Something Delicious

TheMerryFairy · 03-11-2013, 02:59 PM

What is everyone eating today???

I have eaten very well so far today and I haven't even gotten to the icing on the cake yet!!!!!

For breakfast I stopped at a local coffee shop where I was bought TWO cups of deliciousness to start my day. The first was a chai latte and the second was a hazelnut caramel espresso macchiato. THAT kickstarted my energy, if I wasn't already alert. THEN I was surprised with gifts, homemade baked goods and really cool balloons so I must have been levitating by then!

Work is going to be crazy this week so my boss was determined to surprise me somehow at the shop. I walked into sweet birthday flowers, some pastery on the counter and an everything bagel with light jalapeno cream cheese. Apparently I needed to spice it up today *laughs* My station was decorated simply with a few streamers and a box with a card and bow attached. He is too good to me.

I had a great day filled with laughs, a smile that didn't leave my face, great energy, fun talks and beautiful birthday wishes and it's not even over!!

My boss demanded I take lunch, instead of overworking myself. I was worried because it was so busy of course. He handled that by announcing his birthday party idea and the clients could have cookies and tea or coffee if they wished. It seemed to make the shop more busy (the party blowers didn't help) but calm at the same time.

He ordered subway for all of the staff and after the clients had their goods, we had 30 minutes before anyone showed back up.

My birthday meal for tonight is - deep fried cheese ravioli with marinara to dip, a grape leaf, mixed lettuce and cabbage sald with beef, veggies, apricot and a light honey garlic vinigrette, chicken and chorizo penne with mushrooms, apricot, fig, herbs and a spiced tomato sauce

DESSERT : a homemade tiramisu cake that I am dying to dive into but won't because it looks so good.

meridiantoo · 03-11-2013, 07:39 PM

I am going to cook my first corned beef next week. Any suggestions, tips, etc.?

Sun · 03-11-2013, 08:47 PM

Hola Delicious people!

Happy Birthday to Merry Fairy and FeminineAllure! What an awesome month for birthdays. My mini diva turns 16 next week. Hard to believe.

I hope that you all are doing well. It has been an insanely busy week at work with the town full of tourists and a location that is the center of all of the action. Wow. Today we were short staffed and I made pizza all day. We have an amazing pizza oven. It was a total blast. That brought me to my next question:

What are are your favorite pizza toppings?

TheMerryFairy · 03-11-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hola Delicious people!

Happy Birthday to Merry Fairy and FeminineAllure! What an awesome month for birthdays. My mini diva turns 16 next week. Hard to believe.

I hope that you all are doing well. It has been an insanely busy week at work with the town full of tourists and a location that is the center of all of the action. Wow. Today we were short staffed and I made pizza all day. We have an amazing pizza oven. It was a total blast. That brought me to my next question:

What are are your favorite pizza toppings?

If I just say yes will it count? LOL I love pizza especially from a wood or clay oven. It's hard to pick a favorite although lately for a specialty pizza I've been digging a moroccan chicken pizza with an apricot tomato sauce and loaded with veggies.

Sun · 03-11-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

If I just say yes will it count? LOL I love pizza especially from a wood or clay oven. It's hard to pick a favorite although lately for a specialty pizza I've been digging a moroccan chicken pizza with an apricot tomato sauce and loaded with veggies.

LOL, yes.

That sounds really good. Today I kept thinking about how much fun it would be to open a Pizza shop that also serves home made ice cream. With lots of options for Vegans and gluten free customers. Fun food, made from organic, sustainable, local farms.

Omg and it was baby day at work! 3 sets of twins came into the restaurant! Totally mind blowing. The staff lets me know when cute kids are in the dining room because I love children, especially babies. So over the course of the day, we had a lot of kids come through. It was very awesome. One little guy even picked out his own fresh basil leaves for his pizza. He seemed fascinated with the texture. Our pizza station is open so I was able to interact with the customers. Fun.

TheMerryFairy · 03-11-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

LOL, yes.

That sounds really good. Today I kept thinking about how much fun it would be to open a Pizza shop that also serves home made ice cream. With lots of options for Vegans and gluten free customers. Fun food, made from organic, sustainable, local farms.

Omg and it was baby day at work! 3 sets of twins came into the restaurant! Totally mind blowing. The staff lets me know when cute kids are in the dining room because I love children, especially babies. So over the course of the day, we had a lot of kids come through. It was very awesome. One little guy even picked out his own fresh basil leaves for his pizza. He seemed fascinated with the texture. Our pizza station is open so I was able to interact with the customers. Fun.

That is really cute. I love kids too and that kind of interaction. The shop was full of them since kids are on break from school this week. It was even better when they smiled brightly when they found out they could pick out a cookie to take home as partof my work birthday celebration.

I am happy you had fun today. Your idea for a restaurant sounds brilliant! Gelato all the way

Sun · 03-11-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by meridiantoo

I am going to cook my first corned beef next week. Any suggestions, tips, etc.?

I add a little apple cider vinegar to the water. For me, the cabbage is the draw, so I make a lot of it.

Suggestion: Buy organic, naturally raised beef.

TheMerryFairy · 03-11-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by meridiantoo

I am going to cook my first corned beef next week. Any suggestions, tips, etc.?

The brine is key! Make sure you make it ahead of time, cook it down and then put it in the firdge for a few days with the brisket.

