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I'm not a scotch lover, but my husband's favorite is Glenmorangie sherry-wood casked (or something along those lines).
Speaking of smoked salmon, there's a bagel place in Towson, MD that has an amazing selection of smoked salmon, including one smoked in (with?) single malt scotch. It's really delicious.
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I've had great success with Nellie & Joe's, but the Manhattan brand is now my favorite. We always use whipped cream as a topping, though I also like meringue.
I also make a version which calls for separating the eggs adn beating the yolks until stiff, then folding in the egg yolk/juice/condensed milk mixture. Pour into prepared shell and freeze. Fantastic in the summer, when a frozen pie is so refreshing.
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they maintain a collection of great-looking comfortable shoes
An oxymoron.
On the other hand if you know a source for truly great looking comfortable shoes, please share...........................
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you know what they say about the heat and the humidity.
I thought it was: "It's not the heat, it's the stupidity".
I actually find it easier to be comfortably dressed up during the summer in a lightweight skirt or sleeveless dress than wearing slacks. A lightweight shawl is easy to carry and can ward off chilly conditioned air. My husband will often take a jacket along, just in case, and then get a feel for how most of the men in the restaurant are dressed before deciding whether to wear it or remove it while eating.
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Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong.
When I was in high school my best friend and I had frequent tea parties and we would experiment with different varieties of loose tea. Lapsang was a frequent favorite.
Lapsang was also partially responsible for my husband and me falling in love. On our first date I was in his kitchen and picked up a mason jar of loose tea leaves to sniff. He asked me if I knew what kind of tea it was..................
He was impressed that I knew it was Lapsang Souchong and I was impressed that knew tea. The rest is history
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Looking for a place to have a special dinner on Saturday, June 5th. I figured it never hurts to try, so I called the other day at about 11:00 and got right through to someone. I politely explained that I'd just made plans to be in NYC for a reunion and wondered if I could be put on the waiting list for dinner on the 5th or lunch on the 6th. The woman I spoke to was very nice. I gave her my contact number and then we chatted for a bit about how busy the restaurant is, etc. She said "We really want to be able to accomodate as many people as want to eat here".
Who knows? Maybe I'll get lucky
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I have an odd food association thing. I often cook while watching old movies. So one night I was making a Caesar salad while watching "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane." Now whenever I see that film, I think of Caesar salads.
Funny, I have the old movies association in reverse: whenever I see a covered plate presented to someone I think of "Whatever Happened to Bayb Jane" and in my mind I'm screaming, "Don't lift the cover! Do not lift that cover!"
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If you do go to Anguilla for snorkeling, the best place to go is Little Bay. Take the earliest ferry possible from Marigot and walk up the hill a little ways from the ferry dock to rent a car. Taxis are expensive in Anguilla -- for about the price of a couple of taxi rides you can have a car for the day and visit several spots. The way to get to Little Bay is to drive over to Crocus Bay -- ask for directions or just follow the signs when you go through The Valley and remember to head toward the left. There's a boat ramp where you can ask around for Calvin, who'll take you over to Little Bay in his boat and pick you up again at a specified time for $10/pp. It's quietest in the morning before day-trippers come.
Calvin:
Tranquility at Little Bay:
Afterwards you can drive over to Shoal Bay East to have lunch at one of the great beach restaurants (Gwen's Reggae Bar, Le Bar, Uncle Ernie's, Madeiraman's) and snorkel some more. For a more off-the-beaten-path experience, go to Palm Grove Grill in Junk's Hole and have Nat bbq you some lobster, ribs or crawfish while you snorkel in the calm waters and shallow reefs.
Before Nat opens up:
Your own private beach:
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Thanks for the suggestion, Rachel. I hadn't really planned to post about Anguilla since cuisine wasn't a major focus of our trip this time around, but as soon as I can dig out from under all my work stuff and the laundry
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Just back from Anguilla. No cars on ferry, and the boats are pretty small. They run approximately every half hour from Marigot and Blowing Point and the crossing takes about 30 minutes. It can be rough, even on a nice day, but it's over quickly. The fare is $10 each way, with either a $2 or $3 departure tax, depending which way you're going.
