Topic: DREAMING OF ROQUEFORT (Read 27611 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #90 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:00:53 PM »

Thank you to DRs JRand, George, and Jane for the congrats for our nephew! We don't know details yet, but Richard is going to call his brother (Chris' dad) this evening.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #91 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:01:02 PM »

TOD: Clothing-I would like to see a return to popularity of shoes without insanely high heels. One of the actresses on the red carpet last night said she was wearing 9 inch heels. If you stepped on an uneven surface, seems like you would snap your ankle in half! I blame the porn industry for making this a requirement to look sexy. These shoes weren't made for walking!

Food stuffs...no one seems to know how to make an old-fashioned ice cream soda anymore. Bring 'em back!

Jane · « **Reply #92 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:01:25 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on February 25, 2013, 11:02:55 AM

DR Jane I agree aout Stacey Keibler and Sandra Bullock's dresses. Very pretty. I also thought Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lawrence both looked stunning.

Yes they did.

Ginny · « **Reply #93 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:01:46 PM »

In addition to $111 worth of groceries, it looks like I brought home Page 4!

Jane · « **Reply #94 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:02:19 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 25, 2013, 12:33:12 PM

Just heard from Dolores' son that she had a full hip replacement this afternoon and that the surgery went well. He hasn't seen his mom yet. I would imagine she's still under the affect of the anesthesia.

RECOVERY VIBES!!!

What about her hand?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #95 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:03:00 PM »

TOD, continued--

Still thinking about foodstuffs I wish would come back. But that actually ties in so strongly with foodstuff VENUES I wish would come back, that I shall list a few. I miss the ubiquitous cafeterias we grew up with in the 1960s. And speaking of ubiquitous, the Howard Johnson's chain (now that I'm old enough to appreciate it!). And Royal Castle, a White Castle imitation (but unique and wonderful in its own right) that flourished mostly in the South, I think, but there was at least one in Cleveland. In fact, I'd have to say that Royal Castle is one of my Rosebuds, food-wise.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #96 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:04:24 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on February 25, 2013, 01:01:02 PM

Food stuffs...no one seems to know how to make an old-fashioned ice cream soda anymore. Bring 'em back!

cf. Howard Johnson's!

And of course dime store and drug store lunch counters and soda fountains. Want!!!

Jane · « **Reply #97 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:05:41 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on February 25, 2013, 01:01:02 PM

TOD: Clothing-I would like to see a return to popularity of shoes without insanely high heels. One of the actresses on the red carpet last night said she was wearing 9 inch heels. If you stepped on an uneven surface, seems like you would snap your ankle in half! I blame the porn industry for making this a requirement to look sexy. These shoes weren't made for walking!

Food stuffs...no one seems to know how to make an old-fashioned ice cream soda anymore. Bring 'em back!

I have no idea how anyone can walk in 9" heels!!!!

So true about the ice cream soda's.

John G. · « **Reply #98 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:06:35 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 25, 2013, 12:46:14 PM

Quote from: bk on February 24, 2013, 11:28:11 PM

JULIANA HANSEN – LIVE AT STERLING’S UPSTAIRS AT THE FEDERAL

I like the cover.

I do, too.

Jane · « **Reply #99 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:06:43 PM »

I wish Baskin Robbins would bring back their English Toffee ice cream.

John G. · « **Reply #100 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:07:28 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on February 25, 2013, 01:01:02 PM

TOD: Clothing-I would like to see a return to popularity of shoes without insanely high heels. One of the actresses on the red carpet last night said she was wearing 9 inch heels. If you stepped on an uneven surface, seems like you would snap your ankle in half! I blame the porn industry for making this a requirement to look sexy. These shoes weren't made for walking!

Food stuffs...no one seems to know how to make an old-fashioned ice cream soda anymore. Bring 'em back!

Yes. I could use an ice cream soda right now. Cherry was always my favorite.

John G. · « **Reply #101 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:08:10 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 25, 2013, 01:02:19 PM

Quote from: John G. on February 25, 2013, 12:33:12 PM
Just heard from Dolores' son that she had a full hip replacement this afternoon and that the surgery went well. He hasn't seen his mom yet. I would imagine she's still under the affect of the anesthesia.

RECOVERY VIBES!!!

What about her hand?

It was just hurt, but not broken.

John G. · « **Reply #102 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:08:47 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on February 25, 2013, 01:00:53 PM

Thank you to DRs JRand, George, and Jane for the congrats for our nephew! We don't know details yet, but Richard is going to call his brother (Chris' dad) this evening.

