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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Lemon chicken with cole slaw.
100 (okay, 50) Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do
Do not ask "well, is everything just perfect???"
Do not sit down at the table with the guests.
Do not ask the guests what they do for a living, what they are doing in your city, or if they are in town for business or pleasure. Nunya.
As to No. 39, we live in Texas, and if you are a woman and eat in a Tex-Mex place, most likely, you will be called "lady" by somone who knows little English. I used to be offended by that, until my Spanish speaking husband explained that "lady" is a literal translation of "Senora," a term of respect in Mexico. In my Spanish classes, I was taught it meant only "Mrs." or a term for a married woman.
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
Ahh, kids. Gotta love em. Mine once puked at Chuck E Cheese. But then again, that probably happens twice a day there.
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Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I love Chipotle's burrito bowl with rice, chicken, black beans, extra pico, cheese and sour cream.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Lemon chicken with cole slaw.
100 (okay, 50) Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do
Do not ask "well, is everything just perfect???"
Do not sit down at the table with the guests.
Do not ask the guests what they do for a living, what they are doing in your city, or if they are in town for business or pleasure. Nunya.
As to No. 39, we live in Texas, and if you are a woman and eat in a Tex-Mex place, most likely, you will be called "lady" by somone who knows little English. I used to be offended by that, until my Spanish speaking husband explained that "lady" is a literal translation of "Senora," a term of respect in Mexico. In my Spanish classes, I was taught it meant only "Mrs." or a term for a married woman.
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
Ahh, kids. Gotta love em. Mine once puked at Chuck E Cheese. But then again, that probably happens twice a day there.
Help! Whoopie Pies...
I don't know how I got to be my age (which is fairly substantial :0) without ever hearing about Whoopie Pies until last summer when we went to Maine to visit friends, and they told us about them. These look fantastic.
How to Make Creepy Meat Hands
That is creepy indeed.
Do You Like Mock Foods?
No, I never understood things like "mock apple pie" made with saltines. Better to wait for apple season. I eat the turkey bacon because I like BLTs but shouldn't eat bacon. It's an okay substitute, but stays kina rubbery no matter how long it's nuked.
Cook the Book: BBQ Jalapeño Poppers
These are great with any of your favorite spices or condiments. My fav is the juice of one lime and Adobo seasoning, for a Mexican flair. Since I rarely have bacon, I've also wrapped them in thinly slice ham and proscuitto. I cook them on high heat (400-450) for 25 minutes or so. The heat of the jalapeno is tempered in the oven. I don't use gloves either, and typically end up rubbing an eye, especially since the cleaning process makes me choke and cough. Last time I made them, my fingers burned for 24 hours.
Right Now: Wafels and Dinges Throwdown With Bobby Flay
Could be they're making dinges. Wait...what?
Cook the Book: Migas
She's coming to a bookstore near me in December, so I'll buy her book. By the way, does this woman really homeschool a gaggle of kids, cook, sew, decorate and photograph, maintain a blog on all of the above, and tour the US for her new book? Or is she cloned?
The family that eats together...What's for dinner 10/25 Sunday??
Family all out of town or working, so egg salad sandwich for me. Too bad I don't know Pooroldmama to wrangle an nvite for pierogis. Were they homemade? I have a recipe from my Polish MIL, but it's so long, I haven't tried it yet.
Alex's Day Off
We watched the first show (taped, it's on at a bad time), and my husband pronounced it a failure because she is trying to be sweet when she is so bat-sh_t crazy mean on Chopped. But he dislikes a lot of the Chopped judges for that reason, "inexplicable cruelty." (Don't get him started on Arron Sanchez). Anyway, I thought it was weak as well, not only for her attitudinal about-face, but for her simple recipes and quaint stories of short cuts that we all know from our mothers and grandmothers. It was really a basic cooking show. Probably won't remember to tape it again.
Dinner Tonight: Patty Melt
Coincidentally, I had my first patty melt last night at IHOP. I don't recall hearing of them before, but perhaps this article got into my subconscious. I didn't notice it with my full conscious until today. And by the way, it was really delicious. Can't imagine how I missed it all these years.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I'd like to try the hot dogs at Papaya King.
OOPS!!! Hit the wrong key. It's still Asheville!
yes, it was Beth. Late! Time for bed!
OOPS!!! Hit the wrong key. It's still Asheville!
I was beth that mentioned the restaurant at the entrance to the farmer's market, sorry! Ready to go back myself now. The rates are low at this time of year.
Girl's Night In --Recipes needed!!
Once I lived in California, and was in a ladies group that met regularly. They asked what the theme would be for the next meeting, food-wise, and I suggested all appetizers, meaning lots of finger food involving cheeses of all kinds, dips and chips, lady sandwiches. They were horrified, it being the 1980's when they were giving their kids only papaya juice and rice cakes for snacks. They accommodated me, but they thought I was weird, being from Texas and all. Suspicious glances all around. Can't eat like that anymore!
