My 13 Commandments of Food. Do you Agree?

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee.
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium.
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs.
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs.
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn.
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar.
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar.
11. Thou Shalt never use Miracle Whip on or in anything.
12. Thou Shalt not put Beans in Chili
13. Thou Shalt not put Steak Sauce on Prime Cut of Steak.

1. Usually agree
2. Agree
3. Do Not agree
4. Agree
5. AGREE
6. Simmer is ok
7. Disagree
8. agree
9. agree
10. I do it----they're my pickles!

Edited to add my reaction to "commandment" #11

I agree with some of your top ten and others.....hmmm.....
1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Of course not!
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Too late...I do use it and LOVE it on hotdogs.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. So Splenda or the pink stuff is ok then....
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Amen!
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. Another Amen!
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. Amen again!
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Well, it softens butter really well, and it's good for a few other things too.
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. Oh come on....why not???
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Agreed.
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Of course I won't.

1. What's double dip?
2. I normally don't, but if it somehow ends up on a hot dog I'm about to eat, it ain't the end of the world.
3. Agree
4. Thou shalt not cook a steak greater than blood rare.
5. Agree
6. Agree. Grill or pan fry in bacon grease or simmer in beer.
7. Never buy microwave popcorn. It's horrible. Do it in oil the old way. The microwave is great for heating up Beefaroni.
8. Thou better put hard boiled egg whites (only, no yolk) in tuna and potato salad.
9. Agree
10. Agree

Thou shalt not set down rules for people until after visiting with a burning bush on Mount Horeb and then leading your people out of Egypt.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

1. What's double dip?

Except for #8 I agree with you. I'm from the South and in the South we put eggs in our tuna salad AND in our potato salad. And mighty good it is, too!

(I'm glad to know that one should not boil brats. As I've never eaten one, I didn't know how they were prepared. Grilled? Steamed? Pan fried?)

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip.Of course not, when people are looking, anyway.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog.No way
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee.To each his own
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium.Agreed!
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs.Agree
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs.Simmer is okay
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn.Do not agree
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad.Dont agree at all
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar.Guilty as charged
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar.Is there any other way to get them out??

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Originally posted by tcrouzer

Except for #8 I agree with you. I'm from the South and in the South we put eggs in our tuna salad AND in our potato salad. And mighty good it is, too!

(I'm glad to know that one should not boil brats. As I've never eaten one, I didn't know how they were prepared. Grilled? Steamed? Pan fried?)

Eggsactly

1. Thou shalt not double dip. Agreed
2. Thou shalt not put Ketchup on a hot dog. Agreed. Mustard is ok though!
3. Thou shalt not put sugar in coffee. Sorry, I like mine sweet with cream too.
4. Thou shalt not cook a steak past medium. Amen!!
5. Thou shalt not boil ribs. Agreed. In an oven at 200 degrees for 3 hours.
6. Thou shalt not boil Brats or hot Dogs. Agreed. Simmered in beer is the way to go.
7. Thou shalt not cook anything in the microwave except popcorn. Agreed. Good for re-heating though.
8. Thou shalt not put eggs in tuna or potato salad. Sorry, I have to disagree with this one! I put them in both
9. Thou shalt not put the peanut butter knife in the jelly jar. Unless you lick it off first.
10. Thou shalt not put fingers in the pickle jar. Agreed. I use a fondue fork.




David O.

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Originally posted by tcrouzer

(I'm glad to know that one should not boil brats. As I've never eaten one, I didn't know how they were prepared. Grilled? Steamed? Pan fried?)

You simmer them in beer until they are almost done, then you finish them on the grill. YUM.


1. I agree. Take the spoon & put some dip on your own plate, then you can do whatever you want with that. To bite off something then put it back in the dip is just...ewwwwww.
2. Agreed. Ketchup is for fries.
3. Agreed. Just milk in mine. Milk has natural sugars. :)
4. Agreed. Medium rare, mmmmm.
5. I do not eat ribs. So do whatever you want to them.
6. Brats = beer bath. Otherwise, I agree.
7. Disagree. I like it airpopped. Also I like to make veggies in the mic.
8. I can take it or leave it.
9. Oh absolutely!!!
10. Agreed.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. (unless you are alone)

2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. (only on cheap hot dawgs when there is nothing else to cover the taste up with

3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. (Tea Drinker here)

4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. (Medium is too done for me)

5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. (dry rubbed and smoked only)

6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. (Simmer never boil)

7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. (Why use it for popcorn??)

