Ground is broken for White House 'kitchen garden' by Michelle Obama

[TheCount]

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Writer Darlene Superville, Associated Press Writer 40 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Twenty-six elementary schoolchildren wielded shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows to help first lady Michelle Obama break ground for a produce and herb garden on the White House grounds.

Crops to be planted in the coming weeks on the 1,100-square-foot, L-shaped patch near the fountain on the South Lawn include spinach, broccoli, various lettuces, kale and collard greens, assorted herbs and blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

There will also be a beehive.

"We're going to try to make our own honey here as well," Mrs. Obama told the students from Bancroft Elementary School in Washington. The school has its own community garden.

The students will be brought back to the White House next month to help with the planting, and after that to help harvest and cook some of the produce in the mansion's kitchen. The first harvest is expected by late April.

Mrs. Obama said her family has talked about planting such a garden since they moved to the White House in January.

After she spoke, the students were paired off and handed a gardening tool. The first lady joined, with a tool of her own, and together they began raking and scraping up the grass and topsoil, dumping it into wheelbarrows and depositing the contents in a central location.

"Are we done yet?" Mrs. Obama jokingly said at one point. "I want to plant. Let's harvest something."

When the work was finished, the students sat at three nearby picnic tables and were treated to apples, apple cider and cookies baked in the shape of a shovel.

Some of the produce from the garden will be served in the White House, including to the First Family and at official functions. Some crops also will be donated to Miriam's Kitchen, a soup kitchen near the White House where Mrs. Obama recently helped serve lunch.

Assistant chef Sam Kass said the garden will exist year round, and the crops will change based on the seasons.

He gave no estimate on how much produce the garden would yield, but said, "It should be quite a bit, if we're lucky."

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I think it's sweet that they invited kids over to help.

Also worth noting that the first African-American First Lady is trying to leave an actual physical imprint on the White House grounds.

[Cajuncowboy]

Sounds like child labor exploitation to me.

Dig your own dang garden Michelle!

:D

[Cajuncowboy]

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Writer Darlene Superville, Associated Press Writer 40 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Twenty-six elementary schoolchildren wielded shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows


Sounds like the mob who was after Frankenstein. See, kids ain't so dumb.

[Dallas]

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Writer Darlene Superville, Associated Press Writer 40 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Twenty-six elementary schoolchildren wielded shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows to help first lady Michelle Obama break ground for a produce and herb garden on the White House grounds.

Crops to be planted in the coming weeks on the 1,100-square-foot, L-shaped patch near the fountain on the South Lawn include spinach, broccoli, various lettuces, kale and collard greens, assorted herbs and blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

There will also be a beehive.

"We're going to try to make our own honey here as well," Mrs. Obama told the students from Bancroft Elementary School in Washington. The school has its own community garden.

The students will be brought back to the White House next month to help with the planting, and after that to help harvest and cook some of the produce in the mansion's kitchen. The first harvest is expected by late April.

Mrs. Obama said her family has talked about planting such a garden since they moved to the White House in January.

After she spoke, the students were paired off and handed a gardening tool. The first lady joined, with a tool of her own, and together they began raking and scraping up the grass and topsoil, dumping it into wheelbarrows and depositing the contents in a central location.

"Are we done yet?" Mrs. Obama jokingly said at one point. "I want to plant. Let's harvest something."

When the work was finished, the students sat at three nearby picnic tables and were treated to apples, apple cider and cookies baked in the shape of a shovel.

Some of the produce from the garden will be served in the White House, including to the First Family and at official functions. Some crops also will be donated to Miriam's Kitchen, a soup kitchen near the White House where Mrs. Obama recently helped serve lunch.

Assistant chef Sam Kass said the garden will exist year round, and the crops will change based on the seasons.

He gave no estimate on how much produce the garden would yield, but said, "It should be quite a bit, if we're lucky."

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I think it's sweet that they invited kids over to help.

Also worth noting that the first African-American First Lady is trying to leave an actual physical imprint on the White House grounds.

