[Buxtehude]

If Jerusalem Artichokes weren't such a pain in the rump to peel, I'd surely eat more of them.<br><br>
I hope they don't take it personally.

 

[Buxtehude]

Have any of you ever had "Black Cake?"<br><br>
It's a bit like Trinidad's version of fruit cake. I read an article about it recently. Pretty time intensive.

 

[Buxtehude]

Speaking of Trinidad, check out this website loaded with recipes from that neck of the woods.<br><br>
I'm in love.<br><br><a href="http://trinigourmet.com/" target="_blank">http://trinigourmet.com/</a>

 

[Buxtehude]

I bought a tortilla press last night. I've not made my own tortillas before.<br><br>
So tonight, I have a hot date with a bag of masa harina.<br><br><i>Caliente</i>, suckas!

 

[Gingerbread]

We have a press. I don't think we've used it yet. I say "we" meaning my SO who does most of the cooking <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br><br>
Good luck with the tortilla making! A local Tex-Mex restaurant makes their own where you can watch. It's cool.

 

[diablita]

very cool! how's the date going? didn't you want to ask us what to wear for it, like antag?

 

[Buxtehude]

Wow, I have a sweet, sweet love hangover from my hot harina date. I'm even a little sore.<br><br>
It took a few tries to crank out a decent approximation of a tortilla, but it was worth it. The recipe that came with the press called for far too much water.<br><br>
I had it with some green chili I made from a recipe in Gourmet magazine. Yeah. I ate like a freakin' queen last night.

 

[Gingerbread]

Oh, now I'm really hungry!<br><br>
Sounds great, bux. So when I visit you, you'll be providing us with a royal meal created with homemade tortillas?

 

[Buxtehude]

Sure. I will even have servants standing by to fan us with palm leaves.<br><br>
(that seems sort of royal...?)

 

[fatmantrying]

<----will fan for corn tortillas

 

[Buxtehude]

Hah!<br><br>
(and <i>do</i> come back often to post any random and fun thoughts about food)

 

[Buxtehude]

Here's a fun little piece about food in France:<br><br><a href="http://usfoodpolicy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://usfoodpolicy.blogspot.com/</a>

 

[The Divine Miss M]

I love food. I get so upset when it disappoints me.

 

[fatmantrying]

Panini Machines have been very very good to me.

 

[Buxtehude]

Hmm. I've never tried using one of those. Do you have one at home? What sorts of sandwiches do you make?<br><br>
Divine Miss M: what food has recently disappointed you? It's alright to cry. We're here to help!

 

[Buxtehude]

So, I bought some lard today:<br><br><img alt="" src="http://www.texmex.net/Graphics/lard.gif" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br>
I'm using it to make flour tortillas.<br><br>
Anyway, if you've ever had issues or fears about food, I heartily encourage you to go out and buy some lard; it's incredibly liberating. You can look at the cashier and the other folks waiting in line and say "Yeah. I'm buying lard. What's it to ya?"<br><br><i>You can even throw it away as soon as you get home, without using it!</i><br><br>
Be free. Buy lard.

 

[The Divine Miss M]

I had a piece of cake that looked wonderful. . .<br><br><br>
but it was not<br><br><br>
and I was sad. <img alt="sad2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif">

 

[fatmantrying]

Yes, my son gave me one for Christmas. I love it!<br><br>
You can make any kind of sandwich with pretty much any kind of bread. You really don't even need an actual specialized press.<br><br><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Grilled-Veggie-Panini" target="_blank">http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Grilled-Veggie-Panini</a><br><br>
I typically make three varieties. A Cuban, a grilled chicken pesto with grilled peppers, or a grilled portobello and veggies. YUM!

 

[Buxtehude]

I love a good Cuban sandwich. Thanks for the link!

 

[altoids]

My favorite kind of cake is chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. And it has to be homemade.