tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post6015873986724721074..comments2023-07-02T13:42:30.904-07:00Comments on Reel Focus: Food in Film: Ugli FruitTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-86322305628650231882017-04-28T11:11:08.825-07:002017-04-28T11:11:08.825-07:00I can't imagine what happens to an avocado if ...I can't imagine what happens to an avocado if baked like a potato. Sounds disgusting. At least nowadays we can search the Internet for instructions on how to prepare certain foods. We get spoiled with the information at our fingertips.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-62081311918145889322017-04-27T00:28:29.085-07:002017-04-27T00:28:29.085-07:00Hi Trudy - I don't see Ugli fruit around much ...Hi Trudy - I don't see Ugli fruit around much ... my father brought back some from Waterloo Station in the 50s - it must have been the first time they were in England (give or take a couple of years) - from a barrow 'boy' - the way fruit and veg were collected from Covent Garden - the market - to sell and tempt commuters ... it was delicious as you say.<br /><br />Thankfully I enjoy most foods - one or two I can't eat - macadamia and brazil nuts ... too rich I think ... but Marks and Spencers had to show consumers how to eat avocados when they were first on the shelves here ... some people thought they were pears - and a desert, others that they had to be cooked ... probably like baked potatoes ... but avos need to come with a 'How to Eat' ... note!!<br /><br />Cheers Hilary - there's a drink in the W below?!<br /><br />http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/w-is-for-whistlejacket.htmlHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-15572445770055226342017-04-26T17:30:44.335-07:002017-04-26T17:30:44.335-07:00Yep, there are limited food choices for the letter...Yep, there are limited food choices for the letter U!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-11160803716586177582017-04-26T17:29:43.962-07:002017-04-26T17:29:43.962-07:00I can handle kale in small amounts in a smoothie o...I can handle kale in small amounts in a smoothie or salad, but I do use a large amount in one of my soup recipes. It tastes great in the soup because of the seasonings I imagine.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-89818858730649964042017-04-26T17:22:06.017-07:002017-04-26T17:22:06.017-07:00Lobsters are pretty funny looking, but delicious!Lobsters are pretty funny looking, but delicious!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-54335394661238221612017-04-26T15:10:42.744-07:002017-04-26T15:10:42.744-07:00No organ meat for me. BTW, a couple of years ago ...No organ meat for me. BTW, a couple of years ago I did a food thing for the A-Z and made Ugli Fruit cocktails - one with vodka and one with honey bourbon. Yummy. <a href="http://www.myvirtualvineyard.com" rel="nofollow">My Virtual Vineyard</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-1563478058188568792017-04-26T04:15:53.645-07:002017-04-26T04:15:53.645-07:00Kale. My first experience was a raw kale salad I ...Kale. My first experience was a raw kale salad I had to make in culinary class. Nothing I added could make it edible INO, those the chef liked it. Now I use Blue Apron. They love to include kale and I have learned to eat it as long as it is cooked and seasoned well.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-23412559595429568002017-04-25T20:23:06.048-07:002017-04-25T20:23:06.048-07:00I love lobster but I've always understood why ...I love lobster but I've always understood why some people might not want to try it. <a href="http://www.weekendsinmaine.com" rel="nofollow">WeekendsInMaine</a> Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-84875392561300138142017-04-25T18:38:26.557-07:002017-04-25T18:38:26.557-07:00So true. Definitely like people too. Thanks for ad...So true. Definitely like people too. Thanks for adding that thought!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-55769214933454521462017-04-25T17:28:18.112-07:002017-04-25T17:28:18.112-07:00It's a bit like people isn't it? Sometimes...It's a bit like people isn't it? Sometimes we are fooled by a pretty face, or we don't give credit to an old wrinkled one and miss out on so much.<br />Leanne | <a href="http://www.crestingthehill.com.au" rel="nofollow">cresting the hill</a>Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-83963046981856883272017-04-25T15:30:18.424-07:002017-04-25T15:30:18.424-07:00I had eel at a sushi restaurant and was pleasantly...I had eel at a sushi restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. <br /><br />Did you find ugli fruit at the grocery store?Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-21582865260213030602017-04-25T15:26:17.047-07:002017-04-25T15:26:17.047-07:00Cooked cabbage can have an off-putting smell. I lo...Cooked cabbage can have an off-putting smell. I love it with corned beef, though! <br /><br />My husband would tell you that EVERYTHING tastes better with bacon!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-54799535870299193442017-04-25T15:24:35.026-07:002017-04-25T15:24:35.026-07:00The poor blobfish. It can't help it, but oh my...The poor blobfish. It can't help it, but oh my goodness, it got the short end of the stick when it comes to looks. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-57221300937394248522017-04-25T15:21:14.049-07:002017-04-25T15:21:14.049-07:00You're right, the kiwi is odd... especially th...You're right, the kiwi is odd... especially the texture of the peel... but they are so tasty!