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You either love it or you hate it...
oysters. sashimi. wasabi. truffle oil. eggplant. liqueurs. jalapeño. squid ink.
the only things i have a real aversion to in the original list are any gummy/sour candies and any fake whipped stuff. love anchovies, any stinky cheese, and anise! yum!
Where Should I Eat/Shop in San Francisco?
bike over the golden gate bridge, eat lunch in sausalito, and take the ferry back. there is an amazing seafood restaurants called "fish." in sausalito.
swensen's ice cream and bi-rite are both wonderful. miette bakery for cupcakes in the ferry building. zazie for lemon ricotta pancakes. everything else has pretty much been covered.
Scones, clotted cream and jam!
arium tea house in the meatpacking district or alice's tea cup (there are three locations).
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Traditional Spanish Foods
just spent a couple of days in galicia. you must try pulpo a la gallega with a glass of ribeiro or albariño. pimientos de padrón. i like queso de tetilla with anchovies.
back in madrid and my favorites here are sardinas a la plancha. manchego curado. pisto manchego (with good bread). and a good little plate of aceitunas or salted peanuts with a beer.
You either love it or you hate it...
oysters. sashimi. wasabi. truffle oil. eggplant. liqueurs. jalapeño. squid ink.
the only things i have a real aversion to in the original list are any gummy/sour candies and any fake whipped stuff. love anchovies, any stinky cheese, and anise! yum!
Where Should I Eat/Shop in San Francisco?
bike over the golden gate bridge, eat lunch in sausalito, and take the ferry back. there is an amazing seafood restaurants called "fish." in sausalito.
swensen's ice cream and bi-rite are both wonderful. miette bakery for cupcakes in the ferry building. zazie for lemon ricotta pancakes. everything else has pretty much been covered.
Scones, clotted cream and jam!
arium tea house in the meatpacking district or alice's tea cup (there are three locations).
Tasty vegan food in NYC, on the cheap
sorry! it's pukk with two k's. on first avenue and east houston.
Tasty vegan food in NYC, on the cheap
puck. wonderful. thai.
babycakes. vegan baked goods.
What's for dinner?
i'm addicted to my new omelette: gorgonzola and a little honey. i think i'll throw some mushrooms in there for good measure. not part of the question but strawberry ice cream for dessert
sisters eating and playing in madrid
my link was not included the first time around for some reason. here you have it: elbisonte.blogspot.com
Desserts with fruit, what's your favorite?
my sister and i recently paid a visit to the café at chez panisse and had the most marvelous persimmon pudding with cognac chantilly cream. it's our favorite fruit dessert yet.
Upper West Side, NYC
coffee/espresso: hungarian pastry shop 111th and amsterdam
bakery: silver moon 106th and b'way
restaurant: community food and juice 113th and b'way
tea: alice's tea cup 73rd and columbus
shopping: garden of eden 108th and b'way, milano's (114th and b'way)
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: A Year of Chocolate
dark, dark, dark -- kind of tastes like dirt! delicious.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: A Year of Chocolate
give me the darkest! sometimes i rather enjoy dagoba's prima materia 100%
A new found love for Fage!
i've used fage as a substitute for mayo in tuna salad for making tuna melts. it's magic! i think it would be best with diced red onions and dill pickles and a few good cracks of black pepper.
Best Bakeries in New York City
i also love Silver Moon bakery for three reasons: ethiopian bread, chocolate chip cookies, and fruit and nut granola.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything Vegetarian' Book Giveaway
if made traditionally, feijoada is probably as far as it gets from vegetarian. it's brazil's national dish -- a black bean stew with all sorts of unidentifiable meats thrown in there (mostly pork, i think). as delicious as it smells (and it does) i do not partake in the patriotic feasting of feijoada. luckily, my mother makes a wonderful vegetarian version with seitan, veggie bacon, and tempeh. you couldn't imagine how good it is. so hearty, oh my goodness.
pastries!
yes i go to bard, christina -- do you? aren't those muffins lovely? as for city bakery, i just tried their chocolate chip cookie this weekend and it made me want to cry it was so good.
pastries!