8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. (BULLONEY - Eggs go in both)

9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. (When you are not alone)

10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. (I HATE PICKLES, you are safe there)

Well!
#1 I don't use snuff, so I don't double dip.
#2, 3 & 8 I do not agree

Nothing bothers my mom more than the double dip. She raised her kids to never double dip.

As for sugar in the coffee, I never use sugar...I use Splenda or Equal.

Eggs are great in Potato Salad but bad in Tuna Salad.

Honey and half and half go in coffee, by the way.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip>>> when your alone...who cares
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog>>>agree, chili rocks
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee>> gotta have the sugar, hold the milk
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium>>yep and grill them too
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs>>> not much of a rib eater...so knock yourself out
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs>> grill'em..bake'em....never boil
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn>>>gotta heat the water for the coffee that has the sugar
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad>>> like it either way
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar>> when alone...doesn't matter
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar >>> first you sip on the juice THEN put your fingers in the jar hahahaha (also alone)
11.Thou Shalt not.. leave toast crumbs in the butter
12.Thou Shalt use ...Mircle Whip is for salads and Helman's is for sandwiches
Pamela

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95
#12. Thou Shalt not put Ranch dressing on pizza......
#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)
#14 Thou Shalt not eat a Big Mac ( see commandment #11)
#15 Thou Shalt not eat any food (anything) from China ............ Caution: Trader Joe's sells food from China
#16 Thou Shalt not deepfry any food in the state of California. (deep frying an effigy of Nancy Pelosi is permited and encouraged )
#17 Thou Shalt not close your restaurant before 1:00 AM
#18 Thou Shalt not close you doughnut shop ...ever. 24/7 rule is always in effect
#19 Thou Shalt not make fun of fruitcake
#20 Thou Shalt not forget to memorize the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Unless it's on your own plate

2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. I will if I want to and YOU CAN'T STOP ME!!!!! Better yet, I like Mayo on hot dogs as well!

3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. See #2 Above, even more so (Sugar and cream yum!)

4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. (Medium RARE!)

5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. (Unless you'd like to eat them today...

6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. You can if you then crisp the casings afterwards

7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Boy, do you live in the STONE AGE

8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. I'm allergic, so I don't put them in anything, but to each his/her own

9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Without wiping it off completely first

10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Unless they're frshly washed.

11. Thou shalt not condemn anyone's taste in foodstuff/preparation methods because variety is the spice of life! If you don't like it, don't eat it and keep yo' mouf shut towards dem dat do like it. Who knows, you might find something wonderful

BTW, what's wrong with Ranch dressing on pizza bones? Or more pizza sauce, or cheese dip? It's only bread after all???

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Originally posted by pamelakrest

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip>>> when your alone...who cares
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog>>>agree, chili rocks
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee>> gotta have the sugar, hold the milk
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium>>yep and grill them too
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs>>> not much of a rib eater...so knock yourself out
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs>> grill'em..bake'em....never boil
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn>>>gotta heat the water for the coffee that has the sugar
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad>>> like it either way
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar>> when alone...doesn't matter
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar >>> first you sip on the juice THEN put your fingers in the jar hahahaha (also alone)
11.Thou Shalt not.. leave toast crumbs in the butter
12.Thou Shalt use ...Mircle Whip is for salads and Helman's is for sandwiches
Pamela

I strongly agree with 11 and 12. However Miracle Whip should be outlawed.It is about the only thing I will not eat.....Russ

I wouldn't know how to make potato salad without eggs.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Agreed.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Nope. Do it all the time.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. Nope. Do it all the time.
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Agree.
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. Oh my goodness yes hallelujah agree.
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. Agree.
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Strongly disagree; check out the guide to microwaving certain vegetables in Barbara Kafka's book "Vegetable Love." Asparagus is actually better nuked.
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. Nope. Do it all the time.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Agreed.
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Agreed. When I'm not alone.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Agree.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Not in my world.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. Don't mind if YOU do, but I don't.
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Agree.
5. Thou Shalt not Boil Ribs. Wouldn't even consider it!
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. Hate it too, but understand why busy moms might do it...
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Totally disagree... soften butter for cooking, use less dishes, etc...
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. True for me for tuna, not so much for potato salad.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Oops.
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Fuggeddit...

Good list. I'm with you on all except #7.

Leftover pizza (actually anything leftover) was made for the microwave.

Oatmeal (the real stuff, not that instant crap) is possible at the office with the MW.

