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In addition to some of the above, a new favorite salmon treatment is to serve it over a bed of cucumber salad with balsamic vinegar. It is a great dish - crunchy, cool, and tangy. I learned about the recipe from mamster's blog, and there is a copy of the recipe at the Seattle Times.

Sorry. It's called Seven Roasters. I can't remember the name of the barista-my nieghbor sent me his website but I didn't save it. Here's some early reviews, again courtesy of my neighbors, who love the place. I'm pretty loyal to Lighthouse, and I don't think it's as good, but they already seem to be attracting a following: Seven Roasters Oh, and they told me they will be adding benches outside, as well as dog-tying spots (when they saw my dog tied up down the block). ← Thanks for the information. It looks like Seven Roasters is run by Sean, according to the blog of Dismas: Dismas blog

Does anyone know any more information about the above mentioned coffee shop, such as the name of the shop, or the name of the barista?

62. a fabulous (imaginary) buffet with a technicolor food fight - Is this Hook (the Robin Williams as Peter Pan movie) ?

Is this from Real Genius? Val Kilmer and a bunch of teen geniuses at a school for the uber-smart figure out how to circumvent a professor's planned theft of a laser type of weapon. They aim it instead at the professor's house, which has been outfitted with a giant Jiffy Pop popcorn sort of thing. When the laser fires, it cooks the popcorn and there's so much of it that it pours out the windows and doors, and the kids in the neighborhood play in it like it's snow! ← That is it! A very young Val Kilmer. Good Stuff.

I dub thee Sir Geeky! You are correct! ← Madam Geeky, if you please.

I am so geeky: Lembas = Lord of the Rings (it is the ever-sustaining elf equivalent of trail food).

Here's one: Popcorn, in vast quantities. Cooked in tin foil.

From a technology perspective, it might be useful to look at the tables that are built into RV's. It seems like many of them (as in boats) are meant to adjust from table to bed height. The mechanism might be useful. Not attractive, necessarily. But useful.

Bridget Jones' Diary ?

I've been to Kabab House several times, and now that you have mentioned it, I will probably find an excuse to go this week! I would be interested to see what people other people think of it. They just moved about 1 block north, to a larger location. I really enjoy the food - the tikka masala in particular. I am incapable of leaving any of it on the table. The restaurant feels very family run - meaning that sometimes there are small children (of the staff, presumably) playing quietly at a corner table. The service is not very formal - but I have never been left wanting for anything. Definitely worth trying, in my opinion - though perhaps with an open mind.

So? My 16-pound bird, starting raw, spent 2 hours in the oven. (Perhaps if I hadn't brined it, it would have taken 2.5 hours.) ← And that was time that I got to spend doing art projects with my nieces instead of fussing with a unwieldy, large, naked bird. I clearly could have baked a turkey, but I chose to minimize the cooking time on this particular occasion. This is a thread about finds at Whole Foods - if you look, most of the "finds" are convenience products. For me, that pre-cooked turkey was a convenience product that I am glad I found at Whole Foods.

We traveled to Kansas City for a family reunion for Thanksgiving, arriving Wednesday evening. We were participating in a house exchange, and 12 family members would all be sharing a house for the long weekend. In an attempt to make the holiday a little more relaxing, we decided to order a pre-cooked turkey from Whole Foods, and just make all the sides. This way, no one would have to spend hours attending to a giant bird in a strange oven - and we could all collaborate on the fun part - making the sides. So, our 12.5 pound bird spent 1.5 hours in the oven, warming and browning. And I cannot tell a lie - it might have been one of the best turkeys I have ever eaten. It wasn't inexpensive but it was worth every penny.

