Favorite Foods....?

[Firecat]

Right now I'm hooked on these veggie subs from Quiznos. I'm chowing them like twice a week.

Guacamole, black olives, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mushrooms, mozzarella, cheddar, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing...

[jampony]

The ingredients sounded good, until I read "Quiznos". Blech. I still can't get those crazy monkey/rat things out of my mind.

[copygodd]

apart from friends and family, the only other things that make me miss my hometown of columbus, ohio: mark pi chicken and white castles!

[Pekmboyd]

Perfect! A thread where I can spread the word about Fritos and cottage cheese! Trust me.

[jelliepair]

Sushi

Nothing else to say about it

It rocks my world

[zoobabe]

I love pierogies. Good old Pittsburgh Polish goodness! The other thing I love is blue cheese chips from Bennigans. Really good when you're PMS'ing.:D

[jampony]

I love pierogies. Good old Pittsburgh Polish goodness!
You're the first person I know who says they "love" pierogis, except for me. But if I'm going to eat pierogis I'm going all out and having the sauerkraut, Polish sausage, boiled potatos, dumplings... the works! I can eat that weekly. I can't help it... I'm Polish, Irish and German. It's in my blood. Anyway, what's your favorite pierogi? I'm partial to cheese (with butter and sugar) and, of course, potato and onion.

My absolute favorite food: mashed potatos with lots of butter and sour cream. Can't get enough.

[carewski]

You know how every family has their own dishes they serve together? For example, when I was a kid, pot roast was always served with carrots, potatoes and onions roasted in the same pan as the beef.

I worked at a place once where we had a contest to see whose family combination was the oddest.

The winner, hands down, was the guy who said his family's favorite was macaroni and cheese......

served over mashed potatoes.

I can feel my arteries closing, just thinking about that.

[zoobabe]

Anyway, what's your favorite pierogi? I'm partial to cheese (with butter and sugar) and, of course, potato and onion.

My absolute favorite food: mashed potatos with lots of butter and sour cream. Can't get enough.

My fave is potato and cheese. With butter and onions on the top. My friend makes them from scratch (or buys Mrs. T's) and brings them to the bar for the Steelers games. :) I don't like the other Polish food though. My Polish friend from grade school had a tradition in her family to have potato pancakes with cottage cheese. They used to invite me over to eat 'cuz my mom didn't cook much. I always eat them like that now.

My Italian family makes these fried bread things every year for Christmas. We call them zepplins and they're yummy! I have the recipe, but I'm afraid to try and make them for myself b/c it involves heating up a lot of oil to fry them in and I might burn my apt. down. I don't cook much either.:o

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

I've got my own countdown going - three and a half weeks until I get to Maine and start eating LOBSTER! There is nothing tastier than a lobster that has been caught that same day, less than a mile offshore of where we are staying, and then boiled in a pot of seawater from our own beach. Oh, and lots and lots of butter. Maybe with a baked potato on the side with MORE butter and a heap of cheese. And then finish it all off with something chocolate.

I did not eat lobster until I was 20 years old and I have spent the last ten years making up for it!

[Firecat]

Speaking of Lobster...those Cheese biscuit things at Red Lobster...mmmmmmm...even though Red Lobster kinda sucks now.

[Lizardqueen]

I grew up eating (and loathing) a whole foods, plant based diet that was largely made up of ethnic foods from a variety of traditions. I'm happy to say that at about 16 I started thinking about and appreciating the TLC that was my mom's cooking. I haven't had fast food in over 15 years. So now I'll eat anything as long as it's real food. My cravings include: tuna and salmon sashimi, any kind of sushi or nori rolls, anything Mexican (especially tamales, which I can't find anywhere, so I have to make them and it takes forever), anything Peruvian, Cajun, Indian (I especially love palak paneer which is a spicy spinach sauce with homemade cheese cubes floating in it), boiled lobster w/ drawn butter, egg salad, vegetarian lasagna, and homemade mac & cheese with plenty of surface area to ensure lots of crispiness in each serving. Now, I don't crave these things all at once. But I will all of a sudden feel like "If I don't have a shrimp tempura roll within the hour I'm gonna die." Therein lies the tamale problem. I'll desperately need them, but it takes 2 or 3 hours to make them. At any rate, I love me some food. I'm also a cookbook junkie. I can flip through the pages of a cookbook for hours.

[zoobabe]

Therein lies the tamale problem. I'll desperately need them, but it takes 2 or 3 hours to make them. At any rate, I love me some food. I'm also a cookbook junkie. I can flip through the pages of a cookbook for hours.

LQ- you can get tamales EVERYWHERE in Texas! I think that some places even ship them at Christmastime. Maybe that will help with your cravings. :)

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

Therein lies the tamale problem. I'll desperately need them, but it takes 2 or 3 hours to make them.

Our family makes tamales at Christmas, they have been doing it since my dad was a little kid. I still have a few in my freezer from last Christmas - and now that you have reminded me, I'm going to take them out and have them for breakfast on Saturday. My favorite way to eat them is with eggs - that way you can dip the masa in the yolk. Hmmm, maybe I won't wait until Saturday!

And I finished the Gene Wilder book, very good, a very pleasant distraction during a difficult week. Thanks for the recommendation!

[samynoodle]

My fave is potato and cheese. With butter and onions on the top. My friend makes them from scratch (or buys Mrs. T's) and brings them to the bar for the Steelers games. :) I don't like the other Polish food though.

I don't think there's ever been this much perogie love in one space ever. Well maybe except for the perogie races during the 7th inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates games (the have to get people to go there somehow).

And on a Pittsburgh note: O Fries. They are the best french fries ever served in the most insane amounts. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I know if I ever get preggers these are what I'll crave.

[zoobabe]

samy- do you know that there is an actual Mrs. T's pierogie club (and that I am actually a member)? They send me newsletters and coupons and stuff.:D

[samynoodle]

samy- do you know that there is an actual Mrs. T's pierogie club (and that I am actually a member)? They send me newsletters and coupons and stuff.:D

My dad has actually been to the factory because Mrs. T's is his client. So we have mad free perogies when I'm at home. I totally have to go and buy some for dinner now. Along with all of the stuff to make Mac and Cheese.

[EdHill]

Peruvian food and palak paneer? Oh LQ, i think you may be my long lost sister. Which makes what happened at the CT Happy hour that much more inappropriate.

I also am a fiend for anything ethnic. Spicy Indian, afghani food, Peruvian (love me some beef hearts!), mexican (I live near an authentic mexican place that autally has tamales, but i never know how to eat them so I never order them. I end up eating the husks. I go fo the chicken mole), hungarian, sushi, sashimi, greek lamb skewers, ceviche, paella. And I love shellfish. But not oysters. I have texture issues with that.

And of course some good old irish food. Bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage.

And a hot dog from Pink's is looking good right about now.

[jampony]

Dammit! You're killing me here. Now I have to go to the Polish deli to get some pierogi! And what's this you say about a club? I must become a member. Wait... it's not exclusive, is it? Like, is there some sort of test or something to get in?

[Lizardqueen]

Peruvian food and palak paneer? Oh LQ, i think you may be my long lost sister. Which makes what happened at the CT Happy hour that much more inappropriate.

I also am a fiend for anything ethnic. Spicy Indian, afghani food, Peruvian (love me some beef hearts!), mexican (I live near an authentic mexican place that autally has tamales, but i never know how to eat them so I never order them. I end up eating the husks. I go fo the chicken mole), hungarian, sushi, sashimi, greek lamb skewers, ceviche, paella. And I love shellfish. But not oysters. I have texture issues with that.

And of course some good old irish food. Bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage.

And a hot dog from Pink's is looking good right about now.
For Peruvian do you go to El Goal or Resaurant Pioline? Peruvians seem to like El Goal better, but the service (or lack there of) kills me. What is the name of the Mexican place? I always mean to stop by some of those little shack lookin' places for a buritto.

[HoneyBunny]

Lobster - Puerto Nuevo style...

Just south of the border - down Mexico way.
Near Rosarito Beach is a place called Puerto Nuevo...fresh caught lobster, split lengthwise and grilled on a BBQ. Served family style with overflowing bowls of refried beans, rice, Mexican slaw and homemade flour tortillas. You make your own burritos with the butter saturated crustaceans and sides. Wash it all down with a Corona and lime ~~


hb (drooling)

[deltoro]

I've got my own countdown going - three and a half weeks until I get to Maine and start eating LOBSTER! There is nothing tastier than a lobster that has been caught that same day, less than a mile offshore of where we are staying, and then boiled in a pot of seawater from our own beach. Oh, and lots and lots of butter. Maybe with a baked potato on the side with MORE butter and a heap of cheese. And then finish it all off with something chocolate.

I did not eat lobster until I was 20 years old and I have spent the last ten years making up for it!

I'm so jealous.

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

I'm so jealous.

