cakewench
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Okay, then what is a sugar cone? Because I think the cake cone is what I've always thought the sugar cone was.
Cake is #1 if it's soft server, for the waffle filled with ice cream at the bottom. Waffle cones are fine for hard ice cream...
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Mock the name? Heaven forbid! I adore these names. cakewench, you said "over here." Do you live in the Netherlands? If so, dish!
I went to school with Edith Ridder, whose family came from Holland by way of Indonesia. She had a sleepover party and two things I distinctly remember from grammar school days. Yes, Mrs. Ridder kept a house even cleaner than my mother's.
The breakfast! It seemed incredibly exotic -- plates of bread and cold cuts and fruit. Not a dish of cereal in sight. I was astonished when Eddie Ridder topped his sausage canape with a sprinkling of chocolate shot.
Yes, bread-based meals are very popular here. Even the business group lunches at my husband's office consist of a few loaves of sliced bread, sliced meats, cheeses, and various spreads. And yes, they then make buttered bread with chocolate sprinkles for dessert.
Astute foodie observations: man, the chocolate sprinkles over here (say, what we would call 'jimmies' sometimes, the things typically put on a kid's ice cream cone. Or mine.
) are REAL chocolate. They even have white chocolate ones. Sometimes they will just use shaved chocolate, though...Gouda with caraway seeds in it is very popular. Any soft cheese with caraway I think would do the trick. I just had a slice on some bread for dinner. ha.
Unfortunately, those recipes listed above can probably help you more than I can with the hotpots. They are traditionally Dutch, but I haven't come across them often. Mostly because the Indonesian population has introduced their (much much more interesting) cuisine to the area. And then there are the ubiquitous falafel places..
Pancakes are reasonably popular here, and come with either savory or sweet toppings.
I wish I could be more help with the recipe search. I'm American, and my husband is German, so neither of us has a nice little Dutch grandma to hit up! We've been living in the Netherlands for a few months now, and are enjoying it...
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Stroopwafels are the best thing the Dutch have produced, seriously. Mock the name, if you must, but I've yet to meet someone who didn't love them.
Pancakes, the size of the pan, and slightly thinner than "American-style".
And yeah, don't forget to have some buttered bread with chocolate sprinkles on top.
The hotpots you've mentioned are the best thing they have as a full hot meal. They eat a lot of bread and cheese over here, as well as cold salads and meat.
I'll be interested to hear about this meal!
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Yes, thank you, 'automat'. The word was obviously escaping me.
It doesn't seem to matter the time of day, any customers who actually hang around inside FEBO are generally seedy-looking. It's disconcerting in the more cramped locations, but a girl's gotta get her milkshake somehow.
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I used to live in Arlington, near their other location. I ate there when I visited last, um, probably 8 months ago now.
I'm glad someone likes the hummus! The nutty flavor you liked I personally didn't. It tasted like a bowl of tahini. I say this fully realizing that I am in the minority on this.... I like tahini, but more as a background flavor.
Everything else I've had there has been fine. I guess I'm sort of ambivilent about the place. The VA location rarely got my business when I lived there, though, because it happens to be situated across the street from one of the best deli/pizza/beer places in NoVA, The Lost Dog Cafe. mmm. (well, when I was young, it was just the Gourmet Pizza Deli. They've expanded since then. Highly recommended!)
*edited* because I'm pretty sure they don't sell a lot of 'Pizz' at the deli. sigh.
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One time my family and I were out to dinner at nice Italian restuarant, when my dad felt that our bread supply was inadequate, and needed to be replenished so he began motioning to out waitress. He kept on trying but she never saw him, and before long he was leaning back in his chair waving both his arms, when he fell over backward kicked the table, and spilled his red wine on my mom. He was fine, and once the whole of the restuarant ( now silent) got over their shock, they began to chuckle, following suit of my father.
oh man. When I waited tables, I saw one or two people do this little maneuver (without falling.) It is considered to be extremely obnoxious. It will get a response from the server, but usually after there has been sufficient time (don't worry, it only takes a minute) to smile over the looks of horror creeping across the faces of the people around that diner.
I'm sorry, but it is rude. Especially in a 'nice' restaurant. If the situation is desperate, I would eventually get up and approach the hostess, or someone, in hopes of finding the server. In a decent establishment, this action should be enough to get at least one server, and possibly the manager. I think I've only done it once.
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The food is actually quite alright, especially their fresh frites. I like their milkshakes a lot, too, but I think it's because they remind me of shakes I used to have as a kid.
What's so weird about the place is the fact that you purchase everything from a wall (except for the aforementioned frites and shakes). There are little glass doors with a shelf behind each. On the shelf there will be a piece of food, anything from one of their croquettes to a chicken burger thing. You put in your coins, and then open to door to retrieve your food. The cook behind the wall refills them, sometimes.
I know it's not an unheard of concept, but it IS still an odd presentation for a popular chain of 'restaurants' (for lack of a better word.)
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This is the funniest topic name I have seen on eG.
Really, I just left the forum, and came back, to make sure I read it correctly.
on a serious note. hm. I'm really surprised that they don't show some sort of serving suggestiong, like a stuffing of some sort (rice? veg?) I've got no experience with them, though. I wish I could help!
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Speaking of wine marinades, I don't suppose anyone has one they would suggest for chicken? I love making marinades, but the wine-based ones have always eluded me.
Thanks!
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Whew, I think I neeeeed a cigarette, and I don't even smoke!
I grew up in that area and when I come back, CK will be one of the first places I'll head for!
