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Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
Cute family story about Apizza Scholls - my mom was visiting my sister and her family in Portland and they decided to take the kids (ages 2 and 4 at the time) to dinner here. Now, my nieces are normally pretty good in restaurants, but it was getting late in the day, and the wait was wearing them down. Finally they got seated, then finally their Margo'rita pizza made it to the table, and my older, veg-phobic niece saw the basil leaves and screamed the immortal words, "There's salad on my pizza!"
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Fresh-roasted turkey on rye with coleslaw, tomato, and pickle.
Dinner Tonight: Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers
Where does one buy fennel dust? Is it more a farmer's market thing or a Penzey's thing?
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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 92: What Happened to Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?
Surely Coca-Cola has a press office. Anyone tried calling them?
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
Cute family story about Apizza Scholls - my mom was visiting my sister and her family in Portland and they decided to take the kids (ages 2 and 4 at the time) to dinner here. Now, my nieces are normally pretty good in restaurants, but it was getting late in the day, and the wait was wearing them down. Finally they got seated, then finally their Margo'rita pizza made it to the table, and my older, veg-phobic niece saw the basil leaves and screamed the immortal words, "There's salad on my pizza!"
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Fresh-roasted turkey on rye with coleslaw, tomato, and pickle.
Dinner Tonight: Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers
Where does one buy fennel dust? Is it more a farmer's market thing or a Penzey's thing?
Jewish New year foods
Is this supposed to be a joke? Meat from the head of an animal is symbolic for some people but I have never heard of eating beef lung or heart for R"H.
Have yourself some nice apples and honey, honey cake, and a round challah. Who says you're supposed to eat things you don't like?
Dinner Tonight: Baked Ziti
@jinx35 - perhaps, but I've definitely had the opposite problem with baked ziti.
I'd add that I appreciate that this recipe is vegetarian. I have been known to throw in some soy meatballs, which is tasty, but perhaps even unnecessary.
This Week in Eating Out
In the South, even banana pudding is (in my experience) not really made with banana-flavored pudding (icky, artificial) but with fresh banana slices in sweetened, condensed milk-enhanced, whipped cream-enhanced vanilla pudding (and with Nilla wafers, of course). So this pie is kind of banana pudding in a crust.
Damn Good Frozen Custard from Scooter's in Chicago
@Heartofglass... except that in northerly climes like Wisconsin and Boston, ice cream/frozen custard is huge all year round; I hold that eating frozen dessert in mid-winter is a great way to adapt to the cold.
Julia Child's House
Actually it was the teenage daughter who said she'd never heard of Julia. That's not quite as bad.
We Know You're a Foodo, But Do Fancy Yourself a Poet?
This is cool. The Times of London has a similar contest - you submit a recipe in the form of a poem. (Or vice versa.)
Snapshots from Paris: Lobster Sandwiches and Goose Fat Fries at Spring
@Chowdahead - I know what you mean... but if they can keep them alive they're fresh, no?
Alice Waters' Startup Story
What finsbigfan said. Are we just going to take her word for what an angel of a boss she is, or do we know that the employees have some real leverage in their workplace?
Seriously Asian: Searching for the Perfect Wok
I, too, am concerned about what engmcmuffin said: using a nonstick surface at high heat (like you'd have to use with a wok)... Calphalon used to make anodized aluminum pots and pans that didn't have a nonstick coating - are those no longer available?
What do you go "out" for?
I keep my kitchen kosher/dairy (long story) so anything non-kosher I eat out. I will cook things like chicken at other people's houses.
Weekend Cook and Tell Roundup: 'Julie & Julia'
I highly recommend Reine de Saba, the Queen of Sheba chocolate cake. Easy, elegant, reliable, and most of all fabulous. I didn't do it this weekend and don't have a photo, but I have made it many times.
Any Bring-From-Home Snack Ideas?
By me, in case it wasn't clear.
Any Bring-From-Home Snack Ideas?
I can't bring snacks to work. They get eaten before lunch the same day.
