Curlz

Wow, am I glad to have found this thread! I was looking for a place to buy a g.c. for my friend, who turns 40 this weekend. I just left a message at Tapino. And of course, now I'm wondering when I can get there for a visit...

Aren't these vinyl, though? I've been looking for plastic...

The low blood-sugar/Bonk/need to plow down children and old people is technically known as hypoglycemia. It's sort of the opposite of diabetes, from what I've been told. I've had it for as long as I can remember, and get the same side effects if I wait too long to eat. I know thin folks who have it as well as overweight ones, and the solution that seems to work best is to stay away from processed sugars/carbs (which cause a spike and quick drop) and to eat something SMALL every 3-4 hours. I always have a Go Lean protein bar or an apple with me for just this reason! The analogy I've always used to explain the feeling is the old-fashioned (giant) electrical switch (think mad scientist/Young Frankenstein) on the wall, and someone is grabbing it and pulling it down--effectively 'powering down'--and I feel it happening. Very weird, but once you get used to it and know how to keep it in check, not too bad.

Bill-- If you find them, please let us know where! I bet it's been a year since I posted about them, and haven't had any luck (including at Chef Central). Haven't been to the place on State Street, though---that might be the answer. Fwiw, I'm NOT planning a kid's project; I actually use them on occasion when I'm mixing stuff and just don't want to kill my manicure. Worst case scenario is to use the foldover plastic sandwich bags, but it depends on the project, I guess! Curlz

Care to share the recipe, Pam?!? Those are two (ok, 3, if you count coffee cake) of my favorite things!

This must be the place my folks go to...I remember being hysterical over the music they were playing when I was there! There is a HUGE Asian population in the Rockville area as well, and I know that there are tons of stores there. Will ask my dad to chime in with his favorites. Stand by!

Do you definitely want to have it in that immediate area? How much are you interested in spending per person? Having that info will help us make suggestions.

Okay...it's officially in recipeGullet! I realized that the recipe I had is my version, so there aren't any copyright issues. Click here for Crock Pot Carnitas!

Different flavor, but I've got a great recipe for Crockpot Carnitas that involves all of about 5 ingredients...PM me for it!

Crock Pot Carnitas Crock Pot Carnitas This ridiculously easy and tasty dish is one of my consistent favorites, and is always a hit. And a bonus...it's very low in fat. Plus, it's pork. Can't go wrong with pork. :-) 2-1/2 lb pork tenderloin 1 lime (juice and zest) 1 orange (juice and zest) 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 2 T of cumin (Note: I added some cayenne and cinnamon to round off the second TBSP) Salt and Pepper to taste Lime quarters for each serving Zest and then juice the citrus right in to the crock pot. Add chopped garlic and cumin and mix well. Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper and cut it to fit, if necessary. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. Cut and remove strings from tenderloin, and shred the meat with two forks, mixing in whatever liquid there is. Serve with tortillas, beans, corn, guacamole, shredded cheese, cilantro, etc. and/or over rice. Keywords: Main Dish, Easy, Pork, Mexican, Crock Pot, Healthy Choices ( RG1425 )

Melissa, thanks for this link! I made it for our dinner last night, and although I have a few things I would do differently next time, it was a huge hit. Most especially with my mom the vegetarian. My suggestions: I actually did my prep in reverse of the way the recipe was written, making the grating of the veggies the last thing I did (potatoes dead last). I'd also add a lot more spice next time; I used quite a bit of pepper but not enough salt, and when I took it out of the oven, just knew intuitively that it needed some extra punch--so I grated some fresh parmagiano regiano over it! Certainly helped. But as I said, it was a huge hit. Next time I'll also try making it in muffin tins, as I like that style for serving, but didn't have time to hover over a few batches yesterday.

Ah, the Far Hills Race Meeting...aka "The Hunt"--'tho there's no hunt! According to something I just read about it (maybe in NJ Monthly?), this originally started as an annual event for the farmers, to celebrate the harvest. GREAT place to go if you plan ahead and the weather is (and has been) dry. I spent many a late October Saturday there in my (ahem) youth. And from what I can remember () , it was FUN. A LOT OF FUN. In the years when we went, the host chose a theme, and we all had to contribute something to that theme--food, beverage, decoration or some sort of costume. Reaching back in my brain, I remember the country theme with haystacks to set upon, badges (we don't need no stinkin'...) for everyone to wear, and real down-home food (chili, cornbread, etc.); the Greek and Italian themes with food to match, and...um...I'm drawing a blank. Will have to contact friends who might remember more! Hey--it was my 20s, and we drank A LOT. And we drank well, too. We took the train at around 10am, and I do recall starting with mimosas at the house prior to that...and ending the day with some B&B! First and foremost, I'd find out for sure whether or not you can grill. Then start thinking about things that will travel well, just as you would with any tailgate, and decide if you want to go upscale or not. There are people who go all out at this thing--catered, staffed, china and silver. Then there are the folks who are just in to throwing a great party, and then there are the groups that bring chips, cases of beer and no food. If your friends know what they're doing, enlist their help! If you provide the entree(s), let them bring salads, apps and/or desserts. And know that if it has rained within 3 days, you're going to be in mud, so take that in to consideration when deciding how much stuff to bring/weigh down your car. And don't forget to get some betting going for each race--that definitely adds to the fun as well!

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I ate at Bolo once. On September 10, 2001, following a taping of Emeril Live. Needless to say, I will never forget the date that I went, but what I remember was that it was a tasty if not memorable meal. What I do remember vividly is an amazing fresh raspberry mojito that cost $11.

