tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.comments2022-11-08T03:45:51.353-08:00LECTORI SALUTEM!Parintachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701216747900344858noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-36963797723406721952009-08-24T10:22:56.201-07:002009-08-24T10:22:56.201-07:00I'm behind in my reading...it think it's e...I'm behind in my reading...it think it's emblematic of your egg euphoria that both Japanese sushi chefs and French chefs are judged by their eggs. In Japan, perfect tamago is the sign of a great sushi chef and in France, it's the ability to make a perfect omlette...I don't think that's coincidence, brother...Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872169926753484722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-76099097811764715212009-08-11T19:38:46.482-07:002009-08-11T19:38:46.482-07:00I too remember the early days of Bevenuto's wh...I too remember the early days of Bevenuto's when they had a proper bruschetta bread and the entrees where made to share. As you said, they still make good food, but it’s not like it was back when you really felt that you’d found a unique place. It’s a damn shame we didn’t become friends sooner, I can only imagine the conversations between us getting louder and louder over a bottle of wine in those early glorious days.<br /> For the record, the Greek salad is blah especially compared to Sun View across the street where they make it properly with anchovies and feta cheese. As my wife pointed out, however, I’m the idiot that ordered a Greek dish from and Italian restaurant. <br /><br />I think you need to be a bit optimistic. America is becoming less homoginistic in its tastes. Take beer for example, even as the super breweries keep merging, craft brews are making real advances on market share every year. I’d like to think the same thing can happen to restaurants.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235154079912025871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-27389950158066587892009-03-25T07:27:00.000-07:002009-03-25T07:27:00.000-07:00I'd say that the first rule is inspired by Depeche...I'd say that the first rule is inspired by <A HREF="http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/depeche+mode/people+are+people_20039333.html" REL="nofollow">Depeche Mode</A>. The tune seems to sum up a lot of your thoughts nicely, in fact.<BR/><BR/>But the Muppets work, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010953181256940447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-10838521288147887932009-03-14T20:15:00.000-07:002009-03-14T20:15:00.000-07:00Well glad to see you're writing again. It'll be g...Well glad to see you're writing again. It'll be good to see if each rule has a Muppet-theme kinda thing going for it orrrr .......<BR/><BR/>(kidding)<BR/><BR/>Welcome back. Sincerely.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-64520289934703271652009-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:002009-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:00Wow - just wow. I wish I had half as much smarts a...Wow - just wow. I wish I had half as much smarts as you sir. Well done.The Cutting Edge of Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397251224475925555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-18508285332317011842008-10-07T16:27:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:27:00.000-07:00It could also have been a lemon cake mix with lemo...It could also have been a lemon cake mix with lemon juice and zest - it was quite lemony. But as they've discussed on ATK and GE, you just can't make cake that moist and perfectly textured from scratch. And if you can, I want the recipe.<BR/><BR/>I don't make candied sweet potatoes - I make sweet potato casserole. And yes, it's better. ;) But believe me, there is definitely more Doug's in our future.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165643461832529770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-44915532612769584342008-09-30T15:35:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:35:00.000-07:00When you finally trek to your TRUE home in the PNW...When you finally trek to your TRUE home in the PNW, I'll show you several such places in Portland...and an entire chain that will make you lustful for our livable lifestyle:<BR/>http://www.mcmenamins.com/<BR/>Please note how many historic buildings (SCHOOLS, even?!) this local "chain" has renovated and turned into establishments you'd like...they also have some concert venues and loud places, too, but most of them are exactly what you seek...Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872169926753484722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-69573517499490216372008-09-23T14:53:00.000-07:002008-09-23T14:53:00.000-07:00I actually did e-mail it to them. Never did get a ...I actually did e-mail it to them. Never did get a response.Parintachinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701216747900344858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-56909029831549983852008-09-23T12:08:00.000-07:002008-09-23T12:08:00.000-07:00Great post. Sums up the feel of Cloud 9 well. I li...Great post. Sums up the feel of Cloud 9 well. I live a 5 minute walk away and still don't find myself going there very often. And you know what? Every time I've gone the food has been excellent. This place has potential to be great, but it's definitely missing something.<BR/><BR/>You should mail this post to the owner.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695095042975338721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-32119861924986687422008-09-08T20:20:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:20:00.000-07:00Wow! OK, That was cool.(While the embedded vid wa...Wow! OK, That was cool.<BR/>(While the embedded vid was removed, I found the following on You Tube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKK933KK6Gg Pretty neat.Dana @ Cooking At Cafe Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102963024838229976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-68768340421136738292008-06-24T22:01:00.000-07:002008-06-24T22:01:00.000-07:00Ever had your brand-spanking, glimmery-white Wii F...Ever had your brand-spanking, glimmery-white Wii Fit tell you you're not just overweight, but obese? Ouch. I feel ya.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010953181256940447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-58822019066497954712008-06-22T17:28:00.000-07:002008-06-22T17:28:00.000-07:00I completely understand. I have been there, hell ...I completely understand. I have been there, hell I am there.<BR/><BR/>I've had weight loss surgery, and I'm still there. <BR/><BR/>You are exactly right, it's the relationship you have with food.<BR/><BR/>More than one person who has pictures that they used to be heavy and is now a healthy weight gave me advice that I have never used, because I'm too chicken. I've seen what it can do for other people, but I'm too chicken to do it. <BR/><BR/>I'm getting to the point where I have finally understood that I can't do it by myself, my love for food and all the things you describe in your eloquent post are real.<BR/><BR/>People tell me this particular thing is the key, and in my case is the additional tool I need to add to my toolbox to complete the process making my relationship with food healthy.<BR/><BR/>Email me or PM me if you want to know what they said.<BR/><BR/>I know all too well that unwanted advice, especially regarding this subject falls on deaf ears.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/><BR/>Char<BR/><BR/>http://lifedramatic.spaces.live.com~lifedramatic~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15985763001059545599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-72910132973194545892008-05-21T21:25:00.000-07:002008-05-21T21:25:00.000-07:00So, I just RSS'd your blog into my outlook client,...So, I just RSS'd your blog into my outlook client, bro, so I will always get the latest when it's still smokin' :DSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872169926753484722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-22579593989345154332008-05-21T15:31:00.000-07:002008-05-21T15:31:00.000-07:00Some year when you & da mizzuz wanna get away, I'l...Some year when you & da mizzuz wanna get away, I'll recommend ya' come to SF for the Valentine's Day Pillow Fight at Justin Herman Plaza (just across from the Ferry Building, aka "Foodie Heaven"). Messy? Sure it is, but totally worth it. The laughter heard actually drowns out the rest of the city sounds, if only for a few minutes.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-49869480640658123812008-05-17T04:20:00.000-07:002008-05-17T04:20:00.000-07:00Aww Pari I'm blushing, thanks for the nice comment...Aww Pari I'm blushing, thanks for the nice comment! It's nice to hear something like that. When I look at other "big time blogger" sites I think my photos are shit compared to theirs. I have a measly little digital camera. I long for my dream camera (Nikon D80), but that will have to wait for now. I can give you 2 tips that have helped me out a lot. Shoot in natural light when at all possible and go in deep. Close up's really have the wow factor when it comes to food porn. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to see that you too now will be yelling at your loved ones before they take a bite "DON'T I haven't taken a picture for my blog!" <BR/><BR/>Welcome to the club man.The Cutting Edge of Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397251224475925555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-22858539157159768952008-05-06T17:27:00.000-07:002008-05-06T17:27:00.000-07:00I *love* that this is spreading!! :-DI *love* that this is spreading!! :-DJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-32798185342862219182008-04-24T17:51:00.000-07:002008-04-24T17:51:00.000-07:00Interesting visual:"Soooo ... watcha' in for?""Who...Interesting visual:<BR/><BR/>"Soooo ... watcha' in for?"<BR/>"Who me? I was just ummm heatin' up some Ramen."<BR/>"Oh yeah man, I hear ya'. That quote unquote Ramen gets ya' everytime."<BR/><BR/>It's when you stop taking things for granted that you see how much you're really blessed with. Good for you, Pari.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-30360863657122250682008-04-23T11:40:00.000-07:002008-04-23T11:40:00.000-07:00LOL. Bland - featuring prominently in your Day 1 ...LOL. <BR/>Bland - featuring prominently in your Day 1 and my Day 2 posts.<BR/><BR/>I love Ramen. <BR/>(I'm strange. It's one of those comfort foods from college. You were broke, you were hungry, and you curls up with a nice steaming bowl of...well, mostly salt, and noodles. It's prolly no surprise that my favorite kind is "pork" flavored. Loose interpretation and all.<BR/><BR/>Pari, I LOVE that we taking different paths on this. I'm learning a lot from your posts.<BR/><BR/>OK, now I'm gonna close my eyes and imagine driving North, getting a big Kat hug...and eating a snausage and brat smorgasborg.<BR/>-DDana @ Cooking At Cafe Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102963024838229976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-18412494011456910622008-04-22T12:21:00.000-07:002008-04-22T12:21:00.000-07:00"Fall to Grace" will not be written this week in o..."Fall to Grace" will not be written this week in order to highlight the following 2 blogs:<BR/>"Cookin At Cafe D!"<BR/>and<BR/>"LECTORI SALUTEM!""<BR/><BR/>Go Bryan Go Bryan Go Bryan Go!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-1932653843741609932008-04-21T10:11:00.000-07:002008-04-21T10:11:00.000-07:00Pari,I'm humbled by your comments - especially sin...Pari,<BR/>I'm humbled by your comments - especially since I highly value your opinion.<BR/><BR/>Glad to have the company.<BR/>-DanaDana @ Cooking At Cafe Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102963024838229976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-15032385652698697152008-04-18T17:08:00.000-07:002008-04-18T17:08:00.000-07:00I'm just shocked you're going to eat - gasp! - sto...I'm just shocked you're going to eat - gasp! - <I>store brand</I> peanut butter.<BR/><BR/>All kidding aside, I'm proud of you, Pumpkin. And will be cheering you on from the sidelines.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165643461832529770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-19150567475540070532008-04-16T14:54:00.000-07:002008-04-16T14:54:00.000-07:00Mmmmmmm but the best, most exquisite part of your ...Mmmmmmm but the best, most exquisite part of your experience isn't that you had it, Bryan - it's that you were aware enough to take notice *AND* appreciate it. After all - it was there for all to enjoy, how many did?<BR/><BR/>Heck - that you shared it here is your gift to us - so thank you. :-)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-20408183527620351682008-04-15T16:08:00.000-07:002008-04-15T16:08:00.000-07:00What perfect timing. I just came in from unearthin...What perfect timing. I just came in from unearthing some of my perennials, dirt still under my fingernails, spring itching my nose, and I sit and read your lovely post. Thank you for that.The Cutting Edge of Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397251224475925555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-52271147648524416502008-03-24T11:11:00.000-07:002008-03-24T11:11:00.000-07:00That was an amazing tribute. I never thought I wo...That was an amazing tribute. I never thought I would regret not getting into D&D when some of my friends were doing it.<BR/><BR/>After reading your tribute I wish I had more than ever now.<BR/><BR/>C<BR/><BR/>http://lifedramatic.spaces.live.com~lifedramatic~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15985763001059545599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538130738821663554.post-38733012270455232552008-03-24T09:48:00.000-07:002008-03-24T09:48:00.000-07:00Hey Pari,Yep, that fresh taste of milk - I didn't ...Hey Pari,<BR/>Yep, that fresh taste of milk - I didn't understand it till I tasted it. <BR/><BR/>A refreshing clean flavor that I didn't know existed. Previously I thought whole milk tasted thick and skim tasted watery. But, whole milk can be a non-fatty medium mouth feel with a full-on milky flavor.<BR/><BR/>I was just telling my sis that when she is in town, I'm taking her to the local place for the most amazing milkshake. And, if you are ever in Chi-town, I'll take you and Beenie there there, too. ;)<BR/><BR/>It's milk-a-licious!<BR/>DDana @ Cooking At Cafe Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102963024838229976noreply@blogger.com