Maine is not that far from Philadelphia - there are a lot of people from your area who vacation in our little town. If you visited once, you'd find a way to go back every year.

[zoobabe]

Dammit! You're killing me here. Now I have to go to the Polish deli to get some pierogi! And what's this you say about a club? I must become a member. Wait... it's not exclusive, is it? Like, is there some sort of test or something to get in?

I filled out a form that came in the box. You can probably join on their website though. They sent me a jar opener (whoopee!) with Mrs. T's pierogie club on it and you can get a little stuffed animal pirogie too if you wanna pay for it. :)

[jampony]

Anybody ever try Smiles (made by McCain). If you can get past the feeling of eating an emoticon, they're pretty tasty! Mashed potatoes on the inside, crispy yummy goodness on the outside.

http://www.mccain-foodservice.de/images/2_gutzuwissen/245_2_bild.jpg

BTW... ZooBabe, thanks for the info!

[zoobabe]

I've had those jampony. They're pretty good. Plus- if you're frustrated about something you can take it out on them like.."why are you so happy you little smiley-faced bastard? Take that!" (eat them):D

[Firecat]

^:eek:


Normally I wouldn't eat anything out of a 7-11, but they have this cheese and green chili Taquito which is pretty awesome.....:cool:

[deltoro]

Maine is not that far from Philadelphia - there are a lot of people from your area who vacation in our little town. If you visited once, you'd find a way to go back every year.

BS, someday.......................*sigh*

[carewski]

Last year most members of my family received pierogi Christmas ornaments. What could be better than to make an ornament out of a beloved snack food?

Here's the link to the Polish Art Center in Hamtramnk, Michigan.

http://www.polartcenter.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl/SID=1151451754.19532/page=showitem.htm/pic=1/item=9070088

Mom got a gold one.

[Firecat]

I can't find these in America (maybe it's just a Canadian thing), but Ketchup chips are awesome. Also, the Brits have Prawn Cocktail chips (by Walkers)...which are awesome as well.

[Ness]

I can't find these in America (maybe it's just a Canadian thing), but Ketchup chips are awesome.

We do have them, they are very good.

I love lasagna

[Firecat]

lol...well, I can't find them in Orlando.

Fish & Chips....mmmmmm.

[gina64]

I've got my own countdown going - three and a half weeks until I get to Maine and start eating LOBSTER! There is nothing tastier than a lobster that has been caught that same day, less than a mile offshore of where we are staying, and then boiled in a pot of seawater from our own beach. Oh, and lots and lots of butter. Maybe with a baked potato on the side with MORE butter and a heap of cheese. And then finish it all off with something chocolate.

I did not eat lobster until I was 20 years old and I have spent the last ten years making up for it!

BS, where in Maine is your place? Our house is on Petit Manan Point, in Steuben, and we're going up in 3 and a half weeks! lol

That is the exact same lobster experience that we have, but we add some freshly dug clams to the pot. If we have room for dessert, it might be a berry shortcake.

While I do love lobster, I'd have to say that for me, the most perfect food is the potato. Baked, boiled, fried, stuffed, scalloped, mashed (especially mashed), in a periogi, in a pancake, in a bag of chips...I love me some podaders.

(yes, I'm Irish)

[msCCRN]

I love Thai food, any kind of Thai food. I love Italian food. Any and all Italian food from any region of Italy.
My favorite regional indulgence is the garlic bread from the SmokeHouse Restaurant in Burbank. I have been known to eat an entire loaf for dinner and wash it down with a nice Chianti,.. or Cabernet. MMMmmm!

[Firecat]

I enjoy eating at Carrabas (an italian restuarant)....I'm not sure what States they are in, but there are several in Orlando.

I'd love probably anything with Garlic.

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

BS, where in Maine is your place? Our house is on Petit Manan Point, in Steuben, and we're going up in 3 and a half weeks! lol


We go to the island of North Haven, which is in the Penobscot Bay. It's a 12 mile ferry ride out of Rockland. How long do you stay for each year? We'll be there for 12 days, and out of those 12 days I'll have lobster at least 5 times, 2 lobsters per sitting! I haven't managed to learn to like clams or mussels yet but with that much lobster available I don't need to! We arrive on July 23, lobsters be warned!

[J-Unit]

I am going to second the person who said they love sushi. Didn't try it until I was 18, and never really had a lot of it until I moved to Los Angeles, but now, watch out! I also love macaroni and cheese, and I absolutely love lobster bisque.

I need to throw a word in the mix for perogies as well.I remember in high school, I was taking some class and the discussion somehow turned to perogies and which flavor of Mrs. T's we liked the best. The teacher said we were all idiots because the best perogies were the ones that they made at her church and so the next week we set up a taste test to compare Mrs. t's with the homemade stuff. Mrs T's won!

Beverage-wise, my favorites are Dr. Pepper, vitamin water, and the Arnold Palmer (lemonade and ice tea mix).

[Firecat]

Beverage-wise for me...

Organic Valley milk (best milk ever)

[deltoro]

My drink of choice ... diet mt. dew

(J-Unit, it does not taste like piss ... it just looks like it :p )

[EdHill]

For Peruvian do you go to El Goal or Resaurant Pioline? Peruvians seem to like El Goal better, but the service (or lack there of) kills me. What is the name of the Mexican place? I always mean to stop by some of those little shack lookin' places for a buritto.

sg-dub and I went to Goal last week for the world cup. The food was good but you are right about the service. It took forever. Mrs sg-dub called the leftovers “Chinese food on top of French fries� which is kind of what some of it is like.

I’ve had takeout from Pioline. Some weird dish with a bed of lettuce with potatoes cheese and a boiled egg on top. Eh, when in Rome…

Victorio's Grille on Maple Avenue is also good but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. Still, when all the local Peruvians are there to eat, you know it’s good.

Monte Alban on Farmington Ave is the mexican place I go to. It's literally almost across the stret from my apartment. Right next to Tisane. It's a small family owned place that everyone I know in the area, including me, swears by. Authentic mexican food, not that tex-mex crap. It takes people by surprise when they see the options of beef tongue for their tacos as well as chicken and beef. I also recommend the Jamaican flower water.

They are opening an Ethiopian and Etritian restaurant right next door that I am looking foward to as well.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

I enjoy eating at Carrabas (an italian restuarant)....I'm not sure what States they are in, but there are several in Orlando.

I'd love probably anything with Garlic.

Carrabas is good, good food and great service. I also used to love Amalfi's a little hole in the wall Italian place with the best pizza in Orlando- sadly they closed up and left. Broke my heart.

Beveragewise - after my kidney stones I gave up my beloved Dr. Pepper and it's mostly water for me now. But I do treat myself (usually on a Friday on the way home from work) with a Cherry Slurpee and pez from 7-11.

[samynoodle]

I can't find these in America (maybe it's just a Canadian thing), but Ketchup chips are awesome. Also, the Brits have Prawn Cocktail chips (by Walkers)...which are awesome as well.


Gross on the ketchup chips...however I do love the "all dressed" potato chip. Ruffles distributes it in Canada but I have yet to find them stateside. Pickle flavored chips are also on my gross list.

I love cherry kool-aid. especially in the summer.

[tati]

tried ketchup fries while visiting friends in Boston, ddn't care for them too much either. They seem to be popular in the Northeast, as i also saw them at a local supermarket in Maine (don't see them very often in NY). Samynoodle, i have to agree w/ u---the very idea of pickle-flavored chips is stomach turning. blech! I did however try some tasty 'aioli' flavored chips in Italy---i thnk it's a combo of garlic & olive oil & mayo---not as stinky as u mite thnk.

I prefer salty foods to sweet ones---will choose chips & Cheesy puffs (my fave) over cakes and pastries.

Not a particular fan of chocolate either (gasp!) although I have enjoyed good chocolate, such as Lindt's (i think that's the brand name) & another Swedish brand that has to be refrigerated. But I don't usually crave chocolate or eat candy bars very often, but maybe that has 2 do with the quality of the chocolates.

Fave foods include a nice, big juicy steak, spicy chicken wings & my favorite ingredients are garlic, tomato (real, garden-grown, sweet like the fruit it-should-be tomatoes), lemon & olive oil. I especially enjoyed these during my Italy, where they were in abundant supply. Oh, on this same trip i also had truffles----yummy!!

lastly, i will not turn down ice cream, who can resist? strawberry is my fave but i recently discovered a Haagen-Daaz pint of 'white chocolate/raspberry swirl' mix---check it out if u get the chance!

[gina64]

We go to the island of North Haven, which is in the Penobscot Bay. It's a 12 mile ferry ride out of Rockland. How long do you stay for each year? We'll be there for 12 days, and out of those 12 days I'll have lobster at least 5 times, 2 lobsters per sitting! I haven't managed to learn to like clams or mussels yet but with that much lobster available I don't need to! We arrive on July 23, lobsters be warned!

