Monthly Archives: November 2009

Thanksgivings

Posted on 30/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Of which there were four-ish. I’m rather intrigued by the concept of Thanksgiving. It can take so many forms- from sit down dinner to going out to dinner to standing around at a buffet to god only knows what. But … Continue reading →

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Skip to the Kitchen My Darling

Posted on 30/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Here is an excerpt from a fabulous food post from my sister-at-heart, clickclack gorilla: In England, dumpster diving is called skipping. It’s a rather indirect way to talk about trash picking, but it feels appropriate in its way. Picture two … Continue reading →

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Further Forays Into Chickens

Posted on 25/11/2009 by fishinthewater

I really think I should start taking pictures of all these things I’m talking about. I have to remember to work on that. Normally I don’t believe in taking pictures (except for purely artistic purposes), because I’d rather experience things … Continue reading →

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Totally Disgusted

Posted on 23/11/2009 by fishinthewater

This old post suddenly become even more relevant in light of this terrifying post: The New MSG. This actually happened to someone I know, and reading this gets me riled as hell at our health care system as much as … Continue reading →

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Side Dishes

Posted on 23/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Ok, so I have to explain something. Vegetarians can obviously make side dishes. The problem is that I have a mental block against side dishes. When I cook dinners, I cook one thing, and maybe bake bread and throw together … Continue reading →

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Chickening Out, Pt. 4

Posted on 22/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Ok, now about actually eating this chicken. Once most of the aforementioned people got over their shock, they were quite pleased to share their techniques for roasting chicken. I think I heard at least seven different ways to roast a … Continue reading →

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Chickening Out, Pt. 3

Posted on 22/11/2009 by fishinthewater

There is something strangely amusing about basting a chicken. Or at least I think so. I couldn’t stop giggling while I was doing it. And rubbing margarine all over the outside, and rubbing the inside with salt and pepper- it … Continue reading →

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Chickening Out, Pt 2

Posted on 22/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Originally posted on 29.10.09 on George Goes Green. The reason the whole chicken thing is so significant (aside from the fact that I broke a nearly ten year hiatus on meat), is what it implies. When I was standing there … Continue reading →

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Chickening Out

Posted on 22/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Originally posted on 29.10.09 on George Goes Green. So yesterday I butchered a chicken. Actually, I cleaned a few chickens- I didn’t do any killing because it requires a firm hand and a steady stroke, and I was afraid I … Continue reading →

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The Farmer’s Market (An Interlude)

Posted on 20/11/2009 by fishinthewater

Originally posted on this day last year (20.11.08), oddly enough, on George Goes Green. Speaking of the farmer’s market, I want to take a moment to share a story that indicates why I love it so much. I won’t name … Continue reading →

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