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Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
woohoo! if serious eats says its true, then let it be so. lets go phillies!
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
I'd be very happy with new muffin tins for now. The bf wants Santa to spring for new saucepans, but I'm still procrastinating that purchase.
Polka-dot food ideas
What if you did like an open face grilled cheese sandwich with Swiss cheese on pumpernickel bread. The contrasting colors would make the dots stand out.
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cupcake alternative that doesn't involve the oven?
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Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
yes well that post didn't come up on SE mobile (where I primarily keep up with you guys) so I'm going to stick my fingers in my ears and pretend I never saw it. yay phils!
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
woohoo! if serious eats says its true, then let it be so. lets go phillies!
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
I'd be very happy with new muffin tins for now. The bf wants Santa to spring for new saucepans, but I'm still procrastinating that purchase.
Polka-dot food ideas
What if you did like an open face grilled cheese sandwich with Swiss cheese on pumpernickel bread. The contrasting colors would make the dots stand out.
Turkey Hill's Special World Series Ice Cream
Graham Slam isn't limited edition here in Philly. There are regular commercials for it on tv, and it's sold at the stadium as well. There's also a Touchdown Sundae that they have for the eagles. Never heard of the Phanatic Double Play before, but it sounds amazing.
Split Pea Soup!
I just made a big pot a couple weeks ago. I sweated some onion, carrot and celery, added my ham hock, then the peas, then 4 cups of water and 4 cups of stock and let it simmer for a few hours before hacking up the hock into bits and taking an immersion blender to the peas. It had a wonderfully creamy texture.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
I think we are down to three kinds of mustard, some 2% milk, a bottle of Italian dressing for marinades but not salads, capers, ketchup, butter, soy & fish sauces, worstechire, and devestatingly, no mayonaise (as I found out last night when I went to whip up a quick aioli and was rejected). Before the trash went out last night there was also some buttermilk.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Excluding my SE addiction of course, I'd have to say Simply Recipes. It's great for simple reference, like how long to roast a head of garlic, and Elise seems really approachable and not condescending.
What's your spice aversion?
not huge on anise, but i'll eat it. also marjoram seems to give me that soapy feeling that other people say they get from cilantro.
The family that eats together...What's for dinner 10/25 Sunday??
spaghetti and meatballs, they smell wonderful
Pizza: A cure for the blues?
It's not always a cure-all for me, but the RIGHT pizza can totally pick me up though. I won't settle for mediocre pizza. If I'm going to be bad (diet-wise) it better be worth it.
Slowcooker down and smell the roses!! Dinner Tuesday October 20th
The excitement about the tray of baked ziti in the fridge is about the only thing keeping me going right now. Combo of homemade tomato and bechemel sauces and hunks if fresh mozz. Now if only I could leave work to go home and enjoy it!
Your Clever SE Name
I've been trying to feel out a new handle for the interwebs after getting tired of the initials I use a lot, and this fit well as both a nickname I get a lot and as foodie-ish. The misspelling is simply to counter the populartity, making it available.
What Did You Eat Today?
Coffee and a Luna bar for breakfast. Salad with ham and cheese and vinagrette for lunch. Fun size Take 5 for snack. Panko-crusted chicken breast with a maple-mustard sauce for dinner.
Homemade liqueur recipes
I like Mario Batali's limoncello recipe. I'm planning on making it for gifts this holiday season as well. I can't vouch for the variations just yet, but I plan on making the blood orange version soon. Here's a link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/lemon-digestive-assistant-limoncello-recipe/index.html
The only thing I would change is a little less simple syrup. It came out just a hair too sweet last time.
Top Chef & Iron Chef
I was thinking about making a similar post after watching the same rerun. Tre from two seasons ago of Top Chef has also been a sous chef on Iron Chef, when the challenger(s) were brothers. I believe they went up against Bobby Flay?
What's cookin,' good lookin'? Dinner Saturday night 10/3
White bean and squid salad from the Oct. issue of Bon Appetit.
Dinner in Philly
Melograno on Sansom between 20th and 21st for Italian. (A personal fav BYO)
Good Dog on 15th between Walnut and Locust for pub fare. (There is a review of the burger in AHT)
Distrito at the corner of 40th and Chestnut for Mexican tapas. (The head chef Jose Garces is competing on this season of Next Iron Chef)
Those are a few places I would be considering if I was in that price range.
What Would You Do?
"Would you kill somebody? Huh? Would ya?"
I loves me some Family Guy.
Do You Have a Favorite Mustard?
The chain Cosi uses the most amazing spicy honey mustard. If you can find out what it is, where I can get it, or how I could make it at home, I would be deliriously grateful. That honey mustard is the only reason I eat there anymore.
Girlfriend-On-Vacation Food Pyramid
I'm entertained by the timing of this post. My boyfriend is currently on a business trip, and the way I've been eating is a total opposite of this. Totally upscale, and all the things he doesn't like. Mussels, one night, roasted veggies, shrimp pad thai... mmm. The fine dining is the only thing I've enjoyed this week, I'm ready for him to come home!
Hot Dog of the Week: Half-Smoke
Had one at the ballpark when I was down to see a Phillies game in May. It was amazing. I'd go back any day.
Gadgets: Progressive International Folding Mandoline Slicer
I keep on pouring over the oxo mini mandolin whenever I see it. Could you maybe take it for a spin next? I'd really like an inexpensive one.
Microplane Zester-why do you hurt me when I love you so much?