I bet that's a beautiful place. Our cabin is another 2 to 3 hours north. We arrive on the 22nd. This year I'm only there for a week, but I'm hoping to go for two weeks next year.

Back to topic (sort of)...that's a LOT of lobster! Question: who in your house gets to cook (kill) the lobster? That's my job.

RE: the posts about potato chips...I love dill pickle chips. And I once had steak & onion flavored chips that were to die for. Lays has a new flavor - Lime and Black Pepper - that's awesome, but I can't find it anywhere but occasionally at Target.

[HoneyBunny]

Those big fat hot dogs at Costco...I can't resist.


hb

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

Back to topic (sort of)...that's a LOT of lobster! Question: who in your house gets to cook (kill) the lobster? That's my job.

That would be my father-in-law. I won't even be in the kitchen until those poor babies are done. Even at our place, the F-I-L comes up from his house and gets them started for us, and since the kitchen in our house opens to the living/dining room, I have to go outside and sit on the deck!

[deltoro]

RE: the posts about potato chips...I love dill pickle chips. And I once had steak & onion flavored chips that were to die for. Lays has a new flavor - Lime and Black Pepper - that's awesome, but I can't find it anywhere but occasionally at Target.

gina64, I first tried Lay's Lime and Black Pepper chips at Quiznos. Love them. I haven't found them anywhere else, but I'm gonna check Target the next time I'm there.

Also, I like dill pickle chips, too. I only eat a few at a time (read: half the bag) 'cause the dill flavor taste goes away and then they just taste salty.

[jennilicious]

I had to google pierogies..I wasn't even sure what they were and you guys were making me hungry! I found out a store right down the road has the Mrs T's potato and cheese ones so they will be in my freezer tomorrow :)
I'm with everybody who loves garlic. I add it to everything I can, just love it. There are so many good little Italian places around me in Dallas that use fresh garlic on their breads, I can't even pick a favorite.
I'm on a huge cheese popcorn kick lately. A big bag of it is about $1.50 at Kroger and I munch it constantly. Dr Pepper is my favorite drink too..not diet though, boo hiss. I want my sugar
And, I'm in the south, so Whataburger anyone? They have the best and saltiest fries anywhere

[Firecat]

Those big fat hot dogs at Costco...I can't resist.


hb


mmmmm...yum. Plus they're Kosher.

[angiemarie]

And on a Pittsburgh note: O Fries. They are the best french fries ever served in the most insane amounts. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I know if I ever get preggers these are what I'll crave.[/QUOTE]

One more Pittsburgh classic, Primanti's sandwiches. The Original Primanti's Restaurant is a little hole in the wall kind of place. Their claim to fame is they put everything on the sandwich. So, if you order the Cappicola sandwich (my favorite) you get the italian bread, cheese, Cappicola, french fries and cole slaw all on one sandwich. Very difficult to eat without making a mess, but so worth it!

[Firecat]

Fish & Chips....mmmmmm.


If I may quote myself here. i just had a huge helping of Fish & Chips from the Orlando Ale house. So much food for so little money.....awesome :cool:

[zoobabe]

yes- I bought perogies at the store yesterday b/c of this thread. :)

yes angiemarie- Primanti's sandwiches are the best. We used to go there late night (in the Strip District) when I was in high scholl b/c they'd serve us beer and never ID.

as far as potato chips go- I like salt and pepper ones the best.

My fave summer craving is fresh tomatoes and mozzareela cheese. I had some yesterday from the deli, but it's best at in Italian restaurant when the cheese is soft and the vinagrette is homemade. That also makes me think of the Italian restaurants where they have the flavored olive oil to dunk your bread in. it's the best. there's a place in Pgh. called Bravos that my siblings and I like. We tried to buy some of the oil to take home, but they said that they use real butter in it, so they can't bottle it to sell.

[msCCRN]

I prefer salty foods to sweet ones---will choose chips & Cheesy puffs (my fave) over cakes and pastries.
Not a particular fan of chocolate either (gasp!) although I have enjoyed good chocolate...

Hey Tati you salty girl, I know what you mean. I am not a choc-a-holic either. My husband loves this about me because he knows if he buys chocolate I will not eat it, it will sit for weeks. I enjoy salty and crunchy, although ice cream (even chocolate) doesn't last long in my house!

[samynoodle]

yes angiemarie- Primanti's sandwiches are the best. We used to go there late night (in the Strip District) when I was in high scholl b/c they'd serve us beer and never ID.


My fave summer craving is fresh tomatoes and mozzareela cheese. I had some yesterday from the deli, but it's best at in Italian restaurant when the cheese is soft and the vinagrette is homemade. That also makes me think of the Italian restaurants where they have the flavored olive oil to dunk your bread in. it's the best. there's a place in Pgh. called Bravos that my siblings and I like. We tried to buy some of the oil to take home, but they said that they use real butter in it, so they can't bottle it to sell.


My mom used to to do the same thing at that Primanti's! I love that one along with the one in Oakland and Southside. I also miss Mad Mex with their $5 22 oz margaritas. Pomegranate was the best. It was so tart you couldn't taste the alcohol.

MMMM Bravo. And yes, they do use real butter but if you ask the waitperson for some to take home they'll give it to you. If you ever get take out from there, they give you sample size amounts. Just make sure you're going directly home and put it in the fridge. Or else it's gross.

[angiemarie]

Thanks to Samynoodle and Zoobabe for reminding me about Bravo's. I don't think I have been there at all this year. Once, at Bravos, I had a tuna steak cooked with lemon, butter, and capers that was the best piece of fish I have ever eaten.

My fave dessert is Tiramisu. Bravos' tiramisu is pretty good. The one I make myself is the best, though it takes all day to make. (I'm not just being boastful, I get more compliments on that dessert than anything else I have ever made.)

But the thing that I love absolutely the most is homemade pasta sauce. I have dreams about my Grandma's sauce. She left me her recipe, but it is never as good as when I was a kid.

[gina64]

That would be my father-in-law. I won't even be in the kitchen until those poor babies are done. Even at our place, the F-I-L comes up from his house and gets them started for us, and since the kitchen in our house opens to the living/dining room, I have to go outside and sit on the deck!

It's a horrible task that was particularly horrifying last year when the lid flew off the top of the pot and one claw was raised in the steam. We were screaming (me and my 2 sisters - the kids were outside, thank God!). I had to stand there and hold the lid down for what was probably the longest minute of my life.

But then we ate them and all of that was forgotten.

[samynoodle]

It's a horrible task that was particularly horrifying last year when the lid flew off the top of the pot and one claw was raised in the steam. We were screaming (me and my 2 sisters - the kids were outside, thank God!). I had to stand there and hold the lid down for what was probably the longest minute of my life.

But then we ate them and all of that was forgotten.


EEK! So it does happen! My friends and I were planning to boil the lobsters at my apartment this weekend and then one said... in that matter-of-fact-urban-myth tone that the claws can shoot up mid boil...while i was a bit skeptical about it then, i'm totally converted now.... we opted to have them cooked at the stop'n'shop...

[TinkerbellAPixie]

EEK! So it does happen! My friends and I were planning to boil the lobsters at my apartment this weekend and then one said... in that matter-of-fact-urban-myth tone that the claws can shoot up mid boil...while i was a bit skeptical about it then, i'm totally converted now.... we opted to have them cooked at the stop'n'shop...

All you lobster lovers will hate this story. My co-worker just moved to a new house, as a house warming gift her boss asked me to get her something from Lobstergram. He said to spend a few hundred, get her the whole nine yards. I figured he must know that she loves lobster to make such an investment - I personally, would have a heart attack if someone delivered live lobsters to my house.

Well I placed the order and it was delivered to her home. I got her the deluxe surf and turf for 4 - https://www.livelob.com/lobstergram/shop?method=category&catid=ST-STD it was gonna come with everything!

Cut to the day it was sent. I got a frantic phone call from her - "Melanie, please tell me there are not live lobsters in this box!!" Um... "there are 4 1lb live lobsters in that box Mary". She then shrieked for a few moments. She was in a panic. She kept asking me what she was meant to do with them. She said they are glorified over grown red cockroaches. And it turns out her husband was just as squeamish.

What they ended up doing (and this will just KILL all of you) was taking the box to the local Publix (grocery store) and having the Publix fish department guy open it, remove the lobster, and give the box back. They just gave it to him! Didn't even ask for store credit. And he didn't put them in the store stock - he took em home for his own family. Who can blame him? That was a couple hundred dollars worth of lobster.

On a side note - She did say the steaks were the best she's ever had.

[ObstinantGirl]

Wait a minute...they didn't have a neighbor or something who would appreciate some fabulous free lobsters? :eek: I can't believe that they actually got into their car and drove the lobsters to the local supermarket!

Anyway...
I had to google pierogies..I wasn't even sure what they were and you guys were making me hungry! I found out a store right down the road has the Mrs T's potato and cheese ones so they will be in my freezer tomorrow Every supermarket around here (Northeast US) has pierogi's in the regular freezer section, in multiple varieties! They're fantastic, definitely a staple in our household! They're great boiled, with just a little butter on top...or with red sauce...or with veggies...or with meat as a side dish, etc. They're a very versatile item! Delicious, too.

