Just got back from New Orleans this morning. I'll be going out for sushi tonight, making my easy meatloaf with cauli mash tomorrow, and have a graduation dinner for my grandson on Sunday. Some grilling going on this weekend for you guys?
started with the last of pasta from Sunday dinner. Tonight for some reason I'm in the mood for chorizo. So I'll be doing tacos.
Tomorrow is fish sandwiches. 1 cod. 1 Mahi Mahi. On th3 hero rolls i love so much from my neighborhood Fine Fare. Sturdy enough to hold whatever you out in it but still light and airy. Tartar sauce instead of mayo some lettuce and tomato.
Sunday dinner is fried chicken with black-eyed peas over rice and some kind of vegetable. Haven't decided yet. The peas are simple. Starting with sliced andouille sausage in a hot pan rendering it's fat. I add chopped onions and garlic and cook till the onions are translucent. I add the peas and chicken stock, bring it to a boil and lower to a simmer for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
started with the last of pasta from Sunday dinner. Tonight for some reason I'm in the mood for chorizo. So I'll be doing tacos.
Tomorrow is fish sandwiches. 1 cod. 1 Mahi Mahi. On th3 hero rolls i love so much from my neighborhood Fine Fare. Sturdy enough to hold whatever you out in it but still light and airy. Tartar sauce instead of mayo some lettuce and tomato.
Sunday dinner is fried chicken with black-eyed peas over rice and some kind of vegetable. Haven't decided yet. The peas are simple. Starting with sliced andouille sausage in a hot pan rendering it's fat. I add chopped onions and garlic and cook till the onions are translucent. I add the peas and chicken stock, bring it to a boil and lower to a simmer for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
DG, throw some pickles on those sandwiches and you've got a poboy :) The peas with andouille sound terrific.
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
What kind of containers do you recommend? We've been using the glass ones with plastic lid that clips closed. Only issue is the locking lips break over time.
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
I am not a leftovers person except in specific circumstances like pizza, chili, some stews, but even if I was a leftovers person I think 2 days max before leftovers need to be tossed.
I'm down in southern Utah t this week. Any suggestions?
I'm not in Utah anymore, but we did do Southern Utah last year. Our favorite is Bryce, followed by Zion. If you'd like me to expound a little more, I'd be happy to. I'm assuming you're not including the Moab area. There are pretty much no good places to eat, btw :)
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
What kind of containers do you recommend? We've been using the glass ones with plastic lid that clips closed. Only issue is the locking lips break over time.
Matt, I've stored food in glass containers, plastic containers, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and they all hold up well. Of course, if you're storing soup, aluminum foil would not be the way to go. Breaking clips only matter as far as spillage if it gets moved around, otherwise not a problem
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
I am not a leftovers person except in specific circumstances like pizza, chili, some stews, but even if I was a leftovers person I think 2 days max before leftovers need to be tossed.
I'm not going to argue for my opinion on how long to store leftovers, we can all have our own. That said, I would say it's a scientific fact that if you're throwing away leftovers once they they are 2 days old, you're throwing away a lot of edible, healthy food.
to 'The Big Easy'. Hope you had a great time.
Right now, I am eating boiled Nathan's hot dogs on low carb tortillas, topped with Kimchee that I bought at the local Asian Market. Damn good combination. I had to pick up Kimchee, because I watched Chud's BBQ youtube video where he made smoked beef cheek & Kimchee roll ups. I'm going to smoke some short ribs this weekend, and plan on copying that flavor profile.
I also tried a Portuguese sausage called Salpicao for the first time today. Almost tasted like a chorizo spiced capicola, not sure, but I think it's made from the same cut of pork. I had it shipped from a place in Fall River Ma. along with a couple dozen cans of Portuguese tuna. Great stuff.
to 'The Big Easy'. Hope you had a great time.
Right now, I am eating boiled Nathan's hot dogs on low carb tortillas, topped with Kimchee that I bought at the local Asian Market. Damn good combination. I had to pick up Kimchee, because I watched Chud's BBQ youtube video where he made smoked beef cheek & Kimchee roll ups. I'm going to smoke some short ribs this weekend, and plan on copying that flavor profile.