Thanks all for that amazing dinner report....I was there with you in spirit, too
yeah. Me too. I'll be dragging the husband to the States this fall, and you can bet CK is going to be on our list of places to go.
It looks like you all had a great time. soooo jealous.
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Yeah, I know of only one international Dutch fast food chain, and they sell- wait for it- falafel. Here's a discussion of their Philly shop and their website. (Israeli style, by the way).
haha. Because Febo isn't going international anytime soon!
Maoz rocks.
Interesting to hear that there are new places referring to Amsterdam-style falafel.
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Yeah, what they said!! We wanna hear all about it...
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This is indeed amazing news. The location I used to frequent (if one could call it that. I'm more of a wine gal than anything else) always had an intimidating air about it.
In fact, I can't think of any of the 2-3 locations I've been to where I've had any sort of service.
Good to hear!
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mmm Cibo gelatto.
(I think they have a branch or two in Melbourne, too)
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Rundle St has some excellent noodle places. There is a place called Spices (oh, I think so, anyway. It's been over a year and a half now since I lived there. Perhaps 'Rundle Spices') which was one of my favorites.
I think I have some more answers in one or two of those threads quoted above.
I hope you enjoy your trip! I did like Adelaide a lot. Weird, I know.
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aaah so jealous.
One of these days (years??) I'll be around for a fun DC event.
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yikes, I didn't see the other recipe up there. The one I was referring to was the one which was simply blocks of chocolate and cream.
Which is NOT to say that the cocoa one wouldn't be nice as well, it's just that I don't have personal experience making that version.
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The bananas wouldn't have to be frozen, as they work just fine at room temp. Or, were you hoping to use frozen ones? I don't think they would be a problem, either..
So, what is the plan? Many individual pots, going at once? Or will you have just a couple, and refill? Good chocolate fondue does have the annoying habit of burning to the bottom of the pot once it gets low.
BTW, the above recipe sounds great. And not that you asked or anything, but a big spoonful of chunky peanut butter in the pot is just drool-worthy.
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oh boy. I agree a bit that some of the writers seem to be stretching for outrageous insults.
But. "I didn't put a single thing in my mouth twice." just cracks me up. perfect!
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This brings up an interesting question (well, interesting to ME): Are there people around who discovered Woopie pies as an adult and loved them?
seriously. Most people I know who just go all
over them actually grew up with them. Anyone I know who has tried them (or their Moon pie cousins) as an adult tends to be a lot more um... restrained in their description. I'm just curious.
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Yes, I'm in the camp of folks (I know there are more of us, as I've had similar conversations with friends) who cook a lot less when left home alone. My husband will be away on business next week, and I'm sure one or two dinners will consist of a nice bowl of muesli and some fruit.
That having been said, after reading the above posts, I might have to splurge on a small piece of red meat. I don't usually eat it, and my husband is veg, so it might be a nice treat.
or perhaps some shrimp, if I can find them over here.
I find that my solo cooking sessions tend to be bizarre experiments. I'm less likely to try something completely different when I'm cooking for anyone else.
*edit* to correct some icon madness
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I have a soft spot for Austin Grill's taquitos.
PS This is so weird: in my dream last night, there was a woman walking around with a t-shirt that said "cakewench." I kid you not.
I don't think I need to say that I would totally buy that shirt. Austin Grill is a good one. I used to wait tables in Old Town, and that location (er, I assume it's a chain?) was always a destination for forgetable Tex-Mex. or whatever it is. Beans and cheese and corn-based substances. mmmm.
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oh, absolutely.
Our favorite destination when I was a kid (mostly 80's, very early 90's for HS) for birthdays was Chesapeake Bay Seafood House. Local chain.
(important disclaimer: yes, I know there is at least one restaurant with the same name, in Bailey's Crossroads, but it is simply one of the old restaurants which was purchased 10 years ago or so. Name was only slightly changed)
I loved the hush puppies. Baby gulf shrimp. Lemon-pepper battered cod. As I got older, I was even allowed to order the crab legs. aah.
The place wouldn't have won any awards, but I would certainly go back if it were still around (and, er, I were still living there.)
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However, I can certainly remember times when people asking whether everything was alright really didn't mean that as a sincere question. You can feel when that happens. Hasn't it ever happened to you when you were a customer?
I suppose I can think of a few times. I can't always wear a button that reads, "I'm a server, too" on my clothing, or have it tattoed on my forehead, so sometimes a jaded server can mistake me for an idiot who knows nothing about eating in restaurants. You know the person I'm talking about. The one who thinks that a steak ordered "medium" will be cooked all the way through with no pink showing?
So sometimes, the thing that's wrong is that I'd asked for one side and got another, but when the server asks if everything is OK, and I mention my one little thing, they give me that eye-roll. Yeah, it happens.
Yes, but I suppose one shouldn't *have* to wear a button saying they are a server, too, in order to not get a disinterested fly-by check back question.
If the person is a good server, they won't withold said service for just the tables they feel deserve it, or appreciate it. It means waiting on every table equally, even if they are (inserting some typical tables bitched about by servers) a table full of small children, or two women splitting a salad with some waters with lemon.
Yes, I waited tables for over 5 years. I'm not attacking
just giving my opinion.
The Worst Hamburger in DC DelMarVa
in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining
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Once upon a time, I liked Roy Rogers. The bacon cheeseburger was my favorite fast food item. Of course, I got over that by the time I reached high school, or something.
(don't read on if you're feeling squeamish)
I have only had one Five Guys burger ever, something with lots of bacon and cheese. It tasted alright going down... but er, not so good when it came up less than an hour later.
It was the greasiest burger I've ever eaten, and that might have been the problem.