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#cookchat. Free to a good home.

November 17, 2010 1 comment

When Sam Ogborn and I started #cookchat, we did it with the intention of growing it into a chat that would be a thriving community. While we both still have that desire, we’ve come to the realization that neither of us view cooking as anything more than a hobby. We don’t have the passion it takes to take #cookchat to the next level.

So, we’re offering #cookchat, free, to a good home. Our only requirements are that this person, or persons, be a real foodie. Whomever #cookchat is given to must have a real passion for talking food. Both Sam and I are afraid that we aren’t expanding your culinary horizons, which is something we had hoped to do. So, if you have interest in taking over #cookchat, you can email either of us (check out Sam’s website for hers, and mine is lacamat [at] gmail [dot] com. If no one chooses to take it over…then, the Thanksgiving edition will be the last #cookchat. We would rather do that than to let it languish.

We appreciate everyone who has participated in #cookchat since March. It’s been such a pleasure. When we have someone, or someones, lined up, we’ll make an announcement. Thanks so much to all of you for your support.

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#cookchat transcript for 9/22

September 22, 2010 1 comment

Again, Sam and I couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout we had for #cookchat this evening! By far a new record with 620 tweets from 58 contributors! AWESOME! We’ll be posting on my blog here, as well as over at Sam’s place, and of course on Twitter from both of our accounts (@MattLaCasse @SJOgborn). For those of you who are new to #cookchat, we host it once a month, on Wednesday nights. We’re beginning to shoot for the 3rd or 4th Wednesday at 8p Central. For now, here’s the transcript from this month!

