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When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
For days when I'm feeling decadent:
Riopelle de l’Isle, a delicious triple cream cheese from Quebec.
Creme Brulee
For regular days:
Fresh fruit/yogurt smoothies
Hummus
Vanilla ice cream, mango gelato, frozen yogurt
If you had to pick just one...
1. CHEESE - can I have chocolate covered cheese from time to time?
2. COFFEE
3. WINE
4. FRENCH TOAST - savory not sweet!
5. PASTA - hands down!
6. Pie
7. HAMBURGERS
8. DIET COKE
9. ICED TEA – SWEETENED (just a little bit)
10. PEAS
11. PUDDING
12. KETCHUP
13. EGGS – SCRAMBLED
14. I'm not a fan of chowder.
15. Dark.
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Chipotle-Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Green Onion
I made these yesterday for the superbowl and they were some of the best wings I had ever eaten. I love the sweet and the spicy and smoky. Amazing.
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
For days when I'm feeling decadent:
Riopelle de l’Isle, a delicious triple cream cheese from Quebec.
Creme Brulee
For regular days:
Fresh fruit/yogurt smoothies
Hummus
Vanilla ice cream, mango gelato, frozen yogurt
If you had to pick just one...
1. CHEESE - can I have chocolate covered cheese from time to time?
2. COFFEE
3. WINE
4. FRENCH TOAST - savory not sweet!
5. PASTA - hands down!
6. Pie
7. HAMBURGERS
8. DIET COKE
9. ICED TEA – SWEETENED (just a little bit)
10. PEAS
11. PUDDING
12. KETCHUP
13. EGGS – SCRAMBLED
14. I'm not a fan of chowder.
15. Dark.
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
1. Goat - planning to curry it this week.
2. Dandelion - which was a bit too bitter this time around.
3. 6 types of mustard - does anyone really need this much mustard?!?
4. 6-8 dozen apples - I went apple picking a few weeks ago and they have taken up all of my crisper space!
5. a bottle of mint chocolate Bailey's that has been in there since last Christmas!
What comes to mind when you hear the term "food politics"?
Food insecurity - barriers to accessing adequate food...that all people have the right to access food in socially and culturally acceptable ways. The corporate control of agriculture and the food system.
Also, I think of the writing and work of Marion Nestle, Alice Waters and the edible school yard, Michael Pollan, the Centre for Studies in Food Security (http://www.ryerson.ca/foodsecurity/index.html) and local initiatives that inspire me, such as FoodShare's Good Food Box, the Stop Community Food Centre and the many farmers markets that have sprung up all over the city in the past few years...
Toronto - Where to eat?
For a delicious coffee/latte visit Mercury Organic Espresso Bar at Queen St. W and Carlaw (http://mercuryorganic.blogspot.com/ )
Utopia (www.utopia.ca) in Little Italy (College St.) has delicious burgers and most everything else too!
Aunties & Uncles (74 Lippincott Street - near Kensington Market/Little Italy)- great hip little breakfast/brunch spot - the breakfast pocket is my personal favourite.
Swan on Queen West (892 Queen Street West) is consistently my favourite "upscale" affordable diner - the club sandwich is one of my favourites in the city.
One of my 'go-to' brunches is by far 'Easy' which is at Queen W & Roncesvalles. Delicious smoothies, great bacon & eggs ... you can even get toast soldiers, a hard boiled egg with toast strips and your very own toy soldier to take home. It's affordable and casual and I haven't yet had a bad experience.
Rebel House, a "Canadian" pub - (http://www.rebelhouse.ca/home.htm) at 1068 Yonge St. - go for lunch and have a buffalo burger. yum!
I would also recommend Greg's Ice Cream - the roasted marshmallow or the coffee toffee!
Soma chocolate in the distillery district (www.thedistillerydistrict.com)- $2 a truffle - but an amazing truffle - one is enough. I adore the bergamot truffle, the balsamic truffle and the olive oil truffle.
