial and you won't be sorry. Bless you, Andrew and all!
ETA: The dried mallow leaves make a great tea for those with sleep problems.
If the "New" favor-inspired snacks on the horizon is S’Mores, I can only hope the sun setting, and quickly... I mirror the sentiments of AZ & Molly. I think it's extremely passé and truly unimaginative...
Like yourself AZ, I'm NOT a chocolate person whatsoever, yet every blue moon or so, I'll indulge, but it's got to be a rolls-royce chocolatier or I go hungry, which is OK, chocolate doesn't rock'me... When it came to treating yourself with small indulgences, "Buy the finest, and only cry once"... I think the reason I don't care for S'mores, is because between a sh*tty waxy Hershey's chocolate bar, a sugary, tasteless white puffed-ball cloud, that becomes burnt white-lava, sandwiched between graham crackers that break into pieces when squeezed together, half ending-up on the ground...
I can guarantee Stoners didn't create that mash-up... think about, the assembly is an forsaken pain-in-the-buttski, + as Molly points out... they're frick'n mess to put together. Imagine, 4-6 friends around a campfire... 1st) You had to get the ingredients, Graham Crackers are NOT a "Go-To" stoner snack, 2nd) Neither are Marshmallows, crappy chocolate perhaps?? Everybody's fairly well baked, and now they have go hunt for appropriate sticks to roast the oversized earplugs... Finale, all have flaming white molton on a stick, and now you need a landing pad, so someone is frantically passing out the crackers for the landing, and when what you believe is in place, the graham cracker breaks while assembling, while you're trying NOT to get burned by the hot, dripping white goo... stoners want something closer to an instant gratification munchie...
As for your pretty weird mash-up... Molly stated, "Don't knock-it, til you tried-it"... a philosophy I fully embraced I growing-up, for my parents insisted.; and being a former chef, taste, taste, and taste... Between your mash-up, Spicy Peanut Butter S'mores, along with the Ritz-Oreo concoctions, I don't think I 'have-to' try them, it truly sounds ghastly terrible enough NOT to risk my palate..??? I'm a very adventurous taster, yet these concoctions make me concerned about the future of mankind??
The "Old Bay' fish crackers sound fabulous, I'll sail the world for Old Bay seasoning... that's one that could be a terrific mash-up favor-maker?? Whatever the "mash-up" is, it will be rammed down our throats and put into everything, whatever that might be??
I'm in my early 60's, a moderate stoner, grew-up in that hippy-dippy genre and I completely endorse and share both your opinions. Drug use declines in areas where it's been legalized. Combine that with lowering incarceration rates, which lowers taxpayers burden of keeping them locked-up for such meager offenses... then the best dimension of taxing weed, so as to funnel the revenue into support and rehab programs, self-funding itself... +plus all the other aspects, one's self respect, dignity and self worth... climbing-out of a spiraling tunnel can raise an individual's esteem to overcome life's obstacles... they should be provided a means to get life back on track, and that one accomplishment can broadly change one's life perspective to keep moving forward in a positive direction. I want that for everyone, that's definitely a world I want to live in... ~ sorry for the length... SOooo, I'll "Go Fork Myself"... Hope you both had a wonderful weekend, along with your subscribers, a Toast & a Toke so Cheers to all, and have a great week.!!
BTW: If I endeavor into the S'mores area, take an overly ripe bananas, cinnamon graham crackers and marshmallows; then I roast the bananas, mash'em up as a spread for the crackers, flame ever-so lightly the marshmallows, and assembly... that would be my s'mores mash-up, which these dayz, ain't happening anytime soon... or perhaps anytime later... much?!!
Hey Molly,
On Andrew post, "Best Eats Lists: Spilled Milk #28"...
Your "just a ‘List” triggered me to write a parody “I’ve Been Everywhere Man” by Johnny Cash…
< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov4epAJRPMw > original lyrics / included at bottom...
