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re: Kitchen etiquette
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/3/26 at 9:59 am to lepdagod
We had a dish rag when I was growing up, but I don't think my parents have one now (just a drying towel).
I have a drying towel out at all times, which I will use to clean the countertops after I spray them down, but I use paper towels to clean the stove itself some of the time. We don't keep a "wet" rag anywhere. It's all towels.
I also use Clorox wipes for things like wiping the table. Just depends.
We use paper towels as napkins with meals. Buying napkins as a totally separate product seems silly when we already have paper towels.
I have a drying towel out at all times, which I will use to clean the countertops after I spray them down, but I use paper towels to clean the stove itself some of the time. We don't keep a "wet" rag anywhere. It's all towels.
I also use Clorox wipes for things like wiping the table. Just depends.
We use paper towels as napkins with meals. Buying napkins as a totally separate product seems silly when we already have paper towels.
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re: Worst kind of snob?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/3/26 at 9:55 am to Violent Hip Swivel
quote:
Pizza snobs can be obnoxious. My little brother went to New York City for two weeks one time and apparently became a pizza genius, and now he hates on all pizza from around here.
I will say this. I haven't had enough NY pizza to have a stance on it, but the first time I tried real Texas BBQ at Terry Black's, it entirely changed my perspective as far as BBQ goes.
So, I can kinda understand why someone becomes a snob about something when they experience perspective-changing level quality of it.
re: Can we revisit the wonderful insanity of the NFT era?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/2/26 at 11:13 am to One72
You’re damn right.
re: Can we revisit the wonderful insanity of the NFT era?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/2/26 at 8:08 am to SuperSaint
Keep up, slowpoke. He’s buried in my backyard and I am rich off the ape money.
re: Highland Road- Baton Rouge
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/2/26 at 7:07 am to LSBoosie
Kinda surprised too :lol: Obviously it’s a winding road you’re not flooring it on, but I do tend to get stuck behind people going 30 pretty regularly.
re: Can we revisit the wonderful insanity of the NFT era?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/2/26 at 7:06 am to SlowFlowPro
I don’t know what a HDOL is
re: Can we revisit the wonderful insanity of the NFT era?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 3/2/26 at 7:03 am to Scruffy
My husband sold one for $65k.
That said, I fully believe it was a game of hot potato.
That said, I fully believe it was a game of hot potato.
re: OT Fatties Rejoice Zero Sugar Oreos Arrive on Store Shelves
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/26/26 at 3:32 pm to theCrusher
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It's a bait. 2 of the regular cookie are 90 calories. Fat people will eat 20 cookies and consume 900 calories of carbs.
Yep. Been seeing these everywhere. You're looking at 45 calories per sugar free Oreo versus 53 calories per regular.
But the way I've seen people jumping for joy, no doubt they're going to mow down double the amount because they're sugar free. :lol:
I say this as someone who normally gets excited by sugar free versions of things.
re: Experience with custom suits in New Orleans or Baton Rouge
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/25/26 at 12:08 pm to Salamander_Wilson
One of my best friends does sales/measurement visits for Pearce Bespoke. They do a lot of the LSU athletes, and they have cool options like custom liners with your own sentimental photo/image choices or whatever you like (perfect for, say, a wedding). You also don't have to opt for that, obviously.
They come to you at your home or workplace or whatever for each step of the way.
My friend is easy on the eyes too if that matters :lol:
They come to you at your home or workplace or whatever for each step of the way.
My friend is easy on the eyes too if that matters :lol:
re: Subway Discontinues Sub Club Program started in December.
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/24/26 at 11:04 am to NorthTxLSU
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Jersey Mikes has gone to shite after being aquired by blackstone
Have they? Damn. I knew they got acquired, but I thought the consensus online so far was that it hasn't really changed much.
re: Scottsdale recs
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/20/26 at 10:45 pm to timbo247
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ocean 44
This place is next door to Toca Madera, and the menu looked so fire. I'm such a sucker for a raw menu and seafood tower. I can't imagine it is weak at all.
OP: I don't know your group, but I see women are coming along. You MUST visit Fashion Square if they are at all the type of women who love that stuff and live here where it isn't a thing.
