Couch 196: Cinnamon Swirls

May 26, 2019, 04:19 AM

I can't be awake any longer night couchies

StressedMess · May 26, 2019, 04:57 AM

I'm sorry I missed you BCM. What a sweet boy washing your face.

people say crying is an emotional release, maybe it's the same for you. I hope you rest well.

CantExplain · May 26, 2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

If AY were here she’d tell you chicken tikka masala (and veggie too I guess) isn’t real Indian food but a British imitative invention.

Kind of like General Cho’s chicken, I guess.

The Indians don't have a monopoly on curry. They didn't even invent it.

stopdog · May 26, 2019, 08:19 AM

I was always very happy when my person's colleagues from India would invite us over for dinner. It was so good.

LonesomeTonight · May 26, 2019, 08:24 AM

Well, now I want Indian food (despite it being 9:30 in the morning--hey, I've been up since before 6, thanks to D). I'm also a fan of Aloo Gobi, sometimes call Aloo Gobi Masala, which is potatoes and cauliflowers. Dal Makhani can be quite good, too--bean/lentil stew.

Omers · May 26, 2019, 08:47 AM

Ugh... haven’t been on for a while because my son is on break and monopolizing my world. What little is left has been taken up by work because people keep quitting... so I come back and you are all talking Indian food! Now I want Chiken Saag and naan for breakfast...

atisketatasket · May 26, 2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CantExplain

The Indians don't have a monopoly on curry. They didn't even invent it.

No one said they did have a monopoly on curry. Check my quote.

The point was everyone thinks that dish is authentic Indian and it’s not.

May 26, 2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by feralkittymom

Sounds like Gobi Mattar. I'll bet you would like Aaloo Mattar, too--peas and potatoes. And Palak Paneer--a creamy sort of spinach with cubed cheese that's kind of like Farmer's Cheese.

I almost got the Palak Paneer! Next time. I'm quickly becoming a big fan of India food. The spices/flavors just make me feel so alive.

stopdog · May 26, 2019, 09:12 AM

I am not a huge fan of the potato dishes because I am not a huge fan of potatoes in general. I do love the dals. And chicken tikka masala - regardless of who invented it. It is delicious.

LostOnTheTrail · May 26, 2019, 09:15 AM

If we're talking curry, then my favourite is Chicken Balti. If I eat chicken tikka masala out, it doesn't have the level of spice that I enjoy.

May 26, 2019, 09:18 AM

Bharwaan Gobi - that's what I got last night. (just looked up their menu)

unaluna · May 26, 2019, 09:23 AM

I get Tasty Bite meal kit and put it over a minute rice cup. You have to watch the heat meter on them tho - at least i do. I used to be able to eat really spicy indian food - now im a wimp, i dont know why. But these guys are very often my dinner.

May 26, 2019, 09:25 AM

I'm just starting to like Indian food again.

When I was really poor, I'd make curry stew to serve as all my meals for the whole week since its about the cheapest meal there is that isn't unhealthy. I got really sick of it in time. I seemed to migrate to Thai curries after that...

Spicy food is always good and there'slots of of variety. I think I'll cook make ahead Mexican bowls next.

May 26, 2019, 09:41 AM

I’ve never had Indian food. It’s just something I’ve never thought about trying. You all are making me hungry.

. If I did what to try it what would be a good basic dish to start with? I like mildly spicy, but not too spicy. Just enough to give food a gentle kick.

I do love Italian and Mexican food. Well, American versions of those foods-anyway.

May 26, 2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I get Tasty Bite meal kit and put it over a minute rice cup. You have to watch the heat meter on them tho - at least i do. I used to be able to eat really spicy indian food - now im a wimp, i dont know why. But these guys are very often my dinner.

Tasty Bite lentils yum!

SlumberKitty · May 26, 2019, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by feralkittymom

Maybe this will help:Don’t Sugar Coat It: The Best Diets for Cats with Diabetes – Clinical Nutrition Service at Cummings School

The take-away seems to be that sometimes, dry food is ok and that carb counts in dry and wet foods vary widely. And that they still don't know for sure what a best ratio of carb to proteins and fats is best for diabetic cats.

What dry food do you currently feed her,SK?

I currently feed her Purina DM diabetes management which I get from my vets office. It’s prescription food.

Lemoncake · May 26, 2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Wouldnt that be CouBel, as in SNL's more cowbell skit (love christopher walken).

Never heard of SNL.

Oooooo saturday night.

Lemoncake · May 26, 2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CantExplain

The pressure has been on in various ways for the past couple of months. Now that the pressure has come off, of course I got sick.

Yup this is a thing. I get sick after exams. Stress lowers your immunity.

unaluna · May 26, 2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Never heard of SNL.

Oooooo saturday night.

See you are funnier than you realize!

Lemoncake · 10:19 AM

Lemoncake · May 26, 2019, 10:04 AM

Indian Food 101 - A Beginners Guide to Indian Restaurant Menus

Lemoncake · May 26, 2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

See you are funnier than you realize!

Aww fanx Admiral Una, but that's only because I googled it. I thought it might be an ice hockey thing.

Lemoncake · May 26, 2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I get Tasty Bite meal kit and put it over a minute rice cup. You have to watch the heat meter on them tho - at least i do. I used to be able to eat really spicy indian food - now im a wimp, i dont know why. But these guys are very often my dinner.

I'll trade you a doughnut. Never tried one.