Speaking of unwanted SPAM. Do You Believe This?!
Jan 13th, 2005, 03:47 PM
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It just occurred to me that here in Austin we have an annual event called the Spam-a-rama, I think it's in May. Believe it or not, people come from miles around to participate. It's a big festival where they have a contest for who can make the best spam dish. I think making a good spam dish would be more challenging than the Boston Marathon. These cooks must have some kind of talent. Is is any wonder that we have a slogan about our city, called, "Keep Austin Weird."
Jan 13th, 2005, 04:05 PM
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"my mother used to slice it and bake it with pineapple rings and either maple syrup or brown sugar on top..."
Peeky, I'll have to skip the peas, however.
P_M, I was at the Rose Bowl and partied in the parking lot with a group from Austin before (and after) the game. A very fun group (didn't hurt that UT won in the final seconds). Wish I'd known about the Spam-a-rama.
Peeky, I'll have to skip the peas, however.
P_M, I was at the Rose Bowl and partied in the parking lot with a group from Austin before (and after) the game. A very fun group (didn't hurt that UT won in the final seconds). Wish I'd known about the Spam-a-rama.
Jan 13th, 2005, 04:16 PM
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http://www.spam.com/
Contrary to many theories over the decades, SPAM is actually ham and pork shoulder meat, with sugar and water added. It is quite delicious as a fried breakfast meat--the sugars caramelize. I said delicious, not healthy.
But I've never liked the taste right out of the can.
Some SPAM facts:
If all the cans of Spam ever eaten were put end-to-end, they would circle the globe at least ten times.
Residents of Hawai'i eat an average of four cans of SPAM per person per year, more than in any other place on Earth (Elsewhere in the Universe, who knows?).
By 1959, a billion cans of SPAM had been sold. The two billion mark was hit in 1970, followed by three billion in 1980, four billion in 1986, five billion in 1993. That's a lot of SPAM!
In Korea, SPAM is sold in stylish presentation gift boxes of nine cans. There are Korean imitations called Lo-Spam, Dak, Plumrose, and Tulip, to ensure that no one need go without.
Nikita Krushchev once credited SPAM with the survival of the WWII Russian army. ''Without SPAM, we wouldn't have been able to feed our army,'' he said.
Gosh, Germany might have won WWII without SPAM!
Contrary to many theories over the decades, SPAM is actually ham and pork shoulder meat, with sugar and water added. It is quite delicious as a fried breakfast meat--the sugars caramelize. I said delicious, not healthy.
But I've never liked the taste right out of the can.
Some SPAM facts:
If all the cans of Spam ever eaten were put end-to-end, they would circle the globe at least ten times.
Residents of Hawai'i eat an average of four cans of SPAM per person per year, more than in any other place on Earth (Elsewhere in the Universe, who knows?).
By 1959, a billion cans of SPAM had been sold. The two billion mark was hit in 1970, followed by three billion in 1980, four billion in 1986, five billion in 1993. That's a lot of SPAM!
In Korea, SPAM is sold in stylish presentation gift boxes of nine cans. There are Korean imitations called Lo-Spam, Dak, Plumrose, and Tulip, to ensure that no one need go without.
Nikita Krushchev once credited SPAM with the survival of the WWII Russian army. ''Without SPAM, we wouldn't have been able to feed our army,'' he said.
Gosh, Germany might have won WWII without SPAM!
Jan 13th, 2005, 09:58 PM
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In the true Scottish tradition of frying anything they can get their hands on, one dish that was regularly served to us for lunch at school was "Spam fritters" - slices of Spam dipped in batter and deep fried. I still shudder at the thought.
Jan 14th, 2005, 02:26 AM
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You might not be aware of it but Spam is a seasonal food in Puerto Rico.
