Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

go for it !!!

Debbie Bonavita McCarthy wrote: [quote=Suzie][quote=Debbie Bonavita McCarthy]Okay Suzie.....I'm ready......what time you picking me up???? lol

Sure Michael get's to eat out and we have to slave over our hot stoves!!!!

hey Deb .....I have naviagation ...we could drive down to Florida


Okay Suzie, but only if you'll share!!! lol




wait! share what ???? I told you girls I hate to share!

Suzie wrote: go for it !!!

Lol.....going to put my bun in the oven....ooops......meant meatloaf!!!!! lol

Suzie wrote: [quote=Debbie Bonavita McCarthy][quote=Suzie][quote=Debbie Bonavita McCarthy]Okay Suzie.....I'm ready......what time you picking me up???? lol

Sure Michael get's to eat out and we have to slave over our hot stoves!!!!

hey Deb .....I have naviagation ...we could drive down to Florida


Okay Suzie, but only if you'll share!!! lol




wait! share what ???? I told you girls I hate to share!


We'll discuss that on the way there!!!!!

Suzie wrote: [quote=Debbie Bonavita McCarthy][quote=Suzie][quote=Debbie Bonavita McCarthy]Okay Suzie.....I'm ready......what time you picking me up???? lol

Sure Michael get's to eat out and we have to slave over our hot stoves!!!!

hey Deb .....I have naviagation ...we could drive down to Florida


Okay Suzie, but only if you'll share!!! lol




wait! share what ???? I told you girls I hate to share!


We'll discuss that on the way there!!!!![/quote


ok....but if I really have to share .....I got 1st dibbs on the steak!

I've never had the brocolli rab with pasta. I'm not sure how my dad made it but I know it looked the one in the picture with Terry. IF whoever made that dish would be so kind to share the recipe I would greatly appreciate it. I'm sure there are variations to the recipe as well. Like Debs with pasta that sounds so good. Maybe with stuff like this...recipes of food from back then and even now...we could put in seperate category here on the blog so they will be easily found. Along with those other topics like...Who is on 6th ave or 22nd st or 22nd and 6th ave. any thoughts??

Im with you all the way.....we would need Carol Miele to come on
and give us the recipe ......or Festina!

I have a chicken marsala recipe that is in my opinion the best I have ever tasted. I think it would be great to share things like this on the blog but in a seperate area. Not to take anything away from this blog but to add to it. I'm sure most everybody here has a favorite dish or two or three...lol... they wouldnt mind sharing. I know I would love to have some of these recipes.

Sure Michael you can share those recipes in the comfort of my kitchen!

Jim has been posting recipes and so has Umbria....I just forget sometimes to print it out....Im not sure where we would go to keep it seperate from this blog!

If ya click on 'Brooklyn Back When' it's a link at the bottom of the page, it will take you to a section that has other topics started by people here when some were confused about where to post. It's a good place in my opinion to do something like this for ease of finding the recipes. I'm gonna post my chicken marsala recipe there at a later time and see if it works out.

Michael Clemento wrote: If ya click on 'Brooklyn Back When' it's a link at the bottom of the page, it will take you to a section that has other topics started by people here when some were confused about where to post. It's a good place in my opinion to do something like this for ease of finding the recipes. I'm gonna post my chicken marsala recipe there at a later time and see if it works out.

Got ya ....but when you do it ....let us know and share the link so we can find it!


I dont know if I can wait for my food to cook....Im starving now!

ok...good luck finding the tomatos and brocolli rabe ....enjoy it Michael!


see everyone lata

Hi

just wanted to ask for prayers for the Moore Catholic family. We lost one of our boys in a car accident on saturday night. he was a good friend of michael's. please keep the school and the johnny rays family in your prayers.

thanks, ellie


THIS IS AN EMAIL FROM MY SISTER IN LAW. MY NEPHEWS GOOD FRIEND. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY. THANK YOU

Michael Clemento wrote: I have a chicken marsala recipe that is in my opinion the best I have ever tasted. I think it would be great to share things like this on the blog but in a seperate area. Not to take anything away from this blog but to add to it. I'm sure most everybody here has a favorite dish or two or three...lol... they wouldnt mind sharing. I know I would love to have some of these recipes.

I'd love that recipe.....can you email it to me?? Or just come here and make it??? lol

T-Bone51 wrote: Hi

just wanted to ask for prayers for the Moore Catholic family. We lost one of our boys in a car accident on saturday night. he was a good friend of michael's. please keep the school and the johnny rays family in your prayers.

thanks, ellie


THIS IS AN EMAIL FROM MY SISTER IN LAW. MY NEPHEWS GOOD FRIEND. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY. THANK YOU

- prayers to the moore family ter. how very sad. prayers for michael too.

OMG Terry, that's terrible. His family is in my prayers!!

Suzie wrote: [quote=Michael Clemento][quote=Suzie]NO....THE PRINCESS HAS ARRIVED ......TURN AROUND .....ME!