Is the Food Network getting too flashy?
Fweety, I thought I read it on this blog, but can't find it. Anyway, here's an article, I think it will be the Cooking Channel henceforth.
Is the Food Network getting too flashy?
Oh, yea! Great Chefs of (fill in the blank). That was a good show, just a memory.
OOPS!!! Hit the wrong key. It's still Asheville!
Yea, you know, I think it did have a froggy theme. It was actually attached to the hotel, with a large outdoor patio. Biltmore was amazing. That big ole empty underground pool still freaks me out when I think about it. And now that Baker mentioned it, we also stopped at that restaurant at the entrance to the farmer's market. Very homey, diner-ish and pretty tasty as I recall.
Is the Food Network getting too flashy?
FN is more about entertainment than education. You are not missing anything. But did I hear that Fine Living Network is changing its name to a cooking related theme? Maybe there's hope there.
An Oyster to Remember at Coq D'Or in Chicago
We stayed at the Drake last month and had a light meal at the Cape Cod Room's bar, but they didn't show us those carvings - darn! We also hung at the coq at the end of the day, you are right about those martinis! Fun place.
OOPS!!! Hit the wrong key. It's still Asheville!
We were there for a week a couple of years ago, right about this time. We toured the Biltmore on Hallloween day. The highlight of our eating out was at fig bistro in Biltmore Village. Great truffled mac n cheese and other good stuff. For NC barbeque, Little Pig's was recommended and we thought it was very good. We ate in the downtown area one day but it seems to be pretty run of the mill burgers etc. There's a great chocolate shop there! We sat outside at a cafe next to a hotel and who came launching out the front door and down the street to buy beer, but Anthony Bordain, or someone that looked JUST like him! Almost choked on my martini. We had a kitchen in the cabin we stayed in and we really mostly raided that lovely farmer's market they have in town and dined on local ham, heirloom tomatoes, the local cheese, brick oven breads, fresh pastas, and more, all available at this time of year. Enjoy your trip! Asheville is such a great place to visit, I can see why you make return trips.
Your Clever SE Name
Great topic! My name started because I tasted lamb for the first time in my 40's purty recently, and found that I LOVED it! I just never had it growing up. I found a lot of new flavors in the past 15 years or so,and now want to taste them all, curries, asparagus (my mom served canned in the 60's, gag), Thai, bring it on. Also, since my name is Mary, it seemed like a good name, how many times did I hear "Mary, where's your little lamb?" as a child? Many times! From a young age, I thought I should be towing around a little lamb. Who's fleece was white as snow.
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
@RisaG, My mom used to do the same thing your husband did. Except she brought us into the bathroom for the spanking instead. We were to understand that going out to eat was a privilege and it could be taken away from us. On the whole, we were well-behaved kids. If we weren't, it didn't take much more than a smack on the bottom to get us to behave. At least to sit still and be quiet. I think my mom's method was pretty effective. It's hard to discipline kids in front of a lot of people. And kids know when they are embarrassing their parents and will take advantage of that to get their way.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I recently moved from Denver to St Louis and didn't think Denver really had a unique food trend. Reading this article reminded me that I've eaten Chipotle, Noodles & Company and drank Fat Tire just within the last four days. Also ate at Beau Jo's on my last trip home. I miss Colorado...
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
I own a restaurant and trust me, accidents like this happen all the time. The worst part is the distinctive aroma wafting about afterwards! Thank God for good ventilation and air Lysol. And I agree with some of the above comments...the rowdy, screaming, mess makers whose parents just sit and ignore them are the worst. Them I can do without.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Yay, Denver food. I am also puzzled at the failure to mention Tokyo Joe's or Thai Basil. But really excited that Pablo's Coffee got a (small) mention. Check 'em out, they make the BEST coffee ever!
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
My son used to do things to embarrass us in restaurants all the time when he was little - either by moving the furniture around, or screaming and having fits because he didn't want to eat, always something. The last time was in Atlanta, GA at Glady's Knights restaurant. We ordered a bowl of macaroni & cheese for him - he only liked Kraft from the box and really didn't like the fresh kind. I ordered a meal and it came with mac. So, he tasted it. He thought it was ok enough to actually eat some so we ordered a serving for him. When he started to eat it, my husband ordered another serving thinking he would eat it too (he had a huge appetite and still does). Well, he shouldn't have ordered it because the second he ordered it, he had a fit and wouldn't eat the first serving. He had such a huge fit, that my husband had to take him outside - where he gave him a little spanking. One of the guests happen to see him doing it through the window and came outside to talk to him.