MattLaCasse: Ok everyone! Welcome to #cookchat! Let’s get started by doing some introductions: I’m Matt. @SJOgborn and I are co-founders/mods #cookchat
12:59 am alisonlewis: @cupboards cool how that works, right? Great to have you! #cookchat
12:59 am MattLaCasse: We’re pleased to welcome @MarlaMeridith and @alisonlewis as guest-mods this evening to discuss #tailgating! #cookchat
1:00 am SavvyHost: RT @eCelebrating: hey #cookchat folks. I plan tailgates for a living. LOL While I don’t cook, I’m excited to meet some new folks in #cookchat
1:00 am cupboards: @alisonlewis Thanks Alison- glad to tag along tonight. #cookchat
1:01 am SavvyHost: here we are…bells on and dinner in the oven…happy to join @alisonlewis for #cookchat !!
1:01 am MarlaMeridith: @MattLaCasse Yipee! Glad to be here! #tailgating #cookchat Do I smell someone grilling :)
1:01 am cupboards: @SavvyHost Good to see some familiar faces, eh? ;-) #cookchat
1:01 am Jon_Lewis: RT @terribletowels: RT @Jon_Lewis Who likes #Tailgating? Join #CookChat at 8. #steelers #Titans
1:02 am alisonlewis: @SavvyHost so glad you made it we will need unique ideas for serving, planning and all of your expertise for sure #cookchat
1:02 am MattLaCasse: Questions will be coming from @MarlaMeridith and @alisonlewis this evening, @SJOgborn and I will RT and facilitating as necessary! #cookchat
1:02 am JodieMorgan: Joining in #cookchat with @alisonlewis!
1:03 am laurenkgray: Here for #cookchat! Hola everyone!
1:03 am alisonlewis: @JodieMorgan yea another southerner! Great to have you with us tonight #cookchat
1:03 am SavvyHost: @GrillGirl @TailGateSavant @Grilladelic @GrillCharmer – calling you out to this fab #tailgatingdiscussion on #cookchat w/@alisonlewis !!
1:03 am AndrewSalser: #cookchat @alisonlewis busy week. Also dealing with kidney stones. Not fun.
1:04 am MarlaMeridith: Hi to my new friends @cupboards @SavvyHost @thegeekwife #tailgating #cookchat
1:04 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray hola indeed! #cookchat
1:04 am SJOgborn: Hello hello….my name is Sam, and I’m fresh out of college since May, so I know a little bit about this tailgatin’ business! #cookchat
1:04 am SavvyHost: you are so in the know about the good parties ;-) RT @cupboards: @SavvyHost Good to see some familiar faces, eh? ;-) #cookchat
1:04 am laurenkgray: Really for some tailgating discussion on #cookchat! whoot whoot!
1:04 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith Back at ya! #cookchat
1:04 am Jon_Lewis: @AndrewSalser Way to suck it up for the chat! #cookchat
1:04 am Jon_Lewis: @SJOgborn Now I really feel old #cookchat
1:04 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Wait a tic…are you claiming there’s real #tailgating at Mizzou? ;) #cookchat
1:04 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Sorry I’m late, thought I sent a tweet through but apparently not. Nice to see you all! #cookchat
1:05 am MarlaMeridith: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgating parties ?? #cookchat
1:05 am SJOgborn: @Jon_Lewis Totally not meant to make you feel old at all. :) Promise! #cookchat
1:05 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgating parties ?? #cookchat
1:05 am AndrewSalser: #cookchat So, whats the first area?
1:06 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgating parties ?? #cookchat
1:06 am SavvyHost: dearest #fni gal pals @cookingwcaitlin – if you’re around, there’s a delish #tailgating discussion going on #cookchat w/@alisonlewis !!
1:06 am laurenkgray: We have strict tailgating rules @WCU but there are always grills out! #cookchat
1:06 am Jon_Lewis: @SJOgborn Just kidding. #cookchat
1:06 am SavvyHost: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgating parties ?? #cookchat
1:06 am laurenkgray: RT @alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgatingparties ?? #cookchat
1:06 am Jon_Lewis: Southern Favorite – Jack Daniels and Coke #cookchat
1:06 am alisonlewis: @MarlaMeridith We love Bloody Mary’s and anything with #JackDaniels or @jimbeam here in Alabama #cookchat
1:06 am laurenkgray: Q1: well you always have to have beer for tailgating. and some grilled foods! I love campfires for tailgating too! #cookchat
1:06 am JodieMorgan: #tailgating #cookchat, I have some hot wing wontons that are so freaking good! But I am also a sucker for great BBQ!
1:06 am SJOgborn: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q1 What are your favorite recipes & beverages for #tailgating parties ?? #cookchat
1:07 am ScottsJonesin: How bout a Beer ‘Garita: http://bit.ly/14WaS1 #cookchat
1:07 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith A1: Staples are Jack Daniels Baked Beans and a Bleu Cheese Potato Salad. #cookchat
1:07 am SavvyHost: @intoxicologist @Cocktails_365 any ideas on the perfect libations for #tailgating? we’re on Q1 for #cookchat
1:07 am SJOgborn: @laurenkgray so happy to see you in here! :) I love your participation in chats. #cookchat
1:07 am Saucydipper: Sounds fun. I’m in RT @SavvyHost dearest #fni gal pals: if you’re around, there’s a delish discussion going on #cookchat w/@alisonlewis !!
1:07 am Jon_Lewis: Southern Fried Chicken #cookchat
1:08 am crazycoolman: yeah fried chicken #cookchat
1:08 am laurenkgray: @cupboards ohhhh baked beans those are a staple! hot wings are a good add too! #cookchat
1:08 am laurenkgray: Amen! RT @Jon_Lewis: Southern Fried Chicken #cookchat
1:08 am MattLaCasse: Q1 My favorite recipes are easily transportable meats to grill. I prefer dead cow for tailgates. #cookchat
1:08 am alisonlewis: @ScottsJonesin welcome Scott Executive Editor from @southernliving. So glad to have you with us #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: Anything with bread. That is a tailgating requirement for me. That’s really odd…but it’s the first thing that comes to mind! #cookchat
1:08 am alisonlewis: looks amazing!RT @ScottsJonesin: How bout a Beer Garita: http://bit.ly/14WaS1 #cookchat
1:08 am Laurabeth32: #cookchat Texas Caviar and Rotel dip and #firefly vodka #FireflyFootball
1:08 am ScottsJonesin: let’s see, at Ole Miss we really traded on @makersmark and…inc #cookchat
1:08 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn Thank you so much! I love participating in chats too, I’ve missed #cookchat for a while now. glad to be here!
1:08 am SavvyHost: @Saucydipper hey there! bet YOU can add the right dips to this #tailgating party!! #cookchat
1:08 am AndrewSalser: #cookchat A1 — I like simple finger sandwhiches-pimento cheese, chic salad, tuna salad, etc. Also my fav–Hot Wing Dip..& cold adult Bev
1:09 am alisonlewis: We eat a lot of BBQ, appetizer recipes and desserts, of course #cookchat
1:09 am crazycoolman: party dip #cookchat
1:09 am cupboards: It’s fantastic seeing all these folks from Alabama! #cookchat
1:09 am MattLaCasse: If I’m in Iowa City tailgating, a necessary item is #bigassturkeyleg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHDZrFx7HN0 #cookchat
1:09 am MarlaMeridith: @alisonlewis @Jon_Lewis Of course you do! #JackDaniels & @jimbeam & Southern Fried Chicken are staples in Alabama I am sure! #cookchat
1:09 am eCelebrating: Q1: firefly vodka, wings, easily picked up finger foods.. premixed drinks #cookchat
1:09 am laurenkgray: I think you should marinate the meats to take to tailgating. marinate for a while!! keep that BBQ sauce handy! #cookchat
1:09 am JodieMorgan: You really need greasy stuff for soaking up the beer! #tailgating #cookchat
1:09 am SJOgborn: @ScottsJonesin I am not a beer drinker and that looks good to me! #cookchat
1:09 am Jon_Lewis: @Laurabeth32 Love #Firefly, but what’s #FireFlyFootball #cookchat
1:09 am laurenkgray: @AndrewSalser simple finger foods are good for an inside tailgating, true! #cookchat
1:10 am SavvyHost: A1. sharing 10 #tailgating libations http://tinyurl.com/22vhwbv – not sure about cocoa freeze, but thumb’s up 4 Steve’s Cider #cookchat
1:10 am TailgatingIdeas: I’m in here to talk #tailgating for #cookchat This should be fun.
1:10 am alisonlewis: @eCelebrating the #firefly vodka is very popular #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: #veterantailgater RT @JodieMorgan: You really need greasy stuff for soaking up the beer! #tailgating#cookchat
1:10 am familyfoodie: Hey there! Joining a little late #tailgating #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: @eCelebrating Totally with you on the finger food…now that I think about it, that totally defines tailgating to me! #cookchat
1:10 am alisonlewis: @TailgatingIdeas so great to have you with us #cookchat
1:10 am JodieMorgan: Seriously, these are the best things ever #tailgating #cookchat http://ow.ly/2IsVa
1:10 am Jon_Lewis: @TailgatingIdeas Welcome. Glad you joined. #cookchat
1:11 am eCelebrating: Q1: fruit skewers soaked in your fave drink #cookchat
1:11 am SavvyHost: @eCelebrating ok cute gal (big smiles 2 U btw) – what’s firefly vodka? remember we’re from #chicago ;-) #cookchat
1:11 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse #veterantailgater RT @JodieMorgan: You really need greasy stuff for soaking up the beer! #tailgating #cookchat
1:11 am MarlaMeridith: Here in the OC we like anything grilled, salads & mojitos……. Toss in a few burritos & enchiladas too! #Tailgating #cookchat
1:11 am Saucydipper: I second that. No better time for a traditional sour cream, garlic, onion, and cheese chip dip. RT @crazycoolman: party dip #cookchat
1:11 am SavvyHost: @familyfoodie (waving) bet you have some GREAT #tailgating ideas!! #cookchat
1:11 am ScottsJonesin: I actually shared this pimento cheese recipes today with a football fan from WI -http://bit.ly/dmWYOG #cookchat
1:11 am eCelebrating: @SavvyHost firefly vodka – tastes like sweet tea :) #cookchat #itsasouthernthing
1:12 am SJOgborn: @TailgatingIdeas Welcome! Glad to have you here! #cookchat
1:12 am alisonlewis: RT @ScottsJonesin: I actually shared this pimento cheese recipes today with a football fan from WI - http://bit.ly/dmWYOG #cookchat
1:12 am Jon_Lewis: On the lighter side – Chicken salad. #cookchat
1:12 am laurenkgray: @eCelebrating firefly vodka + bojangles sweet tea = AMAZING. #cookchat
1:12 am crazycoolman: oh zukini and skwash #cookchat
1:12 am laurenkgray: RT @MarlaMeridith: Here in the OC we like anything grilled, salads & mojitos……. Toss in a few burritos & enchiladas too! #Tailgating #cookchat
1:13 am alisonlewis: Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: Agreed! Meant to welcome you earlier. I’m a terrible co-host. RT @SJOgborn: @TailgatingIdeasWelcome! Glad to have you here! #cookchat
1:13 am Saucydipper: Yes, please! RT @ScottsJonesin: I shared this pimento cheese recipes today with a football fan from WI - http://bit.ly/dmWYOG #cookchat
1:13 am laurenkgray: @MarlaMeridith loveee that idea! grilled food, salads and mojitos! whoot whoot! #cookchat
1:13 am AndrewSalser: #cookchat Another fav…Drunk Chicken aka Beer Butt Chicken.
1:13 am SavvyHost: A1 fr fave savvy resource @intoxicologist – a few more ideas for wetting the whistle while #tailgatinghttp://tinyurl.com/29suk5w #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: My favorite mixed drink is Jameson and ice. A little water if I’m feeling frisky. #tailgating #cookchat
1:13 am SJOgborn: RT @alisonlewis Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat
1:14 am familyfoodie: @SavvyHost We are huge football fans! 3 boys play football & daughter cheers so we do alot of #tailgating ! #cookchat
1:14 am laurenkgray: @crazycoolman LOVEEE that alabama avatar! whoot whoot!! #cookchat
1:14 am JodieMorgan: #cookchat #tailgating, Well in the South you either fry it or BBQ it! :)
1:14 am cupboards: @alisonlewis I don’t care for the Kiffin’s, but Layla’s backyard caviar is fine. http://bit.ly/1BgmBV#govols #cookchat
1:14 am crazycoolman: cole slaw with johns dressing #cookchat
1:14 am SavvyHost: @MarlaMeridith (waving to you) cheers! and LOVE the mojito idea – always ready to add those to the party! #cookchat
1:14 am laurenkgray: Important to remember for tailgating: vegetarian options so no one is left out. #cookchat
1:14 am feedmyfoodie: RT @SavvyHost: A1 fr fave savvy resource @intoxicologist – a few more ideas for wetting the whistle while #tailgating http://tinyurl.com/29suk5w #cookchat
1:14 am JodieMorgan: RT @SJOgborn: RT @alisonlewis Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat
1:14 am Jon_Lewis: @cupboards Who likes the Kiffin? #cookchat
1:14 am thegeekwife: Q1: Homemade grilled teriyaki wings, sausage balls, and hot dogs & of course tequila lime chicken. #tailgating #cookchat
1:14 am SavvyHost: RT @Saucydipper: I second that. No better time for a traditional sour cream, garlic, onion, and cheese chip dip. RT @crazycoolman: party dip #cookchat
1:15 am MattLaCasse: RT @alisonlewis Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat
1:15 am Laurabeth32: @alisonlewis #cookchat the best money can buy is @palmettocheese
1:15 am alisonlewis: very true!RT @laurenkgray: Important to remember for tailgating: vegetarian options so no one is left out. #cookchat
1:15 am SavvyHost: Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat #Chicago
1:15 am Jon_Lewis: RT @crazycoolman: cole slaw with johns dressing (Local #Birmingham Dressing) #cookchat
1:15 am cupboards: @Jon_Lewis This Tennessee fan surely doesn’t. Ha! #cookchat
1:15 am eCelebrating: Q2: football shaped brownies, chex mix, slaw in disposable ramekins, little smokies in sauce #cookchat
1:15 am MarlaMeridith: @cupboards Ohhhhhh, did I just read Bleu Cheese Potato Salad. Nice. Can I add a few bacon crumbles in there? #cookchat
1:15 am Jon_Lewis: @Laurabeth32 What is @palmettocheese? #cookchat
1:15 am ScottsJonesin: Here’s a solid make-ahead dip – roasted bell pepper/spinach dip…always a crowd pleaser:http://bit.ly/aBI21Y #cookchat
1:15 am MattLaCasse: Q2 I think you find more more of a backyard cookout atmosphere in the Midwest. Lots of grilling. #cookchat
1:16 am familyfoodie: #tailgating Q2 wraps are a big hit at our tailgate parties! We fill them with beef, chicken or pork. #cookchat
1:16 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith I like bacon on anything- so you betcha! #cookchat
1:16 am crazycoolman: does anybody now what panco bread crums are #cookchat
1:16 am SJOgborn: Q2 Soup or chili is a must in cold weather. But that’s “duh”. #cookchat
1:16 am laurenkgray: @thegeekwife ohhh tequila lime chicken and teriyaki wings sound amazing!! #cookchat I love all these ideas for tailgating foods!
1:16 am spottedturkey: My personal favorite #tailgating meal is Hawiian chicken cooked on a hibachi grill. #cookchat
1:16 am laurenkgray: RT @MattLaCasse: RT @alisonlewis Q2: What do people do differently with foods/recipes/drinks for tailgating in different regions of the country? #cookchat
1:16 am ScottsJonesin: @crazycoolman: how bout John’s dressing on EVERYTHING! #cookchat
1:16 am Jon_Lewis: @MarlaMeridith @cupboards I LOVE Blue Cheese – we must get that recipe out there. #cookchat
1:16 am alisonlewis: @spottedturkey so glad to have you here tonight. #cookchat
1:17 am JodieMorgan: #cookchat #tailgating Here’s my Spicy Pimento Cheese spread! Perfect with a cold beer!
1:17 am MattLaCasse: http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/ RT @cupboards: @MarlaMeridith I like bacon on anything- so you betcha! #cookchat
1:17 am Jon_Lewis: @spottedturkey Hello spotted bird. Welcome. #cookchat
1:17 am cupboards: @SJOgborn I’m kind of glad we only get one or two really cold weather games… Brrr… #cookchat
1:17 am laurenkgray: our foreign exchange students don’t know what tailgating is. they just drink a lot they say haha #cookchat
1:17 am Jon_Lewis: RT @ScottsJonesin: @crazycoolman: how bout Johns dressing on EVERYTHING! #cookchat
1:17 am JodieMorgan: RT @ScottsJonesin: @crazycoolman: how bout John’s dressing on EVERYTHING! #cookchat
1:17 am eCelebrating: Q2: lots of BBQ in for Alabama games, regionals drinks, i.e. jack daniels vs. makers mark #cookchat
1:17 am MattLaCasse: Fancy! And delicious! RT @spottedturkey: My personal favorite #tailgating meal is Hawiian chicken cooked on a hibachi grill. #cookchat
1:17 am JodieMorgan: RT @laurenkgray: @thegeekwife ohhh tequila lime chicken and teriyaki wings sound amazing!! #cookchat I love all these ideas for tailgating foods!
1:17 am alisonlewis: RT @eCelebrating: Q2: lots of BBQ in for Alabama games, regionals drinks, i.e. jack daniels vs. makers mark #cookchat
1:17 am crazycoolman: Jon i like ranch #cookchat
1:17 am ScottsJonesin: Re: regional traditions – at Ole Miss we always fried super-thin, crispy catfish fillets – hit em with a little remoulade #cookchat
1:18 am MarlaMeridith: @laurenkgray Yes, vegetarian items. Add some tofu & tempeh to the grill, plenty of veggies & sweet potato fries. Everyone’s happy! #cookchat
1:18 am cupboards: @Jon_Lewis Try Paula Deen’s with Gruyere… delish. #cookchat
1:18 am SavvyHost: A2. in #chicago (that would be BEARS country btw) there’s a certain style to #tailgating – 5 tipshttp://tinyurl.com/ybvgqed #cookchat
1:18 am SJOgborn: @cupboards Yes, that is definitely something to be grateful for! The cold loses it’s appeal after the 1st game or so :) #cookchat
1:18 am Jon_Lewis: @ScottsJonesin What to Ole Miss fans know :) #cookchat
1:18 am FoodFitnessLife: RIdeas?? T @laurenkgray: Important to remember for tailgating: vegetarian options so no one is left out. #cookchat
1:18 am eCelebrating: Q2: places like Ole Miss with more formal tailgating bring wine. local vineyard favorites. #cookchat
1:18 am alisonlewis: @ScottsJonesin now that sounds good #SEC football-very fun #cookchat
1:18 am Jon_Lewis: @cupboards I’ll have @alisonlewis look it up #cookchat
1:18 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith Vegetarian items? What are you folks tailgating for? Certainly not football in the South! ;-) #cookchat
1:19 am laurenkgray: @MarlaMeridith yep! nothing wrong with adding grilled veggies, potato fries and tofu with everything else on the grill. #cookchat
1:19 am MattLaCasse: RT @eCelebrating: Q2: places like Ole Miss with more formal tailgating bring wine. local vineyard favorites. #cookchat
1:19 am MattLaCasse: RT @cupboards: @MarlaMeridith Vegetarian items? What are you folks tailgating for? Certainly not football in the South! ;-) #cookchat
1:19 am SavvyHost: ooooo are we opening up the #bacon topic already? RT @cupboards: @MarlaMeridith I like bacon on anything- so you betcha! #cookchat
1:19 am SJOgborn: YES. RT @SavvyHost in #chicago (that would be BEARS country btw) there’s a certain style to #tailgating http://tinyurl.com/ybvgqed #cookchat
1:19 am ScottsJonesin: @Jon_Lewis: Ole Miss may not know football, but, brother, we can flat tailgate in the Grove. #cookchat
1:19 am Jon_Lewis: How ’bout some Chili on those cold days (will we have any of those this year?) #cookchat
1:20 am cupboards: @Jon_Lewis Here’s you a link- This is a keeper for sure. http://bit.ly/aDj7kc #cookchat
1:20 am laurenkgray: @cupboards hey now, vegetarians have just as much fun tailgating as us meat-eaters do :P even in the south! #cookchat
1:20 am alisonlewis: RT @SavvyHost in #chicago (that would be BEARS country btw) theres a certain style to #tailgatinghttp://tinyurl.com/ybvgqed #cookchat
1:20 am eCelebrating: @ScottsJonesin we designed MTSU’s tailgate around Ole Miss Grove. Fantastic! #cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: I actually prefer the colder tailgating atmosphere. Chili and beer is such a great way to spend a Saturday. #cookchat
1:20 am cupboards: @laurenkgray Beer is vegetarian right? ;-) #cookchat
1:20 am Jon_Lewis: @ScottsJonesin Been there once but don’t really remember (Tulane was your homecoming game, and there was only 1 thing for us to do #cookchat
1:20 am Saucydipper: Tee hee. RT @SavvyHost we opening up the #bacon topic already? RT @cupboards: @MarlaMeridith I like bacon on anything- you betcha! #cookchat
1:20 am SavvyHost: RT @Cocktails_365: @intoxicologist I’ve always been partial to beertails and whiskey for #tailgating. Good fall-like libations. #cookchat
1:21 am alisonlewis: fun!RT @MattLaCasse: I actually prefer the colder tailgating atmosphere. Chili and beer is such a great way to spend a Saturday. #cookchat
1:21 am familyfoodie: RT @MattLaCasse: I actually prefer the colder tailgating atmosphere. Chili and beer is such a great way to spend a Saturday. #cookchat
1:21 am laurenkgray: @Jon_Lewis ohhh Chicken Chili is my new favorite. it is SOOOO yummy!! esp. when it starts snowing everyday here in the mtns. of NC #cookchat
1:21 am eCelebrating: Pre-baked potatoes kept in warm crockpot for cold days. Have toppings available. #cookchat
1:21 am crazycoolman: how’bout some hot and sour soup when your sick #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: Yes. The question is whether or not Beefeater gin is. RT @cupboards: @laurenkgray Beer is vegetarian right? ;-) #cookchat
1:21 am JodieMorgan: RT @familyfoodie: RT @MattLaCasse: I actually prefer the colder tailgating atmosphere. Chili and beer is such a great way to spend a Saturday. #cookchat
1:21 am laurenkgray: of course. beer is a universal love! RT @cupboards: @laurenkgray Beer is vegetarian right? ;-) #cookchat
1:21 am ScottsJonesin: @MattLaCasse: Always love a big bowl of gumbo for those late November games. #cookchat
1:21 am familyfoodie: @McMedia Join us at #cookchat #tailgating Fun group!
1:21 am Jon_Lewis: @laurenkgray Where is that recipe? #cookchat
1:21 am SavvyHost: RT @MattLaCasse: I actually prefer the colder tailgating atmosphere. Chili and beer is such a great way to spend a Saturday. #cookchat
1:21 am alisonlewis: Q3: What are some make-ahead ideas for tailgating? #cookchat
1:22 am MarlaMeridith: Q3 What are some great make ahead ideas so you can actually enjoy the #tailgating party? #cookchat No stress…just fun :)
1:22 am SJOgborn: RT @alisonlewis Q3: What are some make-ahead ideas for tailgating? #cookchat
1:22 am familyfoodie: I thought all alcoholic beverages were vegetarian! No? @MattLaCasse #cookchat #tailgating
1:22 am laurenkgray: @Jon_Lewis Idk, I’ve only ever seen chicken chili at our #McAlisters on campus and in #Asheville. I love it though!! #cookchat
1:22 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q3 What are some great make ahead ideas so you can actually enjoy the #tailgating party? #cookchat #cookchat
1:23 am eCelebrating: Warm cheese dip with large soft pretzels. That’s vegetarian, right? LOL #cookchat
1:23 am Jon_Lewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q3 What are some great make ahead ideas so u can actually enjoy the #tailgating party? #cookchat #cookchat
1:23 am Saucydipper: Wear mittens so you can hold the beer! RT @MattLaCasse prefer colder tailgating. Chili & beer great way to spend a Saturday #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin You bet. Since I’m an Iowa boy, I prefer stew, chili, etc #cookchat
1:23 am ScottsJonesin: Make-ahead ideas: be sure to ice down the @TheAbitaBeer #cookchat
1:23 am SavvyHost: Q3: What are some make-ahead ideas for tailgating? #cookchat #recipes #cooking #gno
1:23 am familyfoodie: And no calories! >>>>>I thought all alcoholic beverages were vegetarian! No? @MattLaCasse#cookchat #tailgating
1:23 am SJOgborn: @laurenkgray LOVE McAlisters. I miss their tea, I used to make Arnold Palmer runs all of the time back at school! #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: @familyfoodie Oh, they are. Just a bad joke because of that gin’s name. #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: RT @SavvyHost: Q3: What are some make-ahead ideas for tailgating? #cookchat #recipes#cooking #gno #cookchat
1:24 am ScottsJonesin: @MattLaCasse: Chile with or without beans? ground beef? What’s ur tradition? #cookchat
1:24 am McMedia: Heading over now …. RT @familyfoodie: @McMedia Join us at #cookchat #tailgating Fun group!
1:24 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse @familyfoodie Alcohol doesn’t have any calories! #ignoranceisbliss #cookchat
1:24 am Saucydipper: I’m an Iowa gal! At least until I moved to CO RT @MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin You bet. Since I’m an Iowa boy, I prefer chili, etc #cookchat
1:24 am eCelebrating: Q3: veggie trays, dips, bite size desserts, little smokies in sauce #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn @laurenkgray LOVE McAllisters. Get a huge spud every time. #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn So I’m free to drink Bud Heavy guilt free??!!!! #cookchat
1:25 am eCelebrating: drink idea: pre-mixed drinks in sealed mason jars. individual servings. #cookchat
1:25 am laurenkgray: RT @MattLaCasse: RT @SavvyHost: Q3: What are some make-ahead ideas for tailgating? #cookchat #recipes #cooking
1:25 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin Chili ain’t chili if it doesn’t have beans in my world. You? #cookchat
1:25 am SJOgborn: @ScottsJonesin Veg chili is so yummy! With beans. Delish. Seasoned well. #cookchat
1:26 am MarlaMeridith: All of your desserts-brownies, cookies, cakes, pie can be made ahead of time for #tailgating. Bring ice cream for sure! #cookchat
1:26 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse oh I loveeee our #McAlisters on campus!! SO MUCH!! I love their sandwiches and tea! #cookchat
1:26 am Saucydipper: A3 – Honeybaked ham sandwiches and homemade brownies, for sure. #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Desserts-brownies, cookies, cakes, pie can be made ahead of time for #tailgating. Bring ice cream for sure! #cookchat
1:26 am laurenkgray: @MarlaMeridith agreed! all desserts can be made before hand and sandwiches. #cookchat
1:26 am McMedia: A3 Antipasta! #tailgating #cookchat
1:26 am InviteArtist: Sounds amazing + yummy right now! rt @eCelebrating Warm cheese dip with large soft pretzels. That’s vegetarian, right? LOL #cookchat
1:26 am familyfoodie: @McMedia What were some of your #tailgating favorites during your recent @midliferoadtrip at the Alabama Game? #cookchat
1:27 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray @SJOgborn Closest one to me is in Columbia. Usually swing by for a tea at least when I’m in town #McAlisters #cookchat
1:27 am Saucydipper: Ah! Forgot about those smokies. Good call RT @eCelebrating: Q3: veggie trays, dips, bite size desserts, little smokies in sauce #cookchat
1:27 am MattLaCasse: RT @InviteArtist: Sounds amazing + yummy right now! rt @eCelebrating Warm cheese dip with large soft pretzels #cookchat
1:27 am ScottsJonesin: @MattLaCasse – Oh yeah, chili w/beans – usually mix pinto and black beans #cookchat
1:27 am SJOgborn: @McMedia Yum! I agree! #cookchat
1:27 am SavvyHost: Q3 make ahead? why bother? this little Ultimate Camper elminiates the need 2 prep ;-) http://tinyurl.com/29rtlas (via @epicurious) #cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: Can’t EVER underestimate the cheese and sausage platter. Close cousin of the veggie plate. #cookchat
1:28 am alisonlewis: Really most everything can be made ahead unless your grilling.. #cookchat
1:28 am McMedia: @familyfoodie Shrimp & Crab Dip, Slow Roasted Pork, Homemade Pasta #tailgating #cookchat
1:28 am MarlaMeridith: @Baconfeed @Saucydipper @SavvyHost Here is a great burger topper {Bacon Guacamole Salsa}http://su.pr/1kaInH #tailgating #cookchat
1:28 am Jon_Lewis: RT @alisonlewis: Really most everything can be made ahead unless your grilling.. #cookchat
1:29 am thegeekwife: Q3: Make aheads can be sausage balls, pasta, finger sandwiches, etc….#tailgating #cookchat
1:29 am SJOgborn: For more upscale tailgating I love wine and cheese with fruit…but who am I kidding… #cookchat
1:29 am alisonlewis: like it! RT @SJOgborn: For more upscale tailgating I love wine and cheese with fruit…but who am I kidding… #cookchat
1:29 am laurenkgray: Sounds AMAZING!! RT @McMedia: @familyfoodie Shrimp & Crab Dip, Slow Roasted Pork, Homemade Pasta #tailgating #cookchat
1:29 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin You bet. Pinto beans and ground turkey are two mainstays for me. I actually prefer the flavor ground turkey has #cookchat
1:29 am SavvyHost: Q3. if you have #grilling gear, love these Old-Bay Burgers (esp. mini-style) | @cookingwcaitlinhttp://tinyurl.com/24yrt2t #cookchat
1:30 am Jon_Lewis: @SJOgborn Seriously? Can upscale and tailgating go together? Haven’t you seen the Miller Commercials :) #cookchat
1:30 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn I will go upscale tailgating with you anytime. give me some wine, cheese and crackers and I’m GOOD! #cookchat
1:30 am SethDrury: Q3 ice for the cooler, but serious, dips can be huge. There’s so many different ways you can go with dips. #cookchat
1:30 am eCelebrating: Bring out the cute stuff… pizza bouquets! http://bit.ly/c5i4jw #cookchat
1:30 am Saucydipper: I will take a dip… RT @MarlaMeridith: @Baconfeed @Saucydipper @SavvyHost burger topper-bacon guac salsa http://su.pr/1kaInH #cookchat
1:30 am SavvyHost: we like your style ;-) RT @SJOgborn: For more upscale #tailgating I love wine and cheese with fruit…but who am I kidding… #cookchat
1:30 am MarlaMeridith: Q4 Is there a difference between college #tailgate foods & pro football game eats? #cookchat Bigger budget??
1:30 am thegeekwife: RT @McMedia: @familyfoodie Shrimp & Crab Dip, Slow Roasted Pork, Homemade Pasta #tailgating #cookchat
1:30 am eCelebrating: If you’ve been to Ole Miss, you’ve seen upscale tailgating. Chandeliers baby! #cookchat
1:31 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q4 Is there a difference between college #tailgate foods & pro football game eats? #cookchat Bigger budget?? #cookchat
1:31 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q4 Is there a difference between college #tailgate foods & pro football game eats? #cookchat Bigger budget?? #cookchat
1:31 am SavvyHost: Q4 Is there a difference between college #tailgate foods & pro football game eats? #cookchat Bigger budget??
1:31 am ScottsJonesin: @alisonlewis – speaking of grilling, few things beat this recipe for grilled chix with white bbq sauce:http://bit.ly/dC87Ko #cookchat
1:31 am Jon_Lewis: #NFL seems to like Bratwurst #cookchat
1:31 am sippitysup: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q4 Is there a difference between college #tailgate foods & pro football game eats? #cookchat Bigger budget??
1:32 am ScottsJonesin: Hotty Toddy! RT @eCelebrating If you’ve been to Ole Miss, you’ve seen upscale tailgating. Chandeliers baby! #cookchat
1:32 am eCelebrating: Q4 I know college fans that get their food sponsored by restaurants. #cookchat
1:32 am familyfoodie: I am right there w/ u! RT @laurenkgray @SJOgborn I will go upscale #tailgating w/ u anytime Give me some wine & cheese & I’m GOOD! #cookchat
1:32 am Saucydipper: A4 – Better beer… #tailgating #cookchat
1:32 am Jon_Lewis: I’ve also seen Philly Cheesesteaks at #NFL games #cookchat
1:32 am SavvyHost: is it wrong to LUV that?? RT @eCelebrating: If you’ve been to Ole Miss, you’ve seen upscale tailgating. Chandeliers baby! #cookchat
1:33 am ScottsJonesin: Q4: You actually go into a pro stadium to watch the game? #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: I don’t think there’s a HUGE difference between pro/college. It’s mainly the atmosphere though IMO, no so much the food #cookchat
1:33 am SavvyHost: @sippitysup ok there fave #foodie tweeps – whatchall bringin’ to the #tailgating party ;-) #cookchat
1:33 am eCelebrating: @SavvyHost nope. it’s quite cool! candles, stemware.. the whole nine yards! #cookchat
1:33 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith I think in SEC food has more variation- Florida week we have gator, Arkansas we have pork and so on… #cookchat
1:34 am MarlaMeridith: Welcome to #cookchat my friend @sippitysup What are some of your #tailgate favorites?
1:34 am ScottsJonesin: Q4: WAAAYYY more front-loadin at college tailgates #cookchat
1:34 am alisonlewis: I want to see thatRT @eCelebrating: @SavvyHost nope. its quite cool! candles, stemware.. the whole nine yards! #cookchat
1:34 am SavvyHost: fantastic! RT @eCelebrating: @SavvyHost nope. it’s quite cool! candles, stemware.. the whole nine yards! #cookchat
1:34 am McMedia: A4 College Tailgating (at least in the south) is a family affair #tailgate #cookchat
1:34 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin You’ve obviously never been to Iowa City my friend. #cookchat
1:34 am TailgatingIdeas: For those questioning about upscale #tailgating go to the Grove at Ole Miss. White tablecloths & candleabras galore. #cookchat
1:35 am eCelebrating: yes. we plan food around opponent.. gumbo for LA schools, etc. #cookchat
1:35 am cupboards: @McMedia: A4 College Tailgating (at least in the south) is a family affair #tailgate <could not be better said. #cookchat
1:35 am ScottsJonesin: @MattLaCasse – what, pray tell, happens in Iowa City…I have a car and will travel. #cookchat
1:35 am alisonlewis: RT @eCelebrating: yes. we plan food around opponent.. gumbo for LA schools, etc. #cookchat
1:35 am eCelebrating: @alisonlewis it’s fantastic! well done. and the fans are really nice! #cookchat
1:36 am cookingwcaitlin: I’m here, I’m here! What’s the question???!!! #cookchat
1:36 am cupboards: @TailgatingIdeas The Grove is quite impressive, as is the Vol Navy in Knoxville. #cookchat
1:36 am SavvyHost: been to a few and it was SO cool RT @eCelebrating: @alisonlewis it’s fantastic! well done. and the fans are really nice! #cookchat
1:36 am ScottsJonesin: @TailgatingIdeas – I was in the Grove for the pre-Jax State meltdown. Even with that kind of loss, it’s still an amazing venue. #cookchat
1:36 am SJOgborn: @eCelebrating I love that idea! I’ve never heard of that? (planning meals based on opponent) #cookchat
1:36 am alisonlewis: @cookingwcaitlin so glad to have you with us! #cookchat
1:37 am Jon_Lewis: Tailgating has become huge in the #NFL – Went to #Steelers v. #Titans Sunday, and there were tents galore – Less RV’s #cookchat
1:37 am SavvyHost: now we have…DA BEARS…different kind of party ;-) #cookchat
1:37 am SJOgborn: @cookingwcaitlin HI! Welcome! :) we’re talking about pro games vs. college games, if the food changes! #cookchat
1:37 am MarlaMeridith: @cupboards @Saucydipper That salsa was featured today by the Pork Board via @glutenfreegirl@allaboutpork #cookchat #bacon Happy Dance.
1:37 am alisonlewis: @cookingwcaitlin we are talking tailgating and if there are any differences b/w college and pro football tailgating? #cookchat
1:37 am familyfoodie: A4 #tailgating is all about great times with great friends….It’s how memories are made #cookchat
1:37 am eCelebrating: @SJOgborn yep. pork for razorbacks, etc. #cookchat
1:38 am SavvyHost: @cookingwcaitlin ;-) we’re chatting #tailgating – just know you have a few tricks up your sleeve ;-) #cookchat
1:38 am alisonlewis: so true! RT @familyfoodie: A4 #tailgating is all about great times with great friends….Its how memories are made #cookchat
1:38 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin Everything. Kinnick is in the middle of a neighborhood, everyone goes to the games, or then walks downtown to a bar #cookchat
1:38 am ScottsJonesin: pro tailgate food is more male-centric? can i say that? #cookchat
1:38 am SJOgborn: I don’t mind tailgating with a piece of Chicago pizza at a Bears game…Lou Malnati’s, that is. #cookchat
1:39 am MattLaCasse: Nice. Does that mean KU does chicken? RT @eCelebrating: @SJOgborn yep. pork for razorbacks, etc. #cookchat
1:39 am familyfoodie: So glad u made it! Wouldn’t be the same w/o you!>>>RT @cookingwcaitlin: I’m here, I’m here! What’s the question???!!! #cookchat
1:39 am ScottsJonesin: @MattLaCasse – so it’s more like seeing a soccer match in England…cool! #cookchat
1:39 am eCelebrating: yes, pro-tailgates are more for die hard males primarily. especially in colder temps. #cookchat
1:39 am cupboards: @ScottsJonesin Agree- I think it’s a TOTALLY different crowd that attends NFL games. #cookchat
1:39 am MattLaCasse: #sausagejoke RT @ScottsJonesin: pro tailgate food is more male-centric? can i say that? #cookchat
1:39 am TailgatingIdeas: Q4 I think there is no difference between college & pro #tailgating foods. Region of the country determines what is served. #cookchat
1:39 am alisonlewis: @SJOgborn yum sounds fabulous #cookchat
1:39 am eCelebrating: @MattLaCasse yes! chicken for KU! #cookchat
1:39 am MattLaCasse: @ScottsJonesin Without all the hooliganism. #cookchat
1:39 am cookwjennifer: RT @alisonlewis: so true! RT @familyfoodie: A4 #tailgating is all about great times with great friends….Its how memories are made #cookchat
1:40 am SavvyHost: yum… RT @SJOgborn: I don’t mind tailgating with a piece of Chicago pizza at a Bears game…@LouMalnatis, that is. #cookchat
1:40 am MarlaMeridith: Q5 Some of you might want to cover your eyes…..Any way to make #tailgating {gasp} healthier? #cookchat
1:40 am SJOgborn: #holdingbackcomments RT @MattLaCasse Nice. Does that mean KU does chicken? RT @eCelebrating: @SJOgborn yep. pork for razorbacks #cookchat
1:40 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q5 Some of you might want to cover your eyes…..Any way to make #tailgating{gasp} healthier? #cookchat
1:40 am SavvyHost: RT @familyfoodie: A4 #tailgating is all about great times with great friends….It’s how memories are made #cookchat
1:40 am Jon_Lewis: @MarlaMeridith Q5 – Make it, gulp, upscale. #cookchat
1:40 am cupboards: @MarlaMeridith A5: It happens only a handful of times a year- caution to the wind… use the real butter. #cookchat
1:41 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn I saw a tailgate with Pizza Hut pizza once at Mizzou. I just shook my head and prayed for them. #cookchat
1:41 am thegeekwife: @MarlaMeridith Q5: Tailgating is supposed to be healthy? #tailgating #cookchat
1:41 am SavvyHost: Q5 Some of you might want to cover your eyes…..Any way to make #tailgating {gasp} healthier? #cookchat
1:41 am youlookthesame: There seems to be more beer battered food and just plain beer at NFL #tailgating #cookchat
1:41 am McMedia: @TailgatingIdeas Just did an @midliferoadtrip to Alabama.. We met ome serious tailgaters! #rolltide#tailgating #cookchat
1:41 am eCelebrating: Q5: veggies, carve watermelon into football shape, baked chips, terra chips, veggie chili #cookchat
1:41 am familyfoodie: @SJOgborn I don’t mind doing anything with a Slice of Chicago Pizza! #cookchat
1:41 am MattLaCasse: RT @SavvyHost: Q5 Some of you might want to cover your eyes…..Any way to make #tailgating{gasp} healthier? #cookchat
1:41 am alisonlewis: good ideas! RT @eCelebrating: Q5: veggies, carve watermelon into football shape, baked chips, terra chips, veggie chili #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse Maybe they weren’t actually Mizzou students…I’m just going to go with that. #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: Q5 Easiest way to make #tailgating healthier is to use ground turkey rather than ground beef. #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @familyfoodie Hahaha! Great point. :) #cookchat
1:42 am Jon_Lewis: Enjoy the rest of the discussion. #cookchat
1:42 am ScottsJonesin: A5: sounds silly, but keep lots of fresh cut veggies and fruit around – people will often eat anything (even if it’s healthy). #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: RT @SavvyHost: Q5 Some of you might want to cover your eyes…..Any way to make #tailgating{gasp} healthier? #cookchat
1:42 am McMedia: A5 Grill chicken, fish, vegetables .. Fresh fruit, white wine! #healthyeats #tailgating #cookchat
1:42 am TailgatingIdeas: More on Q4: at LSU or the Saints game, you’ll see gumbo, jambalaya, etc. Lots of BBQ at Cowboys games as well as at Univ of Texas #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @ScottsJonesin So true! #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: RT @ScottsJonesin: A5: sounds silly, but keep lots of fresh cut veggies and fruit around – people will often eat anything #cookchat
1:42 am MarlaMeridith: Any #SU fans out there? I would say buffalo chicken wings are essential! With blue cheese dressing & honey mustard 2. #tailgating #cookchat
1:43 am alisonlewis: @MarlaMeridith and I are always trying to make food “healthier”. I know, I know, even for tailgating #cookchat
1:43 am eCelebrating: Q5: chicken chili, popcorn in cones with seasonings, fruit skewers, baked wings #cookchat
1:43 am SavvyHost: A5 as the italians say, “enjoy everything…but in moderation” – if there’s a healthy mix of options, no need to modify #cookchat
1:43 am SJOgborn: @McMedia Love the fish idea! #cookchat
1:43 am jimnnicksbbq: Not to pre-shred! RT @ScottsJonesin I shared this pimento cheese recipe today with a football fan from WI - http://bit.ly/dmWYOG #cookchat
1:43 am ScottsJonesin: A5: veggie chili, white meat chix gumbo with extra veggies, grilled skinless/boneless chix thighs #cookchat
1:43 am SavvyHost: RT @McMedia: A5 Grill chicken, fish, vegetables .. Fresh fruit, white wine! #healthyeats #tailgating#cookchat
1:43 am youlookthesame: @ScottsJonesin Agreed – whenever fresh veggies are around, believe it or not, they go very quickly. #cookchat
1:44 am Saucydipper: A6 Bean dips can be healthy snack, esp. if you dip with veggies. #tailgating #cookchat
1:44 am eCelebrating: @TheWeekendGourm come join #cookchat… meet more foodies. we’re talking tailgating.
1:44 am alisonlewis: @jimnnicksbbq thanks for join us talking #tailgating #cookchat
1:44 am alisonlewis: RT @ScottsJonesin: A5: veggie chili, white meat chix gumbo with extra veggies, grilled skinless/boneless chix thighs #cookchat
1:44 am SJOgborn: Q5 Think of easy substitutes. Hummus is a great sub with veggies. For cold weather serve oatmeal and have a toppings bar! #cookchat
1:44 am iPura: @MarlaMeridith Q5 – Food Safety is a great place to start! #cookchathttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Tailgating_Food_Safety/index.asp
1:44 am McMedia: All the fun, less the fat–> RT @SJOgborn: @McMedia Love the fish idea! #cookchat
1:44 am MattLaCasse: I’m going to hijack Q5 real quick: Favorite fresh veggie? Mine is radishes #cookchat
1:44 am familyfoodie: A5 @SJOgborn told me there’s no calories in alcohol so I say More Alcoholic Beverages….LOL #cookchat #tailgating
1:44 am MarlaMeridith: @cupboards Always the real butter! Makes a world of difference. #cookchat
1:44 am alisonlewis: @SJOgborn love those ideas #cookchat
1:45 am youlookthesame: @SJOgborn What about an early morning game? Are there breakfast tailgating foods? #cookchat
1:45 am ScottsJonesin: @jimnnicksbbq – here’s another one for you on that pre-shred issue: http://bit.ly/dqsAFK #cookchat
1:45 am Saucydipper: Brilliant! RT @SJOgborn: Q5 Think of easy substitutes. Hummus great sub. For cold weather serve oatmeal and have a toppings bar! #cookchat
1:45 am SavvyHost: we’re with you! RT @MattLaCasse: I’m going to hijack Q5 real quick: Favorite fresh veggie? Mine is radishes #cookchat
1:45 am alisonlewis: @familyfoodie funny #cookchat
1:45 am SavvyHost: RT @MarlaMeridith: @cupboards Always the real butter! Makes a world of difference. #cookchat
1:45 am youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse Red peppers, I can’t get enough. #cookchat
1:45 am condoblues: @SavvyHost Q4 Only difference is in the amount of beer served. I live in a Big 10 Town=super fans are the normal ones. #cookchat
1:45 am thegeekwife: A5: I suppose you could substitute margaritas for red wine if you must. #tailgating #cookchat
1:45 am MattLaCasse: You bet. Breakfast burritos! RT @youlookthesame: @SJOgborn What about an early morning game? Are there breakfast tailgating foods? #cookchat
1:45 am alisonlewis: RT @youlookthesame: @SJOgborn What about an early morning game? Are there breakfast tailgating foods? #cookchat
1:45 am SavvyHost: RT @condoblues: @SavvyHost Q4 Only difference is in the amount of beer served. I live in a Big 10 Town=super fans are the normal ones. #cookchat
1:46 am MarlaMeridith: @SJOgborn Love the idea of oatmeal for chilly early morning parties & the toppings bar too, so fun. #cookchat
1:46 am modmix: @SavvyHost @MarlaMeridith A3: We like to spice it up with 7-layer dip & Organic Bloody Marys/Marias. #tailgating #cookchat (Hook ‘Em Horns!)
1:46 am SavvyHost: @condoblues hey there sassy friend! #cookchat
1:46 am Saucydipper: @condoblues I agree with you on the beer. Glad you’ve arrived at #cookchat.
1:46 am eCelebrating: @TheWeekendGourm to join the #cookchat, put #cookchat at the end of every tweet.
1:46 am hanniespice: @MattLaCasse I call them breakfast tacos, but yea, great early morning tailgating type food. #cookchat
1:46 am MattLaCasse: Those are amazing! RT @youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse Red peppers, I can’t get enough. #cookchat
1:46 am MattLaCasse: RT @condoblues: @SavvyHost Q4 Only difference is in the amount of beer served. I live in a Big 10 Town=super fans are the normal ones. #cookchat
1:46 am SavvyHost: doubles even ;-) RT @thegeekwife: A5: I suppose you could substitute margaritas for red wine if you must. #tailgating #cookchat
1:46 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse Such a hard question! I love veggies. Stuff you can crunch on – peppers, broccoli, lettuce wraps are fun. #cookchat
1:46 am alisonlewis: @modmix your mixes look great! #cookchat
1:47 am SavvyHost: RT @modmix: @SavvyHost @MarlaMeridith A3: We like to spice it up with 7-layer dip & Organic Bloody Marys/Marias. #tailgating #cookchat (Hook ‘Em Horns!)
1:47 am MarlaMeridith: Q5 If you have huge cocktails with lots of fruit juice perhaps the vitamin C cancels out the alcohol? lol #cookchat
1:47 am youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse Okay, is there anything less eggy? What about biscuits or apple turnovers….?#cookchat
1:47 am condoblues: @youlookthesame: @SJOgborn Breakfast pizza but really why not just eat regular tailgate food? Helps u stay warm when it snows #cookchat
1:47 am MattLaCasse: For 11am #Iowa kickoffs I’ve seen hashbrowns, pancakes, bacon…basically IHOP in the back of a truck. #cookchat
1:47 am alisonlewis: LOLRT @MarlaMeridith: Q5 If you have huge cocktails with lots of fruit juice perhaps the vitamin C cancels out the alcohol? lol #cookchat
1:47 am SavvyHost: @modmix can always count on you for a great idea :-) #cookchat
1:47 am spottedturkey: @Jon_Lewis well hello legal beagle. love the #cookchat but not the cooking.
1:48 am cookingwcaitlin: @MattLaCasse @savvvyhost Loving radishes! New favorite this year. #cookchat
1:48 am TheWeekendGourm: We don’t do tailgating per se…but we do watch games at home and serve “game food”! #cookchat
1:48 am ScottsJonesin: Early morning game: cheese grits bar w/toppins – shredded pulled pork, shredded chix, cheeses, grilled shrimp-hold in slow cooker #cookchat
1:48 am meeshsparks: Yum! RT @MattLaCasse: Breakfast burritos! RT @youlookthesame: @SJOgborn Are there breakfast tailgating foods? #cookchat
1:48 am cupboards: @youlookthesame Bfast?! Sausage! Links, patties, etc… use biscuits or dog/brat buns. #cookchat
1:48 am SJOgborn: @youlookthesame Great Q! I’d say hot cereal, burritos like @MattLaCasse said…still thinking…. :) #cookchat
1:48 am SavvyHost: Q5 If you have huge #cocktails with lots of fruit juice perhaps the vitamin C cancels out the alcohol? lol #cookchat
1:48 am youlookthesame: @condoblues @SJOgborn True, but I can’t handle chicken wings or burgers that early. Brats – any. time. of. the. day. #cookchat
1:48 am MichaelBittner: I’m at the gym since I’ll be tailgating this weekend. #cookchat
1:48 am condoblues: @SavvyHost: @Saucydipper Hi ladies! I saw my fav Tweeps chatting about food & had to join you. *waves like a spaz* #cookchat
1:48 am MattLaCasse: @youlookthesame A propane grill and a cookie sheet make for a portable griddle. Any breakfast food is possible! #cookchat
1:48 am Worob: @LaurenUES FYI – #cookchat is going on right now. go to tweetchat.com and type in #cookchat to follow it, participate
1:49 am alisonlewis: @MichaelBittner where? and what will you be indulging in? #cookchat
1:49 am cupboards: @MichaelBittner I like to exercise by walking from tailgate to tailgate. Sure beats the gym! #cookchat
1:49 am SavvyHost: @alisonlewis you MUST try @modmix – none of that artificial taste – it’s worth organizing a little party ;-) #entertaining #cookchat
1:49 am spottedturkey: @alisonlewis hi food goddess. Please bestow your magical cooking powers on me. #cookchat
1:49 am MattLaCasse: @cookingwcaitlin They’re unreal. Got the habit from my grandpa whose 95th b-day was yesterday. Happy b-day Homer McDonough! #cookchat
1:49 am condoblues: @youlookthesame I grew up on Lake Erie. There’s a point during the season where you want to stay warm slaving over a hot grill! #cookchat
1:49 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner That will be me before Homecoming, that’s for sure. #cookchat
1:49 am SavvyHost: RT @cookingwcaitlin: @MattLaCasse @savvvyhost Loving radishes! New favorite this year. #cookchat
1:49 am TheWeekendGourm: We do wings, dip/chips, etc. The guys all seem to like chili dogs #cookchat
1:49 am SethDrury: Q5 the most addicting things I’ve ever had at a tailgate. Inside out BLT’s or Mini BLT’s.Somewhat healthy? http://bit.ly/9LioTo #cookchat
1:50 am alisonlewis: @spottedturkey You can cook my recipes for sure! I would love to meet you one day btw #cookchat
1:50 am SavvyHost: RT @spottedturkey: @alisonlewis hi food goddess. Please bestow your magical cooking powers on me. #cookchat
1:50 am MarlaMeridith: Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:50 am familyfoodie: Mimosas>>RT @SavvyHost: Q5 If you have huge #cocktails with lots of fruit juice perhaps the vitamin C cancels out the alcohol? lol #cookchat
1:50 am youlookthesame: @condoblues Ah, I’m a Virginia Girl. Wahoowah! #cookchat
1:50 am alisonlewis: @SethDrury Mini Sandwiche are a great idea! #cookchat
1:50 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:50 am MattLaCasse: RT @SethDrury: Q5 the most addicting things Ive ever had at a tailgate. Inside out BLTs or Mini BLTs. http://bit.ly/9LioTo #cookchat
1:50 am Saucydipper: I’ll pre-make breakfast burritos (eggs, peppers, onions, cheese, salsa). They’re very easy to heat up on the grill. #cookchat
1:50 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:50 am condoblues: @SavvyHost @cookingwcaitlin: @MattLaCasse Have you roasted radishes? I did in butter. They were so good! #cookchat
1:51 am cookingwcaitlin: @condoblues @savvvyhost @alisonlewis @saucydipper @cupboards So fun to *see* you so late at night! How fun is this! ^M #cookchat
1:51 am eCelebrating: Breakfast? pancakes on a stick to dip in syrup. MIMOSAS pigs in a blanket. fruit with yogurt dip. breakfast casserole #cookchat
1:51 am alisonlewis: @condoblues I will have to try that #cookchat
1:51 am SJOgborn: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:51 am SavvyHost: Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:51 am SavvyHost: YUM! RT @condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin: @MattLaCasse Have you roasted radishes? I did in butter. They were so good! #cookchat
1:51 am condoblues: @MarlaMeridith: Q6 My BIL has a grill shaped like a football just for #tailgating #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: #OMG I’ll be trying that soon. RT @condoblues: @SavvyHost @cookingwcaitlin Have you roasted radishes? I did in butter. So good! #cookchat
1:52 am cupboards: @cookingwcaitlin Good to see you, too! This is an defferent time of day to be seeing some of these faces. #cookchat
1:52 am cookingwcaitlin: @alisonlewis This is great! So fun to be here. #cookchat
1:52 am SavvyHost: RT @eCelebrating: Breakfast? pancakes on a stick to dip in syrup. MIMOSAS pigs in a blanket. fruit with yogurt dip. breakfast casserole #cookchat
1:52 am SavvyHost: RT @cookingwcaitlin: @condoblues @savvvyhost @alisonlewis @saucydipper @cupboards So fun to *see* you so late at night! How fun is this! ^M #cookchat
1:52 am condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin Nice to “see” you too! #cookchat
1:52 am modmix: @SavvyHost @alisonlewis Thank you! #entertaining #cookchat
1:53 am SavvyHost: RT @Saucydipper: I’ll pre-make breakfast burritos (eggs, peppers, onions, cheese, salsa). They’re very easy to heat up on the grill. #cookchat
1:53 am TheWeekendGourm: I’d love to attend a real tailgate sometime. At home is fun, but not exactly the same. To me…food and sports go hand-in-hand #cookchat
1:53 am SJOgborn: @condoblues @MattLaCasse That just reminded me…grilled artichokes with butter or hollandaise sauce – SO good! #cookchat
1:53 am cookingwcaitlin: @condoblues I have not roasted them. What do you add for flavoring? ^M #cookchat
1:53 am familyfoodie: A6 Love to bring my bbq chicken dip served with biscuits. No plates needed! #cookchat #tailgating
1:53 am youlookthesame: @SavvyHost I like it simple, in a cup that can be thrown away, but food is contained. #cookchat#cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: I’m absolutely overjoyed to see so many new faces joining for #cookchat this month! #cookchat
1:53 am alisonlewis: I know we have fun platters for #Alabama and #Auburn at tons of stores in #bham. Team serving pieces are huge now. #cookchat
1:54 am alisonlewis: so fun RT @MattLaCasse: Im absolutely overjoyed to see so many new faces joining for #cookchatthis month! #cookchat
1:54 am TheWeekendGourm: @familyfoodie I need this recipe for BBQ chicken dip! #cookchat
1:54 am Saucydipper: @cookingwcaitlin Good evening! Wishing I had waited to eat my dinner until late. These peeps are makin’ me hungry #cookchat
1:54 am familyfoodie: RT @MattLaCasse: I’m absolutely overjoyed to see so many new faces joining for #cookchat this month! #cookchat
1:54 am eCelebrating: blow up bar to ice down toppings or beer, anyone! http://bit.ly/93sYzI #cookchat
1:54 am AndrewSalser: #cookchat Re: Breakfast tailgate, Ham & cheese croissants, b’fast casserole, biscuits w/gravy or honey, and Mimosas….aaahhh yeah.
1:55 am modmix: Sorry we’re tardy to the party! We also like to go upscale w/Lavender Lemon Drops or French mimosas & tea sandwiches. #tailgating #cookchat
1:55 am alisonlewis: @eCelebrating how cool is that? #cookchat
1:55 am SJOgborn: Me too! RT @MattLaCasse I’m absolutely overjoyed to see so many new faces joining for #cookchat this month! #cookchat
1:55 am MarlaMeridith: RT @MattLaCasse: I’m absolutely overjoyed to see so many new faces joining for #cookchat this month! #cookchat {Fun party indeed}
1:55 am condoblues: @MarlaMeridith: Q6 Around here people paint motorhome in Ohio State colors & use them just for tailgating.That’s normal here. #cookchat
1:55 am MattLaCasse: @AndrewSalser Mimosas? Son, come to #Iowa. We’ll teach you to drink whisky and beer with your pancakes. #cookchat
1:55 am eCelebrating: cones for treats like popcorn… http://bit.ly/9LKELq #cookchat
1:56 am alisonlewis: @modmix so glad you are here. Sounds amazing #cookchat
1:56 am SJOgborn: @condoblues That’s kind of pretty awesome. I wish my alma mater was that cool. We’re pretty cool…but still. #cookchat
1:56 am condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin I pan roasted sliced radishes in an iron skillet in butter. That’s it. they tasted turnipy. #cookchat
1:56 am MattLaCasse: While everyone is here, next month’s #cookchat will be on a Wednesday. Which one is yet to be determined, so stay tuned! #cookchat
1:56 am eCelebrating: @alisonlewis isn’t it? I love it! #cookchat
1:56 am youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse Boy howdy. That’s so true. Now I want pancakes. #cookchat
1:56 am cookingwcaitlin: A6. Dish out hot #tailgate soups in mugs w oversized soup spoons; theme burgers around the team ur rooting for; work team color in #cookchat
1:57 am ShanaDouglas: Shape your Cheese Ball like a football! RT@SavvyHost Q6 What are some unique ways to dish out & serve your #tailgate eats? #cookchat
1:57 am alisonlewis: @cookingwcaitlin awesome ideas #cookchat
1:57 am condoblues: @SJOgborn At my alma mater (not OSU) the tailgates were more interesting than the game. #cookchat
1:57 am MarlaMeridith: @condoblues Gosh, I would love a hot pink motorhome, no teams are pink though. #cookchat
1:57 am SavvyHost: RT @youlookthesame: @SavvyHost I like it simple, in a cup that can be thrown away, but food is contained. #cookchat #cookchat
1:57 am spottedturkey: @alisonlewis well then u r a genius and a goddess! #recipesmustbefoolproof we should have lunch. #cookchat
1:58 am youlookthesame: @cookingwcaitlin Oh, I love doing that. Chili is so perfect. #cookchat
1:58 am SavvyHost: RT @modmix: Sorry we’re tardy to the party! We also like to go upscale w/Lavender Lemon Drops or French mimosas & tea sandwiches. #tailgating #cookchat
1:58 am cookingwcaitlin: @MattLaCasse Will you keep us on whatever list there is so we know? What are the times? #cookchat
1:58 am MattLaCasse: Love this idea. RT @ShanaDouglas: Q6 Shape your Cheese Ball like a football! #cookchat
1:58 am eCelebrating: decor: paint pumpkins in your school colors http://bit.ly/cKSkpK #cookchat
1:58 am SavvyHost: RT @eCelebrating: cones for treats like popcorn… http://bit.ly/9LKELq #cookchat
1:58 am alisonlewis: @youlookthesame would love that. I will DM you #cookchat
1:58 am modmix: One more (esp. for the guys): Micheladas w/beer + Wasabi Bloody Mary or Hard Lemonade w/bourbon & Lavender Lemon Drop. #tailgating #cookchat
1:58 am SavvyHost: RT @cookingwcaitlin: A6. Dish out hot #tailgate soups in mugs w oversized soup spoons; theme burgers around the team ur rooting for; work team color in #cookchat
1:58 am chefdruck: @condoblues @MarlaMeridith I have seen it with my own eyes. RVs painted scarlet and silver and used just for tailgating. #cookchat
1:58 am SavvyHost: RT @MattLaCasse: While everyone is here, next month’s #cookchat will be on a Wednesday. Which one is yet to be determined, so stay tuned! #cookchat
1:59 am MarlaMeridith: @cookingwcaitlin Great ideas! Themed burgers & oversized mugs with soup & chili. Tie in team colors. #tailgate #cookchat
1:59 am AndrewSalser: @MattLaCasse START w/mimosas….we have a portable liquor cabinet that folds out behind any SUV. #CookChat
1:59 am condoblues: @MarlaMeridith Do it anyway. I have a hot pink toolbelt, pro grade. Also works to hold stuff for grilling :) #cookchat
1:59 am cookingwcaitlin: @condoblues What’s wrong with OSU? :) #cookchat
1:59 am SJOgborn: Woohoo! RT @MattLaCasse: next month’s #cookchat will be on a Wednesday. Which one is yet to be determined, so stay tuned! #cookchat
1:59 am ShanaDouglas: @MattLaCasse Thank you! #cookchat
1:59 am alisonlewis: Omg so cute! RT @eCelebrating: decor: paint pumpkins in your school colors http://bit.ly/cKSkpK#cookchat
1:59 am SavvyHost: @MattLaCasse we’ll just block out every Wednesday…jic…don’t want to miss this ;-) #cookchat
1:59 am MichaelBittner: U may be onto something RT @cupboards: @MichaelBittner I like 2 exercise by walking from tailgate to tailgate. Sure beats the gym! #cookchat
1:59 am ScottsJonesin: we like the BBQ Sundae in a big ol styro cup – layers of bbq pork, baked beans, and slaw. all you need is a spoon. #cookchat
2:00 am eCelebrating: @alisonlewis thanks. I do that at homecoming. Plus cover some in blue glitter. #cookchat
2:00 am condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin I take you’re an alum, so nothing :) the level of fandom can’t compare to any city I’ve lived in. #cookchat
2:00 am alisonlewis: @ScottsJonesin fabulous southern idea #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn and I will confer this week and let everyone know about the next #cookchat ASAP. #cookchat
2:01 am Saucydipper: @condoblues @MarlaMeridith @chefdruck My parents’ neighbors have a school bus painted yellow & red for Iowa Cyclones. It’s…whoa. #cookchat
2:01 am MarlaMeridith: @chefdruck Someone has extra money to burn. Love the custom motorhome idea. #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: Also, the #cookchat transcript will be up later this evening. #cookchat
2:01 am cookingwcaitlin: @condoblues Where does one buy a hot pink tool belt? #cookchat
2:01 am condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin The nutty superfan who paints their car, house, and names their pets/kids after team stuff are the NORMAL fans. #cookchat
2:01 am familyfoodie: RT @cookingwcaitlin A6. #tailgateDish out soups in mugs w oversized soup spoons; theme burgers for your team; work team color in #cookchat
2:02 am alisonlewis: RT @MattLaCasse: Also, the #cookchat transcript will be up later this evening. #cookchat
2:02 am youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse How often are you wandering Kinnick trying out the food? #cookchat #cookchat
2:02 am SJOgborn: For those of us who are new, @MattLaCasse & I are co-mods/creators & @MarlaMeridith & @alisonlewis were our amazing mods tonight! #cookchat
2:02 am eCelebrating: we have tons of custom motorhomes… also custom school buses. One is called the Hillbilly Hilton. #cookchat
2:02 am SavvyHost: porchetta & roasted veggies are done – family dinner (& glass of much-needed #wine) awaits! G’Night & most happy #tailgating!! #cookchat
2:02 am MattLaCasse: @youlookthesame About once a year. I live in Missouri, so it’s tough to make it up for more than one. #cookchat
2:03 am condoblues: @cookingwcaitlin From http://www.pinktoolbelts.com/. Hubs bought me matching pink suede work gloves too. They also have hard hats #cookchat
2:03 am hmhrn: RT @ScottsJonesin: we like the BBQ Sundae in a big ol styro cup – layers of bbq pork, baked beans, and slaw. all you need is a spoon. #cookchat
2:03 am eCelebrating: thanks to @alisonlewis for inviting me. Fun times! #cookchat
2:03 am SJOgborn: And make sure to follow tonight’s guest mods @MarlaMeridith and @alisonlewis…they tweet great foodie content! :) #cookchat
2:03 am spottedturkey: @MattLaCasse thx Matt! Great idea btw. Digging the #cookchat
2:03 am MattLaCasse: HUGE props to @MarlaMeridith and @alisonlewis for the great job they did tonight! We’ll definitely invite them back. #cookchat
2:03 am McMedia: So glad I stumbled in to #cookchat #tailgating Thanks for the heads up @familyfoodie
2:03 am youlookthesame: @MattLaCasse Ah, went to grad school – Mizzou, now live in I.C. Thankfully black and gold still works here. #cookchat
2:04 am TailgatingIdeas: @cookingwcaitlin Here’s a hot pink utility belt that holds 6 beers.http://shop.tailgatingideas.com/beer-belt-pink/ #cookchat
2:04 am condoblues: @Saucydipper: @condoblues @MarlaMeridith @chefdruck I know person painted delivery truck like fball field tricked out 4 tailgates #cookchat
2:04 am alisonlewis: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse Thanks so much for having us and allowing us to be a part of this great topic #cookchat
2:04 am chefdruck: Before the #cookchat finishes, wanted to share my fave #tailgating recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip.http://bit.ly/9kqk2i
2:04 am MattLaCasse: @youlookthesame I worked at KFRU for 5.5 years, live in Sedalia now. I’m from Grinnell originally. #cookchat
2:04 am cookingwcaitlin: RT @alisonlewis: Omg so cute! RT @eCelebrating: decor: paint pumpkins in your school colorshttp://bit.ly/cKSkpK #cookchat
2:04 am SJOgborn: @McMedia @eCelebrating @familyfoodie @youlookthesame @cookingwcaitlin @condobluesThanks for stopping by tonight! #cookchat
2:05 am MattLaCasse: Welcome! RT @alisonlewis: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse Thanks so much for having us and allowing us to be a part of this great topic #cookchat
2:05 am familyfoodie: Who would do that to us at this friendly #cookchat ?>>>RT @dawnbricker: @familyfoodie@SJOgborn. Somebody lied to you.
2:05 am condoblues: @TailgatingIdeas Where was that when I was in college?! #cookchat
2:05 am chefdruck: Is there an email list to hear about future #cookchat events? Love to chat with #foodies on Twitter.
2:05 am eCelebrating: I have a whole section of tailgating entertaining/decor tips on my blog. Stop by! #cookchat
2:05 am alisonlewis: @ScottsJonesin Thanks for taking the time out to join us when you’re out of town #cookchat
2:05 am youlookthesame: Ok, what do people think about pitas for those later summer games? They’re cool, and a little more healthy than usual? #cookchat #cookchat
2:05 am alisonlewis: RT @chefdruck: Is there an email list to hear about future #cookchat events? Love to chat with #foodies on Twitter. #cookchat
2:05 am eCelebrating: @SJOgborn had a great time! thank you for coordinating! #cookchat
2:05 am MarlaMeridith: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn It was wonderful to party with you guys @alisonlewis & I had a blast. Thanx for joining in everyone. #cookchat rocked
2:05 am TailgatingIdeas: So I guess #cookchat is coming to a close?
2:06 am SJOgborn: @familyfoodie @dawnbricker I’m sorry, we’re all misinformed. That’s just what I tell myself! :) #cookchat
2:06 am cookingwcaitlin: @savvyhost is it over? bummer! #cookchat
2:06 am alisonlewis: Thanks to all of my friends and followers who joined us tonight and for all of your great input! #cookchat
2:06 am condoblues: @chefdruck Try mondays 4-6 EST foodies night in #fni w/ @savvyhost, @cookingwcaitlin, @cozyfamily They’re fun! #cookchat
2:06 am MattLaCasse: @TailgatingIdeas It is. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you can make it again in the future! #cookchat
2:07 am youlookthesame: Thanks #cookchat hosts for a great time and fun ideas! #cookchat
2:07 am BeefCouncil: @ScottsJonesin The bbq sundae is a good way to use leftover roast beef, too! Just add BBQ sauce! #cookchat
Categories: #CookChat, Food, Fun, Introductions

