OMG, ramekin drama! (from San Francisco, natch…)
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198 responses so far ↓
#1
Suhayla
Fighting over ramekins? Don’t those cost like 33 cents each?
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:40 pm rating: 90
#2
RunBarbara
Only white people buy new meatloaf pans because the existing one was inadequate.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:41 pm rating: 90
#3
anglophile
Oooh, poor Jason. Had to make his own birthday cake. I bet that’s what caused the whole roommate relationship to go sour.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:41 pm rating: 90
#4
Writerrejected
Don’t touch my ramekins, or I’ll knock your block off in a little message with tape. I’m a virgin from Santa Cruz and my meat loaf pan is too big enough.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:48 pm rating: 90
#5
suzie
Amazing (as is SWPL, in fact). I wish there was a copy of this chef photo attached as well — “Seriously, why would you even think this was yours?”
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:49 pm rating: 90
#6
RunBarbara
I do like that he called her out on her p/a note…AND totally faced her with the birthday cake comment…AND slightly mocked her detailing of where her ramekins were bought. The more I read his note the more I fall a little in love with it. I will make him a cake next year.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:49 pm rating: 90
#7
Writerrejected
P.S. What’s with your obsession with the chef?
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:49 pm rating: 90
#8
DH
LOL on answering one p/a note with another more detailed p/a note.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:52 pm rating: 90
#9
RunBarbara
I’d like to know how they can tell their ramekins apart..don’t most of them look identical? “No, you’ve mistaken those ramekins for these ones which I bought during my Top Chef auditions last summer…”
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:53 pm rating: 90
#10
unholyghost2003
I have never lived in a place where there was more than one set of Ramekins/tiny soufflés. I would like to though. Creme Brulé HEAVEN! But why is this a “white person” thing? I think people of EVERY RACE and Creed can enjoy personal chocolate soufflés and creme brulé.
Apr 3, 2008 at 3:58 pm rating: 90
#11
suzie
Confession: I just had to do a Google Image Search for ramekin ’cause I didn’t have a bloody clue what they were. Now I do! Useful little buggers (that I can’t believe would cause so much drama).
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:01 pm rating: 90
#12
GhostWriter
Although they grew closer eventually, Frasier and Niles did not initially trust each other. They did, however, agree to use false names, so Dad wouldn’t freak.
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:08 pm rating: 90
#13
Steph
Ha, white people would argue over ramekins.
(I’m white.)
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:12 pm rating: 90
#14
RunBarbara
*is also white and recalls incredibly white arguement with ex-roommate about how to clean the KitchenAid
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:15 pm rating: 90
#15
noah
ramekin?
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:18 pm rating: 90
#16
Addie_Oakley
His name is Remy? Like the rat from Ratatouille? That seems oddly appropriate.
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:32 pm rating: 90
#17
Quite Contrary
Since he found the ramekins when he was showing her room to the person moving in, that leads me to believe she was moving out. Me thinks there may be more to this story than a simple ramekin.
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:48 pm rating: 90
#18
Bellabeastie
I have a headache from squinting trying to read note #2′s chickenscrathes.
If the chef picture was of Anthony Bourdain I would have stolen it, too.
Team Anthony Can Use My Ramekins Anytime!!
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:59 pm rating: 90
#19
RunBarbara
Anthony Bourdain should be added to SWPL. I also love him. He reminds me of a less grizzled Tom Waits.
Apr 3, 2008 at 5:25 pm rating: 90
#20
TuesdayPillow
So what you’re saying is if they were black they’d be having a shoot-out instead?
Apr 3, 2008 at 5:50 pm rating: 90
#21
KLY
yeah,what’s this thing with white people, I totally don’t get it…
Apr 3, 2008 at 6:09 pm rating: 90
#22
Jonas
Hey, It is finally getting self-referential and we are ready for elaborate feedback loops here at p–a–notes.com: In this one, the term “passive aggressive notes” is used. I love it.
Apr 3, 2008 at 6:28 pm rating: 90
#23
Wade
Maybe it was a picture of Chef, with the recipe for Chocolate Salty Balls on the back.
Apr 3, 2008 at 6:42 pm rating: 90
#24
Mung Bean
The Pyrex bowls and pans were all fine and good, but it’s the brulee torch that puts this over the top for fucking deliciousness.
Apr 3, 2008 at 7:30 pm rating: 90
#25
kostia
My crème brûlée torch came with OVAL ramekins, which is what crème brûlée is usually served in, and I bet those cheapass Santa Cruz ramekins were ROUND.
Apr 3, 2008 at 7:40 pm rating: 90
#26
Sarah
Jason would use anything for bread, but he won’t use that.
