Sunflower seeds

LOL dad... that's a funny question! I'll be interested in seeing what my HSBBW mom counterparts do! I don't like seeds and don't eat them period. I'll take a bag of peanuts though!

It isn't about being graceful with the shell -- it's that I have never developed the necessary ability to separate seed from shell while in the mouth! Another thing I am inept at. But I do love to eat them. (Though the work involved is an awful lot for the return. I have been experimenting with a wider variey of brands this year, not just David's. Some of the other, jumbo, seeds make it more worth the effort!) (As an aside -- I have been trying to get my husband to spit without making an awful noise. It is like sitting next to a rodent.)

Oh, For ya moms that are considering taking up the habit, a piece of advice. When you get to the seed, if the texture is not slick and smooth do not eat it! If you do, it will taste like catfish cheese bait smells.

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(As an aside -- I have been trying to get my husband to spit without making an awful noise. It is like sitting next to a rodent.)

LOL way funny

Break the shell in your back teeth, balance the shell betweeen the teeth on the edges and slightly bite, should pop right open. I was going to suggest to ask your hubby to show you but the rodent comment indicates to me he could be poorly trained.

In California, our seeds have more of a “South of the Border” taste.

Gotwood, there was a thread in the Illinois forum a while back that shared all of these varieties of sunflower seeds. Even soaked in KY bourbon, they just don't work for me. May have to do with having to sweep so many up off the floor over the years!

Okay-I admit it. I love seeds and depending how the game is going, I have been known to be a spitter. I guess it goes back to my college days when the pitchers sat on the bench and did target practice on the foul lines. I think I may have to get some of those "fancy" seeds for those games where frustration sets in. Hmmmm.

My son takes a couple cases of Barbeque S F seeds when he goes to school. When I was there afew months ago the coach said hello and then asked if we had any of those seeds.

I prefer pistachios.

Sunflower seeds are good - but some black olives soaked in a nice balsemic vinegar/oil mixture is awesome.

Just be careful when you spit the olive pits out - they could hurt somebody.

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It isn't about being graceful with the shell -- it's that I have never developed the necessary ability to separate seed from shell while in the mouth!

I cheat and buy bags of pre-shelled seeds.

As much as I like sunflower seeds though, my all-time favorite baseball food is boiled peanuts.

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As much as I like sunflower seeds though, my all-time favorite baseball food is boiled peanuts.

You're definately a Georgian!

Gotta spit the seeds! Part of baseball. Barbeque are excellent - I'd avoid the jalapeno and the ranch....just not my thing....but I AM an addict during the season.

I must confess that when I first began eating seeds I used my fingers, but after all these years at the ballpark I have mastered the "look Ma no hands" spitting technique. I prefer the original salted variety and we buy them by the Jumbo Bucket full at your local "Club" store along with a bucket of bubble gum, etc... Our boys have branched out into the flavored varieties as well, like Jalepeno and BBQ. Dad is a purist, sticking with original salted, and has earned the nickname "Big Bird" due in part to his height but mostly to his multi-bag habit and the humongeous amounts of shells surrounding him after a game....you'd think there was a whole freakin flock of birds!!!

mmm dill pickle flavored seeds! I wonder what was in the glass before the seeds filled it up?

My boys laughed so hard at me trying to spit them! But I learned.... still don't sit too close!

I've had the Jim Beam SF seeds and they were good. I wouldn't recommend eating the whole bag though.

Boiled Peanuts?
Never been there... please give me the tutorial on that StyleMismatch

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Originally posted by tasmit:
I've had the Jim Beam SF seeds and they were good. I wouldn't recommend eating the whole bag though.

After finishing the bag I usually follow it with a chaser...A Johnsonville brat steamed in beer!

My 18 yr old daughters who are "all girl" in regard to their manners, used to be "closet spitters". When in "proper" company they would remove the seed with two fingers and dispose of it into a container. I couldn't handle this two-faced attitude toward the seed so they were banned to indulge in my presence. That is a god given right of a "seed dad". I took about two days before they caved in a treated the shell with the respect it is due, in flight. Since that day our communication improved five fold and a week doesn't pass without a distance or accuracy competition. It's funny how a little seed can forever bond a father daughter relationship.

Seeds are universal. 2 weeks ago at their graduation they were handing seeds off to eveyone that passed by after the diploma was recieved as a gift. You have to remember that they are a "Z" so ceremonies that involve the alphabet tend to drag. I look down at them and it looks like a communion line. Those two dropping a few seeds in everyones hand when they passed and the seeds went straight to the mouth. When it was their turn to go up they handed the bag to a letter "S" so no one would be missed. I was almost in tears. Proud because my girls were sharing the seed, or because my wifes 2 inch heel was embedded in the top of my foot.

Woody….

I’ll bring the grill! I saw this 65 foot long, 54,000 pound beast that generates 440,000 BTUs of grilling power at the Super Bowl in San Diego 4 years ago. It can grill 2,500 brats an hour! ALL MEMBERS OF THE HSBBW ARE INVITED!

