The JELLO Thread

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:15 am

I got this idea from Captain ray's Space Shuttle Thread...and thought I would make a Jello thread!! What is your favorite flavor...and what, if anything, do you like in it?

I will start. I like strawberry or orange, usually with fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges. But I also liked it the way my mom made it. She would start with Black Cherry Jello (do they still make that flavor?) Then she would mix in a can of pitted black cherries. She would also make little cream cheese balls...she would take some softened cram cheese, mixe in crushed or chopped walnuts, and make little cream cheese balls to mix into the jello. It was our "special occasion" jello..usually made for holidays. But it was great!! I tried making it once, but for some reason it just was not the same.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:17 am

I have to say

I think jello is a total waste

Is it really even food?

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:19 am

IMHO, theres only one way to eat jello, and thats in a trifile......

:):)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:01 am

I remember eating jello out of the box in the old days, when it was mostly sugar...........:wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:06 am

I think your "Jello" is our "jelly?"

I love it....fresh raspberries in raspberry flavour jelly, served with cream, of course...tangerine flavour with mandarin segments, bananas in jelly...

I just don't want to know where gelatine comes from. I've heard rumours, which I'm choosing to ignore.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:12 am

Don't ask, Theia.

Jelly here is like jam, only the clear type.

Here is a cute jello mold..................

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theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:16 am

chonsigirl wrote: Don't ask, Theia.

Jelly here is like jam, only the clear type.

Here is a cute jello mold..................

Chons, do you have a food that you call "jam?" What is clear jam, sorry, jelly?

You were right, "don't ask."

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:18 am

Jelly, jam and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin. The difference between them comes in the form that the fruit takes.

In jelly, the fruit comes in the form of fruit juice.

In jam, the fruit comes in the form of fruit pulp or crushed fruit (and is less stiff than jelly as a result).

In preserves, the fruit comes in the form of chunks in a syrup or a jam.

http://home.howstuffworks.com/question84.htm

I cut off the bottom, when it got to jello.........................:p

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:31 am

http://www.jellomuseum.com/

Yes, JELLO has it's own museum! It is in LeRoy, NY, about 30 miles south west of Rochester. It is actually closer to Batavia, where I grew up. And no, I have never been there...but I probably will become curious enough some time and go pay a visit.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:34 am

That is pretty cool, a museum! They had molds shaped liked brains!

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:38 am

chonsigirl wrote: That is pretty cool, a museum! They had molds shaped liked brains!

I have seen the brain molds.

Rather interesting to say the least.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:40 am

Ha-I could use that in my class-"This was a former student who did not study for their test...................":wah:

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:42 am

Hmm my favorite flavors of Jello are Lime and Strawberry. I refuse to eat any jello that's been doctored with whipped cream and or nuts. Blehh

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:31 am

I do believe that gelatin is bone marrow. Still like jello ?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:42 am

:p .....................

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theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:52 am

Nomad wrote: I do believe that gelatin is bone marrow. Still like jello ?

It's only a rumour

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:56 am

Nomad, did you used to eat glue as a child?:wah:

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:29 pm

Nomad's right....it's made from the marrow of slaughtered cattle. That's why vegetarians won't eat it.

(SIGH...I suppose you'll all hate me now, for spoiling your pretty desserts?)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:30 pm

I still think Nomad likes to eat glue!

:wah:

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:36 pm

Lulu2 wrote: Nomad's right....it's made from the marrow of slaughtered cattle. That's why vegetarians won't eat it.

(SIGH...I suppose you'll all hate me now, for spoiling your pretty desserts?)

Same with marshmallows..or so I hear. But I still like them. :rolleyes:

Mystery · Post by **Mystery** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:39 pm

The wiggliness (if that's even a word) puts me off, but if I can get past it, strawberry is the best.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:41 pm

Oh really, marshmallow too? I'm going to look that up...................

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:43 pm

Yes, there is gelatin in that too......................................Mr. Stay Puff!:(

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:45 pm

Lulu2 wrote: Nomad's right....it's made from the marrow of slaughtered cattle. That's why vegetarians won't eat it.

(SIGH...I suppose you'll all hate me now, for spoiling your pretty desserts?)

It's not exactly hate....:wah:

No, seriously, Lulu, I sort of knew but I just try not to think about it...jellies look so fresh and fruity and innocent.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:49 pm

chonsigirl wrote: I still think Nomad likes to eat glue!:wah:

I think he likes to sniff glue while he's eating jello

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:50 pm

Lulu2 wrote: Nomad's right....it's made from the marrow of slaughtered cattle. That's why vegetarians won't eat it.

Wooooo

We got a smart one here:-6

libertine · Post by **libertine** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:27 pm

I can't believe no one mentioned Jello Shots! There are dozens (hundreds) of recipes for them but the simplest is to replace half the water for your favorite Jello with vodka. If you want to get really inventive then select liquors to complement your favorite flavor. Rum with Lemon-lime for instance.

Just 'google' "jello shots" to see the choices.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:17 am

MMMMM...yes, I've seen Jello shots. But what I like better is to plug a watermelon and add vodka or rum! Let THAT soak overnight and....voila!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:47 am

libertine wrote: I can't believe no one mentioned Jello Shots! There are dozens (hundreds) of recipes for them but the simplest is to replace half the water for your favorite Jello with vodka. If you want to get really inventive then select liquors to complement your favorite flavor. Rum with Lemon-lime for instance.

