I'm Moving!: I've been moving this week so things on food front have been slow for me this week (awful, actually, with me alternating between "inventive" dishes out of the remnants in the fridge and noshing junk food), but I do have some banked images / foodventures so can't wait to share once I settle down over Thanksgiving week, and speaking of which . . .
I'm Cheating . . . Again: I opted to order a takeout holiday dinner from Whole Foods, but plan on making a few side dishes of my own (sauteed brussel sprouts with pancetta and mixed mushrooms braised in red wine are high on that list.)
Finally, the Michelin Guide: As noted on my twitter, I wasn't too excited about its debut (maybe that would change if I was selected as an inspector or invited to the launch party ;) ) --since all the starred restaurants aren't in my typical dining budget and I'd sooner trust my tastebuds to fellow Angeleno foodbloggers & chowhounders than this more-touristy guide. At least it's not a quote word salad like Zagat (but the writing still leaves much to be desired.)
Just in case I don't get to update the blog until after Turkey Day, wishing that y'all have a great one with lots to be thankful for and lots to look forward to!
P.S. Oh yea, the East L.A. Tamale Festival this past weekend was a disappointing bust. Going on a Saturday afternoon, there were about 10 food vendors (and about 5-7 tamale boothes), 3 of which are Mama's Hot Tamales. Add that to long lines, meager selections and "meh!" foods made for a not-very-fun foodventure. But at least this confirms my attending the Indio Festival again this year to redeem my palate!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Friday Quickies #7: Moving & Cheating Thanksgiving Again . . .
Posted by H. C. at 11/16/2007
Labels: Events, Friday Quickies, Holidays, Miscellany
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3 comments:
I actually went to the one last year and was also disappointed in that there weren't enough tamale booths.
I remember going to a tamale festival the year before, but it was at a location close to Chinatown, and that one was absolutely stellar. I couldn't believe how many tamales I ate.
Hee hee. The Indian place near Cat's work is offering marinated, stuffed, and roasted whole "Tandoori Turkeys" for takeout. I've been eying the sign for weeks.
PleasurePalate I surprised myself with how much I ate at quite a few tamale festivals myself too, given how filling all that masa is. So--heading to the Indio one? ;) I know I am, and lugging an ice chest too!
CP A tandoori turkey sounds amazing (but also can be one of those dishes that can go WAY off) -- did you get to try?
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