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Zagut

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Hello all,
I'm Zagut and I figured it's time to introduce myself since I have the urge to comment here every now and then.

Seems like a nice group of folks here and "Thanks" for what I've learned and what I will learn in the future.

I'll tend to lurk because that's my nature but don't be suprised by a smarta$$ comment from me every so often.

The first thing to remember about me is that I have a weird sence of humor so never take what I say seriously. Humor is an esential part of life for me but I understand different strokes for different folks. I have no social skills so I'm sure I'll offend someone along the way. I mean no offence but that's the way life goes.

By trade I do custom woodworking and custom home renovations. Lots of kitchens in the 30 years I've been doing it so feel free to ask whatever you'd like to know. I've been doing it long enough that it's starting to become a 4 letter word called "Work".

I live in the sticks with the 2 loves of my life. Ethel & Lucy. They are 14 months old and are the sweetest kitties around. I have no mice in the house so they can stay until the vermin moves inside. If that happens the canned chow stops and they have to work for a living.

My house is a work in progress. Most of it is put together from what I've pulled out of homes we've renovated. The kitchen cabinets are made from an old chicken coop and appliances are a mixed match of 30 years of collection. I'm single and have no "Ball & Chain" to apply pressure to get it done. (Boy I know I'll be in trouble for that one) So being half done is fine with me. Kind of like the plumbers house has leaks and the cobbler needs new shoes.

That's it for now. Ask me whatever you'd like. I'm too dumb to take offence at anything.
 
Enjoy Life.
 
Zagut, thanks for the formal introduction! We have already met, and I am looking forward to your posts! You will fit right in!

DH used to build houses for a living, and I enjoy building stuff from barnboard and branches. Nice to have you join us!
 
Welcome to DC. I too have a warped sense of humor. The wife and I are pug people,but we have had our share of cats. Some folks here may consider me wierd, as I do keep snakes. They are not pets though.
 
I'll tend to lurk because that's my nature but don't be suprised by a smarta$$ comment from me every so often.

]The first thing to remember about me is that I have a weird sence of humor so never take what I say seriously. Humor is an esential part of life for me but I understand different strokes for different folks. I have no social skills so I'm sure I'll offend someone along the way. I mean no offence but that's the way life goes]

ahem... we already have one of those. :glare:

NEXT!


j/k. welcome, zagut.
 
"I am looking forward to your posts!"

Oh boy are you in trouble. :LOL:

"I too have a warped sense of humor. "

The more the merrier. :clap:

"ahem... we already have one of those."

Well now ya got yourself another. :bb:

"I am also a cabinetmaker/woodworker."

Always nice to meet another hatchet bunny. :bunny:
 
Welcome to DC. There are some rules you have to understand;
1. I'm right, and I'm always rite. I never make a mistcake.
2. If you think I'm wronge about something, review rulle No.#1
3. Wild foods should not require a permit to collect, in spite of what the sate of Michigan says.
4. Lake Superior is the premier body of fresh water on the planet.
5. Pasties rule
6. Pizza Pasties rule even more
7. Thou shalt not invoke the anger of Shrek (He's an oger:LOL:)
8. Humility allows one to learn, and opens the mind for growth and happiness.
9. Always understand that it is essential to know your subject before commenting on it. It saves embarrassment when someone else has proven expertise, and or reliable references to back them up.
10. Be willing to listen to other peoples opinions.
11. We expect you to be as civilized as our least civilized member (I won't give out any names here, But his initials are: -..., -
12. Yoopers are the premier people on the planet. Everone else wishes they could be a Yooper.
13. Take everything everyone says on this site with an eye for mischief, and the knowledge that there are no cooking questions that can't be answered by someone in the DC community.
14. Only you can prevent forest fires. Yep that's right. It's your job. Just remember that forest fires are natures way of protecting the mighty redwoods, and sequoia pines from insect infestation, and it also allows old growth trees to be removed from the land so that new growth may establish itself, even if we don't like it. If you build your house in the middle of a pine forest, whose trees can't reproduce except by fire, or a chaparral stand, again, a plant with flammable sap that has to have the occasional fire to propagate itself, then expect that you home might one day be in danger.
So, get out there and stop all of those forest fires. It's your job, not mine or anyone else's. And I expect to see progress immediatley, or we won't share the world's best pancake recipe with you. Understand?
Ok. It's not really your job to prevent forest fires. But it sounded good. And we'll share the world's best pancake recipe, as soon as we figure out what it is.

About rules 1 and 2, please notice the contradictions in the two rules;).
Lastly, they don't call me Chief Longwind of the North for nothing.:ROFLMAO:

Welcome to DC. You will find this a warm place with great cooking, and other ideas.

Anyone else have DC pertinent rules for Zagut? Feel free to post them.

Seeeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North

 
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Hi Zagut! Talking about a "weird sense of humor": rule number 15: every time you offend some folk at DC, you must publish a photo of your pretty face with a blond wig on.

