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nopenopenopenopenope. Salt only.

By proclamation, Potato is vegetable.

Purchased zero. Consumed 5.

Binny’s just sent me a lovely bouquet.

As an aside, Culver's custard, last two visits (different locations) had a new, not very pleasant chemical taste. [barf1.gif] When you arrive at a certain age, one should allow oneself a certain amount of meat credits per week/month. I am no longer wasting them on FF burgers. I will, however, allow ...

I am a simple man... hopefully, they would be crowded, noisy, and not a mask in sight.

When the hangars were on sale, I ordered burgers for the first time, and I can not believe what I have been missing.

Due to the bad influence of a Berserker, 17 in.
Due to the plague, only 5 out.

Crap. Now I have to go to offsite and figure out a way to stand up 12 bottles. Fun, this will not be.

Check has been deposited. Just in time to be shelled out for the 17-y.o. wall oven that died.

Update 2, AIG cut a check today.

Update... after repeatedly checking my AIG claim status online, and always seeing that “document not received” message, and sending emails daily to them, they assigned me to a new agent who now lists all of my required docs as received. Fingers crossed.

AIG, ixnay. At present, they are reacting very poorly to getting slammed with COVID claims. I broke my shoulder in Madrid in mid-December, and they have completely stalled out on doing anything other than repeatedly requesting the same documentary evidence I’ve sent multiple times since I originally...

Grew up on it, still love it. My biggest quarantine dietary fail has been the result of discovering Santa Cruz Organic Dark Roasted Crunchy. I think I am into the fourth jar since March. Most consumption is via the random rounded teaspoon.

I think people thought that I was moving out of town, and were sorely disappointed.

Saturday, Marjorie was bored, watching Cash Cab. A question came up to which the answer was tartar sauce, of which I had never been a fan, having been exposed to only commercial crap. They listed the 4 main ingredients, and I said to myself, “Self, you gots all of dem”. So with roasted snapper on th...

The cherry syrup is the alteration, I guess.

Ohhh, sounds good, Sir!

Have a bit of blended whisky to use up, and was looking for simple cocktails utilizing ingredients on hand . I ran across Blood and Sand, which is— 3/4 ounce Scotch whisky 3/4 ounce cherry brandy 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth 3/4 ounce orange juice Orange peel for garnish Stirred with ice, strained into ...

I've mentioned before on this board, but will mention again - I strongly recommend keeping a container of red onions pickling in the fridge. Slice red onion thin or on a mandoline and cover with a mixture of red wine vinegar and water. You can add a little salt and sugar if you want, but we don't f...

Niece just sent this recipe, says it is GREAT... No Yeast Beer Bread

Gonna make it right now.

Our 20-year old Krups POC died 5 weeks ago, and we are very happy to have replaced it with this — Cuisinart® 12-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker Coffee tastes clean, fresh, and in the 64-oz. thermal carafe, retains heat (starts out much hotter than the old thermal carafe) and flavor for about 4.65 hours [sn...

"I am not really a normal consumer"

M. Audouze, please add this to your signature.

doughb

Yeah, I upped it on the garlic to 5 cloves, and tripled the orange. Noms.

The 'Serves: 8' is dependent on your being Victor or not. Actually, more like 24 if Victor. neener Beef Daube * Serves: 8 *Ingredients:* 4 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, excess fat trimmed, meat cut into 2-inch cubes 1 750-ml bottle of dry red wine 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into large pieces 1 ...

How's marijuana use trending? Could it be whittling away some people who would otherwise head toward wine? I can state that my use of recreational herb for medical purposes (joyously enabling sleep after 11/2018 disc herniation, and then fractured shoulder surgery 12/2019), has greatly impacted my ...

Avoid 1) abandoned sidewalk tree planters, and 2) prescriptions for Nolotil.

And the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum was our clear favorite.