Go in the entrance that faces Ocean 44 and Toca Madera (ask staff) where the valet is. Especially if you're there during Barrett Jackson. The cars parked via valet outside will blow your minds, and the inside part of the mall right there will make the ladies so happy if they like that kind of thing.
Nothing beats the safety and cleanliness of Scottsdale. You feel safe taking anything nice home, and nobody is getting crazy in there. Night and day from a designer mall in Chicago, NYC, or Houston.
re: Napa Trip Last Week - updated report on Wineries
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/20/26 at 7:50 pm to WacoTiger
This sound doable?
Arrive in Sacramento Wednesday (June 10) around 2pm. Drive to Napa Valley Lodge. Relax, dinner, etc. We have 4 whole days and then Monday, the 5th day, is departure. If sticking to two wineries per day, that's 6 total so we can leave a day to explore, use the pool, etc.
Would it make most sense to make Sunday that rest day, since I imagine some wineries may be closed? Even if they're not, we are decent drinkers and wine being my choice does a number on me, so it might be good to have that last day as the rest/buffer before flying.
Was thinking -
Wednesday (arrival): Bottega
Thursday:
Chappellet (10am)
This looks like the day to lunch at Auberge.
Quintessa (3pm)
North Block (6:30/7pm)
Friday:
Opus One (10am)
Brix looks decent and fairly outdoor for lunch. I know someone mentioned Mustards. Am I looking at it wrong? Looks kinda steak/chop heavy and dark/indoors. Not sure if that's what we'd be feeling between wineries. But I could be interpreting it wrong!
Edit: I’m getting told to just go to Oakville Grocery?
Far Niente (3pm)
Ciccio for greasy pizza? Seems like a decent idea for a Friday.
Saturday (or Sunday, if there's any special reason I should avoid Saturday):
Jarvis (10am)
Lunch ideas? I see the tasting has "light hors d'oeuvres" I wonder if it's best to pack something from a grocery store this day?
Palmaz (3pm)
Dinner idea?? We are far from picky, but IDK if my husband will want Maison Lacour-esq food over and over again (peas/carrots with beouf) .. which Bouchon, Jeanty, and a few others seem to be. Any one stand out atmosphere and food wise? We are down with one really solid French. My favorite style. Both just looked a bit odd on the inside in online photos.
Sunday:
Relaxation at the hotel pool, lunch somewhere, and need a final good dinner to close us out.
I should reiterate The French Laundry is my #1 restaurant bucket list item. I've researched and learned it is mostly 4-tops.
Hoping to snag a 2-top by the grace of God and I'll cancel any and all of the above for such.
Arrive in Sacramento Wednesday (June 10) around 2pm. Drive to Napa Valley Lodge. Relax, dinner, etc. We have 4 whole days and then Monday, the 5th day, is departure. If sticking to two wineries per day, that's 6 total so we can leave a day to explore, use the pool, etc.
Would it make most sense to make Sunday that rest day, since I imagine some wineries may be closed? Even if they're not, we are decent drinkers and wine being my choice does a number on me, so it might be good to have that last day as the rest/buffer before flying.
Was thinking -
Wednesday (arrival): Bottega
Thursday:
Chappellet (10am)
This looks like the day to lunch at Auberge.
Quintessa (3pm)
North Block (6:30/7pm)
Friday:
Opus One (10am)
Brix looks decent and fairly outdoor for lunch. I know someone mentioned Mustards. Am I looking at it wrong? Looks kinda steak/chop heavy and dark/indoors. Not sure if that's what we'd be feeling between wineries. But I could be interpreting it wrong!
Edit: I’m getting told to just go to Oakville Grocery?
Far Niente (3pm)
Ciccio for greasy pizza? Seems like a decent idea for a Friday.
Saturday (or Sunday, if there's any special reason I should avoid Saturday):
Jarvis (10am)
Lunch ideas? I see the tasting has "light hors d'oeuvres" I wonder if it's best to pack something from a grocery store this day?
Palmaz (3pm)
Dinner idea?? We are far from picky, but IDK if my husband will want Maison Lacour-esq food over and over again (peas/carrots with beouf) .. which Bouchon, Jeanty, and a few others seem to be. Any one stand out atmosphere and food wise? We are down with one really solid French. My favorite style. Both just looked a bit odd on the inside in online photos.
