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Sautéed shiitakes over angel hair.
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I went to Starbucks exactly once in the US back in 2014. We had arrived to visit my FIL who was living alone and in declining health; the next morning we discovered there was no coffee in the house and we also couldn't find his coffee maker.
Drove 2 blocks to a Starbucks; took forever to fill the to-go order while I stood around with a dozen Millennials. Coffee was ok, but was shocked by price.
That said, we used to connect via the Mexico City airport and discovered a wonderful Jalapeño and Cheese puff pastry turnover at one of the airport Starbucks. A real oozy delight when they heated it.
Oddly, none of the other Starbucks in that same airport or in any other MX airports we visited offered this.
Sadly when we went to that outlet in 2022, the item was no longer available.
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1 hour ago, Dejah said:
It was in the meat cooler with other pork items, not frozen. They had other cuts, but these were BOGO. I vowed never to buy marinated meat in cryovac after a couple of disappointing purchases, but I can never resist a sale. LOL! It was $17.99 for two, and they were quite meaty. We had some meat leftover and had that with crusty buns for lunch next day.
They turned out pretty good. I was in the store a couple of days later and they were all gone. Took the shanks out of the package with the wine "jelly", put them into the oven at 350 for 20 minutes while I cook the rest of the supper. There was fat, so I made mint sauce for them. It worked.Alas Señor Google tells me the item is only available in Canada 😡
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1 minute ago, Dejah said:
Picked up Nagano Red Wine Pork Shanks at Safeway sale.
Ready made?? In deli, in freezer?? I'm intrigued!
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On 7/20/2023 at 8:50 AM, liuzhou said:
As far as I can make out, the main reason people here use the SB stores is to access the free wi-fi. People sit there nursing a cold coffee all day while tapping away on their laptops.
That might have been true a decade ago. Now almost all eateries, cafes, in US offer free wi-fi, open wi-fi that doesn't require a password or purchase.
We had not lived in US since 2019 but recently bought a (part-time) home in AZ and everywhere we eat, shop and get services (dental, medical) have free open wi-fi. Additionally the city and county offer 100+free wi-fi spots in libraries, in parks, along hiking trails.
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Grilled pork tenderloin with grilled radicchio with cherry-chipotle dipping sauce. The white blobs are instant mashed potatoes leftover from my recent dental issues (don't ask!).
One of the first meals made at our home in Tucson that we are gradually moving into.
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Chicken salad with cranberries, toasted pecans, shallots over arugula. Dressed with mayo, chipotle and lime juice.
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1 hour ago, blue_dolphin said:
This recipe dresses the shrimp with sour cream and crème fraîche with lemon zest, lots of dill and chervil.
I'd kill for that plate! Hard to get these ingredients in Jalisco other than the lemons (lÍmones Americanas).
I am heading back to Tucson on the 4th and this dish is on my to-make list.
I miss dill terribly in MX, something for which there is no acceptable substitute.
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Pic by pic, How to Make a Hamburguesa de Camaron y Tocino. Shrimp burger with bacon. Queso (cheese) mandatory.
This 'burger' is sold at many Mexican places here, mostly Holes in the Wall.
It took me a while (duh! on me) to perfect.
MXN bacon is lean and smoky, and not at all salty. It fries up FAST!
I layer pieces of bacon, mostly to keep the shrimp and cheese off the pan bottom.
Used leftover grilled blackened shrimp....experiments support using cooked shrimp.
Add the finely grated cheese after bacon is cooked, cover with foil, turn off heat until melted.
Serve on toasted Bimbo rolls with chipotle mayo.
I would serve this to company (and plan to!).
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Still too hot to turn on oven or even stove top. Our annual rainy season in Central Mexico is late...usually starts early June.
Grilled shrimp over corn and black bean salad.
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Angel hair with blackened grilled shrimp. Simple finish with parm, olive oil and basil.
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Casual Cobb Salad with Shrimp. We are in last few days before leaving for 4 weeks. Catch as catch can.
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We didn't put a lot of effort into this shrimp and grits. We're tired from our trip and getting ready to leave again in a week. Had a big delightful Mexican comida at a seafood place, but wanted to use up some grilled shrimp stowed in the fridge.
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@Tropicalsenior These pork tortas ahogadas and all their accompaniments sell for 60 to 85 pesos and there are stands with delivery all over town. Hence, I have never tried to replicate them at home. Sorry!
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Had a delivery of our local tortas ahogadas, one shrimp and one carnitas (the most tender pork ever).
For those not familiar, the tortas arrive with large bags of broth (a different one for the shrimp and pork); smaller bags of hot (chile árbol); and bags of pickled red onions and lime wedges.
You put the torta in a bowl, dress with onions/lime, then pour over the sauces (they are heated). Let it sit a few minutes and the hard salty rolls (birotes saladas) soften.
The roll is very similar to a crusty French small baguette. It was the French under their short colonization of Mexico who taught Tapatíos (residents of Guadalajara) to make this bread.
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Jars can be our friends, especially on the day you return from a trip. Went to US for first time since Aug. 2021....and bought a house!!
Blackened grilled salmon over white beans (from Spain) and artichoke hearts (from Peru). All I added were a few cloves of garlic, chopped shallot and fresh rosemary from my patio.
Wish it wasn't so white, but flavors were there.
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The local bacon doesn't seem to be salted, very smoky and mostly lean. What is the cure on it....just smoked??
I have to add salt to it when adding to recipes.
Today at the carnicería it was 160p per kilo or 3.70 USD per pound (if my math is right). I haven't been to US in 2 years and probably haven't bought bacon there in 4 years.
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Made a quick pasta with leftover charred cherry tomato/portobello/capers/kalamata melange, grilled an Italian sausage then topped with good parm and toasted pine nuts. As I served it last night I said, "Wish we had some fresh Italian basil." My plant died several months ago and when I've look for a new plant, all I've seen is Thai basil.
Well, sure enough I spotted some Italian basil this morning and will pot it later today.
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Grilled salmon with a Mediterranean side of charred grape tomatoes, portobello, shallot, capers, kalamata olives.
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Cold plate of Black Forest ham, cambozola cheese, deviled eggs (they look a bit green as I made with chimichurri), sliced apples, olives. Just enough for a hot summer-y evening.
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1 hour ago, Duvel said:
It sure is green 💚Next year I'll try to remember them for Día de San Patricio ☘️
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Dinner 2023
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Thanks! I do too. You will see again, we will be back in Mexico in less than 2 weeks.