Food Snob Chronicles – Food. Melodious food.
My mother was once complaining to me about ‘my’ music, when she told me that she could probably sell a million records just by naming the band ‘Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.’ Though it would take a little more than a catchy delicious name to sell one million units (as they’re now known), several musical groups have had the same idea.
To make good gravy for your mashed potatoes, you need Cream. (
Fresh Cream was the name of the 1960s band’s debut album, by the way.) Meat Loaf is a natural with mashed potatoes, but, you might also want some fresh Bread or a Limp Bizkit for sopping. (If you prefer, serve Green Jellÿ, Lady Marmalade, Pearl Jam or A Taste of Honey alongside.) Every meal needs a green vegetable and Ultimate Spinach is a good choice. If you’ve invited a vegan for dinner, just serve them a heaping helping of protein-rich Black Eyed Peas. Make sure there’s plenty of Salt-n-Pepa, in case the seasoning needs adjustment.
If you’re just snacking, a Cracker and some String Cheese Incident or Hot Tuna (spiced with Red Hot Chili Peppers) might satisfy you until the next meal. Or, maybe you prefer an appetizer of raw Blue Öyster Cult on the half shell. If you want to be fancier, why not make a tray of Raspberries, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Blind Melon, The Electric Prunes, Peaches & Herb, Bananarama and The Apples in Stereo? Just stay away from The Moldy Peaches.
For your apéritif — April Wine, Corona, Scotch & Tonic or even Everclear (watered down, of course, with Wild Cherry or The Cranberries juice, or some Vanilla Ice.)
And, finally … Dessert.
Many people enjoy C
ake, (or the lighter The Chiffons version) but I’m more a fan of Humble Pie, pie made from the Smashing Pumpkins or Buckcherry. Or even Vanilla Fudge. During the hot summer months, The Banana Splits really hit the spot. In winter, Hot Chocolate makes a surprisingly satisfying ending to a meal. As for the children … Lemonheads and Squirrel Nut Zippers candies should keep them happy. Heck, as long as it’s flavored with Sugarloaf or The California Honeydrops, kids will eat it.
Tomorrow’s menu might include Taco or some other type of Meat Puppet, followed by a dessert sweetened with The Sugarhill Gang or The Honeydrippers.
But one thing’s for sure … No Phish or Wings, since neither were named for the foods we eat.
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Here’s the deal. I’ve seen several delicious recipes for Korean Beef across the Internet. Where did the Korean part come from? I’m not sure. Neither are my Korean friends. Being that I’m an editor by trade, I’m hesitant to give my version a ‘Korean’ moniker. Instead — and since I’ve improved on most of what I’ve witnessed (to my own taste, of course). I’ve titled my version of this easy weeknight dish with a more generic name. It’s quick. Easy. And excellent for a weeknight meal.
Asian-style (Ground) Beef
Easy. Delicious. (Even child-approved.) Asian Beef is outstanding for a weeknight meal.
2 lbs – Lean ground beef
2 TB – Vegetable oil
1 cup – Beef stock
1/4 cup – Brown sugar
1 1/2 cups – Soy sauce
4 – Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup – Cilantro, chopped
2 tsp – Fresh ginger, minced
2 TB – Chile Garlic paste (or 1 TB dried red chile flakes)
2 TB – Toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup – Green onions, diced
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Brown beef. Drain and set aside.
Add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger and chile garlic paste to hot skillet. Saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add beef stock, brown sugar and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Add drained ground beef back to pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until most liquids have evaporated. Turn off heat. Stir in sesame oil and cilantro.
Serve in individual bowls over rice. Top with green onions. Serves 5.
Oh, bravo! I’ll be singing ‘White Room’ for the rest of the day, but it was worth it for that collection. I usually put the word ‘style’ with a country dish if it’s not truly authentic. You definitely have a collection of flavors that I love here, Korean or not.
Good call. Done.
Nicely done! Never thought about how many bands are named with some sort of food!
Thank you! Most people don’t think about stuff like that. I’m a strange guy, at times. Lucky for me, I have a place to chronicle my hallucinations.
Yes, but strange is often fun.
Funny! And I love this recipe.
Thanks!
I’m going to forgive you for saying you’ve improved on the Korean Beef you’ve seen since you were genius in your music-inspired meatloaf-y post.
Red Hot Chili Peppers? Genius band, by the way. They smoked some, errrr, cilantro on stage the entire concert. They played after Snoop Dogg…who isn’t named after food…but he is indeed an experience.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band did their fair share of … mushrooms and such too.
Genius.. c
Thanks, C!
I’d follow your beautiful Asian beef dish with a dash of ‘Sugar Ray’ in my tea.
Would you like some The Lemons with that Ice T?
Ha! You already used ‘Vanilla Ice’ so I can’t add that
You know why I love you soooooooooooo much??? You know what ‘Squirrel Nut Zippers’ are!! The Asian beef rocks as well, my friend…Adam, you have a way w/words, a snarky sense of humor, and a personality that rocks! Your most favorite friend! Ally
Thank you for The Lovin’ Spoonful, Ally! You have a way with words yourself!
Great post! You forgot Cherry Poppin Daddies and Pink Martini but you hit most of them! The recipe looks good too!
Thanks, Pam. I have an entire list of bands that I didn’t use. Once I arrived at Taco, I began sobering up. (I overdid it on the Moby Grape, because it had a wonderful Flava Flav. Good thing I didn’t hit the Tangerine Dream!)
Certainly an ecclectic taste in music!
I can assure you that some of bands get no more than a single star in my iTunes ratings. Besides, if I admitted to liking Taco (Puttin’ on the Ritz – from the 1980s) … Well, let’s just say that I don’t admit to anything.
Amazing list Adam – now did you do that all off the top of your head?
Looks like a great meal & I really like the fast & easy part of it. It’s going on the list…
which speaking of lists – I’ve just caught up on acknowledging the awards I received over the past couple of months and of course in passing on these awards you were top of my list(s). So here’s to you: the REALITY AWARD and, are you ready for this one? The Sensual Award which you won in my book for the lovely love letter to your wife.
How awesome are you for giving me such nods! My wife will get a chuckle out of the Sensual Award.
I really, really enjoy your blog and hope that other’s find it through this. I figured if anyone could handle the Sensual Award it would be you. All my husband said about it was “huh? what’s that supposed to mean”. Frankly I haven’t a clue but I hope your wife says “of course, I would have pegged you for it too”.
I can handle the Sensual Award, for sure. Thank you.
Maybe you could have that enlarged and hang it at work.
Oh, and no. Though I have tunes from every band I list, I did have to scroll through my iTunes library.
With your Hot Chocolate a few “Savoy Truffle(s)”. Hint it’s on the White Album.
Strictly a guess, Joe, based on my memory of your favorite bands and a hunch – based on the food type. The Beatles? (I own very few Beatles tunes.)
You got me….
and from the audience participation group during Rocky Horror….”What?!? Meatloaf – again?!?!?!?”
Indeed!
What a fun post! (and a great recipe, to boot!) Thanks for the smile this morning!
My pleasure, Lesley. Thank you for stopping by these parts.
Reblogged this on her little bites and commented:
Awesome. Just awesome.
that was so totally BRILLIANT! Sharing with all my friends.
Aww, shucks. It was nothing.
Thank you.