Hmmm...favorite foods? I don't even know where to begin! I'm picky, but I do love food. Pretty much all of the foods that I love are bad for me. :rolleyes: Which is why I no longer weigh 100 pounds. Sigh...

-Boston Creme Pie (and The Gingerbread House's Boston Creme Muffins...yum)
-Lobster Bisque (pref. in a bread bowl)
-Zucchini Bread
-Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Squash or Sweet Potato
-My husband's Creamed Salmon w/ peas over mashed potatoes
-Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls w/ frosting
-I actually love/crave a good salad...especially in the summer. Cobb salad's are great, or grilled chicken with cashew's...yum
-Chinese food...the good stuff, not too "Americanized"...and Dim Sum Shao Mai (sp?), California rolls, and Crab Rangoon is a weakness
-Coca Cola Classic...I've tried and tried and tried to give it up!!! At this point, I figure that if I drink it over ice, at least I'm getting the water from the ice cubes :p
-Mexican food ... but not tummy-hurting Taco Bell! The good stuff. We've got a VERY good authentic Mexican restaurant in the city where I live, so we're spoiled!
-Peanut Butter Captain Crunch cereal
-raw chocolate chip cookie dough (I know, I know...hey, I've lived this long, I don't think it's done me any harm!)

However...that said? We just got a new, fancy refrigerator...and I went out and filled it with healthy foods! And I also went out and bought 3 new cookbooks. So I'm determined to get healthier in the next year. Wish me luck! :o

[jampony]

-raw chocolate chip cookie dough (I know, I know...hey, I've lived this long, I don't think it's done me any harm!)
Mmmmm, I love homemade chocolate chip cookies with walnuts... but without the chocolate chips. I don't like chocolate in my cookies.

[susanarosa]

Last year most members of my family received pierogi Christmas ornaments. What could be better than to make an ornament out of a beloved snack food?

Here's the link to the Polish Art Center in Hamtramnk, Michigan.

http://www.polartcenter.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl/SID=1151451754.19532/page=showitem.htm/pic=1/item=9070088

Mom got a gold one.

My father was born and raised in Hamtramck.

My favorite food? Chili Fries. Followed closely by french fries and gravy.

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

My favorite food? Chili Fries. Followed closely by french fries and gravy.

Oh yes, love the chili cheese fries. But for me the chili has to have beans in it to be complete.

I don't think I've ever gone more than a week without eating beans - black beans, kidney beans, but most important, REFRIED BEANS. Did I happen to mention I'm half Mexican? Yesterday we went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch and I had an enchilada with a side of refried beans, and when my daughter didn't finish all of her bean and cheese burrito, I ate the rest for her. Then that same night my sister took me out to dinner and she was craving fajitas, so I ordered ANOTHER bean and cheese burrito.

And I think tonight Mr. Bauer's Sweetheart is picking up DEL TACO (best fast food ever) on the way home because it's too hot to cook in southern CA this week, and I think I'll have him get me two Red Burritos, which have, you guessed it - beans, cheese and red chile sauce! And thanks to you, Susanarosa, I'll have him get me an order of chili cheddar fries too!

[deltoro]

Oh yes, love the chili cheese fries. But for me the chili has to have beans in it to be complete.

I don't think I've ever gone more than a week without eating beans - black beans, kidney beans, but most important, REFRIED BEANS. Did I happen to mention I'm half Mexican? Yesterday we went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch and I had an enchilada with a side of refried beans, and when my daughter didn't finish all of her bean and cheese burrito, I ate the rest for her. Then that same night my sister took me out to dinner and she was craving fajitas, so I ordered ANOTHER bean and cheese burrito.

And I think tonight Mr. Bauer's Sweetheart is picking up DEL TACO (best fast food ever) on the way home because it's too hot to cook in southern CA this week, and I think I'll have him get me two Red Burritos, which have, you guessed it - beans, cheese and red chile sauce! And thanks to you, Susanarosa, I'll have him get me an order of chili cheddar fries too!

BS, you are so lucky to be able to eat beans like that. If I ate that many beans, the entire East Coast would feel the tremor :p

[Bauer's Sweetheart]

BS, you are so lucky to be able to eat beans like that. If I ate that many beans, the entire East Coast would feel the tremor :p

That's the beauty of consuming them regularly for 33 years . . . they're as easily digested as a piece of toast! Assuming one has no allergies to wheat gluten, of course.

[zoobabe]

my date bought me fresh mozzarella cheese and tomatoes last night so I could put them in our salad with the dinner I cooked. Very nice to satisfy a food craving for a girl before "other" cravings might crop up. :)

[HoneyBunny]

my date bought me fresh mozzarella cheese and tomatoes last night so I could put them in our salad with the dinner I cooked. Very nice to satisfy a food craving for a girl before "other" cravings might crop up. :)

It sounds like something other than food cravings "cropped up"...

hb

[chick110]

Hmm, favorite foods...

Lobster has to top the list. We had some this Spring in St. Kitts that was just out of this world. I think I went back about 5 times to get it (it was on the "buffet"). I had to stop at 5 because the other people at our table were getting too amused by it and it was a hubby work event...

There is this dish at the Cheesecake Factory that I could just eat every night for the rest of my life. (which means I would have to eat lobster for breakfast or lunch--very doable!) I think it is Chicken Monterey or something like that. It has chicken and asparagus and gravy and the most awesome mashed potatoes. Yum!

I love chocolate and have to admit that I, too, eat raw chocolate chip cookie dough. Can't get enough of it. Brownie batter is very yummy as well. ;)

[Firecat]

Hmm, favorite foods...


There is this dish at the Cheesecake Factory that I could just eat every night for the rest of my life. (which means I would have to eat lobster for breakfast or lunch--very doable!) I think it is Chicken Monterey or something like that. It has chicken and asparagus and gravy and the most awesome mashed potatoes. Yum!


They used to have this "Hawaiian Fish Burger"...I tried to pick one up to go, but it's not on the menu anymore.

Love their desserts!

[ObstinantGirl]

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm

Their Avocado Eggrolls are THE BEST! Sometimes when I go, I just get them as my meal...and finish things off with a big slice 'o cheesecake!
YUMMY :p

[jennilicious]

Since so many of you sang the praises of pierogies, I had to try them. So I made them yesterday for myself and some friends and ummm...maybe I did something wrong. On the box they just showed some veggies on the plate with them, which we didn't do, but we thought they needed like a dipping sauce or something. They were kind of bland and a bit dry (I may have overcooked them just a little..oops) but I wondered what you all eat them with? Suggestions please :)

[jampony]

jenni... how did you cook them? Growing up, my family always just steamed them, but lately I've been steaming and then sauteing (how the hell do you spell that?) them in butter or margarine to make them a little crisp. Also, what flavor did you get? For plain cheese, I like to use butter and sugar on top, for potato and onion I use a brown and/or mushroom gravy and for broccoli and cheese I use sour cream.

Because of this thread, I had to have them last Friday so I made a bunch (served with Polish sausage, sauerkraut, dumplings and vegetables) and ate them all weekend. And I'm sorry to say this but I don't like Mrs. T's that much (the insides tend to be mushy). I get mine at a local Polish deli; they're really good when they're fresh.

Keep in mind, though, that Polish food is bland, usually. Our big flavor enhancer is blood (duck's blood soup, blood sausage, etc.), which is so gross and not that easy to come by any more, nobody uses it that much. That's why we put ketchup on/in everything -- from scrambled eggs to chicken noodle soup. (By saying "our" and "we" I don't mean to imply all Polish people eat like this; just my family and the Polish people I grew up around.)

Also, check out Mrs. T's website (http://pierogies.com/retail/default.asp) for some recipe ideas. Hope this helps!

[deltoro]

Keep in mind, though, that Polish food is bland, usually. Our big flavor enhancer is blood (duck's blood soup, blood sausage, etc.), which is so gross and not that easy to come by any more, nobody uses it that much. That's why we put ketchup on/in everything -- from scrambled eggs to chicken noodle soup. (By saying "our" and "we" I don't mean to imply all Polish people eat like this; just my family and the Polish people I grew up around.)

Oh dear lord ........ :confused:

[Firecat]

This would be the perfect opportunity for a "puke smiley"

[Firecat]

What kind of food do y'all think is the best?

For example...

American
Greek
Italian
Indian
Mexican
Polish (:p )
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Middle Eastern

You get the picture.....

