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Sounds delicious! Also, reminds me of another (little) twist on traditional outdoor s'mores - on our last camping trip of the summer, we brought along both milk and dark chocolate Petit Ecolier biscuits/cookies, and used those to sandwich our fire-roasted marshmallows; I doubt I will ever be able to go back to Hershey's.

ienefra at 2:11PM on 09/17/10

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Lincoln City, Oregon....Restaurants, food shops, etc...

I'm not too familiar with restaurants in the area, as we usually cook our own food when we head to the LC - but:

Pronto Pup has huge, freshly fried, crispy corndogs (actually, I guess "pronto pups" are distinct from corndogs in that their batter is pancake-esque and cornmeal-free). Numerous other fried offerings are available, too, including candy bars, I believe. Down and dirty, but they hit the spot!

Kyllo's is good for more upscale food - from fish and chips to seafood curry (though to be honest, the quality of the food has varied the few times I've been there; the fish and chips have been good and they've been just OK, but the curry was really delicious). You get a great ocean view from there, and they have a patio/deck for nice days, if you happen upon one of those. ;)

There's also Mo's, for clam chowder and simple seafood items. A lot of people seem to like them, and what I've had there has been fine, but for me, nothing compares to chowder made and enjoyed in old New England (coincidentally, if you ever find yourself in Hyannis Port, go to Spanky's clam shack)!

Not as close to Lincoln City but not too far away:

The Tillamook factory is wonderful if you're a cheese fan - there are always samples (as well as a long line for those samples), but the best part is the huge selection of delicious, delicious cheeses in their store - it's a dairy paradise. If you want to brave another long line, you can also get their yummy ice cream in freshly waffled cones.

If you're into beer (and/or whiskey), Rogue in Newport is a must. Vast selection of great beers (from their own brewery), and the food (burgers, sandwiches, soups) is usually quite good as well, if slightly pricey for a pub. Their brews are available for take-home purchase, too.

Hope you have a great trip!

ienefra at 1:07PM on 08/06/10

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Video: Johnnie Walker 'I Walk' Ad with Robert Carlyle

He was in (cannibal movie) Ravenous. "Eat to live. Don't live to eat." ;)

ienefra at 6:20PM on 08/07/09

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SSSooooo....what did you REALLY eat last night???

First, a few beers to calm my nerves, then some lovely sweet potato fries with red curry tomato chutney, and Champagne to celebrate! (Lots of Champagne...)

ienefra at 2:41PM on 11/05/08

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Another Meat Sneaker

Not to toot my own horn (well, okay, kind of) - but here's another kind of meat shoe:

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What can I say? I was bored, and I *do* love bacon (and sundry other pig parts)...

ienefra at 7:25PM on 08/28/08

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Cookout Dessert

Similar to the peaches - you can grill banana halves, sliced lengthwise, and top with ice cream. (I'm partial to a good dark chocolate.) So good...

ienefra at 2:23PM on 06/25/08

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Ice cream cake - can you help me make it?

@ nelson5757 - Haha, I requested a Fudgie the Whale every birthday for the better part of half my life! (I'm 22 now and haven't even had a birthday cake for the past few years, but I may need to revisit Fudgie this summer.)

@kjgibson - That sounds utterly delicious, and beautifully sophisticated to boot.

@ PerkyMac - She did specifically ask for white cake, but if it turns out well, maybe next time I can use the brownie idea, which does sound yummy!

@ Hunnyoil - Thanks for the suggestion! Ah, I can't wait for fresh strawberries again...

ienefra at 5:36PM on 04/08/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Besides the meat of course: Dijon and whole grain mustard, goat cheese crumbles, and a slice of Swiss, left open face and toasted in the oven so the cheese is gooey and the edges of the bread are crunchy. Maybe with some honey or fig jam on the side for smearing.

ienefra at 4:44PM on 12/05/07

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Unbelieveable! This Is Not Butter!

As a big fan of The Princess Bride, I think there should be one called "Inconceivable! It's not butter!" - with Wallace Shawn's face prominently featured on the packaging, of course. Heh, hope I don't lose too many people with that reference...

ienefra at 4:10PM on 11/19/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

In the oven, but next to the bird, not inside.

ienefra at 1:50PM on 11/14/07

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Rainy day food?