I really liked 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Stir of Echoes' but when Suzie said the above...THIS movie came to mind. Even if ya don't have young kids to use an an excuse to watch this, check it out. It's a a great movie in my opinion.

OH MY GOD....NO MIRACLE IS EVER TOO SMALL!!!!
TEARS ARE ROLLING DOWN MY FACE. I HAVE TO GET THIS MOVIE..
WOW




Tears again .......

Suzie wrote: Just an update to the earlier Notification:


Notification 2 issued on 10/26/09 at 2:30 PM. All lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are now open following an earlier motor vehicle accident near Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. Expect heavy residual delays in the area.

WHAT HAPPENED ON HYLAN BLVD YESTERDAY.
THE ENTRANCE OF THE PRK BUFFALO ST. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE. SAE IT ON OUR WAY TO JERSEY. DID OT LOOK GOOD?????????????

wish me luck that I dont forget anyone:

My Mom & Dad
Judy's Mom Lorraine
Festina's Mom Gina
Jim's Father-in-law
Terry's Cousin
ANTHONY UMBRIA
Geri's daughter Stacey
Janet
AL's daughter Alyssa's friend Kevin Crete (coma-skateboard)
Millie's hand surgery ~ still healing
Franny Bruno-Saracino ~ gall bladder surgery 9/22
Fred's foot surgery
Fred's Wife
Helen's Aunt
Tommy Reilly (just because)
Jerry Lagreca
Terry's friend Marie
Danny Lovaglia's Mom & Dad
Maureen Horan
Lori Angelo's Mother-in-law Josephine Fiorito
Terry & Maria's friend Fran
Carol Miele's brother Matthew
Augie Miele
Terry's friend Grace from Church
Terry's friend Tish ~ Lost her Son
Nicholas Bonavita ~ Military ~ Welcome Home
Vinny Bonavita
Louie Trocchio (RT's Brother)
Margie Williams husband Frank
MaryAnn's 19yo cousin Christopher (needs kidney transplant)
Barbara Spencer (Rest in Peace David & Frankie Blue)
Lyn's son Jon Russo and his family
Terry's son Michael
Franny B's friend Aniello Scotto (lung cancer)
Warren and his wife Carol
Donna (knee surgery Oct 20)
AL's daughter Alyssa better and back to school
AL's aunt Lois Caprara (biopsy nodule on lung)
Karen (sick)
Loretta Falcone Napoli's mom Wanda
MaryAnn (sick)
Patsy (sick)
Johnny Ray 16 ~ Died in a car accident ~ Moore Catholic HS


and for all of us to stay Healthy and Safe in Mind, Body & Soul....Amen!

broccoli rabe



1 - cut stems off.
2 - rinse well.
3 - break leaves with hands into smaller pieces.

1 - in a saute pan, sautee 5 medium sized fresh garlic cloves, in olive oil of choice.. (cut into quarters) to a golden brown.
(DO NOT FAST COOK THE GARLIC, IT WILL MAKE THE DISH BITTER)
2 - add broccoli rabe to pan, put cover on.
saute for about 20 minutes, turning often, with salt, pepper, some red pepper flakes, and a little college inn chicken broth. bout 1/8 of a can.

add some sliced provolone cheese to sandwich for added flavor, or some cooked sausage to the broccoli rabe.

or put on gnocchi pasta, grated cheese on top, and n-joy!
i'm havin dis tonight myself! lol

Guzzo here wrote: broccoli rabe



1 - cut stems off.
2 - rinse well.
3 - break leaves with hands into smaller pieces.

1 - in a saute pan, sautee 5 medium sized fresh garlic cloves, in olive oil of choice.. (cut into quarters) to a golden brown.
(DO NOT FAST COOK THE GARLIC, IT WILL MAKE THE DISH BITTER)
2 - add broccoli rabe to pan, put cover on.
saute for about 20 minutes, turning often, with salt, pepper, some red pepper flakes, and a little college inn chicken broth. bout 1/8 of a can.

add some sliced provolone cheese to sandwich for added flavor, or some cooked sausage to the broccoli rabe.

or put on gnocchi pasta, grated cheese on top, and n-joy!
i'm havin dis tonight myself! lol

WE MAKE THE SAME WAY BUT WE STEAM THE BROCCOLLI RABE FOR A SHORT TIME TO TAKE THE BITTERNESS OUT...JUST MY 2 CENTS...LOL

Suzie wrote:


wish me luck that I dont forget anyone:

