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Hi folks;
Still in Japan, fighting the jet lag. I'm getting ready to go to sleep. I thought I would put something out there to stimulate some discussion.
A few weeks ago Biff asked folks where they would prefer to live, if money were no object. Let's take it a step further. The question of the day is: where would you have a second home, if money were no object?
I'll start the responses by saying that I would be fine with a second home in just about any part of Italy. If I had to narrow it down, I would love a mountainside villa on Lake Como, or a seaside house around the Bay of Naples.
Posted by: benson at February 17, 2009 9:21 AM
Benson - why Como instead of Garda?
Posted by: dittoburg at February 17, 2009 9:28 AM
Ditto;
From what I've seen of both, Como is much more beautiful. Hey, it works for George Clooney!
Posted by: benson at February 17, 2009 9:32 AM
Money is an object, so i have second homes in Provincetown, MA and Bucks County, PA as well as a Center City, Philadelphia place with my partner. These places are 2-4 hours away, at most.
Over the past couple of decades, I've considered buying property in Asia (specifically Bangkok during the Baht crisis) and now, Mexico. I'd love a place in Tuscany. It's my favorite place to travel to in the world (because of the food). But its not the fact that the property may be affordable but how often are you really going to use it. Right now I only use P-Town twice a year, and I don't rent it out. I will retire between Bucks County and P-Town eventually.
I could go to Siena or Florence or Merida, Mexico for 6-8 weeks and stay somewhere nice for an amount of money that would be far less than what the yearly upkeep costs are likely to be for a property. No, it won't be the same comforts as your own home but it'll be far less of an ownership hassle. Actually, southern Italy is more desirable than northern because of the year-round weather. A friend has a place in Mykonos and loves it. I have yet to visit. Mexico is a quicker visit than Europe, obviously. We are doing some business in Uruguay and that looks like a great place as well.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 9:35 AM
I like your choices Benson, although I'm more of a hills of Tuscany guy...
Posted by: SouthParker at February 17, 2009 9:35 AM
Great question benson: Good ole PdT will take a nice villa in St. Tropez but a Haussmanian large apartment in the Marais district (Paris) would not be so bad either....ahh fantasy is a beautiful thing... really Gods gift to mankind :) Hahaha
Posted by: pierre de taille at February 17, 2009 9:38 AM
And I think the rates to rent homes in Italy are fairly reasonable. I don't know what property taxes are like. I also thought about property in Ireland around 1998 because I saw it starting to move. I'm Irish but the food and the weather would have been a deal killer!!!! Irish do not live on beer alone. :)
Catalonia in Spain is a great place and I think deals can be had all over Spain for property because it was looked upon as England's "Florida!!!!"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 9:40 AM
DIBS your post really illustrates our point about fantasy right? Ehh its fantastic!..LOL. Now will you narrow it down to at least one continent? :)))
Posted by: pierre de taille at February 17, 2009 9:44 AM
I keep revisiting the idea of holiday homes every couple of years but, like DIBS points out, it's a lots of hassle for something not used that much.
Posted by: the chicken at February 17, 2009 9:44 AM
Pierre...if I were to stick to benson's premise that money were no object I would have a condo in Hong Kong, a townhouse in Bangkok, a villa in Tuscany, Sicily and Naples and that place I like in merida....
http://www.mayanliving.com/Listings/001727.html?listing_page=Merida&lang=eng
Note the molding and casing details. All of these places would have to be architecturally interesting (except for Hong Kong because that is an oxymoron there.) I don't want huge extravagant McMansions anywhere either.
And the last place I'd ever want anything is the Hamptons!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 9:50 AM
DIBS we like your choices and international flair but the Hamptons? Shaking our head on that one No sir!
Posted by: pierre de taille at February 17, 2009 9:56 AM
"Men's Health Anal Muscles"???? Mr. B., please clean up the forum page...spam galore!
My second home would be in Ireland. I was astounded by how nice everyone was and how green things remained despite being the dead of winter. Also, I'd wind up losing a lot of weight because the food is horrible.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 17, 2009 9:56 AM
Pierre...you misread...I would never, ever have anything in the Hamptons. An obnoxious place filled with obnoxious people.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 9:58 AM
Can we make the next browstoner meet up in Ptown, then?
