Because banana's turn from green to yello as they ripen. This in many South African tribal dialects is called the "ban-yah". The word was brought back by Spanish explorers to mainland Europe and then modified to fit the English tongue.

-spence

Dear Spence,
My wife says she's not going to cook or shop until I re-do the bathroom, like I promised her. It's been two days, and I'm getting hungry!!! What can I do, short of fixing the bathroom?
" Hungry from Boston" :err:

You're the man right? Go pick up a pizza, a six pack, a ruler, a few pencils and some drafting paper.

With a nice buzz and a piece of pepperoni stuck to the side of your mouth, tell her have to plan the bathroom remodeling project first. They always hate this.

-spence

Spence;
I'm headed down south next week. What is the best way to pack a quart of menhaden oil with out the wife seeing it :D

Given the 3-1-1 liquid policy now enforced by the TSA, you will have to check the liquid in your regular bagage.

Considering the chances of a rupture at altitute, and that this would destroy anything in the bag along with potentially the bags around yours I'd avoid the risk.

Spend 15 bucks to UPS the bunker oil to your hotel. Just make sure to tell her to check out the beach when you're checking in.

Wife. Got that's got to hurt you to have to say it.

-spence

One step ahead Spence.
The quart is inside three ziploc bags, and will be further sealed in heavier food saver bag before packing (in check of course.)

Can't UPS to this spot (out-islands of the Bahamas), too expensive and I would be home before it got there.

Unless it's already in a stout bottle, I'd consider purchasing something that's crush proof. I don't know about you but the thought of a leak, any leak would just...oh, the humanity.

Also, I'd pack it in an easy to get to location. An odd bottle of thick liquid packaged in a strange manner might be suspect.

-spence

Which walk-in store has some of the more obscure ingrediants not often found at Stop & Shop? Produce, spices, meats, etc. Needs to be within 45 mins of me.

No clue as I only come down your way to go the the TJMaxx up the road :point:

Are you looking for anything specific? I've found when I buy wierd food items they tend to sit on the shelf until they expire.

That being said, most gourmet shops don't sell anything really that crazy. If you want obscure find a good Asian grocer.

-spence

Deer spence, how did you get to know everything?

Signed a deal with the devil, but I think it might come back to haunt me before it's all said and done.

-spence

try chef-a-roni on rt. 2 just south of frenchtown.

exotic meats, cheese, oils, ingredients & candies. no produce.

zac

Define "exotic meat".

Sounds interesting and on my way to Quonset Point where I've had business of late...

-spence

Where exactly would you put exotic meats if you were in posession of them ?

Spence, do you have a good recipie for the white sauce in chicken fricasee(sp?)

My mother-in-law used to make it with condensed milk as one of the ingredients.

Wow Spence, what a guy! I'm glad I got my question answered before the light bulb goes and you start charging us for this GREAT ADVICE! :hee:

Also: great sense of humor!!! :D

Spence -

7 for all Mankind, Mavi, Deisel, Lucky, or Paper Denim jeans?

:devil2:

Oh and BTW Spence, what is your take on the new spring fashion RL knit Polo shirt with the larger multicolored big Polo Player

and large #on the sleeve for a sporty take on a preppy standard. :huh:

Haven't made a fricassee in a while. It's such a fun dish as you can make it into just about anything given what's in the pantry.

Using condensed milk sounds like a 1950's era shortcut, but it still may taste good. I'd stick with something made from wine, broth, cream and perhaps thickened with a little flour.

I searched around a bit and this recipe looked pretty inviting.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/237587

-spence

I'm wearing Lucky's right now, but may be a bit old (god, am I really saying that?) to get into the premium denim thing.

All my jeans are either Lucky Brand or Joseph Abboud.

-spence

The big Polo player idea was a silly marketing hack that I can't endorse as it's absurd. I try to avoid most all logos to be honest, if Ralph wants me to be a billboard he'll need to send me a 10-99. It is tax time after all.

I do really like Ralph Lauren clothing though, as the style and cut work very well for me. I love the Purple Label line, although as it's incredibly expensive I can only manage to afford deals at a deep discount.

-spence

If I only own and wear jeans and a t shirt and only own one suit, funerals and weddings, does that make me a slave to fashion or a trend setter?

No it makes you practical. If you're comfortable day to day and can dress appropriate when the need strikes, you're doing better than most.

-spence

Practical, yup that is I.

As an aside, this wet afternoon was the perfect opportunity to polish the shoes I've been wearing the last few weeks.

-spence

Thanks for the recepie, Spence. Yup, she did make it in the 50's and it was good. :hihi:

Cordavans and wooden shoe trees. :cool:

Most of the shoes in that pic are full grain calf, but there is one pair of real shell cordovan (vegetable tanned horse hide)...and they are sweet :smokin:

-spence

Deer spence, who's the woman who invented Jack & Jill showers??? :(

I didn't see your "wading shoes"?! :tooth:

They used to be for weddings, which was fine by me. I don't really give a whip what it's called as long as the gifts are actually practical and there is plenty of liquor flowing.

But a baby shower is a different beast. There's no booze, even if it's a boy everything is decorated in pink, and when women are around a pregnant sister they all seem to think they're part of the plot.

I can't say who invented it for sure, but she certainly had to be a selfish and greedy beotch :hihi:

-spence

Me too; although I DO have TWO sport coats now, in addition to a wedding/funeral suit! so I'm now a semi-slave to fashion....

It's not about being a slave, it about empowerment. In the real world people can size you up by your appearance in about 1/2 a second.

A nice sportcoat is like a suit of armor, and also gives you a place to stash your cell phone and fountain pen.

-spence

I am looking new waders to make me look slimmer while fishiing. which type do you think I should check out?

Most waders do seem to assume you're a "portly angler", but the Simms G3, while terribly expensive, do have a nice trim cut.

Fortunately, that much needed accessory, the wading belt helps to bring everything in around the middle just like it would for a traditional top coat.

-spence

Spence, while i think of it, are white socks worn with cordavans and a brown suit still frowned upon. :huh:

Check out the 7's or Mavi's Spence.....