BW3's Parmesan Garlic Steak soft taco's

[KYHeirloomer]

>that would make me a pastry chef. And with a roast in the oven... <

Aha! I've got you beat, Mama. Last night I reduced a marinade until it was thickened. So that must make me a saucier as well as all those other things.

Oh I am the cook and the captain bold
And the mate of the Nancy brig
And the boatswain tight, and the midshipmite
And the crew of the capitans gig

But, alas, despite what they may think at that other site, I am not a chef.

[Mama Mangia]

I don't know where you live KYH - but where I am - you can actually watch yourself walking in and out of the supermarkets and there are cameras in every aisle. that is how they catch the purse thieves. And it's like that with at least 3 of our big chains as well as many convenience stores.

And if there are gas pumps outside any store - there are cameras - several.

We even have cameras on our roads now - for speeders, road rage, etc.

So big Brother has moved into town up here.

(even fast food restaurants and other restaurants have them as well)

[Mama Mangia]

we've even got cameras on most city buildings not to mention all the cameras installed by individual business, churches, schools, etc.

Most schools here you cannot get in unless you are buzzed in.

you can't even go into a McD's playroom without cameras on you.

[mrsjimmyp]

Mama...where do you live ? If thats not too personal. But you are correct cameras are a way of life nowadays with all the crime taking place.

[Mama Mangia]

I'm in upstate New York - camera city. and they are installing more - they feel that they can put up cameras with radar on the highways and nail us all for going a mil over the speed limit - and you can't fight it - they got pix

most cities and townships are plastering them all over -

[jglass]

Grayson is still small. The two grocery stores have these things on either side of the door you walk through when you leave but I dont think they even turn them on half the time. No camers that I have seen. Def Mom and Pop stores.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

mama- the original recipe using your beef scraps sounds yummy! Can we make this at our next community supper- please?

Also, as a side-note... like many of ya'll- I've been to MANY cooking forums. Currently I spend time at 2- though of the two, I devote more of my time to here- and obviously enjoy the simple, easy neighborliness of this group more.

It is not work for me to hang-out and participate here... I genuinely enjoy and find myself caring for those in our group... I feel like we're all good neighbors- Fred Rogers style here at Spice Place!

I also enjoy the light & varied subjects we share and pass around... I like the casual politeness and good manners of it all... I am grateful to Brook for leading me over this way... I'm grateful to mama for her style of management of the site, and I am grateful to all members- both the longer-term friends, and also the frequent NEW ones who come here and take part.

I've been here a relaltively short time, still... only since June. But I feel like I've been here for YEARS. To me, that says it all! In just over 3 short months, I've posted over a thousand times! I wouldn't have been able to if I didn't feel such a part- and if I weren't so comfy here. Thanks to YOU ALL! It's a real pleasure to be just ONE in a group of MANY fine, fine folks. I think we all deserve a round of applause!

(As my fav down-home diva, Dolly P. would say- "C'mon in, pulluppa chair- you'll never meet any finer nuts!" )

[Mama Mangia]

awww - you're so sweet!

and you are a pleasure to have around - unfortunately I think you missed some "fun" with mama and the group -

like this recipe is not mine - it was posted by a so-called chef with a new site that has 4 members and a handful of recipes from the FN. when she decided she didn't want to play with us - she deleted her recipe. you don't do that. once posted it stays. if no one wants to play with you - then leave - but you can't take all your toys with you. I took the liberty of re-posting the recipe for anyone who would like it. and so the trouble got worse...........................and we were hissed! sssssssssss (so adult) and no one hisses mama's little angels here - that riled me and got that dago red flowing thru the veins! out came the claws - but -

I see that we must be doing something right on this sight - Britt is still lurking and taking our ideas to the big chef site to use. they just can't stay away from us -

I personally don't like to get mean and rotten unless I have to - and this past weekend was "fun" - but as you know - p.i.s.s. off mama (and it takes a lot to do that) and i will strike back.

Like I said - I'll play your game - but by MY rules - and you won't like it or the results.

and I had to be that way this weekend.

I deleted the whole mess - the big chef and her sidekick Britt were not worth it.

We have a great little site here - and we are family - and I think we all like it that way and I want to keep it that way.

new members are always welcomed - not the spam heads

Kev - you just stick with us - we are family here - and as our family grows - we'll still be together and all will be loved and accepted.

I'm not too sure about my "style of management" - but then again - CanMan was nice enough to give me an offical Mama-Nator button and I feel so special!

I love my new button!

Thank you CanMan!

and our little family is just right!