Your Food Thread

[snugglestruggle]

For a Latin twist on soups or stews.
http://www.cubanfoodmarket.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SOF02146lg.jpg

 

[NHKitty]

Turkish coffee is "basically" but not quite espresso coffee boiled. Don't say that to anyone Turkish though lol. My grandmother would make it on the stove top in 1 of those teeny tiny coffee pans. It wasn't done until it boiled over the top . Then she would pour it into the official coffee cup.

The coffee bean & lighting the Raki is a cultural thing. Though your burning off the alcohol . Your supposed to chew up the coffee bean. It helps mask the alcohol on your breath. Tip, keep a few beans in your car if you ever get pulled over by the cops after you've been drinking pop them in your mouth and start crunching them up.

I did ask for an explanation of the "sludge" (pardon the term) in my cup. They were very gracious in explaining the brewing process (even brought the coffee out to show us). They had beautiful cups they said were traditional. Silver metal (stainless, sterling or pewter maybe) with lids.

I figured lighting the Raki would burn off the alcohol and who wants that?!?

Thanks for the tip and the info!

 

[snugglestruggle]

Any brand will do, use what you can find locally. It has a slightly clove-ish/ Anise taste. Pairs well with chorizo sausage. It's a deep ( rich color & flavor ),use sparingly and as always taste frequently when adding seasonings.
http://www.mccormick.com/-/media/McCormick/Products/Herbs%20and%20Spices/Spices/1007x545/Ground-Annatto_Products_1007x545.ashx

 

[snugglestruggle]

I did ask for an explanation of the "sludge" (pardon the term) in my cup. They were very gracious in explaining the brewing process (even brought the coffee out to show us). They had beautiful cups they said were traditional. Silver metal (stainless, sterling or pewter maybe) with lids.

I figured lighting the Raki would burn off the alcohol and who wants that?!?

Thanks for the tip and the info!

Sludge..I always called it mud and got a smack if I didn't move fast enough. Did they have you turn the cup over on the saucer then come back to read your fortune?

YW

 

[NHKitty]

Did they have you turn the cup over on the saucer then come back to read your fortune?

No, but they did tell us about that. The waiter said he wasn't "qualified"! Lol!!

 

[Typeropewalker]

Just roasted some garlic to flavour the oil and seared off some basil. Chopped up a schwack of tomatoes that are now simmering in the pot. A healthy pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper. Simple and flavourful. Pasta and tomato sauce tonight.

So good.

 

[snugglestruggle]

No, but they did tell us about that. The waiter said he wasn't "qualified"! Lol!!

He's probably an apprentice that's why. I'm still disappointed the 1 and only fortune my grandmother told me has not come true, I would settle down with a beautiful blond.

 

[tactful]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE

 

[Misshotndeep]

My submission for the day.



https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfi9f6jjA0erWxim30LaFGEcdP4uEkbeiNaEwE384mmzlACcH1

 

[snugglestruggle]

My submission for the day.



https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfi9f6jjA0erWxim30LaFGEcdP4uEkbeiNaEwE384mmzlACcH1

You win, chocolate covered bacon is hard to beat.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Sweeeeeedish meatballs

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/johnnysavage1/10177497_10155215709670245_8000632031731122010_n.jpg

 

[Fata Morgana]

Holy Mother of God.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Holy Mother of God.

You like my balls?

 

[Fata Morgana]

You like my balls?

God yes. They look scrumptious.

 

[JohnnySavage]

God yes. They look scrumptious.

You play your cards right and I'll show you my sausage.

 

[rosco rathbone]

Just had a nice raw kale salad with pecorino and vinagrette.

 

[Que]

Your balls, did you use the Schweddy family recipe?

 

[queerhe]

Your balls, did you use the Schweddy family recipe?

 

[JohnnySavage]

I've been looking at the blog hosting sites because I think I want to do a wine tasting blog. I spend most weekends in the Va country side, drinking wine. Maybe someone would like to read my thoughts on the many vineyards


I'm not sure how to go about it though... the blog, not the drinking. I made a website for my business on GoDaddy, but I have to pay for that. I don't want to pay for posting my wine thoughts.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Two posts to iggy. That was a fast one.

 

[NHKitty]

I've been looking at the blog hosting sites because I think I want to do a wine tasting blog. I spend most weekends in the Va country side, drinking wine. Maybe someone would like to read my thoughts on the many vineyards


I'm not sure how to go about it though... the blog, not the drinking. I made a website for my business on GoDaddy, but I have to pay for that. I don't want to pay for posting my wine thoughts.

Blogspot or the like. I'd read it. Sometimes.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Blogspot or the like. I'd read it. Sometimes.

What about worldpress?

 

[NHKitty]

What about worldpress?

Sure, why not? It qualifies as "the like". I've only used Blogspot before.

Also, I'll expect info...we've been chatting about coming down that way. I want to know the best wineries!

ETA: goat sausage pizza for dinner...delicious!

 

[snugglestruggle]

Shrimp Snugglestruggle

Shrimp sautéed in cilantro, butter, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, salt, pepper and a good squeeze of lemon at the end. Served over a bed of Fettuccini.

 

[Lorilei]

Shrimp sautéed in cilantro, butter, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, salt, pepper and a good squeeze of lemon at the end. Served over a bed of Fettuccini.

Gimme.