HUGE #cookchat News

September 7, 2010 3 comments

Sam Ogborn and I started #cookchat with the intention of having fun, which we have. Neither one of us knows what the hell we’re talking about when it comes to food though. No one is going to mistake her cooking skills for Padma, and no one will confuse my cooking for Wolfgang Puck’s anytime soon. With that in mind, both Sam and I want to give YOU, the dedicated #cookchat-eratzi, something more. That’s why we’ve enlisted some help for the September edition.

Marla Meridith, who runs the wonderful Family Fresh Cooking and Alison Lewis, who runs the delicious Ingredients, Inc. are going to be our hosts for the September iteration of #cookchat. However, you’ll have to change your calendars. In an effort to spread the word about #cookchat, we’re moving the chat to Wednesday, September 22nd at 8 p.m. central time. Going up against #blogchat on Sunday night is just not a wise idea. There are many people who try to participate in both, but because #blogchat is a vortex that sucks you in (Rightfully so. That chat is INSANITY), we are moving. This may be temporary…or it may end up being permanent. Much like great cooking, we’re experimenting.

As for the topic, it’s near and dear to my heart: tailgating. Marla and Alison will have the details as we get closer to the big day, so follow them for details. They will be your hosts for the evening, Sam and I will act as “facilitators”, moving the conversation along and retweeting questions/comments as we see fit.

Excited doesn’t even begin to fully explain what Sam and I feel about this. We’re viewing this as a big step forward for #cookchat and are hoping it works out. It won’t work out without YOUR help! So spread the news, or Philadelphia Cream Cheese, but hopefully both.

Categories: #CookChat

#cookchat Transcript 8/22

August 22, 2010 Leave a comment

Here’s the transcript for tonight’s #cookchat. Both Sam and I are incredibly grateful to all of you who participate in our little endeavor. This chat is all about you guys, so the more input you can give, the better it will be! We’re all ears for September’s theme, or if you have individual questions that you’d like to have asked! Just email Sam or I and we’ll get it taken care of!

