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'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
I live alone and eat most of my meals alone and cook on almost a daily basis. For those "lazy days" though, favorites are rice with soy sauce and sesame oil, cold soba, frozen dumplings, cheese quesadillas, or just grapes and cheese and crackers.
Is It a 'Plain' Slice, a 'Regular' Slice, or Something Else Entirely?
I think I either say just "plain" or just "slice." As in, "Can I get 2 plain" or "Can I get a slice" or something along those lines. I grew up in NY but no longer live there so now I'm probably overthinking it.
Possibly the Coolest Sport Ever: Cheese-Rolling
They did do this on the Amazing Race this season. They were actually supposed to carry the cheese, but they were so heavy that a lot of people ended up chasing it down the hill. Out of control cheese is too funny!
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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
Hm I'm a relatively small person also but I've never had any problem finishing a Potbelly sandwich by myself...with chips and/or a milkshake alongside. I suppose I'm a big eater! Also, I really like the Wreck.
@DanielJ: Ditto, definitely no lettuce and tomato on a meatball sub!
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
I live alone and eat most of my meals alone and cook on almost a daily basis. For those "lazy days" though, favorites are rice with soy sauce and sesame oil, cold soba, frozen dumplings, cheese quesadillas, or just grapes and cheese and crackers.
Is It a 'Plain' Slice, a 'Regular' Slice, or Something Else Entirely?
I think I either say just "plain" or just "slice." As in, "Can I get 2 plain" or "Can I get a slice" or something along those lines. I grew up in NY but no longer live there so now I'm probably overthinking it.
Possibly the Coolest Sport Ever: Cheese-Rolling
They did do this on the Amazing Race this season. They were actually supposed to carry the cheese, but they were so heavy that a lot of people ended up chasing it down the hill. Out of control cheese is too funny!
What Does Your Fridge Say About You?
Can I ask what's bad about bags of fresh grapes on the top shelf? Am I completely clueless?
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
Never been to wichcraft but my favorite combination as of late has been chicken/turkey, brie, and cranberry sauce on grilled or toasted bread.
Store-Bought Chicken Stocks, Reviewed: Which Are the Best?
For someone who likes and makes as much soup as I do I should probably be making my own stock but it's always seemed like a chore to me. I'll do it someday I suppose, but my standard is the Swanson Natural Goodness kind. I'll have to try the Swanson Stock now. But I do think adding some carrot, onion, and celery to most canned broths improves the taste quite a lot. Also definitely agree that water or a quick "vegetable simmer" doesn't really cut it. I like Bittman (somewhat dislike Ruhlman though) but don't agree with him on that.
Tropicana, Pepsi Overhaul Packaging
I'm not colorblind either but I definitely think the different varieties look too similar. I get the calcium kind and I'd gotten really used to just grabbing the carton with the blue top and cap, but I was at the store today and I had to look a lot more closely to pick out the one with the thin blue stripe.
Is a Small Kitchen an Excuse for Bad Cooking or Not Cooking at All?
If you want and like to cook, you'll do it no matter the size of your kitchen. But if you're someone who doesn't really cook, a small kitchen is definitely not going to encourage you to start...
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
I too kind of love it too but always forget it exists. I don't go to McDonald's too often nowadays but when I do it's kind of a nice treat...oh, I can get a Filet-O-Fish!
What Pizzerias the Gossip Girls and Boys Would Frequent
This is so awesome. Though the only place mentioned I've been to is Grimaldi's and my own tastes are probably closest to Nate's...now that I don't live in NYC anymore, when I come back pretty much any New York pizza will suffice.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I have The Best Recipes in the World and really love his simplified Thai/Southeast Asian recipes.
Also made his clafoutis (with clementines) and loved it, though my parents were a little perplexed by it...
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 3: Food Fighters
I have to say I'm a little disappointed that they went to Rochester and did not go to Wegmans! I suppose it had something to do with the big Butterball section that needed to be set up...
Snapshots from the UK: How the English Eat
My first exposure to the "European method" was during college when I did an internship with a bunch of students from France. I've always kind of had confusion with the whole fork and knife in which hand thing, especially since I grew up in an Asian household where the default utensils are spoon and chopsticks, so I was totally fascinated by the way they positively couldn't eat without both fork and knife and how they were always pushing food onto their forks with their knifes. (They once invited us over for dinner and served this salad with corn and other small pieces and I definitely saw the merits of that method...)
I definitely didn't know about this British thing though, and it seems like...a lot of work. Also I've met quite a few people who hate foods touching on their plates so I imagine the thought of this method would give them a panic attack...
