Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nope, it's something you order from the bar. Linmoncello, Cognac, Brandy, Armagnac, Campari, are only a few of the many divestives (or digestif in French) that are available.

Any one of these might partner well with Wes's digestives- custard creams, bourbons, hob nobs....maybe dipping Wes's digestives in "God's" digestifs would be amazing!

[Lisa]

Karis, do you know where I could get digestives locally? Or are they really just the same thing as a, say, Pepperidge Farm cookie assortment?

English tea cookies used to be available at World Market in San Antonio, I think, but we don't have those in OKC.

Maybe our Buy4Less... they have a pretty big imported food section.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm flattered, Michelle! I haven't made them in a long time, but I just follow the directions on the can. Can you get Quaker brand quick-cooking grits? I used to get the old fashioned "long-cooking" kind but they are hard to find in the store. Just get a deep pan, measure the amount of water according to the directions, add the grits, salt, pepper and a gob of butter, and simmer them as long as it says to. If you plan to slice and fry them, you might omit the pepper (or not!). Then, you could pour them into a loaf pan and put it in the fridge overnight to get a rectangle shape that would be easier to slice. Then, when they're cold, run a rubber spatula around the edges, like you were getting a cake layer out of a pan, and invert the pan onto a plate. Slice about 1/2 inch thick (or thicker if you want) and lay the slices in hot grease, about 1/4 inch deep, like you might do for pan-frying potatoes. Fry until light/medium brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels, top with butter and syrup like you would for pancakes.

Since this is coming from memory only, it might be safer to look around online to see if there is something I left out!

Couldn't find a picture of plain grits only, but they can usually be found in the cereal aisle with the oatmeal and stuff. The kind I get is in a cardboard canister, like rolled oats are.

Thank you so much Lisa; sadly I've never seen Quaker instant grits....I'm off to Maine in a few weeks, I'll look there....hope its not just a southern U.S. thing
What are grits? If they are corn-based, maybe I could use polenta....

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I wish I could say I have such a talent ladies but, alas, this isn't a picture of my Québécois face! If I ever realize I'm able to do such a thing you can be sure I'll post a picture though!

Please Carl, don't ever try...you might die!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Karis, do you know where I could get digestives locally? Or are they really just the same thing as a, say, Pepperidge Farm cookie assortment?

English tea cookies used to be available at World Market in San Antonio, I think, but we don't have those in OKC.

Maybe our Buy4Less... they have a pretty big imported food section.

They're definitely not the same as Pepperidge Farm. I have seen them here at our local grocery store in the 'imported food' aisle, as well as in a British Market shop that's in a nice little shopping area about 15 minutes from me...that doesn't help you though. Hmmm.....

World Market would be a good place to try. We have one here too. I just haven't been in ages.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by Lisa

... I used to have a hardier gut but these days would feel yucky if I ate more than a little bit. Maybe you could consider them "anti-digestives."

I couldn't eat that either. I'd definitely be quite distressed if I did. I'd like to though. That counts.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Please Carl, don't ever try...you might die!

Die of Oreo's?

No needs to worry, I won't try something that stupid...I need my mouth to make more videos with that French Canadian accent of mine!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Thank you so much Lisa; sadly I've never seen Quaker instant grits....I'm off to Maine in a few weeks, I'll look there....hope its not just a southern U.S. thing
What are grits? If they are corn-based, maybe I could use polenta....

Grits are a little different from polenta, which seems softer and finer. Maybe it would work. Do you know about hominy? Grits are just ground up hominy. Yes, it's corn, treated some way that makes it unlike cornmeal, and it's coarser than cornmeal. In fact, I remember reading an old-time recipe for homemade hominy when I was a kid, and it involved a rather complicated-sounding process of soaking the whole kernels of corn in a lye mixture, which helped remove the hull, and then rinsing it and soaking it again.

Anyway, here's what wikipedia says about grits: (wonder if they could be ordered online?)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I couldn't eat that either. I'd definitely be quite distressed if I did. I'd like to though. That counts.

Right. It's the thought that counts.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by kcmo

They're definitely not the same as Pepperidge Farm. I have seen them here at our local grocery store in the 'imported food' aisle, as well as in a British Market shop that's in a nice little shopping area about 15 minutes from me...that doesn't help you though. Hmmm.....

World Market would be a good place to try. We have one here too. I just haven't been in ages.

I'll keep looking, Karis. I love a challenge.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'll keep looking, Karis. I love a challenge.

I'd love to send you some....wonder though if they'd break/melt in transit...

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Karis, do you know where I could get digestives locally? Or are they really just the same thing as a, say, Pepperidge Farm cookie assortment?

English tea cookies used to be available at World Market in San Antonio, I think, but we don't have those in OKC.

Maybe our Buy4Less... they have a pretty big imported food section.

At least get the chocolate digestives, otherwise they are a bit bland. If you see bourbons or custard creams go for them.

