nervousnelli

Sounds like a rip-off to me.

To get a crispy skin on a roast duck you must put lots of tiny holes in it before putting it in the oven. Also, pour a little ice water over the bird a couple of times during the roasting process. I don't know why this works but it does result in a nice crispy skin.

A bottle of beer followed by a shot of vodka is not for the alcohol intolerant if you're planning on having more than one. I had my second semi-spectacular motorcycle crash after six rounds. Nickn - Not followed by a shot of vodka - put the shot right in the beer. BTW, drinking and getting on a motorcycle seems to me like asking for trouble.

I think this is a request to be wait-listed but this thread is so long, please say again what you guys settled on about where and when. Thanks. nell

Worst beer ever: Cave Creek Chili Beer - However, with a shot of vodka in it it's not half bad.

Why is it that only Haas and Florida avocados are readily available in the market when there are about a hundred other avocado varieties. One I've been looking for is called "Fuertes" I think. Any info on purveyers of the more unusual types of this fruit?

I'd rather take my chances eating at a Mom 'n Pop deli than contribute to the takeover by the mega-chains.

Just got back from Mom's - she cooked me a kickin' oxtail soup. Mmmm!

Osso Buco and Oxtail Soup - I never serve them the same day I cook them. Also braised short ribs and braised lamb shanks are better on standing.

I don't know who makes it but look for "Bad Girls in Heat" hot sauce. It's pretty mild just lending a little kick to fish, meat and vegetables. Even hot sauce wimps like this one.

Thunderbird or Midnight Express. Colt 45 a close second.

crawfish boil collard greens pig tails 'n rice

I'm assuming you have only the blowfish tails. Not much else is edible. Anyhoo, lightly flour them in flour that has been spiced the way you like it. I sometimes use Greek seasoning in mine; sometimes I use Cajun. Saute them with garlic (I like lots but put as much as you want) and butter in an immensely hot pan. Squeeze on some fresh lemon juice just before serving. Dig in and enjoy.

Best's brand regulal hotdogs and footlongs. And those hot dog rolls that are split like the ones they use to serve lobster rolls. Take 'em home from the Shoprite, fire up the grill, pop open your favorite adult beverage, kick back and enjoy.

I hate everything too. I hate when I go to a place hoping to have a simple, quick meal and it takes forever and ever to get it. And I don't want to know my waiter's name and I don't want him/her to ask me if everything's okay because if it isn't chances are he won't do anything to make it right anyway. I hate when I order an unusual dish or combination and the person waiting on me makes a face as if to imply that I'm ordering something gross and disgusting. To put it simply - I really hate just about everything.

Go to a NY metro area supermarket, dig down to the bottom of the lamb section of the meat case looking for the earliest dated package of what they call half leg of lamb. I ended up with a hunk of meat that tasted very like mutton when roasted.

East Lake Buffet Restaurant on Main Street in Flushing, New York.

Dinner tonight - had some leftover sticky rice in the frig that I warmed up to steaming hot. Added a little soy sauce, a few drops of hot chili oil and then broke a raw egg over top. It was easy and tasted brilliant.