hanniespice: @MattLaCasse it makes them worse. Listen, I need suggestions for what my soup is missing. beef barley soup is missing something. #cookchat
12:46 am MattLaCasse: @hanniespice I find that garlic does wonders for nearly any soup you can think of. #cookchat
12:47 am hanniespice: @MattLaCasse you rock matt. will find some garlic powder stat. #cookchat
12:48 am alisonlewis: RT @MattLaCasse: #cookchat starts in 15 minutes. Here’s a teaser: What’s your schedule do to your eating habits as school begins?
12:48 am MattLaCasse: @hanniespice Try garlic salt or real garlic if you can. Garlic powder will do in a pinch. #cookchat
12:48 am alisonlewis: @MattLaCasse it makes mine much better (without the kids around) #cookchat
12:50 am alisonlewis: @JessicaThinkies that sounds like a challenge #cookchat
12:51 am alisonlewis: @MattLaCasse nice to meet you. I’m new to #cookchat but am familiar with chats in general #cookchat
12:51 am MattLaCasse: @alisonlewis That’s interesting. I thought it might be better for some, worse for others. #cookchat
12:51 am alisonlewis: @prosperitygal are you doing both? #cookchat
12:52 am MattLaCasse: @alisonlewis And you as well! Thanks for joining! #cookchat
12:52 am alisonlewis: @MattLaCasse our school’s have started and I already see a huge difference #cookchat
12:54 am SJOgborn: If you like to cook or you’re a Chatty Kathy you should linger around #cookchat. @MattLaCasse and I co-mod and it starts in 5 minutes. :)
12:54 am alisonlewis: @prosperitygal i will see you there. Taking a look at #cookchat as well #cookchat
12:55 am MarlaMeridith: @MattLaCasse @alisonlewis @hanniespice @JessicaThinkies @lrbray @stephmajercik Looking forward to #cookchat. It’s my first time here.
12:55 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Are you accusing me of being talkative? ;) #cookchat
12:56 am MattLaCasse: @MarlaMeridith Thanks for joining Marla! #cookchat
12:56 am alisonlewis: @alisonlewis me too! #cookchat
12:57 am lrbray: @MarlaMeridith, mine too! It should be great! #cookchat
12:58 am alisonlewis: RT @MarlaMeridith: @MattLaCasse @alisonlewis @hanniespice @JessicaThinkies @lrbray@stephmajercik Looking forward to #cookchat. It’s my first time here.
12:58 am kellertson: Me too! Three minutes :) RT @lrbray: Hoping I can make it to my first #cookchat tonight!
12:58 am MattLaCasse: Ok everyone, let’s get the introductions started. I’m Matt, a fat kid living in Missouri and loving life. @SJOgborn and I run #cookchat
12:59 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat I’m Mike, live in Missouri and really like chicken. #cookchat
12:59 am stephmajercik: Hoping my laptop is working for #cookchat. Going to try and follow along on the phone for right now
12:59 am hanniespice: @mattlacasse I didn’t have fresh garlic, so garlic powder it was. Letting it simmer for a bit before tasting. #cookchat
1:00 am lrbray: Hi everyone! I’m Lindsey, a senior at Augustana College. I’m looking forward to learning some cooking tips from you all! #cookchat
1:00 am MattLaCasse: Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat
1:00 am SJOgborn: My name is Sam, I live in Chicago and love exploring new restaurants. And @MattLaCasse is a fool. Everyone should get to know him. #cookchat
1:01 am JessicaThinkies: Our tactic is just to plan the week ahead by the sales fliers and coupons. Saves money and you always have food on the table. #cookchat
1:01 am SJOgborn: Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat
1:03 am MattLaCasse: Q1 My wife is a teacher, so we have much less time to cook at night. Planning a week in advance is our best tactic. #cookchat
1:03 am stephmajercik: Hi everyone! Stephanie from Cleveland – love to cook, but love to eat even more! :) #cookchat
1:03 am SJOgborn: @JessicaThinkies Where do you find your coupons? Daily paper? I think mobile/Foursquare is totally going to redefine coupons. #cookchat
1:03 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat
1:04 am stephmajercik: Q1 My roommates and I would each cook dinner for the apt. once a month. We had a calendar to plan the dates. #cookchat
1:04 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn @JessicaThinkies Where do u find your coupons? Daily paper? I think mobile/#4sq is totally going to redefine coupons #cookchat
1:05 am alisonlewis: @SJOgborn I try to plan ahead. I cooked a couple of meals today for the week. My site has tons of quick family-friendly recipes #cookchat
1:05 am jessicamalnik: Hi everyone! I’m Jessica- a wannabe foodie, who loves to cook, but still has a lot to learn. #cookchat
1:05 am stephmajercik: Q1 As for every other day, just buy staple foods – pasta, rice, things that won’t go bad so you have something to fall back on. #cookchat
1:05 am MattLaCasse: How does everyone plan? By meal or by sales? #cookchat
1:05 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat Those Bertoli premade pastas are delicious. Cook in a covered skillet for 10 mins. Feeds two, runs about $7. #cookchat
1:06 am MattLaCasse: @kellertson I just hope you weren’t feeding your quesadillas to your pet lama Tina… #cookchat
1:06 am SJOgborn: @TomOKeefe1 Yummo, great point. I am a huge chili fan. I feel like people assume it’s too time-consuming to make. #cookchat
1:06 am MarlaMeridith: Prep ahead of time so food is ready when you need it most. Fewer mistakes made if you are prepared with the right ingredients. #cookchat
1:06 am JessicaThinkies: @MattLaCasse I use couponmom.com, she has links to all the major coupons sites right there on the main page and I print ‘em #cookchat
1:06 am aurorameyer: hi y’all! I’m Aurora. I cook with my husband. Tonight’s dish is grilled tuna steaks marinated in soy siracha and sesame oil. #cookchat
1:07 am SJOgborn: @kellerston Woohoo! Love to see a fellow Chicago girlie in here. :) Thanks for stopping by! #cookchat
1:07 am MattLaCasse: RT @JessicaThinkies: Use couponmom.com, she has links to all the major coupons sites right there on the main page and I print ‘em #cookchat
1:07 am JessicaThinkies: @kellertson I lived on quesadillas in college, they are so easy and versatile, and cheese never gets boring! #cookchat
1:07 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse When in school, it was by meal Didn’t have time to search for sales and clip coupons so I bought what I wanted to eat #cookchat
1:07 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer You always put me to shame with what you cook. #cookchat
1:07 am jessicamalnik: Oh, definitely follow & talk to @MattLaCasse & @SJOgborn. These co-moderators are both brilliant, insightful & downright awesome. #cookchat
1:07 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn chili can be made in a crock pot too. easy and delicious! fav recipe here:http://www.kohlercreated.com/blog/?p=2663 #cookchat
1:07 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse pet llama Tina? Am I missing something? #cookchat
1:07 am MattLaCasse: RT @stephmajercik When in school, it was by meal No time to search for sales and clip coupons so I bought what I wanted to eat #cookchat
1:08 am JessicaThinkies: anyone else use stir fries as an easy stand by? My husband and I love them #cookchat
1:08 am jessicamalnik: @MichaelBittner Agreed! Those Bertoli pasta meals are tasty, relatively cheap and easy to make. A real time saver. #cookchat
1:08 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse i’ll have photos up on http://www.aurorameyer.com later this week and if we are sharing there’s no shame! #cookchat
1:08 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Napoleon Dynamite reference. #movies #cookchat
1:08 am aurorameyer: @JessicaThinkies we do! though less now that Jason cooks too! #cookchat
1:08 am kellertson: @JessicaThinkies Yes! They were my definite go-to. I’m trying to spice it up a little more now but still learning. Any ideas? #cookchat
1:08 am stephmajercik: RT @jessicamalnik: Follow & talk to @MattLaCasse & @SJOgborn. These co-moderators are both brilliant, insightful & awesome. #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik You are a sweetie! Thanks. :) So glad to have you in here. It wouldn’t be the same without you! #cookchat
1:09 am hanniespice: I use leftovers in new dishes during the school year. right now, my soup is comprised of leftovers from the fridge. #cookchat
1:09 am aurorameyer: @kellertson use different veggies and add different spices. #stirfry cc: @jessicathinkies #cookchat
1:09 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse I haven’t seen that movie in ages. I feel stupid. Going to hide in a corner now. #cookchat
1:09 am stephmajercik: @JessicaThinkies Yes! Stir fry is a great way to go – esp. if you have a lot of food to use up. #cookchat
1:09 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Don’t do that! I can’t handle all these #cookchat folks on my own!
1:09 am aurorameyer: @hanniespice sounds great! what’s in it? #refrigeratorsoup #cookchat
1:10 am hanniespice: I also try to keep special areas of the fridge stocked up for kids with cut up fruit treats for munching on during school year. #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: RT @hanniespice I use leftovers in new dishes during the school year. right now, my soup is comprised of leftovers from the fridge #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: Alright, here’s Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: @hanniespice My mom is a genius at doing that. Wish I had that talent. #cookchat
1:10 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse: In high school, I was obsessed with that movie. I can quote Napolean Dynamite one liners for hours. cc @SJOgborn #cookchat
1:10 am kellertson: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn Ah, now I know the reference! Nice. No llamas here… just cats. #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Alright, here’s Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat
1:10 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: Alright, heres Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat
1:11 am MattLaCasse: @kellertson What about a cat named Tina? ;) #cookchat
1:11 am JessicaThinkies: @kellertson different sauces and veggies are the easiest way. We rarely ever use meat, but marinating some meat is easy #cookchat
1:11 am alisonlewis: @stephmajercik lots of fresh produce and healthy homemade snacks #cookchat
1:11 am jessicamalnik: Q2: Stick to the outer aisles of the grocery store, a.k.a. fresh fruits, veggies and meat. Courtesy of @djwaldow advice. #cookchat
1:11 am i8la: http://twitter.com/jessicamalnik2010Hi everyone! I’m Jessica- a wannabe foodie, who loves to cook, but still has a lot to learn. #cookchat
1:12 am aurorameyer: Q2: make things ahead of time. a big batch of rice on sunday or prep and freeze. #cookchat
1:12 am MattLaCasse: Q2 Honestly, I think it all comes back to planning. Planning ahead of time and buying right ingredients is key. #cookchat
1:12 am stephmajercik: RT @aurorameyer: Q2: make things ahead of time. a big batch of rice on sunday or prep and freeze. #cookchat
1:12 am JessicaThinkies: The easiest no-fail way we know is just not making it an option. Even if we’re short on time, there is always salads to church up #cookchat
1:12 am jessicamalnik: @SJOgborn You’re so welcome. You and @MattLaCasse do a great job with this monthly EPIC chat. #cookchat
1:12 am SJOgborn: Q2 For me, plan plan plan. Planning ahead is crucial to a successful week of eating healthy. It’s also hugely cost-effective. #cookchat
1:12 am aurorameyer: Q2: we freeze pork loin in the marinade so it all can go into the crock pot at once without having to think about it #cookchat
1:13 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn so true! what is the quote if you fail to plan, you plan to fail? true with cooking too! #cookchat
1:13 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik That is such an excellent point about shopping on the outside of the grocery store. So important! #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer Great idea. We made pulled pork last night and froze the leftovers. #cookchat
1:13 am kellertson: @JessicaThinkies Thank you, that definitely helps! I’ll try sauces and different types of whole wheat wraps. Sauce suggestions? #cookchat
1:13 am MarlaMeridith: Cook up large batches of healthy meals ahead of time & portion them out. Freeze ‘em. Grab and go–homemade fast food. #cookchat
1:13 am hanniespice: @aurorameyer leftover carne asada, beef bouillon, barley, onion. so far, of course #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Too kind Jess. It’s due to the participants #cookchat is awesome. Trust me.
1:14 am hanniespice: @MattLaCasse improvisation will save the nation or something like that #cookchat
1:14 am aurorameyer: Q2 also have a quick and easy go to mean. such as build your own taco night. ground beef and the fixings. make what you want #cookchat
1:14 am aurorameyer: @hanniespice ooh sounds amazing! #cookchat
1:14 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Cook up large batches of healthy meals ahead of time, freeze & portion them out Grab and go–homemade fast food #cookchat
1:14 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer Do you use FoodSaver at all for freezing? My mom is a huge fan. #cookchat
1:15 am djwaldow: @jessicamalnik #cookchat – Awesome. Pretty sure I got that tip from In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
1:15 am SJOgborn: @Brooks_Ryan Yum. :) Love peanut butter on an apple too! Quick and easy source of protein. #cookchat
1:15 am aurorameyer: @kellertson peanut sauces, spicy sauces, sweet and sour sauces. I’ve been partial to a soy, sesame oil and sriracha sauce lately #cookchat
1:15 am MattLaCasse: @hanniespice No doubt. Creativity is a key ingredient in any recipe IMO. #cookchat
1:15 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn nope just the regular old tupperware. we may look into a foodsaver at some point though. #cookchat
1:16 am jessicamalnik: Q2: I’m a big fan of salads. They are easy to make in a hurry, tasty and very healthy. #cookchat
1:16 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn @aurorameyer We use FoodSaver at my house all the time. My family buys bulk like its our job – helps out so much! #cookchat
1:16 am SJOgborn: @djwaldow @jessicamalnik Have you guys read Pollan’s Food Rules? More of a go-to, but it has some great everyday reminders. #cookchat
1:16 am JessicaThinkies: @kellertson we’ve done quite a few on our site, if you search they all pop up. @Tastespotting is always a good reference too #cookchat
1:16 am stephmajercik: @jessicamalnik Yes! Huge salad fan here! Soup is also a relatively easy and healthy alternative! #cookchat
1:17 am kellertson: @MarlaMeridith I love that idea! So easy to grab for work and then heat up in the micro. And it’s not the same sandwich everyday.. #cookchat
1:17 am SethDrury: Q2 prepare/eat full meals. I’m a huge snacker so if I cook an actual meal I’m less likely to snack. which also requires planning. #cookchat
1:17 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer @kellerston I love peanut sauce! Easy to make and so good with cold soba noodles and sesame seeds. #cookchat
1:17 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse You are obviously way too modest. This chat wouldn’t be the same without you and @SJOgborn. #cookchat
1:17 am hanniespice: @aurorameyer I hope it turns out that way #cookchat
1:17 am hanniespice: RT @MattLaCasse: @hanniespice No doubt. Creativity is a key ingredient in any recipe IMO. #cookchat
1:18 am MattLaCasse: Salads are fantastic. So many variations. They’re like the healthy version of pizza. #cookchat
1:18 am JessicaThinkies: @stephmajercik we’re thinking of going in on some organic meat with a friend, Sounds like a great way to freeze! #cookchat
1:18 am aurorameyer: @hanniespice you’ll have to keep us posted! #cookchat
1:18 am MarlaMeridith: Make a big batch of tomato sauce & ground meat. Day 1: Chili -Day 2: Pasta – Day 3: Pizza. Just season differently each day. #cookchat
1:19 am jessicamalnik: @djwaldow Well, it’s a great tip. Always good to cut back on those processed foods. And, I need to read that book. cc @SJOgborn #cookchat
1:19 am aurorameyer: disaster… our grill just broke. we’re using the little one at the moment… boo! #cookchat
1:19 am SJOgborn: @SethDrury Totally agree. It’s actually better for your metabolism to eat smaller meals more often (~6 small meals). #cookchat
1:19 am aurorameyer: @JessicaThinkies organic meat? is that from a local farm? #cookchat
1:20 am jessicamalnik: @stephmajercik I’m not a big soup fan. But, I love salads- especially when I’m in a hurry (which is OFTEN.) #cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith Make a big batch of tomato sauce/ground meat. Day 1: Chili -Day 2: Pasta – Day 3: Pizza. Just season differently #cookchat
1:20 am kellertson: @aurorameyer @JessicaThinkies @SJOgborn Thank you so much! Very nice suggestions. Big fan of peanut & sweet and sour sauce, too. #cookchat
1:21 am SJOgborn: @MarlaMeridith I didn’t even think of that. I love that idea. Especially on a budget, best bet to buy multi-faceted fruits & vegs. #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: College students/recent grads often have limited cooking options. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat
1:21 am JessicaThinkies: @aurorameyer yeah, you essentially part out a cow or whatever stock they’re selling. Costly up front, but worth it #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: Sorry, that last chat is Q3. #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: Q3 College students/recent grads often have limited cooking options. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat
1:22 am aurorameyer: @JessicaThinkies interesting. you’ll have to let mw know if it is worth it overall. #cookchat
1:22 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse College students/recent grads often have limited cooking ops. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat
1:23 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse Yes a brand called “Eating Right” has some excellent microwave options. #cookchat
1:23 am stephmajercik: RT @MattLaCasse: Q3 College students/grads often have limited cooking opts. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: RT @MichaelBittner: Yes a brand called “Eating Right” has some excellent microwave options. #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: #cookchat
1:23 am JessicaThinkies: This cookbook saved my life when I was in college http://ow.ly/2t9wL #cookchat
1:24 am kellertson: Q3 Really interested to hear this – Grilled cheese sandwiches and quesadillas were my favorites, but they grew old fast. #cookchat
1:24 am stephmajercik: Q3 I said this before, but I am a huge soup lover & it’s so easy to heat up in the microwave or on a hot plate. #cookchat
1:24 am JessicaThinkies: @aurorameyer yeah, Neil’s also hunting this year, so that might be good too. #cookchat
1:24 am jessicamalnik: Q3: Lean Cuisine meals are a decent and cheap option for college students/recent grads. Ready to eat, balanced, microwave meals. #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: Soups are great, especially during the winter. so easy to make in bulk and freeze for later use. #cookchat
1:25 am MarlaMeridith: @SJOgborn YES! 6 meals per day. Never get 2 full. See “mini-meals” in my recipes:http://su.pr/33DdNM #cookchat
1:25 am stephmajercik: @kellertson So did spaghetti…you can only eat so much of one thing! #cookchat
1:25 am aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik with a salad, Lean Cuisines are nearly a complete meal. #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: @SJOgborn YES! 6 meals per day. Never get 2 full. See “mini-meals” in my recipes: http://su.pr/33DdNM #cookchat
1:26 am stephmajercik: RT @aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik with a salad, Lean Cuisines are nearly a complete meal. #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer Brandi likes to buy SmartOnes. Sort of a cheaper alternative to Lean Cuisine. #cookchat
1:26 am kellertson: @stephmajercik Agree about spaghetti, and soup is a great idea! Have you tried Campbell’s Soup at Hand? I used to buy the tomato. #cookchat
1:27 am SJOgborn: @Brooks_Ryan You know what’s the best? Making homemade chicken noodle soup w/ whole chicken. Will last you the rest of the week #cookchat
1:27 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse i can’t eat a lot of either brand anymore. I od’d on them when I worked at Fox. #cookchat
1:27 am jessicamalnik: @stephmajercik @aurorameyer: Agreed! :) I still eat Lean Cuisines now. Way better than my college days of Ramen & cereal. #cookchat
1:27 am aurorameyer: Q3: there are lots of microwave meals now a days. not just easy mac. #cookchat
1:28 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 I think this question is hard. Microwave is tough. I honestly never use one. Any ideas? #cookchat
1:28 am stephmajercik: @kellertson Yes I have tried those before! I used to always buy the tomato too! #cookchat
1:28 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik yeah I can’t even touch those ramen powder packets. Like salt blocks, ever look at the sodium? Eesh… #cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn This is definitely tough, why I thought it important to ask #cookchat
1:29 am stephmajercik: @kellertson And all the big soup brands make those microwaveable portions. So easy to bring to work, etc. #cookchat
1:29 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Ugh, Smart ones taste like the cardboard box they come in and are maybe 50 cents cheaper than other brands. #notafan #cookchat
1:29 am MattLaCasse: RT @Brooks_Ryan: dont worry about expensive fresh fruit from a mkt,when makin smoothies frozen fruit u get in bulk works perfect! #cookchat
1:29 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Wife is the one eating them, so I leave it to her. :) #cookchat
1:29 am JessicaThinkies: Can college students have crock pots or are those considered open coil? #cookchat
1:29 am kellertson: @aurorameyer Eek, I cringe whenever I hear “Easy Mac” – lived off that for way too long in college! #cookchat
1:30 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn I agree with you. It’s hard to “cook” things in a microwave, unless what you’re cooking is made for that. #cookchat
1:30 am MattLaCasse: Ramen too. RT @kellertson: @aurorameyer Eek, I cringe whenever I hear “Easy Mac” – lived off that for way too long in college! #cookchat
1:30 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies Ramen noodles w/ the flavor pack have 60% of your daily sodium intake. And, we wonder why Americans are fat? #cookchat
1:30 am aurorameyer: our usual tailgating grill will have to do for dinner tonight http://twitpic.com/2hcd1m #cookchat
1:31 am kellertson: @stephmajercik Very good to know. Definitely in the market for some easy-to-microwave meals for work right now! Variety is key. #cookchat
1:31 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik I thought it was something like that…yuk. I stopped eating packaged foods two years ago, don’t miss at all! #cookchat
1:31 am SJOgborn: I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat
1:31 am aurorameyer: Q3: No matter what you hear, you cannot cook fish in the microwave and you really shouldn’t try. even poaching it doesn’t work #cookchat
1:31 am SethDrury: @JessicaThinkies I ate ramen in college by breaking up the block and eating the noodles raw and sprinkle some of the seasoning in #cookchat
1:31 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat
1:31 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat
1:32 am JessicaThinkies: @kellertson Annies has some good ones, I used to eat those quite a bit in college #cookchat
1:32 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse That’s a good choice. :) #cookchat
1:32 am JessicaThinkies: @SethDrury I just used the noodles and made my own sauces and tossed the packet altogether. Love em raw too though! #cookchat
1:32 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik I married up in every sense of the term. It’s why she’s in charge. :) #cookchat
1:33 am MarlaMeridith: For mac and cheese is it that hard to cook whole wheat pasta & top with good REAL cheese?? takes as short as boxed stuff. #cookchat
1:33 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies Wise decision. It’s so worth it to spend a few extra dollars on fresh ingredients. #cookchat
1:33 am Cassie2theBooth: @MattLaCasse pampered chef has tons of microwave meal recipes. chipotle chili cornbreak. makes enough for the suite mates 2 #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: Q4 Spending a few more minutes planning your meals can pay off, both health and budget-wise. #cookchat
1:33 am JessicaThinkies: Q4: I think less meat will always save you money, and cooking and planning for leftovers will save you money and time! #cookchat
1:33 am jessicamalnik: Haha! You’re a smart man! RT @MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik I married up in every sense of the term. Its why shes in charge. :) #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: RT @Cassie2theBooth pampered chef has tons of microwave meal recipes. chipotle chili cornbreak. makes enough for the suite mates 2 #cookchat
1:34 am JessicaThinkies: @Cassie2theBooth pampered chef also has great pots/dishes for dorm cooking! #cookchat
1:34 am hanniespice: @aurorameyer I will do that. So far, @mattlacasse‘s suggestion turned out great. #cookchat
1:35 am kellertson: @JessicaThinkies Pretty sure I tried Annie’s once and absolutely loved it. Thank you for reminding me of the brand! #cookchat
1:36 am jessicamalnik: Q4: Why does HEALTHY fresh food always cost more than processed stuff? Shouldn’t it be the opposite w/ the U.S. obesity epidemic. #cookchat
1:36 am poppymom: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn I ate a lot of carrots dipped in salsa in my dorm days. #cookchat
1:36 am Cassie2theBooth: @JessicaThinkies yes! obsessed with stonewear! pizza burgers calzones I cook everything on it #cookchat
1:36 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Yes. RT @TomOKeefe1 @SJOgborn 1. Eat vegetarian (meats are expensive, beans aren’t). 2. Pool food money with roommates #cookchat
1:36 am aurorameyer: hate to bail on such a great conversation, but dinner just finished! have a great day tomorrow. filled with wonderful meals! #cookchat
1:36 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik costs more to grow veggies that aren’t production corn-based products #cookchat
1:36 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik One would thing so. Fast Food value menus far less than a salad at those same places. It’s just wrong. #cookchat
1:37 am MattLaCasse: RT @poppymom: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn I ate a lot of carrots dipped in salsa in my dorm days #cookchat
1:37 am JessicaThinkies: @Cassie2theBooth me too! Love our pizza stone, best way to cook pizza hands down! #cookchat
1:37 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer Later! Hope dinner is great! #cookchat
1:38 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q4 I think eating on a limited budget is a blessing disguise. Makes you buy what matters, indirect portion control. :) #cookchat
1:38 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn Q4 I think eating on a limited budget is a blessing disguise. Makes you buy what matters, indirect portion control #cookchat
1:39 am Cassie2theBooth: in college fz chicken breast,brown rice, chicken/mushroom soup 30. mins in oven so good. #cookchat
1:39 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse @JessicaThinkies: Is it really so hard to put healthier options on the dollar menu? It saves a lot in the long run. #cookchat
1:40 am MattLaCasse: Q5 Some universities encouraging students to sign up for food stamps. Ethical? Smart?http://bit.ly/bRvTiN #cookchat
1:40 am JessicaThinkies: @SJOgborn I view buying organics the same way. Buy better, buy less overall, eat less, fit in pants #ftw #cookchat
1:40 am kellertson: @SJOgborn Love your insight on eating on a budget. A lot of people don’t look at the positive side. #cookchat
1:41 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik it is when you think of the “real cost” involved in producing the food ethically and fairly to all involved #cookchat
1:41 am SethDrury: @SJOgborn that doesn’t necessarily mean healthy though. You can buy a can of spaghetti o’s for 40 cents. These questions are hard! #cookchat
1:41 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q5 Some universities encouraging students to sign up for food stamps. Ethical? Smart? http://bit.ly/bRvTiN #cookchat
1:42 am AngieJustAngie: @MattLaCasse both, I plan my meals based on what’s on sale that week. #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: @AngieJustAngie Not the worst of ideas. Wife and I try to do that, but mostly we go with what we are hungry for. #cookchat
1:42 am JessicaThinkies: Q5 I know a lot of ppl in college who did. I think it’s terribly unethical unless you have kids or similar circumstance #cookchat
1:43 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies Absolutely! I read somewhere that low income families are 66% more likely to be obese. That’s a real shame. #cookchat
1:43 am MattLaCasse: RT @JessicaThinkies Lots of ppl in college who did. I think it’s terribly unethical unless you have kids or similar circumstance #cookchat
1:44 am maloriejanasek: Key 2 eating healthy in college – 1) try 2 stay on meal plan (save $) + 2) be creative w/salad bar and other fruits/veggies #cookchat
1:44 am MattLaCasse: Q5 I tend to think it’s a bit unethical. Though, some students DO have that need. #cookchat
1:45 am MattLaCasse: RT @maloriejanasek Key 2 eating healthy in college 1 stay on meal plan (save $) 2 be creative w/salad bar and other fruits/veggies #cookchat
1:46 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik it is, and the cycle of poverty and lack of information perpetuates it. #cookchat
1:47 am MattLaCasse: A tangent to Q5; do schools do enough to provide affordable meal plans for students? #cookchat
1:47 am SJOgborn: @maloriejanasek I completely agree. I actually think staying on a meal plan should be encouraged throughout college. #cookchat
1:47 am kellertson: @JessicaThinkies Totally agree. Never heard of it until now – hope students who need food stamps can get them. So many guidelines! #cookchat
1:48 am JessicaThinkies: @MattLaCasse some do, but some are almost sponsored by soda and snack companies now. They rely on the companies for lost funding #cookchat
1:48 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn @maloriejanasek I did my damndest to stay “on plan” when I was in school 100 yrs ago. Helped pay for special outings. #cookchat
1:48 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies That’s the saddest part. If you’re poor, would you rather have the 99 cent double cheeseburger or the $5 salad? #cookchat
1:49 am JessicaThinkies: @SJOgborn well if the dorm food is like here at #Mizzou yeah, but ours was terrible! #cookchat
1:49 am MattLaCasse: @JessicaThinkies True. So who does the impetus fall to? Students themselves to ask for better options? #cookchat
1:49 am Blackbird_Flyy: @SJOgborn just made some egg salad with mostly egg whites, light mayo, mustard seed, celery on wheat bread… Quick and healthy #cookchat
1:49 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik or the ingredients for that matter! #cookchat
1:50 am kellertson: Q5 Never used all of my school’s meal plan. I believe leftover meal points were donated to charity, so at least that was good! #cookchat
1:50 am SJOgborn: @JessicaThinkies That’s true, the food can be totally awful. :( #cookchat
1:50 am MattLaCasse: RT @Blackbird_Flyy: @SJOgborn just made some egg salad with mostly egg whites, light mayo, mustard seed, celery on wheat bread #cookchat
1:50 am SJOgborn: @Blackbird_Flyy Yummy! #cookchat
1:51 am PuraVidaChris: Got caught up in work and just realized that I’ve missed #cookchat… Will try and join next month for sure
1:51 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies Very true! #cookchat
1:51 am SJOgborn: Q6 How do you balance timeliness with eating healthy when getting back into the school (or work) routine? #cookchat
1:52 am JessicaThinkies: @Blackbird_Flyy I love egg salad, I make ours with cucumber! http://ow.ly/2t9X4 #cookchat
1:52 am jessicamalnik: @SJOgborn Haha, I rarely used all my meal points. Some of the dining hall places at Mizzou were less than stellar. I.E. Eva Js. #cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q6 How do you balance timeliness with eating healthy when getting back into the school (or work) routine? #cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: Q6 We plan for quicker meals during the week, more in-depth stuff on the weekends. #cookchat
1:54 am lrbray: I learned some great things listening in #cookchat tonight! I can’t wait to get back to school and use everyone’s tips/advice! Thanks!
1:54 am SJOgborn: @JessicaThinkies I am bookmarking that post ASAP. I just adore your blog! #cookchat
1:54 am JessicaThinkies: I do all the weekday easy meals for the blog during the week, and the baking and experimentation on the weekends #cookchat
1:54 am jessicamalnik: Be careful now with the egg recall. RT @JessicaThinkies: @Blackbird_Flyy I love egg salad, I make ours with cucumber! #cookchat
1:55 am JessicaThinkies: @SJOgborn Thanks! I’m finally getting into a groove with it and have been humbled by some of the people who have noticed it #cookchat
1:55 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q6 Timeliness tip: Make more of everything. Chopped veggie salad? Chop extras, save them for the next time. #cookchat
1:55 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse What’s your favorite quick go-to meal? I’m always looking for new suggestions. #cookchat
1:55 am MarlaMeridith: Q6 Health & nutrition are top priorities. Make time for healthy meals & less time for sickness, Dr. visits etc. #cookchat
1:56 am MattLaCasse: RT @MarlaMeridith: Q6 Health & nutrition are top priorities. Make time for healthy meals & less time for sickness, Dr. visits etc #cookchat
1:56 am JessicaThinkies: @jessicamalnik yeah, definitely. We only use farm/organic eggs, so I was breathing a sigh of relief. I’m eat a lot of eggs. #cookchat
1:56 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik We like Mexican. Quick and easy. Sub ground turkey for ground beef, which helps. Lots of olives/tomatoes #cookchat
1:57 am kellertson: @MarlaMeridith Completely agree. I definitely feel better when I eat healthy and take care of myself. Most don’t connect the two! #cookchat
1:58 am Brooks_Ryan: @SJOgborn Q6 #cookchat Start w/rule#1.Should be no eating after ?pm(i do 7pm)This way u plan around last meal even if u have niteclass/work.
1:58 am SJOgborn: Q6 I highly recommend this book: http://amzn.to/q9qaq . Fantastic, healthy and timely recipes. I have a slight obsession… #cookchat
1:58 am SethDrury: @MattLaCasse ground turkey is SO much better than ground beef and luckily recently it’s started to become more comparable in price.#cookchat
1:58 am JessicaThinkies: Well I have to shove off for the night, it was so good meeting and talking to everyone, hope to again soon! #cookchat
1:58 am MattLaCasse: Now that summer is ending, fall/winter just around the corner, soups are a HUGE part of our menu planning. #cookchat
1:59 am kellertson: @JessicaThinkies Just bought some organic eggs for the first time with the recall. I think I like them better! #cookchat
1:59 am jessicamalnik: @JessicaThinkies That’s good. I had to throw my eggs out as a precaution. I’m not taking my chances with salmonella. #nothanks #cookchat
2:00 am SJOgborn: @Brooks_Ryan That is an awesome tip, and one that I always forget! (eating earlier). Besides timely, it’s much healthier. #cookchat
2:00 am MattLaCasse: Ok guys, that’ll do it for this edition of #cookchat! Let’s end with a recipe you’d recommend for everyone to try.
2:00 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse I have to try making Mexican food with ground turkey. Same spices as for beef and chicken tacos and burritos? #cookchat
2:00 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse I can’t wait for some chili. #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: Sub turkey for ground beef here, and it’s awesome. Or throw some more beans in to make it more healthy. http://bit.ly/akktbG #cookchat
2:01 am jessicamalnik: @SJOgborn That’s almost impossible for me. I’m guilty of forgetting to eat dinner until 9 p.m. some nights. cc @Brooks_Ryan #cookchat
2:01 am SJOgborn: Thanks friends! RT @MattLaCasse That’ll do it for this edition of #cookchat! Let’s end with a recipe you’d recommend for everyone to try.
2:01 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Yep. Just use a packet of taco seasoning or whatever other spices you normally use! #cookchat
2:02 am MattLaCasse: And the choir said, Amen. RT @MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse I can’t wait for some chili. #cookchat
2:02 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Sadly, I do not have that issue. re: forgetting to eat meals. #cookchat
2:03 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik I’m right there with you. But thanks to @Brooks_Ryan, a great reminder of a habit I need to break. Badly. #cookchat
2:03 am MattLaCasse: @MicahChaplin Next one will be in September. I’ll try to keep you in the loop. #cookchat
2:04 am MattLaCasse: If you missed #cookchat this evening, I’ll have the transcript up in just a bit on my blog.
2:05 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Sweet! I have a new recipe to try. BTW, I never forget to eat. I just realize it’s 9pm and I’m starving. LOL. #cookchat
2:05 am kellertson: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse Thank you for a great chat! Just made lemon bars, so here’s a recipe from @FoodNetwork http://bit.ly/QQoxu #cookchat
Categories: #CookChat

