oh man im going to make this asap

What's barley?

It's a grain, like rice or oats or wheat.

Oh.
So it can be substituted.

You can probably substitute it with rice, but not much else. Plus, the taste would vary if you do.

Too bad, I've never seen barley in any local super markets.

What? Barley is in every supermarket. You need to ask for it. It's there.

I think I would've noticed.
Lately, I've been scavenging around the supermarket for new foods to try out.
And I mean dig around every corner.
Let me demonstrate.
If I remeber right, they don't stock up the good fruit until thursday, Vegetables are best on mondays worst on fridays, and The only grains they have are rice and rice. Unless corn counts.
Oh, and the spice racks are 70% nuts and cinnamon.
Yeah, I need to find a new place to shop.

That you do... if I can just step in and make a few chefly comments.

If you're looking for new things to try I have a few suggestions, first is try to find an asian supermarket, you can usualy find some very very interesting items and ingrediants there. Picked daikon, saigon mushrooms, nori, wakame soup, prawn chips and more.

At some ones you can even pick up entire pre cooked peking roast ducks MMmmm

If you're REALLY adventurous you can try to get your paws on a durian, its a green fruit covered in sharp spikes... when you open it (when its ripe) it smells awwweeeful but tastes amazing, the taste is different for most people that try it. it tastes like pancakes to me. My grandpa has stated that it was like eating strawberry shortcake in a public rest room.... because of the smell.

Anyway take care and goodluck with the culinairy exploration

Thanks for the advice.
I was always curious to explore one of those super markets, but didn't have anyone tell me anything good from there.
Thanks for the push.

My please..... Chef dragon AWAAAAAAAAY *superman soar*

I want a macaroni and cheese with some ground meat recipe, loaded with protein for us trainin' and gainin' types. Got a recipe fo' that, Chef Papoose?

And I DO!! Cheesy hamburger and cheese recipe!!!

You stole that from hamburger helper.

Not really. I tried that one, but mine is much better.

...................Alright, you win.

Poppa Wolf LOVES that recipe!!! I add LOTS of cheese and spiced ground beef, and the macaroni I use is the "elbows", but cooked to where they are very "al dente." If you have "problems" with cheese, this recipe is definitely NOT for you! (Or anyone who sits near you after you eat this!) LOLZ

Now you got me all hungry for this.

*drools*

Please tell us!

*gives you some Bajan Macaroni Pie*

http://static-cdn.guyanapublication.....0081004pie.jpg

It may not be Hamburger Helper, but it'll definately satisfy your cravings for cheese!

Looks delicious.

Oh, you have no idea! Especially if you put some ketchup on it, ohhh... it is to die for!

*offers you a piece*

Reading up on something called Bajan Seasoning. I can't make this dish at all. It'll kill me.

Oh yes, Bajan Seasoning. That's used to marinate meats and fish, not to consume just so. It's not a dish.

Try brushing it under chicken skin before grilling it or flavour fish with it. You can also put a bit in soups to perk it up.

And don't worry Papa, it won't kill you.

Oh my God, that looks so mouthwateringly delicious!

I'm definately gonna try this this weekend! ^^

I love to try this. *writes down ingredients* I have to saute the onions until they're golden though; we have no microwave. And I wonder how it tastes with other kinds of mushrooms - those will have to be sauteed in butter until tender I guess. Mmm...

If you want something chocolately, I do have this chocolate triple-chocolate chip cookie recipe that I think you'll love. :D

Looks quite good. I may make this too !

I wish I can try this!

i REALLY have to try this someday

Thanks!

heeh oh papa im gonna send you a recapie of mine that i love to death heehe :)

.....I so need to try this now. And I think I needa start uploading some recipes of my own. ^_~

Yes!