tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post914659702080746456..comments2023-07-15T03:31:35.880-04:00Comments on Bitchin' in the Kitchen with Rosie: Chilly or Chili?Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240724592494697342noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-33418804429826397212007-03-17T00:39:00.000-04:002007-03-17T00:39:00.000-04:00Meat! Oh, yes, absolutely gotta have meat, but I ...Meat! Oh, yes, absolutely gotta have meat, but I never use anything ground, only a decent cut of beef cut into small cube-like pieces ("1/2" square-ish at most) will do. And I agree the meat should be featured, but to me, chili is also about its namesake, the chili pepper.<BR/>I never had chili growing up and thought it was pretty nasty looking stuff. Eventually, I learned otherwise and developed my own version, called " <A HREF="http://lorenceskitchen.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html" REL="nofollow"> Smoke and Fire Chili</A>". The recipe is long and drawn out, but it’s not as long and hard to make as it looks – it’s mostly adding ingredients. Stirring them in to blend the flavors well, cooking for a couple of minutes, then adding more flavors, like the layering done in creole. I also use that small shot of chocolate at the end to find that last bit of mouth missed by the various chilies and spices. As per the disclaimers at the bottom of my recipe, I never, NEVER, under any circumstance, add cinnamon or put my chili over pasta of any type. <BR/><BR/>I’ve also learned that chili is a very personal dish – like the family meatloaf or marinara recipe. <BR/><BR/>You are correct, too, no matter how good the chili is, it's going to take a bad picture - it's two-faced, that's for sure!Lorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772599126511191814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-19125534614757617242007-03-10T08:05:00.000-05:002007-03-10T08:05:00.000-05:00My mom grew up in Southern Ohio in a little town c...My mom grew up in Southern Ohio in a little town called Murray City - it would be interresting to find out if other people's moms did the same thing. I figured it was just my mom...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775281339919994643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-46091346332492160142007-03-09T17:29:00.000-05:002007-03-09T17:29:00.000-05:00Yes, my mother was from northwest Ohio, Mennonite ...Yes, my mother was from northwest Ohio, Mennonite and Quaker background.Daniel Shanksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026094183629067731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-80799880232683092632007-03-09T06:08:00.000-05:002007-03-09T06:08:00.000-05:00Sher - then you will love the picture of my lentel...Sher - then you will love the picture of my lentel soup - it turned out badly too!!<BR/><BR/>Regina - don't worry - I am considering my response very carefully - it's coming soon! I konw you can't wait!<BR/><BR/>anonymous-I love putting just a little unsweetened chocolate in with chilis. It just adds something on the bottom note that I really like. Also, thanks for the email link to your blog - I've added you to my personal blog feed...<BR/><BR/>Daniel - maybe it was a regional chili thing - is your mom from Ohio?Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240724592494697342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-62996949610059005182007-03-07T19:49:00.000-05:002007-03-07T19:49:00.000-05:00Wow, that sounds how my mom used to make her chili...Wow, that sounds how my mom used to make her chili. I tend to use tomato sauce, tomato juice, etc. anything to avoid the use of water.<BR/><BR/>http://theshortnorthinsider.blogspot.com/Daniel Shanksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026094183629067731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-17422190547392433202007-03-06T14:05:00.000-05:002007-03-06T14:05:00.000-05:00De-lurking (found my way from Sher's blog) to give...De-lurking (found my way from Sher's blog) to give kudos. What is not to love here? Meat, onions, garlic, and beer all in one pot. Man that's living! And chocolate in chili? I've seen it listed as an ingredient in stews before but haven't heard any feedback. What's it like? <BR/><BR/>PS I'm going to post as anonymous because I don't want the above commenter surfing onto my blog. <BR/><BR/>Cheers to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14015719.post-72682337052270063002007-03-03T23:58:00.000-05:002007-03-03T23:58:00.000-05:00Like most mothers who are single, we have lives an...Like most mothers who are single, we have lives and children to feed and we are doing it the best way we can. So, <BR/>I can not slave behind the stove for 2 hours and 45 minutes with my mommy to make Rosie Eat Bite Your Tongue It’s SO Good Soup; and<BR/>After working all day, dropping kids off to sports and pick them up from after school programs I am tired as hell. <BR/><BR/>Do you have 5 kids and no husband or help? <BR/>So pardon me, I find it refreshing to see someone who can show me how to create meals in a short period, while using ingredients that I can purchase form the store (everyone does not have a Secret Garden in the back yard) so that I able to spend time with my kids before they fall asleep. I like eating around the table with my family, allowing my kids to assist me in preparing quick meals and having lively discussions with my kids and not passing out because I am tired. And too your comment about edutainment. I like the style. I can watch food programs with my kids that don’t bore them and me to death. No, Rachael is not for everyone...and sometimes she is not for me but, they are people out there who are looking for ways to create quick meals and spend time with family who can’t wake up in the morning and try out recipes all day long. She is popular for a reason.<BR/><BR/>I CAN NOT SPEND QUALITY TIMES WITH MY KIDS IF I AM PREPARING MEALS FOR 4 HOURS. <BR/><BR/>I have a 3 year old toddler, 5, 9, 13, and 17 year old - all boys and did I mention that I am by myself(38 year old MILITARY WIDOW for the last year and a half). So tell me when do I have time to create this dish: Rosie's It Too Damn Cold Outside Chili. Which should be titled, <BR/>Rosie’s Its too damn long from me to make this chili because I got kids to feed, homework to check, and work to finish. <BR/><BR/>You and your bloggers must come the some socio-economic demographic. You all (your bloggers) sound mad because folks can relate to Rachel Ray. I don’t have a husband that could watch the kids while I enjoy my “Lustful Apron Experience.” Do you have 5 kids and are on a limited budget? Could you see how that could be difficult? I pride myself on making meals that are healthy and affordable for my family. So, before you and your “friends” start to insult anyone you must consider that everyone is not in the same boat as you are. <BR/><BR/>Oh, by the way this is the Anonymous writer who you wanted to sign up so my name can be displayed. In reference to your “Back on the 4th I posted about how I had fallen out of love with the Food Network and garnered this comment. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, do you remember I talked about how mean you are. I was wrong, you are not mean. You are just not empathic to others lives.<BR/><BR/>Sammies, <BR/>Regina <BR/><BR/>And Roise I will advise you to respond with caution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com