Chestnut Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ok i had a huge argument with the lady friend about croissants. She was in the belief that croissants were better than biscuits. I respectfully disagreed aches stated that biscuits were in fact better. I'm curious what you all thought? We almost needed mediation in this matter. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Ok i had a huge argument with the lady friend about croissants. She was in the belief that croissants were better than biscuits. I respectfully disagreed aches stated that biscuits were in fact better. I'm curious what you all thought? We almost needed mediation in this matter. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk A good croissant from a real french bakery is far better than a biscuit. But good croissants are very difficult to find. Most croissants I have had in the US are too dense and bready. They should be mostly air with thin layers of a buttery pastry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Comparing croissants to biscuits is like apples to spokeshaves. Completely different intended use and market. And I'll take a hot biscuit with honey over a crust full of hot air any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 They are a bit more similar than apples and spokeshaves. I was thinking chisels and bananas. I agree they are different and tasty but I'm going to grab biscuits every time. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 In a world of croissants and biscuits, where do scones fall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Tom Cancelleri said: In a world of croissants and biscuits, where do scones fall? i had a really good scone in Philly last week. More of a biscuit texture and was made with lots of black pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Tom Cancelleri said: In a world of croissants and biscuits, where do scones fall? I feel like they are more of a desert than part of a meal. I know they can also be a breakfast item which i guess makes them fair game in the world of biscuits and croissants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I like them both and they both make me fat. I also like milkshakes. They are food and not a drink. They also make me fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfowler Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 hum. heart attack special , Biscuit, with tenderloin, egg and cheese with mayo, I use to have one almost everyday when I moved from Pa/ to Nc until the chest pains kicked in, nope not a heart attack, heart burn, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 25 minutes ago, Eric. said: I like them both and they both make me fat. I also like milkshakes. They are food and not a drink. They also make me fat. wow that is a blast from the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 In a world of croissants and biscuits, where do scones fall? On the floor, buttered side down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Tomato gravy, homemade biscuits and bacon all contribute to my good cholesterol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, K Cooper said: Tomato gravy, homemade biscuits and bacon all contribute to my good cholesterol. Now I miss homemade stuff that isn't "healthy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Tomato gravy, homemade biscuits and bacon all contribute to my good cholesterol. Tomato gravy? Must be a Texas thing, never heard of it. Care to share a recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfowler Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 22 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: Tomato gravy? Must be a Texas thing, never heard of it. Care to share a recipe? would that be ketchup?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Tomato gravy? Must be a Texas thing, never heard of it. Care to share a recipe? More of a Louisiana thing that slipped across the Texas border years ago. here's a recipe close to what we use. Ingredients 1/4 cup bacon grease or shortening.(you can also use oil) shopping list 1/4 to 1/3 cup all purpose flour shopping list 1 can of whole tomatoes with liquid(crush tomatoes with your hands or using a food processor) shopping list 2 tablespoons butter shopping list salt and pepper to taste shopping list 1/2 cup of water shopping list How to make it In large cast iron skillet, heat bacon grease or shortening Stir in flour and lower heat to med. low Keep stirring to brown flour to a dark roux stage. Be careful not to burn roux. This takes a little while so don't try to hurry it up. When flour gets to the dark roux stage, slowly stir in tomatoes with liquid. Add water a little at a time while stirring tomato gravy. Season with salt and pepper and simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes. Before serving, add butter and stir. Serve over fresh baked homemade biscuits with a little extra butter on top! (canned biscuits don't work well with this dish!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 21 hours ago, Eric. said: I like them both and they both make me fat. I also like milkshakes. They are food and not a drink. They also make me fat. I went to a burger place last week and thought about this as I ordered my shake. No drink, just the burger, fries and the shake!!! So there, suck it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Bet you were thirsty after you ate all that food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 13 minutes ago, Eric. said: Bet you were thirsty after you ate all that food. I was completely satisfied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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