Topic: Tractors, Trucks and Deep Fried Cheese Curds (Read 531 times)

Pendergast · « **on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 07:49:44 PM »

A few pics from an International Harvester (Farmall) show/celebration we went to here in Madtown Friday. The first four were of about 100 I took as about 140 paraded past us on their way downtown.

This next one is the Farmall "B". I learned to drive on one just like it. That axle top to the left of the drivers seat was just wide enough for two little kids (my brother and I) to sit. Ours had a bar across in front of the axle just right for little feet.

randomgemini · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 08:41:21 PM »

NICE!

Thanks for sharing!

Ancient Mariner · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 10:01:20 PM »

Tractors 'n trucks 'n woodies, oh my! Cool stuff, but WHERE'S THE FRICKIN' JOHN DEERES!! I wanna see some green and yellow here.

macushla · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 10:50:35 PM »

Wait, WAIT, WHAT!??? DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS?

I think I have to move.

MINIclo · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 11:15:46 PM »

Quote from: macushla on Sun Jul 26 '09, 10:50:35 PM

Wait, WAIT, WHAT!??? DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS?

I think I have to move.

Trader Joe's sells cheese curds, so buy some and deep-fry them yourself!

macushla · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun Jul 26 '09, 11:56:32 PM »

Quote from: MINIclo on Sun Jul 26 '09, 11:15:46 PM

Trader Joe's sells cheese curds, so buy some and deep-fry them yourself!

I just might have to.

Not sure it'll be the same as farm fresh curds but worth a try!!

ChrisW · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 12:50:06 AM »

Quote from: macushla on Sun Jul 26 '09, 11:56:32 PM

I just might have to.

Not sure it'll be the same as farm fresh curds but worth a try!!

Or you could drive 3 hours and get it here. http://www.farmshow.org/

Pendergast · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 08:04:08 AM »

Glad you all like the pics.

Quote from: Ancient Mariner on Sun Jul 26 '09, 10:01:20 PM

Tractors 'n trucks 'n woodies, oh my! Cool stuff, but WHERE'S THE FRICKIN' JOHN DEERES!! I wanna see some green and yellow here.

Well, Skip, I'm partial to Johnny Put Put's myself but the Farmall "B" replaced the horses on our farm. It's still running on my brothers farm. After an assortment of Farmall's, H's, M's and even 560"s (notable for engine problems) we gravitated to John Deere's for the most part. Still, at a 20th Annual Red Power Show there's not likely to be much green showing.

I figured the addition of deep fried cheese curds would be a hook. Shan, if Trader Joe's curds squeak when you bite into them (prior to frying) then they are considered fresh. If they don't squeak .... well ..... eat 'em anyway.

macushla · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 09:13:49 AM »

Are the curds battered?

I have a seriously soft place in my heart for squeaky cheese

Pendergast · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 09:26:22 AM »

Oh gosh! You're going to make me admit it. I've never actually eaten a deep fried cheese curd. Plenty of fresh cheese curds but none fried.

I don't think their battered though.

macushla · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 09:39:59 AM »

Deep Fried Cheese Curds

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 pound cheese curds
* 1 quart oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat the cheese curds with the batter.
2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated cheese curds approximately 1 minute each, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

TADA!!!!!!!

Pendergast · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 11:34:21 AM »

That looks tasty but you gotta promise me you won't tell anyone I haven't actually eaten a deep fried curd. Mum's the word Shan - I have a reputation to uphold.

MINIclo · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 01:10:03 PM »

Pendie!

macushla · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon Jul 27 '09, 06:40:53 PM »

Quote from: Pendergast on Mon Jul 27 '09, 11:34:21 AM

That looks tasty but you gotta promise me you won't tell anyone I haven't actually eaten a deep fried curd. Mum's the word Shan - I have a reputation to uphold.

I'll eat 'em for you and tell you all about 'em

It'll be just like you were there

MDK · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue Jul 28 '09, 09:33:23 AM »

For those who haven't had he pleasure, what does a cheese curd taste like? Is it sweet like a dessert?

macushla · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue Jul 28 '09, 10:32:12 AM »

Quote from: MDK on Tue Jul 28 '09, 09:33:23 AM

For those who haven't had he pleasure, what does a cheese curd taste like? Is it sweet like a dessert?

Nope, not sweet....they are the curds of cheese that never grow up to be real cheese

The cheesemaker stops the cheese process before the cheese starts molding, salts the curds and cools them. They are little randomly shaped nuggets that LOOK like cheese but have a different texture. They are slightly dryer and they squeak when you bite 'em!

GO GET SOME.

Pendergast · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue Jul 28 '09, 12:52:35 PM »

After that description I can hardly wait for the review.

CooperChick · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue Jul 28 '09, 01:43:54 PM »

Pende.... You are a man after my own heart!!! I love me some tractors!!

tractors!!

Pendergast · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue Jul 28 '09, 08:04:28 PM »

Quote from: CooperChick on Tue Jul 28 '09, 01:43:54 PM

Pende.... You are a man after my own heart!!! I love me some tractors!!

tractors!!

Ooooh! Sweet! I'd like to have one of those big dogs Coop but my woods is only 35 acres so I went small (not to mention the cost savings)

Here's my little NH taken right after I put the new back hoe on last fall. Only 33 horses but heck its 4 wheel drive, and has cruise control.

CooperChick · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri Jul 31 '09, 12:21:45 PM »

That is sweet!! Yeah, I grew up in Northern Indiana on a 5,000 acre ranch and now Grandpa only has 500 left.
That big green monster is the tenant that farms my grandpa's remaining 500 acres. His company is called
Lord's Seed and he rents/farms 17,000 acres in the Michiana area. It's a HUGE operation!

89AKurt · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue Dec 29 '09, 08:26:29 PM »

Here's a John Deere for Ancient Mariner:

Thanks for sharing Randy. I love the International woodie wagen, and the pickup.

Pendergast · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri Jan 01 '10, 11:36:51 AM »

You're welcome Kurt, and nice Johnny put put. Could be a Model D. I like that red pickup too. I'd give my eye teeth for that one.

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