I've got a Lil' Brat right here...and he looks a bit spoiled too. There's a whole mess of 'em around the neighborhood.

It's always tough as the dickens to get the truth outta' these Lil' Brats....they seldom fess up to their misdeeds.

I can see that rig of yours would come in handy Eddie G.. We could grill hundreds of 'em at a time...ask all the questions we want. If they don't come clean we could always turn the heat up on 'em!

I’m gonna need bigger buns!

Yeah...bigger buns and don't forget the whine corks...those Lil' Brats can really squeal!

I prefer the original sunflower seeds and I spit them. There have been occasions (during a lenghty slow game) where we (meaning me and the younger siblings of players) have engaged in spitting contests. To hit the head of the live target is the ultimate and worth 1000 points. Just to clarify the live target -- it is a willing person and not someone just walking by.

Baseball is all about the seeds, spitting and good ol' red clay dirt!

I COULD NEVER BEAT THIS GUY IN SEED SPITTING CONTEST

Someone left the garage door open!

I'm a picker,
I'm grinner,
I'm a seed eater,
and I'm a spitter.

Sometimes I spit, Just cause it's FUN.

I'm a Joker,
I love Poker,
I like to listen to Al Roker.
I get my New's on the run.

There making a sequal to the movie the Attack of the Killer Tomato's.

The Assault of the Spitting Sunflower.
EH

I guess I may be the lone sissy here....I am a seed dropper with my fingers. I have tried to be a spitter, but I usually end up with the seed on my chin and the shell in my mouth! (the first step is admitting there is a problem)
And I must admit that sunflower seeds just don't do it for me, I am a pistachio girl and I like roasted, salted peanuts in the shell too.

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Oops! I'm sorry mom of 2 catchers...I didn't have my glasses on...I thought you were the Lone Sassy!
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Very clever EH!

Nice.

Just discovered jalepeno pistachios up in Wichita!
Who woulda thunk? The shells are green too!


Mom of 2 catchers,....you are not alone!
I'm a messy seed spitter too and I admit it.
I even feel guilty for leaving shells on the ground.

Others, I have noticed, seem to dignify the pile of spit-soaked cracked shells as a proud monument/shrine after an intense inning!

***Its soooo goood to be back home!
I've missed you guys!***

Never seen jalapeno pistachios! What a find!

Shortstopmom - we can't wait to hear about your Omaha experiences! Hope you had a great time and your son did well.

Thank you curveball07!

Ohhh what a time we had!!!
Blazin' hot, town was a buzzin' with the College World Series events. Sat first game in general seating and had a BLAST with hundreds thousands of on-a-budget college kids,...wild-wild-wild!! ( boy do I feel old!- ha!)
Who knew blow up beach balls could cause so much fun and good laughs!
To the girlfriends of the boys, who painted such detailed ferocious teeth baring Oregon State Beavers on their chests, backs, and faces,...you are true artists!

Watched amazing college baseball level talent up close,...memory of a lifetime for my son! Memory of a lifetime for me as a mom to watch son so happy.

Visited University of Nebraska. WOW!

Played on some pretty fields,...played on some ugly dirt fields. Won some. Lost some. Realized that HS baseball players will swim almost anywhere, including a rather green hotel pool.
Shortstawpmom is not as brave.

Learned that pancakes at a local mom and pop diner can feed an entire hungry team for about $20 bucks! YUM!!!

Validation for my belief that the team with the color coordinated vans, fancy logo trailors, equipments bags, custom cleats, and expensive uni's doesn't always mean they're gonna crush ya.
Hard work, sweat, and borrowed t-shirts can lead to a win too.

Shortstawpmomma's College Wold Series on a budget #1 tip:
During CWS, t-shirts are about $25 a piece.
Day after: 3 for $25!!! Cha-ching!!!
Fitted hats ( with TPX embroidered on the back ) 2 for $20 as the tents are being taken down. Worth it to wait if on a budget. Thrift nifty is our motto.

Do college scouts and coaches really drive to the middle of nowhere in the blazin' heat/humidity to find prospects for their teams,....they do indeed.

Would we do it all again?
You betcha'!
In a half-a-nano-heartbeat!!!

Footnote: To all of the little sisters/siblings out there that get drug along come to these kinds of events to support your baseball playing brothers,...my hat goes off to you!!! You definitely deserve a double ice cream cone at the zoo!!!

On a personal note: To the other baseballmom who handed off 4 leftover CWS reserved seat tickets to my family as she exited the hotel,.....you are MY hero!!! More hugzzzzzzzzz!!!!

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Dill pickle,...chili lime,..you name it,..they have it!
Found in most QT gas stations!

( Am I wealth of important knowledge or what? )

Have to admit, I love the regular salted seeds, and since I was born and raised on a farm I am a spitter!!