You think that garden will be there forever? You really believe that? :laugh2:

http://www.gonzaga74.com/Schmidt/Reunion/Schmidt%20Reunion%20Slideshow%202/images/wayon%20with%20horses.jpg

BO: "Michelle huni, I got that wagon you wanted. We can haul loads up to the house now."

MO: "Thank you huni, now go get those tators picked, company's comin."

[iceberg]

i think it's kinda cool man. i'm not gonna grow a garden cause i have people mow my yard for me and the herbs would be hard to grow like that...

BUT - i may get one of those hang from a pole tomato and cucumber plants. fresh maters rule!

[Dallas]

i think it's kinda cool man. i'm not gonna grow a garden cause i have people mow my yard for me and the herbs would be hard to grow like that...

BUT - i may get one of those hang from a pole tomato and cucumber plants. fresh maters rule!

Its cute. Maybe she will be out in the garden all the time. Can you do that as a 1st lady?

Those tomato hanger things grow upside down. I love infomercials.

[iceberg]

Its cute. Maybe she will be out in the garden all the time. Can you do that as a 1st lady?

Those tomato hanger things grow upside down. I love infomercials.

they don't really grow upside down, they just grow. you plant it at the bottom and water from the top.

man - i used to eat cucumbers fresh from the garden with my grandfather in joplin, mo. i've always loved cucumbers since then!

[Bob Sacamano]

Also worth noting that the first African-American First Lady is trying to leave an actual physical imprint on the White House grounds.

yeah, we know Michelle is the 1st African-American 1st Lady already

[Dallas]

they don't really grow upside down, they just grow. you plant it at the bottom and water from the top.

man - i used to eat cucumbers fresh from the garden with my grandfather in joplin, mo. i've always loved cucumbers since then!


Oh brother. I lOOOOVE me some cold sliced fresh cucumber.


Give me some salt and a little pepper and GTHO my way.

[Dallas]

yeah, we know Michelle is the 1st African-American 1st Lady already


BUT!!!!!







Did you know Barack Obama is the 1st African American president? Hmmm? Didya, didya didya?




Well didya?

[TheCount]

yeah, we know Michelle is the 1st African-American 1st Lady already

Don't you get me started, Bob!

You think that garden will be there forever? You really believe that? :laugh2:

http://www.gonzaga74.com/Schmidt/Reunion/Schmidt%20Reunion%20Slideshow%202/images/wayon%20with%20horses.jpg

BO: "Michelle huni, I got that wagon you wanted. We can haul loads up to the house now."

MO: "Thank you huni, now go get those tators picked, company's comin."

Forever is a long time. I'm not sure which President and First Lady is going to want to come in and destroy a project past President's and First Ladies that's as harmless as a garden.

I'm not even sure what the horse thing and your mock conversation is supposed to mean.

[iceberg]

yeah, we know Michelle is the 1st African-American 1st Lady already

i personally don't think we've made any progress in this racial thing at all until we get our first interracial couple.

[TheCount]

i personally don't think we've made any progress in this racial thing at all until we get our first interracial couple.

What do you think comes first, the first interracial President and First Lady or the first Mexican-American President?

[ShiningStar]

What do you think comes first, the first interracial President and First Lady or the first Mexican-American President?


Throw em up and lets see where the voters go, since im sure "qualified" wont work itself into the campaign.

Speaking of interracial which one would be of another race?

[Bob Sacamano]

i personally don't think we've made any progress in this racial thing at all until we get our first interracial couple.

now why would you want to cause trouble for BrainPaint

you know his backwoodsmen buddies are going to riot

[TheCount]

Throw em up and lets see where the voters go, since im sure "qualified" wont work itself into the campaign.

Speaking of interracial which one would be of another race?

I guess technically we have an interracial couple right now seeing as the President is half white, ignoring the existence of the "one drop rule".

[iceberg]

What do you think comes first, the first interracial President and First Lady or the first Mexican-American President?

i'm going for the longshot here -

chinese american married to a black jew.

but i won't double down on who's which gender. i'm not that crazy.

