When I was wee and feeling puny, I was always given a bowl of Campbell's
cream of tomato soup with saltine crackers. You had to make it by adding
just a little milk at a time in order to avoid nasty red lumps, but it made
me feel cared for. I don't get the same thing from it now, but there are
other foods I no longer have access to that produce a nearly visceral,
emotional response from me. Hostess Ho-Ho's make me think of the times I
laughed with my brothers back in the days before the laughter stopped.
Red-colored sweet and sour shrimp bring me back to the New Year's days I
spent with my beloved when she still was my beloved. German chocolate cake
with the coconut pecan icing puts me right back to that greasy spoon where
I worked right out of high school.
What flavors and textures tickle that primitive part of your brain and what
emotions and memories do you associate with them? Nourish me before I
starve.
[Edited on 5/3/2007 by Monolycus]
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Merry_Widow
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posted on 16/7/2007 at 09:15 PM
MJ, I am so with you on the good stuff in life. I enjoy really good
whiskey, and when I have the money, I buy the best stuff I can. Then I look
back at my days in college and wonder how I was able to feed myself on $15
a week.
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Meranda_Jade
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posted on 12/7/2007 at 03:28 AM
Flattering as it is for there to be an argument devoted to me, this really
isn't the place for it. Make a new forum if you must continue. This one is
devoted to comfort foods. Or uncomfortable foods, whichever you choose to
talk about.
Me, I have expensive tastes. I don't know if this is something I was born
with, if it's a Taurus thing, or if it is something I have acquired after
years of being utterly spoilt.
When I am in dire need of comfort or rewarding myself, I always go for the
Dorothy Lane Market chocolate mousse. This is a delicate confection, served
in a fine chocolate shell. Second chocolate choice would be a box of
Godiva truffles. I am sure there is an even better, more expensive sort of
chocolate out there, and if I were to have access to it, I would
immediately move my preference to that, because when it comes to chocolate,
I simply must have the best.
Although, if I were deliberately encouraged to acquire these tastes, i
would strongly suspect someone of trying to make it impossible for me to
live in the real world.
Never gonna happen. I can live on cheap cheese and crackers as easily as
gourmet $12 an ounce cheese and top of the line water crackers, with the
proper wine accompainment.
I guess I will never give up my low-maintenance side.
Although, I have a serious block when it comes to ramen noodles. I hate the
stuff and will not eat it willingly.
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Schizo
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posted on 12/7/2007 at 02:50 AM
You see, that's exactly it. You "suggest that she examine her priorities
and choices..." How on earth are you qualified for that? Meranda's
priorities and choices are Meranda's business. Take care of your own. You
do realize that the only thing more harassing than harping on someone
because you want to hurt them is doing it because you think you need to
help them? Either you are doing it to deliberately annoy, or you are
really so ignorant of the basic laws of human interaction (and I don't mean
artificial social standards, I mean the way things really work) that you
really don't have a clue of your offense. Either way, it's not likely to
bring you much esteem in my eyes or in the eyes of most around here. It
certainly doesn't prove how much you care about her, it proves how obsessed
you are with her and how full you are of your own agenda, that you refuse
to face the fact that she doesn't want you for a benefactor and savior.
Hey, you know what? Everyone can probably stand to examine their
priorities and choices from time to time. I'm sure Meranda does it on a
regular basis. And if she wants someone to aid her in this, she will turn
to someone who has earned her trust and esteem, not someone who won't leave
her alone "for her own good."
As for tea, I'm a sucker for honey lemon ginseng green tea. or anything
super-fresh and packed in a pretty tin (I like pretty tins, and brewing tea
from loose leaves rather than a bag). I haven't had time to sit back and
slowly sip a cup of tea for ages - I've been relying rather on the jolt of
the black, thick, evil stuff I like to call coffee. But once the hectic
rush of birthday party planning is over, maybe I should crack out my teapot
and my delicate little Russian Blue Net tea cup and indulge myself.
