What did you cook or eat today (December 2021)?

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TastyReuben said:
In part. Traditionally, baked in rectangular blue steel pans, very wet dough, so it bakes up light and airy, cheese and toppings go on first, then sauce added in stripes on last.
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Ok, explained. I like Chicago deep dish better. Toppings need to go on top of the sauce in most cases, definitely meats need to be on top.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
I don't know the difference between Chicago deep dish snd Detroit style, but the crusts look similar. Me likes!
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The crusts aren't very similar, really. This is closer to focaccia (but even lighter), Chicago deep dish is a much sturdier crust, and almost flaky/buttery.

Also, failed to mention the use of Wisconsin brick cheese, which is a high-fat cheese, and all that fat renders out and makes the top part of the crust somewhat gooey, but in a wonderful way.

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JAS_OH1 said:
Lots of other forum members have long and successful marriages as well, we aren't failures. Hubby and I are going on 23 years and are quite happy still. I know others have been happily together for much longer.

But yes, 25 years is a long time, cheers!
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My marriage only made it a little less than 7 years. I guess I'm one of the "failures" flyinglentris is referring too.

CD (the emoticon I wanted to use isn't available on this forum)
 
caseydog said:
My marriage only made it a little less than 7 years. I guess I'm one of the "failures" FL is referring too.

CD (the emoticon I wanted to use isn't available on this forum)
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Well I know you aren't seeking sympathy, but I do have a completely different outlook on it, after having a long string of "failed" relationships before I met Mr. Right. There were quite a few "Mr. Right for Right Now" types, but often I dumped a guy after only a few dates. I don't think if you are smart enough to run away quickly (or at least walk fast) from a bad situation that makes you a failure! Having no idea exactly what went down with you and your ex (and not needing to know) I think perhaps your divorce was a success.
 
TastyReuben said:
I was just about to offer the exact opposite advice, as in, "That bubbly ain't doing anyone any good in the bottle...pop that thing!" :laugh:
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There is a very significant chance that champagne will not be any good, now. It probably has a real cork, too, which makes it more likely to be off. I'd leave it alone. You can always get a new bottle to enjoy.

CD
 
TastyReuben said:
The crusts aren't very similar, really. This is closer to focaccia (but even lighter), Chicago deep dish is a much sturdier crust, and almost flaky/buttery.

Also, failed to mention the use of Wisconsin brick cheese, which is a high-fat cheese, and all that fat renders out and makes the top part of the crust somewhat gooey, but in a wonderful way.

Brick cheese:
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I would probably like any of your pizzas, as long as you don't put anchovies on. Or pineapple and ham.

I have an older sister who likes onion, black olives, peppers, pineapple, and ham, all together on the same pizza. It makes me cringe to watch her eat that.

Edited to add that I think it's the idea of tomato sauce and Italian herbs and spices with the pineapple that is the most off-putting.
 
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caseydog said:
My marriage only made it a little less than 7 years. I guess I'm one of the "failures" flyinglentris is referring too.
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I take a very philosophical view of marriages and personal relationships. I will say up front, I do not like the word "failure" applied to relationships. That word implies someone failed.

People change over time, situations change, things occur, wants and needs change, and when that happens, it's sometimes best to have things end and move on. It's not a failure, though. Things change, that's all.

Did the people involved learn something? Have some good experiences? Even if it ended, doesn't sound like failure to me, just a learning experience.
 
TastyReuben said:
The crusts aren't very similar, really. This is closer to focaccia (but even lighter), Chicago deep dish is a much sturdier crust, and almost flaky/buttery.
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Chicago pizza isn't pizza, it's a casserole (Jon Stewart). Detroit pizza is more like pizza, and the crust is similar to focaccia. I like it.

CD
 
TastyReuben said:
I take a very philosophical view of marriages and personal relationships. I will say up front, I do not like the word "failure" applied to relationships. That word implies someone failed.

People change over time, situations change, things occur, wants and needs change, and when that happens, it's sometimes best to have things end and move on. It's not a failure, though. Things change, that's all.

Did the people involved learn something? Have some good experiences? Even if it ended, doesn't sound like failure to me, just a learning experience.
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That's a fantastic philosophy. A learning experience indeed. My many first dates and short term relationships led me to have a great understanding of what I wanted/needed/expected in a relationship, and I had grown enough by the time I met hubby to know I didn't need him at all and was just fine by myself. I did resist quite a bit but he didn't give up easily (thank goodness).
 
caseydog said:
Chicago pizza isn't pizza, it's a casserole (Jon Stewart). Detroit pizza is more like pizza, and the crust is similar to focaccia. I like it.

CD
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The best "Chicago" pizza I ever ate was at a NY style pizzeria off Broadway in Chicago. It was thin, greasy, and had a great chew, just like old school NY pizza should be. It was an unexpected duck out of water for sure.

Edited to add I don't want my sauce over my toppings. I need my pepperoni to curl and have that sizzle and singe it gets from being on top of everything else. The mushrooms are allowed to go under the sauce I suppose, but not the cheese or pepperoni, sacré bleu!
 
JAS_OH1 said:
Well I know you aren't seeking sympathy, but I do have a completely different outlook on it, after having a long string of "failed" relationships before I met Mr. Right. There were quite a few "Mr. Right for Right Now" types, but often I dumped a guy after only a few dates. I don't think if you are smart enough to run away quickly (or at least walk fast) from a bad situation that makes you a failure! Having no idea exactly what went down with you and your ex (and not needing to know) I think perhaps your divorce was a success.
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No sympathy wanted. I just took exception to FL's commentary.

Now, pardon me, I have to see if my chopsticks are wood. They are preferred, ya' know. Hey Yorky, make sure to tell everyone in Thailand.

CD
 
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