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Posted by izatryt, August 25, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Okay ~ Just spent the last full week of my life in sunny, sorry, I meant Fay Florida. I worked very hard helping my BFF get her kids moved into their college digs. In the rain. The relentless, never ending 24/7 torrential rain in central Florida. Got home to PA late last night and I am wondering if I will ever recover from the experience. I was looking forward to a bit of fine dining and some new and exciting local good eats. After all, I gave up a week of my life because I am a good friend, right? We ate at the same 3 or 4 restaurants EVERY day to avoid traveling and getting dressed up. I am going to need a good home cooked dinner tomorrow night (way too tired tonight!) I am in the mood for seafood and pasta. I would love some spicy ideas. Please help me!
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Posted by izatryt, August 17, 2008 at 10:44 AM
So, I wandered over to FN because my Tivo did not pick up Ann's show for two Sundays. What happened to her show?
While I was looking around, I saw an ad for a new show called The Cooking Loft. It kind of looked promising. Has anyone else seen the ad?
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Posted by izatryt, August 14, 2008 at 8:45 AM
A Chef and a Spy! That got my attention this morning. What do you think about that?
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Posted by izatryt, August 11, 2008 at 6:23 PM
From the restaurant ordering thread, I started thinking about something I have been seeing more and more. I was raised not to pick up my knife and fork until everyone at the table has been served, whether at home or in a restaurant.
It really bothers me to see people "dig in" as soon as their plate is put in front of them. We went to dinner last week with a group of people. The minute the one person's plate was down he was shoveling his food with his elbow and arm on the table. I was beside myself!
Do you think I am out of line in my thinking?
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Posted by izatryt, August 10, 2008 at 4:46 PM
When searching the threads to see new comments posted, it would make sense to see the time of the last post to a thread so we would not have to scroll through to see the last comment, which we may have already seen, more than once. I can't keep count of the number of posts on each thread. I would rather spend my time seeing what is new. Life is short, you know?
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Posted by izatryt, August 6, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I have a couple of recipes that call for white pepper. I understand the whole pepper color thing. But, white pepper tastes terrible to me and I don't like the way it smells. Am I alone here? Would you use the white pepper or stick with black pepper? Is there a substitute you recommend?
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Posted by izatryt, August 1, 2008 at 10:46 PM
So you end up on a deserted island. BUT, you have a backpack and it is filled with? What will you make and how will you make it? (Yeah, I know I should watch FN and not TVLand)
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Posted by izatryt, July 31, 2008 at 7:33 PM
DH is a musician (by hobby) and we are having his music peeps over for a BBQ next weekend. I would like to come up with a unique cocktail, preferably one I can serve in martini glasses (because they are SO cool). I will be serving said cocktail with appetizers. Grilled shrimp cocktail, seared scallops with spicy mango puree, tenderloin carpaccio with fresh lemon, olive oil and shaved parm, vegetable crudite with hummus and a basil buttermilk dip. Oh so talented and creative SEers, help me out!
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Posted by izatryt, July 30, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Most of my SE buds know I am from New England. For those that don't, izatryt & hot weather? Not such a good idea! So, I have been suckered into helping my dear friend get her 2 kids settled into UCF next month. Yes, I know I have the big "S" tattooed on the forehead! PLEASE give me your recs for some fine dining (the very least I deserve) and some ideas to pass on to the kids to help them get some good and healthy eats as they adapt to college life away from home. Hopefully, they won't have to blow their budget the first week. I am bringing enough tissues to deal with their mother!! But a girl's gotta eat!
With that said, they are being supplied with all of the tools to cook at home as well. What markets are close to school? They can both cook to some degree.
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Posted by izatryt, July 23, 2008 at 6:22 PM
What food journey is on your list? For me, it would be a tour through Italy of the foods and wines from all the regions. I want to experience the local cultures and taste the foods they painstakingly prepare. I want to eat where they eat and shop where they shop for their own kitchens. I want to savor every drop of the wines they make. I want to meet the people who make those delightful wines and when I leave Italy, I will leave with my mind full of the most incredible memories that will last until bucket time!
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