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(06-08-2024, 06:23 PM)Dr. Ivor Yeti Wrote: (06-08-2024, 11:55 AM)Drunk Monk Wrote: Is there a bacon cheeseburger in my future?
Yes.
The Yeti knows.
I used to luv bacon cheeseburgers. Honestly bacon is the hardest meat to give up. So I indulged again.
It was anticlimactic. I thought I'd relish the experience after years away, but no. It was ok, but not an carniverous epiphany by any means. Again, it tasted overly salty to me. I guess I don't eat much salt anymore.
I'm officially calling bs on this whole 'vegetarians lose the ability to digest meat' thing. I've had no problem going back.
I feel my digestive system is prepared for China again. Bring me my scorpions!
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Two words: Lamb Burger
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07-03-2024, 08:54 AM
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It was actually Hui mutton stew, a local delicacy from Henan, that originally inspired me to consider breaking my meat fast if I was to return to Shaolin. It's an incredible rich, spicy, creamy dish. Looking at my schedule, it's unlikely I'll be able to indulge. But now, I'm wondering if it'll be anticlimactic like the rest of my recent meat ventures...
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Wasn't there a scene in Shaolin Temple where the abbot busts the monks for roasting an animal (a dog maybe?).
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There's odd meat eating in the Shaolin Temple film. There's the dog scene (which clearly involves a real dead dog head) and the frog chopping scene. The sequel had a snake skinning scene. There's this legend that the Tang Emperor granted Shaolin monks permission to drink wine, eat meat and own land but that's in contention (can the Son of Heaven overrule the Buddha?) The general belief now is that martial monks are not fully indoctrinated bhikksu. They are laymen disciples, same as me.
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(07-03-2024, 08:44 AM)Dr. Ivor Yeti Wrote: Two words: Lamb Burger
I had a lamb wrap from some falafel gyro joint in Concord. Jonny was amused because he loved to tease me about my dietary choices. His treat. It was ok.
I did have a touch of heartburn afterwards but it went away after an hour or so.
I have this odd craving for wienerschnitzel chili cheese dogs. They used to be like a buck each and I’d get like 5 - a guilty pleasure. And I should really treat myself to a usda steak before switching back.
We’ll see what China brings…
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We recently went with friends to the Black Angus on Blossom Hill and the steak was surprisingly good, and pretty reasonable.
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Chili-cheese fries!
BBQ brisket!
MEAT!!!!
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07-13-2024, 07:31 AM
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Meat epiphany unlocked!
Yu Zhenlong treated me to a local delicacy - shenjianshandezhongguo teweidaoxiaomian.
Hand cut noodle soup with beef and peppers. Like serious peppers. His cousin asked me if I like la (spicy) and I went for it. So spicy but that addictive spice where you just can’t stop. A rich beef broth with sprouts and green onions. This is exactly what I started eating meat again for. Best Chinese food I’ve had in 20 years. Such a clean fresh burn. I’ve had a mild headache all day due to jet lag and excitement. It’s gone now. Burned it right outta my head.
Even if this burns the shit out of my arse tomorrow, it was worth it (yeah, I say this now to remind myself later just in case).
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I was definitely aware I ate a crapton of peppers last night but not uncomfortably so, just a pleasant warming of the nethers.
D00M recommended!
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Yay! Meat Epiphany!!!
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(07-13-2024, 02:32 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: I was definitely aware I ate a crapton of peppers last night but not uncomfortably so, just a pleasant warming of the nethers.
D00M recommended!
See you at 4:20!
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My taxi comes at 5 so I better be up.
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Semi-2nd meat epiphany unlocked. Master Yu treated me and several Shaolin friends to a classic banquet from a local franchise. A crazy amount of dishes. I lost track. There was nearly 20 of us on a huge round table with a monster lazy Susan that have a diorama of a river with a fisherman and a deer and real plants as a centerpiece. It wasn’t as amazing as last nights experience, but still impressive. The standout was this bbq lamb ribs rolled in pepper. So much pepper in all the dishes, but never brutally overpowering unless you just ate the peppers straight. Had some baijiu too and was the only one drinking really. One monk and one master joined me in a ceremonial shot but the drinkers focused on beer. It was a nice baijiu - went well with those rich meats.
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