Apr 3, 2008 at 7:47 pm rating: 90
#27
secondsout
I keep imagining that if you pan to the right, there will be another, longer, bitchier note that talks about how someone stole the egg poacher, the oyster shuckers, the frittata pan, the pasta machine, and the French press. After that, yet another even bitchier, even longer note with more inane shit. It goes on…
Apr 3, 2008 at 7:48 pm rating: 90
#28
Canthz_B
They may bitch at each other, but I’d sure like to have dinner at their place!
Apr 3, 2008 at 8:08 pm rating: 90
#29
bellabeastie
On The Menu Tonight:
Large Pan Meatloaf (or maybe bread?)
Salade de Pyrex
Birthday Cake I Made Myself (special!)
and — I’m Using Your Ramekins Creme Brulee
Bwaaahaaa !! Eat and be Merry!!
(And try to ignore the sniping coming from the other room.. it’s no big deal, really)
Apr 3, 2008 at 9:10 pm rating: 90
#30
claw71
And we wonder why Osama bin Laden hates us.
Apr 3, 2008 at 9:15 pm rating: 90
#31
RunBarbara
I wonder if they are in culinary school. If so, it could explain the nerdy specific details and anger over stolen property. I don’t really think anyone is this passionate about ramekins except first year culinary students. My brother was one. Man, was he a little bitch.
Apr 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm rating: 90
#32
claw71
To the tune of Anything For Love:
And I would take anything from you…I’d snatch your pic of Wolfgang Puck
I’d take anything from you, if it’s not locked up you’re out of luck
But I’d never forget to bake you a birthday cake, oh no way
And I would take anything from you but I won’t do that…no I won’t do that
Anything from you, oh I would take anything from you
I would take anything from you but I won’t do that
(heavy musical interlude)
Maybe I’ll take your ramekins, and even your meatloaf pan
Maybe I’ll take your spider and the industrial can of nonstick Pam.
I’ll walk off with a jar of capers, and cans of fresh allspice
You never made jerk chicken or pork or anything Caribbean
I know I seem crazy, but I like gourmet cuisine
I know it’s not mine but you’ve got so many things
As long as crepes need turning, and brulee topping needs burning
As long as your things are within reach, you’d better accept that
I will take anything from you, I’ll put it in my hobo sack
I will take anything from you, so don’t ever turn your back
But don’t give me shit because no one baked you a cake, you dick
I would take anything from you, oh I would take anything from you
I would take anything from you but I won’t do that, no I won’t do that
Apr 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm rating: 90
#33
bellabeastie
So insprirational. Sniff. Thanks —
I think the “lace doilies withn globs of slimy snot” is what got me.
So romantic. But there were other things to love. I’ve got your salsa bowls right here baby. Come and get it.
Apr 3, 2008 at 10:29 pm rating: 90
#34
bellabeastie
Meatloaf would be proud.
Apr 4, 2008 at 12:49 am rating: 90
#35
ahhhduurrrh
i dunno, i’m in culinary school and honestly, those toys are bs to me. i guess maybe it’s because i’m a purest/minimalist..
they just sound like annoying foodies to me, or like, really prissy cooks.
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:05 am rating: 90
#36
fantasy
I just can’t seem to like these two.
Between Jason’s use of black electrical tape *or was that Remy?* and the actual thought of them not appreciating passive aggressive notes….what’s with that?!??!
I think I have no use for their brangling ways!
Never did like silly lists either.
Yep, they should live happily ever after!
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:04 am rating: 90
#37
Super Tash
That Meatloaf was fucking delicious.
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:23 am rating: 90
#38
claw71
I’m troubled by the notion that somebody would make bread in a meatloaf pan. Bread pans are specifically designed to ensure even browing through carmelization. Meatloaf pans are actually a little thicker to protect the meat from scorching on the outside while the middle comes up to temperature.
By the way, you can make delightful individual meatloafs with ramekins. I will even break out the brulee torch to melt and brown a little blue cheese on top of individual Kobe meatloafs.
Apr 4, 2008 at 8:04 am rating: 90
#39
GhostWriter
All this because Jason forgot that he used his own Santa Cruz ramekins as feeding bowls for his mean kitty named Sparta.
Apr 4, 2008 at 8:59 am rating: 90
#40
Michele
Would that be Ramekin Skywalker?
Apr 4, 2008 at 11:15 am rating: 90
#41
grumpygranolagirl
I would make MEAT CAKE with their pans!
http://www.blackwidowbakery.com/demo/meatcake/
Apr 4, 2008 at 12:55 pm rating: 90
#42
RunBarbara
*olp*
Held it in. Just barely. Sick.
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:10 pm rating: 90
#43
Olivia
I didn’t even know what a ramekin WAS.
A la Dictionary.com:
-noun,
a small, separately cooked portion of a cheese preparation or other food mixture baked in a small dish without a lid.
Sounds yummy.