I also tried a Portuguese sausage called Salpicao for the first time today. Almost tasted like a chorizo spiced capicola, not sure, but I think it's made from the same cut of pork. I had it shipped from a place in Fall River Ma. along with a couple dozen cans of Portuguese tuna. Great stuff.
Hey, Drew. I was gonna get some replacement kimchee a few months ago, but my Costco stopped carrying it. I'll have to try somewhere else.
The trip was ok. I'd been to Nola about 35 years ago and ate at K-Paul's, Commander's Palace, Two Sisters, and breakfast at Brennan's, as well as Cafe du Monde. None of those this time. Our friends aren't that adventurous, foodwise, so the top rated places we went to were more American fare. Our connecting flight got cancelled, so we missed Criollo night one. GW Fins was great fish, and Irene's was excellent also, but a step below in class. We had duck and drum fish meneuire almondine at Irene's. Mambo's was good local fare, more casual. I had blackened redfish over mashed potatoes and an outstanding bread pudding. (yes, I put low carb on hold for the week). Orleans Grapevine had a menu similar to Irene's, but was disappointing. Breakfasts were all good- a couple of times at Cafe Beignet for beignets and omelettes, once at Ruby Slipper for a combo of pulled pork and fried oyster bennies. Had a nice Ploughman's tray of cheese and pate at Alberto's Cheese shop, a very disappointing shrimp poboy at Cafe Beignet, what I thought was a good half muffaletta near the French Market, and a classy Beef Debris Tartine at Ralph's on the Park, near the art museum. I thought it would be a poboy, but it was an open face baguette with melted cheese. Ralph's is owned by Brennan's company. White tablecloth with what looked like an upscale local clientele. Also made it to Pat O'Brien's for dueling pianos and hurricanes and to Preservation Hall for a show. We stayed in the FQ and mostly ate within a few blocks of the hotel. The FQ is a really depressed area. Took a steamboat ride that really sucked- the one we took before went past some 1812 sites, this one the most exciting sight was the Domino Sugar plant. Most of the stuff we did during the day was pretty boring- Garden district, riverwalk, museums, Jackson Square.
We passed Commander's in the Garden District, I swear we both remembered the building entirely differently from last time. Maybe it's moved? And I forgot how tiny Preservation Hall is.
welcome back Bill, sounds like you had a great trip
I have been in Portugal since September and have had some outstanding meals.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
I have been in Portugal since September and have had some outstanding meals.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Do it! Don't question it. If you don't like it, you'll never have to try it again, but I bet you will love it.
RE: welcome back Bill, sounds like you had a great trip
I have been in Portugal since September and have had some outstanding meals.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Problem with your passport? :) C'mon, go for the octopus. I'm a virgin also, and I would.
Not at all.
We have been coming here since 2018.
Every time we come here, we try to stay longer.
My wife loves it here and wanted to make the move permanently.
I was reluctant at first but warmed up to the idea.
We got our D7 visas and in Sept, we sold the condo, boat and car.
So we have been here ever since, every day is a new adventure.
RE: Problem with your passport? :) C'mon, go for the octopus. I'm a virgin
Not at all.
We have been coming here since 2018.
Every time we come here, we try to stay longer.
My wife loves it here and wanted to make the move permanently.
I was reluctant at first but warmed up to the idea.
We got our D7 visas and in Sept, we sold the condo, boat and car.
So we have been here ever since, every day is a new adventure.
What is your community there like? You get by on English or have to learn the language?
I live in Albufeira, which is pretty much right in the middle of the Southern coast.
There are a lot of British expats here.
Most locals speak some English.
My wife and I take two Portuguese classes a week.
When we try to speak Portuguese to a local....they laugh!
Then they help us out.
I have had many locals tell me how happy they are that we are trying to learn their language.
It is a difficult language.
I can get by in a restaurant or store, have a basic conversation and right now we are better at reading that listening.
It is a process.
One of the great things about living here is cheap flights.
Last week we went to Madrid...36 Euros each roundtrip!
I live in Albufeira, which is pretty much right in the middle of the Southern coast.
There are a lot of British expats here.
Most locals speak some English.
My wife and I take two Portuguese classes a week.
When we try to speak Portuguese to a local....they laugh!
