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Big salad - freshly ground pepper (thanks Boggie dog!) and my BEC croutons. They’re really still LOUD.
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Lunch yesterday at Cedric’s Tavern on the grounds of the Biltmore estate. They bring fresh pickles to your table along with ice water. I could not place the flavor, but they are quite unique.
Me: 1/2 pound burger cooked medium. Lettuce, onion, tomato, ketchup, fries. Mrs BV: Spring garden tart (tomato, mushroom, red pepper, gruyere cheese, pickled mustard seeds), green salad. No alcoholic beverages because we had an appointment for a wine tasting to follow. Tasted a Rosè, Sauvignon blanc, Malbec, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Tempranillo. The Malbec was the best of the bunch. |
Singapore rice noodles
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
(Post 33486516)
Singapore rice noodles
Since travel to Japan is out for the foreseeable future , meals at the usual wider Kyoto region / prefecture haunts will only happen in spring at earliest . So sprang at the opportunity to have the Kagoshima wagyu on the Oka menu this month . https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d3325d9d4.jpeg Ebi with Japanese mayonnaise https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...173257c93.jpeg Tofu salad with sesame dressing https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b52c51541.jpeg Grilled saba https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cb1dea4b0.jpeg Kagoshima wagyu steak special https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15bb32167.jpeg Cha soba instead of rice https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d214ee5b1.jpeg Momo / peach ice cream |
grilled chicken ala braslvr
scalloped potatoes roasted carrots & red onions https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b07eed74d.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7d6baf21b.jpeg
Originally Posted by yyznomad
(Post 33486516)
Singapore rice noodles
one thing we don’t have in USA? The Belgian meat dish The American. It’s a different kind of burger. |
Stromboli pizza and cauliflower tonight
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33487070)
so what id it called in Singapore? one thing we don’t have in USA? The Belgian meat dish The American. It’s a different kind of burger. 👆🏻 Some dish not found in Singapore [/QUOTE] As mentioned in earlier post , just not found in Singapore ! We have not seen it on menus anyway where we go . Perhaps at some backpackers / touristy joint ? if at all .. What we had last night , first time for me , was lobster “ pao fun “ ( crispy rice in broth ) . Pao fun is somewhat common here these days after only being round in fancy Chinese restaurants in hotels like Hua Ting ( Orchard Hotel ) and Summer Pavilion ( Ritz Carlton ) . Also fish head curry - Chinese version - with beancurd ( pok ) and beanskin . |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33487070)
so what id it called in Singapore?
one thing we don’t have in USA? The Belgian meat dish The American. It’s a different kind of burger.
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 33488999)
As mentioned in earlier post , just not found in Singapore !
We have not seen it on menus anyway where we go . Perhaps at some backpackers / touristy joint ? if at all .. What we had last night , first time for me , was lobster “ pao fun “ ( crispy rice in broth ) . Pao fun is somewhat common here these days after only being round in fancy Chinese restaurants in hotels like Hua Ting ( Orchard Hotel ) and Summer Pavilion ( Ritz Carlton ) . Also fish head curry - Chinese version - with beancurd ( pok ) and beanskin . "King of Pao Fan" is supposed to be good (mixed reviews)... but there was also supposed to be one somewhere in the north... but I can't remember what it was called (pao fan was only a side gig for them)... but yeah. It was very rare before, but now becoming more common from what I have heard. |
Big mixed salad - BEC style. Actually even my spouse confirmed that it’s a loud salad - probably the red cabbage and carrots and celery besides the croutons!! Lol
susiecakes! strawberry cupcake celebration cake https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9252a83b7.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f1c1c96c9.jpeg |
Tonight will be burger night. Stopped off at my butcher. Picked up some of his chuck/sirloin blend patties. I will sauté some onion, garlic and mushrooms. Add some Sweet Baby Rays secret sauce, which I kick up with some Franks extra hot sauce. Add some slices of slab bacon, purchased at the butcher as well. Cook the burgers in bacon grease (it adds a great taste to the meat). Toast some brioche buns….and there you have it! Some fries on the side…washed down with a Red Stripe. I will be sleeping right after loading the dishwasher!
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Originally Posted by phillygold
(Post 33491179)
Tonight will be burger night. Stopped off at my butcher. Picked up some of his chuck/sirloin blend patties. I will sauté some onion, garlic and mushrooms. Add some Sweet Baby Rays secret sauce, which I kick up with some Franks extra hot sauce. Add some slices of slab bacon, purchased at the butcher as well. Cook the burgers in bacon grease (it adds a great taste to the meat). Toast some brioche buns….and there you have it! Some fries on the side…washed down with a Red Stripe. I will be sleeping right after loading the dishwasher!
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Tonight: Baked Potato Bar
featuring: bacon, butter, sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, medium fresh salsa, guacamole. |
Originally Posted by kipper
(Post 33491206)
I'll be over for dinner, and I'll even bring the beer!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de508fe75.jpeg The end result |
Originally Posted by phillygold
(Post 33491439)
The door is open for you and Mr Kipper!
