Dunno about up north, but when I was in Mexico City, all the "tortas" were served in a round bun, or bap. I even had one which was filled first, then bathed in salsa roja.
What did you cook or eat today (March 2022)?
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Like sandwiches everywhere, there seems to be a wide range of ways to make a Mexican Torta, depending on where you are, and who makes it. The bolillo I find in all the stores here is kind of football/rugby ball shaped.
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So still I can't name what I prepared for lunch today...it's like Balto: he's not a burrito, he's not a wrap...he knows only what he's not!
So still I can't name what I prepared for lunch today...it's like Balto: he's not a burrito, he's not a wrap...he knows only what he's not!
I think you can safely call it "food," and not be challenged.
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Looks yummy.
I had the boys pull a container of pork knuckle kimchi jiggae from the freezer. The last batch is a bit soupy but that’s ok.
I FT’d my partner so there would be banchan/side dishes. They are Vietnamese rice crackers - the shrimp & black sesame version, slaw & pickled daikon radish.
I would have preferred my rice on one side of the bowl & the stew on the other but I didn’t specify.
I had the boys pull a container of pork knuckle kimchi jiggae from the freezer. The last batch is a bit soupy but that’s ok.
I FT’d my partner so there would be banchan/side dishes. They are Vietnamese rice crackers - the shrimp & black sesame version, slaw & pickled daikon radish.
I would have preferred my rice on one side of the bowl & the stew on the other but I didn’t specify.
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We have those Rolls here as well, and I use them for Bahn Mi!!! I was going to attempt to make my own rolls for Bahn Mi, but I was told by this nice lady, don't bother, it's far too much work and it still won't come out as you remember.
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Today's meal was a sloppy Joe sandwich with French fries.
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Recently, I found this in the cold case at our local Trader Joe's and it was marvelous!
I thought that I could make my own and not make that 30 mile trek for Chicken Salad.
Yesterday, I made a copycat recipe of Trader Joe's Curry Chicken Salad.
I'll make this again, but with a teak to it.
I followed the recipe that I found online, but it didn't have enough "dressing" for my taste... plus TJ's tub is a bit saucy.
But that Sandwich, made with multi-grain Bread, more Mayo, sliced Avocado and mixed Spring Greens, was delicious!
Yesterday's steak and kidley pie, Bisto gravy and a few short chips.
Do you add anything to your Bisto gravy? I find it a bit bland by itself, but easy to make better with some extra seasonings.
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No, unless it's fried onions and garlic.
The one time I used it, I added a generous amount of fresh ground black pepper. It made a big difference.
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kaneohegirlinaz regardibg banh mi. Theme fighting words 
Considering “banh” is the bread and the the filling is highly changeable you really need to source a bakery run by Vietnamese people if at all possible. They learned baguette from the French while occupied and they made it their own 
Luckily for me, one of the top 10 banh mi shops in Sydney is close to my work. Banh mi Thit is my preferred option for Friday lunch.
Considering “banh” is the bread and the the filling is highly changeable you really need to source a bakery run by Vietnamese people if at all possible. They learned baguette from the French while occupied and they made it their own Luckily for me, one of the top 10 banh mi shops in Sydney is close to my work. Banh mi Thit is my preferred option for Friday lunch.
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Still locked in the bedroom but the boys must have had a late night as there was no one around this morning so I put on 2 masks and washed my hands to sneak out to the kitchen to make tea.
While I was there I put a container of frozen chowder in a small pot to heat slowly and cooked some toast. Yes, this weirdo likes cold toast so the butter doesn’t melt. Later when I was hungry (after midday, still no sign of life out there) so I snuck out again to butter my toast & retrieved my lunch.
Starting to go stir crazy.
While I was there I put a container of frozen chowder in a small pot to heat slowly and cooked some toast. Yes, this weirdo likes cold toast so the butter doesn’t melt. Later when I was hungry (after midday, still no sign of life out there) so I snuck out again to butter my toast & retrieved my lunch.
Starting to go stir crazy.
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I suppose it depends much on what the gravy will be used for. The steak and kidley pies are already quite peppery (I don't make them) so it would be easy to go "over the top". I definitely would not add salt as Bisto contains enough, even for me (I am currently using the Bisto granules but will be changing to Golden Fry granules when this tub is finished). Should I be cooking in gravy (e.g. beef stew or chilli) I use OXO stock cubes.
That the Golden Fry gravy granules are made in Yorkshire does not influence my decision.
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