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Bill in UT : 9/28/2023 8:24 pm
Mrs. in UT left for Maui today to visit her niece who has a B&B there. So I'm on my own for 5 days. Gonna make a couple of things she doesn't care for (a chicken/mushroom/ham crepe with a cream sauce and a whopper with raw onion) and clean some old chicken enchiladas out of he freezer for tonight. Dinner at a friends' tomorrow and an engagement party on Saturday. So my big meal is hosting my MNF group for the game with Seattle. Making guac and pork belly burnt ends, a debris po'boy (hoagie with shredded chuck and gravy/remoulade sauce/lettuce/tomato) with a side of mac and cheese with green chilies, and NY style black and white cookies for dessert.
I'd like to thank everyone who has supported this thread the past few years. It just seems to me that it has run its course, so for the forseeable future at least, I'm going to take a sabbatical. In the meantime, if anyone wants to post some food threads, please do so.
So what are you a ll doing for the weekend and/or the game?
Black and Whites- yes please!  
CRinCA : 9/28/2023 9:57 pm : link
And Bill- I suspect I’m not alone here in saying I will miss this weekly thread, and all the standard and periodic contributors to it.

I’ll keep your email handy.
weather is awful here so looks like grilling is out for tonight  
Victor in CT : 9/29/2023 7:36 am : link
only definite so far is Mrs. in CT making rigatoni Bolognese on Sunday. She has a function after work to day so may just order in tonight. If, and a big IF, this rain blows out of here tomorrow afternoon we have a couple of bone-in NY Strips in the freezer ready for the grill. If not, maybe make them in the pan with a marsala and mushroom sauce. We'll see.

nothing special for Monday night. whatever dinner we have and a glass of Scotch for the game.
Pizza, Bill  
UConn4523 : 9/29/2023 7:37 am : link
always Pizza on Friday!
Bill  
bigbluehoya : 9/29/2023 8:43 am : link
I don't post in these threads much because I've got three young kids and a wacky family schedule that doesn't allow me much time to think/plan/execute anything culinary beyond the daily survival, but just wanted to say that I lurk the threads consistently and really enjoy them.

Whether you are just taking a break or hanging it up longer term as far as the threads are concerned, I'll never see a BBI food thread without thinking "Bill in UT".

Thanks for the contributions.
Add me to the group  
DaveInTampa : 9/29/2023 10:35 am : link
who lives vicariously through these threads. I always wish I had the time and ability to cook such a variety of foods. Bill, I will be making my first ever trip to Utah in the spring for my daughter's volleyball tournament in Salt Lake City so will be hitting you up for restaurant recommendations
RE: Black and Whites- yes please!  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:54 am : link
In comment 16224058 CRinCA said:
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And Bill- I suspect I’m not alone here in saying I will miss this weekly thread, and all the standard and periodic contributors to it.

I’ll keep your email handy.


Black and white cookies are great probably too good for the shlubs I've got coming over, lol. But my granddaughters are coming in 2 weeks, so I'll freeze the leftovers for them.
I'll have to sleep on what to do. It justs feels like I'm talking about the same things with the same small and dwindling group every week
RE: weather is awful here so looks like grilling is out for tonight  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:56 am : link
In comment 16224141 Victor in CT said:
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only definite so far is Mrs. in CT making rigatoni Bolognese on Sunday. She has a function after work to day so may just order in tonight. If, and a big IF, this rain blows out of here tomorrow afternoon we have a couple of bone-in NY Strips in the freezer ready for the grill. If not, maybe make them in the pan with a marsala and mushroom sauce. We'll see.

nothing special for Monday night. whatever dinner we have and a glass of Scotch for the game.


Hey, Victor. Is that the 8 hour bolognese or a quicker version? We're finally under 100 degrees here, so grilling season is approaching. Enjoy the Scotch and hopefully the game
RE: Pizza, Bill  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:57 am : link
In comment 16224142 UConn4523 said:
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always Pizza on Friday!


yes, I know :)
Petition to keep the threads going Bill:  
smshmth8690 : 9/29/2023 11:03 am : link
Signed: Drew
Just asked the boss what she’s in the mood for  
RicFlair : 9/29/2023 11:05 am : link
Will report back.
RE: RE: Black and Whites- yes please!  
smshmth8690 : 9/29/2023 11:06 am : link
In comment 16224277 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 16224058 CRinCA said:


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And Bill- I suspect I’m not alone here in saying I will miss this weekly thread, and all the standard and periodic contributors to it.

