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Leg of Lamb
Over the past few months,I have tried this roast seveal ways. One untrimmed with a rosemary garlic crust turned out so nicely. Another peeled of fat adding a layer of butter, as described below. Then I tried the idea of peeling, but adding a lard of bacon. The last was using a thick shank. Thank you all, Chowhounds.
Leg of Lamb
Perfect reply...........something about fat.....it's good.....then there is the other..........i trimmed the other..............left the fat 'ore hot roast............ a garlic, toasted almond, rosemary rub........well the thing was rare........oh how i love it............ had made pot o' stock from day old chicken backs.........boiled potatoes and raddish in that stock..........mint, garlic, thyme, rosemary..........did i leave out butter............ Las Rocas Grenache to top it all.............simple but where can i find it other wise. thank you for caring.
Leg of Lamb
How much surface fat does one peel? This perfect "shank" 8" thick has one side with Fat and other of those tissues one peels away on tenderloin. Explain Chowhounds.
Good Food in Anaheim
Thai Nakorn hit the spot. Fast, friendly, clean and family full. Hey, it was great! Das Ubergeek knows his stuff and so do the people at this homey place. All the servers were helpful and friendly even thought I was the only one who needed translation. What does that indicate?
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Thai Nakorn
11951 Beach Blvd, Stanton, CA 90680
Thai Nakorn Restaurant
12532 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Good Food in Anaheim
My goodness, you can bet one or more of these suggestions will be on the list. Thai, East Med, and Oaxacan speak to me. The upscale choices are important too. Thank you.
Good Food in Anaheim
Location looks convenient and seems a good luncheon choice based on the hours. Thanks.
Good Food in Anaheim
LA is huge!. Anaheim is not, and it’s the site of a convention that I shall soon be attending. I am seeking suggestions in Anaheim or even a reasonable taxi drive distance, for a small group to go to dinner. I am a big fan of small, family owned, restaurants/cafes where the food is really fine and the owners enjoy feeding their customers well. "Fancy" is not the object, really good food is. Price, decor, who cares........... Pasta Mia in DC, long lost Trataria d'Alfredo in NYC, Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, Salumi’s in Seattle, Mandina's in NO, on and on......Chowhounds have never failed.
On the Road-Adelaide to Sydney
Soon it’ll be Downunder for me for a few weeks of golf boot camp under the Southern Cross. While there I shall be seeking some pretty good stuff on my plate. Price, decor, who cares? February I'll be there. I hope to find small, family style, neighborhood places where someone cares about feeding a small town Mississippi man well. Some say, “Pubs are the best”. Some also say, “Australians have the corner on good food for a hungry man”. Lamb & Fish & Beef, Oh My. I must have Morton Bay Bugs.
The last week will be a driveabout from Adelaide to Sydney, most likely, but not yet set at Ayer’s, via a Murray River Road and on into the Blues. Bryson’s “Sunburned Country” hooked me. Before the drive, there will be a few days in Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, & Adelaide. Barossa Valley shiraz for certain to accompany me. Any suggestions?
Tasmania
Tasmania in February.......drive to Barnboogle Dunes for golf might pass a Pub or two. Perhaps a small town eatery nearby for special seafood or beef with what I am told are the best vegetables on the planet? Any sugguestions from Downunder?
Neapolitan Pizza in Atlanta?
Antico Napoletana located west of downtown proved to be everything I had hoped and more. Authentic ingredients, ovens rated at 1,000° F, dedicated owner and staff. Come eat really fine pizza, bring your own vino, and enjoy. The family table must be reserved, but there lies the best view and feels the love.
Weidman's in Meridian, Miss.
Hi, Hazelhurst...........small world it is. My post about Gumbo and Garlic brought us together this past month. I appreciated your comments, careful and well considered.
I was writing a new blog on my Web site about another of my passions, MUSIC. This past Friday night I drove up to Meridian to go to the Sucarnochee Revue at the old Temple Theatre. Afterward I walked over to Weidman's to hear upstairs in their bar a band whose bass player is a great old friend. I was fearful my spelling of Weidman's was incorrect, so I googled it.
There on top of the search was a CHOW listing. Yours here. I had to say HI!
Weidman's was closed, then sold to a group headed by the Meridian TV Star, Sela Ward. Modern, slick, and mediocre. They try, but it is hard.
Gumbo & Garlic ?
Wow! There is the end result of this thread. The road meanders back and forth across an answer to the question, "What exactly is Gumbo?'. I suspect the true answer is much the same the anwser to the question of "Who lives in South Louisiana?".
- Nobodyknows, but ain't it good?
Thank you all for the fun of "Chowhound".
Gumbo & Garlic ?
