StephanieL
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We had a terrific anniversary dinner at Kin Khao last week, and amongst the leftovers we took home were both sticky rice and steamed jasmine rice. N used both to make a baked rice pudding with coconut milk. I decided that I like the firmness of the baked rice pudding much more than the soupy/creamy versions.
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I got a raisin challah and a honey cake from Wise Sons. Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner is going to be at either Harry's Hofbrau or Mel's Diner. 😄
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On 9/10/2023 at 4:37 PM, StephanieL said:
One of my favorite roasters, Onyx Coffee, now makes coffee extractions to be used in cocktails, cold drinks, etc. Much easier than making espressos, and very useful for people who don't have an espresso maker. Here's today's cocktail, using their recipe. Note that I split this drink in two so that N and I wouldn't need a nap afterwards.
Espresso MartinI, Onyx Style
- 1 1/2 oz. Onyx Coffee Extractions
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua--all I had)
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup (I used Demerara syrup)
Shake over ice and strain into a martini or coupe glass.
Used the extractions to make a Carajillo. Shake 2 oz. of Licor 43 and 1 oz. espresso over ice until nice and foamy, then strain into a cocktail glass.
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3 hours ago, Wilfrid said:
Maybe I am right about the paper.
It's not just that a currently useful resource has been ruined. It's that the rich, priceless archive of city life, going back to 1925, has simply been turned off.
Not enough to make me unsubscribe, but plenty enough to make me angry.
Me too. What a stupid move. I guess they think that listings should all be online now.
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5 hours ago, voyager said:
Husband has solved the problem of food and jet lag by chowing down in the (AF) lounge before a long flight (SF-Paris), and immediately going to sleep on the plane, avoiding on board food until middle of the night snacking (fruit, sandwiches, ice cream). Granted business class, but an improvement over staying up for a questionable meal service.
I envy anyone who can go to sleep soundly on a plane. If I'm lucky, I get a couple of hours of fitful sleep in. And then there was the 15-hour flight from NY to Johannesburg where I didn't sleep at all.....
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15 hours ago, Sneakeater said:
On a short hop up the coast in Alaska, you deserve a hot breakfast.
I was only going from SF to Portland. 🙂
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On 9/11/2023 at 3:29 PM, Diancecht said:
we didn’t fly economy this trip. i have heard that united now offers premium economy plus with the possibility of hot meals.
that’s really what i’m after, instead of buying food from the concourse and taking it onboard with us.
We were on United Premium Economy on one of those fancy SFO-EWR flights a few months ago, and the warm breakfast wasn't too bad.
Alaska Airlines will give you a hot breakfast in first class even on a short hop up the coast (say from SFO/OAK to PDX/SEA).
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N made a kind of soup with RG Royal Coronas, the remaining small tomatoes from our garden, lots of garlic and herbs, and shavings of Romano cheese. It felt very end of summer.
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One of my favorite roasters, Onyx Coffee, now makes coffee extractions to be used in cocktails, cold drinks, etc. Much easier than making espressos, and very useful for people who don't have an espresso maker. Here's today's cocktail, using their recipe. Note that I split this drink in two so that N and I wouldn't need a nap afterwards.
Espresso MartinI, Onyx Style
- 1 1/2 oz. Onyx Coffee Extractions
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua--all I had)
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup (I used Demerara syrup)
Shake over ice and strain into a martini or coupe glass.
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I'm still not used to signing in with my e-mail address rather than my username.
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A Tanya Holland recipe: steamed mussels with fennel, pancetta, and "three onions" (onion, shallot, leek). Crusty sourdough to sop up all that good sauce.
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If I make it to 90, I'm going to start taking up new vices. What have I got to lose?
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Chicken curry with cashews and butternut squash, over basmati rice. N was pressed for time and used premade curry paste, a rarity for her.
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My old avatar image dated from "The Simpsons" movie. Now you get to see cat #1.
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I have a friend at Burning Man and my cousin lives in Vegas. Oy.
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Pickles you can get in SF--they're not what Zabar's is famous for.
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Trader Vic's El Diablo.
- 2 oz. blanco tequila
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 3 oz. ginger beer
- 1/2 oz. creme de cassis (we just have cassis liqueur, which I think is different)
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a highball glass. Add ice, then float the creme de cassis.
Rosh Hashana 5784
in In the kitchen
Posted · Edited by StephanieL
I ended up eating dinner at home, but I probably would have gotten the meatloaf dinner or something similar.
Tonight N is making the Wise Sons' cookbook recipe for roast chicken, along with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and delicata squash cooked in the roasting pan and potatoes cooked separately in duck fat (so they get crispy).