Category Archives For Food
Zucchini Deliciousness
Tonight, Becky and I made a zucchini layered bake for dinner, with a recipe from Becky’s friend Jen Hancewicz. (One of Becky’s bridal shower gifts was a box of recipe cards with recipes contributed by the ladies who attended the shower (and some mailed in by the ladies who couldn’t make it). Very good idea, and we have gotten some very tasty recipes out of there!) It was utterly delicious. I could have eaten the whole dish. We each had two helpings, and then saved a good amount to put in our lunches tomorrow. Yum! Here’s the recipe: Continue reading…
By Peter | 08.25.2005 | 08:41 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | 1 Comment
Mouth-Watering
Last week, I wrote about visiting the Slice of Life restaurant in Oak Bluffs. Now I’d like to expound on my experience there.
The Slice of Life is an offshoot of the Sweet Life Cafe, and is located just across the street from its more expensive counterpart on Circuit Ave. There is a cafe counter where you can order baked goods and sandwiches for take-out, and there is also a fairly small selection of inside seating. We were able to get seats in the front of the restaurant right at street level. Very good for people-watching on Circuit Ave.
The Slice of Life menu includes soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Most items are priced at $8-$15. I ordered a burger with bacon and cheddar, and a side of fries. It was good.
Wait, let me rephrase that.
My burger started out with a ‘rustic’ bun - a hearty, country-style bread with a very thick, porous crust. It was crusty and delicious. Upon this bun rested what was surely about a half pound of black angus ground steak, cooked to order at medium well. This was topped with a slice of tangy cheddar cheese and two thick strips of fresh, juicy bacon. Finally, there were some fresh cut pickles, a thick slice of ripe tomato, and some mixed greens. All of these combined to deliver a burger taste like none other.
And then there were the french fries. Ohhhhh, there were the french fries. Every person at the table sampled them, and all would agree they were the best fries in the world. They were hot, crispy, and light, sprinkled with sea salt, and oh so delicious. Just thinking about the fries makes me salivate. Surely such things are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy (apologies to Mr. Franklin).
The ingredients in the food overall were extremely fresh, of the highest quality, and very well prepared. None of the food was even a bit greasy, soggy, stale, or otherwise bad tasting. Each bite left a delightful taste in my mouth, and even afterwards, the food sat extremely well in my stomach. I truly felt as though I had eaten a delicious, wonderful, nourishing meal. I felt full, but not the bad kind of full where your stomach cramps up and you groan about eating too much. It was a good, happy full.
The burger itself was about $8, the bacon $2 extra, the cheese $1 extra, and the fries $2.25 extra. All told, it was $13.25. Let me tell you, it was worth every penny - even if my parents hadn’t footed the bill (thanks Mom and Dad!). Seriously. I think this will be our new favorite place to eat on the Vineyard - it’s much easier to get to than Espresso Love, and definitely worth the money you pay for it.
P.S. If any of the other meal attendees feel like reviewing their experience at Slice of Life, please feel free to do so in the comments of this entry. 
By Peter | 07.19.2005 | 09:50 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | 1 Comment
mmmmmm Homemade!
Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than doing for yourself what most people pay for. Today, for example, I refilled my stash of bread crumbs. The recipe is as follows:
Rebecca’s Wicked Awesome Bread Crumbs
- Take the heels of your loaves of bread. Store them in their plastic bags in the freezer.
- Forget about them for 6 or 7 months, while adding the heels from all following loaves.
- One day, lay out all the heels on a cooling rack in your kitchen. Leave overnight.
- Once they feel all dry and stale break up pieces and put in a blender.
- Blend until fine.
- Store in a plastic coolwhip container labled “TOM.SAUCE”
- Enjoy in recipies such as meatloaf and chicken nuggets.
By Rebecca | 04.12.2005 | 05:49 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | 2 Comments
New Jersey Pork Chop
This is the pork chop that I had for dinner tonight:
New Jersey Pork Chop
Becky and I thought that it looked like New Jersey. I’d sell it on eBay, except I’ve already eaten it. It was delicious. The recipe: put frozen pork chops in slow cooker. Cover with italian dressing. Cook on low for eight hours. Yum.
By Peter | 02.23.2005 | 05:33 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | 3 Comments
Gobs of food
Everyone at the office ordered out for Chinese on Friday, from China Corner in Peabody. I got the roast pork lo mein lunch special, which came with a generous helping of pork fried rice and a spring roll. This massive serving of food, which I estimated weighed about 1.5 pounds, cost only $4.50 and was quite delicious. I believe China Corner nearly beats out Taco Bell at the price per pound game.