Sunday:
Relaxation at the hotel pool, lunch somewhere, and need a final good dinner to close us out.
I should reiterate The French Laundry is my #1 restaurant bucket list item. I've researched and learned it is mostly 4-tops.
Hoping to snag a 2-top by the grace of God and I'll cancel any and all of the above for such.
re: Scottsdale recs
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/20/26 at 4:29 pm to honeybadger07
We stay at this "luxury" condo spot when we do Old Town Scottsdale. The hotels aren't really concentrated over there that I could tell.
This is just 1 unit, but it is a small quiet building and they own them all.
That being said, even as nice as this small private condo building is, I understand nothing really beats a nice hotel if that's the pampering you're looking for. I haven't tried to find one so far on trips to Old Town, beyond knowing the super high end ones are in North Scottsdale which is a hike.
If you don't mind going to North Scottsdale for dinner one night (very nice area, but not where the "scene" is), Americano is a Scott Conant restaurant that is outstanding.
In Old Town/Fashion Square area, places we loved:
The Mission - Mexican, trendy
Uchi - I will always and forever recommend Uchi any of the handful of cities that have one
Elephante - Italian, but not stuffy old school
Toca Modera - huge birthday vibes, they have fire dancers lol - very like "Mexican-ish version of Supper Club" :lol:
Speaking of Supper Club, Maple and Ash is another one of the big spots and it's almost the exact menu.
All of the high end spots will have people showing off their cars by parking out front. You just have to shake your head and laugh. It's douchey, but you just can't help but lean into enjoying it. Cars are fun to look at.
Ones that were fine but not dying to go back:
Olive and Ivy
Call Her Martina
Culinary Dropout
One thing I noticed there is EVERYONE wakes up and goes to breakfast. Pick somewhere obscure, or eat earlier than you think, or go somewhere you can reserve. We passed 25+ people in the middle of the road waiting to get into breakfast spots on a daily basis.
Our go-to early breakfast spot is through the parking lot of the condo at a place called Schmooze.
Oh, and for casual bar food and football on every single TV - Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers is comfortable and hits the spot. Nice staff. Tons of beer.
Rock Bar is across the street from the condo we stay at, so we can stumble home every night from there. That's nice.
I don't know when you're going but Barrett Jackson is in October (I will also be there), so don't drag your feet TOO long on reservations once fall hits.
:Cheers:
This is just 1 unit, but it is a small quiet building and they own them all.
That being said, even as nice as this small private condo building is, I understand nothing really beats a nice hotel if that's the pampering you're looking for. I haven't tried to find one so far on trips to Old Town, beyond knowing the super high end ones are in North Scottsdale which is a hike.
If you don't mind going to North Scottsdale for dinner one night (very nice area, but not where the "scene" is), Americano is a Scott Conant restaurant that is outstanding.
In Old Town/Fashion Square area, places we loved:
The Mission - Mexican, trendy
Uchi - I will always and forever recommend Uchi any of the handful of cities that have one
Elephante - Italian, but not stuffy old school
Toca Modera - huge birthday vibes, they have fire dancers lol - very like "Mexican-ish version of Supper Club" :lol:
Speaking of Supper Club, Maple and Ash is another one of the big spots and it's almost the exact menu.
All of the high end spots will have people showing off their cars by parking out front. You just have to shake your head and laugh. It's douchey, but you just can't help but lean into enjoying it. Cars are fun to look at.
Ones that were fine but not dying to go back:
Olive and Ivy
Call Her Martina
Culinary Dropout
One thing I noticed there is EVERYONE wakes up and goes to breakfast. Pick somewhere obscure, or eat earlier than you think, or go somewhere you can reserve. We passed 25+ people in the middle of the road waiting to get into breakfast spots on a daily basis.
Our go-to early breakfast spot is through the parking lot of the condo at a place called Schmooze.
Oh, and for casual bar food and football on every single TV - Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers is comfortable and hits the spot. Nice staff. Tons of beer.
Rock Bar is across the street from the condo we stay at, so we can stumble home every night from there. That's nice.
