Something Delicious - Page 71

Sun · 01-06-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Ice cream? Sign me up.

One of my projects for this winter is to make ice cream and develop some interesting new recipes There is a great place in Berkeley that makes a Cabernet Blackberry sorbet and it is so good that it inspires me to make something that is that unforgettable.

On a more simple note, I can be really content with a scoop of chocolate ice cream or mango sorbet. Ice cream is my "go to" sweet.

Ursy · 01-06-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Ursy..this is a great idea hon. Many manufacturers put you on revolving credit in retail so you sell the goods and then pay for them. You can even do this online.

You get to shop for a living.

Omgs, to shop for a living would be the coolest thing ever!!

Of course, I'd have to test all the homewares, you know, for quality control. Serious business, this.

Sun · 01-06-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

This is so amazing to me. I think about all of those things when I have a party. Every little touch... Platters, plates, if I am serving buffet style, is the food at different levels so it can be seen and accessed. are there napkins and plates available at different locations so they are where they will be needed. Are there candles out, does the room smell right. Hosting is so much fun for me. I would love to be able to do it on a grander scale like that, even just once.

Well you will have to come out and help with a party sometime. There will be tons of opportunities in the future. No shortage of work or need for creative people.

Sun · 01-06-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ursy

Omgs, to shop for a living would be the coolest thing ever!!

Of course, I'd have to test all the homewares, you know, for quality control. Serious business, this.

Between purchasing at wholesale and getting free samples, you would be in heaven. You may have your new career lined up. With your sense of style and artistic flare, plus knowledge of cuisine, you will do SO well! Lets talk about this, I bet we both know of an investor who would back you.

My wheels are spinning.

Dominique · 01-06-2013, 11:03 AM

There was an unofficial apple festival at the farmers market today. I picked up a bushel (?) mixed of gala and granny smith apples for under $9.

o.k., it was a US mail hod, not an official bushel. You get the picture.

Also, an early January warming trend and snow melt, so I rode my bicyle, as did many others. We are one of the top five cities for bicycle popularity. Another bicycle rider told me that today

Oh, I almost forgot!

Putting apples into the crockpot now. Homemade chunky applesauce coming up shortly.

JustLovelyJenn · 01-06-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

There was an unofficial apple festival at the farmers market today. I picked up a bushel (?) mixed of gala and granny smith apples for under $9.

o.k., it was a US mail hod, not an official bushel. You get the picture.

Also, an early January warming trend and snow melt, so I rode my bicyle, as did many others. We are one of the top five cities for bicycle popularity. Another bicycle rider told me that today

Oh, I almost forgot!

Putting apples into the crockpot now. Homemade chunky applesauce coming up shortly.

Would love your applesauce recipe, if you care to share.

TheMerryFairy · 01-06-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

One of my projects for this winter is to make ice cream and develop some interesting new recipes There is a great place in Berkeley that makes a Cabernet Blackberry sorbet and it is so good that it inspires me to make something that is that unforgettable.

On a more simple note, I can be really content with a scoop of chocolate ice cream or mango sorbet. Ice cream is my "go to" sweet.

Do you make by hand or machine? That Blackberry sorbet sounds devine. I guess I will have to keep up on the thred, to see what you have come up with. Do you provide free samples?

Dominique · 01-06-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Would love your applesauce recipe, if you care to share.

I'd love to share. Thanks for asking! I got this off the internet. I use whatever apples I have on hand and the only other suggestion I have is ALWAYS use the lemon otherwise it rapidly turns an unappetizing brown.

(you can even use the lemon juice inside a plastic lemon if you don't have a fresh lemon on hand)

I tried to cut and paste it and too much information came along, so click on the link!
ENJOY!!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/c...pplesauce.html

Sun · 01-06-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

There was an unofficial apple festival at the farmers market today. I picked up a bushel (?) mixed of gala and granny smith apples for under $9.

o.k., it was a US mail hod, not an official bushel. You get the picture.

Also, an early January warming trend and snow melt, so I rode my bicyle, as did many others. We are one of the top five cities for bicycle popularity. Another bicycle rider told me that today

Oh, I almost forgot!

Putting apples into the crockpot now. Homemade chunky applesauce coming up shortly.

Welcome Dominique!

Sounds like a fun outing. I am a big fan of farmers markets and biking.

Fresh apple sauce is great, I make it as often as I can. Granny Smith apples are my pick for a sauce. We also get good amount of Fiji up in the hills of Northern CA, so I have used those as well. Then a variety called Arkansas Black turned out a good batch. The Granny Smith and lemon give it a bite that I really like. Same goes for me if I am making a pie or apple tart. Granny Smith does the trick.

JustLovelyJenn · 01-06-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

I'd love to share. Thanks for asking! I got this off the internet. I use whatever apples I have on hand and the only other suggestion I have is ALWAYS use the lemon otherwise it rapidly turns an unappetizing brown.

