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"Date night" lunch on Friday
Hey everyone - a belated thanks for your help! So far we've been to David Burke Townhouse (very good) and going to Eleven Madison Park on Friday. You've given us some great ideas for future lunches too -- thanks so much!!
Where's your beef?
I love Staubitz Market in Cobble Hill:
http://www.staubitz.com/
Celebratory Break-Up Dinner
I second @CharmCity's Cobble Hill recommendations. I'd also add QUality Meats, the Frankie's offshoot -- great food and cocktails.
I also recently had a fun and fantastic meal at Zenkichi in Williamsburg. Really great Japanese and saki, and such a fun place:
http://www.zenkichi.com/
Enjoy -- and here's to new beginnings! (Glasses clinking in background :)
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My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Oh I love the whole thing! It's by far my favorite meal to cook. My favorite moment is right when everyone's been served, whole family and friends all around the table, and I'm staring down a plate of turkey and beautiful sides (I do different ones every year), and cranberry sauce, and just about to dig in. The best! I also love making all the desserts and presenting them -- everyone says they're too stuffed, but then they magically finish the desserts anyway. I love it!!!!
"Date night" lunch on Friday
Hey everyone - a belated thanks for your help! So far we've been to David Burke Townhouse (very good) and going to Eleven Madison Park on Friday. You've given us some great ideas for future lunches too -- thanks so much!!
Where's your beef?
I love Staubitz Market in Cobble Hill:
http://www.staubitz.com/
Celebratory Break-Up Dinner
I second @CharmCity's Cobble Hill recommendations. I'd also add QUality Meats, the Frankie's offshoot -- great food and cocktails.
I also recently had a fun and fantastic meal at Zenkichi in Williamsburg. Really great Japanese and saki, and such a fun place:
http://www.zenkichi.com/
Enjoy -- and here's to new beginnings! (Glasses clinking in background :)
Do you twitter?
I started on Twitter pretty reluctantly, but I (here comes the self-promotion...) wrote a cookbook that just came out and I was advised to be on as many forms of social media as I could stand. What I've found though is that it's fun -- I'm following some of my favorite bloggers on Twitter and I've gotten to know them much better as people, which is really great.
Holy Apples!
Lucky you! Cut apples into wedges and saute with onions and some cider vinegar, serve on top of pork chops or chicken.
Also, at the magazine where I work we did an apple sauce a few years ago that had horseradish in it, so it was sweet and savory -- delicious!
What to do with spaghetti squash?
MMMM - love spaghetti squash. Cut it in half, place it cut side down on a baking sheet (I line mine with foil and lightly oil foil), roast at 400ºF for about an hour. Pull out shreds with a fork, add a couple of hunks of unsalted butter, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, and dive in. YUM. I may just have to make that tonight!
@Garvey - I love your idea, definitely have to try that! Do you need any flour or breadcrumbs in there, or does it hold together with just the egg and onion?
Hottest Food Network chick?
BananaMonkey - I am with you. TOTAL girl crush on Nigella!!
My first juicer
LOVE the juicer. My hubby just made a great one last weekend: apple-grapefruit-beet-watercress-ginger.
looking for a good food book or cookbook to read
You must read The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine by Steve Rinella -- fantastic!!! One of my favorites.
From the PW review:
It's the account of how Rinella, an Outside correspondent, set off on a quixotic year-long adventure in the wild with the end goal of preparing a three-day, 45-course banquet chosen from master chef Escoffier's classic 1903 Le Guide Culinaire, now considered (by most people) an exotic historical document rather than a working cookbook. Rinella intended to shoot, fish, slaughter, raise (as in pigeon husbandry), gather and otherwise procure the ingredients for these dishes himself, with help from his fishing and hunting buddies (also with the aid of freezers, which Escoffier would no doubt have envied).