In Season: Basil
Agree w/ Lotus7 - freeze it (possibly before adding the cheese). Another idea is soupe au pistou, or pasta fagioli, or really any vegetable or light pasta soup - just stir it in, grate on some parm.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
@tankwatkins - um, really? ever heard of convergent evolution? I sincerely doubt that - one great chef at one time had the idea to put an egg in a hole in a piece of toast this one time, and name it after his/her patron. It's not Tournedos Rossini for G*d's sake.
@ several people - it's not dry if you put lots of butter in the pan to brown the toast!
Serious Heat: Where Do You Buy Your Spices?
What, no one else buys spices in bulk from a food co-op or organic market? By far the cheapest way to buy, once you have the little glass jars. Either that or an Indian, Chinese, or Korean grocery, and for a super-specialty item that I can't get elsewhere, Penzey's (very spendy!). Never from the supermarket, unless it's an emergency.
Needed: a meal that would win a man's heart!
When I was in England recently, making a play for the man I'd fallen for, I insisted on making him lunch at his house: smoked haddock chowder. He loved it. I think the most successful element (other than how good it tasted) was that I sort of tossed it together instead of sweating over it for hours. He got to see how easy it was (and might be inspired to cook for himself - or for me - down the road, which is important to me!), and even pitched in a little chopping up the potatoes.
Oh, and it all worked out beautifully! Not just the chowder, but the trip. :)
(PS - smoked haddock is not so readily available here, but there are lots of similar chowders you can make, and it is highly adaptable)
(PPS - unfortunately, the silly man left the rest of the pot out on the stove, thinking he could just reheat it the next day - um, not so much! I made him toss it.)
What Foods Would You Fight For?
I think fish in general is misunderstood. I really wish consumers would think harder about the direct impact of their seafood choices on the sustainability of ocean fishing stocks and the environment (in the case of farmed salmon, especially). In particular, I wish New Englanders (and others) would please stop eating Atlantic cod and substitute pollock, hake, or Alaskan cod... And, really, the sardinistas are doing God's work - sardines rule!
Dear Whole Foods,
Please stop busting unions and firing employees once they obtain seniority. If you do that, I'll happily put up with all the other stuff.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
The roast beef at Manny's Deli in Chicago. I get it extra rare on an onion roll that is SOAKED in roast beef juice. The potato pancake and pickle on the side aren't too shabby either.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 92: What Happened to Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?
Oh gosh Ed. You're just like my parents! There were always cases of the stuff chilled in the garage when I was growing up.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 92: What Happened to Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?
Isn't the Caffeine-free Diet the new Coke: Zero?
Perhaps this is just in Canada.
As @emilydev suggests: I'd callem' up? Coke "company" contact
It's a shame you're not a Pepsi fan Ed! :D jk
keep up the great work
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
the last time i was at scholls was in march. i had a barfday gathering. we had a reservation, but still ended up waiting for a little over an hour, which given the circumstances wasn't so bad—our group ballooned from 9 people to about 16, which was technically over the limit for a reservation. the servers seemed somewhat nonplussed by the size of the group, especially since the place was already jam-packed with customers. the pizza was great though.
the waits are somewhat prohibitive on the weekends though, and i haven't actually been back since then... which i am ashamed of... this will have to be remedied.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 92: What Happened to Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?
i was just in Japan and it appears that they don't even have Diet Coke anymore (used to be called Coke Lite there). They only have Coke Zero now, which was okay by me since I love that stuff.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 92: What Happened to Caffeine-Free Diet Coke?
CFDC is all I can find around here. I need to be off caffeine AND aspartame and for some things, only a coke will do. But I can only find the diet version around here. Here's hoping they keep up with both!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
The sandwich you make on Thanksgiving after all your guests have left is my all time fav and probably even more so because it's a special once a year thing. You know, it's that sloppy dagwood of a thing piled preciptously with turkey (reheated in a frying pan with a little oil so it's a little bit golden) mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce held together by an entirely too small parkerhouse roll.
