LF Chat July to Sept Cut or Hulk Thread ~ You wouldn’t like me when I’m hangry.

[stingray72]

Dinner of peace




(Italian Sausage, Spicy Chipotle bread, Spicy Mustard, Oregonian Watermelon)

That sounds good to me. I get in the in the mood for some italian sausage once in a while.

[MrM27]

I have to look into smoking some stuff this weekend now.

[Znik]

Ohhh, now you're talking! Yum!


Ugh, working out in a 100F degree garage SUCKS!

I bet, I struggle with 90-92F. Really should look into getting some air-conditioning for the gym, but then again hot summers like this year is extremely rare so it might be a waste of money.

[barbrox]

I bet, I struggle with 90-92F. Really should look into getting some air-conditioning for the gym, but then again hot summers like this year is extremely rare so it might be a waste of money.

A good fan should help a lot. When do you work out?

This week has been very hot, still hovering around 100F at 8.00PM. It's been tough getting thru the workouts, because the heat just drains my energy. I got really dizzy after squats and deadlifts. I thought about doing the cutting version of ICF or just quitting early. I had to take very long breaks. Drinking ice cold water didn't help. Actually having too much water sloshing in my stomach made me feel sicker. I finished though!

The tuna and salmon sashimi was a fantastic reward. Delicious.

[Znik]

It varies since I try time the workouts for whenever the headaches are at it's lowest. So anything between 10am and 3pm, if it doesn't get better by 3pm I try to push through it and see how it goes.

[kureransu]

work is my current issue. I'm super busy. I'm actually thinking of taking next week off, which would be perfect timing because the program would be moving to phase 2 just so I could go in early each day to ensure i hit all my deadlines, which are wed, thurs, and fri. I hate unplanned breaks from the gym, but life happens. Thing is, this program is so intense I don't think my body would mind the mid program break.

[missladyj]

Not a fan of hotdogs.

It's italian pork sausage...completely different from a hot dog! The only similarity they share is they're the same shape lol.

That's no hotdog though. Looks great, MLJ! I'm a big fans of quiche too. Sounds divine, Z.


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I love sushi and sashimi, but I hate paying $20 for just a few slices of salmon. Just found a new place in town that sells sashimi grade fish, so decided to check it out today and get some for lunch. Oh man, prices are fantastic, but the fish is a little too fresh-off-the-boat. I was hoping they'd prep it for me and make it ready to eat, but sadly no. $10.25 for 1/2lb of really nice yellowfin tuna and $5.70 for 1/2lb of salmon can't be beat though. I'll save it for dinner and figure something else for lunch.

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This

Nice find barb, I look forward to the food pics

That sounds good to me. I get in the in the mood for some italian sausage once in a while.

Same, a good sausage with mustard on it is so hnnnnnng

I would have went with sauerkraut but I'm the only one in my house who likes it so we rarely buy any :3

[missladyj]

lol'd irl

[Znik]

It's italian pork sausage...completely different from a hot dog! The only similarity they share is they're the same shape lol.

Pfft, pork sausage = hotdog, italian or not Especially if it's in a bun!

Not that keen on those kind of sausages, I do love my Reindeer, moose, red wine, game, deer and horse sausages. This kind of stuff:







The Norwegian food style is pretty interesting, got dinners etc. that are boring as hell. But we got awesome smoked,salted,dried or cured meats and sausages with all kinds of different animals, spices and fruits even.

[barbrox]

Pfft, pork sausage = hotdog, italian or not Especially if it's in a bun!

Not that keen on those kind of sausages, I do love my Reindeer, moose, red wine, game, deer and horse sausages. This kind of stuff:

[img]http://www.matmerk.no/kunder/matmerk/mm.nsf/lupgraphics/eine-elgpolse02-bagn-spesialitet.jpg/$file/eine-elgpolse02-bagn-spesialitet.jpg[img]

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[img]http://www.nettkatalogen.no/bilder/orginal/gunvalds_kj%C3%B8kken_gun%202.jpg[img]

The Norwegian food style is pretty interesting, got dinners etc. that are boring as hell. But we got awesome smoked,salted,dried or cured meats and sausages with all kinds of different animals, spices and fruits even.

Say what again?

[Znik]

Say what again?

Yes, not 100% horse sausage, but a lot of the traditional sausages (especially dark ones) contain 10-40% horse meat/heart.
Quite a good chunk of the pre-oil nation traditional recipes contains more "unusual" meats by today's standard since we were poor and didn't want to waste anything back then.

Like Smalahoved (the sheep/lamb head) , horse, meat from pigs head was/is pretty common in liver pate. Norwegians back in the day were not fussy about what they at and a lot of the old recipes are still being used today. Most people are not aware of it though and are usually shocked when you tell em what they just ate actually contains

[missladyj]

Pfft, pork sausage = hotdog, italian or not Especially if it's in a bun!

ha, my tastebuds say way different. If you ever get the chance to have an actual 'hot dog' you'll understand what I mean. To call a sausage like brautwurst (or even the 'italian' kind a lot of Americans eat) a hotdog is kind of like calling a pastry candy.

Not that keen on those kind of sausages, I do love my Reindeer, moose, red wine, game, deer and horse sausages. This kind of stuff:

[img]http://www.matmerk.no/kunder/matmerk/mm.nsf/lupgraphics/eine-elgpolse02-bagn-spesialitet.jpg/$file/eine-elgpolse02-bagn-spesialitet.jpg[img]

[img]http://mp.imgi.no/4cffa2c15aecc6753f7c0800-normal/460[img]

[img]http://www.nettkatalogen.no/bilder/orginal/gunvalds_kj%C3%B8kken_gun%202.jpg[img]

The Norwegian food style is pretty interesting, got dinners etc. that are boring as hell. But we got awesome smoked,salted,dried or cured meats and sausages with all kinds of different animals, spices and fruits even.