Go low and slow!

Sun · 03-11-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

The brine is key! Make sure you make it ahead of time, cook it down and then put it in the firdge for a few days with the brisket.

Go low and slow!

What is in your brine? My only issue with brine is the heavy salting. So I am forever deconstructing brine.

ahk · 03-11-2013, 09:30 PM

just coming by to say hi--

last week of classes--- YAY!!

Sun · 03-11-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

just coming by to say hi--

last week of classes--- YAY!!

Hey buddy! What are you going to do to celebrate your downtime?

We have a new cook at work from NM. Today she told me that her state has really good green chili's..I laughed my azz off..she had no idea what a chili freak I am or how I have already been all over the state eating green chili. It was cute.

ahk · 03-12-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hey buddy! What are you going to do to celebrate your downtime?

We have a new cook at work from NM. Today she told me that her state has really good green chili's..I laughed my azz off..she had no idea what a chili freak I am or how I have already been all over the state eating green chili. It was cute.

Well Friday is my last day, after my final and exit class -- I am going out to Billy's Long Bar for a drink or two with classmates, my lovely wife will be joining me and finally meeting everyone (put faces to names that I've bitched about

) lol. Then Saturday, my wife (K) and I are meeting up with an old friend for dinner, conversation, drinks at O'Neils Irish Pub. K has been planning on a trip up north (Santa FE) for the next 4 days after that, but honestly, I have no idea what we're doing, where we're staying, eating, soaking-- she says its my surprise!! Then after that-- I come home and study for my CRT and RRT/SRRT I have 3 tests to get my License. I am super excited and kind of anxious! but I've busted my ass these last few years and I know I'm ready.

Thank you for asking, Sun.

So a co-worker said that-- funny. Did you tell her that you heart green chili!! and ask her why she didn't bring you any?? Sheesh, the nerve.

Have a good night-- and again, thank you.

Corkey · 03-12-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

What is in your brine? My only issue with brine is the heavy salting. So I am forever deconstructing brine.

Try 1:1 sugar to salt in brine.

Sun · 03-11-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

What is everyone eating today???

I have eaten very well so far today and I haven't even gotten to the icing on the cake yet!!!!!

For breakfast I stopped at a local coffee shop where I was bought TWO cups of deliciousness to start my day. The first was a chai latte and the second was a hazelnut caramel espresso macchiato. THAT kickstarted my energy, if I wasn't already alert. THEN I was surprised with gifts, homemade baked goods and really cool balloons so I must have been levitating by then!

Work is going to be crazy this week so my boss was determined to surprise me somehow at the shop. I walked into sweet birthday flowers, some pastery on the counter and an everything bagel with light jalapeno cream cheese. Apparently I needed to spice it up today *laughs* My station was decorated simply with a few streamers and a box with a card and bow attached. He is too good to me.

I had a great day filled with laughs, a smile that didn't leave my face, great energy, fun talks and beautiful birthday wishes and it's not even over!!

My boss demanded I take lunch, instead of overworking myself. I was worried because it was so busy of course. He handled that by announcing his birthday party idea and the clients could have cookies and tea or coffee if they wished. It seemed to make the shop more busy (the party blowers didn't help) but calm at the same time.

He ordered subway for all of the staff and after the clients had their goods, we had 30 minutes before anyone showed back up.

My birthday meal for tonight is - deep fried cheese ravioli with marinara to dip, a grape leaf, mixed lettuce and cabbage sald with beef, veggies, apricot and a light honey garlic vinigrette, chicken and chorizo penne with mushrooms, apricot, fig, herbs and a spiced tomato sauce

DESSERT : a homemade tiramisu cake that I am dying to dive into but won't because it looks so good.

My goodness birthday girl you are having feast. I am really happy that you are having a wonderful day. Everyone should have a wonderful birthday.

As for what am I eating today, not much. I had fresh mozzerella, tomato, basil on a bed of Arugula for lunch. That is all I have to report. Too tired to deal with dinner. Need to get stuff done around the house and ready for another busy day. This is the last season of seasonal work for me. As much as travelling once was very alluring to me, I am craving being back home in CA.

TheMerryFairy · 03-11-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

My goodness birthday girl you are having feast. I am really happy that you are having a wonderful day. Everyone should have a wonderful birthday.

As for what am I eating today, not much. I had fresh mozzerella, tomato, basil on a bed of Arugula for lunch. That is all I have to report. Too tired to deal with dinner. Need to get stuff done around the house and ready for another busy day. This is the last season of seasonal work for me. As much as travelling once was very alluring to me, I am craving being back home in CA.

What you DID have to eat sounds great and yes, thank you I am having a wonderful day. I think I am worried about the same thing when it comes to traveling. I am scared that after a few months I will just want to come back to a space of my own.

I hope you can get back to CA soon - at least for a visit.

Sun · 03-11-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

What you DID have to eat sounds great and yes, thank you I am having a wonderful day. I think I am worried about the same thing when it comes to traveling. I am scared that after a few months I will just want to come back to a space of my own.

I hope you can get back to CA soon - at least for a visit.

Trying to hang in for the busy season, but they also need me in CA so we will see what the next few weeks brings. That is the upside of working for a company with multiple locations.

AZ is wonderful, there are many things that I like about the state but my social network is mostly in CA and I am in need of a social life. Bigtime

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