Dinner 2020

robirdstx · February 3, 2020

Dinner last night was snacks while watching the Super Bowl game.

Dill Dip with Pumpernickel and Carrots

Little Smokies in a combination of KC Masterpiece BBQ and Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic sauces

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip served with Corn Tortilla Chips

Edited February 3, 2020 by robirdstx (log)

BonVivant · February 3, 2020

Wanted to try this super cheap, simple and local place purely out of curiosity. The vast majority of tourists in this village go to (fancy) restaurants catered to them. If you want to check out "comidas economicas" joints, such as this one, you must be able to turn off your clean-freak mode and change your mentality. 12 days into the holiday and I have not experienced any physical problem from eating on street, at cheap and expensive restaurants.

(Deep-)fried tacos with 2 different meat fillings. Fortunately, the white sauce was not mayo.

**Smithy** · February 3, 2020

1 hour ago, BonVivant said:

Wanted to try this super cheap, simple and local place purely out of curiosity. The vast majority of tourists in this village go to (fancy) restaurants catered to them. If you want to check out "comidas economicas" joints, such as this one, you must be able to turn off your clean-freak mode and change your mentality. 12 days into the holiday and I have not experienced any physical problem from eating on street, at cheap and expensive restaurants.

That sounds like the advice I received when traveling in Egypt: if you like the food, don't look in the kitchen. We almost always ate at the cheap places too, and we loved the food.

Ann_T · February 3, 2020

On 2/2/2020 at 7:42 AM, Shelby said:

Needed hot wings because I'm not making any today for the game

I know that feeling. Tasty looking wings.

Last night was Taco Night. Hard shell tacos.

An easy work night dinner. Made the salsa in the morning

and just had to cook the beef when I got home.

Ate watching the second half of the Game.

KennethT · February 3, 2020

43 minutes ago, Smithy said:

That sounds like the advice I received when traveling in Egypt: if you like the food, don't look in the kitchen. We almost always ate at the cheap places too, and we loved the food.

This is similar to practically all local places we've seen in SE Asia... but if you look closely, you should at least see certain things - different people who handle money vs handle food; raw meats being kept cold, etc...

TicTac · February 3, 2020

On 2/2/2020 at 3:09 PM, PeterS said:

I live in the Netherlands, this stuff is grown locally (actually, its the first harvest for this company). For 150 grams (3 medium size pieces) of wasabi i pay 60 euro (88 CAD), so I would say 26 CAD for 1 piece is pretty decent!

Wow!!!

I can only imagine (see; hope) for your sake that it is a blip on the proverbial pricing radar and that once they have their supply under control prices will level out. Certainly being closer to Japan than I, you should be able to source imported wasabi for less than that...?

edit to add - if that fails, I could probably ship you some at a cheaper rate!?

Edited February 3, 2020 by TicTac (log)

Duvel · February 3, 2020

A quick, yet surprisingly satisfying nod to Japan: Okonomiyaki, Matjes “sashimi” with yuzu ponzu, Edamame and Miso soup ...

Captain · February 3, 2020

Fajita's. A quick dinner for a Hot Sunday night.

robirdstx · February 4, 2020

Beef Enchiladas

scubadoo97 · February 4, 2020

Taco Monday

Chicken breast injected with a citrus/oil dressing before hitting the skillet. Veg of stuff hanging in the fridge. A few snow peas, tomato, jalapeño and cilantro. Corn tortillas toasted on the comal.

liamsaunt · February 4, 2020

spinach, bacon, poblano and pepper jack quesadilla with pineapple salsa

CantCookStillTry · February 4, 2020

Boringish work night meal with a new technique trialed. Breaded pork Chop, Peas and Mash thats not mashed.

Not going to lie I think I make darned good Mashed Pots using a ricer, melted butter & warm milk method - I get smooth, fluffy but still... solid feeling mash (this is hard to describe!). Decided to try a version using warm butter and an electric whisk. It made a very smooth, light and creamy Mash - which for me didn't quite hit the spot (Seemed a bit like the 'just add water' powder mash of school dinners).

Of course now my Husband is in love with the new version and I hate it. 'Cause life. 🙄

Edited February 4, 2020 by CantCookStillTry (log)

Paul Bacino · February 4, 2020

Caramelized Onions ( left over from French soup )/ Enokii Mushroom/ Parm and romano

Okanagancook · February 4, 2020

My kinda pizza....that crust looks perfect as are the toppings.

lindag · February 4, 2020

Last night’s dinner with the addition of some sliced beets.

Shrimp Louie

Captain · February 4, 2020

Monday night we had Creamy broccoli and pea gnocchi

Tuesday night dinner was Cumin & honey roasted carrot salad with pearl barley.

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BonVivant · February 5, 2020

Last dinner in Guerrero Negro, just around the corner from the hotel. We are always the first to arrive. Less crowded, sit where we want.

They only have the 3 and chicken

If you don't here from me again for a week that means I got bitten by rabid dogs and died... Or when I return to warm and sunny Loreto in a week's time. There are so many feral dogs in this one-horse village and they are nasty. One already had a go at us!

Edited February 5, 2020 by BonVivant (log)

liuzhou · February 5, 2020

Not pretty, but if it's not tasty it's all @Anna N's fault for putting it into my mind!

Minced beef with rice and braised leeks.

It was much tastier than it looks. Apart from the onions and beef it had loads of cayenne and on a mad whim, I threw in some capers. I'll do that again.

Edited February 5, 2020 by liuzhou (log)

Anna N · February 5, 2020

1 minute ago, liuzhou said:

It was much tastier than it looks. Apart from the onions and beef it had loads of cayenne and on a mad whim, I through in some capers. I'll do that again.

Rebel. You’re colouring outside the lines

liuzhou · February 5, 2020

5 minutes ago, Anna N said:

Rebel. You’re colouring outside the lines

I apologise from the heart of my bottom! 😁

But, I'll do it again!

liamsaunt · February 5, 2020

chicken, vegetable and noodle stir fry for two

Ann_T · February 5, 2020

@BonVivant, I'm so envious of your Mexican meals. No good Mexican here on the Island.

Dinner last night was just dessert. Apple turnovers with a brown butter glaze.

Moe had his with ice cream.

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Edited February 5, 2020 by Ann_T (log)

kayb · February 5, 2020

17 hours ago, BonVivant said:

If you don't here from me again for a week that means I got bitten by rabid dogs and died... Or when I return to warm and sunny Loreto in a week's time. There are so many feral dogs in this one-horse village and they are nasty. One already had a go at us!

I have never understood why one of my favorite Mexican beers is called Bohemia, but it surely is good.

Tacos all look wonderful. I recommend some kind of squirt bottle filled with a solution of ammonia and water for the dogs. Just don't forget and drink from it.