#cookchat Transcript 7/11

MattLaCasse: Ok everyone! We’ll get #cookchat started in just a minute or two. Intros all around! I’m Matt. This is me and Sam’s joint.
12:59 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse Not the noodle! Lol #cookchat
1:00 am NdorphinAddict: @stephmajercik You know you want it! :) #cookchat
1:01 am hanniespice: hi, i’m hannie, cute adorable democrat blogger who aspires to be like Martha Stewart. I know, weird combination. #cookchat
1:01 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse I’m Mike, live in KC, I kind of cook. #goodtryer #cookchat
1:02 am MattLaCasse: Q1 coming up in 2 minutes. In other words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPm_9YWRKMA#cookchat
1:03 am aurorameyer: I’m Aurora. I live in Mid-missouri and my husband and I love to cook. and are willing to try any recipe (within reason!) once. #cookchat
1:03 am SJOgborn: Hi. I’m Sam. And @MattLaCasse is maybe one of the funniest people I’ve ever met…but that’s completely besides the point. #cookchat
1:03 am MattLaCasse: Q1 Government says seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. Would you feed it to your family?http://yhoo.it/cIwXhL #cookchat
1:05 am aurorameyer: A1: I trust the fish monger at the local market. if he feeds it to his family, I’ll eat it too. If he doesn’t, no dice. #cookchat
1:05 am jessicamalnik: Hi everyone! I’m Jessica, I’m a newbie cook, who is obsessed w/ the Food Network. #cookchat
1:05 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q1 Government says seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. Would you feed it to your family? http://yhoo.it/cIwXhL #cookchat
1:05 am NdorphinAddict: Oh yeah and I LOVE to cook! #cookchat
1:06 am hanniespice: @jessicamalnik hi jessica, I love food network too. #cookchat
1:06 am MattLaCasse: Q1 While I don’t eat a lot of seafood in the first place, I don’t think I would knowingly eat something from the gulf right now. #cookchat
1:06 am jwendz: Might as well pop in while I’m online. I’m Julia, adv/PR student at Michigan State. College student who cooks more than Ramen! #cookchat
1:06 am MichaelBittner: RT @MattLaCasse: Q1 Government says seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. Would you feed it to your family? http://yhoo.it/cIwXhL #cookchat
1:07 am NdorphinAddict: @MichaelBittner No, I wouldn’t. #cookchat
1:07 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat It’s simply not worth the risk. #cookchat
1:08 am MattLaCasse: Q1 Bigger question might be how our views on Gulf seafood will affect that industry. #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner I agree. Better safe than sorry. #cookchat
1:09 am MattLaCasse: @jwendz Hi Julia! Thanks for stopping by! #cookchat
1:09 am cockyhawkfan: @MattLaCasse Wouldn’t you know whether it was safe to eat if it was black? #cookchat
1:09 am brittenwolf: RT @SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner I agree. Better safe than sorry. #cookchat
1:09 am jessicamalnik: Q1: On the flip side, I hear oily seafood tastes great fried! JK. :) #cookchat
1:10 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse will affect it indefinitely & exponentially. the perception vs reality is most damaging seafood is their livelihood #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: So very true. RT @cockyhawkfan: @MattLaCasse Wouldn’t you know whether it was safe to eat if it was black? #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: Q2 Disgusting or the next step towards the future of food? http://consumerist.com/2010/07/candwhich-the-sandwhich-in-a-can.html #cookchat
1:11 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer That’s exactly what I fear. Some recovery acct from #BP isn’t going to do the job completely. #cookchat
1:11 am brittenwolf: Isn’t unrefined oil brown? @MattLaCasse @cockyhawkfan #cookchat
1:11 am ashantifoods: RT @jessicamalnik2010Q1: On the flip side, I hear oily seafood tastes great fried! JK. :) #cookchat: Q1: On the fl… http://bit.ly/9w0Qk8
1:11 am aurorameyer: p.s. anyone know how to quickly tell if corn is done being boiled? is it when it smells like corn? #cookchat
1:12 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q2 Disgusting or the next step towards the future of food? http://bit.ly/d407PH#cookchat
1:12 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn horrendous! hideous! terrible for you! how hard is it really to make a sandwich? (i’m done ranting now). #cookchat
1:12 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse new orleans was barely recovering when I was down there in january. many talked about how seafood saved them. #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: @brittenwolf @cockyhawkfan I dunno. Pictures of it in gulf have been brown, but animals covered are black… #cookchat
1:14 am MattLaCasse: Q2 I find the idea of the Candwich a little unappetizing. However, I think it’s a really interesting idea. #cookchat #cookchat
1:15 am jessicamalnik: @SJOgborn Q2: This is so WRONG. It’s like 10 times worse than mystery meat and worse it comes in a can. #sowrong #eww #cookchat
1:15 am brittenwolf: Q2 21st century SPAM. #cookchat
1:16 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik its almost like a Lunchable? Yes…no? Either way…yikes… #cookchat
1:16 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat Are we going to get #candwhich trending or not? #cookchat
1:16 am jwendz: Q2 The PBJ doesn’t seem THAT strange…but the BBQ chicken freaks me out to the max. #cookchat
1:16 am MattLaCasse: RT @brittenwolf: Q2 21st century SPAM. #cookchat #CANDWICH #cookchat
1:16 am ryascolot: @SJOgborn Q2: that is the nast. #cookchat
1:17 am MattLaCasse: @MichaelBittner Only if that pay me and @SJOgborn a ton of cash. :) #cookchat #CANDWICH#cookchat
1:17 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse I’d rather do the frozen ones than the canned if I HAD to #cookchat
1:18 am aurorameyer: bowing out for a few. fried chicken making time. #cookchat
1:18 am aurorameyer: @NdorphinAddict LOVE him! #cookchat
1:19 am jwendz: Q2 But at the same time, how hard is it to make a PBJ sandwich? Shouldn’t need it premade & canned. #cookchat
1:19 am MattLaCasse: Q2 Couldn’t #CANDWICH be a first step towards getting better, healthier, food to developing nations? #cookchat #optimistic #cookchat
1:19 am MattLaCasse: @jwendz Agreed, but I think #CANDWICH is more about time than anything else. #cookchat #cookchat
1:20 am jessicamalnik: So, what would it take for all of you to eat a candwich? #cookchat
1:20 am aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik desperation and all other food gone. #cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Honestly? A free sample. #candwich #cookchat
1:20 am NdorphinAddict: @aurorameyer U know, I bet he would! #foodrevolution #cookchat @jamie_oliver
1:21 am jessicamalnik: Haha! I feel the same way! :) RT @aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik desperation and all other food gone. #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer No, no, no. Not calling it healthy at all. Just saying it may be a first step towards something else. #cookchat #cookchat
1:22 am NdorphinAddict: @jessicamalnik $3 million #cookchat
1:22 am MattLaCasse: Q3 coming up in 2 minutes. #cookchat #cookchat
1:22 am jwendz: @MattLaCasse I guess it depends on who it’s marketed to. But right now it looks like something aimed at American kids. #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Space, Food donations to developing nations, any way to help keep food edible longer. #cookchat #cookchat
1:23 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse Toward what? Early death? LOL #cookchat @aurorameyer
1:23 am MattLaCasse: RT @jwendz: I guess it depends on who its marketed to. But right now it looks like something aimed at American kids. #cookchat #cookchat
1:23 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Eww! #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: RT @lanes0220: Q2 sandwiches were made for ppl on the go, does anyone remember that? #cookchat#cookchat
1:25 am NdorphinAddict: @lanes0220 Actually it started with someone gambling, but yeah :) #cookchat
1:25 am aurorameyer: fried chicken step one. Eggs and salt and pepper. #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jket
1:25 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q3 A tip of the cap to All-Star Week which begins tomorrow. Best ballpark food you’ve ever had is ______. #cookchat
1:25 am SJOgborn: @cookchat self-explanatory…seeing as I am in Chicago…. :) #cookchat
1:26 am aurorameyer: step 2 it is like shake and bake! #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jkp5
1:26 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse Hot dog at Busch in #stl … #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: Q3 Hebrew National hot dog. Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL. #cookchat #mlb #cubs #cookchat
1:27 am jessicamalnik: @aurorameyer You should be on the Food Network! Loving the cooking demonstration tweets. :) #cookchat
1:28 am aurorameyer: step 3 fry! #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jlab
1:29 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer You need to start a food blog, stat. I’d read it. #cookchat
1:30 am JessicaThinkies: Q3: probably hot dogs and peanuts! #cookchat
1:30 am MattLaCasse: Seconded. RT @SJOgborn: @aurorameyer You need to start a food blog, stat. Id read it. #cookchat#cookchat
1:31 am hanniespice: my pizza #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jlwo
1:31 am CubanaLAF: Another reason my mentee @sjogborn is awesome: She can cook. And she runs #cookchat.
1:31 am SJOgborn: Q4 Restaurant revenues continue to decline. Are you eating out less? If so, have you recreated your favs? http://bit.ly/9lKR2C #cookchat
1:31 am jessicamalnik: Me too! :) RT @SJOgborn: @aurorameyer You need to start a food blog, stat. Id read it. #cookchat
1:32 am MattLaCasse: @hanniespice That looks amazing. I made a taco pizza at home this week. SOOOOO good. #cookchat#cookchat
1:32 am jwendz: Q4 I’m surprised to learn that restaurant revenues have declined. Places in Troy, MI and #lovelansingalways seem packed! #cookchat
1:32 am LauraScholz: @SJOgborn Q4: I think we eat out more. Mostly b/c we’re busy-I like to think we’re helping the local economy! #cookchat (p.s. I don’t cook!)
1:33 am JessicaThinkies: We eat out a lot less since I went back to school. We’ve also learned new tricks and have recreated nearly everything we loved #cookchat
1:33 am hanniespice: @jessicamalnik I watch & try to convert their recipes to ones more #wls friendly. #cookchat
1:34 am hanniespice: @MattLaCasse taco pizza sounds good as well. #cookchat
1:34 am brittenwolf: @LauraScholz I agree. I love checking out local spots, but am still addicted to the national chains. #cookchat
1:34 am MattLaCasse: Q4 We tend to cook more than go out. However, I’m bound and determined to recreate loaded mashed potatoes from Colton’s. #cookchat #cookchat
1:34 am NdorphinAddict: @SJOgborn We eat out less because I want fresher, healthier food, and I can’t get that eating out as readily #cookchat
1:35 am MichaelBittner: Speaking of ballpark food.. #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jmx5
1:35 am aurorameyer: step 4 cooling and de greasing. #cookchat http://twitpic.com/24jn2z
1:35 am NdorphinAddict: @brittenwolf I avoid chains. I want originality. Hard to find, though. #cookchat
1:36 am MattLaCasse: @brittenwolf @LauraScholz If I never ate at another nat’l chain (i.e. Applebee’s) I’d do an Irish jig. Even though I’m French #cookchat
1:36 am davidlmulder: I’m not surprised that value-added, chain restaurants have been faltering. Quality isn’t there for the price. #cookchat
1:37 am jessicamalnik: @hanniespice I have to downsize the recipes, since all those shows have recipes that feed an army literally #dinnerforone #cookchat
1:37 am MattLaCasse: @cubanalaf Far too kind. I’m just a fat kid that eats a lot. :) @SJOgborn #cookchat
1:37 am jwendz: Q4 Here’s a “recreate” recipe I must try – PF Changs lettuce wraps! http://bit.ly/9uuqfK #cookchat
1:37 am LauraScholz: @MattLaCasse Oh, I never eat at chains. Like ever. Okay, maybe Chick-fil-A in moments of weakness. #cookchat
1:37 am SJOgborn: @NdorphinAddict I feel the same way sometimes. Quality just isn’t there when I go out to eat. #cookchat
1:37 am MattLaCasse: RT @davidlmulder: Im not surprised that value-added, chain restaurants have been faltering. Quality isnt there for the price. #cookchat
1:38 am jessicamalnik: Yes! RT @LauraScholz @SJOgborn Q4: I think we eat out more. Mostly b/c we’re busy-I like to think we’re helping the local economy! #cookchat
1:38 am MattLaCasse: @LauraScholz I try not to, but the town I live in doesn’t have a ton of local options. Why we cook more than eat out #cookchat
1:39 am MattLaCasse: Q5 coming up in 4 minutes. #cookchat
1:39 am SJOgborn: I went out to this French restaurant in Chicago that totally knocked my socks off. Meal could definitely not be recreated! #cookchat
1:39 am brittenwolf: A play off Q4, but what’s your favorite meal from a local spot? #cookchat
1:40 am jessicamalnik: @LauraScholz I’m not a huge fan of Chick-fil-a although I do enjoy discreetly laughing @ the ppl who go there dressed up like cows #cookchat
1:40 am NdorphinAddict: I have found it helpful to cook extra and freeze it so when I’m busy I have a ready meal. #cookchat
1:40 am NdorphinAddict: Daycare staff are jealous of my son’s lunches lol #cookchat
1:41 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn There are definitely reasons to go out to eat, like your French restaurant! #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @brittenwolf Salad featuring locally grown ingredients…doesn’t seem like it would make a difference, but it definitely does. :) #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: @LauraScholz Yes. I (sometimes) miss living in a bit more urban area like I did in Columbia, MO. #cookchat
1:42 am NdorphinAddict: @SJOgborn Local makes ALL the difference. #cookchat
1:43 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse Oh hell yes! When in Denver @lecentraldenver is a MUST for EXCELLENT food #cookchat
1:43 am NdorphinAddict: One of the things I really love now is delivery svc that brings me local, organic produce weekly to my home. #cookchat
1:43 am MattLaCasse: Q5 Mixing drinks is considered cooking, right? What’s your favorite summertime mixed drink? #cookchat
1:44 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q5 Mixing drinks is considered cooking, right? What’s your favorite summertime mixed drink? #cookchat
1:44 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat Rum+coke. Also my favorite fall, winter and spring drink. #cookchat
1:45 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse You think CoMo is urban?! I take that back, I forgot where you now live. :) #cookchat
1:45 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Mojitos, really amazing sangria… #cookchat
1:45 am aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik awe thanks! #cookchat
1:46 am NdorphinAddict: @SJOgborn Mojito! #cookchat
1:46 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik It ain’t small (anymore), that’s for sure! :) #cookchat #cookchat
1:47 am MattLaCasse: Q5 My summertime drink is gin or vodka and tonic. Recently discovered sweet tea flavored vodka. It’s simply amahzing dahling. #cookchat
1:47 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Yeah, but it isn’t exactly a huge metro area either. #justsayin #cookchat
1:47 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn I’ll see what I can do! thanks! couldn’t have done it without Jason! he cook while I took pictures! #cookchat
1:47 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Very true. It is the largest city I’ve ever called home though. #cookchat
1:48 am jwendz: Q5 I’m a big fan of sangria and gin & tonics. #cookchat
1:48 am jessicamalnik: @aurorameyer My pleasure! If you start a food blog, I’ll definitely subscribe, read and comment on it all the time. #cookchat
1:48 am MattLaCasse: Q5 Do you find your alcohol tastes vary w/ the seasons? Or do they stay the same? #cookchat
1:49 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Wow, CoMo is the 2nd smallest city I’ve lived in. #citygirl #cookchat
1:49 am MattLaCasse: @jwendz Sangria is such a dicey drink. If done correctly, it’s fantastic. If done poorly…yikes. #cookchat
1:50 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik CoMo is definitely THE smallest city I’ve lived in. I’m going to miss it big time though. Must go back soon. #cookchat
1:50 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse Totally agree with the sangria bit. cc @jwendz #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn @jessicamalnik You can fit my hometown of Grinnell, IA almost four times into Wrigley. Pop of 10,000. #cookchat
1:52 am lanes0220: Q5:Def varies! Right now I’m in the midst of sweet tea vodka, not so much in the winter #cookchat
1:52 am SJOgborn: Ok, and Q6. Settle the debate: KC, Memphis, or Carolina BBQ? #cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn will drop Q6 in just a bit. A quick thank you to everyone who is participating this evening! You all add flavor! #cookchat
1:53 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Wow! That’s tiny. #cookchat
1:53 am SJOgborn: Just received a potentially threatening message from @MattLaCasse but good for him we agree on Kansas City BBQ. You got lucky. #cookchat
1:53 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse For me they vary by season. I find I drink much more red wine and “heavier” flavors in fall and winter. #cookchat
1:54 am MattLaCasse: Q6 KC BBQ. Perfect mix of smoked meat and sauce. #cookchat
1:54 am SethDrury: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse An Arnie Palmer, its the perfect summer concoction! #cookchat
1:55 am MattLaCasse: @SethDrury Tried it w/ sweet tea vodka rather than regular tea? It’s wonderful. #cookchat
1:55 am SJOgborn: @SethDrury I think we should be BFF’s? That’s my all-time favorite drink, not just in the summer. #cookchat
1:56 am NdorphinAddict: @brittenwolf Have u tried a Peru libre? Even better than rum & coke (Cuba libre) #cookchat
1:57 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray is missing her chance to fight for Carolina BBQ over Memphis or KC. #cookchat
1:58 am MattLaCasse: Q5 I think we can all agree on at least one thing. Do not sully my whisky with anything other than ice or water. #cookchat
1:59 am brittenwolf: @NdorphinAddict No, but I’ll check it out! Thanks for the tip. #cookchat
2:00 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse I dunno I REALLY love Southern & 7. :) #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: Thanks so much to everyone for chatting this evening! Transcript will be up shortly. Send me and Sam ideas for the August #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: @NdorphinAddict Southern? As in…SoCo? GAH! I can’t stomach that stuff anymore. #cookchat
2:02 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Thanks everyone for participating tonight. :) Have a good week! #cookchat
2:02 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse I will forgive you for saying that. #cookchat
2:02 am jessicamalnik: I have to head out. Thanks for a great chat everyone! Special thanks to the fantastic co-founders @MattLaCasse and @SJOgborn #cookchat
2:03 am MattLaCasse: @NdorphinAddict If you’d had the same college experience I did, you’d have a similar reaction, trust me. :) #cookchat
2:03 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: @cookchat Thanks everyone for participating tonight. :) Have a good week! #cookchat
2:05 am brittenwolf: Great chat tonight! Thanks everyone, especially @MattLaCasse and @SJOgborn. #cookchat
2:06 am NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse I’m a year-round drinker of dark beer #cookchat
2:07 am brittenwolf: Amen to that! RT @NdorphinAddict: @MattLaCasse I’m a year-round drinker of dark beer #cookchat
2:12 am aurorameyer: sorry to have bailed. I had to eat while it was hot. I promise to read the transcript! hope everyone had a great chat! #cookchat
2:13 am hanniespice: @MattLaCasse hey #cookchat was fun, what i caught of it. thanks for letting me know about it.
2:20 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse hey now, NC BBQ is unbeatable. you cannot beat our BBQ here!! we love it!! LEXINGTON born & raised! #cookchat
Categories: #CookChat, Food, Fun

#cookchat Transcript for 6/6

Thanks so much to everyone for participating in me and Sam’s little chat this evening! We have a blast planning in and are so happy you enjoy it as much as we do. There are TONS of great ideas for us to grow #cookchat in the coming months that were thrown out tonight. If you have topics you’d like to talk about or ideas on how to improve #cookchat, we are all ears! Sam’s contact info is here I’m available at lacamat [at] gmail [dot] com. Now, onto the transcript!

