Are you down with charcuterie?

[cl15876]

Oddly enough, my daughter is in love with gherkins (cornichons or "sweet midgets" according to Mt. Olive). The kid can't get enough of them.

Cornichons and sweet midgets are not the same thing, regardless of what Mt. Olive claims. I understand the charm of sweet midgets (though I myself don't much care for them), but a real cornichon is somewhere between a dill and a sweet pickle, and much crunchier and fresher than anything the boys in eastern NC put out.

So Mr. "green" Olive likes his dill and subjectively sweet pickle dazzled by someone other than a sweet midget? Women over 6' are hard to find!!!! I'm thinking ABBY is close at 5' 10", but what about Kathleen Scheer who is at 6' 2" a MO girl!!!! ;) ;)

[DukeUsul]

Oddly enough, my daughter is in love with gherkins (cornichons or "sweet midgets" according to Mt. Olive). The kid can't get enough of them.

Cornichons and sweet midgets are not the same thing, regardless of what Mt. Olive claims. I understand the charm of sweet midgets (though I myself don't much care for them), but a real cornichon is somewhere between a dill and a sweet pickle, and much crunchier and fresher than anything the boys in eastern NC put out.

Well let me defend Mt. Olive. I don't think they make the claim, it was me making the connection. Maybe I haven't had real cornichons? I'd love to be educated on the differences between cornichons, gherkins, and sweet midgets.

[DukeUsul]

Grapes and apples are great! Come to Charlotte, we shall bust out a serious cheese plate in your honor.

Especially with HOT caramel and HOT melted chocolate!!!!!! [/quote]
I'm not into mixing the savory and sweet. Even sweet midgets are still tart and savory.

[cl15876]

Oddly enough, my daughter is in love with gherkins (cornichons or "sweet midgets" according to Mt. Olive). The kid can't get enough of them.

Cornichons and sweet midgets are not the same thing, regardless of what Mt. Olive claims. I understand the charm of sweet midgets (though I myself don't much care for them), but a real cornichon is somewhere between a dill and a sweet pickle, and much crunchier and fresher than anything the boys in eastern NC put out.

Well let me defend Mt. Olive. I don't think they make the claim, it was me making the connection. Maybe I haven't had real cornichons? I'd love to be educated on the differences between cornichons, gherkins, and sweet midgets.

That makes two of us!!!!

[DukeUsul]

Oddly enough, my daughter is in love with gherkins (cornichons or "sweet midgets" according to Mt. Olive). The kid can't get enough of them.

Cornichons and sweet midgets are not the same thing, regardless of what Mt. Olive claims. I understand the charm of sweet midgets (though I myself don't much care for them), but a real cornichon is somewhere between a dill and a sweet pickle, and much crunchier and fresher than anything the boys in eastern NC put out.

So Mr. "green" Olive likes his dill and subjectively sweet pickle dazzled by someone other than a sweet midget? Women over 6' are hard to find!!!! I'm thinking ABBY is close at 5' 10", but what about Kathleen Scheer who is at 6' 2" a MO girl!!!! ;) ;)

LOL

[cl15876]

I'm still wondering what the hell a charcuterie actually is?

[cl15876]

Charcuterie sounds like a name for Colchar's girlfriend.

"Look who's here! Colchar and his Charcuterie. It's time for the party to begin."

You know she's smokin'!

I'm loving IT!!!! I didn't see this!!!! Most excellent CathyCA and CB&B!!!!

[DukeUsul]

I'm still wondering what the hell a charcuterie actually is?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=charcuterie

[wilson]

I'm still wondering what the hell a charcuterie actually is?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=charcuterie

Fucking outstanding.

[cl15876]

I'm still wondering what the hell a charcuterie actually is?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=charcuterie

Fucking outstanding.

I have to CONCUR!!!! Fucking outstanding!!! and YES, I was being lazy, but you are good with what ever it is you do that with!!!!

