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Favorite thing to cook in a cast iron skillet
Bacon, Blackened fish, and Cornbread. If your asking for a favorite(s). I have a dutch oven ,and nine skilletts. They get tons of use with everthing i cook. Top of stove, in oven, and on the grill. I work out of town quite frequently , 2 skillets and a coleman stove.and a small gas grill , Are always in tow. I also have a c.1930 Silverseal cast aluminum pot very simular to a dutch oven about 10 inches in dia. that gets a lot of use. .
Has anyone come accross one of these?
Taste of Florida in Palm Beach?
I Concure with smartie. Its definatly close to old florida. The wings are some of the best in town, burgers are a safe bet, beef comes from a local butcher, one block away. Crab cakes are fresh, as well as the bangbang shrimp. The rest is hit or miss.
Lake Worth area?
Bfast or lunch at John G's on Lake Worth Beach is a must. Shelias Famous conch and bbq
at 12th ave S. and dixie , outdoor walkup only, good spot for lunch. Of course these spots are nowhere near as intiment as Cocopaz or The C. On the higher end is Michelle Bernsteins at The Omphoy Hotel just south of LW Beach on A1A. Also if your looking for Key west style attmosphere, on the water, The Olde Key Lime House in Lantana is not a bad shot. Definatly hit John G's once.
Dutch Oven that will fit 4lb Pork Shoulder
A 7;1/4 qt. should be fine if your cooking a 4# butt roast thats not too tall to get the lid on. Otherwise do you have ample storage space for a such a large expensive oven. If not go with a roasting pan. Just brown the pork on a grill if available.
Rank Your Favorite Seafoods (Fish haters and lovers of Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks need not apply.)
#1 Favorite, The most feared fish in the sea, The TOADIE!
Gulf SHrimp
Florida lobster
Kingfish,Dolphin,Wahoo,Grouper,Snapper,Cobia,Spanish Mackeral.
Grilled/fried/smoked doesnt matter all great.
Your Favorite Retro Dishes
I used to buy toastees in publix a couple years ago, I must ask the Mgr. if still avail.
Your Favorite Retro Dishes
What about the fried clam strips, on the square rolls at HoJo's. Dang I miss those!
Taco "trucks" or roadside stands - WPB, Boca, Delray
Tacos al carbon is the way to go every item is fully chowable. Just down the road,its not a truck but in the gastation, n.w. corner of Malaueca and Military Tr. ( about a mile south of T al C) they have these fried pork chunks, like a cross between carnitas and chicharones. Dont know what they are called I Just point to them in the hot case. A must try snack w/ hot sauce and a cold beer.
Buy the way C C bbq is gone, 86. Cuold not find taco truck on Southern blv.
Chow Confessions
I feel a chowhound should have no less than 3 grilling/bbq machines. I have the pleasure of 5. A trailer mounted bbq/smoker for going whole hog, a stainless propane 450deg. tailgater, A weber kettle, which I use hardwwod lump charcoal or true hardwood . I have a source at a local Carrabas Rest. that i obtain. A brinkman bullet smoker, And A Weber Genasis. It will reach 600deg. I love them all. Each has its own purpose, and practice is what it takes. And yes MGZ I too am not most people there is a difference in not only taste aroma as well. I cand drive down the road and smell a grill going and usually am able to tell what they are cooking. Family and freinds think Iam nuts. Passa throw one of those cast irons on that grill for 10/15 min toss some salt in it, throw a skirt steak in the pan about 4min a side, awesome!
Florida food trucks/street food?
Rolli pork roast. cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Stopped for breakfast the other day 2 slices of pork 2 eggs cheese on a grilled kaiser $4 Lunch as well. Very tasty. Exit 173 from I-95 in Malabar Go East to it dead ends at the intercoastal waterway . Small stainless mobile concession tariler in gas station on right.. Quick stop, back on the highway 30 min later.
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Rolli
620 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
ways to make yellow squash interesting (without cheese)
I saute yellow squash simmilar to mmruth, with sweet onions(vidalia, texas, whatevers avail.)add a red bell pepper, season w/ salt,pepper,and sweet paprika.But Iike to use a little bacon grease instead of oil.Throwing fresh herbs in the last few minutes. My total cook time is about 20/25 min.
chowfood in north central fl.
