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brussels sprouts!

Kerry - I was an anchovy naysayer until I visited Collioure this September. My horizons have now been broadened, but I'm still hesitant to use anchovies in my own cooking beyond the ever-useful anchovy paste. I'm looking forward to this serier of posts!

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Tonight some leftovers I'm very excited about. Carne adovada (based on this recipe - was teriffic: http://www.simplecomfortfood.com/2009/10/06/carne-adovada/); my first ever pot of black beans no can involved; homemade tomatillo salsa; and corn tortillas. Can't wait!

Pork chops in an apricot soy glaze, string beans, and leftover mashed potatoes and roasted squash.

I made "jambalaya" (in quotes, because I'm sure it's not authentic and I fully made the recipe up) with chorizo (I know, already wrong) and leftover chicken. Came out suprisingly good.

@yayfood - Brief period of time equals a few days.

I know that it's not mean spirited, but I seem to have gotten quite a lot of slack for the frequency of my dishwasher running on the last post. There are only two of us, and I don't put pots and pans in the dishwasher, only plates, glasses, etc. So, it generally takes nearly a week or at least 4-5 days to make it worth running. Seems reasonable to me. Does everyone else here run their dishwashers daily? Am I alone in this?

Wow. That potato picture reads so much better online than in my print edition. It's kind of a downer to be told you're looking at adirondack blues and reds and then get a b&w photo!

I'm thinking of leaving work early and making a roast chicken. Maybe some crispy potatoes or roasted cauliflower.

Al di La in Park Slope would be a perfect "date night" lunch, I think. I also love Stone Park Cafe (same hood).

I know this is beside the point, but I'm curious about the zuchinni pickles. That sounds like a bad idea to me when cukes to the job so well.

Java Joe's in Park Slope. They have nowhere to sit, and I think they might be money launderers (what kind of coffee shop doesn't open till after 9am on weekdays?), but they have wonderful and fresh small batch beans and they are a local business and really a part of the neighborhood. They are the best.

I don't have much experience with LA, but had a fantastic dinner at Lucques when I was there in the fall, and I highly recommend it.