And more congratulations.

Jane · « **Reply #103 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:09:48 PM »

I wish Allen Wertz Candies, of Los Angeles, would return with their chocolate mints sticks. Their licorice and honey comb were also the best.

Jane · « **Reply #104 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:10:13 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 25, 2013, 01:08:10 PM

Quote from: Jane on February 25, 2013, 01:02:19 PM
Quote from: John G. on February 25, 2013, 12:33:12 PM
Just heard from Dolores' son that she had a full hip replacement this afternoon and that the surgery went well. He hasn't seen his mom yet. I would imagine she's still under the affect of the anesthesia.

RECOVERY VIBES!!!

What about her hand?
It was just hurt, but not broken.

Very good!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #105 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:10:26 PM »

And I really mourn the dearth (and death) of true coffee shops. Yes, there are still plenty of them out there, along with the somewhat equivalent northeast "diner" variant. But the ones we've lost, someone should have hanged for it: the three Ship's in Los Angeles. Coffee Dan's, of course, which I apparently was privileged to discover and eat in a few times just before it vanished. Mr. D's in Marina Del Rey. I could name a few in my other home towns, but the names (if I could remember the names) wouldn't mean anything to anyone else.

George · « **Reply #106 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:25:49 PM »

Topic of the Day:

Foodstuffs that I'd love to bring back:
Hostess Suzy Q's
Hostess Cupcakes
Hostess Orange Cupcakes
Hostess Ho-Hos
Hostess Ding Dongs
Hostess Twinkies

Ginny · « **Reply #107 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:31:29 PM »

Let's all go to Graeter's for chocolate sodas made with chocolate ice cream!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #108 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:34:12 PM »

Yes, in my limited experience at Graeter's, they are a local treasure.

bk · « **Reply #109 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:40:10 PM »

I find it impossible these days to get anything even approaching great fried clams, which were, of course, a HoJo staple, although the best I ever had was at the Hamlet. For about three years they served up a brilliant fried catfish and clams platter that was my favorite thing.

bk · « **Reply #110 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:40:52 PM »

I've been printing out orders, answering e-mails, and getting ready for the rehearsal at three-thirty. I guess I'll mosey on over to the mail place and see what's what.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #111 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:02:28 PM »

Thanks to DR JOHN G for the Dolores report.

DR CHAS SMITH did you ever frequent the Garrett Coffee House run by Terrea Lea? 923 N Fairfax......you may be too young to have gone there....

Ginny · « **Reply #112 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:08:59 PM »

Continued vibes for Dolores!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #113 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:14:15 PM »

Quote from: Jrand62 on February 25, 2013, 02:02:28 PM

DR CHAS SMITH did you ever frequent the Garrett Coffee House run by Terrea Lea? 923 N Fairfax......you may be too young to have gone there....

No, I don't recognize the name or location.

John G. · « **Reply #114 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:17:09 PM »

TOD 2:

I wish they would bring back Wink, a grapefruit soda that Canada Dry used to make. Mexican Fresca, made with real sugar, is close.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:22:35 PM »

I have not had a good lemon meringue pie in a long time. I miss Webster's in Los Angeles.

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:23:11 PM »

Custard pie. No one ever makes custard pies anymore.

John G. · « **Reply #117 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:25:45 PM »

17 inches of snow has fallen in Amarillo, Texas, today. Glad that's 8 hours or so north of here.

John G. · « **Reply #118 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:26:30 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 25, 2013, 02:23:11 PM

Custard pie. No one ever makes custard pies anymore.

You need to come to San Antonio. Buttermilk pie, chess pie and a favorite of mine, lime chess pie are all available at numerous places around town.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #119 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:33:17 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 25, 2013, 10:51:53 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 25, 2013, 10:20:38 AM
Quote from: Doug R on February 25, 2013, 10:18:47 AM
Quote from: Jrand62 on February 25, 2013, 05:32:01 AM
I just wish people would dress up more today.....

NEWS FLASH: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PAIR OF DRESS JEANS. JEANS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR WEDDINGS OR FUNERALS.....JUST BARELY APPROPRIATE FOR GRADUATIONS AND EVENINGS AT THE THEATRE!!!

Very much agree with you DR Jrand62. Wanting to dress casually is usually just an excuse to dress scruffily.

I'll throw my vote in with this one, too, even though I'm probably as guilty of scruff as anyone.

I am scruff.

I am Ron. Glad to make your acquaintance.

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