And popcorn should be cooked the old fashioned way (with real butter melted in the microwave). Better results and none of those nasty microwave fake-flavor chemicals.

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Originally posted by sizz

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95
#12. Thou Shalt not put Ranch dressing on pizza......
#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)
#14 Thou Shalt not eat a Big Mac ( see commandment #11)
#15 Thou Shalt not eat any food (anything) from China ............ Caution: Trader Joe's sells food from China
#16 Thou Shalt not deepfry any food in the state of California. (deep frying an effigy of Nancy Pelosi is permited and encouraged )
#17 Thou Shalt not close your restaurant before 1:00 AM
#18 Thou Shalt not close you doughnut shop ...ever. 24/7 rule is always in effect
#19 Thou Shalt not make fun of fruitcake
#20 Thou Shalt not forget to memorize the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger

Sizz, darling, what planet are you living on?!
While I won't comment on your more incitant remarks (yikes!!!) I will say that, being a foodie, and having lived for 6 yrs total in Jolly Olde, I can say there is PLENTY of great food over there, so it's your loss to be that closed-minded that you won't try it... and that's fine 'cuz then more of it is left for the rest of us to enjoy!

BTW I do agree with #20, although I only make use of one piece of it.

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Originally posted by cecif

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Originally posted by sizz

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95
#12. Thou Shalt not put Ranch dressing on pizza......
#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)
#14 Thou Shalt not eat a Big Mac ( see commandment #11)
#15 Thou Shalt not eat any food (anything) from China ............ Caution: Trader Joe's sells food from China
#16 Thou Shalt not deepfry any food in the state of California. (deep frying an effigy of Nancy Pelosi is permited and encouraged )
#17 Thou Shalt not close your restaurant before 1:00 AM
#18 Thou Shalt not close you doughnut shop ...ever. 24/7 rule is always in effect
#19 Thou Shalt not make fun of fruitcake
#20 Thou Shalt not forget to memorize the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger

Sizz, darling, what planet are you living on?!
While I won't comment on your more incitant remarks (yikes!!!) I will say that, being a foodie, and having lived for 6 yrs total in Jolly Olde, I can say there is PLENTY of great food over there, so it's your loss to be that closed-minded that you won't try it... and that's fine 'cuz then more of it is left for the rest of us to enjoy!

BTW I do agree with #20, although I only make use of one piece of it.

I really miss In-N-Out...best chain ever...Russ

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Originally posted by sizz

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95
#12. Thou Shalt not put Ranch dressing on pizza......
#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)
#14 Thou Shalt not eat a Big Mac ( see commandment #11)
#15 Thou Shalt not eat any food (anything) from China ............ Caution: Trader Joe's sells food from China
#16 Thou Shalt not deepfry any food in the state of California. (deep frying an effigy of Nancy Pelosi is permited and encouraged )
#17 Thou Shalt not close your restaurant before 1:00 AM
#18 Thou Shalt not close you doughnut shop ...ever. 24/7 rule is always in effect
#19 Thou Shalt not make fun of fruitcake
#20 Thou Shalt not forget to memorize the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Spoken like a true xenophobe, and someone who probably ended up in a long line of tourist traps. What a shame.

Posted - 12/23/2007 : 18:54:12
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1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. AGREE
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. AGREE
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. DISAGREE
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. AGREE
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. AGREE
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. AGREE
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. AGREE
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. DISAGREE - Good PA Dutch style requires several slice hard cooked eggs.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. AGREE
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. AGREE

Here are some different ones...

1) Thou shalt always be thankful for food served graciously, regardless of how it tastes.
2) Thou shalt make sure others are served enough before taking seconds. Thou shalt mentally calculate thy share when serving thyself communally, and take a little less.
3) Thou shalt not be a food snob. Which is not the same as thou being choosy; the difference is thy attitude. It is good for thou to be choosy, it is bad for thou to have an attitude about it.
4) Thou shalt take pleasure in friends and family gathering about food. This pleasure is primal and universal.
5) Thou shalt learn to cook well. Understanding is a virtue, and knowledge is power. Thou shalt use thy new found power wisely and genially for others.
6) Thou shalt understand that baking is part science and part witchcraft. Those who have mastered this art are to be revered, and their products are to be eaten.
7) Thou shalt try to seduce and marry one of the bakery witches. Failing that, thou shalt try to seduce and marry one of their brothers or sisters.
8) Thou shalt keep one's kitchen clean.
9) Thou shalt try new things; a nibble, anyhow. Again, thou shalt use thy head; thou need not try to out-Bourdain Bourdain. But it is OK to try just a nibble of that fish stew. Thou might enjoy it. Or not, but now thou knowest.
10) Thou shalt be allowed to break these commandments within reason, when breaking them does not injure thy friends either physically or emotionally. It is OK for thou to break them in private, as thou sees fit. For example, thou may accept thy neighbor's gift of jellied English eels graciously, and then in private refuse to nibble and also scoff at thy neighbor for eating such a thing... but graciously, thankful for the gift, and in private. As a corollary, thou art allow to lie about how good it was.