mostly i like to have a hearty breakfast that will keep me going through my morning classes (a big bowl of oatmeal, yogurt and granola, eggs and toast with peanut butter). there are those certain days, however, where i prefer to start myself off with something special like a pastry. in order for it to be special it has to be occasional and this has become less and less occasional for me -- there is the most fantastic bakery in the small town of tivoli just 10 minutes from my school. a cranberry scone, raspberry corn muffin, cinnamon bun, or chocolate brioche can make any girl's day (and a cup of strong coffee, of course). but i must agree with my sister, tudogostoso, that nothing can beat a perfectly flaky, not-too-sweet almond croissant.
I top my oatmeal with ______
being tudogostoso's sister, my oatmeal bowl looks almost identical. we perfected this concoction as a team (and really got it down over the summer). it was especially wonderful when we would add in the bounty of the season like nectarines or peaches, fresh figs, and sometimes even muscat grapes from the farmer's market. she forgot to mention that a dash of cardamom is essential. i tend to add very little to no sweetener to my oatmeal because i find that all the dried fruit along with the melty banana makes it perfectly sweet enough. i could eat oatmeal for days. and i do.
Good (basic) cooking classes in NYC?
i second Natural Gourmet -- so much fun
Food associations.
walnuts also remind me of brains but also mini lungs. and, of course, broccoli are little trees.
Romantic Veggie Restaurant in San Francisco?
greens restaurant right in fort mason, on the water. make sure your request a seat next to the enormous windows so you get the whole view of the bay, the sailboats, and the bridge. the food is fantastic, you won't be disappointed. the waitstaff is lovely and those in the kitchen are even lovelier. while they usually have one (and maybe an appetizer) asian-inspired entree, i would describe the menu as california/mediterranean/whatever is is season and delicious. happy food. also, if you don't get a chance to go there for dinner, make sure you go for sunday brunch.
____ smells better than it tastes
tastes better than it smells: pad thai
Food Poems
ode to sisters sandwich
born from the rich womb
of one avocado -- bulbous,
and proud of her full moon curves
came our sandwich
sliding sweetly through the flesh
of tomato, pickle, "cheese"
(almond skin confetti)
was the same knife
that tore through
The Perfect Bread, galaxies of black seeds
like a sponge from the deepest ocean
its pores welcomed a blanket
of verdent pesto and sour mustard grain
constellations of salt crystals and the spice of gods
come one, come all
and nestle together,
(safe) like two sisters and a swan
in bed
Best places for cake in NYC?
try the carrot cake sold at film forum movie theatre -- i promise you won't be disappointed. but definitely get a miniature haagen dazs vanilla ice cream cup to enjoy with it.
the raw molten chocolate cake at pure food and wine will make you die and go to heaven.
and, though not in slice form, the cupcakes at babycakes (i like vanilla with vanilla buttercream) are divine.
happy birthdays! oh, and if you love you cake and you're ever in san francisco DO NOT LEAVE without having something from miette patisserie in the ferry building.
I top my oatmeal with ______
I am not sure where I fit in. My favorite oatmeal is baked oatmeal that I started to have when I moved to the Pennsylvania Dutch country of southeastern PA. I can offer a recipe but more or less it is some of your typical oatmeal combinations with egg and baking powder mixed in and then baked like a coffee cake. It is hard to describe if you never had it - the oats have more texture (stay more intact) yet they stick together into a cake. Here is a basic recipe that serves about 6.
3 cups Oatmeal (old-fashioned = best texture), ¾ cup Brown sugar,
1 ½ cup Milk, 3 whole eggs, 1 ¼ tsp. Baking powder, ½ tsp. Salt
6 Tbsp. Melted butter or margarine
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a greased 3 qt casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 ½ hour or until center seems set and top is golden brown. Serve straight from the oven or keep it warm. Serve with warm milk.
You can add vanilla, spices, dried or fresh fruit, or about anything else folks have suggested.
Traditional Spanish Foods
not at all gourmet but tasty, filling and inexpensive...
bocadillos. Long thinnish baguette w/ different fillings.. jamon, tortilla, egg salad, lomo, etc.
