Gnocchi Hate Thread
Apr 28th 2011, 10:33 am
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Potato is very nearly the devil's food therefore anything made by very nearly the devil's food, is, by definition, the devil's own.
The only time I tried gnocchi, it felt like I was trying to chew on some slimy, chewy man balls
But on a different note, I would love to try the chocolate and partridge ravioli that was on Masterchef last night
The only time I tried gnocchi, it felt like I was trying to chew on some slimy, chewy man balls
But on a different note, I would love to try the chocolate and partridge ravioli that was on Masterchef last night
Never tried it but after that visualisation I now know I never will 
Apr 28th 2011, 10:39 am
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Apr 28th 2011, 11:57 am
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Potato is very nearly the devil's food therefore anything made by very nearly the devil's food, is, by definition, the devil's own.
The only time I tried gnocchi, it felt like I was trying to chew on some slimy, chewy man balls
But on a different note, I would love to try the chocolate and partridge ravioli that was on Masterchef last night
The only time I tried gnocchi, it felt like I was trying to chew on some slimy, chewy man balls
But on a different note, I would love to try the chocolate and partridge ravioli that was on Masterchef last night
I will agree that they do look like small bollocks.
Apr 28th 2011, 12:02 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
I thought I'd do a beef stir-fry tonight with loads of veggies and some seasoning and very fine it turned out too.
I made the fatal mistake of picking up some ready-made gnocchi to go with it ... I thought it would be a change from the usual pasta/noodle/mash options ... A more disgusting thing I cannot imagine, from the texture to the taste. Good job I tasted it before serving it up, the OH and kid both agreed.
To add insult when I looked on the docket I saw I paid over $5 for this stuff.
Even the dog has refused it.
<My Kitchen Stinks update ends>
I made the fatal mistake of picking up some ready-made gnocchi to go with it ... I thought it would be a change from the usual pasta/noodle/mash options ... A more disgusting thing I cannot imagine, from the texture to the taste. Good job I tasted it before serving it up, the OH and kid both agreed.
To add insult when I looked on the docket I saw I paid over $5 for this stuff.
Even the dog has refused it.
<My Kitchen Stinks update ends>
Apr 28th 2011, 12:11 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
He must be going through an experimental phase in the kitchen.
I've had gnocchi once which says it all.
Polenta on the other hand is tremendous when my wife makes it into a lemon polenta cake.
http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/8640...enta-cake.aspx
I've had gnocchi once which says it all.
Polenta on the other hand is tremendous when my wife makes it into a lemon polenta cake.
http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/8640...enta-cake.aspx
Apr 28th 2011, 12:26 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
I have another theory...
things like gnocchi ... highly complicated, time consuming ways of cooking something VERY simple... a plan, that has largely been successful, devised by men to keep women in the kitchen for longer than is entirely necessary... there are many similar examples from many cultures...
things like gnocchi ... highly complicated, time consuming ways of cooking something VERY simple... a plan, that has largely been successful, devised by men to keep women in the kitchen for longer than is entirely necessary... there are many similar examples from many cultures...
Apr 28th 2011, 1:01 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Gnocchi can be gorgeous. God only knows what is being done to it in Australia....
Apr 28th 2011, 1:37 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
He must be going through an experimental phase in the kitchen.
I've had gnocchi once which says it all.
Polenta on the other hand is tremendous when my wife makes it into a lemon polenta cake.
http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/8640...enta-cake.aspx
I've had gnocchi once which says it all.
Polenta on the other hand is tremendous when my wife makes it into a lemon polenta cake.
http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/8640...enta-cake.aspx
Apr 28th 2011, 3:08 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
I like gnocchi. And polenta. And cous cous. But not stir fry.
Think I might be on my own on that one.
Think I might be on my own on that one.
Apr 28th 2011, 3:38 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
It's got to be home-made gnocchi if you're going to have it. The shop-bought stuff here is terrible, a complete waste of time and money. I'm a big fan of couscous, especially in summer when it's so hot that you don't want to do anything more heat-producing than boiling a kettle.
Apr 28th 2011, 4:57 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
You have a friend
And I agree with tonrob, beef stir-fry and gnocchi
Apr 28th 2011, 6:44 pm
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Beef stir fry and gnocchi.....hmmm...fusion quisine can only go so far 
However, beef stir fry
Gnocchi -
tried it once - I can imagine practicing table tennis with the little balls of rubber shite if I was inclined.
Lets keep good old spuds recognisable and edible
However, beef stir fry
Gnocchi -
tried it once - I can imagine practicing table tennis with the little balls of rubber shite if I was inclined.Lets keep good old spuds recognisable and edible
Apr 29th 2011, 4:13 am
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
What the hell is "Gnocchi" I love tatties and think I may be missing out?
Never heard of it.
Keel
Never heard of it.
Keel
Apr 29th 2011, 4:20 am
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Re: Gnocchi Hate Thread
Love it as well. Only I get my fresh made at an Italian deli around the corner from me. Excellent.
Love the wikis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnocchi
