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Darla Hood
| Favorite team: | LA-Lafayette  |
| Location: | Near that place by that other place |
| Biography: | I was born. Not dead yet. |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | Fool |
| Number of Posts: | 14108 |
| Registered on: | 8/1/2012 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Sad news to share with the F&D…Gris Gris has passed away
Posted by Darla Hood on 8/26/25 at 12:53 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Dearest Gris, I always thought we’d meet for lunch one day. Why didn’t we make that happen? I’m still in disbelief that this is real.
The loss is tremendous, and I know this board (and everyone in her orbit) is reeling. I haven’t been here in a while, but I had to pay my respects to Gris.
The F&DB has lost its True North. She was IT. She really was the guiding light here, the standard bearer, the North Star. She was the go to for everything, and deservedly so.
Behind the scenes, she became my friend, trusting me enough to be her FB friend, getting a glimpse into her busy life. We chatted often, sometimes gossiping about all of y’all! Haha! But she always stayed classy, so y’all don’t have to worry. Sometimes I’d message her and ask her to look at a post. Was I too mean? Too rude? (She NEVER was.) She got my sense of humor and sarcasm and egged me on. She was a wise advice giver and listener, and an encourager, too. But she was so much more. The most wonderful daughter imaginable to her ailing mother, always loving and concerned, problem solving her health care needs. In fact, I’m pretty sure she excelled in every single role she had.
Maybe I should take comfort in knowing she lived a full life, with lots of love in it, but selfishly, I wanted more. The whole world still needs Gris.
RIP, sweet friend.
The loss is tremendous, and I know this board (and everyone in her orbit) is reeling. I haven’t been here in a while, but I had to pay my respects to Gris.
The F&DB has lost its True North. She was IT. She really was the guiding light here, the standard bearer, the North Star. She was the go to for everything, and deservedly so.
Behind the scenes, she became my friend, trusting me enough to be her FB friend, getting a glimpse into her busy life. We chatted often, sometimes gossiping about all of y’all! Haha! But she always stayed classy, so y’all don’t have to worry. Sometimes I’d message her and ask her to look at a post. Was I too mean? Too rude? (She NEVER was.) She got my sense of humor and sarcasm and egged me on. She was a wise advice giver and listener, and an encourager, too. But she was so much more. The most wonderful daughter imaginable to her ailing mother, always loving and concerned, problem solving her health care needs. In fact, I’m pretty sure she excelled in every single role she had.
Maybe I should take comfort in knowing she lived a full life, with lots of love in it, but selfishly, I wanted more. The whole world still needs Gris.
RIP, sweet friend.
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re: Looking for a good restaurant in Lafayette
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/14/24 at 7:06 am to G Vice
quote:I forgot about their Brussels sprouts. Yes, kind of addictive. :lol:
you might like the side of Brussels sprouts
re: Suggestions for seasoning salmon before baking
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/14/24 at 6:19 am to Degas
quote:I love their shawarma seasoning.
the Spice House
re: WFDT
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/13/24 at 9:21 pm to OTIS2
Grilled chicken, broccoli, mushroom & hemp seed pilaf.
re: Suggestions for seasoning salmon before baking
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/13/24 at 11:05 am to madamsquirrel
I edited in a lemon cream sauce recipe that I know is delicious, I just don’t know about it with salmon.
re: Suggestions for seasoning salmon before baking
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/13/24 at 10:54 am to madamsquirrel
I’ve been meaning to try it with pesto, lightly seasoned, pesto spread over top, oven baked in lightly greased baking pan. I hesitate because should pesto be baked?
Sometimes I season with Tony’s, pan grill it and finish with a bit of maple syrup (low carb ms for me).
I’ve started using a lemon cream sauce recipe with some fish, but I’ve never tried it with salmon.
1/2 stick of butter (or 50g or 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup of cream
Garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs Dijon mustard (not the grainy version)
S&P
Place above ingredients in microwave safe dish and heat until butter is melted.
Finely sliced shallots or green onion (white part)
Lemon slices
Season both sides of the fish and place in greased baking dish.
Top with shallots or other onion and lemon slices
Pour sauce over fish and bake until fish is flaky, 20 minutes ish, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Could be good on salmon.
Sometimes I season with Tony’s, pan grill it and finish with a bit of maple syrup (low carb ms for me).