Then they help us out.
I have had many locals tell me how happy they are that we are trying to learn their language.
It is a difficult language.
I can get by in a restaurant or store, have a basic conversation and right now we are better at reading that listening.
It is a process.
One of the great things about living here is cheap flights.
Last week we went to Madrid...36 Euros each roundtrip!
I have been in Portugal since September and have had some outstanding meals.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Problem with your passport? :) C'mon, go for the octopus. I'm a virgin also, and I would.
I have had grilled pulpo (pulvo in Portuguese) many a time and it is usually damn great. It may look Allen at first but have fun with it (take a photo with the tentacle hanging out your mouth 😀l
IMO, t's very flavorful if done over a nice charcoal fire and dressed with lemon and OLIVE OIL. Pure protein goodness.
As an aside, i have heard that portugal is a very popular place for emmigration. How did you come to visit there and was it difficult getting a visa? I guess you nust be a competitive applicant (i.e. work in an industry they want).
1) to switch it up... i had a fan fine breakfast wrap the other day from a local cafe. Fluffy scrambled eggs, grilled chicken breast, and chopped baby gella mushrooms sauteed in balsalmic in a whole wheat wrap. It was so good i am going to try to make it at home. Thought I'd share.
2) wonder if you had the chance to make that simple beef vegetable soup i sent you. If you did, just wanted to hear your opinion of it.
1) to switch it up... i had a fan fine breakfast wrap the other day from a local cafe. Fluffy scrambled eggs, grilled chicken breast, and chopped baby gella mushrooms sauteed in balsalmic in a whole wheat wrap. It was so good i am going to try to make it at home. Thought I'd share.
2) wonder if you had the chance to make that simple beef vegetable soup i sent you. If you did, just wanted to hear your opinion of it.
The wrap sounds good. Balsamic may be a little strong for me for breakfast. After hiking we go for breakfast and I often have a green chile omelet with chicken breast in it.
Haven't made the soup, probably won't do soup until the fall
And also took a couple samples home.
I had only tried small pieces in seafood pasta before. This time I seared the cooked legs and made a bean puree and chili to go with. I was surprised at how dense it was while still being tender. It was OK and was glad I tried it.
Tomorrow is fish sandwiches. 1 cod. 1 Mahi Mahi. On th3 hero rolls i love so much from my neighborhood Fine Fare. Sturdy enough to hold whatever you out in it but still light and airy. Tartar sauce instead of mayo some lettuce and tomato.
Sunday dinner is fried chicken with black-eyed peas over rice and some kind of vegetable. Haven't decided yet. The peas are simple. Starting with sliced andouille sausage in a hot pan rendering it's fat. I add chopped onions and garlic and cook till the onions are translucent. I add the peas and chicken stock, bring it to a boil and lower to a simmer for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Is that ok?
Tomorrow is fish sandwiches. 1 cod. 1 Mahi Mahi. On th3 hero rolls i love so much from my neighborhood Fine Fare. Sturdy enough to hold whatever you out in it but still light and airy. Tartar sauce instead of mayo some lettuce and tomato.
Sunday dinner is fried chicken with black-eyed peas over rice and some kind of vegetable. Haven't decided yet. The peas are simple. Starting with sliced andouille sausage in a hot pan rendering it's fat. I add chopped onions and garlic and cook till the onions are translucent. I add the peas and chicken stock, bring it to a boil and lower to a simmer for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
DG, throw some pickles on those sandwiches and you've got a poboy :) The peas with andouille sound terrific.
Is that ok?
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
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left over pasta from Sunday, on Friday.
Is that ok?
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
What kind of containers do you recommend? We've been using the glass ones with plastic lid that clips closed. Only issue is the locking lips break over time.
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left over pasta from Sunday, on Friday.
Is that ok?
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
I am not a leftovers person except in specific circumstances like pizza, chili, some stews, but even if I was a leftovers person I think 2 days max before leftovers need to be tossed.
I'm not in Utah anymore, but we did do Southern Utah last year. Our favorite is Bryce, followed by Zion. If you'd like me to expound a little more, I'd be happy to. I'm assuming you're not including the Moab area. There are pretty much no good places to eat, btw :)
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left over pasta from Sunday, on Friday.
