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Aug 31, 2009 at 5:24 AM Post #151 of 3,876
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Anyway, right before MN State Fair time our local bicolor sweetcorn is just at its peak and I had to share this from tonights sweetcorn dinner with wholewheat pasta with roasted tomatoes in bacon sauce side:

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I was at the fair today. Holy crap was it packed! I have never seen that many people their before. I mean there were literally 100,000 plus people maybe even 150,000!

And I feel sick from eating all the fried food on a stick.
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Aug 31, 2009 at 5:32 AM Post #152 of 3,876
I suppose I can add my name to this thread - i worked as a pastry chef for 2 years, after the first time I quit college
 
Aug 31, 2009 at 5:44 PM Post #153 of 3,876
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I suppose I can add my name to this thread - i worked as a pastry chef for 2 years, after the first time I quit college


Interesting. I did four years at the Sacher Hotel in Vienna, Austria as a "Lehrling." My specalties were Linzer Schnitten, Sacher Torte and Dobosh Torte. I got out of the profession when I discovered I was really a "Feinschmecker" and fell victim due to a large weight gain.
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Sep 5, 2009 at 12:49 AM Post #154 of 3,876
Steak & Baker; very simple meal of fresh seasonal foods

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Cold salad of homegrown chopped tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, homegrown sliced cucumber, homegrown green peppers, chopped white onion, and chopped homegrown Italian flat leaf parsley. Seasoned and dressed with seasalt and fresh cracked black pepper, EVOO, and vintage Modena balsamic vinegar.

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The served plate. Grilled marinated sirloin, loaded baked potato (butter/cracked black pepper/crumbled bacon/sourcream with homegrown chives and garlic powder), steamed green beans dressed with EVOO, seasoned with seasoning salt and fresh cracked black pepper, and finished with toasted sliced almonds. Glass of cab. Yum. Not shown: spaniels with tongues hanging down to knees.

Detail of cook on steak:

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SWMBO's steak was finished to medium in microwave and then slathered in Heinz 57 as is her preference. She had a big glass of moo. The spaniels were not disappointed.
 
Sep 9, 2009 at 12:25 AM Post #155 of 3,876
SWMBO's Regular Bohunk Sausage Supper:

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Grilled (turkey) Polska Kielbasa with hot horseradish, red cabbage with cloves, cinnamon, allspice, bay leaf, vintage balsamic and fresh homegrown chopped half green apple, german potato salad sauteed in EVOO with onion, crumbled bacon, garlic, Hungarian sweet paprika, chopped dill pickle, dry mustard, vintage balsamic, fresh steamed green beans dressed with EVOO, seasoning salt, fresh cracked black pepper, and baked sliced almonds. Glass of cab. Not so bad.
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Sep 9, 2009 at 8:49 AM Post #157 of 3,876
Fried rice made from leftovers.

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Used to like cooking when I was in college, but now kitchen is way too small for cooking. Also miss the fresh fruits and vegetables I used to get at weekly farmer's market. Imported fruits don't taste the same as fruits pluck when ripe
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Sep 12, 2009 at 12:12 AM Post #158 of 3,876
Home alone. Hell of a day. With my neuro symptoms last night, SWMBO had her diagnostics manual out on the table when I got up; pinched nerve at C6 and orders to see my doc. After my quarterly haircut, doc got me in; two appointments on one shower and shave (Sweet!). X-Rays and exam confirms; 6 to 8 weeks if I'm good. When have I been good? Then on to arranging for a sitter at the nursing home for my 86-year-old dad with dementia. *sigh* Try to keep him from being so anxious.

SWMBO is off to family things for the weekend, so it's me with the girls. Dinner:

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Yes, they got some. Now on to Frisbee, walk, and snuggles.
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Sep 13, 2009 at 12:20 AM Post #159 of 3,876
Another evening without Adult Supervision.
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Music: Brad Mehldau, Mehldau/Metheny, Adam Rogers, Peter Bernstein, and David Parsons (
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Grilled lamb (sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, oregano garlic powder) with mint sauce, baked stuffed potato (new season russet/sea salt/fresh cracked black pepper/butter/crumbled bacon/sour cream/homegrown chives), vegetable medley dressed with EVOO and seasoned with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Glass of cab. Spaniels feasted on lamb and bones. Yum!
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Note: SWMBO will go for (and has developed a preference for) ground lamb in red pasta meat sauce, meatloaf, and various casseroles. But not grilled lamb or veal by itself. Baby animals, you know. (Too much Disney!
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Sep 13, 2009 at 12:22 AM Post #160 of 3,876
I've never stayed out in the sun for long enough, but one time I thought I smelled bacon.
 
Sep 16, 2009 at 1:07 AM Post #161 of 3,876
This morning's second breakfast was old fashioned oatmeal with blueberries and chopped almonds:

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That spoon is standing in only oats. Tonight was entre salad with homegrown gourmet lettuce, homegrown yellow cherry tomatoes, homegrown sweet green pepper, homegrown cucumber, shredded carrot and radish, foccacia parmesan croutons and red wine balsamic vinegarette. Marinated in EVOO, vintage balsamic, and worchestershire skinless boneless chicken breast seasoned with seasalt and fresh cracked black pepper, poultry herbs and smoked Spanish paprika sauteed in EVOO with garlic until carmelized. The meat:

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Salad got et 'fore I thought to get you a picture.
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Glass of Chardonnay. Spaniels were delighted.
 
Sep 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM Post #164 of 3,876
I made a tasty pulled pork a few days ago, and threw together a Hummus today we'll see how it turns out tomorrow. I wonder if 4 cloves of garlic is too much for one can of chickpeas? MMmmmm... garlic.
 
Sep 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM Post #165 of 3,876
Old Pa: I'd eat at your place anytime
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Yesterday's evening meal at my place:

- Cod liver on grilled brown bread, with a salad of fresh tomatoes/arugula/olives
- Grilled chicken on a leek risotto.
- Crême brûlée.
 
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