…The end result |
Originally Posted by phillygold
(Post 33491439)
The door is open for you and Mr Kipper!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de508fe75.jpeg The end result |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33491505)
Gorgeous - how did you do the fries???
Had I cooked them, it would have been a simple half hour in the oven. (Ore-Ida brand, not homemade). |
Last night was a 'not so hungry' simple quasi-Caprese sandwich (heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozz, cilantro and some mustard aioli) along with a Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County - refreshing on a scorching 60-some degree Berkeley summer evening.
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Pepperoni and green chili pizza to try out the new gas burner for the Ooni pizza oven (which we formerly ran with wood fuel). Verdict: running on gas is a lot easier and cleaner, but the gas-fired pizza is missing the subtle wood smoke flavor. Heat management is a lot easier on gas though. |
Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
(Post 33493336)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...55a55d452.jpeg
Pepperoni and green chili pizza to try out the new gas burner for the Ooni pizza oven (which we formerly ran with wood fuel). Verdict: running on gas is a lot easier and cleaner, but the gas-fired pizza is missing the subtle wood smoke flavor. Heat management is a lot easier on gas though. |
Mixed big salad with BEC croutons
leftover Susiecakes - celebration and carrot. I ate all of the celebration and some of the carrot. I’ll have to finish the carrot one on Monday. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3f4d86e1e.jpeg |
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33489385)
Singapore noodles came (if I remember what was told to me) from HK. Some genius added rice vermicelli, indian curry, a few veg and some pork/shrimp together and called it Singapore noodles. From there is spread to wherever there were HK diaspora. Similarly we have cooks here who add belacan (a type of shrinp paste) or curry to flat rice noodles (and pork and shrimp) and call it "char kway teow" (it isn't)... or mixes belacan with rice, ground pork and a few other veg and calls it malaysian fried rice (which I have never seen in Malaysia).... it's HK cooks getting creative.... unfortunately for those of us who know, it's just bad marketing... don't get me wrong, a lot of it is still tasty, but don't try to pass it off as another national dish.
"King of Pao Fan" is supposed to be good (mixed reviews)... but there was also supposed to be one somewhere in the north... but I can't remember what it was called (pao fan was only a side gig for them)... but yeah. It was very rare before, but now becoming more common from what I have heard.
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 33488999)
QUOTE=FlyerEC;33486738]
👆🏻 Some dish not found in Singapore As mentioned in earlier post , just not found in Singapore ! We have not seen it on menus anyway where we go . Perhaps at some backpackers / touristy joint ? if at all .. What we had last night , first time for me , was lobster “ pao fun “ ( crispy rice in broth ) . Pao fun is somewhat common here these days after only being round in fancy Chinese restaurants in hotels like Hua Ting ( Orchard Hotel ) and Summer Pavilion ( Ritz Carlton ) . Also fish head curry - Chinese version - with beancurd ( pok ) and beanskin .[/QUOTE] Now that you mention it , StuckInYYZ , recall seeing it on menus in HK in my teens and wondered what on earth it was & the governess describing it . Here are 2 photos I forgot to post with the pao fun dinner . https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a8f68f15d.jpeg The lobster & prawns for the lobster & prawn pao fun . https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1b3f94418.jpeg The lobster soup that went with the lobster pao fun https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1b4dbb59.jpeg Lup cheong ( sausage ) fried rice https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d33e09538.jpeg Yuen cheong ( liver sausage ) fried rice https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...13661c3c8.jpeg Fried chicken wings https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7d12468b2.jpeg Fried chicken breast https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b375e20c1.jpeg Prawn fritters https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3004ca8db.jpeg Fried fish with sesame oil , oyster sauce , .. Steamed broccoli & ? .. , & fruits - mangoes , persimmons .. |
Guess I should post my dinner for once...
Rice w/3 veg curries from a local indian place... some vadai and some leftover homemade soy sauce wingettes from last night (which I accidentally left marinading in it's sauce for two days). |
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33493464)
Great looking pie!
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Picco, larkspur ca
shared: caesar salad Pizzas: specialized (sausage / hobbs pepperoni) daily special - fig, ricotta, arugula (rocket) dessert: Strauss creamery soft serve https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3ddd79194.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e97429764.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8b686bdba.jpeg |
Tonight, day 3 (not in a row) of lasagna. Hopefully nearing the end, maybe I'll eat double :).
Tomorrow night Garlic Fest in Highwood! It's the closest I'm going to get to Gilroy in the near future. My wife has pledged to try garlic ice cream. |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33498608)
Tonight, day 3 (not in a row) of lasagna. Hopefully nearing the end, maybe I'll eat double :).
Tomorrow night Garlic Fest in Highwood! It's the closest I'm going to get to Gilroy in the near future. My wife has pledged to try garlic ice cream. |
If you're adventurous and in Singapore, these guys might tickle your fancy... I'm told that some of the flavours are too realistic. The prices are for half litre pots but you should be able to order scoops.
https://www.butterknifefolk.com/collections/gelato Chicken rice... Laksa... Lol |
stromboli pizza and a side of steamed cabbage
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Had my second(?) sushi dinner in a restaurant in 18 months. As a sushi lover, it has pained me to get takeout sushi. Had dinner with one of my best friends who reminded me that we have not seen each other since November. Far too long.