What? I can make oatmeal in the microwave ? Real oatmeal ? This could be very important. I don't like oatmeal (I actually loathe it) - but my sister-in-law, who does not cook, loves oatmeal. In particular, she loves the McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal. And sometime it is very nice to make oatmeal for someone who loves it. Wait - you are talking of porridge. But sometimes you say oatmeal. Ok - I am going to go do some reading on the subject. But suffice to say, I would love to see precise instructions on your oatmeal/porridge microwave method. edit to fix brainlessness

This place is a live saver - I stop in on my way to my mother's house in Athens, Ga, every time I fly through Atlanta. After the flight out from Seattle, a little dose of fresh air, a medianoche, and a batido is such a delight. P.S. Congratulations on the show. It sounds like a winner. If I had a TV, I would definitely watch it.

I store my small collection vertically. So, mostly arranged by size. This photo is about a year old - the shelf has filled in a bit lately. I still have some room yet, though.

Deja Vu - in terms of Pizza anyway. Wednesday night we had the mushroom pizza and the fennel sausage pizza at Serious Pie. And came to a very similiar conclusion - not cheap, but quite good. A welcome change from the rest of Belltown - perfect for a simple dinner before/after a concert at the Moore. I liked the space - warm, cozy and comfortable - in a clean way.

I thought I recognized you from your blog at Zoka one day. I am by no means a coffee expert, but I usually get the Ethiopia Yergacheffe from Zoka for home use. It might just be force of habit at this point, though.

Wow there are a TON of names for these I hadn't come across before, ("toad in a hole" I knew) I particularly like Kouign's "goldmine sandwiches", and shellfishfiend's "nest eggs" are very cute. I agree that it's nice if you can toast up the center to dip in your yolk, but I always end up eating it while I'm waiting for the rest to finish cooking ← We call these "egg in a hole" as well, but we usually turn the circle into cinnamon toast. I have to say this is so fascinating - I can't wait to see how everything comes together for the main event.

Thanks for posting this super demo. They look lovely! I have wanted to attempt JA beef patties for some time now, but haven't done it yet. I have a feeling this pictorial will get me in gear. It is the dough that scares me. Perhaps I can get someone with better dough skills than I to team up with me for my first attempt.

Rats! I just pulled out all my tomato plants.

Okra ? Yes, Please.

And if you need gifts for children, don't forget the Cougar Mountain Cookies.

Congratulations. You asked for suggestions - I 've got one for you: In Atlanta, there is a yellow, cinder-block building that houses the Havana Sandwich Shop. My mother lives in Athens, Ga - I live in Seattle. Every time I get into Atlanta airport, exhausted after a 5 hour flight from Seattle, and dreading the 1.5 hour drive to Athens, I bolster myself with a stop at Havana for a medianoche and a mango batido. It is a little ways off I-85 (take the Druid Hills exit). I am sure the Atlanta e-gulleters have a host of other fabulous spots, but I thought I would share this one. The best thing about it, besides the dose of real food and the friendliness that accompanies it, is how I found it - one day after a long flight, getting off the highway in search of something other than fast food, it appeared like a slice of salvation: 1. Yellow 2. Cinder block 3. Bars on windows 4. Full parking lot 5. the word Havana It could have been a diasaster - but it was just what I had not yet known that I was looking for. On a later trip, I took my California brother-in-law there, straight from the airport (he was visiting Georgia for the 1st time to go to a golf tournament). He actually blushed when he was asked, "What can I get for you, sweetie?" by a woman with strange mix of a southern and a spanish accent. Good luck with the show. edited, as usual, for clarity

The tofu isn't really a "substitute" as the recipe suggestion is right on the package of seasoning mix. It's really tasty and I make it for my vegetarian son-in-law wheneve he visits Hawaii. I've mailed him care packages of the mix, too. I think vegetarians at the party will be pleased because it's something out-of-the-ordinary to do with tofu. ← Hmmm. Good to know. Maybe I will have to give it a try - While not a vegetarian myself, I am pro-tofu. For some reason, I had thought Poke, by definition, involved tuna. But given that I know next to nothing about hawaiian food, I am not surprised that I am wrong. Thanks for the clarification.