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-8047272119156769612017-04-25T14:58:32.721-07:002017-04-25T14:58:32.721-07:00I thought eel would be gross. But now it's one...I thought eel would be gross. But now it's one of my favs.<br />I'm at a Wegman's grocery store right now. I'll have to see if they have ugli fruit.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343722894608893190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-21544276918387108942017-04-25T14:39:04.222-07:002017-04-25T14:39:04.222-07:00I avoided cooked cabbage because I remembered an a...I avoided cooked cabbage because I remembered an awful smell from it cooking as a child. But there have been several recipes lately that contained cooked cabbage that I finally took a chance. I liked it, but then again I cooked it in bacon grease so that might have helped! <a href="http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2017/04/u-is-for-upcoming-beach-reads.html" rel="nofollow">Girl Who Reads</a>Girl Who Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567066995224650190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-43214234570779516882017-04-25T13:50:23.309-07:002017-04-25T13:50:23.309-07:00In this case, they say that the beauty is inside.N...In this case, they say that the beauty is inside.Not sure if we can say the same of blobfish...<br />-----<br /><a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html" rel="nofollow">Eva</a> - <a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mail Adventures</a><br />Mail Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574231572383527950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-60183616772435429112017-04-25T13:25:27.928-07:002017-04-25T13:25:27.928-07:00Ah yes, I think lots of food might not look the mo...Ah yes, I think lots of food might not look the most appealing, but under the peel is delicious! I mean, when you think about it, kiwis look really weird, but in reality they're totally delicious. ;) <br /><br />Visiting from the A to Z Challenge. See my “U” post here: https://lydiahowe.com/2017/04/25/u-is-for-uncle-izaac-atozchallenge/Aidyl Ewohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193031689876630475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-79599681939693167262017-04-25T13:23:13.278-07:002017-04-25T13:23:13.278-07:00I've had raw egg, and it was gross. Not all th...I've had raw egg, and it was gross. Not all things become favorites, that's for sure!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-60059887277378181632017-04-25T10:04:28.492-07:002017-04-25T10:04:28.492-07:00Susanne,
Foods that are slimy gross me out like...Susanne, <br /><br />Foods that are slimy gross me out like raw eggs or caviar. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like eating these things. I can't think of anything I thought I wouldn't like and later discovered that I liked it. <br /><br />For a long time I was reluctant to watching The Walking Dead series. I thought it was stupid and thought how could it be good? Then, we got started on it and are total fans of the program. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting, <a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/2017/04/aprila2z-art-sketching-through-the-alphabet-u/" rel="nofollow">Art Sketching Through the Alphabet "U" (Unicorn)</a>!<br /><br />~Curious as a CathyCathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-30414844813155332382017-04-25T10:01:39.962-07:002017-04-25T10:01:39.962-07:00That's another film I could have mentioned... ...That's another film I could have mentioned... I was assigned to write a review on Allegiant, the 3rd of the Divergent Films, and wouldn't have watched it otherwise, but I found it interesting and look forward to the 4th installment!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-78777963332630035062017-04-25T09:56:49.795-07:002017-04-25T09:56:49.795-07:00Thanks for visiting both posts! I responded to the...Thanks for visiting both posts! I responded to the comment you left on Sullivan's Travels, too. I hope you get a chance to watch it.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-5787140083377495882017-04-25T09:55:51.493-07:002017-04-25T09:55:51.493-07:00Now they belong on a list of all things delicious!...Now they belong on a list of all things delicious! <br /><br />I just thought of another food I could have used: fish tacos. I avoided them for a long time, but turns out they are yummy!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-64809726460016252772017-04-25T09:48:56.560-07:002017-04-25T09:48:56.560-07:00Ugli fruit live up their name but they are absolut...Ugli fruit live up their name but they are absolutley delicious. I read the Divergent novels but initially avoided the films because they are so often disappointing. Wrong! They were great and number four is due out soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://keithsramblings.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Another day in Amble Bay!</a> <br /><br />Keith's Ramblingshttp://keithsramblings.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-48236892276017678692017-04-25T09:23:00.094-07:002017-04-25T09:23:00.094-07:00Great post! Had to go over and read about Sullivan...Great post! Had to go over and read about Sullivan's Travels as well. Cheers! <br />----------<br><br />Gail Park<br><br /><a href="https://seezooeyrun.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Making Life an Art</a>Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11592675294950761992noreply@blogger.com