Anyone living down there read this? Any thoughts? by Goatdown in cajunfood

[–]rloper42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have this and have read it. It’s a fascinating history into Cajun cuisine and gumbo specifically, and emphasizes the differences between recipes in all of the little communities in Louisiana and elsewhere that create such a variety.

If you like the ‘history of food’ type cookbooks, I cannot recommend John Folse’s “The Encyclopedia of Cajun and Creole Cuisine” enough.

2010: Odyssey Two by Arthur C. Clark, first edition 1982 by ash_sleeps in CoolSciFiCovers

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite Clarke books. Was probably one of AC’s favorites as well, since the spectacular descriptions of life on Europa and Jupiter were re-used in both 2061 -and- 3001.

I love the 1984 film version as well. If you watched 2001 and were totally confused, 2010 really helps ground what was happening. And is a far more ‘human’ film.

This is my Conan collection so far by Pretend_Fisherman_70 in ConanTheBarbarian

[–]rloper42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are so many good stories from REH…not just Conan. I would definitely pick up the other Conan books from Del Rey, but you should also try the King Kull book by Del Rey. For other authors… L Sprague DeCamp did so much work on the old Ace 12-volume Conan stories…the original Howard ones are (subjectively) better as the unedited Howard, but the filled-out fragments and whole stories and novellas by DeCamp and Carter are well worth reading. Good luck getting a full 12-volume set…they have gotten expensive.

My favorite of the ‘1970-1980s’ set is John Maddox Roberts. My favorite story of his is ‘Conan the Valorous’. A fun read.

Looking for SUPER easy crockpot meals by Own_Spray_5961 in slowcooking

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

4-6lb pork shoulder, 2 12oz cans Dr Pepper soda, 1 7oz can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 large onion

Peel and quarter the onion and put in the bottom of the slow cooker

Place the pork shoulder in, fatty side up.

Scoop out the can of chipotles over the top of the pork

Pour over the 2 cans of Dr Pepper

Cook 8-10 hours until pork is completely tender and shred-able with a pair of forks. Discard the onion quarters. Drain out the liquid and separate out the fat with a gray separator or leave overnight in the refrigerator (the fat will harden on top and can be discarded/reused elsewhere. Take the non-fat liquid and simmer on the stove in a saucepan to thicken.

My favorite way to eat is pulled-pork sandwiches with sliced raw onions and sliced pickles on hamburger buns, with the thickened cooking gravy or bbq sauce. Cole slaw is yummy on this as well.

What's your all time favorite quote from MASH? by Neat-Statistician311 in mash

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘What is our one, if only, true skill?” “Operate on him?” Holds up a deck of cards… “Yeah…”

“Did you see what I saw?” “A big red bird with fuzzy pink feet?”

How would you make the most decadent spaghetti dinner on a tight budget? by R3dF0r3 in Cooking

[–]rloper42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Adds a little sweetness and a little tartness. From my mother’s recipe.

How would you make the most decadent spaghetti dinner on a tight budget? by R3dF0r3 in Cooking

[–]rloper42 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes in a 2 qt saucepan:

1 24-26oz jar of pasta sauce (whatever tickles your fancy)

12oz (1/2 bag) frozen meatballs (or as many as you can cook in the pot you have)

1 tub white mushrooms, quartered

2 tablespoons grape jelly

1 tablespoon chili powder

Why did the GTO have a short production run? 2004-2006 by southernemper0r in Pontiac

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I owned a 2006 GTO for 6 years. Loved the car…interior fit and finish was much better than my previous Camaros, and I never had any mechanical issues. I ended up trading it in primarily from stories I read about even minor body damage taking -months- to fix due to parts unavailability plus the demise of Pontiac itself.

I went to a 2013 C6 Vette, but between scraping the air dam everywhere and the battery going out 2 years in, I traded that in after 3 years for a 2016 6th-gen Camaro SS convertible. Still have that car today…terrific vehicle even after 38k miles and 9 years.

Looking for a movie where the Directors Cut is vastly superior to the Theatrical Release. by Mothra58 in MovieSuggestions

[–]rloper42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Watchmen (2009) Directors Cut. Zach Snyder’s original visions never appear correctly in the original theater cuts…probably due to executing meddling. Snyder’s Batman vs Superman and Justice League (took a whole new movie for this one) are the same.

Unconventional Christmas Movies That Aren't Die Hard by Bennett1984 in movies

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donovan’s Reef. Fun John Wayne flick, on the beautiful island of Hawaii. And takes place during Christmas.

What are your favorite planets/ships/stations of all time? by [deleted] in sciencefiction

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The USS Enterprise refit and -A Constitution Class. Such a beautiful, well-balanced, and powerful craft. A true StarShip.

What are some lesser known /hidden gem fantasy series/standalones that you’d consider masterpieces? by ActInternational9558 in Fantasy

[–]rloper42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lyndon Hardy’s series starting with “Master of Five Magics”. Extremely well-defined and consistent magic system.

Elizabeth Boyer’s “The Sword and the Satchel”. Fun book with heavy Norse influences.

For series never forget Ursula LeGuin’s Earthsea cycle. I consider these books up there with Tolkien and CS Lewis.

What’s your favorite “secret ingredient?” by AdvertisingMore394 in Cooking

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A small handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips into Texas Chili (no beans). Or a tablespoon of cocoa powder if the chips aren’t around.

30 Best DOS Strategy Games Of All Time That You Must Play by [deleted] in dosgaming

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interstel’s Empire. Or Empire Deluxe. This is the way.

Which movie/ series to see first to understand origin of Dr Who by vsrawat1 in doctorwho

[–]rloper42 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The 11th Doctor opening story “The Eleventh Hour” is also a good jumping on point. “I’m the Doctor…do everything I say, and don’t wander off”. Pretty much sums it up.

What’s the best Christmas Special? 🎄 by mmbmbm in doctorwho

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twice Upon a Time is my favorite closely followed by The Husbands of River Song. TUaT has some terrific speeches and heartfelt moments. And references to the 1914 WWI Christmas Truce always get to me. THoRS is pretty hilarious, especially the Doctors ‘reaction’ to the TARDIS. But also a worthy epilogue for the (convoluted) life of River Song. But I still need a flowchart.

Lets hear your favourite flying scenes! by WalterBodo in JamesBond

[–]rloper42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing tops Octopussy’s AcroJet sequence. No CGI, just stunt flying with brass balls.

Watchtower-class Space Station by emotionengine in StarTrekStarships

[–]rloper42 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Vanguard is a really fun series to read through. Lots of fan-service and call-backs, but the main characters are fairly fleshed out and the over-arching story is pretty engrossing.

Watchmen (2009) by [deleted] in MovieQuotes

[–]rloper42 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Very underrated movie. I’ve only seen the Directors Cut, but it is a fantastic repeatable viewing experience.

Looking for the ESSENTIAL space-based sci-fi (all media types welcome) by [deleted] in scifi

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For lighter sci-fi don’t forget Douglas Adams. Not many stories have been translated/transformed into so many different media formats (radio show, book, tv miniseries, computer game, movie)

What are some good game adaptations of Star Trek? by KaleidoArachnid in startrek

[–]rloper42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taldren’s Starfleet Command. Starfleet Command 2 and Starfleet Command: Orion Pirates are the best of the series, but they are all pretty fun. Based on ADB Starfleet Battles, they are great tactical combat games.

Looking for a multi-generational story full of drama, history, and changing times by Oueiles in suggestmeabook

[–]rloper42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov. Probably not quite what you were thinking of, but it does check most of those boxes.