Is that ok?
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
What kind of containers do you recommend? We've been using the glass ones with plastic lid that clips closed. Only issue is the locking lips break over time.
Matt, I've stored food in glass containers, plastic containers, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and they all hold up well. Of course, if you're storing soup, aluminum foil would not be the way to go. Breaking clips only matter as far as spillage if it gets moved around, otherwise not a problem
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In comment 16119857 pjcas18 said:
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left over pasta from Sunday, on Friday.
Is that ok?
Don't you have refrigeration in MA? :) I often eat leftovers that have been refrigerated for 2 weeks. I'm sure I've had meatballs and spaghetti and lasagna and baked ziti that were over a week old. None of it has made me sick yet. Of course, if something looks, smells or tastes "off", I dump it. I can't imagine how much good food gets dumped needlessly in this country.
I am not a leftovers person except in specific circumstances like pizza, chili, some stews, but even if I was a leftovers person I think 2 days max before leftovers need to be tossed.
I'm not going to argue for my opinion on how long to store leftovers, we can all have our own. That said, I would say it's a scientific fact that if you're throwing away leftovers once they they are 2 days old, you're throwing away a lot of edible, healthy food.
Yum. Just keep in mind, lasagna is usually better the second day
Right now, I am eating boiled Nathan's hot dogs on low carb tortillas, topped with Kimchee that I bought at the local Asian Market. Damn good combination. I had to pick up Kimchee, because I watched Chud's BBQ youtube video where he made smoked beef cheek & Kimchee roll ups. I'm going to smoke some short ribs this weekend, and plan on copying that flavor profile.
I also tried a Portuguese sausage called Salpicao for the first time today. Almost tasted like a chorizo spiced capicola, not sure, but I think it's made from the same cut of pork. I had it shipped from a place in Fall River Ma. along with a couple dozen cans of Portuguese tuna. Great stuff.
Enjoy it Matty, it should be terrific. And I think it's agreed on that you can have leftovers for at least 2 days :)
Right now, I am eating boiled Nathan's hot dogs on low carb tortillas, topped with Kimchee that I bought at the local Asian Market. Damn good combination. I had to pick up Kimchee, because I watched Chud's BBQ youtube video where he made smoked beef cheek & Kimchee roll ups. I'm going to smoke some short ribs this weekend, and plan on copying that flavor profile.
I also tried a Portuguese sausage called Salpicao for the first time today. Almost tasted like a chorizo spiced capicola, not sure, but I think it's made from the same cut of pork. I had it shipped from a place in Fall River Ma. along with a couple dozen cans of Portuguese tuna. Great stuff.
Hey, Drew. I was gonna get some replacement kimchee a few months ago, but my Costco stopped carrying it. I'll have to try somewhere else.
The trip was ok. I'd been to Nola about 35 years ago and ate at K-Paul's, Commander's Palace, Two Sisters, and breakfast at Brennan's, as well as Cafe du Monde. None of those this time. Our friends aren't that adventurous, foodwise, so the top rated places we went to were more American fare. Our connecting flight got cancelled, so we missed Criollo night one. GW Fins was great fish, and Irene's was excellent also, but a step below in class. We had duck and drum fish meneuire almondine at Irene's. Mambo's was good local fare, more casual. I had blackened redfish over mashed potatoes and an outstanding bread pudding. (yes, I put low carb on hold for the week). Orleans Grapevine had a menu similar to Irene's, but was disappointing. Breakfasts were all good- a couple of times at Cafe Beignet for beignets and omelettes, once at Ruby Slipper for a combo of pulled pork and fried oyster bennies. Had a nice Ploughman's tray of cheese and pate at Alberto's Cheese shop, a very disappointing shrimp poboy at Cafe Beignet, what I thought was a good half muffaletta near the French Market, and a classy Beef Debris Tartine at Ralph's on the Park, near the art museum. I thought it would be a poboy, but it was an open face baguette with melted cheese. Ralph's is owned by Brennan's company. White tablecloth with what looked like an upscale local clientele. Also made it to Pat O'Brien's for dueling pianos and hurricanes and to Preservation Hall for a show. We stayed in the FQ and mostly ate within a few blocks of the hotel. The FQ is a really depressed area. Took a steamboat ride that really sucked- the one we took before went past some 1812 sites, this one the most exciting sight was the Domino Sugar plant. Most of the stuff we did during the day was pretty boring- Garden district, riverwalk, museums, Jackson Square.