Corey N. wrote: ↑
February 21st, 2020, 3:15 pm

Robert Pollard-Smith wrote: ↑
February 20th, 2020, 6:47 pm
1. Katz’s pastrami
2. Corey’s smoked brisket
3. Charred garlicky shrimp
4. Braised lamb shanks
5. 17-way tie
You’re a sweetheart.

1. Taters.
2. Taters.
3. Taters.
4. Taters.
5. Stephen Hawking.

FTW.

Thanks, the method never fails.

1. Katz’s pastrami
2. Corey’s smoked brisket
3. Charred garlicky shrimp
4. Braised lamb shanks
5. 17-way tie

Whole Foods grass-fed prime, salted for 8 hours, pan-seared on medium, flipping every minute or so... very tasty.

Only purchased Flannery, and a call was received from Citibank re compromise within 36 hours.

For 2019, purchased 15, consumed 61.

More than made up for the reduction in wine with Scotch purchases.

Al Osterheld wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2020, 7:29 pm

David K o l i n wrote: ↑
January 3rd, 2020, 6:40 pm
I like French fries with mustard and/or mayo.
Anything but ketchup.

-Al

Anything but ketchup is the correct answer for crisp, golden fries— garlic aioli or dijon being my faves.

But if you need ketchup for anything else, Heinz Organic is #1.

Last year, I became quite enamored with a few of Naperville’s Solemn Oath’s offerings—

Pants Man New England Pale ale
Kidnapped by Vikings IPA
Butterfly Flashmob hop-forward Belgian Ale

2008 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses, 88.5

I distinctly remember great enjoyment of the single bottle I consumed.

Lagavulin 16, easy decision.

Modern Times is opening a new taproom near Lake Merritt in Oakland, The House of Perpetual Refreshment.

This one...

At almost 67 years old, I regret not investigating whiskey seriously much earlier. The "firing on all cylinders" thread kindled a sense of purpose. [stirthepothal.gif] Therefore, I commenced a somewhat serious investigation of this amazing beverage. In grouped order of descending preference of what ...

Christine, I remember you posting this on eBob back a billion years ago, and I can vouch for this one. I used jasmine tea, and it was very tasty.

Since there has been diminished activity in both directions, I have not posted monthlies. But I am happy to report that YTD, 17 purchased, and 41 consumed.

I am making up for the wine reduction with a strong increase in Scotch purchases.

Sounds exactly like the bottle that Marcus shared with a few of us a couple of weeks ago. And thanks for the reminder to order some!

We hit Emma twice last October. The Pata Negra Iberica Chorizo pie was nothing short of remarkable...

Aglianico. I have....not a few bottles, but a whole rack full, always, and for the life of me, I can't understand why it isn't the main topic of discussion on wine boards. I'm drinking a luscious Aglianico as I write this, which is at least 3 times better than the St. Emilion I opened before it, th...

In for 6 oil and some chorizo.

I am using 2016 oil, bottled 1/2017, stored at room temp, and I can drink tablespoons of it with great pleasure at present, still!

Richard mentioned Emma above. We came across this place during our wanderings in October.

We both ranked their pizza with pata negra iberico chorizo among the best things we have ever eaten, to wit (if only Todd would install scratch and sniff for us)...

I've been to Jade Court three times in the last month and have really enjoyed it. The two course service of Peking Duck is very good. I have also enjoyed the beef in XO, pork belly over pickled greens, whole pike and a number of other dishes. The stems are borderline acceptable (I still bring my ow...

2008 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon (12/10/2018) Textbook Cabernet Franc displaying clean red fruit, green bell pepper and tobacco. Slightly lean with a nice acidic lift. Tannins are nicely integrated, but overall the wine seems quite youthful. Still, no ...

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
September 20th, 2018, 12:51 pm
Coq au vin and cheese souffle, at L'Auberge Bressane. Perfect for that time of year.
Even better, few tourists.

Yeah, I could see that meal lasting you a week.

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