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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 37349693)
Zucchini is darker, longer, softer and less sweet. This is actually my first time buying calabacitas. I think it was the same price as zucchini, which I also purchased.
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Margherita pizza at Extra Virgin (heehee) in Almaty, Kazakhstan for about 4 USD - the crust was great, but I would have enjoyed it more if the cheese and sauce were of better quality
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Tuesday:
street taco, sf: carnitas burrito with added guacamole chips strawberry agua Fresca Wednesday: Yom Kippur atonement brisket noodle kugel (my wife made it and I just did the topping and then the baking) round raisin challah (Noe valley bakery) https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d6781cc41.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3205ea343.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2f8f4cd8e.jpeg |
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 37350036)
My understanding is that calabacitas is a medley of sauteed vegetables, including, primarily zucchini and/or other squashes, with some other vegetables. I normally wouldn't question you, but I just was offered it as a choice of a side ("calabacitas or refried beans") at a Mexican restaurant a few days ago and I asked what it was.
Mexican zucchini, or calabacita, is a type of summer squash known for its sweeter flavor, firmer flesh, and lighter, often speckled, skin. It differs from the darker, more widely available Italian zucchini, which tends to have a more watery texture. Calabacita is a core ingredient in a traditional Mexican dish of the same name, which is often prepared with corn, chiles, onion, and tomatoes. |
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 37350979)
We are both correct.
Mexican zucchini, or calabacita, is a type of summer squash known for its sweeter flavor, firmer flesh, and lighter, often speckled, skin. It differs from the darker, more widely available Italian zucchini, which tends to have a more watery texture. Calabacita is a core ingredient in a traditional Mexican dish of the same name, which is often prepared with corn, chiles, onion, and tomatoes. |
Takeout dinner from Malones after the long drive to LEX (fortunately just down the block from the Homewood Suites - appetizer of seared Ahi Tuna and a steak salad
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Wow! Take out Veuve Rose?! I'm guessing that was well more than the dinner!
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One of my welcome gifts at the Ritz-Carlton Almaty was a voucher for a free pizza and beer! I abstained from the beer, but the bresaola pizza was a treat!
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Break the fast
novy, sf: with all the fasting, and certain time issues, it was great to break the fast in a restaurant. shared appetizers chicken wrap I’ll probably eat something late night before bed. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b932d30b6.jpeg |
Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
(Post 37327471)
Carne asada/chicken burrito bowl from Chipotle tonight. I gave blood last month and got a $15 GC from Red Cross, though was surprised I still had to pay $1.60~. I can remember when I used to get Chipotle for $6-7!
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 37351867)
Wow! Take out Veuve Rose?! I'm guessing that was well more than the dinner!
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 37351018)
Muchísimas gracias, señor!
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Shokoudou, sf:
edamame gomaei spinach agedashi tofu beef & scallion skewer negitoro tuna roll spicy tuna roll california roll spider soft shell crab roll tamago egg nigiri https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...907eb0fb7.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...482fe856f.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c2a206d6e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0aa953b99.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2698963a6.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dcb102f56.jpeg |
Truffle pizza at Honey Honey in Almaty - needed more flavor and the bottom of the crust was odd
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