THE ELVIS

12/19/15 - THE ELVIS - There were previously a few other BACON related items under this post but after trying THE ELVIS they were jettisoned back into the Frying Pan and shall grace (grease) a later entry.

The Elvis is one of those Sandwiches you hear of from time to time and most like myself am completely intrigued but like most Food's your Brain connection to the taste buds cannot really even imagine what it would actually taste like.

Well, In my case it actually surpassed expectations by a wide girth

There she is in all her Buttery, Bacony, Gooey and even Healthy (Bananas are high in protein) Glory.

Highly recommended, I had two myself and then passed out for a three hour nap.

THE ELVIS ON WIKIPEDIA

TONY'S PIZZERIA - Brooklyn, New York

Both Kristine & Christina have expressed their positive Culinary appreciation over Tony's Pizzeria on separate occasions for about a year now and as I trust both their opinions my apprehension levels were on a low but boy was I in for a Treat.

When hard pressed for recommendation of a better Pizzeria I am quite dumbfounded but I do speak out of turn as a newbie I be.

The Pepperoni mini-roll ($1.00) and Eggplant Slice ($3.50).

As I was sharing with Christina and this is the "Slice" she highly recommended the counter worker cut the Slice in half and then quarters so photographed above is but a half slice. Served on thick Crust unlike the other Slices on display with Delicious Sauce and Sweet Eggplant this was Heaven. On a side note they did not heat this baby up enough but it was still formidable.

The mini-roll was Pepperoni and had a nice kick to it.

On my next sojourn I shall try the plain Slice or Sicilian (or both) as this proves a Pizzeria's true substructure.

12/30/15 - While the Broccoli mini-roll ($1.00) may not be a match for a carnivore like myself the Pepperoni mini-roll is still most formidable. Now if they would only create a Broccoli Rabe mini-roll,...

hmmmm,... might be an idea for some home baking indeed.

White Pizza with Bacon, I cannot find this on the Menu, more details coming.

Sicilian Slice, also known as a "Square" but this Pie was overdone to my liking. I did order one but pictured below is to me a "proper" Sicilian Pie. Christina liked the "burnt Cheese" I am not so much a fan.

1/6/16 - Classic SLICE - The yardstick as it were.

This is how its supposed to be, near perfection.

The first bite of the "crux" of the Pie releases the full Flavor of Sauce and Cheese intermingling with the Dough and tells you all you need to know, the DNA if you like of the Slice and by the third bite you have taken it all in and give yourself up to absolute pleasure.

Sauce was just right, Cheese was fully correct in the Stretchy & Gummy department (S & G) and the Dough was not tasteless, of course the Crust at the end comes into play as you finish your Slice and this was heavenly as well. 

In my opinion nearly perfect.

9 out of 10 Pizzerias in Brooklyn used to be Great and now the ratio has diminished to 1/10

Tony's is in the 1.

Tony's Sicilian Pie done just right, my next step into a wider universe.

E.T.A. - 18 seconds and the Pizza awaits.

TONY'S PIZZERIA ONLINE

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME - CHARLOTTE RUSSE - TASTY PASTRY Brooklyn, New York

My dad used to tell me about the Charlotte Russe in tales of yore but even by the 1970's they were nigh impossible to find, I am sure a few places had them but we never spotted a single one otherwise I am sure I would have been treated to one (or two).

It's charm lies in the simple recipe yet I did not think I would ever have one until Christina told me that Tasty Pastry of Brooklyn had them on offer ($3.50), so at 50 years of age it finally happened.

Birthday Cake Cream (actually Whipped Cream) but not the overly sweet kind topped with a Maraschino Cherry atop a thin slice of Pound Cake. Served in tubular cardboard with a self sufficient base so you can actually push the Confection up from the bottom.

Simple yet elegant.

There they are on display amongst a plethora of Delectable Pastries.

I proudly wield my Charlotte Russe before annihilation.

Christina chose a Nutella Cannoli and how could you not but I was a man on a mission.

1/6/16 - Ferrero Rocher Mousse ($2.75) - Extremely Rich but then again it is a Mousse. 

Covered in Fine Chocolate or Nutella (its hard to tell) which is flecked with crushed Hazelnut to reveal a velvety Mousse therein enrobing further Hazelnut intrusion atop a disc of Chocolate Cracker Cake. The spiraled flute atop the flower at the peak is of a Mint nature.

This one is going to be hard to beat folks.

THE ONE "BEAN" WILL GET YOU IN CORNER - Basically it is a tray of leftover Pastries that are about to reach their demarcation point of sale and on sale for a buck but this is quite the steal as the Cherry Tart photographed above was quite delectable but not so much so as MSG did not indulge.

