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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?

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.

Sun · 03-11-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by imadiva

Just shared a big Carrot Cake cupcake from Costco with my dog ! OMG it was so good !

Carrot Cake is awesome. I love it with Pineapple mixed in.

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!

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, 08:58 PM

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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, 09:03 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.

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

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, 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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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.

ruffryder · 03-12-2013, 08:29 AM

bump , bump..

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Virgo Moon Survey:

Does the full moon impact your appetite?
I don't know! Never thought of it and I'll check into it cause now I'm curious. lol.

What is your beverage of choice to have with a meal?
it varies. my bevs of choice include Pepsi Max, water, beer, ice tea. When I'm having dessert it's coffee.

Name your Top 3 Comfort Foods:
Fried chicken, Chinese hot and sour soup and dumplings, Tacos, and beer!

If you could have anyone cook for you who would it be?
my grandmother who has passed and homemade mexican food!

If you could have a meal anywhere in the world, where would you go? Tell us about it.
I would say Italy right in the heart of it in the bel paese (beautiful country) side. Or how about Hawaii for a pig roast complete with the party and dancers. heh.

Do you have a Food TV show that you like? If so what do you like about it?
I like Kitchen Nightmares. I like Chef Ramsay and enjoy watching the transformations and creations.

What do you want to learn how to cook/make?
hmmm. . I guess I can learn how to make anything if I just try! How about a great lasagna and dessert cannoli!

For the non cooks, what do you never want to learn how to cook/make?

Name your Top 3 Desserts:
Key Lime Pie, Apple Pie and Strawberry Cheesecake. I also like Ice cream too! Sorry had to throw that in there. lol

Create a new ice cream flavor. Give it a name:
Key Lime Rhubarb. haha.

CA_BabyCakes · 03-12-2013, 11:21 AM

Here was the final product for the babyshower we held over the weekend, lots of chopping but it was sooo worth it!

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.

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.

Sun · 03-12-2013, 09:04 PM

Holy Ceviche!!

babycakes rocked that party out huh? Wow.

Such a tease!!

Hola Delicioustarians, how in the world are you all doing?

Did we lose MF to the cake? I have never seen so many posts about cake and Tiramisu cake was my birthday cake too! Small world huh. MF are you in a sugar coma today hon? Hope you are ok.

Well it was another fascinating day full of eventful Chef stuff..some of it makes me wonder why I chose this career and if I have suppressed some masochistic tendencies..and then my brain kicks in and remembers that things simply go wrong, and the trick is to just shift, refocus and get it done.

So, no repressed inner masochist to report on.

We are having many challenges with anything green and leafy that comes from CA. Seems like the weather tossed us a curve ball. I use a lot of greens and fresh herbs so it is really frustrating when top quality produce is not top quality. Berries are also a nightmare this week.

Come on summer!!

Cant wait to get back to the Berkeley Organic Farmers Market once a week.

I am working out a gluten free pizza dough recipe.

Any suggestions?

TheMerryFairy · 03-12-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Holy Ceviche!!

babycakes rocked that party out huh? Wow.

Such a tease!!

Hola Delicioustarians, how in the world are you all doing?

Did we lose MF to the cake? I have never seen so many posts about cake and Tiramisu cake was my birthday cake too! Small world huh. MF are you in a sugar coma today hon? Hope you are ok.

Well it was another fascinating day full of eventful Chef stuff..some of it makes me wonder why I chose this career and if I have suppressed some masochistic tendencies..and then my brain kicks in and remembers that things simply go wrong, and the trick is to just shift, refocus and get it done.

So, no repressed inner masochist to report on.

We are having many challenges with anything green and leafy that comes from CA. Seems like the weather tossed us a curve ball. I use a lot of greens and fresh herbs so it is really frustrating when top quality produce is not top quality. Berries are also a nightmare this week.

Come on summer!!

Cant wait to get back to the Berkeley Organic Farmers Market once a week.

I am working out a gluten free pizza dough recipe.

Any suggestions?

I am still alive and oddly enough I'm not even swinging from the rafters! It was a perfect balance and I didn't over do it lol. I will guard this cake though and while I would share it with you all if I could, I'm happy keeping it to myself in realtime for now.

You are right about reshifting focus. In the fast paced business world or even our personal lives you really just have to ask yourself if it's worth it and dig to find that passion again if you can.

I hope the produce becomes less of a nightmare to work with!

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