Something Delicious

[TheMerryFairy]

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

I am sorry if this is way off topic but birthdays have always been something I have celebrated for my friends. Only a few times since I was a kid have I really appreicated the meaning for myself. This year I get it. Last year I wanted to but turning 30 is scary and yes I realize it is irrational in a lot of ways. It was celebrated but I dreaded it. I am dreading this one because now it's going to be official. Not 30 anymore but actually INTO the 30's, like the twilight zone? LOL

I am sorry for rambling but I just woke up from a ridiculously sweet 3 hour nap and I had dreams of dancing icecream cones. How appropriate for me to post in here.

[Corkey]

Mayonnaise cake, that my wife makes. Every year.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Corkey

Mayonnaise cake, that my wife makes. Every year.

I have neer heard of mayonnaise cake! I will have to try to look this up. Thanks for sharing, Corkey.

[kannon]

I know some of you might think this is gross, but I made a hotdog without a hotdog bun. I substituted green leaf lettuce for the bun. I used a stick of cheese, the weenie of course, and mustard. It was pretty good with a lot less calories. I gotta drop 10 or 15 pounds so this could be an option. I only want to loose the weight so I can be a bit more active. I kind of like my budda belly.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by kannon

I know some of you might think this is gross, but I made a hotdog without a hotdog bun. I substituted green leaf lettuce for the bun. I used a stick of cheese, the weenie of course, and mustard. It was pretty good with a lot less calories. I gotta drop 10 or 15 pounds so this could be an option. I only want to loose the weight so I can be a bit more active. I kind of like my budda belly.

I don't think that's gross. I think it's very creative to substitute the bun for lettuce! I wish you the best in finding what works for you to get more active

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by kannon

I know some of you might think this is gross, but I made a hotdog without a hotdog bun. I substituted green leaf lettuce for the bun. I used a stick of cheese, the weenie of course, and mustard. It was pretty good with a lot less calories. I gotta drop 10 or 15 pounds so this could be an option. I only want to loose the weight so I can be a bit more active. I kind of like my budda belly.

If you like tacos substitute the tortilla with leafy lettuce.

[kannon]

Originally Posted by Corkey

If you like tacos substitute the tortilla with leafy lettuce.

That's a great option too. Thanks! I'll definitely try it.

[meridiantoo]

So, I'm making homemade spaghetti sauce tonight and wondering what others add to their sauce to make it awesome?

I made a basic recipe tonight: Ground chuck, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sauteed onions/bell peppers/garlic, kosher sea salt/pepper, Italian seasoning blend, 1 bay leaf, and a lot of hopeful anticipation.

I like for my sauce to simmer a good 3 hours, at least, before I eat it.

What about you guys?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by kannon

I know some of you might think this is gross, but I made a hotdog without a hotdog bun. I substituted green leaf lettuce for the bun. I used a stick of cheese, the weenie of course, and mustard. It was pretty good with a lot less calories. I gotta drop 10 or 15 pounds so this could be an option. I only want to loose the weight so I can be a bit more active. I kind of like my budda belly.

Hi kannon

Lettuce is a great substitute for bread. Great idea.

Stay well hydrated and be careful with the sodium.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Corkey

Mayonnaise cake, that my wife makes. Every year.

What unholy alliance is this?

*smirk*

I swear you make this stuff up brutha.

What is this cake??

How can you post something like this with no details?

Come on Corkey!!

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Sun

What unholy alliance is this?

*smirk*

I swear you make this stuff up brutha.

What is this cake??

How can you post something like this with no details?

Come on Corkey!!

It's OLD LOL cocoa and Miracle whip in place of eggs. Thats it!

[ahk]

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]Well, when its my birthday, I always ask for a coconut cake. Why? Because when I was a kid, my nana would always get me one (Sara Lee), but as I have grown up, I like home made. My wife, she makes a really good one, with dried cherries, dried apricots, walnuts, coconut, and cream cheese icing, its kind of like a Italian Wedding cake, but her version.

If its others in my family-- I usually make them cupcakes, something fun and tasty. I think cupcakes are fun!![/COLOR]

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]Hmm... I like home cooked meals. I don't have a favourite, or PIZZA. You just can't go wrong with that![/COLOR]

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]See above.[/COLOR]

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]See above.[/COLOR]

I am sorry if this is way off topic but birthdays have always been something I have celebrated for my friends. Only a few times since I was a kid have I really appreicated the meaning for myself. This year I get it. Last year I wanted to but turning 30 is scary and yes I realize it is irrational in a lot of ways. It was celebrated but I dreaded it. I am dreading this one because now it's going to be official. Not 30 anymore but actually INTO the 30's, like the twilight zone? LOL

I am sorry for rambling but I just woke up from a ridiculously sweet 3 hour nap and I had dreams of dancing icecream cones. How appropriate for me to post in here.

Ramble on. LOL.

Originally Posted by meridiantoo

So, I'm making homemade spaghetti sauce tonight and wondering what others add to their sauce to make it awesome?