I’ll keep your email handy.



Black and white cookies are great probably too good for the shlubs I've got coming over, lol. But my granddaughters are coming in 2 weeks, so I'll freeze the leftovers for them.
I'll have to sleep on what to do. It justs feels like I'm talking about the same things with the same small and dwindling group every week


I went out to dinner a bunch of weeks ago, and for dessert we had a
Black & White Cookie Sundae. The overall meal was good, but the dessert was lifts out fantastic. I'm pressed for time, but I will post about it later, or in NEXT WEEKS THREAD!!!
Keep doing these threads!  
IchabodGiant : 9/29/2023 11:09 am : link
I know I don't every contribute and mainly lurk; but I LOVE reading this thread every week.

I hope you reconsider!
 
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 9/29/2023 11:22 am : link
After this work week, I know I’ll be drinking a ton. Haha.
RE: Bill  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 12:08 pm : link
In comment 16224169 bigbluehoya said:
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I don't post in these threads much because I've got three young kids and a wacky family schedule that doesn't allow me much time to think/plan/execute anything culinary beyond the daily survival, but just wanted to say that I lurk the threads consistently and really enjoy them.

Whether you are just taking a break or hanging it up longer term as far as the threads are concerned, I'll never see a BBI food thread without thinking "Bill in UT".

Thanks for the contributions.


Thanks, hoya
RE: Add me to the group  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 12:18 pm : link
In comment 16224254 DaveInTampa said:
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who lives vicariously through these threads. I always wish I had the time and ability to cook such a variety of foods. Bill, I will be making my first ever trip to Utah in the spring for my daughter's volleyball tournament in Salt Lake City so will be hitting you up for restaurant recommendations

Hey, Dave. Let me give you a heads-up. My favorite UT restaurant is Tiburon, in Sandy, just a short drive south of SLC. I also like Log Haven, where we had our dtr's wedding. Great mountain setting, and I just saw it's rated #1 in SLC on Tripadvisor. Also, Ruth's diner is a can't miss spot for breakfast or lunch-eat outside if the weather is good.
RE: RE: weather is awful here so looks like grilling is out for tonight  
Victor in CT : 9/29/2023 12:19 pm : link
In comment 16224282 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 16224141 Victor in CT said:


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only definite so far is Mrs. in CT making rigatoni Bolognese on Sunday. She has a function after work to day so may just order in tonight. If, and a big IF, this rain blows out of here tomorrow afternoon we have a couple of bone-in NY Strips in the freezer ready for the grill. If not, maybe make them in the pan with a marsala and mushroom sauce. We'll see.

nothing special for Monday night. whatever dinner we have and a glass of Scotch for the game.



Hey, Victor. Is that the 8 hour bolognese or a quicker version? We're finally under 100 degrees here, so grilling season is approaching. Enjoy the Scotch and hopefully the game


definitely less. I don't it takes more than 2 hours, maybe less.

Scotch is for if the game starts to go south. better game = less Scotch :-)
RE: Petition to keep the threads going Bill:  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 1:07 pm : link
In comment 16224291 smshmth8690 said:
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Signed: Drew


I don't think I can say no to you, Drew :)
RE: Just asked the boss what she’s in the mood for  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 1:08 pm : link
In comment 16224295 RicFlair said:
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Will report back.


You haven't had much Korean food lately, have you? I think gochujang glaze is my favorite way to make ribs now.
RE: Keep doing these threads!  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 1:11 pm : link
In comment 16224299 IchabodGiant said:
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I know I don't every contribute and mainly lurk; but I LOVE reading this thread every week.

I hope you reconsider!


Thanks, Ichabod. I guess if I'm not just boring everyone to tears, I can keep it up. Anyone have suggestions for something I can add, maybe?
RE: …  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 1:12 pm : link
In comment 16224315 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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After this work week, I know I’ll be drinking a ton. Haha.


