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Handbasket
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re: Butcher Shop in Baton Rouge/Denham/Gonzales?
Posted by Handbasket on 6/23/16 at 2:17 am to jeepfreak
It was being discussed before, a butcher shop opening in BR. Next to Walgreen's at Government and Acadian, maybe a dedicated butcher and higher end sandwich shop for lunch. LINK Not sure if it has opened yet, but I like the idea of one in that area.
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re: Anybody do cornbread with milk?
Posted by Handbasket on 6/1/16 at 3:58 am to hawgfaninc
Yes, my East Tennessee grandparents had it almost daily. I still have it occasionally, but only with white cornbread.
re: Post some of your favorite songs with female singers
Posted by Handbasket on 4/21/16 at 4:37 pm to Degas
Yes, yes, yes!!"Only You" is on my playlist right now, it's part of the soundtrack of a British TV series called 'Ashes to Ashes.
And Terri Nunn can't be beat, especially is "No More Words" by Berlin.
And Terri Nunn can't be beat, especially is "No More Words" by Berlin.
re: Prince is dead at 57
Posted by Handbasket on 4/21/16 at 2:14 pm to Clint Torres
One of the best artists of all time. The manufactured plastic they put out these days couldn't touch him. He was always my favorite.
True story - I (still) have a ticket dated January 1, 1985 to see him at Reunion Arena in Dallas. It started raining and was going to turn into freezing rain, so my mom wouldn't take us. I'll never have the chance to use it now.
Rest in peace, Prince.
True story - I (still) have a ticket dated January 1, 1985 to see him at Reunion Arena in Dallas. It started raining and was going to turn into freezing rain, so my mom wouldn't take us. I'll never have the chance to use it now.
Rest in peace, Prince.
re: If I wanted to get a job on a shrimping or fishing vessel
Posted by Handbasket on 3/6/16 at 1:44 am to OMFGKenny
A tangent but if I wanted to get some shrimp right off the boat, where would I go, towns, areas? What days/times is availability the most likely? I'm not from here, live in Zachary, and have zero experience with the coast, but would love to drive down some weekend day and pick up some jumbos. I'd like to cut out the middle man and get them as fresh as I can. TIA
re: HOUSE OF CARDS Season 4 is Out
Posted by Handbasket on 3/6/16 at 12:51 am to abellsujr
Yes! He was in a couple of episodes of Sherlock, and of course the original Danish version of The Killing - Forbrydelsen. Consistently excellent actor.
re: HOUSE OF CARDS Season 4 is Out
Posted by Handbasket on 3/4/16 at 10:42 am to Brettesaurus Rex
It seemed sufficiently vague to me. Those are the kinds of atmospheres portrayed in any good drama in certain episodes. Sorry if I spoilered it for you.
re: HOUSE OF CARDS Season 4 is Out
Posted by Handbasket on 3/4/16 at 6:22 am to Big Floppy TDs
Yes, episode 4. Tense then crazy.
re: HOUSE OF CARDS Season 4 is Out
Posted by Handbasket on 3/4/16 at 6:17 am to tonic
Yeah, I always do that with binge TV. So I had 4.much better than last season IMO so far.
re: HOUSE OF CARDS Season 4 is Out
Posted by Handbasket on 3/4/16 at 2:15 am to Mizzoufan26
Watching just one right now. Screw it, it's almost my birthday.
re: Thoughts on Pigeon Forge
Posted by Handbasket on 3/4/16 at 1:50 am to dek81572
I'm from Knoxville and have been going to the mountains all my life. It certainly has changed a lot. Agree with others' suggestions of staying in Wears Valley or Townsend and driving in, probably just a day Gatlinburg and a day in Pigeon Forge. Start days as early as you can beat the crowds. So many housing choices.