Posted by: mshook at February 17, 2009 10:01 AM
Yes Snappy. One can only eat salmon so many times a week. That said, the ostrich is plentiful.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:01 AM
I absolutely love salmon, but I had a hard time finding anything that wasn't deep-fried. I like fried food, but damn, not for every meal every day. Hopefully the cuisine has come a long way since I was there, but I'm not holding my breath.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 17, 2009 10:04 AM
Sure...we can start with 4:00 Tea Dance at the Boatslip...move on to Pied Bar on the water and then get drunk with bartender Danielle at Pepe's On The Wharf. The music will be fantastic.
You can dance with the Hat Sisters at the Boatslip....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZLPwiI3zs
Looks like fun, no. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:06 AM
Dave, I know what you mean about the Hamptons. I have clients with summer homes there, and don't get it. The homes are beautiful, as these people have mucho money, but the social scene, the traffic, everything else, feh! Although Sag Harbor is certainly beautiful, New England seaside towns are in plenty of other cheaper and less chichi places.
Money being no object whatsoever, I'm afraid I'd be a serial homebuyer. I'd have a large farm upstate, as I still love the area I grew up in, and it's only a 4 hour drive. It would have woods, a stream, and land to grow veggies and flowers galore.
I'd also have to have an old home in Jamaica, in the mountains, or one of the other Caribbean islands. Amazingly beautiful countries.
Tuscany would certainly be beautiful as well, as would a place in the English countryside. Also Morocco and Lamu, off the coast of East Africa. I'd be happy with a long term rentals, I wouldn't need to own.
I don't think I'd be home very often, with all of that to choose from.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 10:06 AM
"Also Morocco and Lamu, off the coast of East Africa. I'd be happy with a long term rentals, I wouldn't need to own. "
But MM, you'd wind up logging into www.moroccanvillas.com and you'de be subject to derision as a bitter renter.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:11 AM
DIBS sorry you are right we misread but happy to know you aren't part of the Hamptons crowd... it really didn't make sense so thanks for correcting our mistake.
MM you make us want to go on vacation or @ least play the lottery.
Posted by: pierre de taille at February 17, 2009 10:14 AM
Yeah Pierre...I can see myself out there hobnobbing with that ilk and telling them I live in Bed Stuy!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:16 AM
im gonna sound low rent saying this but id like a second house on the jersey shore.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 17, 2009 10:16 AM
rob...Spring Lake, NJ used to be one of the nicest places on the East Coast. It had those big old hotels with the verandas and the rocking chairs (the Monmouth). I think they've all been torn down and/or converted to condos. I think there may still be a lot of really nice homes there though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:19 AM
Yeah, right, Dave. Bitter, bitter, bitter. In my lovely vacation villa halfway around the world.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 10:20 AM
Pierre, I play as often as I remember to. (only $1 a pop) If it is my fate to win, I will accept it humbly and gladly. ;)
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 10:22 AM
benson...you just want to live there so you can buy nice shoes and Borsalinos!!!! I hear ya.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:23 AM
I'm pretty familiar with Merida. Those tarantulas! But if you're only going 6-8 weeks out of the year, you can avoid them by going off-tarantula season.
Are you gay? There's a nice gay community in Merida, altho the two nicest guys are thinking of moving on to Tulum
Posted by: Ringo at February 17, 2009 10:39 AM
"Are you gay?" LOL...where have you been???? Yes, that's one of the attractions. Too bad they haven't mastered the art of tourism like Bangkok has though!!!
Are you???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:42 AM
Before all that drankin', I'm filling up on pasta at Sal's...mmmmm....
Posted by: mshook at February 17, 2009 10:47 AM
Moving from another thred to here...
"Is Nora Jones still hot anyway? Does she have that kind of dough to drop on a place in this market?"
