eG Foodblog Tag Team: slkinsey and Marlene - A tale of two kitchens..

[Varmint]

Yup, just what I had for lunch today! Yum!

[bergerka]

and one of my very favorite foods ever!

K, whose cup runneth O-VAH!

[Marlene]

Show off. Tonight's dinner was a stir fry with left over beef, peppers, onions. I bought sugar snap peas (we usually use snow peas, but I couldn't pass these up.)

Tonight was a treat for me. I was going to learn to stir fry, (Don always stir frys in our house, but hospital days are tough on me, and Don decided I needed a break. (I think he just wanted to use the new knife)

Dacor provides a wok ring for my range. It's handy.

We picked these up at the Japanese pavillion at Epcot Centre last month.

Some of the ingredients:

Leftover beef

The new knife, (of course)

Almost done:

Dinner, is served with saffron garlic rice:

It was so good folks. We had leftover trifle for dessert.

Oh and this is Don's new toy. A portable ice maker. We're getting it ready for the party on Saturday.

Ok guys except for the beef in tonight's dish, I'm really getting my veggies this week. I even had bean sprouts for heaven's sake. Haven't I had enough veggies? Take pity on me. Please.

[LindaK]

Tonight must not only be a welcome night off from cooking but also a night off from heavy eating. I have post-Thanksgiving syndrome just from looking at those gorgeous pictures.

Bravo, both of you. You've already set the bar very high for the next intrepid tag team.

[slkinsey]

Mooshmouse is the winnah!

First, of course, I had to have a drink. . .

This one I made up on the spot. Two ounces of gin, an ounce of ginger-infused simple syrup, a quarter-ounce of Yellow Chartreuse, 3/4 ounce of lime juice and one raw egg white. Nice.

Before the bibimbap, we had a pa jun. This one has kimchi, scallions and red bell pepper.

Here's the finished pa jun with the dipping sauce.

Here's one dolsot on the stove.

Here's the finished dolsot bibimbap.

Here I'm starting to mix it up. Note the crunchy bits of rice.

Here it is completely mixed up (and slightly out of focus for your viewing pleasure) and dosed with kochujang.

[SobaAddict70]

you realize that now I have a craving for some and it's 10:30 pm

I should be in bed now but I want to go to Koreatown to get some.

bad Sam, lol.

oh well, I'll probably have it for dinner either tomorrow or Friday.

Soba

[SobaAddict70]

You've already set the bar very high for the next intrepid tag team.

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We already have one lined up, and it's an international one to boot.

Soba

[Chris Amirault]

Bibimbap looks fantastic (of course), but I had to write about this:

Mooshmouse is the winnah!

First, of course, I had to have a drink. . .

This one I made up on the spot.  Two ounces of gin, an ounce of ginger-infused simple syrup, a quarter-ounce of Yellow Chartreuse, 3/4 ounce of lime juice and one raw egg white.  Nice.

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Sam, your drink-mastery positively astounds me. I am in awe, sir!

[Marlene]

It's been a long day for me folks. Time for me to roll this bloated body into bed. Tomorrow is a treat as we're off to an Italian restaurant for dinner.

I never did get to Whole Foods today, but I will do my shopping for the mystery basket there! I hope they'll let me take pictures.

See y'all in the morning.

[Priscilla]

Wowee. Once again, caught between the rock bowl and the hard liquor, dunno which is more appealing. Don't want to choose, neither!

[tejon]

Mmmmm...Dolsot Bibimbap...

(quickly re-writes weekly menu on the refrigerator before anyone else notices)

[JosephB]

Sam, you never told me that you do Korean.

[arbuclo]

This is SO much fun! Thank you thank you thank you! Everything looks wonderfully delicious. Sam and Marlene, you rock!

[jackal10]

A quick analysis of the options my count gives

All vegetarian 11 mentions (clear winner)

Rhubarb 8

Asparagus 3

Apricots, peaches, pistachios, ras el hanout (and rhubarb). 3

Quinoa 2

Strawberries 2

Seafood 2 (salmon 2, crab 1)

Meatloaf 2

Everything else one vote only

So it looks like it should be all vegetarian containing

Rhubarb

Asparagus

Quinoa

Apricots, peaches, pistachios, ras el hanout

Bit low on protien...maybe seafood or at the bloggers preference?

[appreciator]

^ how about scallops?

