tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post1308728835594720840..comments2023-09-28T10:35:06.451-04:00Comments on The Essential Rhubarb Pie: Foodies Who Make You Feel Bad (With bonus rant on the world domination of chains)The Short (dis)Order Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-77232699543287807262008-07-15T21:19:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:19:00.000-04:00The art of being a foodie, is no more complicated ...The art of being a foodie, is no more complicated than loving the preparation and consumption of food that makes you happy.<BR/><BR/> Some of the chowhound gang can be seriously elitist in my experience. There's a great wealth of knowledge there, however, some really eclectic stuff I don't find anywhere else. In exchange: elitism and snobbery.<BR/><BR/> So +1 for big fruity cocktail drinks(the cheaper the liquor the better). And +1 for "going out for ethnic cuisine" consisting of hitting up there nearest Chinese buffet. Sometimes at least. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697039589863030361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-80856938487583106332008-04-23T11:23:00.000-04:002008-04-23T11:23:00.000-04:00That nasty comment is more about the other person ...That nasty comment is more about the other person than it is about you. What a jerk! As I used to say to my kids, ”Does it make her feel big to make other people feel small?!!”<BR/><BR/>It seems like that person is more concerned about going to the “right” places than going somewhere that fits the bill for that particular situation. There is excellence to be found at all price points.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes you want a more casual, quick in and out place that is just reliable and sometimes you want to be looked down at by servers as they present your incredibly high bill.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I would scoff at that snob for even being surprised at the less than great wine. Of course, you go there for the fun cocktails. What a poser (as my kids would say). <BR/><BR/>I was surprised that PF Chang’s was so good and I don’t care who sneers at that. Tell that person that she can stuff your cannoli if she doesn’t agree with your choice of restaurant.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-40715901344355525602008-04-23T09:49:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:49:00.000-04:00WANF - (Ooh. I like that acronym) Your comments ...WANF - (Ooh. I like that acronym) Your comments are much appreciated. Yeah, I've become disenchanted with CH these days. It's amazing how the NYC people will work very hard to find things wrong with restaurants. <BR/><BR/>It's funny because I grew up in the NYC area with a foodie father and a health nut mother, but nature made me a picky eater, so even though I loved eating, it took me years to really appreciate good food. Even though I ate at a lot of ethnic restaurants, It's only been in the past 10 years or so that I've come to really understand and appreciate authenticity.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-16580915587180437282008-04-22T20:32:00.000-04:002008-04-22T20:32:00.000-04:00I LOVE YOU. I really do. This is one of the most ...I LOVE YOU. I really do. This is one of the most inspiring posts I've ever,ever read. NO LIE. I've have been very lucky to have traveled growing up and have parents that made me try things like escargot and blue cheese when I was 7 years old. But, besides that, i had a very special aunt that i loved that was crazy about food. she introduced me to so many fun things about cooking and eating. they are who forced me to know what a vinaigrette was, to try new meats and to close my eyes and taste food. I'm really love this post because you are so real. You want to learn. You want to try and get it, but you're also true to yourself by admitting that there's stuff to learn and also that you love some of the downhome stuff! I desire to know more. <BR/><BR/>To me, I think that's the key... the desire to WANT to know more. To maybe want to investigate the authenticity of things and ask questions like how did this dish come about? what's the culture like that makes this dish? am I willing to try something new? see, sometimes this is why i bash sandra lee and rachel ray b/c i feel like they ignore going a bit farther to teach us more than the recipe they made up.<BR/><BR/>i'm sorry if that idiot talked down to you. Let me guess, it happened on chowhound? that is the WORST place for food snobs. i consider myself an food lover and i would never post on the boards there b/c they are such absolute snobs. they admit it too! on the NYC board, you should read what these people have to say.<BR/><BR/>anyways, i welcome you to check out our blog anytime and if you ever feel like we're talking down to you, please let me know. i have said one bad thing - i said if you can't find south america on on a map you shouldn't be reading our blog. i apologize for that...<BR/><BR/>ok, that was a really long commment... sorry!<BR/><BR/>amy @ we are never full<BR/><BR/>ps: applebees has good burgers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-63907443911062081952008-04-21T03:43:00.000-04:002008-04-21T03:43:00.000-04:00Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is ver...Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the <A HREF="http://livros-e-revistas.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Livros e Revistas</A>, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://livros-e-revistas.blogspot.com. A hug.<A HREF="7164223273" REL="nofollow"></A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-84093427710782586492008-04-20T08:05:00.000-04:002008-04-20T08:05:00.000-04:00Em and Michelle - The Jolley Trolley is a fun name...Em and Michelle - The Jolley Trolley is a fun name for a restaurant. I've always been drawn to things that sound silly.<BR/><BR/>SGCC - It's pretty horrible when people start making rude comments directly to your blog when you're not actively engaging them in conversation. I allow anonymous commenting here because I do have non-Blogger friends who might want to drop by, but the risk you take is that people can be nasty. I hope your stalker has gone away by now.<BR/><BR/>I've been a message board addict from way back. Even 20 years ago in high school when they were first becoming popular. I just can't believe in an area where people are having civilized food discussions someone would make you feel stupid just for thinking that The Jolly Trolley is better than Applebees. I never even said it was a particularly good restaurant. I just said it was a better choice than Applebees! It's amazing how some people just can't abide by people having different palates from theirs.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-91272395469740775722008-04-18T15:48:00.000-04:002008-04-18T15:48:00.000-04:00I can relate to what you wrote. Some people are su...I can relate to what you wrote. Some people are such imbeciles that the only pleasure they seem to have in life is to make other people miserable.<BR/><BR/>What's wrong with liking a certain restaurant of type of food? Who said that only haute cuisine is good? Oh, give me a break, right? <BR/><BR/>you go and you do what you like and what pleases you. It's no one's business!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-82088920796291204392008-04-18T14:36:00.000-04:002008-04-18T14:36:00.000-04:00holy crap, i want to eat at a place called the jol...holy crap, i want to eat at a place called the jolly trolley.<BR/><BR/>stories like that are why i stay away from message boards, by and large. blogs are so much more welcoming. i feel like even the more mundane comment i make on a message board gets flamed or snotted at (except at the leftover queen, but that's cuz we're all bloggers!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-10281597990731406872008-04-18T08:51:00.000-04:002008-04-18T08:51:00.000-04:00Some people are just clods! They hide behind the ...Some people are just clods! They hide behind the anonymity of the Internet and think that it gives them a license to be a jerk. Don't let it get you down and DON'T sell yourself short! <BR/><BR/>I've been having similar issues on my blog. Some deranged person has been leaving nasty comments on my posts. That's what the delete button is for. ;)Susan @ SGCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156812413651058664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542361835947520230.post-56846790835237174202008-04-18T04:33:00.000-04:002008-04-18T04:33:00.000-04:00I admit, Sandra Lee can whip up some crazy cocktai...I admit, Sandra Lee can whip up some crazy cocktails. Good looking, creative stuff. I would say that's her specialty.<BR/><BR/>How can you not love the name, The Jolley Trolley? I feel like eating there just because it makes me feel happy.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about the rude person. I would NEVER be so mean.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.com