Nigel Slater's sausage pasta with mustard cream sauce: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pasta-with-sausage-basil-and-mustard

Mmm, I can't wait for it to get cold again, just so I can make that a million times! (I really like it with andouille, too.)

ienefra at 5:37PM on 08/16/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook'

It's more of a meal than a dish, but: Fluffy, tender-bellied hushpuppies that hemorrhage steam when you pull them apart, followed by juicy fried chicken with a golden, pepper-flecked crunchy crust and gravy-drenched mashed potatoes (if I can stop eating hushpuppies before I fill up, that is).

ienefra at 1:46PM on 07/23/07

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Do you have weekly food traditions?

This happened accidentally a couple years ago: Thursday became tacos night - specifically, (crispy, melting-tender, juicy, insanely succulent and delicious) carnitas tacos with pickled red onions and cilantro. I fast during the day in preparation, and not only do I have plenty of room for them, but they taste even better.

ienefra at 1:42PM on 07/19/07

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Question of the Day: What weird things did you like as a child?

Those processed bologna squares with the little flecks of yellow cheese . *shudder*

ienefra at 1:10PM on 07/10/07

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Early sweet corn!

I've made my sort-of succotash salad twice already this summer, and in fact just ate the latest leftovers for lunch today - yum! Just cut the kernels off of four ears of sweet corn (I use it raw), mix with baby lima/fava beans (careful not to overcook), halved grape or quartered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil (and whatever other herbs, like oregano and Italian parsley), salt and pepper, and a dressing of mustard (I use a blend of stone ground and Nance's hot mustard), olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. I never measure anything, but it always tastes just about perfect.

ienefra at 5:29PM on 07/09/07

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Question of the Day: Dinosaur Food

Ah! Someone else remembers Magic Middles! I bring them up in wistful conversation at least every other month. The crispy cookie outsides, the smooth, thick chocolate insides - sometimes I feel like they might be my madeleines! (Admittedly less refined, but still tasty.)

ienefra at 1:19PM on 07/03/07

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Ice cream sandwich bars - which are the best?

Kim, I'm in PDX too, and am really intrigued by all the It's it raves. Where, pray tell, can they be had around here? (Premature thanks!)

ienefra at 5:55PM on 06/19/07

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Question of the Day: What are your favorite "simple" foods?

Simple foods are so often the best - I definitely have too many favorites to list, but like BaHa, I'm eagerly anticipating the tomato "squishies" soon to be had! One other simple combo (which I'm eating right now): a pita bread - sans pocket - spread with roasted garlic hummus from a local Portland company, topped with roasted, marinated tomatoes (from the mezze bar at the grocery). Delicious!

ienefra at 3:32PM on 06/19/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Summer Shack Cookbook' Giveaway

A mountain of bright red, Old Bay-encrusted steamed-in-beer blue crabs (fresh from the Chesapeake). They have to be heavy crabs, every last impossible cranny packed with sweet, fat meat (the lusciousness of which contrasts beautifully with the tingly spice mix). Claws cracking, juices dripping, shell fragments flying everywhere... Savage, delectable heaven! Accompanied by fresh corn on the cob with creamy butter, salt and pepper. And ice cold, golden beer. Oh, how I miss Maryland sometimes...

ienefra at 3:02PM on 06/19/07

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'On Top of Spaghetti' Book Giveaway

Nigel Slater's penne with spicy sausage, mustard cream sauce, and fresh basil. Or orechiette with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bits of bacon, toasted hazlenuts, and a kiss of good Parmesan...mmm. I love pasta. And meat.

ienefra at 12:48PM on 04/11/07

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Question of the Day: What's your earliest food-related memory?

Unctous, slightly smoky, golden-breaded codfish cakes - all creamy on the inside - eaten at room temperature between fragile saltines, with sharp yellow mustard leaking through the holes in the crackers. Yum! My great-granny and I were the only ones in the family who liked them. Now I can't find them here in Portland...

Also, silver dollar-size hamburgers in steamed buns, with ketchup, mustard, a sprinkling of diced raw onions, and pickles. They came a dozen to a bag from a place called The Little Tavern, and date from the same era as the codfish cakes. I used to happily devour both of these lovely treats since the age of three, maybe younger.

And one more - can't resist: my grandmother's neighbor had cherry trees in his backyard. Since these were rowhouses (and rowyards?), the tree branches hung over the fence. I would stand on a plastic chair and grab as much sour fruit as I could. I don't remember the cherries ever tasting good, but I liked the wasp-sharp way they stung my tastebuds. (Much better than the cherries were the tiny translucent pearls of nectar teased out of my grandmother's honeysuckle flowers. *That* is one of the defining tastes of my childhood summers, so delicately sweet and haunting.) I'm done now, I promise. =)

ienefra at 4:54PM on 02/23/07