With the wife out of town, I'm gonna have to work hard not to drink a ton myself
beef stew in the slow cooker  
djm : 9/29/2023 1:17 pm : link
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RE: beef stew in the slow cooker  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 2:03 pm : link
In comment 16224498 djm said:
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You inspired me to clean the dust off my slow cooker. The roast beef po'boy I'm doing is actually a slow cooker recipe, but the only time I made it I adapted it to the Instant pot. I just put the chuck in the SC, low for 9 hours.
Recovering from Vegas trip  
A-Train : 9/29/2023 3:41 pm : link
And just woke up at 1. Picked up fresh bagels with scallion cc and nova to go with dark coffee. Good start. Tonight take out from Galindo’s Kitchen Mexican.
Tomorrow will be putting together a charcuterie plate. Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Chorizo and Jamon with Boursin, Cotswold, Saga Blue, and whatever soft French cheese I find. Olives, melon, dried fruit, piquillo peppers and roasted long hots with sliced baguette, crostini, and Norwegian flatbread.
Defrosting Iberico Rib Fingers and NZ Cowboys to grill tomorrow or Sunday.
Monday will be wing night.
tonight, Chesapeake-style crab cakes from scratch  
Del Shofner : 9/29/2023 3:52 pm : link
and seared brussels sprouts with pancetta (the latter being Mrs S' favorite veg dish).

Tomorrow we have an event that includes dinner.

Sunday I'm on my own in Brooklyn, will do either Italian or sushi depending on mood.

Can't even think about Monday yet ...
RE: Recovering from Vegas trip  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 7:45 pm : link
In comment 16224656 A-Train said:
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And just woke up at 1. Picked up fresh bagels with scallion cc and nova to go with dark coffee. Good start. Tonight take out from Galindo’s Kitchen Mexican.
Tomorrow will be putting together a charcuterie plate. Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Chorizo and Jamon with Boursin, Cotswold, Saga Blue, and whatever soft French cheese I find. Olives, melon, dried fruit, piquillo peppers and roasted long hots with sliced baguette, crostini, and Norwegian flatbread.
Defrosting Iberico Rib Fingers and NZ Cowboys to grill tomorrow or Sunday.
Monday will be wing night.


Hey, A-Train, sounds great. Is the charcuterie platter a stand-alone meal or part of something else? I couldn't find a dish called NZ Cowboys on the net. What is it?
RE: tonight, Chesapeake-style crab cakes from scratch  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 7:48 pm : link
In comment 16224668 Del Shofner said:
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and seared brussels sprouts with pancetta (the latter being Mrs S' favorite veg dish).

Tomorrow we have an event that includes dinner.

Sunday I'm on my own in Brooklyn, will do either Italian or sushi depending on mood.

Can't even think about Monday yet ...


Tonight sounds terrific, Del. Making a sauce for the crab cakes, tartar or remoulade?
RE: RE: RE: Black and Whites- yes please!  
CRinCA : 9/29/2023 7:56 pm : link
In comment 16224297 smshmth8690 said:
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In comment 16224277 Bill in UT said:


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In comment 16224058 CRinCA said:

Drew- the Shake Shack out here by me has a Black and White Milkshake I’ve been meaning to try.
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Black and white cookies are great probably too good for the shlubs I've got coming over, lol. But my granddaughters are coming in 2 weeks, so I'll freeze the leftovers for them.
I'll have to sleep on what to do. It justs feels like I'm talking about the same things with the same small and dwindling group every week



I went out to dinner a bunch of weeks ago, and for dessert we had a
Black & White Cookie Sundae. The overall meal was good, but the dessert was lifts out fantastic. I'm pressed for time, but I will post about it later, or in NEXT WEEKS THREAD!!!
Could have been clearer Bill  
A-Train : 9/29/2023 8:53 pm : link
Angus Cowboy Ribeyes. What Drew would call A-Train ribeyes but with bone.
My in-laws are friends with Pat LaFrieda and they have what they call Pat Meat.
Charcuterie will be Sunday 1 PM  
A-Train : 9/29/2023 8:59 pm : link
Game meal now, grilling during 4 pm games.
GF threw monkey wrench in and Sat night will be Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken with Salad.
Picking up Red Chile Pozole with Pork and Carne Asado tacos now.
The  
DG_89 : 9/29/2023 9:24 pm : link
new job kept me busy so I didn't have a chance to post earlier. Better late than never. Today started with a homemade sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Lunch was the last of Sunday's chili. The heavy rains flooded the NYC subway system so getting home was longer. I just had a bowl of cereal.

Tomorrow is Mexican. Sort of. I've always been curious about the burritos Walmart has in what passes for their deli section. They're only $1.27 so I figure why not get a couple.

