Here's a simple chimmichuri recipe I thought sounded good. I haven't made it yet, but I think I'm going to use it on some steakhouse bone in pork chops: Chimichurri Recipe:
- 1/2 cup olive oil - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley - 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced - 2 small red chilies, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili) - 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 level teaspoon coarse salt - Pepper, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Doesn't look bad (the spice) until you read the ingredients. The last one....so better to make your own.
Also do you like A Capella music?
Garlic, Onion, Salt, Spices and Herbs (Including Black Pepper, Parsley, Red Pepper, Paprika), Orange Peel, Green Bell Pepper and Sulfiting Agent.
Sulfiting agents are chemical compounds that have been used as food additives since antiquity to prevent enzymatic and nonenzymatic browning, control growth of microorganisms, act as bleaching agents, antioxidants, or reducing agents, and carry out various other technical functions. Sulfiting agents include sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfate, sodium and potassium bisulfites, and metabisulfites.
I don’t know why your essays are bringing me to tears lately. The “If I were a believer” bit about music just got me. The purity of that statement is beautiful.
Pop Music: "Some dismiss the whole 75 years of it as one long outpouring of ephemeral trash pop.....and some are forever eager to hand out, like confetti, ‘genius’ plaudits to every latest Adele or other. What gets obscured in this polarisation is recognition of the yawning gulf that exists between the best 1% and the 99% of the rest." https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/imagine-theres-no-muzak/
"TLDR; I’m not trying to make friends or colleagues with feminists/trans lunatics/black supremacists. I’m trying to limit their destructive power in politics, culture, and public policy. I don’t want to be their friends."
That really ties into that cluster B research I think. Some people think only about power, the narcissists and Machiavellians and so on. Power is what motivates them, either to get it or to respond to it. Others think about and live by rules. Those can be laws, traditions, habits, social mores, whatever. use Everyday normal human interaction is undergirded by rules. Cluster B uses rules to keep power. So I think your response is right on. Rules aren't going to affect them in any way.
I call this "positive projection" (some think of it as reverse projection). Instead of imbuing others with your own negative traits, you project your moral decency onto the morally indecent. This is the biggest mistake with Cluster B. It makes you a sitting target, along with everyone else around you.
Another well written article by Josh Slocum at The Disaffected Newsletter. On point and brilliantly stated, as per usual. This bit (or bob?) on outspoken is beyond brilliant, but of course I would say that, being both blunt and outspoken.
I’m in a weird place with this Josh guy. I’m a Christian and a true (as opposed to Neo) Conservative and have been all my life. As in, the first insult I hurled was at the grown ups that had blocked the path of my tricycle. I called them, “Dirty liberals!” although it came out “dirty wibwowls”.
Point being we come from vastly different spaces to end up in the same one, at least, in terms of viewing cultural and politicals.
This is also why I dislike using the terms “right” and “left” to describe the political paradigm (I love that word, I think it makes me sound so smart, yes?) It’s a divisive term, and “common decency” isn’t right or left. Neither are “avarice” and “cowardice”.
I know it is awkward but Ive been calling myself “non-left.” Because I am a minority in religion, cultural background& race, its more than ironic to call me right-wing white supremacist. As an over educated person with unbelievably enormous dental bills, I have very nice teeth thank you very much. So no toothless bitter clinger here. I am not bitter. So who am I? idk and I often don’t care but I do know that I am not on today’s left.
So are you a non-binary political party non-member? Me too. #metoo lol There! Now we can also be cool kids, eh?!
The right-wing white supremacist is a mythical creature, much like the unicorn. Or leprechauns. And just like the unicorn, there are those who believe these things (unicorns, leprechauns, and white supremacists) actually exist; these are either: a) small children or b) useful idiots.
And like unicorns and leprechauns, right-wing white supremacists are a marketing ploy. A very, very cynical marketing ploy.
Those most loudly screaming RACIST! are, in fact, hiding behind it in order to destroy the United States of America. Fact.
