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Posted by Michigander, June 28, 2008 at 11:50 PM
For me, FN jumped the shark when they started showing Emeril five/six times a day. I used to like Emeril, but seeing him constantly made me loose interest in him and the channel in general. I still like Good Eats and Barefoot Contessa, the rest I no longer watch (HATE the food challenges). I miss: Molto Mario, How to Boil Water with the French guy, original Iron Chef, Two Fat Ladies, Grilli'n an Chill'n (Flay and Jack McDavid). I even miss Mario Eats Italy!
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Posted by Michigander, June 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I have a love/hate relationship with fish. With the health benefits of fish, I am eating more of it than ever. Unfortunately, the two types of fish I really do not like are about all the restaurants are serving these days: salmon and really rare tuna! It is the texture I do not like. I am also not crazy about battered, deep-fried fish, either.
Fish I like (list too long to state, here are some favorites): walleye, perch, halibut, barramundi, tilapia, cod, swordfish, bluefish, trout, any shellfish
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Posted by Michigander, June 2, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I grew up in the '70s and carried a Peanuts lunch box until I reached 4th grade and became too 'cool' for a box and started taking the classic brown bag. Mom always packed a sandwich (PB&J or lunchmeat with cheese), a piece of whole fruit, and a 'treat,' usually homemade cookies or you really 'scored' if the treat was a pudding cup (remember when they were metal with a pull-top?) or a Twinkie or King Don. Don't remember using the Thermos much. Bought milk, 3 cents for white milk, 5 cents for chocolate. What did you have?
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Posted by Michigander, November 8, 2007 at 11:46 PM
I love sandwiches, all kinds, any time of day. I think the world's most perfect sandwich is the BLT - crunchy, salty, sweet - sheer heaven between two slices of bread, especially made with my home-grown tomatoes!
I also like:
PB&J
Grilled ham and cheese on really good, hearty bread
Liverwurst with LOTS of ice berg lettuce (unfoturnately not as often as I would like)
Really good French Dip with au jus
Favorite restaurant sandwich is the Leonardo Di Veggie at Bruggers.
What is yours?
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Posted by Michigander, October 17, 2007 at 11:55 PM
When I was in high school, I used to love Taco Bell's enchirito with the three olive slices on top. The one's occasionally offered today are just not the same.
What discontinued food items do you miss?
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Posted by Michigander, October 5, 2007 at 10:58 PM
I would LOVE to make the garlic butter served at Lebonese restaurants. It seems to be just raw garlic, maybe with just a hint of oil? It is really silky and smooth with the texture of soft, whipped butter. It is not bitter and since the color is almost white, I don't think the garlic is roasted. I would really appreciate if someone can share a recipe! Not only is it heaven with warm bread, but would make a killer rub for meat.
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Posted by Michigander, September 6, 2007 at 12:20 AM
I got into home canning about 5 years ago. It took a couple years but I have mastered dilly beans. I keep trying cucumber pickles but so far no luck, still too mushy. However, I can make killer, no-processed-sugar berry jams that friends and family request for the holidays. I love lemon marmelade - especially on toasted english muffins, and would love to make my own but have not found a recipe.
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Posted by Michigander, August 31, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Sadly, my knives - my friends, my stalwart companions - have been honed by me and professionally sharpened to the point of no return.
I am looking for 3 basic knives, at least an 8" (preferrable 10") chef knife, a 6-8" utility knife, and paring knife. I am willing to spend some money for quality knifes! Any recommedations?
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Posted by Michigander, August 31, 2007 at 11:33 PM
This is the onset of my favorite time of year -- fall! I have thoughts of brussel sprouts (Ina Garten's roasted brussel sprouts recipe is killer) and about a 100 varieties of winter squash!
Daytime highs in the 70's, nightime highs in the 50's. Just got back Vegas and the temp was 105! For a northener from the Great Lake State, that was a bit extreme for me!
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Posted by Michigander, August 23, 2007 at 10:22 PM
With Labor Day barbeques right around the corner, if given a choice, what would take, a hot dog or hamburger?
I choose the hot dog, if natural casing (in Detroit, only Kowalski or Alexander Hornung will do), slightly charred, topped with yellow mustard and diced onion. Otherwise, I will take the hamburger!
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