Gburg and PF are good for some cheesy fun. In PF, go kart, maybe outlet stores, eat lunch at The Old Mill. There are usually waits, but they'll text you when your table is ready, so you can explore the shops, look at the river, etc. wait isn't long inside. Also, I would highly recommend the Titanic museum. Although they went over the top on presentation, the artifacts and displays inside are very well done and even rival those of an official Titanic exhibit I saw many years ago in Seattle.
In Gburg, you've got, yes, the Pancake Pantry, which closes at 3:00 p.m. and is so worth getting up early. You can walk more easily here, and there are arcade games under the space needle. You can take the chair lift up (that thing is old), and there's a cool mini golf indoors that's fluorescent paint and lighting. And there's the free moonshine tastings if you can push your way through the crowds. And Carver's Orchard and Apple House Restaurant are highly recommended outside of Gburg toward Cosby.
Spend several days exploring the mountains. And I would also suggest an overnight to Asheville and a visit to Biltmore House - nothing else like it in this country. The Apple House Restaurant is conveniently on the way to a back exit toward Asheville with not having to deal with PF again on 321 through Pittman Center, Cosby, then hit I-40E at Newport.
My 2 cents. I miss home and will talk my head off about it. Y'all have a safe and fun trip.
Gburg and PF are good for some cheesy fun. In PF, go kart, maybe outlet stores, eat lunch at The Old Mill. There are usually waits, but they'll text you when your table is ready, so you can explore the shops, look at the river, etc. wait isn't long inside. Also, I would highly recommend the Titanic museum. Although they went over the top on presentation, the artifacts and displays inside are very well done and even rival those of an official Titanic exhibit I saw many years ago in Seattle.
In Gburg, you've got, yes, the Pancake Pantry, which closes at 3:00 p.m. and is so worth getting up early. You can walk more easily here, and there are arcade games under the space needle. You can take the chair lift up (that thing is old), and there's a cool mini golf indoors that's fluorescent paint and lighting. And there's the free moonshine tastings if you can push your way through the crowds. And Carver's Orchard and Apple House Restaurant are highly recommended outside of Gburg toward Cosby.
Spend several days exploring the mountains. And I would also suggest an overnight to Asheville and a visit to Biltmore House - nothing else like it in this country. The Apple House Restaurant is conveniently on the way to a back exit toward Asheville with not having to deal with PF again on 321 through Pittman Center, Cosby, then hit I-40E at Newport.
My 2 cents. I miss home and will talk my head off about it. Y'all have a safe and fun trip.
re: Is there a Local restaurant that has lost your business forever?
Posted by Handbasket on 2/17/16 at 3:11 pm to Btrtigerfan
Oh boy, I wish I could give you more up votes. Dude thinks he's right about everything and gets confrontational with customers, takes it upon himself to terrorize his mostly young female staff. I almost feel sorry for his wife...almost.
re: Best book(s) about Civil War?
Posted by Handbasket on 2/17/16 at 6:04 am to Gnar Cat21
I enjoyed Frock Coats and Epaulets - according to Amazon "A highly regarded psychological analysis of Confederate military and political leaders." It was first published in 1963, and is very well written, paced well. Maybe keep in mind for when you want to approach from a different perspective.
Frock Coats and Epaulets
Frock Coats and Epaulets
re: Doc Martin: when did English comedy become funny?
Posted by Handbasket on 2/17/16 at 5:14 am to Kujo
I'm jumping in late here, but British TV is almost exclusively what I watch, though more drama than comedy. I definitely second Black Books from about 15 years ago, and of course the classic early 90's Jeeves and Wooster - a Wodehouse turn of phrase never loses the appeal.
As far as casting goes, that's really why I switched to Brit TV. Although I think they only have a pool of actors they rotate through everything, but performances are always top notch. Most of American TV just seems...plastic and photoshopped. The Brits mostly leave them to look like real people.
Anyway, my 2 cents. Enjoy the show.
