It was a good while on before I learned of its origin.

Supposedly it adds flavor. Not that I’ve noticed. There’s usually too much else going on to tell.

From 2 years ago

It turned out nice and crunchy caramelized. Won’t say it wasn’t nerve-wracking, but it came together. All in all about 2 hours work, chopping and prepping while the broth was coming together.

Thanks. It was kid tested and mother approved.

To no end, I appreciate seeing my work reposted. Having migrated from the “Bad Place” a few years back before I’d even started meming to now, it’s an honor I’d never expected.

I’ll indulge once in a while, but it gets intense past 1 slice.

Rosemary, sage, and fennel. A winning combo. I’d stick to just pork belly and nix the loin for the sake of fat content and texture.

Fennel seed with the cooked barley would somewhat mimic Italian sausage if this is a vegetarian application.

Sweet, salty, savory, umami. Just missing spice from some jalapeño jam or otherwise. Solid snacky bits all the same.

That last bit would have strengthened his resolve and demise nicely.

They “fridged” Marla for Wrath of Khan as an added knife in the back. You’d think the stranding on and deterioration of the planet would be motivation enough.

Sure, for an in universe context it works. In reality, it was just the kind of thing you could throw out for laughs back then and not think twice about it. And yes, historical accuracy means using that now uncomfortable language and attitudes because it was the norm.

You mean “Battle Bridge Conn” then “Security Guard 1” then “Transporter Chief”? And not until “Unnatural Selection” partway through SEASON 2 is he finally Chief Miles O’Brien. Gets no respect, I tell ya.

Just rewatched “Shore Leave” today, so I’ve already got a bad Finnegan taste in my mouth. Come to think of it, 20 years go by and they still pulled that shit on TNG. Hard lesson to learn, I guess.

Great episode, though not without its problematic features.

Basically Jamie Foxx’s character Wanda from In Living Color.

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