She has Ravi Shankar money (her father). I'm not sure how much dough the world's most famous sitarist piled up in the US, but I'm sure he's done well in India.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 10:38 AM
WOW...I never knew she was Ravi's daughter. I saw him in 1969..The Concert for Bangladesh.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:40 AM
DIBS, another fun fact along those lines. Did you know that Rashida Jones, who plays Karen Filippelli on The Office, is the daughter of Quincy Jones (her mother is Jewish)?
http://tinyurl.com/cdxcng
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 10:52 AM
Whoda thunk???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 10:58 AM
Anyone know that song "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" by the Killers? Damn it's good. I was a t a bar the other day and some guy played it twice in a row on the jukebox.
Posted by: infinitejester at February 17, 2009 11:02 AM
I oftentimes play "Ring of Fire" twice in a row at Dirty Frank's.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 11:06 AM
This thread needs a kick-start. Any ideas???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 11:32 AM
Uhm, strollers, park slope, food coop, communes? Discuss.
Just kidding, please don't!
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 11:39 AM
Is BRG still down south sipping on Mint Juleps???? See yesterdays (relatively barren) Open thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 11:43 AM
A little experiment...
I wonder if astrological sign corresponds to a predilection towards Team Bear or Bull?
I'm Leo, team Bear.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 11:45 AM
I'm Scorpio, Team Bull.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 11:46 AM
How i spent my summer vacation?
Vista vs XP vs Mac?
Condo vs Co-op?
Ft. Greene vs every other neighborhood?
Park Slope vs every other neighborhood?
Posted by: bxgrl at February 17, 2009 11:46 AM
I'm Pisces/aries- Team Squashed in the middle
Posted by: bxgrl at February 17, 2009 11:48 AM
Dave - the hamptons are quite obnoxious. Sag harbor is much more subdued and laid back, and is generally free of obnoxious manhattanites in share houses. the north fork of long island is also a great place to summer. Greenport is very nice, and a short boat ride to the south fork if you fancy a douchey night at the pink elephant or dune.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at February 17, 2009 11:48 AM
Sorry, I'm late for the vacation.
When we bought our vacation home, we were told we'd be in a nice area with alot on international flavor, the night life is great and we'd be around the corner from the harbor.
Boy, the south of Brooklyn is dreamy!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 17, 2009 11:49 AM
Biff, you didn't know Rashida Jones was Quincy's daughter? Where you been? He married his ex, actress Peggy Lipton years ago, way back in the Mod Squad 70's.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 11:53 AM
I have a topic question: what are people's decor styles? This can be ideally, or in actuality. It doesn't really take lots of money to have your style, money just permits you to have better quality stuff. What do you like?
Are you primarily minimalist, modern, traditional, ethnic, period perfect, salvage, country, kitch, or an eclectic mix of different styles? Ethnic can be any ethnicity, period can be any period, ie Deco, Victorian, 50's, Craftsman, etc. Have at it!
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 12:02 PM
Montrose, yes, I knew it! I was posting it for DIBS, who didn't realize Norah Jones was the daughter of Ravi Shankar. Please read my post again - I'm surprised the Queen of the QOTD missed that.
Reading Comprehension 101, please. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 12:04 PM
I would like a villa in the Bahamas. I would have a staff that would look after it for me when I wasn't there and who would pick me up at the airport and make sure the fridge was stocked on my arrival and the pool clean and ready to use. The house would be nothing without the staff. A pain in the ass actually.
Oh, I would fly to the Bahamas on a chartered plane of course, maybe from one of the suburban airports, to avoid the hoi polloi and would invite friends to join me. I would also bring the dogs of course, a private plane is the only way for us "money is no object" types to fly.
Posted by: sam at February 17, 2009 12:04 PM
So, Biff, you were only posting the Rashida info to educate Dave? It looked more like you had just discovered it youself. You should write more clearly. So there! ;)
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 12:13 PM
And while the two of you are arguing over writing proporly, please make sure you spell everyting corroctly.
Posted by: Miss Pell at February 17, 2009 12:25 PM
And while the two of you are arguing over writing proporly, please make sure you spell everyting corroctly.
Posted by: Miss Pell at February 17, 2009 12:25 PM
A spell czeck function on these posts would be grait!