We passed Commander's in the Garden District, I swear we both remembered the building entirely differently from last time. Maybe it's moved? And I forgot how tiny Preservation Hall is.
tomorrow going to see my son in Milford, taking him and his girlfriend to dinner at Strada Gastro Bar for their graduation.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Do it! Don't question it. If you don't like it, you'll never have to try it again, but I bet you will love it.
tomorrow going to see my son in Milford, taking him and his girlfriend to dinner at Strada Gastro Bar for their graduation.
Thanks, Victor. Congratulations on your events. I'm sure you'll find a great place for dinner
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Problem with your passport? :) C'mon, go for the octopus. I'm a virgin also, and I would.
Sounds like a plan
We have been coming here since 2018.
Every time we come here, we try to stay longer.
My wife loves it here and wanted to make the move permanently.
I was reluctant at first but warmed up to the idea.
We got our D7 visas and in Sept, we sold the condo, boat and car.
So we have been here ever since, every day is a new adventure.
We have been coming here since 2018.
Every time we come here, we try to stay longer.
My wife loves it here and wanted to make the move permanently.
I was reluctant at first but warmed up to the idea.
We got our D7 visas and in Sept, we sold the condo, boat and car.
So we have been here ever since, every day is a new adventure.
What is your community there like? You get by on English or have to learn the language?
There are a lot of British expats here.
Most locals speak some English.
My wife and I take two Portuguese classes a week.
When we try to speak Portuguese to a local....they laugh!
Then they help us out.
I have had many locals tell me how happy they are that we are trying to learn their language.
It is a difficult language.
I can get by in a restaurant or store, have a basic conversation and right now we are better at reading that listening.
It is a process.
One of the great things about living here is cheap flights.
Last week we went to Madrid...36 Euros each roundtrip!
There are a lot of British expats here.
Most locals speak some English.
My wife and I take two Portuguese classes a week.
When we try to speak Portuguese to a local....they laugh!
Then they help us out.
I have had many locals tell me how happy they are that we are trying to learn their language.
It is a difficult language.
I can get by in a restaurant or store, have a basic conversation and right now we are better at reading that listening.
It is a process.
One of the great things about living here is cheap flights.
Last week we went to Madrid...36 Euros each roundtrip!
That sounds great. I'll have to google your town
One was a tentacle on a plate......just couldn't do it.
The other was in a stew,
I was surprised how tender it was.
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I have been in Portugal since September and have had some outstanding meals.
One thing that is on most menus is Octopus.
It kind of grosses me out but I have been convinced to try it.
Problem with your passport? :) C'mon, go for the octopus. I'm a virgin also, and I would.
I have had grilled pulpo (pulvo in Portuguese) many a time and it is usually damn great. It may look Allen at first but have fun with it (take a photo with the tentacle hanging out your mouth 😀l
IMO, t's very flavorful if done over a nice charcoal fire and dressed with lemon and OLIVE OIL. Pure protein goodness.
As an aside, i have heard that portugal is a very popular place for emmigration. How did you come to visit there and was it difficult getting a visa? I guess you nust be a competitive applicant (i.e. work in an industry they want).
2) wonder if you had the chance to make that simple beef vegetable soup i sent you. If you did, just wanted to hear your opinion of it.
One was a tentacle on a plate......just couldn't do it.
The other was in a stew,
I was surprised how tender it was.
ok, next time I see octopus, I'm getting on board
2) wonder if you had the chance to make that simple beef vegetable soup i sent you. If you did, just wanted to hear your opinion of it.
The wrap sounds good. Balsamic may be a little strong for me for breakfast. After hiking we go for breakfast and I often have a green chile omelet with chicken breast in it.
Haven't made the soup, probably won't do soup until the fall
I had only tried small pieces in seafood pasta before. This time I seared the cooked legs and made a bean puree and chili to go with. I was surprised at how dense it was while still being tender. It was OK and was glad I tried it.