Spam. What was I thinking?
Thursday, November 3, 2005 by Sleeping Dragon | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
It's been about 30 years since I've eaten the stuff. But a recent forum thread got me thinking I should try it. So while I was at the store jonesin' for a snack, I saw it and in my basket it went. I got home, peeled the lid off and squeezed the can until it plopped out on a plate. There it was. Spam. Now what? The gelatin that used to cover the stufff was not there any more. That's a good thing. ...spam on a plate.
So I get out the non stick Calphalon skillet and pre heat it. I take my Kai Sentoku knife and slice the Spam thin. Olive oil will turn this into a healthier fry, right? Extra Virgin olive oil in the skillet and in goes the spam. Within a moment the sizzling begins and my apartment begins to fill with the essence of spam. A slice of cheap Kraft American Cheese and a couple slices of Brownberry whole wheat bread and I have my feast. I should have chozen a fine Shiraz, but opted for a glass of 2% milk instead. I bring my feast to my keyboard so I can spam while I eat my spam.
The first bite was much better than expected. It was very similar to the first bite of sausage. Very salty and very greasy. The next couple of bites were ok. It went downhill quickly from there. With a third of the sandwich left I started to wonder "what the hell is this stuff?" Two bites left and I was sure that I was eating fried cow lips or nostrils. Of course I had to finish it.
The verdict: I have never in my life appreciated a big glass of milk so much.
I realize that spam has it's place in this culture, but as long as Mac and Cheese is a viable option, I'll stick to spamming the boards. Excuse me while I light some candles and take a shower. I can't take the risk that this smell might stay with me.
So I get out the non stick Calphalon skillet and pre heat it. I take my Kai Sentoku knife and slice the Spam thin. Olive oil will turn this into a healthier fry, right? Extra Virgin olive oil in the skillet and in goes the spam. Within a moment the sizzling begins and my apartment begins to fill with the essence of spam. A slice of cheap Kraft American Cheese and a couple slices of Brownberry whole wheat bread and I have my feast. I should have chozen a fine Shiraz, but opted for a glass of 2% milk instead. I bring my feast to my keyboard so I can spam while I eat my spam.
The first bite was much better than expected. It was very similar to the first bite of sausage. Very salty and very greasy. The next couple of bites were ok. It went downhill quickly from there. With a third of the sandwich left I started to wonder "what the hell is this stuff?" Two bites left and I was sure that I was eating fried cow lips or nostrils. Of course I had to finish it.
The verdict: I have never in my life appreciated a big glass of milk so much.
I realize that spam has it's place in this culture, but as long as Mac and Cheese is a viable option, I'll stick to spamming the boards. Excuse me while I light some candles and take a shower. I can't take the risk that this smell might stay with me.
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skinmalott
Reply #2 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:43 AM 
Hmmmm. Awalk down memory lane 
Haven't touched it in 17 years, and not a day to soon. My college bound son's call it a basic meat though. 
Reply #2 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:43 AM
Hmmmm. Awalk down memory lane 
Haven't touched it in 17 years, and not a day to soon. My college bound son's call it a basic meat though. 
Old_Crab
Reply #3 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:46 AM
Reply #3 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:46 AM
Pish-poosh and fish poo! If you really want to be a MAN you got to eat spam with only horse-radish mustard, crackers and a cheap beer. Happy Halloween back at you Sleeping Dragon (got an e-mail from you)(I, think). 
starkers
Reply #4 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:49 AM
Why....d'yer taste buds die?
Quite frankly, I cannot stand the thought of canned meat, much less put it in my mouth.
As for: "What was I thinking?"......you obviously weren't. I suggest you plead temporary insanity and hope the jury remains out indefinitely
Reply #4 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:49 AM
| Excuse me while I light some candles |
Why....d'yer taste buds die?
Quite frankly, I cannot stand the thought of canned meat, much less put it in my mouth.
As for: "What was I thinking?"......you obviously weren't. I suggest you plead temporary insanity and hope the jury remains out indefinitely
Corky_O
Reply #7 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:05 AM
Reply #7 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:05 AM
I haven't had spam since being in camp in '73 and '74.
Think I'll keep it that way. 
eieio
Reply #8 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:09 AM
Reply #8 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:09 AM
If you cooked it, you ruined it!
Sorry to hear the 'spam jelly' is no more ... it added to the ambiance.
Sorry to hear the 'spam jelly' is no more ... it added to the ambiance.
Cavan1
Reply #9 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:11 AM
Light a match.
Oh, wait, sorry wrong odor cure.
Reply #9 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:11 AM
| My place still stinks |
Light a match.
Oh, wait, sorry wrong odor cure.
Jafo
Reply #10 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:17 AM
Reply #10 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:17 AM
| If you cooked it, you ruined it! Sorry to hear the 'spam jelly' is no more ... it added to the ambiance. |
Someone take pictoratus out.......nowhere special...just 'out'....
Jonep
Reply #11 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:54 AM
Reply #11 Friday, November 4, 2005 7:54 AM
They made us eat Spam fritters when I was at school for lunch (not as a punishment) about 27 years ago. much prefer Corned Beef thanks
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #12 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:14 AM
Temporary?
Yup. Thanks, Crab.
Reply #12 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:14 AM
| I suggest you plead temporary insanity |
Temporary?
| Happy Halloween back at you Sleeping Dragon (got an e-mail from you)(I, think) |
Yup. Thanks, Crab.
Cynder-Elluh
Reply #13 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:32 AM
Reply #13 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:32 AM
This is a great thread, always nice to laugh in the am!
Sorry about your food tragedy!
You know they have "turkey" spam now, not sure why, they just do.
I guess they had volunteers!
Sorry about your food tragedy!
You know they have "turkey" spam now, not sure why, they just do.
I guess they had volunteers!
BlueDev
Reply #14 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:56 AM
Reply #14 Friday, November 4, 2005 8:56 AM
I actually really like Spam. Yes, I am weird. But hey, it is a lot better than some things I have had to eat.
starkers
Reply #15 Friday, November 4, 2005 11:47 AM
A great advertisement for someone NOT to raid your pantry
Reply #15 Friday, November 4, 2005 11:47 AM
| I actually really like Spam. Yes, I am weird. But hey, it is a lot better than some things I have had to eat. |
A great advertisement for someone NOT to raid your pantry
BlueDev
Reply #16 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:00 PM
Since I don't do the grocery shopping, there is sadly no Spam in there. And there hasn't been for years. But I am working on convincing the wife that we should have a littl more of that pink delight.
Reply #16 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:00 PM
| A great advertisement for someone NOT to raid your pantry |
Since I don't do the grocery shopping, there is sadly no Spam in there. And there hasn't been for years. But I am working on convincing the wife that we should have a littl more of that pink delight.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #17 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:16 PM
Pink= the color of cattle nostrils
Just kidding, BD. I'm sure there is some beef in there.
Reply #17 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:16 PM
| should have a littl more of that pink delight. |
Pink= the color of cattle nostrils
Just kidding, BD. I'm sure there is some beef in there.
Chef Garry
Reply #20 Friday, November 4, 2005 2:17 PM
sigh. my life's work in ruins.
Reply #20 Friday, November 4, 2005 2:17 PM
| S p a m = G o o d |
sigh. my life's work in ruins.
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Reply #1 Friday, November 4, 2005 12:07 AM