“Sheltering in Place” with Hermès

[diane278]

@DrTr, Having been retired for 7 years, I was already used to being in a time warp. But the loss of freedom and spontaneous activities has been really challenging. Even when things loosen up, I’m not sure how confident I’ll be about going out and mingling with people. I’m guessing it will take me quite a while. Coming here and being able to joke around and escape, has really helped me. I know this is a place where I can find people who are making the best of this situation. Your comments always make me smile.

For my entire life, I’ve been a source of rather odd ideas, and I see no reason to stop now. So.....next week I’m going in search of those big, fat steak fries. The ones that are truly huge wedges of hot, greasy, salty heaven. When I find them, you’ll see a photo of them perched on my H tray.....

 

[Genie27]

Mmmmm.....fries!!!!

 

[Love Of My Life]

@DrTr, Having been retired for 7 years, I was already used to being in a time warp. But the loss of freedom and spontaneous activities has been really challenging. Even when things loosen up, I’m not sure how confident I’ll be about going out and mingling with people. I’m guessing it will take me quite a while. Coming here and being able to joke around and escape, has really helped me. I know this is a place where I can find people who are making the best of this situation. Your comments always make me smile.

For my entire life, I’ve been a source of rather odd ideas, and I see no reason to stop now. So.....next week I’m going in search of those big, fat steak fries. The ones that are truly huge wedges of hot, greasy, salty heaven. When I find them, you’ll see a photo of them perched on my H tray.....

Diane, it sounds so gooooooooooooooooooooooooood!

 

[Jbizzybeetle]

I’ve been craving Taco Bell tacos and today I caved in. I requested 2 tacos and mild sauce. This is what they put into the bag.
Clearly, although toilet paper may be in short supply.....rest assured, there’s plenty of mild sauce out there.....
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Taco Bell is a great idea! Tomorrow’s trip to usps might take longer than usual.....

 

[tlamdang08]

Still waiting for colors

 

[DrTr]

@DrTr, Having been retired for 7 years, I was already used to being in a time warp. But the loss of freedom and spontaneous activities has been really challenging. Even when things loosen up, I’m not sure how confident I’ll be about going out and mingling with people. I’m guessing it will take me quite a while. Coming here and being able to joke around and escape, has really helped me. I know this is a place where I can find people who are making the best of this situation. Your comments always make me smile.

For my entire life, I’ve been a source of rather odd ideas, and I see no reason to stop now. So.....next week I’m going in search of those big, fat steak fries. The ones that are truly huge wedges of hot, greasy, salty heaven. When I find them, you’ll see a photo of them perched on my H tray.....

I’m with you - even if we open up in May, I’m not planning a quick foray back into the world. I may even continue to work from home, and be very careful about doing much. There just isn’t enough information, testing or planning, people are getting antsy to “get the economy open” but that doesn’t mesh with a real public health plan to do it safely. I feel so badly for everyone that lost jobs, got furloughed, works on the front lines. No easy answers and no easy path. But like you this is a wonderful thread with kind creative and lovely people like you and it helps! Huzzah to you for starting it back when. It’s been a great source of fun.

Big fat golden salty steak fries on H sounds heavenly! Please share them! Then of course it will kick off a craving for me and maybe a few others post away.

 

[diane278]

I’m with you - even if we open up in May, I’m not planning a quick foray back into the world. I may even continue to work from home, and be very careful about doing much. There just isn’t enough information, testing or planning, people are getting antsy to “get the economy open” but that doesn’t mesh with a real public health plan to do it safely. I feel so badly for everyone that lost jobs, got furloughed, works on the front lines. No easy answers and no easy path. But like you this is a wonderful thread with kind creative and lovely people like you and it helps! Huzzah to you for starting it back when. It’s been a great source of fun.

Big fat golden salty steak fries on H sounds heavenly! Please share them! Then of course it will kick off a craving for me and maybe a few others post away.

Thank you for your kind words. This thread IS fun.....more than I ever imagined it might be. Of course, the day we no longer need it, will be a day to celebrate. Until then, we all have this place to get together and hang out.....and continue our antics.

