JustNancy’s Profile
Recent Comments
Do you like your chowder: thick or thin?
After a few years in the New England area, I've paid my dues and had my share of thick, gloopy, over-creamed chowders. I'll gladly go with it on the thinner side, but with plenty of the good stuff thrown in. No skimping on the clams and potatoes!
Would you bring your dog to a restaurant?
Yes, I would bring my well-socialized 55-lb. pit-lab mix with me to restaurants if it was permitted and if people weren't scared of my sweet animal simply because she is a pit bull (a whole 'nother issue but I will stay on-topic). And to answer the question, yes, if I eat outside, I would like my beast to accompany me since there's no other place she'd rather be than with me, and also, so she can enjoy some of my meal with me. She loves meat and the occasional fry.
See more comments by JustNancy »
Recent Posts
My pizza stone broke while I was making pizza! What gives?
Posted by JustNancy, July 1, 2007 at 8:54 PM
See more posts by JustNancy »
Recent Favorites
JustNancy hasn't favorited a post yet.
Recent Polls
JustNancy hasn't answered any polls yet.
Recent Quizzes
JustNancy hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Recent Comments | Response to Comments
Nice Kitchen, Pioneer Woman
Get a load of that sink! Woowee! Love her, too! I know it's already been said, but literally, two of my Brooklyn apartments could fit in that guest house kitchen! A fellow relocated midwestern girl can dream, though. One day...
Do you like your chowder: thick or thin?
After a few years in the New England area, I've paid my dues and had my share of thick, gloopy, over-creamed chowders. I'll gladly go with it on the thinner side, but with plenty of the good stuff thrown in. No skimping on the clams and potatoes!
Would you bring your dog to a restaurant?
Yes, I would bring my well-socialized 55-lb. pit-lab mix with me to restaurants if it was permitted and if people weren't scared of my sweet animal simply because she is a pit bull (a whole 'nother issue but I will stay on-topic). And to answer the question, yes, if I eat outside, I would like my beast to accompany me since there's no other place she'd rather be than with me, and also, so she can enjoy some of my meal with me. She loves meat and the occasional fry.
Eating Alone (In Restaurants)
I love eating alone. I never feel like anyone is staring at me, the poor lone diner. It does bug me when I go to a restaurant and the greeter asks, "Just you?" But otherwise, I enjoy it. Being the spouse of a night worker, most of my dinners are solo and I love going out to eat, so it works out to a lot of dinners out alone. Sometimes I bring reading material, sometimes I watch a baseball game if I'm at a bar, but most of the time I end up enjoying my meal so much, I don't feel a need to read.
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
When I'm feeling like I can't be bothered, it's a bowl of Lucky Charms and a cocktail (or two) for dessert!
Farmer's Market: Eastern Market in DC
I often do the same. I live very near a farmer's market and visit about every other weekend. More often than not, I end up doing a stroll around and walking away empty handed. It might have to do with my local market's lack of variety, grabby shoppers and crazy-high prices. Speaking of Eastern Market, it was a MAD HOUSE the first weekend of its reappearance!
"dinner" vs "supper"
I'm with gastronomeg: The word "supper" just bugs me. I am a dinner/soda, but so is everyone I know here in the NYC area. Growing up in Central Ohio, all the kids around me were dinner/pop.
Snapshots from Asia: I’d Like a Michael Jackson, Please
The name is great! – and unforgettable. I'm with johnnytakes5: It's a childhood memory to have it with sugary cold water and crushed ice. I still enjoy it but find myself weary to lug home cans of the jelly all the way from Chinatown. But it really might be worth it after this posting!
A Fantastic New York City-Style Burger from HB Burger
Nick, your description of the tasting experience left me almost grossed out with your porn-like rhapsody! That said, I keep scrolling up to read it again. Definitely going to have to experience the porn-y goodness of these burgers soon. Thanks, I think, for the review!
Strange food phobias?
Beans. I can't even have them on my plate. Black beans, refried, baked, lima, black eye peas...even lentils and peas give me the willies. As I'm writing this, I realize it's pretty much anything in the legume family.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
Columbus, OH had the Superman stuff, too. My little brother loved it. It tasted like a berry-flavored bubble gum and was so injected with food coloring, I'm sure it would turn any body part it came in contact with blue for the rest of the day. My Mom was a saint for allowing my brother to get it.
Good Morning and Happy Friday!
Beautiful! I love the tiny disembodied arm, too.
your dream (foodie) vacation?
Malaysia. Or anywhere the opposite of Italy, frankly. My brain and mouth are pretty tired of Mediterranean flavors right now.
Paul McCartney Supports Meat Free Mondays to Cut Carbon Emissions
Our small family does eat meat-free meals frequently, but I'd have to say ol' Pauly there should dismantle his private plane to cut down on HIS carbon emissions. We broke, meat eating plebs hardly make a dent environmentally when compared to a rich, jet-setting, life-long vegetarian with several homes worldwide. Pardon me while I walk around the corner for my weekly burger.