(you can even use the lemon juice inside a plastic lemon if you don't have a fresh lemon on hand)

I tried to cut and paste it and too much information came along, so click on the link!
ENJOY!!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/c...pplesauce.html

All this talk of apples and sauce is making me want to make pork chops with apples... Perhaps that will be dinner tonight, I have some in the freezer...

Sun · 01-06-2013, 02:57 PM

Looks like I am going out for sushi tonight with the girls. I just watched them swim and then soak in a hot tub, while giggle and laugh like little girls. Wish I had them in my life when they were little. Feels like I missed out on so much. Life can be so serious for them..one has so much pressure in High School with SAT prep and AP classes. Then life in general. The other has massive college pressure to deal with. They are great students and beautiful people. It is so nice to watch them cut loose and just play.

One is a vegetarian and the other will eat anything. lol. Going out to dinner with them will be an adventure. Oddly I have been craving Korean bbq with kimchi. Has anyone made Korean bbq beef? A Chef friend gave me a recipe and I need to try it out. Whenever I am near a Korean neighborhood I look for the busy bbq joint. Its a favorite.

Growing up, Sunday's were always big family dinner day. There was no such thing as working or going out with friends. We gathered at my Grandmothers home and we had a big feast. Every Sunday. The meal and the conversations set the tone for the rest of the week. Sort of like how I experience a good sermon at Church. I had high hopes that by now I would be settled with my own family having Sunday dinners together and carrying on that tradition. But plans don't always work out the way that we think they will, and sometimes the universe has an entirely different path for us. When things have ever fallen apart in my life, I always believe that they do, because I need to see the next door that is opening for me. And it always does. That said, I cant be sad about yesterday or today, because I have so much to look forward to, for all of my tomorrows.

MarquisdeShey · 01-06-2013, 04:27 PM

Chicken Fettucinni Alfredo. *s

TheMerryFairy · 01-06-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Looks like I am going out for sushi tonight with the girls. I just watched them swim and then soak in a hot tub, while giggle and laugh like little girls. Wish I had them in my life when they were little. Feels like I missed out on so much. Life can be so serious for them..one has so much pressure in High School with SAT prep and AP classes. Then life in general. The other has massive college pressure to deal with. They are great students and beautiful people. It is so nice to watch them cut loose and just play.

One is a vegetarian and the other will eat anything. lol. Going out to dinner with them will be an adventure. Oddly I have been craving Korean bbq with kimchi. Has anyone made Korean bbq beef? A Chef friend gave me a recipe and I need to try it out. Whenever I am near a Korean neighborhood I look for the busy bbq joint. Its a favorite.

Growing up, Sunday's were always big family dinner day. There was no such thing as working or going out with friends. We gathered at my Grandmothers home and we had a big feast. Every Sunday. The meal and the conversations set the tone for the rest of the week. Sort of like how I experience a good sermon at Church. I had high hopes that by now I would be settled with my own family having Sunday dinners together and carrying on that tradition. But plans don't always work out the way that we think they will, and sometimes the universe has an entirely different path for us. When things have ever fallen apart in my life, I always believe that they do, because I need to see the next door that is opening for me. And it always does. That said, I cant be sad about yesterday or today, because I have so much to look forward to, for all of my tomorrows.

I love Korean bbq beef. Okay to break it down : I love Korean and bbq anything. Together it is one of my favorite comfort meals.There are some great food trucks all over Canada that serve wonderful dishes you would never imagine to find outside of a restaurant. My favorite is a Korean bbq beef taco dish. I was planning on using all of the griled protiens done today through this week for quick meals, would you mind sharing your beef recipe with us?

Sun · 01-06-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I love Korean bbq beef. Okay to break it down : I love Korean and bbq anything. Together it is one of my favorite comfort meals.There are some great food trucks all over Canada that serve wonderful dishes you would never imagine to find outside of a restaurant. My favorite is a Korean bbq beef taco dish. I was planning on using all of the griled protiens done today through this week for quick meals, would you mind sharing your beef recipe with us?

The recipe belongs to a Chef friend and I need to ask her permission to share it on a public site. If it is ok with her I will post it.

Ang · 01-06-2013, 05:37 PM

Had a few friends over for New Year's eve and decided to try a couple of new appetizers recipes.

The skinny baked coconut shrimp and stuffed bacon and cream cheese mushrooms were a hit. In fact, all the appetizers were quickly gobbled up.

My Pinterest addiction paid off.

Sun · 01-06-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ang

Had a few friends over for New Year's eve and decided to try a couple of new appetizers recipes.

The skinny baked coconut shrimp and stuffed bacon and cream cheese mushrooms were a hit. In fact, all the appetizers were quickly gobbled up.

My Pinterest addiction paid off.

Hiya Ang,

If you feel like posting a recipe that would be great. Party appetizers always come in handy. Did you do any kind of dipping sauce with the shrimp?