Very interesting thread, Brad. First, let me add my kudos to you; sounds like you're trying to do the very best you can by your daughter! As we know, most of the time, that's all that parents can do. Hopefully she'll see the difference between the lessons she's learning in your house vs. the ones she had before coming there. I grew up in a house with a dad who was (and still is) a wine educator. He's always saying that by the time I was 15, I had tasted more great wines than most people do in a lifetime. I did learn to swirl the glass (and why) and check the nose (and why) and to sip and not guzzle alcohol (and why)! And guess what? I've always been lucky--I've been able to be a moderate drinker, indulging (and overindulging) when I choose to, and not drinking at all for (GASP) weeks at a time just because there's no reason to. We were always allowed a taste of something, but 95% of the time, it was wine, as that's dad's profession. There was a fully stocked liquor shelf in the house, but it could gather dust for months in between use, and it just didn't tempt me, because I knew that if I wanted to try it, all I had to do was ask. When I was in high school and had a New Year's Eve party, anyone who wanted to drink wine coolers (hey--it was the early 80s...gimme a break!) had to hand their keys over to my folks when they arrived, and they didn't get them back until after breakfast the next morning. Same for my h.s. graduation party. And when I went off to college and cringed at the crap people called beer and at the peach schnapps and other sickly-sweet drinks that my fellow students were getting sick on, I had a bottle of name-brand vodka and a bottle of (mediocre) wine in my closet at all times. And I didn't go through either on a weekly basis--imagine that. I guess my bottom line is something that has been said by many on this thread...don't make it taboo, but do make it a learning experience. With kids who can handle it, I think the results are/will be positive. Of course, you do have to take in to account a history of alcoholism, but I would hope that anyone who has dealt with it would consider the potential effects on observers and relatives.

Julie was on Good Morning America today; I'm sorry to admit that I wasn't aware of the project, but I thought she was a great interview, and will definitely check out the book. Julie mentioned that although she had never met Julia, she knew that Julia was aware of the project before she passed away. Charlie Gibson actually made her tear up when he said something to the effect of "Even though you didn't get to meet her, I can assure you that Julia would have loved you." Charlie's a big JC fan, so that was pretty sweet to see. Link to an excerpt from the GMA web site here.

Just had a long chat with Chef Anthony LoPinto, as I wanted details about the restaurant's upcoming wine dinner, which is advertised on the sign out in front of the place. He's going to forward the full menu to me, and I'll send it to Rachel for posting on the Events Calendar, but a heads-up: it's on October 12th, which is the night that Yom Kippur begins. That knocks me out, and Chef acknowledged that they were unable to reschedule it, because that is the only night the winemaker was available. He read the menu to me and I was drooling--certainly sounds like a restaurant worth investigating!

...which is exactly the reason that I was so shocked to read your post/comments!

I think there may be a bit of a communication issue in the mix here. When I've been there for brunch, nobody has ever said "Everything on the printed menu is included, so just let us know what you'd like to order." I've known because of eG. So if you hear from friends of friends that this place has a great brunch and you go and just end up eating from the hot buffet, it's possible you would never get a full brunch experience at C46, and might not see what the fuss is about. Perhaps Cecil should rethink the way he shares this info with the customers. As someone mentioned upthread, there are great specials printed on a board when you walk in, but nothing at the tables. In this age of computers and cheap printers, it shouldn't be a major expense to put the info on the tables--and in the case of brunch, having staff reinforce what's included. I can't imagine how it would hurt to try it for a while.

Welcome to the area, Joanne! I'm just a couple of miles away, in Lyndhurst. Have to say that in general, I find this part of the world to be a culinary wasteland. I am anxious to try Fortunato's, but what you'll find most around here is mediocre red-sauce Italian food. Some are better than others, but in the end, there's no great Thai, Indian, Chinese, Spanish or almost anything else really close by. I tend to head to Hoboken and/or Montclair for what I wish were local spots. One I'd add to the list above that is an exception is The Petite Cafe in Nutley. I haven't even had dinner there yet, but love it for lunch, esp on a weekend. They're actually cooking and thinking about their menus--that's obvious even at lunch. I don't think that Uva has opened yet, has it? They've been working on the place, but it wasn't open last week when I was over that way. There are some churrascarias in Kearny (next town after NA) as well as some fish 'n chip joints, but again, I haven't heard about anything spectacular. The good news is that there really are good spots (and the Ironbound) within close reach. Indian Chef in Lodi, Petite Cafe, Binh Duong, and even China 46 is only about 15-17 minutes away. But I'll be thrilled if you find some REALLY good spots IN town. Please keep us posted if you do!

No...former travel agency, iirc. If you only want spaces that have been restaurants, don't bother with that one--although there may be a few other spots in town; I'll check this week. And fwiw, the only other places in those few blocks are pizzerias (we have a glut of them). If you are coming to look at this place, take 3 East to the Riverside Ave exit (first one after the exits for Rt. 21). End of the exit, you're facing the side of a BK; turn left, and at the light, turn right at 1:00 (not 3)--in between the Sunoco and the bank. Less than 1/2 mile, you'll pass under the RR tracks and it's the 2nd store in on the right. Parking on/around that block is always easy--esp if you turn left or right immediately after the tracks.

Don't know if you'd come this "far," but I just noticed a small place for rent here in Lyndhurst today...it's on Stuyvesant Avenue, just after you go under the train trestle--in between Kingsland Meats (really) and a dry cleaner. Lots of parking and lots of kids in the area--that's for sure. And you'd be right next to the train station, which believe it or not, sees a lot of action!

Interesting. Any idea of why they moved, Rosie (or anyone else)??? Their former space was lovely and the place was always full...

Unless you've been to The Jefferson and seen said bean puree, you can't understand. If someone described the color as wasabi green, I'd agree wholeheartedly. Oh, and it's LUSCIOUS. I haven't been there once without ordering it, even though I swear I won't each time...