'My Life Is a Series of Liquids' from Matt Bites
Oh, I know! Loved that watercolor liquids posting at Mattbites, as well as all his graphic design/art direction. His stuff is just beautiful and inspiring.
I absolutely loathe water, but drink it at about 50%.
Alcohol of all forms would be 40% and
Some coffee and tea rounds out my fluid consumption.
Every once in awhile my husband and I will go buck wild on a liter and a half of Coke Zero. Gotta get some tasty industrial sweetener in there somehow.
Meet & Eat: Tressa Eaton, Serious Eats Intern
Audrae/cornrefiner: Um, high fructose corn syrup is not really that complicated-sounding and I think those of us with a television have seen the commercials, thanks.
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Creepy! Adults were always a bit creepy to me until I became one. As for crème fraîche, I had never seen it until I visited my family in Gay Paree. Anyway, my uncle makes over easy eggs with the good stuff carefully mixed into the whites. As a kid who grew up in the US, I was shocked at the eggs' quivering underdone-ness but they were absolutely delicious. I would eat eggs this way every day if 1) US supermarket eggs were as tasty as their Frenchie counterparts and 2) if I was guiltless about the calories!
A Burger Affair at BoHo in Hollywood
Yeah, I really object to my burger being sliced in half, especially by them prior to serving! That would have really bummed me out, too. "Aging ingénue." Ha! Hilarious. Reminds me of that Velvet Underground song.
Favorite Ramen Toppings?
Poached egg, scallions and that junky Japanese sprinkle seasoning with black sesame seeds, chili powder, etc.
Retro-ish Oreo, Ritz Packaging at Target This Summer
Yikes. That is some unattractive packaging. I usually get a kick out of retro designs, but these might be more ugly than retro.
What's your favorite kind of meat?
Definitely a burger, medium rare, is my favorite kind of meat. If you would've asked this two years ago I would have been shocked by my answer, but tastes change, I guess. I blame my husband, whose motto is, "If it moved, I eat it." (Oh, to go with my favorite meat, a slice of American).
Emotional Eating: Strange Cravings when you're ANGRY!
So many angry vodka drinkers! Count me in.
Do you like cooking to music?
I'm a pretty big music fan, and usually have the headphones going while I am on the subway, walking in the neighborhood, shopping... But when I cook, I actually like complete silence. However, I love the background noise of the city as I prepare meals – sirens, cars driving through rain, kids out from school, neighbors walking up and down the stairs, etc. I find it fills my head just enough.
Is Chicago's La Madia a Pizzeria or Restaurant? Who Cares?
Since I revisited this post once to reiterate how good La Madia is, I feel bound to come back once again to report on the pizza I had there Sunday night. It was about 9:30 and Jonathan Fox was nowhere to be seen. The difference was astounding - the pizza was bad. I won't write off the place, but for now I can't recommend it unless Fox is in the kitchen.
Paula Deen's Husband Will Write 'My Delicious Life with Paula Deen'
Yep, they're so fat, they're so ignorant, they use so much butter, and they're so Southern, and they have money in their pants pockets than anyone here has in their 401k. Envy can be so ugly.
My Burger Has a First Name at Damon's Steakhouse in Glendale, California
I love the stuffed baked potatoes and the garlic bread
The Hamburger Fatty Melt, a Burger with Two Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as Its Bun
Lettuce? Whaddya, crazy? Why? It adds nothing. Maybe some arugula (strong flavor) under the burger if you need a built-in salad, but plain old lettuce would just disappear.
But tomato in the grilled cheeses sounds good. Gotta have tomato on a cheeseburger.
I'm thinking maybe blue and swiss/Gruyère/Comté for the cheeses (one each), if not all extra-sharp cheddar. If using jalapeño cheddar (or better yet, habanero cheddar), only in one sammy, plain cheddar on the other. Otherwise the chiles will overwhelm everything else.
Bacon only if using cheddar. And not too much. Still have to taste the burger. Balance is important.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
great review! finally got to try the burger out last week and i thought it was definitely one of the top five burgers i've eaten.
if you haven't yet, you must try the sweet potato fries! i'm usually not even a fan of sweet potato fries, but the golden state's are thick cut and really delicious. love this place.
Nice Kitchen, Pioneer Woman
Does anyone else want to see the real kitchen? Not to be a total voyeur, but I'd be more impressed to see how real life mixes with the stunning cooking photos. We're not LA times, we won't judge! Then I'd think there's hope for me yet...
Serious Eats City Guide: Boston
For burgers, I am a big fan of R.F. O'Sullivan's in Somerville. I think they are better than Bartley's
Paradise Lost at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe in Malibu, California
Hey dude, you got to eat at the restaurant that was next to Jim Rockford's trailer!!! That's seriously cool. I'm all over this place when I get to LA. FYI it used to be called the Sandcastle.