Snapshots from the UK: Turkish Delight
I too grew up wondering what the heck Turkish Delight was and didn't find out what it was or taste it myself until a few years ago. My interest was re-piqued when I saw the movie and a few days later I was in Economy Candy and there it was! After like 15 years of expectation it was kind of disappointing but I like jelly candy so it was alright. I thought the rose flavor was a little strange though.
In Defense of Breakfast: A Morning Manifesto
I get up early so can't wait until lunchtime to have my first meal of the day. I can't eat the same thing for breakfast every day though and sometimes have trouble coming up with things to eat. I was in a yogurt and fruit phase for awhile but now I'm kind of in a rut and have been heating up rice or pasta from the night before.
Does Your Grocery Store Have You Crying Tears of Joy?
My first Wegmans was in Ithaca where I went to school but I've also lived in Rochester where there's a Wegmans everywhere you go. The flagship store in Pittsford is fabulous. Nowadays I live in Maryland and miss it terribly. My brother lives near one in NJ and I always make an excuse to go there when I visit though...it just makes me so happy!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Everyone really likes my chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins. No non-baked foods yet though...I'm still kind of afraid to cook real food for people!
Apples: Take 'Em or Leave 'Em?
Growing up we only had Red Delicious and Fuji apples around and I kind of hated them. But I've since discovered the Gala and Honeycrisp and Pink Lady which are great. I still don't really like just eating them whole though...gotta peel and slice them.
Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'
I haven't quite mastered making it quite yet, but my favorite is carbonara. Runner up is a good marinara.
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
It's pretty terrible that he lied about that stuff but I really liked him on Dinner Impossible...does "looking for a replacement host" mean that they're keeping the show though?
Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics'
I have a subscription to Everyday Food so I've made quite a few things from there. And I made her pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a work party a couple of weeks ago.
Hittin' the trail...mix that is..
I like the Trader Joe's Sweet, Savory & Tart Trek Mix. I recognize it's not terribly healthy, with chocolate, white chocolate, and peanut butter chips along with the raisins and nuts, but it's yummy and a nice pick-me-up at work in the afternoon.
Desserts I don't like...
I really dislike tiramisu or anything with the slightest bit of coffee or mocha flavor. Also not a fan of cannolis...
What's Your Favorite Local Ice Cream?
I lived in Rochester, NY for one summer and I was pretty obsessed with Abbott's Frozen Custard. We got it a couple of times a week at least (I know, really healthy).
Store-Bought Chicken Stocks, Reviewed: Which Are the Best?
everyone see that "top chef" is using swanson stocks for most of teir challanges???
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
I haven't had one in decades but just to keep this sandwich going, I will go there and have them.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
They're tastey but they're like 700 calories each!!!!!!
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
I love this place and so sad that there are none in North Jersey where I have moved.....was in Philly the other day and planned a stop on the way home....got the tuna, no cheese, pickles - L&T and HOT PEPPERS.....also bought 2 jars of the peppers to bring home. A few weeks ago I had to eat with a co-worker at a Quizno's and made them toast the tuna with no cheese and they asked 3 times and even had the manager come to verify what I had requested. Sadly that wasn't even close to having a Potbelly sandwich. After I ate the other day, I regretted not getting the large - I contemplated ordering a 2nd regular but thought the staff might think I have an eating disorder - the only disorder is that I don't have a Potbelly near me!
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
By far, the best Potbelly sandwich is a meatball with hot peppers, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. I've tried everything on and off their menu (ask about the secret sandwiches) and it's the one I always come back to. I'm mildly concerned about moving away, because what will I eat when I need a hot sandwich fix?
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
THANK YOU! I had been avoiding Potbelly for years - thinking it would be too heavy/bready. After reading the article and comments, headed immediately to the nearest Potbelly and had the Italian (no lettuce ... warm lettuce gives me the heebies) and adored the hot peppers and chocolate malt. Going back tomorrow for a salad.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
So funny to see this in my email. I was JUST (i.e., two minutes ago) fantasizing about quitting my job and opening a Potbelly near my Wall St. office. (Seriously, lunch options suck around here, I'm jealous of everyone who works in midtown.)
I, too, am a DC transplant and miss my vegetarian yum sandwiches. And the cookie on the (strawberry) milkshake straw - loved it!
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
I'm craving Potbelly now...a sub chain that also serves milkshakes!