Personally, it's an impossible choice. But I could eat Italian food for the rest of my life :cool:

[jampony]

What kind of food do y'all think is the best?
Personally, it's an impossible choice.
Totally impossible! But maybe... Mexican. Or Italian. Or Mediterranean? Damn you Firecat! I'm hungry again. :(

[zoobabe]

Since so many of you sang the praises of pierogies, I had to try them. So I made them yesterday for myself and some friends and ummm...maybe I did something wrong. On the box they just showed some veggies on the plate with them, which we didn't do, but we thought they needed like a dipping sauce or something. They were kind of bland and a bit dry (I may have overcooked them just a little..oops) but I wondered what you all eat them with? Suggestions please :)


jenni- my fave way to cook them is to boil them first, and then sautee them in a pan with butter. Serve with sauteed onions and lots of salt and pepper. :) Don't turn the heat up too high or you will overcook them. Sometimes I like cottage cheese on the side, but that's just me. (Sugar jampony?-EW)

FC- fave ethnic food is Italian. Mexican is a close second.

[Lizardqueen]

I saute heaps of sliced onions in olive oil until they are fairly limp and nicely browned. Then I throw in some butter and fry up the pierogies. I always use fresh ones, and they come out really well. They are still mushy, but they have a nice browning and crispiness to them. My favorite kind are potato and cheese. I try to get the local ones "Pierogi Priest" which has a funny little logo. http://www.pierogipriest.com/

As far as what's my favorite ethnic food? It's like asking me which ONE famous guy do I want to crush me. It ain't gonna happen. I love them all so much. How can I choose? As long as it's authentic and fresh, I'll eat it. Hmm. I haven't had Thai in a while....

[jampony]

Sugar jampony?-EW
That's the only way I would eat them when I was a kid. But you're imagining putting sugar on Mrs. T's cheese pierogies (which does sound disgusting) and I'm talking about the kind I get at the deli or at Jewel (Kasia's (http://www.kasiasdeli.com/) -- makes the best potato pancakes, too!). It's called farmer's cheese, it's like a really dry cottage cheese -- it sort of squeaks when you bite into it. With the butter and sugar it's almost like a dessert.

[jennilicious]

Ohhh jampony, you've officially freaked me out with the blood thing. Is it weird that the first thing I thought of was Angel going to the butcher shop or deli for his dinner? :p
I just boiled them because that's what the package said. And I didn't prepare anything for them, no sauteeing in a skillet with veggies or any of that, so that was probably my mistake. I had the Mrs T's ones, cheese and potato, but now I think I should go to a real deli or somewhere where they know how to make these things! I could tell they should be good, I just figured I screwed up somehow. I'll try again, I think I like the sound of the butter/olive oil saute in a pan method best :) Thanks everyone!
Oh, and favorite ethnic food is most definitely Mexican. I could eat it every day, and I do eat it at least once or twice a week-there's an abundance of great Mexican places in Texas so I'm lucky. Italian is a really close second though.
And LQ-I love that perogie priest, I totally want a t shirt now.

[chick110]

LOL, she freaked me out with the squeaking cheese thing. That gave me the shivers!! ;)

[jampony]

LOL, she freaked me out with the squeaking cheese thing. That gave me the shivers!! ;)
What!?! You never had cheese curds (http://www.wisconsinmade.com/wiscmade/product.asp?dept%5Fid=16&pf%5Fid=1061) before? They squeek, too, and they're yummy! Any Wisconsin cheese heads out there? Back me up here, please!

[carewski]

What!?! You never had cheese curds (http://www.wisconsinmade.com/wiscmade/product.asp?dept%5Fid=16&pf%5Fid=1061) before? They squeek, too, and they're yummy! Any Wisconsin cheese heads out there? Back me up here, please!

Although I was just an FIB, we always had cheese turds, especially during football season. How could you watch Da Bears without fatty snax?

[Ness]

Although I was just an FIB, we always had cheese turds, especially during football season. How could you watch Da Bears without fatty snax?

I've also never had cheese curds, and I know I don't want to try cheese turds.:p

[samynoodle]

I've also never had cheese curds, and I know I don't want to try cheese turds.:p

AGREEEED! Which brings me to food issues. I totally have an issue with cottage cheese (if it's baked into something or whatever I'm fine but by itself it gives me the willies). As well as Jello and green fruit loops (but not apple jacks for some reason). I know I'm technically an adult and should be over these by now but seriously, I'm not.

And I too can't pick a favorite type of food.

[Firecat]

I tried to make some tortellini yesterday....Let's just say Gordon would have killed me

[Pekmboyd]

AGREEEED! Which brings me to food issues. I totally have an issue with cottage cheese (if it's baked into something or whatever I'm fine but by itself it gives me the willies). As well as Jello and green fruit loops (but not apple jacks for some reason). I know I'm technically an adult and should be over these by now but seriously, I'm not.

And I too can't pick a favorite type of food.


Don't feel bad...I can't eat anything that I don't have to chew: overly mashed potatoes, jello, pudding...I love the flavor, but I'm a big texture person and food that doesn't require chewing bothers me deeply. I can handle ice cream because it holds its shape temporarily while you eat it, and I can handle meringue pie if every bite has some crust in it. Cottage cheese can only be eaten as an ingredient in food or with Fritos, which cover up the texture issue. Since the baby is due soon (45 days not that I'm counting) I'm also counting down the days until I have to pretend that pureed carrots are totally yummy. Thank God I don't have to eat them.

[Firecat]

What about Yogurt?

[Clair]

I tried buttermillk for the first time ever the other day. It tasted like sour cream mixed with milk.

I'm with you Pekmboyd - I prefer a texture, the crunchier the better.

Congrats on your new baby!! Is this your first? I remember counting down the days. Nine months is just too long.

[Pekmboyd]

What about Yogurt?

Only if I mix in granola or Grape Nuts or something...but I'm not big on the flavor of yogurt anyway unless it's Boisenberry (I don't know why) - and I think yogurt is on the list of stuff I'm not supposed to eat while I'm pregnant anyway (something about the live cultures) - no big loss there :)


Congrats on your new baby!! Is this your first? I remember counting down the days. Nine months is just too long.

Thanks :) Yes, this is the first (of the two-legged variety anyway)...I try not to focus too much on the day since I know he'll be late (I was, my husband was, it's in the cards)...but I'm in the phase where I can't put on my own shoes and it's about 100 degrees out now, so I can't help it :)

[Clair]

Good luck with everything. Keep us posted on your progress. :) I have five kids and my unsolicited advice is to tell your OB ahead of time that you do not want an episiotomy.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Thanks :) Yes, this is the first (of the two-legged variety anyway)...:)


Aww growing the next generation of Gasmodians. Congrats to you and
Mr. mboyd.

[samynoodle]

Yay for babies that aren't mine...I'm just not to that point yet. Speaking of babies when my mom was preggers with me it was over the summer and she for some reason ate a ton of watermelon and now I will pay good money in the winter months just to have some.

[HoneyBunny]

I tried to make some tortellini yesterday....Let's just say Gordon would have killed me


Let me make you feel like one of the men on HK:

DONKEY!


hb

[ObstinantGirl]

#1 Chinese
#2 Mexican
#3 Italian
#4 Middle Eastern (my husband is Middle Eastern, and cooks FABulously... including some of his native dishes)

I really DISlike Indian food.

And I'm of Swedish ancestry...some of the foods I grew up on I love (Swedish meatballs, korv) but some I cannot stand (salted fish).

[jampony]

I'm reviving this thread because I just became addicted to a new food: Nutella. I bought a jar two days ago and it's almost gone. Anyone ever try this stuff? It's so good! Yummmmm. I should post this in the "what makes you happy?" thread. Or create a "what's better than sex?" thread!
http://www.votemeoff.com/images/smilies/orgasm.gif
(That's what you get when you google "smiley orgasm", in case anyone was wondering.)

[Karo]

http://www.votemeoff.com/images/smilies/orgasm.gif
(That's what you get when you google "smiley orgasm", in case anyone was wondering.)

Lord, I hope I never looked like that...

Sour cream chicken enchiladas and chili rellenos are the best foods in the world.

[may1]

I'm reviving this thread because I just became addicted to a new food: Nutella. I bought a jar two days ago and it's almost gone. Anyone ever try this stuff? It's so good! Yummmmm. I should post this in the "what makes you happy?" thread. Or create a "what's better than sex?" thread!
http://www.votemeoff.com/images/smilies/orgasm.gif
(That's what you get when you google "smiley orgasm", in case anyone was wondering.)

I LOVE Nutella. I discovered this stuff while in Italy 4 years ago, and fell in love. I dip pretzels in it, eat it out of jar with a spoon, spread it on my hubby's lips and licked it off.:tonguewag:

[Firecat]

I'm reviving this thread because I just became addicted to a new food: Nutella. I bought a jar two days ago and it's almost gone. Anyone ever try this stuff? It's so good! Yummmmm. I should post this in the "what makes you happy?" thread. Or create a "what's better than sex?" thread!
http://www.votemeoff.com/images/smilies/orgasm.gif
(That's what you get when you google "smiley orgasm", in case anyone was wondering.)