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Creamy mushroom soup is good, as is a pile of whipped potatoes. Creme brulee is amazing!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Nutella straight from the jar. I only do this on rare occasions, though. I wish nutella was still made as a slab type thing...they used to make it like a slice of cheese, so it was a solid placed between pieces of bread. Then, German children would take the nutella out and throw the bread away; that's why nutella was switched to a spreadable form. If it was still solid, I could easily pack it and enjoy something creamy while listening to professors' lectures.
Splatter Batter!
Cookzfood surely invented the product, with that plug! I think that the entire concept is uproariously funny...What on earth is in that product? It almost seems like a joke.
Splatter Batter!
I don't think I'd buy it myself....perhaps for camping - where it might be a convenience.....but it's not too hard to make yourself.
kmnola....the apostrophe is correct in the use of it's though....
from Grammerbook.com:
"Rule 8 The only time an apostrophe is used for it's is when it is a contraction for it is or it has.
Examples It's a nice day.
It's your right to refuse the invitation.
It's been great getting to know you."
In this case it's is shortened for it is......
Splatter Batter!
I won't be wondering. I'll be eating homemade pancakes.
I never agonize over the possibility that my neighbor is enjoying bottled salad dressing while I make my own vinegrette, either.
Splatter Batter!
Your comment sounds like a commercial, cookzfood. I don't mean offense, but it really does!
The idea is just really weird...I can't imagine anything as thick as pancake batter being delivered through aerosol...
You might as well just buy the cartons of pre-made batter if time and convenience is an issue...I don't see why its necessary to...uh...spray it. Oh well, a gimmicks a gimmick.
Maybe it does turn out decent pancakes, but personally I'd rather see the whole ingredients going into my food. The ingredients in Batter Blaster aren't that offensive (xantham gum, chemical leavening, products derived from food, at least), but they're still manufactured derivatives I prefer not to eat if whole eggs, milk and flour are already on hand all the time.
Splatter Batter!
The comments posted above for Batter Blaster are simply a laugh. Disapointing as well, as I am sure none of you have even tried the product. It is amazing to me that you all have judged a book by its cover rather than making a real comment based on the truth in a taste test. One taste of the Organic, low sodium, low calorie, low fat, Batter Blaster and you will have a different attitude and response. This product is clearly a trend setter and will be as common in the grocery store as bread & milk. Those of you who critisize now will only be left to wonder what everyone else is enjoying while you mix up your own mess.
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Lemon meringue pie sounds good right now...
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
coffeefrappe---sounds good---I may just make a batch of biscuits & call it supper tonite :)
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
Hey JEP, my hubby brought home a couple jars of these from Mississippi when he went to visit his uncle. We just eat them on my hot, buttered buttermilk biscuits. Mmmm, man their good! I'm sure there are other ways/things to do with them, but I haven't tried anything else since I had never had figs any way besides Newtons :-O until I tried these preserves.
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
I'm ashamed to admit it too, but macaroni and cheese. So creamily amazing. I also love cheese dips from Qdoba for chips. That gives me creamy and crunchy at the same time!
Hillary
Chew on That
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
Also found a jar of unopened fig preserves...not sure who gave this to me...what should I spread it on?
If you had to pick just one...
THE RESULTS... (drum roll please)
1. CHEESE or CHOCOLATE? 34/13
2. COFFEE or TEA? 32/20
3. BEER or WINE? 13/35
4. WAFFLES or PANCAKES or FRENCH TOAST? 12/15/20
5. RICE or PASTA or POTATOES? 13/21/19
6. CAKE or PIE? 20/32
7. HOT DOGS or HAMBURGERS? 9/42
8. DIET COKE or ANY SODA BUT? 17/24
9. ICED TEA – SWEETENED or STRAIGHT? 16/29
10. PEAS or CARROTS? 24/26
11. PUDDING or JELLO? 48/3
12. KETCHUP or MUSTARD or MAYO? 16/23/12
13. EGGS – SCRAMBLED or FRIED? 26/25
14. CLAM CHOWDER – WHITE or RED? 39/5
15. WHITE MEAT or DARK? 18/27
I think I see some interesting trends, but it will require further analysis. Disclaimer: I didn't check my work to see if I tallied them correctly, and I gave no points if the answer was both, none, or a substitution.