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
NEVER HAD ONE OR HEARD OF IT [CURSE OF CALIFORNIA] LOOKS GREAT ! I WANT A MEATBALL POTBELLY NOW !
I hollow out the bread when I make that type of sandwich at home and toast it too. They got it spot on !
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
Love their roast beef sandwich, and the peppers yum. I have them just do a light amount of peppers and it is perfection. I didn't know they had breakfast, maybe not here in Michigan yet.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
I am not really a fan, but my boyfriend likes their breakfast sandwiches when we are traveling early morning in airports.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
If there's no lettuce and tomato, what makes it a sub? Without L&T, it's just a meatball sandwich.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
Rock it out. Do they still sell the pizza sandwich?
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
The have the best warm peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Coupled with a cup of milk definitely a nice layover treat.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
Oh, heavens, I LOVE Potbelly! Bite your tongue for insulting my beloved Wreck Sammich. Love that thing, and love the masochistic burn of those hot peppers.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
History of my Potbelly experiences:
Day 1 - Go to the Potbelly across the street from my apartment for the first time. Order a Wreck with everything except pickles and tomatoes. Nearly die from overwhelming tastiness.
Days 2-153 (or thereabout) Do the same thing at least three times a week. Renew lease at apartment because of proximity to said Potbelly. During this time realize that their vegetable soup cures hangovers miraculously.
Day 154 - Discover the Italian with everything except pickles and tomatoes. Nearly die again from recurring overwhelming tastiness.
Days 125-750 - Have seen the price go up from $3.59 to $4.50 a sandwich, the introduction of salads and the skinny and big, and witnessed the change to Zapp's chips. Also tried the Cholula hot sauce (it's fine). If Potbelly were a woman, I'd ask for her hand in marriage.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
The wreck is my favorite sandwich from Potbelly
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
ok.. one: i LOVE the wreck when i just want a sammich. when i want something insane, i go for the italian with everything. and why didn't you mention the shakes/smoothies? they're almost as fantastic as the sammiches.
Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price
I love the chicken salad with extra hot peppers! The mini bag of oatmeal cookies are also a huge hit at my office. Yum!
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
Before my little baby was born and my husband traveled a lot for work, I would often have scrambled eggs and some kind of whole-grain toast (or "eggs in the hole," where you cut a little circle out of the bread and fry an egg in it, yum). Or oatmeal with a spoonful of peanut butter in it. Or PB&J. Or a slice of veggie pizza with lots of crushed red pepper on top. Or Annie's frozen tofu lasagna. Or whatever frozen meal looked good that day from Trader Joe's. And, of course, I would have to scrounge for something sweet from my stash of baking supplies, like chocolate chips!
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
bacon and eggs
grilled cheese
ramen noodles with the broth and TONS of cheddar grated in, some white pepper and then stirred around till it's one big gooey delicious mess
doritos dipped in queso salsa
cheddar smokey sausages dipped in smokey cheddar dip lol
french toast grilled cheese with bacon
most simple things with cheese and bacon
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
Longhorn cheese on rye bread w/caraway seeds,French's yellow mustard and a big glass of sweet iced tea
Blue cheese on saltines
Ruffle potato chips and French onion dip
cold, leftover spaghetti with meaty sauce
popcorn and a can of diet Pepsi
cold fried chicken legs
YUM......pass the Tums
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
when the hubby goes on a fishing trip with his buddies, it's gulf shrimp with homemade alfredo and a bottle of prosecco for me. and a couple chick flicks.
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
At home alone - it's steamed veggies, baked potato and simple salad with tomatos and crutons.
Eatting out alone - it's my favorite greasy taco shop for 2 beef tacos sometimes 3-rolled tacos too OR it's a NewYork style pizza with sausage, onions, mushrooms, olives, fresh garlic and pineapple pieces yes pineapple. This hits the sweet, salty, spicey and sour tastes buds for me.
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
I'm underweight so I eat alot of things people might find gross...
Margarine right out if the container
Microwaved carrots drenched in salad dressing...
Anything I can eat the whole thing of myself--
a jar of sweet pickles
a pint of soy icecream or sorbet
a brick of soy cheese
a pkg of dried apricots
a bag of gummies
a can of saag...
Finger foods you can eat one at a time--
wasabi peas
raisins
yogurt raisins
carob chips...
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Hm I'm a relatively small person also but I've never had any problem finishing a Potbelly sandwich by myself...with chips and/or a milkshake alongside. I suppose I'm a big eater! Also, I really like the Wreck.
@DanielJ: Ditto, definitely no lettuce and tomato on a meatball sub!