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Soda, cola, pop, coke, etc.?
In Seattle, it's pop, though I say soda.
Lunch at Whole Foods
I love the deli sandwiches. Ours are named after local places in Seattle. I love the Golden Gardens Veggie sandwich. Basically a vegetarian panini.
Music & Cooking
Violent Femmes does it for me. Often while singing into whatever utensil I happen to be using at the time! My stereo perfectly uses up that empty space above the fridge. My other go-to for cooking is Snoop Dogg, though I cannot believe I haven't used the Beastie Boys yet!
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Your best gourmet burger recipe?
I love turkey burgers either stuffed or topped with very tangy goat cheese. I then top with roasted bell peppers and arugala or basil. Delicious on focaccia or a standard burger bun.
Soda, cola, pop, coke, etc.?
In Seattle, it's pop, though I say soda.
Lunch at Whole Foods
I love the deli sandwiches. Ours are named after local places in Seattle. I love the Golden Gardens Veggie sandwich. Basically a vegetarian panini.
Music & Cooking
Violent Femmes does it for me. Often while singing into whatever utensil I happen to be using at the time! My stereo perfectly uses up that empty space above the fridge. My other go-to for cooking is Snoop Dogg, though I cannot believe I haven't used the Beastie Boys yet!
Chili
I enjoy the vegetarian chili from Trader Joe's. It's made with tofu instead of meat (canned meat grosses me out?), and doesn't contain corn (which I am allergic to, and many vegetarian chilis have).
Overheard: strange things you've heard people say about food.
My Gram wouldn't eat any salad or raw vegetables, claiming it was "rabbit food." All vegetables and pasta had to be over cooked until soggy and mushy and served very, very hot.
I got to ask Tony Bourdain a question!
He's married, but oh so sexy...
_________ gives me heartburn
Orange juice, fruity mixed alcoholic drinks, and corn products all give me heartburn or some kind of gastro-intestinal discomfort!
Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'
My favorite at home is roasted bell peppers, goat cheese, and turkey on foccaccia.
Do you do weekend food prep for the week?
I wash and chop all of my vegetables for salads. I like my salads with lots of "stuff" but after 12 hours days, the last thing I want to do is wash and chop. Cucumber, tomato slices, and others are in their tupperware containers, ready to go!
Your Worst Meal Ever
I haven't made anything really terrible (yet) but I did attend dinner at a co-worker's house who didn't yet speak and understand English very well. When dressing my burger she had barbequed, I noticed a bottle of IAMS dog food gravy on the table. When I asked her what it was for, she said it was barbeque sauce and she put it on my burger. I put tons of ketchup and mustard on that burger, along with many layers of onions. Thank goodness IAMS isn't bad for human consumption!
Favorite naughty snack.
I love the sweet maui onion potato chips that come in the purple bag. They're definitely my guilty pleasure.
Who partakes in a little fast food action?
Mmmm... Dick's. I also enjoy Ezell's spicy chicken...
What's for lunch today?
Sadly, top ramen and water from the water fountain. I overslept and had no time to put together lunch, and have a meeting at noon. I am dipping into my EMERGENCY food drawer today!
What is your favorite local microbrewery?
In Seattle, my favorite is the Elysian Brewery. Fantastic food, and if you're here in the fall, their pumpkin ale can't be beat!
Yucky foods of the past
As a kid, I hated cooked spinach and asparagus, olives of any kind, and cheese. Now I love cheese, and cooked spinach, but still won't go near asparagus or olives.
Mix ins!
I am sure this is normal, but I add andouille sausage, a can of chopped tomatoes, and a can of rinsed black beans to Zatarain's jambalaya mix. If shrimp is affordable, I add that too.
What's your best "retro" recipe?
My mom's "dog food dip," so called because it looks like wet dog food. Mix one brick of cream cheese and one can of chili, and serve warm with tortilla chips. It's delicious, and always a hit at every party of mine (no matter how unappetizing the name or appearance.)
Small Mexican themed potluck ideas
You can make easy empanadas with pie crust and vegetables, cheese, and taco seasoning! I always add chicken, but i don't know why you couldn't use beans instead.
What's your favorite soup?
Rachael Ray (I know, I know) has a fantastic white chicken chili recipe. I serve it topped with fresh cilantro and usually add more chiles than the recipe calls for. I think it's called white lightning chili?
My ____ sauce fails everytime!
I know it's ridiculous, but I can't make a decent spaghetti sauce to save my life. I throw it away every time.
IKEA Starter Kit?
Check out Tuesday Morning, if you have one in your area. I find a lot of utensils there, quite cheap.
Worst day ever foods?
Kraft macaroni and cheese, made with a lot of butter and beer instead of milk. Curled up on the couch with my knitting and a terrible movie or in the tub with a trashy romance novel...
Eggs Benedict Arnold
Glo's is my favorite breakfast joint in Seattle, and I have tried most of them. FYI, Adam, the Eggs Benedict at Crave is pretty fantastic too! They make a mimosa hollandaise that is amazing. Their Crave omlette with rosemary, duck confit, and goat cheese is also worth a try!
Panini makers - frequent user advice sought
I, too, got a Griddler for Christmas and have used it frequently. My favorites so far have been chicken panini (I first marinated the chicken in honey and balsamic vinegar) and last night I made turkey burgers stuffed with goat cheese and topped with roasted bell peppers... there is no end to my inspiration with the Griddler!
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I love turkey burgers either stuffed or topped with very tangy goat cheese. I then top with roasted bell peppers and arugala or basil. Delicious on focaccia or a standard burger bun.