No moped or motorcycle rentals on Anguilla. Car rental is around $40-50 per day for a small sedan, a little more for a Jeep-type vehicle. Taxis are very expensive, with set rates for point-to-point travel. The island is pretty small, just 16 miles long by 2-3 miles wide, and a sedan will be fine for most places you'd want to go. Feel free to email me or send a PM if you want more detailed information on good beaches, etc.
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wnissen,
You should try visiting Anguilla. It meets our primary criteria for a great vacation spot: no gambling, no nightlife, no shopping, no cruise ships, just great beaches and friendly people
. But, I do have three daughters aged 9, 15 and 17 and they enjoy browsing around in little shops and the designer places, would love to have some braids put in their hair and I think they'd enjoy lunch in a typically French spot. -
Also, are you allowed to take cars by ferry to Angilla? Thanks so much! We want to visit the island but would rather take our own transportation!
Not that kind of ferry, from what I understand. We're headed to Anguilla next week and for the first time we'll be flying into St. Maarten and taking the ferry over....... Once you get to Anguilla, you should be able to rent a car close to where the ferry lands in Blowing Point, I've heard there's a rental agency nearby. Just ask anyone around the customs and immigration area. Getting around the island is really easy if you have a decent map, just remember they drive on the left and the roundabouts are tricky!
Can anyone recommend a nice place to have lunch in Marigot that won't be too, too expensive? I think my daughters and I will take a day trip from Anguilla to do some browsing and shopping.
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bushey,
Hope you read the scathing attack some of these dreadful candy concoctions (not able to use the word confections here!!)received! They, your comments, reflect pretty much what we have been whining about!!
Yup, I read it. I just wanted to suggest that perhaps it's only the Manischewitz brand that is so particularly bad......................or, not.
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I grew up on Coffee Milk (in Milton, MA). We only used Coffee Time syrup, but back then it was in great dark brown glass bottles with yellow script. It's the only kind of flavored milk I would drink.
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These are the fruit slices my kids love, but I couldn't find the kosher-for-passover ones in the store this year so they had to wait till we got to the 2nd seder.
What about the toasted coconut marshmallows? I used to love them as a kid, and one of our daughters likes them, too. But daughter #2 asked me to hide them because they're so bad they give her the willies..................
I used to look forward to the cone-shaped chocolate lollipops every year, only to wonder "why?" when I bit into their chocolate waxiness. But the Barton's almond kisses were the absolute best, especially when they got a little stale and weren't so soft.
As for macaroons from a can, they smell so artificial when you pop the cover I can't bear to eat them. We stick to homemade almond cookies.
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And, oh yeah, they have Ginger Altoids.
Suzanne,
They also have Triple Ginger Snaps: fresh ginger, crystallized ginger and ground ginger. And BUTTER. These are ginger snaps to die for, or if you choose not to take such extreme measures, you could just crumble them over excellent vanilla ice cream
.That being said, I'm not a huge fan of TJ's in general, but that may be because the only one I've visited so far always feels a little grungy. However there's a new one not too far away.........right near Whole Foods and about ten minutes away from the area's best wine store. A field trip may be in order.
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Al_Dente --
I usually let my brisket cook overnight in a low oven, between 200-225. If you put it in on Saturday night before you go to bed, you'll wake up to the most wonderful aroma in the house and the brisket will have an extra 12 hours or so to "age".
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Another twist on Stone's mother's recipe is to use ginger ale in place of some of the liquid. My Mom's was similar, but she used ketchup and ginger ale when the recipe called for carrots and potatoes. When she only threw in potatoes she used the onion soup mix.
Another sweet/sour combination is one can of whole berry cranberry sauce and one can of coke. I kid you not -- makes a really tasty brisket that's a little sweet, but not cloying, and a beautiful color.