Yeah. I used to eat Nutella. When I was 6

[ScotyUtah]

BACON. Favorite food of all time. Followed closely by:

Middle Eastern
Thai
Indian
Peruvian
Japanese (okay, Sushi)

This thread is killing me. Good thing I just got back from the gym. Hello Basmati rice and simmered chickpeas....

[jampony]

Yeah. I used to eat Nutella. When I was 6
This from the man who aspires to be a glorified Taco Bell employee.

[zoobabe]

I don't like Nutella, but I know a few that LOVE it. My PB gasm is the chocolate silk Jif which I can't find anymore.:sad:

[chick110]

Dontcha just hate that? These insidious manufacturers get us hooked on new products and then BAM! they disappear never to be seen again. But we still need our FIX!!! I'm still bummed about losing my cocoa puffs milk and cereal bars... :sad:

[may1]

I don't like Nutella, but I know a few that LOVE it. My PB gasm is the chocolate silk Jif which I can't find anymore.:sad:

Zoobabe, I was at the store today looking at PB, and found a chocolate PB in a tube made by "Chets".
They also made Banana flavor PB, and Cinnamon Nutmeg flavor PB.
Have you ever heard of this, or tried it? If you like, I would be happy to buy it for you and send it your way. Let me know.:tongue:

[zoobabe]

Zoobabe, I was at the store today looking at PB, and found a chocolate PB in a tube made by "Chets".
They also made Banana flavor PB, and Cinnamon Nutmeg flavor PB.
Have you ever heard of this, or tried it? If you like, I would be happy to buy it for you and send it your way. Let me know.:tongue:

thank you may, but it's not necessary to buy it for me. I've tried others, but they're not the same and I'm not a big PB fan anyway. I only use the stuff in my cupboard to put in the dog's Kong toy now. I just liked the Jif stuff.:)

[pearlblackdragon]

Favorite foods....
My moms chili, lasagne, cabbage rolls.
My dads moose burgers, bbq hot wings, and homemade ceasar salad dressing.
Sushi, anything Mexican, Dominican black beans and rice, anything made for me by my kids. I especially like peanut butter sandwiches from my daughter....she licks off the peanut butter before she gives it to me, such a good girl.

[AngelVenom]

Chocolate!!! Anything that has chocolate!! All the time!!!

[Karo]

Thanksgiving turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli or green beans, rolls and more gravy. Yum. My favorite meal of all time.

[pearlblackdragon]

my fave pizza is smoked oysters, spinach and cooked tomatoes.....mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[photochild]

I had an AMAZING dinner last night. French food. Started with carrot and ginger soup and some clams in butter sauce. Then chicken courdon bleu (we traded dishes around, so I had some pork and lamb chops too). Then the dessert was amazing, we did a "surf and turf" and shared chocolate crepes and rasperrys in a caramel sauce. Not to mention the yummy Cabernet. Plus I didn't have to pay ;) .

[flipit]

MMMMMMMM PC, free food is sooooo good.

Have y'all ever had those crackers with chocolate on top? I can't remember the name, but I am about to gnaw on my dog's foot right now thinking of them. Ew. She smells like wet nickels. Never mind.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

We had a pretty wonderful dinner the other night at a new restaurant called Urban Flats. It features flatbreads. I had the pizza-ish version. And for dessert - melted chocolate in a fondue pot with poundcake, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows and pineapples to dip in it.

It might not sound that exciting here - but we had a really cute little waiter who explained everything the way the people on Top Chef explain their dishes. He knew all about all the flavors and how the interacted. He made the experience ten times better.

[photochild]

MMMMMMMM PC, free food is sooooo good.

Have y'all ever had those crackers with chocolate on top? I can't remember the name, but I am about to gnaw on my dog's foot right now thinking of them. Ew. She smells like wet nickels. Never mind.

HAHAHA, I think I know what crackers/cookies you're talking about. What do wet nickles smell like anywho?

We had a pretty wonderful dinner the other night at a new restaurant called Urban Flats. It features flatbreads. I had the pizza-ish version. And for dessert - melted chocolate in a fondue pot with poundcake, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows and pineapples to dip in it.

It might not sound that exciting here - but we had a really cute little waiter who explained everything the way the people on Top Chef explain their dishes. He knew all about all the flavors and how the interacted. He made the experience ten times better.

SOUNDS AMAZING. We have a restaurant here called Coastal Flats. They feature seafoodish food. I love me some fondue, The Melting Pot is near my house, but I haven't been in years.

[Pegster]

I had an AMAZING dinner last night. French food. Started with carrot and ginger soup and some clams in butter sauce. ;) .

The soup sounds delish. I'm a big soup gal myself. Especially pumpkin or squash or tomato basil - nothin' chunky in my soup!

Also discovered a big affinity for anything barbequed since I've meandered south of the Mason - Dixon. Yum.

[photochild]

The soup sounds delish. I'm a big soup gal myself. Especially pumpkin or squash or tomato basil - nothin' chunky in my soup!

Also discovered a big affinity for anything barbequed since I've meandered south of the Mason - Dixon. Yum.

I love me some good ribs. Mmmmm.

[photochild]

We had a pretty wonderful dinner the other night at a new restaurant called Urban Flats. It features flatbreads. I had the pizza-ish version. And for dessert - melted chocolate in a fondue pot with poundcake, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows and pineapples to dip in it.

It might not sound that exciting here - but we had a really cute little waiter who explained everything the way the people on Top Chef explain their dishes. He knew all about all the flavors and how the interacted. He made the experience ten times better.

I just realized, I think that was your 2000th post. Damn girl...you're good.

[Quidam]

I just realized, I think that was your 2000th post. Damn girl...you're good.

Ah, great eye Photochild!

Congratulations Tinkerbell

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/holly46559/tinkerbell.jpg

[tati]

Two things:

1) WOW, congrats to Tink!!! I know you're Super Moderator but you really deserve more recognition that that....we need a title that does you justice...anyone?

2) Quidam, you are the poo when it comes to finding the appropriate picture/text for each post--consider me impressed!

[Quidam]

Thank you Tati!:)

[Ms. Tumnus]

I agree. Tink needs a bigger title.

Suggestions for status at your 2000th post (some -- okay most -- are pretty lame)

TVgasm stalker
TVgasmic
Hassled the Hoff
Chentastic
Tvgasm Immunity Idol

I'm sure others can come up with better ones.

[Pegster]

I love me some good ribs. Mmmmm.

Ribs, pulled pork, chicken..you name it. Wonder why I'm gaining weight down here.

[pearlblackdragon]

We had a pretty wonderful dinner the other night at a new restaurant called Urban Flats. It features flatbreads. I had the pizza-ish version. And for dessert - melted chocolate in a fondue pot with poundcake, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows and pineapples to dip in it.

It might not sound that exciting here - but we had a really cute little waiter who explained everything the way the people on Top Chef explain their dishes. He knew all about all the flavors and how the interacted. He made the experience ten times better.

Tink....I cannot believe you wasted your 2000th post on food.....oh wait a minute.....:tonguewag:

Congrats lady....you rock.....

[campfiregirl]

Congrats to our Super Duper Pixie on 2000 posts!
I got you these:flowers:

[Pegster]

I'm at 47 posts. Do I at least get a set of steak knives?

[campfiregirl]

:clap: You get more if you whore it up to 50 tonight.

[Pegster]

:clap: You get more if you whore it up to 50 tonight.

Whoring, I can handle :p

[campfiregirl]

Is that you in your avatar Peg? I seem to remember you didn't have one for a long time.

[Pegster]

Is that you in your avatar Peg? I seem to remember you didn't have one for a long time.

Yup. The original crazy redhead. Added it last week - nice catch.

[campfiregirl]

Great Job Peg! Now you have 51 posts and a completely original avatar! Remember don't drink any fake Rolling Rocks.

And my kid kicks me off the computer.............

[zoobabe]

I agree. Tink needs a bigger title.

Suggestions for status at your 2000th post (some -- okay most -- are pretty lame)

TVgasm stalker
TVgasmic
Hassled the Hoff
Chentastic
Tvgasm Immunity Idol

I'm sure others can come up with better ones.

I like Chentastic.:D

Congrats Tink!:clap:

[Pekmboyd]

Ribs, pulled pork, chicken..you name it. Wonder why I'm gaining weight down here.

Pegster - There used to be (not sure if its still there) a barbecue restaurant right around Vanderbilt somewhere that sold you the naked sandwhich and then they had 30 or so sauces and you could pick whatever you want and mix and match or whatever. It was ALWAYS completely EMPTY! We loved eating there, could never figure out why it was always deserted.

[Pekmboyd]

I like Chentastic.:D

Congrats Tink!:clap:

What about....TVGasm Possessed!

[zoobabe]

What about....TVGasm Possessed!

That is also a good one.

did I mention how much I love your new avatar Pek?