TheMerryFairy · 01-06-2013, 08:30 PM

Do you ever get those mid evening cravings for something sweet or salty? Do you give in or find a heathier alternative? ( personally I think treating yourself teaches a valuable lesson about self worth). What types of things do you crave? Does anyone have any fun favorite recipes to share? I am going to try to remember that "special" treats shouldn't only come out for the holiday season.

Corkey · 01-14-2013, 04:54 PM

Made pulled chicken tacos last night. I crave salt and have no idea why and I try very hard not to give into the cravings.

MarquisdeShey · 01-14-2013, 05:52 PM

Mejillones ~ sautéed fresh mussels, white wine, fennel, Pernod, preserved lemon, herbs...

Glass of Novelum Chardonnay.

Bon apetit'...

spritzerJ · 01-14-2013, 06:08 PM

Some food adventures over the weekend...
First.. Spanish rice in the crock pot... total bust. It wasn't any easier than just doing it in the pot.
I love having time to roast a chicken. Next I can can the chicken stock. Oh ya!

Now a question... I don't know the rankings of peppers based on hotness or flavors... so what are 2 or 3 really hot peppers that mix well together? I need to make pepper jelly super duper spicy.

01-06-2013, 11:03 AM	#1405
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Indoor farmers market this morning There was an unofficial apple festival at the farmers market today. I picked up a bushel (?) mixed of gala and granny smith apples for under $9. o.k., it was a US mail hod, not an official bushel. You get the picture. Also, an early January warming trend and snow melt, so I rode my bicyle, as did many others. We are one of the top five cities for bicycle popularity. Another bicycle rider told me that today Oh, I almost forgot! Putting apples into the crockpot now. Homemade chunky applesauce coming up shortly. __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?? Last edited by Dominique; 01-06-2013 at 11:08 AM. Reason: fixed sentence structure.

01-06-2013, 02:57 PM	#1411
Sun Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He, him, his Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 1,775 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,557 Thanked 5,551 Times in 1,456 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Looks like I am going out for sushi tonight with the girls. I just watched them swim and then soak in a hot tub, while giggle and laugh like little girls. Wish I had them in my life when they were little. Feels like I missed out on so much. Life can be so serious for them..one has so much pressure in High School with SAT prep and AP classes. Then life in general. The other has massive college pressure to deal with. They are great students and beautiful people. It is so nice to watch them cut loose and just play. One is a vegetarian and the other will eat anything. lol. Going out to dinner with them will be an adventure. Oddly I have been craving Korean bbq with kimchi. Has anyone made Korean bbq beef? A Chef friend gave me a recipe and I need to try it out. Whenever I am near a Korean neighborhood I look for the busy bbq joint. Its a favorite. Growing up, Sunday's were always big family dinner day. There was no such thing as working or going out with friends. We gathered at my Grandmothers home and we had a big feast. Every Sunday. The meal and the conversations set the tone for the rest of the week. Sort of like how I experience a good sermon at Church. I had high hopes that by now I would be settled with my own family having Sunday dinners together and carrying on that tradition. But plans don't always work out the way that we think they will, and sometimes the universe has an entirely different path for us. When things have ever fallen apart in my life, I always believe that they do, because I need to see the next door that is opening for me. And it always does. That said, I cant be sad about yesterday or today, because I have so much to look forward to, for all of my tomorrows. __________________ “Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along.” ― Rumi

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01-14-2013, 04:54 PM	#1418
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01-14-2013, 05:52 PM	#1419
MarquisdeShey Member How Do You Identify?: bent Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her/They Relationship Status: Minding my own business. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I live here now Posts: 1,200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 845 Thanked 4,727 Times in 921 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Happy Monday... Mejillones ~ sautéed fresh mussels, white wine, fennel, Pernod, preserved lemon, herbs... Glass of Novelum Chardonnay. Bon apetit'... __________________ My manner of thinking, so you say, cannot be approved. Do you suppose I care? A poor fool is s/he who adopts a manner of thinking for others! ~Marquis de Sade

01-06-2013, 05:37 PM	#1415
Ang Junior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 73 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 211 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 1734618	Had a few friends over for New Year's eve and decided to try a couple of new appetizers recipes. The skinny baked coconut shrimp and stuffed bacon and cream cheese mushrooms were a hit. In fact, all the appetizers were quickly gobbled up. My Pinterest addiction paid off.

01-06-2013, 08:30 PM	#1417
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01-14-2013, 06:08 PM	#1420
spritzerJ Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Queer (gender), female (biological marker) Preferred Pronoun?: she will work as a default. Relationship Status: engaged to jac until 8/10/14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 3,154 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,307 Thanked 15,802 Times in 2,905 Posts Rep Power: 0	Some food adventures over the weekend... First.. Spanish rice in the crock pot... total bust. It wasn't any easier than just doing it in the pot. I love having time to roast a chicken. Next I can can the chicken stock. Oh ya! Now a question... I don't know the rankings of peppers based on hotness or flavors... so what are 2 or 3 really hot peppers that mix well together? I need to make pepper jelly super duper spicy.