Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Jersey Diners

 




The BENDIX DINER

Route 17

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS NJ





The MISS AMERICA DINER

JERSEY CITY

NEW JERSEY




The MOST FAMOUS DINER of ALL



ROSIE'S DINER

"The MOST FAMOUS DINER of ALL"

Formerly in Little Falls NJ

CLICK HERE to READ ABOUT JERSEY DINER HISTORY






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RIPPER'S

HOT DOGS at RUTT'S HUT

Clifton NJ








Sunday, July 18, 2021

Easy No Mayo Potato Salad Recipe

 



QUICK & EASY POTATO SALAD





NO MAYONNAISE POTATO SALAD

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS :

  • 3 pounds red new potatoes
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon Mustard
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped dill
  •  Salt and ground Black Pepper

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot, and cover with water and add 1 tablespoon of Salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. When cool, cut the potatoes in half.
  2. Combine the vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  3. Add the potatoes to the vinaigrette, and mix gently but thoroughly. Toss in the scallions, parsley and dill. Add Salt and Black Pepper to taste.





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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Easy Make at Home Paella Recipe

 



PAELLA VALENCIA 

"The REAL PAELLA"



ABOUT PAELLA 

Paella valenciana is the traditional paella of the Valencia region, believed to be the original recipe and consists of round grain rice, bajoqueta and tavella (varieties of green beans), peas, rabbit, chicken, sometimes duck and garrofó (a variety of lima or butter bean) cooked in olive oil and chicken brothThe dish is (sometimes) seasoned with whole rosemary branches. Traditionally, the yellow color comes from saffron, but turmeric and calendula can be used as substitutes. Artichoke hearts and stems may be used as seasonal ingredients.

Paella de Marisco is the seafood paella that Americans know so well. They do make it in Spain but Paella Valencia (no seaffood) is the original Paella and the one that Spaniards eat the most. For Paella Marisco, seafood replaces the meat with various seafood items and omits beans and green vegetables, while paella mixta (mixed paella) combines meat, seafood, vegetables, and sometimes beans, with the traditional rice.



RECIPE CHICKEN & CHORIZO PAELLA



  • 4 oz Fratelli Beretta Chorizo sliced into half moons
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 8 Chicken Thighs (bone in)
  • 1/2 onion peeled & diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper red, yellow or orange
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 cup arroz bomba or other short grain rice
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads a generous pinch
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation :

  1. Combine the saffron threads with 2 cups of warm chicken broth to let it infuse. Set aside.

  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both side Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12 inch shallow skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken about 5-6minutes per side, until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate.

  3. To the same pan, add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and smoked paprika, adding more olive oil to the pan if needed. Cook until softened and fragrant. Add chorizo to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until the chorizo is fragrant, stirring occasionally. 

  4. Add the rice and stir, to toast the rice. Cook about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and saffron threads. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

  5. Nestle the chicken into the rice (don't stir anymore at this point.) Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes on low, rotating occasionally if one side of the pan is cooking less than the other. This will also prevent the bottom from burning.

  6. Remove from heat and cover with foil for 10 minutes. During this time, the rice will absorb the remaining liquid and flavors. Garnish with parsley, and lemon wedges, if desired.


NOTE :  If you want Seafood in your Paella, just add a couple Shrimp for each person to this recipe.













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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

McSOrleys Old Ale House NYC

 




McSORLEY'S OLD ALE HOUSE



This is an Original Artwork Created by writer / artist Daniel Bellino Zwicke of the famous McSorley's Ale House on East 7th Street in the East Village of New york City. McSorley's is one of New York's Oldest most historical old bars, and has served the likes of : John Lennon, Babe Ruth, Hunter Thompson, Woody Guthrie, Harry Houdini, and Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. It doesn't get much more famous and historical than those guys. Opening its fabled doors in the year 1854, McSorley's is one of New York's oldest and most venerated bars.


Monday, July 5, 2021

Korean Army Base Stew Recipe

 



KOREAN ARMY BASE STEW








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HOW to MAKE a McRIB at HOME

KFC FRIED CHICKEN

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Thursday, July 1, 2021

New York City Water Catskill Mountains

 




High Bridge, Croton Reservoir

New York CIty Water System

1849







The CATSKILL / DELAWARE WATERSHED MAP

NEW YORK CITY DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM




ABOUT The NEW YORK CITY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM


A combination of aqueducts, reservoirs, and tunnels supply fresh water to New York City. With three major water systems (Croton, Catskill, and Delaware) stretching up to 125 miles (201 km) away from the city, its water supply system is one of the most extensive municipal water systems in the world.

New York's water treatment process is simpler than most other American cities. This largely reflects how well-protected its watersheds are. The city has sought to restrict development surrounding them. One of its largest watershed protection programs is the Land Acquisition Program, under which the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has purchased or protected, through conservation easement, over 130,000 acres (53,000 ha) since 1997. With all the care given, the city's water supply system is exempted from filtration requirements by both the federal and the state government, saving more than "$10 billion to build a massive filtration plant, and at least another $100 million annually on its operation".  Moreover, the special topography the waterways run on allows 95% of the system's water to be supplied by gravity. The percentage of pumped water does change when the water level in the reservoirs is out of the normal range. 



An Engineering Marvel 


The 92-mile-long Catskill Aqueduct, which plunges 1,100 feet underneath the Hudson River, was constructed a century ago. 







It can take 12 weeks to a year for water to wind its way to the city from the streams, tunnels, dams and reservoirs in the Catskills. All of it is delivered to the city by gravity alone. “Gravity’s an important friend of ours,” said Mr. Rush, the deputy commissioner, explaining that it “works nonstop” and is “energy efficient.” 







The Hillview Reservoir is the last stop before the city’s water mains. Think of it as a 900-million-gallon bathtub, with enough water to supply the city for one day. 

Before the water is sent on to the city, chlorine, phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide are added to disinfect it and raise the pH levels to prevent pipes from corroding and releasing harmful metals, like lead. Three main water tunnels then act like drains and whoosh water downhill. The force of the water coming through the tunnels creates enough pressure to send it up to the sixth floor of most buildings. The construction of the third tunnel, one of the largest capital projects in the city’s history, is being completed in phases. By the 2020s, the city says, the tunnel will carry water to all five boroughs — and allow much-needed inspections on tunnels one and two, which have been in continuous use since they were built in 1917 and 1936, respectively.  





















The FIGHT of The CENTURY







ALI / FRAZIER




These Sneakers were created to commemorate both one of the greatest fights
in World Boxing History and two of the Greatest Professional Fighters in history,
one "Smoking" Joe Frazier and a man know as "The GREATEST" Muhammad Ali,
and The FIght of The Century, held in New York's Madison Square Garden (MSG)
on March 8th 1971 ..









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