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Originally posted by cheesybellybutton

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Spoken like a true xenophobe, and someone who probably ended up in a long line of tourist traps. What a shame.

Um, that would be anglophobe.

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Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

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Originally posted by cheesybellybutton

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Spoken like a true xenophobe, and someone who probably ended up in a long line of tourist traps. What a shame.

Um, that would be anglophobe.

Xenophobe is also correct isn't it? One unduly fearful of what is foreign and especially of people of foreign origin.

I agree with Mosca! Esp #'s 5 and 6!

He was specific to Great Britain.

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

doner kebab ??? isn't that Turkish................ or Greek ?

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Originally posted by Russ Jackson

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Agree.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Agree.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. Agree.
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Agree, passionately! (But a bit rarer than that can be nice.)
5. Thou Shalt not Boil Ribs. Agree--as would any right-thinking devotee of charcoal.
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. Agree.
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Disagree. Reheating is a nice capability, and often works better than the stove-top alternative.
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. AGREE, and add turkey dressing or stuffing and giblet gravy! And ever since the Inquisition and the discovery of the deterrent effect of burning at the stake, we've known how to deal with those who commit such crimes against humanity.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Neutral: I don't do it, but, then, I usually don't eat PB & J. (Blood orange marmalade, white honey, or unsalted butter is another story, though.)
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Agree.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. Disagree (see below)
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. Disagree-I like the sweetness.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. Don't drink coffee.
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Agree-Only if I like to chew shoe leather.
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. Agree-What? I want my flavor in my ribs, not the water.
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. Agree-but, "simmering" brats in beer is a different story.
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Disagree-softening butter, warming up tea, etc...
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. Disagree-grew up on Grandma's Potato Salad and Tuna-Macaroni Salad, both with hard boiled eggs.
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Disagree (see below)
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. Disagree (see below)

For # 1, 9, & 10, If it's something I have alone and not communal, I would do it. But if if sharing (at a party, etc...), good manners always prevail.

Mosca, I love your addition to the list. I personally know a few people who could benefit from following that list closely.

BB, I like your additions

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For # 1, 9, & 10, If it's something I have alone and not communal, I would do it. But if if sharing (at a party, etc...), good manners always prevail.

If I'd stopped to think (always problematical!) I'd have said the same.

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Originally posted by sizz

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Originally posted by enginecapt

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

doner kebab ??? isn't that Turkish................ or Greek ?

It is roughly the Turkish version of what the Greeks call a gyro. Or, maybe it is vice-versa.

Anyway, here is a chilling discussion of the UK version:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,1888931,00.html

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. [only if it is non-family communal dip]
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. [Why not?]
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. [A Cuban coffee without sugar?]
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. [Could not agree more.]
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. [Yuck! Boiled ribs.]
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. [Wisconsin brats boiled in beer with onions is a classic]
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. [Just reheated my coffee in one]
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. [Silly. Southern potatoe salad is standard with HB egg]
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar.[What, I should use the mayo knife? (g)]
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. [Well... if they're MY pickles...]

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Originally posted by MIAMIDON

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Originally posted by sizz

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Originally posted by enginecapt

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

doner kebab ??? isn't that Turkish................ or Greek ?

It is roughly the Turkish version of what the Greeks call a gyro. Or, maybe it is vice-versa.

Anyway, here is a chilling discussion of the UK version:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,1888931,00.html

My Turkish friend insists the Greeks stole everything that's good foodwise from the Turks

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Originally posted by bill voss

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Originally posted by MIAMIDON

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Originally posted by sizz

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Originally posted by enginecapt

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

doner kebab ??? isn't that Turkish................ or Greek ?

It is roughly the Turkish version of what the Greeks call a gyro. Or, maybe it is vice-versa.

Anyway, here is a chilling discussion of the UK version:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,1888931,00.html

My Turkish friend insists the Greeks stole everything that's good foodwise from the Turks

I don't know which was the origin of what, but since Greece was part of the Turkish empire for centuries, one can see where there would be a lot of back-and-forth.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

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Originally posted by sizz

#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

The Brits definitely know breakfast.