Cucumbers + Tomatoes = Gazpacho
My husband makes the best gazpacho I've ever had (no, that's not a euphemism!)... His "secret" ingredient is Knudsen spicy vegetable juice. He uses it as the base, then purees tomatoes, cukes, et al and adds them to the juice. Then he dices more tomatoes, cukes and avocado and stirs that in, usually with a splash of lemon or lime juice. It's AMAZING. One of my favorite summertime meals. Sometimes with a side of steak :)
What do you do with Tomatillos?
MMMMM - salsa and tomatillo gazpacho. I'd also pickle a few of them. Yum!
Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini
I made some delicious zucchini pancakes a while ago... and we loved them, but I haven't made them since -- thanks for the reminder! Here's the recipe:
http://cookiepiebklyn.blogspot.com/2007/08/green-pancakes-and-bacon.html
You could double this recipe, or even make a larger batch and freeze them. Enjoy!
Waffle Party!!!
Oooooh - I just recently had maple waffles with crumbled bacon in them... I swear I could have eaten 100 of them!
Omitting Soda Pop
I don't drink soda anymore, except for the very, very occasional Fresca or diet ginger ale (maybe once every 6 months or so). But I have a baby and am nursing, so I'm off all artificial sweeteners until she's weaned. I know a little bit wouldn't hurt her, but it's just as easy to go without it.
Do you have a recipe you won't share?
I always share. I can't imagine saying no to someone who pays me the compliment of wanting my recipe for something!
What should I make with my fennel?
LOVE fennel. You can grill it -- or slice thinly, toss with thinly sliced green apple and roasted beets, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crumble some goat cheese on top, if you like. I also make fish in parchment packets, and often put wedges of fennel under the fish. Use the fronds as a garnish.
I need a happy, healthly food project
@dbcurrie - you already have lots of great ideas here. I just wanted to say I'm so, so sorry about your dog. And I hope your husband is feeling better, and that you get some much needed and well deserved time for yourself in the coming weeks!! Sending you all good wishes!
What's your favorite novelty/odd food item?
OOOOH gentlyferal - I'm obsessed with Kombucha!
My odd food love is British malt loaf. It's disgusting (I love it!!).
The Bottom of the Bag: Stale junk/snack foods remnant uses?
Crush into crumbs and use to bread fish, or smash into chunks and bake into cookies or bars (especially pretzels... yum...)
How many times a day do you eat?
Wow - I actually haven't given this much thought since I got pregnant (my baby is now 3 1/2 months). I have a small breakfast when I first wake up (small bowl of oatmeal or cereal, or a Vita Top, and a small glass of milk or juice). When I get to work I have some eggs and 1 small turkey sausage link, and coffee. Then a piece of fruit about an hour later. Lunch is usually a big salad or a sandwich (always something healthy or I feel like crap-ola all afternoon) and another piece of fruit. Snack time around 4 (after I work out), usually a Clif bar or a yogurt. Then a small handful of trail mix when I get home, and a light dinner, followed by yet another piece of fruit. Water constantly all day.
You know - that's a lot of food!! I'm skinny now (yay breastfeeding!) but I imagine I'll have to tone it down when I wean the munchkin...
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
Before my little baby was born and my husband traveled a lot for work, I would often have scrambled eggs and some kind of whole-grain toast (or "eggs in the hole," where you cut a little circle out of the bread and fry an egg in it, yum). Or oatmeal with a spoonful of peanut butter in it. Or PB&J. Or a slice of veggie pizza with lots of crushed red pepper on top. Or Annie's frozen tofu lasagna. Or whatever frozen meal looked good that day from Trader Joe's. And, of course, I would have to scrounge for something sweet from my stash of baking supplies, like chocolate chips!
Any tips for starting a career in the food industry?
Definitely get some experience in a professional kitchen before you commit to a degree program, and try to save enough money so you don't take on the whole tuition as debt. Cooking for a living can be great, but it's rarely financially rewarding.
Also, eatingoutwest is right - there are a lot of things you can do with a culinary degree besides being full-time in a restaurant kitchen. I have a degree in pastry arts and a BA in journalism, worked for a few years in kitchens (hotel, restaurants, catering, a B&B) and now am a food editor at a magazine and my first cookbook comes out in September.
