Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[featherhead007]

Growing up Italian ... zucchini was not just a filler, it was a staple. Mom used to cut the big ones longways and scoop out the seeds to make long "boats." The seeds went to our budgies and hamsters. The boats got brushed with olive oil, dusted with garlic or onion powder, and baked about halfway. Mom made a standard ground beef filling, much like you'd use in stuffed peppers, mix in a handful of shredded mozzarella, and fill the center of the partially cooked zucchini boats, A little more cheese and a heavy hand with the seasoning on top, and back into the oven they went to finish baking.
Those buggers were amazing! We were supposed to wait until they cooled a bit, so the cheese would hold it all together, but they never lasted hat long. Besides, they were much more fun to eat when they were drippy-gooey!

Top that, with a bottle of Cella Lambrusco 82, Yum!

 

[FortCluck]

I found zucchini buffalo fritters I may start liking zucchini tomorrow after I make these

 

[MROO]

Top that, with a bottle of Cella Lambrusco 82, Yum!

Chianti was "for special," Anisette was "for celebration" and Lambrusco was "just everyday." It was at every dinner that had an extra seat at the table ... i.e, MOST of them. We were practically bottle-fed the stuff, to the point where I really don't care for it, anymore. Well, except for the Anisette. That taste still warms me - both belly and heart ... even though I can't STAND licorice!

 

[featherhead007]

Chianti was "for special," Anisette was "for celebration" and Lambrusco was "just everyday." It was at every dinner that had an extra seat at the table ... i.e, MOST of them. We were practically bottle-fed the stuff, to the point where I really don't care for it, anymore. Well, except for the Anisette. That taste still warms me - both belly and heart ... even though I can't STAND licorice!

You are an enigma!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I have infusions that make you lose hair no matter what you do. So I’m trying something new with my hair seeing if it helps.

I just had mine cut to just below my ears. The hair that was cut off is going to go to make a wig for a child with cancer.

 

[FortCluck]

I just had mine cut to just below my ears. The hair that was cut off is going to go to make a wig for a child with cancer.

I’m doing that once my hair grows long enough

 

[CapricornFarm]

I am such a sucker for any animal. We went to the zoo last year (the kind that rescues animals) and there was this lonely emu. No one wanted to go see it. You better believe I walked right up to it, looked it in the eye and pulled out some food for it. It was so happy and was letting me pet it. People were looking at me like I was crazy.

They also have this anaconda that is about 20 feet long. People never want to go in to see it (there is glass between you and the snake). I go in there and touch the glass and it always comes right to me.

I am not usually afraid of any animal. Maybe a wasp or hornets (they are jerks)... I will hold anything. I held a huge monitor at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. I wanted to bring it home!

I once had a vulture on my arm!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I’ve been hatching every month since October lol

Lol, I have been hatching every week....

 

[rosemarythyme]

Zucchini all by itself is not impressive no matter what you do, but zucchini fritters are yummy and I've used them as "boats" to fill with other goodies then set under the broiler for a few minutes.
And MROO is right, puree it into something else and you'll never know it's in there.

I genuinely hate zucchini, one of the worst veggies ever. However I still grow it and still eat it. Yes on the fritters, I make squash fritters using saltines as the binder, and they amazingly taste nothing like squash.

I also started making squash casseroles that use up a massive amount of squash, like this one: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a9141/squash-casserole-recipe-campbells-1109/ - the squash is the healthy filler in the dish, but all you taste is the other flavors.

My other uses for it: chopped into soups with other veggies, with Sopa de Albondigas being a favorite, or Kung Pao Chicken. The slightly spicy sauce helps kill the zucchini taste.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Everything feels like a tick to me.

Every time I check the dogs for ticks( twice a day), my scalp itches!