Ehh, we refer to a lot of that stuff as deli / gourmet / specialty meat. Germans eat similar meat with Brötchen (bread) and cheese...I actually liked it.




Don't know if the meat was made of as gamey of combinations though...think was mostly pork.

[barbrox]

Yes, not 100% horse sausage, but a lot of the traditional sausages (especially dark ones) contain 10-40% horse meat/heart.
Quite a good chunk of the pre-oil nation traditional recipes contains more "unusual" meats by today's standard since we were poor and didn't want to waste anything back then.

Like Smalahoved (the sheep/lamb head) , horse, meat from pigs head was/is pretty common in liver pate. Norwegians back in the day were not fussy about what they at and a lot of the old recipes are still being used today. Most people are not aware of it though and are usually shocked when you tell em what they just ate actually contains

Everything actually looks quite delicious. I think in this case, ignorance is bliss.

Ehh, we refer to a lot of that stuff as deli / gourmet / specialty meat. Germans eat similar meat with Brötchen (bread) and cheese...I actually liked it.

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Don't know if the meat was made of as gamey of combinations though...think was mostly pork.

When I visited my friend in Germany, we always had big lunches, but for dinner, she would get fresh bread, various sausages, and cheese every night. I loved it.


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Okay, MLJ, here's my attempt at plating sashimi. I know. It's terrible. Lol! It tastes really good though.

[barbrox]

I'm like a rolling stone today. Hike with friends in the foothills done. Heading down to bay now (or at least trying to) to hike a local peak there. Traffic is really crazy right now though.

My friend did really well today. I was proud of her. I ended up picking a 3-mile trail which was a very good thing, because the friend she brought along struggled, especially the last 1/2 mile, and felt like throwing up at the end.

Ron was right on the cake break. I think their blood sugar dipped a little low. They had to stop to eat a snack (Granola bar and a PB&J sandwich).

All in all, I think it was a good experience. Hopefully, it motivates them to move more.

Hope everyone's enjoying their Saturday!

[EjnarKolinkar]

Totally stole the bread crust with the pate (schwagger) off the corner of that plate MLJ posted while you guys were arguing.

[missladyj]

Okay, MLJ, here's my attempt at plating sashimi. I know. It's terrible. Lol! It tastes really good though.

lol, it's not terrible. It looks homemade, I admit, but that gives it a certain charm imo. wouldeat/10 if I liked raw fish.

[barbrox]

lol, it's not terrible. It looks homemade, I admit, but that gives it a certain charm imo. wouldeat/10 if I liked raw fish.

I cracked up at the charm bit. Lol Okay, so no raw fish, do you eat sushi?

[OzChops]

Dammit, forgot to get things to smoke meats.

Saying "smoke stuff" or saying "smoke meat" doesn't really leave much to say that isn't double entendre that refers to the process so I'm stuck with one of them!

lol IRL here though, and went to rep but on spread.

[MrM27]

Wow, I highly approve of the direction this thread took. Yum.

[OzChops]

The Norwegian food style is pretty interesting, got dinners etc. that are boring as hell. But we got awesome smoked,salted,dried or cured meats and sausages with all kinds of different animals, spices and fruits even.

That right there is pretty close to my ideal meal.

[cunfewzed]

Yes, looks tasty

[Znik]

It's delicious stuff.

One of my favorite is the Christmas tradition "Fenalår" , basically a sheep leg that's been salted and then dried for several months+ especially the smoked kind is awesome.
We usually get one or two in November or start of December and it pretty much lasts all of Christmas, awesome snack when your feeling for something salty and tasty.

[OzChops]

If importing meat products to Australia was legal I'd be PMing you my address, seriously.

[Znik]

If importing meat products to Australia was legal I'd be PMing you my address, seriously.

Yeah Australia seems pretty strict on those import rules. You could check with customs to see if dried,salted and vacuum packed meat is ok, probably ain't though.

Guess you just have to make your own, you got sheep over there dontcha ?

[OzChops]

Yeah Australia seems pretty strict on those import rules. You could check with customs to see if dried,salted and vacuum packed meat is ok, probably ain't though.

Guess you just have to make your own, you got sheep over there dontcha ?

No meat.
I've had jerky confiscated on return from the USA before.

I would like to learn and make these tasty things though indeed!

[missladyj]

It's delicious stuff.

One of my favorite is the Christmas tradition "Fenalår" , basically a sheep leg that's been salted and then dried for several months+ especially the smoked kind is awesome.
We usually get one or two in November or start of December and it pretty much lasts all of Christmas, awesome snack when your feeling for something salty and tasty.

[img]http://www.rondanegardsmat.no/bilder/fenalaar.jpg[\img]

Wow...several months. I bet it has all kinds of flavor, would love to try that one day!

[EjnarKolinkar]

I need more of that lamb in my life. Cured meats and good cheese....thats where its at.

Ive been shopping for one of those knives too.

[Znik]

You Americans can get Fenalår and other stuff here: http://www.scandinavianfoodstore.com...roducts_id=180
It's not smoked though, has to be smoked with beech and Juniper if you prefer smoked meat.

[missladyj]

I need more of that lamb in my life. Cured meats and good cheese....thats where its at.

Ive been shopping for one of those knives too.

This

Mirin' knife as well. Is that your pic Znik?

[missladyj]

You Americans can get Fenalår and other stuff here: http://www.scandinavianfoodstore.com...roducts_id=180
It's not smoked though, has to be smoked with beech and Juniper if you prefer smoked meat.

$13.75 for fed ex ground shipping, not bad at all. Appreciate the link! Will probably order some here soon.