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  1. 7 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said:

    do you have another link ?  .... this'n is "unavailable in your country" .........

     

    I think I've already seen it, but I'd like to see it again  🙃

     

    Not the same one but interesting. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  2. 23 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

    I'm not a great fan of asparagus but this dish sure fits my pistol.

     

    I'm kinda neutral on the taste of asparagus, it's the sulphurous fumes it imparts to liquid bodily waste afterwards that make me avoid it. 

     

    Artichokes are just not worth the trouble to prepare and eat. And so little edible on each one. 40% yield on a properly prepared artichoke with all possible edible flesh stripped from it. If you want just the hearts, one site said that it takes 6 large (14-16 oz.) artichokes to yield 8 oz. of hearts. 

     

    Even baby artichokes, which have a higher percentage of edible material (~70%) are a pain to prep:

    1. "Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze half the lemon into it. Cut off the rough spiky tops of the artichokes and peel away leaves until the pale green leaves are exposed. With a paring knife, cut off very bottom of stem and peel dark green layer off sides of stem. Repeat with each one, dropping each cleaned artichoke into the prepared acidulated water."
  3. 12 minutes ago, Alpo said:

    What's the difference between tocino and bacon? I see it comes in both flavors. I looked up tocino and according to the all-knowing Internet it's just the Spanish word for bacon.

     

    Tocino is usually somewhat sweet and/or savory and not smoked.  It also is much fattier than bacon,  more akin to salo (see Viands and Victuals) than American bacon. 

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  4. 17 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

    Good question, I didn’t click on it! Did you??😂😂

     

    Nope. I even installed 3 new firewalls and 8 new anti-virus programs after opening this thread!

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  5. 11 minutes ago, Alpo said:

    It is always tickled me how garbage food - trash that was fed to either the lower classes or to animals - has now become expensive and "oh boy we really want that".

     

    Other examples are "baby back ribs," which used to be trim that butchers almost couldn't give away.   Salt pork,  used to be dirt cheap because it was made from trim and used for the cheapest of military rations or for seasoning.  Bacon was just a  small step up from that.   I looked at some salt pork in the "managers special" section and it was marked down to $6.49/#.  Pork picnic shoulder I ove $4.50/# around here.

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  6. 3 hours ago, Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 said:

    Does that mean that Macadamia trees can kill you like everything else in Australia ?

     

    Yes, but slowly.  Every 100 ounce single serving of those highly addictive nuggets is known to contain 200 ounces of fat.

     

     

    That said,  Spam Flavored Macadamia Nuts sounds pretty good. 

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  7. "

    Sign in to prove you're not a bot" is not inherently a phishing scam; it's a common practice used by legitimate websites to prevent automated bot activity, often utilizing CAPTCHA or similar verification methods. However, be cautious if you encounter this prompt on a suspicious website, especially if it asks for unusual information or seems out of place with the site's normal functionality. 
     
    Key points to consider:
    • Legitimate use:
      Most reputable platforms like Google, Facebook, and online forums use "sign in to prove you're not a bot" to protect against automated spam and malicious activity.
    • Phishing red flags:
      • Unfamiliar website: If you're on a website you've never visited before, be extra wary.
      • Unusual request: If the "sign in" prompt asks for excessive personal information beyond what's normally required.
      • Poor design: Check for grammatical errors or a visually unprofessional appearance on the site.
      • Urgency tactics: If the message creates a sense of panic or pressure to sign in immediately. 
         
     
    How to stay safe:
    • Check the URL:
      Verify that the website address matches the expected domain before entering any login information.
    • Look for security indicators:
      Check for a padlock icon in the address bar, indicating a secure connection.
    • Hover over links:
      Hover your mouse over links to see the actual URL they lead to.
    • Contact the website directly:
      If you're unsure about a "sign in to prove you're not a bot" prompt, reach out to the website owner through a verified channel to confirm its legitimacy."
  8. "Sign in to prove you're not a bot" is not inherently a phishing scam; it's a common practice used by legitimate websites to prevent automated bot activity, often utilizing CAPTCHA or similar verification methods. However, be cautious if you encounter this prompt on a suspicious website, especially if it asks for unusual information or seems out of place with the site's normal functionality. 

    Key points to consider:

    Legitimate use:

    Most reputable platforms like Google, Facebook, and online forums use "sign in to prove you're not a bot" to protect against automated spam and malicious activity.

    Phishing red flags:

    Unfamiliar website: If you're on a website you've never visited before, be extra wary.

    Unusual request: If the "sign in" prompt asks for excessive personal information beyond what's normally required.

    Poor design: Check for grammatical errors or a visually unprofessional appearance on the site.

    Urgency tactics: If the message creates a sense of panic or pressure to sign in immediately. 

    How to stay safe:

    Check the URL:

    Verify that the website address matches the expected domain before entering any login information.

    Look for security indicators:

    Check for a padlock icon in the address bar, indicating a secure connection.

    Hover over links:

    Hover your mouse over links to see the actual URL they lead to.

    Contact the website directly:

    If you're unsure about a "sign in to prove you're not a bot" prompt, reach out to the website owner through a verified channel to confirm its legitimacy."

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  9. So.....a thread about scams with a link that shows the usual "Urgent!" buzz word that's almost the hallmark of scammers? 

     

    Does just clicking on this thread expose all our information to scammers?

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