SJOgborn: @cookchat Alright everyone…go ahead and start off introducing yourself and what you had for dinner tonight! #cookchat
1:02 am gallaghermeg: Hi everyone! I’m Meghan, formerly @razethecity, I love new friends and I just got a red Kitchenaid stand mixer. I call her Ethel. #cookchat
1:03 am gallaghermeg: I guess I should include my ‘for dinner’, I had homemade pizza! #cookchat
1:03 am briannamnelson: Hi everyone! My name is Brianna and I had homemade lasagna for dinner tonight #cookchat #cookchat
1:04 am SJOgborn: @gallaghermeg AHH! I know all about Kitchenaid stand mixers…they are so nice! and homemade pizza sounds delish :) #cookchat
1:04 am laurenkgray: Hey guys! I’m Lauren, a #PR student who LOVES to cook and try new dishes! Tonight I had spaghetti and key lime pie for dinner! #cookchat
1:05 am SJOgborn: @laurenkgray @briannamnelson thanks for joining in! happy to have you :) #cookchat
1:05 am gallaghermeg: @SJOgborn they are amazing! My mom has one, we call her Lucy, so now we’ve got Lucy and Ethel in the kitchen. #cookchat
1:06 am SJOgborn: Q1 Santa Clara County may ban Happy Meal toys. Could this lead to healthier eating habits?http://bit.ly/aBMhpW #cookchat
1:06 am briannamnelson: @gallaghermeg Ahh I LOVE that they are named Lucy & Ethel..that was my favorite show as a kid :) #cookchat
1:06 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn Thanks! I’m so glad to be here! #cookchat
1:06 am jessicamalnik: Hi everyone! I’m Jessica. #cookchat
1:07 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn I think happy meal toys DO draw in kids, but some of those meals are getting healthier. like mac&cheese at BK #cookchat
1:07 am SJOgborn: @jessicamalnik thanks for stopping by! :) #cookchat
1:08 am JasMollica: Hey all! Joining #cookchat for a bit. Jason from Western New York. Love grilling and having fun in the kitchen.
1:08 am jessicamalnik: @SJOgborn My pleasure! :) Glad to be here. #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @laurenkgray I didn’t know Burger King had M&C? When did this happen? Interesting… #cookchat
1:08 am gallaghermeg: Q1 I think it could help, since they’re such a draw, but the important thing is swapping out french fries or apples #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @JasMollica woohoooo! happy to see you here! and your dinner looked yummy! #cookchat
1:09 am gallaghermeg: Q1 Even if you leave the toy as an incentive for eating something healthier. #cookchat
1:09 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn They have mac&cheese and apple sticks. Probably over a year now! it is healthier! #cookchat
1:09 am gallaghermeg: @JasMollica Another Western New Yorker? awesome! #cookchat
1:10 am briannamnelson: @laurenkgray @SJOgborn M&C is still not very healthy unless it’s homemade, but it’s a step in the right direction #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: @gallaghermeg I agree! Good point. I don’t really think the toys are the answer. #cookchat
1:10 am JasMollica: @SJOgborn Thanks… it was GREAT! I’ll have to cook one for all next time! :) #cookchat
1:10 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat No, it won’t. People go to fast food because we’re all busy and it’s easy. Kids will still want to eat there. #cookchat
1:10 am JasMollica: @gallaghermeg Yes… chatting from gorgeous Newfane, NY here. #Cookchat
1:11 am briannamnelson: Q1 If you put a toy with anything, a child will want it…so why not put it with healthy food? #cookchat
1:11 am MattLaCasse: Hi everyone! So sorry I’m late! Unexpected company dropped by! #cookchat
1:11 am gallaghermeg: I’m joining you from lovely Batavia! #cookchat
1:11 am adriwall: FBLTA: faux bacon lettuce tomato avocado sammy on sourdough multigrain bread.http://tweetphoto.com/26001845 #cookchat
1:11 am Elaine_Hughes: Q1 A toy ban won’t be effective without banning the mini playgrounds too. #cookchat
1:12 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner Yes, that’s the problem. Easy! Plus kids aren’t in control over what their parents decide is for dinner… #cookchat
1:12 am gallaghermeg: Oops, that last tweet was meant to be @JasMollica! #cookchat
1:13 am JGoldsborough: RT @briannamnelson: Q1 If you put a toy with anything, a child will want it…so why not put it with healthy food? #cookchat
1:13 am MattLaCasse: Q1 I don’t know if banning toys will help change eating habits. Probably will just upset younger family members. #cookchat
1:13 am Elaine_Hughes: Q1 I would miss the Burger King crowns though….#cookchat
1:13 am JGoldsborough: @briannamnelson My question is are the fast food attempts at healthy (e.g. apple dippers) actually healthy? #cookchat
1:13 am stephmajercik: Hi all, popping in a little late but glad I could make it! What is the question? :) #cookchat
1:14 am jessicamalnik: @Elaine_Hughes The playgrounds at fast food places means some exercise for kids. Much better than kids sitting in front of the TV. #cookchat
1:14 am gallaghermeg: @stephmajercik glad to see you! #cookchat
1:14 am MattLaCasse: Q2 coming up in 2 minutes! #cookchat
1:14 am JasMollica: Q1 I don’t think we can ban happy meals.. look the bottom line is it is up to the parents to be the decider. #cookchat
1:15 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik we’re talking about how a county may ban Happy Meal toys! and if it would lead to healthier eating habits! #cookchat
1:15 am JasMollica: @gallaghermeg Batavia…. just drove through there this week. #cookchat
1:15 am gallaghermeg: Agreed! @JasMollica Q1 I don’t think we can ban happy meals.. look the bottom line is it is up to the parents to be the decider. #cookchat
1:15 am ValerieSimon: @JGoldsborough @mcdonalds does have healthy choices… but does that mean your child will eat fruit rather than fries? #cookchat
1:15 am stephmajercik: @gallaghermeg Hi! Good to see you too! #cookchat
1:15 am jessicamalnik: @JGoldsborough @briannamnelson Apple dippers may be a bit healthier than fries. But, I doubt caramel sauce is good for you. #cookchat
1:15 am briannamnelson: @JGoldsborough I don’t believe they are. Read somewhere McD’s salads are just as bad a Big Mac. Need 2 use fresh ingredients. #cookchat
1:15 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik sorry for all of the exclamations…I’m so excited with this Hawks game I can’t even stand it :) #cookchat
1:16 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn Thanks Sam! Very interesting question… #cookchat
1:16 am adriwall: @JasMollica Q1 I agree behavior reinforced by parents creates healthy lifestyles. Happy Meals like anything else in moderation. #cookchat
1:16 am MattLaCasse: Q2 Summer is upon us. Commit to grilling/bbqing one thing you’ve never grilled/bbq before (e.g. eggplant) #cookchat
1:17 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn Haha, no problem! I love exclamations no matter the occasion! :) #cookchat
1:17 am ValerieSimon: @JasMollica Agree. Though it is probably harder for parents to control as kids grow up! #cookchat
1:17 am SJOgborn: RT Q2 Summer is upon us. Commit to grilling/bbqing one thing you’ve never grilled/bbq before (e.g. eggplant) #cookchat
1:17 am stephmajercik: @gallaghermeg @JasMollica I’ll be back in Western NY this weekend! :) #cookchat
1:17 am ValerieSimon: RT @MattLaCasse: Q2 Summer is upon us. Commit to grilling/bbqing one thing youve never grilled/bbq before (e.g. eggplant) #cookchat
1:17 am stephmajercik: RT @MattLaCasse: Q2 Summer is upon us. Commit to grilling/bbqing one thing youve never grilled/bbq before (e.g. eggplant) #cookchat
1:17 am SJOgborn: @adriwall your FBLTA looks so delicious!! #cookchat
1:18 am MattLaCasse: Q2 As you might imagine, I’m going to attempt grilling eggplant before the summer is over. #cookchat
1:18 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse Telling company to get lost because you have a Twitter-chat may be kind of awkward! #cookchat
1:18 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q2 definitely going to commit to grilling pineapple! I’ve never had it and heard it’s amazing! #cookchat
1:18 am stephmajercik: Q2 I would love to try some grilled fish. Not a big salmon fan, thinking tilapia would be good. #cookchat
1:18 am Elaine_Hughes: Q2 corn on the cob! Mmmmm….#cookchat
1:18 am gallaghermeg: I’d really like to experiment with grilling more fruits! #cookchat
1:18 am laurenkgray: @SJOgborn I would like to grill some shrimp!! I’ve NEVER grilled shrimp before!! #cookchat
1:18 am ValerieSimon: Q2 have seen a few neat dessert recipes with grilled fruit… would love to try this summer! #cookchat
1:18 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Such a great idea. I need to do that too. #cookchat
1:18 am adriwall: @SJOgborn I have found that almost anything that comes from @101cookbooks is divine #cookchat
1:19 am briannamnelson: Q2 I love grilling, but my apt doesn’t have a balcony so I can’t have a grill…but I’ve always wanted to grill fruits & veggies #cookchat
1:19 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn I also heard grilled pineapple is delicious! Good idea! #cookchat
1:19 am jessicamalnik: @Elaine_Hughes True. :) #cookchat
1:19 am gallaghermeg: @stephmajercik Really?? Maybe we can try to grab a drink! #cookchat
1:19 am briannamnelson: @SJOgborn We have a restaurant in Madison that has grilled pineapple and it is delish!! :) #cookchat
1:19 am Elaine_Hughes: @gallaghermeg I’ve heard grilled pineapple is amazing #cookchat
1:19 am stephmajercik: @Elaine_Hughes You’ve never grilled corn on the cob before? #cookchat
1:19 am JasMollica: RT @SJOgborn: RT Q2 Summer is upon us. Commit to grilling/bbqing one thing you’ve never grilled/bbq before (e.g. eggplant) #cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: Q2 I’d like to do fish as well, but I’ve heard you need a metal plate to grill on rather than just the grill itself #cookchat
1:20 am gallaghermeg: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse Grilled pineapple is SO good! Peaches are amazing, too! #cookchat
1:20 am SJOgborn: @adriwall never heard of it…will have to check it out, thanks for the rec! #cookchat
1:20 am JasMollica: Q2: I’m going to try grilling apples with cinnamon. #cookchat
1:20 am jessicamalnik: @ValerieSimon Me too! I want to try grilled pineapple. cc @stephmajercik @SJOgborn #cookchat#cookchat
1:20 am Elaine_Hughes: @stephmajercik No, I only had a George Foreman Grill and it was too small! #cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: @MichaelBittner Yeah…explaining what twitter iss, and what a twitter chat is was a little difficult to do in 2 minutes. #cookchat
1:21 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse The only fish that I would ever do on a grill without a plate is tuna, because it’s fairly hardy. Fish is so delicate #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: @stephmajercik I tried grilling corn on the cob last summer and pulled an #epicfail #cookchat
1:21 am gallaghermeg: @elaine_huges it is! #cookchat
1:21 am SJOgborn: @ValerieSimon would love to hear what fruit you plan on grilling…such a great healthy dessert idea! #cookchat
1:21 am stephmajercik: @Elaine_Hughes Ah yeah, and George wouldn’t do the corn justice anyways :) #cookchat
1:22 am MattLaCasse: @gallaghermeg So true. I’d like to try crappie simply because its so plentiful here in MO #cookchat
1:22 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse I would loveee to grill some fish!! #cookchat
1:22 am JGoldsborough: @stephmajercik @Elaine_Hughes Grilled corn on the cob with steaks today. Took a while, but came out well. #cookchat
1:22 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse I’ve never had crappie. I got sick off fish all the time growing up, and now I’m hesitant to eat it :( #cookchat
1:22 am stephmajercik: @JasMollica I used to have a great recipe of stuffed apples that you let sit in the fire from when we used to camp…delicious #cookchat
1:23 am stephmajercik: @JasMollica I’ll see if I can find it #cookchat
1:23 am jessicamalnik: Q2: I would love to make grilled bananas foster. But, I’m not exactly sure how to grill bananas w/out making a mess. #cookchat
1:23 am briannamnelson: @JGoldsborough That is my all-time fave summer meal. So jealous. #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray I’m not much of a seafood guy, but I still want to try it. #cookchat
1:23 am lindamachado: Hi! Linda, from Madeira Island, just having a look at this chat #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: @gallaghermeg As I just said, I don’t really believe in seafood, but I feel like I need to learn how to cook it. #cookchat
1:23 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough we had the exact same for dinner tonight! SO good! But we had skirt steak though! #cookchat
1:24 am adriwall: Q2 I’ve grilled just about everything! Try grilling Nectarines or peaches brushed w butter. I challenge you to grill TOFU! #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: @lindamachado Welcome Linda! Glad you can stop by. @SJOgborn and I co-mod #cookchat
1:24 am JGoldsborough: @JasMollica @SJOgborn Grilled fruit is actually really good. And stays crispy even if you refreeze. #cookchat
1:24 am JasMollica: @stephmajercik Ooohh that sounds GREAT! if you find it, let me know. #cookchat
1:24 am briannamnelson: Q2 Can you grill s’mores? I think that would be fun to try, but probably ridiculously messy #cookchat
1:24 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse I take it you are more of a meat and potatoes guy, then? (cc @laurenkgray) #cookchat
1:24 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse seafood is my FAVORITE. I’ll eat anything out of the ocean. Shark is okay…not the best though. #cookchat
1:24 am Elaine_Hughes: @jessicamalnik I bake bananas by leaving the skin on and then peeling afterwards. It could work on a grill. #cookchat
1:25 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough ooh nice, didn’t know it would keep? #cookchat
1:25 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse It’s a learning thing, really. I lived in Belgium and mussels were a big thing, and #cookchat
1:25 am adriwall: RT @adriwall: @MattLaCasse @stephmajercik re: corn epic fail-what caused the fail? how’d you do it? #cookchat
1:25 am JasMollica: @MattLaCasse Grilled scallops… yum! #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik Well, I am from #Iowa! :) cc@laurenkgray #cookchat
1:25 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse in France, I learned how to eat snails. It’s good to try, to learn, just to know :) #cookchat
1:26 am SJOgborn: Q3 What’s your favorite BBQ hobby? Ex. could be coming up with bastings/marinades… #cookchat
1:26 am laurenkgray: @jessicamalnik Potatoes… YUMM!!! #cookchat
1:26 am lindamachado: @MattLaCasse Thanks! #cookchat
1:26 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse Good point. :) #cookchat
1:26 am laurenkgray: One of my absolute favorites: cooking over a campfire. AMAZING. #cookchat
1:26 am jessicamalnik: @Elaine_Hughes Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. :) #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: @gallaghermeg Oh my. On a related note, I killed a slug on my front porch last night. #cookchat
1:26 am adriwall: @jessicamalnik you can caramelize bananas/plaintains in a tin foil pouch with brown sugar, butter, etc! Give it a try! #cookchat
1:26 am JGoldsborough: @SJOgborn Yeah, we didn’t either the first time we did it. But was actually pretty good cold and crispy :) . #cookchat
1:27 am briannamnelson: @laurenkgray true story. pudgy pies? yes please. hobos? yummy. #cookchat
1:27 am stephmajercik: Q3 Just learning how to grill different things. I think I drive my dad crazy every time he lights the grill #cookchat
1:27 am ValerieSimon: Q2 Grilled Fruit kabobs & some homemade sorbet. Yum :) @jessicamalnik @stephmajercik@SJOgborn #cookchat #cookchat
1:27 am JGoldsborough: @briannamnelson Had the corn with marinated steaks and salad for lunch. So good and so much, haven’t eaten dinner yet. #cookchat
1:27 am gallaghermeg: Q3 Favourite BBQ hobby? Hosting BBQs! I love having friends over on our deck or on our boat for food and drinks. #cookchat
1:27 am SJOgborn: @adriwall YUM! that sounds so good…I’m happy you joined into our chat!! #cookchat
1:27 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q3 What’s your favorite BBQ hobby? Ex. could be coming up with bastings/marinades… #cookchat
1:27 am jessicamalnik: @laurenkgray You can never go wrong when cooking potatoes. #justsayin #cookchat
1:28 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse I bet that kind of slug would not be good cooked in a basil pesto sauce. #cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: @JasMollica Most scallops around here aren’t worthy of being grilled. #cookchat
1:28 am jessicamalnik: @ValerieSimon Sounds delicious. Yum! #cookchat
1:28 am stephmajercik: @ValerieSimon Oooh that sounds delicious! cc @jessicamalnik @SJOgborn #cookchat
1:28 am SJOgborn: @ValerieSimon fruit kabobs with sorbet! I’m doing that next weekend for sure. What a great idea! thanks for sharing! #cookchat
1:28 am ValerieSimon: @SJOgborn Q3 we’ve been in a bit of a (albeit yummy) rut. Anyone familier w/ Spedies cc: @jasmollica#cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: @gallaghermeg I dunno. He looked pretty fat… ;) #cookchat
1:29 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 I love playing with marinades for sure. Also how long to marinade and how the effects the flavor intensity! #cookchat
1:29 am JasMollica: @MattLaCasse I’d send you some, but we saw how the wine idea turned out. #cookchat
1:29 am stephmajercik: @JasMollica Found this online-pretty sure this is the right recipe (its been awhile haha)http://bit.ly/bMsgLb #cookchat
1:29 am jessicamalnik: RT @adriwall: @jessicamalnik U can caramelize bananas/plaintains in a tin foil pouch w/ brown sugar, butter, etc! Give it a try! #cookchat
1:29 am MattLaCasse: Q3 I love making up bastes/marinades. I prefer a balance of sweet and salt w/ a hint of garlic. #cookchat
1:30 am stephmajercik: @ValerieSimon My roommate at Canisius would always bring Spiedies back from home to make…so good! #cookchat
1:30 am gallaghermeg: @MattLaCasse go find him and toss him in a frying pan! let us know! ;) #cookchat
1:30 am lindamachado: Q3: I like serving wine to those preparing the barbecue ;) also like seasoning the grilled pepperoni salad #cookchat
1:30 am ValerieSimon: @JasMollica Impressed! My daughter is only 16 months, but she is great w/ fruits and veggies. My almost 4 yr old-another story… #cookchat
1:30 am MattLaCasse: @JasMollica HAHAHAHA!!! No worries buddy. I have zero frame of reference on scallops anyway as I’ve never had them. #cookchat
1:30 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse yes, I can’t seem to avoid garlic in my marinades…no matter how hard I try… #cookchat
1:30 am adriwall: Q3 I love love love making my own BBQ sauces, they also make great gifts! short shelf life tho! :( #cookchat
1:31 am SJOgborn: @ValerieSimon @stephmajercik I’ve never heard of Spiedies before?! #cookchat
1:31 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn The more I grill, the more I find that garlic is ESSENTIAL for nearly everything on my grill. #cookchat
1:31 am Elaine_Hughes: @valeriesimon I love Spiedies! The Lupos sauce is the best. #cookchat
1:31 am Elaine_Hughes: RT @MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn The more I grill, the more I find that garlic is ESSENTIAL for nearly everything on my grill. #cookchat
1:31 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse I put BBQ sauce on everything… it’s sooo great!! #cookchat
1:31 am MattLaCasse: @adriwall Homemade BBQ sauce? I’m intrigued. Have a link for recipe? #cookchat
1:32 am MichaelBittner: @SJOgborn Q3 Way back when I went to college, I liked to see how many pieces of meet I could fit on the grill, if that counts. #cookchat
1:32 am adriwall: @SJOgborn awww thanks! this is my first time at #cookchat
1:32 am laurenkgray: @LiteraryNobody haha yes we all have diff.preferences! #cookchat
1:32 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray If you ever make it out to KC, let me know. I’ll introduce you to some REAL BBQ sauce. #cookchat
1:32 am laurenkgray: @jessicamalnik Potatoes are my favorite, EVERY way! #cookchat
1:33 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner “way back when” haha :) I like your strategizing and competitiveness… #cookchat
1:33 am JasMollica: @MattLaCasse I’ve grown up with scallops.. love ‘em. #cookchat
1:33 am jessicamalnik: @MichaelBittner Haha! What’s your record? cc @SJOgborn #cookchat
1:33 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse Oh honey. I’m from Lexington, NC. We know BBQ sauce ;] #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: Potatoes are the reason I could never do the Atkins diet. #cookchat
1:33 am Elaine_Hughes: @mattlacasse do you make any smoky sauces? and what do you add for that flavor? #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: @JasMollica That’s the difference between NY and IA. Seafood for you, cows and pigs for me. #cookchat
1:33 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn They are small pieces of marinaded chicken for sandwiches with. At least that’s how we ate them. cc @ValerieSimon #cookchat
1:33 am JasMollica: Gotta run folks, sorry to bail on #cookchat early. Here’s to good grilling and even better company to enjoy it!
1:34 am jessicamalnik: @laurenkgray My favorite potato dish has to be grilled potatoes with southwest seasoning, rosemary and garlic. YUM :) #cookchat
1:34 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray THAT is an hours (and many beers) long argument between NC and KC #cookchat
1:34 am laurenkgray: @jessicamalnik Omggg please send me that recipe ASAP!! MUST try that soon!! #cookchat
1:34 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 I will say after visiting KC and going to Gates…BBQ will never be the same :) so yummy! #cookchat
1:34 am Elaine_Hughes: @jessicamalnik I would love to try those potatoes :) #cookchat
1:34 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse I am the worst Irish person ever but I HATE potatoes. Everyone thinks I’m crazy #cookchat
1:35 am MichaelBittner: @SJOgborn BTW #cookchat and #Blackhawks at the same time is impressive.
1:35 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse haha you KNOW NC rules over anyone with BBQ. ;] #cookchat
1:35 am ValerieSimon: Yup, a Binghamton thing RT @stephmajercik: @SJOgborn They are small pieces of marinaded chicken for sandwiches cc @ValerieSimon #cookchat
1:35 am MattLaCasse: @Elaine_Hughes Haven’t experimented enough w/ smoky flavor yet. Liquid Smoke does wonders though! #cookchat
1:35 am laurenkgray: @LiteraryNobody I loveee #cookchat. I love cooking and talking about it!
1:35 am adriwall: @MattLaCasse Q3 I could email or DM my recipe, it comes from #donmauer “a guy’s guide to great eating” it has COFFEE in it! yum #cookchat
1:36 am LiteraryNobody: @laurenkgray I need to get in on that one because I love to cook too #cookchat
1:36 am jessicamalnik: @Elaine_Hughes @laurenkgray Definitely! I’ll DM or email both of you the recipe ASAP. #cookchat
1:36 am MattLaCasse: @adriwall Sold. lacamat [at] gmail [dot] com #cookchat
1:37 am MattLaCasse: @LiteraryNobody Jump on in! The water’s fine! #cookchat
1:37 am adriwall: @Elaine_Hughes @mattlacasse re: secret in the sauce: liquid SMOKE #cookchat
1:37 am ValerieSimon: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse You guys need a wiki for #cookchat … so many great recipes to share :) #cookchat
1:37 am laurenkgray: @jessicamalnik yes, SEND it over!! #cookchat
1:37 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik @ValerieSimon interesting! thanks for the heads up..must check them out! #cookchat
1:37 am laurenkgray: @LiteraryNobody Yes, head on over to #cookchat! @MattLaCassee
1:38 am MattLaCasse: Q4 coming up in just a minute! #cookchat
1:38 am adriwall: @stephmajercik it’s okay to be irish and hate potatoes! #cookchat
1:38 am gallaghermeg: YES! RT @ValerieSimon @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse You guys need a wiki for #cookchat … so many great recipes to share :) #cookchat
1:38 am MattLaCasse: @ValerieSimon You ma’am, are an idea factory. I will def make that happen. Sooner or later. Not sure which. ;) #cookchat
1:38 am JGoldsborough: I think @MichaelBittner will concur. RT @SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 I will say after KC and Gates, BBQ will never be same:) so yummy! #cookchat
1:39 am Elaine_Hughes: I have to fold laundry (boo!) but it was nice chatting with you all! #cookchat
1:39 am adriwall: @MattLaCasse @Elaine_Hughes liquid smoke and chipotle en adobo adds a smokey heat and a little spice #cookchat
1:39 am MattLaCasse: Q4 How do you use spices? Mask taste? Enhance taste? What’s your go-to spice? #cookchat
1:40 am SJOgborn: @Elaine_Hughes thanks for stopping by! #cookchat
1:40 am JGoldsborough: @SJOgborn Ok, so when did you go to Gates in KC? LOVE it. “Hi, may I help you?” Brought Gates sauce to NW. Roomies ate in 2 days. #cookchat
1:40 am stephmajercik: @adriwall Haha, I think you’re the only person who has ever said that to me :) . #cookchat
1:40 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q4 How do you use spices? Mask taste? Enhance taste? What’s your go-to spice? #cookchat
1:40 am JGoldsborough: #Cookchat cookbook RT @ValerieSimon: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse U guys need a wiki for #cookchat … so many great recipes to share :) #cookchat
1:40 am adriwall: @MattLaCasse consider it done. i will transcribe in a few minutes! #freshpots bbq sauce! #cookchat
1:40 am MsKita_MsSB: RT @MattLaCasse Potatoes are the reason I could never do the Atkins diet. #cookchat {ditto, I love the spuds}
1:41 am aurorameyer: jumping in a little late to #cookchat we just finished grilling corn, steak and potatoes yum!
1:41 am gallaghermeg: Q4 I think spices should only be used to enhance. If you have to mask a taste, why do it? I love using cumin! #cookchat
1:41 am ValerieSimon: ebook perhaps? RT @JGoldsborough: #Cookchat cookbook RT @ValerieSimon: @SJOgborn@MattLaCasse U guys need a wiki for #cookchat … #cookchat
1:41 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q4 ok, I’m going to need some suggestions for this question…don’t grill often! #cookchat
1:41 am briannamnelson: Q4 I use spices to enhance taste…if you have to mask the taste, why use them? #cookchat
1:41 am jessicamalnik: Q4: My go to spice(s): southwest seasoning (all sorts of great spices in there). I love spicy food. :) #cookchat
1:41 am aurorameyer: #cookchat @MattLaCasse i love indian and middle eastern spices for rubs. especially delicious on lamb!
1:42 am gallaghermeg: and when I say ‘why do it’ I meant ‘why eat it’. #cookchat
1:42 am stephmajercik: agree! RT @gallaghermeg: Q4 I think spices should only be used to enhance. If you have to mask a taste, why do it? #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @ValerieSimon ebook/wiki is an AWESOME idea. @MattLaCasse and I are going to have to get down on that… #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: My favorite herb for the summer is cilantro. Such a unique flavor. #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough LOVE the #cookchat cookbook idea! and went to Gates first timer in February. So worth the extra drive leaving KC! #cookchat
1:43 am gallaghermeg: I agree with @aurorameyer about Indian spices. They are really incredible. #cookchat
1:43 am adriwall: Q4: go to spice-Cumin; go to grillable herb: Rosemary or Lemongrass #cookchat
1:43 am gallaghermeg: I love summer because I can have an herb garden. I have purple basil that is so fun to use. #cookchat
1:43 am lindamachado: Q4: I love using spices to enhance flavour, never to mask. Love fresh ginger for pork #cookchat
1:43 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse I LOVE cilantro…but never considered it for grilling! do you just pop it in your marinade? #cookchat
1:43 am aurorameyer: #cookchat @gallaghermeg alton brown has a great recipe and let me dig up the other one we use regularly
1:44 am JGoldsborough: @SJOgborn Next time you have to try Jack’s Stack. @MichaelBittner, we’ll have to go there this summer. #cookchat
1:44 am aurorameyer: #cookchat @gallaghermeg ohh purple basil! yum!
1:44 am jessicamalnik: @gallaghermeg What’s purple basil? I’ve never even heard of it. #cookchat
1:44 am adriwall: @stephmajercik seriously, sometimes potatoes are just potatoes :) they take flavor well, but so do eggs :) #cookchat
1:44 am briannamnelson: I love using garlic, cilantro, southwestern flavors, and a mixture of herbs. Garlic is probably my #1…I put it on everything #cookchat
1:44 am SJOgborn: @cookchat anyone used any spices for grilled veggies or things BESIDES meat/poultry? #cookchat
1:44 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn Yep. Adds a little bit of citrus-y flavor. I love it. #cookchat
1:45 am MattLaCasse: I love using oregano when I’m steaming veggies on the grill. Adds that little bit of “Bob’s Your Uncle” #cookchat
1:45 am aurorameyer: #cookchat @SJOgborn the indian one I mentioned is great on onions and green peppers and other grillable veggies
1:45 am adriwall: @lindamachado ohhh, yes! ginger! good call! #cookchat
1:45 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q4 coming up in 1 minute! #cookchat
1:46 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer good to see you in here! and I will check that out, thank you! #cookchat
1:46 am lferrari2: @SJOgborn I’ve brushed an olive oil + garlic + basil sauce on grilled veggies (zucchini, asparagus, squash) and it’s been tasty #cookchat
1:46 am stephmajercik: @adriwall My rule is if it tastes like a potato…I don’t eat it. Its why I eat french fries, but not tater tots. lol #cookchat
1:46 am SJOgborn: @cookchat oops, mean Q5…my bad! #cookchat
1:46 am lferrari2: @lindamachado What’s your fave curry? #cookchat
1:46 am lindamachado: Q4: Also like curry very much and use it mainly on chicken, and saffron which I use on rice. #cookchat
1:46 am gallaghermeg: @jessicamalnik It literally has the same flavour of a regular basil plant, but the leaves are a dark eggplant purple. #cookchat
1:46 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer I’ve never gotten into the Indian spices. I’m sure that’s my loss. #cookchat
1:47 am briannamnelson: @SJOgborn I use nature’s seasoning on grilled veggies, it tastes delicious. #cookchat
1:47 am adriwall: @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse put in w your fave:garlic chimchurri-type marinade, reserve a bit and put on at the end with a bit of lemon #cookchat
1:47 am SJOgborn: @lferrari2 oh…like that! I usually do a combo of olive oil and garlic, but hadn’t considered the basil! #cookchat
1:47 am aurorameyer: #curry #cookchat there are some great ones that come in a jar I use them in the crock pot all the time @lferrari2 @lindamachado #cookchat
1:48 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse Indian restaurant food can be overwhelming at times – go to a spice shop & buy a small amt of a few diff curries #cookchat
1:48 am jessicamalnik: @gallaghermeg Thanks. Sounds intriguing and delicious. #cookchat
1:48 am lindamachado: @lferrari2 I like mild curry with chicken, but also use it in a cod receipe from mom’s #cookchat
1:48 am SJOgborn: Q5 So…Memorial Day BBQing: What do you normally eat? Anything new? Twists on old favorites? #cookchat
1:48 am stephmajercik: @briannamnelson We use Nature’s Seasons on EVERYTHING in my house haha. #cookchat
1:48 am aurorameyer: siracha sauce and soy and some rice wine vinegar make a great marinade for chicken and pork. as spicy as you like! #cookchat #cookchat
1:48 am lindamachado: Can we say brands in this chat? #cookchat
1:48 am adriwall: @stephmajercik i love your thesis on potatoes! i concur! #cookchat
1:48 am MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 Duly noted. My wife isn’t a big fan of Indian food, so that might be a “she’s out of town” experiment #cookchat
1:49 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse That’s what I did (Penzey’s is my store of choice) and found a good, somewhat mild one that’s pretty versatile. #cookchat
1:49 am SJOgborn: @lindamachado definitely! as long as you’re not working for a brand and trying to promote it :) we love recs! #cookchat
1:50 am briannamnelson: @stephmajercik Glad to know another Nature’s Seasoning lover!! It’s pretty much our go-to seasoning at my house as well. #cookchat
1:50 am ValerieSimon: @SJOgborn Our annual Memorial Day BBQ bash is BIG, so we keep it simple/ traditional. Hot Dogs, hamburgers, & spedies of course #cookchat
1:50 am lindamachado: @SJOgborn Ok, thanks! #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: Q5 Porksteaks have become a staple the last weekend in May around my house. #cookchat
1:51 am MichaelBittner: @SJOgborn Cilantro cole (sp) slaw is the jam. cc @MattLaCasse #cookchat
1:51 am aurorameyer: as for the curries we use we like seeds of change the best #cookchat #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: Q4 Mrs. Dash is SO underrated. Love the flavor it has. #yesimlame #cookchat
1:51 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q5 we did burgers, very traditional :) but had some creative sides, which was nice! #cookchat
1:51 am JGoldsborough: @aurorameyer Sounds good. Big fan of siracha and soy. How long do you marinade for? #cookchat
1:51 am adriwall: Q5 grilling for carnivores but i’m a #veg so gonna trick ‘em with tofu kabobs w mojo marinade and grilled lemons #cookchat
1:52 am JGoldsborough: @ValerieSimon Spedies? Am I missing something? :) #cookchat
1:52 am laurenkgray: @briannamnelson @stephmajercik I loveeee Old bay seasoning!! #cookchat
1:52 am lferrari2: @SJOgborn Kabobs! Apps: grilled veggie kabobs; Main course: meat kabobs; Dessert: fruit kabobs. Did I mention…kabobs? #cookchat
1:52 am adriwall: @aurorameyer when i was a omnivore, i loved tequila and lime as a marinade on chix #cookchat
1:52 am JGoldsborough: So is Lawry’s season salt. RT @MattLaCasse: Q4 Mrs. Dash is SO underrated. Love the flavor it has. #yesimlame #cookchat
1:53 am aurorameyer: indian rub I was talking about here: http://bit.ly/a8xxPD lots of options! I like the regular Baharat the best #cookchat #cookchat
1:53 am MichaelBittner: @JGoldsborough Ohhhh I suppose you could talk me into Jack’s Stack. #cookchat
1:53 am lferrari2: @ValerieSimon Is it silly of me to ask what spedies are? #cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: @laurenkgray I discovered Old Bay when I worked at a youth camp in Maryland. Had never heard of it before then. Fell in love. #cookchat
1:53 am gallaghermeg: Agreed! RT @JGoldsborough So is Lawry’s season salt. #cookchat
1:53 am adriwall: RT @lferrari2: @MattLaCasse re Penzey’s is my store of choice; also, Zingermans #cookchat
1:53 am stephmajercik: Shoot what was Q5? I completely missed it. #cookchat
1:53 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough overnight if you want bold flavor at least an hour thought #cookchat #cookchat
1:53 am briannamnelson: @lferrari2 I looove kabobs! Haven’t had them in forever. #cookchat
1:54 am lferrari2: @adriwall @aurorameyer That sounds amazing! #cookchat
1:54 am aurorameyer: @adriwall ohh! good call! we got come chocolate tequila we’ve been eating over vanilla ice cream in mexico. yum! #cookchat #cookchat
1:54 am MattLaCasse: @stephmajercik Memorial Day grilling? Traditional? Twists on old favorites? #cookchat
1:54 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik talking about Memorial Day cooking…what you made, what you’d like to try, etc.! #cookchat
1:55 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough you can also use gyoza sauce and siracha for an easier marinade than trying to gauge the amount of soy and rice vi #cookchat
1:55 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn Ahh okay – Thanks! #cookchat
1:55 am briannamnelson: @aurorameyer Chocolate tequila?!?! Where can I get some that? #cookchat
1:55 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse Yes… Old Bay is amazing seasoning! #cookchat
1:55 am aurorameyer: old bay is so under rated! we love it on tilapia @laurenkgray #cookchat
1:55 am stephmajercik: Q5 We keep it pretty simple here. Burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst. We were going to do ribs, the rain kept us from doing that #cookchat
1:56 am aurorameyer: @briannamnelson let me see if I can find it online #cookchat
1:56 am gallaghermeg: Since the next #cookchat is in July, does anyone have grilling plans for 4 July? #cookchat
1:56 am lferrari2: @briannamnelson Umm yes @aurorameyer care to share? :) #cookchat
1:56 am stephmajercik: Q5 This goes along w/ Q2 as well…but I’ve always wanted to try grilled pizza #cookchat
1:56 am jessicamalnik: Now this, I got to try! RT @briannamnelson: @aurorameyer Chocolate tequila?!?! Where can I get some that? #cookchat
1:56 am adriwall: @aurorameyer be careful not to let go too long in the marinade or it breaks the chix down quick; sorta like ur tummy :) #cookchat
1:57 am aurorameyer: the bran is mayan crewma con tequila edition suave honestly we got it in the airport in puerto vallarta #cookchat
1:57 am aurorameyer: @adriwall good to know. thanks! #cookchat
1:57 am stephmajercik: @gallaghermeg We’ll probably keep it pretty similar to Memorial Day. Just the basics. #cookchat
1:57 am adriwall: @stephmajercik for grilled pizza ideas, bobby flay has great dough recipes on foodtv.com #cookchat
1:58 am MattLaCasse: Q6 How do your eating habits change during the summer? Do they change at all? #cookchat
1:59 am aurorameyer: correction is it called mayan crema con tequila edition suave chocolate and I’m looking to see if it’s online! #cookchat
1:59 am ValerieSimon: @JGoldsborough @lferrari2 it’s a type of marinated chicken… a tradition from the Binghamton (husb introduced me to Spedies) #cookchat
1:59 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse we eat more fruits and veggies from the garden. I love summer produce! #cookchat
1:59 am gallaghermeg: @stephmajercik Grilled pizza is SO good Highly recommended! Have a great recipe I can share with you! #cookchat
1:59 am laurenkgray: @MattLaCasse I actually don’t eat as much during the summer because I’m so busy! I eat more seafood though :P #cookchat
1:59 am stephmajercik: @adriwall Yeah, I saw him make one on the Food Network awhile ago, that’s where I got the idea #cookchat
1:59 am stephmajercik: @gallaghermeg Oooh, please do!! #cookchat
2:00 am laurenkgray: @aurorameyer ummm Old Bay on ANYTHING!! #cookchat
2:00 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q6 I have cravings for crunchy salads all. the. time. #cookchat
2:00 am jessicamalnik: @MattLaCasse I eat a lot more watermelon and berries. Summer fruits are the best IMO. #cookchat
2:00 am MattLaCasse: Q6 Sounds like ppl tend to eat a bit lighter. Easier to eat healthier during the summer? #cookchat
2:00 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse Healthier, lighter food. During WI winters heavy hot soups fill me up, but right now that’s the last thing I’d want. #cookchat
2:00 am lindamachado: Q6: I eat a lot of fresh fruit, yaourts, pasta, mozzarela cheese with tomatoes, grilled peperonni…and milkshakes #cookchat
2:00 am briannamnelson: Q6 I feel I definitely eat more fruits and veggies during the summer than I do during other seasons. #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: And the choir said “AMEN” RT @laurenkgray: @aurorameyer ummm Old Bay on ANYTHING!! #cookchat
2:01 am adriwall: @stephmajercik i use frozen dough and smash in a bunch of chopped garlic, herbs, etc OR my fave pizza joint will give it to me too #cookchat
2:01 am ValerieSimon: @MattLaCasse Q6 my summer choices for both food & wine tend to me lighter… #cookchat
2:01 am MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 Yeah, Wisconsin fans always need to drown themselves in sorrow after getting beat by the #hawkeyes ;) #cookchat
2:01 am laurenkgray: Yessss! RT @MattLaCasse: And the choir said “AMEN” RT @laurenkgray: @aurorameyer ummm Old Bay on ANYTHING!! #cookchat
2:01 am brittenwolf: Q6: I tend to eat lighter cuisines. Paninis, salads, and lots of fruit. #cookchat
2:02 am stephmajercik: Q6 I also try to eat lighter. Definitely increase my salad intake. #cookchat
2:02 am MattLaCasse: RT @ValerieSimon: @MattLaCasse Q6 my summer choices for both food & wine tend to me lighter.. #cookchat
2:02 am MichaelBittner: @cookchat Does #cookchat literally make anyone else hungry?
2:02 am gallaghermeg: Q6 I think we’re more inclined to eat lighter when the weather is hotter. At least for me, I can’t stomach anything too heavy. #cookchat
2:02 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse Definitely easier in the summer – I like to buy locally grown produce, & that isn’t readily available in winter. #cookchat
2:02 am MattLaCasse: @MichaelBittner No. because I make sure to eat just before we start :) #cookchat
2:03 am stephmajercik: RT @gallaghermeg: Q6 I think were more inclined to eat lighter when the weather is hotter. I cant stomach anything too heavy. #cookchat
2:03 am adriwall: Q6 i shop almost strictly at farmers markets, rarely at stores, love it! more whole foods and greens #cookchat
2:03 am gallaghermeg: Of course, being from Western New York, ‘hotter’ is relative ;) #cookchat
2:03 am aurorameyer: @gallaghermeg good point about eating lighter. we eat salads year round but heartier ones in the summer with more produce #cookchat
2:03 am MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 Absolutely. Try to get to the farmer’s market as much as possible. #cookchat
2:03 am stephmajercik: @adriwall Thanks for the tips! Definitely have to try! #cookchat
2:03 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse Oooh burn, too bad you’re talking to a blissfully ignorant Packer fan :) Don’t care too much about the opponents. #cookchat
2:03 am lindamachado: @MichaelBittner Yes! me too! I think this is going to be my first and last session ;) 3 am and hungry.. not good! #cookchat
2:04 am briannamnelson: Agreed. RT @gallaghermeg: I think were more inclined to eat lighter when the weather is hotter. #cookchat
2:04 am aurorameyer: this is what I was talking about. Better than kahlua! #cookchat http://twitpic.com/1unguf
2:04 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q6 guilty though…I still love a hearty soup that is faux pas in the summer/only acceptable in the winter! #cookchat
2:04 am ValerieSimon: Q6 any thoughts on favorite summer/ BQ wines? A simple vinho verde works for me :) #cookchat
2:04 am MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 My dad is a huge Packers fan. I’m much more of a college football guy #cookchat
2:04 am lferrari2: @MichaelBittner Um, yes. The thought of my empty fridge is making me a little unhappy ATM. I want some veggies! #cookchat
2:04 am gallaghermeg: @aurorameyer same! last night I had a huge salad with grilled chicken, avocado, and blueberries! #cookchat
2:04 am MattLaCasse: RT @aurorameyer: this is what I was talking about. Better than kahlua! http://twitpic.com/1unguf#cookchat
2:04 am aurorameyer: @ValerieSimon i like a good norton. good price great for cooking and drinking #cookchat
2:04 am laurenkgray: RT @MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 Absolutely. Try to get to the farmer’s market as much as possible. #cookchat
2:05 am MattLaCasse: RT @ValerieSimon: Q6 any thoughts on favorite summer/ BQ wines? A simple vinho verde works for me :) #cookchat
2:05 am aurorameyer: @gallaghermeg sounds wonderful! #cookchat
2:05 am gallaghermeg: @SJOgborn Do you ever eat cold soups? #cookchat
2:05 am stephmajercik: @SJOgborn I just ate soup the other day too. I could eat it anytime! #cookchat
2:05 am laurenkgray: I would rather buy local food than Food Lion, Wal-Mart, etc. any day. #cookchat
2:05 am lferrari2: @SJOgborn What’s your favorite? I’m big on butternut squash (an African restaurant in Madison got me hooked) #cookchat
2:05 am briannamnelson: RT @aurorameyer: this is what I was talking about. Better than kahlua! #cookchathttp://twitpic.com/1unguf #cookchat
2:05 am aurorameyer: if anyone can find this tequila stateside please let me know. we’re almost out! sad! #cookchat
2:05 am lindamachado: @SJOgborn Soup is very good and healthy all year round #cookchat
2:05 am MattLaCasse: @ValerieSimon I’m not much of a wine guy. Tend to go for more vodka/gin and tonic during the summer though #cookchat
2:06 am SJOgborn: @gallaghermeg gazpacho? love it…used to eat this roasted red pepper one back at school that was so delish! #cookchat
2:06 am adriwall: RT @adriwall: @gallaghermeg @SJOgborn love cold FRUIT soup recipes in the summer! #cookchat
2:06 am SJOgborn: RT @ValerieSimon: Q6 any thoughts on favorite summer/ BQ wines? A simple vinho verde works for me :) #cookchat
2:06 am SJOgborn: @lindamachado yes, healthy and keeps me full all day long! #cookchat
2:06 am briannamnelson: @aurorameyer I am now on a massive hunt for this, so I will for sure let you know if I can find it! :) Sad you’re almost out. #cookchat
2:06 am lferrari2: @MattLaCasse Call me girly but I love a good fruity wine (or even..gasp..a wine cooler) in the summer (or anytime) #cookchat
2:07 am aurorameyer: i also love a good cold or even hot soup in the summer. a spicy one is my favorite! or a good Gazpacho #cookchat
2:07 am adriwall: @MattLaCasse @ValerieSimon i agree; i run vodka soda in the summa! #cookchat
2:07 am aurorameyer: @briannamnelson warning it isn’t so great warm. keep it chilled and it is best over ice cream #cookchat
2:07 am SJOgborn: @lferrari2 my stomach is like a soup garbage can (sounds kind of gross) I eat it all :) butternut squash sounds divine! #cookchat
2:07 am JGoldsborough: Q6 — Grill a lot. Also like different beers. Costco has a 24 pack of Mexican brews (Tecate, Dos Equis reg and Amber, Sol). $20. #cookchat
2:07 am briannamnelson: @lferrari2 I pretty much only drink fruity wine…and wine coolers! yummm. cc @MattLaCasse #cookchat
2:08 am laurenkgray: I love some good vodka and martinis any day of the WEEK! Plus some margaritas! #cookchat
2:08 am MattLaCasse: @lferrari2 Girly. ;) I’m certainly not above a Boone’s Farm every now and again. #cookchat
2:08 am SJOgborn: tonight’s chat was AWESOME! so many great ideas @MattLaCasse will be using for the next chat! thanks so much for stopping by! #cookchat
2:08 am MattLaCasse: @adriwall I’ve been on a whisky kick lately, so that means on the rocks or w/ a splash of water #cookchat
2:09 am gallaghermeg: @laurenkgray Margaritas! Definitely! #cookchat
2:09 am stephmajercik: What a great conversation tonight! So many great tips/recipes/suggestions! Way to go @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse #cookchat
2:09 am aurorameyer: sorry to have to chat and run but there’s dessert and a movie waiting for me! have a great night all! #cookchat
2:09 am aurorameyer: thanks for the wonderful ideas! #cookchat
2:09 am lferrari2: @aurorameyer @SJOgborn Mmmm gazpacho. I’ve never mastered it myself but I love restaurant variety. Any recipe recos? #cookchat
2:10 am gallaghermeg: tonight makes me wish #cookchat were weekly! so many goodies tonight!
2:10 am MattLaCasse: Thx to everyone for tonight’s #cookchat! @SJOgborn and I will have much to debrief and install!
2:10 am aurorameyer: @lferrari2 if i find a great one I promise to let you know. i’ve only found ok ones so far #cookchat
2:10 am adriwall: @MattLaCasse whiskey is not on my mind! :) #cookchat lately i can’t get enough LIMES!
2:10 am MichaelBittner: As @JimGaffigan says, normally I don’t eat a brat, burger and dog, but it’s Independence Day. It’s what the forefathers would want #cookchat
2:10 am lindamachado: @ValerieSimon Have you ever tried João Pires (Portuguese wine) or Primeira Paixão Verdelho (from Madeira)? #cookchat
2:10 am brittenwolf: RT @stephmajercik: What a great conversation tonight! So many great tips/recipes/suggestions! Way to go @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse #cookchat
2:10 am adriwall: @stephmajercik @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse this was great! i’m no longer a #cookchat virgin! fun times!
2:10 am MattLaCasse: #cookchat transcript will be up a little later on this evening.
2:10 am lferrari2: Nice chatting with y’all for a few, hope I can make it to the entire July #cookchat! Thanks for the tips & recos :) #cookchat
2:11 am gallaghermeg: good to chat with everyone! see you at the next #cookchat!
2:11 am briannamnelson: RT @adriwall: @stephmajercik @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse this was great! im no longer a #cookchatvirgin! fun times! #cookchat
2:11 am adriwall: @lferrari2 @101cookbooks has a great gazpacho recipe #cookchat
2:11 am lferrari2: And a big thank you to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for putting this on. #cookchat
2:12 am briannamnelson: RT @lferrari2: And a big thank you to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for putting this on. #cookchat
2:12 am adriwall: RT @lferrari2: And a big thank you to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for putting this on. #cookchat
2:13 am stephmajercik: @adriwall @briannamnelson Glad you could join us! Can’t wait for the next #cookchat
2:13 am jessicamalnik: Thanks to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for a great #cookchat convo tonight! Fantastic job! :) #cookchat
2:13 am lindamachado: Now I must pass by the kitchen before going to bed. Nice to catch this chat #cookchat
2:13 am SJOgborn: @lferrari2 I have made some really simple soups per Martha Stewart’s recipes…just veggie ones though! what about you? #cookchat
2:13 am ValerieSimon: Well done :) RT @adriwall: RT @lferrari2: And a big thank you to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for putting this on. #cookchat
2:17 am JGoldsborough: Ditto! RT @ValerieSimon: Well done :) RT @adriwall: RT @lferrari2: Big thank you to @SJOgborn & @MattLaCasse for putting this on. #cookchat
Categories: #CookChat, Food

