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Is is worth it to seek out fresh bay leaves?

Most stores that stock Bob's Red Mill products have his rice flour. Common in the West. The Red Mill Store is located just outside Portland OR in Milwaukie OR. I visited the store on numerous occasions when I lived in Portland and spoke to Bob himself. (Sorry for the name-dropping).

It appears to have side affects for some people, according to my research.

I vaguely remember when MSG fell out of favor many years ago. Now is seems to be making a bit of a comeback. from where I sit anyway Last time I looked, there was none to be had even online But recently I saw it available on Amazon and ordered some of it. My primary reason was to add a kick to one of my Mom's recipes that has always been a favorite of min. She made a Boiled Dinner with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, etc. and I remember hers having what I'd call a kind of a 'bite' or acidic edge or sharpness that I can't quite recreate. I do use bay leaves as well as the usual seasonings and a splash of vinegar at the end. I thought the MSG might give me what I've been missing though I haven't tried it yet. It also occurred to me that it might be a function of diminished taste due to normal aging. Any thoughts you'd care to share would be much appreciated.

OMG!!! Just shoot me now.

This morning I was fixed on having poached eggs on toast for breakfast...until I went looking for the loaf of whole wheat that was in the freezer. No bread in freezer. Printed off a favorite recipe for honey whole wheat bread which I'm going to make in my Zo bread machine (dough setting).... Tomorrow will bring another opportunity.

@blue_dolphin, any updates yet on the Rotisserie ?

A chilly and somewhat gloomy day yesterday prompted me to pull together a lovely vegetable beef soup. A chunk of beef chuck eye, russets, zucchini, carrots, celery, cabbage, green beans, onion, beef broth , can of tomatoes, and seasonings that included a pinch of MSG, HP sauce, parsley and the other usual suspects. Served with homemade Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls. It's no wonder that I always make w-a-y more soup than I intend.

No updates on the rotisserie yet?

I'm not much for oysters but I'd go for that martini.

My town's Catholic Church used to have a St. Pat's dinner ever year except during the Pandemic. The Knights of Columbus did all the preparations and the Corned Beef was amazingly goo...far better than any I'd ever had. Two years ago the the Diocese decided that all the proceeds should bo to them and not to the church whose members provided everything. So last year the church decided that was enough. Now there's no more big dinner that brough in lots of money for the small church in a small town. So now everyone loses. Another sign of the times.

Do you have a planned time to begin your return trip or do you base that decision on the MN weather?

No time for a before dinner cocktail?

My all-time favorite soda bread is this one from KAF.

I am SO making that cabbage!

It's nearly time for cold brew. Anyone here have a cold brew maker they really like? I require enabling.

I use one of these. I like it very much although it does require a wash between uses. Theere is also a smaller size available.

Could you save your empty screw-top wine bottles? I use those for my eggnog.

No expert either but that'd be my guess.

I once made this with Ina Garten's recipe; I believe it was the best meal I have ever made. Labor intensive, thogh.

It's almost time for Bangers and Mash!! My friend tells me that Costco has actual bangers in stock. I use Johnsonville Irish O'garlic sausages that are really good. It's about time for Irish Stew as well!

New Ooni Volt. Seen it yet?

Yesterday I had lunch again at my favorite restaurant in nearby Hamilton. Authentic Thai food! So good. I ordered Pad See Ew with shrimp. Amazing. I'm going to try to replicate it although without the Thai Chilis and Holy Basil that are not available here. I did get the real Pan Mee noodles however. I'm betting it will be good. Recipe here.