tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post4417743862235431285..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: A New Face on Mondays!Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-84738689672532191802012-07-10T10:26:06.432-04:002012-07-10T10:26:06.432-04:00Susanna, I just read a piece the other day about w...Susanna, I just read a piece the other day about why onions burn our eyes. The moisture in our eyes mixes with compounds in the onion making sulfuric acid! Which then makes our eyes water to dilute it. NOT FUN.<br /><br />Here's what the article said on about.com:<br />Question: Why Do Onions Make You Cry?<br /><br />Answer: Unless you've avoided cooking, you've probably cut up an onion and experienced the burning and tearing you get from the vapors. When you cut an onion, you break cells, releasing their contents. Amino acid sulfoxides form sulfenic acids. Enzymes that were kept separate now are free to mix with the sulfenic acids to produce propanethiol S-oxide, a volatile sulfur compound that wafts upward toward your eyes. This gas reacts with the water in your tears to form sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid burns, stimulating your eyes to release more tears to wash the irritant awayMissy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-2872615475323721702012-07-09T23:37:41.996-04:002012-07-09T23:37:41.996-04:00Welcome, Jan!!! This looks soooo tasty. And I thin...Welcome, Jan!!! This looks soooo tasty. And I think my kids might actually eat it, which isn't a plus, because I like to eaet all their left-overs. :DMary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18006452390331251342012-07-09T22:10:34.826-04:002012-07-09T22:10:34.826-04:00Missy everyone around me thought I was totally wha...Missy everyone around me thought I was totally whacked(they were probably right!) the day I discovered frozen onions in the store! I thought that was the most awesome invention EVER - my least favorite chore at the time and all done for me! I thought I'd break out and do a happy dance up and down the aisle!<br />SusannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-70843155909583440682012-07-09T21:18:23.600-04:002012-07-09T21:18:23.600-04:00Susanna, I buy the Pictsweet frozen chopped onions...Susanna, I buy the Pictsweet frozen chopped onions and peppers. It's great and very convenient!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-27144662107790934272012-07-09T17:51:34.610-04:002012-07-09T17:51:34.610-04:00The store I usually go to stopped carrying Amy'...The store I usually go to stopped carrying Amy's :-( but now that I'm off this summer I'll make the trek to the uber-cool organic everything natural and vegetarian store. They have Amy products. I haven't tried the California burger though. Thanks for the tip.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-31305699726786071022012-07-09T15:02:24.077-04:002012-07-09T15:02:24.077-04:00Oh, just put all the tips together in that jar mar...Oh, just put all the tips together in that jar marked "Jan", okay? I'll make sure the others get their share :)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-74083928890093892592012-07-09T15:00:49.132-04:002012-07-09T15:00:49.132-04:00As long as Ruthy whips up dessert while she's ...As long as Ruthy whips up dessert while she's pacing, I won't mind.<br /><br />She won't let me use her new Kitchen Aid, though, darn her.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-89730908430896926192012-07-09T15:00:28.606-04:002012-07-09T15:00:28.606-04:00Congrats on joining the cafe staff. I'll have ...Congrats on joining the cafe staff. I'll have to remember to increase the tips since they're being split 4 ways now!Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-61382666410814423072012-07-09T14:58:21.267-04:002012-07-09T14:58:21.267-04:00Kav, do you have Amy's? My daughter loves thei...Kav, do you have Amy's? My daughter loves their California Burgers better than any other veggie burger.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-58241513074377201352012-07-09T14:57:32.680-04:002012-07-09T14:57:32.680-04:00My daughter actually really likes the Tofu Pups. ...My daughter actually really likes the Tofu Pups. I'm wondering if she'd like them turned into Chili Pups.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-66369381248694112202012-07-09T14:52:31.483-04:002012-07-09T14:52:31.483-04:00Welcome aboard, Jan. Officially, that is:-) And do...Welcome aboard, Jan. Officially, that is:-) And don't worry about Ruthy as she paces about the kitchen. She's just so darned protective.<br /><br />Love this idea. Will have to try that recipe soon.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-40006708688249930772012-07-09T13:45:57.380-04:002012-07-09T13:45:57.380-04:00I eat chili year round- I'm in Houston so if I...I eat chili year round- I'm in Houston so if I waited for it to get cold outside to eat chili and soup I'd be eating them maybe 3 weeks total out of the year :-( my ac/'s been on since March I think..I have a chili I make in the crockpot - still uses canned stuff but beans and tomatoes this time! I've never bought canned chili just to eat as chili-it's always been to eat with something else! well ok I did buy canned chili for my dad because he prefers it but I like homemade! and I put beans in mine..I know it's probably not Texan but I think it makes it healthier and it's one of the few ways I like beans! :-)<br />SusannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-82364891088163588082012-07-09T11:57:51.528-04:002012-07-09T11:57:51.528-04:00Thanks, Julie!Thanks, Julie!