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from a foreigners perspective :-)

#105
mike_v_s said:
Perhaps we are in the minority, but some of the best sub sandwiches here are sold in chain gas stations.

Mike
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I agree! I have favorite gas stations for certain foods.

The Shell station in Jonestown has the best barbeque and burgers in the area.

The Exxon near the high school has Mexican food and burgers, which are very good.

The Exxon near the highway has *terrific* pizza and subs.

Who needs restaurants? ;) :D

Cherie ;)
 
#106
Bruce Lindfield said:
What I like about countries like France and Greece to name but two as example - is that there is a Baker's on every corner and that people get up early to buy freshly-baked bread, while it's still warm!! :)

This is the kind of thing that will make me move there!
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S. Texas is the same way. There is a panederia on every corner, and you go early so you can get everything fresh. There is no odor so intoxicating to me as a Mexican bakery at 6:30 a.m.

Cherie :)
 
#107
Bruce Lindfield said:
Sorry - this is an "alien" concept to me - I would never re-heat left-over food (or eat it) and I think this could lead to health problems - bacteria etc..
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We eat leftovers all the time. So long as you store them properly, and eat them within 3-5 days, they're fine.

I actually cook a LOT of things over the weekend, for consumption all week, so I don't have to rush getting supper before practice, or football games, etc.

I divide all the dishes in half. Half in the fridge, and half in the freezer. When we want to eat them, I stick 'em in the micro, and...voila!!!...supper's ready!

Cherie :)
 
#108
bongomania said:
Yeah, we let just any fool get behind the wheel! It's the American way.
[/bitterness of a bicyclist]
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From the opposite side of that fence...

Bicyclists should be school in the rules of the road as applied to their vehicles, and *adhere* to them.

I had a young man run smack into my car, on his bike. I was crossing the street on a green light. He ran the red. Then he had the gall to try to sue me for his bike and the injuries to his hands! Um...dude...YOU RAN THE RED!!!

I've seen several bike accidents because the riders disregarded red lights, road signs, and general rules of the road. Most ended with minor or no injuries, thank God. But one resulted in a fatality. The rider tried to cut past a *bus*, on the right side, while the bus was turning right. He was crushed.

Please, bike riders...I will watch out for you, and obey traffic laws. Please, obey the traffic laws, too, so you don't get hurt or killed!

Cherie
 
#110
Just home from a dinner of Thai food with the mrs. Stopped at our local Shell station on the way home for some Swiss chocolate.

BTW...the Belgians make the best chocolate. Hands down.

On the topic of cycling, the sport is huge here. Lots of cyclists on the raod and the driving culture of motorists is very civilized and polite. The only downside is almost every cyclist wears skin tight flashy coloured lycra. They all look like ballet dancers. It makes me look like white trash with my sweaty t-shirt and shorts.

Hey Mike...good to see ya. Blood pressure startin to rise? :p
 
#111
txbasschik said:
Bicyclists should be school in the rules of the road as applied to their vehicles, and *adhere* to them.
I had a young man run smack into my car, on his bike. I was crossing the street on a green light. He ran the red. Then he had the gall to try to sue me for his bike and the injuries to his hands! Um...dude...YOU RAN THE RED!!!
Please, bike riders...I will watch out for you, and obey traffic laws. Please, obey the traffic laws, too, so you don't get hurt or killed!
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Heh. You should come to DC and see the bike couriers. Laws? What laws? There are no laws but "don't be late with the delivery"! :rolleyes:
 
#113
mike_v_s said:
Nah. I just can't imagine throwing away leftovers. If my family has put the time/energy and resources into a meal, we plan on getting all of that back.

Mike
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Are any Cajun recipes? Creole cuisine is absolutely one of my favorites.- so many different cultural influences contributing to the deliciousness!
 
#114
Headroom said:
Are any Cajun recipes? Creole cuisine is absolutely one of my favorites.- so many different cultural influences contributing to the deliciousness!
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As you probably know...the lines are blurred between true Cajun and what I might consider traditional Louisianian food. My mother-in-law could give you a full break down, but I won't put myself in the position of lying.

What I can tell you is that red beans and rice are ALWAYS better the second day. Gumbo also benefits from a day in the fridge.

Mike
 
#115
haha wow this really took off! thanks for all of the great replies. Something also very different that I learned is fondu. in switzerland it is quite a different concept, it consists of an assortment of fruits or meats and a big block of cheese with a very hot light over it. this light makes the cheese start to soften and drip down the sides and with the stick you dip your fruits in the melting cheese. its really a treat.
 
#119
mike_v_s said:
Perhaps we are in the minority, but some of the best sub sandwiches here are sold in chain gas stations.

Mike
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it's a southern thing. ain't no good gas station food for me now that i'm back home in the north.

my chili (and most of my soups) are better the second day. i store them in the refrigerator and reheat them on the stove. the microwave is for cook malt-o-meal (wheat farina) and oatmeal. i also like healthy food like [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for lunch at work in the microwave.

robb.
 

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