Bester: Mal. Whaddya need two mechanics for? Mal: I really don't.

'Out Of Gas'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


JenP - Feb 29, 2012 6:08:54 pm PST #24499 of 30001

but for some reason I needed to get this out of my brain

And on to my plate? No?


Kat - Feb 29, 2012 6:09:09 pm PST #24500 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Yeah, but this means I have to try making a roux. Which is something I've been too wimpy to attempt. I fear the scorching! I am not an attentive or organized cook!

It's super easy. Really. I'm not super attentive either, but roux are simple--- just stir constantly until it smells like toast (for our stove that's about 5 minutes for 4 tablespoons of butter and equalish flour). It's no problem at all.


Kat - Feb 29, 2012 6:10:12 pm PST #24501 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Wait, if people don't make a roux, how do you make mac and cheese?


Dana - Feb 29, 2012 6:10:44 pm PST #24502 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Nora, have you ever tried Steen's on fried trout? My great-grandfather used to do that.


Jesse - Feb 29, 2012 6:10:56 pm PST #24503 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I don't know about this feta idea. Does it melt?

Not really, but it softens.

Wait, if people don't make a roux, how do you make mac and cheese?

You just add the milk and butter to the orange powder?


Vortex - Feb 29, 2012 6:11:43 pm PST #24504 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I've seen a recipe for mac and cheese that used cottage cheese.


Nora Deirdre - Feb 29, 2012 6:12:33 pm PST #24505 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Come visit me, Jen! I will put it on your plate!

Re: roux. I need to do it in a pan that's not a cast iron pan, because I can't monitor the subtleties of the roux color and end up pulling it early. Oh! Roux wars: whisk or wooden spoon?


Nora Deirdre - Feb 29, 2012 6:13:05 pm PST #24506 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Dana, no but I'm gonna!


Kat - Feb 29, 2012 6:13:19 pm PST #24507 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Vortex, with buttermilk and shredded sharp cheese? And then baked?


-t - Feb 29, 2012 6:13:41 pm PST #24508 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Wooden spoon! Charismatic wooden spoon, even.