the social aspect is nice as well, sharing with others, part of one's culture too. there are certain dishes that trigger memories from my childhood, or ones that send me back to a place/time.
there's this corn soup my mom makes that i adore, now that she was diagnosed with the heart problem, i'm gonna figure out a way to make a low sodium nonfat version for her
ah okay, carry on then!
absolutely. certain smells coming out of the kitchen instantly take
me back to childhood, its great.
and trust me, you can adapt any recipe with a little ingenuity.
it can be done. its hard at first but once you get used to cooking
that way it becomes routine.
Food is great. I love cooking baked chicken and rice, steak and salad, speghetti and meatballs, chicken fried steak and mashed potaoes, porkchops and applesauce, & hot links and french fries!!! YUMMY.....
Um, yeah, it was from scratch...:o
It never occured to me. I should try that.
Oh risotto, how I love you.
And this one was particularly delicious. I prefer to make it myself to ordering it in a restaraunt as you never know if the waiter will let it sit around. Ick. Remember on Top Chef when that dude insisted he put cream into his risotto all the time???? Ick x 2
NO CREAM-natural starch.
Ive had a few that were good, but I always felt like why would you bury those ingredients in rice that is kinda bland.
Butternut squash does sound like it would compliment the rice very nicely.
definitely. and it's a sensual thing too in the true definition of the word...going to a great restaurant is an experience for all the senses. to me the visuals plays into it as much as the taste.
one of my all time fave places that i reserve for special occasions is this morrocan joint in SF. looks like a tent inside, big pillows on the floor, gorgeous fabrics, brass tables and they have belly dancers on saturday nights when not just playing cool middle eastern music. love it!
morrocan places are fantastic for atmosphere...and the food ain't too shabby either!
a small group of us from the board went to this raw foods place downtown, and man, great atmosphere! it was soooo *RED*...but the most gorgeous red. it's like another *course* to the meal, beautiful atmosphere!
hubby and i just discovered a new place with a gorgeous interior, after we hd an 'eh' meal at a place nearby. we went in to simply savor the space and enjoy a bottle of wine at the bar, but definitely going back, the menu looks fantastic!
i definitely get *excited* about food...the whole process, well except cooking , not my thing.....but i love to watch my husband cook ......anyhoooo....he does not get *excited* by food really. he loves food, loves to eat, loves to eat out....but he doesn't get that "OMG that was utterly fantastic!" as i will share....:D
absolutely. certain smells coming out of the kitchen instantly take
me back to childhood, its great.
and trust me, you can adapt any recipe with a little ingenuity.
it can be done. its hard at first but once you get used to cooking
that way it becomes routine.
good luck with your mommy
thanks and very true, i'm gonna try some things out and see how they work. i figure it's good for me to eat as well, so it's a win win all the way around!
Food is great. I love cooking baked chicken and rice, steak and salad, speghetti and meatballs, chicken fried steak and mashed potaoes, porkchops and applesauce, & hot links and french fries!!! YUMMY.....
Um, yeah, it was from scratch...:o
It never occured to me. I should try that.
Oh risotto, how I love you.
And this one was particularly delicious. I prefer to make it myself to ordering it in a restaraunt as you never know if the waiter will let it sit around. Ick. Remember on Top Chef when that dude insisted he put cream into his risotto all the time???? Ick x 2
mmmm risotto.. i get it made for me. i know im spoiled. with pancetta.. and peas.. amazing...
whos the top chef dude? its coming back in a few weeks!
morrocan places are fantastic for atmosphere...and the food ain't too shabby either!
a small group of us from the board went to this raw foods place downtown, and man, great atmosphere! it was soooo *RED*...but the most gorgeous red. it's like another *course* to the meal, beautiful atmosphere!
hubby and i just discovered a new place with a gorgeous interior, after we hd an 'eh' meal at a place nearby. we went in to simply savor the space and enjoy a bottle of wine at the bar, but definitely going back, the menu looks fantastic!
i definitely get *excited* about food...the whole process, well except cooking , not my thing.....but i love to watch my husband cook ......anyhoooo....he does not get *excited* by food really. he loves food, loves to eat, loves to eat out....but he doesn't get that "OMG that was utterly fantastic!" as i will share....:D
i love morrocan food, so yeah the whole experience is delicious on all counts!
that raw foods place sounds interesting, i've never been to one. there must be some in SF, i'll have to look. and red is supposed to trigger the appetite, so those folks were smart
atmosphere is so important, like a nice view, especially if it's a place by the water. or when traveling, the views one can have while having a meal, or people watching during it....all feeds the memory too!
