The Coffee House

[RowdyRay]

Gary has a turkey loaf, resplendent with herbs, chilies and mushrooms. Mary Lou and Gary are sipping a Dave Harvey GSM while waiting for the loaf to heat up.

Sounds delicious. Haven't made one in a while. Usually a cold weather meal.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary pinched a corner ... delish.

 

[otherprof108 9]

At Emory Hospital, for results of DW's 2nd annual post stem cell transplant full workup. Looks like our battles aren't over. Sometime in the past year her cancer reared its head again, trying to break out. Fortunately it's still at a low point. Starting a new 8 week regiment of Chemo and a just released antibody that specifically targets the cancer cells. Looks like our travel plans have been put on hold for the next 6 months, as we try to beat it down again.

Hoping for DW’s full recovery.

 

[JonA_CT]

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Gary pinched a corner ... delish.

My not-so-baby anymore boy loves meatballs, so I was charged to make a large batch for his birthday yesterday. I usually use a mixture of beef/lamb and pork, but I couldn't find any ground pork at the store yesterday (and didn't have time to grind it myself), so I subbed in ground turkey. They were awesome. The balls were more tender with the turkey. I think it's a permanent change.

 

[smoke665]

@JonA_CT you found lamb but not pork?? What a difference a few hundred miles makes in grocery stores. I can't tell you the last time I saw lamb available anywhere even the specialty meat markets.

 

[JonA_CT]

@JonA_CT you found lamb but not pork?? What a difference a few hundred miles makes in grocery stores. I can't tell you the last time I saw lamb available anywhere even the specialty meat markets.

I usually use beef OR lamb. I went with beef yesterday 'cause I can't afford to use lamb with company coming over, haha. But yes, ground lamb was available yesterday at all three stores I stopped in (Walmart, BJs Wholesale, and Stop and Shop). So was ground bison, haha. I can usually get chops and racks of lamb at all of those places too, although I typically have to hit up a different grocery in the area (ShopRite) if I want a whole leg of lamb, which is my favorite cut. Actually, I end up buying most large cuts of meat from ShopRite because they still have a butcher you can talk to in the store, and still get big primal cuts in that they will custom cut for free.

EDIT: ShopRite carries almost everything, honestly. They carry a lot of specialty cuts that reflect the diverse needs of our community, including a full selection of halal and kosher meats.

 

[smoke665]

They carry a lot of specialty cuts that reflect the diverse needs of our community, including a full selection of halal and kosher meats.

The lack of diversity in our general area might be the reason they aren't available. There's a more diverse population in and around Huntsville and Birmingham, so I'm sure there are at least specialty stores in those locations that carry.

 

[CherylL2 1]

My point is that Radical Islam wants you I and every American dead.

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I've heard this before. A distant relative told me it was a matter of time before my Turkish daughter would turn on us and kill us in our sleep. I told him no worries. I lock her in her room at night and I have mace on the bedside.

 

[CherylL2 1]

At Emory Hospital, for results of DW's 2nd annual post stem cell transplant full workup. Looks like our battles aren't over. Sometime in the past year her cancer reared its head again, trying to break out. Fortunately it's still at a low point. Starting a new 8 week regiment of Chemo and a just released antibody that specifically targets the cancer cells. Looks like our travel plans have been put on hold for the next 6 months, as we try to beat it down again.

So sorry Smoke. Prayers for you and wife.

 

[Gary A.]

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Gary pinched a corner ... delish.

My not-so-baby anymore boy loves meatballs, so I was charged to make a large batch for his birthday yesterday. I usually use a mixture of beef/lamb and pork, but I couldn't find any ground pork at the store yesterday (and didn't have time to grind it myself), so I subbed in ground turkey. They were awesome. The balls were more tender with the turkey. I think it's a permanent change.

Gary made a turkey meatball soup ... they were so good that now he makes them sans soup.

 

[Gary A.]

@JonA_CT you found lamb but not pork?? What a difference a few hundred miles makes in grocery stores. I can't tell you the last time I saw lamb available anywhere even the specialty meat markets.

I usually use beef OR lamb. I went with beef yesterday 'cause I can't afford to use lamb with company coming over, haha. But yes, ground lamb was available yesterday at all three stores I stopped in (Walmart, BJs Wholesale, and Stop and Shop). So was ground bison, haha. I can usually get chops and racks of lamb at all of those places too, although I typically have to hit up a different grocery in the area (ShopRite) if I want a whole leg of lamb, which is my favorite cut. Actually, I end up buying most large cuts of meat from ShopRite because they still have a butcher you can talk to in the store, and still get big primal cuts in that they will custom cut for free.

EDIT: ShopRite carries almost everything, honestly. They carry a lot of specialty cuts that reflect the diverse needs of our community, including a full selection of halal and kosher meats.

All the major grocery/supermarkets stores out here have butchers, Vons, Albertsons, Stater Bros, Ralphs, et al. Gary doesn't shop in Walmart or Whole Foods. There are a few specialty fish markets nearby with daily stuff coming in directly from the fishing boats. (A ten minute drive beats a 30 minute drive to the docks.) There are also Asian and Latino supermarket chains out here. Gary lives in the suburbs, but in the city, there are markets for nearly every ethnic people under the sun. i.e. Not just general Asian markets but Thai markets, Filipino markets, Japanese markets, Indian markets, Chinese markets, Vietnamese markets, et cetera. Lots of interesting/odd stuff in them.

Starting today, Tri-Tip is on sale for $2.99 a pound at Stater Bros.

 

[smoke665]

Here there is a large selection of beef, pork, poultry and seafood (gulf). Once you get past that the selection drops off fast.

 

[Gary A.]

@ Jon: You would like it out here.

 

[SquarePeg]

We usually go to a butcher shop for our meats (Dom's Sausage in Malden). They are a bit pricey but worth the extra costs. They carry pretty much everything but they are best known for... no not sausage... marinated steak tips. We save them for special occasions! They sell a ground mix that makes delicious meatballs (pretty sure it's beef, veal and pork). I usually go with that but the secret ingredient to my meatballs is the egg/cheese/garlic ratio. Got to get that just right for the best taste. However, for a big crowd I will get the cheaper "meatloaf mix" from Stop and Shop as the flavor is still good and costs a lot less.

Whole Foods does have a good meat selection but I don't shop there often. I like Trader Joe's - better flowers!

 

[Gary A.]

Gary used to shop at Traders, but ... as all his wine comes in directly from wineries, and as nearly all his veggies and fruits are self grown, he is no longer a member.

Trader Joe's the health food store for alcoholics.