Bite the one you love said their advertisement — It’s not this Pup ‘N’ Taco. I want to kiss its face, not eat it. The real Pup ‘N’ Taco sold Hot Dogs, Tacos, Pastrami Sandwiches and more, and no longer exists. Ninety-nine stores were bought by Taco Bell ending the chain in 1984.
04/16/12 Update: Just so you know, the pictured is not served by Taco Dawg either. 😉
Turning to Gary Larson while feeding a cold and fixing code to the wrongly displayed ad at top.
Just kidding — It’s not recommended.
What’s the trick for consistent easy shell removal from a hard boiled Egg? I’ve read and tried many different processes, but (obviously) haven’t found one that consistently works.
Sometimes it’s really bad and sadly not exaggerated above, but…
They still taste good with the perfect blend of Mayo, Mustard, Vinegar and S & P. I’ll have to research all again and officially test and document the processes — Only venting about it now. Who is the authority on this? I want easy shell removal every time. Is it too much to ask?
Why not any of these flavors? Dog Food could be part of Bertie Bott’s — Great for practical jokes (my favorite) or a Jelly Belly Fear Factor Game. I’ll host, but won’t play. Would you?
You dropped food on the floor — Do you eat it? Was it sticky? Did anyone see you? Questions to start the decision process and answers above, if you can read them. It‘s funny.
While contemplating the next color in Nibbles of Tidbits’ Food Coloring Series, The Funny and The Bad will be similarly featured in photographs in between — Fortunately The Good usually prevails here, and we laugh at the funny and learn from the bad that happens around FOOD and in life. This prelude is a taste of funny that can also be bad. I’ve experienced 7 of the Food-Related Injuries identified above, most commonly Wasabi Nose. How about you?
Pescadou Bistro gladly discovered during Newport Beach Restaurant Week.
Must have passed it a hundred times on Newport Boulevard and finally dined in. It was a Wednesday when there is no corkage fee. We didn’t know it until we saw patron after patron walk in with a bottle of Wine. Next time I’m bringin’ a bottle too (most did), and won’t feel stupid — Always thought it awkward, but it’s smart when no corkage. Who’s stupid now?
Enlightened is the word — We ordered from the restaurant week and regular menu, as many French specialties sounded good, and previously reported about Pescadou Bistro’s Paté.
Don’t have exact names of the pictured here, but confidently state ALL was a pleasure.
A toast with Wine on the tab, to the Paté, Salad with Wild Boar Salami and Gold Potato, Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Grilled Lamb Chops and “Gigot” Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb. Santé!
And to one of the best desserts I’ve ever had — It doesn’t look all that, especially in the photo below, but DANG, it was taste-TEE and unfortunately not on their regular menu. It should be.
Described as an Ice Cream Parfait with Candied Fruit and Red Raspberry Sauce, it was extraordinaire. I hope to have IT again. And Foie Gras, before the end of the year (preferably on a Wednesday) — It’s at Pescadou Bistro, until it’s banned from being sold in California next year. I’m not keen on the politics of it and recommend the Bistro become a speakeasy for it. There’s a lot more to say and write about it, but on a different blog.
Back to Pescadou — Stop in for dinner (only) ahead of passing it by. It’s romantic too.
Searching for a Dip to utilize a jar of Sun Dried Tomatoes, I came across Ina Garten’s Sun-Dried Tomato Dip or a variation of it, over and over again. It didn’t sound all that terrific to me, but thought it had to be good if people keep making it — Well, that’s not necessarily so. I didn’t like it. Similar ingredients make more sense in Ina’s Pan-Fried Onion Dip, which is phenomenal.
You can lead a Lobster Claw to Butter and Lemon, but you can’t make it taste good. Well, it appears I can’t. Maybe you can. Lobster Claws often seem rubbery and too bland to me. I’d been craving Lobster for some time now and was told it’s on sale at Gelsons. It was time.
On the way home from work with nothing planned, I decided to treat myself, so I thought.
That all sounds terrific, but I gotta kill it. Oh crap, I’m having a flashback. First in ten, don’t do it again — In other words, I bought my first Live Lobster over ten years ago, but had someone else prepare it. I just couldn’t do it. And it didn’t help that a friend was holding it up like a puppet saying…”Don’t kill me.” I now remember it’s not an enjoyable process.
Just Do It — I was fairly prepared to cook it this time, but discovered new issues.
I followed the boiling instructions above, though think steaming Lobster is probably better.