I'll send you some

[Lisa]

Karis and Wes, you guys are very sweet.... but I shall endeavor to find these things somewhere in OKC. We're a bit more worldly than we used to be and I bet with a little looking around I could find them.

Can you tell me what brands to look for? I've made note of Wes' flavor suggestions.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Karis and Wes, you guys are very sweet.... but I shall endeavor to find these things somewhere in OKC. We're a bit more worldly than we used to be and I bet with a little looking around I could find them.

Can you tell me what brands to look for? I've made note of Wes' flavor suggestions.

Brand is McVities and I agree with Wes about getting the chocolate ones. I really would like to send you some if you can't find them ok? Let me know!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

At least get the chocolate digestives, otherwise they are a bit bland. If you see bourbons or custard creams go for them.

I'll send you some

Hey Wes, soon we'll have everyone trying digestives!!

[The Joker]

McVities are the best

Karis beat me to it, great minds think alike.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

McVities are the best

Karis beat me to it, great minds think alike.

Oh yeah, oh yeah!

[Lisa]

Hmm... I see "no artificial" something.... 70 percent wholemeal... these are probably better for you than our standard "cookie."

Karis, if I can't find them I promise to let you know. This is a mission now!

PS - Guess I'm going to have to get some Earl Gray, too?

[Lisa]

Hey, I just looked and do have a box of Carr's water crackers in the cabinet. That's a good sign.... I got those at our local Wal-Mart!

[dbelle7]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

So do I. At least I have for the last 45 years. :-)

However, she's not really into watches. She loves her Cartier Tank Fraincaise and her 15-20 year old Piaget Polo Beyond that, she indulges me, but that's about it.

Awww. :)

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Hmm... I see "no artificial" something.... 70 percent wholemeal... these are probably better for you than our standard "cookie."

Karis, if I can't find them I promise to let you know. This is a mission now!

PS - Guess I'm going to have to get some Earl Gray, too?

I don't remember how high in sugar they are, but they do have some good ingredients otherwise! Especially the chocolate!

Keep me posted....and YES on the Earl Grey!!!!

Are you sure you're not part English/South African Lisa?

Off to sleep to dream of biscuits!!!! Night all.....

[dbelle7]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Nesquick. Maybe Ovaltine.

I have had tea and milk and must say I like it better than plain hot tea.

Ovaltine even sounds kinda Englishy

Me too. The milk does make it better. Thanks southern cows!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

So do I. At least I have for the last 45 years. :-)

However, she's not really into watches. She loves her Cartier Tank Fraincaise and her 15-20 year old Piaget Polo Beyond that, she indulges me, but that's about it.

45 years is wonderful Ed! I've been with my best friend (also known as my girlfriend, the woman of my life, my other half and my soulmate) for almost four years and I couldn't be happier. I wish to be able to celebrate for our RockRolex anniversary!

[dbelle7]

Originally Posted by Lisa

But we Americans LOVE to hear your lovely English as it was originally intended.... can't get enough of it.

Agreed! (she said in an Okie drawl)

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Ovaltine even sounds kinda Englishy

Me too. The milk does make it better. Thanks southern cows!

Okay, Englishmen and Women: do ya'll have Ovaltine over there?

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Okay, Englishmen and Women: do ya'll have Ovaltine over there?

What's Ovaltime? And why can't a French Canadian man have it?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I don't remember how high in sugar they are, but they do have some good ingredients otherwise! Especially the chocolate!

Keep me posted....and YES on the Earl Grey!!!!

Are you sure you're not part English/South African Lisa?

Off to sleep to dream of biscuits!!!! Night all.....

Well, just a wee bit Irish from my Mum's side.... Grandma was Mildred McCulley O'Neal. But obviously not enough influence that I know how to properly spell "Earl Grey."

Night-night, Karis.

[dbelle7]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Can you keep a secret, karis? I actually haven't eaten biscuits and gravy in a long time. I used to have a hardier gut but these days would feel yucky if I ate more than a little bit. Maybe you could consider them "anti-digestives."

Ok. Me either. I can't eat gluten. That has pretty much ruled out biscuits, southern or English, and gravy for the past 5 years. Dang it. lol

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

What's Ovaltime? And why can't a French Canadian man have it?

It's a malt powder, either chocolate or plain sweetened malt flavor, that you mix in with cold milk (some like it hot but that sounds plain icky to me). It's fortified with some vitamins and really quite tasty. I still like a glass of it before going to bed.

I'm surprised it's not available in Canada!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Ok. Me either. I can't eat gluten. That has pretty much ruled out biscuits, southern or English, and gravy for the past 5 years. Dang it. lol

Oh, boy - there's a whole new topic! My husband went gluten-free about a year ago to see if it would help his chronic headaches. He had some specialized allergy testing done and it showed a wheat sensitivity. It does make cooking a little challenging, but aren't you finding that more and more restaurants and grocery stores are making gluten free items available?