25 posts tagged “albuquerque”
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You might have already noticed, however, that my posts are a wee bit old. That's because . . .
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Thank you, and have a foodielicious day.
...let them know where protein comes from.
Eating meat is not WRONG, but it is to be savored, appreciated, and enjoyed. Something died to make that steak appear on your plate, so having the grace to educate yourself about the animal itself is a gesture worthy of effort.
I am not advocating dragging your 6-year-old to a slaughterhouse (though YOU might get some value out of that visit, yourself), but seeing a half a carcass at the butcher shop is going to be fascinating for them even if it freaks them out a bit. But the next time they bite into a roast and say, "mom, this is a good cow leg!", you'll know you've done your part.
**Find a butcher shop near you. Please. They are slowly disappearing despite the unique and valuable skillset only they can provide.
Here are some local Albuquerque butchers, to get you started:
El Mezquite Market (or any place you see with the word "Carniceria" in the name)
There is a freakin' national holiday for everything, and today's chosen theme is stuff baked in a flaky crust.
That's right, it is National Pie Day.
I still don't know where I fall on the "cake or pie" question, and yes I know that not being able to answer the query is a moral failing... but in any case, there be some darn fine pies here in Albuquerque.
For the classic diner fans, a banana creme pie at The Standard Diner would be a tasty conclusion to a meal, and I've personally seen a friend nearly fall into a puddle of weeping joy when eating their peanut butter chocolate pie.
Of course, the Flying Star offers pies a'plenty, and there are old classics like Route 66 Diner, Owl Cafe, and heck, you can even go to Yasmine's and get yourself a spinach or meat pie.
Enjoy this day of pies and don't forget the ice cream...
While man cannot live on Souper Salad alone, I can certainly live on it every single workday lunch.
My record so far is 4 days straight, during which time I spent a grand total of ONE day's sushi lunch. Puts things in perspective, eh?
But soup is also important in its own right, and that is why I adore the Souper Bowl, a food competition and charity event all rolled into one. Heaven in little 2oz cups, I tell you. It is big, it is crowded, it is noisy, and it is almost sold out:
http://www.rrfb.org/souper_bowl.htm
Get tickets ASAP or miss out on the best soups the chefs in town have to offer, as well as the ubiquitous displays of sweet treats from about a dozen bakeries from the Duke City.
In the Duke City, the best I've yet encountered it from Dagmar's Delectables: a 4" wide circle of barely-sweet choux pastry, stiff yet chewy yet pliable and tender, sliced in half and engorged with an equally rich pillow of whipped cream, itself just the hint of sugar peeking through.
The whole delicacy is anointed with powdered sugar, the only pure sweet component of the lot. It is utterly perfect.
And....
...the feline likes it, too.
For weeks I've had cravings for pupusas, and only partially satisfied the urge while on a trip to San Antonio.
I found a local Mexican mariscos joint that also served some Central American specialties like tamales and the potent little masa cakes I so adore. La Playa, however, disappointed when the food came out - overly greasy from using far too much cheese, and only hints of the loroco flower's flavor that is the key to the taste.
This means I need to venture down to our own little delight, Pupuseria Y Restaurante Salvadoreno, for their small renditions on the street food of El Salvador. Crunchy and vibrant curdito, fluffy Tamale Pollo, and of course, loroco pupusas.
...but it is still important local foodie news, so I'll link up as is proper. *grin*
Ambrozia to close on New Year's Eve
What will I miss? In a word, BRUNCH. Best bargain in foofy food for $20 in the Duke City, and tomorrow - Sunday the 30th - is your LAST chance to try it.
Get your butt down there and enjoy it while the red flannel hash and deep-fried PB&J are still hot.
Last night I had a huge craving for enormous bowls of hot soup as well as slightly sweet coconut juice to sip, so I headed to Cafe Trang, one of my favorite Viet places in Albuquerque.
I was successful in slurping my spicy beef noodle soup, but they were OUT of coconuts - the horror! My inclination was to tell them to run across the parking lot to TaLin and just buy some more, but I was nice.
So I'll squelch the craving for now, and wait for my next chance to have coconut to drink and coconut meat for dessert, all for the bargain price of about $3.
....well, Jennifer James' newest gig, anyway:
How could you not, given a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere such as this photo, with Jennifer and Nellie in full swing, cranking out plates for the eager small group of patrons just feet away:
I just received the new monthly menu and am including it here for your salivation... enjoy!
Show your love and appreciation for freakin' huge and cheap burritos wrapped in nearly indestructible homemade flour tortillas at Federico's.
Locations are both in the NE Heights and on the Westside, and both are open (in various capacities) 24 hours a day.
The owner of the Juan Tabo location recently had his truck stolen and is hoping to get restitution for it but if he finds himself s hort on cash and/or transporation, a little extra business won't hurt.
Despite his misfortune, the burritos and ALL of the food at Federico's is fantastic so if you haven't tried it yet, you've got just one more reason to do so. Go! Go and thank me later...