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Welcome to DC :LOL:
 
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Chief LW,
Being a Yooper of particular age do you know who Yogi Yorgensen is? A friend of mine(A Yooper) would bring tapes of his old 78s in around Christmas time and I wish I could find them on CD. Funny stuff!
 
Chief LW,
Being a Yooper of particular age do you know who Yogi Yorgensen is? A friend of mine(A Yooper) would bring tapes of his old 78s in around Christmas time and I wish I could find them on CD. Funny stuff!

Yogi Yorgenson was a character created by Harry Stewart, a man born to a Norwiegent immigrant, in Tacoma Washington. Mr. Stewart moved to Los Angeles and created his comic character because he was literally a starving artist who needed work. The character was a hit and was used between the 1930's and 1960's. He never lived in the midwest and use an exagerated Swedish accent for his character. At least, that's what I read while researching him on google.

Nope, my friend, I've never heard of him before you mentioning him. I listened to a YouTube peformance of Yingle Bells. It was much like I would expect to hear from a uniquely Yooper music/comedy troupe called, yep, you guessed it, The Yoopers. I liked what I heard. I'm sure you could find his work sold at Amazon.com, or maybe on ebay.

Good luck in your search, and thanks for introducing me to a comedy act I'd never been exposed to.

Seeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North
 
Welcome Aboard Zagat

Buongiorno e Bienvenidos,

Welcome Aboard Zagat from Puglia, Italia and Madrid Capital, The Iberian Peninsula.

The diversity ethnically, gastronomically and philosophically at D.C. is a Culinary Education in itself. Though we are all from varying countries, there is an amazing mixture of epicurism styles, how to guidance and recipes to keep you fascinated indefinitely.

There is only one thing I wish to impart and have experienced is; if you do not share a similar culinary philosophy with a blogging member, and who decide to eat their style in a free society, then, go on and discuss food with those members that you empathize more with and that have more in common with your life style and culture ...

Have a lovely week,
Regards, Ciao,
Margaux Cintrano.
 
First off let me say "Thanks" to all the nice folks who have taken the time to reply to my nonsence.

I'm in the stone age on dial-up here. For some reason the posts stop loading and I sometimes can't read them all. The first page stops at post 8 and the second page starts at post 11. Sorry 9 & 10, I don't get it downloaded. I've also not been able to use the search function. Any of you computer savy folks who know what I can do to improve matters please let me know.


Princess,
I'm sure being a nurse you've seen alot but I'll bet ya I can find something to offend ya.
But I have no desire to do so and I hope that we can all have not just some fun but lot's of fun.

Chief Longwind,

Glad to meet you.
So you're never wrong?

Seems we have something in common.

I've only made one mistake in my life.

For some reason I thought I was wrong and I just never should have done that. Turns out I was right after all. :D

Don't worry, I don't give a rass what the state of Michigan says.
I live in Maryland and don't care what they say either. :ROFLMAO:

Lake Superior might be the best fresh water place on the planet but the Cheaseapeake Bay is the best body of water on the planet.

Keep your pasties. I need to see whats there. :pig:

I'll watch for Shrek. But I've been called an Oger myself. Just ask any of my ex girlfriends. :(

"Humility allows one to learn."
This is true but when your as great as I am it's heard to be humble. :bounce:
" We expect you to be as civilized as our least civilized member "

Well I guess I'd better just give up now.:mad:

"Ok. It's not really your job to prevent forest fires."

Well then you'd better listen to Smokey the Bear. "Only you can prevent forest fires." And I know that's true because I saw the real Smokey at the National Zoo years ago. (Yes, I'm that old.)

Bolas,
Thanks for the welcome from across the big pond. If you folks want the real estate back I'll bet you could make an offer to help us out of our debt. :whistling

Margi,
Thank you for the welcome too.
I'm open to all forms of styles and will listen to any and all. It's a matter of what my thick skull will let in.

Jusnikki,
Thanks for saying "Welcome"
From your post I see I must post a picture of myself in a blond wig if I offend someone. The picture didn't download and for some reason I'm not too sad about that. :D

But you all don't know what your missing since I'm sure I'll never offend anyone and I'm sure I look real cute in a blone wig.

Hell I'm sure I'd look cute with any hair at all.



Enjoy life peoples. It's the only one you get.

Zag.
 
Well Zag,
I can see you are already a member of the DC family so a big welcome to you and I look forward to seeing you here often. Have fun and as the Princess say's play with your food.
kadesma;)
 
I'll watch for Shrek. But I've been called an Oger myself. Just ask any of my ex girlfriends. :(

I think he was warning you of my better half...Shrek is the bane of my existence..err...the center of my universe, yeah that's it!:LOL:
 
''The first thing to remember about me is that I have a weird sence of humor... I have no social skills so I'm sure I'll offend someone along the way. ''
At a guess, I think you will fit in, but you are scaring the hell out of me already. If it gets too bad, I suppose I can find that 'hide posts by this user' that I have not yet had to bother looking for.

''I'm too dumb to take offence at anything.''
Is this your saving grace?
 
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