What are you cooking tonight?

[Cloner]

I'm down, Nic!  I told you I'd make Cannoli, so let me know when and where and I'll fry a batch up this weekend.

Ummmmmmmm.

[nicrosato]

I PM'd a few of you suggesting that we put together a pot-luck buffet. Barbara and I could host. Small house, but we could accommodate around 12. I first thought of next Tuesday, because it's traditional Duc Night here, but now I'm thinking that Sat or Sun would work because Christmas Day is Friday. Anyway, let's talk...

Also, since I am, I believe, the token person of Italian descent here, I have been thinking of cecking out Tully's for provisions. Anyone familiar with them?

[Zaster]

I PM'd a few of you suggesting that we put together a pot-luck buffet. Barbara and I could host. Small house, but we could accommodate around 12. I first thought of next Tuesday, because it's traditional Duc Night here, but now I'm thinking that Sat or Sun would work because Christmas Day is Friday. Anyway, let's talk...

Also, since I am, I believe, the token person of Italian descent here, I have been thinking of cecking out Tully's for provisions. Anyone familiar with them?

Pam has shopped there before and she was impressed with all the product they carry. By all means...do check it out.

[Scottish]

Went to Tucanos with the parents. Oh, I love the "Brazillian Grill". And the fried Banana's yum-yum!

[nicrosato]

Tully's- Well, by NY standards, it has a meager selection. We went into the attached bakery and I was amazed by how expensive everything was.

For the way I cook, I prefer to adapt locally-available food. Tully's did have an OK selection of imported pasta, so there's that.

Toscano's- Eaten there several times in the past. I thought it was good. I have friends of Brazilian descent back east and have eaten in the "authentic" places, but Toscano's would hold up well in comparison. If any of you ever get to NY, you might want to check out the very vibrant Portuguese community in Newark, NJ.

[hunkypunk]

Also, since I am, I believe, the token person of Italian descent here,

whoa...not so fast Rosato, Zambello here......my grandmother came on the boat to Ellis Island from Brindesi. I grew up helping her make lasagna, cannelloni and pulpetti's. Sorry though I have to miss this get together but next time I'll make my Vesuvio chicken. A favorite from my Taylor street days in Chicago....where i kicked some ass and got my ass kicked.

[nicrosato]

Chiao, Lorenzo..

This is such an eclectic group that it took a Cloninger to make reference to Arthur Avenue.

[hunkypunk]

Chiao, Lorenzo..

This is such an eclectic group that it took a Cloninger to make reference to Arthur Avenue.

Cent Anni!

[Cloner]

Chiao, Lorenzo..

This is such an eclectic group that it took a Cloninger to make reference to Arthur Avenue.

What a dirtbag, eh?  I hate those frikkin' Krauts!   

Cloninger

[Diavolo]

On the agenda for this weekend:

Oxtail and pork posole (takes 2 freaking days to make, from start to finish.  By request)

Carrot cake (with homemade butterscotch syrup soaked into the layers and homemade cream cheese frosting, yummy)

Homemade egg nog (2 dozen eggs?!? really? wow)

[ducducgooseme]

OMG i love carrot cake...  PM me with the recipe pretty please?!!!

[dusty]

Does sound very delicious.  I am curious, though.  Why does the posole with oxtail take 2 days?  Mine only takes 1.  I must be doing something wrong.   

[Cloner]

I just put the Chocolate Caramel Creme Brulee into the oven.  That will be desert for our Filet Mignon dinner with Potatoes Au Gratin and Haricots Verts.   

[bonfy]

Carrot cake (with homemade butterscotch syrup soaked into the layers and homemade cream cheese frosting, yummy)

Could you pm me with this recipe, too?  Sounds unbelievably rich!  Gotta try it...

[ducducgooseme]

rack of lamb with a merlot smoked garlic reduction, asparagus with cracked white peppercorn and olive oil, shelled edamame with lime and sea salt.

mmmmmm