Sunday dinner I go to Italy. Again sort of. I'm doing a Ragu sauce. I start with the trinity. Onions, carrots and celery and I roast them with garlic cloves. Once roasted they're pureed and them added to a hot pan with olive oil to brown. Once browned, I add ground beef, pork and veal and let that brown before adding 2 cups of red wine, chopped basil and plum tomatoes that I'll roast and puree tomorrow. Salt and pepper to taste, bring the pot to a boil then lower to medium low to simmer for 2 hours. Serving it over pasta (haven't decided on what kind yet) with garlic bread on the side
RE: RE: RE: RE: Black and Whites- yes please!  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:27 pm : link
In comment 16224847 CRinCA said:
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In comment 16224297 smshmth8690 said:


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In comment 16224277 Bill in UT said:


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In comment 16224058 CRinCA said:

Drew- the Shake Shack out here by me has a Black and White Milkshake I’ve been meaning to try.
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Black and white cookies are great probably too good for the shlubs I've got coming over, lol. But my granddaughters are coming in 2 weeks, so I'll freeze the leftovers for them.
I'll have to sleep on what to do. It justs feels like I'm talking about the same things with the same small and dwindling group every week



I went out to dinner a bunch of weeks ago, and for dessert we had a
Black & White Cookie Sundae. The overall meal was good, but the dessert was lifts out fantastic. I'm pressed for time, but I will post about it later, or in NEXT WEEKS THREAD!!!



I assume you've gotta eat that milkshake with a spoon, not a straw. The b&w sundae might be like a brownie sundae?
RE: Could have been clearer Bill  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:29 pm : link
In comment 16224884 A-Train said:
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Angus Cowboy Ribeyes. What Drew would call A-Train ribeyes but with bone.
My in-laws are friends with Pat LaFrieda and they have what they call Pat Meat.


I see that Pat LaFrieda is a great butcher, not a chef. The steaks should be awesome. Enjoy
RE: The  
Bill in UT : 9/29/2023 10:32 pm : link
In comment 16224899 DG_89 said:
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new job kept me busy so I didn't have a chance to post earlier. Better late than never. Today started with a homemade sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Lunch was the last of Sunday's chili. The heavy rains flooded the NYC subway system so getting home was longer. I just had a bowl of cereal.

Tomorrow is Mexican. Sort of. I've always been curious about the burritos Walmart has in what passes for their deli section. They're only $1.27 so I figure why not get a couple.

Sunday dinner I go to Italy. Again sort of. I'm doing a Ragu sauce. I start with the trinity. Onions, carrots and celery and I roast them with garlic cloves. Once roasted they're pureed and them added to a hot pan with olive oil to brown. Once browned, I add ground beef, pork and veal and let that brown before adding 2 cups of red wine, chopped basil and plum tomatoes that I'll roast and puree tomorrow. Salt and pepper to taste, bring the pot to a boil then lower to medium low to simmer for 2 hours. Serving it over pasta (haven't decided on what kind yet) with garlic bread on the side


Hey, congratulations DG. I remember you talked about looking for a new job a couple of months ago. I hope you're enjoying it. Your ragu should be at least similar to Victor's bolognese. Sounds delicious
RE: RE: beef stew in the slow cooker  
djm : 10/2/2023 3:28 pm : link
In comment 16224558 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 16224498 djm said:


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You inspired me to clean the dust off my slow cooker. The roast beef po'boy I'm doing is actually a slow cooker recipe, but the only time I made it I adapted it to the Instant pot. I just put the chuck in the SC, low for 9 hours.


yep same here---chuck for 8 hours. I made it today instead--it is almost done. Ill add a little corn starch at the end to thicken it and some cold butter.
RE: RE: RE: beef stew in the slow cooker  
Bill in UT : 10/2/2023 3:34 pm : link
In comment 16227494 djm said:
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In comment 16224558 Bill in UT said:


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In comment 16224498 djm said:


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You inspired me to clean the dust off my slow cooker. The roast beef po'boy I'm doing is actually a slow cooker recipe, but the only time I made it I adapted it to the Instant pot. I just put the chuck in the SC, low for 9 hours.



yep same here---chuck for 8 hours. I made it today instead--it is almost done. Ill add a little corn starch at the end to thicken it and some cold butter.


The recipe called for 8 hours, but I had a 4 pound piece instead of 3, so I added so time to be sure. Heheating it tonight for the game.
yea I am cooking about 2.75 lbs  
djm : 10/2/2023 4:21 pm : link
so I will stop at 8
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