Before anyone asks... YES! I do have better things to do with my time... i.e., the kids might not have clean clothes tomorrow, the dishwasher needs to be emptied, and the porches and car are still covered with ashes (I live near the wildfires).
BUT HEY! anything for you guys!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Greek yogurt with honey & dried fruit ... Ben and Jerry's (ridiculously creamy, no? Sometimes the ultra-rich ice creams tick me off; I mean, it's easy to make something delicious if you pump it with 24 grams of fat in one half cup!) ... Ricotta, straight out of tub ... and my secret shame, Laughing Cow cheese. There's something terrific about it although it scares me that it never need be refrigerated!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Cream of Wheat or a velvety Mac and Cheese... and for dessert, a Soft & Creamy soft serve ice cream. They're sold only here in Puerto Rico. It's the BEST soft serve ice cream ever!!!!!!!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Key lime pie comes to mind!
If you had to pick just one...
1. CHOCOLATE
2. TEA
3. WINE
4. WAFFLES
5. RICE
6. PIE
7. HAMBURGER
8. I don't drink carbonated drinks either.
9. SWEETENED (but not too much)
10.CARROTS?
11. PUDDING
12. KETCHUP
13. EGGS – FRIED
14. CLAM CHOWDER – WHITE
15. DARK
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
fuuchan, I forgot to mention the salted duck eggs! We eat those with our jook/rice porridge as well. gosh, i love those black sesame rice balls .. I could eat them every day. :)
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
Hmmm.....
1. Homemade Cornichon pickles - sitting quietly in the corner gaining strength.
2. Homemade Harissa - Love that hot garlicky, spicy goodness.
3. 4 different kinds of milk: 1% for husband and me to drink with dinner, Whole organic for my 18 month old darling daughter, 2% for my morning tea, half/half for his morning coffee, Oh, right, and buttermilk for various recipes! 5!
4. Pistachio Cannolis - one left from my birthday celebration.
5. Two large logs of Laura Chenel Goat Cheese. I only buy occasionally as a treat for myself, then eat them madly and quickly on everything.
Going home for lunch to clean out the fridge!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
greek yogurt, buffalo mozzarella, a fried egg (with the yolk still raw and creamy), rice pudding, tiramisu ... clearly, I love my dairy products!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Burrata -- the world's creamiest, yummiest cheese
Or, on the sweet side:
Soft, custardy bread pudding, or pretty much any kind of pudding...
Tres leches cake (preferably spiked with rum)
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
I made a creamy, rich polenta last night...sooo good. Also, thought about how much I enjoy that creamy deviled egg filling!
When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____
Mr. Softee, you can't get creamier or more velvety. On the other hand, it's not summer anymore, so:
My mashed potatoes in a sea of red wine enhanced brown gravy
A really good triple-cream cheese
Dove Dark Chocolate
Home made banana cream pie
If you had to pick just one...
1. CHOCOLATE
2. TEA
3. WINE
4. PANCAKES
5. RICE
6. PIE
7. HAMBURGERS
8. I really dislike carbonated drinks of any kind, but since I'm no soda connoisseur, I guess it doesn't make a difference to me.
9. SWEETENED, but only if its brewed and not from a powder or syrup
10. Depends if they're cooked, I prefer cooked carrots over cooked peas. I'm not fond of raw carrots, period.
11. PUDDING
12. MUSTARD
13. FRIED
14. WHITE
15. DARK
What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?
mrsbao: I've got the do fu ru (the fermented, spicy bean curd paste) in the fridge too! My dad likes it, me, not so much...
We've also got the rice balls with the black sesame paste too...its too late to make them or else I'd cook up a few now for a snack...
What else do we have...a cousin just brought us a big package of a pickled/salted vegetable and chopped clam mixture.
It's very salty and spicy, and is meant to be a rice and porridge condiment, as well.
Also a tray of top quality salted duck eggs...
Also, a glass jug of homemade soy bean milk
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I made these yesterday for the superbowl and they were some of the best wings I had ever eaten. I love the sweet and the spicy and smoky. Amazing.