2/3/16 - One of the Delights on hand that I had a clear idea of its constituency before sampling, namely The Napoleon. So mouth wateringly good that I could have easily had another and dare I say yet another and so on.

You want an Apple Horseshoe, we got em'

Hot Cocoa too.

This is a "one of each" type place.

THE HISTORY OF CHARLOTTE RUSSE On Captainnewyork

HOSPITAL FOOD - IT CURES WHAT AILS YA'

It would be easy for me to start knocking "Hospital" Food but realistically why would I, they are only trying to help nurse you back to health with three square meals a day, I find the midnight Snack sorely lacking but I suppose you could smuggle some Fruit Roll-Ups in or something.

My current theory is that the Food is sub-par for the most part so as to frighten us back into good health to escape back to the outside world where the "Good Food" is. After all we don't want people maiming themselves to be admitted to the local medical facility to get at that Scrumptious Filet Mignon in Mushroom Gravy or Delectable Pheasant under Glass on offer.

I did not take exact notes on the Foods pictured but above is the "Tuna Platter". The Veggies were of decent quality and the Tuna Salad was quite good and I am picky about my Tuna Salad, the lemon kind of perplexes me as there is Mayo in the Tuna but whatever.

This is the "Burger Deluxe"

I was rather excited to check this off on the Menu as my Lunch choice the day prior as to me what makes a Burger "Deluxe" is French Fries, They must have been hiding somewhere. 

What did make this humorous was under the plastic dome which covers the main dish was this paltry little Salisbury Steak style Burger and that was that. Akin to one guppy in the entire Atlantic Ocean.

This photo must have been taken on one of my lost days as I was heavily sedated for a few and I do not recall the Crispy Rice (Rice Krispies) at all but the Gevina Yogurt is definitely a winner to me.

Typical Breakfast fare usually served at Breakfast (ingenious, huh).

Tea, Yogurt, Cereal of choice (in this case fake Raisin Bran but then this enters the realm of quantum physics), Banana, small Corn Muffin (as opposed to JUMBO) of which only a small amount (one Patty) of Butter is provided to enhance it. The cup in the back had some type of Sweetened Milk that while I appreciate the effort can only be described as appalling.

Pot Roast, Oh Yes Pot Roast. 

Unfortunately the "skin" as it were was quite fatty so I ate inside and around that, Veggies of the canned kind (I can live with that) and actually quite good (not powdered) Mashed Potatoes, all that was missing was the Gravy.

Turkey Meatballs and Pasta (Spaghetti in this case).

This was actually pretty great and I could have not done better myself. Just the right amount of Pasta (Al Dente), as a matter of fact there was some Meatball left after the Pasta was finished and I balance my plate always. It would only have been "weird" if they were not touted as Turkey Meatballs but they were, I have had better Turkey Meatballs but for hospital fare I could have had a second serving easily.

OK, Found this on one of my 4 a.m. trips to the Pantry "Nutrition Center" and it was the only one on the shelf and it espouses Nectar Consistency and it is water in one of those pokeyourstrawthroughitlittleplasticcups and it also contains Phenylalanine (whatever that is but sounds close enough to Penny Lane).

Unfortunately it was not very good but I tried.

I thank my local medical institution for keeping me alive and strangely fed for over a week, the staff was great and the food was,... well Foodish.

THANKSGIVING 2015

Caroline did a Fantastic job preparing a Thanksgiving Dinner all by herself but this has been the case for many years so she has indeed had practice so frankly I am not surprised. Pictured above is my "Plate".

Clockwise from 9. Chestnut Sausage Stuffing, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Basted Carrots.

This was indeed Delicious 

Appetizers consisting of Raw Veggie Platter (with Dipping Sauce) and Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar & Vermont White Cheddar accompanied by Triscuits & Carr's Water Crackers.

EVERYBODY KNOWS THE BIRD'S THE WORD.

And to Drink, White Sangria, Martini & Rossi Asti Spumanti, Becks Beer & Yellowtail Pinot Grigio.

Carving The Cooper.

Sean-Luc Ponty serenading the Dinner table.

"I'm Lucky, You're Lucky, We're All Lucky !!!"

One of my friends Sean trying for the first time an electric knife.
Posted by Caroline Santos on Thursday, November 26, 2015

OTHER PEOPLES FOOD - THANKSGIVING 2015

Wendy's Plate.

Andi's Plate.

Melissa's Plate.

Jim's Plate.

Claudia's Plate.

Claudia's Key Lime Banana Pie.

Charlie's Plate (Leftovers).

Pamster Plate.

CAMPBELL'S SOUPS ll

"Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky"

And Campbell's.

11/21/15 - Southwest Style Bean & Barley - Heavy on the Barley & Bean with Diced Tomato and Corn thrown in for good measure. Pleasant enough But let me add some Grated Cheese for effect.