The Next Episode of #cookchat

Sam Ogborn and I, the co-creators of #cookchat, have decided to move it to a monthly chat for the time being. You can read Sam’s announcement of that here.  I won’t speak for Sam, but I can personally say that hosting a chat is far more time-consuming than I ever dreamed it would be. With Sam graduating from MU (congrats!) this upcoming weekend, then moving back to Chicago to start her new job the following weekend, and me having commitments seemingly every weekend through June, we thought it wise to make the move to a monthly chat now. “That’s great Matt! Though, we couldn’t care less how busy you guys are, when do we get more #cookchat?”

An excellent question. Sunday, June 6th will be the next installment of #cookchat, at 8 pm central. Because summer schedules are filled with holiday weekends, we haven’t laid out any recurring dates just yet, so don’t assume it’ll be the first Sunday of each month. We agree that having a #cookchat over the July 4th holiday weekend would be a futile endeavor. The point is to get as many people as possible to participate, not just to have a chat. For our thoughts on growing #cookchat, and our plans for it…read Sam’s post. She’s far more eloquent than I could ever hope to be.

I do want to impress upon you our need for YOUR participation though. Without you submitting questions to us, Sam and I don’t believe #cookchat can fully realize its potential. The slow food movement has tripped my interest lately, so if left to me, many questions would be about that. I know you don’t want to talk about slow food for an hour once a month. If you did, someone would have created a #slowfoodchat already. Tell us what you want to talk about, it makes it easier on us and more interesting for you.

So, email us.

Sam: sam.ogborn@me.com

Matt: lacamat@gmail.com

DM or @ reply us on Twitter:

Sam: @SJOgborn

Matt: @MattLaCasse

#cookchat is much more about you than it is about Sam and I. Help us make it something Mary Poppins would sing about:

Categories: #CookChat, Food

#Cookchat Goes On A Self-Imposed Diet

But don’t worry, it’s a diet that is meant to fatten us up. My partner in deliciousness Sam Ogborn has a post on the new details about #cookchat going to a monthly schedule rather than weekly on her blog here. Or you can just read it below where I’ve C&P’d it:

Matt and I have decided (after much deliberation) to move our fabulous foodie and chef #cookchat from weekly to monthly. We’ve been talking about this switch for some time now, and while Sundays still work, our schedules currently don’t permit the attention this chat deserves on a weekly basis.

But don’t fret – we have lots of plans in the works to ensure that when this chat goes monthly, it’s better than ever. We’re looking to talk and pitch to food bloggers, critics, and networks to see how we can grow. We want to engage with them and tell them what we’re all about.

Matt and I also have ideas to make #cookchat more interactive. One way we plan on doing this is by working to increase the participant count. We want everyone to walk away with fresh perspectives, new recipes, and ideas after every chat.

Not to mention, Matt and I have always talked about making sure that everyone’s voices are heard. We want to know what you’re looking for, what you’d like to recommend, and what questions you have. The hashtag #cookchat is always meant to be used, even when it’s not during the hour-long monthly chat. Read an interesting article you’d like to share? Have a question for the next chat? Don’t be afraid to tweet it and use our hashtag, or email Matt or I. We prefer to use your questions. After all, we are just moderators looking to guide this foodie conversation, not control it.

Feel free to email Matt and I anytime!

Sam’s email: sam.ogborn@me.com
Matt’s email: lacamat@gmail.com

We look forward to announcing the date of the next #cookchat soon, so make sure to check out the hashtag on Twitter!