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dents in my car and the blisters on my lips that I'm not the carefullest of
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ComteStGermain
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posted on 11/7/2007 at 09:22 PM
I have not the neurons nor the time to be persecuted, much less to stalk
someone for any reason. I merely suggest that she examine her priorities
and choices, and let that be enough. I certainly have opinions on the
matter, which I would be glad to explain in great detail if asked, but I
will keep quiet this time.
I find a good lemon balm herbal tea to be comforting after a hard day,
especially with a tipple of brandy beforehand.
Schizo
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posted on 7/7/2007 at 10:54 AM
As you wish, darling. Just making sure he doesn't get a chance to feed off
some sick persecution complex. He's shown he can put a neuron or two
together on occasion at least - too bad this is the use he's put them
to.
Don't want him stalking ya, of course, just trying to impress on him that
this is not the place to be hounding someone "for their own good." Blah.
If you wanted his advice you'd be seeking it out. He seems to want to be
all friendy and taken seriously - he ain't gonna get it from me as long as
he keeps up this nonsense.
What's with this whole "save Meranda from herself" nonsense, anyway? Does
he do it to annoy, or is he genuinely obsessed with you? (Or, like I said,
maybe he just likes the persecution.)
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of
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Meranda_Jade
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posted on 7/7/2007 at 08:25 AM
Oh, Jesus fuck, Schizo, do NOT encourage him.
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Schizo
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posted on 6/7/2007 at 02:53 AM
Squid is the only one who carries on a "character" here. But that's not
the reason he's been so accepted. The only dispute he carries on with
anyone here is with Dolo, and that is entirely in good humor and they'd
have each other's backs in any fight.
I am personally sick to death of you continually harping on Meranda and
Rogue. I don't know why you do it and I don't really care. No one would
care about your "character" if you would stop being such a prick about
that. (It's a little silly anyway - characters work better if you are
blatantly over-the-top like Squid.)
If you really have a concern with Meranda, take her out for lunch and have
a nice talk with her, if she'll go with you. If not, for gods sake just
drop it. And while I know Rogue could care less about things you say, it's
not about to endear you to anyone here, especially me.
Honestly, I don't care all that much about "action on Shmeng." Yeah, it
would be nice. What is more important is that I have a group of friends
here, and I keep track of how they are doing, here, or elsewhere. But I
met them here. As long as they are OK, I'm content. You don't seem to get
the point that the "core of Shmeng" is just a group of friends, not an
elite club you can worm your way into by stirring things up or talking a
lot or putting on a talent show.
In other words, I prefer crickets and sagebrush to an underdeveloped
character taking potshots at my friends. So, like your mommy said, if you
don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. And if you
really have advice of a private nature to give to Meranda, do it privately.
Or at least don't complain about the Comte-bashing sessions, because so
far you've been walking around shouting and holding up a target.
Hey, I'd rather see you turn out well than not. So if you've got something
else in your repertoire to show, go right ahead. I'm not stuck on my own
opinion. Change my mind for me, if you can, and if you want to.
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the
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dents in my car and the blisters on my lips that I'm not the carefullest
of
girls." - Dresden Dolls, "Girl Anachronism"
Merry_Widow
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posted on 5/7/2007 at 09:40 PM
The recipe I know about has both schnapps and white wine, along with yogurt
and various spices. A friend told me about it eons ago and I keep meaning
to make it. I think I'll try it soon. The weather out here just begs for
something nice and cool and sweet.
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ComteStGermain
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posted on 5/7/2007 at 06:04 PM
Schizo...my life is a cheap fabrication. I'm not pretending to show
concern. Other than the obvious exaggeration about the foods, meant to get
a reaction and possibly a discussion started, I have not spoken falsely.
This will sound obtuse possibly, but I once read the Egyptian Book of the
Dead, basically a long prayer that you have to say to the various beings
you meet in the underworld, and I thought it would be a good idea (just in
case, come on, they built freaking pyramids, they must have known
something) to keep to the code it mentions. Long story short, you have to
profess that you didn't do certain things or certain beings will do nasty
things to you, like making you go upside down or eat poo or other things
like that. One of them is that you have not spoken falsely, and I don't.
So, no poo poo platter for this guy. I though the exaggeration and
character stuff would go over well, with the squids and what not that
already live here. Some of what I have has spawned discussions or
anti-Comte hatred festivals, but even that is better than the crickets and
sagebrush that has been prevalent lately, no?