USPS has been over-running a commercial with the theme song… They’re running this ad constantly on all television and cable channels, 2 to 4 times an hour, on at least 30+ stations all day long… SOooo now when I hear this song, I think of Andrew… and I substitute…
“I’ve eaten everywhere, man”… instead of, “I’ve been everywhere man”…
Thus, if you really like this diddy, perhaps you, along with Andrew's production crew could coordinate a TiK-Tok video using the re-written lyrics below… I thought it might be a really cool surprise for his birthday or some occasion!!?? I thought you & the gang would have a ton-of-fun do'in-it…
SOooo, if you & the gang would be willing to do this, could you give me a buzz to chat or send me an email with your thoughts would be very nice of you, I have a few other wrinkles lyrics-wise...
I changed the intro lyrics to be Minnesota, Minneapolis/St.Paul-centric
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New Lyrics… "I’ve Eat’n Everywhere Man” by AZ & Intuitive Crew…
(for the overall effect, go to the 'link' and let it play while you read the new lyrics)
I was tot'in' my pack along a snowy Minnesota road…
When along came a semi with a fresh carnivorous load…
"If you're goin' to Minneapolis, Mac, with me you can ride"…
And so I climbed into the cab, and then I settled down inside…
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much ice and snow…
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land”…
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n de-sserts bare, man
I've chewed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've eaten everywhere…
I've eat'n in Twin Cities, Brew City, Motor City,
Sun City, Sin City, Culver City, Ocean City,
Atlantic City, Tallahassee, Tuscaloosa,
Talladega, Lackawanna, Tijuana, Oneida,
Bradenton, Tuskegee, Biloxi, Philly, makes me giddy…
I've eat'n in Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Modesto
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita,
Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama,
Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Excelsior,
Amarillo, Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla, I'm a eater…
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n everywhere…
I've eaten in Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa
Tennessee, Hennessy, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devils Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake…
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n dessert's bare, man
I've eat'n everywhere…
I've eat'n in Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika
Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport
Idaho, Jellico, Anaconda, Winnemucca,
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean-a…
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n everywhere…
I've eat'n in Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelburg,
Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado
Larimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska,
Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika, Baraboo, Waterloo,
Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City,
Dodge City, what a pity…
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n everywhere, man
I've eat'n de-ssert's bare, man
I've chewed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've eat'n everywhere....
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Original Lyrics…
I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road…
When along came a semi with a high an' canvas-covered load…
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride"…
And so I climbed into the cab, and then I settled down inside…
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand…
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land”…
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere…
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo
Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla, I'm a killer…
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere…
I've been to Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa
Tennessee, Hennessey Chicopee, Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devils Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake…
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere…
I've been to Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika
Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport
Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina,
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean…
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere…
I've been to Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelburg, Colorado
Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado
Larimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chatanika
Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City
Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity…
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been everywhere…
Hey there Molly, your mash-up of "banana, peanut butter, good chocolate, crisp bacon and marshmallow" sound rather tasty... like the bacon touch, that's a huge +plus... I'm not much of a 'peanut butter' guy, yet I do make several nut butters, my favorite is a pistachio nut butter, it DYNO.!! Also I use Blue Diamond 'Smokehouse' almonds, sometimes with honey, sometimes without... Whether you're 'high' or not, great ideas are still great, who care what trigger the creative juices, so be it.!! The 2 of you make a fun team to listen to... your hubby's a lucky guy... take care, be well & have fun, best regards Molly, and give my best to Andrew as well... enjoy your week....
BTW: I had a typo on my last post.... I wrote, "I can guarantee Stoners DID create that mash-up... " It should of read, "I can guarantee Stoners DIDN'T create that mash-up... " (completely changes the intended meaning) If stoned, playing with fire, molton hot burning marshmallows, on a stick; then trying to be accurate enough to land that molton, semi-burnt white goo onto a graham square without burning your hand or fingers, + it's always a frick'n mess regardless.... Stoners need 'simple' mash-ups, like a Gochujang, Sriracha, Honey Mayo for dipping potato chips ( kettle-cooked, thick-cut, wavy kind, Cape Cod comes to mind).
Cannabis makes most things better. Just like butter does.
That could be a stoned bakers switch-up... yet sounds pretty damn regardless of one's mental state of mind ~ Yummmmmeeee.!!! Have a fun day dear... until the next post, ciao....
Would be nice to see a diabetic cake