On 07-02-23 12:16, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Rice <=-
Could be that's why your dad had nuttin' to do with mutton. (G) The
last night on board ship on our last cruise one of the offerings for dinner was a balsamic glazed (forget what else went into it) lamb
shank. It sounded good so we both ordered it. When they came out, I
took one bite and sent it back--could be because I was coming down with the bronchitis that it just didn't taste right to me. OTOH, Steve
enjoyed his. I got a shrimp stir fry instead.
Dale Shipp wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
Could be that's why your dad had nuttin' to do with mutton. (G) The
last night on board ship on our last cruise one of the offerings for dinner was a balsamic glazed (forget what else went into it) lamb
shank. It sounded good so we both ordered it. When they came out, I
took one bite and sent it back--could be because I was coming down with the bronchitis that it just didn't taste right to me. OTOH, Steve
enjoyed his. I got a shrimp stir fry instead.
I have had both pork shank and lamb shank. The pork was at a
restaurant called Macoroni Grill, which unfortunately closed up 5-10
years ago. The building was torn down and another restaurant put in its place. The lamb was at a Greek restaurant not to far from where we are now. That place is very good. First time we went there we could not understand the conversation one table over. It was Greek to us:-}}
Could be that's why your dad had nuttin' to do with mutton. (G) The
last night on board ship on our last cruise one of the offerings for dinner was a balsamic glazed (forget what else went into it) lamb
shank. It sounded good so we both ordered it. When they came out, I
took one bite and sent it back--could be because I was coming down with the bronchitis that it just didn't taste right to me. OTOH, Steve
enjoyed his. I got a shrimp stir fry instead.
I have had both pork shank and lamb shank. The pork was at a
restaurant called Macoroni Grill, which unfortunately closed up 5-10
years ago.
The building was torn down and another restaurant put in its place.now. DS> That DS> place is very good. First time we went there we
The lamb was at a Greek restaurant not to far from where we are
On 07-04-23 18:52, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Shanks <=-
I have had both pork shank and lamb shank. The pork was at a
restaurant called Macaroni Grill, which unfortunately closed up 5-10
years ago.
We tried a Macaroni Grill down in Raleigh soon after moving to Wake Forest. Being less than impressed, we never went back nor noticed its closing.
I have had both pork shank and lamb shank. The pork was at a
restaurant called Macaroni Grill, which unfortunately closed up 5-10
years ago.
We tried a Macaroni Grill down in Raleigh soon after moving to Wake Forest. Being less than impressed, we never went back nor noticed its closing.
I will admit that Macaroni Grill was a mixed bag. Gail once tried
their spaghetti and meatballs. Total failure, at least to her tastes.
She
prefers thin spaghetti, theirs was quite thick. The "meatballs"
consisted on a single ball the size of a softball, without an decent flavor. The sauce was like straight out of a jar of cheap sauce,
without even adding any spices. If that had been at our first visit,
we never would have gone back. OTOH, they had a chicken parm dish
that was quite good, plus it is one of her go to dishes. I'm not sure
that I DS> ever had anything other than that pork shank, which Ialso liked a DS> lot.
On 07-06-23 11:39, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Shanks <=-
prefer to get something that I don't make at home. OTOH, Steve's mom
(and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls. Once, while we were in Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something else--but Dad went with the usual. (G)
I'll have to check it out some time. We have an Olive Garden in WF, as well as the place now under new ownership. Don't think I've seen it on
the menu at either place.
We never order spaghetti and meatballs when eating at an Italian place.
They're so easy to do at home that they're a regular (not quite as often now
that our girls are out of the house) item on the menu.
We prefer to get something that I don't make at home.
OTOH, Steve's mom (and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls.
Once, while we were in Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something else--but Dad went with the usual. (G)
Dale Shipp wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
I'll have to check it out some time. We have an Olive Garden in WF, as well as the place now under new ownership. Don't think I've seen it on
the menu at either place.
I'd not expect to see pork shank on the menu at Olive Garden.
prefer to get something that I don't make at home. OTOH, Steve's mom
(and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls. Once, while we were in
Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something else--but Dad went with
the usual. (G)
From what you have said, I'd expect that your Dad would have ordered
steak and potatoes:-}} Actually, we were on a coach tour of Italy and there was one night when we were on our own for dinner, instead of the usual group at a restaurant. A bunch of us went to a restaurant that
the guide recommended. The owner set us up in a private upstairs room.
He provided four pasta dishes, and we order individual entree dishes
from a menu.
Two of the pasta dishes were red sauce and two were white
sauce, including one that had caviar in it. Since we were in an
Italian restaurant, I decided to order lasagna from the menu. Gail went with some sort of steak.
My lasagna was good, but not much different than we might make a home.
Gail's steak was the best she has had -- before or since.
prefer to get something that I don't make at home. OTOH, Steve's mom
(and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls. Once, while we were in Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something else--but Dad went with the usual. (G)
From what you have said, I'd expect that your Dad would have ordered
steak and potatoes:-}} Actually, we were on a coach tour of Italy and
there was one night when we were on our own for dinner, instead of the usual group at a restaurant. A bunch of us went to a restaurant that
the guide recommended. The owner set us up in a private upstairs
room. He provided four pasta dishes, and we order individual entreetwo were DS> white sauce, including one that had caviar in it. Since
dishes DS> from a menu. Two of the pasta dishes were red sauce and
I'll have to check it out some time. We have an Olive Garden in WF, as well as the place now under new ownership. Don't think I've seen it on
the menu at either place.
I'd not expect to see pork shank on the menu at Olive Garden.
We never order spaghetti and meatballs when eating at an Italian place.
Italians do not serve guests spaghetti and meatballs.
Not together on the same plate, as that would be a sin that
can never be forgiven. But then, you've never been to any LL>restaurant or bar in Italy. Or Sicily. Or even in Sardinia. LL> So you
They're so easy to do at home that they're a regular (not quite as often
now
that our girls are out of the house) item on the menu.
You don't even have a clue as to how to make Italian meatballs.
Or those made in Sicily. There are also meatless meatballs, which
taste just like those made with real meat. But you wouldn't know
that, either.
We prefer to get something that I don't make at home.
Real Italian (or Sicilian) meatballs should be one of them.
And trust me on this - nobody can eat just one.
OTOH, Steve's mom (and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls.
You have got to be kidding me. And I suppose you are going to say
on the same plate. What a hilarious idea. Try doing that anywhre in
Italy, or in Sicily, and those two would be a laughingstock.
Once, while we were in Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something else--but Dad went with the usual. (G)
Grits is a much safer choice in Georgia.
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