My Mom & Dad
Judy's Mom Lorraine
Festina's Mom Gina
Jim's Father-in-law
Terry's Cousin
ANTHONY UMBRIA
Geri's daughter Stacey
Janet
AL's daughter Alyssa's friend Kevin Crete (coma-skateboard)
Millie's hand surgery ~ still healing
Franny Bruno-Saracino ~ gall bladder surgery 9/22
Fred's foot surgery
Fred's Wife
Helen's Aunt
Tommy Reilly (just because)
Jerry Lagreca
Terry's friend Marie
Danny Lovaglia's Mom & Dad
Maureen Horan
Lori Angelo's Mother-in-law Josephine Fiorito
Terry & Maria's friend Fran
Carol Miele's brother Matthew
Augie Miele
Terry's friend Grace from Church
Terry's friend Tish ~ Lost her Son
Nicholas Bonavita ~ Military ~ Welcome Home
Vinny Bonavita
Louie Trocchio (RT's Brother)
Margie Williams husband Frank
MaryAnn's 19yo cousin Christopher (needs kidney transplant)
Barbara Spencer (Rest in Peace David & Frankie Blue)
Lyn's son Jon Russo and his family
Terry's son Michael
Franny B's friend Aniello Scotto (lung cancer)
Warren and his wife Carol
Donna (knee surgery Oct 20)
AL's daughter Alyssa better and back to school
AL's aunt Lois Caprara (biopsy nodule on lung)
Karen (sick)
Loretta Falcone Napoli's mom Wanda
MaryAnn (sick)
Patsy (sick)
Johnny Ray 16 ~ Died in a car accident ~ Moore Catholic HS


and for all of us to stay Healthy and Safe in Mind, Body & Soul....Amen!

THANK YOU SUZIE

i used to boil it for 2 minutes ter too - but steaming it keeps the broccoli firm.
but i find the broccoli not to bitter these days - like the eggplants.

i don't hav to take the bitterness out of the eggplants like i used to...

[quote=green]broccoli rabe[/color]



1 - cut stems off.
2 - rinse well.
3 - break leaves with hands into smaller pieces.

1 - in a saute pan, sautee 5 medium sized fresh garlic cloves, in olive oil of choice.. (cut into quarters) to a golden brown.
(DO NOT FAST COOK THE GARLIC, IT WILL MAKE THE DISH BITTER)
2 - add broccoli rabe to pan, put cover on.
saute for about 20 minutes, turning often, with salt, pepper, some red pepper flakes, and a little college inn chicken broth. bout 1/8 of a can.

add some sliced provolone cheese to sandwich for added flavor, or some cooked sausage to the broccoli rabe.

or put on gnocchi pasta, grated cheese on top, and n-joy!
i'm havin dis tonight myself! lol[/q

FESTINA, I MAKE MINE THE SAME WAY, DELISH. !!!!!!!
CAN I COME OVER FOR SOME ???

ILL GET SOME FOR THE WEEKEND, AND MAKE IT !!!!!!!

how funny - we all got the woolie!
u can come anytime aunt jeanette!

u makin it for a sandwich - with the sau-zeech? lol!!
i luv it with the sau-zeech!

i can just see u laughin right now! lol

sau-zeech - sau-zeech!

hav a cozy night!

Suzie wrote: Sure Michael is going to Beefsteak Charlie's

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Hi Suzie, funny you mentioned Beefsteak Charlies, used to be our favorite place to eat, loved the one in Manhattan, my husband used to take me there when we were dating. Bye for now!!!

GOOD EVENING EVERYONE.
DEBBIE , MADE THE SAME AS YOU MEATLOAF, BORRRRRRING IS RIGHT
BUT IT CAME OUT GOOD LOL

JUDY IM SO SAD TO HEAR YOUR MOM NOT DOING ANY BETTER,YOUR MOM IN MY PRAYS, AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

MY PRAYS GO OUT FOR JOHNNY JAYS FAMILY FOR LOSS OF A SON,AND MOORE HS.

PATSY I HOPE YOUR FEELIN BETTER ,GET PLENTY OF FLUIDS, AND REST

SUZIE ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY TO FLORIDA YET, LOL ???

T-Bone51 wrote: [quote=Suzie][quote=Michael Clemento][quote=Suzie]NO....THE PRINCESS HAS ARRIVED ......TURN AROUND .....ME!

I really liked 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Stir of Echoes' but when Suzie said the above...THIS movie came to mind. Even if ya don't have young kids to use an an excuse to watch this, check it out. It's a a great movie in my opinion.

OH MY GOD....NO MIRACLE IS EVER TOO SMALL!!!!
TEARS ARE ROLLING DOWN MY FACE. I HAVE TO GET THIS MOVIE..
WOW




Tears again .......


"I remember reading this book when I was younger" I heard "Sarah Crewe" who was played by Shirley Temple, I loved all her movies!!!!!

Just stopping by to say good night before doing my farms. See, I can
get on herre more than once a day. Later..............................

Subject: car accident

As a person who has lost friends and family to auto accidents, I feel I have the right to point out one important fact.
It is a terrible tragedy to lose a child,especially one so young....but, he took his parents suv, without permission, he was under age and unlicensed, plus it was raining very heavy. Unfortunately he paid the ultimate price

.....Watch your children...keep them close.....one mistake and it could be
all over