The coincidence that the use of huge amounts of garlic in restaurant fare must be tied to the emergence of the Sicilian influences that exist in our popular culture since the 70’s needs consideration. Bam! My first rememberances of Gumbo revolve around distinct flavors, none overpowering the others. Everything of the sea and the nuts
Trip to Grand Isle
The trip to Grand Isle can be such a enigmatic dichotomous sojourne. ( I made it up) The old two lane crosses back & forth across the Bayou Lafourche through the little communities long dependant upon seafood and oil, go figure. Make no mistake, you will be within inches of the finest crab meat, oysters, shrimp, and fish filets on this blue green planet. The flavor and texture of Speckled Trout , and/or blue crab is unmatched. Sadly, little is cooked there, most all is shipped away to feed us who cannot get there often enough. One really does not go there to dine. Instead, the teasure can be found with the people, from a culture unlike anywhere else in the US. They create the “joi de vivre” along the way. They are very friendly, if one takes a moment to stop talking about ME. Listen closely, you will strain to understand the strange tongue, usually coming from someone wearing white boots. If you go, ask those on the ground where you can find fresh cooked fresh seafood. That is when the fun can begin.
Gumbo & Garlic ?
You are right-on to wonder about the Italian influences, and then there are the Greek ones too, so famous in the old south restaurants. Still that does not answer the question. Thank you so much for the discussion.
Lafcadio's writing ... I thought I was the only one who knew of him these days. Last year I gave up and sold my set of Hearn's Complete works. It was a numbered 1st edition, but noone seemed interested for years, even when the Worlds' Fair took the bayous by storm... so to speak.
The "Shadow...", the "River Road... both are such great cookbooks.
A shrimp stock based bisque with roasted chicken I made on Sunday had garlic, I can tell you, and lots of it.
Gumbo & Garlic ?
Discussions, comments, arguments, opinions and tastes abound in the glory of Gumbos & Bisques. Don't we all like what we like, or better what our Grandmothers taught is to like?
In our kitchen, old cookbooks, the ones from Mom's kitchen cabinets or others that get found in rummage, always get consulted, not that anyone pays full attention to the recipes. It is the joy of learning from those who have gone before that makes them treasures. Then on occasion, a nugget of technique surfaces.
The question was: Why did so many "old" recipes leave out garlic? Given the age old Trilogy Axium, there must be some reason why garlic was omitted.
Gumbo & Garlic ?
Apparently, there has been no "Story" uncovered regarding the omission of garlic in the many old recipes for Gumbo. The Snow Event Gumbo did include filé at the finish. Okra, prepared the day before, was there too. No ole timer left those out. Roux is the iron of the red blood, gotta do it, slow & chocolate.
The garlic thing is curious though, and some visiting with those who might know the story will take place. Those old cook books I mentioned are so fine, almost like watching old hands work as one reads.
Thank you all for your replies.
Gumbo & Garlic ?
My wife began preparing Gumbo during the snow event in South Mississippi tonight. She consuted her old standbys- "New Orleans Recipes" (Bremer), "Recipes & Reminiscesces of New Orleans" (Covenant), & "All About Good", (Lafayette). After a bit she called me in saying that it seemed so stange that Garlic was never included in the OLD recipes for Gumbo. All the modern ones seem to list garlic as an ingredient. Is there a story here?
Chowhounds, Please do it again....
The ride down to Bandon, OR from Portland should not fail to include a stop at this wonderful place in that screams "Someone cares about me". Walk in the door to see Shirley Kuhnley & her sidekick sitting at the back table searching recipe books for the next experiment in feeding good food to hungrey friends. Perhaps one will be making biscuits so as to determine which crust will wrap the new chicken pie to be offered. Try a Porkie Pie...........a pancake stuffed with wonderful sausage, a couple of eggs your way, & German potatoes.
Small hands touching dough jusst enough to make it hold reveal the test of a baker like I remember. One cannot find any more friendly place where people care about others' comfort.
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Sweet Spot Bakery-Deli
Monroe, Monroe, OR 97456
Chowhounds, Please do it again....
The visit to our Great Northwest was fantastic, filled with a great drive trhough Valley and then down 101 to Bandon, & some fine friends who helped make the food so good.
For dinner on Sunday night, we chose Lucca, at 3449 NE 24th Ave, Portland. Cosy & friendly with a great brick oven making the place warm from the front door view to our booth in the back. The pizza was excellent, the pork just right, Tails & Trotters, if I remember. Server (Andre)was efficient & friendly with help, as needed. Nice style- perfect for quiet, neighborhood style, unpretentitous dinner with good friends.
Several of the suggestions here were thought just too far for that rainy night. I will keep them for reference.
Chowhounds, Please do it again....
