What did you cook or eat today: July 2025

[rascal]

Only thing left over from Harry's dinner is some coleslaw I made. I've got chicken tenders out and need to know what to make ??
I said to Harry " happy birthday from America " TastyReuben
He just looked at me funny and went back to handling his $100 note. Lol

Russ

 

[karadekoolaid]

I don't know what happened to me today. Woke up with more energy than I could handle, probably. spent 4 hours in the garden, took a shower, and then thought :
"Ok, got to eat something" so decided to make a Mediterranean tart. That meant making some pastry - which I did; pictures to follow - and half way through, I thought "whilst I've got the grill pan out, I might just make a burger...", which I did.
Then, as I pulled a bone out of the freezer for Mr Porky, I noticed some rhubarb lurking in the back. Right - rhubarb crumble.
I may just take tomorrow off.

 

[Puggles]

Looks pretty good! How is it???

It's tasty, it tastes like apple pie.

 

[rascal]

Gee im good at using what I have at hand.
Only had coleslaw.
Ok scrub 2 potatoes and light coat evoo.
Cut pumpkin.
I had taken 4 chicken tenders out earlier.
Marinade chicken

Coat In flour/egg/ panko crumbs
Pan fry and serve with microwave veges
Open potatoes bit of tomato relish and sour cream
Man it was so.goood. even the kommandant said it was dam good.
The star was pumpkin we bought out country a week ago.

Russ

 

[Morning Glory]

Don’t sweat it, I used foil pie shields for years and years before I bought one…and it’s not that great.

Please do show pics, there’s no such thing as bad pie, only good pie and better pie.

What is a pie shield?

 

[TheSoloChef]

That looks exquisite.

I was quite expensive for pub grub (expensive=posh to me)! Having said that, the pasta was so light (yet firm) I couldn't believe I was eating pasta and all of the seafood (especially the squid) was perfectly cooked so I really enjoyed it.

 

[JAS_OH1]

What is a pie shield?

I'm gonna guess something that covers the outer edges of the crust to keep it from burning. I've always just used foil.

 

[Windigo]

Teriyaki chicken with rice, eggplant & zucchini

 

[msmofet]

What is a pie shield?

I'm gonna guess something that covers the outer edges of the crust to keep it from burning. I've always just used foil.

 

[Barriehie]

I'm gonna guess something that covers the outer edges of the crust to keep it from burning. I've always just used foil.

I just use foil as well.

AI bot thing says all this:

### Purpose of a Pie Shield

1. **Prevents Over-Browning**: When baking a pie, especially one with a top crust, the edges of the crust can brown and burn more quickly than the rest of the pie. A pie shield helps to distribute heat more evenly, preventing the edges from becoming too dark.

2. **Improves Appearance**: By protecting the crust, a pie shield helps maintain a more uniform and appealing color across the entire pie.

3. **Enhances Texture**: Over-browned crusts can become dry and brittle. Using a pie shield helps retain the moisture and texture of the crust, making it more enjoyable to eat.

### How to Use a Pie Shield

1. **Place the Shield**: After the pie has been in the oven for a certain amount of time (usually when the crust starts to brown), place the pie shield over the edges of the pie.

2. **Monitor Baking**: Continue baking the pie, checking it periodically to ensure it is cooking evenly. Remove the shield if the crust needs more time to brown.

3. **Remove Before Serving**: Once the pie is done baking, remove the shield and allow the pie to cool before serving.

### DIY Pie Shield

If you don't have a pie shield, you can make one using household items:

1. **Aluminum Foil**: Crumple a piece of aluminum foil into a ball, then flatten it into a shield shape. Place it over the edges of the pie.

2. **Tinfoil**: Cut a strip of tinfoil and shape it into a ring that fits around the edges of the pie.

3. **Pie Crust Protector**: Some bakers use a pie crust protector, which is a pre-made shield designed specif
ically for this purpose.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I just use foil as well.

AI bot thing says all this:

### Purpose of a Pie Shield

1. **Prevents Over-Browning**: When baking a pie, especially one with a top crust, the edges of the crust can brown and burn more quickly than the rest of the pie. A pie shield helps to distribute heat more evenly, preventing the edges from becoming too dark.

2. **Improves Appearance**: By protecting the crust, a pie shield helps maintain a more uniform and appealing color across the entire pie.

3. **Enhances Texture**: Over-browned crusts can become dry and brittle. Using a pie shield helps retain the moisture and texture of the crust, making it more enjoyable to eat.

### How to Use a Pie Shield

1. **Place the Shield**: After the pie has been in the oven for a certain amount of time (usually when the crust starts to brown), place the pie shield over the edges of the pie.

2. **Monitor Baking**: Continue baking the pie, checking it periodically to ensure it is cooking evenly. Remove the shield if the crust needs more time to brown.

3. **Remove Before Serving**: Once the pie is done baking, remove the shield and allow the pie to cool before serving.

### DIY Pie Shield

If you don't have a pie shield, you can make one using household items:

1. **Aluminum Foil**: Crumple a piece of aluminum foil into a ball, then flatten it into a shield shape. Place it over the edges of the pie.

2. **Tinfoil**: Cut a strip of tinfoil and shape it into a ring that fits around the edges of the pie.

3. **Pie Crust Protector**: Some bakers use a pie crust protector, which is a pre-made shield designed specif
ically for this purpose.

Yeah, I make quiche 4-5 times a year and pie maybe 1-2 a year, so not something I need. I'll stick with foil. In fact, I don't use foil or anything when I make quiche, only when making pecan or apple pie.

 

[msmofet]

I just put foil over the whole pie when it starts getting brown

 

[TastyReuben]

My pie shield looks like this:

 

[Puggles]

What is a pie shield?

Exactly.

 

[badjak]

I just put foil over the whole pie when it starts getting brown

I have a gas ovrn with only bottom heat, so very happy if the top turns brown