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip.

If thy table manners have been instilled in thee, thou wilt not even consider this, unless upon thine own plate, or if thou art gonna eat the entire tub of dip.

2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog.

If catsup is thy condiment of choice, thou art justified.

3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee.

If thou hast brewed a good pot of coffee, thou shalt drink it black, so as to savor all its robust flavor.

4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium.

Thy steak is cooked to a greater degree of doneness at thine own risk. In most cases, it shall be dry, tough, and tasteless if thy breakest this commandment.

5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs.

But thou mayest cook ribs in thy crockpot with sauce if a smoker or grill is not available.

6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs.

Thou mayest boil hot dogs for thy children's children if they prefer them that way.

7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn.

Thy microwave is a tool with many uses. How else would thee melt thy butter and Frank's Hot Sauce together for thy wings?

8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad.

If thy preference is for the eggs, thou mayest add them.

9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar.

Thou hast a roll of paper towels, so thou mayest use one to wipe the knife.

10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar.

Thy fingers were made before forks, but only when it is thine own personal pickle jar mayest thou use them for this purpose.

What, no commandment about not listening to "Lady Marmalade"?

Brad

1.Thou shalt not double-dip. Double Dipping is crude.Kayak Dipping is however acceptable. To kayak dip,one end of the chip is dipped and then that side is bitten off at aproximately 7/16 of the length and eaten.The chip is then reversed, redipped and the 9/16th balance eaten.
2.I shalt put on the hot dog anything the customer asks for up through and including chocolate sauce just so long as the customrer is willing to cross my palm with sufficient pieces of silver.
3.I shall add sugar to my coffee, Yea and also cream unless I be during the period of my hangover where upon neither sugar nor cream shall be entered as they are abomination.
4.Neither shall thou cook to medium...for did not the Lord, when asked about the cooking of his steak,reply-"Verily I say unto you-knock off his horns, wipe the **** off his ass, and plate him"???
5&6.Thou shalt not boil! Though of the pasta and vegetable groups ye may boil.Meat being holy unto me thou shalt not boil...
7.Thou shalt not condemn microwaves which I have given to you for the defrosting and heating of my firmament and the bounty thereof...Judge not less thee forget the defrosting and are condemned to gnaw an iced roast.
8.Thou shalt not be a carping purist-have I not told you that in my Father's mansion there are many salads.
9.Thou shalt not put thy fingers in the pickle jar,nor shall be the fingering of any food in larger than single servings be thy domain-for they are unclean with the blowing of your nose and the itching of thy crotch.
10.Thou shalt NEVER mention ANY Miracle as a no-no...

1. Thou Shalt not Double Dip. ... It isn't double dipping if you put the dip on your plate.
2. Thou Shalt not put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. I've been known to break this one.
3. Thou Shalt not put Sugar in Coffee. Agree
4. Thou Shalt not cook a Steak greater than Medium. Sorry, Rare
5. Thou Shallt not Boil Ribs. True
6. Thou Shalt not Boil Bratwurst or Hot Dogs. True
7. Thou Shalt not use a Microwave for anything other than Popcorn. Agreed
8. Thou Shalt not put Eggs in Tuna or Potato Salad. ... unless you call it "Egg and Potato Salad."
9. Thou Shalt not put the Peanut Butter knife in the Jelly Jar. Kind of like the Double Dipping Rule.
10. Thou Shalt not put Fingers in the Pickle Jar. I've been known to break this one too.
11. Thou Shalt never use Miracle Whip on or in anything. TRUE

Both anglophobe and xenophobe are correct; anglophobe's just more specific.

I hate to disagree with the Knock on food British......Been there many times..love Pub Grub..especially the lasagna in many Pubs...Great Fish and Chips,,,Great meat pies...Superb Lamb Chops and Mint dressing...and many high class restaurants serve great food...UNFAIR stereotype!!!!!

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#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95

Sizz, I have a quibble with this one. Even though our interstate highway system is rife with proliferation of all things chains, there is still some wonderful food to be found right off those exit ramps. For instance, my last Roadfood experience, at Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, is a heavy stone's throw from I-25. That and many other establishments probably listed on this website would be immediately disqualified.

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Originally posted by sizz

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95

Sizz, I have a quibble with this one. Even though our interstate highway system is rife with proliferation of all things chains, there is still some wonderful food to be found right off those exit ramps. For instance, my last Roadfood experience, at Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, is a heavy stone's throw from I-25. That and many other establishments probably listed on this website would be immediately disqualified.