Unfortunately this process did not yield the generous, tender, sweet meat I was hoping for.
This Lobster’s meat was tough, semi-sweet, watery and sparse — Not good.
And then there’s the Lobster Roe in the middle of the tail, which appears to run parallel to the Lobster’s waste/vein/poop, I don’t know. I removed both before eating the tail meat. Not fun. And the worst part is prematurely diving into a cross-section of the Lobster Tail, before discovering the roe-poo — Yuck. Though some consider it a gourmet treat, I don’t.
After all was cut out, there was hardly any meat — My Lobster naivety is gone, I think?!
I learned a lot, and firmly prefer that a grilled, cleaned, fat Lobster Tail (only) be served to me.
Gelsons will steam the Whole Lobster for you at no extra charge — I was tempted, but had to prepare it (at least once) myself. Check, done. It’s not as easy and fruitful as it seems.
Definitely not into mall traffic on so-called Black Friday — No way Jose, opt to eat on a beach.
The Beachcomber in Crystal Cove State Park Historic District.
Isn’t this better than a crowded mall, paleeez — It’ll always be a Blue Friday for us.
Turkey Skin, it’s not the healthiest of Thanksgiving Day appetizers, but oh-so-good when extra crispy, with a little Salt — It’s become a family tradition to graze a comely Turkey homely. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Count your blessings today and every day. We sure do.
We Wake And Bake Every Morning — Hhhmmmm, sounds a bit suspicious. Pushing the envelope again I see, wink wink. It’s sex, drugs and rock and roll in advertising. How about some rock and roll, without a cow? Okay, for now a FREE Biscuit will do. Thanks Carl’s.
Line up Wednesday morning, November 16th for a FREE Hardee’s Made From Scratch Sausage Biscuit at Carl’s Jr. During breakfast hours, walk into a Carl’s Jr. and ask for YOUR Biscuit. No purchase necessary — Eat in or walk out, it’s all yours. So, how many Carl’s can you hit in the morning? Puddy says just ask the 8-Ball. 😉
First, thanks for the opportunity to try your stuff Carl’s Jr. I liked Carl Karcher and I’m happy to see that you’re still serving after 70 years. It’s quite an accomplishment — Congratulations.
I also want to compliment Carl’s on its creative marketing packages, especially the latest one received for the Steakhouse Burger, since it doesn’t include a girl in a bathing suit eating a messy Burger — How refreshing. Does it mean they now want chicks to enjoy their Burgers too? Sex sells, I know, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, love the addition of A-1 Steak Sauce and Crispy Onion Strings on the Steakhouse Burger, as it reminds me of the Fancy Smancy Steakhouse Burger I created for Hof’s 60th Anniversary. A happy coincidence.
And though I’m not a Turkey Burger fan, Carl’s Turkey Burger isn’t bad.
Another coupon redeemed with a tasting crew on hand to try Carl’s Jr.’s new food items.
And thumbs up go to the Hand Breaded Chicken Tender Wrappers, our favorite of Carl’s Jr.’s newest menu items. Continued research and development will always be appreciated.
The 3-Piece Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders are pictured below.
Hope I didn’t bite the hand that sometimes feeds me, but will always tell it like it is.
New or long-standing, all restaurants have high hopes. It’s sad when one has to close, and more job loss isn’t good either. I just walked by Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery in Costa Mesa, an old faithful to many and learned it’s no mas — No more Soup for me there. At least with this restaurant there are other locations to obtain whatever you’re going to miss.
It’s Panama Joe’s in face only, but truly a Shark behind the awning, Baja Sharkeez that is.
It’s really not Panama Joe’s anymore, the local bar I liked most when living in Belmont Shore a lifetime ago. We loved dancing to their live bands — Let’s go crash that party down in Normaltown tonight and we’ll go skinny dippin’ in the moonlight, the Deadbeat Club in PJ days.
PJ’s was a kick-back, fun neighborhood bar and restaurant where we had some times, and it’s now marketed as a party-down place with distracting TV overload. BS is trying to be cool when PJ’s already was. Everyone at BS seemed nice but… RIP the real Panama Joe’s.
Why must it take so long at the Staples Center to obtain food and drinks from a poor selection to later feel unsatisfied and ripped off. Parking was time consuming and expensive enough.
The food was mediocre at above average prices and served with no sense of urgency. Huh?
