March 19, 200521 yr Long Jhon Silvers Fish 'n more. I love that batter they use to deep fry that fish.
March 19, 200521 yr Had pizza tonight (rare, I don't like it). Faux hamburgers and hotdogs, meatless chili, curried rice/tofu, the possibilities are endless--if you want to go to the effort to cook....
March 19, 200521 yr Capybara. No joke, in lots of Central and South America, capybara is a huge Lenten Friday dietary staple. Because it is aquatic, locals conveniently think of it as a fish (albeit a hairy, 4-legged, distinctly rodent-like fish), and figure that's good enough for a few fridays every year. Amazing God hasn't caught on to all these religious loopholes people keep coming up with.
March 19, 200521 yr Jumbo shrimp is a good way to go, but I'm not sure what types of fish you like (it seems every person is different -- my brother loves salmon and tuna, I'm more of a shrimp guy). Pasta and Pizza are always good too. Fedduccini Alfredo when made right is really, really good...
March 19, 200521 yr Today i had some pasta for lunch and cheese pizza for dinner. I've also went the chili route, or soup/salad.
March 19, 200521 yr tacos, burritos, enchiladas, all made with beans. Various stir fry meals. Pastas with Alfredo, marinara, etc. Shrimp. Chili, Yada yada yada, I told you about the bisque? Remember you really can tuna fish. To make it easy, visit the box meals and pick up a Lipton rice side dish, then visit the tuna fish aisle. Mix them together. This is a huge favorite while backpacking.
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 18, 2005 -> 10:33 PM) Capybara. No joke, in lots of Central and South America, capybara is a huge Lenten Friday dietary staple. Because it is aquatic, locals conveniently think of it as a fish (albeit a hairy, 4-legged, distinctly rodent-like fish), and figure that's good enough for a few fridays every year. Amazing God hasn't caught on to all these religious loopholes people keep coming up with. Isn't that called nutria here in the US? A beaver like thing that chews saplings, has a nice pelt, and Mmmmm good to eat? Article here re: Eating Out Efforts by LA to get you to eat a rat
March 19, 200521 yr Nutria and capybara are different species. Nutria (Myocastor coypus) is more rat-like and capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are more cute and cuddly and guinneapig-like. Note the long, rat tail on the nutria, and the near-lack of tail (vestigial) on Homer's Lenten snack. Nutrias actually use the tail for part of their swimming propulsion, much like mustellids (weasel family) Nutria Capybara Edited March 19, 200521 yr by FlaSoxxJim
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 07:23 AM) Nutria and capybara are different species. Nutria (Myocastor coypus) is more rat-like and capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are more cute and cuddly and guinneapig-like. Note the long, rat tail on the nutria, and the near-lack of tail (vestigial) on Homer's Lenten snack. Nutrias actually use the tail for part of their swimming propulsion, much like mustellids (weasel family) Nutria Capybara Which are better tasting?
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 09:21 AM) Which are better tasting? I've only had nutria so I cannot make a comparison. The nutria wasn't bad. Tasted like rat, er.., chicken, yeah chicken.
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 08:41 AM) I've only had nutria so I cannot make a comparison. The nutria wasn't bad. Tasted like rat, er.., chicken, yeah chicken. I never had rat, so I couldn't compare. How was the rat prepared and how was the Nutria prepared?
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 09:58 AM) I never had rat, so I couldn't compare. How was the rat prepared and how was the Nutria prepared? I've actually not had rat, as far as I know. I just know that all of the things I've had that are supposed to taste like chicken (gator, rattlesnaje, froglegs, etc.) don't.
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 10:23 AM) I've actually not had rat, as far as I know. I just know that all of the things I've had that are supposed to taste like chicken (gator, rattlesnaje, froglegs, etc.) don't. Mmmm rattlesnake, great slow roasted over a fire or grilled. A little greasy, but if you give it enough time, not directly on the heat, the grease seems to cook out. I thought that LA strategy to controll nutria by teaching people to eat them was awesome, too bad it isn't working. The cost is hurting for one thing, 5 minutes to process them is about 5X longer than commercially viable.
March 19, 200521 yr Fish, fish, & more fish. It helps that I love seafood. Shrimp is the best food God ever gave us. I love it to death. But I enjoy crab, squid, perch, catfish, sushi, cod, salmon, & tuna. There are so many different varieties to choose from today that I don't really consider it a sacrifice. Instead I try to cut down on ice cream
March 19, 200521 yr Cheese pizza, fish & chips, salmon, tuna casserole, pierogis with cheese/potato filling, shrimp fried rice, stuff like that. NO, not all at the same meal!!!!! ( The wife won't allow that..... )
March 19, 200521 yr QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 11:25 AM) Fish, fish, & more fish. It helps that I love seafood. Shrimp is the best food God ever gave us. I love it to death. But I enjoy crab, squid, perch, catfish, sushi, cod, salmon, & tuna. There are so many different varieties to choose from today that I don't really consider it a sacrifice. Instead I try to cut down on ice cream Unfortunately, I'm allergic to shrimp. I love the taste, but it makes me violently ill.
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