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:12 pm rating: 90
#44
claw71
Welcome back to Cryin Chef I’m your host, Bawlin’ Clown. During the break some crazy things were happening here in Bitchin’ Stadium…let’s throw it over to Whining Wretch and see what’s happening:
It’s terrible, Bawlin, Iron Chef Remy took Challenger Jason’s ramekins…this coming right after he stole the picture of Iron Chef Batali.
What’s Jason doing? He seems to be beating that batter pretty hard.
He’s making his own birthday cake.
But he’s using a meatloaf pan…a Sicilian meatloaf pan from Petaluma, if I’m not mistaken. That won’t work…What’s going on now?
Oh no! Jason is looking through Remy’s bag.This is going to get ugly. I hope nobody writes a note.
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:16 pm rating: 90
#45
Olivia
BTW, Remmers gets extra points for mentioning the phrase “passive-aggressive note.” ; )
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:17 pm rating: 90
#46
claw71
We have Polish Jews in my family. They always get ramekins and yamulkas confused. It’s hard to keep a ceramic cup on your head with a bobby pin but try eating a custard out of Uncle Stas’ head peice. Yuck.
Rumor has it that my grandfather’s last words were “Hey, these Nazi’s don’t look so bad after all, it smells like they’ve got us lined up for dinner.”
Apr 4, 2008 at 1:27 pm rating: 90
#47
Summer
My name is _____________and I have ramekins. I have had them for years, just a few, and when one or two break, no matter how hard I try I always end up with more. I don’t even know why do it, I don’t even enjoy them anymore. The first few times I used them I got hooked, it was so much fun, now though it’s just become something I have to have or I don’t feel right. Plus they are everywhere you go, and cheap…I don’t know what to do anymore.
Apr 4, 2008 at 2:08 pm rating: 90
#48
RunBarbara
….
Apr 4, 2008 at 4:09 pm rating: 90
#49
Jason
Yeah…this was my submission.
Remy was moving out (in a very bad way), and when I was showing her room to a potential roommate I noticed she had the chef painting my sister got me…which prompted me to look through the bags of kitchen stuff she packed and pull all of my stuff out.
The mysterious bread made in the meatloaf pan was the cheesy-poof bread recipe courtesy of Alton Brown.
Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of the bill I put on the fridge where she corrected my 1 cent rounding error for the water. That would have made a good submission also.
The comments are hilarious…and besides, bitch tried to steal my ramekins!
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:11 pm rating: 90
#50
Melissa Peet
those ramekins were fucking delicious.
i fuckin love this website.
Apr 4, 2008 at 9:23 pm rating: 90
#51
Melissa Peet
FOOOOOOOOD FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!
Apr 4, 2008 at 9:23 pm rating: 90
#52
summer
I repeat, ramekins are not a food.
Apr 4, 2008 at 9:40 pm rating: 90
#53
park rose
Heisa’s eating links, so I will post it directly.
I’ve gotta side with ghostie on this one.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ramekin
Should have nested at 52.3. Sorry.
Apr 4, 2008 at 11:54 pm rating: 90
#54
summer
apparently nobody knew.
Apr 5, 2008 at 8:48 am rating: 90
#55
Melissa Peet
38.1 “You cracker’s be trippin”
Indeed.
Apr 5, 2008 at 7:37 pm rating: 90
#56
Crash
She might save that for the crackers though.
Who knows…
Apr 5, 2008 at 8:18 pm rating: 90
#57
Melissa
Actually, it was Ghostwriter who started with the cracker bit. I don’t see anyone asking them to clarify.
I never called you any names.
I just think it’s a little hypocritical for you to give me advice on etiquette when you just called me a bunch of names!
Apr 5, 2008 at 11:24 pm rating: 90
#58
park rose
He calls me cracker, too, but then my first name is Graham.
Ooh, crumbs, should have giggle-braxed that under, 57.5
Apr 6, 2008 at 1:51 am rating: 90
#59
Lis
Considering I lived in Petaluma for 18 years, Santa Cruz for 4 years, and am now moving to San Francisco, I can’t believe I haven’t crossed paths with these people. Perhaps I need to be hanging out in cookware stores.
Apr 6, 2008 at 1:57 am rating: 90
#60
Vikki
Segregated use of ramekins in the same kitchen? Really, guys? Really?
I understand bickering over food, but surely these people realise that kitchenware is… yaknow, usually a reusable entity.
Apr 6, 2008 at 3:27 am rating: 90
#61
forsoothsayer
this is totally a white people thing…all my white roommates argued with me over kitchenware USE, not acquisition of. none of the non-whites ones did.
Apr 7, 2008 at 4:10 am rating: 90
#62
Wasted
What a waste of time. I can’t even read the note.
Apr 8, 2008 at 4:46 pm rating: 90
#63
Anya
Petaluma is full of passive-aggressive notewriters. And white people. Hence this note. Just be glad it isn’t about who used the last of the organic hummus and didn’t replace the recycled toilet paper.
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm rating: 90
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