Help! looking looking for Ma & Pa rest. or home style cooking? Not Cracker Barrel Please, I-75 & SR484 area.
Seafood Market South Florida?
I agree Franks is definatley top three in a 25 mile radius.
In search of real scrambled eggs: whither?
Most ma and pa places still use fresh eggs, just order them soft scrambled,try John G's on Lake worth beach,I think the Too Jays chain still uses fresh eggs as well.
Staying in Orlando at the Doubletree on Major Blvd
If your an Oyster lover you have got to hit LEE AND RICKS HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR. Its about a 20 to 30 min ride . A great local dive, fun atmosphere,very reasonable,so the prices will offset the cab fare. Just google for directions and reviews. I worked in the area 6 months and visited about 20 times. Also for A pretty darn good all you can eat buffet that serves everything THE CARVING STATION In Kissimmi.
South Florida Jamaican?
Donnas Caribbean, @ Pine Island & Sunrise, authentic and exstreamly busy, great jerk,and stew fish.
Florida Tails..What to do
When gilling I cut through the shell and open it up so it looks like A heart, brush with butter add fresh garlic and grill 6/8 min.
They are also awesome deepfried!
TOP WINGS IN FLA
Wings Plus in Boynton & Lake worth
Daves Last Resort In Lake Worth
The Old Key Lime House In Lantana
Top three not in any perticular order
TOP WINGS IN FLA
Daves Last Resort in downtown Lake worth Dry rub extra hot and cooked in a cast iron skillet. called worth wings,Awesome!
Dive bar loving foodies in West Palm Beach for a week. Where to eat?
I second riggins is up and down. For A great time tho and the best wings around try the Old Key lime House, 2 41 drinks 4 to 6pm live music everyday and its on the water, lots of locals.
Best Fried Thang Evar
There not on any menu I know of, I dont think the American Medical Asn. would approve. My bud own's the Grumpy Grouper Grill in south Fl. and one rainy afternoon (alcohol was involved) for some reason the cook wasnt there. Well I wound up in the kitchen, and rest is history. Yes we did deep fry them but there great on the grill as well, even though this is A fry blog. Just cook them indirectly. Oh ya throw on some hoarseradish mixed w/ sourcream and mayo.
Best Fried Thang Evar
Sorry, Low and Slow B.B.Q in Cocoa Beach. Slices jalapeno into rings, and fries them in batter I think its just egg wash and seasoned flour. then fries them until golden, Served w/ that awesome hoarsy ranch dip!
Best Fried Thang Evar
Ok here 'tis heat peanut oil to 350 d. wisk 1cup ea. of beer and bisquick till smooth. Cut lobster tail into pieces ('bout 2 bites ea.) Dip into batter and shake off excess. Dredge into 1 cup of fresh grated coconut, or store bought flaked if un avail. drop in oil for about 60 to 90 sec. Drain, salt if desired. Serve w / Plum sauce. Which is found in oreintal section of most markets. I like to saute a little minced jalapeno, then add the plum sauce and 3 or 4 tbs orange marmalade and serve warm.
Best Fried Thang Evar
Those are pretty good, forgot about them. How bout conch fritters cooked by the Bahamain Church women @ the Delray Affair in Delray Beach Fl. Those are in the top 3.
How bout what i call Texas Tornadoes? Split a beef hot dog half way thru stuff w/ queso fresco. wrap w/ parcooked bacon sprinkle w/ cayenne pepper then deep fry bout 4 min. Whats a fat man to do?
Best Fried Thang Evar
I do fried fl. lobster quite a bit, coconut batter then dip in plum sauce OMG. Also beer batter w/cajun seasonigs.
Oysters wraped in parcooked bacon, hold in place w/ a toothpick, sprinkle w/ Redneck Pepper (they have a website) then deepfry. Off the chain!
Another fav. Low and Slow B.B.Q. in Cocoa Beach slices jalapenos in rings, batters them and fries them, served w/ hoarsy ranch dip, wow!
Storage of vanilla beans?
Got some beans from to a relative that went to Tahiti, makes extract in about 3 months,when added to good grade rum or vodka of a higher alcohol content.
