What's for dinner?
May 15, 2021, 11:15 am
#4711
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I wouldn't recommend Authentico to you. It's a nicer, upscale restaurant with a large outdoor area (we sat inside). The tacos were very good. But the salsas were bland and the "spicy" guacamole, while good, was not spicy at all. Biggest disappointment was the margaritas. Even though they appeared to be hand-crafted from the menu descriptions, they tasted like they were made with canned limeade. I think if we went again it would be a warm summer day where we can sit outside and eat tacos or enchiladas for lunch...and no margaritas. But I'm still determined to find at least one place in the north suburbs that compares to the many good places we could go when we were in the city - and is open for a nice sit down dinner.
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Have a good trip---where in Mexico are you going?
May 15, 2021, 1:59 pm
#4712
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Funny margarita story -- we were at our local pub for dinner last night and I ordered a margarita. Our server asked what tequila I wanted, and I told him that I don't know brands, but would prefer something on the smokier side but not mezcal. And I wanted my margarita up and with salt. The server, who we know well, tells me he'll ask the bartender, who is the owner and who we also know well, to recommend a tequila. He brings my drink and I take one sip of it and it was too strong for me, so I ask him to take it back to the bar and ask for more lime and syrup. Anyway, while they're fixing it I tell Mr. CE that it was so strong I can still feel it burning in my stomach. Our server brings my drink back and tells me that apparently what the owner originally poured was a shaken tequila, served up with ice. LOL...not sure where the miscommunication came from! (Does anyone actually order tequila with salt and lime to sip?) The remade margarita was excellent!
May 15, 2021, 3:14 pm
#4713
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Funny margarita story -- we were at our local pub for dinner last night and I ordered a margarita. Our server asked what tequila I wanted, and I told him that I don't know brands, but would prefer something on the smokier side but not mezcal. And I wanted my margarita up and with salt. The server, who we know well, tells me he'll ask the bartender, who is the owner and who we also know well, to recommend a tequila. He brings my drink and I take one sip of it and it was too strong for me, so I ask him to take it back to the bar and ask for more lime and syrup. Anyway, while they're fixing it I tell Mr. CE that it was so strong I can still feel it burning in my stomach. Our server brings my drink back and tells me that apparently what the owner originally poured was a shaken tequila, served up with ice. LOL...not sure where the miscommunication came from! (Does anyone actually order tequila with salt and lime to sip?) The remade margarita was excellent!
May 15, 2021, 3:24 pm
#4714
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Well it's Steak Saturday but I'm actually going to be home tonight so we'll grill up some steaks and baked potatoes and corn on the cob elote style and drink a bunch of beer. Should be great.
May 15, 2021, 4:35 pm
#4715
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Leftovers: jambalaya with andouille sausage, Swiss steak with carrots and mash. New items: sweet corn and steamed asparagus. I’m trying to clear out the fridge before a trip tomorrow.
May 15, 2021, 4:38 pm
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May 15, 2021, 11:24 pm
#4717
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Trader Joe’s chicken enchiladas
salsas & chips
sliced avocado
ice cream dessert:
Haagen Dasz mango
robbins mint chocolate chip
B&j oat of the swirled
Aces I’ve added it to my TJ’s list. May they have pizza dough next time :-)
I use Rao’s pizza sauce and not the marinara for making pizza. I really don’t know the difference.
salsas & chips
sliced avocado
ice cream dessert:
Haagen Dasz mango
robbins mint chocolate chip
B&j oat of the swirled
I use Rao’s pizza sauce and not the marinara for making pizza. I really don’t know the difference.
May 16, 2021, 3:35 pm
#4719
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And thank you, we are going to Los Cabos -- about half way between the two. Looking forward to a week of relaxation.
Yes please! Although I prefer a good quality mezcal.
May 16, 2021, 3:44 pm
#4720
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I always go to San Jose del Cabo though I haven't been in years---that town is so nice....so you will be in the corridor? Have a great trip. Such a beautiful place.
May 16, 2021, 3:55 pm
#4721
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Mezcal and tequila are definitely nice sipping drinks except I don’t have either with salt or lime.
May 16, 2021, 5:04 pm
#4722
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Well, I found eggplants in the fridge on Wednesday and was then told they were from the parent's visit to the Tuesday food bank, so I spent today making eggplant parmesan. I didn't fry the eggplant, rather baked it for 20 minutes then under the broiler to brown the breadcrumbs.
May 16, 2021, 6:55 pm
#4723
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Tonight was a gourmet extravaganza of Trader Joe’s frozen beef tacquitos and Trader Joe’s frozen chicken tikka.
And a martini and some rioja.
oh, and some Dove chocolate.
And a martini and some rioja.
oh, and some Dove chocolate.
May 16, 2021, 8:12 pm
#4724
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Dateline Cocoa Beach: Tuna steak, medium rare with baked potato and cole slaw. Prior to the slaw, a server brought “fritters” covered in powdered sugar. Reminded me of beignets. After the plates were cleared, the server brought key lime sorbet. Mrs BV ate both and declared them delicious. All washed down with whatever tap was local, an IPA but I didn’t catch the name.
May 16, 2021, 9:25 pm
#4725
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Turkey tacos with assorted toppings including sliced avocado and prawns
susiecakes!!! With Fairlight 2% milk
carrot cake
chocolate cake
marble cake
Gorgeous - I need to learn how to make this. I had the idea that eggplant needed so much time to dry prior to cooking.
susiecakes!!! With Fairlight 2% milk
carrot cake
chocolate cake
marble cake
Well, I found eggplants in the fridge on Wednesday and was then told they were from the parent's visit to the Tuesday food bank, so I spent today making eggplant parmesan. I didn't fry the eggplant, rather baked it for 20 minutes then under the broiler to brown the breadcrumbs.