Thanks for the Keith Urban concert — Hardly know his songs, but he put on a good show, though he didn’t sing the one song I do know, love and was hoping to hear. But For The Grace Of God go I. Oh Lord I’d be lost but for it. And a positive aspect about the venue…
We like the Dessert Cart at the Staples Center, though it may only be available to the Suites.
Hopefully this Shark didn’t eat any people — If so, we’re gonna eat more Shark.
Sharks should stick to consuming the above and/or other Fish. 😉
The pictured are part of an Exhibit at the LA Fair, which just swam town to I don’t know where.
If in the ocean or at a restaurant, keep an eye out or take a bite out.
A remarkable creature, and it’s tasty too — Sharka-meata-vegamin.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia.
It’s not something I usually eat, but it was on special and cooked up fast. I had yet to prepare pre-cooked frozen Fish in the microwave. After seeing and eating Gorton’s Signature Grilled Tilapia, I wanted to do it again. The Tilapia was all white and flakey, mandatory to me. It really doesn’t have that much of a grilled flavor, but it’s more than all right for a quick bite.
It looked like a frozen block out of the freezer and turned into an enjoyable lunch.
Happy with the results, I tried Gorton’s Grilled Fillets Garlic Butter, but they didn’t measure up.
It appeared to be made of Fish pieces pressed together and had way too many dark strains running throughout — Opposite of the Grilled Tilapia, it was sadly inedible. No bueno.
What’s up Gorton? I’m told to trust you — Quality consistency is important. Who likes a hodge podge of this kind of dark meat? Not I, but still glad you’re around. It’s 50/50 for now.
The season ends tomorrow at Del Mar Race Track. Since it’s such a beautiful track and I love the Horse Races, I try to go every year, but man their food seems to suck. What’s up with that? It certainly doesn’t match the quality of the view, facilities and entertainment.
On a double decker bus approaching Del Mar, a Race Track with an ocean view.
We liked the Bob’s Card guy the best (least obnoxious), but still didn’t buy his picks.
Probably should’ve bought Bob’s Card, since I didn’t win a dime this day — Oh well.
Chef Lexi of Kids in the Kitchen peeking around a New Castle display.
View from our seats before it got crowded.
And now on to the crappy food… Sorry to say it, but we didn’t like any of the fast choices.
The Oggi’s Pizza was the best, but a little too bready.
We also had a bad Hot Dog, bad French Fries and bad Tacos, not pictured.
I had #6 (a long shot) to Place as it was approaching the finish line, but it fell back to 5th. 🙁
Took the Amtrak down to Solana Beach and then jumped on a double decker bus to Del Mar Race Track. Look for Cathleen (pictured above) on the train. She’s a crack up and makes a good Bloody Mary. And hopefully Del Mar will put a little more effort into serving better food next year. Please. This is an official request to do so.
Poorly perforated and disintegrating Paper Towels are getting on our nerves. We’re going to start monitoring these issues to name the best and worst Paper Towels out there. If they don’t tear off properly, sheets are wasted, and if they disintegrate when drying something or soaking up a spill, what good are they? It’s time to identify and stop purchasing the bad ones.
When did a Strawberry Shake become $6.75 — I love Häagen-Dazs, but what a shake down.
I get asked to review a lot of cookbooks, which is pretty cool. Some I love and have used over and over, and others I’m not so sure about. Just because a recipe makes it into a cookbook doesn’t mean it’s going to be good. I’ve learned that the hard way many times.
I was recently reminded that all are not created equal, after a review of The Unknown Cookbook. I appreciate the opportunity to try it, but the Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) recipe within tasted nothing like it. Aside from that, it just wasn’t good. Though the book will never be a favorite, I learned from the process. In other words, it’s nice to know that I can make Chorizo without Salivary Glands, though this isn’t the recipe to do it.
All is posted to show that the method is easy with the right ingredients.
The pre-rolled Catfood-ish looking “Chorizo” (below) was a bit of a turn off.
Chorizo is better wrapped in plastic than intestines. 😉
We were excited about it, before we tasted it — Blah.
After being refrigerated for two days, we sliced it into patties and cooked it, then took a couple bites and tossed it in the trash. I’m calling this the review of The Unknown Cookbook, so not to make the author feel bad. We prefer to emphasize the positive and not hurt the sales of others with a bad review. I’m sure there is something worth making in the book. With respect to this recipe, we’re sticking with Soy Chorizo for now — We know it’s good.
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