[iceberg]

now why would you want to cause trouble for BrainPaint

you know his backwoodsmen buddies are going to riot

they won't hear about it for a few years. : )

[ShiningStar]

I guess technically we have an interracial couple right now seeing as the President is half white, ignoring the existence of the "one drop rule".


Nah. most just accept him as the first black president. Which is fine at this point. My beef is the word interracial, as a black person or white person is of another race.

I just get a bit riled up when people use that term instead of "different cultures" or countries, which ever, but we need label after label after label instead of just being human.

See the point.

[iceberg]

Nah. most just accept him as the first black president. Which is fine at this point. My beef is the word interracial, as a black person or white person is of another race.

I just get a bit riled up when people use that term instead of "different cultures" or countries, which ever, but we need label after label after label instead of just being human.

See the point.

so the word "interracial" is offensive now?

or only if we make special olympic jokes?

[ShiningStar]

i'm going for the longshot here -

chinese american married to a black jew.

but i won't double down on who's which gender. i'm not that crazy.


Man, no one has hopes for the Hawiians. I guess as long as you are considered American you arent good enough for the minority talk.

What we need is a big fat Hawiian to disrupt everyone's acceptable view.

[Bob Sacamano]

Nah. most just accept him as the first black president. Which is fine at this point. My beef is the word interracial, as a black person or white person is of another race.

I just get a bit riled up when people use that term instead of "different cultures" or countries, which ever, but we need label after label after label instead of just being human.

See the point.

interracial is two races mixing

what's the deal?

[iceberg]

Man, no one has hopes for the Hawiians. I guess as long as you are considered American you arent good enough for the minority talk.

What we need is a big fat Hawiian to disrupt everyone's acceptable view.

i can only make my bet and go as i see it man. but i did consider the samoan gambit scenario if it helps any.

[iceberg]

interracial is two races mixing

what's the deal?

i'm just bracing for some john wiley price reasoning here.

[Bob Sacamano]

i'm just bracing for some john wiley price reasoning here.

I will wait till you explain who John Wiley Price is before getting offended...

[iceberg]

I will wait till you explain who John Wiley Price is before getting offended...

dallas city council member who will argue terms like "black hole" is a racial comment and take the other dude to court for racism because he said some tickets were going into a black hole of the system.

this is one of his examples of being sane, however.

[Bob Sacamano]

dallas city council member who will argue terms like "black hole" is a racial comment and take the other dude to court for racism because he said some tickets were going into a black hole of the system.

this is one of his examples of being sane, however.

I don't know what to do with myself now

[trickblue]

i personally don't think we've made any progress in this racial thing at all until we get our first interracial couple.

They are interracial to a degree as he is ½ crackah...

[iceberg]

I don't know what to do with myself now

need some suggestions???

They are interracial to a degree as he is ½ crackah...

OH NO YOU DIDUN!

[ethiostar]

My wife and i had always kept our own garden until we moved into our current place about eight months ago, we just don't have the space for it now.

We grew various herbs (rosemary, basil, chives, sage, etc...) and carrots, tomatoes, peppers (hot and mild), greens, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, etc... We ate what we could, canned some and gave away what what we couldn't use ourselves.

There is nothing like going to the garden and picking what you want to eat. I really miss it and can't wait till we move into a place where we can do it again.

[iceberg]

My wife and i had always kept our own garden until we moved into our current place about eight months ago, we just don't have the space for it now.

We grew various herbs (rosemary, basil, chives, sage, etc...) and carrots, tomatoes, peppers (hot and mild), greens, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, etc... We ate what we could, canned some and gave away what what we couldn't use ourselves.

There is nothing like going to the garden and picking what you want to eat. I really miss it and can't wait till we move into a place where we can do it again.

i'm actually going to do this - i miss fresh cuc's!

[Dallas]

i'm actually going to do this - i miss fresh cuc's!


:lmao2: :lmao2: You will not!

[ethiostar]

i'm actually going to do this - i miss fresh cuc's!

If you like strawberries, i recommend them as well. They do have a tendency to sprawl out after the first year but you can get a handful of them everyday if you have 3 or 4 plants. Also, if you can plant a raspberry or blackberry plant you can start harvesting in the second year and you can get a bowl full on a daily basis. You can make your own jam if you want;)

[iceberg]

:lmao2: :lmao2: You will not!

yea, i am. hang 'em from my back porch. i think it would be cool and i like the taste of fresh veggies.