I think he's talking about big city places.
if you get much more than 1/2 mile off I-5 where I live,
You could quickly be talking to Mr. Bear and Mrs. Cougar.

"Doner kebab"? I thought that was a misspelling of [url='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party']Donner[/url] kebab".

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#13. Thou Shalt not eat any food prepared in all of the British Isles (special dispensation for people in a life or death situation)

Someone's never had pub food, Sunday lunch, doner kebab or a full English brekkie.

doner kebab ??? isn't that Turkish................ or Greek ?

You said "any food prepared in all of the British Isles".

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Originally posted by sizz

#11. Thou Shalt not eat food within 1/2 mile of a Interstate Hwy. Mortal sin rule applies on I-80 and I-95

Sizz, I have a quibble with this one. Even though our interstate highway system is rife with proliferation of all things chains, there is still some wonderful food to be found right off those exit ramps. For instance, my last Roadfood experience, at Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, is a heavy stone's throw from I-25. That and many other establishments probably listed on this website would be immediately disqualified.

I can think of a buttload of excellent Mexican restaurants that violate Frank's rule here in So Cal.

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Both anglophobe and xenophobe are correct; anglophobe's just more specific.

Thanks, Abe. You truly are the Sausage King of Chicago.

I have to take exception to number 11. I can't speak to Interstate 80 but if you go by that rule on I95 south of Virginia, you're going to miss out on some really good BBQ joints.

99. Thou shalt lighten the hell up, Francis.

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Thou shalt not set down rules for people until after visiting with a burning bush on Mount Horeb and then leading your people out of Egypt.

hehehe. Well said.

If you like food a certain way, it really shouldn't matter if no one agrees with you or if everyone agrees with you. And having everyone agree with you will never ever happen.

The 10 Buffalo Wing Commandments:

1- There is only 1 (one) Buffalo Wing.
2- You shall not call any other chicken wing a Buffalo Wing.
3- You shall not make wrongful use of the Buffalo wing, such as dipping it into Ranch Dressing. Nor should you accompany the wings with anything but celery and a cold cheap beer.
4- Do not miss 25-cent wing night. It's usually the same night as Monday Night Football.
5- Honor Both the wing and the drum. Do not simply eat one or the other, especially when sharing with others.
6- Do not over cook/fry the wing. A dry wing, is a dead wing. Don't kill the wing.
7- When you fail to order Buffalo wings, don't pine over your buddy's wings. Order your own!
8- Do not sneak a wing from your buddy when he hits the head. That's just wrong!
9- Do not lie to your buddy when he returns from the head and notices a wing is missing. Fess up and at the least, buy him a beer in return.
10-Stock up on napkins. Don't use your buddy's napkins or his wife's blouse. Don't use Trongs either, especially in Buffalo, unless you're looking to get your a$$ kicked. An easier and just as stupid way to get beat up in Buffalo, is to wear a Miami Dolphins jersey.

LOLOL SR. I go to lunch occasionally with this one friend of mine who counts on me trading her drummies for flats, as we call them. She's the flat lover, and I don't care.

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Originally posted by Scorereader

The 10 Buffalo Wing Commandments:

1- There is only 1 (one) Buffalo Wing.
2- You shall not call any other chicken wing a Buffalo Wing.
3- You shall not make wrongful use of the Buffalo wing, such as dipping it into Ranch Dressing. Nor should you accompany the wings with anything but celery and a cold cheap beer.
4- Do not miss 25-cent wing night. It's usually the same night as Monday Night Football.
5- Honor Both the wing and the drum. Do not simply eat one or the other, especially when sharing with others.
6- Do not over cook/fry the wing. A dry wing, is a dead wing. Don't kill the wing.
7- When you fail to order Buffalo wings, don't pine over your buddy's wings. Order your own!
8- Do not sneak a wing from your buddy when he hits the head. That's just wrong!
9- Do not lie to your buddy when he returns from the head and notices a wing is missing. Fess up and at the least, buy him a beer in return.
10-Stock up on napkins. Don't use your buddy's napkins or his wife's blouse. Don't use Trongs either, especially in Buffalo, unless you're looking to get your a$$ kicked. An easier and just as stupid way to get beat up in Buffalo, is to wear a Miami Dolphins jersey.

Can I still order Buffalo shrimp? I can call them buffalo shrimp. Deviled shrimp? Tasty shrimp!