I hate Turkey rant

[MistWolf]

Liver Fiesta was at least a once a month horror on my ship. Think small chunks of liver baked with large chunks of slimy bell pepper and onion then let sit in a steam tray for serving. You learn a lot of tricks eating in a navy mess. Many culinary sins can be covered literally by bread and making a sandwich out of things you wouldn't ordinarily sandwich. Hot sauce helps bland become less bland. Et cetera. Nothing helps liver fiesta, NOTHING! And I say this as a person that likes the occasional meal of beef liver and onions.

The only time the smell of cooking has driven me from the chowhall was when they were doing liver.

Nothing is worse than liver cooked en masse. Nothing.

[RoyGBiv]

Nothing is worse than liver cooked en masse. Nothing.

Ever been to Asia?

[MistWolf]

I have not

[RoyGBiv]

I have not

Stop by your local Asian supermarket and pick yourself up one of these.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian

Pro tip. Cut it up outside. Don't bring it in the house. They are banned in most Asia 4-5 star hotels.
They actually don't taste bad at all, if you can get past the smell.

My buddy describes it as "Eating a bowl of Tapioca ice cream while sitting on the bowl taking the stinkiest dump of your lifetime."

And this stuff absolutely wreaks too.... but the smell spreads less...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natt%C5%8D

[JAD]

Cho tofu will change your mind about whether the Taiwanese have given up on the notion of chemical warfare.

https://biglittleisland.com/taiwan-stinky-tofu/

[RoyGBiv]

Cho tofu will change your mind about whether the Taiwanese have given up on the notion of chemical warfare.

https://biglittleisland.com/taiwan-stinky-tofu/

A close cousin to Natto.

[RJ]

My work this year is done.

See y’all in 2021. Let’s put this crap year of 2020 behind us.

#istillhateturkey

[Lex Luthier]

Stop by your local Asian supermarket and pick yourself up one of these.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian

Pro tip. Cut it up outside. Don't bring it in the house. They are banned in most Asia 4-5 star hotels.
They actually don't taste bad at all, if you can get past the smell.

My buddy describes it as "Eating a bowl of Tapioca ice cream while sitting on the bowl taking the stinkiest dump of your lifetime."

And this stuff absolutely wreaks too.... but the smell spreads less...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natt%C5%8D

It is illegal to bring Durian on public transit on several asian countries.
I've had it a couple times. Worth it if you can stay upwind.

@RevolverRob should note that Central Market in Poulsbo used to carry Durian ice cream that was really rather good (and served as a medium-stakes dare).

[Flamingo]

I am doing beef ribs for Thanksgiving.

[JHC]

I am doing beef ribs for Thanksgiving.

On my son's request since he'll get some turkey with in-laws, I'm sleeping out with a smoker tonight (34 degrees) with a brisket at his request to mix things up. But I LOVE roast turkey and not ashamed of it!