Posted by: sam at February 17, 2009 12:31 PM
"what are people's decor styles?"
cobblehiller's dreamhouse: A combo of modern and Shaker with a few other antiques thrown in. Warm, inviting, comfortable, neat and functional.
in reality: You've seen it! Mish-mosh-eclectic-hand-me-down-antique-post-thrift-shop-stoop-sale!
Miss Pell, no more coffee for you today!
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 12:32 PM
pesky pisces, team bear
Posted by: dittoburg at February 17, 2009 12:52 PM
Ringo, I had a great vacation in Tulum. Lovely low-key, tropical, un-restored ruins, no street lights. Beautiful beach, ahhhh. And a suprmarket that sold green mexican oranges sweeter and jucier than anything I can seem to get here. Probably DDT covered too.
Posted by: dittoburg at February 17, 2009 12:53 PM
Very funny, Miss Pell. Accarate to.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 12:56 PM
I saw Judah Friedlander on Saturday night. His best joke was real estate-related:
"I'm moving, looking for a new place. My broker called me up and told me about a sweet place. He said, it's on the corner of 533rd St. and Shitstain Avenue. It's on the 12th floor, a walkup. The stairs are busted so you have to hoist yourself up by a rope. When you go look at it, there's a homeless guy lying in the lobby with a heroin needle sticking out of his arm - that's the super. He has the keys in his stash. The rent is only $3300 every four days. The place gets great light, 'cause the roof came off a while ago."
Posted by: infinitejester at February 17, 2009 12:59 PM
11217...wasn't that terrible about the Stanford, CT chimp!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 2:34 PM
Horrible. Apparently the chimp ate a Xanex before the incident!!!
So jealous!
Posted by: 11217 at February 17, 2009 2:43 PM
It sounds like something that could happen to the What.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 2:49 PM
I don't understand the whole chimps as pets thing. Just because they have opposable thumbs, and share DNA with us does not make them good pets. Putting diapers or clothes on them doesn't hide the fact that they are highly intelligent animals that most people do not have the training to understand or control. They are not little hairy people.
I never liked movies with monkeys as sidekicks to actors, or movies where the monkeys are all characters, like monkeys in space, or something. Seemed cruel to the animals, and especially desperate for the actors, who must go through the whole experience reciting the mantra, "This pays for my house, this pays for my house." Remember Ron Ely, the Tarzan in the 70's? He was allergic to Cheetah, and had to be medicated in order to have the chimp crawl all over him.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 17, 2009 3:42 PM
I believe I'd rather hang out with a chimp than a few of the posters on this blog.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 3:47 PM
"I never liked movies with monkeys as sidekicks to actors, or movies where the monkeys are all characters, like monkeys in space, or something."
MM, does this extend to movies with actors in monkey suits (I don't mean formal attire, I mean monkey suits literally), such as Planet of the Apes?
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 3:55 PM
Only the Great EVLL would know that little infofactoid about Ron Ely! Is hers not an amazing mind or not :-)
FYI- firefox has a built in spellcheck. Of course you're supposed to make the changes before you hit the submit button- who knew?
Posted by: bxgrl at February 17, 2009 3:56 PM
Oooh, decor styles. Mostly mid-century modern furniture and Eastlake architecture. Uncluttered. Original cupboards. Victorian drab and matte geometric encaustic tiles.
Montrose, what about you?
Posted by: mopar at February 17, 2009 4:00 PM
Mac has builtin spellcheck as well. I'm not on my Mac during the day.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 4:06 PM
"I'm not on my Mac during the day."
DIBS, are you dating a Scot now?
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 4:10 PM
[rimshot]
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 4:12 PM
I should have quit while I was behind...pun intended.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 4:14 PM
Biff...you should know better.
Snark...don't encourage him.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 4:15 PM
DIBS, I'm not encouragable, I'm incorrigible.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 17, 2009 4:19 PM
BRG....WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU??????^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 4:22 PM
I thought she was somewhere down south not enjoying the hospitality.
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 4:25 PM
She'll probably come back all "Blanche DuBois."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 4:26 PM
Don't give her any ideas...