I do think that the experience in the kitchen is way more important than a degree. Having the degree can open some doors that experience alone can't, but just a degree and no experience will probably not get you very far.
Hope that helps - good luck!!
"I LOVE ANGEL HAIR, BUT HATE SPAGHETTI!!!" ..... WTF?!
AuntJone - I am so with you on bananas vs. banana-flavored things!!
Also, I love raisins, love raisin bread, love them in oatmeal, in cookies, cakes, etc. But I HATE raisin bran cereal. For some reason, raisins in my cold cereal, with milk, makes me want to hurl. Odd!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
@julea
I'm with you - all my friends know that I'll be bringing the "shape of the can" - it has become a minor competition to see who can dump the cranberry sauce out in perfect "can" shape. However, my favorite part is the other thing no one else I know likes but me - mincemeat pie.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Stuffing(!), cranberry sauce-- don't hate me, I love the canned stuff--, pumpkin pie, pearl onions, and of course, a little turkey is mandatory.
Everything else is meh.
What I REALLY love is the leftover turkey/cranberry sauce sandwiches.
Godly.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Another creative leftover suggestion: pumpernickel bread, cream cheese on bread, avocado, mashed and spread, thin slices of breast, stacked and lettuce. This was the best sandwich I ever had. LA, 1978 at some restaurant. They had named it The" Martha Raye" , after the actress.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
My own favorite thing about Thanksgiving is seeing most of the people that I love. As the oldest sister of a family of eight children, it is the one day of the year that almost all of us are together, along with assorted friends and satellite family. We always eat at my youngest sister's house and last year there were forty-eight people there. There was a roast turkey, a deep-fried turkey, a whole ham, and a whole huge brisket, along with side dishes too numerous to mention. My personal favorite(s): GRAVY - made by me, and a strange creamed corn casserole that is very sweet and was actually my grandmother's original recipe. Oh yeah, I almost forget the praline pecan cheesecake. That's not too bad to end a huge meal with. Then we all play "Guitar Hero" after consuming immoderate amounts of wine and beer. Great! My favorite day of the year. PlanetChaos, the dog fart reminder is hilarious. Thanks for making me laugh on a Monday morning.
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I love pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and I will eat butternut squash right out of the rind once it's roasted. I bake pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie in autumn, not really for the holidays so much. I generally love squash. I once made pies from a squash in Peru just because it was a novelty. These squashes/gourds are so big it takes two people to carry one. It's important to remember that pies aren't just a desert - they are often the main course, filled with meats, vegetables, and spices. My family usually has pumpkin pie around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also get tired of traditional holiday foods. Frequently, for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will decide to have something different at the table. Last year we had an incredible Italian dish that my father prepared for Christmas, and I smoked chicken and baby back ribs for Thanksgiving. It didn't change the spirit of the holidays at all for us. So, I guess the important thing is that you enjoy what you cook and eat during the holidays.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
The crispy part of the stuffing smothered in hot gravey! And the perfect sandwhich after everyone goes home. The part I Don't look forward too is the Dog Farts...what part of "don't feed the dog" do people not understand?
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Creative left-overs--- A pizza crust, thin sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, peas, small slices of sweet potatoes, maybe a little bit of ham chunks and mozzarella cheese all over the top. - Bake and enjoy! Dave
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Oh geez, I can't even choose. Actually no, that's a lie. Hand's down, it's gotta be sweet potato casserole. My aunt makes THE BEST sweet potato casserole. It's equipped with marshmallow, pecans, and a buttload of buttah. (I specifically used the word buttload cause that's exactly where it goes...that's ok though. More to love)
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
My family's meal is quite versatile; we always have more than one meat. For those not fond of turkey, we may do a ham and have even included barbecued ribs!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Southern cornbread dressing with gravy and the requisite chocolate pie for dessert.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
I marinate my turkey in soy sauce, sparkling apple cider, season salt, and black pepper so it has this wonderful sweet-savory flavor and the meat is so juicy it falls off the bone. I especially love the skin, neck, and tail.
