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re: Let’s talk mattresses, help!

Posted by txtigersw on 8/21/19 at 8:58 am
Just bought an I-Comfort and am very happy with it. Seems to be a hybrid of conventional and memory foam types...
Not out of the way, but Couvant is a great option if you’re looking for great food with a quieter atmosphere. Go early and have drinks in the lobby bar....

re: Coffee as a braising liquid

Posted by txtigersw on 8/20/19 at 3:53 pm
Probably only used about 2/3 cup coffee and about an equal amount of salsa. No bitter taste detected...

Coffee as a braising liquid

Posted by txtigersw on 8/20/19 at 1:32 pm
Have been reading about this and tried it last night with great results. Had a chuck roast I wanted to use for tacos. Seasoned with chipotle mix, hard seared in heavy pan. Deglazed pan with coffee, added onions, garlic and about 1/2 cup of salsa. 3 hrs in low oven, then shredded for tacos. Texture a...

re: Best Hispanic food in Kenner

Posted by txtigersw on 8/20/19 at 1:24 pm
Slight hijack- how about Cuban food?...

re: Kenner recommendations

Posted by txtigersw on 8/3/19 at 2:41 pm
Isn’t there Cuban place in Kenner that’s supposed to be legit?...

re: Gulfshores and Orangd Beach

Posted by txtigersw on 8/3/19 at 2:18 pm
Agree with Fishers. Had a great meal upstairs last weekend and have enjoyed downstairs/dockside in the past. ...

Knife sharpening

Posted by txtigersw on 7/21/19 at 9:13 pm
Any ideas on where I can get sharpening done in NOLA?...

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 7/21/19 at 8:54 pm
Ravioli with homemade pesto Green salad Chardonnay...
Really well aged cheddar, cave aged Compte. Brie with apple slices. Grana Padrana....

re: Favorite brand of grits?

Posted by txtigersw on 7/8/19 at 9:40 pm
Have been wanting to try Anson Mills. Kind of pricey but I need to just do it....

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 7/8/19 at 9:38 pm
A Blue Apron dinner, chicken , marinated vegetables, lots of middle-eastern spices. Tasty....

Favorite brand of grits?

Posted by txtigersw on 7/8/19 at 8:09 am
Usually buy Carolina Plantation or Palmetto Farms. Any other great brands out there? ...

re: Fort Worth Food Scene

Posted by txtigersw on 7/4/19 at 5:50 pm
Ellerbe’s on Magnolia is very good, Waters downtown has decent seafood( not NOLA but credible). Salsa Limon, Velvet Tacos, Taco Diner. Istanbul Grill and Bird Cafe are good to very good, depending on what you like. Joe T’s is average at best but drinking g margaritas on that patio is a fine way to ...

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 6/26/19 at 10:13 pm
Chicken salad Garlic bread Ranier cherries, probably the best part of the meal...

Homemade hamburger buns

Posted by txtigersw on 6/24/19 at 8:43 pm
Anyone make their own buns and have a recipe to share ?...

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 6/23/19 at 8:44 pm
Cast iron skillet burgers Roasted new potatoes Salad...

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 6/19/19 at 9:43 pm
Lobster and Champagne special at Ralph’s with family. Kinda tribute to my parents who both died recently( in their 90s). Here’s to lives well lived ....

re: WFDT

Posted by txtigersw on 6/14/19 at 7:14 pm
Heading to Kennah for Harbor Seafood...

re: What's your liqour of choice?

Posted by txtigersw on 6/13/19 at 8:21 pm
Hot weather means gin or vodka. Hendricks has been my go-to for a while, but was just introduced to Monkey 47 ( by a bartender at Paladar)and it’s superb. Vodka is usually Tito’s ....