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bondr006

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Smoked chicken enchiladas with tomatillo poblano salsa.
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I like mine with slivered kale, habanero sauce and lime on top:
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There should be a ”Yummy” response emoji…maybe like this
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profcutter

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So I had other plans, but as I was swimming all I could think about was the fresh Ahi tuna that they had in large steaks at the fish shop. I was then going to do something elaborate, but after munching on some raw with ponzu, I didn’t really need anything fancy.
 

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Bandoholic

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Apologies for no pic, I’m American currently in the Philippines and today we had a wonderful brunch of grilled catfish, and seaweed with salted egg salad, it was wonderful, time to head to the beach.
 
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bondr006

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Lol, ever been to Five Guys? You have to be a chef or at work.
🤣Thanks! Just love to eat, but most importantly…love to cook. I have always said that, if you like to eat…you better know how to cook. Well, I’m blessed….not only can I cook, I can make it very tasty and edible, which my family greatly appreciates.
 
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profcutter

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Does it even matter what I made with it? Fresh local caught wild king salmon from the indigenous reservation. If it told you how much it cost, you’d be mad at me. It was less than you think.

I smoked this side, we’re grilling the other side tonight.
 

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oldBCguy

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I know ‘gai lan’ (Chinese broccoli) from dining experiences at Chinese restaurants here. When ‘fresh, young, and tender’, and prepared well, it’s a veggie we have often enjoyed with dim sum, and other meals at restaurants. My attempts at purchasing, and preparing it at home have never been greatly successful.

That changed recently, when I found ‘baby gai choy’ being offered at a favourite Asian market. I had never seen it offered before — it looked so fresh & colourful — I purchased a large ‘bunch’ for a home cooking try. ’Wow’ such a flavourful and tasty veggie. I cooked what I bought — pan-fried lightly, with some garlic. And although I never used it uncooked (in a salad, or such), I tasted it, and really wish I had used some of what was purchased that way — I believe we would have much-enjoyed the light ’tangy, spicy’ taste.

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Photos of a couple of simple, tasty meals incorporating the gai choy as cooked and served (w/chicken drumsticks, pork chop, and steamed new potatoes.
 

decafjava

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Feb 7, 2011
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Deceptively simple, but invariably delicious.

I'd love to have this recipe, a recipe that could transform such a deceptively simple dish - an undoubted classic, of fish and potatoes - into such a sublime experience.
Me too, though I was too busy enjoying my meal and the atmosphere to ask. Anyway a couple more pics:


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The famous Pastel de Natas, from the bakery next to the Jerónimos Monastery where this was invented. Heaven.

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Not sure I will go back to canned sardines after this. So simple and so good. Heading over to the wine and beer thread...
 

Scepticalscribe

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In a coffee shop.
Me too, though I was too busy enjoying my meal and the atmosphere to ask. Anyway a couple more pics:


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The famous Pastel de Natas, from the bakery next to the Jerónimos Monastery where this was invented. Heaven.
Ah, the famous Pastel de Natas:

Wow. I am envious.

There are very few desserts that I enjoy, but this, and crème brûlée both make my list (as does tarte tatin).
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Not sure I will go back to canned sardines after this. So simple and so good. Heading over to the wine and beer thread...
While I can relate to this, as far as I am aware, Portugal does outstanding canned fish, including superb canned (or tinned, or jarred) sardines.
 
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decafjava

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I have not had Pacific oysters since leaving BC decades ago. We used to spend our summers at a resort in Fanny Bay, Vancouver island and were allowed to gather oysters from the farm as well as clams.
 

decafjava

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A nice English breakfast...


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To heck with corn flakes, sugar puffs etc. this is a real breakfast especially if an active day is ahead. Mine is usually fruit with oatmeal though eggs are a favourite of mine (without the bacon and sausage except very occasionally). I do like once a week or so a croissant or pain au chocolat.
 

xodh

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To heck with corn flakes, sugar puffs etc. this is a real breakfast especially if an active day is ahead. Mine is usually fruit with oatmeal though eggs are a favourite of mine (without the bacon and sausage except very occasionally). I do like once a week or so a croissant or pain au chocolat.
It is a treat for sure, and not an every day choice. At least not for me.

That said, all the products were sourced locally from a local farmer/butcher who still uses the very traditional hand making processes, with all the flavours you remember things tasting. It all tastes great, and keeps the local economy going.

Our local micro-bakery has just starting making croissants, so I feel a trip out now you mention in! I probably need a "beans of the day" coffee recommendation from @Scepticalscribe ?

Enjoy the day :)
 

Scepticalscribe

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Jul 29, 2008
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In a coffee shop.
To heck with corn flakes, sugar puffs etc. this is a real breakfast especially if an active day is ahead. Mine is usually fruit with oatmeal though eggs are a favourite of mine (without the bacon and sausage except very occasionally). I do like once a week or so a croissant or pain au chocolat.
Couldn't agree more.

Nowadays, (and, for decades), I never have a 'sweet' breakfast, - and do not eat cereal - instead, far preferring fresh juice, good coffee, bread, cheese, eggs, and perhaps cold cuts.

And there is nothing wrong with the "full English" (or Irish) as an occasional treat.
It is a treat for sure, and not an every day choice. At least not for me.
Agreed.
That said, all the products were sourced locally from a local farmer/butcher who still uses the very traditional hand making processes, with all the flavours you remember things tasting. It all tastes great, and keeps the local economy going.
And, again, agreed.
Our local micro-bakery has just starting making croissants, so I feel a trip out now you mention in! I probably need a "beans of the day" coffee recommendation from @Scepticalscribe ?

Enjoy the day :)
Coffee is a pretty subjective personal preference; in my case, while I love coffees from both Ethiopia, and El Salvador, not everybody does.
 
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