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
While on vacation in Portland last June, I ate dinner at Apizza Scholls with a few friends. After reading Ed Levine's review, it was a must try. The pizza was delicious, but I was even more impressed with the ownership. Brian and I had a brief conversation about pizza and his place before we got seated. Then, while we were finishing our meal, he stopped by our table and talked pizza for another 15 minutes. Easy to see that he loves making pizza and really cares about putting out a quality product. Wish we had an Apizza Scholls in Pittsburgh.
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
That upskirt is a thing of beauty. I want some right now.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
Adam, we moved to Portland in January 2005. Thank you for coming in. It was a pleasure to finally meet you.
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
@smackrabbit: I probably have the date wrong. Will have to contact Spangler and get them straight.
@emilydev: Cute story. Did you pick off the leaves?
@meatscissors: "Apizza," I think it must be a New Haven thing?
Portland, Oregon: Apizza Scholls
the 'apizza' thing must be a western connecticut deal--i'm from the eastern half of the state, and i've never heard that before in my life!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
The roast pork, greens and sharp provolone sandwich from DiNics in the reading terminal market in Philly... pure bliss!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
By the way, when you get the Junglee sandwich at Dimple's Bombay off the NJ Turnpike, keep in mind that it is HUGE! We ordered one each, and all 4 of us had to bring the second halves with us the rest of the way home. It was pretty good cold when we arrived--but even better hot in the restaurant. It takes a few minutes waiting for the order, but the Junglee is a wonderful, delicious reason to make a stop while driving.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
@arwenb yay! another potbelly lover!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
I can never resist a good burger - like the one at 25 degrees in Hollywood, which was reviewed quite nicely by Damon Gambuto on this very site.
But, my all-time favorite sandwich is my own customization of the Reuben featuring both pastrami and corned beef, like the one at Junior's Delicatessen in West Los Angeles, which I recently posted on my blog.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
It's hard to beat the offerings at Sandwhich in Chapel Hill, NC. They make the best tuna salad I've ever tried, a bacon-apple-mushroom grilled cheese, and an incredible "Paratha" with chickpeas, fennel, eggplant, and a handful of Indian spices. I just moved from Chapel Hill and I'm having serious withdrawals!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
So many votes for Primanti Bros but no love for Uncle Sams? Their melty cheese sub gets my vote any day!
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Bay Cities in Santa Monica is incredible, the best place to grab any kind of sandwich and they're doing these little ones now, like fat cigars, stuffed with cheese and peppers and salami and fresh basil on an oiled roll. Way too addictive.
When I'm at home I use rare roast beef from Ralph's (the Boar's Head is too low sodium for me, apparently I like the additives in the cheaper stuff because the fancier all-natural meat tastes bland) on a toasted poppy seed bun with a slice of sharp cheddar, one leaf of butter lettuce, a mix of mayo and ketchup, mashed fresh avocado then sprinkled with salt and black pepper. I've been making my sandwiches exactly the same way since I was in 3rd grade.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Just about any "cawnah" mom-n-pop sub shop in Massachusetts can made an Italian sub that makes me tear up just to think of it...a combo of various Italian meats & cheese (hot cappy, mortadella, salami, provolone) on a long sub roll, seeded or not, with diced pickles, onions, tomatoes, and "extra hots" -- finished off with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Oh, the glory of it.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
The GODMOTHER from Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica, CA http://www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com
Genoa Salami, Mortadella Coppacola, Ham, Prosciutto, Provolone with the works on their amazing, amazing, uhhhmazing bread
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Sliced green Apple, prosciutto and Brie with herb aioli on ciabatta bread.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
BLT on white bread with mayo.
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
Tony Luke Roast Pork Italian w/ Broccoli Rabe and Sharp Provolone
What's Your Favorite Sandwich?
OUT :The anchovy and egg at 'wichcraft
IN: Duke's mayo, muenster cheese, lettuce w salt and pepper on crusty sourdough or french peasant bread
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Surely Coca-Cola has a press office. Anyone tried calling them?