I just saw that you're in Vermont too; read your recent about the license plates. I've never liked the "X City Strong." Something about the tone I find extremely off-putting.
oh yes! i agree. I recall after a terrorist attack, a tee shirt with “Boston (or other place name) Strong” is the cure. We can all feel so good about ourselves - and not mention our failed intelligence and law enforcement agencies. If we have “Strong” on our coffee mug, the attacker and his motives are irrelevant. Btw, In Boston, after the terror attack they held some ceremony that was televised where they cheered wildly for the physical therapists. I’ve worked with physical therapists and think they’re wonderful but it was an obscenity to focus on that. It was as if what befell those injured people was an unnamed generic event. I am venting......
So glad to know you've sold your house. It will be such a load off your shoulders once you've completed the renovations and gotten all settled into your new (to you) place. Wishing you a smooth and successful transition.
"Skin-on, bone-in chicken parts (thighs are best)"
There is not a more pure expression of truth that can be constructed in the English language than the above statement. And I didn't learn this until I reached middle age.
Feeling superior because of some special taste is really a funny characteristic of quite a lot of educated people. If I am confronted with people showcasing this attitude, I just shrug my shoulders and move on, knowing that my tastes are superior anyway ;-)
Yeah, I have a slow oven, I'm pretty sure. It's always best if people know their ovens like you do.
You are right on all points here, including the way to season chicken.
Mmmm. Im cooking skirt steak tonight w/ a chimmichuri sauce. When did skirt steak become such an expensive cut of meat????
All beef is expensive and has been for over a year
Oh ask Joey B.. it's not cause Bidenomics is working don't cha know?
Here's a simple chimmichuri recipe I thought sounded good. I haven't made it yet, but I think I'm going to use it on some steakhouse bone in pork chops: Chimichurri Recipe:
- 1/2 cup olive oil - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley - 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced - 2 small red chilies, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili) - 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 level teaspoon coarse salt - Pepper, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Perfect! On my way into the market now. 😍
thank you
agree wholeheartedly.
As it regards music, here are a few that work for me in the way you suggest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uwxlpik9FI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8M74ufF4Q
and last but not least in this list-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T5NuI6Ai-o
Doesn't look bad (the spice) until you read the ingredients. The last one....so better to make your own.
Also do you like A Capella music?
Garlic, Onion, Salt, Spices and Herbs (Including Black Pepper, Parsley, Red Pepper, Paprika), Orange Peel, Green Bell Pepper and Sulfiting Agent.
Sulfiting agents are chemical compounds that have been used as food additives since antiquity to prevent enzymatic and nonenzymatic browning, control growth of microorganisms, act as bleaching agents, antioxidants, or reducing agents, and carry out various other technical functions. Sulfiting agents include sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfate, sodium and potassium bisulfites, and metabisulfites.
I love good a capella, because good singers usually hit just intonation. Pure harmony without buzzing or beating. That is pleasing unto mine ears.
I don’t know why your essays are bringing me to tears lately. The “If I were a believer” bit about music just got me. The purity of that statement is beautiful.
“Cheap as homemade sin” 😉
That’s a new expression for me...😀
Pop Music: "Some dismiss the whole 75 years of it as one long outpouring of ephemeral trash pop.....and some are forever eager to hand out, like confetti, ‘genius’ plaudits to every latest Adele or other. What gets obscured in this polarisation is recognition of the yawning gulf that exists between the best 1% and the 99% of the rest." https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/imagine-theres-no-muzak/
"TLDR; I’m not trying to make friends or colleagues with feminists/trans lunatics/black supremacists. I’m trying to limit their destructive power in politics, culture, and public policy. I don’t want to be their friends."
That really ties into that cluster B research I think. Some people think only about power, the narcissists and Machiavellians and so on. Power is what motivates them, either to get it or to respond to it. Others think about and live by rules. Those can be laws, traditions, habits, social mores, whatever. use Everyday normal human interaction is undergirded by rules. Cluster B uses rules to keep power. So I think your response is right on. Rules aren't going to affect them in any way.