If you like strawberries, i recommend them as well. They do have a tendency to sprawl out after the first year but you can get a handful of them everyday if you have 3 or 4 plants. Also, if you can plant a raspberry or blackberry plant you can start harvesting in the second year and you can get a bowl full on a daily basis. You can make your own jam if you want;)

never got into berries much. but some home made jalapenos???? GET BACK!

[ethiostar]

yea, i am. hang 'em from my back porch. i think it would be cool and i like the taste of fresh veggies.



never got into berries much. but some home made jalapenos???? GET BACK!

I just opened the last jar of jalapeno jelly we made about a year ago. I'm going to go into withdrawals if i don't make some more before i ran out. :laugh1:

[Dallas]

I just opened the last jar of jalapeno jelly we made about a year ago. I'm going to go into withdrawals if i don't make some more before i ran out. :laugh1:
I have never had that type of jelly before. Now im gonna find some on the internetz and get it shipped to me. Thanks!

[ethiostar]

I have never had that type of jelly before. Now im gonna find some on the internetz and get it shipped to me. Thanks!

If you like jalapenos i guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. If you like them really hot, see if you can find a jar that also has habaneros in addition to regular hot peppers.

[Dallas]

If you like jalapenos i guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. If you like them really hot, see if you can find a jar that also has habaneros in addition to regular hot peppers.


This is my habanero story. My dad and I are at this company event of his and there is this chip bar. I love salsa and the hotter the better. I see the habanero sauce bowl and go straight for it. Now mind you my dad doesn't like things to hot, but he makes the mistake of thinking it's cheese for the chips and takes a huuuuge scoop and bite.

His face got so red and he was hic-uping and coughing while guzzling water. I was laughing my *** off of course, thats what son's do.

He dissapeared for about 20 min. :lmao2: He came back later was all..

"That isn't cheese huh?" :lmao2:

[iceberg]

This is my habanero story. My dad and I are at this company event of his and there is this chip bar. I love salsa and the hotter the better. I see the habanero sauce bowl and go straight for it. Now mind you my dad doesn't like things to hot, but he makes the mistake of thinking it's cheese for the chips and takes a huuuuge scoop and bite.

His face got so red and he was hic-uping and coughing while guzzling water. I was laughing my *** off of course, thats what son's do.

He dissapeared for about 20 min. :lmao2: He came back later was all..
"That isn't cheese huh?" :lmao2:

this story always cracks me up.

Funny Chili* Taster Story from Will and Guy

Inexperienced Chili* Taster visits Texas

Notes from an Inexperienced Chili Tester called Nigel, who was visiting Texas from Washington. This is how Nigel reported his experience:
'Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. The other two judges (Native Texans) assured me that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted.'
Here are the scorecards for the 8 Chili's that were submitted for judging by Mike, Arthur, Fred, Bubba, Linda, Vera, Susan and Lester.
Chili # 1 Mike's Mild Chili

JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavour. Very mild.
FRANK: Crikey, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. Chili taster story continues....
Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili

JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich manoeuvre. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down The Barn Chili

JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.>
JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. Wey the beer is good stuff. Chili taster story continues...



Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic

JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. lady is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac? Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover

JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive.
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage, Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really cheeses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Crazy rednecks!
Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric flames. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my mouth with a snow cone! Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili


JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing; it's too painful. Stuff it. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. Story continues, but without the chili taster.
Chili # 8 Lester's Last Of The Red-Hot Lover's Chili

JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?

Footnote:
The inexperienced chili taster is one of our favourite stories.

[Hostile]

I want a garden so bad. I think this is cool and I'm jealous.

[iceberg]

I want a garden so bad. I think this is cool and I'm jealous.

have some chili...

[Dallas]

I want a garden so bad. I think this is cool and I'm jealous.


Have some cheese.

[Angus]

Don't you get me started, Bob!



