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Obviously I see a lot of "enabler" posts where someone decides to purchase some piece of equipment, but has eGullet changed how you approach eating also? Cooking-wise, I think it has broadened my thought process about flavor profiles (what flavors go together well). I started eating more savory foods for breakfast (ex: grain salads that I would normally have for lunch) after seeing people eating what many would consider "non-traditional" breakfasts in North America. In the U.S., it still leans to eggs/cereal/pastries as opposed to countries in Asia, which may have savory congee, dals, or fish.
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I enjoy muesli but the grains themselves can be bland, you're right that much of the flavor comes from the dried fruits/nuts. I prefer to let it soak in unsweetened vanilla almond milk (optimally for an hour) so that the oats soften a bit, plus the slight vanilla flavor is nice.
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Hubs is watching (simple) carbs, so chicken enchiladas made with strips of zucchini instead of tortillas. Very enjoyable, the zucchini worked well.
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There is an app "Too Good to Go" which is designed to help reduce food waste while helping restaurants reduce losses. The concept is that a vendor who signs up for the program (and pays a fee back to TGTG) has "flash sales" on the app where users can buy a mystery bag for a fixed price and a designated pick up window. Typically you are getting the leftover stuff near closing time - for example near my office Krispy Kreme will give you a dozen donuts for $5.73 if you pick them up 9:30-10 p.m. There is a Caribbean restaurant that will give you a meal that includes 1 meat with 2 sides (dealer's choice) for $5.99 to pick up between 7:30-8 p.m. Lots of pizza places sell off random slices later in the day. I'm going to jump on a Whole Foods bag (they have prepared food or bakery) when the opportunity presents, they are very limited in quantity and sell out fast. I've seen some of the hauls that people have gotten and they can be crazy (one person wound up with several containers of coleslaw in their bag) but I've seen people get 2 whole loaves of bread, dozens of muffins, etc. I'm willing to take a chance with certain categories!
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I'm in the same camp as you, I think if you debone/de-tendon them, cut into pieces, and braise in a flavorful liquid you may find them acceptable. Chili, butter chicken, etc.
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I did read a comment on the Wirecutter site (NYT) about potential issues with blades scraping the plastic, so it's apparently not an uncommon problem.
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I’ve heard positive things about Frutero, which flavor did you get? I had half the pint of Jeni’s for lunch yesterday🙃
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Whole Foods has ice cream and frozen treats 50% off for Prime members through 7/16. I've made one purchase and will likely be back😋
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Your Daily Sweets: What Are You Making and Baking? (2017 – )
BeeZee replied to a topic in Pastry & Baking
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Another side trip today after a meeting, Trenton Farmers Market. It is in an enclosed building, there are a couple of farms selling produce, baked goods (breads/pies), misc vendors (watch/clock repair guy), couple of people doing prepared foods (of note, Hambone Opera, which is BBQ and smelled amazing...even though I don't eat brisket or ribs). I bought a pound of fresh fava beans for $4. The Yukon Gold potatoes were tempting, at $1.99/lb, they were beautiful.
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@rotuts, how do these compare in saltiness vs the smoked trout (which I found fairly salty)?
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I finally hit the right timing heading back from a meeting with a customer and was able to stop at a cute ice cream place I've passed many times (http://www.tksicecream.com/). It being 90 degrees and the first full day of summer, the only responsible option was ice cream for lunch. The "small" size was quite generous, I was able to get 2 scoops to try different flavors, had strawberry cheesecake and black raspberry w/choc flakes. I only wish it were a little closer to home. Or maybe it's better that it isn't!😄
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Had som tum at a Thai restaurant last night, how do you know when a green papaya is “ripe” for use?
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I bought a bag of the rye crisps, but have put them away for another time. I ate too many handfuls of the peanut butter covered caramel popcorn and am waiting for the sugar crash that will surely come later.
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yes, I've had the salmon before. I think I prefer the trout, although it was pretty salty. Thankfully, I hadn't added any salt to my salad so it balanced out well.
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Had brought a salad from home for work lunch-seedless cuke, avocado, tomato, roasted yellow pepper, just a little lemon juice-intending to add some kind of protein. Went to TJ's and picked up the canned smoked trout fillet, quick lunch!
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Lunch kind of looked like a hot mess, but turned out tasty (office lunch necessitates creativity). Had a small amount of leftover fettucine Alfredo-ish with broccoli (pretty bland). Purchased a small piece of grilled salmon at the local supermarket, flaked and warmed it in the microwave just a bit, tossed it into the hot pasta, and sprinkled some furikake and fresh black pepper on top to add more flavor. Having a little jar of furikake in the office has been a smart move!
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Not as sweet and flavorful as they could be.
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Agreed. First reaction was "yuck", but I guess in the Social Media Age, novelty is King.
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Scored some very ripe marked down fruit at an Asian supermarket near my office, mango with skyr and toasted cashews for lunch.