When he brought him back in, he refused to eat anything - even the waffles. So, we left (after I finished my food). As we were leaving, the man spoke to us again (the one who came out to talk to hubby). He explained that it looked very bad and he felt bad for our son. We explained to him that our son did that constantly and he was just doing it to get attention and not to worry, we were not abusive parents - really! We were just trying to teach him a lesson. We never went back to Glady's restaurant. Now when we remind him of it, he doesn't remember the time at all. We sure do!
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
Once when traveling I had a stomach bug, and as a precautionary measure I went into a local burger restaurant. They had only one toilet, and when I saw it I knew I was going to make a mess: Basically the only choice I had was between puking on the floor while sitting on the toilet, or getting the area in front of the wash basin slippery... I sat down, and used the single toilet roll to clean up as much as I could.
Worse happened to a colleague who, while at an overseas resort, got Montezuma's curse on a topless beach with no toilets. She stormed into a posh restaurant, but it was too late. Presumably the patrons will always remember the sight of a virtually naked woman bursting in and out at the same time...
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Although it's in Fort Collins, not Denver, you can't talk about Colorado craft brewers without mentioning New Belgium Brewing Co - the best beers in the state. And for a huge selection (75+) of tap beers, specializing in microbreweries and imports, you can't beat the Falling Rock Tap House on Blake St in LoDo, near Coors Field.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I am popping down to Denver this weekend and no trip there would be complete without breakfast at Snooze. And maybe a second breakfast at Mona's.
Denver is THE PLACE for breakfasts!
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Yay for a Denver post! I used to think Denver didn't have much going for it in the way of unique food offerings, but then I started to travel more and realized how hard it was to find fast-casual food outlets (Chipotle, Tokyo Joe's, The Spicy Pickle, Noodles, etc.) and decent green chile anywhere else. You can find anything you want here, as Denver's "Crossroads of the West" location pulls in good representatives of all types of food cultures.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Wild rice soup. Creamy and comforting.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My favorite family dinner is veggie lasagna
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My mom would make a dish with country ribs and sauerkraut that was so good! I'm glad I finally learned how to make it.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
peruvian chicken with rice and green beans
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
Dear Embarrassed;
This regards a child....get over it! Next time you stop by the restaurant, it would not hurt to bring a gift of some nice pastry for the staff & management.
Trust me, your child is not the first, nor will be the last to go through such a public display in a restaurant.
Obla di obla dah, life goes on...
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
One of our favorites would be roasted turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, green bean casserole and homemade biscuits.
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
As someone who worked in a restaurant at a major tourist attraction, I learned that things like your situation happen...it's just part of life. Most places understand, they really do.
The flower arrangement idea is great! Also, LOVE the "added extras" idea!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I've always loved stew that's cooked all day in the slow cooker paired with a mixed green salad and freshly baked bread.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our favorite dinner meal is Lasagne, baked potatoes, Caesar Salad, Garlic bread and cherry pie. garrettsambo@aol.com
Embarrassing dining moment, do I go back? (Gross out caution!)
After working in several restaurants/cafes, I can assure you that your kid is not the first, nor will be the last, to throw up. I've also had to clean worse, such as heroin needles.
Just go back, and be apologetic and tip well. While this seems embarrassing to you, it's just part of what happens when you work at a restaurant.
Serious Heat: What to Make with Bhut Jolokia, the World's Hottest Chile
I cooked half of one in a mixed vegetable dish and it added serious heat.
I use habaneros in chili, in hot Mexican cheese dip (which is a big holiday pot luck winner, half the folks at most parties love it the other half won't taste it) and in omelets. I will use the Bhut peppers in those . I got a few from a friend who grew them I am going to dry them out and try to plant the seeds next spring to grow my own.
Hot pepper does stimulate stomach acid so if you have an ulcer it can make it worse but it doesn't actually burn the skin, just stimulates the pain and heat receptors in the nerves to fool the body into thinking it is being burnt. The heat and pain receptors use the same nerve fibers so both are stimulated at the same time. Blistering from hot peppers is a result of the body being fooled so it is not really common. No flesh is actually being harmed by the hot pepper you just think it is. It is very true (from bitter experience) that the peppers do pass through into the stool and eliminating them can be VERY painful.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Definitely meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
When it gets cool, the husband likes to make turkey chili and I make the honey cornbread. So good!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our fav meal is an oven roasted chicken with sides like green beans creamed potatoes and a nice dessert like cheese cake
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Location: Houston
About: Thinking about the next meal while eating the present one.
Favorite foods: Lasagne, hamburgers, rainbow trout, oysters on the half-shell, red beans and rice, pork, lamb chops, Dungeness Crab Louis. Not necessarily in that order.
Last bite on earth: Crispy pork belly. No worries about the calories, so I will concentrate on the porky goodness.
I love Chipotle's burrito bowl with rice, chicken, black beans, extra pico, cheese and sour cream.