Papas Fritas w/ Pimiento and Spicy Mayo
I'd also agree that the pastry is better than France as per Embackus comment.
The Cidrerias in San Sebastian serve amazing beef, bacalao, manchego, quince paste and walnuts.
My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Traditional Spanish Foods
Thanks for the great feedback everyone! I'll do my very best to try all (if not most) of these tasty dishes.
Traditional Spanish Foods
@embackus -- i agree with everything you just said!
Traditional Spanish Foods
In reference to the original thread topic- one thing I found while living in Spain is that the everyday cuisine served in homes and modest restaurants is far from spectacular. Actually, I think it kind of sucks- inland, lots of cheap cuts of meat and greasy potatoes. Yes, there are some fantastic traditional dishes (think paella) and the high-end cuisine is some of the best in the world, but don't expect every meal you eat to be amazing. That said, I ate some of the best meals of my life there, and certainly didn't spend alot, it's all a matter of finding the right places. One thing that many don't mention are the great bakeries and chocolaterias in Spain. Absolutely incredible and not hard to find at all. I know this is blasphemous, but I thought the pastries in Spain were better than those in Paris.
Traditional Spanish Foods
Yes- tortilla Espanol is an egg and potato pie, resembles an Italian frittata. It's served everywhere, usually room temperature, sometimes with nice slices of jamon serrano on top.
Traditional Spanish Foods
We are also planning a trip to Spain soon, probably to Barcelona and the surrounding Catalonia environs. When you people refer to tortillas, are these more than the masa rounds produced in Mexico?
Traditional Spanish Foods
Tortilla is awesome. I like it with some chorizo inside.
Paella
Marcona almonds
Manchego is good but I prefer Tetilla cheese
Check out La Tienda (tienda.com). They sell lots of traditional ingredients and they have recipes on the website.
Traditional Spanish Foods
Tortilla
Any mojo offered with tapas
Olive oil. Man, drink the stuff with a straw, the fruitier the better.
Flan (if a place comes highly recommended)
Someone's homemade sangria.
Traditional Spanish Foods
All of the above! My absolute favorites:
- pimientos de padrón (how can little peppers be so amazing?????)
- Manchego
- Queso Tetilla (which is a "common" cheese, but creamy and delicious)
- Pata negra (expensive delicious ham!)
- croquetas, ham or bacalao (salt cod)
- pulpo a la plancha
- chorizo en cidra
- Empanada, especially de Atun (tuna)
Also, there's a place in Madrid called Posada de la Villa. They roast lamb in a huge wood oven for 24 hours or so. It's the most delicious meat I've ever tasted! They also make homemade prune liquor for an after dinner drink that is delightful.
I'm planning a trip to Spain next year just to eat and I canNOT wait :)
I top my oatmeal with ______
Thanks Perky :) Oatmeal, trying to master the steel-cut variety but with little success.
I top my oatmeal with ______
I stir matcha into mine sometimes, usually when I'm eating it as a late night snack before bed. Morning oatmeal is cinnamon (lots), cloves, nutmeg, and ground ginger with a spoonful of either buckwheat honey or molasses.
I top my oatmeal with ______
@JEP ~ great to see you here again! I'm very traditional - brown sugar and cold milk. Sometimes a little maple syrup if I have the real thing. Here is a recent thread on the subject - maybe you'll get some inspiration there. Hope all is well - you're loved here and never forgotten - and often mentioned.
http://www.seriouseats.com/talk/2009/01/oatmeal-way-or-no-way.html
I top my oatmeal with ______
I top my oatmeal with a dash of cinnamon.
I top my oatmeal with ______
I was searching for a new oatmeal topping for tomorrow's bowl...came to SE of course & jus happened to find this old talk post of mine. I'm planning on steel-cut oats topped with ____? Help!
I top my oatmeal with ______
I just discovered this post, it looks a little old but I'll share my favorite toppings too. I use quaker old fashioned oats with honey, currants, and margarine. In fact, I just ate that for breakfast this morning! :)
Interesting food combinations
My favorite is pickles and cinnamon applesauce. It works best if you have whole dill pickles. Bite the end off, then spoon some cinnamon applesauce onto the top of the pickle and eat. I add more applesauce after each bite.
