CEHST Gets Personal

[Teddy B 17,252]

BTW, anything can be discussed in this thread, just try to keep it fun please.

[UncleBeer 244]

an attempt to be more user friendly,

Would that that were true; that was only a short-lived PR stunt, and entirely without result. The mods still slash and burn at will, and only because their "sensibilities are offended". Mercurial, inconsistent, and capricious.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Speaking of food, what I wouldn't give for a Gyro with a side of fries right now.

[mota bhai 2,675]

I had portobello ravioli with sliced italian sausage for lunch today. So good.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I had portobello ravioli with sliced italian sausage for lunch today. So good.

Mushroom Ravioli is da bomb! I like Lobster Ravioli a lot too.

I've got a hankerin for Seafood Fra Diavolo, we're gonna hit up our fave local Italian joint on Saturday night for some.

[mota bhai 2,675]

What, no Olive Garden for you?

I don't blame you. Chain italian places suck.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Now I'm hungry, and it's not lunchtime yet. Last night I sauteed garlic, baby bella mushrooms and organic spinach in some extra virgin olive oil, and stirred in some De Cecco angel hair pasta, a tablespoon of Quark soft cheese and garnished it with parmesan. NOM.

[Teddy B 17,252]

What, no Olive Garden for you?

I don't blame you. Chain italian places suck.

As far as chains go, Olive Garden isn't too bad. We've got so many good Italian restaurants around here, I'm sure you do in Jersey too. Our favorite local place to go is Polcari's restaurant. Good food at good prices and close to home.

Now I'm hungry, and it's not lunchtime yet. Last night I sauteed garlic, baby bella mushrooms and organic spinach in some extra virgin olive oil, and stirred in some De Cecco angel hair pasta, a tablespoon of Quark soft cheese and garnished it with parmesan. NOM.

You had me at EVOO and Angel hair!! Yummy!!

[mota bhai 2,675]

I have yet to find a chain Italian place that is anywhere nearly as good as the mom n pop joints around here. You know the kind that close for 2 weeks during the summer because that's their "family vacation".

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Our attempts in the past to have an "off topic" style thread in P&R were nixed. But I'm hoping with the events that have transpired in the last month or so, in an attempt to be more user friendly, this will be allowed to stay in CEHST. Thank you mods in advance.

So I bought me one of these Delhongi Deep Fryers today. I've never had one before and am looking forward to trying it out. Anyone else use a deep fryer and what do you put in it?

http://www.everythingkitchens.com/delonghi-deep-fryer-delonghi-cool-touch-deep-fryers-white-d677ux.html

Fried Green tomatoes

Edited July 15, 2014 by The Nature Boy

[Sousuke 1,214]

I have yet to find a chain Italian place that is anywhere nearly as good as the mom n pop joints around here. You know the kind that close for 2 weeks during the summer because that's their "family vacation".

I sometimes go to Macaroni Grill during happy hour. Just for 5 dollars pizzas and 3 dollar beer.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Nuthin' wrong with that. I go to chain places too, when the people I'm with want to go.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Everyone is welcome to hate on me because I loves me some Olive Garden endless salad and breadsticks. No shame. The pasta, feh. The salad and breadsticks? Another story.

Also, my beloved, Mr U, is a big fan of the Sizzlah. Again, no shame.

[mota bhai 2,675]

I like the potato skins at TGIF. And now that it's $10 for as many skins as I eat, fuhgedaboudit.

[Sousuke 1,214]

I have another admission. I sometimes go to the local Chipotle instead of a taqueria