I’ve started using a lemon cream sauce recipe with some fish, but I’ve never tried it with salmon.
1/2 stick of butter (or 50g or 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup of cream
Garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs Dijon mustard (not the grainy version)
S&P
Place above ingredients in microwave safe dish and heat until butter is melted.
Finely sliced shallots or green onion (white part)
Lemon slices
Season both sides of the fish and place in greased baking dish.
Top with shallots or other onion and lemon slices
Pour sauce over fish and bake until fish is flaky, 20 minutes ish, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Could be good on salmon.
re: Looking for a good restaurant in Lafayette
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/12/24 at 2:21 pm to RudeDog11
I had lunch at SoLou today. I had a cup of crab and brie soup, and added salmon to the sensation salad, which was excellent. My friend had the burrata and tomato app, and shrimp and grits. I thought the menu had some interesting sounding choices. I recommend.
re: Looking for a good restaurant in Lafayette
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/12/24 at 7:53 am to Bussemer
quote:The bone marrow app is sublime. The shishitos and dipping sauce are also excellent.
Park Bistro
re: Looking for a good restaurant in Lafayette
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/12/24 at 7:51 am to facher08
quote:
Spoonbill for the fish sandwich
The seared tuna with avocado crema and a couple of other delicious sauces is my go to. So good!
re: WINNER: Gas Station Food - HoboDickCheese
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/12/24 at 7:01 am to HoboDickCheese
Congrats, HDC!
re: VOTING Thread: Gas Station Food - July 10
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/11/24 at 5:52 am to LouisianaLady
LL
Napoleon
Sixth
Napoleon
Sixth
re: Gas Station Food - July 9, 2024 - Challenge Submission Thread
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/9/24 at 7:07 pm to LouisianaLady
Hemp Seed Falafel
Hemp seed hearts is a new ingredient to me and I’ve been trying different things with it. In falafel, it’s a great low carb substitute for bulgur wheat and it is surprisingly good.
As someone who would be thrilled to find a tasty low carb hot food item at a gas station, here is my submission.
Parsley, cilantro, 1/2 an onion, hemp seed hearts, cumin, garlic powder, salt, flaxseed meal, and a little water.
Out of the frying pan…
Serve em up.
Tzatziki and tabouli to go with. Homemade. I have pics of the tzatziki making, but not the tabouli, which also uses hemp seed hearts in place of the bulgur.
Here is what is in the tzatziki.
Hemp seed hearts is a new ingredient to me and I’ve been trying different things with it. In falafel, it’s a great low carb substitute for bulgur wheat and it is surprisingly good.
As someone who would be thrilled to find a tasty low carb hot food item at a gas station, here is my submission.
Parsley, cilantro, 1/2 an onion, hemp seed hearts, cumin, garlic powder, salt, flaxseed meal, and a little water.
Out of the frying pan…
Serve em up.
Tzatziki and tabouli to go with. Homemade. I have pics of the tzatziki making, but not the tabouli, which also uses hemp seed hearts in place of the bulgur.
Here is what is in the tzatziki.
re: WFDT
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/7/24 at 6:54 pm to OTIS2
Leftover shawarma with tzatziki, and not exactly tabbouleh.
re: WFDT
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/6/24 at 6:57 pm to t00f
Chicken shawarma with a pilaf made with hemp seed hearts in place of wild rice.
re: WFDT 7-5
Posted by Darla Hood on 7/6/24 at 7:33 am to OTIS2
Grilled filet with mushrooms and asparagus.
re: WFDT
Posted by Darla Hood on 6/28/24 at 7:13 pm to OTIS2
Smothered okra and tomatoes with shrimp.
re: Basic Roast Chicken
Posted by Darla Hood on 6/27/24 at 10:42 pm to Btrtigerfan
I think fridge temp. Takes too long for it to get to actual room temp, according to things I’ve read. But I’m no kitchen scientist, nor do I play one on the F&DB. :cheers:
re: I finally purchased a meat grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer.
Posted by Darla Hood on 6/27/24 at 12:56 pm to GumboPot
quote:I made Spam for one of the food challenges and bought the meat grinder attachment specifically for that. But I was mostly kidding.
For real?
PS - I’ll pick up a can next time I want Spam.
re: I finally purchased a meat grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer.
Posted by Darla Hood on 6/27/24 at 10:59 am to GumboPot
Cool. Now you can make your own Spam!
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