I don't know when you're going but Barrett Jackson is in October (I will also be there), so don't drag your feet TOO long on reservations once fall hits.
:Cheers:
re: Do you reuse your towels?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/20/26 at 9:28 am to PalletJack
Grew up in a house where reusing a towel was never uttered to me as an option, so didn’t do it most of my life. Spoiled little shite I was, lol. Mom handled towels and never told me to reuse.
Moved out. Realized most people hang and reuse a couple times. And now I do the same.
Moved out. Realized most people hang and reuse a couple times. And now I do the same.
re: When did society decide children in public were a nuisance?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 10:22 pm to Greenie10
quote:
I see it ALL the time. Parents are hanging out with friends, drinking margs, while the gaggle of kids run wild in the restaurant. The parents ignore them, but the other diners have to put up with that shite.
It is very common here in Baton Rouge at Superior Grill, and it is actually a big reason we've taken to sitting at the bar at probably 90% of the places we dine out.
They actually put out signs recently that all children outside in the fenced in area out front must be accompanied by parents, and they have signs on the doors that they must remain closed, so you can only enter the outdoor area via the side parking lot entrance.
Prior to this, kids were going in and out of the restaurant into this area while diners were at tables all around them.
re: When did society decide children in public were a nuisance?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 10:06 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:
parents with small children become desensitized and unaware of how loud and obnoxious their kids are. Likely a result of being around them full time. You think Braxton running around out front is OK cause he does that shite in your home constantly. But the rest of us aren’t use to it
Yeah. For me, it's a middle ground topic. I agree with OP slightly that society has gotten really harsh towards families. Social media is damn near a cesspool the way childfree people act about parents, children, and families.
That being said, they have a slight point at times because parents are just totally oblivious to how much their kids might be bothering others.
Every instance I can think of where kids have been a bother has been when a parent either [a] doesn't notice they're doing something like hanging over the booth at our table or kicking the back of the seat the entire time, or [b] thinks them doing this to us is endearing and cute to us too because the kid is smiling and laughing.
They've learned to tune out everything. Anyone with friends/family with kids who spends time with them can attest to this. Mom just chats right over the noise while you're silently sitting there unable to even focus on what they're saying.
re: which of these staples from the 1970s/80s do you still buy at the market?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 8:12 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
I hated spaghetti Os so much.
I love them and still do, but my mom can’t stomach even the smell. I’ve never really met anyone in the middle on them.
re: New Louisiana SNAP rules limit soda and candy purchases for 750,000 recipients
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 1:20 pm to BigBinBR
:lol: I love when reporters get bamboozled by an answer they didn't expect.
re: New Louisiana SNAP rules limit soda and candy purchases for 750,000 recipients
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 11:44 am to BurningHeart
quote:
Make crab legs and shrimp next.
Any meats over $10/lb is luxury
I think some places even sell boiled crawfish that has been cooled down to get around the "no hot food" rule. :Lol: That's probably a real head scratcher when you're watching it happen as someone not on SNAP and avoiding crawfish due to the insane prices.
Funny enough, I would be okay with something like rotisserie chicken being on the allowable foods list, but it isn't because of the hot food rule. In fact, I'd be fine with just a basic list of items SNAP covers and it being a mixture of healthy whole foods and healthy but premade foods like rotisserie chickens.
re: Has anyone done the Spice affair Supper club?
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 11:23 am to hubertcumberdale
:lol: I’ve heard nothing but nice things about these people, so no knocking from over here, but intimate dining with strangers in the home of also-strangers would not be for me personally.
re: Nammii, owned by Tam Nguyen and Bao Chau Huynh of Bao Vietnamese, to open on Highland Rd
Posted by LouisianaLady on 2/19/26 at 10:04 am to ThuperThumpin
Yeah, I don't think it is a bad location at all. People in the area tend to flock to new options that don't require leaving Highland because it keeps you from having to go into traffic.
I eat at Tsunami, George's, and Superior far more than I would ever bother if they required travel into traffic. All 3 are just okay, but the convenience wins out quite often.
I eat at Tsunami, George's, and Superior far more than I would ever bother if they required travel into traffic. All 3 are just okay, but the convenience wins out quite often.
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