If you think that there is tasting/purchasing hype on the beaujolais release night you should try to buy Spam on the night before a hurricane hits the island. I myself have stood in lines for more than an hour to purchase this item along with canned tuna, DD batteries, candles and water bottles...it is still sitting in my pantry
If you think that there is tasting/purchasing hype on the beaujolais release night you should try to buy Spam on the night before a hurricane hits the island. I myself have stood in lines for more than an hour to purchase this item along with canned tuna, DD batteries, candles and water bottles...it is still sitting in my pantry
Jan 14th, 2005, 04:21 AM
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Does anyone know of a good spa where I can get "spampered"??
Never had it, probably never will. I think the original Trivial Pursuit had a question about how the name Spam came about. The answer was "spiced ham." I like my cousin's answer better: "s--t and ham?"
Never had it, probably never will. I think the original Trivial Pursuit had a question about how the name Spam came about. The answer was "spiced ham." I like my cousin's answer better: "s--t and ham?"
Jan 14th, 2005, 04:44 AM
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My aunt Julia Children's favorite recipe:
Slice the spam into 1/3" slices, arrange on a towel, cover with another towel, and beat it flat and crumbly with a baseball bat (a cricket bat will do in a pinch). Remove the top towel and fry the spam in ultra virgin peanut oil.
Butter and layer at least 10 leaves of filo pastry, sprinkling the spam and chopped chervil over each buttered layer. Roll up and place in a deep loaf pan, cover with 1/3" slices of Velveeta. Bake until the visiting in-laws leave the house. Serve with a mustard and horseradish sauce. Best with pineapple wine.
Slice the spam into 1/3" slices, arrange on a towel, cover with another towel, and beat it flat and crumbly with a baseball bat (a cricket bat will do in a pinch). Remove the top towel and fry the spam in ultra virgin peanut oil.
Butter and layer at least 10 leaves of filo pastry, sprinkling the spam and chopped chervil over each buttered layer. Roll up and place in a deep loaf pan, cover with 1/3" slices of Velveeta. Bake until the visiting in-laws leave the house. Serve with a mustard and horseradish sauce. Best with pineapple wine.
Jan 14th, 2005, 05:40 AM
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You all do know there is a Spam Museum? If you're ever in Austin Minnesota stop by, it's pretty interesting. http://media.hormel.com/templates/kn...9&catitemid=16
My kids hate Spam as when they were small my husband was in college, we were poor and Spam was cheap so yes, they had it often.
My kids hate Spam as when they were small my husband was in college, we were poor and Spam was cheap so yes, they had it often.
Jan 14th, 2005, 08:35 AM
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I had a theme party a few years ago based around trashy food from your youth. One of the guests arrived with Spam. Not just Spam but Spam Lite too.
His method of preparation was thinly sliced then charcoal grilled. Most everyone preferred the Lite to the real thing. It was a lot less salty.
Spam is best eaten while wearing a worn chenille robe with pink mules.
You people and your red, white and rosé wines. It is of course served with a chilled bottle of Boone's Farm Tickle Pink. Jeez you'd think you people didn't know how to pair food with wine.
One guest did insist upon eating his grilled Spam on a Wonder white bread bun with Miracle Whip and washed it down with a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Needless to say that tacky guest was struck from my "A" list.
His method of preparation was thinly sliced then charcoal grilled. Most everyone preferred the Lite to the real thing. It was a lot less salty.
Spam is best eaten while wearing a worn chenille robe with pink mules.
You people and your red, white and rosé wines. It is of course served with a chilled bottle of Boone's Farm Tickle Pink. Jeez you'd think you people didn't know how to pair food with wine.
One guest did insist upon eating his grilled Spam on a Wonder white bread bun with Miracle Whip and washed it down with a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Needless to say that tacky guest was struck from my "A" list.
Jan 14th, 2005, 09:04 AM
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One serving is 2 oz.
Calories 174
Calories from Fat 137
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.3g 23%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 767mg 32%
But the carbs aren't too bad...
Total Carbohydrates 1.7g 1%
Protein 7.4g
Calories 174
Calories from Fat 137
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.3g 23%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 767mg 32%
But the carbs aren't too bad...
Total Carbohydrates 1.7g 1%
Protein 7.4g