First Look at Citi Field Stadium Food
I thought the hot dogs were pretty bad. Walked around the stadium but could not find something that would appeal to me. The worst part was not the food. It was the offensive padding down "frisk" that a male guard did to my body at the entrance. I should have said to him, "Keep your hands off of me you stinking dirty ape!" How offensive to Met fans. They actually put there hands on you and feel you up to see if they find "something". I'll probably not return again! Not because I find the hot dogs not so good, but because they are offending Met fans by "feeling up" their bodies. Jerks!
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
I haven't had one in decades but just to keep this sandwich going, I will go there and have them.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
They're tastey but they're like 700 calories each!!!!!!
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
2 days overall, yes, but AM only requires 12 hours of actual 'rental' @ the new motorino. So I'd imagine it'd be the same as you remember...you lucky b**t*rds.
FP
Strange food phobias?
My boyfriend can't stand cereal. He can't even see someone else eating it, which is weird for me as I love it. I asked him why, and he said he didn't know.
As for me, I hate the smell of both bubble gum and cotton candy. I can't smell either of them without getting nauseous.
I don't like bananas as they're too squishy, broccoli feels weird in my mouth- it's like eating a little tree; but neither of these give me an adverse reaction. I just dislike them.
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
@Pblogger since The Tatooed Uber-Pizzaiolo's dough does not require refrigeration, he can probably just bring it with him.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Strange food phobias?
I know it's a little late but I'm glad I'm not the only one with strange food phobias. I won't eat condiments, cooked veggies (except corn), seafood, anything with a sauce, cheese that's the slightest bit warm, milk on my cereal (because it gets soggy), salad dressing, or anything warm and mushy (mashed potatoes, thick fries, etc). Also I don't mix some things like cheese and crackers... the texture is just gross. Oh and most breakfast foods. The only thing I'll eat for breakfast is fruit, a bagel with a little bit of butter, or cereal. If I'm served any of this I'll starve instead of eating it.
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
Ah, but will Magieri be firing up his own sourdough 2 day dough or be using the Palumbino dough?
....that's what we wonder, yes
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
The crust on that UPN white pie look amazing. Simply f**king amazing. R.I.P UPN. I can hardly wait for the resurection on 10/10.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
I lived in NY all my life, then moved to Phoenix some years ago. There is NO substitute for NY pizza, but there are some pretty good runners-up. Pizzeria Bianco being a prime example. However, we have Grimaldi's now and I will tell you that pizza frozen from a box is better! Grimaldi's pizza is like tomato sauce on a wheat thin cracker. No give to the "crust", no oil, it BREAKS when you bite it! There is another pizza joint in Scottsdale which never gets any mention, too few know it's there, but it has true NY style pizza, so put this one down on your list to try: Joe's New York Pizza. The oil runs down your arm, the sauce is great and the cheese needs a sissor to detatch it from your mouth! And they even sell slices!
Hamburger America: Thurman Cafe in Columbus, Ohio
Some of the best burgers! Always very fresh, the meat is juicy and soft consistency...not dried out.
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Thanks for the tip to use creme fraiche in mac 'n' cheese. I had some homemade stuff that needed to find a tasty home: http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/09/08/you-fraiche-thing/
Would You Send Back an Overcooked Burger?
I'd be afraid of what would come back, so I wouldn't send it back, but I would not go back to that restaurant again.
Would You Send Back an Overcooked Burger?
Hell YEA I would send it back - I ASKED FOR RAW!
"dinner" vs "supper"
Poultrygeist (great name!) was right in citing Webster's that it's the largest meal (but not breakfast). So to the extent it was regional it was because the largest meal was more likely to be at noon in agricultural country, and then the evening meal was supper. As we've become more urban more of us who used to have dinner at noon now have it at suppertime, and have lunch at noon.
My mother grew up in Massachusetts where they called soda "tonic." When my sister had to be taken to the Dr in Texas where they were stationed during the War ('40's) he told her my sister needed some tonic, and mom couldn't imagine why.
'My Life Is a Series of Liquids' from Matt Bites
In order:
coffee from Stumptown Roasters
water
water
water
red wine
red wine
red wine (on occasion)
Meet Kelly Choi, Host of 'Top Chef Masters'
Hahaha, this proves that people will never accept Asian Americans anywhere. You can be beautiful, or intelligent, or talented and be the most amazing person in the world but if you're Asian.... You get an instant REJECTION stamped on your forehead by insecure, narrow minded, shallow, over assuming, bigoted, people. But nah, if you're white, and blonde and have fake boobs people will accept you EVERYWHERE even IF you're an absolute airhead and possess the IQ of a fruit fly. MAN! You've gotta love how racist the entertainment is huh?! We have made SO much progress in the equality and equal treatment section!!
Recent Posts
My pizza stone broke while I was making pizza! What gives?
Posted by JustNancy, July 1, 2007 at 8:54 PM
Recent Favorites
JustNancy hasn't favorited a post yet.
Polls
JustNancy hasn't answered any polls yet.
Quizzes
JustNancy hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Get a load of that sink! Woowee! Love her, too! I know it's already been said, but literally, two of my Brooklyn apartments could fit in that guest house kitchen! A fellow relocated midwestern girl can dream, though. One day...