Anyway, that peach soup sounds even better if it has schnapps in it, I bet
it is good.
Schizo
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posted on 5/7/2007 at 02:35 AM
Yes yes yes! (or at least, the cooks at the excellent restaurant I had it
at did.) Little twists of lemon zest, too... after a hot dusty day of
walking... god... it was chillingly perfect! Do you know how to make it?
I would die to be able to make that at home...
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of
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Merry_Widow
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posted on 4/7/2007 at 06:38 PM
Do you put peach schnapps in your soup?
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Schizo
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posted on 4/7/2007 at 04:50 AM
Comte, as far as comfort foods go, I find great comfort in consuming the
cocks of the undead. Cool thing is, it's true, and not an attempt to sound
spoooooky. So, how much Cream of Christian Baby or Toasted Jew on a Stick
have you actually dined on? Somehow, I fear, if you were actually
confronted with these dishes, you would not be quite so casual about
them.
*sigh* Why can't people come up with anything real to talk about? Is
there really so little of note going on in your life, Comte, that you have
to resort to cheap fabrication and pretending to show concern for someone
who would rather be left alone? I dare you for once to actually say
something you mean, and in words you would actually use, say, in the
workplace, and not what you think seems appropriate for a "goth" site. I
can't say enough how bland and uninspiring I find cheap goth-talk created
for effect.
*yawns and goes in search of some cold peach soup or something else worth
eating*
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the
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carefullest
/>
of
girls." - Dresden Dolls, "Girl Anachronism"
ComteStGermain
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posted on 3/7/2007 at 10:23 PM
My dear, dear Meranda, I apologize, but I also fear that the recent wasted
years of your life have dulled your wit and sensibility in a terrible way.
Please, for the sake of yourself and all who care, wake up to yourself and
breathe the air once again.
Meranda_Jade
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posted on 3/7/2007 at 10:10 PM
You're losing your touch, Comte. That was more stupid than witty. I'm
afraid you've just shown your age, dear. 14.8.
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ComteStGermain
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posted on 3/7/2007 at 10:06 PM
Cream of Christian babies, or toasted Jew on a stick are excellent summer
foods, although with the global warming that has happened in the last two
hundred years, perhaps a nice runny peanut brittle would be in order? (Dean
Martin/Tom Hanks Christmas special, anyone? Saturday Night Live?)
Rogue
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posted on 11/6/2007 at 01:58 PM
Sure enough, I'm pretty compressed these days. I can never remember the
name of that tasty hippie veggie stuff you ordered either. Dang you,
temptress, now I'm seriously jonesing for Lemon Grass!
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Kira
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posted on 11/6/2007 at 07:27 AM
Hehe...is that a hint Rogue?
I think we are about due for a corporate decompression lunch date.
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Rogue
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posted on 6/6/2007 at 06:04 PM
Okay, Thai food is one thing I forgot. It's my happy food, since I usually
get it as a reward for a rough day at work and it involves leaving work
instead of eating lunch with a bag of assholes in polo shirts.
Specifically, a dish served in Thailand in bars and as a hangover
cure/prevention called "drunken noodles", or Phad Khee Mao, tofu of course.
Always with a glass of Thai iced tea, it hits the spot. The people at
Lemon Grass know my name and will usually not even bring me a menu, just
ask me if I want spring rolls or not that day and bring me what they know I
want (aside from that one waitress with an ass that would make a fine hat).
Mmm, noooodles.
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gothicmorman
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posted on 31/5/2007 at 07:19 PM
A glass of ice (add some cranberry juice, but the idea is ice) and stone
wheat crackers.
It reminds me of being alone in the dark basement watching sitcoms -
seinfeld, cheers, mash, jay leno, SNL.
Some of the most peaceful times of my life were spent alone in the dark
munching on ice.
Oh, and Slushies at 2am - when the best plan we had was to move to a
star.
And later when we were pirates of the street and sailed our boots wild and
free.
Walking home in a pale dawn, back into the daylife. Secrets safe behind the
cover of dark.