Garage Burger Book of Rules

by **johnny99** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:53 pm

Generalizing about any group of people shows a general lack of depth. Some Americans are very thin skinned. But what about the Kiwis, French, Germans, English, Nigerians, Aussies and the list goes on. I could come up with generalizations for all and more easy it doesn't mean they are true for all...just some.

On another note I would lay good money Mr. Bean got a lot of his inspiration from Red Skelton if anyone know who he was.

johnny

by **KL&fool** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:57 pm

Rowan Atkinson always maintained that Mr B was a caricature of himself when he was 10 years old.

by **104** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:07 pm

I think Frasier is very funny

by **KL&fool** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:08 pm

About as funny as running out of toilet paper.

by **104** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:10 pm

Exactly

by **scoffer** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:31 pm

connecticuter wrote:
LaudJohn wrote:
awww come on Connie. I was just joshing with ya.

No need to take yourself that seriously.

Actually, I don't take myself that seriously.

LaudJohn wrote:Here was me thinking your 'merican thin skin would have thickened and sense of humour would have developed since you have been living in the land of wonder.

I am surprised that you come back with vulgar obscenities and insults, something I would normally expect from the lesser educated without the mental capacity to to think of something intelligent or witty.

A cliche here is that Americans do not have a sense of humor, do not understand irony, etc. Far from the truth, we have and enjoy many comedians. Our comedy ranges from George Carlin, Woody Allen, Chris Rock, to sadly even Dane Cook. Monty Python still has a big following, and there are plenty of Americans that can still recall watching Benny Hill on TV. Of course, we still have no idea what Mr. Bean is all about.

Yes, Americans have a sense of humor. However, insulting and/or taking cheap shots at casual acquaintances and strangers is almost never done. Doing so is rude and disrespectful, it is an invitation for a fight (be it with fists, knives, or guns). Breaking balls is reserved for someone you know well, or someone you think you would enjoy getting in a brawl with.

I actually do not have thin skin, in that I have ignored a very large number of such comments for some time now. Let's be fair, calling you a cynical dick is a much more laid back response than the one you would get in the US.

Connie, I've read your reply, but you still don't get the theme here my friend.
I guessing you were diagnosed as having one of those "D" deficiencies that were so common in the 80's and someone recommended you needed a humor bypass as a young child.

Points to consider:
1) You don't need to respond to every post that contests your opinion on the world.
2) When you do respond, don't think to hard on it, a quick - precise rebuttal is much better that a 3 page essay.
3) I'm taking the piss, so you don't need to defend yourself in this case, as no attack was intended.
4) If you feel the urge to reply, consider points 1.2.&3, before replying.

by jm » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:32 pm

Speaking of burgers, a suggestion to place your order early. If you order before 7pm you'll likely be getting a burger straight out of the meat jacuzzi, order to plate in under 5 minutes.

by **scoffer** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:49 pm

jm wrote:Speaking of burgers, a suggestion to place your order early. If you order before 7pm you'll likely be getting a burger straight out of the meat jacuzzi, order to plate in under 5 minutes.

Now that's what this post is about.
Good Food and Good Company.

Currently I'm experimenting with cooking Legs of lamb, Beef Ribs, Chicken and Sides of beef in an electric slow cooker.
I'll let you know the outcome soon.

by **Nasty Canasta** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:57 pm

That must be one helluva slow cooker you've got if you can fit a side of beef in it. When is the party?

by **Lucky Lucan** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:10 pm

jm wrote:Speaking of burgers....

Good idea, let's keep this thread about hamburgers, rather than mentalburgers. I'm quite happy to see a bunch of pasty-skinned chicks turning up in any establishment I frequent too, although I'm not sure if the feeling is reciprocated when they see the tropical disease-ravaged brain-addled lunatic drooling at them. :shock:

by **LaudJohn** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:16 pm

Lucky Lucan wrote:
jm wrote:Speaking of burgers....

Good idea, let's keep this thread about hamburgers, rather than mentalburgers. I'm quite happy to see a bunch of pasty-skinned chicks turning up in any establishment I frequent too, although I'm not sure if the feeling is reciprocated when they see the tropical disease-ravaged brain-addled lunatic drooling at them.

A verbal self portrait, now, if only you could paint.

by **shizzle** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:19 am

jm wrote:We rolled out the new Garage burger last evening. It is very good so I am told. Cooked sous vide and given a good sear It is served medium rare on your choice of bun/bread with rocket (arugula) and Sriracha mayo. For now, That's it.

I tried this burger the other night. It is superb.

by jm » Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:31 am

It's getting better I think, when we can get a good flame from the grill that can help give the pan seared burger a bit more char and smoke flavor so working on getting that consistently. Glad you enjoyed it.

by jm » Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:06 pm

As an aside I've had a few burgers in town which have the consistency of hockey pucks (especially Khmer places). I suspect some of these places are heavily pre- seasoning their ground beef. Here's a great demonstration of why that's a really really bad idea. We don't do this.

mobile.aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/12/the-burger-lab-salting-ground-beef.html

by **Lucky Lucan** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:14 pm

jm wrote:As an aside I've had a few burgers in town which have the consistency of hockey pucks (especially Khmer places).

Maybe they're using a microwave? If you don't eat that stuff quick it can end up hard as a rock.