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-90623391552472089092012-07-09T11:47:59.595-04:002012-07-09T11:47:59.595-04:00Fabulous! I have the same MSG and citric acid prob...Fabulous! I have the same MSG and citric acid problems. Thanks for the tip when I can't get good tomatoes!<br /><br />So glad you have joined the Cafe!<br /><br />Peace, JulieJulie Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674573842046580196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-55791681463282713852012-07-09T11:37:40.556-04:002012-07-09T11:37:40.556-04:00I buy chopped frozen onions all the time - some ar...I buy chopped frozen onions all the time - some are called 'seasoning blend' and have some celery a bit of red stuff - think it's bell pepper? anyways can't really taste it but Kroger has just the diced onion in small bags - I've bought the huge pictsweet or picsweet brand at walmart a lot of times. <br />SusannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-36536622125656430262012-07-09T11:31:47.475-04:002012-07-09T11:31:47.475-04:00Kav, just be sure to use a freezer container or fr...Kav, just be sure to use a freezer container or freezer bag. I used a regular ziplock bag one time and the whole refrigerator smelled like onions!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-49873904646122900732012-07-09T11:30:31.756-04:002012-07-09T11:30:31.756-04:00Hey -- great link. I'll look for that brand up...Hey -- great link. I'll look for that brand up here. They also have corn dogs which sound tastier then tofu burgers, don't you think? Bet they have them at the health food store up the road. And that means I can try a different chili recipe now instead of just using the bulgur one. Thanks Missy!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-85574227213105969802012-07-09T11:23:33.137-04:002012-07-09T11:23:33.137-04:00Whoa! I didn't know you could freeze onions!!!...Whoa! I didn't know you could freeze onions!!!!! Since I'm always cooking for one a bag of onions often goes bad before I can get through them all -- especially in this heat. Freezing them is such a good idea!! Thank you!!!!!!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-19586809625269359642012-07-09T10:46:42.989-04:002012-07-09T10:46:42.989-04:00Tofu hot dogs? Kav, really?
I think I'd just...Tofu hot dogs? Kav, really? <br /><br />I think I'd just skip the chili dogs... :)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-7758470908810198622012-07-09T10:45:25.638-04:002012-07-09T10:45:25.638-04:00Hi Susanna,
I'm sensitive to MSG and citric a...Hi Susanna,<br /><br />I'm sensitive to MSG and citric acid, so I rarely use canned chili, soups and tomato products. (Hunts 100% natural tomatoes are a life saver!).<br /><br />So yes, homemade and easy...that's the way I like to go!<br /><br />And no, this isn't my normal chili recipe. I'll share that another time - it's my dear husband's favorite winter/spring/summer/fall meal :)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-51199528795229604802012-07-09T10:42:51.038-04:002012-07-09T10:42:51.038-04:00Yes, Missy, doing things ahead of time is a great ...Yes, Missy, doing things ahead of time is a great time saver. I also like to keep chopped onions in the freezer. <br /><br />Chicken is another one - I use cooked chicken chunks in a lot of recipes, so cooking those off and freezing them is another way cut corners.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-48121923522562522482012-07-09T10:26:54.237-04:002012-07-09T10:26:54.237-04:00LOL, Susanna. I cracked up at the opening the can ...LOL, Susanna. I cracked up at the opening the can being familiar, just not the canned chili. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-77462225632076584812012-07-09T09:59:43.875-04:002012-07-09T09:59:43.875-04:00Hi! I was thinking 'homemade' from the int...Hi! I was thinking 'homemade' from the intro then saw 'chili dogs' and thought 'what? that's not homemade' then saw a recipe..ooookkayyy never thought of making my own chili for those suckers! :-) sounds good...in fact I just um opened a can of wolf turkey chili last night for a chili dog which is rare for me(not the opening a can part but the having a chili dog part! though usually Sonic wins out on that..) I'll have to give this a try next chili dog craving! the canned chili is really too salty for me - I only use 1/4 cup or so and most of that falls off and I don't bother chasing it down! Is this your regular chili recipe as well? or just the special chili dog version?<br />ok off to see what your book is about..just finished Ruthy's and am reading Cheryl's - so glad she didn't get too descriptive with this trauma center stuff 'cause I was eating lunch when I started it! I seem to make these bad book selections for meal time reading but at work that's pretty much the only time I can get away with it and that's with my ereader!<br />SusannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-55956351360406136972012-07-09T09:54:25.031-04:002012-07-09T09:54:25.031-04:00Jan, I love your idea of buying in bulk and cookin...Jan, I love your idea of buying in bulk and cooking ahead of time!! I can't believe I never thought of that!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-75821538260659864792012-07-09T09:53:43.462-04:002012-07-09T09:53:43.462-04:00Kav, I use soy crumbles in place of beef sometimes...Kav, I use soy crumbles in place of beef sometimes. My family didn't even notice! I can't remember who makes them. But they're with the Boca burgers in the freezer section.<br /><br />Wait...I just searched. I think it's the Morning Star Farms crumbles:<br />http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-meal-starters-grillers-recipe-crumbles.htmlMissy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.com