Happy Sunday and welcome to my weekly, Meals of the Week post. On Sundays I like to share with my readers all of the main meals that I have enjoyed eating over the past seven days, along with any pertinent recipes and menu suggestions. I really like doing this and by all counts you like reading about them and seeing the food also. If you're happy I'm happy. Its as simple as that. It's also been a lot more fun for me lately as I have my daughter Eileen living with me temporarily. As you all know…
We had soto ayam Lamongan for dinner yesterday at a place that Ari has been eyeing for quite some time. His bike buddies have been raving about this place for quite some time, and even though Ari and I usually go to the area for breakfast at Restoran Rose, it was always early in the morning when this place is still closed. Yesterday was a “perfect time” for a bowl of hot soto, as Indonesians usually say: “Soto weather.” The place is kiiiinda tucked in from the main road. It’s located on the…
La più magica, speciale, indimenticabile, brillante osteria della Val di Fiastra. Luogo speciale di togetherness, ÈnOsteria è fieramente, impavidamente, gioiosamente governata da Anna nell’impervio Appennino Marchigiano. Apre alle ore 18:00, ma non chiude mai, in quando entrarvi significa tuffarsi in un’ebbra dimensione parallela.
Food Republic@foodrepublic.bsky.social · Mar 30, 2026🦋 BLUESKY From steak dinners to bowls of soup, 1980s restaurants topped nearly every dish with a sprig of parsley. But why was this garnish so ubiquitous? Why 1980s Meals Were Always Garnished With Parsley - Food Republicwww.foodrepublic.com View original post → Why 1980s Meals Were Always Garnished With Parsley - Food RepublicFrom steak dinners to bowls of soup, 1980s restaurants topped nearly every dish with a sprig of parsley. But why was…
I know many have loved the export version of this one for a long time but this one’s different. The Hokkaido flour seems to impart more chew and firmness. I haven’t reviewed this profile in a long time – let’s hit it! Nissin Demae Iccho 100% Hokkaido Wheat Flour Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor Instant Ramen – Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle in 450ml water for 3 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally,…
My company gave me Friday off for a “wellness day” so Mrs. Mai Tai and I went over to the Santa Cruz area for shopping and lunch. After a quick visit to Capitola and Soquel, we drove onto the Santa Cruz Wharf for lunch at Makai Island Kitchen and Groggery. Makai has been a favorite of ours for some time, including the rotating bar area. This is such a unique feature and you have full views of the ocean, Makai’s Captain’s Table room, and the rest of the restaurant. We also saw a vast rum list…
Wild turkey legs get a bad rap and plenty of people just throw them away. While you won't be grilling them and tossing on a bun, they're good eating and I'll snatch them up anytime someone offers. Today I'll walk you through the process of how I cook them, braising the legs, picking and shredding... Read More The post Smoked Wild Turkey Legs appeared first on Forager | Chef .
Przyszła mi do głowy metafora na AuDHD: Gdyby głośna impreza (zawody wspinaczkowe, wiejski festyn, techno-party, cokolwiek) było przegrzewającą żarówką starego typu, ludzie byliby następującymi owadami: Neurotypowi byliby osami lub pszczołami; przelecą sobie, pobzyczą chwilę, może zahaczą skrzydełkami i się trochę pomną, ale ogólnie spoko, zmęczą się i sobie polecą. Autystycy byliby muszkami owocówkami, które żarówka sopopieli; ale dobrze o tym wiedzą, więc się tam nie pchają. ADHD…
weather: ☀️ goodbye clouds critters: my cat (i stayed inside all day) today i flipped through the dispenser's formulary, an american tome of recipes and knuckle-swatting advice for an aspiring soda jerk. notes the authors want to be absolutely clear with you that bad hygiene and slovenly habits and cheaping out on ingredients are unforgivable at the soda fountain. i've noticed that how-to manuals from this period can be pretty bossy, but maybe we need some of that when it comes to health…
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got AI backlash, Sri Lankan lager, inclusive pubs and more. Is Belgian beer experiencing a resurgence in the UK? A couple of people (with a vested interest in promoting that idea…) certainly think so, according to a piece by Jessica Mason for The Drinks Business. We’d certainly like it to be true! We’ve certainly noticed that more pubs in Bristol seem to have Continental bottled beers on offer, both…
There’s something extra special about a weekend breakfast, and these Warm Blueberry & Almond Muffins are exactly the kind of treat that makes slow mornings feel worth savoring. Bursting with juicy blueberries and enriched with the gentle sweetness of ground almonds, these muffins bake up tender, moist, and wonderfully aromatic—thanks to a hint of warm spice that fills the kitchen the moment they hit the oven.Made with buttermilk for softness and topped with a delicate sprinkle of chopped…
1. How will you support your tomatoes this season? I use cages for some, and I use stakes and string for others. Check out this post: “Comparing tomato supports: cage vs. stake-and-string” 2. Your avocado tree has just finished flowering (unless it’s a Reed or another late bloomer). So you may be seeing small green […] The post Timely posts for May 8 appeared first on Greg Alder's Yard Posts: Southern California food gardening.
After gaining my Taiwanese motorbike license on my second attempt, I bought my first scooter three years ago today and haven’t looked back.This means I’ve now owned a scooter longer than three of the five cars I ever owned in New Zealand. That would’ve surprised the old me.Before coming here, I was never a motorbike person. I assumed I’d eventually buy a scooter because that’s what people do—after all, Taiwan has the highest rate of scooter ownership in the world—but I didn’t have especially…
While I’m not from a cheesecake family — it is never unwelcome, but we are more deeply devoted to things like pastry creams, chocolate pudding, and stellar coffee cakes — I married into one, which means that even though this site’s cheesecake archives are very well-populated, not a single peep of protest could be heard as far as my apartment walls reach (to be fair, a short distance) as I tinkered with these bars over the last few weeks. Read more »
Okay what is this MEP thing all about? Gemini says “MEP is a new brand of instant ramen by Samyang Foods, standing for Maptaeng (매떵), which is a Korean term that combines “map-da” (spicy) and “taeng-ha-da” (firm, chewy texture).” Ah okay. – now it’s a little more logical, however I think it could have a little more accessible name… Anyways – garlic and clams. Let’s do this. Samyang MEP Garlic & Clam Flavor – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains shrimp and fish.…
I had a wonderful chat about design systems and AI with Donnie D’Amato on his wireframe show. We talked about all sorts of spicy topics, and I feel like this conversation captures a lot of where my head’s at lately and the picture we’re painting with our course.
In reply to #tdc5229 #ds106 #dailycreate Last minute food panic. I pride myself on tofu, veg with rice or noodles in 15 minutes.
For today’s TDC – my quick go to food. A tin of beans (butter beans here, I often use cannellini), an onion, a few cloves of garlic and half a carton of chopped tomatoes. Add smoked paprika and thyme and there it is – can be made in the time it takes to make toast. 337 Beans on Toast flickr photo by NomadWarMachine shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
There’s something wonderfully old‑fashioned and comforting about a cookie that feels like it came straight from your grandmother’s kitchen — and these Nut Jumbles are exactly that kind of treat. Chewy, tender, and generously filled with sweet shredded coconut and toasted nuts, they’re the sort of weekend bake that fills the house with warmth and nostalgia. Each cookie is topped with a glossy brown‑butter glaze that melts into the warm tops as soon as they come out of the oven, adding both…
A friend asked if I was familiar with the crawfish enchiladas offered at Ninfa’s in Waco. While I had never had them, I looked at the restaurant’s online menu, and... Source
Found this one at Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora in Seattle. This one was a little tricky to translate but the bar code weas the main help here. Let’s give it a try. Indomie Beef Flavor – Turkey Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add sachet contents and boiiling water to line. Cover 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy! Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). An instant noodle block. A dual sachet of soup base powder seasoning and…
Sangiovese with 10% Merlot, aged 12 months in 800 gallon casks; south-facing vineyards on sandstone and clay at 1,300–1,800 feet; 13.5 % alc. Lively and lyrical, this wine’s personality gestures toward delicacy without abandoning Chianti’s firm, angular, bitter-tuned orbit. The wine hovers between Tuesday-table convivial and meditative/ascetic. No modernist polish, just gently expressive movement and restraint. The first inhale brings pretty, high-toned florals—violet and a whisper of rose—that…
I remember begrudgingly making Ina Garten’s Tuna & Hummus Sandwiches during the first year of the project and questioning the combination. It sounded like something I’d check off the list and never think about again. But of course Ina didn’t steer me wrong! The open-faced sandwich starts with a slab of toasted bread spread with Ina’s classic hummus, punched up with hot sauce, lemon, and garlic but store-bought is, of course, fine. On top goes a tuna salad that has everything I want: crunch from…
From Moja Japonia, by Anna Golisz (Petrus, 2010), p. 218 (with Google Translations into English): Showa day – 29 kwietnia – dzień urodzin cesarza Showa. Przed 2007 roku, tego dnia był obchodzony Zielony Dzień, który teraz obchodzony jest 4 maja. Ten dzień jest częścią długiego majowego weekendu (Golden Week) Showa Day – 29 April – Emperor Showa’s birthday. Before 2007, this day was celebrated as Green Day, which is now celebrated on May 4. This day is part of the long May weekend (Golden Week)…
If you love the comfort of a perfectly cooked egg but don’t want the fuss of poaching or frying, these Simple Baked Eggs are about to become your new favorite meal. They’re creamy, comforting, and incredibly easy — the kind of recipe you can pop into the oven while you make your toast and brew your morning tea.With just a few basic ingredients and a couple of minutes of prep, you get tender whites, golden runny yolks, and a rich, savory topping that feels far more special than the effort…
Near Nippori station on the Yanaka-Ginza shopping street is a specialty coffee roaster called Yanaka Coffee. This is a coffee chain that now has over 30+ locations, but as the name might suggest originally opened right here back in 2000. They stock a wide variety of beans that they roast on the spot. If you’re in a hurry, you can choose from a select few beans that were freshly roasted earlier that day. Otherwise, you can place an order, and the beans will be roasted in about 10 - 15 minutes.…
One of my friends recently told me she’s pregnant with her second child, and as much as I love nice cards I knew I wanted to do something a little more for her, so I asked her to tell me what baked good she was really craving. She answered muffins, and my muffin making journey began. Though she never specified what kind of muffins she wanted, my mind immediately went to a coffee cake type of muffin. In my experience, coffee cake always hits the spot, and there is virtually no one who doesn’t…
There are certain vegetables that I am embarrassed to admit I have had almost no experience with. I could blame my upbringing in small town Oregon in the middle of the last century where iceberg lettuce was the only fresh green in Piggly Wiggly's produce aisle. Or my father and brothers who considered any vegetable outside of frozen peas and creamed corn to be potentially poisonous, so much so that my mother rarely dared to venture further afield. But there was that magical day when she…
The parade of the tomatoes happens each morning and afternoon. The tomatoes spend their nights in the house and each morning the trays are carried to the greenhouse where they spend their day in the light and warmth. Each afternoon the greenhouse starts to get shady, the temperature drops, and I carry them all back into the house. "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours," as Mr Bennet says. And I make good sport for my neighbours, parading tomatoes and all my gardening…