Tomorrow....the search for steak fries.

 

[Genie27]

Thank you for your kind words. This thread IS fun.....more than I ever imagined it might be. Of course, the day we no longer need it, will be a day to celebrate. Until then, we all have this place to get together and hang out.....and continue our antics.

Tomorrow....the search for steak fries.

See, steak frites to me are the long skinny crisp (1/4” cross section) type, but not shoestring - those are even skinnier. So I’m curious to see what you get.
~ your very serious potato enthusiast

Think of me as the tater version of the bubba gump shrimp guy - never met a potato dish I didn’t like.

My favourite make-at-home version is Jaime Oliver’s parboiled skin-on wedges, tossed in olive oil, smashed garlic, even a pinch of chilli powder, on a hot baking tray for 20 minutes. Rough them up a bit with a fork after parboil/drain and the outsides get crispy.

And twice baked potatoes with the works - green onions, cheddar, (bacon), broccoli Or anything else you can think of.

My gift to you all for starting and contributing to this thread.

 

[diane278]

See, steak frites to me are the long skinny crisp (1/4” cross section) type, but not shoestring - those are even skinnier. So I’m curious to see what you get.
~ your very serious potato enthusiast

Think of me as the tater version of the bubba gump shrimp guy - never met a potato dish I didn’t like.

My favourite make-at-home version is Jaime Oliver’s parboiled skin-on wedges, tossed in olive oil, smashed garlic, even a pinch of chilli powder, on a hot baking tray for 20 minutes. Rough them up a bit with a fork after parboil/drain and the outsides get crispy.

And twice baked potatoes with the works - green onions, cheddar, (bacon), broccoli Or anything else you can think of.

My gift to you all for starting and contributing to this thread.

Well, that recipe made my stomach growl in anticipation!

 

[loh]

We are starting week 7 of staying at home. I have gotten into somewhat of a routine and admit that I kind of like this taking a step back from the hectic days before this. I still have to get some work done, so I brought in a couple of friends to the home office to make sure I am productive so I can play tennis later. But, as usual, I'm procrastinating by surfing TPF.

 

[sf_newyorker]

“That is not your be-all and end-all.”

“We glide the same heavens - are my wits addled, brother?”


“Perhaps you can add another nightmare. Please, search my pack - I always carry a spare.”

 

[loh]

View attachment 4718302 “That is not your be-all and end-all.”

View attachment 4718305 “We glide the same heavens - are my wits addled, brother?”

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“Perhaps you can add another nightmare. Please, search my pack - I always carry a spare.”

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Her face is so expressive. Love it.

 

[Love Of My Life]

See, steak frites to me are the long skinny crisp (1/4” cross section) type, but not shoestring - those are even skinnier. So I’m curious to see what you get.
~ your very serious potato enthusiast

Think of me as the tater version of the bubba gump shrimp guy - never met a potato dish I didn’t like.

My favourite make-at-home version is Jaime Oliver’s parboiled skin-on wedges, tossed in olive oil, smashed garlic, even a pinch of chilli powder, on a hot baking tray for 20 minutes. Rough them up a bit with a fork after parboil/drain and the outsides get crispy.

And twice baked potatoes with the works - green onions, cheddar, (bacon), broccoli Or anything else you can think of.

My gift to you all for starting and contributing to this thread.

I've eaten the steak frites you are referring to served with steak tartare
I've also eaten the big steak fries like what Diane I think is referring to.. Like a cut up yukon in quarters (I salt them with truffle salt & more than a drizzle of olive oil)
& bake until crispy served along with roquefort

 

[loh]

I've eaten the steak frites you are referring to served with steak tartare
I've also eaten the big steak fries like what Diane I think is referring to.. Like a cut up yukon in quarters (I salt them with truffle salt & more than a drizzle of olive oil)
& bake until crispy served along with roquefort

Yum, steak tartare and frites. Oh, to be able to go out and dine. One of the things I am most looking forward to doing again.

 

[miriel]

I made my face mask from one of the dust bags of my Oran - here it is with my B35.