Discovering I could use my microplane for garlic was a revelation. But seriously, we had to find a new place to store our box grater because the bf was taking serious chunks of finger off just barely brushing against it reaching for other things on the same shelf.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
@nightowl, are you suppossed to refrigerate tapioca? i have it in my pantry.
Pizza: A cure for the blues?
pizza - one of the best foods in the whole world... straight cheese pizza with a great doughy crust always does it for me.
What's your spice aversion?
CUMIN... after 3 weeks in India a few years ago, i developed an aversion to cumin after a whole week straight of eating food seasoned with cumin. Everything tasted the same.
Now, I can't even smell it at the supermarket.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
a boyfriend to cook for...
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
Fridge door inventory:
Butter saver shelf: carton of eggs, half a lime
Shelf 1: butter, ketchup, small cans of pineapple juice, a pineapple fruit cup, a bottle of fruit smoothie drink, 8 oz glass bottle of Dr Pepper
Shelf 2: spray margarine, peanut butter, sugar free strawberry preserves, bottled bbq sauce, tabasco, cream cheese, box of baking soda in a ziploc, cold brew coffee concentrate
Shelf 3: bottle of aloe vera infused lotion, bottle of sriracha, bottle of balsamic viniagrette, bottle of ranch dressing, bottle of Cristalino, sour mix
Shelf 4: chocolate syrup, sugar free chocolate syrup, hazelnut flavored syrup, 2 kinds of homemade bbq sauce, white vinegar, hummus, maraschino cherries, tapioca pearls
Some of this is undoubtedly completely weird.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
I also have Dianas Spicy Southwest in my refrigerator! I brought it back from a trip to Nova Scotia.
When it comes to strange, hmmmm...strawberry vodka? Habanero Peach Preserves, szechuan salad dressing from the chinese market (I still have no idea what to do with it), yellow curry sauce, tandoor marinade, garlic scape pesto.
I also have a jar of Baconaise, not the stuff you have on the website, the packaged stuff not made with bacon.
Wasabi dressing from my trip to Vermont. I could go on and on...
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
Turkey Hill's "party cake" ice cream is something that has to be tasted to be believed. Pure sugar -- it may make you diabetic instantly.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
organic plain yogurt
butter
mozzarella cheese
2 types of soy sauce
oyster sauce
ketchup
dried up tahini
strawberry jam
Miracle Whip
Diana's Spicy Southwest marinade
stale Japanese vinaigrette
spare rib sauce
hoisin sauce
General Tao sauce
Italian dressing
Cesar salad dressing
molasses
sweet & sour sauce
yeast
canned cat & dog food
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
Well, naturally, Turkey Hill Philadelphia flavors would be better. Turkey Hill is based in Lancaster County, PA, outside of Philly. Not exactly neutral territory! Also, that Phillie Phanatic Double Play sounds divine.
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
you know what the saddest flavor is? not-so-peachy pittsburgh pirates...
my poor team-i still believe in you! :)
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
Pshaw... it'll be all over tonight. :)
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
This is a brilliant subject.
I have been sooo good this year, so I most definitely deserve a visit from Santa.
I would love a bright red Kitchen Aid stand mixer (I keep going on Amazon whilst I am at work and gazing at it adoringly. I'm in London and KitchenAids are way more expensive over here *sigh*)
A Magimix food processor - a nice big one.
Some Le Creuset cast iron pots (?dutch ovens?) in whatever colour he wished (although ideally something bright!)
Alternatively he could just drop off the winning EuroMillions lotto ticket and I can take care of buying it all for myself!
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
Isn't the Mets' flavor called "Sour Apple"? Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm almost ashamed of myself for posting it.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6wZQBh_Bg8
Cheese.
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Ok. La Cruset anything, food processor, toaster oven, rice cooker....
then cheese. ;o)
Polka-dot food ideas
The first thing I thought of when I read this title were M&M cookies. Are M&M's kosher?
If you have a waffle iron, mix up some waffle batter and put in rainbow sprinkles. The waffles will come out with rainbow dots!
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
I'm hoping for a 6 burner Weber Summit Grill in Black enamel.... But I won't hold my breath. LOL
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
@angelfood thanks for the sorghum ideas!
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
Thanks for the good wishes. I am working on the dreams and will achieve them by next year. Hope all your wishes come true, too!
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
lol @Carey Jones
Go Phils
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
Undertones of dim sum flavor in ice cream. WOW. That is, um, a new one. o_O*
*bitter Mets fan -> where are our flavors...
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
thanks, but i'll stick with the eagles and jets flavors if they are making them this year..peanut butter cup footballs..mmmmm
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
@annabanannas: Don't forget, we also predicted the Yankees would win. :)
Polka-dot food ideas
you all rock! thanks for the great ideas.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
maybe a new kitchen would be nice. Delivered on the 25th of December, I could do that.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
Happy birthday arm and finewine
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About annabanannas
Website: http://www.cookingislikelove.blogspot.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About: I am a graphic designer, 23, and I live with my boyfriend and my cat. My mom and her sisters have always been foodies, and it's totally rubbed off. My boyfriend and I love to cook and bake and watch cooking shows together.
Favorite foods: Apple pie, fried chicken, corn pudding, lobster, raw oysters, stuffing, dark green vegetables, cherries, pastas in creamy sauces, escargot, potato latkes, black-eyed peas, duck
Last bite on earth:
yes well that post didn't come up on SE mobile (where I primarily keep up with you guys) so I'm going to stick my fingers in my ears and pretend I never saw it. yay phils!