I also love the stuffing which consists of bread crumbs, dried sage, apple, almonds, and onions.
For dessert my family and I forgo the pies and cakes and have a Filipino-style fruit salad, which is basically canned fruit cocktail mixed with Nestle cream, condensed milk, young coconut, and pineapple gel. It's a light and refreshing way to end a heavy meal.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Stuffing, for sure.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
The stuffing, hands down. Second best is the crispy piece of skin that goes over the stuffing. And then the turkey sandwiches at about 7 pm with lots of full fat mayo. They have to have lots of salt and pepper too. Can't wait!!!!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
stuffing doused in gravy!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Oh...I love me the turkey butt. I would forgo any remaining meat from the turkey If I got that fatty morsel of turkey butt and the neck (provided it was roasted alongside everything else) to gnaw on with dressing and a gallon of gravy.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Oh, I am all about the dressing/stuffing and gravy. I add the boiled neck meat to the stuffing and the giblets to the gravy and I am a happy lady. Even though I live in the South, I still make Northern dressing: no cornbread allowed! Though I do like cornbread by itself.
And it is all about the family. I love it when I can cook for mine.
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My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
I'm a vegetarian, and I have to say I don't miss the turkey. My favorite part, for some reason, is the cranberry jelly - NOT cranberry sauce. It has to be the kind that slides out of the can gelatinously and jiggles on the plate with the little can ridge-marks still in it. :] I am also a huge fan of my grandmother's blueberry pie - pumpkin is fine, but blueberry is awesome.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
The golden turkey, (dark meat for me!) and lots of gravy and mashed potatoes!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Cranberry sauce:
Blanch three 3-inch strips of zest from two large navel oranges for one minute and mince. Peel the oranges, cut them into quarters and add to a bag of cranberries along with the zest and whirl in the food processor until very finely chopped. Remove from processor and add 3/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Allow to macerate for at least one day.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
@BrewMaker... LOL @ "Sangwich." I looooove that Friday after T-Giving mini-feast. I worked for brokerage for 8 years and that was the LONLIEST day to work. Anticipating that Friday night leftoverfest was the only thing that got me thru a very boring day.
I don't know if anyone else does this - but when I host T-Giving, I make it a point to get plastic containers and offer all my guests a crack at the leftovers. I always make plenty and have never been left without enough for my own family. It seems so bogus that you don't get the Friday post-T-Giving meal if you don't host.
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
I like the "Thanksgiving" sangwich on Friday afternoon (no shopping for me!). Turkey, stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and anything else from the day before that I can fit on a roll, or between two slices of bread is fair game! God, I can't wait...
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
Stuffing and gravy! Basically, everything on the plate except for the sweet potatoes takes a bath in gravy, which is just fine by me. And this year I'll be 7 months pregnant when Thanksgiving rolls around, so I feel like my gluttony will be slightly less frowned-upon
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
@gizmosma- try sprinkling a bit of fresh nutmeg on those mashed turnips - delicious!
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
My brother and I loved Thanksgiving. We would eat so much that my mom would make us lay on the floor and stretch our body out to help the pain in our side from overstuffing, ourselves. Now some family members thought we were just trying to get out of doing the dishes, but mom always gave us the KP duty OFF on thanksgiving, anyway. We just loved her TG food and loved it from beginning to end. We still love it, but do offer better control. ThankGod. coco
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...
My all-time favorite dish is my mom's noodle kugel. I hear there are savory kugels but this one is always sweet with egg noodles, ricotta cheese, corn flakes, and some times raisins.
Also, cornbread casserole is a delicious favorite (it may be corn pudding.... are they different?)
My mom always makes green been casserole and year after year, nobody touches it. What a bland dish.....
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Oh I love the whole thing! It's by far my favorite meal to cook. My favorite moment is right when everyone's been served, whole family and friends all around the table, and I'm staring down a plate of turkey and beautiful sides (I do different ones every year), and cranberry sauce, and just about to dig in. The best! I also love making all the desserts and presenting them -- everyone says they're too stuffed, but then they magically finish the desserts anyway. I love it!!!!