I made a basic recipe tonight: Ground chuck, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sauteed onions/bell peppers/garlic, kosher sea salt/pepper, Italian seasoning blend, 1 bay leaf, and a lot of hopeful anticipation.

I like for my sauce to simmer a good 3 hours, at least, before I eat it.

What about you guys?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]I am like Sun, I will do a quick and easy sauce in 15 minutes or less -- as he/hy stated below. My honey loves this version better.

But I also make a "all day simmer" pot of sauce-- I take ground meat, garlic, onions, basil, oregano, salt/pepper, a little sugar, and about 2 bags of frozen chopped spinach. I let it cook -- Its really tasty. I like it -- Its more like a ragu.

See below. hehe.[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by Sun

Sounds great as it is. I do 2 sauces one quick: Start with chopped fresh garlic sauteed in olive oil for a few minutes (do not brown just soften) fresh basil, plum tomato's. That's it. Cook less than 15 mins. Longer releases too much acid.

Longer sauce: Start by sauteeing garlic in olive oil, add beef and pork cuts (depends on what inspires me at market) plum tomato's, basil and a little oregano (fresh if I can get it or dried if I can not) simmer for several hours. This is closer to what my Italian relatives brought from Italy.

see above.

Originally Posted by Corkey

It's OLD LOL cocoa and Miracle whip in place of eggs. Thats it!

something along these lines...??



(Can someone help me-- why can't I get my colours correct?) I am not re-editing. Sorry about that!!

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by ahk

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]Well, when its my birthday, I always ask for a coconut cake. Why? Because when I was a kid, my nana would always get me one (Sara Lee), but as I have grown up, I like home made. My wife, she makes a really good one, with dried cherries, dried apricots, walnuts, coconut, and cream cheese icing, its kind of like a Italian Wedding cake, but her version.

If its others in my family-- I usually make them cupcakes, something fun and tasty. I think cupcakes are fun!![/COLOR]

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]Hmm... I like home cooked meals. I don't have a favourite, or PIZZA. You just can't go wrong with that![/COLOR]

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]See above.[/COLOR]

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]See above.[/COLOR]

I am sorry if this is way off topic but birthdays have always been something I have celebrated for my friends. Only a few times since I was a kid have I really appreicated the meaning for myself. This year I get it. Last year I wanted to but turning 30 is scary and yes I realize it is irrational in a lot of ways. It was celebrated but I dreaded it. I am dreading this one because now it's going to be official. Not 30 anymore but actually INTO the 30's, like the twilight zone? LOL

I am sorry for rambling but I just woke up from a ridiculously sweet 3 hour nap and I had dreams of dancing icecream cones. How appropriate for me to post in here.

Ramble on. LOL.



[COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]I am like Sun, I will do a quick and easy sauce in 15 minutes or less -- as he/hy stated below. My honey loves this version better.

But I also make a "all day simmer" pot of sauce-- I take ground meat, garlic, onions, basil, oregano, salt/pepper, a little sugar, and about 2 bags of frozen chopped spinach. I let it cook -- Its really tasty. I like it -- Its more like a ragu.

See below. hehe.[/COLOR]




see above.



something along these lines...??



(Can someone help me-- why can't I get my colours correct?) I am not re-editing. Sorry about that!!

Don't know not the baker in the family, but it look right lol.

[MarquisdeShey]

Making bbq pulled pork for dinner tomorrow night in the slow cooker.

Easy recipe. Salt, pepper, onions and pork roast studded with cloves.

I add the bbq sauce right before serving.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

I am sorry if this is way off topic but birthdays have always been something I have celebrated for my friends. Only a few times since I was a kid have I really appreicated the meaning for myself. This year I get it. Last year I wanted to but turning 30 is scary and yes I realize it is irrational in a lot of ways. It was celebrated but I dreaded it. I am dreading this one because now it's going to be official. Not 30 anymore but actually INTO the 30's, like the twilight zone? LOL

I am sorry for rambling but I just woke up from a ridiculously sweet 3 hour nap and I had dreams of dancing icecream cones. How appropriate for me to post in here.

I think I am leaning towards something other than chocolate cake. Icecream cake, a fruit torte or maybe a nice strawberry cheesecake even?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

I am sorry if this is way off topic but birthdays have always been something I have celebrated for my friends. Only a few times since I was a kid have I really appreicated the meaning for myself. This year I get it. Last year I wanted to but turning 30 is scary and yes I realize it is irrational in a lot of ways. It was celebrated but I dreaded it. I am dreading this one because now it's going to be official. Not 30 anymore but actually INTO the 30's, like the twilight zone? LOL

I am sorry for rambling but I just woke up from a ridiculously sweet 3 hour nap and I had dreams of dancing icecream cones. How appropriate for me to post in here.

Ah Birthdays...wow. My first date with my ex was on my birthday a few years ago. I had been working on my birthday for the past few years as it falls on a big holiday weekend, so she wanted to make it special for me and she did. We had a few new traditions that were unique to us.

As for a cake I like Tiramisu cake, or the cake that I had growing up which was unique made by my request, an Angel food cake filled with orange sorbet. No idea where I came up with this fru fru cake idea when I was a kid but I did and one of my Aunts made it for me every year. It was awesome.