Categories: #CookChat, Food, Fun

#cookchat Transcript 4-25

April 26, 2010 2 comments
SJOgborn: Alright, let’s kick tonight’s chat off with introductions! #cookchat
1:02 am MattLaCasse: Hi. I’m Matt. I’m addicted to good food. #cookchat
1:03 am stephmajercik: Hi all – I’m Stephanie & I like food. A lot. :) #cookchat
1:03 am MattLaCasse: #cookchat starting now! Join in!
1:04 am aurorameyer: hi! I’m aurora. I equally love food. all kinds. and I love cooking. a lot. #cookshat #cookchat
1:04 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse I am also addicted to food as well. Food addiction twins… #cookchat
1:05 am SJOgborn: Q1: How much attention do you pay to where your food comes from? #cookchat
1:05 am rvbeast: RT @SJOgborn: Alright, let’s kick tonight’s chat off with introductions! #cookchat
1:05 am bitty_boop: Hi everyone. I’m Brittany joining for the first time & I LOVE food. #cookchat
1:05 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q1: How much attention do you pay to where your food comes from?http://bit.ly/bDY1Ml #cookchat
1:05 am JGoldsborough: Justin from KC. We are having fish sticks and mac and cheese for dinner. What’s up 5th grade? #cookchat
1:06 am aurorameyer: #cookchat p.s. i have a less than secret food crush on several @FoodNetwork stars… #cookchat
1:06 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: Q1: How much attention do you pay to where your food comes from? #cookchat
1:06 am MattLaCasse: Q1 I’ve begun paying more attention to where my food comes from since I saw a bit of #foodinc. #cookchat
1:06 am shonali: Hey all, don’t know how long I can stay but happy to be at #cookchat, dedicated foodie that I am.
1:06 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough @bitty_boop hey guys! welcome! #cookchat
1:07 am MattLaCasse: @JGoldsborough Nice. We had hamburgers and chips. So I guess we’re 6th grade? #cookchat
1:07 am aurorameyer: I pay more attention to where my food comes from than I did After eating garden fresh veggies you can taste a difference #cookchat #cookchat
1:07 am MattLaCasse: Welcome! RT @shonali: Hey all, don’t know how long I can stay but happy to be at #cookchat, dedicated foodie that I am.
1:07 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q1 I’ll admit..I am a super stickler about where my food comes from. Unfortunately this and my budget don’t match up! #cookchat
1:07 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse i’m intrigued about #foodinc. but I think it might be too much for me #cookchat#cookchat
1:07 am emrosario: Should really be involved in #cookchat since I’m obsessed with food. But I have a paper to write =/
1:07 am JGoldsborough: RT @MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q1: How much attention do you pay to where your food comes from? http://bit.ly/bDY1Ml #cookchat
1:07 am stephmajercik: @bitty_boop @JGoldsborough Good to see you two here! :) #cookchat
1:08 am bitty_boop: Q1 I don’t pay enough attention like I probably should. #cookchat
1:08 am bitty_boop: @SJOgborn @stephmajercik Glad to be here. #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer that’s awesome that you can taste a difference. I keep telling myself “someday…” #cookchat
1:08 am MattLaCasse: @emrosario Boooooo! That paper will still be there in an hour! You know what won’t be? #cookchat
1:08 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough we had lemon pepper chicken, rice and a salad with parsley. it was delish. not sure what grade though #cookchat #cookchat
1:08 am JGoldsborough: Q1: Don’t pay much attention as long as it’s cooked and tastes good with BBQ sauce. #cookchat
1:08 am stephmajercik: Q1-I honestly don’t pay that much attention to where my food comes from #cookchat
1:08 am shonali: Re: Q1, I would love to pay more attention to where my food comes from/how humanely it’s raised/killed. Budgets don’t always allow #cookchat
1:08 am SJOgborn: @emrosario no worries, hope we can see you next week. Good luck on homework (I’m off to work like crazy after the chat!) #cookchat
1:09 am MattLaCasse: I grew up on a farm in Iowa. I can TOTALLY tell the diff between fresh and not. #cookchat
1:09 am JGoldsborough: @stephmajercik @bitty_boop Good 2cu as well. This chat is fun. #cookchat
1:09 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn tomatoes are the garden entry drug of choice. once you taste a fresh one you won’t go back. #cookchat #cookchat
1:09 am MattLaCasse: Q1 Do you think cost is the main reason folks don’t care where food comes from? #cookchat
1:09 am JGoldsborough: @aurorameyer Oh, that’s like college or maybe even grad school. Way to healthy for us on a Sunday :) . Sounds good! #cookchat #cookchat
1:09 am SJOgborn: If you do buy some food consciously, what are you always watchful of when you’re at the grocery store? #cookchat
1:09 am bitty_boop: Hahah agreed RT @JGoldsborough: Q1: Don’t pay much attention as long as it’s cooked and tastes good with BBQ sauce. #cookchat
1:09 am shonali: Re: Q1, not so much “where” it comes from, but I do pay attention to the labels wrt “stuff.” Does that count? #cookchat
1:10 am JGoldsborough: @MattLaCasse If they were Ruffles, you’re back to 3rd grade (LOL) #cookchat
1:10 am MattLaCasse: @emrosario I’m quite persuasive when convincing people to procrastinate. Just ask my wife. #cookchat
1:10 am aurorameyer: @shonali i’d say start small. try a few organic veggies. you’ll taste a difference. #cookchat #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: @MattLaCasse Definitely. I know all of my friends would buy healthier if they could afford it. #cookchat
1:10 am stephmajercik: RT @bitty_boop: Hahah agreed RT @JGoldsborough: Q1: Dont pay much attention as long as its cooked and tastes good with BBQ sauce. #cookchat
1:10 am JGoldsborough: @SJOgborn Hate to say it, but price usually wins over all else. I do watch % lean when buying ground beef. #cookchat
1:10 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough all I can think of is “r-r-r-ruffles have ridges” #cookchat
1:11 am shonali: @aurorameyer Doesn’t how you cook them make a difference as well? #cookchat
1:11 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough it’s super easy! I’m happy to share the recipe. it only takes 25 minutes too! #cookchat #cookchat
1:11 am msjen01: @shonali Pay more $ now for quality produce, eat more fresh foods, and pay less later in medical bills. #cookchat
1:11 am MattLaCasse: I think the biggest thing to do is by as locally as you can. Choose farmers market over Dole. #cookchat
1:11 am MattLaCasse: @JGoldsborough Nope. Cheetos. 2nd grade. #cookchat
1:11 am SJOgborn: @shonali that definitely counts. I am always on the watch for HFCS…sometimes it’s just so uneccessary in food! #cookchat
1:11 am razethecity: a little late! Hi, I’m Meghan and I got a set of pots and pans for Christmas, it was the best ever. #cookchat
1:11 am JGoldsborough: So true. I like cool ranch Dorritos and Fritos best. u? RT @SJOgborn: all I can think of is “r-r-r-ruffles have ridges” #cookchat
1:12 am shonali: @msjen01 Well yes, but there’s a lot more that goes into that! Exercise, etc. #cookchat
1:12 am aurorameyer: @shonali very true! ratatouille is a great place to start with fresh veggies in the summer. fresh flavors. #cookchat #cookchat
1:12 am msjen01: @shonali You can also do it gradually. Our food budget has increased slowly as we add more fresh veggies/fruits #cookchat
1:12 am stephmajercik: Good advice RT @MattLaCasse: I think the biggest thing to do is by as locally as you can. Choose farmers market over Dole. #cookchat
1:12 am MattLaCasse: @emrosario We’re discussing slowfood currently! Q2 is coming up in 1 minute #cookchat
1:12 am razethecity: Q1 No, I think for a few people it’s more about convenience than anything else! #cookchat
1:12 am JGoldsborough: @aurorameyer Ooh, we should start sharing recipes in some way. A #cookchat cookbook. Please do share!
1:12 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn agreed! I can taste it like aspartame in food now. #HFCS #cookchat #cookchat
1:12 am cockyhawkfan: Q1 Partially, but I would say fast food and a diluted sense of quality are the biggest factors #cookchat
1:13 am msjen01: @shonali Actually from what I’ve read & researched, what we put into our body for fuel is a huge part. Exercise, too of course #cookchat
1:13 am shonali: Speaking as a PR person, I think farmers markets etc. need to project a better image so that they become mainstream. #cookchat
1:13 am razethecity: RT @aurorameyer Ooh, we should start sharing recipes in some way. A #cookchat cookbook. Please do share! << Love this idea!
1:13 am MattLaCasse: Q2 Do you have a preference for organic vs. non-organic food? #cookchat
1:13 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough lemon pepper, white wine, olive oil. that’s it. #cookchat #cookchat
1:13 am shonali: @aurorameyer I LOVE ratatouille. #cookchat
1:14 am JGoldsborough: @razethecity For me, price and eating healthy are most important. But healthy to me means vegetables or fruit on every plate. #cookchat
1:14 am cockyhawkfan: You really have to be careful when typing #cookchat. A typo could change the conversation in a hurry! #cookchat
1:14 am stephmajercik: Q2 I don’t buy organic food. Have read its not THAT much healthier and the price is ridiculous #cookchat
1:14 am aurorameyer: @shonali we found the recipe from the movie. AMAZING! #cookchat #cookchat
1:14 am MattLaCasse: @shonali Couldn’t agree more. They need to position themselves as a viable alternative to supermarkets. #cookchat
1:14 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough I like Krunchers…SO random…lol #cookchat
1:14 am JGoldsborough: Non. Cheaper. RT @MattLaCasse: Q2 Do you have a preference for organic vs. non-organic food? #cookchat
1:14 am msjen01: @shonali but feeding our body properly allows it to take better care of itself (you!) Eat to Live by Fuhrman is a great read. #cookchat
1:14 am shonali: LOL! RT @cockyhawkfan: You really have to be careful when typing #cookchat. A typo could change the conversation in a hurry! #cookchat
1:15 am JGoldsborough: @shonali Good call on farmer’s markets. We actually have some great ones in KC, but they could use a lot of PR. Hidden gems. #cookchat
1:15 am chanel4news: LOL! RT @cockyhawkfan: You really have to be careful when typing #cookchat. A typo could change the conversation in a hurry! #cookchat
1:15 am razethecity: Q2 I try to be conscious of buying organic, but sometimes it is cost prohibitive. #cookchat
1:15 am emrosario: #cookchat for Q1 cost def matters. Farmer Joel’s is the organic supermarket in ny & not sure if the benefits outweighs cost to me (student)
1:15 am aurorameyer: #cookchat Q2 there’s a list let me see if I can find it. It depends on the price really and where it came #cookchat
1:15 am SJOgborn: @shonali wow, great point. Honestly something is better than nothing. The ones I know of are super lax about advertising/pr/etc. #cookchat
1:15 am josephacampbell: #cockchat RT @cockyhawkfan You really have to be careful when typing #cookchat. A typo could change the conversation in a hurry! #cookchat
1:15 am JGoldsborough: U must go to @Panera a lot. They serve those. Jalapeno Krunchers rock! RT @SJOgborn: I like Krunchers…SO random…lol #cookchat
1:15 am aurorameyer: for example mexican strawberries give me an allergic reaction. #cookchat. #cookchat
1:15 am bitty_boop: Q2 I’m not a big fan of organic food but if it’s there I won’t turn it down. I mean you only live once might as well enjoy it. #cookchat
1:15 am shonali: @msjen01 I completely agree. It’s not always easy to get one’s body to listen, though! #cookchat
1:15 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q2 Do you have a preference for organic vs. non-organic food? #cookchat#cookchat
1:16 am SJOgborn: @razethecity nice to see you here again! :) welcome! #cookchat
1:16 am MattLaCasse: Q2 It seems like the defining issue is cost. Can the public convince Big Food Companies to provide better options? #cookchat
1:16 am lacajag: Q1: Part 1: “Ppl who don’t care where food comes” from doesn’t always = “people who don’t buy organically, ethically.” (part 2…) #cookchat
1:16 am msjen01: @shonali Takes time for sure! #cookchat
1:17 am aurorameyer: #cookchat Q2 farmers markets aren’t much more expensive and neither is gardening yourself. #cookchat
1:17 am razethecity: @SJOgborn Hi! Thanks, it’s good to see you too! The familiar faces are so nice! #cookchat
1:17 am JGoldsborough: @msjen01 True. But exercise plays a role in how we feel too. I feel like I can take more liberty w/ food cause workout. #cookchat
1:17 am lacajag: Q1: Part 2 – When ppl can’t afford organic/ethically produced food doesn’t always mean they don’t care. #cookchat
1:18 am stephmajercik: Q2 I think if the health benefits of organic were bigger, I could justify it. It just isn’t worth it. #cookchat
1:18 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough IMO, jalapeno anything is amazing. love anything spicy that kind of hurts (those chips could be much spicier) #cookchat
1:18 am JGoldsborough: @MattLaCasse A good question. Eating healthy shouldn’t be so expensive. But it is, unfortunately. #cookchat
1:18 am JGoldsborough: RT @MattLaCasse: Q2 It seems defining issue is cost. Can the public convince Big Food Companies to provide better options? #cookchat
1:18 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q2 what about making trade offs? Does anyone go to Trader Joe’s over Whole Foods, etc.? #cookchat
1:18 am shonali: Re: Q2, no, b/c the public doesn’t know/care/needs to deal w other s**t, regardless of Whole Foods. #cookchat
1:18 am aurorameyer: agreed! I workout so I can eat what I like #cookchat @JGoldsborough @msjen01 #cookchat
1:18 am MattLaCasse: RT @stephmajercik: Q2 I think if the health benefits of organic were bigger, I could justify it. It just isn’t worth it #cookchat
1:18 am razethecity: @MattLaCasse I think is some cases the options are pretty good. In #Buffalo, we don’t have Whole Foods but Wegmans does a good job #cookchat
1:19 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn do you like siracha? or serano peppers? I like them more than jalapeno #cookchat#cookchat
1:20 am MattLaCasse: @razethecity Yeah, I live in Sedalia, MO. Don’t have organic supermarket option, which means it is very difficult #cookchat
1:20 am shonali: @aurorameyer The thing is the perception is that they are more difficult/time-consuming/expensive. #cookchat
1:20 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer YES! love :) #cookchat
1:20 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn i would go if we had one here! #cookchat. #cookchat
1:20 am MichaelBittner: re: Q2, how hard is it for you to get organic food? It would seem in some urban areas, organic may not even be an option. #cookchat
1:20 am msjen01: @JGoldsborough True, but changing my diet changed my life more than any exercise regimen I’ve done (including a personal trainer). #cookchat
1:20 am JGoldsborough: @SJOgborn If u can find them, try Montezuma’s Jalapeno chips. Made my eyes water, nose run and tongue burn so bad couldn’t finish. #cookchat
1:20 am SJOgborn: Q3 What are some good recipes for grilling rookies? #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: @MichaelBittner I think organic food might be easier to come by in urban areas, more of a demand I think. #cookchat
1:21 am SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough thats what I’m talking about! writing that down right now…you are awesome..thanks! #cookchat
1:21 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q3 What are some good recipes for grilling rookies? #cookchat
1:21 am JGoldsborough: RT @SJOgborn: Q3 What are some good recipes for grilling rookies? #cookchat
1:21 am shonali: I gots to go. Share the transcript, please? G’night! #cookchat
1:21 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough i forgot. bake at 350. put chicken in add about a cup of wine. sprinkle with lemon pepper and brush with olive oil #cookchat
1:22 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: @JGoldsborough thats what Im talking about! writing that down right now…you are awesome..thanks! #cookchat
1:22 am JGoldsborough: Hey, #cookchat. The fish sticks and mac and cheese are done. But I’ll be back next week. REALLY enjoyed it! Thanks.
1:22 am razethecity: Q3 Halved peaches with the flesh side down on a low grill are amazing served with simple syrup #cookchat
1:22 am stephmajercik: Q3 Am looking forward to these answers! :) #grillingrookie #cookchat
1:22 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner urban areas are definitely easier, I think just from the slight experience I’ve had in Chicago! #cookchat
1:22 am stephmajercik: @JGoldsborough Enjoy! See you next week! #cookchat
1:22 am MattLaCasse: @JGoldsborough Thanks for stopping by! We’ll see you next week! #cookchat
1:23 am SJOgborn: @shonali for sure..thanks for stopping by Shonali! #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: @shonali Consider it done. #cookchat
1:23 am SJOgborn: @razethecity that sounds AMAZING. #cookchat
1:23 am aurorameyer: #grilling rookies try a steak kebab marinated in vodka and soy sauce add onions & green pepper serve with a pilaf. yum! #cookchat #cookchat
1:23 am bitty_boop: Q3 For burgers I add teriayki (sp?) sauce and breadcrumbs. Adds more flavor and keeps the burger more together #cookchat
1:23 am MattLaCasse: Q3 Make your burgers by mixing the meat with A1 and breadcrumbs. Flavor is amazing. #cookchat
1:24 am MattLaCasse: RT @razethecity: Q3 Halved peaches with the flesh side down on a low grill are amazing served with simple syrup #cookchat
1:24 am cockyhawkfan: Q3 Recipes should be left up to you to be creative. #cookchat I will just say all protein is better bone in and high in fat content.
1:24 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 grilled veggies I think are a great for rookies…a grilled veggie sandwich can be really yummy! #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: @bitty_boop I’ve used A1 in the past, but same idea. I’ll be trying the teryiaki idea soon. #cookchat
1:25 am jasontspencer: RT @MattLaCasse: Make your burgers by mixing the meat with A1 and breadcrumbs. Flavor is amazing. #cookchat // That sounds intriguing :)
1:25 am cockyhawkfan: Except fish! #cookchat
1:25 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: @cookchat Q3 grilled veggies I think are a great for rookies…a grilled veggie sandwich can be really yummy! #cookchat
1:25 am razethecity: Agreed! @SJOgborn @cookchat Q3 grilled veggies I think are a great for rookies…a grilled veggie sandwich can be really yummy! #cookchat
1:25 am stephmajercik: Favoriting so many of these suggestions! #cookchat
1:25 am bitty_boop: @MattLaCasse Glad to see I’m not the only one that uses breadcrumbs. #cookchat
1:25 am MattLaCasse: @cockyhawkfan That’s a good call. I wish fat didn’t taste so good. Would make it easier to be thin. #cookchat
1:26 am SJOgborn: @bitty_boop that sounds delish! I’m bad at grilling (AKA never do it) so these are great tips. #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: Q3 Love a mix of squash and zuccini w/ olive oil and cilantro. SOOOOO good. #cookchat
1:26 am bitty_boop: @MattLaCasse My mom told me to use it when I started grilling last year. Roommate really loved it #cookchat
1:26 am MattLaCasse: @bitty_boop Yep. I just learned that trick last summer. Utilize it as often as possible. #cookchat
1:27 am SJOgborn: I also think it’s really easy to stuff burgers (channeling @JasMollica with the bleu cheese) #cookchat
1:27 am razethecity: Q3 Also, blackened tuna steaks on the grill are perfection! #cookchat
1:28 am SJOgborn: I think for a grilling rookie, a kabob is a great idea. Easy to cook and you can customize 1 million different ways. #cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn @JasMollica I need to do a stuffed burger on the grill soon. Really need to try that out. #cookchat
1:28 am aurorameyer: if you like indian/middle eastern, this is a great spice mix on anything for the grill http://bit.ly/a8xxPD#cookchat #cookchat
1:28 am MattLaCasse: Q4 coming up in two minutes! #cookchat
1:29 am aurorameyer: salmon is easy to grill too. and tastes wonderful. marinate in honey, soy and rice wine. grill skin side down. #cookchat #cookchat
1:29 am ColbyWG: Sun-dried tomato & black pepper sauce. Thank me later ;-) #noms RT @SJOgborn: I also think it’s really easy to stuff burgers #cookchat
1:29 am JasMollica: Sorry I can’t join in on #cookchat tonight, but saw @SJOgborn tweet. Love stuffing burgers will different flavors. Try bacon.. MMM!
1:29 am MattLaCasse: RT @aurorameyer: salmon is easy to grill too. and tastes wonderful. marinate in honey, soy and rice wine. grill skin side down. #cookchat
1:30 am SJOgborn: @ColbyWG black pepper sauce? certain brand or do you make your own? #cookchat
1:30 am MattLaCasse: @bitty_boop It’s amazing how much better the flavor is by using breadcrumbs, isn’t it? #cookchat
1:30 am bitty_boop: Gotta go do work. Chat with everyone next week. #cookchat
1:30 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse I know you don’t love the fish, but seriously try something easy like tilapia. not fishy tasting. promise. #cookchat
1:30 am bitty_boop: @MattLaCasse Agreed. Gives it a little something extra. #cookchat
1:30 am aurorameyer: @bitty_boop have a good night! #cookchat
1:31 am MattLaCasse: Q4 The age-old debate: Charcoal vs. Gas. Explain your reasoning. #cookchat
1:31 am stephmajercik: @bitty_boop Good night! #cookchat
1:31 am ColbyWG: @SJOgborn tried both ways. Not hard to make. Trader Joe’s is splendid, though. #cookchat
1:31 am SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q4 The age-old debate: Charcoal vs. Gas. Explain your reasoning. #cookchat
1:31 am aurorameyer: Charcoal! less likely to explode. easy. get the light a bag and you are set. it tastes better too. Q4 #cookchat
1:32 am SJOgborn: @bitty_boop thanks for stopping in! #cookchat
1:32 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: @bitty_boop thanks for stopping in! #cookchat
1:32 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q4 The age-old debate: Charcoal vs. Gas. Explain your reasoning. #cookchat
1:32 am razethecity: Q4 I prefer gas just because I feel like I have more control over the heat, but I think charcoal gives better flavour. #cookchat
1:32 am SJOgborn: @cookchat Q4 don’t grill often, but in my experience, taste is out of this world with charcoal vs. gas. #cookchat
1:32 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse start with shrimp. easy. try that spice rub. promise! #cookchat
1:33 am MattLaCasse: Q4 We use gas at the LaCasse household, but I prefer charcoal. Everything, specifically meat, tastes better. #cookchat
1:33 am stephmajercik: Q4 Charcoal for the flavor FTW #cookchat
1:33 am SJOgborn: @razethecity I’m with you there. Since I’m not an expert griller I like having that control. #cookchat
1:33 am stephmajercik: RT @MattLaCasse: Q4 We use gas at the LaCasse household, but I prefer charcoal. Everything, specifically meat, tastes better. #cookchat
1:34 am MattLaCasse: If I had infinite amounts of time, charcoal would win out. Sadly, time is usually a defining factor. Therefore, gas wins out. #cookchat
1:34 am rvbeast: RT @SJOgborn: RT @MattLaCasse Q4 The age-old debate: Charcoal vs. Gas. Explain your reasoning. #cookchat depends on the flavor you want
1:34 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse but with light a bag. it’s about 10 to 15 minutes. seriously. #cookchat
1:36 am SJOgborn: Q5 Marinades: do you use them? what kinds do you like? best meats/veggies to use them on? #cookchat
1:36 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer I know, I know. But with a tiny house comes space limitations. We have a gas grill already… #cookchat
1:36 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q5 Marinades: do you use them? what kinds do you like? best meats/veggies to use them on? #cookchat
1:36 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn soy. varieties of soy. yum! #cookchat
1:36 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse true. space makes a difference. #cookchat
1:37 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: Q5 Marinades: do you use them? what kinds do you like? best meats/veggies to use them on? #cookchat
1:37 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn i actually make my own. I like to control the spices. #cookchat
1:37 am stephmajercik: Q5 I don’t use marinades a lot, but italian dressing is simple. Tried a hawaiian marinade once…absolutely delicious #cookchat
1:38 am michaelaurban: Great grilling info over at #cookchat Making my grill buying decision much easier!
1:38 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik hawaiian marinade sounds awesome..what’s in that? #cookchat
1:38 am razethecity: Q5 I use an italian dressing marinade for grilling chicken for salads, but I like the natural taste of the meat mostly. #cookchat
1:38 am aurorameyer: @stephmajercik i may have to try that Hawaiian one. suggestions on which one? #cookchat
1:38 am MattLaCasse: I love marinades. My wife and I use one that was allegedly put together by Coach Ditka. #cookchat
1:39 am Mikinzie: Q5 Like to make own marinades., super easy. Add ginger to a steak marinade and makes super tender/ infused-flavor. #delish #cookchat
1:40 am cockyhawkfan: Q5 I like to take evoo, fresh thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, and garlic put it through the food processor and marinate chicken #cookchat
1:40 am SJOgborn: @cookchat I marinate my chicken in olive oil, rosemary, a clove of garlic, and salt and pepper. So easy, so delicious. #cookchat
1:40 am MattLaCasse: Q5 is there a common base ingredient for marinades? Italian dressing maybe? Build from there? #cookchat
1:40 am SJOgborn: @Mikinzie love that ginger idea! never thought of doing that at home. #cookchat
1:40 am aurorameyer: @cockyhawkfan sounds wonderful! yum! #cookchat
1:40 am cockyhawkfan: Q5 Bone in chicken that is. With the skin on and marinate it overnight. Then grill over charcoal. #cookchat
1:41 am MattLaCasse: RT @michaelaurban: Great grilling info over at #cookchat Making my grill buying decision much easier!
1:41 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse olive oil is a good base starter. as is soy. obviously, I am partial to the latter! = ) #cookchat
1:41 am stephmajercik: @aurorameyer @SJOgborn I just used a Lawrys marinade. Have never actually made my ownhttp://bit.ly/chnHH1 #cookchat
1:41 am MattLaCasse: @cockyhawkfan What’s the big deal with bone in? #cookchat
1:41 am shotgunconcepts: @SJOgborn salt brine marinade for pork & chicken. #cookchat
1:42 am aurorameyer: @stephmajercik that reminds me the tony’s creole one is a great dry rub for grilling things like pork chops. #cookchat
1:42 am SJOgborn: @stephmajercik oh nice! I might have to pick that up sometime…thanks for the link! #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: @aurorameyer I’d probably go with soy as well. More flavor. Love garlic in marinades as well. #cookchat
1:42 am Mikinzie: @SJOgborn Can buy ginger in jar at store (like minced garlic). Made teryaki ginger marinade for steak, best idea i ever had ;) #cookchat
1:42 am stephmajercik: @aurorameyer Ohh that sounds delicious! Will have to try that! #cookchat
1:42 am MattLaCasse: @shotgunconcepts What do you put in that? #cookchat
1:43 am SJOgborn: @shotgunconcepts how often do you make pork? I think I need to hop on that…have never tried on my own. #cookchat
1:43 am MichaelBittner: I think figuring out Marinades is the hardest part about cooking/grilling! #cookchat
1:44 am SJOgborn: @Mikinzie that sounds amazing! I always veer toward the ginger sauce if I’m getting teryaki at a Japanese restaurant, must make! #cookchat
1:44 am MattLaCasse: Agreed. It can make/break the meal RT @MichaelBittner: I think figuring out Marinades is the hardest part about cooking/grilling! #cookchat
1:44 am josephacampbell: bone in?? #cockchat RT @MattLaCasse @cockyhawkfan What’s the big deal with bone in? #cookchat
1:44 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn about once a week. we have a great one in the crock pot as well. #cookchat
1:45 am MattLaCasse: @josephacampbell I wondered who would be making that joke…well played sir. #cookchat
1:45 am SJOgborn: @MichaelBittner but once you get the marinade down, I think it really makes the entire meal! #cookchat
1:45 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn best marinade for spicy pork: siracha sauce and goyoza sauce. let me find the crock pot one for you #cookchat
1:45 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer once a week!? wow… #cookchat
1:45 am Mikinzie: @SJOgborn Glad u enjoyed the tip! I need to hop in #cookchat more often, got plenty where that came from. :) But first need to grad… :P
1:46 am fullmetalrudy: #cookchat taste the meat not the heat go gas
1:47 am SJOgborn: @Mikinzie yes yes..we would love to have you more often! #cookchat
1:47 am SJOgborn: Q6 what are your favorite side dishes/complements to a grilled dish? #cookchat
1:48 am stephmajercik: RT @SJOgborn: Q6 what are your favorite side dishes/complements to a grilled dish? #cookchat
1:48 am MattLaCasse: #cookchat preparing to wrap up, but still time for you to join in!
1:48 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn alton’s dish http://bit.ly/bE6VLl just put everything in the crock pot turn on medium and cook for about 5-8 hours #cookchat
1:48 am aurorameyer: @stephmajercik pilaf! #cookchat
1:48 am emilyleldridge: My Twitter feed is overrun with #cookchat ! …wish I cooked even the slightest bit.
1:48 am MattLaCasse: RT @SJOgborn: Q6 what are your favorite side dishes/complements to a grilled dish? #cookchat
1:49 am razethecity: Q6 veg veg veg! my step-dad builds storages for farmers and we get tons of free corn, beets, potatoes, broccoli, etc. so good! #cookchat
1:49 am MattLaCasse: Q6 I like veggies. Have done my own pub fries in the past on the grill. #cookchat
1:49 am stephmajercik: Q6 I like potato salad goes with everything grilled. Also some sort of vegetable! #cookchat
1:49 am aurorameyer: to clarify: we eat pork, red meat, chicken, vegetarian and sea food about once a week each. #cookchat
1:49 am JGoldsborough: @aurorameyer Thanks. I’ll let u know how it tastes…once I get my wife to make it. She’s a much better cook than me :) . #cookchat
1:49 am stephmajercik: Oooh yum RT @MattLaCasse: Q6 I like veggies. Have done my own pub fries in the past on the grill. #cookchat
1:50 am aurorameyer: @MattLaCasse agreed! you can’t go wrong with potatoes as a side. baked on the grill is wonderful too. #cookchat
1:50 am MattLaCasse: @stephmajercik It ain’t summer until I’ve seen baseball, drank a beer on a patio and had potato salad. #cookchat
1:50 am cockyhawkfan: @MattLaCasse The bone itself provides immense flavor, and also helps keep your protein moist. #cookchat Take it way @josephcampbell :)
1:50 am aurorameyer: @JGoldsborough any time! #cookchat
1:50 am rvbeast: RT @SJOgborn: Q6 what are your favorite side dishes/complements to a grilled dish? #cookchattomatoes ,cucumbers in balsamic vinegar&oil
1:50 am MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse Green beans, salad, baked potato with beef/pork. #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: RT @MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse Green beans, salad, baked potato with beef/pork #cookchat
1:51 am CamPlommer: @SJOgborn pasta! #cookchat
1:51 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer bookmarking. you are awesome, thank you! #cookchat
1:51 am MattLaCasse: @cockyhawkfan That’s a good call. I’ll take that into consideration in the future. #cookchat
1:51 am aurorameyer: @SJOgborn i just like food. a lot. and want everyone else to love food too. = ) #cookchat
1:52 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse Exactly! Favorite food of the summer! #cookchat
1:52 am fullmetalrudy: corn on the cob or pineapple #cookchat
1:52 am aurorameyer: @fullmetalrudy good call! i love grilled corn! #cookchat
1:53 am stephmajercik: Agree!! RT @fullmetalrudy: corn on the cob or pineapple #cookchat
1:53 am MattLaCasse: @fullmetalrudy I tried to grill corn last summer…failed spectacularly. #cookchat
1:54 am aurorameyer: i learned how to make sweet corn sweeter! add sugar to the water like you would salt a pasta water. then grill at the end. yum! #cookchat
1:54 am MattLaCasse: @SJOgborn and I thank all of you for showing up! Last Q: Meal you are most looking forward to this week is? #cookchat
1:55 am aurorameyer: pan seared tilapia and edamame. @foodnetwork recipe #cookchat
1:55 am stephmajercik: Interesting tip! RT @aurorameyer: i learned how to make sweet corn sweeter! add sugar to the water. then grill at the end. yum! #cookchat
1:55 am SJOgborn: @aurorameyer awesome awesome tip! #cookchat
1:56 am MattLaCasse: We’re doing pork chops and asparagus this week. I adore asparagus on the grill. #cookchat
1:57 am aurorameyer: tilapia and edamame recipe is here: http://bit.ly/9pjPy6 #cookchat
1:57 am stephmajercik: I never know. My meals usually get planned on the spot. I’m trying to use up the rest of my stock before the school year ends #cookchat
1:57 am RobertMoranLA: @SJOgborn what is this #cookchat thing?
1:57 am MattLaCasse: So under-valued :) RT @emrosario: @Mikinzie velveeta is amazing. #cookchat
1:58 am aurorameyer: @stephmajercik good call! i created some wonderful and awful dishes that way. #cookchat
1:58 am MattLaCasse: @stephmajercik Totally understand. We like to hit the store once a week, so plan our meals ahead of time. #cookchat
1:59 am SJOgborn: @RobertMoranLA its a chat for foodies and chefs of all levels! we do this every Sunday at 8PM CST! Would love to have you! #cookchat
1:59 am aurorameyer: @fullmetalrudy it’s pretty great. add more spice if you like it a little hotter. #cookchat
1:59 am stephmajercik: @aurorameyer Same! Its always interesting to see how things will turn out. #cookchat
1:59 am cockyhawkfan: What happened to organic? ;) RT @Matt LaCasse So under-valued :) RT @emrosario: @Mikinzievelveeta is amazing. #cookchat
1:59 am stephmajercik: @MattLaCasse That’s how I usually like to do it, definitely much easier that way #cookchat
2:03 am fullmetalrudy: hell that sounds good right now some hot chili #cookchat
2:04 am MattLaCasse: @cockyhawkfan Hey, can’t be smart all the time, right? :) #cookchat
2:06 am cockyhawkfan: Most definitely agree! RT @MattLaCasse @cockyhawkfan Hey, can’t be smart all the time, right? :) #cookchat
2:06 am fullmetalrudy: if any one needs a new spin on marinating chicken for the grill Italian dressing adds a lot to it. #cookchat
2:07 am aurorameyer: off to clean up the kitchen from dinner. have a great night! thanks for the ideas! #cookchat
2:23 am rachelakay: @JGoldsborough Was is this #cookchat of which you speak? And why are you cooking fish sticks? That’s not culinary.
2:26 am abarcelos: @rachelakay Rachel, is #cookchat new? Sounds great!
2:27 am rachelakay: @abarcelos Ask @mattlacasse! It looks like he created it. #cookchat.
2:28 am MattLaCasse: @abarcelos It is! @SJOgborn and I started it about a month ago. We “meet” every Sunday night at 8 CDT. #cookchat
2:29 am abarcelos: @MattLaCasse Excellent! Now there something I could really use. #cookchat (adding to schedule)
2:29 am bucketochicken: @MattLaCasse For steak (ribeye), I use a mix of worcestershire & bourbon w/minced white onion. Marinate for @ least 2 hours. #cookchat
2:32 am MattLaCasse: RT @bucketochicken: For steak (ribeye), I use a mix of worcestershire & bourbon w/minced white onion. Marinate for @ least 2 hrs. #cookchat
2:42 am JGoldsborough: @rachelakay #cookchat is a chat baby of #chatmixer :) . Sun, 9 EST. Some nights r culinary, some r cost conscious. 2night was the former.
5:49 am BrittanyLDeal: Use the broiler to put finishing touches on your mac & cheese. #cookchat http://flic.kr/p/7WmBme
Categories: #CookChat, Food, Fun

#Cookchat Transcript 4-18

April 18, 2010 Leave a comment

This is the transcript for the April 18th edition of #cookchat. Thanks for everyone who participated! If you have a question you’d like asked during next week’s #cookchat, let me or Sam know and we’ll get it in the line up!

MattLaCasse: Welcome to the sophomore edition of #cookchat everyone! Let’s introduce ourselves. I’m Matt. I live in Missouri. I like food. #cookchat
1:00 am SJOgborn: #cookchat is coming up! And I am going to skillfully (fingers crossed) tweet from my iPhone because hotel Internet isn’t working!
1:01 am JasMollica: I’m Jason, near Buffalo NY.. love to grill and experiment in the kitchen #cookchat
1:01 am stephmajercik: Stephanie – in Buffalo by way of Cleveland. If its edible…I’ll eat it. #cookchat
1:01 am SJOgborn: Hi everyone, I’m Sam, student at Mizzou, and no, @MattLaCasse and I didn’t know each other prior :) #cookchat
1:01 am MattLaCasse: Question 1 coming up in 2 minutes! #cookchat
1:02 am sydneyowen: @SJOgborn oooooh what’s #cookchat all about? What the topic?
1:02 am MattLaCasse: I like that philosophy! RT @stephmajercik: Stephanie – in Buffalo by way of Cleveland. If its edible…I’ll eat it. #cookchat
1:03 am MattLaCasse: Q1 – KFC Double Down. Awful? Brilliant? Consider improving upon at home? #cookchat
1:04 am stephmajercik: Q1 – Um awful. I have a heart attack jus