Xochitl10
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My recommendation is unfortunately in Montgomery County, but I've seen James Gilbert at Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy for assorted injuries over the past 16 years. He's a sports medicine guy who has a fantastic staff of physical therapists. MOST takes CareFirst, but be aware: their billing department is the single worst thing about dealing with that practice. There were times in the past where Azami and I almost quit going there because the billing department was so frustrating, but a) it's down the street from my house, and b ) Dr. Gilbert is worth the frustration. -
Mabo doufu. It's not a traditional Japanese New Year's food, but Azami and I are fighting off colds and red (tobanjan) and white (tofu, rice) are auspicious colors, so why not?
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Marcella Hazan's beef braised with onions Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes Sauteed green beans Spinach salad with radishes and orange slices, citrus vinaigrette Gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake Amaretto
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Grazing all afternoon as we decorated our tree: posole, calabacitas (zucchini and corn), fresh homemade tortillas, biscochitos. And birthday cupcakes brought by a friend.
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How did it go?
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Molasses cookies and biscochitos are on tap for today. Such a perfect day for baking.
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Salt-grilled salmon Steamed rice mixed with spinach, sesame oil, and black sesame seeds Miso soup with potato and shiitake Moorenko ginger ice cream
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What Are You Simmering Right Now? A Place for Mid-Stew Musings
Xochitl10 replied to jparrott's topic in Shopping and Cooking
Posole: shredded pork shoulder, hominy, and red chile sauce made from a combination of ancho, guajillo, and pasilla peppers. Sadly, no New Mexico reds. Also sadly, the poor resident Akita dog didn't get any.
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Second Thanksgiving yesterday, prior to which I discovered that we'd depleted our stash of red chile sauce. Roasted turkey breast, dry-brined w/rub of salt, black pepper, garlic, and thyme Gravy Mashed potatoes Bread stuffing (old-school Betty Crocker recipe) Pear-ginger cranberry sauce Roasted Brussels sprouts Michael Ruhlman's buttermilk dinner rolls Pumpkin bread pudding
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That is fascinating -- I've never seen an all-purple J-sweet potato. Wikipedia Japan tells me it's called beni-imo (紅芋; "purple yam") in Japanese and is a yam grown in Okinawa. What did it taste like?
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Last year, I got a great dinner of pulled pork, collards, mac 'n' cheese, and a biscuit from Poogan's Porch for the plane. I know you said not barbecue, but I mention Poogan's because 1) the food was great, and 2) they were fabulous about getting it out to me quickly after I told them I was heading for the airport.
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I had a fantastic blondie from DogTag Bakery this afternoon. It was dense and buttery and full of butterscotch chips. Perfect treat for a movie (shhh). I've gone there a few times and generally been happy with my treats; the pumpkin mini-loaf is wonderful when they have it. They're a nut-free bakery, which I love as a person with several nut allergies. DogTag Bakery is the work experience part of a job training program operated by DogTag Inc., a non-profit, in conjunction with Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies. It's staffed by veterans with disabilities participating in the program and employees of DogTag Inc., who are training them.
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Fried sesame-crusted tofu (half black sesame, half white sesame; silken tofu) served with a dashi/shoyu/mirin/ginger dipping sauce Watercress and fig salad with a sesame, shoyu, and vinegar dressing Somen (thin wheat noodles) served chilled with tsuyu (dashi, mirin, and shoyu) and green onions for dipping
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That is exactly it. Isn't it delicious? In my opinion, they're best eaten wrapped in foil and freshly plucked from a wood fire in the back of some guy's truck, on a super-cold night of drinking and karaoke.
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I would if I had an answer other than "my house." Neither Azami nor I can think of anyplace we go that has it.
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I only know them as satsuma-imo (さつま芋), but Googling convinces me that they are the Oriental varietal. Kotobuki appear to be browner in both flesh and skin.
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Thanks, all! I appreciate a unanimous recommendation.
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I've found them at the Silver Spring WFM, as well as Maruichi in Rockville. I love being able to get one, bake it, and eat it hot out of the oven. Just like the ones I used to buy at the supermarket in Kitakami.
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They've been working on a new location on Grace Street in Georgetown for quite a few months now. I drove past this evening, and the "Coming Soon" sign is still up for SUNdeVICH, Grace Street Coffee, and the South Block Juice Co.
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Azami and I would like to give a gift certificate for a nice dinner place in or near Dale City/Woodbridge. We're thinking $50-75 pp including tax and tip. I know nothing about restaurants in that area and would prefer to avoid chains if possible. Any cuisine is fine. Any suggestions?
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Lemon, raspberry, and blackberry trifle. I had a lemon cake layer (Nigella Lawson's Lemon Syrup Loaf Cake) in the freezer, which I turned over, swabbed with framboise, and cut into fingers for the base. I tossed on some (freakin' delicious) blackberries and raspberries, poured over vanilla-bean custard, and topped with freshly whipped cream. So delicious on a summer afternoon.
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Okonomiyaki with sliced pork and a giant bottle of Sapporo Black Label beer. 懐かしい！ Dessert was WF organic vanilla ice cream with homemade green chile caramel sauce. That did not make me think of Japan.
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I haven't been back to Montreal since 2012, but I enjoyed Restaurant Holder on rue McGill quite a lot when I was there. Delicious steak frites and a nice selection of Quebecois cheeses.
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My officemates swear by the creamy potato/kale and the butternut squash tacos. I do enjoy the creamy potato/kale, but the mushroom/feta tacos are my #1. And I'm a big fan of the sour cherry shrub. If you're so inclined, you can zip across the street to DogTag Bakery afterwards for dessert.
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Menu Planning and Home Ingredient-Delivery Services
Xochitl10 replied to Rieux's topic in Shopping and Cooking
Blue Apron doesn't.
