Topic: CROSSING THE 100-PAGE MARK (Read 3180 times)

bk · « **on:** January 10, 2017, 12:10:40 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes crossed the two-page mark, and now it is time for you to post until the crossing cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2017, 12:11:40 AM »

And the word of the day is: CREPITATE!

Michael · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2017, 03:17:09 AM »

Good Morning to all!

Michael · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2017, 03:17:55 AM »

Where are the first west coaster posters? :-) I Hope all is okay out there.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:11:39 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:12:32 AM »

SEVEN degrees.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:13:26 AM »

Tomorrow and Thursday we are to get a brief respite from these temperatures. Supposed to reach fifty where I am. I'll take it.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:17:00 AM »

I had my first carbonara just several years ago and loved it. Over the next couple of years I ordered it a couple of times at other places, where it ranged between so-so and yucky. I haven't yet been back to the original place, and I really must go there to see what the difference is ... and if there is indeed a big difference or if my tastes changed since that first time and I'm not really crazy about carbonara. Yes, this I must do.

John G. · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:17:34 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:19:10 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 10, 2017, 12:11:40 AM

And the word of the day is: CREPITATE!

Well, it is on some days more than others.

John G. · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:20:35 AM »

Jane, I started reading Proust because it had been a New Year's resolution when I was in my 40s and I never got around to it. Now I'm loving most every word and trying not to rush it.

That said, I read 12 pages last night not because I wanted to read that much but because the paragraph was that long. Yes, one paragraph.

John G. · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:22:01 AM »

I get the permanent crown this morning, so it's off to the dentist shortly.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:22:16 AM »

DR John G., which edition / translation are you reading? Enright?

John G. · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:17:39 AM »

I started with the Moncreith. But I'm now reading the series that Christopher Prendergadt edited. It's supposedly truer to the original. That I can't say, but the writing style is more conversational, less arch.

John G. · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:27:38 AM »

TOD:

If I see something on a menu with a Puttanesca sauce made with anchovies, I will likely order it above all else. There is something so rich, salty and bright about the mix of tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, olive oil and crushed red peppers that I can't resist. I'm drooling as I type this. I may have to make some soon.

But I don't think it's right to eat that much garlic before going to the dentist.

John G. · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:36:33 AM »

And here's a puttanesca sauce I'm going to try. The writer talks about adding lemon zest, which I think would be wonderful. I also like her explanation of the name, which sounds more plausible than the urban legend about it having originated in houses of ill repute.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/10/23/puttanesca_sauce_etymology_and_recipe_prostitutes_have_nothing_to_do_with.html

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:55:18 AM »

Good morning, all! This morning at 7:30 I rescheduled my physical therapy for tomorrow morning and went back to bed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:56:09 AM »

Now that I am moving about, I am pondering my day.. I need to accomplish some real house cleaning.

FJL · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:00:05 AM »

TOD (other than dishes made at home by family of course):
The Penne gorgonzola from Pietrasanta restaurant
The mozzarella fritte from Uncle Mario's restaurant

John G. · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:09:24 AM »

BK is mentioned in Buddy Bregman's obit.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/buddy-bregman-dead-arranger-composer-music-producer-was-86-962588

FJL · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:09:39 AM »

TOD: favorite overall meals at restaurants would be a tie between the very elegant Il Tinello in New York and the down-to-earth "Lady and the Tramp" restaurant at Magic Kingdom in Disney World

Druxy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:44:05 AM »

BK,

I wish I could write as fast as you.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:46:33 AM »

Good news about DR KERRY!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:46:46 AM »

Continued writing vibes for MR BK.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:47:26 AM »

Windy and gloomy here today.....weather wise....but not cold....although the wind makes it feel much colder than the thermometer says....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:47:56 AM »

TOD:

Good old spaghetti and meatballs!

Amy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:55:07 AM »

TOD:
I love virtually all Italian food. My favorite restaurant was called something like Westwood Pasta, but it wasn't located in Westwood, which was odd. Papa Louie's in Santa Monica was also wonderful with the most amazing garlic bread, but that's gone too. Anyway, we have a Bucca di Beppo very near us that we like, but it's not nearly as fun with only two people since it's family style. I would be very hard pressed to pick a favorite. I do love a good linguini with clams, either red or white sauce. Lasagna is also wonderful. And then there's ravioli with a good pesto sauce. And a simple bolognese can be heavenly too. There's just too many to choose from.

FJL · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2017, 08:38:02 AM »

Congrats to BK on your very round millstone of 88,000!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** January 10, 2017, 08:55:46 AM »

Quote from: FJL on January 10, 2017, 08:38:02 AM

Congrats to BK on your very round millstone of 88,000!

Wow. Good catch, FJL.

John G. · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2017, 09:03:42 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on January 10, 2017, 07:44:05 AM

BK,

I wish I could write as fast as you.

I'll second that.

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