Posts by thegardenguru

Hokey smokes! I just had shrimp and scallop enchiladas today at Dos Corallitos. REALLY. And what am I going to do with my seafood lasgana with gruyere recipe? Do I tell everyone who said they loved it that they are radicals? Tuna...

It seems to me that the original poster (Kalach) wanted us to help him authenticize "carpaccio". I offer that it is not a word that can be etymologized into some parts that will help Kalach figure out what carpaccio really...

Good thing I'm still listening. Yep, the former owner of Harry's Bar in Venice (Joe) gave the dish the name "carpaccio" based on the name of the painter. "Carpaccio" is someone's name, not a "word". That...

I sear mine. Add stock. Cover. Bake at 325°F for 3 hours. Falling off the bone. And moist. I always braise lamb shanks with whtie wine, not that that matters. Joe

I don't know why I can't find it in the Italian dictionaries either. I know the alphabet -- both English and Italian -- and I still cannot find it. These are language dictionaries, by the way, not cooking dictionaries. Could that be...

I am reminded of a story told to me by a dear friend of mine, a woman from France. She moved, as a young woman, to the United States. To North Carolina first for a few years and then to Texas for several more. She did, indeed, pick...

Since the original poster has yet to return to clarify what the real issue is here, I'm going to assume for now that he wants a better description of "carpaccio". From what I know, "carpaccio" is not an Italian food...

and... There are some really good -- tasty and nutritious -- recipes for protein/energy bars on the web. 99% of those sold commercially have issues. You can make large batches of them and freeze them. Joe

My favorite breakfasts used to be thin frittatas wrapped in a steamed (microwave) tortilla or stuffed into a fresh pita half. Whether I took them on the go or not. The innards -- aside from eggs -- were usually already-cooked...

HANGTOWN FRY Makes 3 or 4 Ingredients 8 thick slices peppered bacon ½ cup white cornmeal Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 dozen ...