Comfort Food

[lunamoth]

Originally Posted by Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

Sliced ripe tomatoes, slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, good quality extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and finely shredded (or whatever the correct term is) fresh basil. Alternate the slices of tomato with the mozzarella, then drizzle the oil over it. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and basil.

The iced tea would go well with this salad.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

Phyllis, that is heaven. I also use a dash of balsimic vinegar, not to overdo it though. And put it on little toasted rounds of fresh garlic bread or, again, sourdough. I grow basil just for this one.

lunamoth

[InLove]

Okay, luna and Phyllis, what are you doing in April? Time, place, name it---

Okay, maybe that would ruin everything, but somehow I know it wouldn't.

Must have lemons with the iced tea--well, okay, I am not that spoiled.

Okay, I am just writing because I think you both rock, and I am hungry.

Love You,
InLove

[lunamoth]

Originally Posted by InLove

Okay, luna and Phyllis, what are you doing in April? Time, place, name it---

Okay, maybe that would ruin everything, but somehow I know it wouldn't.

Must have lemons with the iced tea--well, okay, I am not that spoiled.

Okay, I am just writing because I think you both rock, and I am hungry.

Love You,
InLove

Hey InLove,

Well, hopefully doing some Spring skiing in the Rockies, but who knows...

I have never been to Texas--what kind of soul food do they have there (besides chili--the hotter the better!)?

luna

[alexa]

My comfort food ? Cakes. Especially with chocolate and a fruits mix. Then chinese food and shish tawook plate. Spinach and salad soup.

I don't like snacks, cookies and candies.

I do my best to eat healthy food with lots of vegetables and fruits, but when I'm tired or depressed those foods do miracles.

[Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine]

Originally Posted by alexa

My comfort food ? Cakes. Especially with chocolate and a fruits mix. Then chinese food and shish tawook plate. Spinach and salad soup.

*a cute furry :kitty: sniffs the air, turns her head in alexa's direction, , silently mouths the :kitty: version of "alexa!", then...

*pounce*

Returning to the actual subject, alexa, what is shish tawook?

Originally Posted by alexa

I don't like snacks, cookies and candies.

I do my best to eat healthy food with lots of vegetables and fruits, but when I'm tired or depressed those foods do miracles.

Most authentic Asian food is mostly vegetables with meat/seafood/poultry used more as a "flavoring agent" instead of being the other way around, as is popular in American-style meals.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

[alexa]

You'll find it in lebanese restaraunts. I don't know how exactly they prepare the plate, but as I could see, you need charcoal grilled cubes of marinated chicken breast, letuce, tomato, onion in "rondelle", and tabouli, rice and a pita.

I like to change restauants: chinese, greek, lebenese, italien, etc when I'm bored of all the ordinary plates.

*two furry cats (Atchoum and Wilson) look curiously to the little kitty and say hello in cat language, of course :meow little kitty*

[InLove]

Hi, Y'all--

For luna--actually, "hotter" is not necessarily better. It is the quality of "hotness", maybe the flavor of it, that is precious. But it is difficult to get the natives here to agree--everyone has a different perspective (not only about who is a "native", but also about the food!) Ummm...did I answer the question?

Did someone mention Lebanese???? What say ye about lentil soup and toasted pita with a yogurt dip?? And tabouli with lemon and garlic and tomato and parsley and onion and.....ummm....toasted pita with a yogurt dip??

And last but not least (I say this because I do not know how to "speel" the French for "the piece of least resistance" (LOL ) Goat Cheese! Yummy, yummy, yummy--love in my tummy!

Before anyone thinks of saying anything mean about this--my daddy was raised on goat "dairy" products, and they are lovely and full of all kinds of nutrients. And no, I have never tasted cabrito...had plenty of chances, just no desire.

Anyone ever had goat cheese wrapped in grape leaves marinated in olive oil and wine and garlic and lemon? With olives? Oh, my, oh, my....

Well, I believe that just about says enough....

G'nite--
InPeace,
InLove

[alexa]

Originally Posted by InLove

Did someone mention Lebanese???? What say ye about lentil soup and toasted pita with a yogurt dip?? And tabouli with lemon and garlic and tomato and parsley and onion and.....ummm....toasted pita with a yogurt dip??

Yummy, yummy, yummy !!! I have my favorite Lebanese restaurant, well better said, my favorite lebanese cooker. I eat there at least once a week.

Anyone ever had goat cheese wrapped in grape leaves marinated in olive oil and wine and garlic and lemon? With olives? Oh, my, oh, my....

Nope, but seems a good idea for an appetizer. My sister loves goat cheese, so I'll give her a hint how to prepare it next time. Thanks.