Evan may have surpassed baby-dub as the cutest baby ever!:wub:

[Pekmboyd]

That is also a good one.

did I mention how much I love your new avatar Pek?

Evan may have surpassed baby-dub as the cutest baby ever!:wub:

Thanks :) Though there is a little something lost in the shrinking - his shirt says "What happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's" :)

[zoobabe]

Thanks :) Though there is a little something lost in the shrinking - his shirt says "What happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's" :)

now THAT'S funny!:lol:

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Just noticed all the nice messages over here - thanks ya'll!

[Pegster]

Pegster - There used to be (not sure if its still there) a barbecue restaurant right around Vanderbilt somewhere that sold you the naked sandwhich and then they had 30 or so sauces and you could pick whatever you want and mix and match or whatever. It was ALWAYS completely EMPTY! We loved eating there, could never figure out why it was always deserted.

I'll need to do a search! The only place I know of near Vandy is a little take-out shack with the BEST BBQ going - Hog Heaven. It's a little building that looks like it's about to fall over soon and it's right off Centennial Park. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it, and it's only 8:30!!

[Ms. Tumnus]

Yup. The original crazy redhead.

Hey! I'm the un-original crazy redhead (I'm originally brunette).

Congrats on the 50th post!

I think we should have a "fruits of tvgasm's loins" or "Product of TVgasm" section for all the baby and pet pics.

[Pegster]

Hey! I'm the un-original crazy redhead (I'm originally brunette).


Well, if you'd like to become original, can I call you "Mrs. T"? And, if so, do you promise to fashion your 'do into a mowhawk, wear heavy gold chains around your neck, and say "I pity tha fool" on a frequent basis?

[Quidam]

http://static.flickr.com/48/175733531_ca5a043047.jpg YUM!

[photochild]

http://static.flickr.com/48/175733531_ca5a043047.jpg YUM!

is that what you're doing right now? If so, color me jealous!

Although, I'm so excited for lunch today, my coworker makes the BEST chili and she brought some with some homemade cornbread. It's just the two of us today too, so we won't have to fight the men for it.

[Quidam]

Yum, chili sounds good, although I'm betting it wouldn't sit well yet! I've been battling a bug the past couple of days. http://bestsmileys.com/sick/1.gif Quidam does not like being ill.

[Ms. Tumnus]

Well, if you'd like to become original, can I call you "Mrs. T"? And, if so, do you promise to fashion your 'do into a mowhawk, wear heavy gold chains around your neck, and say "I pity tha fool" on a frequent basis?

I pity tha dog:

http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/dog_mohawk.jpg

[Ms. Tumnus]

Yum, chili sounds good, although I'm betting it wouldn't sit well yet! I've been battling a bug the past couple of days. http://bestsmileys.com/sick/1.gif Quidam does not like being ill.

Urg. Feel better Quidam. Nice Mr. and Mrs. T pic. by the way.

[Quidam]

Urg. Feel better Quidam. Nice Mr. and Mrs. T pic. by the way.

Thank you! And I love the Mr. T dog! :simplesmile:
Looks like something I do to my dogs...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/holly46559/HappyChristmas2.jpg

[Ms. Tumnus]

Thank you! And I love the Mr. T dog! :simplesmile:
Looks like something I do to my dogs...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a369/holly46559/HappyChristmas2.jpg

O. M. G.

too cute.

[photochild]

Quidam, you are too funny. She looks like a little candy cane...I love it!

[Quidam]

It is her Christmas 'Do. Her name is Happy and she lives every moment of that name.

[Krizzatch]

Are we still talking food?
Because I had THE best french fries the other day at a bar in NE Minneapolis...

"Truffle Fries" are french fries, fried in truffle oil, with parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top and served with a side of aioli for dipping. Sweet fancy Moses, these things are like crack to me. I became a human vacuum cleaner.

Also, does anyone have Potbelly Subs in their area? I'm currently hooked on the Vegetarian....

[tati]

"Truffle Fries" are french fries, fried in truffle oil, with parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top and served with a side of aioli for dipping. Sweet fancy Moses, these things are like crack to me. I became a human vacuum cleaner.

Krizzatch, these sound delicious!! i'm curious, where they expensive? We recently dined at a fancy restaurant & a friend ordered the white truffle risotto for an appetizer. He thought the truffles would be mixed in but when the plate arrived, a server promptly showed up alongside the plate, truffle in hand & asked how much he wanted shaved into his dish? The friend thought the truffle was cheese so he told him to 'bring it on!' Well. He enjoyed his plate (remember it was an appetizer) but when we got the bill, he happened to see it first and gasped: $135!! We guessed that the truffle is weighed before it's shaved onto plate, then weighed again, at a cost of probably something like $65/gram. The friend was :o but he said the dish was delicious.

I had truffles in Italy a few years ago and really enjoyed them--I found an olive oil that is flavored with truffles (cheaper than 1 oz. of pure truffle oil they sell for $20) so that is how i enjoy their flavor.

[photochild]

Are we still talking food?
Because I had THE best french fries the other day at a bar in NE Minneapolis...

"Truffle Fries" are french fries, fried in truffle oil, with parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top and served with a side of aioli for dipping. Sweet fancy Moses, these things are like crack to me. I became a human vacuum cleaner.

Also, does anyone have Potbelly Subs in their area? I'm currently hooked on the Vegetarian....

There's a Potbelly near my house, but I've never been. It's next to the Cosi's which I frequent. I'm never in that area at lunch time though. But I've always been curious to try. As for those Truffle Fries, wow! Sounds like little bits of heaven.

[Krizzatch]

Krizzatch, these sound delicious!! i'm curious, where they expensive?

I thought they would be, but they were only a couple of bucks more than the regular "white trash" fries, as I'm now calling them. They could cost $50 and I would pay it.

Photochild, I highly recommend Potbelly. Toasted subs are way better than cold ones in my opinion, and their homemade milkshakes are to die for.

[Pekmboyd]

I'll need to do a search! The only place I know of near Vandy is a little take-out shack with the BEST BBQ going - Hog Heaven. It's a little building that looks like it's about to fall over soon and it's right off Centennial Park. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it, and it's only 8:30!!

Oh! I forgot about Hog Heaven...with the pig on the side, right? :) There's this great little old-fashioned soda shoppe over on Ellison Place, and a place right near it that makes cheeseburgers on French bread that will kill you but you'll die happy (I can't remember the name, but I heard it made Jimmy Buffett's top 10 burger joint list). And of course, the Ben & Jerry's :)

[zoobabe]

There's a Potbelly near my house, but I've never been. It's next to the Cosi's which I frequent. I'm never in that area at lunch time though. But I've always been curious to try. As for those Truffle Fries, wow! Sounds like little bits of heaven.

there is a Potbelly here too, but I wasn't impressed. I still like Panera's sandwiches best.:thumbup:

[t-bag]

there is a Potbelly here too, but I wasn't impressed. I still like Panera's sandwiches best.:thumbup:

I agree. I don't like Potbelly at all. Milio's is where it's at, fool, although that's purely Midwestern so far.

[Pegster]

Oh! I forgot about Hog Heaven...with the pig on the side, right? :) There's this great little old-fashioned soda shoppe over on Ellison Place, and a place right near it that makes cheeseburgers on French bread that will kill you but you'll die happy (I can't remember the name, but I heard it made Jimmy Buffett's top 10 burger joint list). And of course, the Ben & Jerry's :)

You are just too helpful with the restaurant suggestions. Who needs to know the names of these fantastic places? :tonguewag:

My problem is I'm too lazy. I decided that breakfast = Noshville, and that's that. Sundays that's where you'll find me. Also like South Street - esp when it's nice and you can sit at the bar with the deck opened up. Hog Heaven is the Pig on the side place! Looks like it should be condemned.

[Krizzatch]

I agree. I don't like Potbelly at all. Milio's is where it's at, fool, although that's purely Midwestern so far.

T-bag, We got Milio's here, and I always order them for lunches at work. People eat them up like no tomorrow.

Why no love for Potbelly?

[photochild]

there is a Potbelly here too, but I wasn't impressed. I still like Panera's sandwiches best.:thumbup:

They have the best paninis. I love the Frontega Chicken...mmm.

And I agree, toasted sandwiches are leaps and bounds better than the plain old type.

[jampony]

I love the pita bread you get from local fast food joints but the stuff they sell at the grocery stores doesn't even come close. Does anyone know if there's a special name for the type of pitas you get with gyros and where I can find them? Also, Peapod sells something called Naan and I was wondering if anyone knew what that was (and what the difference is between plain and tandoori).

PS: Still addicted to Pizza Hut personal pan veggie pizzas and Taco Bell bean burritos with sour cream. Why can't I stop eating these things???