Edited because last time I checked, scallops (or any other form of seafood for that matter) were not considered members of the vegetable family

If you want to stick solely to a vegetarian menu and yet avoid tofu, it's most likely going to need eggs, lentils or beans of some description.

A lentil tagine can be quite delish.

Edited June 2, 2005 by appreciator (log)

[Marlene]

A quick analysis of the options my count gives

All vegetarian 11 mentions (clear winner)

Rhubarb 8

Asparagus 3

Apricots, peaches, pistachios, ras el hanout (and rhubarb). 3

Quinoa 2

Strawberries 2

Seafood 2 (salmon 2, crab 1)

Meatloaf 2

Everything else one vote only

So it looks like it should be all vegetarian containing

Rhubarb

Asparagus

Quinoa

Apricots, peaches, pistachios, ras el hanout

Bit low on protien...maybe seafood or at the bloggers preference?

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Any votes Soba has received by PM will need to be tabulated as well.

Morning everyone. Foodwise, this will be a very light day for me because we are going out for dinner and I'm saving myself. However, I do want to do some baking today, I just haven't decided what yet. Something Italian though I think to go with tomorrow night's challenge.

In the meantime, as I mentioned, we're having a party on Saturday. Here's the menu we've come up with. Everything will be cooked on the BBQ.

hors doeuvres include:

chicken satays with honey mustard sauce

beef satays with horseradish sauce

rosemary potatoes with roasted garlic chevre dip

antijitos

Parmesan Rosemary Crackers with Herbed Cream Cheese

Mini Corn Muffins

Asiago Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels

Fresh Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas

The main course includes:

Bruschetta on the grill

Beef and Chicken Shish kabobs

Potato salad and coleslaw

Finger desserts and cookies.

Everyone please start praying to the weather gods for a beautiful sunny day that day please!

[Safran]

Everyone please start praying to the weather gods for a beautiful sunny day that day please!

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Prayers on the way! BTW, this food blog is so much fun!!!

Good luck on Saturday!

[easternsun]

hello and thank you!

what a great blog. i had to stop after the second page and head to the shop for refreshments as i knew i was in it for the long haul.

the photos are amazing. the banter is amusing. it is just a pleasure to share this week with you both.

may i ask what is in the dipping sauce for the pa jun?

also, if possible, i would really like the corn recipe from the first day.

you are both winners in my mind.

[Brithack]

I definitely think all-vegetarian. I know Sam and Marlene think they'll hate it but I'm not being cruel - instead I'm anticipating them both saying 'I can't believe how good that was!' after the meal. And it's a challenge. I'm a massive carnivore and had to cook dinner for 10 two weeks ago that was strictly vegetarian. It took some thinking about - but then again if you're going to cook veggie, this is precisely the time you should be doing it - just think of all that wonderful produce!

...But no tofu. Bleugh...

[Pam R]

Everyone please start praying to the weather gods for a beautiful sunny day that day please!

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I'll say a prayer for you - hoping our weather doens't head your way....

Your bbq menu sounds great.

How about making some tiramisu? Not 'baking' as such, but Italian.

[Marlene]

Tiramisu is the first thing that crossed my mind, because it's just so obvious. I've never made it before, so that's good, but I wanted to investigate other "traditional" Italian desserts as well.

[jhlurie]

Well, cannolis might count as baking. Or maybe a Pignoli Nut Pie.

Man, a lot of Italian desserts are like... custardy things or fried though.

Does something like a Ricotta or Easter Pie count as dessert?

[jsolomon]

I always thought the best Italian dessert was grappa...

[docsconz]

Well, cannolis might count as baking.  Or maybe a Pignoli Nut Pie.

Man, a lot of Italian desserts are like... custardy things or fried though.

Does something like a Ricotta or Easter Pie count as dessert?

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How about a Sicilian Cassata if one wants a baked Italian dessert? Basically cannoli cream filling with a nice rum cake. Yum if it is not too sweet. It can be nicely decorated as well.

[snowangel]

So it looks like it should be all vegetarian containing

Rhubarb

Asparagus

Quinoa

Apricots, peaches, pistachios, ras el hanout

Bit low on protien...maybe seafood or at the bloggers preference?

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I don't know if things are any different where Marlene is living, but currently in Minnesota, the asparagus is still being imported, and I don't know that I could find a decent peach or apricot to save my life. I can get quinoa, but can Marlene?

Never mention that my family would mutiny if I served a meal like this! I'd at least have to add eggs.