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I've tried lots of different methods and have settled on benign neglect
.Rub the chicken all over with whatever kind of spices or spice rub you want -- I usually throw together a blends from Chris Schlesinger's "Thrill of the Grill". Place chicken on V-rack and roast at 350 for about 1 - 1.5 hours (that's a 4 lb bird). Sometimes a little longer if I've been too lazy to preheat the oven. Skin gets crispy and golden and the bird stays juicy. We also love to roast chickens in the grill, using indirect heat.
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Yabba and Chops are the other restaurants owned by the Bistro 821 and Zoe folks. We ate at Chops -- it's a bit more casual than Bistro 821 but the food was just as delicious (I had miso glazed cod, which is one of their house specialties). Yabba is more "Floribbean" style.
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There are several restaurants along 5th Avenue that are owned by the same group, and they're pretty decent. We enjoyed Bistro 821 and another, more casual restaurant in the group but the name escapes me now. We also loved an Italian restaurant in the Bayfront condo complex where we stayed, Bellagio, and ate there twice. Reasonably priced, delicious, very tony crowd. The Lambata (sp?) Milanese is a popular dish -- it's a breaded veal chop tropped with arugula salad -- very yummy. Mel's Diner has an outpost nearby and they have excellent breakfasts and lunches. Campiello, on Third St. is very popular and has a lovely terrace for dining -- you'll need a reservation here. Specialty is wood-fired pizza and rotisserie meats.
Enjoy your trip!
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L'Ardoise is in the 1st, but I think it would be a tad more than 30€ if you add in a glass of wine. There's another small, charming restaurant we tried several years ago, L'Argentueil (on rue Argentueil) and we enjoyed it very much. We walked by last month and saw that the interior had been redone -- it's much more intimate and comfortable now. Didn't notice the prices but it might meet your budget if you don't order three courses.
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Am I too late to offer suggestions? I'm a local gal here.
Worthington Street, between Main And Dwight, has a couple of restaurants that are quite good. For upscale, try Caffeine's Downtown, which has modern American food and a funky atmosphere. There's also a place that specializes in "blue, booze and barbacue" that has great ribs, jerk chicken, wraps and sides like cole slaw, sweet potato fries, cornbread, etc. Bar type atmosphere with live music most nights.
The Fort/Student Prince on Fort St. specializes in German food and is a Springfield institution. Great selection of German beer on tap, good martinis. If you stick with fairly simple food like any of the schnitzel dishes, trout amandine, game meats, you'll have a good meal. Old-world atmosphere, very popular place.
If you like Indian food, Sitar on Main St near the Hippodrome is pretty good. Try the coconut naan, any of the tandoori dishes or vegetarian specials. A little further afield, on Liberty St. across from the main post office (a 15 minute walk from the Marriott, at most) is Chef Wayne's Big Mamou, a cajun place that serves great spicy food in a fun but plain atmosphere. Chef Wayne himself is usually at the stove. Etouffe is wonderful, as are all the catfish dishes. It's BYO, cheap and I have yet to find room for the bread pudding with bourbon sauce or sweet potato pie but they sure look good. Everything is fresh and homemade.
Let us know how you liked Springfield!
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We ate at Bon Accueil last month and had a wonderful dinner. It is a bit more upscale than I thought it would be, but I wouldn't hesitate to bring my own 9 year old there. The service was friendly and very accomodating. When the woman of the couple we were with asked for her salad dressing "on the side" (and I was praying the floor would open up and swallow me
), the waiter didn't even blink. They even brought the shallots in a separate dish.They offer a 29€ menu that has several options for starters and main courses and a choice from the full dessert menu.
Another option would be Chez L'Ami Jean, which has been getting great reviews lately. It's also in the 7th, on rue Malar, and offers Basque specialties on a tapas-style menu. We were sorry not to have made it there *sigh*. Too many restaurants, too little time.
Cape Cod Restaurants
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Liam,
Next time you're at Baxter's, try the fish and chips. Hands down the best we've had, anywhere.