For the last 10 years my favorite place to spend birthday dinner has been my favorite sushi bar in Northern CA. Some of my favorite foods are there.

Strawberry shortcake is also something that I love as is Lemon Merengue pie. All would be fun to have on a birthday.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Ah Birthdays...wow. My first date with my ex was on my birthday a few years ago. I had been working on my birthday for the past few years as it falls on a big holiday weekend, so she wanted to make it special for me and she did. We had a few new traditions that were unique to us.

As for a cake I like Tiramisu cake, or the cake that I had growing up which was unique made by my request, an Angel food cake filled with orange sorbet. No idea where I came up with this fru fru cake idea when I was a kid but I did and one of my Aunts made it for me every year. It was awesome.

For the last 10 years my favorite place to spend birthday dinner has been my favorite sushi bar in Northern CA. Some of my favorite foods are there.

Strawberry shortcake is also something that I love as is Lemon Merengue pie. All would be fun to have on a birthday.

*S That "fru fru" cake sounds quite delicious! I could likely ice it and garnish with shaved pieces of chocolate orange (not trying to insult your tradition)

It sounds like your birthdays have always been really special, as they should be.

I have traveled so much (only abroad once) that my birthday usually just ends up being celebrated with whoever happens to be around at the time. Sometimes it is the good company of close friends or family, sometimes just with people passing through wherever I am and other times it is spent taking myself to lunch at an authentic local bistro.

I would love to have a huge potluck one year and invite friends from near and far to join me for some adult conversation, drinks and silly boardgames.

This year I am thinking about celebrating the changes in my life and I would like to have or cook a meal that has been influenced by my decision to travel again.

Maybe I will make a few comfort dishes and forget about the traditional cake.

[dixie]

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?
Oddly, food plays a huge role in every holiday and special occasion OTHER than birthdays. If I'm dating someone, a nice quiet dinner somewhere. If not, there is an obligatory dinner with the parents unless they are out of town. Otherwise I sit at home with the kiddo like any other day, so just regular meals.

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???
If I do go out, it's usually for steak (my fav).

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

I'm one of those folks who's never had a birthday party, so things about that stick in my head...especially the store-bought cake. For some reason it has been important over the years. (You know, childhood wishes of wanting the pretty store-bought-decorated cake, etc etc.) Soooo....once I got older, I started buying myself one of those tiny store bought cakes that only serves 1-2. At this point, it has become my own tradition. I'm more than happy with that. lol

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by dixie

I was just wondering what your birthday traditions were food wise? Does food play a huge role (family meals, going out with friends) or is it just something that happens at somepoint during the day?
Oddly, food plays a huge role in every holiday and special occasion OTHER than birthdays. If I'm dating someone, a nice quiet dinner somewhere. If not, there is an obligatory dinner with the parents unless they are out of town. Otherwise I sit at home with the kiddo like any other day, so just regular meals.

Do any of you have any favorite birthday or special occasion recipes, restaurants or desserts???
If I do go out, it's usually for steak (my fav).

Birthday cake? Icecream cake? Cupcakes?

I have been thinking about this over the course of the last week. I haven't focused much on it, but the idea of picking out a cake is always a serious task. There is so much to choose from! Do you go with your all time favorite or to mark a special milestone or change in your life, do you go with something completely different?

Homemade? Locally made/purchased? Store bought?

I'm one of those folks who's never had a birthday party, so things about that stick in my head...especially the store-bought cake. For some reason it has been important over the years. (You know, childhood wishes of wanting the pretty store-bought-decorated cake, etc etc.) Soooo....once I got older, I started buying myself one of those tiny store bought cakes that only serves 1-2. At this point, it has become my own tradition. I'm more than happy with that. lol

Thank you for sharing, Dixie It's really nice to hear how other people celebrate.

I have done this too when celebrating on my own. I quite like it. It's the perfect size and it still feels special. It was harder to do when I was backpacking with little or no money for extras.

I remember one year *gets a little emotional* these kids who were camping a few lots over found out from overhearing a conversation that my birthday was coming up. They set up a lemonade stand to collect money to make me a cake. That was so darn sweet and let me tell you, I had no idea. I visited that stand at least 3 times in those two days LOL It was good lemonade and they made me a lemonade cake decorated with a LOT of icing. That is something I won't forget any time soon.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Thank you for sharing, Dixie It's really nice to hear how other people celebrate.

I have done this too when celebrating on my own. I quite like it. It's the perfect size and it still feels special. It was harder to do when I was backpacking with little or no money for extras.

I remember one year *gets a little emotional* these kids who were camping a few lots over found out from overhearing a conversation that my birthday was coming up. They set up a lemonade stand to collect money to make me a cake. That was so darn sweet and let me tell you, I had no idea. I visited that stand at least 3 times in those two days LOL It was good lemonade and they made me a lemonade cake decorated with a LOT of icing. That is something I won't forget any time soon.

Great story. Thank you for sharing it.