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This absolutely breaks my heart! I am so sorry for you loss. I will be hugging my baby Noodle extra tight tonight. He loved looking at the pictures of Dumpling.....

goochybird at 1:10PM on 06/10/11

From Drinks

The Great Vodka Tournament: Vodka Under $10

It's all about Tito's! Not cheap, not expensive. Best vodka I've ever had!

goochybird at 4:38PM on 05/18/11

From Drinks

Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Bud Light Lime

When it was 94 outside at a ballpark in Round Rock Tx this past weekend, Bud Light Lime possibly saved my life. When the cold front came through and it dipped 30 degrees, I drank more Bud Light Lime to once again save my life (through numbing of the senses). I don't consider myself a beer drinker---so I say Bud Light Lime is fab :)

goochybird at 12:17PM on 05/03/11

From A Hamburger Today

Little Rock, AR: Dare to Venture into Midtown Billiards

I have it on good authority (a traveling musician) that their Spam sandwiches are also amazing!

goochybird at 5:18PM on 04/19/11

From Drinks

Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Boone's Farm

I would like to know how many people who have memories of Strawberry Hill don't immediately associate it with vomit. Just me?

goochybird at 6:01PM on 04/14/11

From Talk

new orleans: plans

Go to Drago's in Metarie for char broiled oysters....but prepared to have your life changed!

Brennan's for Brunch is pricey----but so worth it!

goochybird at 5:49PM on 04/05/11

From Serious Eats

Los Angeles: 10 Breakfast Burritos We Love

Can we have a serious conversation about Cactus Cooler...the amazing soft drink shown behind the Tacos Villa Corona? That stuff takes me back to leaving campus in High School to run to the Varsity Deli to get a cactus cooler and a choco-dile!

goochybird at 10:00AM on 03/07/11

From Talk

Food souvenirs from New Orleans?

Zapps ships also...I have 8 bags of Voodoo Gumbo flavor on their way to me right now :)

goochybird at 5:18PM on 02/28/11

From Talk

Food souvenirs from New Orleans?

the roux travels well...I brought some back for a friend. You will have so much fun!!! My first trip was just two weeks ago and I'm still basking in the afterglow of that great city!

goochybird at 5:04PM on 02/24/11

From Talk

Food souvenirs from New Orleans?

All of my souvenirs from New Orleans came from Dorignacs in Metairie. It's an amazing grocery store and worth the trip. I had some Blue Runner Creole Spicy Red Beans last night and couldn't believe how amazing they were! We brought back King Cakes, Hubig's Pies, Zapps Chips and one of they muffelettas....all delectable. Also stocked up on seasonings and olive salad :)

goochybird at 10:39AM on 02/24/11

From Serious Eats

What's Your Secret Salsa Ingredient?

My favorite restaurant salsa in Southern California has ketchup in it. It's magically wonderful!

goochybird at 11:23AM on 02/15/11

From Talk

Favorite Kitchen "Toy Store"

@Finewine....are you talking about Cookin' Stuff in Torrance, Ca? Or is it technically Redondo Beach? I miss that place terribly!

goochybird at 4:56PM on 02/04/11

From Talk

Peach and blackberry together: yes? no?

I made a peach/blackberry cobbler for Father's day this past year and it was AMAZING!

goochybird at 5:00PM on 01/31/11

From Talk

Best pizza in Michigan?

Pete's Patio in Niles Michigan (often referred to as the Center of the Universe) Seriously amazing pizza and this wacky "relish" bar that has all those salads you haven't seen since a family gathering in the 70s.

goochybird at 12:59PM on 01/24/11

From Talk

Best Recipe You've Ripped-Off @ Home?

@ESNY Amen to that. The hot mustard sauce is DIVINE. I will spend the extra $0.35 a pack to get it to dip fries in....heaven!

goochybird at 4:00PM on 01/20/11

From Talk

5 favorite red wines $20 or under?

Bonny Doon Big House Red. Never had anyone not love it and it's usually around $15 a bottle. Plus there is a cool story on the label and Bonny Doon is a fun winemaker who makes GREAT wine :)

goochybird at 3:59PM on 12/28/10

From Talk

History of the Theta Burger?

I don't know about all the Theta burger stuff...but I long for the great shredded cheese on a Johnnie's #8 often. I haven't lived in OK for 25 years and haven't eaten at Johnnies for 15 years...but the memories persist.

goochybird at 6:04PM on 12/02/10

From Serious Eats: New York

Poll: How Far Would You Travel For Good Food?

I am contemplating a 8 hr round trip drive to Atlanta from Nashville to get onion rings at The Varsity. I'd probably get a chili dog too...since I'm there.

goochybird at 1:07PM on 11/09/10

From Serious Eats

The 12 Days of Dumpling in a Halloween Costume: Grapes

My dog Noodle is also a proud owner of this costume......he kind of loves it! Target had the BEST pet costumes this year!

goochybird at 6:27PM on 10/22/10

From Talk

What's your favorite dumpling dipping sauce?

Trader Joes has a specific gyoza dipping sauce that is AMAZING! Coupled with their frozen gyoza you can have some tasty snacks in about 6 minutes. Just don't eat the entire bag of gyoza for dinner.....I've "heard" it's a bad idea....

goochybird at 10:23AM on 09/29/10

From Serious Eats

10 Ways to Dress Up Cottage Cheese

I have been mixing cottage cheese in my mom's homemade salsa lately to add some protein to my daily chips and salsa. It looks HORRIBLE...but is so tasty!

goochybird at 12:16PM on 09/15/10

From Talk

Regional Fast Food Chains

I saw a sign for Wienerschnitzel on my way to Whataburger outside Austin last weekend...I thought they were only a SoCal thing!

Calypso is amazing.
It's cool to hate In-n-out these days, thank God I'm not cool.
Whataburger......oh Whataburger. Makes me miss my summers spent in South Texas even worse.

goochybird at 4:42PM on 05/29/09