Just 'google' "jello shots" to see the choices.

Libertine!

So there is a way for me to like Jello!

Do they serve jello shots at Bothwell's Pub?:-3

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:52 am

I had never heard of that-tells you how much I drink! But the watermelon, that does sound interesting!

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:57 am

libertine wrote: I can't believe no one mentioned Jello Shots! There are dozens (hundreds) of recipes for them but the simplest is to replace half the water for your favorite Jello with vodka. If you want to get really inventive then select liquors to complement your favorite flavor. Rum with Lemon-lime for instance.

Just 'google' "jello shots" to see the choices.

1. Never use everclear to make jello-shots, it will eat through your cups causing a mess. I found out this the hard way.

My favorite mixes are rum with strawberry-bananna flavored Jello, peach snaptz with peach flavored jello, and I like to mix the various Pucker flavors out there with the different jellos. However green apple jello and green apple pucker seriously make you PUCKER!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:12 am

So Sher, do you use 1/2 water and 1/2 any other liquor? Is that always the porportion you stick with?

I think I'm gonna make me some!

Isn't there a weekend right around the corner??:guitarist

libertine · Post by **libertine** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:41 am

In my younger days we also did the watermelon . But we scooped it out, aded a few undiluted frozen juices (orange, lemonade, and mixed berry, I think) then smashed the watermelon pulp and poured it all back in the watermelon and added a fifth of vodka (tried Everclear but that is WICKED) chille it for awhile .

I'm glad I'm beyond that now!!:wah:

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:47 am

cherandbuster wrote: So Sher, do you use 1/2 water and 1/2 any other liquor? Is that always the porportion you stick with?

I think I'm gonna make me some!

Isn't there a weekend right around the corner??:guitarist

the way I do it is, use the called for amount of boiling water to dissolve the jello, then used your liquor for the cold portion of the water.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:50 am

libertine wrote: In my younger days we also did the watermelon . But we scooped it out, aded a few undiluted frozen juices (orange, lemonade, and mixed berry, I think) then smashed the watermelon pulp and poured it all back in the watermelon and added a fifth of vodka (tried Everclear but that is WICKED) chille it for awhile .

I'm glad I'm beyond that now!!:wah:

I've had something similiar but it was in a trash can. It was called jungle juice. It had everclear, vodka, rum, and gin, then loads of fruitpunch and fruit in it. The fruit was the most potent stuff. :wah:

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:56 am

What is everclear?:-2

libertine · Post by **libertine** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:00 am

cherandbuster wrote: What is everclear?:-2
OH, NO ! a Virgin!!

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:14 am

It's worst liquor you'd ever taste, wait moonshine is nasty too.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:17 am

libertine wrote: OH, NO ! a Virgin!!

When it comes to everclear, I am:)

Is it a clear spirit, like vodka?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:23 am

yep but like 99 proof I think, may be wrong. :wah:

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:25 am

libertine wrote: OH, NO ! a Virgin!!

Who will de-virginize me?

:sneaky:

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:27 am

I'm with you....what the heck is EVERCLEAR? It sounds like a household cleaning product!

(Although, based on what you've said about it...perhaps it COULD be! "EVERCLEAR" dissolves grease, shines floors and WON'T leave ugly streaks behind.") :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:30 am

It's moonshine, Lulu.............................just distilled a little more.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:33 am

:guitarist ** Everclear party at Cher's house ** :guitarist

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:35 am

Hee-Haw..........................:yh_cowboy

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:42 pm

Count me in for the party....does EVERCLEAR go well with hummus and pita chips? :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:45 pm

I think it goes with everything!:)

Captain Ray · Post by **Captain Ray** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:21 pm

Lulu2 wrote: Count me in for the party....does EVERCLEAR go well with hummus and pita chips? :wah:

It goes well if you are trying not to taste the Hummus as it comes back up! LOL.. It should sufficiently dull your taste buds so you won't have to taste it again!

My favorite Jello (non-alcoholic) dish is probably the venerable old recipe that Mom made.. Strawberry jello, with shredded carrots and bananas.. That makes a nice after dinner treat.

My favorite Jello (alcohol) shhoter would be Margarita shooters.. Lime jello, with tequila, and a sprinkle of salt just before you shoot it down.. INTOXICATING!!

Raymond

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:22 pm

Marie5656 wrote: I got this idea from Captain ray's Space Shuttle Thread...and thought I would make a Jello thread!! What is your favorite flavor...and what, if anything, do you like in it?

I will start. I like strawberry or orange, usually with fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges. But I also liked it the way my mom made it. She would start with Black Cherry Jello (do they still make that flavor?) Then she would mix in a can of pitted black cherries. She would also make little cream cheese balls...she would take some softened cram cheese, mixe in crushed or chopped walnuts, and make little cream cheese balls to mix into the jello. It was our "special occasion" jello..usually made for holidays. But it was great!! I tried making it once, but for some reason it just was not the same.
See, Nomad?!? I told you! Didn't I tell you?

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