My Afflation

Chicken curry salad sandwich Originally uploaded by Nannerlady Yesterday I had lunch at Mendocino Farms with Oakley . Thank goodness I have a foodie for a friend. This sandwich was amazing. roasted chicken breast with green apples and dried cherries in a light mango curry dressing (no mayo), cucumber, organic farmer's market greens (like a spring mix), cranberry chutney, red pepper compote on curcama hazelnut bread I had to eat it in two sittings it was so filling. I've never had curcama hazelnut bread before, and I am not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but it worked for this sandwich. By the way, what is curcama? I couldn't find anything in English that wasn't related to either stress or GI cleansing when I looked it up.

is so fresh and easy! I had a blast last Thursday night . Thank you, Oakley, for letting me be your guest. I think you have made me a convert. Can I join the monastery ? The following review is based on the NOM factor and has plenty of asides. Grab a napkin, you're going to need it for all the salivating. And now on to the important stuff, THE FOOD . First, appetizers – wine (La Giosa Prosecco – a sparkling wine, St. Helens Reisling) – there were also two types of red, but I stuck to the whites. There were also fresh veggies, pita chips, bread, cheese, and NOM artichoke dip. I’ll have to get the list from @ Fresh_and_Easy I want more of the cheese. First off, I must say that @ sallieb , @ jennifervides , and Chef Mike put me right at ease. Usually I am a wallflower, and would have waited for Oakley to show up, but they got me going right from the start (thanks guys!) It helped that the conversation revolved around food. I really love food. The wine probably helped a l...

I had the most amazing dinner last night, and for once I wasn’t the cook! Oakley aka Oakmonster , made Guinness Stew and Guinness chocolate cake, and there were Irish car bombs involved. From Oak’s blog : Here's the preview of tonight's dinner for 12. Yep.   The massive vat of Guinness Stew is back.   (Not in picture, a pound of carrots. And actually, I only used 3 potatoes, one box of stock, and 1.5 bottles of Guinness.) … That's   the Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with the Bailey's Cream Frosting   I made last year for the house party. Now I can watch my unsuspecting colleagues stumble through the office. Hehe. The dozen kids tonight, instead, will have the   Nigella's Chocolate Guinness Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting . … You MUST read the blog post she got the cake recipe from. A good read, and then good food! What could be better? Also check out Hmm…Food… Good for more mouth-watering pictures and th...

Image via Wikipedia   What was the last meal you ate out? Lunch here at work, I got a sandwich, a nectarine, and some chips from the local grocery store. If your partner or friends could take you to any restaurant you wanted (their treat), which one would it be? Outback. I <3 their salmon. There’s also this place in San Diego that serves the most succulent filet mignon, but I don’t know if they exist anymore, it’s been about 12 years since I ate there. Oh, and for dessert, Extraordinary Desserts . Buffet, take-out or sit-down restaurant? Depends on who I am with. With a growing teen, definitely buffet. Take-out during the week and sit-down for a date or hanging out with friends. What restaurant do you eat at the most? Does McDonald’s count? What type of restaurant is missing from your current town? I don’t know, I haven’t wandered around enough. from Deep In the Dish

Image via Wikipedia week #5 1. what 3 ingredients couldn't you live without? some meat that isn't pork (I'm allergic), rice, greenbeans or corn. The only vegetables that my kids eat day in and day out without complaint. And rice can be eaten three times a day, you may not want to, but it can be. Porridge anyone? 2. what food reminds you of your childhood? Sweet potatoes as a side dish, not a dessert, made with butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg 3. what was your last cooking disasters? I think I undercooked some fish 4. what makes you a foodie? I love to prepare and eat food. I love combining flavors in new ways. I'm a chocoholic. I love talking about food. I love trying out new recipes. Did I mention that I love food? 5. what is the last meal you cooked? um, I actually haven't cooked this week but I have told my mom and son what to cook for dinner and given them the recipes. How sad is it that I can't remember what I last cooked? I know I have in the last two weeks, ...