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Have imitation crabmeat Was thinking of a jambalaya, or gumbo..

Posted by merry, February 19, 2008 at 2:53 PM

Bought frozen crabmeat. Feel like I should muster something stew-y. Don't have a good recipe

8 Comments | Tagged: crab meat, stew

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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?

If you are traveling to NYC on the w'end i would definitely recommend that you make reservations for dinner, if its good, chances are 1000 people will also think so. Lunch is more casual. There are so many fabulous places, its better to narrow the neighborhood or cuisine or price. Although its is another site, check out chowhound.com, there are a kizillion lists. Or NY magazine has its list of "bests" that is also helpful. Have fun!

merry at 1:03PM on 02/27/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

Water and crystal lite!!
Then a definite cocktail at 6...
Im into the Manhattan right now.

merry at 2:55PM on 02/19/08

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So good that I eat it from the container ...

Cottage cheese on Utz super dark pretzels

merry at 12:57PM on 01/14/08

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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?

There's this awesome Japanese place by my office that's just ridiculously good Aburiya Kinnosuke , in the east 40's, where they serve freshly made tofu with roasted salt. The place is amazing. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either. You really need reservations Even then, they may stick you at the counter, but that's cool, it's fun watching the chef's do their thing. Good sushi, good cooked food, good service.

chisai at 4:21PM on 02/28/08

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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?

I would recommend 'inoteca on the Lower East Side -- really fun place, and great food -- and small plates, so you can watch your budget if you like without sacrificing flavor. Also, I've recommended this place before, but I think Alias, also on the LES, is great, and they have a really reasonable prix fixe. For a truly wonderful dinner that isn't expensive, come to Brooklyn! Chestnut on Smith Street is fantastic, and so so easy on the wallet. Very easy to get to by subway -- take the F train to Bergen, and it's about a 4-block walk.

Have fun!!

CookiePie at 3:57PM on 02/28/08

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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?

Bao 111 on Ave. C. Their tuna/black truffle spring rolls are worth a visit alone. Pretty much everything on the menu is delicious and not too expensive. Last time I went, 4 adults ate for under $250 with sake. Enjoy NYC - so much fun!

njfoodiegirl at 3:48PM on 02/28/08

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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?

If you like tapas -- I would highly recommend Mercat (45 Bond St, Btwn Lafayette & Bowery St). And make a resi!

BlondieMLH at 11:49AM on 02/28/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

At home...hmm, lets see. Usually just water or tea, just like at work! Occasionally I'll treat myself to a Jack Daniels Black Jack Cola..mmmmm...

Hillary
Chew on That

Chew on That at 4:22PM on 02/22/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

Coffee, Brita water, Tazo Chai tea, Stloli or J.D....in that order.

bessfour at 2:14PM on 02/20/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

I don't even get out of bed until I hear the coffee grinder go off, thanks to dear hubby.
During the day, more coffee & ice water, must be ice cold, can't stand tepid water. Occasionally, iced tea or soda with lunch, but try to stay with water.
During the summer, its all iced coffee. I love the toddy maker method, like huney_bumper mentioned. Makes the best full strength iced coffee. I have been known to make a mean 'iced coffee' out of a triple shot of espresso, dissolve the sugar while it's still hot, some half&half to cool it down, and lots of ice. Or I'll run to starbucks for a venti ice coffee, best bang for the buck at Starbuck's.
At night, I'm an unabashed party animal. just joking. But I do love wine for almost every occassion. Beer if its football season. Margaritas if it's summer and the girls are coming over.

wookie at 1:50PM on 02/20/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

Chai in the morning. A cup of coffee with soy milk on my lunch break at work. Other than that, I drink mostly tisanes (I'm a big fan of mint tea).

KarynMC at 1:28PM on 02/20/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

Coffee, then it depends on what I have around. If I'm being really good it's bottled water or Brita water. If I'm being really bad it's Coke. Never diet. I drink V8, orange juice (no pulp), cranberry juice, grape juice, apple cider, iced tea, lemonade, Boston iced tea. I only drink hot tea when I'm sick (with toast soldiers of course). I never have a glass of white milk, but give me chocolate milk or a black and white milkshake and I'm wearing a smile. I love a glass of red or white wine and I just bought some beer to try, because of the microbrewery question. Got some Killien's Red, but haven't opened one yet. On a rare occasion I'll have a gin and tonic. martini, margarita, Bailey's, armagnac.......

PerkyMac at 1:16PM on 02/20/08

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What do you drink when you're at home?

tea. i have a stovetop espresso maker that extracts so much caffeine from the coffee i brew in it that i'm ready to jump out of my skin after a cup. so instead i have hot irish breakfast tea with a splash of milk and a lump of sugar in the morning, then water.

cybercita at 11:45PM on 02/19/08