[devildeac]

tried my hand at smoking my own sausage

I make jerky when ever I can..I love it.

I guess DD is ignoring this thread. Or as he is fond of saying "not going to touch that one, either.)

Just slow today... :roll:

[devildeac]

And olives.

Absolutely. Some nice, fresh, crusty bread too, please.

I'm not a grammarian or linguist, but is something missing from your 2nd phrase/sentence? :roll:

[devildeac]

Charcuterie sounds like a name for Colchar's girlfriend.

"Look who's here! Colchar and his Charcuterie. It's time for the party to begin."

Wouldn't that be Charcouterie?

:roll:

[wilson]

And olives.

Absolutely. Some nice, fresh, crusty bread too, please.

I'm not a grammarian or linguist, but is something missing from your 2nd phrase/sentence? :roll:

?

[rockymtn devil]

A few years back I was in NE France (I want to say Fer en Tardenois, but can't say for sure) and at lunch ordered the charcuterie plate with fries. Now, I speak a little French, so I could read the menu and knew what I was ordering, but didn't think it through all that well. Much to my dismay, the filling was very very course and tightly packed into the casing so that when I cut it open, the meat literally exploded out in large chunks. It was not pleasant. I nibbled on the sausage, ate the fries and made a run for the nearest bakery for a pastry.

Nonetheless, I can generally do charcuterie.

[Miles]

A few years back I was in NE France (I want to say Fer en Tardenois, but can't say for sure) and at lunch ordered the charcuterie plate with fries. Now, I speak a little French, so I could read the menu and knew what I was ordering, but didn't think it through all that well. Much to my dismay, the filling was very very course and tightly packed into the casing so that when I cut it open, the meat literally exploded out in large chunks. It was not pleasant. I nibbled on the sausage, ate the fries and made a run for the nearest bakery for a pastry.

Nonetheless, I can generally do charcuterie.

I can definitely imagine the potential for some charcuterie that is just plain nasty, though I'd give everything a fair chance. A few years ago I got to travel to Bergamo in Northern Italy on a business trip. It was charcuterie mecca. I woke up each and every morning in culinary heaven. The restaurant at our hotel had an amazing charcuterie spread. I'd wake up, go for a walk, shower and then hit the rooftop and just sit there for an hour sampling the the most delectable meats and cheeses.

Damn. I am sad to not be there right now.

[wilson]

A few years back I was in NE France (I want to say Fer en Tardenois, but can't say for sure) and at lunch ordered the charcuterie plate with fries. Now, I speak a little French, so I could read the menu and knew what I was ordering, but didn't think it through all that well. Much to my dismay, the filling was very very course and tightly packed into the casing so that when I cut it open, the meat literally exploded out in large chunks. It was not pleasant. I nibbled on the sausage, ate the fries and made a run for the nearest bakery for a pastry.

Nonetheless, I can generally do charcuterie.

I can definitely imagine the potential for some charcuterie that is just plain nasty, though I'd give everything a fair chance. A few years ago I got to travel to Bergamo in Northern Italy on a business trip. It was charcuterie mecca. I woke up each and every morning in culinary heaven. The restaurant at our hotel had an amazing charcuterie spread. I'd wake up, go for a walk, shower and then hit the rooftop and just sit there for an hour sampling the the most delectable meats and cheeses.

Damn. I am sad to not be there right now.

I'd say that "delectable meats and cheeses" are one of my core interests in life.

[DukieInKansas]

This also brings to mind, what accompaniments you like on your cheese plate? I'm down with figs, honey comb, and love greens with a balsamic reduction.

Typically, I roll out pretty plebeian fare: apples, grapes, whatever. I don't really get to eat nice cheese to have sampled a wide array of accompaniments. Perhaps I shall have to do so soon.

Grapes and apples are great! Come to Charlotte, we shall bust out a serious cheese plate in your honor.

Raspberries, strawberries, and tomatoes.