squidsdc Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Half of an avocado sprinkled liberally with salt. I don't know why avocados, like mangoes, taste so much better when you're standing over the kitchen sink with spoon in hand. Next time try it with a sprinkling of sugar. I used to only put salt on my avocado until my husband's family in Hawaii introduced me to using sugar. Definitely not what I expected, but still very good. Now I alternate either sugar, or salt and freshly cracked pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterriffs Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Had some hen-of-the-woods mushrooms that I picked up at the Dupont Farmers Market this morning. Sauteed them in some olive oil and butter with sprigs of thyme according to a recipe I found online. Very meaty and earthy flavored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Spent most of the day yesterday making the pastrami referenced in this thread and must say that if you are a fan of the meat, you really must give this a go. With the brining and smoking, it is very time consuming, but was worth every second for the payoff. I braised it in chicken stock and a bottle of beer until about 11 last night and had it with some horseradish mustard on rye for a ridiculously good late night snack. Next time I do it, though, I think I will go lighter on the pepper, maybe more of a 75/25 mix with the coriander on the rub. The meat was so damn tasty from the brine that it really didn't need to have that strong pepper flavor shining through. Also, if you do decide to give this a go, I would give the meat only around 5 hours in the smoker, as my ends came out a little stringy (but still delicious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 A spoonful of Jif and two unsalted pretzels from the tub in the break room. Plus coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 White bean and lamb soup from Virginia Lamb. I may have to buy another for recon, but I'll be adding this to my soup repetoire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Big bowl of steamed rice with minced, soy-sauce-steeped mountain garlic and shiitake mixed in. Mmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Popcorn. Sea Salt. Listening to Vin Scully's call of the 9th of Sandy Koulfax's perfect game. I think I know how it ends! I saw one of the no-no's but not the perfect game. "He is one out away from the promiseded land!" They broke the mold when they created Mr Scully. The only Dodger lead announcer I ever knew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Toast with homemade orange marmalade from one of Azami's students Nice hot cup of Kenya coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Surely not the most nutritiously sound breakfast... Kasugai roasted nut mix Banana Chai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Surely not the most nutritiously sound breakfast...Kasugai roasted nut mix Banana Chai Ha! I've got you beat. I'm eating chocolate chips that spilled over when I measured them out for the cookies. I predict that in about 10 minutes, I will be eating chocolate chip cookie dough . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Haagen Dazs Fleur de Sel Caramel ice cream. Very good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Fresh ricotta drizzled with acacia honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Pretzels dipped in crunchy peanut butter--this is probably the third day in a row I've been craving this . Great combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Pretzels dipped in crunchy peanut butter--this is probably the third day in a row I've been craving this . Great combination. Talk about combos-I had leftover chili mac topped with blue cheese dressing My love for this goes back 20 years or so, when mega salad bars were all the rage in newer supermarkets. Nachos and all the fixin's were omnipresent, and I used to get them and a salad. Well, the ranch or blue cheese dressing always got mixed in with the chili topping the nachos, and it was a Reese's moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 A very good friend... a cooking buddy... absolutely hates cold soups. So, in her honor: split pea soup with bacon. I may not be able to produce porn-worthy buttermilk biscuits, but I can do some damage to skillet cornbread. Aah... the joys of working from home on a cold, rainy, overcast Monday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 leftover fettuciine alfredo with broccoli rabe, almonds, and hot pepper flakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Salad made with lettuces, endive, and sorrel, all from my garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Egg salad with cornichons and celery on a toasted everything bagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 A confession: my suffering with a sinus infection self is eating Lipton noodle soup (kept on hand for occasions just like this) with extra egg noodles and lots of black pepper. I really need a boyfriend (who can cook for me when I'm sick, and when I'm not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 A confession: my suffering with a sinus infection self is eating Lipton noodle soup (kept on hand for occasions just like this) with extra egg noodles and lots of black pepper. I really need a boyfriend (who can cook for me when I'm sick, and when I'm not). I used to like Lipton soups and that would make me feel better if I were sick with a cold. Feel better! I split a Milano sub from The Italian Store with my better half. I'm glad I know that TIS keeps already made hoagies on the counter. I almost got out of there quickly, except it took a while to check out. Oh well, a hoagie, a couple boxes of canelloni and boxes of pasta was worth the wait . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 If I had more, I'd be slurping some right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 A Pacific Rose apple...unbelievably crisp and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomboniera Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm addicted to a bowl of cereal every night, no matter what I've had for dinner. Tonight was Harris Teater brand multigrain flakes with dried sweetened cranberries and vanilla soymilk. The cereal was new. I like hippie cereals as a rule, but these were a little bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Fresh peas, with a bit of tarragon from the garden. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Koiwai Farms Blueberry & Cheese ice cream. More blueberry-y than cheesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Kettle brand chips, Salt and Ground Pepper flavor. Bad girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 A Daniel Boulud-recipe Burger: Home-ground sirloin mixed 4:1 with pulled pork barbecue; grilled medium rare; on a home-made whole wheat bun with jalapeño mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and roasted corn salsa. Accompanied by corn on the cob. Great night for eating outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Brioche a tete with strawberry jam; made last winter and stashed in the freezer for mornings like this. Tomorrow morning I think I'll take a brioche loaf out and make French toast with it. You know - egg, milk, and butter bread cooked in egg, milk, and butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Strawberry cream pie and coffee followed by sesame chicken. Now I am just waiting for BLBaby to decide if he is done with his golden delicious apple so I can have my share... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You've got to be kidding!!! Four hours... and counting... before THE picnic event of the year. I'm saving my appetite for those deviled eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Koiwai Farms plain yogurt with a handful of candied yuzu peel mixed in. Everything is better with yuzu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomboniera Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Spicy chicken bibimbop from the cart at 14th & L. Yes egg, yes kim chee, yes just a little bit of hot sauce. The top of my head might blow off, but oh, it's so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Beef marrow on everything flatbread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Leftover gemelli with tomato sauce and meatballs after a girls night out. I'm seeing double right now, but typing (reasonably) well. Bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Fennel potato salad with buttermilk dressing leftover from last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Lettuce harvested from the backyard garden topped with slices of leftover rib-eye and grilled corn; diced mango tossed with fresh mint, red pepper flakes, and honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Popcorn with butter, coarse sea salt, garlic powder, and grated Parmigiano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Everona "Piedmont" cheese. Pretty good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Cauliflower and lentil curry w/ brown rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodleygrrl Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 a kit-kat bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 My friend from Texas' beef and bean, and chicken and spinach enchiladas with avocado and red salsa. Baby carrots and Wegman's light ranch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 While watching Ratatouille I'm enjoying smoky bacon flavored potato crisps. Interestingly enough the package noted that they are vegetarian friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithhemb Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just got back from Max's where I had a chocolate chip icecream cone. Dinner was merguez, heirloom tomatoes, bread, and cheese. Veggie daughter had cold sesame noodles and cukes. Summer is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Cherries from Dupont Farmers market farmer that sells random stuff like blueberry scones and beef jerky. At least I think that is where we got them. But... what is odd is the taste they have while drinking espresso over ice. I ate a few cherries then took a sip of the coffee. Interesting combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Chocolate tortilla chips. Saw them at the store and had to buy since I love salty-sweet things. You don't really taste chocolate, more a hint of it as a finish. I could see these going down easily with a smoky salsa for a mole feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Fried smelt from Maxim's Arizona Raspberry Iced Tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Fresh everything bagel from my favorite place in NY with a side of painkillers for my tweaked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrtaJRosa Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Creamy Anson Mills grits, topped with sauteed texas shrimp, shallots, grape tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary. Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pax Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Bostock on brioche with fresh, macerated cherries, and homemade honey ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 A paper plate full of whatever-is-in-the-fridge plus some hummus my friend picked up at Costco (really good!). Consumed poolside. Blueberries, sharp cheddar, water crackers, ripe avocado with salt, cambazola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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