[giffordsaz]

there is a Potbelly here too, but I wasn't impressed. I still like Panera's sandwiches best.:thumbup:I agree. I don't like Potbelly at all. Milio's is where it's at, fool, although that's purely Midwestern so far.

hhmm , miss em both:(

PS: Still addicted to Pizza Hut personal pan veggie pizzas and Taco Bell bean burritos with sour cream. Why can't I stop eating these things???
i gave up on the pizza hut pan anything....
that is deadly to a normal human ass,
but i love the tacobellbeanburritowithextraonion..... yummy
growing up we had an enchrito at tacobell that was different than the ones they make now... ours had three black olive slices and sour cream on them too.

When I grew up I Michigan I used to refuse to eat steak when my mom made it.. I begged for hot dogs, which she gladly made, and I was as happy as a clam!
(why are clams happy?????)

[RachWho?]

I miss 'em both too, Giff. :(

My favorite foods: sushi, Thai food, Indian food, Vietnamese food.

I think I was born in the wrong hemisphere.

But frankly, I really just love food.

[jampony]

growing up we had an enchrito at tacobell that was different than the ones they make now... ours had three black olive slices and sour cream on them too.
I remember those, giff! I loooved them. I don't know why they stopped making them that way. I think I cornered fc in the chat room once about that!

[lennonwhore]

Mmm, I.m so hungry. My favorite food of all time is pizza, especially if it comes from Za.s (a local pub and pizza place) and is one whole wheat crust. Oh man, I.m about to die of hunger here and I.m torturing myself with the thought of this delicious pizza.

I also love sushi, Thai food, Persian food, Mexican food (of course), German food, beer food, really all kinds of food. I.m a fan of eating. I would like to be eating right about now.

[Pegster]

Ok, now I'm hungry. I'm off for my egg-white/spinach/provolone omelette at Noshville.

Hopefully, I'll be good and do the side of fruit instead of potahtoes. Probably not.

[LonnaSaur]

Amy's vanilla ice cream, from Austin, Texas. They serve at a restaurant called Austin Grill in Alexandria, Virginia and it is SO good.

[Karo]

Also, Peapod sells something called Naan and I was wondering if anyone knew what that was (and what the difference is between plain and tandoori).



Naan is an Indian flatbread. It's good! I don't know the difference between plain and tandoori, though.

Sprouts sells a veggie foccacia bread that I have to start eating as soon as I get to the car. Yum!

[RachWho?]

Naan is an Indian flatbread. It's good! I don't know the difference between plain and tandoori, though.

Sprouts sells a veggie foccacia bread that I have to start eating as soon as I get to the car. Yum!

Trader Joe's sells naan and garlic naan in the freezer section...it is delicious. I can't go get Indian without getting naan. It's is yummy! In fact, we are having Trader Joe's veggie masala burgers with naan tonight. So good! :)

[chooch850]

Sesame chicken w/brocolli from Holy Wong's.

[Pekmboyd]

Naan is an Indian flatbread. It's good! I don't know the difference between plain and tandoori, though.

Sprouts sells a veggie foccacia bread that I have to start eating as soon as I get to the car. Yum!

Trader Joe's sells naan and garlic naan in the freezer section...it is delicious. I can't go get Indian without getting naan. It's is yummy! In fact, we are having Trader Joe's veggie masala burgers with naan tonight. So good! :)

I'm sorry, I only eat foods with English words. Carrots. Pizza. McDonald's. :)

[Clair]

and I was as happy as a clam!
(why are clams happy?????)

I was curious too and found:

The saying is very definitely American, hardly known elsewhere. The fact is, we’ve lost its second half, which makes everything clear. The full expression is happy as a clam at high tide or happy as a clam at high water. Clam digging has to be done at low tide, when you stand a chance of finding them and extracting them. At high water, clams are comfortably covered in water and so able to feed, comparatively at ease and free of the risk that some hunter will rip them untimely from their sandy berths. I guess that’s a good enough definition of happy.


There is also Sonnet to a Clam but it looked boring so I didn't read it.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

I'm sorry, I only eat foods with English words. Carrots. Pizza. McDonald's. :)

More and more it seems you are my SOUL mate - or Soul Sista? Something soully.

[angiemarie]

I'm sorry, I only eat foods with English words. Carrots. Pizza. McDonald's. :)

What about ravioli, spaghetti, or lasagna? And life wouldn't be worth living without tacos, burritos, and nachos. :drool:

[jampony]

Naan is an Indian flatbread. It's good! I don't know the difference between plain and tandoori, though.

Sprouts sells a veggie foccacia bread that I have to start eating as soon as I get to the car. Yum!

Trader Joe's sells naan and garlic naan in the freezer section...it is delicious. I can't go get Indian without getting naan. It's is yummy! In fact, we are having Trader Joe's veggie masala burgers with naan tonight. So good! :)
Thanks, ladies! I'm going to have to give both versions a try.

[photochild]

I'm sorry, I only eat foods with English words. Carrots. Pizza. McDonald's. :)

Isn't pizza an Italian word?

And I'm craving Thai right now. The place down the street (I FINALLY live close enough for them to deliver) makes this amazing beef in garlic sauce. And I feel healthy eating it because it comes with a crapload of broccoli.

[lennonwhore]

Isn't pizza an Italian word?

And I'm craving Thai right now. The place down the street (I FINALLY live close enough for them to deliver) makes this amazing beef in garlic sauce. And I feel healthy eating it because it comes with a crapload of broccoli.

broccoli is one of the gassiest foods, too. so you probably fart a bunch...which is always fun to do!

[LonnaSaur]

And I'm craving Thai right now. The place down the street (I FINALLY live close enough for them to deliver) makes this amazing beef in garlic sauce. And I feel healthy eating it because it comes with a crapload of broccoli.

Ummmmm, Thai food!

Last night I had Bunny Tracks ice cream from Blue Bunny. It is so rich I can't eat much (that's a good thing!) but boy is it ever yummy!

Can I just say that I LOVE cocktail sauce when it has TONS of horseradish in it? When made just right, I swear it could cure a sinus infection. Yum!!

[photochild]

broccoli is one of the gassiest foods, too. so you probably fart a bunch...which is always fun to do!

YUM - lunch time. :D

[RachWho?]

I am lunching on Trader Joe's Satay Noodles and Sauce...it's sooo good and cheap. And vegan, apparently.

[Firecat]

On the subject of food in the other thread....i'll just repeat that PF Changs is awesome, and the Hot Fish is the best dish.

Locals probably know the Millenia Mall...great restaurants. PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Mcormicks, Brio....

[RachWho?]

I have become an avocado fanatic. I think they may be my favorite single food on earth. did you know they are a super food? They are too good to be true.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

We hold a lot of events at the M@M Brio. Love that place! Last time we ordered one of every kind of flatbread and passed it around tapas style, then we did the same thing with all the desserts - what a tasty night that was.

[LonnaSaur]

Firecat is right, PF Chang's is pretty awesome. I love their lettuce wraps and their spicy chicken (can't remember what it's called). Mr. Saur and have to take M-I-L out to dinner soon and she loves PF Chang's so I have my fingers crossed that we'll go there.

I LOVE seafood and since we were at the beach for our honeymoon I got to eat lots and lots. Crab, yum! Crab bisque, cream of crab, crab-stuffed flounder. And then there was shrimp, scallops, oh boy, it was good. Mr. Saur doesn't like seafood so he is an extra wonderful sweetheart for indulging me by taking me to my favorite places. Now I'm hungry!!

[John Bender]

On the subject of food in the other thread....i'll just repeat that PF Changs is awesome, and the Hot Fish is the best dish.

Locals probably know the Millenia Mall...great restaurants. PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Mcormicks, Brio....

Ooo! I almost forgot. Up here in the LA (Lower Alabama) section of Florida, we're getting a PF Changs in Sandestin on November 1. The Hot Fish rocks, but I could eat either the Chang's Spicy Chicken or the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps every day day for a month and not get tired of them.

Plus, it takes three people to eat one Great Wall of Chocolate.

[lennonwhore]

I.ve never eaten at PF Chang.s

Is it like the Cheesecake Factory (main menu-wise)?

[Firecat]

Nah. Here's the menu...

http://www.pfchangs.com/cuisine/menu/pfChangsMenu.pdf

[lennonwhore]

mmmm

i.m going there this weekend!

[Firecat]

My faves are Shrimp Fried Rice, Hot Fish, Crispy Honey Shrimp.

[chooch850]

...... shrimp gumbo, bbq'd shrimp, shrimp on a stick, shrimp caserole, ......

[Pekmboyd]

...fried shrimp, shrimp soup, coconut shrimp....

[ketch18]

im craving today for the newyorker pizza..and chocolates..whenever i feel bad, il just eat a bar of chocolAte and everythings will be alryt again..:D

[Themiki]

In N Out 2x4's are what I'm currently craving, but in general I have to go with the token mid-twenties homo answer of sushi. Mmmm... raw fish.

[braq]

Hello,
I love foods....my favourite food is of huge range...starts from Chinese food to different fast foods like Pizza, Soup, Chicken Broost, French fries. I love chocolate cake also...