Oh potato pancakes...how i love you too.
With applesauce?
I love curry too.
I think it would be easier for me to talk about what I don't like.
lol
No applesauce for me...I am a spud purist! I even bought a small food processor cuz I was too lazy to grind them....too much risk of getting skin and blood in the mix!
When I go to Japan, its five minutes with the in laws, five hours touring restaurants and food stalls
perfectly acceptable
PHEW! I mean my parents are more than welcome to go to the restaurant with me. Hell, I'll treat them everytime! Just try to not hold a conversation with me when my Chile Colorado hits the table!!!
"The leads are weak!"
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
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absolutely. certain smells coming out of the kitchen instantly take
me back to childhood, its great.
and trust me, you can adapt any recipe with a little ingenuity.
it can be done. its hard at first but once you get used to cooking
that way it becomes routine.
good luck with your mommy
ummm chicken fried steak
NO CREAM-natural starch.
Ive had a few that were good, but I always felt like why would you bury those ingredients in rice that is kinda bland.
Butternut squash does sound like it would compliment the rice very nicely.
SORRY for the recipe talking GTD
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
morrocan places are fantastic for atmosphere...and the food ain't too shabby either!
a small group of us from the board went to this raw foods place downtown, and man, great atmosphere! it was soooo *RED*...but the most gorgeous red. it's like another *course* to the meal, beautiful atmosphere!
hubby and i just discovered a new place with a gorgeous interior, after we hd an 'eh' meal at a place nearby. we went in to simply savor the space and enjoy a bottle of wine at the bar, but definitely going back, the menu looks fantastic!
i definitely get *excited* about food...the whole process, well except cooking
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
It is a Southern thing!! It's delicious!
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
WOW
Im impressed
i meant yum lol
mmmm risotto.. i get it made for me. i know im spoiled. with pancetta.. and peas.. amazing...
whos the top chef dude? its coming back in a few weeks!
No it isn't a sin!! Sometimes that is all you can do to get ya through!! lol
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I thought I was like that. Turns out I got fat by eating too many calories a day with the only physical activity being my "run to the border".
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
IN last months Maxim they had a little blurb on Chicken Fried Bacon!
that fricking french place is empty everytime i walk by
I freakin LOVE hot links.....I don't like hot dogs, but I do hot links!!
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
Absolutely not.
When I go to Japan, its five minutes with the in laws, five hours touring restaurants and food stalls
perfectly acceptable
Pea risotto made with pork broth! MMM!
that raw foods place sounds interesting, i've never been to one. there must be some in SF, i'll have to look. and red is supposed to trigger the appetite, so those folks were smart
atmosphere is so important, like a nice view, especially if it's a place by the water. or when traveling, the views one can have while having a meal, or people watching during it....all feeds the memory too!
that must be great for the cholestoral
No applesauce for me...I am a spud purist! I even bought a small food processor cuz I was too lazy to grind them....too much risk of getting skin and blood in the mix!
I am more of a fan of masala, but curry works!
hehehehehehe
lol
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I guess I don't really get excited about those either...
But, dude...cream???
lol
I can't wait for the new Top Chef!
I have been jonesing for some good culinary talk.
Where the hell is the Champ????
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Post of the MONTH!
PHEW! I mean my parents are more than welcome to go to the restaurant with me. Hell, I'll treat them everytime! Just try to not hold a conversation with me when my Chile Colorado hits the table!!!
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
Gotta die of something.....better to go HAPPY...while eating!!
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."