As far as casting goes, that's really why I switched to Brit TV. Although I think they only have a pool of actors they rotate through everything, but performances are always top notch. Most of American TV just seems...plastic and photoshopped. The Brits mostly leave them to look like real people.
Anyway, my 2 cents. Enjoy the show.
re: Pizza in Baton Rouge
Posted by Handbasket on 2/1/16 at 3:03 pm to cssamerican
Whole Foods actually has good pizza too. There's a place up here in Zachary called Chubby's that has great pizza. I miss Oscar's and Chef Bogdan's Dolce Vita truck.
re: MacBeth
Posted by Handbasket on 12/3/15 at 4:03 pm to Azazello
So looking forward to this. It looks like they pulled out all the stops, and it really needs to be seen on the big screen. Thanks for posting - I'd forgotten it was coming out so soon.
re: What's the best store bought dip that resembles the cheese dip at mexican
Posted by Handbasket on 11/15/15 at 3:27 pm to rbWarEagle
That's pretty much what I do and add a pat of butter. It's not exactly health food anyway. This woman suggests using a double broiler to cut down on heat.
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re: Willie Mae's or Parkview Tavern?
Posted by Handbasket on 10/9/15 at 10:54 am to indytiger
Chicken fried chicken is probably the special today. Go to Willie's.
re: What are your favorite items at Trader Joes?
Posted by Handbasket on 9/28/15 at 1:12 pm to mouton
They have pumpkin pie spice cookie butter and chai right now. Highly recommended.
re: Spinoff From Vinegar Thread - Do You Drink Pickle Juice?
Posted by Handbasket on 9/25/15 at 1:16 pm to Stadium Rat
Yes. I'm not a sweets person, but I CRAVE things like pickles, olives, etc. I used to pour pickle juice into a bowl, freeze it, top with more pickle juice, and eat it like a slushy. I figured since I'm getting older, that might not be so good for the blood pressure.
re: Meatballs & spaghetti
Posted by Handbasket on 7/18/15 at 4:16 am to Boondock544
This red sauce recipe from Lidia Bastianich is my go-to. It calls for fresh tomatoes, but I often use canned San Marzano instead. I also sub oregano for the basil, but that's just a personal preference. You could do half ground turkey thigh/half pork if you wanted to make the meatballs a little lighter, otherwise sounds great.
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re: Jay Ducote-Bite and Booze on Next Food Network Star
Posted by Handbasket on 6/9/15 at 5:48 pm to Darla Hood
January Jones' illegitimate kid totally looks like Bobby.
re: Cheese recommendation?
Posted by Handbasket on 6/2/15 at 2:57 pm to DieSmilen
The Woolwich Dairy triple creme goat brie at Whole Foods is excellent. Any havarti is always a good choice, especially dill or horseradish, as well as any of the creamy blues or Stilton and anything from the Rogue Creamery in Oregon is great.
As someone mentioned above, the Welsh Red Dragon with mustard seed and ale is fantastic - love that seed crunch. Whole Foods' regular habanero cheddar is good for quesadillas or topping, and their smoked gouda pimento cheese is probably the best I've ever had. As far as hard cheese, I really prefer pecorino romano to parmesan or asiago. It's made from sheep's milk, has a slightly more pungent flavor and is great alone or over pasta, asparagus, etc.
Grab some stuff off the olive bar and a boule, some brioche, or crackers, and some meat at the deli just in that part of the store. It's like Martini said, a good cheese plate is hard to beat. I definitely second the St. James Cheese Co. suggestion in NO. They do cheese-and-wine events just about every week too, so you can get a mix, and they're about to open a second location in the Warehouse District.
On a side note, I really hate that they got rid of the gelato bar at the Whole Foods BR renovation.
As someone mentioned above, the Welsh Red Dragon with mustard seed and ale is fantastic - love that seed crunch. Whole Foods' regular habanero cheddar is good for quesadillas or topping, and their smoked gouda pimento cheese is probably the best I've ever had. As far as hard cheese, I really prefer pecorino romano to parmesan or asiago. It's made from sheep's milk, has a slightly more pungent flavor and is great alone or over pasta, asparagus, etc.