Forever is a long time. I'm not sure which President and First Lady is going to want to come in and destroy a project past President's and First Ladies that's as harmless as a garden.

I'm not even sure what the horse thing and your mock conversation is supposed to mean.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn there was a "Victory Garden" on the White House lawn during WWII. That sounds like something Eleanor would have instigated. If so, it has been long gone.

:)

[peplaw06]

Also worth noting that the first African-American First Lady is trying to leave an actual physical imprint on the White House grounds.
Crops to be planted in the coming weeks on the 1,100-square-foot, L-shaped patch near the fountain on the South Lawn include spinach, broccoli, various lettuces, kale and collard greens, assorted herbs and blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
She's African-American?? Wha???

How has no one commented on this yet?? :D

[ethiostar]

This is my habanero story. My dad and I are at this company event of his and there is this chip bar. I love salsa and the hotter the better. I see the habanero sauce bowl and go straight for it. Now mind you my dad doesn't like things to hot, but he makes the mistake of thinking it's cheese for the chips and takes a huuuuge scoop and bite.

His face got so red and he was hic-uping and coughing while guzzling water. I was laughing my *** off of course, thats what son's do.

He dissapeared for about 20 min. :lmao2: He came back later was all..

"That isn't cheese huh?" :lmao2:

That's a funny story, well maybe not for your dad:)

About ten years ago a friend of mine had bought lots of habaneros from a farmers market. We got this bright idea for a competition between us to see who would eat the most habaneros. We both ate about three each before he started to throw up. I didn't throw up, although i wish i had, but i had the worst pain in my stomach for a few days and i could barely eat anything else for a day and a half. The stupid things you do when you're young......... Good times:)........................... I don't recommend it to anyone.

[Bob Sacamano]

That's a funny story, well maybe not for your dad:)

About ten years ago a friend of mine had bought lots of habaneros from a farmers market. We got this bright idea for a competition between us to see who would eat the most habaneros. We both ate about three each before he started to throw up. I didn't throw up, although i wish i had, but i had the worst pain in my stomach for a few days and i could barely eat anything else for a day and a half. The stupid things you do when you're young......... Good times:)........................... I don't recommend it to anyone.

doesn't that make your *** burn when you poo?

[ethiostar]

doesn't that make your *** burn when you poo?

You better believe it. Like someone had taken a torch to your behind. I can't believe i left that out from the story. I had to wet my toilet paper with cold water just to get some relief and not to further aggravate a very irritated area every time i had to go. :o:

[iceberg]

You better believe it. Like someone had taken a torch to your behind. I can't believe i left that out from the story. I had to wet my toilet paper with cold water just to get some relief and not to further aggravate a very irritated area every time i had to go. :o:

someone at work wanted to name their chili for a company chili content "come on icecream chili"

[Bob Sacamano]

You better believe it. Like someone had taken a torch to your behind. I can't believe i left that out from the story. I had to wet my toilet paper with cold water just to get some relief and not to further aggravate a very irritated area every time i had to go. :o:

this guy paid me 20bucks to eat a pepper, I don't know if it's the one you're talking about, didn't catch the name, but he said it was the hottest pepper in the world

I didn't **** for 2 days so that I wouldn't have to experience the pain, and I didn't

[ethiostar]

someone at work wanted to name their chili for a company chili content "come on icecream chili"

:laugh2:

Dairy products are your friends when the heat is on.

BTW, the hottest hot sauce i ever bought was from New Orleans, it was called "Baptism by Fire", it actually had a warning label on it. That sucker was HOT.

[ethiostar]

this guy paid me 20bucks to eat a pepper, I don't know if it's the one you're talking about, didn't catch the name, but he said it was the hottest pepper in the world

I didn't **** for 2 days so that I wouldn't have to experience the pain, and I didn't

What did it look like? can you describe it?

[Bob Sacamano]

What did it look like? can you describe it?

