A Southern Tradition on New Year’s Day
Jan 2, 2021 20:57:53 #
Man that sounds good. I sure never got home made tamales in Indiana. Had to move to California to discover those. Another reason why I love California. The food! Mescan food in San Diego is out of this world. And then there's San Francisco. If you love to eat? There ya go.
Jan 2, 2021 21:36:37 #
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Jan 2, 2021 21:41:13 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
Tamales are a wonderful family holiday tradition with many Hispanic folks in the Southwest. This year being stuck at home I have been learning to make chile colorado from New Mexico dried chile pods. And Graywulff introduced me to the dried chile powder that Frank Romero described. And after a thirty year hiatus I bought a bushel of Hatch green chiles for roasting and freezing. In California I think they call them Anaheims. Homemade chile verde.
Jan 3, 2021 00:09:54 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Spirit: Can you say New Orleans? Just Sayin...RJS
Probably not correctly. LOL! I've never been there Robert, but mrs spirit and I are planning a trip as soon as this virus crap gets under control. It's right at the top of my bucket list. But living as close as I do to San Francisco is a food connoisseur's delight. Just about anything you can imagine - including some of the best New Orlean's style cooking outside of the Big Easy itself. Even some of the chain places are remarkable. We went to Bubba Gump's down on the wharf when that was a hot item, and I honestly did not have high expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. Mrs spirit and I go spend a weekend over there at least once a year, and all we do is try new restaurants. We have yet to be disappointed. I would live there if I could afford it. I can't. And don't know a soul who can. We all just poor relations.
Jan 3, 2021 11:52:31 #
Spirit: A lot of places all over the U.S. try to duplicate the New Orleans style quisine. Some may come close, but If and when you get there, I believe you will taste the difference and well the ambience is also part of the package.
I lived there for 4 years and was surprised at even the little, neighborhood hole in the wall restaruants had a certain flair and taste quality that was surprising. Some of that has spilled over to Houston, but for the real thing, go to the Big Easy, and I believe you will be amazed. Just Sayin....RJS
I lived there for 4 years and was surprised at even the little, neighborhood hole in the wall restaruants had a certain flair and taste quality that was surprising. Some of that has spilled over to Houston, but for the real thing, go to the Big Easy, and I believe you will be amazed. Just Sayin....RJS
Jan 3, 2021 12:15:15 #
I am looking forward to it. Have you ever been to Paris? How does it compare? Best food in the world in my opinion. The simple fare. What you get at a little corner bistro. Ever have Vietnamese pho? I know who taught them to make that broth.
Jan 3, 2021 13:25:16 #
Jim Sargent wrote:
Tamales are a wonderful family holiday tradition with many Hispanic folks in the Southwest. This year being stuck at home I have been learning to make chile colorado from New Mexico dried chile pods. And Graywulff introduced me to the dried chile powder that Frank Romero described. And after a thirty year hiatus I bought a bushel of Hatch green chiles for roasting and freezing. In California I think they call them Anaheims. Homemade chile verde.
I have dried New Mexico chiles in my pantry, and I have been known to make my own salsa rosa. I like to put it on ling cod or mahi and bake it.
I don't recall Frank Romero or his chili powder. ?
Jan 3, 2021 14:09:37 #
Spirit: Have been to Paris more than New Orleans. Difference IMO is at any corner in Paris you can find a gem and a decent bottle of vin rouge for a song. New Orleans has great food but limited to a few venues compared to Paris. The oysters from Brittany that are available in Paris are heads and shoulders above Gulf of Mexico bivalves.
I have a BIL who goes to N.O. at least 6 times a year and swears by the chow at Commander's Palace.
I have a BIL who goes to N.O. at least 6 times a year and swears by the chow at Commander's Palace.
Jan 3, 2021 14:23:30 #
Try Tu Jacques next time your are in New Orleans it is owned by same people as Commanders Palace. Also I highly recommend the walking food tour. You visit 10 restaurants and get a sampling at each in a 4 hour time period.
Jan 3, 2021 14:25:21 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
Frank posted at the top of the previous page. He is from New Mexico and has mentioned their famous chiles more than once.
Jan 3, 2021 18:38:48 #
Jim Sargent wrote:
Frank posted at the top of the previous page. He is from New Mexico and has mentioned their famous chiles more than once.
Thanks. I'll check it out.
Jan 3, 2021 18:42:22 #
USAF Major wrote:
Spirit: Have been to Paris more than New Orleans. Difference IMO is at any corner in Paris you can find a gem and a decent bottle of vin rouge for a song. New Orleans has great food but limited to a few venues compared to Paris. The oysters from Brittany that are available in Paris are heads and shoulders above Gulf of Mexico bivalves.
I have a BIL who goes to N.O. at least 6 times a year and swears by the chow at Commander's Palace.
I have a BIL who goes to N.O. at least 6 times a year and swears by the chow at Commander's Palace.
If I had to pick just one city based on the food, it would definitely be Paris. But I've never been to New Orleans.
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