Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33057652)

Calibur cheeseburger carryout

leftover mashed potatoes with kielbasa and gravy
mixed green salad

Originally Posted by corky (Post 33057700)

Doesn't sound like you are doing much cooking these days!

Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33054823)

Anyone have any good parsnip recipes? I meant to order three from whole foods and instead ended up with 3 lb of them.

Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33058385)

Night 1 of our second (and final) One Off Hospitality 3-meal subscription. Tonight is from Publican - one of my favorite Chicago restaurants. It doesn't feel like a very Publican-like menu, but still looks good to me.

• Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate and Roasted Squash
• Curry Roasted Cauliflower with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
• Braised Beef Short Rib with Celery Root and Red Wine Jus
• Chocolate Cremeaux with Salted Caramel

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33060168)

how is it and was there a starch?
I feel that ORD has a spot with similar name in AA terminal; maybe UA? We’ve eaten there when there’s enough time.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33060168)

how is it and was there a starch?
I feel that ORD has a spot with similar name in AA terminal; maybe UA? We’ve eaten there when there’s enough time.

Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33060774)

We enjoyed the meal. The short rib and dessert were both very good, but everything was tasty. I guess there wasn't a starch, although the celery root puree kind of acted like one. I'm a big fan of celery root, but it was under-seasoned. Better with the beef sauce over it last night :).

There is a Publican outlet in the AA terminal. I've never eaten there. I've heard it's good for the airport but not as good as the restaurant in the West Loop, which is what one would expect.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33060168)

I feel that ORD has a spot with similar name in AA terminal; maybe UA? We’ve eaten there when there’s enough time.

Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33060774)

There is a Publican outlet in the AA terminal. I've never eaten there. I've heard it's good for the airport but not as good as the restaurant in the West Loop, which is what one would expect.

Originally Posted by wrp96 (Post 33061080)

Last time I was at ORD Publican was fully closed.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33061695)

sad and I guess it makes sense during pandemic. Thanks for the tip.

we tend to eat at Publican T3 during luncheon so it’s all about sandwiches and pretzels. So good. So fun. I’m glad to know about their actual restaurant because we never considered that possibility :-)

Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 33062240)

Cupcakes and wine this evening. A business thing where the sponsor (clearly, not of the AA type) sent the attendees two bottles of wine and some cupcakes via FedEx for the event. East coast attendees will be having a nightcap with dessert. West coast attendees will be having dessert before dinner. Or that may be dinner.

Originally Posted by gfunkdave (Post 33057629)

Rolls and nigiri, but mainly nigiri. Mr Gfunk gets the custom fancy rolls unique to the restaurant and I get the sushi deluxe platter which is a mix of nigiri and a roll or two. TOnight they gave me a tuna roll and some kind of minced fish (maybe crab?) and avocado.

I should get the Sushi Regular platter but I always get the Deluxe and I always feel like I ate too much. :-/

Originally Posted by Catweazle (Post 33064776)

Thought this might be the place to ask – for the Americans out there, how much would the large Mrs. Dash mixed herbs/spice mix cost at your local?

Can't seem to get it here in Australia. I bought one in Papua New Guinea of all places – the supermarket in Ukarumpa caters for the American expats there. Great little mix that can be used in such a variety of dishes for added flavour. Been missing it for years.

Anyone know where you can get it here in Australia, without paying $20+ for shipping?

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33064815)

Exhausting day so Chinese carryout supper (same place where I went on 2/12 - lunar new year eve)
crab rangoon
eric’s cakes with peanut sauce
walnut prawns
Kung pao chicken
moo Shu veggie with 4 extra pancakes
white rice

for me:
hunan smoked pork
szechuan pork
girl scout cookies for dessert

all excellent and we will have a few days of leftovers, especially if I cook up some bok choy and tofu, both of which are nicely in our fridge

Originally Posted by corky (Post 33064789)

It looks like the really big (21 oz) is around $11-12 US$.

Originally Posted by Catweazle (Post 33064776)

Thought this might be the place to ask – for the Americans out there, how much would the large Mrs. Dash mixed herbs/spice mix cost at your local?

Can't seem to get it here in Australia. I bought one in Papua New Guinea of all places – the supermarket in Ukarumpa caters for the American expats there. Great little mix that can be used in such a variety of dishes for added flavour. Been missing it for years.

Anyone know where you can get it here in Australia, without paying $20+ for shipping?

Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 33064821)

Ok, color me confused. What happened to your claim that your son has forbidden the consumption (or mere presence) of pork in the house and your respect of that edict? I think you are just messing with us. You have pork daily, it seems.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 33065467)

This.
I don't get it either. I don't expect people on this forum to mess with each other . :confused:

Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 33064821)

... forbidden the consumption (or mere presence) of pork in the house and your respect of that edict? I think you are just messing with us. You have pork daily, it seems.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33065610)

my child is unaware of several forbidden / sin foods & products in the house - on Friday Shabbat, we are all so tired that it’s fine for our child to eat a quick supper with us and then playing online with school friends. So there’s a strong lack of awareness of certain foods, especially if strategically placed. I can cook pork products for my weekday luncheon because my child is at school.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32930686)

our child requested no pork in our house so we try to honor this request. Children have practically zero control or influence in their home, so it’s an easy request to try and honor.


I don’t like prosciutto on pizza but have reluctantly had it back when my spouse wanted it as a topping (white pizza with prosciutto and arugula). I don’t know when I’ll have salami again in the house as it is great for sandwiches.


it’s a combo of our child’s preference plus religion, although pork is also very unhealthy; I think it’s worse than cow. I try to have under 8-Oz of red meat a week if possible!

Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 33065657)

Ok, but I am still confused, you said it was about respecting his wishes and honoring his request that there not be pork in the house. So you are allowed to hide and eat the pork as long as he doesn’t know? Anyway, it is up to you, of course. I just think some of us are confused when you say your son forbids it in the house and you honor that but as long as he doesn’t know, you can hide in the pork closet and indulge. I recall you used to scour labels for any trace of pork and wouldn’t buy it. I guess he has lifted the ban on pork products?

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32930686-post3264.html

Originally Posted by corky (Post 33065675)

Exactly. At some point the kid is going to figure out that you have been lying to him all this time. IMO, it would be best to say upfront that he doesn't have to eat pork but that you are the adult and can eat what you want. I don't get all the deception but as Fink said, it is up to you.
Have you always celebrated Shabbat?

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33065909)

shabbat shalom!!!