Bullseye.
I call this "positive projection" (some think of it as reverse projection). Instead of imbuing others with your own negative traits, you project your moral decency onto the morally indecent. This is the biggest mistake with Cluster B. It makes you a sitting target, along with everyone else around you.
I love that concept! I used to always assume everyone was good even if it wasn't readily apparent.
Another well written article by Josh Slocum at The Disaffected Newsletter. On point and brilliantly stated, as per usual. This bit (or bob?) on outspoken is beyond brilliant, but of course I would say that, being both blunt and outspoken.
I’m in a weird place with this Josh guy. I’m a Christian and a true (as opposed to Neo) Conservative and have been all my life. As in, the first insult I hurled was at the grown ups that had blocked the path of my tricycle. I called them, “Dirty liberals!” although it came out “dirty wibwowls”.
Point being we come from vastly different spaces to end up in the same one, at least, in terms of viewing cultural and politicals.
This is also why I dislike using the terms “right” and “left” to describe the political paradigm (I love that word, I think it makes me sound so smart, yes?) It’s a divisive term, and “common decency” isn’t right or left. Neither are “avarice” and “cowardice”.
I'll join toddler you screaming DIRTY HIPPIE SCUM!
I have that in common with Cartman. South Park is awful. Terrible. Brilliant. Disgusting.
I know it is awkward but Ive been calling myself “non-left.” Because I am a minority in religion, cultural background& race, its more than ironic to call me right-wing white supremacist. As an over educated person with unbelievably enormous dental bills, I have very nice teeth thank you very much. So no toothless bitter clinger here. I am not bitter. So who am I? idk and I often don’t care but I do know that I am not on today’s left.
So are you a non-binary political party non-member? Me too. #metoo lol There! Now we can also be cool kids, eh?!
The right-wing white supremacist is a mythical creature, much like the unicorn. Or leprechauns. And just like the unicorn, there are those who believe these things (unicorns, leprechauns, and white supremacists) actually exist; these are either: a) small children or b) useful idiots.
And like unicorns and leprechauns, right-wing white supremacists are a marketing ploy. A very, very cynical marketing ploy.
Those most loudly screaming RACIST! are, in fact, hiding behind it in order to destroy the United States of America. Fact.
Agreed on music.
I just saw that you're in Vermont too; read your recent about the license plates. I've never liked the "X City Strong." Something about the tone I find extremely off-putting.
oh yes! i agree. I recall after a terrorist attack, a tee shirt with “Boston (or other place name) Strong” is the cure. We can all feel so good about ourselves - and not mention our failed intelligence and law enforcement agencies. If we have “Strong” on our coffee mug, the attacker and his motives are irrelevant. Btw, In Boston, after the terror attack they held some ceremony that was televised where they cheered wildly for the physical therapists. I’ve worked with physical therapists and think they’re wonderful but it was an obscenity to focus on that. It was as if what befell those injured people was an unnamed generic event. I am venting......
So glad to know you've sold your house. It will be such a load off your shoulders once you've completed the renovations and gotten all settled into your new (to you) place. Wishing you a smooth and successful transition.
"Skin-on, bone-in chicken parts (thighs are best)"
There is not a more pure expression of truth that can be constructed in the English language than the above statement. And I didn't learn this until I reached middle age.
For European readers who don't want a meal that looks like it's been cooked by Directed Energy Weapons, 425°F is 220°C.
I agree about music. For some reason, during the first lockdowns I found I could only listen to Nordic Dark Folk. There is no going back.
Feeling superior because of some special taste is really a funny characteristic of quite a lot of educated people. If I am confronted with people showcasing this attitude, I just shrug my shoulders and move on, knowing that my tastes are superior anyway ;-)
Every word of this is a chef's kiss!