Topic: FAREWELL 2022, WELCOME 2023! (Read 25116 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #90 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:45:08 AM »

I'm "assuming" steak sandwiches are still a thing, but I'll bet they aren't quite the thing they were in the mid-late 20th century.

I had a great one on an early-1970s trip to NYC, at the famous Brasserie just off Park Avenue. That was a wonderful place, and I treasure my couple of memories of it. When I moved here in 1989, I went to see if it was still there, and -- if I'm not mixing up the memories -- it was, then, and I had a meal there, but it didn't seem quite the same. I remember that when it finally closed, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth.

John G. · « **Reply #91 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:45:10 AM »

Four!

John G. · « **Reply #92 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:46:00 AM »

You’re right, ChasSmith. Steak sandwiches aren’t what they used to be.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #93 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:48:11 AM »

Yes, fried seafood is a fine thing, DR John G., but especially as a treat in places like Coney Island and other northeastern beach towns and amusement areas along the New Jersey or New England coasts.

John G. · « **Reply #94 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:48:22 AM »

Now Spencer is Delmonico ….

https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/spencer-steak

John G. · « **Reply #95 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:48:51 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on December 31, 2022, 07:48:11 AM

Yes, fried seafood is a fine thing, DR John G., but especially as a treat in places like Coney Island and other northeastern beach towns and amusement areas along the New Jersey or New England coasts.

Fried clams!

John G. · « **Reply #96 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:49:52 AM »

Off to try taking a shower.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #97 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:54:24 AM »

Just checked back -- BK also mentioned Costco fish sticks. Maybe that's what I should try, because a lot of their brands (Kirkland or whatever) of various and sundry things are of better quality than the brands at the supermarkets. And there will certainly be a price benefit.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #98 on:** December 31, 2022, 07:55:14 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2022, 07:48:22 AM

Now Spencer is Delmonico ….

https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/spencer-steak

Oh my god, do I want that. Right now.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #99 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:03:31 AM »

Tonight we are doing our zoom thing (actually, I'm not sure Kristi uses zoom for these, might be something else) with the small group of friends who have been the usual suspects at our New Year's Eve gatherings over the past ten years or more. It went to being online with the pandemic in 2020, we kept it that way last year, and we decided to do it once more this time. For one thing, the new outbreaks are just ridiculous this season, and for another, we simply aren't ready, energy wise, to host anything at the house. Maybe next year we'll get that energy back, and feel better about doing it.

Anyhoo, I'll be checking in here off and on as well.

singdaw · « **Reply #100 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:18:54 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 31, 2022, 07:46:00 AM

Steak sandwiches aren’t what they used to be.

Nor am I.

singdaw · « **Reply #101 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:19:55 AM »

And he would have gotten away with it, darn it, if it hadn't been for those meddling kids.

singdaw · « **Reply #102 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:23:02 AM »

We had ~~whore~~ hoar frost overnight.

singdaw · « **Reply #103 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:23:18 AM »

Freezing fog.

John G. · « **Reply #104 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:23:59 AM »

The hand survived the shower, and now will the noses of anyone who comes near me.

singdaw · « **Reply #105 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:24:45 AM »

As opposed to frozen Foghorn Leghorn.

singdaw · « **Reply #106 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:25:18 AM »

I'm sure you feel better now, DR John G.

singdaw · « **Reply #107 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:31:56 AM »

I just saw a recipe for an avocado cilantro crema that makes me want to run to the grocery store immediately.

John G. · « **Reply #108 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:37:51 AM »

Watching a powerful 1930 movie called David Golder. It’s a French film from France about a businessman in poor health. His despicable family want to bleed him dry. For an early talkie the sound is excellent, including a beach scene that predates From Here to Eternity.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #109 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:53:31 AM »

I finally remembered to look up chicken fricassee. Yes, I'd enjoying trying that. Might have had it as a kid, but I don't remember.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #110 on:** December 31, 2022, 08:55:09 AM »

Here's another:

Is Waldorf salad still a thing? It was a common thing when I was a young kid, we'd even have it at home, but I don't know when I last saw or heard of it anywhere.

singdaw · « **Reply #111 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:10:20 AM »

Glad to hear you are feeling better, DR Laura.

singdaw · « **Reply #112 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:10:31 AM »

Hoping to hear the same from DR vixmom

singdaw · « **Reply #113 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:11:24 AM »

I haven't seen Waldorf salad on menus in a long while. It used to be ubiquitous.

Jane · « **Reply #114 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:46:13 AM »

DR Singdaw, nice memories of baking with your mother.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:48:49 AM »

From DR George:

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They were all born in 1929! Amazing, isn't it?

That is amazing.

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:49:49 AM »

Fish sticks are a food that has always made me gag.

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:51:19 AM »

Maybe they wouldn't make me gag anymore but I do not plan on finding out.

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** December 31, 2022, 09:57:36 AM »

Quote from: Laura on December 31, 2022, 06:52:27 AM

I'm feeling pretty much back to normal today, except for some sinus stuff.

Still not fun but I am glad you are almost normal.

Jane · « **Reply #119 on:** December 31, 2022, 10:01:04 AM »

Quote from: Jrand72 on December 31, 2022, 07:21:32 AM

I have never had a lamb chop.

Wow. I ate them all the time growing up. I much preferred them to steak.

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