I am passionate too, I thank you both for saying what you think. In Oct. the San Diego post brought over 50 replies. The comments became passionate too & in the end resulted in the one nice night at The Wine Vault. Simple, but fine and so caring. Las Vegas natives get testy when they are told hte best food is in the Casinos. Lotus Of Siam and Nora's Cuisine prove otherwise. The trip is ON, off to Bandon for a few days of Irish Coast golf & simple crab. Thank you all for caring, Happy New Year
Chowhounds, Please do it again....
These 3 replies are perfectly insightful. My departure is Jan 5, so I will be checking in. Samba, it's fun to touch base with someone who has the direct references. Thank you all.
Chowhounds, Please do it again....
Here is my post from October on my way to San Diego... "Soon I'll be coming to town. .....Seeking small, family style, neighborhood places where someone cares about feeding me well is the goal. Pasta Mia in DC, long lost Trataria d'Alfredo in NYC, Nora's Cuisine & Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas , Mandina's in NO, on and on...........don't let me down Chowhounds,,,,,Chowhounds didn't there recommending the Wine Vault. Now comes Portland where on Sunday night (1/10/10) I wish to take my Portland hosts to a fun dinner. Neighborhood, family style eatery where the owners care......Got any suggestions for NE 25th region? I am overwhelmed by the many choices......chowhounds KNOW best...
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
I am not sure if all you Chowhounds will notice the comments about The Wine Vault. They are posted in the thread just under SteveuChan's suggestion. HOME RUN! Thank you all for help. I like San Diego, and upon my return, overall your commnets were exactly on target. It is a lovely clean, city with friendly people & deserves attention as a wonderful choice for a holiday.
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
Chowhound 's did it again. Home run!. After many suggestions (see below) by such nice people, "Steveuchan" suggested this treasure. Others chimed in. Wine Vault is not a bright lights-big city place, but it is surely big fun and taste- that is if you like nice people, visits about great food and wine followed up by creative presentations of the real deal. Owners M/M Gluck & Server Kirsten put their culinary arms around me & fed me like a regular. Starter to 3rd course, all offered opportunitites for adventure. Chris' suggestion of appropriate wine for the starter of 'blistered shishito peppers" was spot on, so I took his advice all down the line. The Wine Vault reservation was ontime, Kristen knew her biz & how reach out to new friends, each menu item was delightful fun, & THEN I HAD TO PAY THE PIPER. They really should charge what their art is worth! Try it, you'll like it.
Thank you all for taking the time to comment on my original post. There is little doubt that Chowhound.com is the place for nice people to touch base using their favorite cookies.
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
Chowhound 's did it again. Home run. After many suggestions (see below) by such nice people, "Steveuchan" suggested this place. Others chimed in. Wine Vault is not a brgith lights- big city place, but it is surely big fun and taste- that is if you like nice people, visits about great food and wine followed up by creative presentations of the real deal. Owners M/M Gluck & Server Kirsten put their culinary arms around me & fed me like a regular. Starter to 3 courses, all offered opportunitites for adventure. Chris' suggestion of appropriate wine for the starter of 'blistered shishito peppers" was spot on, so I took his advice all down the line. The Wine Vault reservation was ontime, Kristen knew her biz & how reach out to new friends, each menu item was delightful fun, & THEN I HAD TO PAY THE PIPER. They really should charge what their art is worth! Try it, you'll like it.
Thank you all for taking the time to comment on my original post. There is little doubt that Chowhound.com is the place for nice people touch base using their favorite medium.
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Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
As I said in the initial Post, Chowhound has never failed me. What a great site! It is so helpful when people like you make concise, meaningful suggestions. Thank you all so much for being what we Southerners call "hometown friendly". Watch for a report in November.
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
Wonderful post, BC. From here I can surely find a place where some good friends, who rarely get together, can spend some time to enjoy the food, San Diego weather and good company. Many thanks.
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
Chowhound is really a wonderful site for a traveler whose interests lie beyond the ho-hum. I certainly appreciate being redirected to find assistance. I will be attending the National Realtors Convention held near downtown where more than 30k can be accomodated. For dinner I prefer a table cloth and cotton napkin. It is wonderful to have a server who is proud of their work & plate. A neighborhood establishment whose owners like feeding hungrey appreciative guests is my kind of place. For some post 7 PM dinner suggestions I would be truly grateful.
Family-style, neighbourhood places in San Diego
Oh My..............Soon we'll be coming to town. Someof us live near NYC, DC, Chi, & NO.
Gimme some pretty good stuff on my plate. Price, decor, who cares.........Nov. early I'll be there. Chowhounds has never failed me. Seeking small, family style, neighborhood places where someone cares about feeding me well is the goal. Pasta Mia in DC, long lost Trataria d'Alfredo in NYC, Nora's Cuisine in Las Vegas (& that Thai place holy cow) , Mandina's in NO, on and on...........don't let me down Chowhounds, where do I go in Dan Diego, California?