By Peter | 01.15.2005 | 12:13 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | No Comments
Free Sierra Mist Guy
There’s this Pizza Hut delivery guy who’s handled our deliveries for the past four or five orders we have placed. Almost every time, he has brought along a free one liter bottle of Sierra Mist, even though we didn’t ask for it. We’re fine with it, since we both like Sierra Mist. Nonetheless, I wonder. What is the deal with that? Do they just have a lot of extra Sierra Mist? He’s probably one of the most put-together and professional looking delivery men I’ve ever encountered, so I don’t know if he’s some sort of upper-level deliveryman, or did he steal it somewhere, or is it ‘bad’ Sierra Mist, or what? A couple of times he was late, and I thought it was as an apology for being late, but there have been several times where he was right on time, and he just said “Here’s a Sierra Mist for you, on the house.”
Fine, fine. I’ll just try to enjoy the free drink without any angst.
By Peter | 01.07.2005 | 10:19 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | No Comments
Pumpkiny Chocolatey Deliciousness
Becky has proven once again that the fastest way to a man’s heart (literally and figuratively) is through his stomach. Tonight for dinner she made pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. Mmmmmmmm. So… good…
By Peter | 12.07.2004 | 06:32 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | No Comments
Turkey Take Two
Last year, Will lamented the turkey leftover phenomenon. I’m assuming that it won’t be a problem for him this year, living in Japan and all. Is there an equivalent leftover phenomenon in Japan?
In any case, after this year’s Thanksgiving celebration in South Boston, we were presented with a portion of the leftover turkey. Becky made use of it tonight in the form of Mexican Turkey Casserole:
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MEXICAN TURKEY CASSEROLE Â 2 c. chopped cooked turkey 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 c. milk 1/4 c. diced green chilies 2 c. crushed tortilla chips 1/4 c. sliced green onion 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Paprika for garnish
In a 1 quart bowl, combine turkey, soup, milk and chilies. Microwave on full power for 4 minutes, or until hot throughout. Sprinkle 1/3 of tortilla chips on bottom of 2 quart casserole. Pour in half of turkey mixture; sprinkle on half of onion and half of each cheese. Layer another 1/3 of the chips, remaining turkey mixture, onion and cheese. Top with remaining chips. If desired, sprinkle with paprika over chips for added color. Cover and microwave at full power 5 minutes. Turn 1/4 round and microwave 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. NOTE: It can also be baked in regular oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Good with rice and green beans.
NOTE: If you prefer a relatively mild flavor, be sure to use mild green chilies. This casserole has an excellent flavor and is not “hot”.
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It was quite good. And there’s still plenty of turkey left over. w00t.
(Speaking of yesterday’s celebrations, there are some photos from Corey’s breakfast birthday party, and for family members, there are photos from the Southie celebration available in the Family gallery - let me know if you need access.)
By Peter | 11.26.2004 | 06:27 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | 1 Comment
The Spice Of Life
Never mind the MSG, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, or the rest of the laundry list of ingredients… I think it’s the “spices” that make Chex Mix Stop and Shop Brand Original Squares Mix taste so great. Yum.
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By Peter | 11.18.2004 | 08:53 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | No Comments
Lunches everywhere….beware!
There is a lunch thief on the loose and roaming Cambridge Street in Boston. I kid you not, people!
Today at work my, much anticipated (mexican leftovers) lunch was boldly stolen from my museum desk! Granted, it wasn’t hidden or in a locker or anything, but it was tucked underneath the admin desk, out of plain sight. ARG. I think it was a kid from the school group that was there today, but it may have been accidental. I hope it was accidental.
I was really distraught. Perhaps overly distraught. I couldn’t believe that someone would actually take my lunch…and the green cloth bag it lives in…and the ice pack that kept it cool. WHY, WHY, WHY? What kind of person would do such a thing? My knickers are all in a twist just thinking about it again!
And I liked the lunch bag. It was my brother’s in middle school and I kind of inhereted it somehow. It was just the right size, with a velcro closure and the name LOWE written on it in permanent marker. Thief, unless your name is Lowe you have a huge problem!
So, I’m sad. I had to have a crummy Dunkin Donuts bagel lunch and it put me in a bad mood. I may be over it now, but maybe not.
WHAT KIND OF A PERSON STEALS ANOTHER’S LUNCH?!?
I only hope that that person was truely in need of a lunch. If they were more hungry than me and couldn’t afford to get their own lunch then I guess it’s better that they have mine.
By Rebecca | 10.07.2004 | 08:53 PM | Permalink | Categories: Food | No Comments