Hey all, I'm finally getting to this, I just got the internet back and power back after getting hit by Hurricane Charley here in Orlando, FL. It was a mess here for a few days as 500,000 people in Orlando and the surrounding area where without power. All this and Disney World did not even close. I was fortunate to live near the tourist area where I had access to restaurants and electricity. I can't even imagine what it was like for the rest of the people that suffered from this storm and still have no power, water, and in some cases shelter. Hey Vanessa sorry I've been gone, I should be able to respond more since I have power back and I'm back at work. I'm glad to see my writing was missed. The last week was quite an experience it was real hectic down here.
| it really is the best food i have ever eaten. although the vietnamese restaurants in australia are ok, they just don't compare. even the bread in vietnam takes delicious all on it's own. and i had these banana, coconut & spice pancakes for breakfast one morning, and i have never forgotten those either. oh yummmmm lol |
Sounds like the indigenous food in Vietnam is cooked from experience and tradition. I love when I eat recipes that are passed down from family to family they are always so good. Those pancakes sound great, I've had banana pancakes so I can imagine how they would taste although I would like to try them.
| yep, the old barbecue can't be beaten, can it ? |
I think what I like about barbecues is not simply the food, although the right cook can make it great, but the actual process which involves me and friends just hanging out having conversations and knocking back a few cold ones while enjoying being outdoors. It sort of camaraderie not exactly the word I want but it's the first one that comes to mind.
| I believe the common thought on pizza is the square based ones with all the leftovers etc are originally provincial Italian - naples (do not quote me though please) and the typicial pizza pie with cheese pepperoni ham pineapple round greasy etc - the stuff Pizza hut makes - is definitely American born and bred. |
I think you hit it right on the spot Trina, on a trip to Rome a couple years back I sampled authentic Italian pizza which was square, had less cheese, and was sort of on a hardened bread, it was quite different than what I've had here in the States. I can say I actually like pizza here in the United States more than what I had in Italy, although I am sure there are places where it is great.
I have ALWAYS had a hard time pinning down a favourite anything and food is no exception -- my seafood intake has become really limited since marrying a man allergic to shellfish (and I used to love prawns and crab etc)
For a main you could hardly ever go wrong with Pasta
But I had the best fish meal ever (baramundi) a few weeks ago Link |
Pasta's greatness lies in it's versatility. I will try the Baramundi, I've actually never had it.
i hate to admit how boring I am when it comes to food. Favorite? Spaghetti and meatballs. Runner-up? Pizza. Fave fast food? McDicks. Food I eat most at home? Eggs and toast. BORING!!!!!!!!!
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I don't think it's boring, I love all those things too. Being a college student with a full time job I often make spaghetti and meatballs or sausage because it's quick, easy, and delicious. Personal taste is just that, personal. Some people may think that my love affair with barbecued ribs is plain and common. I beg to differ though it's just what I personally prefer among many other things for its taste.