Interesting food combinations
in n' out onion slices dipped in ketchup with black pepper sprinkled on top. oh and mcdonalds (!) french fries dipped in the ice cream cone.
Interesting food combinations
First, it's a good thing I don't have to use proper grammatical rules here, because I'm not going to. I love mac and cheese with tuna and peas. Rice, tuna and frozen peas works well...of course it needs a sprinkling of cheese. French fries with honey...yum! Bananas with sour cream?...that is something I might enjoy. I can see the whole M&M and goldfish cracker thing working...too bad I can't eat goldfish anymore! Before I found gluten-free crackers and bread I liked, I would put the following on plain rice cakes...not all mixed together!...nutella, brown sugar and cinnamon swirl cream cheese, any flavor jelly or jam, peanut butter, a slice of cheese... Applesauce goes with everything. Sausage with maple syrup is a combination found everywhere. Frozen sausage with maple syrup is out there, the McGriddle, etc. Oh man, I used to love the McGriddle! Banana pudding with chocolate sprinkles...I never got into the peanut butter and mayo sandwich, but mayo and cheese work great between two slices of bread. This thread is quite interesting, and I look forward to reading more.
Interesting food combinations
When I was younger, there were some candy shops that sold chocolate-covered potato chips. They were absolutely yummy!
You either love it or you hate it...
Licorice - yuck!
Anchovies (especially on pizza) and sardines - again, yuck
Cilantro - in small quantities, otherwise it's awful.
Garlic and onions - love them cooked, not raw
Pistachio ice cream - Can't seem to wrap my brain around this one so I've never had it. The name throws me off.
Coconut - I like it
Cincinnati chili or chili with/without beans - never had it
Chicago deep dish pizza - looks messy
Spam - should be outlawed!!
Very sugary candies (gummi bears, Sweet Tarts, etc) - I like sweet, hate gummy. The gummy texture feels weird in my mouth.
You either love it or you hate it...
all of my friends and family except me and my dad dislike smoked salmon
You either love it or you hate it...
Ooh nice topic! Here is my list of love it or hate it food items:
-scallops, octopus, mussels (and various other seafoods)
-pickles!
-brussel sprouts
We asked a sort of similar question on our blog: "What is the one food everyone seems to loves that you can't stand?"
Hillary
Chew on That
You either love it or you hate it...
Mayo from a jar is basically a culinary version of Elmers Glue to me (although I tolerate it in deviled eggs and tuna salad). Real fresh mayo is a thing of beauty though.
I never met an okra that I liked - even deep fried it's hairy AND slimy - and tastes weird -what's there to like?
I tried head cheese finally cause I live in Greenpoint a very Polish nabe that thrives on all manner of pork product. I actually did enjoy it.
I tolerate and understand black licorice but only in small quantities.
I am a person that really should like blue cheese but I hate it. Can eat other stinky moldy cheeses (as long as the mold is the rind) so go figure. . .
I've been told that sea cucumber is gross by my mother who will eat ANYTHING so I stay away from that.
I think as offal goes I will stay away from mountain oysters and other - um delicacies of the loins, and sphincter (although I'm sure I've eaten them ground up in sausages - but hey - spice it right and shove it into a sheeps intestine and I'm so there).
Other than all that, I'm a fairly open minded and adventurous eater - I would even try fried grasshoppers and such.
You either love it or you hate it...
Miracle Whip
those horrible things called "circus peanuts" (which are NOT real peanuts at all)
limburger cheese (I am sure a lot of folks agree there)
headcheese
that deli macaroni salad with the pimiento and Miracle Whip
"violet" candy squares
"Chopped Ham" lunch meat
Mortadella
Prosciutto
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just spent a couple of days in galicia. you must try pulpo a la gallega with a glass of ribeiro or albariño. pimientos de padrón. i like queso de tetilla with anchovies.
back in madrid and my favorites here are sardinas a la plancha. manchego curado. pisto manchego (with good bread). and a good little plate of aceitunas or salted peanuts with a beer.