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What happened to Niman Ranch bacon?
I was really upset that TJ's had stopped carrying the Niman Ranch bacon, only to find it in my local Northern California Costco this month!
Pismo for first timers- please give us your recommendations!
Glbtrtr, I saw an older post where you mentioned Mo's. I love good baby back ribs but can you recommend anything else on the menu as husband is not a rib man?
Also has anyone heard of Hoagies Sandwich and Grill? They were rated really high on a travel website I found. Anyone been there?
Finally- does anyone have any experience with Giuseppe's Express menu? I can't find it online and I am curious if they offer the same pizza and salads at the Express shop as they do at the main restaurant??
Again, thank you all for your feedback and recommendations so far. It's been very helpful to us.
Pismo for first timers- please give us your recommendations!
Well Clinton, ya sold me! Jocko's it is.
The sketchy service was in regards to the hostess, not the servers, my apologies.
Pismo for first timers- please give us your recommendations!
Haha sgbslo. That is what I figured. Thanks for the patio dining recs, those are really helpful.
I am really interested in trying Jocko's but honestly a little nervous about the drive and the wait, and I have heard the service is a little sketchy. This will be for my husband who is a "steak " guy. He doesn't care about fancy but it has to be good!
Pismo for first timers- please give us your recommendations!
Thanks for all the tips. I would LOVE to go to the SLO farmers market but I understand they don't allow Fur kids so probably won't make it this trip. Bummer! Any good outdoor dining??
Pismo for first timers- please give us your recommendations!
Hubby and I and fur kids are heading down to Pismo for an early Memorial day weekend in hopes of avoiding the crowds ( May 25-27). It will our first time there. I checked old threads for dining recs but most of them are outdated by several years. Any suggestions for casual dining? So far it looks like Splash Cafe for chowder, Cracked Crab for buckets and Giuseppe's express for pizza and salads (can't find a menu for their express locations, I am assuming the pizza and salads on their regular menu can be ordered at their express location as well). We are also thinking about heading over to Jocko's in Nipomo for a good steak. Have we missed anything? We are not looking for fancy....just good!
Top Chef All Stars Reunion Show
Actually, I TIVO'd the episode and watched it back.Several times. Can't argue with the evidence. It was Casey, not Padma who leaned over and told Elia she did not have to respond to that.
Foods you love at Trader Joe's that got discontinued? [OLD]
They had a fantastic chocolate hazelnut spread. So creamy...absolutely delicious. Then it disappeared. Apparently they reformulated it and it is /was not nearly as good. But my real heartbreaker was when they discontinued the Neiman Ranch uncured hot dogs. Those were to die for. On the very rare occasion I would allow my self to eat a hot dog, that was the bomb.
God forbid they get rid of my Neiman Ranch uncured Bacon.
Watermelon Rinds and why would anyone think they're good?
No Seriously....I CRAVE these. My mom use to make hors d'ouvres out of them in the 70's. Very popular. Take sliced italian salami stuff with cream cheese and a small slice of pickled watermelon, roll up and secure with a toothpick. Awesome!
A plethora of peanut sauce...can I freeze???
Hubby and I ordered Thai night before last and unfortunately they misunderstood that we wanted an extra "small " side of peanut sauce. Instead, we received a HUGE container of sauce. I don't know how long it will last in the fridge and really have no idea how to use it??? Any suggestions ???? Can I freeze it???
Millions of eggs recalled in salmonella outbreak
Chef Chicklet.......Sorry to hijack the thread,but I would LOVE your Salmon ceasar salad recipe!!!!
cookbooks: hidden gems?
Craterellus~
This IS truly a hidden gem of a book. I loved reading about the history and everything I have made from this incredible book has turned out phenomenal!
Love, love,love this book!
Brookings to Bandon....Where to eat???
Well the trip was lovely. The weather was perfect. We fell in love with Bandon, it was beautiful, albeit windy. We walked all over old town Bandon trying to find a dog friendly restaurant. No restaurants had outdoor dining ( I'm sure that's due to the wind ).We were so delighted to find that 2 Loons was the only restaurant that offered outdoor seating.They were quite busy when I walked in but I noticed plenty of open seating on the patio. I asked the older lady at the counter if we could eat on the patio with our 2 small dogs and she very abruptly said " No, no dogs allowed." I reiterated that we would be outdoors and informed her my dogs are very well behaved, and that we take our dogs regularly to restaurants in Carmel. I also let her know that she had come highly recommended to us. She quite rudely stated she was the owner and it was her personal policy not to allow pets. She then VERY sweetly said" Please thank the person who recommended us." I turned around and I was walked out I muttered " Not bloody likely" Everyone else was more than accomodating. .
