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Me too! And olives and romaine! And the plate underneath, I only bought the mugs in those patterns. Speaking of which, did you ever make it to HF Coors on this visit?

While I am over 50 now, I think I have always liked quieter restaurants. I might have chosen to go to a nightclub or loud concert but for dinner I wanted to be able to talk to my companion/s. That's been the case since I was quite a bit younger than I am now!

I think it's an April Fool joke!

This book in the Kindle e-book version is currently on sale for only $3.99, so I picked up a copy. I'll also post that in the E-book bargains thread: https://forums.egullet.org/topic/155470-crazy-good-e-book-bargains/?do=findComment&comment=2195882

We have a new member, @pedromariachi, who lives in Brazil and who recommended this book. When I checked, I saw it was on sale for the Kindle version at $3.99 and decided to grab a copy. Brazilian Food (by chef Thiago Castanho)

@gfron1, I wonder if you missed my question up above, I know you are busy! Just wondered if you will have any kind of outdoor space, patios etc?

I don't know if it's the same type of migration, but on Vancouver Island they really have to wait for the right wind currents for their migration, maybe it's the same there in the Spring? It's pretty cool here to see them gather and try to find the right wind patterns. They are kind of beautiful, really. http://vancouverisland.com/things-to-do-and-see/wildlife-viewing/turkey-vulture-migration/

Really a stunning space! I also love that dividing wall and the wood you have used. And those lounge loveseats! Will you have any outdoor space - patios or anything?

Did a Google image search because I was curious and it brings up at least one copycat recipe link for them. They look interesting! https://www.google.com/search?q=Avocado+Eggrolls+at+the+Cheesecake+Factory&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS768US768&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiV0uSuopzhAhXYs54KHUHgD8AQ_AUIDigB&biw=1169&bih=617#imgrc=_

I'm almost positive that I did and I had high hopes because I really like lots of TJ's stuff, but I think I should try it again so thanks for the friendly push! 🙂

Mmm. I love cottage cheese with melon or mango, strawberry, fresh apricot or peach. Also with diced fresh tomatoes/celery and a bit of pepper. And I don't mind it in lasagne, either. 🙂 But I am picky about the type of cottage cheese. My favourites are Canadian ones, specifically ones from British Columbia and I like 1, 2 or 4% ones. Both Dairyland brand and Island Farms dairy co-operative taste good to me (Island Farms is the best), but it seems hard to find an equivalent brand in the US. Maybe it's just because I am used to those brands' flavours but it's been hard to find anything here that appeals nearly as much. I thought Shamrock and Daisy were OK, but neither thrill me. There was one from Sam's Club that was decent enough, but I don't think they carry it anymore. I got a Sam's Club membership partly because I tasted that cottage cheese as a side dish at a Tucson restaurant and was surprised that it was so tasty. I'd love to try that Cowgirl Creamery one! We'll be on the west coast in a few weeks but not sure we'll have a chance to shop for it.

The zip code locator didn't work for me (unfortunately), but the drop-down city list did. Did you check it?

I love a good cottage cheese but some of them taste awful to me. Has anyone tried the Cowgirl Creamery's Clabbered Cottage Cheese? I'd like to know what it's like, but it's not available here in Tucson as far as I can tell.

Homemade banana bread and an ataulfo mango. So good!

I've had a few glitches using Joule but most of them were due to new phones, new WiFi, new/additional Joules. I find that I don't use the Joule here nearly as much as I thought I would, so haven't been testing it much lately. I can make the usual troubleshooting suggestions but you have probably already seen them and tried them. There is a ton of information for troubleshooting the Joule's connections on the website, so I'd say problems aren't all that unusual, unfortunately. Boring stuff: - check app version (should be 2.66.5) to update, see here - check firmware (should be 105.82) - to update, see here Bluetooth or WiFi not connecting? Try this first! If you’re having an issue getting/maintaining a connection via Bluetooth and/or WiFi, try these steps first: Unplug Joule. Restart your phone, WiFi router / access point, and internet modem. Please wait until all devices have finished restarting. Plug Joule back in. If previously connected, disconnect Joule inside the app by following these steps: Launch the Joule app and proceed to the main menu (tap the three horizontal lines in the upper left). Tap Settings > My Joules > [Joule name] > Disconnect Joule. Tap Okay to disconnect. Fully uninstall and reinstall the Joule app on your phone or tablet. After reinstalling, launch the Joule app, sign into your ChefSteps account and follow the on-screen instructions to pair / connect to Joule. Need more info? Check out more connection troubleshooting steps here: Why can’t I connect Joule to WiFi / the cloud? I can’t pair with Joule or I cannot find Joule during pairing. I’ve paired with Joule, but I can’t connect.

Do you have the same problem when you are at home in your house or does it just happen when you are on the road in the RV?

Welcome and I hope you will participate here in some of your interest areas! You certainly don't have to, but there is a place in the profile settings where you can enter your location, if you wish. It's nice at times to have an idea of where a person is located.

@Toliver, I have an older friend back in Canada who is not interested in joining eGullet but I do pass bits of info on to her now and then from here. She is a dedicated bread-baker and I mentioned this book was on sale and she was so tickled, I wanted you to know that you do make some people's day with your info. (And I would have bought her the book as a gift so that eGullet could get a few pennies from it, but Amazon won't allow me to do that between our two countries anymore, though they used to!)

I love avocado and shrimp! Looking forward to your story.

And this is the problem with this cut for me. It rarely thrills, I get better return from other cuts. But I have to say that the Char Sui style pork I did with tenderloin has turned out pretty well a couple of times. but I had to add some fat in somewhere.

Yeah, their location probably makes it really tough to find the right staff. Who would want to commute from Tucson? 😞

I took a quick look at their Facebook page and saw mentions of Hannaford, Aldi and Whole Foods but had to read through a few posts to find that information. It is annoying when companies don't provide such basic info though, isn't it? I guess you could always call or email them, but they could be promoting their products better!

I think they are Intergrow brand, grown in upstate NY in greenhouses, but maybe @weinoo can confirm. http://www.intergrowgreenhouses.com/how-we-grow/

I looked at this Bayless recipe, where he gives instructions for making the paste from seeds. Is that the one you use? If I make it again, I will try making the paste myself. And yes, for some reason I forgot a lime on the kitchen counter which I had meant to slice and serve with the meat! That would have helped to brighten the flavour, I'm sure. 😄

Yes, in this case, I diced the jalapeno very finely and added them and some diced onion to the vinaigrette while assembling the rest of the salad.