Grab some stuff off the olive bar and a boule, some brioche, or crackers, and some meat at the deli just in that part of the store. It's like Martini said, a good cheese plate is hard to beat. I definitely second the St. James Cheese Co. suggestion in NO. They do cheese-and-wine events just about every week too, so you can get a mix, and they're about to open a second location in the Warehouse District.
On a side note, I really hate that they got rid of the gelato bar at the Whole Foods BR renovation.
re: Dragon Noodle House
Posted by Handbasket on 5/29/15 at 3:35 pm to Martini
We've been several times and never had a bad meal. The shrimp pad Thai is really good and enough for 2 meals at least, and all of the soups I've tried have been fantastic, no extra flavor required.
re: Shrimp and grits in BR
Posted by Handbasket on 5/10/15 at 2:40 pm to El Es Shu
Le Creole does a very good shrimp and grits, as does Beausoleil.
re: Food/Beer in or near Zachary?
Posted by Handbasket on 4/22/15 at 11:50 am to AlxTgr
Sammy's probably is your best bet. The bar is comfortable, but they're packed at lunch and dinner. If you're golfing at Copper Mill, the Palmetto Grill was good the last time I was there, good gumbo, although it's been a while. I definitely second Cafe Phoenicia. Service isn't always top notch, but the food is good, try the Grecian Egg Rolls appetizer.
Cabo's Grill in the Sammy's shopping center and El Agave over next to Walmart aren't gonna blow your mind, but they're decent Mexican options, service is good, and great lunch specials.
The other restaurant in Sammy's center is Francois Cafe and Grill. Great food but I avoid it like the plague because the owner is a jerk. And if you're looking for really low key, Jett's on the north side of 64 at 964 has great meat-and-3s, and I'm pretty sure they'll have Bud Light in the cooler.
Cabo's Grill in the Sammy's shopping center and El Agave over next to Walmart aren't gonna blow your mind, but they're decent Mexican options, service is good, and great lunch specials.
The other restaurant in Sammy's center is Francois Cafe and Grill. Great food but I avoid it like the plague because the owner is a jerk. And if you're looking for really low key, Jett's on the north side of 64 at 964 has great meat-and-3s, and I'm pretty sure they'll have Bud Light in the cooler.
re: Anyone try Newks in BR yet?
Posted by Handbasket on 3/24/15 at 12:52 pm to PapaPogey
Haven't been to the BR one yet, but the Italian sandwich with extra hot peppers is amazing. I agree with going for the combo - half sandwich and a cup of soup. Good stuff.
re: Where can I buy large quantities of Mac and Cheese and Mashed Potatoes?
Posted by Handbasket on 3/10/15 at 11:31 am to TigersSEC2010
Add Tony's Seafood to the list. They always have them on the hot line and would probably sell them to you by the pan.
re: How bad was boutin's since it is closing next week?
Posted by Handbasket on 1/17/15 at 11:18 am to lsucoonass
I think it was a wannabe touristy place. No way that was gonna happen so far from the interstate. That location isn't really convenient for anyone who doesn't live in the area, and the food and service the one time we went years ago just didn't give us a reason to go back. We have, however, hit the NBR one to get Poche's for takeout lunch, which was very good. I could see that one surviving just because of the proximity to the airport.
re: Who's tried a king cake bread pudding/made one this year?
Posted by Handbasket on 1/17/15 at 11:00 am to quail man
I'm going to second the Bistro Byronz one, although be prepared to pick sugar crystals out of your teeth. I sure hope they're doing those again this year.
re: Anthony's on Government is now open
Posted by Handbasket on 1/8/15 at 7:42 pm to Slim Chance
Same menu. It's not wide ranging, but what they do, they do well.
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