I think it was green, not dark green though

it was a couple years ago, so I'm very vague

[ethiostar]

this guy paid me 20bucks to eat a pepper, I don't know if it's the one you're talking about, didn't catch the name, but he said it was the hottest pepper in the world

I didn't **** for 2 days so that I wouldn't have to experience the pain, and I didn't


BTW, here is a website that rates the different chilies based on hotness or Scoville heat units.

http://www.thescarms.com/hotstuff/pepperfacts.htm

[Hostile]

have some chili...

Have some cheese.I didn't read the thread. I must have missed something.

[ethiostar]

I think it was green, not dark green though

it was a couple years ago, so I'm very vague

Habaneros are usually yellow or orange. They were considered to be the hottest chillies in the world until recently. Check out the website i pasted in the above post.

[Bob Sacamano]

Habaneros are usually yellow or orange. They were considered to be the hottest chillies in the world until recently. Check out the website i pasted in the above post.

non posto

edit: I see it now, I have no idea, but it was pretty freakin' hot

[Dallas]

I didn't read the thread. I must have missed something.


You only have to read back a few posts to get it. =) It's funny.

[MetalHead]

I had a rather unfortunate incident with chili+Dave's Insanity Gourmet Sauce.

[Hostile]

You only have to read back a few posts to get it. =) It's funny.
Gotcha. I've always enjoyed that chili cookoff one. I'm with you, the hotter the better. My wife and kids got me a local organic for Christmas called "Blackout." You can order it online. If you want I will send you the URL. It is not for sissies.

[ethiostar]

this story always cracks me up.

Funny Chili* Taster Story from Will and Guy

Inexperienced Chili* Taster visits Texas

Notes from an Inexperienced Chili Tester called Nigel, who was visiting Texas from Washington. This is how Nigel reported his experience:
'Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. The other two judges (Native Texans) assured me that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted.'
Here are the scorecards for the 8 Chili's that were submitted for judging by Mike, Arthur, Fred, Bubba, Linda, Vera, Susan and Lester.
Chili # 1 Mike's Mild Chili

JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavour. Very mild.
FRANK: Crikey, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. Chili taster story continues....
Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili

JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich manoeuvre. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down The Barn Chili

JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.>
JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. Wey the beer is good stuff. Chili taster story continues...



Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic

JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. lady is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac? Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover

JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive.
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage, Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really cheeses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Crazy rednecks!
Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric flames. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my mouth with a snow cone! Chili taster story continues...
Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili


JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing; it's too painful. Stuff it. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. Story continues, but without the chili taster.
Chili # 8 Lester's Last Of The Red-Hot Lover's Chili

JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?

Footnote:
The inexperienced chili taster is one of our favourite stories.

:lmao2:

Thanks Ice, I just had time to read the whole thing. That's some funny stuff.

[WoodysGirl]

from a gossip site...

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[daschoo]

dallas city council member who will argue terms like "black hole" is a racial comment and take the other dude to court for racism because he said some tickets were going into a black hole of the system.

this is one of his examples of being sane, however.

i hate political correctness like that. over here theres no longer blackboards in schools there are now chalkboards and children instead of being taught baa baa black sheep are now taught baa baa happy sheep. just the first two examples that spring to mind there are many more like muslims speaking out against local council decisions not to put up christmas decorations in towns or villages so as not to offend the muslims in the community.
the world has gone mad!

[daschoo]

Oh brother. I lOOOOVE me some cold sliced fresh cucumber.


Give me some salt and a little pepper and GTHO my way.

peel off the skin, slice them fine and throw them in a bowl. add plenty salt and leave for 5-10 minutes periodically squeezing the cucumber and pouring away the water that the salt is extracting. get some toast and fish pate then put the cucumber on top. i promise you its stunning.

as for the chillies has anyone else ever been in the store in fredericksburg that sells all the spices, rubs, jellies and sauces etc? its just along the street from the christmas store. up the back of that they have a section for hot sauces that are incredible. theres samples of everything they sell and the hot sauces were bad enough, the girlfriend gave up at one called 80% pain, but theres then a wee table with government health warnings about not trying if you have heart conditions etc. tried one called blowtorch or someting like that which was the hottest thing i have ever tried in my life

[Cajuncowboy]

from a gossip site...

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WTH kind of gardening outfit is that????