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 4:32 PM
I guess they don't have that intranet thang down there.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 4:37 PM
Think of it as a little BRG (& company) vacation, DIBS. ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 4:44 PM
Ooooo...I'm tellin'!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 4:52 PM
Ooooo...what's she going to do? Pretend to be someone else...again?
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 4:56 PM
Not sure if my previous post posted, but I said somthing like:
Go f yourself!
I wish I got post lines from that book/movie. There.are some great lines.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 17, 2009 4:57 PM
Pardon me? Were you speaking to me Miss BRG?
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 4:58 PM
Actually Dave, I sat down this morning with my coffee before running out the door and I saw this post
"Anybody grow up with Mother Goose Liverwurst? I'm having my sandwich now. it is without a doubt the best liverwurst ever and you cannot get it in Manhattan anymore. Oddly I found it at the Super Food Town on Atlantic."
I did, and it really is the BEST. Honestly, I thought that besides the local senior citizens that my husband and I were the only two people still buying and enjoying liverwurst. I haven't seen Mother Goose Liverwurst in years and frankly I'm quite jealous. Enjoy it!!
P.S. when I was little my sister couldn't pronounce Liverwurst and she would tell my mom she wanted a "sticky stuff" sandwich. Which is what we still call it today in our house.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 4:59 PM
Sheeeees baaaaack. And all white trash like too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:00 PM
I know! She used the F word...again!
Naughty, naughty BRG!
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:01 PM
THL...I was actually up in Albany visiting the parents and they gave me a huge hunk. They didn't know I could get it down here but I had run out and hadn't planned a run to the Super Food town. I don't know how you ate yours but I like it on Wonder bread with tons of mayo.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:02 PM
If you say "I wish I got post lines.." you might be a redneck.
Sorry BRG it was too easy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:02 PM
I'm paying attention!
It's just taking alot for me to post. But glad to see I'm missed....or are you missing the Misses!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 17, 2009 5:03 PM
> "Wonder bread with tons of mayo"
And you're calling BRG white trash?
Well, at least it's not Miracle Whip.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 5:04 PM
Go ahead, see if I care! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:04 PM
I think we just ate whatever random white bread that was on sale. Also, with lots of mayo (my mom is British). Did you sort of spread it on the bread a little bit? My mom would always spread the edges out to male it reach the corners of the bread.
From what she tells me the British version of Liverwurst is much softer so it lend to spreading easier. Next time I go I'm going to have to remember to check it out.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:07 PM
Miracle Whip and margarine were not welcome in our home.
Wonder bread is good for two things...liverwurst sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches...the latter especially late at night with a chocolate milk shake.
I like a good ciabatta too Snark, don't get all pissy and high falutin with me :)
Wait 'till I tell you friday about my belated Valentine's dinner Thursday night!!!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:07 PM
I had an aunt who lived in a trailer park, so I can't put on too many airs. My childhood home did welcome Miracle Whip. And Cool Whip.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 5:11 PM
Snark....you need to make what I call "white trash cheesecake." It's actually quite good. The recipe is on the label of the Extra Rich cool whip...one tub of that and one small tub of Philadelphia cream cheese...mix together...pour in a graham cracker crust (store bought of coures)...chill
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:14 PM
OMG, speaking of Miracle Whip...was at my neighbors home last week and ham and swiss sandwiches were being passed around (they have a bunch of kids) asked me if I wanted one (sure!). GOBS, BIG OOZY GOBS of Miracle Whip! It's a Miracle I didn't vomit. I choked back as much as I could before dumping it in the kitchen trash right when the kids were created a screeching diversion that sent mom running into the living room.
Seriously what IS that stuff???
I'm a Hellman's, and only Hellman's girl all the way.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:14 PM
Hellman's only here too...AND NONE OF THAT CANOLA MAYONNAISE.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:15 PM
Cool whip!
Excuse me, I'm just going to sit here and imagine eating Cool Whip on chocolate pudding for a few minutes...yum
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:15 PM
Those little chocolate pudding packs are great in a pinch when you want to spread some on someone....errrr, I mean, oh never mind.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:17 PM
and grilled cheese!!
