What's for dinner?
Apr 28, 2021 | 8:54 am
#4606
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Last night we ordered from Bruno's, an Italian restaurant that has been in Portland forever. It's the kind of American Italian place you can find in a lot of places: big portions of food that might be descended from things Italians eat but that Italians wouldn't recognize so much. Mr. Gfunk got the chicken Francese, which is what he always gets, and I got the spaghetti gamboretta, which was spinach spaghetti with shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter. Mine was kind of bland and disappointing. Chicken Francese is always delicious. I might just start getting that every time too.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
Apr 28, 2021 | 11:00 am
#4607
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... Mr. Gfunk got the chicken Francese, which is what he always gets, and I got the spaghetti gamboretta, which was spinach spaghetti with shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter. Mine was kind of bland and disappointing. Chicken Francese is always delicious. I might just start getting that every time too.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
what would have improved the pasta, separate from the white wine? :-)
Apr 28, 2021 | 11:57 am
#4608
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Very true. The PT Reyes was made into dressing but still worked perfectly with the salty, porky, crispy bacon. And sweet dates. I think it would be good to make with goat cheese too.
Last night we ordered from Bruno's, an Italian restaurant that has been in Portland forever. It's the kind of American Italian place you can find in a lot of places: big portions of food that might be descended from things Italians eat but that Italians wouldn't recognize so much. Mr. Gfunk got the chicken Francese, which is what he always gets, and I got the spaghetti gamboretta, which was spinach spaghetti with shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter. Mine was kind of bland and disappointing. Chicken Francese is always delicious. I might just start getting that every time too.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
But it's ok because I had 2/3 of a bottle of white Burgundy with it.
Last edited by cblaisd; Apr 28, 2021 at 2:54 pm Reason: merged poster's two consecutive posts
Apr 28, 2021 | 9:08 pm
#4610
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Post-baseball practice quick supper
bean & tillamook medium cheese burrito
Leftover fish burrito
leftover fish & bean tacos
Sliced avocado
Nopalito tortilla chips
spicy salsa
bean & tillamook medium cheese burrito
Leftover fish burrito
leftover fish & bean tacos
Sliced avocado
Nopalito tortilla chips
spicy salsa
Apr 29, 2021 | 6:34 pm
#4611
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Mr. CE had plans tonight, and I was going to order in, but realized we had some TJ's frozen bulgogi with rice that I wanted to try, so ate that instead. Pretty tasty for a frozen dish, though you might want to throw in some broccoli or another veggie to bulk it up a bit.
Apr 29, 2021 | 8:15 pm
#4612
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Mama Mancini's meatballs in marinara with some parm and TJ's grilled artichokes and mixed olives alongside. A few glasses of a decent Silician red.
Apr 29, 2021 | 8:35 pm
#4613
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Went and got Steve's pizza tonight at the bequest of my wife. A medium (16") one topping pie is now $17.90 and a side of Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce is now $5.95, the total with tax was close to $25.00. I can't believe the major price increase. I ate 3 slices, my wife ate 1 and about a 1/4 of the side of spaghetti. This was half of the pizza and most likely will have 2 more slices in the morning. I will now only go and get slices at $3.50/per when she wants it as I don't find the value very good anymore.
Apr 29, 2021 | 9:33 pm
#4614
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Grilled ribeye steaks (Costco)
sauted onions in red wine (surely vinegared!)
sauted mushrooms with parsley
Baked potatoes
oven-baked steak fries
steamed organic fresh broccoli
boiled organic frozen peas
super delicious. I’m sort of craving a fruit ice cream for dessert.
sauted onions in red wine (surely vinegared!)
sauted mushrooms with parsley
Baked potatoes
oven-baked steak fries
steamed organic fresh broccoli
boiled organic frozen peas
super delicious. I’m sort of craving a fruit ice cream for dessert.
Apr 29, 2021 | 10:46 pm
#4615
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Tortilla soup made by a friend and eaten at their place. Really enjoying the gradual return of dinner parties!
Apr 30, 2021 | 7:11 am
#4616
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Went and got Steve's pizza tonight at the bequest of my wife. A medium (16") one topping pie is now $17.90 and a side of Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce is now $5.95, the total with tax was close to $25.00. I can't believe the major price increase. I ate 3 slices, my wife ate 1 and about a 1/4 of the side of spaghetti. This was half of the pizza and most likely will have 2 more slices in the morning. I will now only go and get slices at $3.50/per when she wants it as I don't find the value very good anymore.
Last night - leftover chicken tikka masala with naan
Tonight, beef rouladen, if both the beef and the Nueske's bacon thaw in time.
Tomorrow, hoping there's enough bacon left over to put on top of grilled chicken thigh sandwiches. 70s here this weekend, so we plan to be and cook outside.
Apr 30, 2021 | 8:07 pm
#4617
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Caprese salad, roasted chicken, and a few glasses of Willamette Pinot Noir.
Apr 30, 2021 | 9:27 pm
#4618
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Post-practice carryout supper from United Dumplings, sf
Vegetarian spring rolls
vegetarian pot stickers
beef (Mandu style) pot stickers
Big shrimp & ground Turkey dumplings
singapore curry chicken fried rice
Braised beef stew (more brisket) noodle soup (noodles served separate from the soup / beef)
I need to figure out how to make shrimp dumplings!
Vegetarian spring rolls
vegetarian pot stickers
beef (Mandu style) pot stickers
Big shrimp & ground Turkey dumplings
singapore curry chicken fried rice
Braised beef stew (more brisket) noodle soup (noodles served separate from the soup / beef)
I need to figure out how to make shrimp dumplings!
May 1, 2021 | 7:31 am
#4619
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We went out with two other couples last night -- two couples fully vaccinated, one couple had just gotten their second shots (but both had previously had covid). Shared a bunch of appetizers:
Kale salad
Roast cauliflower
Meatballs
Mussels
I had a great roast salmon with farro, peas, snap peas, pea shoots and feta.
Kale salad
Roast cauliflower
Meatballs
Mussels
I had a great roast salmon with farro, peas, snap peas, pea shoots and feta.
May 1, 2021 | 11:30 am
#4620
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Post-practice carryout supper from United Dumplings, sf
Vegetarian spring rolls
vegetarian pot stickers
beef (Mandu style) pot stickers
Big shrimp & ground Turkey dumplings
singapore curry chicken fried rice
Braised beef stew (more brisket) noodle soup (noodles served separate from the soup / beef)
I need to figure out how to make shrimp dumplings!
Vegetarian spring rolls
vegetarian pot stickers
beef (Mandu style) pot stickers
Big shrimp & ground Turkey dumplings
singapore curry chicken fried rice
Braised beef stew (more brisket) noodle soup (noodles served separate from the soup / beef)
I need to figure out how to make shrimp dumplings!