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I thought that Atcha got hit with this a year or two ago as well? :dunno:

seasoning blends

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/22/09 at 12:07 pm
I went to the store the other day to put together a care package for the gf's family (they live out of town) and was looking for local/specialty cooking products when I hit the seasonings section of the store. Maybe it's just because I stick with my favorite blend, but I was absolutely astonished by the amount of seasoning blend brands currently available. While I am a huge fan of slap-ya-mommas white pepper blend (good flavor and heat, not as much salt as some other brands), I was curious if there were any unique spice blends that are used but are flying under the "culinary radar".

I put it to the board...favorite seasoning blends...what say you and why?

re: How to cook ground turkey?

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/13/09 at 10:43 am to
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I only use it with heavily flavored sauces--like chili, tacos, and spaghetti sauce
+1

In these cases I find an end product similar to if I had used beef. However, in cases where the bird has to stand alone (burgers, etc.) I tend to stay with the real deal (red meat).
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#4 Galatoire’s


Much prefered over Dakota
Wendy's...have a thing for cartoon redheads
Del Porto

...but very, very close in my stomach

re: S16: #1 August vs #12 La Boca

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/5/09 at 10:02 am to
August

...but I do like La Boca
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rutiger
Thanks bubba!!!! My debauchery will now take place at a different location. You, my friend, kick arse! :dude:
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Anybody up for a Beer?
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it may take up to 72 hours before they can resume serving alcohol

And my after-work plans just changed...
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Sundried tomatoes packed in oil
Artichoke Hearts
+1
Two things I always have in the pantry. Along the same lines, I also keep a jar of prepared pesto in case I'm in a rush and don't feel like making my own.

ETA: and roasted red peppers in oil
I always keep a couple of good cheeses in the fridge...can always add them to sauces, salads, or take them straight up

re: Knife set???

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/4/09 at 2:41 pm to
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I reccomend not buying a big set
That's what I had done to replace the set I had...just bought one chef's knife. How much would a good Global run?

Knife set???

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/4/09 at 2:17 pm
Lost my set of Walmart clearance bin cooking knives when Gustav ate my apartment. Now that I'm getting ready to move, I plan on replacing them with a decent set. Would like to keep the cost under $300. Any suggestions?

re: Graduation Lunch

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/4/09 at 1:15 pm to
Congratulations to you as well! I get my degree at the main commencement so unless I want my family to stick around in my apartment for 6 hours until dinner ("not gonna do it" in my best GHW voice)I have to find somewhere to go for lunch. Think we're going to do Galatoire's but I do like the Houmas House suggestion.

Graduation Lunch

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/4/09 at 9:58 am
Finally done with school (<----proof that miracles do happen) and was asked to make reservations for the family for lunch after commencement. Looking for somewhere nice but am hamstrung by the fact that it will be for lunch and not dinner (when more establishments are open). Based upon the advice of some friends and a little research, it's looking like Mansur's or Juban's might be my best options. Does anyone else have some appealing options for the eight of us?

ETA: And Galatoire's and French Market Bistro

re: Speciality Rolls at Koto

Posted by RidingForAFall on 5/1/09 at 11:48 am to
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Um... 1?
Crap, my mistake...who was it that Afreaux got into with a while back about Sushi places? (Sorry...work's been kicking my arse and everything is blending together).