Agreed, butter only here. Yes, I know it's fatting, but that's why it's SO good!
Anyone ever have pimento cheese sandwiches?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:18 PM
You haven't had bad mayonaise until you have tried Soy mayo...it's DISGUSTING.
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:18 PM
cobblehiller...I would know better than to even try soy mayo.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:21 PM
LOL, so funny you said that!!
I just bought 10 of the Hunts Pudding 4 packs at Shop Rite today. They were 10 for $8.00 plus when you bought them you got a coupon for a free "green" bag and another coupon for $3.00 off you next grocery bill.
That's a late night sweet fix for me.
Not sure if the deal is the same in the NY S.R.'s but check it out.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:21 PM
Grilled cheese with American cheese and Heinz chili sauce...
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:21 PM
BRG is down south at dinner now starting their salad course...ambrosia!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:22 PM
I'm so tempted to try the Soy Mayo it just to see!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:22 PM
Grilled cheese with Kraft singles!!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:23 PM
THL....while you're at it, stick your hand over that fire on your stove.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:23 PM
Oh excuse me DIBS. I didn't actually buy it!
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:24 PM
Kraft or Borden, I'm not picky! Actually, I kind of do like the white slices...they do taste different than the orange to me! HA!
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:25 PM
The orange ones look white trash!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:26 PM
Mmmmmmm....
http://jarrod.stanley4.com/GreekWebPage/ambrosia.jpg
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:27 PM
White trash nachos: Rip open a small bag of frito's, add some ketchup and spray in some cheeze whiz. Voila.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:27 PM
I like the Land O' Lakes cheese that they slice at the deli counter.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:28 PM
Individually wrapped Kraft singles will last for about 15 years in the refrigerator.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:30 PM
How about Cracker Barrel Sharp White cheese?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:31 PM
> "Anyone ever have pimento cheese sandwiches?"
Yet another childhood staple. And olive loaf [shudder].
DIBS, you haven't lived until you've had a Frito pie. Slice open a bag of Fritos, pour in chili, mmm-mm. Classic ballpark and carnival fare.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 5:32 PM
I actually had this at a restaurant in Texas.
Frito Pie
Bag of Fritos (sliced down the back like you're gutting a fish)
Pour directly into the bag:
One can of Chili (heat it up first)
Shredded Cheese
Minced onions on top (to make a fancy garnish!)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:32 PM
They both have a half life of about 20 years.
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:33 PM
Arghhh!! You beat me to it Snark (&^#*&^* fast typer)!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:33 PM
The woman that sits next to me cringes whenever I treat myself to a bag of fritos or Cheese curls. She's from Park Slope of course.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:33 PM
Cracker Barrel cheese is good. I buy the 4 pack of them at BJ's and there are 2 extra sharp, 1 sharp, but only the one coveted white cheddar. I hoard the white one. I don't like to use that for sauces or recipes. I save that one to eat just sliced on a cracker.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:36 PM
On a Ritz I hope.
Ok...leaving office now...have to pick up some prosciutto for dinner..check in later.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 5:38 PM
Just swipe your greasy orange fingertips down her back a la the new Cheetos Commercial.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:40 PM
"The woman that sits next to me cringes whenever I treat myself to a bag of fritos or Cheese curls. She's from Park Slope of course."
Because fritos are obvi not as good as organic white corn crisps bought at the food co-op
Posted by: dirty_hipster at February 17, 2009 5:40 PM
After all this talk my husbands getting soup from can and grilled cheese with tomato sandwiches for dinner tonight when he gets home. He'll also get to choose from the new selection of pudding cups for desert.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:44 PM
Pirate Booty = Snooty
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 17, 2009 5:44 PM
Don't knock the 'Booty'...it leaves you feeling like you ate 'air' aka nothing but they are pretty good.
Posted by: cobblehiller at February 17, 2009 5:49 PM
Fruity Booty = _____?
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 17, 2009 6:10 PM
Fruity Booty = Yummy
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 17, 2009 6:54 PM
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