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Second round with Ooni gas burner
We made a couple more pizzas with the gas burner on the Ooni oven. Getting a hang of the temperature management, I think. But still preferring wood fuel
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f33e96ced.jpeg Mushroom, pepperoni, green chili, and basil pizza. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...387a26427.jpeg Garlic cheese bread with outrageous amounts of NZ cultured butter. This was a winner. Plate needed to capture the excess liquified butter. |
Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
(Post 33499439)
We made a couple more pizzas with the gas burner on the Ooni oven. Getting a hang of the temperature management, I think. But still preferring wood fuel
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f33e96ced.jpeg Mushroom, pepperoni, green chili, and basil pizza. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...387a26427.jpeg Garlic cheese bread with outrageous amounts of NZ cultured butter. This was a winner. Plate needed to capture the excess liquified butter. |
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Another lazy dinner. Some maguro, hamachi and sake on a bed of greens with a wasabi soy dressing I whipped up, hijiki salad, and an ebi onigiri. |
A friend gave me some big, beautiful lemons from their tree....
so lemon & garlic bucatini with shrimp https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1203b8db13.jpg |
Turkey tacos night with flour tortillas
leftover steak fajitas https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c8970d361.jpeg
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33499438)
Had my second(?) sushi dinner in a restaurant in 18 months. As a sushi lover, it has pained me to get takeout sushi. Had dinner with one of my best friends who reminded me that we have not seen each other since November. Far too long.
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33498608)
Tonight, day 3 (not in a row) of lasagna. Hopefully nearing the end, maybe I'll eat double :).
Tomorrow night Garlic Fest in Highwood! It's the closest I'm going to get to Gilroy in the near future. My wife has pledged to try garlic ice cream. I’m not a garlic fest guy - I don’t eat at stinking rose and I’ve driven past Gilroy CA often without stopping for garlic. |
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33499605)
A friend gave me some big, beautiful lemons from their tree....
so lemon & garlic bucatini with shrimp https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1203b8db13.jpg We stopped last night for barbecue. NC mountains are the right place for that. After multiple beers before and on the bus tour, we drank blueberry basil Jun Tea along with it. Fries and slaw on the side of my pulled pork. |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33499784)
Turkey tacos night with flour tortillas
leftover steak fajitas https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c8970d361.jpeg big yay. I hope that you can gather more often. It’s so nice. Safety is super possible. And bonus yay for your sushi. |
I'll be back to posting meals next week for a while as I was informed that my niece and nephew will arrive here next Wednesday afternoon as my brother and sister in law will take a cruise for six days*. Luckily, I have everything they eat but the fresh fruit here already so there's not much special shopping and we won't go out to eat unless their parents hand me cash at drop-off as opposed to at pick-up. That's me, if Granny pays, well, I'll have to drive.
*- Yea, I realized that a cruise from Port Canaveral is a dangerous game now, so their stay could be weeks. |
Big mixed salad with BEC croutons and freshly ground Boggie dog pepper (thank you Boggie Dog!!)
Final piece of carrot cake from Susiecakes https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de4736f58.jpeg
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33502333)
I'll be back to posting meals next week for a while as I was informed that my niece and nephew will arrive here next Wednesday afternoon as my brother and sister in law will take a cruise for six days*. Luckily, I have everything they eat but the fresh fruit here already so there's not much special shopping and we won't go out to eat unless their parents hand me cash at drop-off as opposed to at pick-up. That's me, if Granny pays, well, I'll have to drive.
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33502333)
*- Yea, I realized that a cruise from Port Canaveral is a dangerous game now, so their stay could be weeks. enjoy the visit. You are such a good person, for making great food for your parents and now for making great food for your little visitors. You are so good!!! |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33502463)
Big mixed salad with BEC croutons and freshly ground Boggie dog pepper (thank you Boggie Dog!!)
Final piece of carrot cake from Susiecakes https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de4736f58.jpeg enjoy the visit. You are such a good person, for making great food for your parents and now for making great food for your little visitors. You are so good!!! I have the majority of things here already and will buy milk and fresh fruit within 24 hours of their arrival. I'll make cupcakes or some brownie/cupcake hybrid when they get here |
BamaVol Jr #3 and his spouse were here for a couple days. We went back to Zillicoah Brewery because I enjoyed their beers, wanted to see what Fred’s rains had done to the French Broad River and wanted to try the resident taco truck.
We shared guacamole (spicy hot with chunks of onion, tomato and avocado) Three of us ordered street style tacos. I had carnitas, BV Jr #3 ordered cheek meat. His wife had chicken. The price was $3.75 each, I think. There was a choice of 4 sauces. The red pepper was quite spicy but the beer took.care of that. |
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