Brookings to Bandon....Where to eat???
I just wanted to thank everyone for the the recommendations and ideas....here we go!
Brookings to Bandon....Where to eat???
Wow just_M! !!
I hadn't had any response on this for so long that i just stopped checking. I just happened to see your post today.
Thanks for the wonderful run down of places to go and avoid.
Priceless info and much appreciated.
Brookings to Bandon....Where to eat???
My Husband and I, along with the 2 fur children are heading up to the Oregon Coast over the July 4th weekend. It will be our first trip and we will be staying in Brookings and in Bandon. Any advice on where to eat and what to do????
Icelandic pastry help!
Hello from one Icelander to another!
I used to love Ponnukikur (Icelandic Crepes or pancakes stuffed with sugar or jam,) and Kleinur which are like doughnuts. My aunt used to make them for me when I visited her in Iceland.
Here is a link to a great website that lists several types of Icelandic food and recipes:
http://icecook.blogspot.com/
What are your tried and true favorites from Epicurious.com
I made this chicken last night and really enjoyed it! Thanks for the rec!
Anyone eat at Christophers, Bouchee, L'Escargot, Cantinetta Luca in Carmel recently???
I am interested in trying out some new places in Carmel and don't see any current reviews on these restaurants. Any Downhill Alerts to be aware of??? Also any other restaurant recs would be very appreciated. Thanks!
What would happen to American Food if Government Subsidies were removed?
Ouch! As an Icelander (Islander) I resemble that remark.
;-)
Memorial day weekend in Carmel, any current reviews on these restaurants?
We are spending 4 nights/5 days in Carmel and are looking at Bouchee, Christophers, L'Escargot and Cantinetta Luca for a few of our meals. We have done Casanova to death and feel the food is way overpriced. Anyone been to any of these restaurants lately? Have read about Dametra and Mundaka, any feedeback on these??? Any suggestions are welcome, also looking for casual eats in Carmel!!!!
Mail order olive oil? What's the best?
Fortunately I live in the Sacramento area and venture out to the downtown farmers market every weekend where Angelo Bariani sells his wonderful olive oil and charms the market customers with his italian wit and humor. Superb olive oil!
Folsom CA
The best soup in Folsom (or surrounding areas for that matter) and just an all around GREAT lunch stop is the Acorn Cafe across from City Hall. Also GREAT BBQ just up the hill in Cameron Park at Sierra Smokehouse.
I concur on Karens Bakery and Mandares being excellent.
Avoid Granito's. Head to Dominicks Deli instead, great authentic italian Pizza and Calzones.
Thai Paradise is our go to for Thai.
Scotts Seafood for good fish.
What do Chowhounds do for a living (besides eat of course)?
ElsieDee....can I say I love your post?
This sentiment "I find myself feeling guilty if we go out for a pricey meal - I'm always thinking "with what we just spent for dinner, a shelter animal could have been spayed/neutered" " is a common utterance for me. Although I tend to sub out "Purse,shoes,dress, jewelry etc....that someone ELSE is wearing" Since I cannot fathom someone spending such obscene amounts of money for objects rather than on helping people or mammals in dire need.
Justin Wilson and other lost cooking show classics...
OMG! I LOVED this show, would howl with laughter!
My Recipe Resolution
We must be on the same wavelength. I too have over 50 cookbooks and rarely if ever use them. My resolution is to pick 5-10 recipes out of each book ( including sides) and prepare them over the next year!
Good luck to you!
What are you making right now?
After reading a few posts earlier today on this board I decided to make the Chicken Marbella from the Silver palate cookbook. I have to say my kitchen -in fact whole house smells DIVINE!!!!
What are your tried and true favorites from Epicurious.com
It's that time again.....I find myself trolling my Epicurious recipe box and have stumbled again on these little nuggets of deliciousness. My family and friends DEMAND these Sausage stuffed mushrooms over the holidays..
